Esper Guild
After Secretary General Pei successfully acquired the full shares of T Company, high-level project meetings kicked off rapidly, with as many as four meetings a day without pause.
The intense pace of meetings brought swift decisions on new projects.
They had already begun reallocating personnel in preparation to establish a new key department to take over the legacy left behind by T Company.
These past few days, Secretary General Pei had truly been like a person bathed in spring breeze.
Because of this achievement, she had firmly secured her position within the Esper Guild and would no longer be at risk of being replaced by a superior’s handpicked confidant parachuted in.
At the same time, the new department formed from T Company’s foundation would also present her with fresh opportunities—perhaps even a chance to join the guild’s upper echelons.
“All those dangling projects finally landed. No more worries about uncertainties, finally a Sleepless Night!”
Secretary General Pei looked at the document announcements on the guild’s intranet, exhaled deeply, and felt elated.
In her office, free from concerns about maintaining appearances, she lay back on the sofa and stretched leisurely.
Her legs, clad in high-end black silk stockings, were stretched out straight and together.
The black silk combined with her movements subtly rolled up the form-fitting pencil skirt, teasing the delicate lace pattern visible at the edge of the mysterious place.
“If this had taken a few more days, the acquisition would have had to be handed over to the other side.”
After relaxing, the Secretary General tidied her appearance and prepared to leave for home.
Just as she stepped out of her office, a young woman named Wang Yi leaned against the elevator doors, seemingly waiting for Secretary General Pei.
This woman worked in the Human Resources Department of the guild.
If Chu Yin had sold the shares to Pei even a little later, the subsequent acquisition would have fallen to Wang Yi.
In fact, Wang Yi had already harbored thoughts of prematurely taking credit.
The incident near Chu Yin’s residence was somewhat related to her.
If the acquisition had been entrusted to Wang Yi, it would likely have involved sending espers to intimidate directly.
“Something you need? If not, I’m off. I’m not counting overtime pay today.”
Secretary General Pei pushed up her glasses and offered a cold, perfunctory courtesy without waiting, walking straight past Wang Yi.
Wang Yi tried not to show her anger, but the fury in her eyes gave her away.
She sneered:
“Congrats on squeezing the acquisition through just before the deadline. Did you trade your body for those shares through a few secretaries, or did you handle it personally? Secretary General Pei, you really are valuable—showed up once in person and the acquisition went through smoothly~”
Pressing the elevator button, Secretary General Pei responded calmly while waiting for the elevator:
“Don’t pin your achievements on others. During your time in the Human Resources Department, haven’t you been upgrading by trading one boyfriend for another?”
That hit a nerve with Wang Yi, who glared and snapped:
“What’s wrong with a normal relationship? You just have a good family background, don’t you?!”
“If my family background were that useful, would I be competing with someone like you?”
Pei’s retort landed squarely.
The elevator arrived, and she ignored Wang Yi as she stepped inside.
Recalling Wang Yi’s words, Pei couldn’t help but think of that brat Chu Yin.
She truly hadn’t expected to be played by a kid back then, but from now on, she wouldn’t have any dealings with him.
Inside the elevator, Wang Yi messaged her esper boyfriend.
Thanks to her rising position in the guild, Wang Yi had moved into higher circles and had an A-Rank Esper boyfriend.
While an A-Rank Esper didn’t compare to an S-Level Esper, they were elite, well-respected wherever they went.
Within the guild, espers ranked A and above had a dedicated Reception Hall.
If psychic talent was the dividing line between ordinary and special people, then A-Rank was another boundary within espers themselves.
“Is there a way to make it look like a ‘accident’ for a regular person? And then shift the blame onto that woman named Pei!” Wang Yi messaged her boyfriend.
He immediately sent back a “?” and waited for her explanation.
What a joke!
A regular person was indeed easy to handle—just stage an “accident.” But to frame the Secretary General of the guild just like that?
Wang Yi elaborated, having already thought out Pei’s motive:
“Pei Enmei definitely acquired T Company by trading her body. She doesn’t want the scandal exposed, so she plans to cover her tracks to protect her reputation!”
Secretary General Pei was about to be promoted, and if a major scandal broke during this time, it would surely affect her.
Besides, dead people don’t talk. If Chu Yin suffered an “accident,” no one would be able to explain the truth for Pei.
Wang Yi had climbed the Human Resources Department ladder by eliminating several rivals with similar tactics before, and it had never failed.
Seeing that her boyfriend was slow to respond, clearly hesitating, she urged:
“Take Pei Enmei down. Only then do I have a chance to rise. Then I can use my authority to help you increase your esper powers!”
“Alright.” He finally agreed.
After Chu Yin’s injection, his high fever subsided but a low-grade fever persisted.
They ran all the virus tests, but could not find the cause of the lingering low fever.
Wen Chunhan, anxious about his condition, immediately arranged for hospitalization. She wouldn’t rest until he stopped running a fever.
Chu Yin resignedly comforted her:
“Aunt Wen, it’s just a low fever. You’re not seriously going to put me in the Isolation Ward, are you…?”
“Get you to recover and break the fever sooner, so I can take you home sooner!”
Wen Chunhan poured a cup of hot water, blew on it until it was cool enough, then handed it to Chu Yin.
Seeing Aunt Wen’s tense reaction, Chu Yin felt uneasy, wondering if she remembered the things from the dream…
Just thinking about it sent chills down his spine!
Otherwise, why would she suddenly rush over from home?
But if Aunt Wen truly remembered the dream’s details, her reaction now wouldn’t be so mild.
She would definitely feel resentment and awkwardness.
After all, in that dream world, sensations like touch and temperature were indistinguishable from reality, and he had spent several days inside the curtains with the Master’s wife…
It was hard to dismiss it as a mere dream.
Chu Yin guessed that Aunt Wen must retain faint memories but had completely forgotten the specifics, much like he had before.
Still, the first thing she did upon waking was to come find him—did that mean… Aunt Wen subconsciously knew him?
After much speculation, Chu Yin gave up overthinking and decided to test the waters:
“Aunt Wen, why did you suddenly rush over looking so unsettled? Did something happen?”
Younger sister Yan Lingqi chimed in:
“Mom, did you have a nightmare? A couple nights ago when we chatted, you said you slept well. Has it started again?”
The graceful and poised mature woman wore a thoughtful expression as she tried to recall, finally smiling helplessly:
“Don’t know if it was a nightmare, but definitely a dream. Ever since waking up, I’ve felt restless, like I might lose my Chu Yin~”
“Oh, so it’s big brother’s fever haunting Mom in her dreams~”
“Don’t be ridiculous. How is it haunting Aunt Wen like that…” Chu Yin felt guiltily embarrassed.