Chapter 28p1: Transmigrated as the Abusive Story’s Cannon Fodder Female Supporting Character
The reason Xin Yao had left so abruptly that morning, before dawn, was because—
Liu Yue was incredibly efficient!
The girl was a force of nature.
In such a short time, she had not only contacted Xu Qing but had also managed to orchestrate a major event.
After receiving the money from Xin Yao and learning about Xu Qing’s ulterior motives towards the Xin Corporation, Liu Yue had set her plan in motion.
She hadn’t been aggressive, simply casting a line and waiting for the fish to bite.
She had first orchestrated a “chance encounter” with Xu Qing.
Then, she had casually mentioned applying for a job at Xin Corp.
She had omitted the part about Xin Yao not hiring her, instead focusing on how kind and encouraging President Xin had been during the interview.
Xu Qing, hearing this, assumed she had gotten the job and immediately took the bait.
Having been fired from Xin Corp, he was anxious about losing access to the company’s inner workings.
Liu Yue’s appearance was like a gift. If they could work together, he would have an inside source.
The more he thought about it, the more appealing the idea became.
Besides, Liu Yue had been his childhood sweetheart, and he knew she had feelings for him.
So, he agreed to her dinner invitation.
Liu Yue, however, had no romantic interest in him.
Growing up poor and often hungry, she had learned to manipulate boys into sharing their snacks.
Xu Qing had simply been one of her many sources of food.
“What’s wrong? What are you thinking about?” Xu Qing’s voice broke through her thoughts.
Liu Yue, snapping out of her reverie, smiled at him, her fingers twirling a strand of hair.
“Nothing. I just haven’t seen you in a while.”
She was dressed entirely in white, a white sweater and a white coat, her appearance soft and gentle.
It had started to snow outside, the snowflakes falling like tiny diamonds.
First snow, first love. Xu Qing’s heart skipped a beat.
Compared to Xin Wanyin’s spoiled nature, he preferred Liu Yue’s cheerful and gentle demeanor. His gaze softened.
“We’ll have plenty of opportunities to see each other in the future.”
Liu Yue lowered her head, a shy smile playing on her lips.
Xu Qing had no idea he was being played.
As she looked at him, Liu Yue’s gaze kept drifting towards the window, as if waiting for something.
This dinner was a carefully orchestrated trap.
After their recent argument, Xu Qing had started to regret his harsh words, afraid of losing Xin Wanyin and all the benefits that came with their relationship.
He had been trying to win her back, bombarding her with messages and even standing outside her door in the rain, pleading for forgiveness.
Xin Wanyin, while starting to see his true colors, still remembered the kindness he had shown her during her darkest hour.
And Xu Qing was skilled at manipulating her emotions.
She was starting to soften.
Just then, Liu Yue had received her instructions from Xin Yao.
She didn’t care about Xu Qing or Xin Wanyin’s feelings. She only cared about completing her task.
And preferably something dramatic that would impress her new boss and earn her a bonus.
Today, she had finally gotten her chance.
After confirming the dinner date with Xu Qing, she had messaged Xin Yao.
[What are Miss Xin Wanyin’s plans for tonight?]
Xin Yao, focused on her mission, had replied quickly.
[Tonight? She doesn’t have anything planned. Why?]
Liu Yue hadn’t explained, simply asking, [Can you get her to go out tonight?]
After a while, Xin Yao had replied, [Okay, I’ll ask her to pick up a dress for me at the store on Beixi Road.]
Liu Yue had smiled.
[Beixi Road. Perfect.]
[What are you planning?]
[Just wait and see, boss.]
Xin Yao had felt a twinge of unease, but Pei Yu’s call had distracted her.
So now, Liu Yue and Xu Qing were having dinner at a restaurant on Beixi Road.
Right next to the store where Xin Wanyin was supposed to pick up the dress.
Liu Yue had specifically requested a table by the window. If Xin Wanyin came, she would see her boyfriend having dinner with another woman.
Despite her scheming, Liu Yue’s expression remained cheerful and innocent as she chatted with Xu Qing, showering him with attention.
Then, a car pulled up outside, and a beautiful young woman stepped out.
She was wearing a bright red coat and a black dress, her eyes sparkling, her lips a vibrant red, her features a mix of cute and haughty.
It was Xin Wanyin.
Liu Yue’s eyes flickered.
She watched Xin Wanyin approach through the window, calculating the timing.
One step, two steps.
Liu Yue began her performance, turning to Xu Qing with a feigned look of surprise.
Then, she giggled.
“What’s wrong?” Xu Qing asked, his attention captured by her reaction.
Liu Yue smiled, pointing at his face.
“You have something on your face.”
It was an awkward situation, especially in front of his first love. Xu Qing wiped his face with his hand.
“Here?”
“No, no, a little higher.”
“Here?”
“No.”
There was nothing there, of course. Liu Yue was just playing him.
When the timing was right, she reached out, her fingers lingering on Xu Qing’s lips as she gently wiped them.
Her soft touch, the warmth of her skin against his, made Xu Qing freeze, his gaze locking with hers. He forgot to pull away.
Just then, Xin Wanyin, braving the wind and snow, walked past the restaurant.
She paused, then turned back, her gaze fixed on the couple inside.
The man’s expression was soft, the woman beautiful.
As she watched, the woman leaned forward, wiping the man’s lips, both of them smiling. It was a heartwarming scene.
If the man wasn’t her boyfriend.
Xin Wanyin’s expression hardened as she turned and walked towards the restaurant.
Xu Qing, startled by her sudden appearance, his heart sinking, tried to stand up and follow her.
But it was too late.
Xin Wanyin, her movements swift and decisive, pushed open the restaurant door and walked towards him, her face cold and impassive.
Before he could even speak, she slapped him hard across the face.
The crisp sound echoed through the restaurant.
Liu Yue, watching the scene unfold, winced, her smile faltering.
Damn, this girl had a mean slap.
The other diners stopped eating, turning to watch the drama.
Xin Wanyin, oblivious to the stares, glared at Xu Qing.
“This is what you call working overtime?”
“Working overtime at a restaurant? At another woman’s table?”
“And letting her wipe your mouth? Why doesn’t she just feed you too? Are you crippled?”
Xu Qing, still reeling from the slap, was speechless.
Just then, Liu Yue stood up, her expression a mix of fear and concern.
“Sister, you misunderstand! Xu Qing and I are just childhood friends! It’s not what you think!”
Oh, childhood friends. How convenient.
Xin Wanyin, already furious, felt another surge of anger. She almost slapped him again.
Xu Qing’s mind raced. He wanted Liu Yue to shut up.
But Liu Yue wasn’t about to miss this opportunity.
She looked at Xu Qing, her eyes wide and teary.
“What should we do, Xu Qing? I’m not good with words. Did I make your sister angry by inviting you to dinner?”
“But I… I didn’t know you had a girlfriend.”
Her words were so saccharine that Xin Wanyin’s teeth ached. She glanced at the seemingly innocent Liu Yue, a sneer forming on her lips.
What a manipulative little two-faced bitch.
Liu Yue, catching her eye, also sneered.
Ugh, the slapping queen.
But it wasn’t Liu Yue’s fault. The blame lay with the two-timing scumbag.
Xin Wanyin turned her attention back to Xu Qing.
The angrier she became, the calmer she seemed.
She looked at Xu Qing’s red, slap-marked face, a sudden wave of amusement washing over her.
He was pathetic. And so was she.
She didn’t want to be pathetic anymore.
So, when the words finally came, they were surprisingly calm, almost detached, perhaps a result of all the accumulated disappointment.
“Xu Qing, let’s break up.”
Xu Qing’s eyes widened in shock. He finally found his voice.
“Wanyin, let me explain!”
But Xin Wanyin had already turned to leave.
“It doesn’t matter anymore.”
Xu Qing tried to follow her.
Liu Yue grabbed his sleeve, her face filled with worry.
“Xu Qing, did I mess things up?”
Xu Qing, however, had no time for her. He brushed her hand away, his voice urgent.
“I have to go.”
He rushed out after Xin Wanyin.
Liu Yue watched them go, then sat down, a small smile playing on her lips.
She had a clear view of the street outside, and she saw them arguing again.
The man grabbed the woman’s hand, and the woman, in a fit of anger, slapped him again before getting into her car and driving away.
Leaving the pathetic man standing there in the snow, watching her go.
Liu Yue chuckled, then, ignoring the stares of the other diners, picked up her fork and continued eating.
She had paid for this meal. It would be a waste not to enjoy it.
Meanwhile, Xin Wanyin sat in her living room, her mind racing.
When she finally came to her senses, it was almost dawn.
She was usually prone to tears, but this time, she felt nothing but exhaustion, as if she had just emerged from a long, arduous struggle.
She wanted to sleep, but not in this cold, empty house.
Her fingers trembling slightly, she picked up her phone and called her sister.
“Sister,” she said, her voice thick with unshed tears. “I broke up with Xu Qing.”
That’s why Xin Yao had left Pei Yu’s apartment so abruptly, before dawn.
When she arrived at Xin Wanyin’s villa, the door opened, and the morning light illuminated Xin Wanyin’s face.
Seeing her sister, braving the wind and snow, Xin Wanyin couldn’t hold back any longer. She threw herself into Xin Yao’s arms.
“Sister, I want to go home!”
“Okay,” Xin Yao said softly, holding her close, stroking her hair.
“Let’s go home.”
Xin Wanyin’s return home was smoother than Xin Yao had expected.
Perhaps the accumulated disappointment had numbed the pain of the breakup.
To distract herself, she threw herself into her work, studying her script, determined to deliver her best performance.
Lao Xin, overjoyed by his daughter’s return and the news of her breakup, almost set off firecrackers in celebration.
Once Xin Wanyin had settled in and her emotional state stabilized, Xin Yao finally met with Liu Yue again.
They sat in a quiet, private room in a coffee shop.
Xin Yao looked at Liu Yue, impressed.
“You’re quite efficient.”
“I’m almost regretting not hiring you as my secretary. Things progressed much faster than I expected. I’ll transfer the rest of the money to you soon.”
At the mention of money, Liu Yue’s face lit up.
“Don’t worry, I have other valuable information for you.”
“Oh?” Xin Yao raised an eyebrow.
“How much do you know about Xu Qing’s family?” Liu Yue asked.
The question made Xin Yao pause, a flicker of recognition in her eyes.
She felt like she was grasping at something, but she couldn’t quite remember.
“After his father’s death on the construction site, his mother died of grief. He lived with his relatives, who supposedly mistreated him and stole his father’s compensation.”
“It was fine at first,” Liu Yue shook her head. “But then… they saw the money.”
“They didn’t give Xu Qing a single cent of the settlement, and they spread rumors that the compensation wasn’t much.”
“Some people might actually believe them.”
“I thought his relatives were suspicious, so I went to visit his hometown. Guess what I found.”
Xin Yao was impressed. This girl was thorough.
Scheming against Xu Qing and finding time to visit his hometown.
“What did you find?”
Liu Yue’s expression turned serious.
“Your sister, Xin Wanyin, is an actress, right? She was the victim of online bullying. Did you know that?”
Xin Yao wasn’t aware of the details.
Her memories came from the original Xin Yao and the plot of the story.
The original Xin Yao had been abroad at the time, and Xin Wanyin hadn’t told her about the online attacks.
Xin Yao frowned.
“And?”
“Coincidentally,” Liu Yue looked at Xin Yao, “Xu Qing’s cousin works as a paparazzi.”
“President Xin, do you think that’s just a coincidence?”
“I’m not entirely sure, but it’s something to consider.”
Xin Yao sat there, lost in thought, the afternoon sunlight streaming through the window.
After a long silence, she nodded.
“I see.”
“I’m very satisfied with your work. I’ll add a bonus to your payment. I think you’ll be pleased.”
“And if you’re still interested, I have a position for you at Xin Corp. A much better position.”
“Wow!” Liu Yue’s eyes widened in surprise. “It would be my honor, President Xin! I look forward to working for you.”
After her meeting with Liu Yue, Xin Yao returned home, her mind still racing.
As she sat on the sofa, deep in thought, a seemingly insignificant line from the original story surfaced in her mind.
—Before his death, Xu’s father had told his wife to take good care of Xu Qing.
The phrase had always bothered her.
“Take good care of him”? It sounded like a dying man’s last request.
And the accident at the Xin Corp construction site had also seemed strange.
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