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This man was one of the men who had just been standing in the study.

Named Li Pei.

He had not expected that Yan Niang, who usually seemed coquettish, would change her presence so dramatically once she took the stage, and her speech indeed somewhat shook them.

Especially since she lied without a hint of blushing.

The old Guild Leader clearly died because of your conspiracy, yet you righteously claimed it was by Chen Yi's hand.

He actually did not advise taking action against Chen Yi and did not understand why Yan Niang would say that the old Guild Leader died at Chen Yi's hand. They hadn't gone over this script before taking the stage.

Before his death, the old Guild Leader had even signed a peace treaty with Chen Yi.

Though the contract was currently invalid.

But at least it showed that the old Guild Leader had established some sort of cooperative relationship with Chen Yi. If they steadied themselves and then approached Chen Yi, he presumably would not refuse.

He didn't understand why Yan Niang suddenly dragged Chen Yi into this.

"What's up?"

Yan Niang stood on the stage, her expression cold as she looked down at Li Pei, "Do you not wish to avenge the old Guild Leader? Have you forgotten the old Guild Leader's kindness to you?"

As her voice fell.

The people surrounding them looked at Li Pei with angry expressions, like they were staring at a traitorous ingrate.

"..."

Feeling those angry gazes around him, Li Pei found himself momentarily speechless. He really wanted to shout out, "Avenge your mother's revenge, the person who killed the old Guild Leader is standing on the stage, are you all idiots?"

But he couldn't say that. He had to suppress his resentment and eventually roared out reluctantly.

"Avenge, we must avenge!"

"The old Guild Leader's favor towards me is as heavy as a mountain. If I don't seek revenge, am I still human?"

"Good!"

A cold smile flashed in Yan Niang's eyes, "Then three days later, when we hunt down Chen Yi, you, Li Pei, will lead the charge. Do you have the guts?"

Li Pei's face instantly darkened as he glared at Yan Niang. Was she sending him to his death?

But feeling the gazes around him, he remained silent for a long time before finally saying hoarsely.

"I am honored."

...

"What do you mean by today's actions?"

After the meeting.

Li Pei and the others surrounded Yan Niang in the study, speaking with icy faces, "Pushing me like that in front of the assembly today, did you want me to die?"

"Are you trying to get rid of us?"

"Do you think if we died, we would not spill all your dirty secrets?"

"Trying to silence us? Expose all your deeds of sleeping with your brother-in-law, your shamelessness, then murdering him to usurp power, and framing Chen Yi?"

"Think you can outsmart us? Are you even worthy?"

"How hurtful."

Yan Niang's eyes seemed watery as she glared at Li Pei and pouted, "Do you know this kind of talk really hurts me? I'm considering this for your good."

"After the Guild's official establishment, there will be one formal Vice Guild Leader position and five Elder positions."

"I intend these positions for those who are close to me."

"But you also know I used to be nothing but a loose woman at Skywake. Where would I find close confidants?"

Upon hearing this.

The displeasure on the faces of Li Pei and the others suddenly vanished, their eyes lighting up, "Isn't that obvious? Us!"

"We're all in this together. Other than us, who else could you choose?"

"I also want to pick you, but you didn't accomplish anything particularly notable in Skywake before. Even if I chose you, you wouldn't be able to command respect. That's why I wanted to create some achievements to make you respected."

"And here you are thinking I want to harm you. It's like biting the hand that feeds you, not recognizing a good heart."

Yan Niang reproachfully rolled her eyes at Li Pei before reaching out to slowly slide her finger across his chest, "Why so fierce just now? You really scared me."

"The achievements you mentioned, do they involve killing Chen Yi?"

Li Pei quickly caught on and looked at Yan Niang emotionlessly, word by word he asked, "Do you think I'm stupid or you're stupid? If I had the ability to kill Chen Yi, what would I need you for?" Discover exclusive content at My Virtual Library Empire

"Silly!"

Yan Niang softly tapped Li Pei's chin with her finger, "How could I really send you to your death?"

"In three days, I'll pretend to find Chen Yi's location, and then lead all Skywake members there."

"Then, when everyone is a bit fearful, you guys, without any sign of fear, shout out your vengeance for the old Guild Leader and charge forth first."

"What do you think will be the effect?"

"It will show the other Skywake members your loyalty to the old Guild Leader and your fearless courage. If you're willing to lead the charge, it surely means you're very confident in your own strength."

"Later, I'll give you some other achievements. Tell me, will you be able to win over the crowd then?"

"When we actually face the real Chen Yi, we'll let others step up then."

"Do you understand?"

As her voice fell.

Li Pei and the others exchanged glances, their eyes all flashing with insight. If things really went according to this plan, indeed there would be no problem.

"Never knew you were this smart before."

"Where's that?"

Yan Niang coquettishly stepped back, her eyes full of seduction as she licked her lips, "In the past, I was very stupid. Ever since brother last nourished me, I've felt much smarter."

"Hahaha."

Feeling quite pleased, Li Pei laughed out loud, then slowly advanced and began to strip away Yan Niang's clothes, "Then, how about letting your brothers nourish you again?"

"Don't rush it."

A flicker of unease crossed Yan Niang's heart, but she forced a smile, "We're in mourning for the old Guild Leader, it's not good to do this during the mourning period."

"Mourn my ass, you take the bullshit you feed to those people and use it on us?"

"You did promise us."

"You wouldn't want to go back on your word, would you?"

By this time, Yan Niang was somewhat disheveled, looking at the man in front of her within the study, whose eyes shone with greed and excitement. After a moment of silence, a trace of sorrow flashed through her heart before she squeezed out a seductive smile once more.

"How could I, I can hardly wait."

"I wonder who will go first."

"I will. I want to see just what this little vixen can do today."

...

Three hours later.

Only then did Li Pei and the others slowly leave the study, pulling up their trousers.

Yan Niang, on the other hand, lay naked on the office desk inside the study, her gaze somewhat vacant and dazed as she stared at the ceiling, somewhat lost in thought.

These people must die.

She reaffirmed her decision in her heart.

These people had no respect for her; as long as they were alive, she could never truly control Skywake.

After a long while.

She slowly climbed up from the desk, her legs and waist sore and aching, and slowly walked to the full-length mirror in the study. She looked at her body that was like white jade, now covered in dried, brown-yellow spots, resembling a piece of Hetian jade of less than perfect quality.

She stared into the mirror at her reflection, lost in silence.

Time passed once more before she casually picked up a cigarette from a table nearby, lit it, and put it to her lips, her expression vacant as her thoughts drifted away.

Then, she remembered.

When she worked as a hostess, her sister had always looked down on her.

Her sister was better than her at everything.

Better at studies, better at work, even the men she found were better than hers.

But what about later? Her sister's man, who she had been so proud of, wasn't he stolen away by her?

What does it matter if she was filthy and despicable?

She was the one who stood at the end.

Those who laughed at her, where were they now?

She wanted to show those who looked down on her that the person they despised the most was now at the very top of the world.

She, Yan Niang, President of the Skywake Guild!

How many in the world could compare to her status?

Thinking this, she suddenly began to laugh again, even reaching down to pick a brown-yellow spot off her body and bringing it to her mouth, staring at her ugly self in the mirror with satisfaction brimming in her heart.

What was this humiliation compared to everything else?

Since ancient times,

Has there been any great figure who hasn't been humiliated before they achieved greatness?

If Han Xin could crouch between another's legs, then what does it matter if she, a woman, does the same?

Once she reaches the top of the world, she would write about these things in her memoir, and like Han Xin, leave behind a name that would be remembered for generations.

Only then did she walk to the desk with graceful steps and sat in the executive chair once occupied by the former president, Zhou Ziqiang, and picked up a book from the drawer, her lips slowly curling into a smile.

"As a manager, you must understand the weaknesses of human nature."

The book title was a bit long.

Before the next era began, and after she had been with Zhou Ziqiang for a considerable time, Zhou Ziqiang had given her a book with this title, suggesting she read it to learn how to manage and eventually take part in the company's affairs.1

She obediently did so.

Though she was impure, she knew to recognize who were powerful people, and her brother-in-law Zhou Ziqiang, who started a company from scratch, was one such person.

She listened to what he said.

She really did read night and day, constantly thinking and learning in her heart.

The book he had given her was now worn from her frequent reading.

Yet the one here, it still looked brand new, as if it wasn't read often.

Yan Niang's lips turned up slightly as she casually flipped to a page marked with a bookmark and murmured, "Brother-in-law, oh brother-in-law, you asked me to study diligently, and I did. But it seems you didn't study hard enough, did you?"

"No wonder I won and you lost."

However, the next moment—

She suddenly looked at the book in her hands with disbelief, her eyes filled with horror.

On the page held by the bookmark lay a piece of white paper.

On it was written a single sentence.

"Yan Niang killed Xiaohui. I've found out, but I regret finding out."

Xiaohui was the name of Zhou Ziqiang's wife.

This was the biggest secret in her heart.

Zhou Ziqiang's wife had died suddenly one day when she went out shopping for groceries and fell into a collapsed ground.

In fact, after continuous rainfall, that spot had already been identified as problematic.

Caution tape and warning signs had been put up to prevent pedestrians from using that route, and preparations were underway for further detailed inspections and to get the construction team on site.

That path was the very one her sister always took when going grocery shopping.

The day her sister died, Yan Niang had just finished her shift at the club and was heading home. Noticing the road closure, she complained a few words. Almost reaching her own home, she happened to see her sister about to go shopping with her basket in hand.

Long-standing jealousy inspired a mischievous thought in her heart.

She quickly retraced her steps and, after ensuring there were no cameras around, swiftly stole the caution tape and warning signs.

Just like that.

Her sister walked the familiar path, and, as fate would have it, met with the ground collapse.

And easily lost her life.