Chapter 32 The Sofa is Yours

Su Ruan stared at the identical room card, her mind going blank.

I understand.

It's Huo Siyue again, that dutiful and helpful wingman!

This girl really has connections everywhere; she managed to put her and the boss in the same suite.

"Looks like I'm on a lucky streak, I was randomly assigned to the boss's room."

Yan Tingnan's gaze swept over her half-exposed shoulder before he closed the door behind him.

"It was an administrative error; this is the only suite available."

Su Ruan blinked, completely unfazed.

Instead, she took two steps forward and tilted her head to look at him.

"Is the boss going to fire me?"

"Since you've already settled in, stay."

After saying that, he stepped aside and walked straight into the bedroom.

Su Ruan changed her clothes and followed.

She leaned against the bedroom door frame, admiring the way her boss was inspecting his territory.

"President Yan, what do you think would be a suitable arrangement for tonight?"

Yan Tingnan stopped in front of the huge floor-to-ceiling window, his back to her, facing the boundless sea view.

He didn't turn around, only casually tossing out a sentence.

"The sofa is yours."

Su Ruan raised an eyebrow.

Ha, just pretending.

Let her sleep on the sofa? Capitalists really have no heart!

"It's truly touching to see a boss who cares so much about his subordinates."

Su Ruan strolled over and stood half a step away from him, also looking at the shimmering sea.

"but……"

She turned her head to look at his cold profile softened by the sunlight.

She paused, then her almond-shaped eyes curved into a smile.

"What if I sleepwalk in the middle of the night and accidentally climb to the wrong place? Can you handle it?"

The sea breeze blew in through the slightly open window, ruffling the stray hairs on her cheek.

It also brought with it her faint fragrance, silently invading the cold aura surrounding him.

Yan Tingnan turned his head to the side, his gaze behind his gold-rimmed glasses as deep and unfathomable as the ocean.

She wore a loosely wrapped smoky green cardigan, which slipped off one shoulder, revealing half of her fair shoulder.

Beneath the openwork pattern, a slightly darker emerald green bikini is faintly visible.

The thin strap around the neck is tied behind the neck, and the open back design extends all the way to the waist.

It is pure, and its desire is genuine.

"Su Ruan".

His voice was low and slightly hoarse, carrying a warning tone.

Instead of retreating, Su Ruan advanced, her fingertips lightly tracing the smooth windowsill, her provocative smile deepening.

"Hmm? What advice do you have for me, boss?"

Yan Tingnan's presence pressed down heavily, a chilling aura mixed with a powerful sense of aggression.

"Whether it can withstand it or not, you'll only know after you try."

"only……"

He paused, his words carrying a hidden meaning.

"I didn't hold back, and I left marks. Don't cry out in pain."

"It's too late to bear it."

Su Ruan's breath hitched, and her cheeks flushed uncontrollably.

The effortless flirting he had just displayed was instantly shattered by this direct and dangerous response, and his heart pounded like a drum.

Yan Tingnan stood up straight, his gaze sweeping over her slightly flushed cheeks and somewhat flustered eyes.

"So, behave yourself."

He finished speaking and turned to walk towards the dressing room.

Su Ruan watched his tall figure disappear behind the door, and a smile curved her lips.

Behave yourself?

Tonight, the timing, location, and people are all in harmony.

If she doesn't bring this Buddha down from his pedestal and take a bite out of him, she'll never be able to write her name Su Ruan backwards!

Just then, my phone vibrated; it was bombarded with messages from Huo Siyue.

Sisters! Gather together! Yacht! Beach! Charge! Hurry!

The dressing room door was closed, so she didn't knock and walked towards the suite door.

"President Yan."

She raised her voice, her tone light and cheerful.

"The yacht is about to set sail. I'll go down and wait for you."

There was a moment of silence inside, then his voice, devoid of any discernible emotion, came through.

"Um."

Su Ruan walked briskly downstairs, through the courtyard, and onto the stone path leading to the private beach.

The sea breeze, carrying sunshine and noise, rushed towards me.

The sun was shining brightly, and the soft sand sank between my toes.

Not far away, a white yacht rested quietly on the azure sea, and colleagues gathered in twos and threes near the dock.

As she was searching for Huo Siyue, a figure suddenly appeared in front of her, blocking her way.

Yan Yunye.

"Su Ruan".

He spoke, his voice a little hoarse, as if he had been considering it for a long time.

The sea breeze ruffled the stray hairs on his forehead, and the aloofness that usually clung to his handsome face faded somewhat.

Su Ruan stopped in her tracks and immediately frowned.

"What's up?"

"Shall we chat?"

Su Ruan glanced at him and then looked at the frolicking crowd in the distance.

"I'm very busy."

He tried to speak, but his voice was hoarse.

"Regarding the mango incident last time, I..."

"Yan Yunye."

Su Ruan interrupted directly, her voice not loud, but like a bucket of cold water being poured over her head.

That matter is in the past.

"Young Master Yan, there's no need to mention it again; I have no interest in recalling it."

Her eyes were calm, devoid of anger, only filled with utter weariness.

Yan Yunye opened his mouth, but the apology that had been lingering in his heart for many days got stuck in his throat.

Being unable to spit it out or swallow it down makes it all the more ridiculous.

"Excuse me, my colleague is waiting."

After she finished speaking, she tried to walk past him.

"etc!"

Yan Yunye subconsciously turned to the side and blocked it again.

"The coconut smoothie at Shallow Island Bay is pretty good, want to try it later?"

His tone carried a deliberate, softer, and tentative undertone.

Su Ruan: "..."

She almost thought she was hallucinating.

Is this arrogant young master from Beijing's elite circle trying to curry favor?

"Thank you for your kindness, Young Master Yan."

Su Ruan's tone was completely calm.

"I've been feeling cold and have a cold stomach lately."

The atmosphere became awkward and stagnant for a moment.

"Yunye?"

A soft, clear female voice came from behind, carrying the surprise of an unexpected encounter.

Su Ruan and Yan Yunye glanced at each other simultaneously.

A few steps away, Wen Wanwan, dressed in a beach dress, walked barefoot on the fine sand.

Yan Yunye was also taken aback.

"Wanwan? What brings you here?"

He had no idea she would appear in Shallow Island Bay.

“I happened to be playing around nearby and heard that Qingyan’s team building event was in Qiandao Bay, so I stopped by to see you.”

Her gaze swept over Su Ruan, who was watching coldly from behind Yan Yunye, and she naturally stood beside Yan Yunye, like a vine asserting its dominance.

"Ruan Ruan is here too."

Su Ruan rolled her eyes and ignored her.

"Su Daji! What are you dawdling for!"

Huo Siyue's voice rang out just in time, like a lifeline.

She rushed to Su Ruan and grabbed her arm.

"I've been looking for you for ages! Come on, come on, there's something fun over there on the yacht!"

In the blink of an eye, he saw Wen Wanwan standing next to Yan Yunye.

"Wow! My nephew's really doing well!"

Huo Siyue nudged Yan Yunye with her elbow with a grin, her voice clear and bright.

"Team building activities that include family members?"

The word "family member" was like a small thorn, making Yan Yun's ambition tighten.

He subconsciously straightened his back, his gaze falling on Su Ruan's face with an expectation he himself was unaware of.

"Wanwan happens to be nearby,"

He spoke, but did not explain his relationship with Wen Wanwan.

"Perfect timing! Our department's yacht is heading out to sea soon. Shall we go together in Dongguan tonight?"

He was speaking to Wen Wanwan, but his eyes were fixed on Su Ruan.

He wanted to see her displeased, to see her rush between him and Wen Wanwan as she used to.

Even if it's just out of habitual possessiveness.

This is the only straw that can prove he still holds weight in her heart.

Wen Wanwan hesitated, looking at Su Ruan with a worried expression, her tone carrying her usual innocence.

"Ruanruan won't mind, will she?"

mind?

She couldn't be happier that Su Ruan minded!

It would be better if they got red-eyed and lost their composure like before, and pounced on him to tear him apart!

After that night at the Pine Tree Villa, the Su family's backbone was broken, and they never recovered.

Yan Yunye's attitude towards her became subtle; he called her less often and declined her invitations to dinner.

My heart, like a kite with a broken string, drifted straight towards Su Ruan.

Add to that the humiliating encounter with Qizhu...

The software is becoming increasingly out of control.

All of this made her feel a sudden surge of crisis.