Chapter 255: Chapter 177: You Made Me Suffer So Much! Let’s Perish Together

There were currently eight known "Miss Chengs" on the internet, and every single one of them had become a star. Even Ximeng and Wang Qiqi, who had the fewest followers, had more than 3 million. ’I can’t be worse than them, can I?’ she thought.

When she returned to her rented apartment, she found that Sister Lan and Nana were back. They had been working together for a long time, so they shared the place.

Seeing her return, Sister Lan sighed. "Xiaoju, why were you so impulsive? You threw your work badge right in Manager Lu’s face. That’s not like you."

Xiaoju certainly couldn’t admit she was frustrated from being strung along by Chen Jincheng, so she just said casually, "I’ve been sick of that fat pig for a long time. Throwing it at him felt great."

Sister Lan sighed. "You might feel great, but now that guy, Manager Lu, has announced that you were fired for publicly insulting a superior. What are you going to do now? It’s hard to find a job these days."

Nana suggested, "Xiaoju, you should just try contacting Chen Jincheng. Like I said before, send him the video of you doing the Subject Three dance and ask if he’s still recruiting influencers. You don’t have any other options right now, anyway. Who knows, it might work out."

Hearing this, Xiaoju immediately replied with determination, "Nana, I’ve told you before. How could I possibly go to a scumbag like Chen Jincheng?"

Sister Lan tried to persuade her. "Xiaoju, don’t be so stubborn. Chen Jincheng might be a scumbag, but he’s also incredibly capable. It’s not like you haven’t seen all the buzz about him online."

Xiaoju quickly declared with conviction, "Sister Lan, both of you, stop trying to convince me. I’ve already booked a plane ticket. I’m planning to use this opportunity to go on a little trip."

"Sigh." Nana shook her head. "Xiaoju, I’ve never met anyone as foolish as you. If it were me, I would have contacted Chen Jincheng long ago. I wouldn’t even care if he wanted to sleep with me."

"Nana, a person has to have some integrity," Xiaoju said, shaking her head with a sigh.

"Can you eat integrity?" Nana also sighed and shook her head.

"At least you can live with dignity." As soon as the words left her mouth, Xiaoju suddenly felt a pang of guilt.

She quickly changed the subject. "I should just pack my bags. The ticket is booked, and I have to catch a flight tomorrow."

As she spoke, she had already taken out a small suitcase and carefully selected two changes of clothes.

But she didn’t know how many days Chen Jincheng would be at Ganjiang University, so she added two more outfits to the suitcase.

Time passed, and the workday at Second-Life Star came to an end. The behind-the-scenes employees stretched, stood up one by one, and prepared to leave.

Only the broadcast assistants were still considering whether to order takeout or go out to eat before coming back.

Their job was to be assistants for the company’s influencers, some of whom had several million followers. When the influencers were live, the assistants had to be ready.

Chen Jincheng walked straight out of his office and glanced toward Sister Hong’s office, where he saw her talking to Ximeng.

Ximeng’s pretty face clearly showed a hint of disappointment.

Knowing exactly what was going on, he slipped away, feeling a little guilty.

It wasn’t until he got into his Lamborghini downstairs that he remembered he’d promised his little secretary he’d go to her place today. She had even prepared a surprise for him. ’It’s probably some kind of incredibly sexy and seductive secretary outfit, right?’

His phone rang. As expected, it was Ximeng. He had no choice but to answer, and her aggrieved voice came through. "Boss, where are you?"

"The underground garage!" Chen Jincheng told her his location.

The call ended. A few moments later, Ximeng sat down in the passenger seat, a wronged look on her face.

"What’s wrong? Why the long face?" Chen Jincheng asked, feigning ignorance.

Ximeng said pitifully, "Boss, I was supposed to go on the business trip with you tomorrow, but Sister Hong suddenly scheduled me for a company promo shoot. Now I can’t go with you."

Chen Jincheng knew exactly what was happening. He immediately said, "What’s gotten into Sister Hong? How could she assign you a shoot when she knew you were supposed to accompany me on my trip? Doesn’t she know I can’t go on a business trip without my secretary? Doesn’t she know how important you are to me?"

His words clearly had the desired effect on Ximeng. The corners of her mouth couldn’t help but curve up. "Boss, why don’t you talk to Sister Hong? Maybe I can do the shoot after we get back from the trip?"

Hearing this, Chen Jincheng immediately adopted a righteous tone. "Ximeng, as much as I want you to come with me, the company is in a growth phase. Company business is definitely more important. Since Sister Hong has already made a plan, we can’t just change it because I want you with me."

"Most importantly, for the company’s promotional video, you have to pick the person with the best aura, the most outstanding person in the entire company, to film first. That’s the only way they can be the public face. So, tell me, who should they pick?"

"Me, of course," Ximeng said subconsciously.

After all, she was the one they had chosen.

But then she asked uncertainly, "Is that really what Sister Hong was thinking?"

Chen Jincheng smiled. "Of course. Don’t you have any confidence in yourself? You don’t think you can be the public face of Second-Life Star? In that case, I’ll just have Sister Hong find someone else to do it."

"No! I have confidence," Ximeng said hurriedly, then promised, "I’ll do a great job at the shoot tomorrow!"

Chen Jincheng put on a regretful act. "Alright then. I was thinking of having someone replace you so I could still take you on the trip."

"Boss, it’s for the good of the company. I should stay and film the video," Ximeng said, now actively consoling him.

"You’re right." Chen Jincheng couldn’t help but smile. He started the car, hit the gas, and drove off.

He first took her out to dinner, then drove the Lamborghini to Ximeng’s place.

...

A night passed.

The next day, the morning sun rose as expected. Xiaoju was up just after 6:00 a.m. and sat before her vanity mirror, carefully applying her makeup. No matter what, today was definitely going to be a different kind of day for her.

By the time her makeup was done, it was already past 7:00. She planned to head out and start her journey.

When she went outside, she found Nana and Sister Lan were already up and waiting for her.

Sister Lan was holding a bouquet of white jasmine. Seeing Xiaoju come out, she handed the flowers to her. "Xiaoju, Nana and I have to work, so we can’t take you to the airport. Since you’re going on a trip, have fun and clear your head."

Nana nodded in agreement. "Yeah, look for a job when you get back. If it really comes to it, you can forget about having backbone and still give Chen Jincheng a try."

"Nana, am I the kind of person who doesn’t stand by her principles? I said I would never go to a scumbag like Chen Jincheng, and I mean it." As she spoke, Xiaoju didn’t forget to take out her phone and send Chen Jincheng her flight information.

After that, she held the jasmine bouquet and smilingly bid farewell to Sister Lan and Nana.

...

[You have consumed 1 Constitution Point through exercise. Constitution has increased!]

Chen Jincheng received the game prompt again and checked the game’s constitution data in his mind.

Constitution Points: 362

He checked the time; there was still enough. He then engaged in two more "disciplined exercises" with his cunning little secretary, consuming another 2 Constitution Points.

Constitution Points: 360

He had now consumed a total of 140 Constitution Points. His enhanced physique was definitely stronger than those of the fitness influencers online.

After consuming just 60 more points, his constitution would reach the level of a special forces soldier. And this was an all-around enhancement. In terms of pure physique, he would probably be superior to most special forces soldiers, except for the elite ones.

’A great body really is something that makes a scumbag like me happy.’

After washing up, Chen Jincheng got ready to catch his flight. He didn’t forget to say to Ximeng, "Do a good job with the video today. You’re the public face of the company, after all. I’ll definitely take you on the next business trip!"

Hearing the phrase "public face of the company" again, Ximeng’s smile brightened instantly. "Don’t worry, Boss. I won’t let you down."

The girl promised as she saw him out the door.

But after he left, she pouted. ’So cruel, treating me like an idiot he can just sweet-talk.’

After getting in the car, Chen Jincheng picked up his phone and saw the flight time Xiaoju had sent.

The times were quite close.

He would arrive a little earlier.

So, he replied to her, "I’ll wait for you after I land."

Soon, he also boarded the flight to Ganjiang.

...

Ganjiang University, one of China’s renowned universities, was very famous. The campus was located to the west of Ganjiang City Center. Just outside the school was the bustling Jinhua Avenue, a well-known commercial street with heavy foot traffic every day.

Because of the recent events involving Ganjiang University and Chen Jincheng, it had been receiving a great deal of attention.

As a result, quite a few people were stopping by, and many were even filming videos at the school gate.

A taxi pulled over by the side of the road. A man wearing a baseball cap and carrying a small bag got out. He looked toward Ganjiang University, his gaze turning sinister.

’After going through so much trouble to get here, I have to take that scumbag down with me. He’s the one who ruined my life so completely.’

As he thought this, he subconsciously reached for his waist, where a dagger was hidden.