Shen Yushu was the heartthrob of the planning department, and many girls liked him. Seeing him getting close to Song Qinian made everyone dislike Song Qinian even more.
Song Qinian was completely unaware of these things, busy as a spinning top every day.
One morning, Song Qinian was almost late, so she rode her bike faster. As she neared the parking lot, she collided with a girl riding an electric scooter.
Song Qinian's arm was scraped, and the girl cried out in pain.
Song Qinian, ignoring her own bike, rushed over and anxiously pulled the girl up. "Are you okay?"
She gestured anxiously in sign language, forgetting that the other person might not understand.
"I'm fine, quickly, quickly... I'm late, and I'll lose my full attendance bonus this month if I'm a minute late."
After parking their bikes, they both rushed into the elevator, swiped their cards just in time, and breathed a sigh of relief, exchanging smiles.
At this moment, the girl said in surprise, "Huh, you're also in the planning department? Are you new?"
Song Qinian nodded and walked to her desk, picking up a pen and writing on a piece of paper, "Hello, my name is Song Qinian."
"Hello, hello, my name is Miao Zi'ai. I was sick and took a week off. I didn't expect our department to have such a beautiful and sweet older sister like you."
Song Qinian smiled slightly, clean and cute.
"Xiao Ai..."
Hearing a colleague call her, Miao Zi'ai smiled at Song Qinian, "I'll go see."
Song Qinian nodded and frowned slightly as she saw some people looking at her with unfriendly eyes.
"Xiao Ai, why did you come with that mute? Do you know what kind of person she is?"
Miao Zi'ai was a bit speechless. "She's our new colleague. Even if she can't speak, you can't call her a mute! That's hurtful!"
"Oh my, you're even defending her. Do you know that while you were on leave this past week, she's already hooked up with your crush."
Miao Zi'ai's mouth widened in surprise. "What? She's dating President Shen?"
"...Don't you like Shen Yushu?"
At this moment, a colleague passing by with coffee said, "Xiao Ai, don't be so naive. If you had come any later, you would have been attending her wedding with Shen Yushu."
As everyone was talking, they saw Shen Yushu go to Song Qinian's desk. Seeing the injury on Song Qinian's arm, he hurried to get disinfectant and a band-aid.
Although they were friends, Song Qinian still didn't like strange men getting too close to her. She fumbled to refuse, and suddenly heard someone call out, "President Shen."
Song Qinian looked over abruptly and saw that Shen Chiyan had arrived in the planning department at some point, his expression dark and displeased. Next to him was Lin Lanxing, who looked triumphant.
Shen Chiyan's sharp, cold gaze sent a tremor through Song Qinian. In the moment she was stunned, Shen Yushu had already applied the band-aid to Song Qinian's arm.
When Song Qinian came to her senses, Shen Yushu had already stepped back, smiled at her, and then looked at Shen Chiyan, as if waiting for Shen Chiyan's command.
With Shen Chiyan's arrival, the entire planning department felt like it had fallen into an ice cellar; no one dared to make a sound.
"Get back to work!"
Shen Chiyan coldly left these words and entered Yang Hongbin's office.
Yang Hongbin was greatly alarmed, thinking something serious had happened.
But Shen Chiyan merely sat on the sofa and reviewed a few planning proposals before leaving.
He didn't glance at Song Qinian again as he left. Only after he was gone did the planning department return to normal.
Song Qinian looked at the band-aid on her arm, her heart filled with mixed emotions.
After a busy morning, during the lunch break, Miao Zi'ai came to Song Qinian with a serious expression. "Miss Song, are you dating Shen Yushu?"
Song Qinian's eyes widened in disbelief.
Before she could explain, Shen Yushu, who had walked over, touched Miao Zi'ai's head speechlessly. "What nonsense are you talking about? Niannian and I are just friends, we occasionally work overtime and eat together. Who's been gossiping to you?"
Miao Zi'ai blushed at being touched on the head by the boy she liked. "You guys really aren't together?"
Shen Yushu: "No."
Song Qinian also shook her head.
Miao Zi'ai breathed a heavy sigh of relief and her cheerful demeanor returned. "Then count me in from now on, let's go eat together."
Shen Yushu smiled gently. "Sure."
Seeing both of them looking at her, Song Qinian also smiled and nodded.
The next second, a distinct text message alert sounded, and Song Qinian's heart skipped a beat.
In their three years of marriage, Shen Chiyan had never contacted Song Qinian directly. He always sent word through Li Nanxun.
After saving Shen Chiyan's number last time, Song Qinian had set a special ringtone for his number. She hadn't expected Shen Chiyan to contact her.
So when she heard the ringtone, she was both surprised and nervous.
She picked up her phone and indeed, it was a text message from Shen Chiyan.
"Come to my office!"
Song Qinian's heart was racing. She apologized to Shen Yushu and Miao Zi'ai. "Sorry, I have something to do right now. You guys go ahead and eat."
"Ah... our first meal together, and you're going to stand me up!"
Sensing Song Qinian's predicament, Shen Yushu helped her out. "Niannian has something to do, so let's go eat by ourselves."
Song Qinian gave Shen Yushu a grateful look. After they left, she quietly went to Shen Chiyan's office.
"Come here!"
Song Qinian walked step by step towards Shen Chiyan. He was wearing a gray tie, and Song Qinian didn't know his mood.
Song Qinian stood in front of the desk, looking at Shen Chiyan's handsome face, and slowly gestured, "You... asked me here for something?"
"Come here!"
Shen Chiyan repeated coldly. Song Qinian looked at the desk between them and then walked around it to stand in front of Shen Chiyan.
The next second, she was suddenly pushed onto the desk by Shen Chiyan. Song Qinian was startled. Before she could react, her arm suddenly hurt.
Shen Chiyan tore off the band-aid on her arm without any gentleness.
The band-aid stuck to her flesh. As it was ripped off, blood immediately flowed out.
Shen Chiyan disgustedly threw the band-aid into the trash can, then held his finger to Song Qinian's lips. "Lick it clean."
Song Qinian's eyes widened abruptly, feeling utterly humiliated.
Shen Chiyan didn't wait for Song Qinian's reaction and pushed his finger into her mouth. Song Qinian reached out to push him away, but couldn't.
Both angry and distressed, and feeling humiliated, tears immediately welled up.
She had thought that after joining the planning department, things were developing in a good direction. She hadn't expected this...
Shen Chiyan looked at her coldly, a sneer curling his lips. "I underestimated you. After only a few days in the planning department, you've already got other men fawning over you."
"Cough cough..."
Song Qinian coughed dryly, feeling unwell. Shen Chiyan looked at her tear-streaked face, his eyes darkened, and he lowered his head to bite her lip...