After Letting My Guard Down, I Got Trapped by a Yandere CEO - Chapter 5:

Chapter 5: Jiang Zhao, Kiss It!

At noon, after lunch, Jiang Zhao lay bored on a lounge chair on the second-floor balcony, sunbathing.

That crazy woman wouldn’t let him start a business. So how was he supposed to get revenge on the Jiang family? Was he really supposed to live off a woman?

No, absolutely not. That would be far too shameful. He had to find a chance to slip away.

Just as he was pondering what to do, the sound of high heels echoed behind him.

He instinctively turned to look—and froze completely.

Qin Lingxue was still wearing her signature black dress, but this time, her legs were clad in striking black stockings, and she wore red-bottomed high heels. She was the very embodiment of every man’s dream.

Her legs were already perfectly proportioned, but with black stockings added in, the visual impact was lethal—even the experienced Jiang Zhao couldn’t help but swallow hard.

Damn, was she trying to seduce him?

“Well… do you like it?” Qin Lingxue stood in front of him, slightly uncertain.

Seeing her expression, Jiang Zhao couldn’t help but think, Did she really change into these stockings just because I looked at her secretary for a second this morning?

But he had to admit—it really suited her.

He quickly cleared his throat, heart pounding faster, “Ahem… not bad, I guess.”

Seeing that it had an effect, Qin Lingxue recalled the novel she had just seen on her phone. She took off her high heels, stepped her stocking-clad foot onto Jiang Zhao’s abdomen, and said in a domineering tone that brooked no refusal, “Jiang Zhao, kiss it!”

So good?

That was Jiang Zhao’s first reaction. But then he quickly shook his head and forced himself to look away from the dainty foot pressing on his stomach.

No way, no way. He was a man, a proper man! How could he do something as vulgar as kissing feet? That was something only losers did. Absolutely not!

Faced with the temptation of black stockings, Jiang Zhao put on a disdainful expression and said, “No way! You want me to kiss your foot? That’s disgusting!”

Qin Lingxue went silent for a moment before speaking slowly, “If you kiss it, I’ll let you go start your business.”

“Really?” Jiang Zhao’s eyes lit up.

Qin Lingxue nodded expressionlessly.

She understood Jiang Zhao’s nature. Even if she locked him up at home, he would still try every possible method to escape. Instead of that, it would be better to let him go—so long as she could keep him under control, there would be no problems.

This way, not only could she fulfill his wish, but she might even win his heart.

After dominating Jiangnan City’s business world for so many years, she had that kind of confidence.

Seeing this, Jiang Zhao couldn’t hide his joy. He cupped the soft foot resting on his abdomen in both hands, took a deep breath, and with his eyes closed—kissed it.

Hmm… soft and fragrant.

A moment later, Jiang Zhao wiped his mouth and spat twice in disgust, then glared at her and said, “I kissed it. Can I go now?”

Although Qin Lingxue was reluctant, she couldn’t take back what she had said. So she nodded, “Fine. Go.”

Hearing this, Jiang Zhao was overjoyed. He immediately got up and dashed downstairs. Behind him came Qin Lingxue’s cold warning, “I advise you not to try to run away or hide from me. If you do, I promise… the consequences will be severe.”

…

Jiangnan City, Old Town District.

As the Maybach came to a gentle stop, Jiang Zhao stepped out relaxed and took a deep breath of free air. Not far away, some elderly uncles and aunties were chatting under the eaves—it all felt so familiar and warm.

Then Ah Hu stepped out from the front passenger seat and said in his deep voice, “Brother Zhao, Boss Lady told me to follow you. She said if you don’t behave, I’m to knock you out and carry you back.”

Jiang Zhao, in the middle of embracing freedom, almost stumbled and fell. Just like that, freedom slipped away again. He realized that with Qin Lingxue’s personality, true freedom was out of the question.

He sighed helplessly, “Forget it. I could use an assistant anyway. Tag along if you want.”

With that, he walked deeper into the Old Town District.

Because the buildings here were old, the property prices were low, attracting many small factories to set up in the area. This place was also where Jiang Zhao earned his first startup capital.

Seven years ago, it was thanks to a toy factory here that he made enough to start his foreign trade business.

The streets in the Old Town were much narrower than in the city center. After circling a few times, Jiang Zhao finally arrived at a clothing factory. An old man sat alone at the entrance as a security guard.

Forget preventing theft—two mischievous kids could probably send this old man into a hypertension crisis.

Jiang Zhao walked up to the guard booth, pulled out a pack of Zhonghua cigarettes he had bought on the way, and waved it in front of the old security guard with a smile, “Uncle, is your boss in? I’ve got a deal to discuss with him.”

At the sight of the bright red Zhonghua pack, the old chain-smoker’s eyes lit up. After glancing around to make sure no one was watching, he quietly took the cigarettes and whispered, “Go in, turn left—there’s an office. At this hour, the boss is definitely inside.”

“Thanks, Uncle.” Jiang Zhao grinned and headed into the factory with Ah Hu.

Before even stepping inside, the sounds of machinery roared, mixed with the pungent smell of plastic and heat.

Now it was time for Jiang Zhao, the entrepreneurial genius, to show his skills. After all, he hadn’t spent all those years in Jiangnan City for nothing.

Half an hour later…

Jiang Zhao walked out beaming, while Ah Hu rode a freight tricycle behind him. The tricycle was loaded with five large boxes of clothes.

This clothing factory was small and specialized in low-end apparel, using cheap fabric. Basically, it produced the kind of clothing sold at roadside stalls.

“1,500 yuan for 300 shirts and a tricycle. Just wait and see how much I make today,” Jiang Zhao said.

(The actual cost price was 3 yuan per shirt.)

Hearing that, Ah Hu, pedaling the tricycle, asked doubtfully, “But it’s spring. The weather’s still cold. Who’s going to buy short sleeves?”

Snap! Jiang Zhao snapped his fingers, pointed at Ah Hu, and exuded an unexplainable aura as he smiled confidently, “I love when people doubt my decisions. If I sell all of this today, it wouldn’t be too much to have you call me Big Brother, right?”

When people think something is impossible, and then it actually happens, the shock and amazement that follow are unforgettable.

And what Jiang Zhao loved most… was seeing that exact expression on people’s faces. It was addicting.

…

Lingxue Group, CEO’s Office.

In the spacious office, there were no luxurious decorations. The interior design was minimalistic—no one would believe that this was the office of the CEO of Jiangnan City’s number one e-commerce company.

Having taken off her alluring stockings and changed into formal business attire, Qin Lingxue was seated at her desk, focused on work.

Just then, the office door was knocked.

“Come in,” she said without even looking up.

Secretary Xiao Hu walked in holding two folders and reported, “CEO Qin, several suppliers from Chenfeng Group have reached out to us, expressing interest in working with our group.”

Since Jiang Zhao’s fall, many suppliers who used to work with Tianyang Group had sensed something was off and were preparing behind the scenes.

After all, Jiang Zhao’s ability and reputation were well-recognized. Had things progressed normally, they would’ve all profited greatly.

Now that Jiang Chenfeng had taken over, even if they were still making money for now, anyone with a brain could see—someone like Jiang Chenfeng, who relied on shady tactics, could never be a match for Lingxue Group.

Once Chenfeng Group collapsed, it would be too late to come crawling back to Lingxue Group.

Without hesitation, Qin Lingxue, still buried in her work, replied, “Tell them I’m open to cooperation—but only if they help spread the word.”

“As long as they’re suppliers from Chenfeng Group, Lingxue Group will take them all. And for every new partner they bring in, I’ll give them an extra 10% profit.”

Hearing this plan, the secretary nodded, thinking:

CEO Qin’s move is brilliant. With that 10% profit dangling in front of them, those suppliers will probably scramble to drain Chenfeng Group’s resources dry.