Transmigrated as the Villain's Lackey, I can Sign in to the plot

Yao Huaimeng's words successfully drew everyone's attention, causing Long Tian, who had been brimming with murderous intent, to gradually calm down.

"That's enough. This is the company entrance, not a battleground. Long Tian, you're just a security guard here. If you don't want to do your job, then leave!" Yao Huaimeng said coldly, her tone unwavering.

Yet, the more indifferent she was, the more Long Tian wanted to conquer her. A woman like this should belong to him.

[Oh! She probably stopped him because she was afraid he'd get hurt!]

However, Ye Liuyun had a different perspective.

[No, she likely stopped him because, based on my performance just now, she realized Long Tian wasn't my match.]

[You're overthinking it. If the fight continued, I'd be the first to escape!]

Long Tian, when serious, was out of Ye Liuyun's league—at least for now.

[According to the novel's logic, Yao Huaimeng must have secretly fallen for Long Tian at this moment!]

[Tsk! The main dog-licking heroine has arrived!]

"..."

This guy!

What kind of ridiculous thoughts is he having? I am NOT a simp.

Yao Huaimeng felt slightly frustrated but quickly composed herself. As a strong and decisive CEO, she walked straight up to Ye Liuyun.

"What's your name?"

[Me?]

Ye Liuyun was caught off guard as she approached but quickly responded with a composed expression.

"Miss Yao, I am the young master's bodyguard, Ye Liuyun."

"Just now, you…" Yao Huaimeng hesitated. She wanted to ask him directly about the strange inner monologue she had been hearing, but as she tried to voice it, an inexplicable sense of danger stopped her.

She couldn't say it.

But this very fact confirmed her suspicion—those inner thoughts belonged to Ye Liuyun.

This was, without a doubt, the so-called novel world.

"Miss Yao?" Ye Liuyun was confused. Why did she suddenly stop mid-sentence?

[Is this dog-licking heroine dumb?]

He even called her a simp!

"I'll remember you. We'll meet again." Yao Huaimeng turned around and walked back toward the company without further words.

[Was that a threat?]

The way she said it sounded much more like a warning than anything else.

[Of course, she's the male lead's simp. Seeing Long Tian get beaten up, she had to come and threaten me. Isn't that natural?]

[Tsk! Simping is terrifying!]

"..."

Yao Huaimeng nearly stumbled as she walked away, exasperated.

What on earth is going on in his head? I am NOT a simp!

Long Tian, standing not far away, also watched her departure. His signature crooked grin returned.

"Did you threaten the security guard because you were worried I'd get hurt?" He smirked, his interest in her deepening.

Meanwhile, back at the Zhao family mansion, Zhao Haoqian was in high spirits.

"Ye Liuyun, right? You did great today!"

He had no idea such a talented person was under his command.

"Starting today, your salary is increased from one hundred thousand to five hundred thousand!"

Talent like this was worth any price.

"Thank you, Young Master!"

Zhao Haoqian then turned to the rest of his bodyguards. "Don't feel bad. As long as you perform well, the Zhao family will always reward you generously."

Despite their failure earlier, he was in too good a mood to hold it against them. In truth, the guards weren't jealous of Ye Liuyun's raise—they were simply worried about getting fired for their poor performance. Hearing Zhao Haoqian's reassurance, they finally relaxed.

"We obey the young master's instructions!"

"Good! Dismissed."

He waved them off, then turned back to Ye Liuyun.

"Liuyun, stay for a moment."

Once the others had left, he gestured for Ye Liuyun to sit.

"Stop standing. Come, sit!"

This foolish young master had completely taken him in as a trusted confidant. Ye Liuyun didn't hesitate.

"Thank you, Young Master."

He sank into the plush leather sofa—it felt entirely different from the hard chairs he was used to.

"Liuyun, your idea today was brilliant. Sending flowers really made Huaimeng happy!"

Zhao Haoqian still believed that Yao Huaimeng had smiled because of the flowers he had sent.

"The flowers were secondary, Young Master. The key is your persistence."

Ye Liuyun, in his past life, had worked himself to death in a high-pressure job. If there was one skill he mastered, it was reading people and telling them exactly what they wanted to hear.

"That's right!" Zhao Haoqian's confidence soared. "I'll show Huaimeng my dedication. She'll definitely fall for me!"

"Absolutely!"

Otherwise, he'd just be a foolish male lead while the real protagonist swooped in for the win.

"Oh, right!" Zhao Haoqian suddenly remembered something. "Huaimeng's grandfather's birthday is in a few days. What do you think I should give him?"

"His birthday?" Ye Liuyun immediately recalled the novel's storyline—this was a key moment. It marked Long Tian's official entry into the upper echelons of society.

Zhao Haoqian was taking him way too seriously, even asking him for gift advice.

After a brief moment of thought, Ye Liuyun responded, "As people get older, they care less about expensive gifts. Instead, unique and thoughtful presents leave a deeper impression."

While Yao Huaimeng's grandfather wasn't as wealthy as Zhao Haoqian's family, he still had assets worth billions. Money wasn't an issue for him.

"Master, I recommend something like a rare bonsai tree or a unique collectible. It'll likely have a much better effect."

Ye Liuyun had no real expertise in this area—he was just saying whatever sounded right.

Yet, Zhao Haoqian was completely convinced.

"Ah, I see! That explains why my previous gifts never impressed him!"

Turns out, he had just been giving the wrong things!

"I'm lucky to have you, Liuyun! From today onward, stay by my side."

"Of course!" Ye Liuyun agreed easily.

Perfect. This would make it much easier to stay involved in the novel's events and continue earning rewards for participating in the plot.