The heartless beauty is addicted to being licked by a seemingly obedient and loyal dog.

Song Yunqi stood in the entryway for a moment until she could no longer hear the elevator descending before she stepped into the bathroom.

He unbuttoned his shirt and pulled it down to his elbows.

Several deep purple finger marks were clearly visible on my shoulder in the mirror, starkly contrasting against my pale skin. The edges were tinged with red and purple, and even the slightest movement of my arm sent a dull ache down my collarbone.

Song Yunqi rummaged through the cabinet and pulled out a bottle of liniment for bruises. The movement pulled on his shoulder, and he couldn't help but gasp in pain.

"So ruthless..."

Song Yunxi gritted his teeth and rubbed the medicinal wine vigorously with his fingertips. The friction between his palms and skin generated heat, and the pain brought a few physiological tears to the corners of his eyes.

Looking at his slightly disheveled reflection in the mirror, he gave a self-deprecating twitch and muttered to himself:

"What a madman."

The smell of the medicinal wine was pungent, spreading throughout the enclosed bathroom. Song Yunqi hastily rubbed it a few times until the skin was red and hot before pulling on the bathrobe next to her.

After all that fuss, sleepiness finally crept in.

Back in his bedroom, the image of Lu Jinci's unfulfilled kiss suddenly flashed through his mind. He couldn't help but furrow his brow, scratching his head in frustration, before finally going to the bathroom to take a shower despite his exhaustion.

……

The next morning, Song Yunqi appeared in the president's office on the top floor of the company as usual.

Because he hadn't worked yesterday, the documents on his desk were piled up quite high. He had just finished approving two when there was a gentle knock on the office door.

The person who entered was his personal assistant and president's secretary, Lin Hang.

Lin Hang was in charge of arranging and managing all of Song Yunqi's affairs, from coordinating company affairs to taking care of her daily needs. He also personally hired a lawyer to draft the sugar daddy agreement between Song Yunqi and Shen Chonglu some time ago and then contacted Shen Chonglu to have him sign it.

Lin Hang held a thick handover report in his hands, and his steps were not as quick and light as usual, but rather heavy.

He stopped in front of the desk, bent down, and spoke in a low voice, full of unease and guilt:

"Mr. Song, there's a personal matter... I'd like to resign."

Song Yunqi's hand holding the pen paused for a moment, the nib spreading a small smudge of ink on the snow-white paper. He looked up at Lin Hang, unusually showing his confusion:

"reason."

"My mother was diagnosed with a serious illness last week. Although her life is not in danger, she will have difficulty taking care of herself and will need someone to take care of her for a long time."

Lin Hang sighed, his face full of helpless exhaustion: "I'm an only child, and there's really no one left in my hometown. I have no choice but to go back to take care of her."

Song Yunxi looked at the man in front of her.

Lin Hang has been by his side since the company was founded.

Although they were nominally superior and subordinate, their private relationship had long surpassed that of ordinary colleagues.

Lin Hang knew about Song Yunxi's background and his shady dealings, and was even involved in them. It could be said that Song Yunxi was one of the very few people he could truly trust in this world of fame and fortune.

Now that the company is thriving, Lin Hang, as the chief assistant, is also at the peak of his career. Leaving now means that he will have to give up everything he has worked hard for in Beijing.

"You absolutely have to leave?"

Song Yunxi put down her pen, leaned back in her chair, and spoke with a determined and earnest tone:

"Lin Hang, you've been with me for five years. The company has now reached the top of the industry. Don't you think it's a pity to leave at this crucial juncture?"

Lin Hang gave a self-deprecating laugh, his eyes reddening: "What a pity, how could it not be a pity? I've followed you for so many years, watching the company grow step by step, but the situation at home..."

"If it's a manpower issue, I can provide funding."

Song Yunxi interrupted him, her tone leaving no room for argument: "Back in our hometown, I will help you contact the best private hospitals and nursing homes in the area, as well as caregivers, nannies, and medical teams. All expenses will be paid from my personal account."

"You just need to stay in Beijing and continue working as Assistant Lin. Don't let these things distract you."

This was already the most exceptional offer Song Yunqi could make to retain him.

Lin Hang was deeply moved by these words, but after taking a deep breath, he ultimately shook his head helplessly.

"Mr. Song, I appreciate your kindness."

"But you don't know my mother's temperament. She's been strong-willed her whole life, and now she's suddenly paralyzed in bed. The psychological gap is too big, and she won't cooperate with treatment at all if outsiders take care of her."

Lin Hang rubbed his temples weakly.

"Nanny and caregiver are just doing their jobs for money; they can't really take her torment. I'm her own son; she only feels at ease when I'm by her bedside taking care of her."

I don't trust outsiders.

Having said that, Song Yunqi understood that Lin Hang was determined to leave.

A brief silence fell over the office.

Looking at the indelible dark circles under Lin Hang's eyes, Song Yunxi knew that this was not an excuse made on a whim, but rather a choice he made as a son between his career and his family.

"Since you've already thought it through, I won't force you."

The heat in Song Yunxi's eyes subsided, and he regained his restrained and calm demeanor. He pointed to the report in Lin Hang's hand.

"I'll have the finance department settle your salary and severance pay at double the company's highest standard. However, you have too many projects on your hands, so leaving immediately isn't realistic."

"I understand, Mr. Song, thank you." Lin Hang's tense shoulders finally relaxed, and he bowed gratefully.

"My resignation is ultimately my own decision, and I certainly don't want to cause you any more trouble. I will wait until a new assistant is confirmed before leaving."

"Um."

Song Yunqi tapped her fingertips lightly on the table a few times, pondering before speaking: "Have HR post an internship assistant position on the company website. Hire two people to train for a period of time, with the internship period set at two months."

"By the time you leave, their internships will have just ended, and then we'll decide who to keep based on their overall performance."

"Understood, Mr. Song. I will finalize the personnel within this week." Lin Hang bowed gratefully and turned to leave.

It must be said that Assistant Lin is extremely efficient.

Within just three days, the list of two internship assistants was sent to Song Yunqi's email.

Song Yunqi glanced through the list. The first person was named Zhou Cheng. He graduated from a key university in the city with a degree in business management. His resume was clean, and he had received many scholarships and certificates at school. He seemed reliable and steady.

Another person's resume was hidden underneath. Just as Song Yunqi was about to open it, the landline on the table rang, interrupting his actions.

He was very confident in Lin Hang's ability to handle things. Naturally, the people he could select were all top talents, so he didn't look at the second person's resume and handed the whole matter over to him.