ITOTIABSAM | Interstellar Orcs | 121
Always keeping an eye on the movements of the host's despicable brother and father, 1101 admitted with admiration, "This move is good, it's effective immediately. Xie Tianhua indeed can't sit still."
Originally, it thought that Xie Tianhua would wait a few more days to confirm the authenticity of the news. But unexpectedly, when Anna's side cast the bait, he immediately fell into the trap.
Xie Ye remained calm: "He's already running out of patience."
For Xie Tianhua, he made Xie Ye's home life torture. Especially since he was determined to take over the company of his alter self, but Ark Technology was strong. Finally seeing a potential "breakthrough," Xie Tianhua naturally grabbed onto it desperately like a drowning man clutching at a straw.
1101 clicked its tongue: "What grudge does he hold? Your alter self is also a victim."
It was Xie Haiguo who had an affair and caused chaos. If there was a choice, who would want to be born with the stigma of being an illegitimate child? Its host's alter self's mother was a kind and weak woman who was deceived by the scoundrel's sweet words. She only found out after becoming pregnant that he was already married. Carrying him in her belly, she silently left the capital star.
But reality wasn't like novels where the CEO's doting wife runs away with the ball. After giving birth, His alter self's mother became even more despondent, showing no signs of being strong for her child. It wasn't until she was on her deathbed that she finally dialed the number Xie Haiguo had left for her.
At that time, Xie Haiguo's original wife happened to pass away due to illness. Despite Xie Tianhua's crying and tantrums, his male chauvinism prevailed. He eventually sent someone to the remote slums of another galaxy to bring back his own flesh and blood.
Strictly speaking, Xie Tianhua indeed should have resented him.
But Xie Ye couldn't empathize with Xie Tianhua's outbursts of anger unleashed from his moral high ground.
Perhaps initially, Xie Tianhua's motive for bullying his alter self truly was "not wanting the illegitimate child to have it easy." However, gradually, as this alter self became more and more outstanding, receiving praises from teachers while they were in the same class, Xie Tianhua's mindset changed, and his actions became even more outrageous.
He locked him behind doors, tearing textbooks, pouring cold water—these were all common occurrences. Xie Tianhua openly publicized his alter self's status as an illegitimate child, and during episodes of his alter self's sleeping beauty syndrome, when they unconsciously transformed back into their beast form, Xie Tianhua would chase and bite them, waking them up.
For a long time, there were green and purple bruises and scratches from claws under his alter self's school uniform, causing them mental distress and a rapid decline in academic performance.
As for Xie Haiguo, as a father, he had no intention of mediating. In Xie Haiguo's eyes, a frail and taciturn illegitimate child, even if they did well in their studies, would find it difficult to earn his favor.
Moreover, bringing Xie Ye back home was already a grievance for Xie Tianhua. What business did adults have meddling in the "play" between children?
It wasn't until his alter self graduated from university, effortlessly "repaying" a large sum of child support and officially breaking ties with the Xie family, that he realized the once mushroom-like illegitimate child, who used to shrink into corners, had already grown up unconsciously.
Especially later on, when Ark Technology soared to prominence, developing into a behemoth in the capital star within a few years, Xie Haiguo's mindset underwent subtle changes:
Indeed, Xie Ye was more like his own flesh and blood than Xie Tianhua.
Although he didn't explicitly say it, he reflected his attitude towards life in the details, Xie Tianhua, who always claimed to be stronger than the "illegitimate child", was trying desperately to prove himself, but ended up making a mess of several projects in a row, affecting the entire Xie family's financial chain. It was only then that he became furious and impulsively abducted his alter self.
"Perhaps deep down, he's just insecure," Xie Ye, with all the memories of his alter self, hit the nail on the head, "Transforming into a beast is the only way he can regain his balance."
1101: "Then why not let him stay a tiger forever and just donate him to the zoo... What's our next move?"
Xie Ye: "We'll wait and see."
In the eyes of the outside world, Ark Technology was a company built from the ground up by the alternate account. With the disappearance of its core figure, the stock price was bound to plummet. Xie Haiguo probably wanted to take advantage of this opportunity, buy some shares, and then seize the opportunity to confirm the alternate account's death, inheriting their legacy, and combining the two to become the principal figure in Ark Technology.
However, Xie Ye's transformation from a cat back to a human was the biggest variable. With the help of the system, he could easily identify the targets Xie Haiguo wanted to acquire shares from and anonymously bid against him.
Now that the Xie family's financial chain had broken, it seemed fine on the surface, but they couldn't come up with a large amount of liquid capital anymore. Xie Haiguo had to raise money, resorting to loans and selling property. Once he started, it would be an endless pit unless he could control his desires and ambitions in time.
Clearly, Xie Haiguo was not such a clear-headed person.
With a huge pie placed right in front of him, even if he knew the risks, most people would still choose to take a gamble, especially now that the entire Ark Technology was acting as his stage.
1101 sarcastically said, "Thanks to Xie Tianhua's assistance."
If it weren't for the other party's firm assurance that Xie Ye had turned into an ordinary cat, and even showing Xie Haiguo the warehouse surveillance footage, the latter wouldn't have made up his mind so easily.
The fermentation of public opinion takes time, and conveniently, Xie Ye could take this opportunity to clean up the hidden weeds within the company. Everything was developing as he had anticipated...
Except for Gu Cong.
It was already 8 o'clock in the evening on the capital star, and Gu Cong still hadn't returned home.
The TV was on, with an elegant female host speaking incessantly, but Xie Ye's thoughts were clearly not on the news. His tail was flicking restlessly, and he couldn't help but think that he had gone too far with the test he conducted with the transfer at noon.
1101 cautiously suggested, "Shall I help you check?"
Xie Ye pursed his lips but didn't respond.
He reached out and picked up the old-fashioned light brain from the coffee table, verified his biological information, logged into his communication number, and sent a text message to Anna: "Working late?"
Anna, who received a greeting from her boss for the first time since they met, paused for a moment...
Anna knew Xie Ye's temperament very well. He preferred actions over words. He was more willing to do things rather than say them. Even when it came to the company staff, including her, he was more likely to offer them additional meals rather than some trivial "small talk".
Fortunately, she was an outstanding assistant with excellent business skills. She quickly replied succinctly: [The "Second World" project team is having dinner tonight. I didn't go.]
But Gu Cong went.
The unspoken implications didn't need to be pointed out among intelligent people. After half a moment without receiving a response, Anna added, "Do you want me to send you the restaurant address?"
Ding.
The communication software made a sound: "No need."
After crossing into this new world, it was the first time Xie Ye felt that this single-person apartment was so empty. After turning off the TV, it paradoxically made him feel cramped.
Meanwhile, Gu Cong, who hadn't touched a drop of alcohol, was sitting in the corner, occasionally glancing at the light brain on his wrist.
Today was the first team dinner after signing the project, and he had borrowed the excuse of welcoming him as a substitute. Although he was a bit late, as a newcomer to the company, he couldn't easily excuse himself.
Originally, he wanted to call Xie Ye and let him know, and maybe order dinner for him as well. But when he saw that cold transfer, Gu Cong's mind changed:
He was his Boss and he was an ordinary employee, he wasn't the assistant, so why bother about it?
Unexpectedly, as the night grew darker, Gu Cong, who hadn't received any contact, became more and more restless. He was on the verge of staring a hole into the light brain on his wrist.
"Waiting for a message from your girlfriend? It can't be the client's dad," sitting right beside Gu Cong, Xiao Meng lowered his voice, "I understand, I understand, had a fight, huh?"
"Later, just pretend you've had too much to drink, give in a bit, and ask her to come pick you up. I've tried this trick before, it never fails."
Gu Cong was taken aback, "He can't leave."
Little did he expect Xiao Meng's response to be this. "Huh?"
In just a few seconds, Xiao Meng had already imagined at least five melodramatic possibilities, reminiscent of the idol dramas he had recently watched with his girlfriend. Xiao Meng weakly said, "Don't tell me you secretly dated a big celebrity behind the team's back."
Gu Cong replied, "In a way, it's somewhat true."
Although it was more like hiding than dating.
But given Xie Ye's appearance and his fame in the capital, he could indeed be considered a "big celebrity." His disappearance this morning almost made it to the top of the trending searches.
Xiao Meng, who was taken aback, said in disbelief, "Is it really true? Gu Ge, don't deceive me."
The man beside him had already stood up.
As the dinner was coming to an end, Gu Cong earnestly found an excuse to decline the following activities and quickly hailed a taxi home.
Looking up from downstairs, he noticed that his window was dark.
Thinking that Xie Ye had gone to bed early, Gu Cong opened the door quietly. But soon, he discovered that the young man who had occupied his thoughts for most of the night was standing on the balcony, enjoying the breeze.
Gu Cong couldn't describe the emotions he felt at that moment in simple words. He just felt like the other person was teetering on the edge, as if they could fall from the sky at any moment, despite standing firmly in front of him.
"Xie Ye," the light in the hallway turned on, followed by the living room light. Gu Cong hadn't even changed his clothes. Carefully choosing his words, he asked, "Have you eaten?"
Xie Ye, who was gazing at the moon in a daze, snapped out of his thoughts and replied, "Hmm."
As soon as he moved, the unsettling aura surrounding Xie Ye disappeared. He glanced at the trash can, fully aware that the other was lying. Gu Cong took the initiative to apologize, "I'm sorry for not messaging you earlier about the dinner with colleagues."
"But I didn't."
"Because I was angry."
The words came out, and Gu Cong felt a sense of relief. Stepping forward, he leaned against the balcony railing next to the young man, "Xie Ye, I thought we were friends."
"Whether you're human or a cat, I genuinely want to help you," he poked Xie Ye's arm playfully, smiling, "Boss, don't be too wary of me."
"I'm not wary."
Turning his head, Xie Ye stared straight into Gu Cong's eyes, correcting him, "I want you to have a good impression of me." And incidentally, to speed up the process of us falling in love again.
Gu Cong had long felt that the young man's transparent emerald eyes were like magic, captivating and enchanting. After two seconds of stunned silence, he chuckled, "A good impression? Are you afraid I'll criticize the mighty CEO for freeloading?"
"I've already said," he struggled to contain his laughter, but eventually couldn't hold back, raising his hand to pat the fluffy white cat ears that perked up on Xie Ye's head, "As long as Boss doesn't mind, you can stay here as long as you want."
After all, this was the cat he had picked up.
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