NOVPUBChapter 232: 232. Compulsion, Learn to Face
Chapter 232: 232. Compulsion, Learn to Face
In the early morning, a strip of sunshine peeked through the curtain slits, casting down onto the peacefully sleeping man on the bed. The light dusted him with a golden hue, giving him an ethereal, otherworldly glow.
Song Qinghuan’s obsidian-like eyes, vivid and lively, blinked slowly as her brain began to whir into action…
Didn’t she fall asleep on the living room couch last night? How did she end up on the bed? Did Shi Yuhuan carry her here?
The man, who had been deeply asleep until now, stirred a little.
Incrementally changing his sleeping position, he reached out with one hand, hooking it around Shi Yuhuan’s slim waist effortlessly.
The movement seemingly pulled Shi Yuhuan toward him involuntarily. When her nose bumped against his chest, strong as iron, she winced in pain.
Slowly, Shi Yuhuan opened his eyes, the corners of his mouth turned up in a small smile as he greeted, “Good morning.”
His voice was alluringly sexy, delicate and velvety.
Hearing his words, Song Qinghuan felt a softness trickle down her spine, their faces were just inches apart. His warm breath fanned across her face whenever he spoke.
At that moment, she felt just like his voice, gentle and plushy.
Seeing her still lying there in a daze, Shi Yuhuan traced her nose lightly with his fingertip and teased, “What? Not planning on going to work today?”
Song Qinghuan’s face flushed red, she quickly moved out of his embrace but was still a little hesitant about stepping into the bathroom.
Standing hesitantly at the door, she turned to Shi Yuhuan with a small smile, “I’ll go change first, you go shower.”
“Get in and shower already, I’m waiting.” Shi Yuhuan said lazily, propping himself up on the bed head. There was no hint of emotion in his calm gaze nor in the command in his voice, making it hard to discern his current thoughts.
Song Qinghuan bit her lip, almost on the verge of tears.
Was he really not understanding, or just pretending not to? She clearly didn’t want to go in, he had been so kind to her thus far, always supportive, why is he suddenly so merciless now?
After watching her standing at the door for nearly a minute, seemingly lost in thought, Shi Yuhuan intoned firmly, “Song Qinghuan, if you’re late today, I’ll dock a month’s wages from your pay.”
Song Qinghuan’s eyebrows furrowed, she glared at him, disbelief in her eyes.
But there was no more hesitating. She pushed open the bathroom door and marched in. Sooner or later, she would have to overcome this fear. What was there to be scared of, it was just a doll, not a real person, and more than that, she had already cleared it away.
Shi Yuhuan watched as she disappeared through the bathroom gate; he lightly pursed his lips and the corner of his mouth tugged into a slight smile.
Avoidance wasn’t always the answer, while you might evade for a while, it’s impossible to do so forever. There were just some things she had to face head on. 𝘯𝑜𝘷𝘱𝘶𝘣.𝘤𝘰𝑚
Five minutes before their lunch break, Zhao Jingnan handed Song Qinghuan a document, asking her to take it to the big boss in the CEO’s office on the top floor for his signature.
“What?” Song Qinghuan was taken aback. Those sorts of document-related tasks on the top floor had always been Yu Yang’s responsibility, so why was she being asked?
Bai Rubing, who was standing nearby, saw Song Qinghuan’s expression and thought she was reluctant. Seeing a good opportunity for herself, she quickly stepped forward with a smile, “Qinghuan, do you have plans? I can take it up for you.”
Just as Song Qinghuan was about to say, “Great!”, Zhao Jingnan interjected, “Have you finished your own work? Where’s the annual meeting spreadsheet I asked you to prepare this morning? Hand it to me now!”
Bai Rubing meekly responded, “Manager, didn’t you say…”
