Chapter 176 Ruan Ruan, I'll uphold male virtues today.
Mu Chuji's face turned pale, and the rest of her words got stuck in her throat.
She flinched, her eyes reddening even more.
"I'm sorry, Mr. Yan, I spoke out of turn..."
She turned to Su Ruan and hurriedly waved her hand.
"Ms. Su, please don't overthink it. Mr. Yan and I are really just in a superior-subordinate relationship!"
“He was very strict with me inside just now.”
She emphasized the word "strict," her voice trembling at the end, as if she had suffered a great injustice.
As Su Ruan watched her performance, the subtle feeling in her heart intensified.
That tone, that attitude, that way of taking all the responsibility upon myself…
Su Ruan could hear the clicking of the abacus in her head.
Even at this point, they still couldn't resist provoking her again.
What is it?
Su Ruan suddenly smiled and reached out to straighten Yan Tingnan's slightly disheveled shirt collar, her movements intimate and natural.
What's there to be nervous about?
"Your CEO Yan has always had high expectations of his subordinates, especially young and beautiful female subordinates."
She looked up, her gaze falling on Mu Chuji's face, without a trace of jealousy.
"A strict teacher produces outstanding students."
"Your first lesson in the workplace, taught for free."
"Your boss helped you out of that predicament because he has good manners and a broad perspective."
"But don't misunderstand, don't mistake politeness for luck, or the occasion for fate."
She paused, then smiled brightly and harmlessly.
"Especially those that are already taken and whose owners are very strict."
"If you don't keep your mind on the right track, you might lose your job."
Mu Chuji dug her nails deep into her palms, almost grinding her teeth to powder.
She looked at Yan Tingnan with teary eyes, hoping for even the slightest reaction from him.
Even just a simple "Su Ruan, stop talking!"
Yan Tingnan lowered his eyes, his gaze sweeping over the soft, cuddly figure in his arms.
With just a few words, he peeled back the layers of that unseemly thought, and the corners of his lips couldn't help but curve into a smile.
He then lifted his eyelids and gave Mu Chuji a cold glance.
"Now that the show is over, you can get out of here."
He spoke, his voice flat and devoid of emotion, yet it was more humiliating than any scolding.
"Should I call security to ask you to leave?"
Mu Chuji trembled, as if she hadn't heard clearly, or rather, she didn't want to believe it.
"President Yan, I..."
Yan Tingnan's face turned completely cold, her eyes devoid of any warmth.
"Stop with your underhanded tricks."
"Even when you're trying to gain sympathy, you need to find the right buyers."
Every word Yan Tingnan uttered was like a slap in the face, leaving Mu Chuji with ringing ears and blurred vision.
No! This is all wrong!
In the original novel, he was clearly most susceptible to this kind of thing!
Why is everything reversed now?
Is it because of this bug in the software?
[System! System! How could he be completely unaffected? This isn't what we agreed on!]
The cold, impersonal system notification shattered her last hope.
[Host, insufficient energy, the target's will cannot be shaken, the interference source Su Ruan is too strong.]
The jealousy Su Ruan felt was completely dispelled by his merciless words.
That felt great.
Her teacher, Mr. Yan, really knows how to roast a green tea bitch.
Su Ruan deliberately tugged at Yan Tingnan's sleeve, adding fuel to the fire with a soft tone.
"Oh, honey, don't be so fierce."
"Look how scared that little girl is."
"This intern?"
“Look, my husband’s hand is injured too, so I have to take him to get it treated right away.”
"If he gets a scar on his hand, I won't feel comfortable touching it at night."
As she spoke, Su Ruan glanced at her.
"And your clothes..."
"Yeah, it was quite a mess."
Her tone was concerned, her eyes clear and bright, yet tinged with mockery.
"Why don't you take a taxi home first?"
"Please ask Qingyan to reimburse your travel expenses."
Mu Chuji felt a tightness in her chest from those words, and almost couldn't catch her breath.
[She's showing off! She actually dared to show off! System! I'll make her...]
[Host, calm down. The target's emotional barriers are too high. It is recommended that you temporarily avoid confrontation and plan for the future...]
Seeing that Mu Chuji did not move, Yan Tingnan raised his eyebrows slightly.
"Can't you understand human language?"
"Do you need me to ask you to leave in a way you can understand?"
Mu Chuji was so frightened that she took a step back, tears welling up in her eyes, threatening to fall.
"I understand, Mr. Yan."
She lowered her head, her voice trembling with humiliation.
"I'll leave now, so as not to disturb you and Miss Su any longer."
Mu Chuji could no longer hold on and staggered away.
His back view was hurried, like a defeated soldier.
The corridor returned to silence.
Yan Tingnan didn't bother to look at her again.
He bent down, about to pick Su Ruan up in his arms again.
"Your hand is injured like this, why are you even hugging me!"
Su Ruan pressed down on his forearm, frowning and glaring at him.
"I can walk by myself."
Yan Tingnan paused, then looked down at her.
"Ruanruan, let me hug you."
His voice was low and hoarse, but filled with determination.
"It feels so good to hold you."
Su Ruan struggled.
"Put me down, let's treat my wounds first."
"Ruanruan, don't move, your hand hurts."
"Don't worry, I still have the strength to carry you."
Su Ruan felt a tickle in her heart.
We had no choice but to let him be.
Yan Tingnan carried her and strode towards the private elevator.
The elevator doors closed, leaving only each other breathing in the cramped space.
Su Ruan was seated on the smooth metal armrest, at eye level with him.
Her legs dangled in the air, swaying gently, the tips of her shoes brushing against his trouser leg intentionally or unintentionally.
"Now, can you explain it?"
She raised her chin, gesturing in the direction where Mu Chuji had been.
"What's going on with that delicate, elegant little white flower?"
Yan Tingnan stepped forward and squeezed between her legs.
He braced his hands on the armrests beside her, confining her to a small space.
"The chess piece that the old man stuffed in."
He spoke succinctly, a hint of annoyance flashing in his eyes.
At this moment, all his senses were occupied by the warm and soft body in his arms.
The strange pulling force and headache were slowly crumbling away around her.
Su Ruan raised an eyebrow.
"Chess piece? Judging from the way she looks at you, she doesn't seem like someone who only wants to play chess."
He lowered his head and kissed her slightly furrowed brow.
What she resembles is none of my business.
"You're the only one in my eyes."
"Jealous?"
He chuckled softly, his nose brushing against hers.
"Who spilled their vinegar jar? It's so sour!"
"Who's jealous!"
She turned her face away, but her ears turned red.
I'm angry that you don't take good care of yourself!
"His hand is injured like this..."
"Does it hurt?"
"If you blow on it, it won't hurt anymore."
He suddenly pulled his arms closer, pressing her even deeper into his embrace.
He lowered his head and buried it in the crook of her neck, taking a deep breath.
"Ruanruan, I'm observing male virtues today."
Su Ruan was taken aback, then suddenly burst out laughing.
"So, Teacher Yan is seeking praise?"
"Um."
He readily admitted it, then suddenly took her earlobe into his mouth, his voice hoarse and unrecognizable.
"I want my wife to praise me."
Seeing his rare display of vulnerability, Su Ruan's jealousy dissipated long ago.
She cupped his face in her hands and looked intently into his eyes.
"The performance was alright."
"Don't bring such shady people to social events again..."
There won't be a next time.
Yan Tingnan interrupted, his gaze suddenly darkening.
"I will clean it up."
The elevator dinged, indicating we had arrived at the top floor.
Yan Tingnan carried her out and headed straight for the Cloud Pavilion at the end of the road.
Swipe your card and enter.
Su Ruan only snapped back to her senses when he placed it on the entryway cabinet.
My gaze swept over the furnishings inside the room.
The dazzling city view outside the floor-to-ceiling windows, the velvet sofa, the marble coffee table...
Memories suddenly flooded back.
This is the penthouse suite in Nebula.
It was also the place where she and he almost had sex for the first time.
Su Ruan's pupils contracted slightly, and she suddenly looked up.
"Yan Tingnan, did you do this on purpose?"
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