Everyone in the Group is a Main Character, Except Me Who's the Villain

88: What is your relationship with Mr. Ming?Mu Qingxue’s office was on the top floor, offering an exceptional view. The interior design reflected her personality—minimalist, cold, and efficient. Beyond the massive floor-to-ceiling windows lay the bustling skyline of Chengdu.

Upon entering the office, Mu Qingxue closed the heavy solid wood door behind her, sealing off the noise from the outside world.

”Sit.” She pointed to the visitor’s chair across from her desk before walking around the large desk to take her seat.

Ye Nuannuan sat down somewhat stiffly, hands resting on her knees and her back ramrod straight, like an elementary student waiting for a teacher’s lecture.

Mu Qingxue didn’t speak immediately. Instead, she used those cold eyes to give the girl another careful once-over.

Up close, the girl’s skin was incredibly good, her eyelashes long and curled, her nose delicate, and her lips a natural rosy red—though there was a hint of fatigue deep in her eyes that was hard to detect.

”I am Mu Qingxue, CEO of Yunlan International.” Mu Qingxue spoke first, breaking the silence, and proactively extended her hand.

Her hand was fair and slender, her nails trimmed clean and neat, exuding the refined air of someone who lived a privileged life.

”CE... CEO?”

Ye Nuannuan hurriedly stood up, wiped her hands on the sides of her skirt, and then carefully shook it. ”Hello, CEO Mu, my name is Ye Nuannuan.”

Her palm was a bit cold, and her fingertips trembled slightly.

”You don’t need to be nervous.” Mu Qingxue withdrew her hand. Her tone was a fraction softer than it had been in the meeting room, but it still carried a sense of distance. ”Mr. Ming has already spoken to me about you.”

Hearing the name ”Mr. Ming,” Ye Nuannuan’s emotions stabilized a bit, and her whole body relaxed considerably.

The Chat Group was a beam of light that had shone in when she was plunged into darkness, and Fang Ming was the core source of that light.

With Fang Ming there, everything would be fine.

Mu Qingxue noted her reaction. She leaned forward slightly, propping her elbows on the polished tabletop with her hands interlaced—a posture that was slightly scrutinizing and oppressive.

”Personally, I don’t like people using connections to enter my company through the back door, but the person introduced by Mr. Ming is an exception.”

She paused after saying this, seemingly weighing her words, before directly throwing out the biggest question in her heart.

”Before I decide what position and benefits to give you, I want to ask... what is your relationship with Mr. Ming?”

Ye Nuannuan was stunned by Mu Qingxue’s question. What was her relationship with Group Leader Brother?

Everyone in the Chat Group had already agreed on a story for this... to avoid exposing the group’s existence, they would claim to be internet friends to outsiders.

But facing this beautiful CEO with such a powerful aura and eyes that seemed to see through everything, Ye Nuannuan suddenly felt that the ”internet friend” explanation was a bit too hollow and perfunctory.

She hesitated for a second, then looked up to meet Mu Qingxue’s searching gaze, trying to make her voice sound natural.

”We are... internet friends.” Ye Nuannuan said softly. Fearing the other woman wouldn’t believe her, she added, ”We met on a... rather special social media platform. He has helped me many times; he is my benefactor.”

Mu Qingxue didn’t respond immediately, just watching her quietly.

From their recent chats, she knew Fang Ming was about her age, though she didn’t know his specific appearance.

But women are creatures who love to fill in the blanks; Fang Ming’s ability and his steady way of handling things made her subconsciously feel that he wouldn’t be too ugly.

Hearing the answer ”internet friend,” for some reason she couldn’t explain, she actually felt a strange sense of relief.

So they weren’t boyfriend and girlfriend?

”Just internet friends, and yet he looks out for you this much? It seems you have your own special qualities. An administrative specialist job might be a waste of your talents, and you wouldn’t learn much.”

She pondered for a moment and made a decision.

”How about this: starting tomorrow, you will be my personal assistant. You’ll be responsible for some document organization, schedule assistance, and simple external communications. There will be a dedicated secretary to guide you. Regarding the salary, I will pay you according to the official standard for a Yunlan CEO assistant.”

”Of course, the company is currently in a period of rapid growth, so the workload might be a bit heavy. If you feel it’s too much trouble...”

Hearing Mu Qingxue’s words, Ye Nuannuan’s eyes widened, her face full of disbelief.

She had only done entry-level work before; she hadn’t even dared to dream of a large company like this.

Even for a basic position, she hadn’t held out much hope.

To think that now... from a female college student who couldn’t find a job, she had directly become the assistant to the beautiful CEO of a listed company?

Wasn’t this leap a bit too big?

”It’s not too much trouble! I’m willing! Thank you, CEO Mu, for giving me this opportunity. I will definitely work hard and never let you or Mr. Ming down!”

”Report to the CEO’s office at nine tomorrow morning. You may go now.” Mu Qingxue finished and waved her hand to dismiss her.

”Thank you, CEO Mu. Goodbye, CEO Mu.”

Ye Nuannuan stood up quickly and gave a deep bow.

It wasn’t until she walked out of that spacious, cold CEO’s office and closed the door that her expression became a bit dazed, feeling as if she were in a dream.

She raised a hand and lightly patted her cheek. It stung a little; it wasn’t a dream.

Group Leader Brother... is really amazing!

She clenched her fists, a strong surge of warmth and strength rising in her heart... Meanwhile, back in the Yunlan International CEO’s office, Mu Qingxue didn’t dive back into work immediately after Ye Nuannuan left.

Instead, she sat in her large office chair, staring in the direction Ye Nuannuan had gone, lost in thought.

”Ye Nuannuan...” Mu Qingxue whispered the name in her heart.

She picked up her phone and opened the chat window that had only a single period as the name.

[Mu Qingxue]: ”The job is arranged. She’s my assistant.”

Usually, Fang Ming’s replies weren’t very timely, but this time he replied very quickly.

[.]: ”Straight to assistant? Isn’t that... too high-profile?”

Mu Qingxue looked at the message, her beautiful eyebrows arching slightly as her fingertips tapped rapidly on the screen.

[Mu Qingxue]: ”When you, Mr. Ming, ask for a job, can I just find some random corner to stuff her into? Wouldn’t that be showing you no respect at all?”

[.]: ”That’s not what I meant.”

[.]: ”Forget it, assistant it is. It’ll be good for her to learn things by your side. However, there’s something I need to tell you in advance.”

[Mu Qingxue]: ”What is it?”

[.]: ”You know the news about that young master from the Lu family in Beijing who imprisoned a young girl, right?”

The Lu family? Imprisonment? Of course Mu Qingxue knew.

It had caused quite a stir recently. Although she was busy, she would still scan the financial news and social headlines, especially when it involved top-tier wealthy families; she would instinctively pay more attention.

That man named Lu Chenzhou—his actions were so brazen and his methods so vile that even someone like her, who was used to the filth of the business world, found it disgusting.

[Mu Qingxue]: ”I know. Why?”

[.]: ”To tell you the truth, Ye Nuannuan is the girl from that news story.”

Even though she had a slight inkling, Mu Qingxue’s breath still hitched when she saw the words confirming it.

[Mu Qingxue]: ”She... is that girl?”

[.]: ”You should be very clear about how powerful the Lu family is. They didn’t just imprison her; to help Lu Chenzhou escape legal punishment, they’ve been doing everything possible to interfere with her normal life.”

[.]: ”Taking her in as an ordinary employee would have been fine, but making her your assistant directly? The Lu family will very likely point their spear at you.”