Song Qinian's words rendered Shen Chiyan speechless.
Seeing her staring at him, Shen Chiyan let out a soft hum, lunged forward, and pinned Song Qinian against the wall. "What? Are you blaming me for not paying enough attention to you before?"
Looking at Shen Chiyan's handsome face inches away, Song Qinian's mind immediately flashed back to the scene where he draped a coat over Lin Qiutong.
Her expression grew uglier, and she shoved Shen Chiyan away fiercely.
Shen Chiyan's handsome face immediately darkened.
Song Qinian's heart felt heavy. She was so heartbroken that even with all her effort to suppress her anger, it still slipped out.
"I didn't mean it like that. It's late; I need to shower and rest."
Song Qinian's words were an outright dismissal.
Though they were husband and wife, Shen Chiyan occupied the master bedroom, while she stayed in the secondary one.
Occasionally, when Shen Chiyan's late-night activities left her exhausted, they would sleep in the same bed, but most of the time, their domains were clearly demarcated.
After finishing her gestures, Song Qinian went directly to the wardrobe to get her pajamas.
Although she couldn't see Shen Chiyan's expression at that moment, she knew his face must be terrible.
She could feel his icy gaze fixed on her, as if he could devour her.
After grabbing her pajamas, Song Qinian headed straight for the bathroom. As she passed Shen Chiyan, her arm was suddenly grabbed.
The next second, she was scooped up by Shen Chiyan around the waist.
Song Qinian yelped in surprise, frowning at Shen Chiyan. She gestured with difficulty, "What are you doing? Put me down!"
"Didn't you want to shower?"
Song Qinian struggled.
What did her shower have to do with him?
Shen Chiyan lowered his head, gazing at Song Qinian with an inscrutable expression, and curved his lips into a cold smile. "I feel like I didn't wash properly just now. I need to wash again."
Song Qinian: "..."
Song Qinian was no match for Shen Chiyan. Before she could even resist much, he placed her into the bathtub.
He unceremoniously stripped off her clothes, pinned her hands above her head, and pressed his slightly cool lips firmly against hers.
Warm water began to flow from the faucet into the bathtub, gradually covering their bodies.
In the past, as long as Shen Chiyan desired it, Song Qinian would cooperate, even if she felt uncomfortable.
But today, Song Qinian was resisting. Shen Chiyan didn't understand what was wrong with her. Sensing her resistance, his anger flared, and his actions grew more forceful and rough.
Song Qinian could resist at first, but later, she completely succumbed.
Shen Chiyan had always been skilled in this regard, far beyond her ability to resist.
That night, Song Qinian didn't know how she fell asleep.
When she woke up the next morning, her body ached all over, as if it were falling apart.
Shen Chiyan was long gone. When she got out of bed and looked in the mirror, seeing her swollen lips and the bruises on her body, her mood worsened.
He really only saw her as an outlet for his desires!
Zhang Qiaoqiao had already prepared breakfast. While Song Qinian ate, Zhang Qiaoqiao carried a change of clothes to the laundry room and smiled at Song Qinian. "Young Madam, the sofa has been replaced. Do you like the color?"
Song Qinian glanced at the sofa. It was a fresh and elegant mint green.
"The material of that sofa is excellent, soft and comfortable. You can try sitting on it later."
Song Qinian's expression was grim. When Shen Chiyan had mentioned replacing the sofa yesterday, her heart had fluttered. Now, she only felt a sense of irony.
Zhang Qiaoqiao, completely oblivious to Song Qinian's unhappiness, always checked pockets when doing laundry. Upon finding a movie ticket in Shen Chiyan's pocket, she immediately took it out to find Song Qinian.
"Young Madam, I found this movie ticket in Fifth Master's pocket. Hehe, were you and Fifth Master on a date last night? Were you happy?"
Zhang Qiaoqiao's cousin had gotten married yesterday, so she hadn't returned home. She had planned to prepare dinner yesterday morning, but Song Qinian had said she was going to the movies and told her not to prepare dinner.
Therefore, she assumed Song Qinian must have gone to the movies with Shen Chiyan.
Zhang Qiaoqiao's words were like salt on Song Qinian's wound, intensifying her pain.
Especially when she saw the movie location and time on the ticket, she felt even more ironic.
So, while she was waiting for Shen Chiyan outside the cinema last night, he was actually in the same theater, watching the same movie with Lin Qiutong.
Seeing Song Qinian's troubled expression, Zhang Qiaoqiao was bewildered. "Young Madam, what's wrong?"
Song Qinian shook her head, forcing a smile. "It's nothing."
"Oh... then could you put this ticket in Fifth Master's room for me?"
Song Qinian was confused.
Zhang Qiaoqiao explained with a smile, "When I do Fifth Master's laundry, I never see anything in his pockets. This movie ticket has already been used, but he brought it back. It shows he cherishes the date he watched the movie with you. He definitely wouldn't throw it away; he'll keep it as a memento."
Although Zhang Qiaoqiao meant well, trying to make Song Qinian believe Shen Chiyan valued her, she had mistaken the person Shen Chiyan went to the movies with. Her words were like a dagger through Song Qinian's heart.
Song Qinian pushed the ticket back into Zhang Qiaoqiao's hand and gestured, "I'm in a hurry to get to work. You can put it in his room yourself."
Watching Song Qinian turn and leave, Zhang Qiaoqiao frowned in confusion.
What was going on?
Why did it seem like Young Madam was unhappy?
...
When Song Qinian arrived at the company, Shen Chiyan was not there.
As she habitually cleaned Shen Chiyan's office, she accidentally spotted a movie ticket in the trash can.
She quickly retrieved it. It was the movie ticket and note she had left for Shen Chiyan.
So, he hadn't missed it; he had simply thrown it away.
He knew she had waited for him at the cinema, yet he had gone to the same mall, the same theater, and watched the same movie with Lin Qiutong.
Then why had he pretended to ask her yesterday where she had been?
Did he want to see how pathetic and ridiculous she was?
How could he be so cruel?
Shen Chiyan did not come to the company that day, nor did he send Song Qinian any message.
On Saturday morning, Song Qinian had just woken up when she received a message from Shen Chiyan: "Pack your things. You're coming with me to a wedding today. Gao Kunlun will come to pick you up shortly."
Song Qinian took a deep breath. For the past three years, Shen Chiyan had never invited her to any of his events or banquets.
Why was he suddenly asking her to attend a wedding today?
What was he up to now?
But Shen Chiyan's orders were something Song Qinian had to obey.
To avoid embarrassing Shen Chiyan, she even took extra care with her appearance.
When Gao Kunlun saw Song Qinian, his eyes lit up. "Young Madam, you look beautiful today. But why aren't you wearing the pearl necklace Fifth Master gave you?"