Ye Lingzhi had pieced it together after her conversation with the cab driver.
Huaxing Technology—no, now China Star—was founded by Crybaby.
She was stunned.
What kind of life did he go through to become this incredible?
For the first time, her rock-solid confidence began to shake. She had always been the top student, elite, destined for greatness.
And yet now… it felt like she was miles behind.
But that only made her more eager to meet him.
I bullied him, teased him, even kicked him into a pond back then…
But he was my favorite cousin. My most important person.
When he left the country years ago, it broke her heart.
Now I'm finally back. Crybaby… just wait.
At the China Star Gate
She paid the fare and stepped out of the taxi, standing in front of the towering headquarters of China's most formidable tech empire.
Her eyes sparkled with anticipation.
Will he still remember me?
Hmph, even if he doesn't… I'll remind him.
And if he tries to pretend—I'll knock it out of him.
Meanwhile…
Haifeng, returning from the lab, sneezed out of nowhere.
"Weird… why does it feel chilly all of a sudden?"
He didn't know someone was already plotting his downfall—from the front lobby.
If he knew, he'd cry out:
"Mom! You set me up!"
She-tyrant Ye hasn't changed at all!
At the Front Desk
Ye Lingzhi walked confidently into the building—only to be stopped by security.
"Hello, miss. Interview or appointment?"
"Interview," she smiled.
"Please register. Which department? Interview notice?"
She froze.
Interview notice?
She had no such thing.
She thought she'd walk in and wing it—surely it wouldn't be that strict?
Now she realized she was stuck. No notice, no way in.
What if they think I'm a fraud? Or worse, a stalker?
Not good. Not good at all.
But this was Ye Lingzhi—a top student, an elite graduate. She recovered instantly.
"Ah! Silly me—I forgot the interview notice at home!"
She put on her best pitiful expression.
"Miss, this interview is my only shot. I just graduated…
If I miss this, I might never get a second chance."
"Please, please let me in. President Lu is waiting for me. I'm here to be his new assistant!"
"You could even call him if you want…"
She was bluffing—hard. But she knew the truth:
No receptionist would dare call the company president over a walk-in interview.
And just like that—
"Alright, miss. Go ahead. But don't wander. President Lu is on the fifth floor."
"Thank you!" she beamed.
Mission: Infiltration Success
Ye Lingzhi made her way up, heart pounding.
I'm going to see him… after all these years.
She arrived at the fifth floor. Stood outside his office. Took a deep breath.
Then knocked.
Inside, Haifeng was reviewing a stack of documents from the lab.
"Come in," he said without looking up.
The door opened.
A silhouette stepped in.
She paused in the doorway, quietly observing him.
That face… those eyes… that calm seriousness…
It's him—my Crybaby.
He still had the same fair skin and gentle energy—but now? Now, he looked like an absolute boss.
Handsome. Focused. Powerful.
He grew up… and turned out amazing.
She didn't speak.
He didn't look up.
"What is it?" he asked casually, still buried in paperwork—completely unaware that a bomb had just entered the room.