At the hospital, Su Ding was led in by a nurse to have her medicine applied.
Opening her clothes, her collarbone was bruised and swollen, almost bleeding through the thin skin.
The nurse frowned repeatedly, "It must hurt a lot. How did you get this?"
Su Ding smiled, "It hurts."
The nurse shook her head helplessly, applied the ointment, and then bandaged it with gauze. "Don't let it get wet for the next few days."
After the medicine was applied, Su Ding walked out of the room and saw Jin Ye sitting on a bench outside, looking at his phone.
Their relationship was indeed becoming increasingly strange.
"Mr. Jin, thank you," Su Ding walked over.
Jin Ye looked up, glanced at her indifferently, and then slowly stood up. "Let's go."
"Okay," Su Ding followed.
"The company has new arrangements for you. Your agent has already been notified to discuss the details. You're coming back to the company with me," Jin Ye's tone remained cold.
"What?" Su Ding could no longer remain calm. "Mr. Jin, what new arrangements?"
"We'll talk about it when we get there."
Jin Ye strode towards the car and got in. Su Ding had no choice but to follow him.
At that moment, Jin Ye's phone chimed.
He looked down and saw someone had sent him a photo.
Fair and delicate skin, with appalling bruises and contusions…
Anyone would believe it was domestic violence.
Jin Ye's eyes suddenly darkened, and he stared intently at the photo.
This woman, being bullied like this and not fighting back, was she a fool?
He had so clearly expressed his pursuit of her, yet she still didn't know how to use her privilege to protect herself!
She was truly too slow.
Su Ding was leaning against the seat, watching the scenery outside the window, when she suddenly felt a hand on her shoulder. A soft, cool, and slightly tobacco-scented kiss landed on her lips…
Startled, she pushed the man away, her eyes wide. "You!"
No way, no way! Just now she thought this man was pure and shy, and now he was forcing himself on her?
Jin Ye's face remained expressionless. He straightened his collar and sat back properly.
As if nothing had happened.
The driver in front held his breath, afraid of being caught in the crossfire, and continued to drive silently.
Su Ding took two deep breaths, touched her lips, and glared at the man in front of her.
She glared…
But there was no reaction.
She felt a little dejected. What a blockhead this man was!
Upon arriving at the company, as soon as Jin Ye entered, someone came forward to discuss work matters.
Su Ding didn't want to walk alongside Jin Ye, so she deliberately slowed her pace to create distance between them, as if they weren't together.
Unexpectedly, Jin Ye turned back, "Can you speed up?"
The middle-aged man talking to him was stunned. He immediately shut his mouth and turned to look at Su Ding, who was walking slowly behind.
Su Ding's face flushed instantly, and she hurried forward.
Only then did Jin Ye resume talking to the man, his expression cold and meticulous.
Su Ding rolled her eyes inwardly.
After they finished talking, Su Ding was about to ask, "My agent is..."
Jin Ye interrupted her, "Follow me."
He directly grabbed her wrist and pulled her into his office.
Back in a familiar place…
But this time, Jin Ye didn't have her sit on the small sofa. Instead, he pulled her and pushed open the door to the lounge.
As soon as the door opened, Su Ding's mouth fell open in surprise.
As expected of the head of the Jin family, Jiangcheng's richest man, this lounge was decorated like a luxurious nine-star suite.
Jin Ye motioned for her to sit on the sofa, then gently touched her hair, his voice seeming to be deliberately softened.
He leaned close to her ear and said, "Everything here is smart equipment. Stay here for a while. I have a meeting, and I'll have something to tell you when I get back."
As he got closer, Su Ding's heart pounded nervously.
She didn't dare to move, her face burning from the warm breath on her ear. She let out a soft "Mm" that was barely audible.
Immediately after, she felt her ear grow hot.
The man quickly stood up, pushed the door open, and left, his footsteps having a hint of hasty retreat.
Hoo…
Su Ding's cheeks were flushed as she stared blankly at the departing figure of the man, her heartbeat audible.
She poured a cup of cool tea and gulped it down, which helped her calm down a little.
She looked around and muttered to herself, "What smart equipment did he mean?"
Suddenly, a very cool-looking robot rolled over.
"May I help you?"
Su Ding looked at the robot with curiosity. "Hello?"
The robot was silent for a few seconds. "It seems not. Goodbye."
As the words fell, it rolled out with a rumble, stopping at the corner, its indicator light still flashing.
Su Ding's forehead creased.
What designer came up with this thing?
She cleared her throat and looked at the little robot, "Robot, what are your functions?"
The little robot replied, "Omnipotent."
Su Ding burst out laughing. Amazing!
She walked over with fascination, examining the little robot. Thinking that Xiao Xi was here on a Sunday, she tentatively asked, "Can you help me contact Jin Xiao Xi?"
The little robot replied, "Yes, connecting to the young master, beep…"
The "beep" sound was emitted by the robot. Su Ding seriously suspected it was playing a prank on her, but soon, Xiao Xi's voice came through.
"Hello! Is this Auntie Su Ding?" Xiao Xi sounded very happy.
"Yes, it's me. Xiao Xi, how did you know it was Auntie?" Su Ding asked, confused.
"Besides me, no one else can enter Father's room. Huo Huo just said Father brought a female in, so I guessed it was you right away!" Xiao Xi explained earnestly.
"So that's how it is," Su Ding nodded, understanding.
They chatted warmly on the phone for a while longer when the room door opened.
The robot Huo Huo reported that the master had returned.
Xiao Xi on the other end quickly said, "Goodbye, Auntie! I have to go to class."
The call ended quickly.
Su Ding touched her chin. Why did he hang up so quickly?
She turned around and saw Jin Ye gazing at her with deep eyes, seeming to be contemplating something.
She immediately felt uneasy. "Jin... Mmph!"
Before she could finish speaking, the man kissed her lips possessively. She stumbled back, her feet giving way, and she was pressed against the wall.
The man leaned down, cupping the back of her head.
He deepened the kiss. Su Ding panicked and tried to push him away, but found herself unknowingly succumbing to it…