Chapter 173 Can't take it anymore?

Chen Jinming was startled by Yan Tingnan's gaze and subconsciously released Mu Chuji.

Mu Chuji took the opportunity to shrink back, feeling both secretly pleased and fearful.

The system backlash made her dizzy, but it seems she made the right gamble!

Yan Tingnan took a deep breath, trying to calm the strange force that was tearing his consciousness apart.

He tugged at his tie, his movements conveying frustration.

"President Yan, what do you mean by this?"

"Didn't you just say you'd let me have my fill?"

"Can't take a joke?"

Chen Jinming's face was grim. The duck that was about to be eaten had flown away, and no one would be happy about that.

Yan Tingnan felt a sharp pain in his palm, and blood mixed with the wine dripped down.

The moment he spoke up to stop him, the feeling of being torn apart subsided.

Sure enough, the pain lessened only by following the suggestions of this monstrous thing.

no.

If he forced himself to continue, he couldn't guarantee that he would be able to see Ruan Ruan unharmed.

They might even be manipulated by this power, causing them to do things towards Mu Chuji that they themselves cannot control.

That's all for today.

"It means, we've played enough here."

"Mr. Chen is a smart man. He should know that if we go any further, it won't be a game, it will be an accident."

Chen Jinming frowned deeply.

He wanted to lash out, but was wary of Yan Tingnan's power, so he could only suppress his anger.

"Mr. Yan, you brought this girl yourself!"

"Now they're protecting her again?"

He spoke with sarcasm, trying to provoke him.

The plot's pull surged again, and a strong urge welled up in my throat.

Make him say his lines, that Mu Chuji is his person, and that Chen Jinming should get lost.

His Adam's apple bobbed, and he almost blurted it out.

Instantly, the image of him successfully proposing that night flashed through his mind, Su Ruan's eyes sparkling with a spoiled and arrogant command.

Men must uphold traditional virtues and maintain purity of body and mind!

The thought was like ice water poured over his head, pulling him an inch out of the mire.

So, the words that were about to come out of his mouth took an unexpected turn.

"Mr. Chen, that's enough for tonight. Let's call it a night."

Yan Tingnan's voice returned to its usual cold tone, devoid of any emotion.

"The new port proposal will allow us to increase profits by three percent. I'll have someone deliver the cooperation agreement to us tomorrow."

Having been in the business world for many years, Chen Jinming sensed something was wrong.

Yan Tingnan's change in attitude was too strange. One moment he was tacitly agreeing, and the next he was stopping it.

Is there something special about this woman?

Chen Jinming's expression shifted, but in the end, self-interest prevailed over lust.

He waved his hand dismissively: "Fine! I'll give President Yan this face!"

"Mr. Chen, please."

Yan Tingnan directly asked the guest to leave.

Chen Jinming's face turned pale and then flushed, but he didn't dare to retaliate and left with his men in embarrassment.

As he passed Mu Chuji, he spat in disgust.

Only two people remained in the private room.

Mu Chuji collapsed to the ground, soaked to the bone, still shaken.

She looked up at Yan Tingnan, her eyes brimming with tears, hoping he would lend a helping hand, or at least ask her a question.

Yan Tingnan slowly stood up.

He slowly and deliberately tore off his tie and wrapped it around his still-bleeding palm.

He walked up to Mu Chuji and looked down at her.

That force was still at work, trying to make him feel pity for Mu Chuji.

He was urged to bend down and wipe, and he was gently comforted.

Follow that damn script.

His Adam's apple bobbed, and he wanted to ask, "Are you hurt?"

He clenched his fists, causing the shards of glass to sink deeper into his palm.

The stinging pain brought him back to his senses.

But the excruciating pain from resisting is far more agonizing than the wound on the palm.

Mu Chuji looked up at his cold, stern face, her heart pounding wildly.

Are they here yet?

Does the plot need to be revised?

But then Yan Tingnan leaned down slightly and spoke in a voice that only the two of them could hear.

Every word was chillingly cold.

"Miss Mu, didn't you want to squeeze into my world and take a look?"

"You can't even handle this?"

Mu Chuji's pupils trembled, and tears rolled down her cheeks.

"President Yan, I..."

He interrupted her, took a half-step forward, and the shadow fell over him.

"She hasn't even touched the threshold yet, and she's already crying like this."

"If you actually saw the filth inside, wouldn't you be terrified?"

"You think that by getting close to the old man and obtaining an admission ticket, you can gain entry into his inner circle?"

He chuckled, his voice suddenly turning cold.

"Or do you still think that your inexplicable and special qualities are something that will make me look at you differently?"

Mu Chuji's voice trembled, maintaining a weak tone.

"President Yan, I don't understand what you mean..."

[System Warning: The target's resistance is extremely strong, and their aversion level has increased. An emergency contact mission has been initiated. Bandage their wounds to trigger a forced attraction event!]

The intense pain of the backlash had not yet subsided when a new mission arrived.

Mu Chuji steeled her resolve, as if gathering her courage.

"Your hand is injured..."

She suddenly struggled to her feet, staggered closer, pulled out her handkerchief, and spoke in a voice so soft it seemed to melt water.

"Let me bandage you."

She struggled to stand up, but her legs gave way and she fell back down, her skirt spreading out to reveal her slender ankles.

She instinctively reached out to touch his wrist.

"You need to bandage it quickly, it'll get infected!"

Just before she was about to touch him, Yan Tingnan abruptly pulled his hand away.

Uphold male virtues.

It's not that I'm not attracted to others, but that I can't allow even the slightest possibility of misunderstanding.

Especially women who are scheming and manipulative.

"Don't touch me."

Three words: utterly disgusting.

Mu Chuji's hand froze in mid-air, her face turning red and white in turns.

[Warning! Target rejection level increased; plot deviation 20%!]

She took a deep breath, tears still hanging in the air, making her appear even more frail.

"I just wanted to thank you for helping me out of that situation..."

Yan Tingnan stood up straight, tugged at the corners of his mouth, his eyes devoid of any warmth, only filled with disgust.

"Mu Chuji, listen carefully."

"Tonight is the beginning, not the end."

"If you dare to set your mind on things you shouldn't do again."

"Next time, it won't just be red wine that gets spilled on you."

Mu Chuji felt a chill in her heart, but her words remained gentle.

"President Yan, I'm just an intern."

She tilted her head back, trying her best to maintain the innocent look of a little white flower.

"I just want to do my job as an assistant, why are you making things so difficult for me?"

"Work?"

Yan Tingnan looked as if she had heard a joke.

"Your job was arranged by the chairman."

"My only rule is to stay away from me."

Mu Chuji sniffed, tears rolling down her cheeks.

"President Yan..."

"I will strive to prove my worth and will not let you and the chairman down."

To retreat in order to advance.

The last shred of patience in Yan Tingnan's eyes vanished.

Stubborn and obstinate.

He was too lazy to waste any more words.

He turned around and left the private room directly.

Mu Chuji slumped on the carpet, staring at the closed door, a chill running down her spine.

This man is a heartless monster!

The plot's pull had little effect on him!

But then, a surge of competitive spirit welled up within him.

[System, he's terrifying! This isn't what we agreed on!]

[Host, calm down! The target's defense mechanisms are too strong, but the core plot anchor remains unchanged. Continue executing the plan and find a breakthrough!]

Mu Chuji clenched her fists, gritting her teeth in anger.

What magic does that Su Ruan possess?

Why should Yan Tingnan be able to resist the attraction inherent in the plot rules just for Su Ruan?

She refused to believe that with the system's support, she couldn't defeat a two-dimensional character!