Assistant An Isn't Looking for Love

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An Ning transmigrated into a wealthy-family novel as a background-character assistant to the CEO.

Even a background character has secrets.

In the original story, the assistant had always been secretly in love with his boss, the CEO who ruled the business world.

But he thought himself unworthy and never confessed his feelings to his boss.

So he was content to be an unremarkable, considerate, and loyal shadow, wishing only to stay by his side for the rest of his life. Unfortunately, fate had other plans. When the CEO nearly got into a car accident, the assistant threw himself forward to push his beloved out of danger, tragically becoming a sacrificial character in the book.

Ding dong!

After transmigrating into the book, An Ning received his monthly salary. When he saw the amount deposited, his eyes went wide.

What incredible fortune!

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An Ning had adjusted well to life after transmigrating into the book.

Although the workload was heavy, the pay was excellent, far better than any job he'd had before, and he could still save a substantial amount on top of that.

It was true that Yu Xiuming was tall, handsome, and exactly An Ning's type in every way, but... spending a lifetime pining for someone who didn't love him? No, thanks.

He wasn't a masochist. Why would he put himself through such a miserable, self-abasing love story?

Besides, Yu Xiuming treated him really well, raising his salary and bonuses again and again. He was a good boss.

Seeing the balance in his account grow, An Ning beamed. He'd never seen so much money before.

So he resolved to work hard, save enough, then quit and leave to avoid his impending bad luck.

He worked overtime to handle company affairs with brisk efficiency. When Yu Xiuming was down, Assistant An comforted him gently. In winter, he remembered to bring along an extra coat for him when they went out. Assistant An considered himself thoughtful.

He was earning every penny of the salary deposited into his account month after month.

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Once everything had settled, An Ning had saved enough to buy a home. At last, he felt the balance in his account was enough to quit and start a new life in this new world.

He planned to resign as intended and avoid the car accident that awaited him.

An Ning went to Yu Xiuming's home, carrying the carefully written resignation letter in his arms.

But... something felt off.

In the dim light, his boss's silver tie clip gleamed faintly. The spotlights cast an intimate glow, and the room was filled with the fragrance of roses.

What was going on? Was a background character going to be forced into sleeping with his boss right before quitting?

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Yu Xiuming knew his assistant had a crush on him. He'd known ever since the day An Ning was drugged.

But only later did he realize that this little liar seemed to have been deceiving everyone all along.

Even after clearly catching the scent of roses in the room and seeing how his feelings were about to spill out, An Ning still insisted on speaking.

The warm air filled with a cold, trembling voice.

Resolute yet confused.