I'm competing with the male lead for the supporting character. [GL]

Chapter 14: World One

The light show at the amusement park was beautiful, but both Sheng Qingyin and Mu Bai had their minds elsewhere.

"Qingyin, do you want to take a photo together?" Mu Bai took out her phone, a smile in her eyes as she looked at Sheng Qingyin.

Sheng Qingyin nodded, her gaze still avoiding lingering too long on Mu Bai. However, when she looked at the screen and saw Mu Bai's radiant smile, she couldn't help but return the same smile.

Click. Against the backdrop of the colorful lights, Mu Bai and Sheng Qingyin's smiles were captured in the photo, preserving this beautiful moment.

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"Mom, what are you making a fuss about? Mu Bai and I never had much of a relationship to begin with," Fu Xing responded, feeling a bit uneasy and also somewhat dissatisfied with Mu Bai's actions.

Fu Xing was the type who could distance himself from Mu Bai to protect his interests, but he couldn't stand to see Mu Bai willingly sever their connection, especially in front of his mother and his fiancée.

"If it's not an issue, then you should just dismiss her!" Fu Xing's mother grew even angrier. In her opinion, Fu Xing was just protecting Mu Bai. "How can you let such a greedy person be your assistant?"

Fu Xing furrowed his brow and replied, "Not right now. Mu Bai has a lot of work to handle. After the product launch, I'll transfer her to another department and get her off my floor."

"How long is it going to take?" Fu Xing's mother pressed.

"Ten days from now," Fu Xing calculated in his mind. Mu Bai had been handling more and more tasks recently, and department heads from all over the company had been impressed with her.

However, it seemed that Mu Bai had been somewhat distant in her interactions with him, so he felt the need to exert some pressure to rekindle her enthusiasm for her work.

While Fu Xing's mother wasn't entirely satisfied with this answer, she decided not to press further. After ending the call, she went to her study to expedite the process of setting a wedding date. Once they were married, Fu Xing would surely become more focused on their marriage. If not, she could gain more control over him through the family.

Ten busy days later, the new product launch event for Hengfeng Technology went smoothly. Fu Xing appeared on stage in a sharp suit, speaking proudly about the technological breakthrough and announcing the integration of this new technology into their products.

The technological breakthrough was a significant one, effectively solving a key industry problem. As a result, the event saw a large attendance, with many tech company executives, prominent researchers, and government officials present. It was a grand affair.

Originally, Mu Bai was scheduled to present the technical details during the event. However, just as she had prepared her notes, she received a last-minute notification that the presenter was being changed from her to the director of the technology department.

"Are you saying this was Mr. Fu's decision?" Mu Bai, holding the speech notes, looked calmly at the assistant.

"Yes, that's right. Mr. Fu mentioned that having the director of the technology department present would be more persuasive." At that moment, when their eyes met, the assistant felt a sudden rush of anxiety and even a hint of retreat.

"Mr. Fu's reasoning makes sense." Mu Bai chuckled lightly and handed her notes to the assistant. "If I'm not needed, I'll excuse myself for now."

"Mu Bai, don't forget the evening gala. The CEO has already asked me to help select a dress for you," the assistant mentioned and couldn't help but grumble inwardly about Mr. Fu.