The male supporting character was actually myself.

It would be even more interesting if it turned into a palace intrigue.

The entire mission world's style went astray, starting around the point where the male lead was forcibly replaced and the script team couldn't keep up.

An Muya is surrounded by an aura and won't be defeated anytime soon. Yang Qingwei has come to his senses and formed a solid alliance with Yang Yingying. The two sides are evenly matched, so you don't have to work so hard.

The revenge storyline for Cat Boss needs to be developed.

Don't forget that the script team was too lazy to even write about business battles. Apart from having the male and female leads act out various romantic relationships, they didn't write anything else. They shifted all the hidden business battles, palace intrigues, and revenge stories onto our Cat Boss.

This is simply uncovering the truth beneath the beautiful facade.

We'll guide Cat through his revenge, entrepreneurial journey, and battles of wits, culminating in a perfect ending with a grand finale and a massive harvest!

The fluffy dumpling was stunned. "Master, this isn't just a change of male lead."

This involves changing the entire script outline, including the script category!

I suddenly feel like the main system made a mistake. You shouldn't be in the Best Supporting Actor category! The main system should have assigned you to the scriptwriting team to work on those disgusting characters!

"Keep an eye on things over there, and contact me if anything happens." Jiang Chen kept a close watch on the surroundings with his soul artifact, and chuckled, "I'm currently bringing Cat Boss to Hengzhou to meet his relatives."

Judging from the tone of the original storyline, I have a feeling this family reunion is going to be very interesting!

After hanging up the phone, Jiang Chen returned to the restaurant with light steps.

This is a high-end private kitchen in Hengzhou that only serves members and a maximum of three tables of guests, so the privacy and dining environment are naturally excellent.

Ye Xinglu sat in her seat, slightly nervous.

Although he came from the Ye family, he had hardly ever been involved in business dealings. In addition, the person he was going to meet was his mother's half-brother, so he couldn't help but feel a little uneasy.

Is he really reliable?

Does he know about his background?

What would his attitude be towards himself?

Countless questions lingered in Ye Xingluo's mind, causing his palms to sweat slightly.

"It's almost time." He glanced at his watch and muttered to himself, "Is your information accurate? The more I think about it, the more absurd this whole thing seems."

Jiang Chen leaned against the window and looked down. He clearly saw his target and raised an eyebrow slightly with a smile, saying, "Anyway, we're about to meet him. He probably knows more than you do."

It's not appropriate for me to be present in this situation. I'll go to the next room for dinner. You two can continue your discussion. Please call me anytime if you have any questions.

Two minutes later, the door opened and two tall figures, a man and a woman, walked in.

"Senior?!" Ye Xingluo had just stood up to greet the guest when she saw the other person's face and immediately froze. "You... what are you doing here?"

The woman, referred to as "senior sister," appeared to be around twenty-seven or twenty-eight years old. She had a slender face and a pair of beautiful, large eyes hidden behind black-rimmed glasses, her eyes brimming with smiles.

"Let me introduce you. This is my father, Mei Shuting, and my Chinese name is Mei Jin." She stepped forward and introduced herself. After a few polite exchanges, they sat down. Mei Shuting's eyes were carefully scrutinizing Ye Xingluo.

Ye Xinglu was a little confused, "Senior, you..."

Chapter Twenty-Seven: Even Cat Has Learned to Win Hearts

“You should call me cousin!” Mei Jin smiled gently and patiently explained, “My father and your mother are half-siblings.”

However, due to various reasons, the grandmother could not recognize her relatives back then. Later, she heard that her aunt had died unexpectedly and the mastermind behind the murder could not be found. The Gu family's property was also embezzled by the Ye family.

Our lineage is naturally no match for the Ye Group, so we can only endure it.

When I heard that you were studying abroad, even after I had graduated, I still went back to find an opportunity to meet you. Unfortunately, after secretly investigating and openly meeting and talking, I felt that you were too young to reveal your secrets and wanted to wait until you were more mature in a few years.

Then I heard that you had suddenly disappeared.

We investigated for a long time, but apart from knowing that the various strange things that happened at the time were due to the intervention of a high-ranking official, we didn't get any other clues.

It's so good that you were able to come back and find us!

Grandma secretly transferred an asset to our company years ago, specifically intending it to be left to you. This wealth is the Gu family's inheritance; we've helped preserve it for so many years, and it's time to return it intact.

Mei Jin's straightforward explanation left Ye Xinglu somewhat bewildered.

Mei Shuting smiled silently, gesturing rapidly with his hands.

“My father said: He has met Yu Rou, and you look a lot like her! Back then, the Gu family had a lot of business dealings with our company, which aroused Ye Zhong's suspicion, and he even investigated us.”

Fortunately, few people knew about what happened to my mother back then, so he didn't find anything suspicious. However, he still took some measures to suppress and warn us, and since you've disappeared, we dare not act rashly.

What exactly happened when you disappeared back then?

Is my safety guaranteed now that I'm back at the Ye family home?

Ye Zhong has married a new wife and has an illegitimate child; I'm afraid your life won't be easy. If you like Hengzhou, would you consider staying here?

My uncle turned out to be deaf and mute!

The fleeting surprise in Ye Xingluo's eyes made Mei Shuting smile slightly, and he continued to sign language: "When I was still in swaddling clothes, about six or seven months old, I had a serious illness. Since then, my voice has been damaged and I can't speak, but my hearing is very good."

It was because of this illness that my parents were forced to separate.

They had once been deeply in love, but their relationship ended without the blessings of their families. To cure my serious illness, my mother had no choice but to ask her family for help and agree to their condition—to marry into the Gu family while concealing this de facto marriage.

Although my mother wasn't by my side, she provided the best environment and financial conditions, allowing me to receive a comprehensive education.

My mother, your maternal grandmother, devoted so much of her life to the children.

Your mother's passing was a huge blow to her. I've always wanted to find out the truth to comfort my sister and mother's spirits in heaven, but there's very little information left, and I haven't made any progress.

"I will continue to investigate this matter!" Ye Xingluo said solemnly, her eyes slightly red. "No matter the cost, I will get to the bottom of this!"

Mei Jin looked at him with sparkling eyes, "That's wonderful! You've become so much more mature and composed in the years since I last saw you. Let's eat and chat, and I'll tell you about the situation here..."

This dinner was the most special meal Ye Xingluo had ever eaten.

The two sides exchanged various information, which also confirmed the results of Dr. Han's investigation—Ye Xingluo, who originally thought she had no other relatives besides her father and grandparents, suddenly had an uncle, two older cousins ​​and an older cousin!

They also received a huge sum of money, which their grandmother had transferred to their uncle for safekeeping years ago.

Not only did they gain a better understanding of the details of their mother's death, but they also discussed their future cooperation plans.

It was already past 11 p.m., and the food had long since gone cold. Jiang Chen in the next room had even taken a nap on the sofa before they reluctantly left the room.

"Since you're here, you should go home and stay for a few days. We can discuss our cooperation later. I'll also show you around Hengzhou; there are lots of delicious food and fun things to do here!"

Mei Jin earnestly invited Ye Xingluo and Jiang Chen to stay overnight, but they ultimately declined.

It wasn't that Ye Xinglu didn't trust them; her system had already seen that their personal information panels showed the same perfect loyalty rating as Dr. Han's, and all their words had been verified by the system to be true.

However, the two of them had sneaked out and didn't want anyone to know that Ye Xingluo had been to Hengzhou and met the Mei family. They also had to rush back the next morning, so they could only stay briefly before leaving in a hurry.

"I've established a family connection; we've had preliminary discussions about cooperation; and I've learned some details about the circumstances surrounding my mother's passing. This trip has been worthwhile!"

Ye Xingluo leaned back in her seat, gazing at the silhouetted night view outside the car window, and said gratefully, "Thank you. Without your help, I would still be wandering around like a headless fly."

My studies are progressing smoothly; I've also secured the talent team and funding for my startup, and learned some secrets behind my mother's death and my disappearance.

Next, I will do my best to do my job well and strive to uncover the truth that has been covered up.

I truly don't know how to express my gratitude to you, Dr. Han. I won't let you down! Within two years, I will prove with my abilities that you made the right choice!

Jiang Chen drove steadily, glanced at him in the rearview mirror, nodded and smiled, "Next, I will introduce you to some talents that I consider reliable, and it is up to you to decide whether to recruit them into the team."

Also, I want a straight answer from you.

If the truth behind Madam Ye's death was indeed meticulously planned and orchestrated by Mr. Ye, what kind of outcome would you want?

"And what about Ye Xingchen and Yang Qingwei's attack on you? Once your business grows strong enough to rival the Ye Group and you've taken them over, how will you deal with them?"

After all, he was the one who suffered the most, so it's better for Cat Boss to decide how to deal with the villain.

Otherwise, if he does things his own way, he might feel good, but whether it will be the result he wants is another matter.

"Ever since you told me about a few suspicious points, I've been thinking about this." Ye Xingchen pondered for a moment and said in a slightly low voice, "If I had followed my old foolish idea, I would have definitely taken a knife and chopped him down to feel better."

But now I've finally understood and realized it all.

I want revenge, but I don't need to kill my enemy and ruin my future. Besides, if I really kill him with one blow, it would only free him and end his life.

Ye Zhong, Yang Yingying, Ye Xingchen, and Yang Qingwei—none of them are going to escape.

I want them all to live, to watch helplessly as they lose what they care about most!

"Oh?!" Jiang Chen raised an eyebrow, thinking to himself, "Has Cat CEO learned to manipulate people's hearts?"

For example?

"For example, what Ye Zhong cares about most is gaining the old man's approval and obtaining the family heirloom symbolizing the position of family head and the family secrets. I will not let him succeed. I will work hard to start a business, make it big and strong, and take away everything he desperately desires."

Then he swallowed up the Ye Group, which he had personally built up.

Imprison him in a luxurious yet cold villa, filled with photos of my mother, so that he can't even have contact with a living person!

He didn't want to be with my mother, and even went so far as to plot her murder, didn't he? Then let him spend the rest of his life under my mother's watchful eye, living in constant fear and agonizing over his actions.

Chapter Twenty-Eight: Giving a Heads-Up

"What about the remaining three?"

"Them..." Ye Xinglu hesitated for a moment, her face slightly flushed, and stammered, "I haven't thought about it yet. I'm not quite sure what they care about most right now. I'll decide after I figure it out."

Jiang Chen nodded. "That's fine too. Anyway, they're all eyeing the Ye Group's big cake and don't want to leave. We'll plan our specific actions once we've figured out how to deal with them."

After speeding through the night, the two quietly returned to Villa No. 16 as dawn broke.

Since it was personally planned by Jiang Chen, naturally no one discovered what they went out and came back to do.

After he had eaten and drunk his fill, washed up, and lay down, he woke up to find the sunlight outside the window was slanting, indicating it was already late afternoon.

"Host, you're awake?" The fluffy little dumpling had somehow curled up in his arms. Seeing that he was awake, it snuggled up to him and pressed its fluffy round face against his, saying affectionately, "I filmed a lot of An Muya's little videos. Do you want to see them?"

Now the entire mission world's tone has been skewed, and she's left alone. Even her Mary Sue act probably won't last. If her aura weakens, will she be kicked out of the game soon?

Jiang Chen stretched, got up, washed up, and brushed the fluffy ball's fur. "That depends on whether the script team can adapt the plot and change the direction."

What if they've already started working on revising the subsequent plot?

During the time before the update, An Muya might be given various adventures to consolidate her position, so we have to be careful.

"Those videos are all saved. We'll find an opportunity to give them to Yang Yingying if necessary. She'll make the most of these incriminating materials to help us control An Muya."

"Okay, meow!" The little white cat perched on his shoulder, like a soft ball of fluff.