The Bootlicking Antagonist Wants to Survive,but Female Lead refuse to

Several people turned to look as Xu Xuejiao walked over.

Today, Xu Xuejiao was wearing a pair of long boots, draped in a trench coat, and sporting sunglasses.

She suddenly looked mature and steady. Honestly, for someone just over 160 cm tall, her proportions were surprisingly well-balanced, making her look like she was 170 cm tall.

Xu Xuejiao's makeup also appeared more mature and composed as she approached, her face stern.

Lu Chengwen glanced at her. "What are you doing here?"

"Just stepping in to right a wrong."

Long Aotian clasped his hands in greeting. "Miss Xuejiao, long time no see."

Xu Xuejiao covered her nose. "Wow, what's that smell on you? Did you fall into a manure pit?"

Long Aotian thought to himself, I really need to find a place to shower. This won't do.

Dressing simple was one thing, but reeking of this odor was simply too undignified.

Jiang Shihan pleaded, "President Xu, President Lu is trying to fire me!"

"Don't worry, he wouldn't dare."

Lu Chengwen chuckled. "And why wouldn't I dare? When I, Lu Chengwen, do something, I do it freely, without looking to anyone for approval."

"Oh? Really?"

Inwardly, Lu Chengwen was thinking:

[Xu Xuejiao is tricky to handle. I'll need to take my time with her. Mainly, I can't afford to offend Long Aotian here. Long Aotian is exceptionally skilled in martial arts, and he's itching for a chance to kill me. I absolutely cannot provoke this lunatic.]

Xu Xuejiao narrowed her eyes:

Oh, I see. So this Long Aotian is not just some nobody; he's actually an expert, and there's some history between him and Lu Chengwen. Got it.

Lu Chengwen saw that Xu Xuejiao seemed to be harboring some mischief and thought to himself:

What's with this brat's expression? Is she trying to mess with me? Little girl, you're still too green to outsmart your older brother!

Xu Xuejiao's cold smile deepened:

That's right, Brother Chengwen. Xuejiao already has a good grasp of your little secrets. Taking you down doesn't seem that hard. Scared of this Long Aotian, are you? But I have to admit, this Long Aotian really does have the aura of someone ready to face any catastrophe head-on. If he truly is a master, he just might be your destined nemesis.

Lu Chengwen saw Xu Xuejiao's cold smile and felt a bit uneasy.

This brat is so confident? If I fire Jiang Shihan, what could she do to me? Long Aotian has his sights set on the beauties from the Leng, Xu, and Chen families. I absolutely cannot compete with him. Otherwise, I'll die a horrible death.

Jiang Shihan is also one of the women he's designated as his harem, albeit not a major heroine. Still, if he's claimed her as part of his harem, I'd be dead meat if I dared touch her.

Forget it. I'll deal with Xu Xuejiao and the others later. Today, I'll handle Jiang Shihan first.

From the outside, everyone thought Lu Chengwen and Xu Xuejiao were locked in a heated standoff.

But in reality, the two of them were already sparring in their minds, having gone several rounds of inner monologue.

Lu Chengwen declared, "In any case, I will strictly follow labor laws, providing her with full severance and compensation—more than enough. Heh, firing her is legal, reasonable, and fair. No one can stop me."

"Oh? Really?" Xu Xuejiao asked smugly.

"Isn't it?" Lu Chengwen retorted just as smugly.

Xu Xuejiao chuckled. "President Lu, let's step aside for a word."

Lu Chengwen reassured Long Aotian, "Brother Aotian, please wait a moment. Today, I guarantee you'll leave with Jiang Shihan."

Long Aotian was dumbfounded.

What was this?

I haven't even made a move, and you've already surrendered?

Is my aura so overwhelming? Do villains just give up without a fight, just because I'm standing here smelling bad?

Xu Xuejiao pulled Lu Chengwen aside. "You can't fire Jiang Shihan."

"There's no room for discussion," Lu Chengwen replied indifferently, adjusting his clothes. "The decision is final."

"Oh, Brother Chengwen, if you insist on firing her, that's fine. But I'll just have to tell Long Aotian what you've done to me."

Lu Chengwen raised his head. "What have I done to you?"

"Well, that depends on how I frame it!" Xu Xuejiao said playfully.

Lu Chengwen sensed danger.

How does she know my weak spot is Long Aotian!?

This brat—was she sent by the heavens to torment me?

Xu Xuejiao grinned. "I'll just say you touched me, kissed me, harassed me; I'll say you drugged me and took my innocence—oh, multiple times; I'll even say you beat me, insulted me, threatened me, and made me wear stockings to dance on a pole; and I'll say you…"

"Okay, okay, stop!" Lu Chengwen cut her off.

Was it really necessary to list all that? Any single one of these accusations would be a death sentence in Long Aotian's eyes.

And those last few—those would have me ground to dust.

On the surface, Lu Chengwen appeared unfazed. "Do you think he'd believe you?"

Xu Xuejiao smirked and gestured toward Long Aotian. "Take a good look at him."

"Hm?"

"Does he strike you as someone magnanimous? Do you think… he'd believe me or not?"

Lu Chengwen slowly turned his head and narrowed his eyes, glaring at Xu Xuejiao with hatred.

Exactly.

What could he say?

In web novels, is there ever a magnanimous male protagonist?

They're all petty and vindictive!

When they need to win people over, they might act grand and forgiving, their stomachs big enough to harbor aircraft carriers.

But the moment one of their female leads is taken away by a villain, they flip instantly.

What magnanimity?

What "forgive and forget"?

If they don't beat you to death, they're not satisfied! Touching the protagonist's woman? Who else would die if not you?

It doesn't matter if he believes it or not. Does it?

No, it doesn't!

What he needs is an excuse! An excuse to kill me!

I've been playing submissive in front of Long Aotian all this time just to deny him that excuse.

But if Xu Xuejiao accuses me, all my efforts will go to waste.

Long Aotian wouldn't even need to think. He wouldn't ask for proof or verify anything. He'd kill me right away, feeling satisfied while keeping the plot moving forward…

Lu Chengwen smiled.

"Uh… Xuejiao, little sister, come, come, let's chat, have a talk, okay?"

Lu Chengwen decided to reason with her.

"You see, those two are a match made in heaven, right? A perfect couple, talented man and beautiful woman, a scholar paired with a beauty, don't you agree? Don't you agree? All we need to do is lend them a small hand, and they can fly together, creating a legendary love story. Isn't this a great thing? Why shouldn't we do it?"

Xu Xuejiao looked at Lu Chengwen and said, "What's so great about Long Aotian being a talented man? I think you're the talented one. I'm asking you, why are you so afraid of him? Why don't you dare to go head-to-head with him?"

"Ah, no, no, no, I can't say such things, absolutely not!"

Lu Chengwen said, "Xuejiao, little sister, please, just pity me a little. It's not easy for me to survive to the third day. Just let him take Jiang Shihan away. Firing her doesn't mean abandoning her! I'll still pay her salary every month until the day she dies. Is that okay?"

Xu Xuejiao pouted and shook her head. "No."

"Not even that!? Why not!?"

Lu Chengwen screamed internally: I can't with this girl!

Xu Xuejiao chuckled, "I just think it's fun. I just don't want you to fire Jiang Shihan. You must have all sorts of sneaky schemes. I'll decide whether you can fire her once I figure out what you're really up to."

Lu Chengwen was losing it. "Big sis, you're going to kill me playing like this! I really don't have any sneaky schemes!"

"Then let's play till we kill you! The most important thing is everyone has fun."

Lu Chengwen roared, "Xu Xuejiao! You're pushing me too far!"

Xu Xuejiao paused, then turned around, pretending to cry pitifully. Not a single tear came out, but she acted like it was the end of the world.

"Aotian brother, do you know what President Lu did to me? Yesterday, he gave me some kind of pill… after taking it, I couldn't control myself, my whole body felt hot, and I just wanted to take off my clothes. Then he took me to—"

Lu Chengwen immediately rushed out and pulled her back.

Long Aotian's face darkened with rage. "Lu Chengwen! What did you do to Xuejiao, little sister!? Huh? My domineering aura… it's going out of control!"

Lu Chengwen was on the verge of collapse. He grabbed Xu Xuejiao and tried to calm Long Aotian down.

"No! No! Brother, your 'domineering'—no, your aura—no, I mean, uh… You're amazing, a living… turtle… Wait, no! I made you into a living turtle—no! I mean your domineering aura, bro! Please, calm down, calm down!"

"I gave her… medicine for diarrhea. She suddenly had an upset stomach yesterday, and that medicine does cause a bit of a hot sensation after taking it."

"As for where I took her… it was to a small clinic. That clinic is great for treating stomachaches—"

Long Aotian looked at Xu Xuejiao.

Lu Chengwen looked at Xu Xuejiao almost beggingly.

Big sis, this isn't something to joke about! If you keep going, I'm really going to die here today!

Xu Xuejiao looked at Lu Chengwen's terrified expression and couldn't help but giggle.

"And… about Shihan—"

Lu Chengwen let out a long, frustrated sigh. "Fine! I won't fire her. I'll never fire her. As long as you don't say the word, I'll let her stay."

"And—"

"And what now!?"

Lu Chengwen thought bitterly: What more do you want!?

Xu Xuejiao said, "You also can't force her to leave, and you can't push her to the sidelines. She has to stay by your side as your personal secretary."

Lu Chengwen thought:

If you weren't the main heroine, I'd slap you to death in seconds! You brat!

What does this even have to do with you? Huh?

Who I keep as my sexy little secretary—why is that your business? Why do you care!?

Xu Xuejiao stifled her laughter.

Hehe, this is so much fun.

Main heroine? Hmm, that's an interesting title he's given me.

Well, it really has nothing to do with me, but I just feel like he's hiding so many secrets.

And I can't let his little schemes succeed.

Am I clever or what?

"So, do you agree or not?" Xu Xuejiao asked smugly.

Lu Chengwen's mouth moved wordlessly for a long time. Seeing this, Xu Xuejiao pretended to cry again, turning to Long Aotian.

"Aotian brother! Yesterday, he kept staring at my chest over and over, and—"

Lu Chengwen yanked her back, roaring in his mind:

You win!

You're my ancestor!

Long Aotian raged, "What did you do to Xuejiao, little sister's chest!?"

Lu Chengwen raised a finger, "Bro, your aura—wait, wait!"

He turned to Jiang Shihan and said, "Shihan, I hereby officially retract the dismissal. Keep working hard. I'm counting on you."

"Thank you, President Lu! Thank you so much!"

Lu Chengwen looked at Xu Xuejiao. "Is this enough for you?"

Xu Xuejiao had won. She was delighted.

Long Aotian walked over, pulling Xu Xuejiao behind him protectively. His expression was now downright murderous.

"What did you do to Xuejiao, little sister's chest? Speak!"

Lu Chengwen was at a loss.

"I…"

Behind him, Xu Xuejiao shoved Long Aotian away. "Wow, you stink so much. Go take a bath. You seriously smell like you crawled out of a sewer."

"Xuejiao, little sister! This beast did something to your chest! I'll avenge you!"

"Oh, what could he even do to my chest? What business is it of yours? Move aside, move aside!"

"Xuejiao, little sister, don't be afraid of him. I, Long Aotian, will protect you!"

"Can you just go take a bath first, please?"

"But—"

"But what? You reek! You're disgusting! I was just messing around with Brother Chengwen. Go stand over there—"

Lu Chengwen wanted to cough up blood.

No! Don't provoke him!

Male leads all have holes in their brains. If you provoke him, he won't hate you. He'll just hate me!

Sure enough, Long Aotian's head whipped around, his furious gaze making Lu Chengwen's knees buckle. He nearly collapsed to the ground.