Chapter 4: Pretty cute?

In an instant, Liu Yun’s beautiful face flushed bright red. She slammed her palm onto the table, her chest heaving with anger.

“Bastard!”

He actually did something so outrageous to her! If she didn’t take revenge, she wasn’t a man!

But when she thought of the inexplicable words that guy said before leaving, Liu Yun hesitated for a moment. Still, her anger quickly swallowed any doubts.

She walked over to the coffee table, picked up her phone, and angrily pressed the emergency call button. But just as she was about to dial, her finger stopped.

Because she suddenly realized—if she called the police, what would she even say? Say that guy hypnotized her? Or that he harassed her, or broke into her house?

Would anyone even believe the first explanation? And with his strange, unpredictable methods—and that Three-legged Crow—he clearly wasn’t a normal person!

As for the latter, she had no evidence at all. Besides, even if he got arrested, with the Lin Family’s status, nothing would happen to him…

Thinking of this, a wave of helplessness welled up in Liu Yun’s heart. When it came to that guy, she really seemed to have no way out.

Distracted and dejected, Liu Yun made her way to the bathroom and brushed her teeth over and over, trying to scrub away the lingering trace of the young man. It wasn’t until her lips were raw and chapped that she finally stopped.

The rest of that night, Liu Yun couldn’t sleep, nor did she feel any urge to deal with work.

Only when the sky was just beginning to brighten did she manage to gather a little bit of energy. No matter what, she couldn’t alert the enemy—she had to get evidence of that guy violating her, then talk!

With this resolve, Liu Yun changed into men’s clothes again, preparing to go to the Company.

Before leaving, she pretended as if nothing had happened and sent Lin Xiu a message.

“Young Master Lin, don’t be late today.”

At the same time, just next door to Liu Yun, the young man woke up slowly. Seeing the message on his phone, he couldn’t help but raise an eyebrow and chuckle softly.

By eight-thirty, the city’s crowds were gradually swelling—students going to school, vendors opening up shop, but mostly, wage slaves heading out like beasts of burden.

Soon, Liu Yun arrived at the Company. People greeted her as she passed, and she returned their smiles.

At that moment, Chairman’s assistant Liu Yang noticed her weary look, and showed a rare expression of surprise.

“Brother Yun, that’s rare! It’s the first time I’ve seen you come to work so listless. Didn’t sleep well last night?”

At his words, Liu Yun gave a dry laugh. Not sleep well? She hadn’t slept well at all! All because of that bastard Lin Xiu!

Thinking of this, Liu Yun’s resentment toward Lin Xiu grew even stronger. Still, she waved her hand and said on the surface, “I’m fine. Go prepare the materials for the meeting later.”

Liu Yang nodded and left.

Entering the Office, Liu Yun glanced at the time, then sat down to wait for Lin Xiu to arrive, slipping a Recording Pen under the table…

Because the Chairman had assigned her to fully assist and supervise that guy, her other work had been handed off to someone else, leaving her rather free.

Truth be told, she still felt a bit afraid, since she knew how dangerous that guy was.

But the reality was… As she waited and handled some work, ten o’clock came and still there was no sign of him!

Liu Yun was seething. Not only was he a beast, but he had no sense of time—she hated people like this the most!

With a sigh, Liu Yun rubbed her brow, then picked up the phone, ready to call him.

Before she could dial, the Office door was suddenly pushed open. Lin Xiu strolled in, carrying a bag, completely unconcerned.

“Uncle Yun, good morning!”

Seeing the young man enter, Liu Yun’s eyes flickered with a trace of panic, but she quickly forced it down.

No, she couldn’t reveal any weakness. Otherwise, the boy would only get suspicious, making things even harder for her later…

With that, Liu Yun forced a smile and spoke. “Young Master Lin, you’re late. Also, knocking before you enter is the most basic courtesy.”

Lin Xiu shrugged at her words, then closed the Office door behind him.

Liu Yun’s lashes trembled at this, then she heard the youth say, “Uncle Yun, in that case, I guess it’s not proper for me to call you that in a work setting. Since my grandpa assigned you to me, can I call you Secretary Yun from now on?”

Liu Yun didn’t really care about this and nodded, “Of course.”

The young man’s lips curled up. “Then, Secretary Yun, what should you call me?”

The moment his words fell, Liu Yun’s mind went blank, and she instinctively wanted to say the word ‘Master’, without feeling the least bit odd about it…

But at the last moment, Liu Yun snapped awake in shock. Terrifying—this guy could actually alter her subconscious!

Still, since she’d already decided not to alert the enemy, after a brief hesitation she bit her lip and said, “Mas—Master, how about that?”

Lin Xiu nodded in satisfaction, then set the bag in front of her.

“Good, let’s do that.”

At that moment, Liu Yun’s heart burned with shame. Looking at the bag before her, she was a little confused.

“What’s this?”

Lin Xiu sat down on a nearby chair and replied casually, “Breakfast. My grandpa told me you’re a workaholic and often skip your morning meal. That can’t go on, you know.”

Liu Yun was stunned. This guy actually brought her Breakfast? Could he really be that kind-hearted?

After a moment’s hesitation, Liu Yun still murmured, “Th-thank you.”

But soon, Liu Yun regained her decisive composure. She stood and handed several project proposals to Lin Xiu.

“The Chairman said from now on I’ll arrange your work, Mas… Master. How about you read through these proposals this morning?”

Lin Xiu took the proposals with little interest, skimmed through them, then nodded, pretending to read them properly.

Seeing this, Liu Yun returned to her seat. Looking at the Breakfast in front of her, she hesitated a bit but still opened it.

There’s no reason not to eat free Breakfast. This guy wouldn’t dare to poison it in broad daylight, right?

Besides, considering what he did to her yesterday, she could eat this Breakfast with a clear conscience. Hmph!

So, the Office soon grew quiet. Lin Xiu glanced up and saw her eating with a spoon, tongue sticking out after burning her mouth on the porridge. He couldn’t help but curl his lips in amusement.

This woman was actually kind of cute?

Sunlight slowly shifted, casting rainbows through the glass of the building.

By the time Liu Yun finished her work, it was nearly noon. As for the young man with the proposals…

Seeing him sleeping in such an undignified pose, Liu Yun’s brow twitched—he hadn’t even looked at them, had he?

With a frosty glare, Liu Yun walked over and nudged him with her foot.

“Eh? Is it lunchtime already?”

Lin Xiu yawned, looking as comfortable as could be.

Liu Yun’s mouth twitched, and she gritted her teeth, “Mas! Ter! Which proposal have you read so far?”