Chapter 2

Chapter 2

"Kicked Out and a New Mission"

Li Wei had barely taken two steps before the cold grip of reality hit him. 

"Leave," Song Xue's voice sliced through the air, low and menacing. His eyes were still cold, and the aura around him felt as if it could freeze anything in its path. "You are wasting my time." 

Li Wei blinked, not bothering to hide his surprise. He had expected a challenge, but this was... sudden. 

Song Xue stood, his gaze unwavering, not even the smallest flicker of interest in his eyes. His fingers tightened around a pen, and for a moment, Li Wei was convinced the man might throw it at him. But instead, Song Xue turned, dismissing him entirely. 

Li Wei watched him, a playful grin forming on his lips. "You sure you want to kick me out?" he teased. "I'm just getting started." 

But Song Xue's eyes narrowed. "Leave." 

A sharp, almost invisible pressure surrounded Li Wei, pushing him toward the door as though invisible hands were forcing him out. Before he could protest, the door slammed shut behind him. 

Outside the building, Li Wei stood on the cold sidewalk, momentarily stunned. He could still feel the faint trace of Song Xue's icy aura lingering in the air around him.

"Really?" he muttered under his breath, running a hand through his hair. "This guy doesn't know what he's missing." 

The system's voice suddenly buzzed in his head, cutting through his thoughts. 

"Host, this world is different from the ones you have been to before." 

Li Wei sighed, rolling his eyes. "Yeah, I figured that much." 

"Song Xue, the man you just encountered, is a powerful CEO. His business empire spans multiple industries, and his influence stretches far and wide. But his coldness is not without reason." 

"Meaning?" Li Wei asked, already feeling a sense of intrigue. 

"Song Xue's background is complicated. His father, Song Yun, was once a powerful figure in the business world, but he was betrayed by his closest allies, which ultimately led to his downfall. Song Xue inherited his father's company and swore vengeance against those who wronged him. He is ruthless, unfeeling, and has no patience for weak emotions such as love." 

Li Wei let out a soft chuckle. "A man with daddy issues, huh? How quaint." 

"This world's original body was a man named Xu Chen. Xu Chen was the son of a low-ranking official, but his life was cut short due to unfortunate circumstances. The body you are currently possessing belongs to Xu Chen, a man who had once worked closely with Song Xue." 

Li Wei raised an eyebrow. "So, what's the deal between Song Xue and this Xu Chen guy? Are they, like, business partners or something?" 

"The relationship was... complex," the system continued. "Xu Chen was an employee in Song Xue's company, but over time, their relationship became strained. Xu Chen held a hidden agenda—he was being used as a pawn by those seeking to bring down Song Xue. Eventually, Xu Chen betrayed Song Xue, selling him out to his enemies. This led to Xu Chen's tragic demise." 

Li Wei paused, his gaze unfocusing as he processed the information. "So, I'm basically in the body of a traitor who sold out his boss?" 

"Correct. This betrayal is why Song Xue is so cold and unyielding to anyone who gets too close." 

Li Wei grinned, running a hand through his now-shortened hair. "Well, well, well. This is going to be fun." 

The system paused. "It's more than just fun, Host. Your mission is to win over Song Xue's heart. But remember, this is a delicate task. Song Xue has no tolerance for weakness, and he sees betrayal everywhere. If you fail, you may not have another chance." 

Li Wei's smile faltered for just a moment. "Don't worry about me. I've handled worse." 

Just as the system was about to speak again, Li Wei's attention snapped to a shadow moving at the edge of his vision. He quickly turned to face it, only to see a sleek black car pull up to the curb. The tinted window rolled down slowly, revealing a sharply dressed man with a cold, calculating expression. His gaze swept over Li Wei without so much as a flicker of recognition. 

"Xu Chen, right?" the man asked, his voice clipped. "You're still hanging around here, after everything?" 

Li Wei tilted his head, sizing up the stranger. "And you are?" 

"Song Xue's personal assistant," the man replied, his expression unreadable. "I'm here to make sure you stay out of Song Xue's way. He doesn't want to deal with you." 

Li Wei's grin reappeared, more mischievous than ever. "Oh, I think he'll be dealing with me for a long time." 

The assistant didn't respond. He merely waved his hand dismissively, signaling to the driver to move the car. As the vehicle sped away, Li Wei was left standing on the sidewalk once more, but his resolve only grew stronger. 

"Well, well," he murmured to himself. "Looks like I've got a bit of work ahead of me." 

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