The crybaby nanny was bullied and cried again by her yandere husband.

Lin Yu's palm was warm, but his grip was firm and not too light. Lin Zhao panicked and looked around, afraid that Shang Yu would see them.

He pulled his hand back forcefully, his brows furrowing tightly.

"Brother Yu, let go of me first, I really need to go deliver the food."

He was genuinely anxious, afraid of delaying the delivery of food, and even more afraid of being seen and making Shang Yu angry.

In Lin Yu's eyes, it seemed that he had climbed the social ladder and wouldn't even say a few words to him.

The smile in Lin Yu's eyes faded slightly, his tone remained gentle, but it carried an air of undeniable authority.

"It'll just be a few words, won't take more than a few minutes. Xiao Zhao, how have you been lately? Has that person... been giving you any trouble?"

He subtly hinted at Shang Yu in his words, appearing concerned that Lin Zhao might be wronged. He deliberately lowered his voice, so passing employees would only think it was casual conversation between acquaintances and wouldn't notice anything unusual.

Lin Zhao panicked even more, struggling to pull her wrist back, her face flushed with anxiety.

"I'm doing fine. Mr. Shang hasn't made things difficult for me. It's really good. Please let me go."

The more he struggled, the more firmly Lin Yu held on, and even took a half-step closer, deliberately closing the distance and looking exceptionally intimate.

People were coming and going in the lobby, and many employees entering and leaving the office area glanced over discreetly, and whispers of discussion gradually arose.

Lin Zhao was shy and embarrassed by being stared at by so many people. Her eyes were almost red with anxiety, but she couldn't break free from Lin Yu's hand no matter what she did.

Just then, a steady footstep sound came from the elevator entrance.

The entire lobby fell silent instantly.

Shang Yu and Shen Youqing had come down to the design institute to discuss specific details, but they saw this scene as soon as they stepped out of the elevator.

Shen Youqing, standing to the side, narrowed his eyes; this was going to be interesting.

He was just about to make a joke when he reached out to the side, only to find that there was no one there.

"Tsk tsk, having a wife really makes a difference; he even walks faster now."

From afar, Shang Yu saw Lin Zhao holding a lunchbox and arguing with someone. Upon closer inspection, he realized that the person being argued with was none other than Lin Yu.

His possessiveness, which had been suppressed for days, erupted completely at this moment, and his face was frighteningly gloomy.

He strode forward, easily shaking off Lin Yu's hand with one hand, his tone low and devoid of any warmth.

"He told you to let go, didn't you hear him?"

That cold snort instantly sparked a murmur of discussion in the hall, and people walking by became much quieter.

Shen Youqing quickly stepped forward, and with just one look, all the surrounding employees lowered their heads and dared not approach.

He, on the other hand, calmly found a place to watch the drama unfold.

Lin Yu was caught off guard and stumbled when thrown. Only after regaining his balance did he see who it was.

A flash of annoyance crossed his eyes, but it quickly disappeared.

"Mr. Shang, what a coincidence! I was just joking with Xiao Zhao."

"joke?"

Shang Yu repeated, his gaze fixed on Lin Zhao's wrist, which had been scratched red, and his brows furrowed.

Lin Zhao never expected to actually run into him here. She was stunned for a moment, lowered her head, and gently gripped his sleeve with her fingertips.

"Sir..."

Shang Yu glanced at him and spoke in a voice only the two of them could hear.

"I'll settle the score with you later."

Lin Zhao dared not utter another word and stood obediently.

Shang Yu pulled Lin Zhao behind him to protect him, his large hands firmly gripping his shoulders.

His posture exuded possessiveness as he looked up at Lin Yu again, his tone unfriendly.

"A joke only works if the person involved finds it funny. Does Zhao Zhao look like she finds it funny?"

Zhao Zhao?

Lin Zhao was startled when he heard this address. His teacher always called him Lin Zhao. Why today?

He subconsciously looked up, but Shang Yu wasn't looking at him. He looked to the side and met Shen Youqing's gaze.

Shen Youqing raised an eyebrow and waved at him, and Lin Zhao immediately lowered his head again.

Upon hearing this address, Lin Yu's smile vanished completely, but his tone remained as gentle as ever.

"President Shang, I was being presumptuous. It's just that Xiao Zhao and I grew up together, and we've always been like this. I guess it's because we've grown up now that Xiao Zhao is a little unaccustomed to it."

After saying that, he looked at Lin Zhao with an apologetic expression.

"Xiao Zhao, it was my fault. I shouldn't have joked like that with you. Next time, I'll take you to your favorite wonton shop, okay?"

Hearing this, Lin Zhao felt a little touched. In the past, whenever he was sad or upset, Lin Yu would take him out to eat.

Even though Lin Yu didn't have much money, he would still save up all the money he could to take him out for a meal.

His heart softened, and he instinctively wanted to nod in agreement.

The next second, a sudden weight settled on my shoulder.

Shang Yu's fingers tightened imperceptibly. He glanced at Lin Zhao sideways without saying a word, but his eyes clearly said: You dare to agree and see what happens.

Lin Zhao's heart tightened, and she swallowed back the words that were on the tip of her tongue. Never mind, those wontons weren't actually that delicious anyway.

Lin Yu saw this scene clearly, his fingertips subtly curling, but he still pretended to be gentle and considerate.

"Why aren't you saying anything? Are you still angry with your brother? Xiao Zhao, I was wrong before, I apologize to you."

He deliberately brought up the past and deliberately showed weakness, just to soften Lin Zhao's heart and let Shang Yu know that their relationship was not simple.

Shang Yu sneered, protecting Lin Zhao as they took a half-step back, completely blocking their view of each other.

"No need."

"The friendship we had before has long expired."

"What he eats, where he goes, and who he associates with are none of your business."

Shang Yu's tone was resolute, leaving no room for negotiation.

"You think you can bribe someone with just a bowl of wontons? Director Lin is overestimating himself and underestimating me."

These words made Lin Yu's face turn pale, and the scene instantly froze.

Shen Youqing leaned against the side and silently gave Shang Yu a thumbs up, thinking, "It has to be my brother Shang's mouth."

Lin Yu suppressed his anger and maintained his composure.

"Mr. Shang, you flatter me. I just feel sorry for Xiao Zhao, who has had such a difficult journey."

"You don't need to feel sorry for me."

Shang Yu interrupted him directly.

"With me here, he won't have to suffer any injustices or go back to his old ways."

After saying that, Shang Yu gave Lin Yu no more chance to pull him away and looked down at Lin Zhao, who was obediently bowing her head in his arms.

"Let's go upstairs."

Lin Zhao, holding a lunchbox, glanced at Lin Yu as she passed by, then quickly caught up with Shang Yu.

Seeing Lin Yu's face growing colder and colder, Shen Youqing stepped forward, put his arm around Lin Yu's shoulder, and said earnestly.

"Ethan, take my advice. You have to keep moving forward. You've come this far, and you don't want to lose your job because of this, do you?"

Shen Youqing didn't have much contact with Lin Yu, but he knew that the man was quite ambitious and had good business skills, so his words were both a well-intentioned reminder and a veiled warning.

Trying to steal people from the boss? Isn't that just asking for trouble?

Lin Yu clenched his fists, suppressing the resentment in his heart, and forced a polite smile.

"I understand, thank you for reminding me, Mr. Shen."

Shen Youqing patted his shoulder again.

"Good, get back to work."

After saying that, he turned and walked towards the door, muttering to himself.

"Sigh, while my brother's chasing after his girlfriend, I'm the only one working hard. I wonder what Ci Bao is up to. I'll have to ask her."

Lin Yu stood still, turned his head to look in the direction the elevator was going up, and his eyes turned completely cold.