My Virtual Girlfriend-Chapter 455

Of course, no matter how tense the situation was, when two women greeted Chen Yan, he had to respond.

So he squeezed out a smile and greeted Yang Rou and He Mengxue.

"Good morning, Sister Rou."

"Good morning, Xiao Xue."

When Chen Yan greeted them, a nearly imperceptible smile appeared on Yang Rou’s face, while He Mengxue’s brows furrowed slightly.

Clearly, once the competition between the two women began, even the order of greetings could be compared.

Fortunately, although they both had a good relationship with Chen Yan, they hadn’t reached the point where they would get jealous over trivial matters.

So, He Mengxue was just a tiny bit happy inside, somewhat unwilling to be outdone by Yang Rou but didn’t say anything.

Even compared to Yang Rou, who was standing aloof, she glanced at Yang Rou and then walked over to Chen Yan, and afterwards walked back alongside him.

By now, Chen Yan was also quite perceptive, so he easily noticed the silent battle between the two women.

This set off alarms in his heart again!

You must withstand the pressure, to persevere is to win!

At that moment, when Chen Yan reached the elevator door and stood still, He Mengxue, who had been by his side, also spoke, "Chen Yan, do you have time tonight?"

There was no one else in the elevator area, just Chen Yan, Yang Rou, and He Mengxue.

So her words immediately drew everyone’s attention.

Chen Yan involuntarily looked at her, wondering what she was planning to do.

Although Yang Rou did not turn her gaze, her ears pricked up.

Seeing that Chen Yan was looking at her, He Mengxue immediately smiled and added, "The movie I’ve been looking forward to has been released, and I’d like to invite you to watch it with me~"

Hearing He Mengxue’s words, Chen Yan felt chills run down his spine.

He stole a glance at Yang Rou.

Yang Rou was just looking at the elevator door with no change in expression on her face, as if she had heard nothing.

But Chen Yan didn’t believe she really hadn’t heard.

Thus, his strong survival instinct led Chen Yan to cough and decline, "No thanks. I’m a bit tired recently. So, I want to go home."

Hearing Chen Yan’s words, the corners of Yang Rou’s lips slightly curled up.

She was obviously a little pleased.

But before she could relish her happiness for a few seconds, she heard He Mengxue say, "Is that so?"

"I really envy you. You get to go home every day."

Hearing He Mengxue’s words, Chen Yan was taken aback, then involuntarily asked, "If you want to go home, you can go too."

"There’s nothing to be envious about."

He Mengxue gave Chen Yan a pitiful look, "Of course, I’m envious."

"After all, you’re going home to you. But when I go home, you’re not there~~"

Damn!

In that instant, Chen Yan was completely dumbfounded.

Can you flirt like that?

Sister.

We’re not alone here. There’s a ticking time bomb ready to explode right next to us!

Do you really not care if this battleground blows up?

Sure enough, as Chen Yan was about to lose his mind internally, he heard a "snap" sound.

Chen Yan and He Mengxue followed the sound and then saw the plastic folder in Yang Rou’s hand being crushed by her.

Seeing that the two were looking over, Yang Rou couldn’t help turning to look at them.

Then she calmly explained, "The quality of this folder isn’t very good."

"I’ll get the administration to replace them."

After saying that, she turned her head back and continued to gaze at the elevator door as if... she didn’t care at all about the conversation the two had just had.

However, looking at the plastic folder with two little holes punched in it, it was clear her mood wasn’t as calm as she portrayed.

Chen Yan: ...

Chen Yan felt like something bad was about to happen.

He was a bit desperate.

He had only heard that having two lovers would lead to a dramatic scene, but why was there a chill down his spine already when he hadn’t even stepped on two boats yet...

It must be an illusion, right?

It definitely is...

While Chen Yan was thinking this, He Mengxue stole a glance at Yang Rou and a small victorious smile appeared on her face.

Obviously, being repeatedly frustrated by Yang Rou had made her somewhat resentful, looking for a chance to "retaliate."

And now, she finally found her opportunity.

She felt that she truly was a pampered darling of the heavens!

A temporary setback was nothing; given time, what was a Yang Rou? She was going to surpass Lu Man and Yu Qiao Qiao to become Chen Yan’s most beloved!

Thinking so, she looked at Chen Yan and then continued, "So, Chen Yan~if you’re really tired today, and don’t want to go to the movies..."

"Then perhaps, I can go home with you, and we can have fun at home."

"I just want to spend more time with you."

Hearing He Mengxue launch another assault, Chen Yan’s gaze involuntarily moved from Yang Rou back to He Mengxue.

Then he swallowed hard and forced a smile, turning her down again, "Better not. My home is quite dangerous. It’s not very suitable for girls to visit."

He Mengxue’s brain was definitely on overdrive today.

Upon hearing Chen Yan refuse again, she seemed not to mind and still looked at him with a cute puzzled expression,

"Your home is very dangerous?"

"How dangerous can it be?"

"Is it instantly a red alert once someone enters?"

"Pfft..." Chen Yan almost burst out laughing.

He realized he should not provoke Meng Xue today, absolutely not.

She was just relentless with her words.

And that wasn’t all.

After He Mengxue had said her piece, she sighed with a look of grievance and said, "Chen Yan. You don’t understand, without you, it’s like there’s no light at home."

"I’m just living in the dark."

"It’s utterly meaningless."

Chen Yan: ...

Chen Yan opened his mouth, intending to say something.

But he had no idea what to say.

He knew that He Mengxue’s words were half true and half false.

She really liked him and wanted to be with him.

So, in private, she really enjoyed flirting with him.

But... she would never be so proactive normally and say so many flirtatious things.

She preferred to give him a small tease once in a while, just enough to tug at Chen Yan’s heartstrings.

The reason she became so proactive today.

Was mostly because of Yang Rou...

The competitive and victorious spirits of women are very strange.

Facing a "rival in love," they become irrational.

Especially since He Mengxue had been frustrated several times by Yang Rou before.

Now, finally spotting Yang Rou’s weakness of not being able to express her affection, she was ready to unleash her full force.

Chen Yan felt his life was truly hard.

He spent the whole previous night playing escape room games.

And this morning, he was forced to endure a dramatic scene.

So, is being a playboy the original sin?

The only thing that comforted Chen Yan was that He Mengxue was attacking on her own initiative.

He guessed she would probably not continue on much longer.

If Yang Rou also joined in, that would truly be cruel.

While Chen Yan was thinking this, he suddenly heard Yang Rou’s detached voice.

She turned to look at He Mengxue, a faint smile on her face, "Home is shrouded in darkness? No light to be seen?"

"Then Director He must have been sleeping very well during this period, right?"

Yang Rou enters the fray!

Chen Yan: ...

Chen Yan felt there was a big "DANGER" sign looming over his head.

So he decisively turned away, not daring to get involved in the war between the two women.

Fortunately, at this moment, the elevator arrived.

Chen Yan breathed a sigh of relief.

With the interruption of the elevator, he felt the two women probably wouldn’t start fighting.

And he... could finally leave the suffocating elevator lobby.

So, he fled into the elevator.

Immediately following, Yang Rou, who had been keeping an eye on the elevator, entered; lastly, He Mengxue also stepped in.

The elevator paused for a moment, with no one else entering. So, the doors of the elevator slowly closed.

Seeing the two women in the elevator, Chen Yan felt even more suffocated: My goodness. Why is it still the three of us! Why isn’t there anyone else?

Where are my employees? So many employees, where are they?

Your boss is in danger here! Don’t you know to come and save me?

Since it was already too late to call for help, all Chen Yan could do was pray: during these few dozen seconds the elevator is ascending, I hope these two women don’t start a fight.

Luckily, it seemed as if Nuwa, the goddess, heard Chen Yan’s prayers. Although He Mengxue was rebutted by Yang Rou’s sharp comment at the elevator’s entrance, she didn’t dwell on the previous topic.

While talking with Chen Yan, Yu Qiao Qiao said, "Chen Yan, Qin Ming has recently gone to Tiandu. I’m the only one managing the company there. I feel so exhausted."

"You know I’m only of average ability, and when things pile up, I get a bit overwhelmed."

"So, if you have the time, could you please come over and help me out?"

When Chen Yan heard He Mengxue speak about business, he felt a bit relieved.

He thought that if He Mengxue wasn’t being flirty, things probably wouldn’t escalate.

So, he opened his mouth and was about to agree.

However, at that moment, Yang Rou spoke.

She stood at the elevator door, her back toward the two.

Her expressionless face reflected in the elevator doors, shiny as mirrors.

"Director He, even though you’re of only average ability, at least you have self-awareness."

"It’s an improvement from before."

When Yang Rou’s comment was made, the elevator suddenly fell silent.

Obviously, her words were a bit too harsh.

It was a stark, uninhibited critique.

So, for a moment, He Mengxue was dumbfounded, her eyes wide and mouth agape, speechless.

Chen Yan also took a deep breath inwardly.

After all, he had never seen Yang Rou so visibly upset.

It was quite different from her usual serene demeanor.

Just then, the elevator reached the 15th floor: Chen’s Investment Company.

With a "ding-dong," the elevator doors opened.

But the elevator remained uncommonly silent, and He Mengxue, who was supposed to get out, didn’t move.

Chen Yan sighed inwardly.

Then, he gently pulled on He Mengxue’s hand.

When He Mengxue looked at him, he shook his head slightly, signaling for her not to be angry and to go ahead.

He Mengxue pouted, feeling wronged.

However, she knew that the reason for being confronted was because she had gone too far just now, which had annoyed Yang Rou.

While it wasn’t the reason that Yang Rou had spoken so harshly, she acknowledged she wasn’t without fault.

So, in the end, she pouted at Chen Yan and then reluctantly stepped out of the elevator.

Throughout, Yang Rou remained with her back to them, silently watching the elevator doors.

As the doors slowly closed, leaving only Chen Yan and Yang Rou inside.

Chen Yan coughed and then said, "Sister Rou, what you just said was a bit too much."

Upon hearing these words, Yang Rou replied coldly, "I’m not a comedian; I don’t need to make everyone happy."

Chen Yan: ...

Yang Rou continued, "You’re paying me millions a year to bring value to the company, not to entertain everyone, right?"

Chen Yan was momentarily at a loss for words.

He found that Yang Rou really didn’t hold back when she was angry.

As for her skill in confronting people, it seemed to skyrocket.

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...

At the same moment, Yang Rou herself was feeling uncomfortable.

In fact, she had no bad feelings towards He Mengxue and even liked the girl who shared some of her own traits.

That’s why she’d tease He Mengxue from time to time, even deliberately "playing with" her.

Otherwise, why wouldn’t she perform her seductive moves for Chen Yan instead of just for He Mengxue, to purposely make her upset?

So, when she ran into He Mengxue today, Yang Rou was in a good mood.

And after seeing Chen Yan again, her mood improved even more.

But then, when He Mengxue started acting coquettishly towards Chen Yan, with an insinuating tone, her mood took a nosedive.

She didn’t understand why she felt this way.

For some reason, when she saw He Mengxue flirting with Chen Yan like a "lickspittle," she became somewhat angry.

Within her was anger at He Mengxue’s behavior, and there was... jealousy.

At first, she endured it, and then she just pretended not to hear.

After all, she was aware that He Mengxue liked Chen Yan, and Chen Yan was a bit of a playboy, so it was only natural for something to happen between them.

But her patience was running thin.

She didn’t know why, but she felt restless, very restless.

Especially as she watched Chen Yan and He Mengxue’s flirtatious interplay, her irritation grew.

Therefore, she confronted He Mengxue.

And when Chen Yan spoke up for He Mengxue, she confronted him as well.

In truth, as she rebuked them, Yang Rou felt some regret.

She knew she had no place to meddle in the affairs of Chen Yan and He Mengxue.

But she simply couldn’t control herself...

This was a feeling she had never experienced in her thirty-plus years.

A very strange feeling.

So, as soon as the elevator doors opened, Yang Rou rapidly exited and headed straight back to her office without looking back.

She needed to calm down.

She had not felt so agitated since an incident more than twenty years ago.

While Chen Yan watched her leave, he thought about it and decided not to follow immediately; he also noticed Yang Rou was upset.

He planned to give Yang Rou some time to settle down before talking to her.

With that in mind, he took the elevator to the top-floor game company.

He exited the elevator and returned to his own office.

Once in his office, Chen Yan sent a comforting message to He Mengxue,

"Upset by Sister Sheng Rou’s mood, huh? She seemed to be in a bad mood today."

"Your ability is not lacking; in my eyes, you’re the best Director. So, believe in yourself, keep it up. You’re the ’fattest’!"

Shortly after, Chen Yan’s phone chimed.

Picking it up, he saw a message from He Mengxue.

Annoyingly, she replied, "It’s you who are the ’fattest’! My weight is stable, you know~"

Sure enough... No matter what the topic, the most important thing in a girl’s eyes is always her [weight].

He Mengxue obviously sensed something was off with Yang Rou earlier.

So, she didn’t say much more, just conveyed understanding towards Yang Rou. After all, she acknowledged that she too had her faults.

This once again led Chen Yan to sigh to himself: Indeed, out of all the women, He Mengxue was the most sensible.

Furthermore, her sensibility differed from Yu Qiao Qiao’s naive confusion, merely doing things as Chen Yan wished, but rather an understanding of everything, yet choosing to act in the way most beneficial to Chen Yan...

Hence, every time he saw her being so sensible... Chen Yan felt a bit heartbroken.

After all, no matter how charming and liberated she appeared, in reality, she was the one with the most tender heart...

After soothing He Mengxue, Chen Yan dealt with some urgent paperwork.

After more than an hour had passed and he figured Yang Rou had probably stabilized her mood, he put down his work and went downstairs to find her.

At this time, in Yang Rou’s office.

Yang Rou sat, arms propped on her desk, hands buried in her hair, her face filled with uncertainty...

Regarding her emotional outburst earlier, she wasn’t always unsure of herself; on the contrary, the more she understood, the more "uncertain" she felt.

She’d always known she liked Chen Yan.

But she’d thought it was merely admiration for a boss or an excellent colleague, not much of a romantic feeling.

After all, she knew about Chen Yan’s relationships with several other women, and it seemed her daughter held some affection for him, too.

But today...

Listening to He Mengxue teasing Chen Yan, the turmoil and anger that welled up in her made her realize her feelings for Chen Yan were not as simple as she had thought.

Having lived over thirty years, she might not have eaten pork, but she had seen pigs run.

Yang Rou was no teenage girl.

The realization hadn’t come while she was caught up in her emotions.

After returning to her office and calming down, her problems became crystal clear.

She must actually like Chen Yan.

This made her even more uncertain and confused.

Because... it was Chen Yan, after all.

He was not just her boss, but also a young man who was over a decade her junior.

By Yang Rou’s reckoning...

When she was learning linear equations, Chen Yan was still a cell.

How could anything happen between her and Chen Yan?

It was not just a case of an older woman, like the saying ’an older woman holding a brick of gold.’

This was practically an older woman by three millennia, ascending to the immortal class...

However, even though she was bewildered by her affection for Chen Yan, once Yang Rou had admitted the problem lay with her, she picked up her phone and sent apologies to both Chen Yan and He Mengxue.

She was someone who could admit her mistakes.

Since the fault was hers, she wouldn’t stubbornly resist but would courageously accept responsibility.

After the messages whizzed off, her office door was knocked upon with a ’thump, thump, thump.’

Yang Rou gathered her emotions, ensuring that her recent "startling realization" didn’t affect her mood. She sat up straight and called toward the door, "Come in."

The office door swung open, and Chen Yan walked in.

At the sight of Chen Yan, the composure Yang Rou had just regained was disturbed again, making her glance involuntarily seek somewhere to avoid his.

...

Entering Yang Rou’s office, Chen Yan felt somewhat puzzled.

Because he noticed that Yang Rou still seemed a bit out of sorts.