Title: Reborn in Handong, Starting with an Investment in Gao Yuliang

Liang Cheng is a reborn person.

I've grown accustomed to people leaving and people becoming indifferent, and to the exchange of interests.

But at this moment, he felt the long-lost warmth.

Liang Cheng extended his hand.

This time, he didn't wipe away Su Qingyu's tears.

Instead, he directly grasped her hand that was suspended in mid-air.

Pull hard.

Su Qingyu exclaimed in surprise.

I lost my balance and fell into a broad, warm embrace.

That was the haven she had always dreamed of.

......

The jazz music was still playing in the office.

The suffocating ambiguity in the air.

As the two separated, their feelings gradually settled into a sweetness and stickiness they had never experienced before.

Su Qingyu lowered her head.

She dared not look Liang Cheng in the eye.

That reckless lunge just now exhausted all the courage she had accumulated over the past twenty years.

Now that reason has returned, a wave of shame overwhelmed her.

Her cheeks were burning hot, and even the roots of her ears were flushed pink.

It looks like a perfectly ripe peach.

Looking at her ostrich-like appearance, Liang Cheng's lips curled into a playful smile.

This contrast is indeed quite interesting.

A potential career woman who is decisive and efficient in the business world.

At this moment, however, he resembles a primary school student who has done something wrong.

"What's wrong?"

Liang Cheng leaned against the edge of his desk, casually picked up the cup of Blue Mountain coffee that had gone a little cold, and took a small sip.

"You were so powerful and confident when you confessed your feelings just now."

"Now you're mute?"

Su Qingyu's body trembled slightly.

She bit her lower lip, her hands twisted together, her knuckles turning white.

After a long while...

She managed to squeeze out a single sentence, barely audible, like a mosquito's hum.

"I...I didn't."

Liang Cheng put down his coffee cup and took a step forward.

The shadow fell, enveloping Su Qingyu completely.

The intense sense of oppression and masculinity left her nowhere to escape.

Liang Cheng reached out and gently lifted her chin.

It forced her to look directly at herself.

Those almond-shaped eyes, still moist with tears, shimmered and were incredibly endearing.

"Now that we've laid our cards on the table..."

"From now on, shouldn't we redefine our relationship?"

Liang Cheng's voice was deep and domineering, carrying an undeniable authority.

Su Qingyu's heart was pounding.

It felt as if it was about to burst through his chest.

She looked at the man in front of her.

This man, who turned Jingzhou upside down, was as gentle as water in front of her.

"Um......"

She nodded slightly.

The voice was soft, but exceptionally firm.

Once she's made up her mind, she won't back down.

Even if there are mountains of knives and seas of fire ahead, even if he is the "powerful and wicked young master" despised by everyone.

She accepted it.

Liang Cheng smiled with satisfaction.

His fingers gently caressed her smooth cheeks.

"Shouldn't we change our tune?"

"From now on, you're not allowed to call me 'boss' in private."

Su Qingyu blinked.

Her eyelashes trembled slightly.

"Then... what's it called?"

"Think about it yourself."

Liang Cheng grinned mischievously, seemingly anticipating something.

Su Qingyu's face turned even redder.

She struggled for a long time, but couldn't bring herself to say those mushy nicknames.

Finally, he could only tentatively ask in a low voice, "Brother Liang...?"

"It'll have to do."

Liang Cheng didn't press the matter, thinking there would be plenty of time in the future.

Just then.

Su Qingyu seemed to remember something, and her expression suddenly became somewhat conflicted.

His eyes began to dart away.

She gently pushed Liang Cheng's chest, creating a little distance between them.

"that......"

"There's something I'd like to discuss with you."

Liang Cheng raised an eyebrow: "Speak."

"Our relationship..."

Su Qingyu hesitated, seemingly finding it difficult to speak.

"Could we... possibly hold off on making it public for now?"

The office fell silent for a moment.

The smile in Liang Cheng's eyes faded slightly, and his gaze became somewhat profound.

"What's wrong?"

"You think I'm not presentable?"

"Are you afraid people will say you're a gold digger, that you're after my money?"

Although his tone was calm, it carried a hint of danger.

In this circle.

It's only men who don't want to go public.

What kind of woman would keep her sugar daddy a secret?

Su Qingyu panicked upon hearing this.

She quickly waved her hand, shaking her head like a rattle drum.

"No! Absolutely not!"

"I never care what other people say!"

"Why is that?"

Liang Cheng stared into her eyes, waiting for an explanation.

Su Qingyu sighed.

His once straight shoulders slumped, making him look somewhat helpless.

"It's because of... my dad."

"Su Zhenbang?" Liang Cheng was somewhat surprised.

"Um."

Su Qingyu gave a wry smile, walked to the window, and looked down at the traffic below, which appeared as insignificant as ants.

"You know, my dad is an honest man."

"In his heart, you are his benefactor, a great figure, and the savior of our family."

"If he finds out about you and me..."

Su Qingyu paused, a hint of worry flashing in her eyes.

"He would think I'm being immature, that I'm trying to climb the social ladder, or even that... I'm selling myself out of gratitude."

"He has a strong sense of pride, and I don't want him to overthink things."

"and......"

Su Qingyu turned around and looked at Liang Cheng with sincere eyes.

"I want to achieve something through my own abilities."

"I don't want others to think that I, Su Qingyu, am where I am today only because I slept with the boss."

This is the reason.

It's true.

It also fits Su Qingyu's personality very well.

Soft outside and strong inside.

Self-respect and self-love.

The coldness in Liang Cheng's eyes dissipated.

Instead, it is a touch of appreciation.

If Su Qingyu is truly just a pretty face who only knows how to depend on men, then her life will end there.

But she is ambitious and principled.

This is the person who can accompany Liang Cheng further.

"Just for this?"

Liang Cheng chuckled, walked to her side, and put his arm around her shoulder.

"If you're too embarrassed to ask, I'll talk to Lao Su."

I doubt he would dare object.

Su Qingyu was startled.

She quickly covered Liang Cheng's mouth.

My palms were warm and carried a faint jasmine scent.

"Don't!"

"Please don't!"

"If you go, I'll be too ashamed to face anyone."

"I'll wait until the time is right and then talk to him about it myself."

Seeing her nervous expression, Liang Cheng nodded.

"Alright, as you wish."

"but......"

Liang Cheng changed the subject abruptly, leaning close to her ear and breathing hot air onto her neck.

"Keeping a relationship in secret can be very difficult."

"Assistant Su, are you ready?"

Su Qingyu felt half of her body go numb.

Her face flushed, she gently pushed Liang Cheng away and tidied her slightly messy hair.

Try your best to get back to work mode.

Although my heart was still beating frighteningly fast.

"Let's get down to business."

Su Qingyu took a deep breath and pointed to the pile of newspapers and documents on the table.

That was the public opinion report that was submitted earlier.

Each of the headlines above is shocking.

The Arrogance of Power: Who Will Oversee the "Insiders"?

Citizens Discuss: Fairness and Justice Must Not Be Trampled On!

The sweetness in Su Qingyu's eyes faded, replaced by deep worry.

"Liang... Liang Cheng."

"The rumors circulating outside are now out of control."

"It's not just targeting you; now even Secretary Liang is involved."

"Some people are stirring up trouble online, saying that Secretary Liang failed to raise his son properly, and even implying that the first pot of gold for Suda Logistics was obtained illegally."

"Many citizens who are unaware of the facts have begun to boycott our delivery trucks."

Su Qingyu became more and more anxious as she spoke.

His brows furrowed tightly.

"Are we really going to do nothing?"

"If this continues, not only will the company's image be damaged, but what if the higher-ups really send an investigation team down..."

"That would be a real problem."