The atmosphere in the office suddenly became subtly awkward, and Maggie Jiang keenly sensed something was off. Both Chase Jiang and Victor Shen's gazes were like two spotlights, fixated directly on her. Victor Shen's eyes were sparkling, full of admiration and gratitude, while Chase Jiang's expression seemed veiled in mist, as though his hurt feelings would spill over into tears at any moment.
Chase Jiang had been involved in the planning of Victor Shen's company proposal from start to finish, and he knew all too well how much Maggie Jiang had invested in this matter. But he couldn't understand why Maggie Jiang's attitude toward him was so different from her treatment of Victor Shen, who, after all, was also a male protagonist from the original story. Now, it seemed that Maggie Jiang didn't care whether the plot would collapse or not. Comparing her treatment of him to Victor Shen's, Chase Jiang felt a pang of grievance, his nose tingling and tears welling up in his eyes.
"Why are you two staring at me? Do I have something on my face?" Maggie Jiang asked, feeling increasingly uncomfortable under their gazes.
Victor Shen mischievously blinked, his face full of smiles. "It's nothing, I just wanted to thank you. Judy Han is incredible—her ideas are bold and innovative. This proposal has at least a seventy percent chance of success. You've solved such a big problem for me… How do you want me to thank you?"
[Seventy percent? Who's he looking down on? It's at least a hundred percent! Victor Shen is indeed clever—he gets right to the point. No wonder he managed to handle the Dragon Gate business so well in the later parts of the story. Tsk, otherwise, he'd have just been riding on sheer luck. But this time, Victor Shen won't repeat his mistakes. Otherwise, what would happen to this female protagonist? With her ability, she'd definitely be sidelined in Dragon Gate without even realizing it.]
Maggie Jiang was lost in thought when, by accident, her gaze met Chase Jiang's. That sight startled her. [Hiss... What's going on with Chase Jiang? Why does he look like he's about to cry? I haven't done anything to him. What's up with that?]
Chase Jiang, having overheard this inner monologue, completely broke down. He suddenly stood up and said, "I'm going to the bathroom." Before anyone could respond, he rushed out like the wind.
Maggie Jiang stared at Chase Jiang's retreating figure, utterly confused, not understanding what was happening. Victor Shen, however, had an epiphany. It seemed she was right—Chase Jiang, like himself and Ethan Su, could overhear Maggie Jiang's inner thoughts. Chase Jiang must have realized that Maggie Jiang had been trying so hard to keep the plot from falling apart, but now she had broken that rule for him. That explained Chase Jiang's odd behavior earlier. Victor Shen also keenly noticed that Chase Jiang had unwittingly fallen for Maggie Jiang. When a man falls in love, his eyes can't hide it.
Victor Shen glanced at Maggie Jiang, who was still puzzled, and sighed inwardly. Ah, the falling flower is willing, but the flowing water is heartless.
In truth, Maggie Jiang was quite innocent in this situation. When she first entered university, she had awakened the system that forced her to play various roles in different worlds. There was simply no time for romance. After awakening, she moved between these worlds, where the protagonists acted like pre-programmed tools, following a set course of action. Maggie Jiang had no interest in any of them. Even when there had been hints of romance, it was all just for show and fleeting. Asking her to figure out a man's emotions was an impossible task for her—she was much better at scheming and planning. So when Chase Jiang's feelings were so obviously written all over his face, it took someone like Victor Shen, an outside observer, to notice, but Maggie Jiang, the person involved, remained completely oblivious. She was, without a doubt, the quintessential "straight woman."
Watching Chase Jiang leave with such an aggrieved look, Maggie Jiang awkwardly laughed and said, "What… happened to him? Did he suddenly remember something that upset him? Don't look at me like that—I didn't provoke him!"
Victor Shen shook his head helplessly. "I'll go check on him. You wait here for a bit. By the way, there's a file on the table. You should take a look. There's something off with the fake accounts you had me help with."
"Hmm?" Maggie Jiang instantly became alert. "What's going on?"
Victor Shen adjusted his clothes and stood up. "Someone's investigating this matter. You should look into it yourself. It's probably been traced back to me through your account transactions. The news hasn't leaked yet, but I'll try to keep it under wraps. I'm not sure how long I can protect you, though. The people investigating seem to have quite a bit of power." He waved his hand as he headed out the door after Chase Jiang. "I'll check on him."
Someone's investigating? Maggie Jiang's eyebrows furrowed as a twinge of suspicion crept into her mind. Who would be interested in tracking the financial flow of a spoiled brat like her? Could it be…? Maggie Jiang narrowed her eyes, a figure associated with Dragon Gate's backers flashed through her mind. Why were they investigating her? What could they be after?
Leaning back in her chair, she crossed her fingers under her chin and suddenly laughed softly to herself. "I've been wondering how to deal with Ethan Su's proposal for marriage, and now you're all helping me out. If you want to investigate, go ahead! I'll let you dig into it until you're satisfied!" With that, she grabbed the tea on the table and drank it all in one go.
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