Chapter 8: The Perverted CEO’s Trap

A playboy, a wolf in sheep’s clothing, a perverted CEO!

Given Gu Jiachen’s involvement in ‘sponsoring’ Gu Xue, Zhou Ruoyu found herself harboring the deepest malice while speculating about him, despite having only seen him once from a distance.

But what did that matter? How could a CEO who ‘sponsored’ female university students be a good person? Clearly, his self-control over his desires was severely lacking!

Weren’t all those nouveau riche, greasy old men like that? As soon as they got a bit of money, they indulged in a life of debauchery, buying affection with cash. Bah!

While Gu Jiachen wasn’t a greasy old man—in fact, he was quite handsome and seemingly unmarried—Zhou Ruoyu still held him in deep contempt. After all, he *had* sponsored Gu Xue!

Based on that alone, Zhou Ruoyu was ready to label him a wolf in sheep’s clothing, confidently asserting that any encounter with him would undoubtedly occur in some disreputable nightclub!

If only…

On the other end of the phone, Gu Jiachen held his screen, a helpless frown creasing his brow as he read the long-haired girl’s malicious speculations.

‘A pervert…’

‘What kind of stereotype was this? Did he really seem like someone with ill intentions?’

‘Heh… this little rascal truly was something…’

Though Gu Jiachen felt a flicker of annoyance, he remained remarkably patient. Shaking his head, he mused inwardly, ‘With such a naive, rabbit-like demeanor, if you were to genuinely search for me in some bar or nightclub, you’d likely never find me, not to mention putting yourself in considerable danger.’

‘No, let’s not have that. It would be far better for you to stumble into my trap instead.’

With a cold chuckle, Gu Jiachen swiftly typed out his defense.

[Boss: Gu Jiachen is actually a rather proper and reserved individual. From what I know of him, he generally avoids the kinds of places you’re describing. On the contrary, he spends most of his time at his company. If you wish to approach him, it would likely be better to go directly to Chensi Group. For instance… perhaps apply for an interview?]

[Zhou Ruoyu: Huh?]

Upon seeing the message from the Dragon Feather Boss, the long-haired girl’s expression instantly darkened. ‘No… no way… What was going on? Didn’t this guy know what kind of person Gu Jiachen was?’

‘Then why did he bother asking me earlier?’

‘Ugh… Seriously, could this be some kind of loyalty test? This whole situation felt increasingly unreliable.’

Nevertheless, the Dragon Feather Boss’s assessment of Gu Jiachen genuinely surprised Zhou Ruoyu. ‘That guy… he’s actually a bit reserved?’

‘Well, I can understand someone liking their work; after all, how else could Chensi Group be so prosperous if his work ability wasn’t strong? But… reserved… and yet he sponsors female university students?’

‘He must be a hidden pervert!’

Zhou Ruoyu pouted, silently cursing him in her mind. Snapping back to reality, she immediately fell into a fresh bout of distress.

[Zhou Ruoyu: If I interview at Chensi… will I really be able to get close to Gu Jiachen?]

[Boss: If you interview for a position related to Gu Jiachen’s work, he would likely interview you directly. If you perform well and leave a strong impression on him, wouldn’t you be able to get close? You’re quite skilled at that, aren’t you? For instance, you’ve certainly left a strong impression on me. Moreover, if you truly join Chensi, you’ll undoubtedly gain access to even more business secrets~]

On the small screen, Gu Jiachen’s fingers flew across the keyboard, deftly setting a trap for Zhou Ruoyu. Beside him, his male assistant, who had just brought him coffee, watched in utter shock as his CEO’s lips curved upward in an irrepressible smile, his eyes widening dramatically.

‘Good heavens, why is the boss so happy today? Usually, he wears such a stern expression every day, I thought he was incapable of smiling…’

–Boss, who are you… chatting with?–

Curiosity laced Assistant Xiao Lin’s inquiry. Gu Jiachen glanced over, finally noticing him, then quickly extinguished his phone screen. Adopting a stern expression, he accepted the coffee Xiao Lin offered.

–N-nothing… *cough cough*… You must have seen wrong.–

‘Ah…’ Cold sweat trickled down Xiao Lin’s back. ‘Oh no, did I just stumble upon one of the boss’s secrets? Given President Gu’s personality, I… I might just disappear without a trace!’

–*Cough cough*… Xiao Lin…– After a moment, Gu Jiachen cleared his throat twice before looking up. –Go notify HR to post an assistant position on the recruitment platform, then get in touch with me.–

Upon hearing this, Assistant Xiao Lin instantly froze in place. His legs began to tremble uncontrollably, and tears welled up, threatening to spill.

‘As expected, I’m going to be fired!’

–*Sniffle*, yes, alright, Boss. Thank you for your guidance all this time. I’ll go to HR to process my resignation…–

–Huh?–

****

On the other side of the chat, Zhou Ruoyu was utterly speechless at the message from the Boss.

‘Seriously, thanks a lot! You really think highly of me, huh? Interview for Chensi Group, leave a deep impression on Gu Jiachen, and ideally, even get hired directly by Chensi?’

‘No, if I had the ability to pass Chensi’s interview, wouldn’t I just work there directly? Why on earth would I want to be a corporate spy for you, of all people? What would I gain by taking such enormous risks?!’

‘Besides, when did I ever become good at interviewing? Ugh… And good at leaving a deep impression on bosses? Was I supposed to go before Gu Jiachen and then propose becoming a corporate spy for Chensi Group, stealing Dragon Feather’s secrets? That would essentially make me a double agent… the difficulty would be far too high!’

After a long while, the long-haired girl, feeling utterly resigned, let out a sigh. After some thought, she decided that no matter what, she absolutely could not willingly work for her enemy, Gu Jiachen! ‘Hmph, even if I did, I’d have to sabotage his business!’

Embracing this defiant attitude, the long-haired girl rekindled her hope. She climbed out of bed, opened a recruitment app, and searched for Chensi Group. Coincidentally, Chensi Group’s previous recruitment seemed to have concluded, yet suddenly, a temporary position for a President’s Assistant had appeared? And the requirements were… female, bachelor’s degree, fresh graduate?

Although she sensed that these recruitment requirements hinted at a potentially dangerous role, Zhou Ruoyu pondered for a moment before submitting her resume. The reason was simple: applications for Chensi Group were always fiercely competitive, and this position seemed to be a last-minute addition. She had to seize the opportunity, if only to complete her system task!

What Zhou Ruoyu hadn’t anticipated, however, was that less than five seconds after submitting her online resume, she immediately received an interested reply on the recruitment app. Chensi Group’s HR messaged directly:

[Hello, Ms. Zhou Ruoyu. We believe your qualifications are an excellent fit for this position. Please come to Chensi Group Headquarters for an interview tomorrow at 10:30 AM. Address: xxxxxxxx. Just let me know when you arrive. Is this time convenient for you?]

A sharp intake of breath.

Zhou Ruoyu gasped. ‘How… how could it be so smooth? Had the Dragon Feather Boss pulled some strings for her?’

Pondering this, the long-haired girl picked up WeChat and sent a message.

[Zhou Ruoyu: Boss, I’m going to Chensi for an interview tomorrow!]

[Boss: All the best~]