Qin Yushu was also looking at Lu Ningshuang.
It was April, and the company’s heating was on full blast. After shedding her outer layer, she wore a plain chiffon blouse on top. As an inner layer, it had no puffed sleeves or chest, fitting her figure snugly.
Every curve was the real deal.
Her lower half was clad in straight-leg pants in a deep khaki, tapering sharply at the ankles. Standing there, her legs looked perfectly straight, finished with a pair of simple white sneakers—no heels at all.
Her silky black hair fell naturally, unpermed, undyed, untouched—the classic long, straight black.
It framed a delicate, porcelain face. The most beautiful—and the eyes Qin Yushu liked best—were clear and luminous, untouched by the world’s harsh blows, like a fawn in the morning woods, carrying that unique clarity and naivety of a college student.
Soft all over, without a hint of aggression.
This was exactly the look Alphas loved most.
Perfect.
She liked it too.
She had picked Lu Ningshuang out of so many precisely because this appearance caught her eye, leading to the investigation that uncovered everything else…
At this moment, because of Qin Yushu’s words, those glassy eyes showed a flicker of surprised confusion.
“Is there some kind of mistake here?” Lu Ningshuang asked cautiously.
Qin Yushu raised a brow.
Lu Ningshuang glanced at her expression and chose a more respectful address. “President Qin.”
She asked outright, “What do you mean by ‘fleeing’…”
“Pretending you don’t know again?”
Lu Ningshuang’s ears heated up.
She couldn’t have pulled off something like that alone, but compared to Qin Yushu’s calm, detached demeanor every time she brought it up—like it was someone else’s business—she always came off as more awkward, more embarrassed.
This was probably the downside of thin skin.
“Miss Lu,” Qin Yushu said again, “I remember telling you last night to stay.”
“Huh?” Lu Ningshuang’s eyes were pure innocence. “I didn’t hear that.”
Qin Yushu’s gaze turned darkly upon her. “So it’s my fault?”
She was someone long accustomed to command from on high. Even as an Omega, the pressure she exuded was beyond what most people could handle.
Though Lu Ningshuang was an Alpha, her upbringing had left her vulnerable to such pressure—especially from a stunning beauty. On second thought, it did seem like she was the one in the wrong…
She apologized immediately, sincerely. “Sorry, sorry.”
Qin Yushu narrowed her eyes. “Mm, let it slide this time.”
Lu Ningshuang stood there, unsure what else to say. She wasn’t the chatty type to begin with, and now she felt like a schoolkid standing in the corner.
After a moment, Qin Yushu asked, “How has work been treating you so far?”
Was the big boss checking in on her subordinate?
Pretty approachable.
Lu Ningshuang thought it over. “Pretty good.”
“Be specific.”
“The work environment is great, I get along well with my colleagues—they’re all really helpful. I was new to this stuff, but with everyone’s help, I’m getting the hang of it. The workload each day is just right too…”
Qin Yushu sat there like a model boss, listening attentively to the report. Lu Ningshuang went on until her mouth went a bit dry, and only then did she sum it up.
“That does sound good.”
Then she changed tack. “I saw in your file that you come from an ordinary family.”
Lu Ningshuang: “Yes.”
“So, how about switching to a higher-paying job?” Qin Yushu coaxed gently.
“…What?”
Qin Yushu beckoned her over.
Her posture was casual and lazy, no different from someone calling their pet cat or dog at home. But this beauty by the floor-to-ceiling windows was too striking—and she was Lu Ningshuang’s boss now…
Lu Ningshuang walked over.
Qin Yushu casually pulled a file from nearby. “Take a look.”
The ever-obedient Lu Ningshuang complied. But as she read, her innocent doe eyes widened, her gaze shifting to President Qin in front of her.
Qin Yushu’s tone was flat. “What do you think?”
Lu Ningshuang: ???!!!
This was clearly a sugar baby contract!
Well.
The wording might pretty it up, but it couldn’t change the essence—
Qin Yushu provided the money, she provided the service—at least three times a month, handling the other woman’s Heat Period troubles.
One-year term. Sign her name, and she’d get 200,000 a month, plus Qin Yushu’s help with certain issues as needed.
In her words, don’t let minor things sour the mood during service—ensure the best experience.
Of course, the relationship stayed secret. Lu Ningshuang would be a hidden lover, unseen in public.
Her hand trembled slightly on the paper.
Lu Ningshuang was utterly dumbfounded.
How could an Omega propose keeping an Alpha? It was too weird, too undignified.
No.
Given their wealth gap, maybe it wasn’t that strange…?
Grass (a plant)
With that thought, Lu Ningshuang fell even quieter.
“Is Miss Lu satisfied with this side gig?” Qin Yushu asked.
As she spoke, she leaned back into her chair—a classic negotiating pose. “This is the first draft. It’s my first time with something like this, so it might not be perfect. If there’s anything unsatisfactory, bring it up—we can discuss.”
“Of course, excessive demands won’t fly.”
Lu Ningshuang exhaled slowly. Her brain sluggishly processed the words, taking a while to catch up.
Her soul was still floating in the clouds.
“Something like this… something like this…” The young Alpha felt a twinge of shame. “Why me?”
Her voice was soft, almost coy?
The slightly older Omega was far more straightforward. “At a certain point, handling desires—it’s normal, right?”
Nothing shameful about it.
“The reasons for choosing you—”
Qin Yushu’s gaze lingered on her face, pausing two seconds. “Clean family background, no romantic entanglements, obedient and compliant. To put it bluntly, easy to manage.”
Of course, all that rested on one big premise.
Her looks matched Qin Yushu’s taste.
She didn’t say that. Better to keep some cards hidden, avoid her getting too cocky.
Lu Ningshuang: “…………”
No need to be that blunt.
“Oh, one more thing.” Qin Yushu added, instantly recapturing Lu Ningshuang’s attention.
She smiled suddenly, her already low voice dropping further, like a breathy whisper in the ear, laced with unintended allure.
“You performed well last night.”
Lu Ningshuang: !!!
“I was quite satisfied.”
!!!!!!!!!!!!
Lu Ningshuang felt like she was about to explode!
From the moment she stepped into this office, Qin Yushu had total control over her emotions and actions, leading her along at every step.
Until now.
The beauty’s smile lit up the dim room like sunlight breaking through clouds, a sudden sense of openness.
But it wasn’t freedom.
Just a brief breather for the prey, a taste of sweetness as bait, subtly tempting it, luring it to slip its head into the chains willingly—for tighter control.
Self-domestication.
That was the mark of a true master hunter.
The big beauty’s charm was impossible to resist, let alone withstand.
Lu Ningshuang mustered every ounce of willpower to suppress the burning flush on her face—though it was too late to hide.
Feigning composure, the Alpha set the contract back down, aligning the corners neatly just as she’d picked it up.
She licked her lips. “I still don’t get it. Why me?”
Qin Yushu blinked obviously.
Not flirtatiously.
With her striking beauty, the gesture just softened her seriousness, adding a touch of innate arrogance.
Her tone matched.
“Want to hear it again, Miss Lu?”
Lu Ningshuang: “Why was I the one from last night?”
A night had passed.
Having seen the original plot, Lu Ningshuang naturally noticed the discrepancies.
In the book, Qin Yushu had hit her Heat Period suddenly on the road. But yesterday, Lu Ningshuang had been kept late for overtime and run into the Omega at the company.
Tian Sheng was decent—regular hours, no overtime unless special circumstances.
No big projects lately. And as a mere intern not yet on full staff, doing scraps of work, she’d suddenly been saddled with a huge load yesterday. She’d barely finished when a major error was found, forcing her to stay late.
One thing after another—it was too coincidental, too contrived.
Like it was all orchestrated.
Lu Ningshuang wasn’t worldly, but she wasn’t stupid.
Plus, Qin Yushu had just mentioned her background…
Qin Yushu had only arrived at the company two days ago. No one below had seen her face—that’s why Lu Ningshuang hadn’t recognized her at first last night.
As the group’s heiress and future successor, parachuting into a subsidiary didn’t mean she’d micromanage. Controlling mid-to-upper levels kept things running; the little people below were insignificant.
Why would such a powerhouse suddenly dig into a lowly intern’s file?
Something was off.
Everything felt weird, mismatched.
It didn’t connect to the plot she’d known yesterday. Everything seemed… off the rails.
“Coincidence,” Qin Yushu replied casually, as if she hadn’t noticed.
Lu Ningshuang’s head was bowed, exposing the slender nape of her neck.
Last night, amid the frenzy, they’d both held back enough to hide the marks under their clothes. Her jaw and neck were still snowy white.
“Sorry, I—”
No dice.
She had her pride.
Poor family or not, they managed basic comfort—no sick relatives, no gambling debts, college almost done, no tuition woes… Signing this rashly? Her parents would break her legs.
“Oh. Then—”
Qin Yushu’s low, drawn-out voice cut in abruptly. Lu Ningshuang looked up on instinct.
President Qin had stood at some point and was walking slowly toward her, around the massive desk.
She wore heels, so from across the desk they’d seemed the same height. But Lu Ningshuang was in flats—the real Alpha was actually a bit taller.
“Do you have money?” Qin Yushu asked.
Poor-as-dirt Lu Ningshuang: “…” QAQ
“I’ll transfer last night’s hotel fee to you.”
Lu Ningshuang refused hastily. “No, no need.”
From the moment she’d realized the plot, she’d been uneasy. But stripping away the external mess, last night’s encounter was pure rosy romance.
The beauty collapsing into her arms with hazy eyes, the waves of passion after…
She’d chosen the hotel and suite herself, gauging her budget somewhat. But more than that, instinct told her such a beautiful Omega deserved the best.
Naturally, without a second thought.
She’d been more than willing.
If Qin Yushu transferred the money to her again, what would that make her… Well, with that contract President Qin had just presented, she was already heading down that path anyway.
It seemed like she didn’t need much pride after all.
With that thought, Lu Ningshuang felt a bit discouraged, a bit deflated.
“Let’s split it. I’ll scan you.”
Qin Yushu was already standing in front of her. When Lu Ningshuang looked up, she saw the other’s unyielding posture and obediently pulled up her own QR code.
Qin Yushu scanned it with a glance. “Is Miss Lu planning to do a one-time deal with me?”
Lu Ningshuang: “Huh?”
She glanced at Qin Yushu, then at her Alipay payment QR code, quickly switched to WeChat, looked again at the stunning expression on Qin Yushu’s face, and finally obediently opened the add-friend page.
Qin Yushu got her wish and added her, transferring half the fee over. Under this woman’s stern instructions, Lu Ningshuang tearfully accepted the money.
President Qin was very satisfied. “Calling you up here alone was too conspicuous. We’ll use WeChat to contact each other from now on.”
Lu Ningshuang nodded, complying with the order.
Qin Yushu was still looking at her when she suddenly pointed to her own collar area.
“Here.”
The waves of shocks that day had come too fast and furious; Lu Ningshuang didn’t react for a moment and subconsciously tilted her head.
It was a bit odd.
Oddly… cute.
Qin Yushu stepped closer, closing the last arm’s length between them in an instant.
With the height advantage from her high heels bearing down, Qin Yushu lowered her head. Her vivid red lips were right in front of her eyes as her fingertip brushed aside Lu Ningshuang’s naturally draped black hair on her shoulders, tangling with some of the slightly curled strands that had fallen with her movement.
Qin Yushu’s fingertip came down.
The thin, sheer blouse offered no resistance; that slight weight cascaded smoothly, still carrying a bit of warmth, before transforming into a pinch.
She tugged the slightly slipped shoulder fabric upward, covering that glimpse of gorgeous color completely.
Meeting her gaze head-on, all Qin Yushu saw was the Omega’s pair of dark, deep eyes.
Emotions had nowhere to vent.
Yet in their depths, they seemed exceptionally clear, clear enough to reflect her own appearance at that moment.
Qin Yushu tilted her head slightly in the opposite direction from Lu Ningshuang’s tilt. From afar, the two looked as if they were nuzzling necks.
It was a bit distant, but her breath was right by Lu Ningshuang’s ear.
Qin Yushu blinked in mild displeasure. “Miss Lu, hide your tail properly.”
