Rebirth with a Space to Counterattack and Abuse the Scumbag

My heart was racing, my fingertips were trembling slightly, and I could barely hold onto the business card.

A strange energy fluctuation permeated the air, as if something was quietly awakening.

This feeling is all too familiar to me; it's the fluctuation of space!

This fluctuation is closely related to the covenant deep within my soul.

That soul contract that I could neither refuse nor resist.

What will it ultimately bring?

I took a deep breath, trying to suppress my unease, and invited the man inside to talk in detail.

However, what followed made me feel like I had fallen into an ice cave.

He actually claimed that I plagiarized their idea!

This is simply nonsense!

All my solutions are based on advanced technologies in space, how could I possibly plagiarize them?

But I simply cannot explain the existence of space, much less mention that damned soul contract.

My explanations were weak and ineffective; I could only watch helplessly as he left with a contemptuous smile.

The next day, an eerie atmosphere permeated the company.

As soon as I stepped into the office, I felt countless probing and suspicious gazes fall upon me.

Manager Li, with a grim expression, called me into his office and launched into a tirade: "Miao Qing, what's going on? Why did you change the plan without my permission? Do you know how much this will cost the company? We're facing questions from our partners, and we might even lose an important project!"

I opened my mouth, wanting to explain, but my throat felt blocked, and I couldn't make a sound.

How can I explain this?

Tell him that I have been affected by the soul contract, that my space is experiencing abnormal fluctuations, and that I must change my plans to deal with the possible crisis.

No, I can't say, I dare not say.

This sounds so absurd, it will only make them think I'm crazy.

My silence was interpreted by Manager Li as an admission of my mistake.

He shook his head in disappointment, his tone tinged with helplessness and anger: "Miao Qing, I've always had high hopes for you, believing you were the company's future hope. But you've disappointed me so much!"

I leaned back in my chair, feeling the pressure from within the company wash over me like a tidal wave.

I know I must solve this problem as soon as possible, or I will lose everything.

But what should I do?

Just when I was feeling isolated and helpless, almost in despair, the office door was suddenly pushed open...

Gong Lin pushed open the door and entered, his crisp military uniform making him stand out in the office.

He walked straight up to Manager Li, his calm voice carrying an undeniable authority: "Manager Li, there are reasons for Miao Qing's adjustments to the plan. I cannot disclose the specifics, but I can guarantee that it will not affect the company's interests; on the contrary, it will bring even greater benefits."

Manager Li was stunned; he hadn't expected Gong Lin to personally speak up for me.

He looked at Gong Lin suspiciously, then at me, and finally chose to compromise.

“Since Mr. Gong says so, I will trust you for now. But Miao Qing, you must come up with a new plan as soon as possible and ensure the smooth progress of the cooperative project, otherwise…” He didn’t finish his sentence, but the warning was clear.

I glanced at Gong Lin gratefully and nodded slightly.

After Manager Li left, only Gong Lin and I remained in the office.

He walked to my side and gently pulled me into his arms.

I leaned against his warm chest, feeling his strong heartbeat, and my tense nerves finally relaxed.

The faint smell of tobacco on him, mixed with the scent of male hormones, made me feel incredibly at ease.

"It's alright, I've got everything covered." His voice was deep and gentle, like a shot of adrenaline injected into my heart.

I gripped his clothes tightly, my eyes slightly reddening.

These days, I've been under so much pressure—the abnormality of the soul contract, the company's doubts, the disappointment of my partners—it's almost crushed me.

If it weren't for Gong Lin, I really wouldn't know what to do.

"Thank you, Gong Lin," I said, my voice choked with emotion.

He gently stroked my hair, his tender gaze tinged with a hint of heartache.

"Fool, why are you thanking me? You should rest. Leave the rest to me."

I nodded, drawing strength from his embrace.

After a long while, I looked up at his resolute face and felt a strange unease welling up inside me.

"Gong Lin, I..."

"What's wrong?" he asked with concern.

I hesitated for a moment, but ultimately decided to tell him about the spatial anomalies and the soul contract.

After listening, he frowned. "It seems that things are more complicated than I thought."

I held his hand tightly, my heart filled with fear and unease.

He grasped my hand in return and gave me a firm look.

"Don't be afraid, I will be with you and face it together."

We looked at each other without saying a word, but our eyes were filled with trust and determination.

Just then, my phone suddenly rang.

I picked it up and saw that it was a call from my business partner, Wang Guodong.

My heart sank, and I had a premonition that something bad was about to happen...

“Hello, Mr. Wang…” My voice trembled slightly.

“Ms. Miao, we need to renegotiate the cooperation agreement…”

On the other end of the phone, Mr. Wang's voice was icy cold, leaving no room for negotiation: "Ms. Miao, we need to renegotiate the cooperation. Your previous misjudgment has put us at great risk, and I need you to provide a reasonable explanation and appropriate compensation."

My knuckles turned white as I gripped my phone, and my heart pounded so hard it felt like it was going to jump out of my chest.

I know that when Mr. Wang mentioned "decision-making errors," he was referring to my change of plans.

But how can I explain it?

Should I tell him that I am affected by the soul contract and must change the plan to deal with the possible crisis?

This will only make him think I'm crazy and make him even more determined to end the partnership.

Taking a deep breath, I tried to keep my voice calm: "Mr. Wang, I know you are very angry right now, but please believe me, everything I did was for the ultimate success of the project. The previous plan did have some problems, and the change was to avoid greater risks. I can assure you that the new plan is more complete and more conducive to the long-term development of the project."

“Ms. Miao, I don’t need your guarantees. What I need are tangible benefits.” Mr. Wang’s voice remained cold. “Your previous decisions have already caused me considerable losses. I need you to compensate me. Otherwise, we will have to terminate our cooperation.”

I felt a chill run from the soles of my feet straight to the top of my head, and my body trembled slightly.

I know that Mr. Wang's attitude is very firm, and I have almost no room to change it.

Am I really going to lose this important partner?

Just when I was almost in despair, Gong Lin came over, gently took my hand, and gave me an encouraging look.

He took the phone, his calm voice carrying an undeniable authority: "Mr. Wang, hello, this is Gong Lin. I think we can discuss the cooperation."

I listened to Gong Lin and President Wang's conversation with trepidation, feeling as if time was passing unusually slowly.

Gong Lin's voice was sometimes low and sometimes high, as if he were having a heated debate.

I couldn't hear the specific content of their conversation, but I could hear some scattered keywords, such as "market share," "long-term cooperation," and "risk sharing."

My palms were slightly sweaty, and my heart was pounding as if it were about to jump out of my throat.

I don't know how Gong Lin will persuade President Wang, nor do I know what the final outcome will be.

All I could do was hold his hand tightly and place all my hopes on him.

Finally, the call ended.

Gong Lin turned around, looked at me, and smiled confidently with a slight upturn at the corners of his mouth.

"nailed it."

I was stunned for a moment, unable to believe my ears.

"Really? Mr. Wang has agreed to continue the cooperation?"

Gong Lin nodded and gently pulled me into his arms. "I told you, I'll take care of everything."

I leaned against him, feeling his warm body temperature, and my tense nerves finally relaxed.

A warm feeling welled up in my heart, and my eyes reddened slightly.

I know that he has saved me once again.

He gently stroked my hair, his tender gaze filled with a hint of doting affection.

“Fool, why are you thanking me?” He paused.

I looked up at his teasing eyes, and a sweet flutter rose in my heart.

"What favor?"

He smiled mysteriously, leaned close to my ear, and whispered, "I'll tell you later." After saying that, he turned and walked to his desk, picked up a document, and said, "I'll take care of some work first. You can rest for a while."

Watching his busy figure, a sudden, inexplicable sense of weariness welled up inside me...

"Gong Lin, I..."

Instead of immediately diving into the mountain of documents as usual, I leaned back in my chair and closed my eyes.

The noise in the office came in like a tide, then slowly receded.

I could feel those probing gazes, filled with doubt and confusion, falling upon me.

They must be wondering why I didn't start working immediately as usual.

But I know that I need to rest and adjust myself.

Since the Soul Contract appeared, my energy has been invisibly being devoured by it. I must first restore my strength in order to better cope with the challenges ahead.

I took a deep breath; the air was filled with the faint aroma of coffee, which Gong Lin had just brewed.

He's always so thoughtful, always quietly offering help when I need it.

I gently rubbed my temples, trying to dispel the faint throbbing in my head.

Suddenly, a sharp and unfamiliar voice rang out in my mind, like someone pricking my head with a needle, instantly waking me up.

"Hey, woman, I'm hungry."

I suddenly opened my eyes and looked around in alarm, only to find the office completely empty.

I tried calling out in my mind, "Who? Who's speaking?"

"Of course I'm speaking in your head!" The voice carried a hint of impatience, like that of a spoiled child.

"Stop nagging and get me some good food! I need lots and lots of energy!"

I gasped, my back instantly soaked with cold sweat.

It's it!

The originator of that soul contract!

I thought it was just an ethereal existence, but I never expected that it could actually talk to me!

And it even claimed to be hungry?

I suppressed my fear and tentatively asked in my mind, "What do you want to eat?"

"Hmph, whatever! As long as there's enough energy!" The voice sounded even more impatient. "I don't care, I want lots and lots! Now, immediately! Otherwise..."

"What else can we do?" I couldn't help but retort.

"Hmph, or I'll give you a headache to death!" it said viciously, its tone laced with threat.

I gritted my teeth and clenched my fists.

Damn it, this soul contract is a bottomless pit!

Not only do they want to devour my energy, but they also want to boss me around!

I tried to calm myself down.

"Okay, I agree." I tried to keep my tone calm. "How much energy do you need? How will you give it to me?"

"Hmph, you're smart to know what's good for you!" The voice chuckled smugly, sounding quite childish.

"I want you to bring out all the ripe spiritual fruits in the space. I want to eat them!"

I was startled and almost jumped off my chair.

Spiritual fruit!

That was the most precious treasure in the space!

They not only contain powerful energy, but also have various magical effects.

This guy actually asked for everything right off the bat!

I took a deep breath and tried to calm the anger in my heart.

Damn it, I knew it, this contract was definitely not a good thing.

"No!" I refused immediately, my voice carrying an undeniable firmness.

"What did you say?!" The voice instantly rose eight octaves, filled with anger, and even made my brain feel a sharp pain.

"I said, no! I can't give you all the spiritual fruits!" I replied firmly, enduring the discomfort from my headache.

"Hmph, how dare you refuse me? You wait, I'll make you pay the price!" Its voice stopped abruptly, disappearing without a trace like a power source suddenly cut off.

I let out a long sigh and rubbed my throbbing temples.

I know this is just the beginning.