Return of the Antagonistic Lady Boss

Old fox... got all the benefits and still wants to sell her a favor? Qian lowered her eyes, a plan brewing in her mind.

"Boss, I have no problem being an external consultant, but there’s one condition: I get to choose my work content."

"Oh?"

"You’ve already said it: giving us more time to be together as a couple means I need to coordinate with my husband’s work. With projects as large as yours, there must be various tasks. I want to choose one that aligns most closely with what my husband is doing now."

Isn’t it a trap for Qian to fall into? Qian turned the leader’s words into a trap for him.

The leader was slightly stunned by this trap. The work closest to what Yu Minglang does would definitely be the psychological analysis team of the special operations group, analyzing major cases.

The problem is, that department rarely uses external consultants. They already have an internal psychology team for such tasks. Suddenly adding an external consultant might cause some thoughts among the team members.

His initial intention was to put this smart girl in a tricky position, asking her to give some free psychology lectures at the office, and maybe have the office’s psychological intervention team engage with her for mutual improvement. Of course, the leader had deeper, long-term plans in mind which he couldn’t disclose now.

But this girl is too sharp. She turned his own words around and silenced him.

No matter the situation, she can always find an advantageous point and make herself invincible.

If the leader says it’s inconvenient, she can go along with that and decline, subtly giving the leader a slap on the face.

If the leader agrees, she would get a laid-back position, increasing her chances to spend time with her husband.

For Qian herself, whether he agrees or not, she doesn’t lose out. If he really agrees, she might get involved in some rare cases, gaining more experience.

The leader was caught in an awkward position and could only grit his teeth.

"I’ll give them a heads-up, and you can go back to it."

Qian looked at the leader’s obviously hurt but forced calm expression and made a victory gesture in her heart: oh yes!

The old fox wanted to scheme against her, but Qian’s principle was: better to not benefit herself than to clog the other party. Seeing the effect was quite satisfying.

When Qian went to toast at another table, the leader asked Mr. Yu, "Where did you find this daughter-in-law?"

At this level, there are hardly any mediocrities around; they are all smart people. But someone as shrewd as Qian, who traps people in just the right way making them willingly fall for it, is rare indeed. And the most astonishing part is, how young is this girl?

Mr. Yu was quite proud, "Jealous, huh? Haha, too bad my daughter-in-law is an only child; no sisters to introduce to your son. Children have their own fortune. Let’s drink!"

The leader drank, but quietly thought to himself. Once Mr. Yu went to other tables, he got up and went to a secluded spot to make a call.

"Old buddy, the task you asked me to handle didn’t go as planned. That girl is too crafty. I tried to get her to do a lecture as you suggested, but she countered aggressively. This matter..."

He explained how he was outsmarted by Qian, and the other party laughed heartily.

"Good, very good. So young and she already managed to trick you. This girl has a bright future. Of course, the most impressive is Mr. Qio, who could predict her reaction. I’m curious what sparks the two of them will create in the future!"

"What are you all up to?" The leader was confused from start to finish.

"In a few years, our department might have the youngest member ever."

"What?!" The leader was shocked.

The department of his old friend was quite prominent, dealing with significant matters!

"Of course, it depends on her future performance. Yu Minglang is a legend. Maybe his wife will become a legend too... haha, this couple truly is something to look forward to."

The wedding banquet was near its end, and Qian excused herself to touch up her makeup.

Leaving the lively banquet hall, she stood in the quiet bathroom and looked at her exquisite and beautiful reflection, sighing silently.

No matter how well she composed herself on the outside, how could there be no ripples inside her heart?

The happiness and wit were just a facade to minimize losses. To see the bigger picture, one must endure.

"I thought you wouldn’t come today."

A pleasant female voice rang out from behind.

Qian thought she wanted some space and didn’t let her bridesmaids follow her. Hearing this voice, it must be—

Qian looked up and indeed saw Yu Mingxi of the Yu Family standing behind her.

Yu Mingxi is truly beautiful, with exquisite features and a graceful body. As a singer, she has an innate heroic aura, unmatched by any seductive celebrities outside.

"You look beautiful today," Qian complimented, turning on the faucet to wash her hands.

She needed the water to calm her inner emotional fluctuations at that moment.

"You’re even more beautiful, but it’s a pity he didn’t see it. I thought you’d be angry, but you’re more tolerant than I thought, exceeding my expectations."

Yu Mingxi has never been afraid to offend anyone and says whatever she wants, irrespective of time and place.

But Qian realized she wasn’t here to taunt her; these words weren’t directed at her.

"I think we get along well. Your impression of me isn’t still at the shrew stage, is it?"

"I’m just curious about how marriage can change a woman."

Yu Mingxi and Qian normally communicate every month, with conversations ranging from hypnosis to help the former sleep to later discussions of philosophy and life, forming a unique relationship.

Yu Mingxi is an unconventional woman; femininity is not very apparent in her. She seems to care about nothing but her family, and nothing else really leaves a mark on her heart, yet she is an incredibly strong woman, with psychology not one bit inferior to the other brothers in the Yu Family.

Her thoughts are particularly erratic; chatting with her never has a set topic. One moment she talks about this matter, the next about something else. Most people can’t keep up with her, leaving poor Hai Zhao chasing after her for years without success.

Qian always felt Yu Mingxi should have some unknown stories and there must be a knot in her heart. Unfortunately, with her current capabilities, Qian couldn’t help Yu Mingxi untie it, only aid her in channeling her emotions.

In response to Yu Mingxi’s question at that moment, Qian answered.

"Marriage is a process of mutual compromise and concession, much like dancing a dance. Sometimes you advance while I retreat, sometimes I advance while you retreat, sometimes we move forward together, and sometimes we move back together. If coordinated well, it should be fun; if not, stepping on each other can be painful. But my concession today isn’t because of marriage."

"Then why?"