[Tomorrow I need to go to Victor Shen's company to handle the fake accounts and discuss the possibility of investing. Since I've decided to help him, I must prepare ahead.] Maggie Jiang's slender fingers lightly traced the text on the document, and a smile involuntarily appeared on her lips. Previously, in order to play the role of a villainous CEO in a business-themed game, she had spent day and night studying economics. After finishing the game, she had become a top expert in the field. To Maggie Jiang, helping Victor Shen run his company, even without the resources of the Jiang family, was a piece of cake.
[Besides, it's also a good opportunity to accumulate some wealth for myself.] Maggie Jiang leaned back in her chair, a sly glint flashing in her eyes. When she first entered the book world, she had been very cautious, focusing solely on the main storyline. But over time, she realized that as long as she didn't alter the main plot, she had a lot of freedom. So, while playing the villain in the game, she also made sure to seize opportunities to build wealth, which had become a habit for her. In this particular game, she played a rich second-generation heir with no real abilities, receiving only a small allowance each month. This greatly frustrated Maggie Jiang, who was used to a life of freedom. Therefore, Victor Shen's situation was, to her, a rare opportunity.
Half an hour later, Maggie Jiang had finished organizing the materials. She stood up, stretched with a big yawn, humming a cheerful tune as she walked toward her bedroom. [Nothing troublesome happened today, and the storyline is progressing smoothly. I'll take a nice, relaxing bath and have a peaceful sleep. Perfect!]
However, just as she stepped onto the staircase, the entire villa suddenly plunged into darkness. [A power outage?] Maggie Jiang frowned slightly, feeling puzzled. Tonight, there was an important banquet in Tianhai City, and most of the Jiang family had gone out to attend. Only she, Chase Jiang, and a few servants remained in the villa. Soon, the anxious voices of the servants came from downstairs. Maggie Jiang listened for a moment, then shook her head helplessly. It turned out that the power lines had aged and been burned out, and it would take a while to restore the power.
[Looks like I won't be able to take a bath after all. Well, I'll just go to sleep early.] Maggie Jiang thought to herself as she turned to head back to her room. Just then, a faint but pained cry broke the silence in the dark. Maggie Jiang stopped in her tracks, alert, and looked toward the source of the sound. [That sound… it seems to be coming from Chase Jiang's room? What is that guy up to again? That doesn't sound right. If I pretend I didn't hear anything, that might not be appropriate either. What a hassle!]
With a hint of worry, Maggie Jiang approached Chase Jiang's bedroom door and knocked gently. "Chase Jiang? Is that you calling out?"
"Yes, it's me… ugh…" Chase Jiang's painful voice came from inside the room. "Hurry up and come in, the door's unlocked."
Maggie Jiang was slightly taken aback, a moment of hesitation passing through her mind. [It's late at night. Is it really appropriate for me to go into a guy's bedroom? Plus, I haven't even taken a shower yet!]
"What are you thinking!" Chase Jiang suddenly raised his voice, then weakly lowered it again. "Help me out, I'm hurt."
[Ah, so he's injured. I thought...] Maggie Jiang secretly sighed in relief, though she muttered aloud, "Oh. You told me to come in, so don't blame me later." She then gently pressed the door handle and pushed the door open.
The room was pitch black, and Maggie Jiang looked around but didn't see Chase Jiang. "Hey, where are you?"
"I'm in the bathroom…" Chase Jiang's voice trembled, coming from the direction of the bathroom.
Maggie Jiang's cheeks flushed slightly, and a strange thought crossed her mind. [What is this guy trying to do? Is he setting me up to take advantage of me? He's being way too forward!]
Chase Jiang seemed to have heard her thoughts, nearly on the verge of crying from frustration.
"I'm coming!" Maggie Jiang steadied her nerves and walked to the bathroom door, knocking again. "I'm coming in… it's not locked…"
Chase Jiang's voice grew even weaker, as if on the verge of breaking. "Hurry, please…"
[Oh no... Could something really have gone wrong? Is he trying to give me some 'benefits'? Does he think I won't be able to see anything in the dark?] Maggie Jiang silently teased herself, but replied aloud, "I'm coming in. Are you in the bathtub?"
"Yes, I'm…" Chase Jiang gritted his teeth, holding back the pain. "Help me out, ugh… The power went out, and I slipped. I think my right shoulder is dislocated. I can't use it at all…"
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