Volume One, Chapter 14: Did It Feel Good?

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Qiao Nian’an followed Fu Yunzhen into the boss’s office. Meanwhile, Shen Xiaoshan on the scene was overjoyed. Watching Qiao Nian’an being called away, she turned to Shen Niwu and said, “See? The new CEO’s first move is to target your good friend. Now tell me, do you think your friend is going to be okay?” Shen Xiaoshan smiled smugly. Shen Niwu, however, remained calm and unruffled. “You two despicable women should just pray for mercy!” Shen Niwu retorted with satisfaction. “You’re about to be doomed, and you still dare to be so arrogant! Didn’t you see the new CEO called your friend in just to vent his anger for his brother-in-law?” Shen Xiaoshan clicked her tongue, amused at Shen Niwu’s arrogance. Shen Niwu remained silent. She was taking a gamble. If she won, she would win for life! Then, divorced with a child, wealthy, leisurely, and without a husband—how many people dreamed of that? … Qiao Nian’an followed closely behind Fu Yunzhen into the office. As she entered, she caught glimpses of the sly, schadenfreude-filled expressions on everyone’s faces. “I’ve disliked Qiao Nian’an for a long time. She acts all high and mighty just because she’s the boss’s wife’s friend. She comes and goes at will, late and early leaving are common, and she takes countless sick leaves every month. We have to get approval for even one day off, and sometimes the approval comes after the illness is over...” “This company is all about serving the boss, and the boss’s wife doesn’t care about anything except protecting Qiao Nian’an. Now she even wants a share of the boss’s stake. What a fool, dreaming about giving half the shares to Qiao Nian’an... What is she thinking?” “I just can’t stand how lazy and greedy the boss’s wife is, and that hypocritical Qiao Nian’an. My ex-boyfriend saw her at the club and told me—it’s because of her that I broke up with him! She acts pure in front of us but wears sexy skirts after work. No idea how wild she is!” As Qiao Nian’an closed the door and turned, she unexpectedly bumped directly into a man’s chest. “Ugh…” She grimaced, clutching her forehead in pain, instinctively stepping back two paces, only to find herself backed against the door. “Why are you so hard here? You hit me so hard it hurts…” Fu Yunzhen stepped forward, towering over her with a piercing gaze. “So hard it hurts, huh?” Qiao Nian’an found his words strange. Holding her forehead, she lifted her eyes to meet Fu Yunzhen’s. “Try hitting a hard, stinky rock and see if it hurts…”

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Why would he bother training his chest muscles to be so hard? Rock solid. Fu Yunzhen raised his hand, gently took hers, and caressed her forehead. “Were you bullied?” Qiao Nian’an turned her head away. “I can protect myself.” This damned, sudden concern was unbearable. She wanted to escape. Yet Fu Yunzhen grasped her wrist firmly, the heat of his large palm radiating onto her skin. He lowered his voice. “I bought this company. From now on, you’re the boss here.” “If you’re going to talk, just talk. Don’t get all touchy-feely…” Qiao Nian’an had no doubt—he bought the company for her. Hearing her words, Fu Yunzhen reluctantly loosened his grip, but his tall, imposing figure still loomed over her, his long legs braced against hers. Qiao Nian’an’s breath was filled with his faint woody fragrance. “You know I have skin hunger. When I see you, I can’t help wanting to be close. Tell me, am I hopelessly sick?” At this moment, Fu Yunzhen was like a loyal dog she raised, wagging its tail excitedly at the return of its master, clingy and eager, waiting for her to open her arms and let him fall into her embrace. Qiao Nian’an glanced down at his legs pressed between hers, her face solemn. “Fu Yunzhen, you’re seriously ill. This is a company. You door-slammed me but didn’t check where your leg was. This is a company. You bought the company, making me the boss. Are you trying to abuse your power for personal gain?” Fu Yunzhen obediently released her, but his sticky gaze never left her. “Nian Nian, me buying the company means I want to abuse my power.” Qiao Nian’an’s body shuddered. “So this is your first step in taking revenge on me?” He had said at the class reunion he wanted revenge. Unexpectedly, his first move was to make her his subordinate. Fu Yunzhen stared at her silently. He only said revenge but never truly planned it. In fact, he bought the company where she worked to lift her up, to make her the boss’s wife, so she could realize her worth through work. If he wanted revenge, there were a thousand ways. But he was such a coward—not only did he not want to take revenge, he wanted to reconcile with her as soon as possible. Now, he had enough power to protect her. Even the old Qiao family was worth less than a tenth of his current strength. Their cliffhanger breakup years ago had indeed made him hold a grudge for six years. He had thought that if she returned obediently, he could forgive everything—even if she married and had children in the meantime, he would accept it. But the truth was, he chased her and she ran. Just a glance or a word from her made him happier than a peacock spreading its feathers, crazier than a dog in heat, willing to give his life for her whims. “Nian Nian, I want revenge. Do you think I need to do anything to do it?” The words meant to reconcile were the harshest. Qiao Nian’an was stunned, looking at his restrained yet handsome face. Given how grudging Fu Yunzhen was, she wouldn’t survive. Once, she greeted a senior on the street and he held a grudge, making her bedridden for three days and dropping her from a research project. This time, he was both resentful and jealous. If she hadn’t begged and promised, she might have died under his hands. Now he was her boss, showing unusual mercy to his ex-girlfriend. “Why did you call me? Just to tell me you bought the company I work for?” She only wanted to keep her distance. Fu Yunzhen looked seriously at her. “I checked. Everyone in this company is hostile toward you. I bought it to slap them in the face and make them kneel before you. How about that? Feeling good?” Qiao Nian’an: “…” Definitely crazy. To others, he was clearly backing her up. But to her, it was overwhelming pressure… He leaned close to her ear, hot breath cascading down. “Nian Nian…” Qiao Nian’an was extremely flustered. He drew nearer; only a sheet of paper separated them. If either moved slightly, they would kiss…

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