"Hmph," Sheng Chenjin scoffed dismissively. "Then there's nothing to discuss. You'll stay in this villa obediently."
"What gives you the right!" Shi Xinxin exclaimed, furious. "I'm not your pet!"
"I'll do as I please with you. You have no right to question me."
With that, Sheng Chenjin started the engine and drove onto the road.
Shi Xinxin clenched her fists, gritting her teeth, and tried to suppress the anger burning within her.
After driving for a while, Sheng Chenjin glanced back at her. "Miss Shi, how about we make a deal?"
"You say it," Shi Xinxin took a deep breath.
"From tomorrow onwards, you will come to my room every night to serve me, until I grow tired of it."
Sheng Chenjin said this while keeping his eyes fixed on the road ahead.
"What?" Shi Xinxin froze.
She thought she had misheard.
"What? You're unwilling?" Sheng Chenjin countered.
"No!" Shi Xinxin immediately shook her head.
She just didn't understand where Sheng Chenjin's confidence came from.
She already hated him.
Moreover, she wouldn't be foolish enough to let him bully her as she had before.
"If you're unwilling, I'll pretend I never brought it up," Sheng Chenjin retracted his gaze and continued driving.
His attitude was too overbearing.
Shi Xinxin knew Sheng Chenjin was serious.
This was his last resort. If she still refused, he would probably abandon her without any mercy...
"Fine!" Shi Xinxin gritted her teeth and agreed fiercely.
A faint smile touched Sheng Chenjin's lips. "Very good. Remember what you said today."
Shi Xinxin's heart pounded, and her cheeks flushed.
She dared not look up at him, afraid he would see her embarrassment.
The car soon arrived at Sheng Corporation. Sheng Chenjin stopped steadily, turned his head, and said to her, "We're here."
He opened the car door and got out.
Shi Xinxin quickly unbuckled her seatbelt and pushed the door open to exit.
Sheng Chenjin walked straight into the lobby, with Shi Xinxin closely following.
As they stepped into the hall, a wave of noise washed over them.
"Good morning, Mr. Sheng!"
"Good morning, Mr. Sheng!"
"Good morning, Mr. Sheng!"
"......"
Shi Xinxin looked at Sheng Chenjin.
Sheng Chenjin glanced at everyone and smiled. "Good morning, everyone."
Everyone wore an expression of surprise, as if taken aback by Sheng Chenjin's unusually amiable demeanor.
Shi Xinxin had a terrible reputation at Sheng Corporation.
Yet Mr. Sheng was treating her like this?
Could it be... that Mr. Sheng had truly fallen for this Shi Xinxin?
Shi Xinxin walked beside Sheng Chenjin, feeling rather awkward.
At that moment, Sheng Chenjin suddenly stopped and turned his head to look at Shi Xinxin.
"We're here," his voice was deep and pleasant. "I'm going back to my office. You can take your time looking around."
Shi Xinxin: "......"
Her expression froze.
This scoundrel! He was clearly playing a trick on her!
Sheng Chenjin strode towards the elevator. Shi Xinxin stood rooted to the spot, unsure whether to follow him or let him leave.
Sheng Chenjin's footsteps faded into the distance. Shi Xinxin bit her lip and decided to follow.
...
Sheng Chenjin entered his private elevator and pressed the close door button. Seeing Shi Xinxin still standing outside the elevator, he couldn't help but frown and reached out to press the open door button.
Shi Xinxin saw his action and quickly stepped into the elevator.
"What are you doing?" Sheng Chenjin's tone was unfriendly.
Shi Xinxin lowered her head, remaining silent, but tears welled up in her eyes.
"Didn't I tell you to go home?" Sheng Chenjin snorted. "I don't want people to misunderstand that I'm harboring you."
"I..." Shi Xinxin's tears began to fall. "I just don't want to cause you trouble."
Seeing her tears, Sheng Chenjin's heart softened abruptly.
"Forget it," Sheng Chenjin sighed, pulling her into his arms and hugging her tightly. "Don't cry anymore."
Shi Xinxin nodded, leaning against his chest and closing her eyes.
Sheng Chenjin looked down at her, gently wiping away the tears from the corners of her eyes.
"Don't cry. I don't like girls who cry," he said.
"You don't like me crying...?"
Shi Xinxin asked, sobbing.
"Of course not," Sheng Chenjin said, not hiding his dislike for her.
Shi Xinxin looked up at him. "Why?"
"No reason," Sheng Chenjin replied indifferently.
Shi Xinxin: "......"
She felt so wronged.
She longed for a perfect relationship but encountered so many setbacks.
Where had she gone wrong?
She had tried so hard to change!
Shi Xinxin sniffled, choked with sobs. "I have no money, and I don't have any special skills... Why can't you like me?"
Sheng Chenjin's gaze softened as he looked at her. "Because you're my secretary."
"Secretary..." A bitter smile curved Shi Xinxin's lips.
Her eyes were filled with sadness.
She was just his secretary...
"Secretaries can date too!" Sheng Chenjin said. "There are many male employees in our company. Find anyone you want to date."
Shi Xinxin stared at him, stunned.
"I'm not lying," Sheng Chenjin looked at her seriously.
"I..." Shi Xinxin bit her lower lip, her heart feeling as if it were being pricked by a needle.
"If I like you, I won't let you suffer," Sheng Chenjin reached out to caress her smooth, delicate skin. "However much money you want, I can give it to you."
He never stinted on what he desired.
"No, thank you," Shi Xinxin shook her head. "You've helped me so much, I'm already very satisfied."
"No," Sheng Chenjin insisted. "My woman should have a life of comfort."
How could his woman possibly have to endure hardship?
"If you say this... I don't know how to explain to my parents," Shi Xinxin said. "And I don't know if you'll marry me..."
"You think you're not worthy of me?" Sheng Chenjin's gaze turned sinister. "Let me tell you, you're not my type."
Shi Xinxin's heart trembled.
"Not your type?"
"Yes," Sheng Chenjin said. "You're only suited to be a secretary. The woman I'm looking for must have an unyielding heart. Do you understand?"
With his qualifications, countless women would flock to him, yet Shi Xinxin seemed to care little.
Sheng Chenjin's gaze deepened.
"I understand," Shi Xinxin lowered her head, falling silent.
Seeing her like this, Sheng Chenjin felt a pang of discomfort.
"If you don't want to work, then resign," Sheng Chenjin said impatiently. "I'll support you."
"No," Shi Xinxin looked at him defiantly. "I want to work!"
"Work?" Sheng Chenjin sneered. "What makes you think you can be a good secretary? What abilities do you have?"
Shi Xinxin bit her lower lip.
She knew Sheng Chenjin was right. She was not capable of her current job.
"Then I can learn! I can learn!" Shi Xinxin retorted excitedly.
Sheng Chenjin looked at her, his eyes filled with sarcasm. "Learn? How will you learn?"