[Urban] Rebirth of My Sister's Lover - 16-18

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16. "Didn't you investigate everything?"

Su Ye grabbed a nearby cushion with her free hand (the one not connected to the IV drip) and hurled it at Du Heng.

That cushion was a gift from Du Heng years ago—a pale pink satin one embroidered with a blue Mickey Mouse, Su Ye's favorite when she was thirteen. The Mickey Mouse cushion flew to Du Heng's chest. The cushion was limp, but Du Heng's chest was firm, so the cushion fell to the ground with a thud.

Du Heng stared coldly at Su Ye, who was clearly being unreasonable, his body motionless, his gaze icy, his lips hard, radiating aloofness and indifference.

Su Ye's anger gradually subsided. Looking at Du Heng, whose eyes held a cold indifference, she suddenly remembered something from a few years ago. At that time, on a whim, she had her driver take her to Du Heng's company. Du Heng was in a meeting and didn't receive her call, so Su Ye, led by her secretary, waited in Du Heng's office. As it happened, Su Ye witnessed Du Heng reprimanding a subordinate. She was terrified; she hadn't expected the usually gentle and considerate Du Heng to have such a chilling gaze.

Later, after recovering from Du Heng's tenderness, Su Ye asked him about it. Du Heng said, "You're different. In my heart, you'll always be different from others."

Su Ye stared blankly at the innocent Mickey Mouse pillow on the floor, then looked up at Du Heng. How was Du Heng any different now compared to the Du Heng who had reprimanded the subordinate that day? Su Ye's heart sank, plummeting to the bottom. She suddenly realized that perhaps she wasn't actually any different. Even if she was different, what did it matter? People change. Maybe today she was special, but tomorrow she wouldn't.

The air around her seemed to freeze. Su Ye felt suffocated for a moment. She lowered her head blankly, wrapping her arms around her trembling shoulders.

The world was already so cold, yet this was the first time she felt such a bone-chilling cold.

Du Heng watched Su Ye's trembling body, the coldness in his eyes gradually melting away. Finally, he sighed, sat on the edge of the bed, and pulled Su Ye into his arms.

Su Ye's body instinctively resisted Du Heng's embrace, but she didn't pull away. She clenched her fists tightly in Du Heng's arms, her body still trembling uncontrollably.

Du Heng felt the girl in his arms like a frozen little bird, a trace of heartache flashing in his eyes. He gently stroked her soft, long hair, trying to soften his voice as he said, "It's okay, don't be angry."

Su Ye shook her head. She wasn't angry anymore; she was just suddenly afraid, very afraid. For the first time, she clearly realized that everything about her was in Du Heng's hands, and Du Heng was just a person, an ordinary person. Perhaps one day, she would no longer be special.

Du Heng rested his chin on her cool, soft hair, closed his eyes slightly, and said softly, "Su Ye, I scared you. I won't do it again."

Su Ye mechanically shook her head, stiffly leaning against Du Heng's chest. She moved her lips as if to say something, but ultimately remained silent.

Du Heng held her waist with one hand and patted her back soothingly with the other, murmuring hoarsely, "It's my fault..."

Under Du Heng's comforting words, Su Ye gradually calmed down. She closed her eyes, absorbing the warmth from the man's body, and whispered, "I'm fine... I was being unreasonable just now..." Perhaps because of her illness, her voice was terribly hoarse.

She struggled for a moment, then continued, "I... I don't know what happened to me just now, I suddenly got very angry..." She paused, then whispered, "I shouldn't have thrown the pillow at you."

Du Heng released Su Ye, looking down at her. Her long eyelashes drooped, her pearly white teeth biting her pink lips. She looked like a fawn who had done something wrong, apologizing with a hint of panic.

Du Heng's expression towards Su Ye was complex. After a while, a bitter smile seemed to appear on his lips, but Su Ye didn't see it. Su Ye only heard Du Heng say gently, "It's okay, Su Ye, you're sick."

He added, "Whenever you're sick, your temper gets irritable."

Su Ye hadn't thought of that. She raised her eyes, her pink lips slightly parted, looking at her husband with surprise: "Really?" She didn't remember.

Du Heng looked at her and actually smiled, nodding firmly, "Yes."

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After this commotion, the atmosphere between the two became harmonious again. Du Heng first took Su Ye's temperature again, satisfied that it was normal, but still not entirely at ease, he gave her some medicine before letting her sleep.

Du Heng had nothing to do all afternoon, so he took his laptop to the bedroom, casually browsing the internet and keeping an eye on his wife. Time passed quickly, and when Su Ye woke up again it was already evening. The reddish sunset shone through the pale blue curtains, and Su Ye, still half-asleep, only saw a strong figure sitting with his back to her.

She blinked, taking a while to react, and then slowly recalled what had happened at noon.

Recalling the whole process, she had calmed down and knew that Du Heng was just worried about her. She wasn't angry anymore; now she was only worried about how much Du Heng had found out.

Remembering Shi Lei's text message, Su Ye's heart trembled slightly, and a tingling pain shot through her right hand. If Du Heng knew about everything between Shi Lei and her, how furious would he be?

Su Ye stared at the strong back of the man sitting against the light for a long time, her vision blurring. She knew this man was not only her husband, but also her support and her protector.

Thinking this, perhaps because she had been lying in one position for too long, her neck stiffened, so she changed position. Unexpectedly, Du Heng had gone to investigate. Du Heng turned around and saw that Su Ye was awake. He immediately stood up and came over, smiling, asking, "Awake? How are you feeling?" As he spoke, he reached out and touched Su Ye's forehead. Feeling her temperature was normal, he nodded with satisfaction, "Looks like you're better."

Su Ye's lips moved, but felt dry. Seeing this, Du Heng quickly poured her a glass of perfectly warm juice, which Su Ye drank from his hand.

After finishing his juice, Du Heng simply took a tissue and wiped Su Ye's mouth. Looking at the considerate and gentle Du Heng, Su Ye felt a surge of indescribable emotions. After hesitating for a moment, she finally said, "I'm sorry..."

Hearing this, Du Heng paused, looked into Su Ye's eyes, and after a long while, suddenly smiled. He reached out and tapped Su Ye's nose: "It's good that you know you were wrong. Don't be temperamental anymore, and definitely don't throw things."

Su Ye pursed her lips and obediently lowered her head.

Seeing that Su Ye was still somewhat uncomfortable, Du Heng simply sat on the edge of the bed and half-embraced her, saying softly, "Su Ye, you might think I went too far with some things, but I really meant well."

Su Ye leaned back quietly, her eyelashes fluttering slightly when she heard this.

Du Heng hesitated for a moment before carefully choosing his words: "There are some things you were too young to understand before, so I never mentioned them."

Hearing this, Su Ye suddenly looked up at Du Heng.

Du Heng clearly saw a hint of panic in Su Ye's eyes. He tried to catch it, but it quickly disappeared.

Du Heng frowned almost imperceptibly: "Su Ye, if you have any thoughts, you must tell me. Don't keep them to yourself."

Su Ye lowered her eyelids, gently biting her lip with her pearly teeth, remaining silent.

Du Heng's arm, which had been around Su Ye, stiffened for a moment. He smiled helplessly and said, "It seems you have something on your mind."

Su Ye lowered her head and remained silent for a long time before finally raising her head. Her clear, watery eyes looked up at Du Heng, her pink lips moved slightly, and she finally spoke: "I saw Uncle Sun this week."

Du Heng remained impassive, simply uttering an "Oh," as if Su Ye had only met a neighbor, a relative with whom she had regular contact.

Su Ye stared intently at Du Heng's inscrutable face, tentatively asking in a low voice, "He ate with me."

Du Heng and Su Ye locked eyes, as if gazing at a kitten he had raised.

For the first time, Su Ye realized her husband possessed such sharp, deep eyes, as if he could see through every inch of her thoughts. She also realized for the first time how ruthless and hard the lines drawn by this man's high nose and thin lips were.

Su Ye finally turned her head away, feeling suffocated.

Du Heng let out a mocking laugh, asking Su Ye indifferently, "What did he say to you?"

Su Ye smiled helplessly, saying softly, "Didn't you investigate everything?"

The temperature in the air seemed to drop several degrees at these words.

Du Heng suddenly stood up, slamming his clenched fist on the table with a loud bang. The juice glass on the table was knocked over, triggering a chain reaction that sent other items flying, making the table a mess.

Now that things had come to this, Su Ye was no longer afraid. She bravely looked directly at Du Heng: "Are you angry?"

17. Who exactly is it?

Now that things had come to this, Su Ye was no longer afraid. She bravely looked directly at Du Heng: "Are you angry?"

Du Heng stared at the girl he had raised; she was like a proud peacock, head held high, as if challenging him.

Du Heng slowly withdrew his clenched hand from the table, letting it hang stiffly at his sides. The air seemed to freeze; only the heavy, helpless breathing of the two people could be heard in the large bedroom.

After a long while, Du Heng closed his eyes briefly, and when he opened them again, there was no emotion in them. "Su Ye, I actually don't need to investigate to know what he'll say to you."

Su Ye bit her lip and asked with a smile, "Oh, you know what he wants to say to me?"

Du Heng was silent for a moment, then spoke calmly, "Sun Jingyu is an old hand who has been with your father for many years. After your father passed away, he has remained with the company all these years. I believe I have treated him well, but he still has many grievances. If he wants to see you, it's simply because he wants you to go out and handle the company's affairs personally."

Du Heng looked down at the delicate little thing on the bed and smiled, saying, "Su Ye, if you are interested in the company's affairs, you can consider his suggestion."

Du Heng's words were unexpected for Su Ye, because Sun Jingyu had been scheming to get her to come out of retirement, which Du Heng clearly disapproved of. So why was Du Heng saying this to her now?

Su Ye lowered her head and thought for a moment, not directly answering Du Heng's question, but suddenly asking another: "I want to know, why does Uncle Sun have so many complaints about you?"

Du Heng was slightly taken aback. He hadn't expected this little thing to ask such a question, but what he didn't expect even more was that Su Ye looked up at him fearlessly, her bright eyes continuing to ask: "Du Heng, what do you think about my father's company? Over the years, I've heard all sorts of rumors. They all say you adopted me because of my father's wealth, they even say you married me just to expand your business empire, is that really true?"

Du Heng was completely stunned this time. He knew these questions had always been a barrier between him and Su Ye. Over the years, Su Ye hadn't mentioned them, and he hadn't wanted to bring them up either, but now Su Ye had actually asked them.

And she asked them so directly, so directly that it felt like a blow to his heart, a dull ache.

Du Heng was even momentarily dazed by the pain, but after the daze, he quickly calmed down. He looked at Su Ye with an unprecedentedly cold gaze, as if he were seeing his wife for the first time.

Su Ye's face began to burn. She hadn't been prepared to ask these questions, but once the first one was uttered, a barrage of questions followed. Only after she had finished asking them did she realize what she had said.

Su Ye's delicate cheeks were flushed crimson, a mixture of shame and embarrassment, and an unprecedented sense of exhilaration.

Du Heng shifted his gaze from Su Ye's face, calmly sat down, and looked at the curtains dyed red by the setting sun. He said indifferently, "If you want to hear it, I can explain."

Su Ye's eyes dimmed slightly. She bit her lip lightly, lowered her head, and said, "Okay, I want to hear it. But I want the truth."

Du Heng remained silent.

The orange-red light reflected in his dark eyes, yet it revealed no light; he was as unfathomable as the ocean.

Just when Su Ye thought Du Heng might not say anything at all, Du Heng's hoarse and tired voice suddenly rang out: "Su Ye, back then, the police were suspicious of your father's car accident. They suspected..." His pronunciation was slightly strained: "They suspected that the car accident might not have been a natural disaster, but a man-made one."

Su Ye suddenly looked up, staring at Du Heng in disbelief.

Du Heng didn't look at Su Ye; he nodded firmly and said, "You heard me right."

After the initial shock, Su Ye finally murmured, "Man-made? Someone deliberately murdered him? Who? Who was it?"

Du Heng shook his head: "I don't know. The police only suspected him back then."

Su Ye's voice suddenly rose: "Suspect? Then there must be someone they suspected. Who did they suspect?"

Du Heng remained silent for a long time.

Su Ye stared intently at Du Heng, pressing him again, "Tell me, who is it?"

Du Heng sighed, "There were too many potential suspects back then, I don't know for sure, but I can tell you now, your Uncle Sun is the prime suspect. It's just a pity the police have so few leads that they can't investigate further."

Su Ye was stunned. She tried hard to recall every detail about Sun Jingyu, but all she remembered was his kind smile from years ago and the worry he showed her when they met again a few days ago.

Su Ye trembled slightly. This man was her father's best friend back then, could he really be her father's murderer?

Du Heng stood up, gently patted Su Ye's shoulder, and said softly, "Don't think too much about it. I have some things to take care of, I need to go downstairs for a while. You should get some sleep, okay?"

Su Ye was still in a daze, she nodded slightly, "Okay."

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Du Heng didn't return that night.

Su Ye lay alone on the bed, silently staring at the dark ceiling.

She suddenly remembered that when she first arrived at the Du family mansion, the police had come to talk to her, but at the time, she was immersed in the grief of losing her parents and didn't think much of it, assuming it was just routine. Now, thinking back, there was definitely more to it than met the eye.

Su Ye gave a bitter laugh; she realized how ignorant she had been all these years.

She lay there for a long time, unable to fall asleep, but Du Heng showed no sign of returning, so she simply picked up her phone. Her phone hadn't been turned on since it was switched off last night.

Now, as soon as she turned it on, it kept ringing. Opening one message revealed over twenty text messages, all from Shi Lei.

Su Ye was utterly disheartened; she had no interest in dealing with Shi Lei, so she simply ignored them all and started playing a puzzle game on her phone.

She didn't even bother to think about how to push the box; she just kept pushing and pushing until the little cube was finally pushed into a corner and couldn't move an inch anymore.

Just as she was about to start pushing the boxes again, a call came in. Su Ye's first reaction was to reject it; she really had no desire to talk to anyone right now. But just as she was about to press "decline call," she was shocked to discover that the caller ID showed up as Sun Jingyu.

Su Ye's hand trembled. She stared wide-eyed at the incoming caller ID, as if she had seen a ghost.

But Sun Jingyu was clearly very patient; the phone finally dropped after a long interruption, then started ringing again.

Su Ye, terrified, suddenly felt a surge of anger. In the darkness, she gave a cold laugh and simply answered the call.

Sun Jingyu greeted her first, his voice still kind and gentle, asking softly, "Su Ye, is that you?"

Su Ye's heart pounded. She took a few deep breaths, trying to soften her tone, and said calmly and politely, "Uncle Sun, it's me."

Sun Jingyu seemed relieved, smiling as he asked, "Su Ye, your Du Heng hasn't asked about me, has he?"

Su Ye was silent for a moment, then simply nodded and said, "Uncle Sun, Du Heng has asked."

Sun Jingyu seemed quite surprised: "Su Ye, what did Du Heng say?" He sighed, saying helplessly, "Su Ye, actually, it's better that Du Heng knows. These old guys all want you to take over the company, but Du Heng has always been against it. Now that he knows our thoughts, he really should reconsider."

Su Ye forced a sweet smile. She murmured, a sound tinged with intimacy and dependence, asking in a simple tone, seemingly casually, "Uncle Sun, why do you want me to go to the company? I don't know anything, but Du Heng knows everything. Isn't it good to have him at the company?"

Sun Jingyu was flattered to hear the usually aloof Su Ye speak to him like this. He sighed and said, "Su Ye, I've been a friend of your father for many years. Since your father passed away, I and some other old friends have been worried about you and wanted to take care of you ourselves, but we haven't had the chance. It's even been difficult to see you these past few years. There are some things we couldn't tell you when you were young, but now that you're older, you should understand."

Su Ye's heart sank. This tone was exactly like Du Heng's! She sneered inwardly, but said seemingly blankly, "Uncle Sun, what are you talking about? I don't understand."

Sun Jingyu only sighed and remained silent. Later, when Su Ye asked again, Sun Jingyu said, "Now that you're married to that person, and he's been controlling the company, knowing too much won't be good for you. That's why I hope you can take over the company as soon as possible. Only by becoming strong can you protect yourself."

Su Ye nodded; she agreed with what Sun Jingyu said.

Seeing that she wouldn't get any answers from Sun Jingyu, Su Ye hung up the phone. After thinking for a moment, she got up and went to the study to rummage through the bookshelves. All the books and notes in her study had been moved here by Du Heng's people years ago; if those notes hadn't been thrown away, they should still be there. As

Su Ye was rummaging through the study, Chen Ma suddenly opened the door, startling Su Ye.

Chen Ma looked at Su Ye with concern: "Miss, what are you doing in the study so late?"

Su Ye chuckled and said, "Chen Ma, I can't sleep, I want to find a book to read."

Chen Ma looked disapprovingly at Su Ye's pajamas: "If you want to read someone, just ask someone to bring it to you. Why did you come here to find it yourself? Be careful not to get sick again, then the master will worry."

Hearing Chen Ma mention Du Heng, Su Ye took the opportunity to ask, "Where is he? Why did he suddenly disappear tonight?"

Chen Ma shook her head: "I don't know either. The master suddenly drove out in the evening, and I saw that he didn't look well, so I didn't dare to ask him in detail."

Su Ye nodded: "Okay, I understand. I'll go back to my room to sleep

as soon as I'm done looking for it. Chen Ma, you don't need to worry about me." Although Chen Ma didn't understand why she needed to look for a book if she was going to sleep after finding it, seeing Su Ye's insistence, she nodded and finally instructed, "Miss, go back to sleep early."

Su Ye agreed and coaxed Chen Ma away.

She rummaged through the box under the bookshelf again and finally found an old notebook.

She remembered that in this notebook was the phone number of a student her father had sponsored years ago.

That student was from a poor family, who had completed middle school with her father's support and eventually gained admission to a prestigious university's law department with excellent grades.

A few months before her father's accident, that student had visited their home and left a phone number.
(Author's note: Due to a system problem, a chapter was accidentally posted twice. Please do not click on the next chapter, as it is the same as this one.)

18. Eighteen Palms

Su Ye didn't sleep well at all that night. The next day, Chen Ma was heartbroken to see Su Ye, nagging that it was all her fault for staying up too late. Su Ye, preoccupied with her own thoughts, could only offer perfunctory replies. Today was Monday, and Su Ye was supposed to go to class, but she took a day off under the pretext of being sick and had her driver take her shopping.

While trying on clothes at the women's clothing department, Su Ye dialed the phone number from the previous night. Looking at the incoming call, Su Ye couldn't help but worry that the number might be deactivated, after all, so many years had passed.

But when a clear "Hello" came from the other end of the phone, Su Ye's racing heart calmed down.

Around noon, Su Ye excused herself, saying she wanted to eat out and asked the driver to go home first, telling him she would call him to pick her up later. The driver thought it unnecessary for him to keep following her, so he went home.

After watching the driver leave, Su Ye picked up her bag and went to a coffee shop downstairs. She looked around the coffee shop, her gaze landing on a young man in a blue shirt in the corner.

The young man happened to look up at that moment; his quiet features, composed demeanor, and the gold-rimmed glasses that added a touch of scholarly elegance, combined with the light blue striped shirt, gave him a refreshing air.

When the young man saw Su Ye, his eyes lit up, and a faint smile appeared on his lips. He

gestured for Su Ye to sit down there. Su Ye glanced around again without showing any emotion and sat down opposite the young man.

Their seats were behind a potted green plant, blocking the view from outside and giving them a quiet space.

As Su Ye sat down, the young man finally spoke, "Su Ye, it really is you!"

Only then did Su Ye sense the excitement in the young man's voice.

"Brother Sha, it's been a long time," Su Ye greeted the young man.

His name was Luo Zisha, an orphan, and a top student from the law department of China's best university.

Luo Zisha gazed intently at Su Ye, his light-colored eyes reflecting both relief and emotion: "Su Ye, it's been so many years! When you called me, I almost thought I misheard."

Su Ye wasn't as excited as Luo Zisha. She went straight to the point: "Brother Sha Ge, I'm calling you today because I have something I want to ask you."

Luo Zisha nodded: "I understand. Just ask away, I'll tell you everything I know."

Su Ye smiled and nodded: "Okay, but what I want to ask is about something from many years ago." She added softly: "My father's car accident."

Upon hearing this, Luo Zisha's brows furrowed immediately. He looked at Su Ye cautiously and asked: "Su Ye, what did you hear?"

Su Ye shook her head: "You don't need to know what I heard. I just want to know what you know."

Back then, Luo Zisha was just a law student who had just graduated from school. Su Ye didn't expect to get any real answers, but she believed that given her father's kindness to this person, Luo Zisha had no reason to lie to her, nor did he have any motive to do so.

Luo Zisha stared at Su Ye for a while, then lowered his head in thought for a moment: "Su Ye, it seems you're no longer the little girl you used to be."

Su Ye chuckled softly without replying.

Luo Zisha sighed: "When your father had that accident, I also thought it was just an accident. But later, after I spent more time in the industry, I started paying attention to this matter occasionally, and I actually heard some rumors."

Upon hearing this, Su Ye's eyelashes fluttered slightly, but she still calmly asked, "Brother Sha, what did you hear?"

Luo Zisha frowned and shook his head, saying, "It's not certain. I only know that the police did suspect that the car accident wasn't a natural disaster because there were some suspicious points. But the police really didn't have any evidence, and because each of the suspects had a background, the matter was dropped."

Su Ye listened silently to these words. She had already heard the same words from a third person, and her heart turned cold.

She took a deep breath and looked at Luo Zisha, asking, "Brother Sha, I want to know who the suspects are?"

Luo Zisha frowned even more, looking at Su Ye with disapproval. "Su Ye, even the police had no evidence back then. So much time has passed; knowing won't do you any good."

Su Ye stubbornly bit her lower lip, saying each word clearly, "But I just want to know."

Luo Zisha shook his head. "Su Ye, what good will knowing do? Not only will it not clarify the facts, but it will also make you—" Luo Zisha suddenly stopped, looking at Su Ye gently and saying with pity, "Su Ye, actually, your uncle wouldn't want you to do anything; he only hopes you can be happy."

A sarcastic smile suddenly bloomed on Su Ye's beautiful lips. She opened her mouth and softly asked, "Luo Zisha, you don't want me to know because that suspect is the person closest to me right now?"

Luo Zisha was taken aback.

Su Ye sighed, "Sun Jingyu from my father's company is definitely a suspect, but Du Heng is undoubtedly the prime suspect, right?"

Luo Zisha looked at Su Ye, whom he hadn't seen for many years. The girl who was once so innocent and proud, like a true little princess, now had a melancholy mist in her eyes. Her eyelashes drooped, forming a crescent-shaped shadow on her smooth cheeks. She seemed to have lost her light, as if shrouded in helplessness and exhaustion.

Luo Zisha's chest ached slightly. He remembered the first time he saw Su Ye; she wore a white princess dress and a red headband, standing behind a white jade railing gazing at the garden. He still remembered feeling as if he had stepped into a fairy tale and met a princess.

If Uncle Su were still alive, this little girl would always wear her pure white princess dress, never showing any sorrow.

Su Ye looked up at Luo Zisha. She didn't need to ask anymore; the truth was simple, wasn't it?

Luo Zisha looked at Su Ye's knowing expression, gave a wry smile, and had no choice but to tell her everything he knew: "At the time, many people in the industry suspected Uncle Su's car accident, and the biggest beneficiary of Uncle Su's passing was Du Heng. Coincidentally, Du Heng was also at the banquet before the accident, so Du Heng was indeed a prime suspect. It's just a pity..."

Su Ye looked at Luo Zisha, quietly waiting for him to continue.

Luo Zisha sighed: "Du Heng, you know his background."

Su Ye smiled coolly and nodded, "Yes, I know."

Luo Zisha suddenly felt a little embarrassed, realizing he was now discussing this girl's husband. However, he hesitated only slightly before continuing, "At the time, the police suspected Du Heng and Sun Jingyu, with Du Heng being the prime suspect. However, the police later received a call from higher-ups, releasing Du Heng but arresting Sun Jingyu. Unfortunately, due to a lack of evidence, Sun Jingyu was also released."

Su Ye nodded, "Sun Jingyu and Du Heng have always been at odds in the company; that's one reason, isn't it?"

Luo Zisha nodded, "Yes, that's one reason. Actually, ever since Uncle Su passed away and Du Heng took over the company, the older generation, led by Sun Jingyu, have harbored various grievances against Du Heng. Now the company is divided into two factions, each hostile to the other."

Su Ye pondered for a moment, then suddenly... Then she asked, "Have you heard of Zheng Yun?"

Luo Zisha paused, staring at Su Ye, and said, "I not only know her, I'm quite familiar with her; we're colleagues."

Su Ye smiled and said "Oh," then asked directly, "What's her relationship with Du Heng?"

Luo Zisha frowned slightly, then replied after a moment's thought, "Childhood sweethearts, teenage lovers, and later friends."

Looking at Su Ye's gentle smile, Luo Zisha added, "Zheng Yun and Du Heng broke up, probably six years ago."

Su Ye's heart skipped a beat. Six years ago was the year her father died in a car accident, and also the year she was taken under Du Heng's wing.

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After parting ways with Luo Zisha, Su Ye left the coffee shop, intending to continue shopping, but as she turned around, someone smiled and greeted her.

Su Ye looked up; the person before her had bright, intelligent eyes and was beautiful—it was none other than Zheng Yun.

Zheng Yun smiled as she watched Luo Zisha walk away and asked Su Ye, "Do you know Luo Zisha?"

Su Ye nodded, "I guess so."

Zheng Yun stared intently at Su Ye and asked, "That's not right! Our Miss Su is such a refined young lady. If it were just a man she barely knew, Du Heng would never have let you come out to have coffee with him!"

Upon hearing this, Su Ye's face immediately darkened. "Zheng Yun, what do you mean by that? Are you saying I'm having an affair? Or that I'm cheating on Du Heng?"

Zheng Yun was taken aback. She had met Su Ye a few times before and remembered her as a quiet and well-behaved girl. She had only meant it as a joke, but she hadn't expected Su Ye to retaliate like a cat with its fur standing on end.

However, Zheng Yun was no ordinary person. She quickly smiled and coaxed Su Ye like an older sister, saying, "Silly girl, I was just joking with you. Why did you take it so seriously? Your Du Heng cherishes you like the apple of his eye. If he knew I upset you, he'd probably blame me terribly."

Su Ye sneered, said goodbye, and turned to leave. She didn't want to talk to this woman at all.

Zheng Yun watched Su Ye's departing figure, chin in hand, secretly pondering. Last night, Du Heng suddenly flew to America, and today this little girl is acting so strangely. What's the connection?
Author's Note: My contemporary romance editor said it would go to VIP at 60,000 words, so while I felt the pressure, I finally breathed a sigh of relief. Now that it's VIP, I can finally write faster. There are two options:
1. After today's update, one update on Thursday, and two updates on Saturday (VIP version)
. 2. After today's update, no updates on Thursday, and three updates on Friday (VIP version).
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19. A Shy Desire

After shopping, Su Ye decided not to go home and went straight to school; she still had classes the next day.

Before she even had dinner at school, Du Heng called. Just like their countless minor disagreements before, Du Heng acted as if nothing had happened, gently inquiring about Su Ye's shopping.

Su Ye immediately pretended to have forgotten about the previous incident, chatting casually with him. After finishing talking about shopping, they had nothing more to say, and the call fell silent. Su Ye

thought for a moment, then smiled and said about what happened during the day: "I went out today and ran into an old friend."

Upon hearing this, Du Heng immediately asked, "Oh, what friend?"

Su Ye then spoke of the connection between Luo Zisha and her father, mentioning her chance encounter with Luo Zisha earlier that day, where they had coffee together. Du Heng chuckled softly, "Uncle Su has always been supportive of younger generations. I remember he helped many impoverished students and orphans."

Su Ye nodded, "That's rare indeed. My father has been gone for so many years, yet this Brother Sha still remembers his kindness."

Upon hearing this, Du Heng immediately fell silent, and the atmosphere between them became tense.

In truth, wasn't Du Heng also a product of Su Ye's father's influence? Back then, Du Heng and his own father had such a falling out; if Su Ye's father hadn't lent a helping hand during his time of need, how could Du Heng have become a prominent figure in the business world?

Du Heng chuckled softly in the silence, "Let's invite your Brother Sha out for a meal sometime."

Su Ye smiled and agreed, then casually remarked, "When I was having dinner with Brother Sha, we ran into Sister Zheng Yun. She seemed to know Brother Sha."

Du Heng nodded, "That makes sense. They're in the same profession; it's inevitable that they'd know each other."

Su Ye, full of embarrassment, whispered, "Could I ask you for a favor?" Her nineteen-year-old voice held a timid, childlike quality—a request Du Heng could never refuse.

Du Heng softened his voice and asked softly, "What is it?"

Su Ye replied with a hint of grievance and complaint, "I don't like people always watching my every move, it's really uncomfortable!"

She tilted her head slightly and said coquettishly, "It was the same with Sister Zheng Yun today. I was just having coffee with Brother Sha, but the way she talked to me made it sound like I had done something wrong to you."

Hearing this, Du Heng immediately frowned and coaxed her gently, "She's always so casual with her words, just don't take it to heart."

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After hanging up the phone with Du Heng, Su Ye finally breathed a sigh of relief.

For a small, weak woman like her, overturning a case like her father's car accident was an impossible task. In this situation where friend and foe were unclear, the only thing she could do now was protect herself.

Su Ye checked the time; it was dinnertime. She put on her coat and headed out of the dormitory.

Just as she stepped out of the dormitory, she saw a figure standing like a stone at the entrance.

It was Shi Lei.

In the few days since she'd last seen him, Shi Lei looked much more haggard, his chin covered in stubble, his eyes dark with alarming circles. Yet, the look in his eyes was filled with pain and guilt.

Su Ye was startled: "Shi Lei, what's wrong?"

Hearing Su Ye's words, Shi Lei shifted slightly, and tears welled in his eyes as he looked at her. He moved his lips a few times before saying in a hoarse voice, "Su Ye, you… I've finally seen you."

Su Ye was even more confused: "What's wrong? Are you sick?" She stepped forward, wanting to see what was wrong with him.

Before Su Ye could get close, Shi Lei lunged forward, pulling her into a tight embrace.

His strength was immense, his arms pressing Su Ye firmly against his chest, as if trying to embed her into his body. Su Ye's arms ached from the tight grip, but she didn't struggle. She silently leaned against the young boy, feeling his thunderous heartbeat and heavy, rapid breathing.

This embrace felt completely different from Du Heng's.

A youthful body, an awkward embrace, shy desire, unreserved passion, and an intensity so intense it seemed to melt ice.

With this boy, Su Ye didn't need to guess, nor did she need to hide anything.

Shi Lei buried his face in Su Ye's soft, fragrant hair, greedily inhaling its scent, his

voice trembling slightly as he said, "Su Ye, I thought you'd never talk to me again." The boy's voice, tinged with loss and longing, stirred Su Ye's heart. She looked up into his eyes and asked, "What happened?"

Shi Lei's eyes still held pain. He looked down at Su Ye, who resembled a porcelain doll in his arms, and asked cautiously, "Aren't you angry with me?"

Su Ye was even more confused: "Why would I be angry with you?"

Shi Lei remained hesitant: "I sent you a text message before, saying, saying..." He stammered, his face flushing, "saying I wanted to hug you, but you didn't have me..." He lowered his head: "I apologized desperately afterward, sending you many text messages, but you ignored me. And you didn't come to class today."

Su Ye remembered Shi Lei's text message and suddenly understood. These past few days, preoccupied with her father's car accident, she hadn't thought about anything else, and Shi Lei's text message was long forgotten. As for Shi Lei's other text messages, she hadn't bothered to read them at the time, and later completely ignored them.

Su Ye looked up at the haggard-looking boy before her, thinking that he probably hadn't slept well these past few days, and a pang of pain shot through her heart. She softened her voice and said, "I'm not angry, don't worry."

Shi Lei's mood had improved by now, and he quickly released his grip on Su Ye: "But why didn't you come to class today?"

Su Ye smiled weakly: "I was just feeling unwell."

Hearing this, Shi Lei, who had been looking down, immediately raised his head, his face full of worry: "What, you're sick?"

Su Ye quickly shook her head: "I was just feeling unwell, I'm fine now." She didn't want the boy in front of her to worry.

Shi Lei finally felt relieved, but he still spoke to Su Ye with the same caution as if she were a fragile porcelain doll. It was lunchtime, so the two decided to eat together. Su Ye wasn't very hungry, but Shi Lei looked like he hadn't eaten properly for days. He had a great appetite for Su Ye and ordered a lot of food, which made Su Ye want to laugh.

During the meal, they chatted casually. To cheer Su Ye up, Shi Lei talked about funny things he'd done in the past, including mentioning the biggest amusement park in B City, which he described with great enthusiasm. Su Ye found it amusing and, thinking about her plans for the next day, said, "I don't have class tomorrow afternoon, so how about we go to that amusement park together?"

Shi Lei was taken aback at first, but Su Ye quickly said, "If you have other things to do, we can talk about it later."

However, Shi Lei shook his head vigorously and said, "I'm free tomorrow, so it's settled, we'll go to the amusement park together tomorrow."

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The next morning, Shi Lei got up early in his dorm to prepare. He bought snacks and drinks, things he thought Su Ye would like. Yan Jun, his roommate and best friend of four years, watched his excited expression, hesitant to speak.

Shi Lei, while stuffing snacks and drinks into his backpack, said nonchalantly, "I know you're going to try and persuade me to go to the interview this afternoon, but I just don't want to go. I'll just give up."

Yan Jun frowned at Shi Lei. "You're obsessed," he concluded.

Shi Lei looked up at Yan Jun earnestly and said, "Yes, you can think of me as obsessed. I think I was obsessed the moment my soccer ball flew past her. This is the first time she's asked me out, the first time she's invited me, and I absolutely won't refuse her."

Yan Jun sneered, "You think she's too precious!"

Hearing this, Shi Lei's face darkened. "What kind of tone is that?!"

Yan Jun was furious, but thought better of it and held back. "I... I just think some girls don't necessarily deserve this kind of treatment."

Hearing this, Shi Lei sighed happily, then shook his head helplessly at Yan Jun: "That's because you don't understand, because you haven't met a girl like that."

His face was full of longing and happiness: "This girl makes you feel like you'd go through fire and water for her, willing to give everything just to please her."

Yan Jun remained silent. He wanted to speak, but seeing his good friend like this, he couldn't bear it.

Besides, some things require evidence; he was merely speculating.

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20. Chapter Twenty: Du Heng, I Want a Divorce

This is the largest amusement park in B City. Most of the visitors are young people, college student couples, and high school students in groups. It was Su Ye's first time here. At first, she only dared to try some low-risk rides. Later, encouraged by Shi Lei, she finally mustered up the courage to ride the roller coaster, the Ferris wheel, and a ride called "Mountain Rat."

The centrifugal force, the thrill of losing gravity, and the crazy speed made Su Ye's eyes widen in shock. Shi Lei, who was next to her, held her hand tightly and shouted loudly, "Su Ye, scream—" The swift wind dispersed his shout, and the screams of the people on the roller coaster echoed in her ears.

Su Ye finally couldn't help herself. She grabbed the handrail with one hand and Shi Lei's hand with the other, closed her eyes, opened her mouth, lost all elegance, and screamed.

A hoarse cry, seemingly emanating from the depths of her heart, released emotions she had suppressed for years.

When the roller coaster stopped, Su Ye quickly unbuckled her seatbelt and ran to the side, crouching down, her face pale.

Shi Lei, worried, rushed over to support her, asking, "Are you alright?"

Su Ye slowly raised her head, her pearly eyes glistening with tears, a few dewdrops clinging to her fair cheeks.

Shi Lei, thinking she was frightened, anxiously held her hand, saying, "Do you want some water? It's alright, it's over now."

He took out a tissue, intending to wipe away Su Ye's tears, but Su Ye suddenly broke into a smile, as radiant and alluring as a rose blooming in the morning sun after the rain.

"This was so much fun, I really liked it," she said with a smile.

Shi Lei's heart skipped a beat. He pursed his lips and suggested with a smile, "If you like, we can play this again later."

Su Ye nodded vigorously, "Okay!" The wind had already ruffled her hair, and a few stray strands of long hair brushed against her pink, moist lips.

Shi Lei's Adam's apple bobbed; he felt thirsty. He stared at those few strands, and he even began to feel jealous.

Su Ye's face was beaming with joy. She smiled at Shi Lei, noticing his strange expression, but didn't think much of it, simply asking naturally, "What are you looking at?"

Shi Lei coughed awkwardly and reached out to tidy up the few stray strands of hair for Su Ye.

When he leaned closer, a strong masculine scent enveloped Su Ye; she could smell the boy's sweat. The smell of sweat wasn't unpleasant; instead, it carried the scent of youth.

Su Ye's heart skipped a beat. Only then did she suddenly realize how ambiguous their posture was.

The wind was strong, her long hair disheveled, and as the boy bent down, his face almost touched hers.

Shi Lei helped Su Ye tidy her hair, but didn't move. He gazed down at Su Ye's delicate, fair face, looking deeply at her gently trembling eyelashes, and finally, his face slowly moved closer.

He murmured softly, "Su Ye..." His whispered name was only half-finished; the last, indistinct "Ye" was uttered as their lips met.

When those burning lips touched hers, Su Ye's mind went blank. Everything in the world seemed to freeze for a moment, then slowly bloom, like fireworks.

Shi Lei's breathing quickened. He reached out and embraced Su Ye. Once his lips touched that softness, he wanted to go further, eager to explore.

But Su Ye snapped out of her daze as he moved further. She gently turned her face away.

The boy's passionate kiss landed on her fragrant hair.

The boy's strong arms reached out and wrapped around her, carefully encircling her. She didn't dare use any force, as if afraid of breaking it.

Neither of them moved. She leaned against him, closing her eyes to listen to the wild beating of his chest.

His hands trembled slightly as he held her waist, his face buried in her neck.

There were many people around them—some queuing, some laughing, some screaming. Occasionally, someone would glance at them, but no one would stop.

They were all young people, all either in love or currently in love. They watched the embracing couple exchange smiles, some even enthusiastically kissing their own partners.

Much later, when the sounds that had long since faded returned to Su Ye's ears, she opened her eyes.

She leaned blankly against the boy's chest, unconsciously saying, "You like me, don't you?"

Shi Lei gave a rough "Mmm," and said passionately, "Su Ye, I like you, I love you!" He couldn't help but hug her tighter, pulling her even closer.

Su Ye smiled softly: "Shi Lei, do you know what love is?"

Shi Lei hadn't expected Su Ye to ask this, and he was momentarily at a loss for words. In truth, he only knew he loved Su Ye, but he hadn't considered what love truly meant.

Su Ye didn't actually need an answer from Shi Lei. She left his embrace, gently but firmly breaking free, stood up, smoothed her hair in the wind, and straightened her coat, which had been disheveled from the hug.

Shi Lei was stunned. Su Ye's smooth, delicate face lacked its usual fragility; instead, it held a calmness and serenity he had never seen before.

Although he didn't have much experience, he knew this wasn't the expression of an ordinary girl in love.

Moreover, they had just embraced and kissed.

Su Ye chuckled softly, turning to look at Shi Lei, who was still squatting on the ground. "Shi Lei, thank you. I had a lot of fun today."

She added cheerfully, "I'll never forget today."

Shi Lei sensed something was wrong, but he still stood up, trying to keep his tone as calm as possible. "Su Ye, I hope you'll be this happy every day from now on. I—"

Su Ye stopped him, shaking her head. "Shi Lei, you don't understand."

A sense of foreboding rose in Shi Lei's heart. He quickly ran forward, trying to grab Su Ye's arm. "Su Ye, if there's anything I don't understand, you can make me understand! No matter what happens, I'll be with you. You should tell me anything."

Su Ye dodged his hand. A faint smile played on her lips, but her eyes held a resolve harder than stone. "If you truly love me, then wait for me. If that day comes, then you can consider whether you truly love me."

With that, she picked up her small bag and headed for the exit.

Shi Lei panicked and shouted behind her, "Su Ye, do you know what you're saying? Wait for me!" As he spoke, he quickly gathered the things beside him, such as water bottles and snacks, all of which were prepared for Su Ye.

Su Ye walked quickly, not wanting Shi Lei to catch up. She strode forward against the wind, leaving the laughter and screams behind.

As she walked, a muscular man with a neat crew cut approached and bowed, calling out, "Miss."

Su Ye glanced at him, a hint of sarcasm in her eyes, and said, "You're quite the dutiful one."

The man kept his head down and didn't speak.

Hearing the man behind her about to catch up, Su Ye ordered him, "Bring the car in. I'm leaving."

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Su Ye naturally didn't want to go back to school that day; she was going to skip class.

The car drove directly to the Du family villa. Upon entering the hall, the first person she saw was Du Heng.

Du Heng was looking at his laptop, and when he heard Su Ye enter, he didn't even lift an eyelid.

Su Ye walked confidently to Du Heng, sat down gracefully, and softly reminded him of her presence: "I'm back."

Du Heng's face remained expressionless as he continued staring at his screen.

At this moment, Chen Ma personally brought over drinks—a glass of green tea and a glass of juice. The green tea was for Du Heng, and the juice for Su Ye.

Chen Ma, of course, sensed the awkward atmosphere between the couple, but she didn't dare say anything, only glancing at Su Ye with concern before silently retreating.

Su Ye picked up the juice, holding it in her hand and gently swirling it, but didn't drink it.

"You must know about today's events?" After a long silence, Su Ye once again asserted her presence.

This time, Du Heng finally looked up.

Du Heng stared at the little girl he had raised, his deep eyes almost unfathomable.

Su Ye's heart clenched. This man before her was someone she had spent many years with, someone who had given her the love of a father, the care of a brother, and the tenderness of a husband.

Her heart ached, but remembering the past, the pain quickly subsided.

She couldn't uncover the truth of what happened back then, but she refused to be a caged canary again.

Never before had she had the courage to take responsibility.

She was the daughter of business tycoon Su Murong, inheriting billions from the moment she was born. What

her father left her wasn't just money and shares, but responsibility and legacy.

She had always thought herself too weak, selfishly hiding under this man's wing and closing her eyes. But when suspicion began to cloud their relationship, she no longer wanted to depend on or obey.

To inherit her father's fortune, to shoulder the responsibilities of Su Murong's daughter, to uncover the truth behind the car accident, and then to let go and love and live freely—that was the daughter her father had hoped for.

Summoning all her courage, Su Ye met the man's sharp gaze with her clear eyes and said boldly and clearly, "Du Heng, I want a divorce." (Chapter
21: Economic Compensation for Divorce)

When Su Ye said this, she assumed Du Heng would either be furious or vehemently opposed—both normal reactions. She was prepared to face any consequences.

But Du Heng merely looked up at her for a moment, then sneered, "Has the rollercoaster ride made you stupid?"

Su Ye suddenly felt as if her heavy blow had landed on cotton, causing no pain or itch.

She felt a moment of shame for what had happened during the day, but quickly she braced herself: "I am very clear-headed now, extremely clear-headed, clear-headed like never before. I have considered this for a long time, and I want a divorce, whether you agree or not!" Su Ye clenched her fists and loudly declared her war!

Du Heng placed his laptop aside, casually placing one hand on top of the other, looking down at Su Ye with a condescending air: "Do you think this is child's play? What makes you think you can just get a divorce whenever you want?"

Du Heng's deep eyes seemed to see right through his wife, a contemptuous smile playing on his lips. "Do you think you've grown too big for your britches and want to kick me to the curb? Su Ye, you're really capable!"

Su Ye blushed, her voice hardening, "Yes, you've helped me a lot over the years, but, but—"

Du Heng, seeing her hesitation, sneered, "You can continue." Provoked

by his words, Su Ye decided to go all out, saying directly, "Du Heng, over the years you've managed Father's company and his assets, you've helped me, but..." "You yourself have benefited greatly from this, haven't you?"

Du Heng's expression stiffened. He suddenly looked up at Su Ye, gritting his teeth and slowly saying, "Su Ye, do you think I, Du Heng, am that kind of person?"

He smiled coldly, "I have never embezzled a single penny!"

Su Ye was breathing heavily from being too excited. Her cheeks were flushed, and her fiery eyes were fixed on Du Heng. She boldly said, "Du Heng, you don't need to embezzle at all, do you? The whole world knows you are Su Murong's son-in-law, and everyone knows you control billions of Su family assets. Just based on that, which financing or investment wouldn't be smooth sailing for you? How much have you benefited from all this?"

Su Ye's words were not casually spoken. Although the courses she took in university were mostly ivory tower lectures, they had taught her the most basic business management thinking. She knew that Du Heng had boldly expanded his original business scope in recent years, investing in some promising projects. Sometimes, getting more opportunities than others isn't solely about money, but about comprehensive strength, including others' confidence in your fundraising and your personal background.

Even if Du Heng encounters temporary fundraising difficulties, he will still be trusted, banks will still give him sufficient loan amounts, and the government will still entrust him with excellent projects. Of course, Du Heng's background plays a part, but more importantly, everyone knows Du Heng is Su Murong's son-in-law.

Su Murong was once a financial tycoon in the business world; she will never lack money, so her son-in-law will never default on his debts.

Su Ye is simple, but not foolish; on the contrary, she is very intelligent. When she connects her theoretical knowledge with her past observations, Su Ye quickly understands the underlying principles. So today, she dares to stand before Du Heng, asking with great confidence and certainty: "Du Heng, dare you say you have never benefited from this marriage?"

Upon hearing these words, Du Heng, for the first time in his life, was stunned in front of Su Ye.

He looked at Su Ye, his former delicate little wife, as if seeing her for the first time. This was the girl he had cherished and raised, but one day, this girl was talking to him about marriage and benefits.

After a moment of disbelief, Du Heng quickly calmed down.

This girl was challenging him as if in a negotiation, but she was still too naive.

The negotiating table had always been Du Heng's domain.

He conceded a step, his previously slightly sinister expression relaxing. After letting out a long breath, he asked Su Ye calmly, "Fine, if you want to talk about benefits, I admit I have indeed gained a great deal from this marriage. Now, you want a divorce, so what do you plan to do?" He raised an eyebrow and smiled sarcastically, "Are you going to ask me for a reward?"

Su Ye hadn't expected him to be so agreeable, which made her, who was tense and ready to make a big move, feel slightly confused. She blinked and shook her head, saying, "No, I don't need a reward."

In fact, the term "compensation" was strange to begin with. After all, he had taken care of her for six years, and they had also shared a year of marriage. They couldn't possibly be so concerned about a mere compensation.

She thought seriously for a moment and said, "I can make concessions on the property, as long as you agree to divorce me."

Du Heng said "Oh," his eyes cold and unfathomable as he looked at her.

Seeing his expression, Su Ye wondered what he was up to and quickly asked, "Can you agree to divorce me?"

Du Heng tilted his head slightly, scrutinizing his wife, and said thoughtfully, "Su Ye, why do you think I married you?"

Su Ye was stunned. Why did Du Heng marry her?

She recalled that year, that day, when Du Heng led her, dressed in a white wedding gown, into the church.

He put a ring on her finger, his resolute lips gently kissing her hand. He swore before the pastor that he would take care of her for life.

Seeing that Su Ye remained silent for a long time, Du Heng chuckled, "Su Ye, you must be thinking that I'm after your family fortune, right? You know, someone once joked that marrying Su Murong's daughter meant I, Du Heng, would save a hundred years of hard work."

Su Ye subconsciously shook her head, "No, I didn't think that."

Du Heng stared intently at Su Ye, "That's exactly what you're thinking, isn't it? You even suspect that your father's car accident might be related to me? Is that it?"

Su Ye's face paled, and she hurriedly shook her head, shouting, "No, I didn't suspect you!"

As soon as she said those words, she herself was startled. Actually, before this, she had been uneasy; she had begun to fear and doubt, and she no longer trusted him as much as before.

But now, in her haste, she had cried out, and she suddenly realized that she was willing to trust Du Heng.

The man who had lulled her to sleep on that stormy night, the man who had cared for her so tenderly for six years, the man who had kissed her forehead—how could he be her father's murderer?

Du Heng smiled and nodded, saying, "Very good, Su Ye. You don't doubt me, and you don't think I married you for money. So tell me, why did I marry you?"

Su Ye truly couldn't answer this question.

She had occasionally pondered love, but Du Heng and she were simply too far apart, like the two drinks on the table: one green tea, the other juice—one mildly bitter, the other richly sweet, completely opposite. This was clearly not the kind of love Su Ye understood.

Su Ye suddenly thought of Shi Lei; that kiss at the amusement park still made her heart race. That boy said he loved her… Was this love?

Du Heng, standing beside her, showed no sign of the slightest fluctuation in Su Ye's expression. Seeing the faint expectation flashing in Su Ye's eyes, a helpless melancholy appeared on his face.

He chuckled softly, as if teasing a pet, and gently asked Su Ye, "You don't even know why I married you, so how can you think I'd agree to a divorce just by saying the word?"

Su Ye hesitated for a moment, then looked up at Du Heng firmly. "I don't care, I want a divorce." Her rosy cheeks puffed out slightly, with a touch of childishness.

She was like a willful little girl, determined to achieve her goal.

If this were before, Su Ye would have easily won Du Heng over with a little coaxing. But now, Du Heng clearly wouldn't. A mocking smile played on his lips as he shook his head and said, "I don't want a divorce."

He raised an eyebrow again. "When we got married, you didn't object. Now that you don't like me anymore, you think you can just say 'divorce' and expect it?"

Su Ye thought about it and asked, "Then what would it take for you to agree to a divorce?"

Du Heng frowned. "Let me think about it." Then he lowered his head in thought.

Su Ye stared intently at the pensive Du Heng, almost holding her breath with tension.

After a long while, Du Heng finally moved, picked up the now-cold green tea beside him, and took a sip.

The cooled tea was indeed quite bitter.

Du Heng glanced at Su Ye, who was waiting expectantly for an answer, and smiled, saying, "I don't know either."

Hearing this, Su Ye's eyes blazed with anger. She stood up abruptly and shouted, "Du Heng, even if you don't want to, I want a divorce! I'll go see a lawyer right away. If you insist on making things difficult for me, I don't mind seeing you in court." If it really came to court, Du Heng would definitely suffer more losses.

Du Heng took another sip of the cooled tea, the astringent taste spreading between his lips and teeth. He slowly said, "I didn't say I wouldn't get a divorce."

"Oh?" A question mark appeared in Su Ye's bright eyes.

Du Heng calmly explained to Su Ye, "Divorce is a big deal, I need time to think about it."

After a moment of contemplation, he said, "You also need time to think about it, think about how you should compensate me."

Compensate? Su Ye's mouth dropped open in surprise...

Du Heng nodded: "Yes, the news of our divorce will have a very bad impact on my reputation. You must compensate me appropriately."

Su Ye frowned, thought for a moment, and said with difficulty, "Okay, I'll think about it."

22. Chapter Twenty-Two: The Green Hat

That night, Su Ye hugged her beloved pillow and went back to the room she hadn't slept in before her marriage. She thought that since she had already brought up divorce, they shouldn't sleep together anymore. Before going to sleep, she called Luo Zisha and casually mentioned her plan to divorce, which shocked Luo Zisha so much that she was almost speechless.

Su Ye was in a bad mood and hung up the phone after agreeing to meet Luo Zisha the next day.

She threw herself onto the bed she used to sleep on, hugged her Mickey Mouse pillow, and stared blankly at the ceiling.

When facing Du Heng, she was always habitually led by his words, but now that she had calmed down, she understood the strangeness in his words. But she no longer wanted to think about what Du Heng truly wanted; after all, she rarely guessed what this man was thinking correctly.

She thought haphazardly that a divorce was inevitable, no matter what. After the divorce, she could offer Du Heng financial compensation, as long as he agreed to divorce her.

She thought about it for a long time, pondering why Du Heng wanted to marry her. She didn't believe that Du Heng had romantic feelings for her at eighteen. Although she didn't understand love, she always felt that love shouldn't be as bland as water between her and Du Heng. At least, there should have been the thrill of Shi Lei's kiss during the day, right?

Various thoughts about the future and memories of the past swirled in her mind. Eventually, she grew tired, leaned back, and fell asleep, still clutching her beloved pillow.

But Du Heng didn't sleep. In the dark living room, he sat quietly on the sofa, holding his laptop, staring at the pale blue screen.

Aunt Chen quietly came over and brought him a cup of green tea, but Du Heng didn't even lift his eyelids.

Seeing this, Aunt Chen couldn't bear it any longer and carefully advised, "Sir, are you really not going to rest?"

Du Heng indifferently moved the mouse in his hand: "No, you go to sleep." His voice was like cast iron grinding against each other, dull and hoarse.

Aunt Chen looked around and tentatively asked, "Then, shall I turn on a light for you?"

Du Heng shook his head stiffly: "No need."

Seeing this, Aunt Chen could only sigh again and groped her way back to her room in the darkness.

When the surroundings quieted down, Du Heng's eyes moved, and he slightly raised his head, staring blankly at a point in the darkness.

Born into a high-ranking family, he was doted on by his grandfather and was always outstanding, almost omnipotent. Later, he left home, winning Su Murong's admiration through his own abilities and eventually carving out his own empire.

He thought himself strong enough, that nothing and no one could defeat him. Sadness or heartbreak, the negative emotions of the weak, would never cross his mind, because he was Du Heng.

But now, gazing at the clear photo on the screen, his heart ached once more.

The girl lay in the boy's arms, their lips meeting, her expression a mixture of confusion and intoxication. Her

long hair was disheveled, her youth vibrant—but for Du Heng, this was a etched pain in his heart.

He stretched out his four fingers gripping the mouse, veins bulging, then tightened them again.

He closed his eyes in the darkness, silently swearing to the ethereal Su Ye: I will never let go.

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The next day, when Su Ye went out, she saw Du Heng sitting in the lobby.

She was taken aback and asked in a low voice, "You're up early today." She had arranged to meet Luo Zisha for breakfast, so she had gotten up early on purpose.

Du Heng raised his eyes and glanced at her, his gaze cold and indifferent.

Su Ye was startled: "What's wrong? Are you sick?" Du Heng's eyes were bloodshot, and he had dark circles under them, looking exhausted.

Du Heng's gaze swept over Su Ye's clothes, his brows furrowing tightly: "Are you going out?"

Su Ye nodded: "Yes, I have something to do."

A cold glint suddenly appeared in Du Heng's eyes, and he said sarcastically, "Going to see him again?"

Su Ye didn't immediately understand the "him" Du Heng mentioned and was stunned.

Du Heng gave a mocking smile and continued, "We're not even divorced yet, and you're already in such a hurry to cuckold me?"

Su Ye finally understood what Du Heng meant earlier. Thinking of his misunderstanding, she blushed and retorted, "I'm not going to see him, you don't need to say that to me." Cuckolding was such a nasty thing to say.

Du Heng snorted coldly, saying disdainfully, "Why do you think I'm being mean now? Did I say anything wrong? Didn't you already cheat on me at the amusement park yesterday?"

Upon hearing this, Su Ye naturally understood that he already knew everything about what happened at the amusement park yesterday. She felt as if she had been stripped naked and exposed in broad daylight. Overwhelmed with shame and anger, she gritted her teeth and said, "Yes, I did cheat on you, so what? Haven't you ever cheated on me? Do you think I didn't see the lipstick marks on your body?"

Du Heng's face hardened and darkened. After a long silence, he suddenly said in a muffled, angry voice, "Get out! Get out of here now!"

Su Ye laughed bitterly, tears welling in her eyes. "You don't need to tell me to get out. I'll leave sooner or later anyway. And once I leave, I'll never come back!"

She turned and walked out, her high heels clicking loudly. Reaching the door, she suddenly remembered something, stopped, and turned back to look.

Du Heng, who had been staring at her retreating figure with a livid face, suddenly saw her stop, and a glimmer of light appeared in his dark eyes.

Unexpectedly, Su Ye smiled at him through her tears and said, "Du Heng, don't worry, if we really divorce, to repay you for raising me all these years, I will definitely compensate you. As much as you want, I will absolutely not be stingy!" After saying that, she turned and left.

Du Heng was stunned for a moment upon hearing this, then gripped the mouse tightly with both hands.

The mouse cursor on the laptop screen trembled wildly before the mouse itself made a sound almost like it was breaking.

Du Heng breathed heavily, looking desperately at the girl on the screen, still lost in a light kiss.

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Yan Jun was looking at his good friend with sympathy; he thought Shi Lei had practically gone mad.

Shi Lei felt that he really was going mad.

That day at the amusement park, he watched helplessly as Su Ye was led into a car by a man with a buzz cut and wearing a black suit. He chased after him frantically, but could only watch the Bentley disappear from his sight. Later, he called the police, but after he gave them the license plate number, the police checked and said it was probably a misunderstanding. No matter how much he insisted that his girlfriend had been stolen by this man, the police just thought he was crazy.

He refused to believe it; he refused to believe that a perfectly good girl could be snatched away in broad daylight. He was going to find Su Ye's parents to go report it to the police together!

But then he suddenly realized that besides Su Ye's phone number, he had no other way to contact her. How was he supposed to know where Su Ye lived?

Helpless, he had no choice but to go back to school and ask Yang Qiqi and the others. Unexpectedly, he ran into Meng Yuting downstairs at Yang Qiqi's dormitory. Meng Yuting and Dong Qian were always close, and Meng Yuting immediately rolled her eyes at him.

He shamelessly asked Yang Qiqi, but she knew nothing about it. She genuinely didn't know. Su Ye was always very mysterious, rarely seen on weekends.

Seeing his anxious expression, Dong Qian felt sorry for him and whispered, "Why don't you go to the registrar's office and ask? Su Ye is a student; she should have her home address and contact information."

These words were like a wake-up call. Shi Lei tossed out a "thank you" and ran towards the registrar's office without looking back.

However, when he arrived, they were already closed. After wandering around outside for a while, he went to find his mother. His mother was a professor at the school; perhaps she knew someone in the registrar's office.

But when Shi Lei's mother saw his dejected and anxious state, she was furious. She said angrily, "You're becoming more and more unbecoming. Are you still the son I used to know?"

Ignoring her, Shi Lei grabbed his mother and pleaded, "Mom, I need to find Su Ye. Something might have happened to her. Please help me!"

His mother's face hardened. "Don't be silly. She and you are completely incompatible!"

Shi Lei wouldn't listen, continuing to plead with his mother. Finally, his mother, enraged, slapped him across the face.

After the sharp sound, she said coldly, "Your father and I have discussed your situation. Forget about her. We'll find a way to send you abroad to study."

Shi Lei stared at his mother in disbelief. "You know Su Ye. You must know her family's contact information. Why didn't you tell me?" His voice choked with emotion. What was wrong? Why was his mother against him being with Su Ye?

Dejected, he returned to his dormitory and sat listlessly in his computer chair, his mind blankly pondering what was happening.

Chapter 23 Su Ye's Secret

Yan Jun, seeing his distraught friend, finally couldn't bear it any longer: "This is a crucial time for you to find a job. Do you know how many great opportunities you've missed?"

Shi Lei didn't even glance at Yan Jun, his brows furrowed as he stared at the ceiling.

Yan Jun, annoyed by his pathetic appearance, asked directly, "Is it worth it for a woman like that?"

Shi Lei suddenly stood up, glaring fiercely at Yan Jun: "What exactly do you mean by that?"

Seeing his seriousness, Yan Jun's words became ambiguous: "I just feel... I feel..."

Seeing Yan Jun's shifty eyes, Shi Lei didn't bother to speculate further; his mind was now solely focused on finding Su Ye.

Seeing that Shi Lei wasn't pressing the issue, Yan Jun pressed on, blurting out, "I don't think Su Ye is a good girl at all!"

Silence fell over the dormitory after he said this.

A long time later, Shi Lei slowly turned his head, frowning in confusion, and looked at Yan Jun helplessly: "I really don't understand why you keep saying bad things about Su Ye. Why do you have such a prejudice against her?"

Yan Jun knew Shi Lei wouldn't believe him, so he sighed and explained, "Shi Lei, it's not prejudice; I saw it with my own eyes."

Shi Lei didn't believe him at all. He shook his head, looking at Yan Jun with disappointment, and said, "You're my good friend, why are you making up stories about my favorite girl in front of me?"

Seeing that he still didn't believe him, Yan Jun finally said, "Shi Lei, I really saw it with my own eyes. I saw Su Ye being carried into a car by a man."

A man? Shi Lei frowned deeply and shook his head, saying, "Don't spread rumors. Maybe it's Su Ye's elder or brother."

Yan Jun, seeing his stubbornness, was furious: "I hope so too! You're my best buddy, and I also hope the woman you like is a pure and innocent little white rabbit, but she's not! She was carried into a car by a man, and the two of them were so intimate it couldn't possibly be siblings! To say they didn't have any romantic feelings for each other, I, Yan Jun, will write my name backwards!"

Shi Lei suddenly stepped forward and grabbed Yan Jun's collar: "Tell me, what exactly did you see?"

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After a long talk with Luo Zisha, Su Ye began to calmly consider her future and the future of her father's company.

With her current strength, it was absolutely impossible for her to independently take over the company. And now, the company had two major factions, one led by Du Heng and the other by Sun Jingyu, neither of whom were easy to deal with. Luo Zisha looked at Su Ye and calmly analyzed, "If you divorce Du Heng, given his domineering nature, you'll likely find it difficult to remove him from the company's management. Even if you manage to get rid of him, Sun Jingyu's faction will become dominant, which will be very disadvantageous for you."

Su Ye nodded, understanding that Luo Zisha was right; falling out with Du Heng now was clearly unwise. Moreover, the suspect who killed her father was likely among the company's higher-ups. If Du Heng wasn't the murderer, getting rid of him would be tantamount to sending away a valuable assistant.

Thinking of this, Su Ye frowned slightly. Based on her years of interaction with Du Heng, she couldn't bring herself to force him to leave.

Luo Zisha further suggested, "Therefore, given the current situation, you must win Du Heng over."

Su Ye nodded, but then felt wronged: "But I've already proposed a divorce. I don't want to continue this marriage at all."

A hint of pity flashed in Luo Zisha's calm eyes, but he didn't say anything more, simply gazing quietly at Su Ye. He could offer advice on other matters, but not on marriage.

Su Ye pondered for a moment, finally coming up with a good idea: "I can give him some of the company's shares. That way, he shouldn't have any objections to staying with the company."

Su Ye had another reason for this solution: Du Heng had taken care of her for so many years, and whether it was money or other reasons, she still owed him. Giving up some shares would greatly benefit Du Heng's career, and he should be happy.

Luo Zisha, upon hearing this, hesitated slightly: "If you don't care, that's fine too."

Miss Su spoke lightly, but everyone knew that for Su Ye to keep Du Heng, giving up even a small amount of equity was a fortune that 99% of the world's population could never obtain in a lifetime.

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Shi Lei simply couldn't believe that his beloved girl was having an affair with another man. But soon, someone's words shattered his last illusion.

Meng Yuting pointed to a photo Yang Qiqi and her friends had taken on their phones while out having fun, frowning in surprise. "Is this a classmate of ours? The girl Shi Lei likes?"

she said with a mocking laugh. "Hmph, I know her, but she's just a—" She didn't finish her sentence, but her disdain was evident.

As she spoke, other girls in the dorm gathered around. Dong Qian, especially, ran over in disbelief, her mouth slightly agape as she looked at Meng Yuting expectantly. Yang Qiqi frowned and reminded Meng Yuting, "Yuting, don't talk nonsense."

Meng Yuting, annoyed by Yang Qiqi's words, raised her voice even louder: "Once, I accompanied a client to check in, and I saw her being led into a hotel by an older man. As for what they were doing there, I have no idea!"

Upon hearing this, everyone looked at each other in surprise, pulling Meng Yuting aside to ask for details. Dong Qian stood there blankly, head down, seemingly lost in thought. Yang Qiqi and Xu Panpan exchanged worried glances; they didn't believe Su Ye was that kind of girl, but they also believed Meng Yuting.

Soon, a rumor spread in the girls' dormitory that Su Ye actually came from a poor family and supported her family by doing illicit activities. This rumor naturally reached Shi Lei's ears through some channels. When Shi Lei heard this, Yan Jun, standing nearby, concluded, "See, Meng Yuting said the same thing. Now I haven't wronged her, have I?"

After a long, dark-faced moment, Shi Lei finally pushed open the door and rushed into the girls' dormitory.

The dormitory supervisor saw him rushing over and tried to stop him, but he stormed in like a whirlwind, his face extremely pale, and the supervisor couldn't hold him back! Shi Lei rushed into Meng Yuting's dormitory, causing surprised gasps and onlookers among the girls along the way.

When Shi Lei stood in front of Meng Yuting, she smiled mockingly and said, "I'm not your good buddy. You don't need to grab me by the collar and interrogate me. I didn't lie to you. If you have any questions, go find your Su Ye."

Dong Qian stood pitifully to the side, looking at Shi Lei with heartache: "Shi Lei, Yuting wouldn't lie to us."

Shi Lei didn't even look at Dong Qian. He stared intently at Meng Yuting and asked through gritted teeth, "What did that man look like?"

Meng Yuting leaned against the computer desk, her slender fingers with red nail polish toying with her long hair, and leisurely recalled: "Wearing a suit and tie, he looked very rich and had a lot of style. He should... " "He's a big boss...he looks familiar, maybe even a well-known entrepreneur? I can't quite remember."

Shi Lei's eyes reddened as he listened. He took another step forward and asked in a trembling voice, "How old is he?"

Meng Yuting frowned and thought for a moment, "Thirty-something?"

She smiled, shook her head, and looked at Shi Lei helplessly, "Anyway, he looks mature and steady, not old at all, and he seems a hundred times better than you!"

Dong Qian felt even more sorry for Shi Lei upon hearing this and couldn't help but tug at Meng Yuting's arm, "Yuting, don't say that."

Meng Yuting glanced at Shi Lei contemptuously and laughed, "Qianqian, some men are just like that!"

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When Su Ye returned home, it was already late.

Now she clearly felt that she couldn't live without Du Heng. Even if they could separate in terms of marriage, she still needed this man for her father's property.

Recalling her attitude towards Du Heng these past two days, she couldn't help but smile bitterly. For six years, although this man had imprisoned himself in this cage like a canary, he still doted on him.

She had been so arrogant and presumptuous in front of Du Heng, only because she knew he was tolerant of her.

Stepping back into the courtyard that had once held so much sorrow and warm memories, she felt a mix of emotions, a sense of shame rising within her.

Orange light shone from the Western-style palace windows, revealing the man who loved her and Chen Ma, who had cared for her for years.

But now, she felt a pang of fear, a rebellious streak growing within her. She wanted to leave, to betray the man who had once loved and protected her.

She stood under the streetlamp for a long time, the autumn dew damp and cold, yet she didn't want to move.

The door to the hall opened, and a tall, deep-set man stood silently in the doorway, backlit.

"You actually came back," the man's hoarse, low voice carried through the cold air.

Chapter 24: You Have No Heart

Under the moonlight, their eyes met, and the sharpness and scrutiny in Du Heng's eyes almost made Su Ye unable to look him in the eye.

Su Ye was dressed in thin clothes, and perhaps because the autumn wind in the courtyard was too chilly, she shivered slightly.

Seeing this, Du Heng snorted coldly and hissed, "Aren't you coming in?"

Su Ye bit her lip, took a step up the stairs, and when she reached Du Heng, his tall, strong figure blocked her way.

Du Heng's gaze swept from the top of Su Ye's head to the bottom of her feet, and finally, with a cold face, he turned and went into the house. Seeing this, Su Ye followed him in. Although she felt less assertive tonight, she was determined to make her point clear.

After the two sat down inside, Chen Ma quickly brought them drinks and asked Su Ye with concern if she had eaten. Before Su Ye could answer, Du Heng coldly said from the side, "Aunt Chen, don't worry, she'll have someone to eat with outside."

Aunt Chen was taken aback by this, glancing at her husband's unprecedentedly dark face, then cautiously at Su Ye, a look of confusion on her face. However, she didn't dare to ask any more questions and left with a head full of bewilderment.

Now only Du Heng and Su Ye remained in the hall. Du Heng drank his tea as if no one else was there, while Su Ye sat nervously to the side.

After a while, Su Ye finally realized that she needed to talk to Du Heng; she wanted a divorce. There was no need to be so apprehensive in front of him as before. Having figured

this out, she took a deep breath, raised her head, and tentatively said, "I... I have something I want to discuss with you."

Du Heng lowered his head and slowly sipped his tea, not even raising an eyebrow at this, calmly saying, "Go ahead."

Looking at Du Heng's expression, and recalling everything that had happened over the years, Su Ye suddenly felt a surge of rebellious energy. It's always been like this, hasn't it? He's always been so calm and collected, as if everything she's going through is insignificant to him!

Yes, when she's sick and sad, he's gentle, considerate, and caring, but she's never been able to see through him! Du Heng is like a god, a god who grants all requests! But Su Ye doesn't need a god; she needs a man who can treat her like her father treated her mother, a man who can make her heart flutter!

When Su Ye thought of this, she suddenly understood. These past few days, she felt like she was walking in a fog, not knowing what she wanted, only stubbornly wanting a divorce.

But now she understands, she really wants love, the kind of love that flows with vibrant blood, the kind of love that can make one's heart surge.

Like…like Shi Lei's kiss.

Du Heng seemed to sense that something was wrong with Su Ye's aura. He raised his eyes, looking at Su Ye, who was lost in thought, and involuntarily frowned.

He glanced at his watch, raising his wrist, and said coldly, "Five more minutes. I should go upstairs to rest in five minutes."

Su Ye was startled from her reverie by these words. Although she didn't understand why Du Heng needed to rest so early, she quickly said, "I want to discuss divorce compensation with you."

Hearing this, Du Heng's brows furrowed even more deeply. He scrutinized Su Ye and slowly asked, "Are you sure you want to give me financial compensation?"

Su Ye nodded, sincerely saying, "You've helped me a lot over the years. It wouldn't be good for you if I rashly brought up divorce now, so I'm willing to give you financial compensation." She knew that Du Heng had been in a bad mood since she brought up divorce. She didn't understand why this man was so unhappy about getting rid of her, but she thought that for a shrewd businessman like Du Heng, a large sum of money would surely ease his unhappiness.

However, Du Heng didn't become happier because of her words; instead, his face became even more unpleasant. A forced, sarcastic smile appeared on his lips as he raised an eyebrow at Su Ye and asked, "Miss Su, what price are you going to offer to get rid of me, Du Heng?"

Su Ye blushed, feeling humiliated by Du Heng's

sarcastic remark. After a moment's thought, she said, "I'm willing to give you ten percent of the shares in my father's company, XX." A flicker of darkness crossed Du Heng's deep eyes. He looked at Su Ye calmly and asked, "Miss Su, do you know what ten percent of the shares means?"

Su Ye took a deep breath and nodded, saying, "I understand."

Du Heng sneered, "You're willing to give up ten percent of the shares just to divorce me? Su Ye, just how fed up are you with this marriage?"

Seeing the anger swirling in his eyes, Su Ye quickly explained, "It's not just about divorce. After giving you these ten percent of the shares, I hope you'll stay and manage the company."

Upon hearing this, Du Heng first raised an eyebrow in surprise, then stared at Su Ye in disbelief for a long time, before suddenly bursting into laughter.

Hearing Du Heng's laughter, devoid of any genuine joy, Su Ye felt uneasy. She knew she must have messed things up.

Du Heng's laughter subsided, and a look of deep sorrow slowly appeared on his face. He looked at Su Ye with disappointment and said, word by word, "Su Ye, what do you take me for?"

Su Ye lowered her eyes and mumbled softly, "Du Heng..."

But Du Heng suddenly snapped, "Don't call me that again!"

Su Ye was startled, trembling slightly, and cautiously looked at Du Heng.

Du Heng stood up, his tall, strong frame blocking the light and enveloping the petite Su Ye entirely.

Du Heng's expression was unpredictable, and Su Ye's heart pounded, her hands gripping the sofa tightly.

Du Heng walked up to Su Ye, squatted down, and looked her in the eye.

Caught off guard, Su Ye met Du Heng's gaze.

She had always felt that the man beside her was incredibly powerful, invincible, seemingly untouchable by anything in the world, and no one could understand his thoughts.

But now, as Su Ye looked directly into Du Heng's deep, unfathomable eyes, she unexpectedly saw pain within them.

The orange light shone from behind him on the right, illuminating his resolute yet desolate face. The pain in his eyes was too subtle, yet she could still see it clearly.

The man was so close to Su Ye, a heavy pressure emanating from him, his heavy breathing right next to her ear. A sharp, indescribable pain began to clench in Su Ye's heart, almost suffocating her.

She almost wanted to reach out and smooth the wrinkles on his brow, to brush away the desolation in his eyes, but in the end, her lips moved, and she simply shook her head blankly.

Du Heng stared at her silently for a long time, and finally laughed self-deprecatingly: "Su Ye, do you know, I really wish I could slap you."

Su Ye stared at him blankly with her watery eyes, her rosy and delicate lips slightly parted, waiting for him to continue.

Du Heng sighed, his voice hoarse, "You once suspected I was involved in your father's car accident. You must have thought I was only taking care of you for money, for your father's inheritance, right?"

He gave a strained laugh, "Now you want to leave me. Do you think you can keep me here to take care of you with a large sum of money?" He shook his head, as if talking to himself, "No, no, no, you don't need me to take care of you anymore. You need me to stay and take care of your father's fortune. If you leave me, you idiot, you'll probably be torn apart and eaten alive right away, right? You know your situation, so you foolishly think I'll stay and take care of you! But what do you take me for? Do you think I can be summoned and dismissed at will?"

He smiled wearily, exhaled a long breath, and stood up. His tall figure once again enveloped Su Ye, but Su Ye involuntarily looked up to follow his gaze.

Du Heng forced a forlorn smile, saying dejectedly, "You're a spoiled child, a heartless little thing. You might not even have a heart."

He glanced at his watch, then listlessly said, "I'm going upstairs to rest."

Su Ye leaned weakly against the sofa, listening to her husband's footsteps disappear into the stairwell. She closed her eyes blankly.

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Since Su Ye's disgraceful behavior was confirmed, Shi Lei seemed possessed. In Yan Jun's somber words, before he was just going crazy, now he's completely insane.

Shi Lei simply couldn't believe his Su Ye could be that kind of girl. He first berated Meng Yuting, the one who "spread the rumors," and then continued searching for Su Ye.

He was convinced Su Ye was a good girl, and he vowed to find her and clear her name.

But he didn't know how to find Su Ye. His classmates looked at him strangely, his teachers advised him to give up, and his mother pleaded with him to forget Su Ye.

But how could he forget?

Just as Shi Lei was wandering around like a headless fly, his phone suddenly received a text message: The man who took Su Ye away is now on the 18th floor of the Haitian Building on Huaihai Road; his name is Du Heng.

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That night, Su Ye sat on the sofa until late into the night.

She curled up there, not wanting to move, her almost transparent skin pressed tightly against the leather sofa under the light, her mind wandering aimlessly through memories of many years ago.

She remembered the first time she met Du Heng; he was an older brother, a young and composed older brother.

He looked at her in her white princess dress, smiled, and reached out his hand, saying she was the most beautiful little princess he had ever seen.

Later, he would occasionally visit her father, and each time he would bring her fun gifts from all over the world. He seemed to have played the piano with her, listening to her tell the stories behind her doodles.

Back then, she was completely trusting of this considerate older brother, without any reservations. She had even confided in him things she'd never told anyone else.

Her mother had even jokingly suggested she just marry Du Heng.

Thinking of all this, Su Ye's nose tingled with sadness. If her father had been alive, things wouldn't be like this between her and Du Heng, would they?

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When Shi Lei dialed back the number that sent the text message, there was a busy signal. When he dialed again, a clear female voice said, "The number you dialed is currently unavailable..."

Shi Lei stared at the message, half-believing, half-doubting, but it was his only hope. So, to find Su Ye, he would definitely try!

Having made up his mind, Shi Lei hurriedly took a taxi to the designated location. As he entered the building, he saw the prominent sign of his father's company. Shi Lei's eyes stung. This was once his dream company, but now it was impossible for him to work there.

He had given up the interview opportunity because of Su Ye.

Shi Lei stepped into the elevator and quickly arrived at the eighteenth floor. Outside, bright glass doors and the bright red logo of XX Company stood.

Shi Lei's heart sank. Could it be that Du Heng worked for the same company as his father?

Just then, a thought flashed through his mind. He suddenly remembered the company's founder—it seemed to be that name: Du Heng!

Shi Lei gripped the fire hydrant tightly, his eyes fixed on the energetic young receptionist behind the glass doors.

Yes, he had felt the man looked familiar when he saw the text message, but he hadn't thought about it carefully; he was only focused on finding Su Ye.

Shi Lei clenched his fists, breathing heavily, trying to calm himself.

What should he do?

The man who might be keeping Su Ye as a mistress, the founder of XX Company, his father's boss? And what about his future in this industry?

What should he do?

Sweat streamed down Shi Lei's forehead as he struggled internally.

After an unknown amount of time, he finally opened his eyes, his young gaze sharp and resolute.

Shi Lei told himself: You're a man, and a man must protect his woman.

No matter what difficulties she faces, you must find out the truth and not give up easily!

Don't be reckless, don't cause trouble, but you must find Du Heng and get the truth!

Shi Lei took a few deep breaths to calm himself completely, then walked to the glass door and pressed a button.

"I need to see your general manager, Du Heng," he said calmly into the intercom.

25. Poor Su Ye, you're scared!

The receptionist noticed Shi Lei's unusual demeanor and quickly swiped his card, asking what he wanted. Shi Lei took a deep breath and said sincerely, "I need to see your General Manager, Du Heng."

The young man at the glass door and the girl at the front desk who was answering the phone exchanged a glance. The young man politely asked, "Do you have an appointment?"

Shi Lei shook his head, "No, but I have something important to discuss with him. Could you please ask him to come out?"

The young man clearly couldn't just call Du Heng out so easily. He smiled and refused, saying, "I'm very sorry, we can't just call our General Manager out to see you. But you can tell us what you need, and we'll write a note and send it to our General Manager."

Shi Lei, of course, wouldn't agree. He pursed his lips and looked at the young man stubbornly, saying, "I know this is putting you in a difficult position, but I really have something important to discuss with him. If you can't help me call Du Heng out, could you at least let me in? I can find him myself."

The young man found Shi Lei's words amusing, but his professionalism kept him smiling politely. At this moment, the girl at the front desk put down her phone and came over. She had also overheard what was happening.

"Sir, I'm very sorry, but our company has a rule that non-employees are not allowed to enter the company premises unless accompanied by a company employee."

Shi Lei was unmoved by reason: "I don't care, I must see Du Heng today!"

The receptionist gave a wry smile: "Sir, if you continue like this, it will interfere with our work. If we call security, there might be some unpleasantness."

By this time, the employees coming and going had noticed Shi Lei's strange behavior and were casting curious glances at him. Shi Lei had originally intended to cause trouble, but he had restrained himself after arriving at this company he had long admired. Now, seeing that he wouldn't be able to see Du Heng, and with the onlookers watching, his anger flared, and a stubborn streak from somewhere within him flared up: "I'm telling you, I must see your Du Heng today! If I don't see him, I'm not leaving!"

Seeing the situation was getting out of hand, the receptionist quickly called security. Just then, the receptionist's phone rang, and the girl hurried back to answer it. Just then, an employee swiped his card and went in. Seeing that the two receptionists weren't paying attention, Shi Lei dashed forward and rushed in.

After entering the company, past the reception desk, there was a long corridor with meeting rooms on both sides, and at the end, he could vaguely see office desks separated by partitions.

Hearing the receptionist's shouts to stop him behind him, Shi Lei quickly ran to the end of the corridor. There happened to be a restroom at the end of the corridor, and he seized the opportunity and slipped inside!

Seeing the situation was getting out of hand, the receptionist and the female receptionist shouted for security and threatened to arrest the person. At this moment, the company's property manager also arrived, bringing security guards to search for the person.

Du Heng's company was originally a cutting-edge, fashionable technology company that emphasized innovation and keeping up with the times. It primarily hired young employees, and the company atmosphere was relaxed and casual. So, the employees—men and women, some in slippers, some in high heels, some in tank tops, and some in loose vests—all came out to watch.

Compared to the receptionist's anxiety and the property manager's haste, these employees, with a nonchalant attitude, began to discuss what had happened to this person.

A guy, clutching a USB drive, shouted, "Probably a lunatic, what's he doing coming to our company to cause trouble?"

A female employee, carrying a laptop and a water cup, probably just came from the meeting room, frowned and said, "Our company's campus recruitment just ended. Could this be someone who was rejected and is now causing trouble for the company?"

Another young female employee in a long dress pursed her lips and said, "You're all wrong. This person specifically asked for our General Manager Du's name. I think it's a personal grudge."

This statement caused an uproar, with everyone speculating. Soon, amidst the chatter, they reached the conclusion: if it was a personal grudge, it must be a feud! However, General Manager Du had been married for many years, and although there were occasional rumors, there seemed to be no substantial news, making the situation truly perplexing.

Just when the case was at a standstill and everyone was completely baffled, a girl wearing glasses suddenly exclaimed, "I got it! Could it be that this boy is gay, and he's fallen for our Manager Du?"

Everyone paused for a few seconds, then simultaneously uttered a chorus of agreement: "That's the real truth!"

By this time, the property manager was sweating profusely. He had circled around several times, directing the security guards in circles, but still couldn't find Shi Lei. It turned out that Shi Lei had somehow managed to sneak from the restroom into the office area. Unfortunately, due to some ridiculous notion of humanitarian freedom, there wasn't a single security camera in the office area, leaving the security guards completely lost, wandering around like cats being toyed with by mice.

Hearing the employees' chaotic speculations, he frowned and angrily stepped forward: "Everyone, there's a problem with the company right now. Please return to your workstations!"

The employees shrugged, but still returned to their seats.

Back at their seats, they began spreading rumors on MSN and internal chat tools, and soon the news that the general manager's gay boyfriend had infiltrated the company spread to every level of the workforce.

Du Heng had already received the news, and someone had already uploaded the front desk video to his computer.

He had come to work with a dark expression all day, and after seeing the video, his brow remained furrowed.

"Go and call Shi Rui from the R&D department over," he calmly instructed his secretary, Lu, beside him.

Although the secretary didn't understand what this had to do with the R&D department, she quickly agreed and left.

A moment later, Shi Rui entered Du Heng's office, seemingly out of nowhere.

Upon entering, he saw Du Heng staring intently at the computer screen, one hand holding the mouse, the other rhythmically tapping on the red solid wood desk. He walked to the desk, nodded, and said, "General Manager, did you need something?"

Du Heng's eyes never left the computer screen. He casually remarked, "Shi Rui, you have a son named Shi Lei, right?"

Shi Rui never expected that today's farce would involve his son. Although surprised, he quickly remembered that his son had applied for a job at the company. He wondered if Du Heng knew about it, so he quickly nodded and said, "Yes, his name is Shi Lei. He's studying computer technology at XX University and will graduate this year."

Du Heng smiled and nodded, saying, "That's good."

After saying this, his hands flew across the keyboard, and a reply came quickly from the other end of the instant messaging tool. Seeing the reply, he looked up with satisfaction and said, "Shi Rui, there's something I need you to handle. It's in conference room A301."

Upon hearing this, Shi Rui frowned and asked, "What happened?"

Du Heng looked at him with eyes that revealed no emotion and said calmly, "You'll find out when you get there."

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When Shi Rui saw his son, he initially didn't understand what had happened, but he quickly noticed that his son was disheveled and being held down by two security guards.

In an instant, a thought flashed through his mind, and he stared at his son in disbelief: "Shi Lei, what are you doing here?"

Shi Lei, his wrists held back and pressed against the table by several security guards, looked up in a disheveled state: "Dad, what are you doing here?"

Shi Rui stepped forward and ordered the two security guards, "Please let him go."

The security guards, having finally managed to hold Shi Lei back, were reluctant to release him and could only look questioningly at their leader, the property manager.

The property manager nodded and said, "Let him go."

After the two security guards released Shi Lei, the property manager left with the guards, leaving only Shi Lei and his father in the office.

Shi Rui, seeing his son's bruised and battered face, felt both heartache and resentment. He grabbed his son's collar and said, "You brat, what's wrong with you? Why are you causing trouble in my company? Are you crazy?"

Shi Lei, finally released, was then grabbed and questioned by his father. Although he knew his father would scold him for his purpose, he still reluctantly told him the truth: "Dad, I came to see your general manager, Du Heng."

Shi Rui had already heard rumors and frowned, pressing, "Explain yourself! What do you want with him?"

Shi Lei remembered that Du Heng... Enraged by what Su Ye had done, Shi Lei's voice rose sharply: "Dad, Du Heng is a beast! He might have bullied my girlfriend, and I want to find him and get to the bottom of this."

Hearing this, Shi Rui frowned even more deeply: "Shi Lei, what are you talking about? What do you mean, 'your girlfriend'?" Remembering

the matter, Shi Lei didn't want to explain in detail to his father, so he impatiently turned away and said, "Dad, you don't need to ask. I'm going to see Du Heng today and get to the bottom of this."

Shi Rui glared at his son for a long time, then suddenly raised his hand and slapped him hard.

Shi Lei's already flushed face became even more distorted. He stubbornly glared at his father, gritting his teeth, and said, "Dad, no matter what, I have to see Du Heng!"

Looking at his son's stubborn, mule-like demeanor, Shi Rui was furious. He roared, "You brat, get out of here!"

Shi Lei, his neck stiff, yelled back at his father, "I won't go out! I'm going to call him!"

Shi Rui's hands trembled with anger. He abruptly turned around, opened the door, and said to the security guards still waiting nearby, "Please take this brat out of here! Thank you!"

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Su Ye hadn't gone to school for the past few days. She had heard the rumors at school, but they were just idle gossip among a group of people. There was no need for Su Ye to worry about these things. However, she was worried about Shi Lei.

Although she had stayed home and hadn't gone out, she had heard news about Shi Lei from Luo Zisha.

It was said that after causing a scene at Du Heng's company, Shi Lei was taken home and locked up by his father. His parents and teachers had all tried to persuade him, but Shi Lei remained unmoved. For days, he'd been refusing to eat or drink, stubbornly insisting on getting to the bottom of things with Du Heng. However, Shi Lei's outburst had greatly displeased Du Heng, and Shi Lei's father, Shi Rui, clearly didn't want to further inflame Du Heng's displeasure, so he dared not

utter a word to his son. Su Ye sank into the soft sofa cushions, facing the floor-to-ceiling window, bathed in the evening glow, holding a cup of hot corn juice, lost in thought.

Du Heng pushed open the door and entered, frowning upon seeing her appearance.

These past few days, she hadn't eaten or slept well, causing her already thin face to rapidly thin, leaving only two bright, seemingly watery eyes.

Du Heng stood before her for a moment, then slowly asked, "Who are you trying to impress with this?"

Su Ye slowly shifted her position, making herself more comfortable, blinked, and leaned back on the sofa, refusing to look at Du Heng.

Seeing this, Du Heng sneered, squatted down, and looked at her, saying, "You've heard, haven't you? That Shi Lei is acting like a madman now. He keeps wanting to know about you, and he says he wants to see me."

Su Ye didn't even raise an eyebrow, took a sip of the corn juice in her glass, and her originally soft and delicate voice became slightly hoarse and weary: "It's up to you, but you definitely won't allow me to see him."

Du Heng raised his large hand and gently stroked her long hair, which had become messy from leaning against the sofa, and said in a deep voice, "Then do you want me to see him?" His voice was still gentle and doting, as if he would fulfill all of Su Ye's requests if she just said one word.

But Su Ye remained unmoved: "You can see him if you want, or not if you don't. It's not up to me anyway."

Du Heng shook his head: "Su Ye, I really need your opinion. Do you want him to know the truth?"

He gently explained, "That Shi Lei doesn't know you're my wife, Du Heng. He always thought you were a mistress I was keeping."

At this point, Du Heng chuckled softly: "I wonder what he'll do if he finds out the truth? Will he think you deceived him? Will he be very angry?"

Su Ye frowned and said, "He won't. He loves me, he definitely won't be angry with me."

Du Heng sighed softly and gently touched Su Ye's cheek: "Poor Su Ye, you're scared, aren't you? You don't have faith in him."

Du Heng stood up and said sympathetically, "You think that boy truly loves you, right? You even betrayed and abandoned me for him, but how much of that boy's love is real? Maybe it's just a momentary impulse." "He'll be angry if he finds out you've been lying to him."

Su Ye's clear face finally showed worry, but she still stubbornly said, "No, he won't be angry with me. He said he loves me."

Upon hearing this, Du Heng's eyes flashed with anger, but he controlled himself well. He smiled mockingly and said sarcastically, "Love? Are you sure he loves you? He's just a kid who's been raised by his parents all his life. Does he even know what love is? Su Ye, do you think you're playing house?"

Su Ye felt a tightness in her chest from Du Heng's words. She raised her face and angrily replied, "If he doesn't understand love, do you? At least he told me he loves me! Yes, he's been raised by his parents all his life, but at least he's younger than you! He may never achieve what you have today, but I just like him, I just think he's good!" After

she finished shouting, she immediately realized she had gone too far. When she looked up at Du Heng, she saw that his face was ashen, he was glaring at her with gritted teeth, and his eyes seemed to be brewing a raging storm.

Su Ye lowered her head, clenched her fists, and her eyes welled up with tears. She realized she had indeed said something she shouldn't have.

The two remained silent for a long time; only Du Heng's heavy breathing could be heard from the balcony. Enveloped in a tense atmosphere, Su Ye felt her chest begin to feel oxygen-deprived; she couldn't breathe, and her face began to turn pale.

After a long while, Du Heng, instead of being angry, laughed and said through gritted teeth, "Very good, Su Ye, what you said was absolutely brilliant! Every word hit the bullseye!"

Su Ye hesitated for a moment, then murmured, "Why did you force me..." 01-15
26. No one dares to steal my woman, Du Heng's woman

. Chen Ma looked at Su Ye standing in front of the French windows, sighed, and said with heartache, "Miss, you've been cooped up in your room these past few days, not going out at all."

Su Ye's slender figure moved slightly, and she shook her head forlornly, "Chen Ma, I don't want to move."

Chen Ma hesitated, then said, "Miss, the master's mother and Miss Zheng have come to see you."

Hearing this, Su Ye frowned slightly, "What does she want?"

Chen Ma didn't answer, lowering her head in silence; this was clearly not a question Chen Ma should answer.

Su Ye breathed a sigh of relief, "Are they in the living room downstairs now?"

Chen Ma nodded, "Yes, they've been waiting for half an hour."

Because the master had told her not to let outsiders disturb the young lady before leaving, Chen Ma dared not tell Su Ye about Madam Du's visit. Later, Miss Zheng, unable to bear it any longer, took out her phone and called Du Heng, giving him a long lecture and threatening to force her way in if he didn't let his precious Su Ye out. Only then was Aunt Chen allowed to go upstairs to inform him.

Su Ye turned around, put on her coat, and said, "I'm going downstairs now."

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Su Ye didn't actually know much about Du Heng's family situation; all she knew was from hearsay.

It was said that when Du Heng was four years old, his mother died in a car accident; it was also said that she died saving him.

Although Su Ye had never asked Du Heng about these things, she felt, deep down, that at least in this respect, she and Du Heng were similar. When Du Heng hugged her tightly in his broad arms on a stormy night, Su Ye could feel his heart beating at the same frequency.

Su Ye had also heard that Du Heng had a very good relationship with his father when he was young. There's no doubt about it. Occasionally, Du Heng would mention the past to Su Ye, talking about his father when he was in elementary school. But when Su Ye pressed for details, Du Heng would fall silent.

It's unclear what happened later, but the father and son began to drift apart.

In any case, by the time Su Ye became Du's daughter-in-law, Du Heng and his father were already irreconcilably at odds. Su Ye, as Du's daughter-in-law, had only met the Du family patriarch once, shortly after her marriage when she entered the Du family mansion.

She knew even less about Du Heng, her stepmother; she only vaguely remembered them exchanging a few words.

Su Ye didn't understand why her stepmother had come, but as the saying goes, no one visits a temple without a reason. Since Su Ye was still nominally her stepdaughter-in-law, she decided to go downstairs and greet her.

Upon reaching the living room, Miss Zheng stood there coldly in her high heels, her expression icy. Seeing Su Ye come down, she gave a light snort and forced a smile, calling out, "Su Ye."

That should be considered a greeting, right?

Su Ye smiled faintly and greeted the two women present, then sat down opposite Madam Du.

Madam Du remained silent, subtly observing Su Ye.

Su Ye met her gaze and greeted her with a smile, "Madam."

Du Heng never called Madam Du "Mom," so Su Ye had to follow his husband's name.

Madam Du stared at Su Ye for a moment before getting straight to the point: "The old man heard you and Du Heng had some problems. He's worried about you and sent me to inquire."

Su Ye was still quite unfamiliar with Madam Du; she hadn't expected this unfamiliar person to directly inquire about her family affairs, especially in front of Zheng Yun.

Su Ye smiled gently and asked, "Madam, what has the old master heard?"

Zheng Yun, dressed smartly with her arms crossed, stood by the window. Hearing Su Ye's words, she turned around, raised an eyebrow, and glanced at Su Ye, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes. Instead of retreating, she was advancing; using offense as defense. This Su Ye was quite different from before.

Madam Du frowned imperceptibly, but still politely said, "Su Ye, don't worry about what the old master heard. Just tell me, how are things between you and Du Heng now?"

Zheng Yun, standing beside her, stared intently at Su Ye, awaiting her answer.

Su Ye chuckled and sighed, "Madam, you know me well. Many things are beyond my control. Perhaps it's more appropriate for you to ask Du Heng about our current situation."

Madam Du was furious. If she dared to ask Du Heng, would she still need to rely on Zheng Yun to humbly meet this little girl, Su Ye?

Zheng Yun, unable to bear it any longer, sat down and stared at Su Ye, saying, "Su Ye, I heard you and Du Heng are getting a divorce?"

The smile vanished from Su Ye's lips, and she lowered her head without answering.

Zheng Yun frowned and continued, "Have you fallen for someone else?" Upon

hearing this, Madam Du quickly tugged at Zheng Yun's hand, signaling her not to ask directly.

But Zheng Yun was no ordinary person; she was the sharp-tongued lawyer Zheng, invincible in court. So, with a cold face, she asked sharply in a courtroom-style questioning tone, "Su Ye, do you know that Uncle Du's health isn't good right now? He almost had a heart attack after hearing about your affairs outside!"

Su Ye was puzzled. When had Du Heng's father become so concerned about Du Heng?

However, upon hearing that the old man had nearly suffered a heart attack, Su Ye, still the daughter-in-law, asked Madam Du with concern, "Madam, is this true?"

Madam Du's eyes dimmed, and she nodded, saying, "His health has been poor for the past few years."

Su Ye said "Oh," and lowered her head to comfort her, "Du Heng has been very busy these past few years. Once he's less busy, I'll accompany him home to visit the old man."

Hearing this, Madam Du's eyes lit up, and she couldn't help but reach out and take Su Ye's hand, saying, "Su Ye, although we haven't had much contact, I knew you were a good girl the moment I saw you last year."

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That evening, Du Heng returned, his face pale.

"You actually agreed to go back to the Du family to see him for me?" It was a questioning voice.

Su Ye calmly nodded, "What, is that not allowed?"

Du Heng was sullen, but ultimately said nothing.

Su Ye shrugged and said, "We're not divorced yet. Since I'm your daughter-in-law, it's only right that I fulfill my filial duties."

Du Heng's face darkened upon hearing this: "Are you hoping that one day you won't be my daughter-in-law anymore, so you won't have to fulfill your filial duties?"

Su Ye glanced at him but remained silent.

Du Heng snorted coldly: "I heard you haven't been eating properly at home these past few days?"

Su Ye simply returned his cold gaze: "I can't eat."

Du Heng got up and sat down next to Su Ye, staring at her face, and asked in a gloomy tone, "You must be worried about that kid Shi Lei, right?"

Su Ye's face was icy, and she looked gloomy.

Du Heng leaned closer, pinching her delicate chin with his hand: "Su Ye, what do you think Shi Lei's reaction will be when he finds out you're already married?"

Su Ye scoffed: "Whatever his reaction, what does it have to do with me!"

Du Heng paused for a moment, then chuckled softly. His deep, resonant laugh mingled with his lips already close to Su Ye's cheek as he spoke softly and intimately: "Su Ye, now everyone at your school knows that you, Su Ye, are not someone's mistress, but my rightful wife, Du Heng's wife, the lifelong partner with whom I swore an oath before the Father."

His hot breath brushed against Su Ye's face, making her delicate skin flush, while his warm lips pressed against hers, lingering and almost imperceptible.

"Tell me, is there anyone who dares to steal my woman, Du Heng's woman?"

Su Ye was completely trapped between the sofa and his chest, unable to move. Her face and lips were under his assault. Helplessly, she closed her eyes tightly and said resentfully, "What...what are you trying to do?!"

Du Heng didn't speak, his domineering lips forcibly parting her soft, flower-like red lips.

Su Ye turned her head to try and escape, but she couldn't. She could only let Du Heng's lips penetrate her, knocking against the walls of her mouth.

Du Heng's breathing quickened, and he murmured hoarsely, "Su Ye, that Shi Lei of yours was just acting on impulse. He doesn't love you at all..."

He hugged Su Ye, laid her down on the sofa, and used his legs to restrain her struggling legs. "He wouldn't dare do anything for you. He's just a coward."

Su Ye punched him with her fists. "You bastard, you domineering madman! How could you threaten someone with their parents and future!"

Du Heng braced himself on the sofa, looking down at her. His broad chest remained unaffected by her rain of punches.

Su Ye's hands grew tired from hitting her, and she knew it was useless, so she cried in frustration, "You knew the outcome all along, didn't you? You did it on purpose!"

Du Heng sighed, his slender fingers wiping her cheeks, gently cleaning away her tears, "Silly girl, if he abandons you for his parents and future, do you really think that's love?"

He lowered his head, tenderly kissing away her tears, "That person isn't worth it. He's just an ordinary boy, and you were just a momentary impulse for him. Do you think that's love?"

Su Ye, having finished crying, murmured to herself, " "He said he loved me..."

Du Heng looked at Su Ye's tearful, worried face, and lowered his head again to kiss her eyelashes. "Saying 'I love you' is such a simple thing, just a matter of closing your lips. Many young people say 'I love you,' they've said it countless times."

Su Ye stared blankly at Du Heng, and asked foolishly, "Have you said it many times too?"

Du Heng was taken aback, then gazed at Su Ye with deep eyes that showed no emotion, slowly shook his head, and said hoarsely, "No, I've never said it."

As he said this, he lowered his head and kissed Su Ye's lips earnestly.

At that moment, Su Ye's heart felt as if it had been squeezed.

27. A Little Bit of Meat for Pleasure

Su Ye leaned back on the sofa, her eyes closed, helpless, letting Du Heng do as he pleased.

Du Heng's passionate kisses lingered on Su Ye's soft lips, watching her jade-like cheeks flush faintly. His breathing deepened, and he shifted his kisses to her rosy face, inch by inch, until finally his kisses landed on her trembling, damp eyelashes, tenderly soothing her unease and wiping away her tears.

His hoarse, gentle voice echoed in her heart: "Silly girl, in this world you only have me, you know?"

Hearing this, Su Ye opened her dazed eyes, only to see the man above her, the man she could never understand. He was like a thick fog before her, yet he controlled everything about her; she couldn't move an inch.

She couldn't help but cry again: "I hate you..." she sobbed.

Du Heng shifted his position, cradling her small head in his large hand, their eyes and noses touching. "Do you really hate me that much?"

Su Ye looked up at the unfathomable man above her, her heart trembling involuntarily. She instinctively tried to move, but found herself completely restrained by the man's powerful legs, unable to move. Just as she struggled, she felt something hard and rough pressing against her soft spot below. After

a year of marriage, she wasn't an innocent girl and naturally understood what was happening.

Her face flushed, and she mumbled softly, "I don't want to..."

Since the incident with Shi Lei, they had a falling out, and Su Ye had moved back to her original room. She and Du Heng hadn't slept in the same bed for several days.

But Du Heng remained noncommittal, lowering his head and using his lips and teeth to pry open her tightly closed teeth, entering her. Su Ye was so flustered that she could barely speak, only managing broken words: "No..."

Du Heng pulled away from her lips slightly and asked softly, "Really not?"

After asking, he coaxed her, "Your young man doesn't want you anymore, you've already lost our bet."

Su Ye blushed with shame, her eyes reddening, and she pushed Du Heng's chest angrily, "I don't want anyone, I don't want him, I don't want you either, go away, go away..."

Du Heng chuckled, but the color in his eyes deepened: "Are you angry because you're ashamed?"

Su Ye tried to kick him with her legs: "So what if I'm angry? Don't come looking for me, I hate you!"

Du Heng lowered his head and tried to kiss her delicate neck, gritting his teeth as he kissed her, "I'm your husband, even if you hate me, I'll still come looking for you!" As he said this, he used his legs to pin Su Ye's feet down, making her unable to move an inch.

Su Ye had no way to escape. Not only did she fail to resist, but while she was struggling, the neckline of her silk pajamas was torn open, and her petite, firm, and soft breasts surprisingly peeked out with a bounce.

This made Su Ye feel awkward, and the man pressing down on her breath became increasingly rapid, his resolute face flushed with lust. He bit Su Ye's neck fiercely, gritting his teeth and saying, "You'll never escape

me in this lifetime!" Su Ye was embarrassed and anxious, her face red with anger as she retorted, "You big, flirtatious radish, why do you have to cling to me like this?"

Du Heng's breathing grew heavier, and his burning kisses moved from her neck to that alluring soft spot. Hearing her say this, he asked vaguely, "If I don't cling to you, who else should I cling to?"

Su Ye hardened her heart and said decisively, "Go find Zheng Yun! I think she's eagerly waiting for you to divorce her and move into my home!"

Du Heng chuckled at this and said teasingly, "You secretly wish I would dump you and go find her, but I'm not going to let you have your way."

After saying this, he continued to bury his face in her, his skillful lips and tongue teasing Su Ye's nipples. A nineteen-year-old girl is naturally sensitive in that area. Although she was angry, with a man like Du Heng teasing her so vigorously, she quickly became breathless and unbearably itchy. His

erection, pressing against her, grew even more vigorous, as if it were about to burst through her clothes. Su Ye lay limply on the sofa, her breath rapid, her face flushed, and her eyes filled with a thick mist.

She clung to Du Heng's arms, murmuring helplessly, "I hate her... I hate her so much..."

Du Heng's lips roamed domineeringly over her delicate skin, sending waves of tingling sensations through her. Hearing this, he raised his eyes, filled with lust, and said in a low, husky voice, "Hmm, we won't let her come to our house anymore, okay..."

Su Ye's mind was already in a daze. Hearing this, she nodded subconsciously, "Okay..."

Her eyes were misty and wet, and she said childishly, "I'll never let her come again!"

Du Heng didn't reply, but simply lifted her head with his large hand and kissed her lips fiercely. At the same time, he thrust his hips forward, plunging deep inside her.

Su Ye let out a muffled groan, protesting softly a few times. With Du Heng's slow and gentle movements, her body swayed gently on the sofa. In that gentle yet painful assault, the strange sensation of being penetrated by the hard object transformed into a series of pleasures, spreading throughout her limbs. Her protests turned into soft moans, lingering and swaying in the air with Du Heng's steady and powerful thrusts and the elastic ups and downs of the sofa.

Du Heng had already spread her legs, his strong body kneeling between them, pressing down on her, his waist thrusting forward between her thighs.

Su Ye's voice was broken as she warned, "I don't want to...go to the bed..."

Du Heng panted heavily, his movements quickening, his waist penetrating more forcefully. His dark eyes gazed down at the little girl swaying back and forth under his movements, and he said hoarsely, "Be good, right here..."

At this moment, Chen Ma walked to the door. She had originally intended to bring Su Ye some freshly brewed tonic soup. But as she approached the door, she heard the ambiguous heavy breathing and soft moans inside. Just as she was about to turn away, she saw a pair of slender white legs propped up on the bright red armrests of the red sofa, swaying like leaves in the wind with the deep, forceful movements in front of her.

Startled, Chen Ma quickly backed away, hurriedly closing the door behind her.

After closing the door, she went downstairs, her face flushed.

The maid downstairs, seeing Chen Ma still carrying the tray, asked worriedly, "Miss hasn't eaten again?"

Hearing this, Chen Ma smiled and sighed, saying meaningfully, "She'll probably be hungry in a little while, don't worry."

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Su Ye felt as if she had ridden a roller coaster, a roller coaster beneath Du Heng.

She felt her body, under Du Heng's thrusts and impacts, seemed to float up, higher and higher, to a height that terrified her and made her scream. Just like riding a roller coaster, she didn't know if she screamed; she only knew that she involuntarily opened her mouth, shouting, crying, and groaning.

All her senses seemed to shut down, except for that area in her lower body, which remained incredibly sensitive and clear. She could clearly feel Du Heng's hardness swelling inside her, giving her unparalleled pleasure, making her soar and float. But it was too high, too fast; she couldn't find anything to hold onto, so she desperately clung to something, like a drowning person grasping at a single piece of driftwood.

She heard a hoarse, gentle, and familiar voice soothing her: "Don't be afraid, it'll be here soon..."

She was confused; she didn't know what he was saying. She only knew that she wanted something—she wanted to rise higher, to reach a height she had never seen before.

The gentle voice faded away amidst her sobs, leaving her with a sense of loss. But soon, the enormous member within her surged with unprecedented ferocity. She was terrified; she had rarely experienced such a storm. She swayed her hips helplessly, only eliciting deep, muffled growls from the man.

She seemed to be crying and screaming, but in the midst of these cries, she suddenly reached a climax.

Her body froze, feeling an unprecedented pleasure and heat surge through her entire being. In this extreme comfort, she trembled involuntarily.

Du Heng considerately stopped, his large hands gently holding her back, his deep eyes gazing at her trembling like a little white rabbit after the rain.

Su Ye's trembling gradually subsided, her sobs quieting down. She leaned weakly against the soft sofa, clinging tightly to his arm.

Seeing this, Du Heng tentatively moved downwards, only to elicit another wave of trembling from her.

She protested softly, "Don't move..."

Du Heng's eyes were filled with tenderness, but his face betrayed an irresistible desire: "You can't ignore me," he whispered in her ear.

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Afterwards, Du Heng picked up Su Ye, whose hair was still damp, carried her through the corridor, and returned to their room, placing her on the long-unseen large bed.

As he bent down to put her down, he whispered, "Don't argue with me anymore, okay?"

Su Ye blinked, looking around the room, realizing that the layout was exactly the same as when she left a few days ago. She moved her hand, but touched her beloved pillow.

She frowned, quite puzzled, and said, "This is my Mickey Mouse, how did it end up here again?"

Du Heng squeezed the edge of the Mickey Mouse pillow and chuckled, "Mickey Mouse is much smarter than you; it knows where it should live."

He smiled, staring into Su Ye's eyes, and said with a double meaning, "It knows who's the best person for it."

Hearing this, Su Ye's displeasure returned. She lowered her head and huffed, muttering softly, "You're bullying me."

Du Heng raised an eyebrow, "So what?"

Su Ye shook her head helplessly, "Fine, it doesn't matter!" She then sullenly hugged the pillow and lay there.

Du Heng stared at her back, saying seriously, "Don't think about him anymore. I can let this go."

Su Ye buried her head in the pillow, like an ostrich, ignoring Du Heng's words.

Du Heng frowned, "You don't even have the courage to bring this up?"

Su Ye tossed her hair, burying herself even deeper.

Du Heng sighed, "Alright, since you don't want to talk about him, let's talk about your father's company."

Hearing this, Su Ye asked in a muffled voice, "Then go ahead."

Du Heng reached out and smoothed her hair, "You're indeed not young anymore. If you're interested, you can go to the company and start taking over. I can help you sort out the company's affairs and assist you in getting started."

Su Ye raised her head slightly, then said dejectedly, "What about you? Do you plan to retire later?"

Du Heng nodded, half-jokingly saying, "I really should retire, otherwise people will definitely think I'm trying to take over your assets."

Su Ye shook her head, "I'd rather not. I simply don't have that ability."

Du Heng reached out, smiling as he pinched her cheek, comforting her, "Don't worry, you're very smart. As long as you're willing to learn, there won't be any problems."

After saying that, he hesitated for a moment, then added, "But before I leave, I will definitely get your Uncle Sun out of the company."

28. Wishful Thinking

Su Ye was going back to school. As she gazed at the school gate gleaming in the warm autumn sun, she couldn't help but wonder, had Shi Lei really given up on her? His heavy breathing that day seemed to still echo in her ears, but his words had already been blown away by the wind.

Su Ye gave a bitter smile and sighed inwardly. Actually, she didn't dare to have any expectations; after all, she and Shi Lei weren't very familiar with each other. She couldn't take a boy's momentary passion seriously. Besides, the other side of the scale she was weighing was far too heavy—his own bright future.

Su Ye dragged her luggage to her dormitory, which she hadn't visited in a long time. Instead of the expected dust, it was clean and bright, with a faint, familiar minty fragrance in the air.

Su Ye knew that Du Heng must have sent someone to clean it. Normally, she should be grateful for such thorough care, but for some reason, she felt irritated. Du Heng was sometimes so attentive that Su Ye felt inexplicably suffocated.

She put down her luggage, tidied her clothes and belongings, took a quick shower, and listlessly went to bed.

Tonight, there were no warm arms to lean on, but being alone in bed allowed her more freedom. Lying there, Su Ye began to question herself. When Du Heng had taken her like that on the sofa, she had felt shy and verbally refused, but undeniably, Du Heng had brought her pleasure; she had enjoyed their intimacy.

Su Ye stared at the ceiling, frowning as she pondered. When she was in that cage, she had enjoyed it, but once she left, why did she wish she never had to go back?

Su Ye couldn't understand herself. Frustrated, she turned over and started thinking about her father again.

Regardless of how she managed her feelings, if she didn't divorce Du Heng, at least her father's company wouldn't be a problem for her. Judging from Du Heng's tone, he intended to support her in taking over.

Su Ye bit her lip; in truth, she currently lacked the ability to manage a financial company effectively. However, if Du Heng gave her such an opportunity, she would do her best even if she didn't like it.

These past few days, Su Ye had deeply realized a truth: if she wanted to do what she wanted, such as uncovering the truth behind her father's car accident, she couldn't rely on others. Only by becoming strong herself could she do something for her father, obtain the people and things she desired, and achieve happiness.

Lost in these boundless thoughts, Su Ye fell into a deep sleep.

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The next day, Su Ye went to class and happened to run into Yang Qiqi and others. The way everyone looked at Su Ye was completely different from before. Xu Panpan stepped forward and grabbed Su Ye's hand, asking incredulously, "Su Ye, I simply can't believe it! You're really Du Heng's wife? And Su Murong's daughter?"

Meng Yuting behind her coughed heavily, rolled her eyes at Xu Panpan, and scolded, "Look at you, so ignorant!"

Xu Panpan glanced at the girls behind her, released Su Ye's hand, and took a few steps back to join the girls. She smiled awkwardly, "Su Ye, you actually have such a good family background. You'd probably laugh at me for what I said before." Like trying on clothes at brand-name stores, or spreading all sorts of gossip about celebrities in the industry. Especially her gossip about Zheng Yun and Du Heng, who are Su Ye's husbands. Yang

Qiqi, seeing that Su Ye wasn't as enthusiastic as before, greeted her from the side with a slightly distant tone, "Su Ye, long time no see."

Su Ye felt a chill in her heart, but she still smiled and nodded to greet everyone.

When her gaze fell on Dong Qian, she was startled by the hatred and disgust in Dong Qian's eyes. She immediately realized that Dong Qian loved Shi Lei, and because Shi Lei had been hurt, she hated her.

Su Ye chuckled lightly, her gaze sweeping past Dong Qian before landing on Yang Yuting.

When she saw this girl, she was stunned; the girl looked strangely familiar. After a brief recollection, she remembered that this was the girl who had been led into the hotel by the foreigner. Su Ye quickly realized that the rumors about her being Du Heng's mistress must have originated from this girl. Seeing

Su Ye's gaze linger on her, Yang Yuting knew that Su Ye must have recognized her. Her eyes turned cold, and she stared directly at Su Ye, her face frosty.

Su Ye turned her face away, smiled and greeted everyone again, then went into the classroom.

Now, everyone in the classroom knew about Su Ye's background; they had all heard of Su Murong's name. Some teachers particularly liked to use events from Su Murong's past as case studies in their lectures. Now, the daughter of this legendary figure was actually attending their class, which not only seemed surreal to the students, but even the teacher couldn't help but glance at Su Ye several times.

Amidst the whispers in the lecture hall, Su Ye remained focused, attentive, and single-minded, a model student.

During the break, Su Ye came out of the restroom and bumped into Yang Yuting, who was also going in.

Yang Yuting coldly stared at Su Ye: "Come closer, I have something to say."

Su Ye raised an eyebrow: "What is it? Please speak."

Yang Yuting was angered by Su Ye's indifferent attitude and hissed angrily, "Come with me!" With that, she stomped towards the stairwell in her high heels.

Su Ye frowned. She didn't like Yang Yuting and could guess what Yang Yuting wanted to say. She could easily ignore Yang Yuting and walk away. However, considering this person was also troublesome, and that she probably wouldn't have a good few days if she didn't put this person at ease, she simply followed Yang Yuting to the stairwell for some peace and quiet.

Sure enough, in the stairwell, Yang Yuting glared at Su Ye for a long time before finally lowering her voice and saying, "I don't want anyone to know about what happened that day."

Su Ye chuckled and retorted, "Since you know to tell me not to tell anyone, why can you spread rumors about me and Du Heng so freely?"

Yang Yuting was momentarily speechless, but still argued, "You and I are different. You weren't doing anything shameful, and now it's proven that you are Du Heng's rightful wife. Letting everyone know won't harm you!"

Su Ye couldn't help but laugh sarcastically, "That's really powerful logic!"

Seeing that Su Ye wasn't intimidated by her firm attitude, Yang Yuting thought that if Su Ye really told everyone, wouldn't she be ruined? Her face paled, and she gritted her teeth, saying, "Fine, I won't beg you. Say whatever you want. At worst, I'll just give up and do whatever I want! Maybe I'll become famous because of this, and my business will boom!"

Su Ye, who was already in a bad mood, found Yang Yuting's reaction amusing. She clapped her hands lightly and said, "That's a great idea! After class today, I'll spread your story and fulfill your dream of a booming business."

Hearing this, Yang Yuting knew Su Ye was mocking her. Her face turned pale with anger, and she said resentfully, "You ignorant little girl, what do you know! You grew up in a golden age, how would you know how much effort we poor girls have to put in to earn a living? Say whatever you want, I'm not afraid of you!" With that, she tossed her long hair, swayed her hips

, and strode away in her high heels. Su Ye watched the girl's arrogant back and shrugged helplessly. Actually, she really didn't have the habit of being a gossipmonger.

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She was about to leave the stairwell when, with a single step, she heard a deep male voice: "Su Ye."

Su Ye's heart skipped a beat; she would never forget that voice.

It was Shi Lei's voice.

She stood there silently, waiting for her heartbeat to return to normal. Then, she clenched her small fists and forced herself to ask in as calm a voice as possible, "Is something wrong?"

In the empty stairwell, she could hear her own voice sounding so indifferent, as if she were speaking to a stranger on the street.

Seeing Su Ye's cold reaction, Shi Lei knew she was angry. He gave a bitter laugh and said, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry."

His voice was filled with desolation and loss, devoid of the carefree spirit he displayed on the football field, and the passionate energy he exuded at the amusement park.

Su Ye felt as if something had pierced her heart; a sharp pain coursed through her entire body.

Perhaps it wasn't Shi Lei's fault, but hers. As a married woman, she shouldn't have provoked Shi Lei in the first place, much less allowed him to have any expectations of her.

She had neither the ability nor the courage to break free from Du Heng; in fact, she was actually craving his embrace. How could someone like her even consider divorcing Du Heng and developing a pure, innocent love with Shi Lei?

Su Ye gave a self-deprecating laugh, slowly shaking her head and saying, "No, Shi Lei, don't apologize to me."

Shi Lei's gaze towards Su Ye had lost its previous fiery intensity, but a deep affection had settled in his eyes. His tender gaze swept over Su Ye's sharp chin, and he said with concern, "You seem to have lost a lot of weight?"

Su Ye shook her head: "I'm fine, I haven't lost weight."

Shi Lei didn't believe her, his young brows furrowing: "Su Ye, he…he's not treating you well, is he?" The "

he" Shi Lei referred to was, of course, Du Heng.

Su Ye remained silent. In truth, Du Heng was good to her; even if she were foolish, she knew that Du Heng cherished her like a precious treasure.

Shi Lei, however, misunderstood. He took Su Ye's silence as an indication of abuse, and he couldn't help but step forward, almost reaching out to embrace her.

However, before his hand could touch Su Ye, he restrained himself and withdrew his trembling hand.

"Su Ye, it's my fault. I couldn't take you away from him, I couldn't set you free! I didn't even have the courage to take you away. It's all my fault!"

Su Ye looked up at Shi Lei's excited face and smiled with relief. "Shi Lei, do you know how disappointed I was?"

She chuckled softly. "I thought you easily gave me up for your future and family, I thought your so-called love was just empty words. But seeing you like this today, I know you're serious."

She lowered her head sadly and whispered, "Actually, I can understand you..." "You're a responsible guy, and your choice was right. Of course, you don't need to apologize to me. Between us… I'm the one who's wrong."

Su Ye took a deep breath, looked up at Shi Lei, and said earnestly, "Shi Lei, this is all my fault. I hid the truth about my marriage from you and everyone else from the very beginning. If you had known you had a husband from the start, you would never have fallen into this relationship, and you wouldn't be in this situation today."

Shi Lei was already emotional, and hearing these words overwhelmed him with mixed feelings. He couldn't help but reach out to grab Su Ye's hand to say something. But just then, he suddenly heard a girl coughing heavily and stomping her feet coming from the stairwell.

Shi Lei had no choice but to pull his hand back and turn around.

He saw a girl in a white shirt and blue skirt standing in the corner of the stairwell—it was Dong Qian.

Dong Qian glared resentfully at Su Ye, then stepped forward and grabbed Shi Lei's hand, softly asking, "Shi Lei, what are you doing here?"

Shi Lei explained listlessly, "I'm fine, I just happened to be standing here for a bit."

Dong Qian didn't expose him, quickly smiling and saying, "Class is about to start, let's go back."

Shi Lei looked back at Su Ye reluctantly, but still said to Dong Qian, "Okay, let's go."

Watching the two of them walk away hand in hand, Su Ye stood there for a long time, finally sitting down on the steps of the stairwell, lost in thought.

She had never realized before that she was completely different from these young boys and girls.

She had actually thought that because of the friendship and enthusiasm of Yang Qiqi and the others, she could be like them.

What wishful thinking!

29. With a hearty meal,

Su Ye returned to her simple life, attending classes at school during the week and going home on weekends. However, unlike before, Du Heng seemed much more free now. Every Friday afternoon, he would come early to wait for Su Ye to finish class and take her home. He usually didn't work or go out on weekends, staying home with Su Ye, though occasionally he would take her out. Even on weekdays, he would sometimes come to Su Ye's school area on Tuesdays or Wednesdays to have meals and...sleep with her.

Sometimes, Su Ye would sit in her dorm, looking at the men's shampoo and cleansing solution in the bathroom, and the clean shirts and socks in the closet, and she couldn't help but wonder if Du Heng was treating this place like his own hotel.

What was once her own cozy little room had now become tainted with that man's presence.

Su Ye had become much more distant from her classmates; when she occasionally went out, people looked at her with the same adoring gaze they would give a panda. Of the girls she used to be close to, only Yang Qiqi talked to her quite often. After her initial shock, Yang Qiqi had slowly accepted Su Ye's background and married status.

Su Ye smiled bitterly; she knew in her heart that her friendship with Yang Qiqi could never be the same again.

Du Heng was unconcerned about Su Ye's current situation at school. Feeling sorry for his wife, he suggested transferring her to another school or sending her abroad to study. However, Su Ye disagreed. She loved the school; it was her father's alma mater, and of course, Du Heng's as well.

Unable to resolve the situation, Du Heng contacted a vice-principal he already knew and invested a large sum of money in the school to renovate the old dormitories from the 1950s and 60s, build new teaching buildings, and donate funds for a library. This move delighted the school. The vice-principal quickly invited the principal, and everyone was very grateful. The two sides had a very pleasant discussion. Finally, it was agreed that in addition to the donation, Du Heng would also establish friendly cooperative relationships between his company and several departments of the school. The cooperative projects included: employee training for Du Heng's company would be handled by the school's School of Management; priority would be given to specific departments or institutes within the school for projects contracted by Du Heng's company; and Du Heng's company would increase the proportion of its recruitment efforts within the school. The principal made a clear promise to Du Heng: the dormitory building would be named after Su Ye, and the library would be named after Du Heng.

This was truly selling one's integrity for money! When this news spread, some angry young people felt it ruined the century-old reputation of X University, and they began to vehemently criticize it on the school forum. However, most students and teachers were excited and looking forward to it. It wasn't just about the dormitory and library; most importantly, their future employment prospects would be much smoother.

Because of this, Su Ye became a highly sought-after figure at the school. Girls looked at her with undisguised envy, and they began to approach her, trying to build a good relationship. The boys, on the other hand, didn't dare to breathe loudly when they saw Su Ye. They would never dare to have the inappropriate thoughts that Shi Lei had; they simply admired her like a goddess!

As for those angry young people on the forum? Who cares what they say! This era is about survival of the fittest. As for those who refuse to bow down for a pittance, go look at the crowds at job fairs these days.

Faced with this situation, Su Ye occasionally asked Du Heng, "Why are you doing this? I'll be graduating and leaving in a few years anyway." She felt it wasn't worth Du Heng investing so much in the school for her sake.

Du Heng simply pinched her cheek and said, "It's worth spending any amount of money to make you live a better life."

Upon hearing this, Su Ye felt a chill. She pushed Du Heng and pleaded, "Just put all the money invested on my tab." Su Ye didn't want Du Heng to sacrifice for her like this; she had plenty of money of her own.

Upon hearing this, Du Heng's face immediately turned cold: "Does this mean I have to settle accounts with my wife for spending some money on her?"

Seeing this, Su Ye could only explain, "That's not what I meant. I just think there's a better way to solve this problem."

Du Heng stared at Su Ye for a long time, finally lowering his head to kiss her lips fiercely, gritting his teeth and saying, "What you say is really unpleasant to hear. You'd better shut up."

Su Ye turned her head away. She didn't want to kiss Du Heng in broad daylight, but Du Heng wouldn't let her go.

Since that incident, Du Heng seemed obsessed with her body. Whenever they were together, he would never let her go. Sometimes Su Ye would be left wanting more, but Du Heng would stubbornly hold back his desire. Through the misty haze, she could vaguely see her own alluring reflection in the man's deep eyes.

After that incident, she was terrified. She felt that the current Du Heng was very different from before. The old Du Heng would never let her suffer the slightest grievance, even in bed. As long as she said no, he would rather endure it himself than force her. But now, that blatant invasion of desire, that inscrutable, dark gaze, sent a shiver down Su Ye's spine.

And when they made love, he used to be gentle, but now he was very forceful, thrusting without mercy, conquering and ravaging relentlessly. And he was incredibly strong and could last a long time, often leaving Su Ye crying and begging for mercy.

Du Heng used every means at his disposal, employing various positions. He treated Su Ye as if she were a beloved toy, tenderly holding her in his arms, leaning her against a wall or sitting on a chair, gently entering her, then forcefully thrusting into her, watching her limp and numb in his arms, experiencing wave after wave of orgasms.

This time, Du Heng clearly wouldn't give up easily. He removed her nightgown, revealing her snow-white skin, and kissed her beautifully shaped bare back with his lips, cruelly leaving crimson marks on it.

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When it was all over, Du Heng used his last strength to hold Su Ye in his arms, burying his face in her damp hair, breathing heavily. Su Ye leaned weakly against his arm, listening to his frantic heartbeat. She

closed her eyes, savoring the sensations of the moment, but suddenly a thought flashed through her mind—she abruptly remembered a dream from a few days ago.

A spring dream—leaving no trace, yet the scene just now was exactly like that dream from months ago.

Back then, she couldn't tell who the male protagonist in her dreams was. Now, was this man telling her through his body?

Du Heng gradually regained his composure. He lifted Su Ye's body slightly, bringing them face to face.

When he saw Su Ye's dazed and absent-minded expression, he couldn't help but frown and softly asked, "What are you thinking about?"

Su Ye snapped out of her reverie. The lingering afterglow of her climax lingered in her eyes, and her rosy, glossy lips, moist and beautifully curved, were her luscious red lips, touched by him. This made Du Heng's heart flutter, and he kissed her alluring lips again: "What are you daydreaming about?"

Su Ye quickly composed herself and shook her head, saying, "No..." She casually brought up the matter from earlier, saying, "Don't donate money recklessly in the future, or the other shareholders of the company will have something to say."

Du Heng looked at Su Ye with amusement upon hearing this and couldn't help but chuckle softly. He reached out and gently poked her pert little nose, explaining softly, "Silly girl, you don't understand. This time, I've definitely made the most of the money."

Su Ye, sensing the deeper meaning in his words, blinked her bright eyes and softly asked, "Why?"

Du Heng pulled her into his arms and slowly explained, "A company with only money and technology can only thrive for a short time; but if a company has reputation and social standing, it can prosper for a lifetime. If the industry mentions our company, everyone knows we're a rising star, a leader in the IT industry, but ultimately, we're still relatively new and can't compare to those century-old establishments."

At this point, Su Ye understood: "I see. Your investment in the school now might seem like empty fame, but in the long run, the benefits are far greater." This is a century-old prestigious school; through its cultural influence, Du Heng's company can easily forge its own corporate culture.

Du Heng nodded, then touched Su Ye's cheek meaningfully: "Well, it's hard to say what the future holds, but many years later, even if our company is gone, and even if we're no longer together, won't our names still be engraved here together?"

When Du Heng said "we won't be together anymore," Su Ye clearly felt a hint of sadness in the man's voice.

She lowered her head, deliberately ignoring those words.

Du Heng seemed oblivious. He lowered his head and kissed her hair, his hoarse voice whispering in her ear, "Come with me to see my father this weekend."

Su Ye looked up in surprise, "You're finally going back to see him?"

Du Heng scoffed, "That old man keeps whining that he's sick, so I'll reluctantly go see him to avoid being accused of being unfilial."

He then added, "I'm a well-known entrepreneur; if I'm accused of being unfilial, it would really damage my reputation." (

Excerpt from Chapter 1: On the Meat on the Table:

The delicate, possessive sucking sent shivers down Su Ye's spine. She couldn't help but whimper. Having experienced so many intimate encounters these past few days, she could feel the burning desire of the man behind her, and she knew what kind of torment and abuse her body was about to endure.)

Looking at Su Ye, limp and boneless beneath him, Du Heng's eyes blazed with burning passion. Without hesitation, he gripped Su Ye's slender waist and lifted her onto the table.

Su Ye was already in a daze, half-sitting on the table, helplessly looking up at the tall man before her, her hands clinging weakly to his narrow, strong waist. When she felt the strength emanating from Du Heng's waist, she couldn't help but tremble again. She knew that all the heat and strength this man had accumulated would be unleashed into her soft body, a passion and ferocity almost unbearable for her.

Du Heng held her waist, lowered his head and kissed her round, beautiful earlobe, soothing the emotions of the girl he was about to ravage with a low murmur: "Be good, don't be afraid, I'll make you feel good..."

Su Ye's mind was a mess. She blinked her bewildered eyes, blankly letting the man use his long fingers to remove the only thing covering her lower body.

Du Heng's breathing was heavy, his eyes burning with even more intense heat. He used one thigh to pin the delicate Su Ye firmly against the edge of the table, while his other strong leg forcefully thrust between her legs, preventing her from closing them and forcing her to display her shyness before him.

Su Ye, her body like silk, lay naked on the table, her long, smooth, black hair flowing down her slender, white neck, cascading like water onto the red peach wood table. The weight of the red solid wood table, the pitiful sight of her alabaster-white body, the gentle flow of her long black hair, and the slight bounce of her soft white breasts—all of this resembled a Western master's oil painting, creating a unique beauty that combined movement and stillness. And between Su Ye's forced-open legs, a cluster of black hair, like a blooming flower in the dead of winter, added a touch of bewitching beauty—a wanton blend of a young girl's innocence and a woman's alluring charm.

"Su Ye, I will never let you go in this lifetime!" He said through gritted teeth, his eagerness barely concealed, as he pressed himself against her chest. He then leaned forward, trapping her petite, limp body beneath his strong frame.

When his hard, erect member pressed against her exposed, vulnerable area through Du Heng's trousers, Su Ye felt a mixture of wickedness and shame. Her body went numb, her small hands weakly supporting her on the smooth table. Tears welled in her eyes as she shook her head helplessly, saying, "Du Heng, you can't do this! I don't like it!"

How could this man do this? He was fully clothed, yet she was laid naked on the table. Su Ye felt humiliated, but for some reason, she felt a faint tingling, a wetness seeping from her lower body. Her face flushed crimson with shame as she glared at Du Heng in protest.

Du Heng's eyes gleamed with interest as he looked down at his little wife. She was like a wildcat with its fur standing on end, her tail practically bristling with anger, yet he couldn't help but want to hold her in his arms and ravage her.

He remained expressionless and silent, but his hips began to writhe, his powerful pelts slowly moving, grinding his erection, which was practically bursting through his pants, against her shy spot. Her shy spot, wet with moisture, was already disheveled, like grass ruffled by rain.

Su Ye, both embarrassed and angry, shook her head in protest: "Get away from me! I hate you!" As she spoke, strands of her black hair swept across the red tabletop with her movements, while her almost transparent, tender nipples swayed alluringly with each soft tremor, as if waiting for a man to come forward and kiss them.

A burning flame flickered in Du Heng's eyes. He breathed heavily, one hand still around her waist, the other unbuckling his belt, unzipping his pants, and pulling them down a little.

Su Ye didn't intentionally look, but when his pants were only slightly down, his erection was clearly visible, impossible to ignore.

Su Ye kicked her legs in embarrassment: "You big bad guy, let me go!" Tears welled in her eyes; this position was truly humiliating!

Du Heng impatiently thrust himself into her wetness. With a slight lowering of his waist, it was like a giant tree entering mud, a wet, "plop" sound as he sank deep into her body, causing her to gasp and gasp softly.

It didn't actually hurt, because it was so wet, but the indescribable feeling of being filled still made Su Ye frown. Instinctively, she clung to his strong shoulders with both hands, her long legs trembling as she wrapped around his narrow waist, seemingly resisting but not quite.

Du Heng suppressed his overwhelming urges, his fiery eyes fixed on his wife, whom he had half-pressed onto the table: "I'm going to begin..." he declared to her.

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