After Becoming a Spare Tire, I Was Targeted by the Villain and the Male Lead at the Same Time

Jing Yicheng initially thought there was something wrong with his eyes. Otherwise, how could he see a normal person emitting a purple light all over their body?

He could even clearly see the purple light flowing on Xu Chenghao’s exposed skin, from the ankles to the neck, from the side of his face to the fingers holding the pen… Even Xu Chenghao’s black pupils were dyed with a distinct purple light, and his gaze and the purple light circulated together, looking extremely beautiful.

…It turns out Xu Chenghao emitting purple light looks this good.

Jing Yicheng’s eyes wandered, subconsciously following the flow of the purple light, scanning Xu Chenghao’s entire body again and again.

After being stared at by such blatantly aggressive eyes for a while, Xu Chenghao couldn’t hold it in anymore and raised his head with a stern face. “Do you have something to say?!”

That statement was like a thunderbolt, shattering the atmosphere that had just been created into pieces. All the purple light disappeared without a trace, leaving Jing Yicheng standing there in a daze. After a while, he said, “… It’s nothing.”

Xu Chenghao felt that he was a bit strange. “If it’s nothing, why were you staring at me?”

Jing Yicheng made up an excuse. “I was just lost in thought. It must have been unconscious to look at you. Sorry.”

There was no way to continue the conversation with that excuse. Xu Chenghao couldn’t ask further without appearing presumptuous, so he could only suppress the remaining questions and say, “Fine.” Then he lowered his head and continued working.

Jing Yicheng waited for a moment, then looked up at Xu Chenghao again. Where his gaze fell, he could only see Xu Chenghao diligently working at his desk without a trace of the purple light…

Could it be that what just happened was really just his own hallucination?

Jing Yicheng recalled the recent events and felt a sense of regret.

Actually, that hallucination wasn’t too bad.

Suddenly, a cell phone rang in the office; it was Xu Chenghao’s.

He picked up the phone, glanced at the displayed number, and answered briefly. After a few words, he hung up the call, stood up, and said to Jing Yicheng, “I’ll go upstairs first.”

“Go ahead.” Jing Yicheng replied calmly. As soon as Xu Chenghao left, he quietly left the office and headed upstairs, intending to see what they were talking about.

“Go ahead.” Jing Yicheng responded, seemingly calmly. As soon as Xu Chenghao left, he immediately called the assistant to inquire about Xu Chenghao’s purpose for going upstairs.

The assistant: “It seems that Ruan Chenxuan has arrived.”

Jing Yicheng’s good mood instantly disappeared completely. After hanging up the phone, he began to have random thoughts. What were they talking about? What did Ruan Chenxuan’s smile mean this morning? Was he trying to sow discord? Would he dare to meddle with his little chili pepper again?

If Ruan Chenxuan dared to touch the little chili pepper again, not only would he send him a mouthful of peppermint lozenges, but he would also send him a sack of chili peppers that he won’t be able to handle!

After making a fierce threat in his mind, Jing Yicheng couldn’t sit still and quietly left the office to sneak upstairs, intending to see what they were really talking about.

…

Upstairs.

After receiving the phone call, Xu Chenghao returned to his actual office. When he pushed the door open, Ruan Chenxuan was already sitting inside, waiting.

The two shook hands and exchanged pleasantries before sitting down again. Xu Chenghao went straight to the point and asked, “Is there something specific you wanted to discuss, President Ruan?”

Ruan Chenxuan smiled and said, “Indeed, there are some things I wanted to tell you, President Xu.”

Xu Chenghao leaned back in his chair and looked at him, indicating his interest in hearing the details.

Ruan Chenxuan cleared his throat and said in a low voice, “It’s a bit embarrassing to say, but first, I want to apologize for the misunderstanding I had with you before. It turns out that the real culprit behind it all is deeply hidden, and you were just a scapegoat left behind.”

Xu Chenghao raised an eyebrow slightly upon hearing that. “It seems President Ruan has discovered the truth?”

“Close to the truth, but unfortunately, I don’t have the evidence to prove it,” Ruan Chenxuan said. “That’s actually what I wanted to tell you today. I hope you can approach this rationally and not lose the ability to judge correctly due to our differing positions.”

Having heard the preliminary announcement, Xu Chenghao already had a guess about what Ruan Chenxuan was going to say. He remained calm and said, “Please go ahead, President Ruan.”

Instead of directly revealing everything, Ruan Chenxuan asked in return, President Xu, after working and interacting with Jing Yicheng for so long, do you know his true identity?”

Xu Chenghao replied vaguely, “He mentioned it before.”

Ruan Chenxuan smiled. “I’m afraid what he mentioned was not his true identity, but something misleading… I won’t disclose the rest for now, but I can assure you, President Xu, his identity is not simple.”

“In fact, I believe you should have noticed it too. His schedule is strictly confidential, and his safety is protected without any leaks. Having such a lifestyle… I believe President Xu understands what’s not right.”

Xu Chenghao understood his intentions and smirked without showing any response.

If Jing Yicheng’s lifestyle were applied to others, it would definitely be strange and attract attention. However, Xu Chenghao knew Jing Yicheng’s identity from the beginning, so even if Ruan Chenxuan pointed out these things, it meant nothing to him.

Seeing this, Ruan Chenxuan could only continue, “It’s because his schedule is absolutely confidential that I couldn’t find any clues about him coming to the residential area… But President Xu, you can think about it. Why did Rouyu go to find you, but you didn’t see her, and she disappeared? Did Jing Yicheng go to the residential area during those days?”

Xu Chenghao countered, “Indeed, it’s a remarkable coincidence. But President Ruan, you always believe in evidence. Why would you jump to conclusions without any solid evidence this time?”

“The other party has concealed it too well, leaving hardly any evidence behind,” Ruan Chenxuan said. “Moreover, if I believe in the evidence, apart from the erased evidence, all the remaining clues point to you, President Xu. If I trust the evidence, wouldn’t I have to suspect you as well?”

That reasoning was flawless. Xu Chenghao reluctantly accepted it for now. “Then why did you tell me, President Ruan?”

Ruan Chenxuan replied, “I just wanted to let President Xu know Jing Yicheng’s true nature and not be kept in the dark.”

Xu Chenghao: “Thank you very much for your concern, President Ruan. I will take note of it.”

“You’re welcome,” Ruan Chenxuan said. “I also hope to get some news from President Xu. If I can find Rouyu, I will personally thank President Xu.”

Xu Chenghao: “Sure. I wish you success in finding her soon, President Ruan.”

Ruan Chenxuan: “Thank you.”

After exchanging pleasantries for a while and discussing the negotiations on the Jiang family project, Xu Chenghao declined Ruan Chenxuan’s dinner invitation and saw him off.

The elevator opened and closed, leaving the corridor empty in an instant.

Jing Yicheng walked out from a corner and glanced at the now empty office. He then looked at the distant elevator, and his face darkened as if it could wring out water.

He knew that Ruan Chenxuan’s visit could not bring anything good! He knew that Ruan Chenxuan had ulterior motives toward Xu Chenghao. He always wanted to sow discord and damage their already unstable relationship!

What a cunning Ruan Chenxuan!

When Jing Yicheng returned to the office, Xu Chenghao was already sitting in his seat, busy with a meeting. The little yellow duck flower on the desk was flourishing with chili seedlings, adorned with cute little white flowers, adding a touch of freshness to the serious workspace.

Jing Yicheng stood in front of Xu Chenghao’s desk and poured some water into the little yellow duck flowerpot.

Xu Chenghao glanced up, then lowered his head again to continue signing as if it were routine.

After watering the little yellow duck, Jing Yicheng wandered around the desk a few times.

Xu Chenghao propped his head up to look at the documents without lifting his head.

Seeing that the other person showed no intention of speaking to him, Jing Yicheng took the initiative to start a conversation, pretending to be casual, “Were you busy upstairs? Why did you come back just now?”

Xu Chenghao flipped through the documents and casually replied, “Not bad.”

…And that was the end of the conversation.

Jing Yicheng wanted to ask directly but felt that it would expose the fact that he was eavesdropping. So, he reluctantly returned to his seat, attributing all his frustration to Ruan Chenxuan. He planned to have a serious talk with him tonight!

Xu Chenghao glanced at him, smirked, lowered his head again, and happily continued reviewing the documents.

Almost choked himself to death trying to hide his identity! This was what they called “give someone a taste of their own medicine”!

How satisfying.

Xu Chenghao remained in a good mood and worked until the end of the day. He then drove Jing Yicheng, who had to rely on him for a ride since the driver had the day off, back to the residential area. He waved goodbye and went straight home.

Jing Yicheng stood silently in the elevator, watching Xu Chenghao enter his house and close the door. He then reached out and closed the elevator doors, pressing the button for another floor.

Ding–

As the sky darkened, Ruan Chenxuan, who had been busy all day, finally drove home, determined to make up for lost time.

Compared to Xu Chenghao, who leaves work on time, Ruan Chenxuan staying late and returning home late has become the norm. When waiting for the elevator, he has to close his eyes and rest for a while to recuperate, clearly burdened by the heavy workload.

Upon reaching the floor, Ruan Chenxuan fumbled for his keys and opened the door. Looking at the pitch-black room, he sighed silently.

Ever since An Rouyu left, it was always desolate and empty no matter where he lived. No one was waiting for him at home anymore, no one to come and care for him or prepare a warm dinner for him…

Now the entire room was dim and silent.

Ruan Chenxuan closed the door and flicked on the living room light in the darkness.

Instantly, the bright light was like a flashing cold blade, slicing through the silent darkness, revealing a young man sitting on the sofa.

Ruan Chenxuan was taken aback, and his hair stood on end. He cautiously took two steps back but then realized that the young man sitting on the sofa was actually someone he knew.

With black hair and black clothes, he seemed to blend into the darkness, yet his presence could not be ignored when the light turned on. Clearly, he had been waiting for a long time, and when he saw Ruan Chenxuan, his expression quickly turned icy as he coldly stared at him, saying, “President Ruan, long time no see.”

Who else could it be but Jing Yicheng?!

Ruan Chenxuan gradually regained his composure and couldn’t help but frown at Jing Yicheng, who appeared in someone else’s house in the middle of the night and sat on the sofa as if he were the owner. He almost gritted his teeth and asked, “What does it mean for Mr. Jing to trespass into someone’s home?”

Jing Yicheng smirked and replied, “It doesn’t mean anything. I just wanted to have a good chat with you.”

Ruan Chenxuan almost laughed out of anger and emphasized his words with a biting tone, “Is this how Mr. Jing has a good chat with others?”

“Yes,” Jing Yicheng answered, still smiling as he gracefully rose from the sofa. He continued, “Not only that, I also plan to chat with you like this—”

Before he finished speaking, Jing Yicheng pounced on Ruan Chenxuan like a ferocious beast that had been waiting for the right moment, landing a punch on his cheek.

 

 

The author has something to say: Jing Yicheng: I’ve tolerated you for a long time now (╬￣皿￣)＝○＃（￣＃）３￣）