"Miss Lin, please lie down here for a while and relax."
Ye Yuyan's voice was soft and gentle, carrying a calming power. She guided Lin Yue to a soft sofa bed and carefully helped her lie down.
Lin Yue lay down as instructed, but her body was still a little stiff, and her brows were slightly furrowed, clearly not yet fully recovered from the abdominal pain and tension she had just experienced.
Ye Yuyan saw this, walked to Lin Yue's side, bent down, and asked softly, "Does it still hurt?"
Lin Yue nodded, her voice barely audible: "Um... just a little bit more."
Ye Yuyan reached out and gently placed her hand on Lin Yue's lower abdomen, kneading it tenderly through the thin fabric. Her movements were slow and rhythmic, as if possessing some kind of magic, gradually relaxing Lin Yue's tense nerves.
“Miss Lin, actually… I used to do that a lot when I was little too,” Ye Yuyan suddenly said, breaking the silence in the lounge.
Lin Yue was slightly taken aback, raised her head, and looked at Ye Yuyan with some confusion.
Ye Yuyan smiled slightly, her eyes revealing a look of reminiscence: "When I was little, my parents were very busy with work and often left me alone at home. At that time, I always felt scared and nervous, and then my stomach would hurt."
She paused, then continued, "It felt like I was all alone in the world, completely isolated, with no one to rely on. Every time my stomach hurt, I would curl up in bed, hug myself tightly, hoping someone would come and keep me company, hug me..."
Ye Yuyan's voice was soft and gentle, as if she were telling a distant story. But Lin Yue listened very attentively, and a look of empathy gradually appeared in her eyes.
She and her older brother, Lin Fan, had relied on each other since childhood. Although her brother had always been very good to her, she often felt lonely and insecure deep down. Especially after experiencing that terrifying kidnapping incident last night, her dependence on Lin Fan deepened, and she was also more afraid of losing him.
Ye Yuyan's appearance made her feel threatened. She worried that Ye Yuyan would take her brother away, leaving her back in that lonely and helpless state. That's why she became hostile towards Ye Yuyan, even going so far as to feign illness to prevent her from spending time alone with Lin Fan.
But now, after listening to Ye Yuyan's story, she suddenly felt that she might have misunderstood her.
"Sister Ye...you..." Lin Yue's voice was choked with emotion. She wanted to say something, but she didn't know what to say.
Ye Yuyan gently patted the back of her hand, comforting her, "It's okay, it's all in the past. I'm all grown up now, and I've learned to take care of myself. I believe you can do it too."
Lin Yue nodded, but tears streamed down her face. She didn't know why she was crying; perhaps it was out of gratitude, perhaps out of grievance, or perhaps because she had finally found someone to confide in.
Ye Yuyan didn't say anything, but continued to gently rub her stomach, giving her silent comfort.
The lounge was quiet, with only the soft breathing of the two people and the sound of clothes rubbing together.
After a while, Lin Yue gradually calmed down. She looked up at Ye Yuyan and asked softly, "Sister Ye, are you... are you really just my brother's work partner?"
Ye Yuyan smiled slightly, her eyes honest and clear: "Of course. Mr. Lin and I only came together because of our work collaboration. This project is very important to both of our companies, and we need to work together to succeed. So, Ms. Lin, you really don't need to worry that I would have any improper thoughts about Mr. Lin."
She paused, then added, "Besides, Mr. Lin only has eyes for you, his little sister. We can all see how much he dotes on you. You are the most important person to him."
Lin Yue carefully observed Ye Yuyan's expression and found that Ye Yuyan's eyes were very sincere, without any evasion or falsehood.
She began to believe what Ye Yuyan said.
Perhaps I'm overthinking things. The relationship between my brother and Ye Yuyan is truly just that of colleagues.
"Sister Ye, I'm sorry..." Lin Yue lowered her head and said with some shame, "I... I shouldn't have treated you like that before."
Ye Yuyan shook her head and said with a smile, "It's okay, I understand how you feel. Girls are always a little sensitive and suspicious. But from now on, we're friends, so you can tell me anything directly. Don't keep it to yourself, okay?"
Lin Yue nodded vigorously, a relieved smile appearing on her face: "Okay!"
Seeing Lin Yue's happy expression, Ye Yuyan felt a sense of relief. She had successfully defused Lin Yue's hostility and established initial trust with her.
"Okay, does your stomach still hurt?" Ye Yuyan asked softly.
Lin Yue shook her head: "It doesn't hurt anymore, it's much better. Thank you, Sister Ye."
"You're welcome." Ye Yuyan smiled slightly and reached out to straighten Lin Yue's clothes.
Just then, her gaze suddenly fell on Lin Yue's neckline.
There, there is a small, exquisite badge.
The badge has a unique shape, resembling a flower or a star, with a small gemstone embedded in the center, shimmering with a faint light.
Ye Yuyan's pupils contracted sharply, and her heart pounded faster, as if something important had been touched.
This badge... she feels like she's seen it somewhere before!
No, it's not just a guess, it's a sure thing!
The design on this badge is almost identical to the secret symbol that her family has guarded for generations!
Ye Yuyan's family is an ancient and mysterious one. They have guarded a shocking secret for generations.
This secret relates to a huge treasure and an ancient prophecy.
That secret symbol is the key to unlocking the treasure and the key to deciphering the prophecy.
Ye Yuyan was told from a young age that she should always remember the appearance of that secret symbol and find all the clues related to it.
She once thought it was just a family legend, an unattainable dream.
But now, she actually saw this symbol in Lin Yue!
what does that mean?
Could it be that Lin Yue and Lin Fan's backgrounds conceal a shocking secret?
And this secret is actually intricately connected to the truth that his family has been searching for for many years.
Ye Yuyan's heart was in turmoil. She suppressed her excitement and asked casually, "Miss Lin, your badge... is very beautiful. Where did you buy it?"
Lin Yue looked down at her badge and smiled, saying, "This is a birthday present from my brother. He said he found this badge in an antique shop, thought it was very special, and bought it for me."
"Antique shop?" Ye Yuyan's heart skipped a beat. She pressed on, "Which antique shop? Do you know it?"
Lin Yue shook her head: "I don't know, my brother didn't tell me. What's wrong? Sister Ye, do you like this badge too?"
Ye Yuyan smiled slightly, concealing her true thoughts: "Yes, I think this badge is very special and meaningful. If possible, I would also like to go to that antique shop and maybe I can find more interesting things."
She paused, then tentatively asked, "Miss Lin, could you please ask Mr. Lin which antique shop he bought this badge from? I'd like to go and take a look."
Lin Yue thought for a moment and said, "Okay, I'll ask him for you when my brother gets back."
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