After swapping bodies, I became a domineering CEO in a melodramatic novel.

"Do you really think you can sway us with just this promise?" Ji Momo's face held a mocking smile, her affected demeanor unable to conceal her hidden scheming. Her tone was full of domineering. To Yue Tong, the woman before her appeared like a well-disguised innocent flower, but deep down she was a cunning and ruthless businesswoman.

"You're clearly naive. I'll give you a few chances. If you perform well, you might as well stay at this grand event." The old man coldly interrupted Ji Momo, his gaze shifting to Yu Yuetong, his tone becoming deep and authoritative. "Tonight, you must prove your worth."

"Grandpa, this is really inappropriate." Qin Reng stood up angrily, his sharp eyes fixed on the old man. "How could you treat Yu Yuetong like this? She won't become your tool!"

"Tools?" Yu Yuetong vaguely sensed that Qin Reng's agitation stemmed from inner resistance. For a moment, a surge of emotion welled up within her, but it was quickly suppressed by reality. She felt the old man's expression grow even more severe, like the prelude to a storm.

"Fulfilling your marital responsibilities is your duty. You must bring glory to the Qin family!" The old man's voice boomed like thunder, filling the entire space.

Yu Yuetong smiled bitterly to herself. What glory was there? She knew that all of this was nothing more than a game of family interests. And she was destined to be a victim of this game.

"But I will never be defeated!" She straightened her chest slightly, looked up and looked directly into the old man's eyes, and although her heart was churning like a stormy sea, she had to appear firm on the outside.

"How about we discuss a marriage that appears genuinely loving to outsiders?"

The old man nodded with satisfaction, seemingly moved by her final act of resistance. He said nothing more. The atmosphere remained heavy, but it had eased considerably.

Just when Yu Yuetong thought she could finally breathe a sigh of relief, the old man glanced at her briefly and then turned his gaze to Ji Momo with such a complex and unfathomable look. Yu Yuetong's heart skipped a beat.

"Ji Momo, would you be willing to be a witness today?" Before the old man finished speaking, the atmosphere around him was filled with an ominous premonition.

“I…” Ji Momo smiled happily, paused slightly, and then slyly agreed, “Of course I’m willing, I will definitely uphold fairness!”

"Look, this is the key to whether our Qin family can be revived. If you can prove it, then all of this will belong to you."

Ji Momo clearly felt everyone's attention on her. A slight smile played on her lips as she thoughtfully stared at Yu Yuetong. She said with interest, "But you'd better do your best, don't disappoint me, after all, it concerns your future!"

Yu Yuetong's eyes turned cold. She knew that she had to break free from all constraints in this environment that was constantly unfavorable to her in order to win.

"The competition begins. Whoever completes the task first will gain the Qin family's support. Only the winner will become the family's true heir." The old man's voice was like a block of ice in winter, cold and serious.

"What is the mission?" Yu Yuetong felt a fleeting sense of comfort vanish in an instant, unable to suppress her inner tension.

“It’s very simple—at tonight’s banquet, you must impress every family member. In other words—make everyone obey your orders.” The old man’s lips curled into a faint smile, but in Yu Yuetong’s eyes, it undoubtedly appeared extremely cunning.

"Too easy." Yu Yuetong raised her chin, making a somewhat hasty promise, but secretly she thought she could find a way out in this game.

Just then, everyone's eyes turned to the doorway. Qin Reng walked back in at some point, and his face, which had been hidden by arrogance and indifference, finally revealed a hint of excitement.

“I think I can help you,” he said softly.

Yu Yuetong felt a warmth in her heart, but was immediately struck by reality. She didn't know how to respond, and could only look at him with an unnatural indifference, a complex mix of emotions welling up inside her. A man burdened with responsibility, and she was using him to create an equally hopeless future.

"What are you doing? Don't look like you're watching with disapproval." Her heart reminded her, fearing this was an agreement she had no choice but to accept. This had happened countless times before, but not today.

Her confidence began to waver, her gaze darting away, perhaps out of fear of being shattered by reality once again. The expectation between the man and woman, nestled together, surged dramatically at that moment.

Yu Yuetong felt a surge of displeasure looking at Ji Momo's forced, relaxed smile. This woman was truly a cunning and calculating businesswoman, inevitably inspiring disgust. She became alert, unconsciously pursing her lips and trying to suppress the anger rising within her.

"Then I look forward to seeing how impressive you really are." Her sweet, syrupy tone held a hint of sarcasm; Ji Momo clearly wanted to see her make a fool of herself. Her eyes gleamed with shrewdness, as if to say, "Don't even try to escape."

Yu Yuetong smiled slightly, but her heart tightened. She turned to look at Qin Reng and found him looking at her with a complicated expression. Well, clearly this wasn't the person she could rely on most. Things were getting worse, and she had to try her best to change the situation, or she might lose this opportunity.

“I have a suggestion,” Yu Yuetong cleared her throat and said in a calm tone, “Everyone at the banquet has their own circle, and you can’t rely on just your words. I need your help, Qin Reng.”

"You're always so direct." Qin Reng didn't seem surprised, merely raising an eyebrow with a slight smile. "Do you think you can succeed if I play along with this charade?"

"It's better than watching me get abandoned, isn't it?" Yu Yuetong curled her lip in disdain, thinking about how to break out of her predicament and show the people at the banquet her abilities. Filled with shame and suppressed emotions, she couldn't help but raise her voice.

“I don’t like being ignored.” Her voice was low. “But given the current situation, I have no choice but to find a way to make everyone in the Qin family see me and to prove myself.”

"Is that so?" Qin Reng narrowed his eyes with amusement, as if he had spotted prey, outstanding yet unwilling to back down. "You really are willing to pave a path for yourself."

She glared at him dismissively. "Looks like all you can do is make sarcastic remarks, not offer any help."

Qin Reng shook his head, a slight smile appearing on his lips. "Alright, I'll help you. But you'll have to treat me like a little emperor."

Yu Yuetong secretly pursed her lips, clearly not intending to back down on this point, and decided to temporarily ignore his teasing. The competition and tacit understanding between the two couldn't help but make her feel a strange attraction.

"First, I need to think of a way to attract their attention." She subconsciously glanced towards the banquet hall, but the tables and chairs blocked her view, making her feel as if she were surrounded by several dangerous areas. The heavy responsibility before her made her heart sink.