Inside the lounge of Baichuan Investment Co., Ltd.
“You understand me very well.”
After an exhausting and blurred period of passion, Cao Chuan looked at the streak of red on the bedsheet and let out a long breath. Beside him, Song Keran, her face flushed, quietly tidied up the scene before limping toward the blinds to get dressed.
[Ding! Congratulations to the host for completing a villainous act. Reward: Villain Points +3000.]
The familiar system prompt rang in Cao Chuan’s mind once more. Hearing this, a deeper smile curved on his lips. After all, this cold White Moonlight of the original body’s memory wasn’t just obedient—she was extraordinary. The experience… only those who’ve had it would understand.
With her in his grasp and a system reward on top of it, this was a double victory. He had truly won big.
“Young Master Cao.”
Just then, Song Keran turned around holding her phone. “Lin Wanrong messaged me a few hours ago—she asked about your international gold investment. How should I reply?”
As she turned, she even showed him the message Lin Wanrong had sent. Cao Chuan froze for a moment. She wasn’t even trying to hide this from him? With loyalty and affection both at 80, was the effect really this strong?
Watching the woman before him, completely bare and unreserved, openly sharing private messages meant for her with him, Cao Chuan’s mind momentarily blanked out. It wasn’t until Song Keran shook her phone lightly and called, “Young Master Cao,” that he snapped back to reality and quickly said, “Just tell her I predicted the trend through my own analysis of international politics and market data.”
Song Keran seemed puzzled but, remembering his temper, she didn’t question him. She simply nodded and began typing obediently.
[Song Keran]
Gender: Female
Identity: Secretary to the General Manager of Baichuan Investment Co., Ltd., elite graduate of Zhonghai Business School, Business Administration Department
Looks: 90
Figure: 90
Temperament: 90
Loyalty: 85
Affection: 85
[…]
Cao Chuan suddenly understood everything. No wonder she was so compliant and submissive—her loyalty and affection had both increased by 5 points. Loyalty had reached the [Diehard] level, while affection had entered the [Deep Love] stage.
He chuckled inwardly. Indeed, as Sister Ailing’s world-famous saying went, “The shortest path to a woman’s heart is through her body.”
“Young Master Cao, Lin Wanrong replied,” Song Keran said softly as she handed him the phone. “She said you must be bluffing. She also said that if you truly had such investment vision and skill, you wouldn’t have lost nine times out of ten before. She wants me to keep monitoring you and report to her immediately if there’s any new movement.”
“She doesn’t believe it? Let her think that.” Cao Chuan raised an eyebrow in mild surprise before smirking. Whether Lin Wanrong believed it or not didn’t matter. In fact, her doubt only made things more convenient for him.
“Prejudice in the human heart is like a mountain,” Song Keran murmured softly. “In Lin Wanrong and Cao Hai’s eyes, you’re nothing but a failure. Since you’re a failure, it’s impossible for you to have any exceptional investment insight. Even if this investment succeeds, they’ll think it was just luck.”
“…”
Cao Chuan didn’t argue. Looking calmly at her graceful figure, he said, “What they think doesn’t matter. What matters is that you remember what I said. As long as you obey me, I promise you’ll live a life of luxury and wealth. Your mother will also receive the best medical care available.”
“Yes,” Song Keran answered quickly. “From now on, I’ll change completely. I’ll follow only your lead, Young Master Cao, and serve you with all my heart.”
Cao Chuan was very pleased with her attitude. “Since you’re being so sensible, I’ll reward you. Take tomorrow off to rest and recover.” Get faster updates on g.com.
He picked up his phone and transferred 500,000 yuan to her. “Take this to recuperate and move your mother into a better intensive care ward. If you need more money later, just tell me.”
“Thank you, Young Master Cao.” Song Keran was moved to tears. “You’re far too good to me.” After expressing her gratitude, guilt quickly filled her eyes. “Thinking back, I wasn’t even human before. You’ve treated me with such care and understanding, yet I repaid your kindness with hostility… I’ll make it up to you tenfold!”
“No need for that. Just keep doing as I say.” Cao Chuan waved a hand casually, then gave her a deliberate glance. “Also, regarding… cooling me down, there’s still room for improvement. What you did earlier was excellent, but you were clearly holding back. You can find some… educational material online to practice next time.”
“Yes,” Song Keran replied softly, her cheeks instantly turning red. Even her voice carried a trace of shy embarrassment. “When I rest tomorrow, I’ll ask some experienced friends for references… and study properly.”
“Good.” Cao Chuan nodded with satisfaction and said no more.
After she finished dressing and rested a while, he led her out of the lounge.
It was already late at night, and Baichuan Investment Co., Ltd. was completely empty. On the way out, though her gait was still slightly uneven, Song Keran didn’t have to worry about anyone noticing.
Taking the executive-only private elevator straight down to the underground floor, Cao Chuan instructed He Dachun to personally drive Song Keran home.