Chapter 289: White Deer Promise

Ah…… no, no…… I'm doing sit‑ups at home, exercising." Lin Yuan replied hurriedly.

On the other end of the phone, Hong Bai Tian sounded doubtful: "Doing sit‑ups this late at night?"

"Yeah, I've been working on my abs lately, trying to lose weight." Lin Yuan replied, holding the phone.

Although Hong Bai Tian was a bit suspicious, he didn't ask further.

Meanwhile, Su Monong was still lecturing Lin Yuan.

Her beautiful eyes filled with resentment as she glared at Lin Yuan, angry because he had revealed her personal hobby.

You stinky little brother, you let my hobby slip out.

You let it out.

Su Monong really is at that wolf‑like, tiger‑like age.

Lin Yuan is about to be drained dry by her.

"Xiao Lin, keep talking—does Director Su have any other hobbies?" Hong Bai Tian continued asking on the other end of the phone.

Lin Yuan didn't dare answer at this point; he could only advise, "Um, Director Su doesn't really have any hobbies. Director Hong, actually our Director Su is hard to pursue. She hasn't thought about dating these years; she just wants to focus on her career. So, Director Hong, you might as well give up… don't waste your time……"

On the other end of the phone, Hong Bai Tian fell silent for a moment, then replied, "Director Su only focuses on her career? Got it—I'll devote myself to supporting Director Su, acting as her career's protective umbrella. Xiao Lin, thanks for the reminder."

Hong Bai Tian seemed to have an epiphany.

Lin Yuan was left speechless.

When the hell did I remind you?

I'm telling you, stop pursuing Director Su.

But Hong Bai Tian misunderstood.

"No, Director Hong…… what I mean is……" Lin Yuan was about to explain when Hong Bai Tian cut him off.

"Xiao Lin, thanks to your tip this time! Rest assured, I will definitely be Director Su's protective shield, guarding her career and assisting her. Once I win Director Su's hand, I'll marry my daughter to you, so you'll join my Hong family—we'll become doubly related, hahaha!" Hong Bai Tian laughed heartily on the other end of the phone, then hung up.

Lin Yuan stared blankly at the disconnected phone, feeling helpless as well.

"Director Su, I really didn't tell him anything…… he's insisting on pursuing you on his own……" Lin Yuan, looking at Su Monong on him, hurried to explain.

"No need to explain—bottom line, you're finished tonight!" Su Monong scolded coldly.

At this moment her pretty face was already flushed.

Su Monong's discipline of Lin Yuan became even more frenzied……

People always have to pay a price.

That stinky brat Lin Yuan—let him talk too much, let him speak more.

He is tonight paying a 'sweet' price for his talkativeness……

Tonight, inside Shidai Gongyu, it is destined to be a sleepless night.

Tonight, Lin Yuan didn't even have a chance to cook.

Su Monong directly ordered a Taobao flash‑delivery takeout.

Because tonight she won't let Lin Yuan go—not even for a moment.

So she simply wouldn't give Lin Yuan a chance to cook, preferring to order takeout rather than spare him a 'lesson'……

Only after midnight did Su Monong put on her high heels, her somewhat disheveled long hair as she walked out of the single‑person apartment.

However, when Su Monong walked, she felt a bit light‑headed.

Lin Yuan was also extremely weak, following her downstairs.

He drove Su Monong home.

But while driving, Lin Yuan felt his thigh muscles twitching.

That night he had been drained several times over; now he was utterly exhausted.

……

The next day, Lin Yuan was awakened by the alarm clock.

He almost overslept.

At this moment, when getting out of bed, his leg muscles were still a bit sore.

Last night was truly crazy.

He was completely drained by Su Monong.

When Lin Yuan went downstairs, his legs felt a bit wobbly.

He got into the Mercedes‑Benz car and drove straight to Director Su's villa to pick her up for work……

In the morning, the Mercedes‑Benz stopped at the entrance of Rose Garden.

When Su Monong stepped out, her long legs also felt weak.

Su Monong didn't even wear high heels today; instead she put on a pair of white athletic shoes.

Her legs were still a bit sore and weak, so she had no choice but to wear comfortable sports shoes when going out.

When he got into the car, Lin Yuan was seeing Su Monong in athletic shoes for the first time.

She wore a casual set today: a simple white women's polo shirt on top and a medium‑length athletic skirt below, looking more relaxed than usual.

Su Monong at this moment looked more like a female star,

The calf lines revealed beneath the skirt hem were neat, paired with the white athletic shoes on her feet, exuding a refreshing vitality rarely seen before, quite different from her usual crisp and refined style.

This sporty outfit made her look youthful, energetic, and yet noble.

Director Su's demeanor changed instantly, turning her into a highly educated female sports aficionado.

"What are you looking at?" Su Monong asked coldly from the back seat.

"Um, Director Su, why are you dressed so sporty and casual today? Are you going to work out?" Lin Yuan asked.

"You're still asking? It's all your fault—if you'd given in last night, I wouldn't be like this! You made it so I can't even wear high heels; my legs go weak!" Su Monong scolded with an angry, pretty face.

Lin Yuan felt a bit embarrassed… he could only drive.

The car was driving on the road, Su Monong suddenly asked again, "Do I look good in sportswear?"

"Um, it looks pretty good, youthful and energetic." Lin Yuan replied honestly.

"Then how about I wear it for you to see every day in private? Want to?" Su Monong asked, her voice suddenly alluring and seductive.

Lin Yuan caught a glimpse of Su Monong's outfit, only to feel his heart inexplicably skip a beat; his grip on the steering wheel tightened unconsciously, even his fingertips turning slightly numb.

"Um… Director Su, should we head to the company now?" He deliberately looked away, his voice carrying a hint of barely perceptible panic.

Su Monong, however, gave a light smile, her gaze landing on his tense side profile: "What's the rush? Actually, I wanted to ask—when you got in the car earlier, did you keep staring at my shoes?"

Lin Yuan's heart gave a jolt; he hurriedly waved his hands: "No, no need to mention that… I didn't, I didn't notice."

"Oh? You didn't notice?" Su Monong raised her eyebrows, her tone carrying a light, probing test; as she spoke, she slightly adjusted her sitting posture, and the calf beneath her skirt naturally extended with the movement: "When I got in the car, I caught you out of the corner of my eye staring at this pair of sports shoes for quite a while."

Lin Yuan's ears secretly heated up; his fingers on the steering wheel twitched as he gave a guilty explanation: "No, no… it's just that this is the first time I've seen you wearing sports shoes—it's so different from your usual style, a bit surprising… I really wasn't looking on purpose."

Actually, he didn't tell the whole story—

Just now, when Su Monong bent over to get into the car, the white sports shoes paired with her casual short skirt contrasted too sharply with her usual image of high heels and a sharp suit; he really couldn't help glancing at them twice, though he didn't dare stare, nor did he expect Su Monong to notice this little detail.

Su Monong looked at his slightly uneasy expression, a faint smile flickering in her eyes; she didn't press further, just said softly, "I thought you found these shoes quite comfortable."

Only then did Lin Yuan relax, quickly picking up the conversation: "They're quite suitable; soft-soled shoes really make walking easier, and since your legs aren't feeling well today, these are just right."

Saying that, he hurriedly started the car, trying to mask his earlier nervousness with the act of driving.

In fact, Lin Yuan was lying; when Su Monong got into the car earlier, he had indeed glanced at her sports shoes several more times.

Lin Yuan had never seen Director Su in sports shoes before, so he was curious and unconsciously took a few extra looks.

One has to admit, Director Su usually wears high heels; today was the first time she'd put on sports shoes, and that youthful, vibrant charm was utterly alluring.

Lin Yuan's gaze was unconsciously drawn to it.

But Lin Yuan didn't dare admit it at this moment.

Su Monong continued, "By the way, my legs are a bit sore; could you give them a rub?"

Saying that…

Lin Yuan had originally wanted to refuse.

But under Director Su's coercion, Lin Yuan could only extend his hand and begin massaging her feet…

At that moment.

Top-notch, passing through the lungs.

Lin Yuan sensed the pleasant fragrance of perfume on Director Su's body.

Lin Yuan was dazed—Director Su is really too bold, huh.

All along the way, Lin Yuan had no mind to drive; he could only creep along in the Mercedes-Benz, not daring to move a bit more…

The car crept along the whole way, and only with difficulty did he manage to drive it into the underground parking lot of Su Group.

Only then did Su Monong withdraw.

"Ding-dong." Just then, Lin Yuan's phone suddenly rang with a WeChat notification.

Lin Yuan picked up his phone, saw the incoming WeChat message, and froze??

On WeChat, it was a message from his previous blind-date partner, the art teacher Bai Lu.

Bai Lu: 【Hey, Lin Yuan~ are you free tonight? Want to grab a meal together?】

Seeing this message, Lin Yuan's face changed slightly.

How did this white teacher suddenly ask him out?

These past few days, Bai Lu and Lin Yuan haven't chatted much.

They merely exchanged a few polite sentences.

As a result, Bai Lu suddenly came to invite him to a meal?

Lin Yuan thought it over and replied: 【Sorry, Teacher Bai, I've been swamped with work these days, no time.】

Bai Lu quickly sent another message: 【Oh, then when are you free?】

Lin Yuan thought it over and replied: 【Sorry, Teacher Bai, I've thought about it and feel we're not suited. My conditions are too poor; I'm not worthy of you…】

Lin Yuan sent that message.

He didn't want to get further involved with Bai Lu.

Because Bai Lu is too outstanding.

Lin Yuan knows he's not good enough for her.

Moreover, Lin Yuan doesn't want to keep going on blind dates—it's really exhausting.

"You little brat, who sent you a message?" Su Monong suddenly leaned over, her jade hand snatching the phone from Lin Yuan's grasp.

Su Monong glanced at the phone screen; she too was a bit surprised.

"Huh? A girl sent you a message? You little brat?"

However, upon seeing the chat content between Lin Yuan and Bai Lu, Su Monong's beautiful eyes narrowed slightly.

"Is this Bai Lu teacher asking you out? I recall she's the blind-date partner I arranged for you, right? That's a good thing—why are you turning her down?" Su Monong asked coldly.

Lin Yuan didn't know how to explain for a moment.

Su Monong suddenly directly retracted the message Lin Yuan had sent out.

Then she edited a new message and sent it: 【Teacher Bai, how about we have dinner together tonight? I'm actually not that busy either.】