Leaning against the cool porcelain tiles, Yun Zhi Yue made a broken sound, unable to escape Nan Jing's kisses. The shower water soaked Nan Jing's meticulously tailored suit, while she stood before him, completely bare, unable to suppress her low sobs.
Nan Jing tightened his grip on her hand, which bore a wedding ring, acting like a beast while insisting she call him "husband" in advance. The more he delighted in her compliance, the more he wanted to tease her repeatedly.
Dressed in layers and sent off to the airport, she felt utterly exhausted from the past few days; he had been relentless, leaving no part of her unscathed. Knowing her return date was uncertain, he insisted on keeping her close.
He would drop her off at work and pick her up afterward, appearing to be the model boyfriend, but his intentions were far from pure; he was simply afraid she might try to escape him. Despite having other thoughts, Yun Zhi Yue was genuinely trying to be good and not worry her parents.
Just as she settled into her new place and realized the company was still nonexistent, she received a message.
Little Flower: "I’m so happy; don’t keep me waiting too long."
A shadow fell over Yun Zhi Yue's heart; being monitored in every action felt terrible. During those thirty-six days, she had felt completely controlled, like a dodder vine relying on him for survival, trusting him wholeheartedly—only to receive what in return? If it weren't for the help of the former Meng Po, she would have vanished long ago.
Without replying, Yun Zhi Yue decided to focus on resolving matters at home first. The Yun Group had significant assets in the country; as the young lady of the family, she intended to make a splash.
Meanwhile, Nan Jing remained in the country and took full advantage of her absence. When Yun Fu saw Nan Jing at work one day, he was momentarily stunned. It wasn't until Nan Jing claimed he was there for an executive position that Yun Fu's expression changed; he stared at Nan Jing for a long time.
Ultimately, he said nothing and tacitly accepted Nan Jing's power play. In truth, Yun Zhi Yue had almost taken over the company herself one day but needed considerable time to cultivate her skills. Nan Jing was different; he had already been involved with the Nan Family business during his school days, making everything come easily to him.
He would eventually abdicate completely. Yun Zhi Yue was indeed in a tight spot, but if Nan Jing was willing to lend a hand, that would be another matter altogether.
Initially, he had some suspicions about Nan Jing's intentions to seize power and worried that if their relationship soured in the future, Yun Zhi Yue would be at a disadvantage. However, upon seeing the contract for the transfer of shares that his wife presented, he set aside those thoughts. Nan Jing was genuinely willing to return double the shares of Nan's Holdings to Yun Zhi Yue, which was beyond doubt.
It wasn't a bad thing for a man to have ambition; Yun Fu accepted that Nan Jing was cultivating his influence within Yun.
After Yun Zhi Yue had been gone for a month and a half, Yun Fu and Nan Jing were chatting casually at the company. When the topic turned to Yun Zhi Yue, Yun Fu felt a sense of pride.
That child was strong-willed, just like her mother. When she proposed handling the company herself, he was taken aback for a moment; her ambition was commendable.
Nan Jing paused in his perusal of documents and looked up with an expressionless face. "Is the country what Yun Zhi Yue wants?"
Yun Fu nodded with satisfaction. "It should have been my responsibility, but this child insisted on managing it herself. During this time, all the work reports from over there have been praising Yun Zhi Yue."
Nan Jing smiled in response. "That's great. Yun Shu, I have something to attend to today, so I’ll leave a bit early."
"Well, with both the Nan Family and Yun to juggle, you're quite busy. Go on then, take care of yourself."
As Nan Jing stepped out of the Yun premises and gazed at the bustling street, his mind felt empty. A chilling laugh escaped his throat, sending shivers down his spine.
Yun Zhi Yue, you truly are just as I imagined.
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