Shocking! The school heartthrob who was adopted by a wealthy family is actually a heiress!

Chapter 352

Secretary Gao, with a keen eye, asked, "Should we arrange a car now?"

"it is good."

As Shen Yanci was about to go downstairs, Secretary Gao was still typing on the keyboard.

Shen Yanci paused slightly: "Work can be done tomorrow. Go home and rest early. Tonight counts as overtime."

"Okay, thank you, Mr. Ci. I'll save this and then leave."

Secretary Gao wasn't excited about the double overtime pay. He currently earns a million yuan a year, but after taxes, he only gets a little over 700,000 yuan.

His goal is to reach a million after-tax income within two years.
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That night.

After arriving home, Shen Yanci took out his phone and sent Qin Zhao a message to let him know: "I'm home."

The light from the screen shone on his face, making it appear as a listless, pale white.

At the top of Qin Zhao's chat interface, it showed afternoon. She had shared photos of a golf course, bathed in bright sunlight.

He knew they had gone golfing together.

Afternoon tea, golf, and dinner – a perfectly timed arrangement to advance the relationship.

He only asked one question: "Do you want to get sunburned?"

Lin Shi guessed wrong.

He didn't bother her in the afternoon.

He knew perfectly well that Qin Qiong did not want him to be with Zhaozhao.

However, being a seasoned businesswoman, she did not choose to oppose it outright, but instead adopted a gentle distancing and indirect intervention, silently drawing a line.

He cannot be narrow-minded, he cannot bring the hidden resistance to the surface, and he cannot let Qin Zhao be caught in the middle and put in a difficult position.

more importantly.

At this point, he was neither capable of providing Qin Zhao with happiness nor qualified to directly negotiate with this obstacle in terms of his career.

He loosened his tie, leaned back on the sofa, and closed his eyes to rest.

In the darkness, Lin Jianwei's words during the debriefing echoed clearly once again:

"This may be a precursor to 'relationship repair withdrawal'. In Zhao Zhao's heart, she may feel guilty towards you, thus entering a stage of 'overcompensation'."

"When you show signs of unease, or when she receives specific hints from the outside world about your relationship, she may show a brief period of compliance and progress in intimate behavior."

But this isn't real progress; it's a dangerous state—she's suppressing her own confusion and fear to prove to you, and to herself, that she's capable of loving like a 'normal person.'

"This kind of pandering, which is based on self-suppression, destroys her inner feelings and is destined to be unsustainable."

"Haste makes waste." Lin Jianwei said, his tone softening, with a deep sense of empathy.

Shen Yanci closed his eyes and slowly exhaled.

“I know this is very difficult for you. What you need to give is patience and restraint far beyond what is common. All your desires and aspirations must be filtered through reason, which is a remarkable sacrifice.”

Lin Jianwei gave very clear advice: "At this stage, I strongly recommend that you follow the Intimacy Behavior Scale and avoid any actions that cross the line, including kissing, excessive physical contact, or even hugging."

She spoke slowly and earnestly: "At the same time, suspend all actions that imply 'asserting sovereignty,' even if she verbally agrees."

“Yanci,” her voice was gentle yet firm, “you went to great lengths to attend my lecture and accompany her during treatment. I believe your initial intention was definitely not just to have an intimate relationship with her.”

What you want is a complete and healthy future, right?

Shen Yanci was trapped in the darkness, tilting her head back, her neck resting against the edge of the sofa, a glistening tear running from the corner of her eye to her ear.

Lin Jianwei's voice continued:

"Love itself is difficult to completely control with reason. Feelings of attraction, closeness, and even a moderate degree of possessiveness are all passionate and real emotions."

Her tone was full of understanding as she softly said, "Love that temporarily sets aside its own immediate needs for the sake of her long-term recovery is a more powerful form of love."

"What Zhaozhao needs now is a higher level of love from you. She needs your understanding and restraint, so that she can be sure from the depths of her soul that you love her and that you provide her with a sense of security."

Only then can she naturally overcome the danger warnings her body is sending and truly love you from the bottom of her heart.” Lin Jianwei: “That agreement is the cornerstone of trust between you. And you are her safety officer. You must send her, and yourself, a single and unwavering signal—”

"You are safe."

"No matter her condition or whether she makes visible 'progress,' you will always be her safe haven. She can follow her own pace and be her most authentic self."

"Qin Zhao is safe with Shen Yanci by his side."

"This must be a shared belief between the two of you."

"Only in this way can you move towards a brighter future."

"..."

Shen Yanci's Adam's apple bobbed slightly in the shadows as he repeated in a low voice, as if confirming a vow:

"She's with me, I'm safe."

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Lin Shi was a restless person, and living in Lanting Bay, he naturally wanted to drag Qin Zhao out to play.

Naturally, the three of them started hanging out together.

Lin Shi still disliked Shen Yanci.

Given his status, he can only go to places with good privacy.

They went to a private restaurant and went to a club.

Lin Shi saw the billiards and wanted to play a couple of games to digest her food, so she asked Qin Zhao to join her.

With Shen Yanci here, Qin Zhao couldn't just leave him aside: "Let's play rock-paper-scissors, taking turns."

Lin Shi: "Isn't the two of us perfect?"

"..."

Lin Shi ultimately gave them face and, as a gesture, he and Qin Zhao both chose scissors, while Shen Yanci chose rock.

"..."

Qin Zhao and Lin Shi exchanged a glance. Lin Shi pointed to her and himself and said, "We are both scissors, a successful match."

He's always liked to be lazy like this since he was a child.

Shen Yanci raised an eyebrow and said in a drawn-out voice, "Masters always make their last move. Only the winner can fight me."

He sat down on the sofa unhurriedly, his excessive leisurely demeanor bordering on provocative: "Call me when the results are out."

"..."

Although Lin Shi succeeded, he felt uneasy.

He scoffed, pointed his golf club at Shen Yanci, and said disapprovingly, "Look at how he's putting on an act!"

Qin Zhao's lips twitched. "Neither of you should say anything to the other."

Her current ball skills are still decent; although she's not at the expert level, she's not completely unable to enjoy the game.
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Shen Yanci fell asleep.

The dim light cast a shadow over him, and there was a small dark spot under his eyes.

Qin Zhao's gaze fell on his empty wrist.

Paused.

Shen Yanci seemed to sense something, his eyelids twitched, he put his arm on his forehead, and lifted his eyelids slightly.

Seeing Qin Zhao, he smiled, his voice slightly hoarse: "Finished fighting?"

Qin Zhao hummed in agreement: "Have you been very tired lately?"

"There's been a lot going on at the company lately." He half-closed his eyes, glancing around the room. "And him?"