406 - I Don’t Want to Be Turned Into the Female Protagonist by the System

# Chapter 406: The Assertive Wang Yun Due to Su Qi's refusal, Yang Zongfan found his outstretched hand caught in a slightly awkward moment. Fortunately, as a director himself, he had experienced similar situations before. The post-2000 generation tends to have quite distinct personalities, and Su Qi was not the first. Retracting his right hand with a mild smile to mask the tension, he said, "Then, work well with Director Wang in the future." Seeing Yang Zongfan’s awkward, frozen smile, Wang Yun felt a surge of satisfaction. She ignored him further and led her beloved, Su Qi, by her smooth hands to her exclusive 'Director's Office.' Once the door closed, Wang Yun recalled her husband’s impeccable performance earlier and said, "Hubby, you did well just now. Here's a reward!" While Su Qi was observing the room, her wife's mention of a "reward" made her instinctively look over. As she turned, she saw Wang Yun approaching her, eyes fixed intensely on her lips. Instinctively, Su Qi took a step back, having a vague idea of what this "reward" might entail. Yet, two steps back, she found herself up against the office door. As she reached for the handle to make a quick escape, Wang Yun's elegant face drew even closer. The thought crossed Su Qi's mind that they were in an office setting with people just outside. Being caught like this would be utterly embarrassing. With a slightly flushed face, she intended to push Wang Yun away, but found she didn’t budge. Instead, she sensed warm, gentle hands sliding around her waist, closing the distance between them. Su Qi could even catch the unique orchid scent of Wang Yun. Worried about being discovered, she murmured, "Wang Yun, not here at the company," yet her protest was interrupted as Wang Yun gently laid her wife onto the sofa. Eyeing Su Qi's reproachful gaze, Wang Yun playfully tapped her nose and asked, "Do you like this reward?" Hearing this, Su Qi shook her head, quite unlike her unpredictable wife. Considering how to avoid such ambushes in the future, Su Qi added, "Still, this isn’t okay, with people outside, if anyone walks in…" Before she could finish, a knock on the office door interrupted her, followed by a voice, "Director Wang, it's time for the meeting. Director Yang is already here!" The knock caused Su Qi to spring from Wang Yun’s lap, much like a startled kitten. While Wang Yun remained calm, merely assuring, "Got it, heading over now." After the voice outside faded away, Su Qi breathed a sigh of relief, calming her pounding heart, only to be pulled back into Wang Yun’s fragrant embrace. Feeling mischievous, Su Qi raised her hands to form an "X" in a gesture of prohibition, declaring, "No teasing!" Finding her little wife's actions adorable, Wang Yun resisted the urge to engage further, mindful of the upcoming meeting. Taking out a tube of lip tint from her bag, she remarked, "Why's my dear husband always imagining such scenes? I simply wanted to reapply your lip tint. It’s all gone." Su Qi blushed at her wife's words, recalling how it was Wang Yun who smudged it earlier. Begrudgingly accepting the touch-up for the meeting, she allowed Wang Yun to gently paint her lips with a glossy tint before she got up. Watching Wang Yun slowly apply her own lip tint in the mirror, Su Qi found the act oddly captivating, especially as Wang Yun smacked her lips, creating an enticing allure. Quickly remembering their schedule, Su Qi urged, "Wang Yun, aren’t we late for the meeting?" Wang Yun, unfazed, pointed to a clock on the wall, "No rush, it’s only 8:50, and work starts at 9." Only then did Su Qi realize they still had time, though her earlier reminder seemed prudent. Seeing her husband’s concern, Wang Yun added, "Starting at 9 means starting at 9. If we begin early today, soon they’ll want us earlier and earlier. That’s indirectly exploiting workers' rights." Su Qi contemplated her wife's strong principles—something she herself might lack, probably already rushing to the conference under similar circumstances. Seeing the admiration in her husband's eyes, Wang Yun felt uplifted, leading Su Qi by the hand to the meeting room, arriving just as 8:59 rolled around. The spacious meeting room was packed with attendees. As Su Qi entered, eyes naturally fell upon her elegant and composed figure. Many male colleagues were visibly impressed, as beauties of such caliber appeared more often online than in reality. Despite being dressed in formal attire today, Su Qi's youthful visage still exuded an air of innocence. This intrigued the men, reminiscent of fresh college graduates untouched by the world’s harshness, sparking fantasies of sweet romances. Meanwhile, female colleagues focused more on Su Qi’s skin, which appeared flawless without any heavy cosmetics—just a hint of lip tint. That prompted many to wonder about her skincare routine. Taking a seat in a corner as Wang Yun directed, Su Qi noticed Yang Zongfan front and center, his voice cutting through, "Director Wang, let's not start meetings at the last minute in the future. Everyone was waiting for you." The tension-filled comment made Su Qi frown, further souring her impression of him. Yet Wang Yun responded calmly, "The schedule states 9 AM. Am I wrong for arriving then? Would my early arrival start the meeting sooner?" Surprised by the candid interaction, Su Qi realized the workplace was different from expected—anticipating façade and politeness on the surface, she found a directness refreshing yet startling. Nonetheless, she couldn’t help but admire Wang Yun's confident demeanor. After all, Wang Yun showed what it means to hold one's ground—even in a corporate setting!