Chapter 129 The Jealousy Jar Overturned, I Coaxed Him

The next few days were calm and peaceful.

Yan Tingnan was indeed so busy that he was nowhere to be seen; the WeChat interface had become his main battleground.

Messages were replied to intermittently, and phone calls were often made late at night.

He was always busy, but he always managed to find a moment when she was just waking up, taking a nap, or going to bed, and slip into the gaps in her life.

Su Ruan was happy to have some peace and quiet and slept well for a few days.

The slight soreness and weakness in the bones caused by Yan Tingnan's antics has finally recovered by about 70%.

I only wake up for a moment when I turn over in bed at night and touch the empty, cold bed beside me.

A corner of my heart felt empty, and I even felt a little uncomfortable with the cold emptiness around me.

Habits are a terrible thing.

I've grown accustomed to his body temperature, his embrace, the kisses he gives me on the back of my neck before I fall asleep, and even the force he uses when he loses control.

Without him, the bed felt too big and too cold on nights.

Su Ruan was also busy; her studio was overflowing with orders, and there were so many things to do that it was like a tangled mess of threads.

Seeing that she hadn't developed any new work-related injuries recently, Song Shengsheng couldn't help but poke her cheek and tease her.

"Tsk, you look terrible?"

"Hasn't seen President Yan come to get the stamp for several days?"

Su Ruan slapped her hand away.

"Isn't it better to have some peace and quiet?"

"Peace and quiet?"

Song Shengsheng sneered.

"The hint of spring in your eyes hasn't faded; you're kidding me."

Su Ruan pursed her lips, offering no rebuttal.

My body is at ease, but my mind feels like it's being held up by something.

In a limbo, neither here nor there.

Song Shengsheng leaned closer and lowered her voice.

"Seriously, what has your boss been up to lately?"

"He's nowhere to be seen. This isn't like him at all."

"A while ago, I was so angry I wanted to chain you to my waist."

Su Ruan glanced down at the documents on the table, her tone indifferent.

He has his own plans.

Song Shengsheng squinted.

"You two didn't have a fight, did you?"

"The secret relationship fell apart?"

Su Ruan looked up and glared at her.

"Do you think everyone is like you, wanting to be inseparable from their partner 24/7?"

"I'm just concerned about my sisters' sexual well-being!"

Song Shengsheng pursed her lips, then suddenly became serious.

"Seriously speaking, Yan Yunye has been coming quite frequently lately."

"Three trips a day, more punctual than clocking in."

Su Ruan frowned.

"What's he doing here again?"

"Let's offer some warmth."

Song Shengsheng sneered.

"Yesterday they brought Michelin afternoon tea, and today they delivered a cabinet full of top-grade Wagyu beef, saying it was an extra treat for all the employees."

"His methods are very sophisticated, unlike his previous foolish self."

She leaned closer, lowering her voice even further.

"He's won over all the girls in the studio now, and they all call him Young Master Yan so nice."

"I wish I could pack you up and send you to his bed."

"Even the receptionist said that if you get back together with Young Master Yan, she'll give you the biggest red envelope as a wedding gift."

Su Ruan's sun throbbed.

"He certainly knows how to exploit loopholes."

Song Shengsheng couldn't help but shake her head and click her tongue.

"Baby, Yan Yunye's wife-chasing-after-the-cremation technique is something else."

"You can't drive them away by scolding or beating them."

"Still following the mass line, this is an epic evolution."

"Ruanruan, you have done a great service."

Su Ruan couldn't help but roll her eyes at her.

"Would you like this good fortune?"

Song Shengsheng recalled Yan Yunye's outrageous actions over the years.

He immediately waved his hand and shook his head, looking politely declining.

"No, no, no, I am not worthy of such a treat."

No sooner had he finished speaking than there was a light knock on the office door.

Assistant Xiaohua peeked in, her face beaming with barely suppressed excitement.

"President Su! Young Master Yan brought MUSE's Asia Regional Director over, saying he'd like to discuss cooperation!"

Song Shengsheng raised an eyebrow at Su Ruan.

"See? They've come to offer you money and resources. You don't even have a reason to refuse."

Su Ruan was taken aback.

MUSE?

Which top-tier boutique is the most difficult to work with?

Yan Yunye actually managed to get involved?

Song Shengsheng crossed her arms and sighed.

"You can't resist taking this bait."

Su Ruan pinched the bridge of her nose.

Yan Yunye's move to undermine Yan's position was indeed brilliant.

He's gotten smarter.

Instead of directly pursuing her personally, he subtly and gradually infiltrated her domain, like a gentle rain nourishing the earth.

They don't play the emotional card; they only talk about interests.

Su Ruan had no choice but to refuse; this was an open and honest scheme.

This feels even more frustrating than a direct confrontation.

It felt like punching cotton – powerless and frustrating.

She would rather Yan Yunye act as recklessly as before.

She could also slap him cleanly and decisively.

"Will you see me or not?"

Song Shengsheng raised an eyebrow and asked her.

"If we don't meet, we'll offend the distributors."

"Seeing it was exactly what he wanted."

Su Ruan was silent for a few seconds, then suddenly smiled.

"See."

Su Ruan put down the documents and gave instructions to Xiao Hua.

"Take them to Conference Room Number One."

"I'll be right there."

Little Flower breathed a sigh of relief and quickly slipped away.

Song Shengsheng leaned closer.

"You really saw it?"

Su Ruan stood up and straightened her skirt.

"A ladder offered to you, you'd be a fool not to climb it."

"If he's willing to be a spendthrift, I'm willing to accept it all."

Song Shengsheng's eyes widened.

"Aren't you afraid that President Yan will go crazy with jealousy if he finds out?"

Su Ruan opened the door, a smirk playing on her lips.

"If the vinegar jar is overturned and I try to appease the situation, who will compensate if the business falls through?"

"If Yan Yunye is willing to play this role of a deeply affectionate, prodigal son returning home, then I will play along with him."

"I'll take all the resources, but I won't touch a single person."

Song Shengsheng choked and gave a thumbs up.

"You're ruthless."

The door to Conference Room One opened, and Yan Yunye was talking to two foreigners in suits, his demeanor calm and composed, unlike his usual impetuousness.

Hearing the noise, he looked up, his gaze briefly brightening when it met Su Ruan's, then quickly lowered, nodding and smiling.

"President Su."

He spoke in a businesslike tone and handed over a document.

"Let me introduce you. This is John, the Asia-Pacific head of MUSE."

"They are very interested in SoftVoice and want to discuss joining the platform."

John stood up to shake hands, his smile impeccable.

"The 'Breaking the Cocoon' exhibition, featuring the scene of 'Moonlight over the Sea,' was particularly impressive."

Su Ruan put on a professional smile, switched to fluent English, and handled the situation with ease.

"Mr. John, you flatter me."

After exchanging pleasantries and taking their seats, we got down to business.

Throughout the talks, Yan Yunye only acted as a liaison.

Without interrupting or taking credit, add a key piece of information at the right time to pave the way for Su Ruan.

The negotiations proceeded quickly, with clear terms and well-defined interests.

After seeing off the clients, Yan Yunye was the last to leave.

Yan Yunye looked at Su Ruan, his voice softening.

"Will my not giving you prior notice cause you any trouble?"

Su Ruan flipped through the preliminary agreement without looking up.

"Young Master Yan's methods have become increasingly sophisticated."

Yan Yunye's Adam's apple bobbed, and his voice lowered.

"Ruanruan, I just want to make it up to you."

"No need."

Su Ruan closed the agreement and looked up at him.

"Business is business, and personal relationships are personal relationships."

"If this deal goes through, the commission will be paid in full."

"I will repay the favor I owe MUSE."

"The rest is unnecessary."

She turned to leave.

"Soft!"

Yan Yunye called out to her urgently.

Yan Yunye caught up with her in a few steps and handed her a plain gray box.

"Wait, here, take this."

Su Ruan stopped in her tracks, her gaze falling on the cover, but she didn't take it.

“I remember you mentioned in college that you always wanted this rare Monet book.”

His voice was hoarse, but he tried to sound relaxed.

Seeing that she remained silent, Yan Yunye seemed afraid that she would refuse, so he quickly added, speaking a few steps faster.

"It's out of print; you can't find it on the market now."

"I thought you might still be willing to keep it."