GUL Chapter 11 : The Bitter Supporting Male Rewrites the Script Online

Qin Qing returned to his office and took out a cigarette, lighting it. 996 stole a cigarette from his pack too. Without using a lighter, it simply sucked on the filter, and the tip inexplicably lit up.

“Meow, I’m amazing, aren’t I?” It proudly held up the cigarette.

Qin Qing smiled. A faint haze of smoke obscured his deep eyes.

Just then, Fang Hao pushed the door open and urged, “Qin Qing, Mr. Qin wants you to organize all the materials and deliver them to my office. The POC project will be handled by my team from now on.”

Qin Qing studied Fang Hao with an unreadable expression. His gaze was casual yet piercingly sharp. The contempt on Fang Hao’s face faded somewhat. He muttered, “Hurry up,” and left. He was Qin Zishi’s friend and naturally had no fondness for Qin Qing, who had appeared out of nowhere. So what if he was Qin Huaichuan’s biological son? A high school dropout- what good was he? The office door slammed shut from outside with a loud bang. This was both a provocation and a declaration of war. Although Qin Zishi didn’t work at Qin Corporation, he had cultivated many loyalists. His foundation was already solid.

Qin Qing smiled carelessly, then flicked ash and asked, “What’s the next plot point?”

“The next plot point is resigning in defeat and leaving Qin Corporation.” 996 looked at its smart brain.

In the script, the original owner lacked Qin Qing’s intelligence and capability, so he botched the entire project. During the presentation, he stood at the podium, unable to string together a coherent sentence, embarrassing Qin Huaichuan greatly. But President Li still signed with Qin Corporation. Under those circumstances, President Li’s words, “I signed this contract because of Qin Zishi’s influence,” were entirely reasonable. However, after Qin Qing replaced the original owner, President Li saying the same thing felt deliberately insulting.

996 asked cautiously, “Will you follow this plot point?” Qin Qing had smiled frighteningly just now, as if he were about to rebel.

“I’ll follow it.” Qin Qing smoked slowly.

“Meow?” 996 widened its eyes, surprised. It had thought Qin Qing wouldn’t follow this plot, given that he already regarded Qin Corporation as his own territory.

Although Qin Qing hadn’t said it out loud, 996 could sense that this flower spirit had a strong sense of territory. All spiritual plants seemed to be like that; whoever stepped into their domain would die.

“I’ll follow this plot point right now.” Qin Qing stubbed out his cigarette and picked up his phone.

While 996 was still stunned, Qin Qing had already dialed: “Hello, is this Zhao Youran? I’m planning to resign. You and your team should prepare to leave the company too.”

Zhao Youran wasn’t surprised at all. His answer was crisp and resolute: “Okay.”

After two months of working together, his attitude toward Qin Qing had shifted from initial skepticism to unquestioning loyalty.

“You don’t have non-compete clauses, do you?” Qin Qing asked.

“No.”

“Good. My promise to you will be fulfilled. Please trust me.”

“Young President Qin, if I don’t trust you, who can I trust? Just tell us what to do.” Zhao Youran laughed easily on the other end.

996 curled its lip disdainfully. “You’re lying! You promised to make Zhao Youran a director with a million-dollar salary. But now? Even you’ve resigned! Don’t be so cocky, or lightning might strike you.”

Blowing smoke rings and cackling like a villain, 996 looked every bit the evil antagonist. Qin Qing smiled indifferently, printed out his resignation letter, and personally delivered it to HR. HR immediately notified Qin Huaichuan.

Qin Huaichuan was silent for a moment, then said grimly, “If he wants to leave, let him. Don’t stop him!”

Over twenty years old and still acting like a child who can’t handle setbacks. It was time he learned a lesson! Qin Huaichuan thought Qin Qing’s departure wouldn’t cause a ripple in the company. Qin Zishi’s loyalists secretly mocked the crown prince’s childishness and stupidity. But they were all wrong. Qin Qing’s resignation didn’t bring one person’s silent disappearance; it brought a bloody storm to the entire industry. Everyone had assumed that with the POC contract secured, Qin Corporation would rise to new heights.

But Zhao Youran and his entire team resigned along with Qin Qing. Led by Qin Qing, these people took their brilliant marketing plan painstakingly developed over months and joined Jinli Technology, whose products happened to be POC’s direct competitors. Both companies had produced new products with nearly identical functions, both in the marketing phase. Zhao Youran’s arrival caused Jinli Technology’s new product to sell like crazy. POC’s marketing plan was mediocre; consumers weren’t interested, and it failed spectacularly.

President Li was furious and wanted to sue Qin Qing, but the marketing plan had already been copyrighted by Qin Qing. It belonged to the entire team, not the company. In other words, even if Qin Qing left Qin Corporation, he could take the marketing plan with him. President Li went to Qin Huaichuan for a solution. Qin Huaichuan had Fang Hao produce a better plan immediately. But Fang Hao, a habitual plagiarist, lacked the ability.
In the end, POC lost its industry-leading position, lost over a billion in R&D investment, and lost most of its market share. Although Qin Corporation had earned hundreds of millions in marketing fees, it became the laughingstock of the industry. Future quality clients would likely not come knocking. The storm finally passed. A weary Qin Huaichuan got out of his car and walked slowly across the villa’s lawn. Qin Qing stood on the second-floor balcony, talking on the phone with Zhao Youran, looking down at his so-called father.

“How are things at Jinli?”

“I’m doing well. Everyone’s doing well. Thank you, Young President Qin.”

“You got that Marketing Director position on your own merit. You should thank yourself.” Qin Qing chuckled lightly, his magnetic voice rippling through the spring breeze.

Zhao Youran’s ears reddened slightly. He considered his words carefully and said, “No, if you hadn’t paved the way for us, we’d still be stuck at Qin Corporation. Young President Qin, if you ever need help in the future, please remember to call me. You said you could be my backing. I may not have that ability yet, but—”

Zhao Youran paused, and when he spoke again, his voice carried a hint of shyness and determination: “But I’ll work hard and climb to a higher position. Whenever and wherever you need me, I’ll come back to your side.”

In the garden below, many roses were in bloom- red, pink, white- so vibrant, so lush. A few vines climbed up to the balcony, swaying in the spring breeze.

Qin Qing looked at the brilliant spring scenery before him and laughed lowly, with pleasure: “Thank you. If I need anything, I’ll contact you.”

Zhao Youran’s tense nerves relaxed instantly. He laughed happily too. Just as the call ended, two cars pulled into the garden below. The first was Qin Zishi’s. The one chasing behind belonged to President Li. President Li wore only a wrinkled white shirt and dirty casual pants, his hair disheveled, his face haggard. After jumping out of the car, he ran toward Qin Zishi, who was also getting out, and threw a hard punch. Qin Zishi was knocked to the ground, blood streaming from his nose.

Qin Huaichuan, who was about to enter the house, rushed over to stop President Li from throwing more punches. Ji Lan heard the commotion and ran out of the living room, shouting in panic. Qin Qing leaned on the railing, propping his cheek with one hand and playing with his phone with the other, watching the scene with a smile.

“Qin Zishi, how much is your influence worth?” President Li pushed Qin Huaichuan aside and lunged at Qin Zishi again, punching wildly. “Do you know I got fired?! You said you had influence- give me back my job!”

Qin Zishi, who seldom exercised, could only dodge, unable to fight back.

President Li’s fists rained down like hail as he roared, “Lanyu Technology won’t supply POC anymore! President Cang has chosen to partner with Jinli! Qin Zishi, where’s your influence now? Where did it go?”

President Li jabbed his finger at Qin Zishi’s face, his cheeks purple, his emotions unhinged: “You said you’d make me VP within three years- is this how you keep your promise? Now POC is about to go bankrupt! If I hadn’t been helping you, would I be in this mess? I gave you so many kickbacks! Give me back my money! You fucking con artist! I’ll kill you!”

Another punch landed, leaving Qin Zishi’s right eye swollen. Qin Huaichuan, who had tried to intervene, also took several blows, his old bones nearly shattered. Ji Lan was crying and screaming in fear, drawing servants and security from the complex. President Li, still cursing and struggling, was dragged away by a group of men. Ji Lan held the bruised and battered Qin Zishi, crying with heartache. Qin Huaichuan loosened his crooked tie, tossed it aside, and cast a dark glance at Qin Zishi before turning to go inside.

Qin Zishi gently patted Ji Lan’s back to comfort her. Just then, he saw Qin Qing standing on the second-floor balcony. Qin Qing lounged lazily against the railing, looking down with a smiling gaze. Several rose vines surrounded him, blooming fragrant flowers at his side. He gently cupped a pinkish-white rose blooming by his cheek, sniffed it, and smiled with pleasure. Perhaps he was smiling at the beautiful spring day, but Qin Zishi’s face flushed purple in that moment.

Unprecedented shame and anger engulfed him like a savage beast. The words he had sent through President Li to humiliate Qin Qing now seemed utterly ridiculous. Qin Qing had proven with action that securing the POC project had nothing to do with Qin Zishi’s influence; it was entirely his own ability. His team was the best in the industry. Qin Zishi had thought he could easily crush this man without even a college degree. But reality was the opposite. Qin Qing had, vividly and bloody, torn off his mask.

Qin Zishi stood motionless, staring at Qin Qing. He wanted to look away, but his stubborn refusal to lose and deep unwillingness kept him from being the first to retreat. Slowly, his body stiffened like stone. 996 sat on the railing, panicked and wary. Dammit, Qin Qing looked so gentle on the surface, but inside he was a madman! Look what he’d done to the protagonist! Was this something a bitter supporting male character should do? Just then, Qin Huaichuan climbed to the second floor and walked over to Qin Qing.

He looked at his adopted son standing in the garden, embraced by Ji Lan, and said wearily, “You won, but you also lost.”

Qin Qing didn’t respond.

Qin Huaichuan continued, “You proved your ability, so you won. But you harmed the company’s interests, so you also lost. You lack a big-picture perspective- that’s your fatal flaw. If you don’t fix it, I won’t hand the company over to you.”

Qin Qing remained silent on the surface, but inside he slowly asked: “996, what’s the next plot point?”

996’s entire body quivered, then it looked at its smart brain: “The next plot point is applying for a job at Lanyu Technology.”

“Working at Lanyu?” Qin Qing raised an eyebrow, intrigued.

“Yes. You’ll go, won’t you?” 996 asked cautiously.

In the script, after being humiliated by President Li, the original owner’s mental state collapsed, and he became determined to steal Cang Ming away. He believed that with Cang Ming, he could change his miserable situation. But approaching Cang Ming wasn’t easy, so he begged Ji Lan to pull strings and get him an interview at Lanyu. But now, Qin Qing’s mental state hadn’t collapsed at all. Reality was the complete opposite. Qin Qing had broken the protagonist’s mental state instead! Qin Zishi stood in the garden, stiff-necked, looking like a fool, a defeated rooster. 996 covered its face with its chubby paws, unable to bear looking at him.

Qin Qing stroked a rose blooming before his eyes and said casually, “I’m sorry, but I’m no longer interested in Qin Corporation. If you’re going to claim territory, you claim the biggest and best, right, Father?”

Qin Huaichuan was stunned. “What are you saying?”

Qin Qing turned back and smiled. “I want to work at Lanyu Technology. Help me pull some strings.”

Qin Huaichuan’s eyes sharpened. “Are you going to Lanyu to deal with Zishi?”

“Deal with him? Isn’t that too small-minded? My abilities would be better utilized at Lanyu, don’t you think, Father?” Qin Qing smiled lightly.

Qin Huaichuan’s expression shifted, uncertain. After a long moment, he laughed in admiration and said decisively, “Fine. I’ll help you find a way. With that drive, I’ll let you take a shot.”

Qin Qing smiled without answering.

996 glanced at the script and muttered inwardly: “Don’t get it wrong, you two—Qin Qing’s going to Lanyu not for his career, but to seduce a man!”

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