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

**Chapter 423: Concealing Skill and Fame (Part 3)** Su Qi was lying exhausted on Wang Yun's director's desk when she heard the door open. She was somewhat surprised. "Why is my wife, Wang Yun, back so soon?" she wondered. Feeling too ill to lift her head, she mumbled, "Wang Yun, why did you return so quickly?" Her voice was soft and sweet, with a touch of girlish coquetry due to her weakness. However, Yang Zongfan was not drawn in by her tone; he was more surprised by how Su Qi addressed Wang Yun. "Wang Yun, your wife?" Yang Zongfan knew that Su Qi was brought in by Wang Yun, but he hadn't realized their relationship was close enough for them to call each other "wife." Now, Yang Zongfan understood why Su Qi would stand up for Wang Yun. It wasn't because of youthful zeal to seek truth, as he had presumed, but simply out of loyalty to Wang Yun. This made things complicated. With Wang Yun protecting her, it would be difficult for him to do anything to Su Qi. But getting her out of Compass’ picture was urgent, as he had coveted the "General Manager" position for a long time. Very quickly, Yang Zongfan looked at the frail young woman and devised a plan. Despite her confidence in the meeting room, she was still just a timid university graduate. A bit of intimidation might be enough to handle her. Su Qi waited a couple of seconds but heard no response from Wang Yun, nor the familiar sound of her high heels. Puzzled, she lifted her head off the desk and saw "Director Yang Zongfan" standing at the doorway, looking down on her. Su Qi panicked for an instant. Her looks, combined with her beguiling aura and fragrance, made being alone with a man risky, especially one with whom she had past conflicts. However, recalling the safety tips Zhang Ru had shared with her, Su Qi quickly calmed down. Facing Yang Zongfan, who looked down at her smugly, Su Qi stood up and demanded, "Director Yang, shouldn't you knock before entering someone's office?" Yang Zongfan noticed Su Qi's momentary panic, feeling satisfied. Inexperienced young women were easy to manipulate in the workplace. Though Su Qi stood to boost her presence, it was insufficient to intimidate a director like him. Standing up allowed Yang Zongfan a closer look at her—her skin was flawless, her figure graceful, and her slightly pale face added a touch of vulnerability. Despite her furrowed brow, her large innocent eyes undermined any seriousness she tried to project. Yang Zongfan, captivated by the charming Su Qi and the faint fragrance in the room, harbored a more sinister intent, no longer content with simple intimidation. Still, the distance between them was too far for rash action. He didn't want to alert anyone else in the company. Better to close the gap and act before the little girl reacted! As for Wang Yun, as his nemesis, Yang Zongfan knew her well—going to the bathroom would take at least 20 minutes. Twenty minutes was plenty of time for him to do what he wanted. And if he managed to take some photos... He relished the idea of coercing a young, inexperienced girl with incriminating pictures. To avoid startling Su Qi, Yang Zongfan said, "As a director, entering a director’s office should be no problem. You sitting in the director’s chair as an assistant, that’s the real issue!" Feigning nonchalance, Yang Zongfan took a couple of steps forward, continuing his coercive talk, "Young girl, offending me is as good as offending the vice president. Think you’ll find any good outcomes here? Submit now, and maybe I'll give you a decent position!" Su Qi was flabbergasted. Was this the infamous workplace harassment? Was he implying that? Inside, Su Qi felt like a thousand alpacas were stampeding through her mind. She never imagined facing such an encounter! Looking at Yang Zongfan's greasy face made her feel nauseated. She couldn't fathom how he thought using his position to entice her was effective—utterly laughable! As Yang Zongfan inched closer without drawing too much attention, an alarm went off in Su Qi's head. She picked up a white porcelain teacup used for drinking milk tea the day before, and said, "Director Yang, I don't want the position you're offering, nor do I wish to speak to you. I want you to leave now. Step closer, and I’ll smash this cup on your face. Surely you don't want to be accused of harassing a subordinate?" Yang Zongfan found it amusing to see Su Qi gripping the cup with a trembling hand. Did this fresh graduate dare smash it on him? Surely not. Laughing, Yang Zongfan said: "Don't refuse so quickly. You know our company still has plenty of potential. If I became general manager, you could be my assistant, a title far grander than Wang Yun’s. I’d give you this much every month!" He showed her a "3" with his left hand while still waggling his index finger. Unmoved, Su Qi quietly grabbed Wang Yun's glass trophy, preparing to throw it. Seeing this, Yang Zongfan felt even more certain she was a paper tiger. If she were truly going to throw something, she wouldn’t make preparations. He provocatively said, "Can you afford the medical bills if you injure me? My salary is 40,000 a month, and with hospitalization, you’ll also have to account for lost wages, psychological damages. Can you afford that? Come on, throw it!" Though initially hesitant, Su Qi relaxed upon hearing Yang Zongfan’s words. With over 30 million in assets, she could certainly cover medical costs. Plus, he was egging her on—such a bizarre inclination. Seeing her silent, Yang Zongfan assumed she was intimidated by his salary. After all, 40,000 in salary was ten times her monthly income. Which fresh graduate wouldn't think twice at such an offer? Seizing the moment, Yang Zongfan leaned his head closer, inching towards Su Qi. Just as he prepared to extend a hand toward Su Qi, a heavy weight crashed onto his head. Then there was a loud "bang," followed by ringing in his ears. "I warned you!" Su Qi’s hands trembled, unsure whether from nerves or the situation, but she didn’t regret it. She had clearly seen Yang Zongfan extend his "unsavory" hand. Feeling the warm trickle on his forehead, Yang Zongfan instinctively touched it and found his hand stained with red. A princeling raised in comfort, Yang Zongfan had never been injured before. To be attacked by this young girl made him lose all rationality. He only wanted to lash out at Su Qi. Seeing his furious gaze, sensing he was about to lunge, Su Qi threw the glass trophy at his left shoulder, followed by her notebook laptop from the desk. After the laptop came books and scattered items from the desk. For a moment, the room echoed with crashing sounds. However, there was a limit to the items at hand. Once everything from the director's desk was thrown, Yang Zongfan looked evilly at Su Qi. Just as he gathered strength to lurch at her— A lean, long leg in black stockings appeared in his vision. Then, he knew nothing. Meanwhile, the intense noises attracted many onlookers outside the director’s office. Wang Yun ignored the sight of Yang Zongfan sprawled on the floor and didn't care about her newly purchased laptop. Instead, she meticulously examined Su Qi, ensuring she had no injuries aside from trembling from stress, before breathing a sigh of relief and gently embracing her. She softly said: "Honey, it’s okay now. I'm here, don’t be afraid." Only they knew the terror in Wang Yun’s heart when, while in the elevator, she'd faintly heard Su Qi’s call for help, pleading for her to return to the office. Su Qi felt similarly. Still clutching a solid glass sphere, her last line of defense, she shivered at the thought of what might have happened if Wang Yun hadn’t come back in time. The system silently observed as its host and this female being embraced each other, wisely refraining from any commentary. And so, like the wind that sweeps away dust, it concealed its skills and fame. **Friendly Reminder:** If you can't find the book by its title, try searching by the author's name. It might have just been renamed! **Previous Chapter | Table of Contents | Next Chapter** Contact Us