Leap Forward Comics: Watch How I Become a Villainess

Chapter 24 Let's Be Roommates Forever

Lu He has completely broken up Duanmu Cong and Wen Yiming's partnership, so dealing with them one by one will be much easier.

She was pondering how to persuade Duanmu Cong to send Wen Yiming to jail. There was no hope of completing the Duanmu Group's order this time, so Duanmu Cong had to abandon the event. However, this loss of tens of millions wouldn't damage the foundation of the Duanmu Group; it was just a minor setback.

However, for Wen Yiming, if he couldn't pay the breach of contract compensation, the Duanmu Group could easily send him to jail. But these past few days, I've heard that Duanmu Cong, out of consideration for their past relationship, no longer intends to pursue the matter, only saying that he and Wen Yiming are no longer friends.

This was clearly not the outcome Lu He wanted.

Ding! You have an email!

"Mr. Wen, here is a resume. The previous company was Duanmu Group, but this person has excellent qualifications in all aspects. He performed well in the written test and interview, and he is the kind of talent we need. The only shortcoming is that he has not actually participated in any projects. The HR is a little unsure. I have sent the resume to you for your review."

Opening the email, as expected, Lu He had already guessed it would be Xia Lan. A golden carp is destined for the pond. She smiled with satisfaction, then looked back at Xia Lan playing with the cat, suddenly feeling that her judgment was quite good.

Xia Lan didn't approach her directly; she didn't use any connections. The excellent evaluation she received was earned by herself.

So Lu He gently tapped on the keyboard.

"I think it's good, but there's the issue of lack of experience. You can start as an intern; it'll be clear whether you have the ability or not."

HR quickly replied, "They probably won't accept an intern, after all, you're someone who jumped ship from a big company."

"Don't worry, that's what we'll do."

She then closed her notebook, stretched, and walked towards Xia Lan: "Xia Lan~ What would you like to eat tonight~ It's my treat~"

The two ate wonton noodles at a nearby restaurant. Xia Lan suddenly wanted to eat this, so Lu He went along with it, willing to accompany her in anything.

On the way back from our walk after dinner, Lu He looked up at the sunset and suddenly said, "Why don't you rent out your apartment? You can live at my place from now on."

Before they knew it, the two had been living together for over a week and were gradually getting used to each other's presence. Although Xia Lan also enjoyed living with Lu He, it wasn't her home after all.

"No need, I feel Xiaohua has adapted quite well, and I should go back next week." Although Xia Lan said this, her tone sounded very reluctant.

“No way!” Lu He said firmly, “…Xiao Hua is so young. It’s a stray. It’s already insecure. It can’t stand losing even one of its parents…” She didn’t know why she blurted out such a far-fetched reason, but she just didn’t want Xia Lan to leave.

"Xiaoyu~ I know you mean well, thank you..." Xia Lan was tempted, but reason told her she had to refuse and not take advantage of her good friend.

Just as she was thinking about how to explain to Lu He why she wasn't staying, her phone suddenly rang.

"You answer the phone first," Lu He said, knowing that she hadn't thought of what to say yet, so answering the phone would ease her anxiety.

Xia Lan took out her phone and saw that it was a call from the HR of Wen's Group.

She was thrilled and immediately answered the call.

"Ms. Xia? Hello, your interview results were excellent in all aspects, but we are currently considering that you may not be suitable for this position..."

Upon hearing this, Xia Lan's excited eyes instantly dimmed.

"...But your qualifications are indeed very good. Considering that you just lack experience, these can be made up for. Would you like to work as an intern first? We will offer you a higher salary than a normal internship..." the voice on the other end of the phone continued.

The light of hope was rekindled: "Of course! I'm willing!"

"In that case, come and report for duty next Monday. Congratulations on becoming an intern at the company. The internship period is one month. Good luck! The company has high hopes for you. If you have outstanding abilities, you can be promoted to a full-time position ahead of schedule."

"Thank you!" Xia Lan covered her mouth excitedly. She was overjoyed. She knew that although it was an internship, she was interning under a project manager, which meant that the company believed she had the potential to advance. The feeling of being recognized was wonderful.

"What's making you so happy? Tell me and I'll be happy with you too!" Lu He saw that she was almost jumping up and down, so she bent down and teased her.

"Xiaoyu~" Xia Lan didn't stand on ceremony. She hugged Lu He's neck tightly, overjoyed, and rubbed against her neck, "I got the job! I got the job from your head office!"

Lu He smiled happily upon hearing this. That's great! Now he had another reason to let her stay at his house.

"Well, how about you move in with me? Look, with this commute, you don't have a car, and it takes you over an hour by subway. If you live with me, it'll only take ten minutes to get to work together. It'll save you money and time, isn't that great?" Lu He thoughtfully explained to Xia Lan, "Look, you're just an intern now, you have so much to learn. Don't waste all your time commuting. Besides, you can ask me a lot of questions, and I'll personally guide you. And also..."

"How did you know I was an intern? I didn't tell you, did I?" Xia Lan tilted her head, looking a little suspicious. "You wouldn't... have gotten in through connections, would you?"

"I swear I didn't!" Lu He immediately declared, "I really didn't help you. I only found out from the HR report. I swear I didn't pull any strings for you; these are all your real achievements!" She then lightly flicked Xia Lan's forehead, "Or perhaps you don't believe you're actually this outstanding?"

"Hmph, no way~" Xia Lan pouted haughtily, "I believe you~ I'm super awesome~"

"Hmm~ Our Xiao Lan is so outstanding, how about considering my suggestion?" Lu He smiled gently, always radiating warmth towards Xia Lan, like the red sunset clouds on the horizon—warm, but not too hot.