Chapter 96 Stubborn to the end, weak to the core, deserves a beating
"What are you talking about? You seem so engrossed."
When Shen Yu returned after finishing the phone call, he pulled out a chair and sat down, his smile still bright.
He only saw Yan Tingnan turned to face Su Ruan, the two of them very close, as if they were talking in hushed tones.
Su Ruan was taking small sips of porridge with her head down, her eyelashes drooping.
He sensed an unusual aura between the two of them; it was as if invisible electricity was crackling in the air.
Yan Tingnan sat to one side, picked up his teacup, and regained his composure, exuding a cool and self-possessed air.
"nothing."
"Some details about the follow-up work."
Shen Yu nodded, not asking any more questions, but the smile on his face faded a little, tinged with apology.
"Ruanruan, Mr. Yan,"
He spoke, his tone somewhat hurried.
"I just received a call. There's an urgent matter in Hong Kong Island that requires me to go back immediately."
He looked at Su Ruan and spoke a little faster.
"Therefore, the original itinerary has to be moved up."
"I have to fly back from Chengdu this afternoon, and I'll be heading down the mountain soon."
Su Ruan raised her head upon hearing this.
"So urgent?"
"yes."
Shen Yu helplessly spread his hands.
"The order came personally from my grandfather, so I dared not delay it."
As he spoke, his gaze fell on Su Ruan's face, filled with lingering reluctance and regret.
"I was originally planning to stay a couple more days..."
His gaze inadvertently swept over Yan Tingnan.
Yan Tingnan sat at the head of the table, tightening his fingers to firmly hold Su Ruan's hand.
On the surface, he nodded slightly to Shen Yu, his posture distant yet polite.
"Since Young Master Shen has important matters to attend to at home, we should naturally prioritize those matters."
Shen Yu looked at Su Ruan again, his eyes still fervent.
"Remember the agreement with Western Sichuan."
Before Su Ruan could speak, Yan Tingnan had already put down his napkin, his voice steady.
"Don't worry, Mr. Shen, I will help Ms. Su fulfill her promise."
He looked at Su Ruan with a calm and unwavering gaze, speaking in a businesslike tone.
"Once these projects in the Southwest are successfully completed, Mr. Su will naturally have more time."
"At that time, I can arrange a private jet to take President Su away to relax."
Su Ruan gripped the spoon tightly, but still managed a smile.
"President Yan has made such thoughtful arrangements."
Shen Yu didn't notice anything unusual, assuming that Yan Tingnan was simply being considerate of Su Ruan as a business partner.
He laughed heartily.
"Alright! I'm relieved to hear that from President Yan!"
"Mr. Su, wait for my arrangements!"
Su Ruan was held by Yan Tingnan's hand and could not move, so she could only try to maintain a smile.
"Have a safe journey, Shen Yu."
After breakfast, Shen Yu packed up and left the temple.
The heavy taillights disappeared around the bend of the winding mountain road, crushing the damp morning light on the ground.
Su Ruan stood still until the engine sound was completely swallowed up by Lin Tao.
My shoulder slumped.
Yan Tingnan wrapped his coat around her, carrying his body heat and calm fragrance, completely covering her.
"The person's gone, why are you still looking?"
His voice brushed past her ear, low and deep, revealing no emotion.
Su Ruan didn't turn around, letting him do as he pleased.
"President Yan's jealousy has a strong aftereffect."
"I ate last night and it's still not digested?"
Yan Tingnan turned her shoulder, forcing her to turn around and face him.
"acid?"
He brushed his fingertip against the corner of her lips.
"I'm doing this as a precaution."
"Don't you know your own limitations when it comes to hiring people?"
Su Ruan raised an eyebrow and slapped his hand away.
"It can't compare to President Yan's skills."
"In this sacred Buddhist sanctuary, Teacher Yan drags his students to meditate on the joy of meditation all night long?"
"This class is so bad, my back is about to fall apart."
Yan Tingnan chuckled softly, then pulled her close to his waist.
"It's over?"
"If you can't stand steadily, I'll carry you back."
A warm palm suddenly gripped her waist, its heat making her tremble even through the thin fabric of her cheongsam.
Su Ruan felt a jolt of numbness throughout her body and turned around abruptly, but her elbow was quickly restrained and twisted behind her back.
She was pulled into his arms, her nose brushing against his slightly open collar.
"Yan Tingnan! This is the temple gate!"
Su Ruan's fingernails dug into his arm muscles, but she couldn't budge them an inch.
"It's a good opportunity for Buddha to see how his disciple has been dragged down from his pedestal and tainted with the flames of sin."
He suddenly loosened his grip, his hand slid down, and he lifted her up by her hips and legs!
In a dizzying moment, Su Ruan gasped and instinctively wrapped her arms around his neck.
Yan Tingnan held her firmly and strode towards the meditation room.
Monks hurried past outside the corridor, and upon seeing this, were taken aback. They immediately bowed their heads, clasped their hands in prayer, and made way.
He kicked open the heavy wooden door of the meditation room and then closed it again.
She was pushed into the bed, her pale yellow cheongsam rolled up to her thighs, revealing the back of her knees where he had pinched her the night before, leaving red marks.
"Lie down properly."
He knelt on the edge of the bed, casting a shadow over the room.
He pulled a tube of ointment out of his pocket.
Where did it come from?
"I had the young novice monk go down the mountain to buy it this morning."
"It reduces swelling."
Su Ruan's mind went blank.
A young novice monk? That child is only a teenager!
"You told someone to buy this?!"
She was so embarrassed she almost fainted.
"Yan Tingnan, you...!"
She bit her lip and groaned, her toes curling into the mattress.
"What are you afraid of?"
He leaned down, his breath hot against her collarbone.
“I told you that you scraped your leg while climbing the mountain, and the little master ran faster than a rabbit.”
She turned her face away, panting, but he grabbed her chin and turned her back.
“Yan Tingnan…”
She called his name in a muffled voice.
"You are not allowed to let anyone else buy this in the future."
Yan Tingnan scoffed.
"Okay, I'll buy it myself next time."
"After all, the usage is large."
Su Ruan choked.
Once this man sheds that veneer of abstinence, he becomes incredibly lewd.
Before the coolness of the dissolved ointment had dissipated, he unscrewed the cap of another bottle of liniment.
The rich aroma of herbs instantly filled the air.
Pour clear oil into your palm and rub it together to warm it up.
"Turn around."
He gave the order, his voice deep and hoarse.
"waist."
Su Ruan lay still, pretending to be dead.
I received a light but not heavy slap on the buttock.
She gasped in surprise, her eyes filled with astonishment.
"You hit me?!"
"Disobedient students should be punished."
Su Ruan gritted her teeth, wishing she could turn around and bite him.
"Go easy! You're retaliating!"
Yan Tingnan massaged with just the right amount of force.
"Not weak legs and a sore back?"
Where did your enthusiasm for stepping on me go?
“Yan Tingnan…”
Her voice softened.
"You know perfectly well why..."
Yan Tingnan interrupted her.
"What do I know?"
"All you know is that I'm soft, stubborn, weak-willed, and need to be disciplined."
Every word felt so hot it made her shiver.
"If you misbehave again, we'll punish you in a different place."
Su Ruan felt a tingling sensation all over her body, and her toes tensed up.
This man!
"Yan Tingnan! You're abusing your position for personal gain! You're using massage as a pretext to... to..."
"What do you mean?"
He looked at her calmly, his eyes darkening.
"A decline in teachers' ethics?"
He released his grip, placed his palm on her cheek, and lightly brushed his thumb under her eyes.
Are you tired?
His voice was hoarse and out of tune.
Su Ruan was stunned.
This sudden tenderness is even more touching than the previous assertiveness.
Her nose stung with tears, but she remained stubborn.
"nonsense."
"Racing through the landslide area overnight, fighting against death to save lives."
"When I get back, I'll have to deal with the extra workload that Professor Yan is giving me."
Even the strongest iron can't withstand it.
"Take a nap."
He placed his palm on the back of her neck and massaged it gently.
"His eyes are bloodshot from staying up all night."
"I'm awake now, we'll set off this afternoon."
Su Ruan's eyelids drooped heavily, the heat of the medicated oil soothing into her sore and tender bones.
"Back to Beijing?"
"Chuanxi, didn't you want to go see the stars?"
Su Ruan suddenly opened her eyes and tried to turn over, but he pressed her back down.
"Western Sichuan? Didn't you say..."
"I told you, you can't climb the Sichuan-West Loop Road."
He leaned down, his breath brushing against the back of her ear.
"Yes, that's fine."
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