Chapter 4: The Domineering CEO's Morning Sickness - A man's first pregnancy brings excruciating pain. ...
The wound finally showed signs of healing, and Qin Lingchuan let her do as she pleased, subtly adjusting his breathing.
He rested one hand on his forehead and leaned back on the sofa.
The gauze covered his deep, sharp eyes, making him appear gentle and kind.
A subtle assertiveness, yet still deeply ingrained.
Mo Ye knocked on the door a few times, and seeing that it was ajar, he pushed it open before Qin Lingchuan could answer.
Upon hearing his purpose, Qin Lingchuan was somewhat displeased: "What's the rush? Can't you wait until the medicine is applied?"
Just as Youzhen was about to leave, the man suddenly pulled her, causing her to lose her balance and fall onto his lap.
Youzhen glanced at Mo Ye, who immediately lowered his head, and pressed her hand on Qin Lingchuan's chest as a reminder.
Qin Lingchuan, with one hand on Youzhen's lower back, said as if settling scores: "You're just going to let me go out like this with my wound exposed?"
Mo Ye doesn't see Qin Lingchuan often, unlike Tao Bei. He mostly receives orders remotely, so he's still a bit intimidated when he sees his boss.
In his eyes, Qin Lingchuan, who was imposing and had the final say, actually had this side to him. Although his actions were domineering, his tone sounded like he was being bullied by his 'sister-in-law'.
He quickly closed the door and went out.
Youzhen tossed the gauze into Qin Lingchuan's arms and took the opportunity to break free: "The medicine is applied, you can tie the rest yourself."
"Tie me up properly. It's also an assistant's duty." Qin Lingchuan's voice carried a hint of pressure.
"Huh?" Youzhen glanced at him sideways. "May I ask if I signed a contract with you or put my fingerprint on it? Which clause stipulates that taking care of your life is also part of my responsibilities?"
Qin Lingchuan rested one hand on his knee and tapped lazily: "These are my rules now."
...?
Aishibaba!
What era are we living in? These kinds of lines are still out there. Does he really think he's some kind of domineering CEO who forces love on women?
Another long silence followed. Qin Lingchuan couldn't help but recall the coldness of the human-machine voice, and a chill ran through him.
Helpless, he fumbled for the bandage himself, wrapped it around his shoulder, and pressed it against the wound.
Qin Lingchuan bit one end of the gauze roll and used his right hand to pull the other end around his left arm.
The bandage left a bitter taste of cotton fibers between his teeth. He tilted his head back and tightened his muscles, his Adam's apple bobbing as the veins on his neck stood out.
Youzhen stood with her arms crossed, observing coldly, her long, thick eyelashes casting shadows like feathers.
The man approached both ends of the bandage and laboriously tied a knot with one hand.
My arm muscles were tense, and cold sweat slid down their lines.
Slip knots are fine, but the shorter ones are less cooperative.
Youzhen suddenly lowered her elbow and snatched the gauze from his palm.
The bandage tightened suddenly, and a dull, aching pain shot through me.
His arm trembled uncontrollably, but Qin Lingchuan immediately regained his composure and laughed without complaint, "Thank you."
Youzhen frowned, which made her seem petty.
She looked at the ugly bow, then suddenly turned her head away and said awkwardly, "Don't thank me, I can't accept that."
She threw the shirt at him, her voice laced with disdain: "You can always put your own clothes on, right?"
Qin Lingchuan didn't move, but simply said, "You've had a long day, get some rest."
Youzhen looked at him, walked backwards, deliberately making a clattering sound, walked to her own door, brought him over, and then stopped in front of the door to continue looking at him.
Qin Lingchuan assumed she had gone inside, so he leaned back slightly, feeling a tightness in his chest and a desire to vomit. Only when Youzhen was close to him could he feel some relief.
In particular, his discomfort vanished when Youzhen touched his abdomen.
Unable to contain himself any longer, Qin Lingchuan clenched his fist and pressed it to his lips before quickly heading towards the bathroom.
He called Mo Ye and asked what had just happened.
Mo Ye succinctly explained that it was about the trending topics about his affair with Miss Li, as well as the gossip about those other women.
Tao Bei took the call and said he had been monitoring public opinion and asked Qin Lingchuan for advice on how to handle the situation.
Of course, it costs money to remove it from the trending topics list.
Tao Bei looked troubled: "It seems there's another group that's been working against us."
The comments under the highly-rated post are all paid trolls, all active just one second ago, clearly indicating they won't let the post's popularity drop.
After a moment's thought, Qin Lingchuan knew that the photos had most likely been taken without his knowledge and then sold to his rivals.
Since Youzhen let the person in, it was natural for her to hand them over to her senior brother.
Qin Lingchuan's lips curled into a dangerous smile: "Forget it, let's just let her vent her anger."
Tao Bei was surprised: "But if we ignore it, what will happen to your public image..."
"Anyway, she set up the whole thing. As long as she knows I'm not that kind of person, that's enough." Qin Lingchuan interrupted abruptly, hung up the phone, and then leaned over as if to vomit.
Although the sex scandal won't cause him any real damage, it'll still give him a lot of headaches for a while.
Youzhen was very satisfied with Zhou Yuanli's swift action.
While Qin Lingchuan was in the bathroom, she sneaked into his bedroom.
If Qin Lingchuan wasn't in the room, the door would definitely be locked. Since the two of them went in and out together, Youzhen had no chance to access his computer.
Now that he has made a rare oversight in his defenses, she should launch a surprise attack.
During those days in the rented house, people often came over. They would talk in the study, and no one could disturb them once the door was closed.
That's fine too. After he leaves, there will always be all sorts of information left behind. Since he can't see it, she can look it up at will.
As expected, the Qin family was acquiring the Xia family's assets on a large scale, like a camel lying dead in the desert being devoured by other birds and beasts.
However, there were a few crucial documents that he didn't know where he hid, and he never let her get them easily.
The computer was password protected, and Youzhen couldn't unlock it yet, but she unexpectedly made a new discovery on the bedside table.
It's only natural to categorize documents on a computer as needed. Youzhen never expected that Qin Lingchuan would also use different document folders to organize paper documents.
The first shelf of the bedside table contained transparent document bags of various colors, large ones nested inside smaller ones, categorized like Russian nesting dolls. The second shelf held document bags of different shapes and textures, with varying zipper designs. From this, it can be inferred that the documents on the second shelf were the most recent, purchased after Qin Lingchuan lost sight of them.
Hearing his gagging, Youzhen's subordinates quickly recorded and photographed the scene.
I couldn't vomit anything, I just felt uncomfortable.
Qin Lingchuan loosened his tie and held it in his hand. However, this did nothing to make him feel any better.
Youzhen was just hoping he would feel nauseous all night so she could study the materials without restraint.
She didn't know why he had developed a stomachache; she noticed he always seemed to be intentionally or unintentionally placing a hand on his abdomen. She secretly made a mental note to herself that she would have Dr. Huang examine him when he came tomorrow.
Dr. Huang comes every day, and the day to remove the bandages is getting closer.
The man experienced intense pain during his first pregnancy. The sudden emergence of a new life within his body was like a newly crafted machine—raw and clumsy, requiring a period of adjustment.
The body is not like a cold, lifeless machine; it is made of flesh and blood, and any slight friction will cause the father's body to react violently.
The best lubricant is naturally the other half, the yin and yang in harmony.
Gentle caresses, tender touches, and gentle massages can effectively alleviate a range of symptoms in early pregnancy.
Qin Lingchuan didn't know these things; he only recently learned them by watching popular science videos.
He slowly raised his hand to touch the mirror. He must look terrible right now. Is his lip color too pale?
He was soaked with sweat, and he was even afraid of bothering Youzhen with the stench.
Afraid that she would worry about him, he dragged his tired body out after about five minutes, washed his hands, turned off the lights, and came out.
As the tap ran, Youzhen put the documents back in their place. The moment the bathroom light went out, she left his room.
Naturally, no one saw him leaning against the door frame for support, his forehead covered in fine sweat.
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Three days later, the day of the final decision will be announced.
The leaders of various factions, all dressed in suits, sat formally in the conference room.
They were discussing serious matters, and Youzhen was not allowed to enter.
She went to the Zhou family's old residence to meet with Zhou Yuanli.
At the start of the meeting, everyone received an email with an exclamation mark in their inbox.
The content we're going to discuss today has been completely leaked. The attachment also includes a list of important clients, whose private information is displayed without any redaction.
Qin Lingchuan's mind went blank for a moment. Before he could investigate what was going on, Boss Li had already launched his attack.
The Qin family's stock price plummeted, customers lost trust, and the company suffered heavy losses. Not only did it lose customers, but even its Xia family businesses were affected.
The meeting ended unhappily.
A light rain was falling outside the window, and my mood felt damp as well. The water streaks sliding down the glass blurred my vision.
After this happened, my senior brother got slapped first.
As if he had been prepared, he not only wasn't annoyed, but instead laughed out loud: "What does Xiao Jiu mean by this? Don't tell me you still have feelings for him!"
Her wrist was suddenly grabbed, and Youzhen tried to pull it off but couldn't, only hurting herself in the process.
"I gave you Qin Lingchuan's information so that you could investigate the Xia family's businesses, not so that you could sabotage the companies that Qin Lingchuan already owned."
Zhou Yuanli released her wrist, pushed down his glasses, and, with the candlelight blazing, seemed to flicker with fire in his pupils: "Is there a difference? Don't you want to see him utterly defeated? Doesn't it feel good to be trampled under your feet?"
Xia Youzhen looked him up and down: "I just want back what belongs to me and to the Xia family. I won't take a single penny that doesn't belong to me, especially Qin Lingchuan's. By using such methods, aren't you just as despicable and filthy as Qin Lingchuan?"
Zhou Yuanli leaned on the railing with one hand and took a step closer to her: "My little Jiu, how can you be so naive?" His expression suddenly changed. "I told you long ago, you can't be soft-hearted when dealing with your enemies! If you let the tiger return to the mountain, what if he rises up again one day? He will tear us both to pieces."
Youzhen looked at him as if he were a stranger, and slowly said, "Then why did you cooperate with Boss Li even though you knew he was also the mastermind?"
Zhou Yuanli suddenly loosened the railing, and the entire wooden structure collapsed, crashing down from the second floor.
Youzhen gasped in surprise—the railing was just for show; if she had leaned against it just now…
Zhou Yuanli leaned down, tilted his head to look up at her, his sidelong glance appearing even more indifferent: "Just trying to scare Xiao Jiu, little Jiu, be good~"
He straightened up, patted her head, and softened his tone: "Are we still going to perform that self-inflicted injury ruse we agreed on?"
Youzhen stubbornly raised her head: "Of course!"
Zhou Yuanli nodded with satisfaction: "Very good, I want to see what kind of status your sister holds in Mr. Qin's heart."
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