Chapter 751: Human effort outweighs fault

Sun Weiwei was startled by that painful cry, her whole body tensing up.

Sun Weiwei hurriedly let go of Lin Yuan, instinctively stepping back half a step.

Her beautiful eyes were full of suspicion; looking at Lin Yuan's flustered appearance, she couldn't help but ask:

"What the hell?!? Why did you suddenly shout out just now?"

Lin Yuan's face instantly flushed red, and he panicked inside.

Lin Yuan hurriedly forced himself to stay calm, waved his hand, and explained in an embarrassed and stiff tone:

"No, nothing…… really nothing, it's just that the cramp in my leg was a bit stronger just now, so I couldn't help but let out a cry."

Sun Weiwei furrowed her brows, the suspicion in her eyes not diminishing at all.

She stared at Lin Yuan, her tone carrying a hint of disbelief.

"Nothing? Who are you trying to fool! You shouted so loudly just now, it definitely doesn't look like a leg cramp, and you look so flustered—are you hiding something from me?"

As she spoke, Sun Weiwei's gaze… unconsciously swept over Lin Yuan's lower body.

She saw his stiff sitting posture and his legs unconsciously pressed together.

Sun Weiwei's heart…% already sensed something was off.

The doubt in her eyes grew ever stronger.

Without waiting for Lin Yuan to come up with another excuse, Sun Weiwei had already stepped forward, ignoring his obstruction, and walked straight to the other side of the desk.

Lin Yuan's heart tightened; he hurriedly rose to grab her, but it was already too late.

His hand had just reached out when Sun Weiwei had already arrived in front of the desk.

Lin Yuan was anxious, sweat beading on his forehead, he grabbed Sun Weiwei's arm, his voice panicked.

"Weiwei, don't come over, there's nothing to see, I'm really fine, you go back first—I'll sign the contract and send it to you!"

But Sun Weiwei wouldn't listen, she forcefully shook off Lin Yuan's hand, her gaze falling to beneath the desk.

The next second, her beautiful eyes widened instantly, her whole body going completely rigid…

Sun Weiwei's face… was filled with shock and bewilderment, her whole person a bit dazed.

She never expected that beneath Lin Yuan's desk were hiding two women!

One of them was Gu Shiyan, who was usually gentle and well-behaved; at that moment, Gu Shiyan's face was full of panic, her whole body slightly trembling.

Gu Shiyan dared not lift her head to look at her, both hands tightly clutching the hem of her clothes, her expression extremely embarrassed.

And the other woman shocked Sun Weiwei even more.

Sun Weiwei's beautiful eyes narrowed, the expression on her face instantly freezing,

that woman was none other than her long-time arch-rival, Su Zhiyuan!

At that moment, Su Zhiyuan, too, was stunned by this sudden turn of events, her beautiful eyes wide open.

Su Zhiyuan's original anger and struggle instantly vanished.

Su Zhiyuan stared blankly at Sun Weiwei before her.

Su Zhiyuan's mind went blank; for a moment she forgot to react, even her breathing paused briefly.

The cramped space under the desk… could no longer conceal the two of them.

Gu Shiyan was the first to react, her cheeks flushing red, she hurriedly crawled out from under the desk.

Gu Shiyan stood helplessly to one side, her voice full of embarrassment and panic.

Gu Shiyan explained to Sun Weiwei:

"General Manager Sun, please don't misunderstand, this is all a misunderstanding…… it's not what you think."

Sun Weiwei slowly came to her senses, the shock in her eyes gradually being replaced by anger.

She let out a cold laugh, her sharp gaze sweeping over Gu Shiyan and Su Zhiyuan, who was slowly rising from under the desk.

Sun Weiwei's tone was full of mockery:

"A misunderstanding? What a misunderstanding! Su Zhiyuan, Gu Shiyan, you two bitches, actually hiding this from me, doing such shameful things with Lin Yuan!"

Su Zhiyuan was provoked by Sun Weiwei's words; in her panic she didn't even bother with embarrassment, and quickly retorted.

Su Zhiyuan's tone was full of excuses, she said angrily:

"I didn't! I really didn't do anything with Lin Yuan! I just came to discuss work with Lin Yuan! As for you, Sun Weiwei, you bitch, you were just kissing Lin Yuan in the office—what else are you doing?"

Su Zhiyuan paused, a flash of ruthlessness crossing her eyes, then continued:

"The company clearly forbids office romances; you dare openly violate the rules, I will expose this matter, letting you lose face and reputation in the company, never able to hold your head up again!"

As soon as Su Zhiyuan finished speaking, Sun Weiwei was completely enraged.

Sun Weiwei didn't let her continue…

Sun Weiwei strode forward and grabbed Su Zhiyuan's collar in one swift motion.

Sun Weiwei suddenly leaned in close.

Sun Weiwei's red lips fiercely covered her mouth, not allowing her to make a sound.

Su Zhiyuan was caught off guard; her whole body tensed, her beautiful eyes widened, she was completely dazed.

She never expected that Sun Weiwei would be so impulsive, directly using a kiss… to seal her mouth.

Su Zhiyuan momentarily forgot to struggle, her eyes filled with disbelief.

Sun Weiwei slowly leaned in.

Her tone carried a hint of laziness and softness, her voice faint, as she softly said to Su Zhiyuan:

"Good little sister, don't hold such big malice toward me, older sister; I actually mean no harm."

Sun Weiwei said, a flash of slyness crossing her eyes.

Her tone carried… a hint of ambiguity and boastfulness, as she slowly added:

"And by the way, older sister, I actually have a thing with Lin Yuan too~"

As the words fell, Sun Weiwei didn't give the other party a chance to respond, reaching out to lightly press Su Zhiyuan's shoulder.

Sun Weiwei bent slightly forward, actively… kissing Su Zhiyuan's lips again.

At the same time, Sun Weiwei's hand slowly rose, slowly slipping into Su Zhiyuan's clothing, …

Sun Weiwei's actions…… were bold and direct, without the slightest hesitation.

Gu Shiyan standing aside was completely dumbfounded.

Gu Shiyan froze in place, her gaze dull as she watched the scene before her.

She glanced back and forth between Sun Weiwei and Su Zhiyuan, then looked toward Lin Yuan standing aside…

Gu Shiyan's face…… was filled with bewilderment.

Lin Yuan also froze completely, standing rooted, his face full of shock and helplessness.

He never imagined things would come to this.

What was supposed to be a simple work scene actually turned into such a chaotic situation.

For a moment, Lin Yuan actually didn't know how to wrap things up.

He could only watch helplessly as everything unfolded before him, his heart full of resignation.

After all, when three women gather, trouble is bound to arise…

Now this scene has become a complete mess.

It truly proved the saying 'three women make a drama,' the chaos leaving him at a loss.

Su Zhiyuan was startled by this sudden move, her whole body tensing; after reacting, she instantly pushed Sun Weiwei away.

Su Zhiyuan's face…… was full of shame and panic.

Before Sun Weiwei could speak again, Su Zhiyuan panicked and ran toward the office door.

She practically fled the place.

Sun Weiwei watched Su Zhiyuan's flustered fleeing back, shook her head helplessly, and turned to look at Lin Yuan.

Sun Weiwei's tone carried a hint of worry:

"What should we do? If she tells others about today, our relationship will be completely exposed, and then we'll be in trouble."

Lin Yuan let out a heavy sigh, his face full of weariness and helplessness.

Lin Yuan's voice was full of helplessness:

"I can't help it; things have progressed to this point, beyond my control, so I can only take it one step at a time."

Sun Weiwei watched Lin Yuan's weary, helpless expression, yet a flicker of unwillingness flashed in her eyes.

Sun Weiwei stepped closer, leaned toward Lin Yuan, her tone carrying a hint of ambiguous probing, and whispered:

"Lin Yuan, since things are already like this, why don't we three relax together?"

As she spoke, she unconsciously glanced at Gu Shiyan beside her, her eyes full of suggestion.

Lin Yuan, hearing this, instantly furrowed his brows, his voice full of impatience and helplessness.

Lin Yuan directly refused:

"Cut it out! What time is it? Things are already like this, and you still have the mind to think about this?"

He took a deep breath, waved his hand, and his tone hardened.

"Get back to what you should be doing, everyone leave this place, don't stir up more trouble!"

Sun Weiwei was taken aback by Lin Yuan's attitude, a hint of hurt flashing across her face, but she didn't dare press further.

Sun Weiwei could only grudgingly press her lips together and turn toward the office door.

Gu Shiyan, already at a loss, seeing this…… hurriedly followed Sun Weiwei's steps.

Gu Shiyan lowered her head and hurriedly left the office, afraid to upset Lin Yuan further.

Lin Yuan watched the two women's retreating backs and let out another heavy sigh.

Lin Yuan felt utterly exhausted, slumped into his chair, and rubbed his throbbing temples.

……

Meanwhile, Su Zhiyuan stormed down the stairs, her chest heaving violently.

Her face…… was full of shame and anger.

Su Zhiyuan's mind…… repeatedly conjured the scene from the office.

The more she thought, the angrier she got, and she marched straight to her mother Su Monong's office.

Su Zhiyuan forgot to knock, shoving the door open and barging in.

Su Monong was sitting at her desk processing documents when the sudden intrusion of Su Zhiyuan startled her.

Su Monong raised her head to look at her, asking puzzled:

"Zhi Yuan? What's wrong? You're so furious, all flustered."

Su Zhiyuan rushed to the desk, hands on hips, her voice full of anger and grievance.

She loudly accused Su Monong:

"Mom! Lin Yuan is such a jerk, basically a total scumbag, a super adult scumbag!"

Su Monong's hand stalled at the words, a flicker of surprise crossing her face.

Su Monong set down her pen, looking at her agitated daughter, and slowly asked:

"Oh? Tell me slowly, how did he become a scumbag? Who does he have an unclear relationship with?"

Upon hearing her mother's question, Su Zhiyuan's anger flared, her voice rising a notch, full of accusation:

"Who else could it be! It's Sun Weiwei and Gu Shiyan! The two of them were in Lin Yuan's office, kissing him and getting all flirty, the scene a total mess!"

As she spoke, Su Zhiyuan's chest heaved violently, her eye sockets turning slightly red.

The more Su Zhiyuan spoke, the angrier she became, her fists clenched tight, knuckles whitening:

"Mom, you must stand up for me and properly punish these two bitchy women! And that scumbag Lin Yuan—can't just let them off so easily!"

"Su Zhiyuan's jealousy and resentment…… surged up from the depths of her heart in an instant."

"Su Zhiyuan silently gritted her teeth……"

"She has liked Lin Yuan for so long, yet never gained his favor, while Sun Weiwei and Gu Shiyan can be so close to Lin Yuan—how is that fair?"

"If she can't have him, neither should they!"

"Su Zhiyuan pulled at her mother Su Monong's arm, gently shaking it."

"Su Zhiyuan's voice…… carried a hint of grievance and urgency as she pleaded:"

"\"Mom, just help me, give them a good lesson so they never dare to approach Lin Yuan again, okay? \""

"Su Monong merely patted her daughter's hand lightly, her face showing little disturbance."

"Su Monong said in a flat tone:"

"\"Oh, I understand…… Lin Yuan's actions were indeed wrong and against the rules. I will punish him—deduct a week's wages as a warning. \""

"\"Ah? \" Su Zhiyuan heard this and was instantly dumbfounded."

"The anger and grievance on Su Zhiyuan's face froze instantly."

"Su Zhiyuan looked at Su Monong in disbelief, her voice full of astonishment,"

"\"No? Mom, you're not joking, are you? Lin Yuan has made a huge mistake! Fooling around with male-female relations, ruining the company's morale, and you're only docking his wages for a week? \""

"Su Zhiyuan furrowed her brows, her face full of confusion and dissatisfaction."

"Su Zhiyuan repeatedly asked:"

"\"Is this reasonable?? This is too lenient! He's done all this, how can you just let him off so easily, along with Sun Weiwei and Gu Shiyan! \""

"Su Monong lifted her gaze to her daughter, her expression calm, and countered:"

"\"What's unreasonable about it? It's just a momentary lapse by young people; deducting a week's wages as a warning is enough. \""

"Su Zhiyuan trembled all over from anger at her mother's words."

"Su Zhiyuan raised her voice again, her tone angry:"

"\"Mom! Lin Yuan is fooling around with male-female relations, he's a total scumbag! He hurt me and ruined the company's rules, and you're only docking his wages for a week? This is totally unfair! \""

"Su Monong looked at the furious Su Zhiyuan, her face showing not a ripple."

"Su Monong spoke in a flat tone:"

"\"Zhi Yuan, don't be too impulsive; Lin Yuan is of great use to me and our company, so let's keep him for now. \""

"She paused, then explained slowly:"

"\"He has his own ideas for company management, can help the company avoid many risks, and his TCM skills are exactly what our company needs to expand new business; based on these two points, we can't easily move him. \""

"\"Besides, he was just momentarily careless, not a major mistake; when someone's merits outweigh their faults, we can only turn a blind eye. \""

"Su Monong looked at Su Zhiyuan, her tone carrying a hint of persuasion."

"Su Zhiyuan listened, shaking her head repeatedly in anger."

"Su Zhiyuan furrowed her brows into a knot and loudly objected:"

"\"No! He's done all this, how can you just let it go? This is far too lenient for him! \""

"Su Monong looked at her agitated state, gave a gentle sigh, and countered:"

"\"What do you want then? Fire him? Have you considered who would handle the company's thorny management issues and take charge of TCM-related business if he left? \""

"Su Zhiyuan froze; she had only been thinking about her anger and really hadn't considered these points."

"Su Zhiyuan was momentarily speechless, could only clench her fists, full of resentment."

"Seeing her no longer objecting, Su Monong continued:"

"\"I know you feel wronged, but for the company's sake, and so you can better take over the company in the future, just put up with him for now. He's useful to the company; keeping him benefits both you and the company. \""

"Su Zhiyuan bit her lip, remained silent for a long time, and eventually nodded."

"Although she was still angry, she also understood that her mother was speaking the truth."

"Su Zhiyuan could only temporarily suppress her inner anger and compromise."

"Su Monong saw her relent, nodded satisfiedly, and added:"

"\"This matter ends here; you shouldn't make a fuss anymore, and you mustn't tell anyone about today's events, otherwise it will not only harm the company's image but also bring no benefit to Lin Yuan or you. \""

"Su Zhiyuan said nothing, just gave a muffled nod, turned and was about to leave."

"Su Monong quickly added:"

"\"Remember, don't speak recklessly, do your work well; as long as I'm here, I won't let you be wronged. \""

"After Su Zhiyuan's figure disappeared at the doorway, Su Monong's gentle expression vanished instantly."

"Su Monong narrowed her eyes slightly, picked up her phone, and found Sun Weiwei's WeChat."

"Su Monong's fingertips tapped the screen rapidly, sending the message: \"You little brat, daring to hide from your sister, sneaking off to fool around with Lin Yuan, huh? Don't you put your sister in your eyes? \""

"A few seconds after the message was sent, the phone vibrated once, and Sun Weiwei's reply came flying back."

"In the WeChat, Sun Weiwei, full of panic and appeasement, said: \"Sister, I was wrong; I shouldn't have hidden it from you, please don't be angry, I'll never dare again. \""

"Su Monong looked at the apology message on the screen, the corner of her mouth curling into a cold arc."

"Su Monong's fingertips tapped again, her tone strong and unquestionable:"

"\"Is being sorry enough? Now, immediately, right away, get to my office and apologize to my sister in person—don't make me wait too long. \""