I’ll Butcher Pigs to Support You! 110

T/N:

Regarding the term ‘Mr.’, the author uses the corresponding Chinese word for ‘Mr.’. The author tends to use archaic terms, and I found references indicating that in the past, ‘Mr.’ was not specifically tied to one gender, It’s basically like the Japanese “sensei” or a way to address someone with respect. Reference: https://www.sixthtone.com/news/1015659

From what I can see, the author has several works, and 90% of them are set in ancient times, so that’s probably why they’re using those characters.

Chapter 110: Modern Extra [1]

When she opened her eyes, another day as a corporate drone began.

Song Yugui was so sleepy she didn’t want to get out of bed. She rolled around in bed, thinking, Why do people have to work? Why do they have to earn money? Why do they have desires?

Her two eyes were vacant. After rolling around for a while, she still had to get up. She washed up like a soulless being, changed into her work clothes for the day, grabbed her small bag, and went out. She casually bought two buns at the breakfast shop for a bite, then hurried to drive to work.

The company she worked for, Shen’s, was one of the top in the city. Although the salary was not bad, the competition was fierce. Working late and overtime was the norm. After working overtime, she still had to go back and stay up all night reading novels. There was no other way. A working person’s own time was just this little. She was always reluctant to let it go.

So every day at work, she was like a dead dog.

When she sat at her desk, she was even sleepier.

Her desk seemed to have a kind of magic that made people want to sleep the moment they sat down.

Song Yugui rubbed her face tiredly.

Her colleague next to her was no better. She held up her tired face, turned on her computer, held her temples, and wanted to slack off for a while before the manager came.

So she went closer to Song Yugui. “Hey, did you read the novel I shared with you a couple of days ago? It’s GL. Don’t just look at it as GL. The plot and writing are superb, particularly exciting.”

Song Yugui opened her two panda eyes and nodded again and again, then shook her head. “I haven’t read it yet. I was reading another one last night.”

“Then you have to read it when you get back today. It’s really good!”

“No hurry. I’ll read it when I slack off in a little while.”

Her colleague gave her a thumbs-up. “You know how to work.”

As the two of them were talking, the supervisor came.

His expression looked a little serious, as if he were here to cause trouble, so everyone minded their own business and started to work.

The other slapped a folder on the table and said loudly, “I just got the notice. There’s a new CEO taking office today, from the head office. You all have to be on your toes and try to leave a good impression on the new CEO!”

CEO’s assistant, Song Yugui: ?

Wait, my direct superior is gone without even a word? This is too rude!

She couldn’t help but ask, “Supervisor, what about the old one?”

The supervisor looked at Song Yugui with a complicated expression. Thinking of how the CEO had specially asked him for her employment materials today, his tone couldn’t help but soften a little. “The previous CEO has been transferred. You’re left behind to wait for the new CEO’s arrangements.”

Song Yugui: Damn it! Couldn’t he have said something before he was transferred? He doesn’t have a mouth!

She furiously opened her phone and found the CEO’s WeChat, only to find an unread message. “Headquarters has issued a temporary transfer order. I’m being transferred today. You all work hard with the new CEO. She’s from the head office. Strive for a promotion and a raise. See you again someday!”

Oh, so she had blocked her boss.

Her habit of blocking her boss after work was still not changed.

Only then did she reply with a “received.”

Her colleague beside her was also a CEO’s assistant. Hearing this, she was immediately worried. “I wonder what the new CEO is like, if she’s easy to get along with.”

Song Yugui was also worried. Looking at the message from her old boss, it should be a woman. She didn’t know what she was like, if she was fierce, if she was strict, and most importantly, was she a workaholic? She couldn’t be even more of a workaholic than the old one, could she?

She couldn’t stand being a workaholic anymore.

If she continued to be a workaholic, she would die young.

The few of them were organized by the original CEO’s special assistant and went to the entrance to welcome the new CEO.

Song Yugui’s toes curled in shame, and her face was red. She simply couldn’t empathize with the special assistant’s high spirits.

The low hum of a car came from her ear. Someone said excitedly, “She’s here, she’s here! Wow, a Maybach.”

Song Yugui subconsciously looked up and saw a silver-gray Maybach parked outside the company. The air of a rich person rushed toward her.

She minded her own business and lowered her head again.

The crisp sound of high heels came in. She heard the special assistant’s passionate and enthusiastic welcome, and she was even more embarrassed and wanted to hide herself.

It wasn’t until a cold female voice sounded, “What are you all standing here for? The company raises you to let you work, to create benefits for the company.”

The congratulatory speech was cut off halfway.

Song Yugui breathed a sigh of relief. It was a good thing she hadn’t agreed to go and embarrass herself with the special assistant.

In the end, everyone naturally went back to their desks to continue working. She walked quickly and didn’t notice a obscure gaze that had been following her ever since she had finished her scolding.

Their desks were outside the CEO’s office. After they went back, they didn’t dare to whisper or slack off but were all on their toes, working more seriously than anyone else, determined to leave a good impression on the new boss!

The clatter of high heels came. The special assistant was honest this time and quietly followed behind her, waiting to go in and report to her. Song Yugui’s sense of shame had faded, and only then did she dare to quietly look up at her.

The first thing she saw was an extremely beautiful and delicate little face, her thin lips pressed into a straight line, her gaze cold, dressed in a business suit, her whole person exuding a strong and intimidating aura.

She only glanced at her once and didn’t dare to look again. Just as she was about to lower her head, the other quietly looked over, and that pair of beautiful, deep eyes just stared at her.

Song Yugui instantly trembled, her back straightening. Her first thought was, Slacking off and caught by the boss? I was caught slacking off on the boss’s first day?

Damn it, QAQ.

It was one thing not to leave a good impression, but now she had probably left a bad impression. Song Yugui’s heart was like dead ashes. She quickly lowered her head, only feeling that that gaze was still on her for a long time before it was withdrawn.

It’s over.

Shen Xizhi only withdrew her gaze after she had lowered her head. She hadn’t heard a single word the person beside her had said.

She thought, So this is Song Yugui. My lover from my past life? She doesn’t look any different from others, just a little more beautiful. Why did I like her so much? In her memory, it was always her who was clinging to Song Yugui, acting coquettishly with her, asking for kisses and hugs. Even before she died… she had been very reluctant to part with her, hoping to see her again in the next life and continue their relationship.

After she had woken up, she had always felt in a daze, as if a piece of her heart were missing. At night, she would always dream of this person’s good points. Unable to hold it in, she had had someone look up her name.

The information of several people named Song Yugui was laid on the table, and she had recognized her at a glance.

She was actually still an employee of her own company.

After a long time of hesitation, she had finally left Jing City and had come here. She just wanted to see what was so good about this person that she was so unforgettable…

Shen Xizhi lowered her eyes and walked into the office.

The furnishings inside were still from the previous one. So a mighty group of people came in, moved the things out, and replaced them with new ornaments.

The assistant next to her poked Song Yugui. “The special assistant is calling for us to go in and help in the group.”

Song Yugui was still in the grief of not having left a good impression on her boss. Hearing that there was a chance to show her face, she immediately stood up.

“I’ll go right now.”

She quickly walked into the office, just in time to see the special assistant calling people over to move the large green jade ornament of water and pine.

Song Yugui: …

It could crush me to death if it fell.

Shen Xizhi had originally been lazily sitting on her chair, looking at documents. Seeing Song Yugui come in, a light flashed in her gaze, and she inexplicably sat up straight. The pure black fountain pen in her hand spun nimbly, and the white shirt vaguely outlined her slender waist.

The special assistant was also a little happy to see Song Yugui and quickly waved her hand. “Come, come. Aren’t you quite strong? Come and move this.”

Song Yugui: I’m quite strong, not a god of strength! Are you sick? Who wants to move this?

The corners of her mouth twitched. She first went over and honestly called out “CEO,” then looked at the large ornament on her desk, estimating how much it would cost. What if she accidentally dropped it? She wouldn’t have to compensate until she was bankrupt, would she?

That wouldn’t do. Buying a house had already emptied her out. There was nothing left, not a single cent.

Just as she was about to tell the special assistant that she couldn’t move it and was planning to go and move some small things, or help to clean up, a slightly cold female voice came from behind the desk. “Didn’t I call for someone to come and move it? Why did you let them in? Out. You’re not needed here. Just work hard.”

“Oh.”

Failed to show her face. Song Yugui and the other few colleagues replied with a dejected expression and all went out to work.

The glass of the CEO’s office was one-way. She could see what the people outside were doing, and among them… Song Yugui’s position was the most obvious.

Shen Xizhi had dealt with a few documents and subconsciously wanted to look up at her, only to see her…

Using her computer to hide and secretly play on her phone.

I actually liked such a person? She’s not ambitious and doesn’t seem to have any special advantages.

She was a little confused and unknowingly looked at her for a long time.

Song Yugui was covered in a cold sweat. She secretly went closer to the colleague next to her and asked in a small voice, “Do you feel like someone is peeking at us?”

Her colleague shook her head. “No. At our position, only the CEO can see from inside. It can’t be that the CEO is peeking at us from inside, can it? She just came over. She should be busy now.”

Li Linxi, who was at the desk next to Song Yugui’s, had joined the company with her. The two of them had a good relationship and often gathered together to chat about gossip.

Li Linxi said in a small voice, “By the way, have you seen the new CEO? She’s so beautiful.”

“I’ve seen her. She’s very beautiful, but a little cold, quite scary.”

That’s not right. Her reason told her that the CEO was cold and she should stay away, but her heart couldn’t help but want to look at her a couple more times, want to get a little closer to her, and feel a bit of pity for her.

I’m really crazy. The CEO is so rich. Why should I pity her? I should pity myself more. I’m much more worthy of pity than she is.

The two of them talked on and off, their heads very close.

Shen Xizhi sat inside and frowned tightly. Her first reaction was, Song Yugui, you still haven’t changed. You still like to flirt with flowers and grass.

Her heart was extremely uncomfortable.

She paused, then lifted her hand and made a call.

Song Yugui and her good friend’s whispering were interrupted.

An employee from downstairs hurried over and handed her a pile of documents. “This is the information Mr. Shen wants. She wants you to send it in to her.”

“Me? She specifically asked for me?”

Song Yugui’s eyes opened slightly, shocked. Does Mr. Shen know my name?

“Mmm, that’s right. She said to have Assistant Song send it. Isn’t that you? You should go quickly. Don’t let Mr. Shen wait too long.”

“Oh, oh, okay.”

Song Yugui didn’t think for too long and quickly took the documents and went to knock on the CEO’s office door.

“Come in.”

The voice inside was still cold and clear. The moment she entered the office, her whole person seemed to have cooled down a lot.

Seeing her working, Song Yugui put down the things and was about to tiptoe out.

Who knew that she would be called out to again? Her voice was still cold, without any warmth. “Tonight, there’s a social engagement. You’ll accompany me.”

This was what an assistant was supposed to do. Song Yugui didn’t say anything and replied with an “okay.” It wasn’t until she returned to her desk that she began to worry, Mr. Shen won’t take me there to make things difficult for me, will she? Forget it, whatever. I’ll just lie flat. I’ve already bought a house. At worst, I’ll just go home and slaughter pigs.

She had originally been quite repulsed by the idea of slaughtering pigs, thinking that a beautiful girl like her couldn’t possibly slaughter pigs. But after working for so long and seeing her dad so idle every day, she was even a little jealous.

Slaughtering pigs was also quite good. You just had to get up a little earlier, and after you were done selling, you had a lot of time to rest.

Shen Xizhi sat in her office and had already arranged a time to eat with someone.

She wanted to see what was so good about Song Yugui.

Perhaps she was influenced by her dreams. The moment something happened, she would subconsciously call for her to do it.

Her gaze would always unconsciously drift toward her. In a place where she was, she could only see her.

This wouldn’t do.

Shen Xizhi bit her lip and began to regret having come over.

She clearly doesn’t look any different from others. How can she be so attractive to her?

Song Yugui worked seriously until night. For lunch, she had just had a casual meal at the cafeteria. When everyone else had gotten off work, she was waiting outside the office for Shen Xizhi to come out.

Through the glass of the CEO’s office, Shen Xizhi saw her lying on her desk, playing on her phone.

The crisp sound of high heels sounded. The door hadn’t even opened yet. Hearing the noise, Song Yugui subconsciously sat up straight and pretended to be seriously typing on the keyboard.

It wasn’t until Shen Xizhi stood in front of her that she closed her laptop. “Mr. Shen.”

“Mmm, let’s go.”

Shen Xizhi was wearing a black suit today, with a V-neck shirt underneath, revealing her snowy white collarbone. Song Yugui was dazed for a moment, then she lowered her eyes and picked up her bag, obediently following beside her.

You can look at beautiful women a couple more times, but you’re not allowed to look at a beautiful boss!

She repeatedly chanted, This is my boss, this is my boss. The two of them got into the car together. Song Yugui subconsciously sat in the passenger seat. Shen Xizhi’s movements paused for a moment, but she didn’t say anything. Only after she was seated did she ask casually, “Can you drive, Assistant Song?”

“Ah, I can, I can, Mr. Shen.”

Song Yugui tried her best to crane her neck back.

Shen Xizhi nodded. “Mmm, then you can drive in the future.”

“Yes, Mr. Shen.”

She looked very good and obedient, but Shen Xizhi knew that she was not like this. In her memory, she…

Forget it. It’s too obscene. She can’t quite say it.

No one spoke again, and the car became quiet again.

The place they had arranged was a very famous restaurant in Huai City. The interior was decorated with a bit of classical charm and was very photogenic. Song Yugui had also wanted to come here with her friends for a meal and to take pictures before.

The moment the two of them walked into the restaurant, a few men in suits with straight postures came over, their attitude polite. “May I ask if you are Mr. Shen?”

Shen Xizhi nodded slightly, and the other’s smile became even gentler, with a hint of a desire to please. “Mr. Zhang and Mr. Liu are already waiting inside. Please come in.”

Song Yugui had also accompanied her previous boss to a few social engagements, but not many. The other had more often taken the special assistant, so she was still a little nervous in her heart.

Shen Xizhi saw it and was curious again. Does she really like Song Yugui? But she looks so ordinary, and even… has a close relationship with other women, with no sense of boundaries at all.

Just as she was thinking, the forty- or fifty-something-year-old boss opposite her began to greet her with a practiced ease.

Shen Xizhi still had no smile and just drank the wine the other offered as a toast, which was considered giving him some face. Then she slowly sat down and didn’t mind these few bosses who were still standing.

Seeing this, they looked at each other and saw that Shen Xizhi was not easy to deal with. They sat down awkwardly and quickly called for people to serve the dishes.

The position of this private room was well-chosen. From inside, you could see the lotus pond outside. Although it was night, there were also lanterns hanging, and you could vaguely see the night wind blowing the lotus leaves. It was very beautiful.

Sure enough, it’s suitable for taking pictures. It’s a pity that today is for business. I have to wear a suit.

Shen Xizhi could see that her attention was not on her and frowned. I’m the only one she knows here, yet she can still look at other places?

Her slender, jade-like index finger tapped lightly on the table twice. Shen Xizhi’s tone showed no joy or anger, just making people feel that they were wearing too little today.

“Pour the wine. I want to toast Mr. Zhang and Mr. Wang.”

The air was quiet for a moment. A few of the assistants who had been talking about their company’s plans also fell silent. “Mr. Wang” said with an awkward laugh, “Mr. Shen, my surname is Liu.”

Shen Xizhi glanced at him and nodded. “Mr. Liu.”

She didn’t say anything more.

Hearing that she wanted to toast, Song Yugui quickly and obediently poured the wine, but in the meantime, she didn’t forget to say in a small voice, “Mr. Shen, it’s not good to drink too much on an empty stomach. Why don’t you have a couple of bites of food to line your stomach first?”

Shen Xizhi glanced at her. She had already drunk the first glass of wine when she had come in. Why didn’t she say so then?

Not attentive enough. Minus points.

She glanced at her own empty plate, thinking that this person always did as she was told. She didn’t expect her to think of getting her some food herself.

So she said with a reserved expression, “Mmm, then you can get me some.”

Song Yugui was stunned. Hmm?

Have I become a serving maid?

Alright, alright. You’re beautiful. You’re the boss.

The little bit of resentment she had from having to be a maid for her boss after working overtime disappeared without a trace when she saw her boss’s face.

What an alluring face. And she’s so cold, which makes her even more attractive.

Song Yugui honestly got some food for her boss, occasionally turning her head to ask her, “Do you eat green peppers? Do you eat carrots? Do you eat scallions? Do you eat garlic?”

She asked, and Shen Xizhi answered without any sign of annoyance. “I don’t eat garlic or ginger. I don’t eat green peppers either.”

“Oh.”

The green pepper that was just about to be put into her bowl made a turn and went into her own bowl.

As per her request, she got her a small bowl of vegetables, without a single piece of garlic or a single strand of ginger. This… this was her attitude toward her work!

“Mr. Shen, it’s ready. You can eat now.”

“Mmm.”

Shen Xizhi replied in a low voice. She lowered her eyes and saw that the dishes inside were both meat and vegetables. She suddenly said again, “I don’t like to eat meat.”

Song Yugui was bewildered. “Ah, you don’t? Then you can give it to me.”

She loved to eat meat the most. She hadn’t expected that someone wouldn’t like to eat meat. And besides, she had already picked out the lean meat for her. Why was she so picky…

No wonder she was so thin.

One by one, she picked out all the meat from her bowl, leaving only some vegetables and light seafood.

“Is this okay?”

It would get cold if she didn’t eat soon.

Shen Xizhi replied with an “okay” and only then quietly lowered her head to eat, leaving the two bosses to the side. They didn’t dare to say anything and just kept smiling. After all, they were here today to ask for something, so of course their attitude had to be good. This Mr. Shen looked young, but after talking for a couple of sentences just now, she was also not easy to fool. They could only be honest.

After eating half a bowl of vegetables, Song Yugui was also constantly eating. The two of them really did look like they were just here for a meal.

“I’ve eaten. You can give me the wine.”

The boss’s cool and pleasant voice came from her ear again. Song Yugui glanced at the side of her hand. That’s right. She had been so focused on getting food for her that she had casually placed the CEO’s wine glass on her own side.

She pressed her lips together and smiled awkwardly, quickly returning the wine glass.

Shen Xizhi raised her wine glass from a distance and drank it down.

When talking business, you always have to have a little wine. Her previous boss didn’t drink himself and would always have them drink. Although Mr. Shen liked to order her around, tonight she actually hadn’t had her drink with her.

She had been drinking by herself. Song Yugui couldn’t help but have a bit more of a good impression of her in her heart.

A female boss is different!

However, what Shen Xizhi was thinking was different from her.

She was thinking, I’ve already had several glasses. Why didn’t she come and persuade me to drink less? She doesn’t have the gentle and doting look from my dreams at all. Minus points.

After three rounds of wine, the two bosses were a little drunk. Mr. Liu saw Song Yugui sitting on the side, not drinking a single drop and doing nothing. Afraid that she would feel that she was being excluded, he called out to the handsome assistant he had specially brought with him. “You can go and toast the young lady next to Mr. Shen.”

Shen Xizhi was extremely sensitive to Song Yugui at the moment. Hearing this, she coldly lifted her eyes to look.

“No need. She’s not drinking tonight.”

Her refusal was also very direct, and her expression was even a little unhappy.