Song Qinian’s movements were too abrupt, causing the table to wobble and water to spill from the cup.
She frantically wiped the table with tissues, her face already pale.
It was over. Had she caused trouble for Shen Chiyan?
"Oh dear, it's just a little water, it's fine, it's fine..."
General Manager Liang stood up and took Song Qinian's hand. Being touched by a stranger made Song Qinian extremely uncomfortable. She instinctively tried to pull her hand away, only to hear Shen Chiyan's cool voice, "My assistant is clumsy and has made everyone laugh."
Song Qinian looked at Shen Chiyan. He was lounging in the main seat opposite her, a half-smile on his face. His eyes, as he looked at her, were cold and sharp. Her heart skipped a beat, and she didn't immediately pull her hand away from General Manager Liang.
Shen Chiyan watched General Manager Liang wipe the water from Song Qinian’s hand, all while taking the opportunity to grope her. His dark eyes grew colder.
Afterwards, everyone pretended the minor interruption had never happened and continued their business discussions.
When General Manager Liang spoke to Shen Chiyan, his hands were constantly restlessly moving. Song Qinian felt disgusted and kept dodging him, but General Manager Liang not only didn't restrain himself, he became even more aggressive.
Song Qinian had no choice but to look at Shen Chiyan.
She hoped Shen Chiyan could help her out of this awkward situation.
But Shen Chiyan didn't even spare her a glance.
Shen Chiyan tapped the table rhythmically with his hand. Those familiar with Shen Chiyan knew that this was a sign of his impatience and anger.
The others at the table were chatting animatedly, while Song Qinian felt like she was sitting on pins and needles.
She didn't dare to make any large movements, afraid of disrupting Shen Chiyan's business negotiations, yet she didn't want General Manager Liang to take advantage of her.
It was an unbearable situation.
As the meeting was nearing its end, General Manager Liang suddenly put his arm around Song Qinian's shoulder. "Mr. Shen, I'm quite interested in sign language. Perhaps your secretary could teach me?"
Song Qinian’s head snapped towards Shen Chiyan. While she didn't fully understand the messy rules of the business world, General Manager Liang's words were clearly lewd and inappropriate towards her.
After all, she was Shen Chiyan's wife. Surely Shen Chiyan wouldn't hand her over to General Manager Liang?
Shen Chiyan's face was devoid of emotion. Song Qinian's heart was pounding, her eyes full of pleading.
However, in the next moment, Shen Chiyan suddenly smirked. "Of course. General Manager Liang, please make yourself at home."
At that moment, Song Qinian heard the sound of her own heart breaking.
She knew Shen Chiyan hated her, but she hadn't expected him to give her away to General Manager Liang so readily.
Was this how people treated others when they didn't love them?
Song Qinian struggled, unwilling to go with General Manager Liang. Shen Chiyan suddenly walked up to her, reached out, and patted her shoulder. "Secretary Song, General Manager Liang is rarely interested in learning sign language. You wouldn't want to disappoint him, would you?"
Then, he leaned closer to her ear and said in a chilling whisper, audible only to them, "Don't you want your father to be released from prison for medical treatment? Serve General Manager Liang well, and I'll agree to your request."
Song Qinian froze. Looking at Shen Chiyan's cold and cruel demeanor, her heart felt as if it were being slowly sliced, the pain making it impossible to breathe.
She clenched her fists tightly, her crimson eyes fixed on Shen Chiyan. Finally, she released them, as if accepting her fate.
Her father was so seriously ill. He absolutely had to be released for medical treatment.
Besides, if she didn't obey Shen Chiyan today and offended General Manager Liang, Shen Chiyan wouldn't let her off either.
Song Qinian clenched her fists again, tears on the verge of falling.
"Haha... Mr. Shen is indeed generous. Regarding the cooperation, I can offer a further two percent discount."
General Manager Liang put his arm around Song Qinian and left the private room. His hearty, triumphant laughter sounded like the laughter of a demon to Song Qinian's ears.
Shen Chiyan watched them leave, his eyes dark and enigmatic.
As soon as they entered the room, General Manager Liang impatiently began to tear at Song Qinian's clothes.
Song Qinian was pushed onto the bed, like a soulless doll.
When he ripped open her clothes and saw the dense cluster of hickeys on her chest and body, he burst into wild laughter.
"I knew it. How could Shen Chiyan have such a gem and not touch her!"
Perhaps hearing Shen Chiyan's name, Song Qinian suddenly snapped back to reality and began to struggle violently.
No!
Even if Shen Chiyan didn't love her, she wouldn't let anyone else touch her!
"Oh... you were just like a little lamb, ready to be taken advantage of, and now you're acting like a chaste martyr?"
Song Qinian couldn't speak, so she could only push General Manager Liang with all her might. But he was tall and very fat, and she was no match for him.
"What? Still want to follow Shen Chiyan? Didn't you see Shen Chiyan already gave you to me? Haha... Shen Chiyan really knows how to play, getting a mute assistant!"
"Mmph..."
Let go!
Let go of me!
Save me!
Who can save me!
Song Qinian screamed desperately in her mind, but she couldn't make a sound.
She bitterly hated herself for being mute.
Then, she thought, even if she wasn't mute, at this moment, even if she screamed until her throat was raw, no one would come to save her.
Despair and fear threatened to drown her.
General Manager Liang, however, was in a frenzy of excitement. "I've never been with a mute person before. Let's see how you scream in bed today!"
Perhaps because Song Qinian was struggling so fiercely, General Manager Liang slapped her twice.
Song Qinian’s head rang, and blood streamed from her nose.
Seeing her clothes about to be torn to shreds, Song Qinian managed to grab a desk lamp. With a hardened heart and a gritted determination, she used all her strength to smash it onto General Manager Liang's head.
"Ah..."
General Manager Liang cried out in pain, instinctively clutching his throbbing head. Seeing her chance, Song Qinian shoved him away forcefully, kicked him in the groin, and fled the room.
"Stop! You bitch! Stop right there! When I catch you, I'll kill you!"
General Manager Liang chased after her. Song Qinian, while trying to protect her clothes, stumbled and ran.
It was like fleeing for her life!
The elevator!
She was almost at the elevator!
As long as she got on the elevator, she would be safe.
Just as Song Qinian reached the elevator doors, the elevator opened, revealing Shen Chiyan, tall and dressed in a black suit, standing before her.
Song Qinian's heart lurched violently. She felt as if she had seen a ghost. Her already distressed face turned deathly pale.
Hadn't Shen Chiyan left?
Why had he come back?
It was over!
Shen Chiyan would surely send her back to General Manager Liang!
At that moment, all her emotions surged to the surface, and tears streamed down Song Qinian's face. She stared intently at Shen Chiyan, her delicate and sweet face covered in tears. Her heartbroken, desperate, and wronged expression was enough to evoke pity in anyone.
"Bitch... Haha, I finally got you!"
Hearing General Manager Liang's voice, Song Qinian's heart trembled violently, and her body quivered uncontrollably from fear.
Seeing General Manager Liang charging at her with a ferocious expression, her face contorted with panic. Without a second thought, she lunged forward and threw her arms around Shen Chiyan.