Chapter 769: Social Death

Su Monong lightly pursed her red lips, a hint of lazy teasing lingering between her brows and eyes…

Su Monong spoke in an indifferent tone:

"I'm giving you a benefit to accept, and you're still being picky?"

She leaned slightly forward, her gaze lightly landing on Lin Yuan's tense face.

Su Monong pressed on with a half‑smile:

"What, do you think Little Sis Sisi isn't pretty enough for you? She's not good enough for you?"

Lin Yuan, hearing that… hurriedly shook his head.

Lin Yuan said speechlessly:

"Director Su, stop messing around—I barely know her, at most a passing acquaintance, we're not really acquainted; if this gets out, how embarrassing."

Seeing his flustered look, Su Monong's smile deepened.

Su Monong leaned in slightly, her warm breath… lightly brushing past Lin Yuan's ear.

Her tone… carried a hint of alluring laziness, each word clear as it reached his ear:

"But she's naturally a magnet for scumbags."

"With her nature—rebellious yet deep‑feeling, soft‑hearted and eager to give—if you don't provoke her today, she'll surely be targeted by some other scumbag sooner or later, ending up bruised and battered."

Su Monong raised her brows slightly, her tone… carrying a hint of amused inevitability:

"Better to let you have her than let those ill‑intentioned outsiders ruin her. At least you're not wicked by nature and won't toy with her feelings."

Lin Yuan was completely dumbfounded, frozen in his seat.

His head buzzed, and for a moment he couldn't react at all.

He stared blankly at Su Monong beside him, his heart full of disbelief.

Is this bold, straight‑talking woman who doesn't shy from anything and casually plays matchmaker really the usual poised, aloof, strong‑presence female CEO Su Monong who never jokes?

Usually, Su Monong's every gesture… embodies the elegant refinement of a noble CEO, her conduct steady and restrained.

But now, seated in the passenger seat, she is unrestrained and spontaneous, her words bold and unconventional.

This contrast is so great… it leaves Lin Yuan utterly speechless, for a moment not knowing how to respond.

Meanwhile, at the roadside rest area…

Yu Gangsheng… was still painstakingly trying to please Li Sisi, tirelessly.

Yu Gangsheng lowered his posture to the extreme, utterly the picture of fawning appeasement.

He opened the stomach medicine he'd bought, carefully poured warm water, and then handed her the warm ginger‑brown sugar tea…

Yu Gangsheng whispered gentle reminders nonstop, fearing Li Sisi might feel even the slightest discomfort.

Yu Gangsheng attended to her in every way, to the utmost.

Yet faced with his all‑encompassing, boot‑licking kindness…

Li Sisi, however, felt no warmth at all—only anxiety and resistance filled her heart.

Li Sisi was utterly exhausted in mind and body, having no inclination to accept anyone's goodwill.

She could only shake her head again and again, refusing all the medicine and tea Yu Gangsheng offered.

Su Monong knew the moment had ripened.

Su Monong lingered no longer, directly lifting her hand to open the passenger door.

Su Monong stepped forward in her slender, neat high heels, her posture graceful and composed.

Su Monong, in just a few steps, stood before Li Sisi.

Su Monong reached out… gently and steadily supporting the swaying Li Sisi.

Li Sisi lifted her eyes… gazing at the suddenly appearing Su Monong.

Li Sisi's eyes… were filled with surprise and astonishment.

Li Sisi's weak voice, tinged with bewilderment:

"Director Su, why are you still here?"

Su Monong wore a gentle, natural smile, her expression relaxed and at ease, perfectly disguising herself as someone who just happened to pass by.

Su Monong spoke softly, explaining:

"Sisi, I had a little too much to drink tonight, felt stuffy in the car, so I got out by the roadside to get some air and clear the alcohol. Happening to see you looking unwell, I came over to check."

As her words fell, Su Monong slightly furrowed her brows, putting on a look of genuine concern.

Su Monong asked softly:

"Sisi, what's wrong with you? Your face is pale and your whole body feels off."

Li Sisi didn't dare to explain the reason in detail:

"No, no, it's nothing, Director Su… I just feel a bit uncomfortable; I'll be fine after a rest."

Su Monong took in her embarrassed appearance, inwardly amused to the fullest.

On her face, however, she remained gentle and attentive, and she went on to propose:

"Since you're feeling unwell, let me help you to the restroom to freshen up. By the way, where's the nearest public toilet around here?"

Yu Gangsheng nearby, seeing this, immediately stepped forward eagerly, responding warmly:

"There's a public toilet right across the street; let me help Sisi over—there's lots of traffic, so it'll be safer."

As he spoke, he reached out to steady Li Sisi's arm, intending to escort her safely.

Before Yu Gangsheng could touch Li Sisi, Su Monong lightly raised her hand to block him.

Su Monong's tone was gentle, yet her attitude firm, as she politely declined his offer:

"No need to trouble Captain Yu. As a woman, I'll find it easier to look after her—just let me take Sisi to the restroom."

Yu Gangsheng heard this, and a deep sense of loss instantly flickered in his eyes.

He looked at Li Sisi, who was right before his eyes, feeling helpless inside, yet he couldn't bring himself to refute Su Monong's words.

The other party had a respectable status and reasonable explanation; as a male transportation worker, it was indeed inconvenient for him to follow into the women's restroom to attend to her.

Yu Gangsheng could only resentfully withdraw his hand, nod, and obediently stay in place, watching the two leave.

Su Monong took the opportunity, steadily supporting the utterly weak Li Sisi.

Su Monong's movements were gentle and considerate, half-supporting, half-guiding her as they slowly crossed the sparsely trafficked intersection.

The two walked toward the public restroom across the street.

Along the way, Li Sisi was closely supported by Su Monong.

Li Sisi's heart… was panicked and chaotic, the tension in her body not easing in the slightest.

With difficulty she entered the women's restroom, avoiding the gazes of passersby and coworkers outside.

Su Monong then intended to support Li Sisi and go straight into the inner stall.

At that moment, Li Sisi quickly raised her hand to lightly press against Su Monong, shaking her head with the last of her strength to politely refuse.

Li Sisi's heart… was utterly clear-headed.

No matter what, she absolutely could not let Su Monong come in.

"Su Sis, no need to trouble yourself accompanying me in; I can manage on my own, I'll be fine after a moment."

Li Sisi forced composure, her tone carrying a hint of deliberate detachment.

Su Monong watched her feigned stubbornness, the amusement in her eyes concealed extremely well.

Su Monong nodded obediently on the surface and replied in a soft voice:

"All right, then I won't disturb you, sis. I happen to need to use the restroom too; I'll wait for you in the neighboring stall—just call me when you're done."

Having said that, Su Monong turned and walked straight into the adjacent second stall, gently closing the door.

Seeing Su Monong fully enter the neighboring stall, Li Sisi's hanging heart eased a little.

Li Sisi immediately quickened her pace… and entered the neighboring third stall.

Li Sisi turned the lock with a click, sealing the stall door completely, cutting off all outside sound.

In the cramped, enclosed stall, Li Sisi… finally dared to drop all pretense.

In the neighboring second stall, Su Monong's expression had lost its earlier gentleness and consideration; the warm smile in her eyes vanished, leaving only deep, dark calculation.

She pressed lightly against the cold wall, her slender fingertips barely touching the tiles, lowering her body to silently eavesdrop on the movements in the neighboring third stall.

The wall was thin; the faint noises from next door transmitted clearly into her ears.

She could clearly hear the faint sounds.

Su Monong's lips slowly curled into a sly, languid arc, her eyes brimming with the amusement of having everything under control; she was certain her scheme was foolproof.

She was neither hurried nor anxious, quietly waiting for the opportunity, her fingertips gripping her phone as she patiently awaited Lin Yuan's arrival.

A wall apart, on one side was the flustered Li Sisi, on the other the coolly observant, step-by-step scheming Su Monong; within the enclosed restroom, undercurrents stirred silently.

Su Monong leaned quietly against the door, listening to the sounds coming from the neighboring stall.

Su Monong raised her hand, took out her phone, and with flying fingertips tapped the screen, sending an urgent WeChat message to Lin Yuan, who was waiting not far away in the car.

Su Monong's message was simple and direct, carrying a touch of deliberately manufactured panic: 【Lin Yuan, save me…… I'm in the women's restroom across the street, there's a poisonous snake in the restroom, I dare not move. I'm in Stall 003, hurry over!】

The moment the message sent successfully, Su Monong put away her phone, the corner of her mouth lifting in a faint smile of knowing everything.

Only she herself knew that she was currently in Stall 002……

And the Stall 003 she reported to Lin Yuan happened to be exactly where Li Sisi was.

Lin Yuan's phone in the car suddenly vibrated; opening WeChat, upon seeing the message from Su Monong Fa, Lin Yuan's whole expression tightened.

Poisonous snake? Trapped in the restroom?

Lin Yuan didn't have time to think further; his heart and eyes were filled entirely with concern for Su Monong's safety.

Lin Yuan pushed open the car door… and dashed toward the public restroom across the street.

A few minutes later, Lin Yuan burst into the women's restroom.

Lin Yuan's gaze quickly swept over the stall numbers, precisely locking onto Stall 003.

With his heart set on Su Monong's safety, he hesitated not at all.

Lin Yuan tensed his leg muscles and kicked hard.

"Bang!"

The sturdy stall door was kicked open with a single blow, the violent shaking bringing a gust of wind.

"Ah——!"

Inside the stall… a sharp, panicked cry suddenly rang out—it was Li Sisi's voice!

Li Sisi never expected… someone would suddenly kick the door violently.

Lin Yuan also widened his eyes.

He had imagined countless scenarios of Su Monong in danger—perhaps panicked and helpless, perhaps curled up in a corner, even readying himself to face a poisonous snake and rush to her defense.

But Lin Yuan never expected that after breaking in, what would meet his eyes would be Li Sisi, face full of terror, her clothing disheveled.

Poisonous snake?

Director Su?

The empty stall was spotless, with not a trace of anything amiss—no sign of a poisonous snake, nor any trace of Su Monong.

Lin Yuan's mind went blank, buzzing; the fervor and anxiety from his frantic dash were instantly doused with a bucket of ice water, leaving him utterly chilled.

Why was it Li Sisi inside?

Lin Yuan's Adam's apple unconsciously bobbed, his heartbeat suddenly went off rhythm, and he was completely dazed. He instinctively spoke, his voice tinged with a stiff hoarseness: "Sisi? How can it be you? Director Su, where are you? Here… where is the snake?"

As his words fell, the still-shocked Li Sisi, already weak all over and exhausted, her spirit utterly scattered, was frightened by this sudden intrusion and questioning, trembling all over.

The restroom floor was already wet and slippery; in her panic she instinctively stepped back half a pace, her shoe sole suddenly slid, and her body instantly lost all support.

"Mm!"

A suppressed cry of pain suddenly rang out.

Li Sisi fell straight down, her body hitting the icy, wet, slippery floor with a heavy thud; under the strain her clothing tore instantly, the light ripping of the fabric unusually clear, infinitely magnifying her embarrassment.

A bone-chilling chill and sudden pain swept over her body at once; extreme embarrassment, panic, and soreness intertwined, completely breaking her last line of defense. Pent-up emotions collapsed entirely, and a choked, tearful sob burst from her throat, fine and broken, making listeners' hearts tighten.

"It hurts..."

She curled up on the ground, arms tightly wrapped around her body, eyes red, tears pouring down in large drops, looking so miserable it made one's heart ache.

Seeing this, Lin Yuan panicked completely; all his astonishment was instantly replaced by fluster, he had no time to ponder Su Monong's lies or the strange scene before him, and instinctively hurried forward to help the fallen girl.

But the damp floor offered almost no friction; in his haste his steps were hurried, and as he bent down and took a step, his foot slipped, instantly losing his balance.

His body lurched forward, Lin Yuan had no time to steady himself, and he fell straight toward Li Sisi.

In the flash of an instant, he instinctively stretched out his arms to shield the person beneath him, firmly planting himself underneath.

With a muffled "thud", the two fell tightly onto the narrow stall floor.

Lin Yuan's back struck the cold, hard tiles, a dull pain spreading through his body instantly, but he ignored the pain, immediately tightening his arms to steady the limp, trembling Li Sisi and hold her in his embrace.

His warm chest firmly protected

Meanwhile, in the neighboring stall number two, the door panel remained tightly shut.

Su Monong leaned silently against the door panel, listening to the sounds from the neighboring stall—the sudden fall, the soft sobs, the ragged breaths—each one crystal clear to her ears.

The smile at her lips grew deeper and more sly, her eyes filled with a lazy, scheming amusement, the dark depths of her gaze holding inscrutable emotions; everything was under her control.

In her panic, Li Sisi even forgot to make the motion of raising her hand to cover herself.

Having lived this long, she had never experienced such an embarrassing, socially fatal moment.

Lin Yuan's Adam's apple moved involuntarily, his head buzzing.

At this moment, Lin Yuan dared not breathe, nor did Li Sisi.

Just as the two stood frozen, the atmosphere awkward to the extreme……

Outside the restroom…… suddenly came a hurried, anxious male voice—it was Yu Gangsheng, who had been guarding the roadside.

"Sisi? What's wrong? What's happening in there? Sisi, say something…"

Yu Gangsheng…… hearing the huge bang of the door being kicked in the restroom and Li Sisi's startled cry, his heart panicked instantly.

Yu Gangsheng thought something had happened in the restroom, so he rushed over immediately!

Hearing Yu Gangsheng's voice, Lin Yuan and Li Sisi became even more panicked.

If he were to come in and see the situation in the restroom…

It would be hard to explain!!

At this moment, Yu Gangsheng hurried his steps…… rushing quickly toward the women's restroom, about to burst in to check the situation.