Chapter 17 A New Money Tree
After Lin Hai was taken away, Qin Yuzhen sat back down on Ziyu's bedside.
He didn't speak, his gaze lingering on Ziyu's profile.
This is the place Lin Hai visited in person before.
Ziyu felt uncomfortable under his cold gaze, as if goosebumps were crawling all over her skin.
What's the point of staring at this place? It wasn't him who made Lin Hai kiss him; it was that guy who went crazy and wanted to kiss him.
And if he hadn't reacted quickly enough, that guy would have kissed him!
But the fact remains that he was kissed, and it's normal that the scumbag couldn't handle it. He didn't know what to say, so he could only remain silent, curled up under the covers.
Besides, there's nothing seriously wrong with his head. It's just that Qin Yuzhen is making a fuss over nothing. If he had arrived a little later, he might have been fine on his own.
It's also Qin Yuzhen's fault for insisting that he rest here; otherwise, what just happened wouldn't have occurred.
The eerily quiet lasted for several minutes, and just as Ziyu was about to speak up because he couldn't take it anymore, Qinyu Town finally moved.
He reached into his pocket and took out a wet wipe.
Then he applied it to Ziyu's face and gently wiped it off little by little.
Qin Yuzhen's expression was solemn, and the strength in his hands unconsciously increased, his breathing gradually becoming heavy.
So dirty.
The scene he saw before entering the door and the image of Lin Hai asking him for Ziyu in his previous life kept flashing through his mind.
At that time, he asked Ziyu for her opinion, and Ziyu agreed.
He agreed.
So dirty.
Qin Yuzhen felt as if his throat was being gripped by unknown hands, and a feeling of suffocation followed.
In his past life, he was so angry with Ziyu that he was almost driven to death. After returning home, he sat silently in the dark room for a long time, so long that he couldn't stop trembling and even needed to take medicine to calm down.
In his previous life, Lin Hai harbored resentment after Qin Yuzhen ruined his relationship with Zi Yu, and he kept trying to steal Zi Yu away from him. Just like today, he declared that the two of them would separate sooner or later.
Ziyu could tolerate it at first, but later, seeing that Qin Yuzhen's hands were so heavy that they seemed to be rubbing his skin raw, he couldn't help but hiss in pain.
Hearing Ziyu's cry of pain, Qin Yuzhen was finally able to break free from the memories of his previous life.
He looked at his lover, Ziyu, whose face was all wrinkled. Her fair cheeks were now red from being rubbed raw by his own actions. The wet wipes contained a little alcohol, which was harmful to her face.
Ziyu was clearly in excruciating pain when she cried out.
Qin Yuzhen quickly threw away the wet wipes and called a nurse to come and take a look.
The nurse arrived at the ward quickly, checked to make sure everyone was alright, gave the culprit a good talking-to, and then hurriedly left.
Looking at the pitiful Ziyu, Qin Yuzhen couldn't help but feel a little guilty.
He took a deep breath.
In her past life, Ziyu told her that nothing had happened between them, so no matter what Lin Hai said, they had no feelings for each other.
He should trust his lover, not Lin Hai.
Yes, he should trust Ziyu.
Ziyu loves him; from her past life to this life, Ziyu has only ever loved him.
Moreover, in this lifetime, Lin Hai is not President Lin; he is merely an illegitimate son of the Lin family who is entangled with his boyfriend.
Qin Yuzhen's eyes were dark and unfathomable.
In this lifetime, he will never allow Lin Hai to successfully inherit the Lin family business again.
"Yuzhen, what's wrong?" Ziyu noticed that Qin Yuzhen's expression was very strange.
[Help, are you sure the characters in your game won't have any issues?]
[Of course! Host, please do not question the authority of our game!]
So what exactly happened?
Ziyu really found it strange. Since his second playthrough, nothing around him had ever happened that followed the plot.
[Host, it's normal for the story to deviate slightly in the second playthrough. Our game is well-made, and its vividness is our greatest strength. As long as you focus on the main storyline and successfully romance the scumbag protagonist, you'll achieve a perfect completion!]
Hearing his assistant say that, Ziyu's barely budding doubts were once again pushed back into the corner of his heart.
Since that's the case, then he should just follow the plot.
"Feel sorry."
Qin Yuzhen suddenly spoke up.
"Huh?" Ziyu was startled by Qin Yuzhen's sudden apology. Why does Qin Yuzhen in this timeline like to apologize so much?
"I didn't notice just now," Qin Yuzhen said softly, gently touching Ziyu's cheek and carefully feeling the wound.
He shouldn't bring the grudges from his past life onto Ziyu in this life.
That's all in the past. He should know that Ziyu loves him deeply.
The image of Ziyu shielding him from the enemy flashed through his mind again, and the smell of blood once more reached his nose.
I'm sorry.
With a tremor in his voice, Qin Yuzhen forcibly suppressed the pounding in his heart.
Ziyu didn't know what Qin Yuzhen was thinking, but when he met Qin Yuzhen's deep, suppressed gaze, Ziyu still felt a moment of panic.
To be fair, Qin Yuzhen's face is quite deceptive. That's why he doesn't like Lin Hai. With such a handsome face right in front of him every day, and Ziyu not having a fetish for ugly people, Qin Yuzhen is acting as if Ziyu is his most treasured gem.
If Ziyu hadn't known that he was a submissive, he probably would have been truly bewitched by him.
"It's alright." Ziyu smiled gently.
We must not be fooled by Qinyu Town any longer.
Falling in love with a scumbag leads to no good outcome.
The sunlight was perfect, casting dappled shadows into the ward, but the two people inside each had their own thoughts.
The doctor informed Qin Yuzhen of Ziyu's current condition. As expected, the injury had healed very well and Ziyu could be discharged immediately. However, Qin Yuzhen was still a little worried and asked Ziyu to rest in the hospital for another day.
Ziyu accepted this well, since he wouldn't have to pay for the medical expenses anyway.
Especially after Qin Yuzhen said he would take charge of the scholarship, Ziyu simply became a hands-off manager.
He didn't care what Qin Yuzhen, who had already graduated, did about what to do with the school's affairs.
Even if the scumbag is one of the main characters in this world, if he can't even do this little thing well, he doesn't need to be a domineering CEO.
After Qin Yuzhen left, Ziyu silently began to savor the fruit that the domineering CEO had prepared for her.
Hmm, it was peeled terribly. A big apple was peeled down to just the core by Qinyu Town.
Ziyu could only eat a few bites before she couldn't eat anymore.
One bite and you get the pit; anyone who wants to eat this fruit can eat it.
With some time to herself, Ziyu began to think about her work again.
The key plot points haven't collapsed yet.
Ziyu estimated the current plot and realized that the next key plot point was about to arrive.
Although Fang Yun, as one of the cash cows, chose a different path, there's still a chance to recruit another cash cow...
Ziyu sighed softly in his heart.
That person will definitely agree to sign the contract.
The thought of having to deal with the other party again made Ziyu feel a wave of exhaustion wash over her.
Another NPC used to torment submissive characters...
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"President Qin..."
If Ziyu were to appear at the company right now, he would probably be dumbfounded.
After the scandal broke, many employees were poached with high salaries, and the company, which appeared successful on the surface, also had many hidden problems.
The company is now thriving and looks much better than before. The positions of the departing employees have been filled, and everyone is working in an orderly manner.
All of this was arranged by Qinyu Town.
The company's executives, who had previously been skeptical of Qin Yuzhen's youth, gradually changed their attitudes as the company underwent changes, and their words and actions towards Qin Yuzhen became quite different.
They all thought he was indeed the heir of the Qin family. No one knew that Qin Yuzhen, whom they were facing, had already been reborn and had a lot of experience in handling company crises.
However, even though the company is getting back on track, the company's vice president still looked worried when he saw Qin Yuzhen return.
He was the person who knew the company best, besides Qin Yuzhen and Ziyu. Others might not be able to see it, but he was well aware that the company's current upswing was just a temporary resurgence, barely held on by Qin Yuzhen's forceful methods.
"The returns have been gradually declining again recently."
The vice president's concerns were not unfounded; their legal department still had a dedicated person in charge of the handover with Fang Yun, so there was still an impact.
"We need new people."
If Fang Yun can't come, then we must change our target.
Qin Yuzhen sat in his office chair, his temples throbbing. He reached out and pressed them.
"I understand. I'll take responsibility for this."
Qin Yuzhen did not want to follow the same path as in his previous life. The thought of that person's attitude towards Ziyu made his heart clench.
Originally, they thought that by supporting Fang Yun, they could pretend not to care about the other party. They never expected that Fang Yun would be poached by Tang Zuo and is now even opposing them.
The vice president received the answer but was still somewhat uneasy.
"President Qin, this matter must be completed as soon as possible..."
Seeing Qin Yuzhen's increasingly somber expression, the vice president could say nothing more and could only walk out.
The vice president closed the office door and let out a heavy sigh.
Before the vice president had taken more than a few steps, he saw a handsome young man following behind Qin Yuzhen's secretary as they walked toward Qin Yuzhen's office.
"Vice President Shen!" the secretary called out to the vice president. "It's perfect that you're here. I have a young man here who's looking for President Qin. Could you please show him around?"
The vice president stopped and looked at the boy behind the secretary.
Upon seeing this, the vice president was completely mesmerized.
The vice president had been immersed in the entertainment industry for many years and had seen countless handsome men and beautiful women. One of the few faces that amazed him was Qin Yuzhen, and the boy in front of him was no less handsome than Qin Yuzhen.
If Qin Yuzhen had the handsome and composed appearance of a sun god, then the boy in front of them was more like a gentle moon god. He had bright, puppy-dog eyes with downturned corners, a high nose bridge, and smiling lips that exuded a sense of joy even when not smiling. His features were delicate and gave off a warm and comfortable feeling. The vice president realized almost instantly how many hearts this face could capture if it appeared on the screen.
Most importantly, this face bears a striking resemblance to Qin Yuzhen from a certain angle, but the soft puppy-dog eyes soften the cold and serious look of Qin Yuzhen's sharp features.
The vice president's usually quiet heart began to pound violently.
Their company is currently lacking someone like that! Fang Yun wasn't particularly outstanding in appearance before, but he had a built-in fan base, which was why they were looking for him. But it's completely different with guys. His face doesn't need a fan base at all; just being on screen is enough to generate a flood of viewers!
"What's your name?" the vice president asked hastily, unable to contain his emotions.
The boy smiled, his voice carrying a youthful clarity.
"My name is Mingyu, and I just turned 18 yesterday."
A note from the author:
Is anyone actually watching? (crying)
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