Sweet "Torture" and Double the Work

Two days flew by, with Lin Chen on tenterhooks and Yan Qingyue making her "meticulous preparations."

During those two days, Yan Qingyue remained cold toward Lin Chen at the company, but she didn't go out of her way to make things difficult for him. It was as if their collision that day had been nothing more than an insignificant little incident.

That put Lin Chen's anxious heart somewhat at ease, but deep down, he still felt uneasy, as though this were the calm before the storm.

On Friday evening, Lin Chen returned to his apartment after working overtime, dragging his exhausted body along.

He had barely collapsed onto the sofa when the special notification tone on his phone rang out—it was Little Moon.

Lin Chen perked up and immediately picked up his phone.

"Chenxing~ What are you doing? [/cute]" It was her familiar opening line.

"Just got home from work. I'm so tired I've collapsed. [/lying down] My Little Moon finally remembered me? [/aggrieved]"

Lin Chen replied, the fatigue from work instantly replaced by sweetness.

"Hehe, of course I missed you~ [/shy]"

Yan Qingyue held her phone, a mischievous smile on her face as her fingers flew over the screen. "But~ someone didn't seem to be very honest before, and the punishment we agreed on... has been put off until now~ [/snickering]"

When Lin Chen saw the word "punishment," his heart skipped a beat, and that ominous feeling surfaced again.

Again?! What is it this time? It couldn't be worse than last time...

Both eager and afraid, he braced himself and replied:

"Huh? I... I still have to be punished? My queen, I know I was wrong! Really! Truer than pure gold! [/kneeling]"

"Hmph~ Admitting you were wrong in words doesn't count~ [/hmph]"

Yan Qingyue deliberately teased him. "Besides, this punishment... I've been preparing it for a long time~ I guarantee it'll... leave a deep impression! [/scheming]"

A deep impression?!

Lin Chen felt a chill run down his back. What on earth has she prepared?! It couldn't really be a video, could it?! Or is she going to... show her face?!

His heart began to race, and his fingers trembled as he typed:

"Don't... don't do it! Little Moon! Darling! My... my heart isn't very strong... I can't take too much excitement... [/trembling]"

"Don't worry~ It won't kill you~ [/mischievous]"

Yan Qingyue was in an excellent mood. "I'm just going to let you... 'enjoy' yourself properly, that's all~ Are you ready? Here I go~ [/seductive]"

Before Lin Chen could reply, pictures flooded the chat window!

One, two, three... a full ten photos!

Lin Chen opened the first one, and his pupils instantly widened. His breath caught!

In the photo, Yan Qingyue sat with her back to the camera on a chair draped with a white blanket.

She wore a nearly transparent black gauze nightdress, the delicate fabric doing nothing to conceal the fair, smooth skin beneath or the graceful curve of her back.

The straps had slipped loosely down her arms, revealing her entire beautiful back, smooth as jade. The groove of her spine was clearly visible, running all the way down to her waist before disappearing into the shadow of her dress... Soft light fell upon it, giving it an almost sacred yet seductive glow.

The second photo was taken from behind and to the side, offering a faint glimpse of the full contours of her breasts. That hazy air of seeming to refuse while inviting him closer was even more enticing than outright exposure.

In the third, she had turned her head slightly, the lines of her chin and neck exquisitely graceful, her red lips slightly parted and her gaze hazy, as though offering a silent invitation...

The photos that followed were taken from even more artful angles, bringing that half-hidden, half-revealed sensuality to its peak! Every one of them seemed to be testing the limits of Lin Chen's self-control!

Th-this was no longer a set of photos!

It was a veritable visual feast!

A meticulously planned session of "sweet torture," aimed at him and him alone!

"Boom—!"

Lin Chen felt as though the blood throughout his body had instantly boiled, then surged all at once toward the same place!

It was as if fireworks had exploded in his head, leaving it completely blank!

Unsurprisingly, blood gushed from his nose once again!

He hurriedly snatched up a tissue and pressed it to his nose, but his eyes were as if nailed to his phone screen, utterly unable to look away!

I'm dying! I'm really dying!

Ten! Ten of them! And they're high-definition! Who could possibly withstand this?!

Her back... how can it be so beautiful... those curves... that skin...

Little Moon! You really are a temptress! A temptress sent specifically to take my life!

He sprawled on the sofa, feeling unbearably hot all over, his tool of the trade so stimulated it was about to explode. His whole body was in a state of extreme excitement and extreme weakness.

His phone vibrated again, and Little Moon sent one final text message:

"So? Are you satisfied with your punishment? [/snickering] I hope you can really 'enjoy' it~ This is an exclusive limited edition~ [/shy]"

"But~ punishment aside, life still has to get back on track~ Starting tomorrow, you'll have to work even harder!

Otherwise... next time the punishment won't be this simple~ [/scheming]"

Lin Chen stared at the message, wanting to cry but having no tears.

Enjoy?! I'm clearly being tortured here! Sweet and agonizing torture!

And get back on track? Work twice as hard? My head is full of your back right now. How am I supposed to work?!

His fingers trembled as he replied, nearly in tears:

"My queen... I was wrong... I really know I was wrong... Please spare me... [/kneeling] [/kneeling]"

"This punishment is too cruel... my health bar is empty... I need first aid... [/spurting blood] [/spurting blood]"

"Work... I'll definitely work hard... Please don't turn up the intensity anymore... If this goes on, I might not live to see tomorrow's sun... [/crying]"

Yan Qingyue looked at his exaggerated replies and pleading emojis, imagining the various awkward states he might be in right now. At last, she put down her phone, thoroughly satisfied.

Mm, the punishment had been remarkably effective, and she was in a wonderful mood.

Besides, she had also given him a "preventive shot," laying the groundwork for increasing his workload tomorrow.

Perfect.

The next day was Saturday.

Sure enough, Lin Chen showed up at the company on time, sporting a pair of enormous dark circles and a heart that had been thoroughly "tormented."

Then, to his horror, he discovered that the amount of work President Yan had assigned him was exactly twice his usual workload!

And they were all complicated tasks that required intense concentration!

No way... Little Moon only just said it last night... and President Yan is actually doing it today?!

Did they plan this together?! Their teamwork is way too seamless, isn't it?!

Lin Chen wanted to cry but had no tears, feeling as though he had fallen into a carefully designed trap.

All day long, he was buried in documents, reports, and meeting minutes, so frantic that he could barely squeeze out time to drink water or use the restroom.

Yan Qingyue, meanwhile, sat calmly in her office. Every now and then, she looked through the glass wall at the man outside, who was busy as a spinning top and occasionally wore a pained expression as he stared at his computer screen. She felt especially pleased.

Occasionally, she would even walk over and ask "with concern":

"Assistant Lin, how's your progress? Can you finish these today? We have several more important projects starting next week."

Lin Chen could only force a smile uglier than a sob.

"I... I can finish them! Don't worry, President Yan!" But in his heart, he was wailing:

I can't finish them! This is going to kill me!

By the time the workday ended, Lin Chen still had more than half his work left unfinished.

He looked at the documents piled high as a mountain and resigned himself to working overtime.

Carrying her bag, Yan Qingyue walked elegantly over to his workstation. She glanced at his computer screen with apparent nonchalance and said coolly:

"Still not finished? Your efficiency needs improvement. I want to see the results Monday morning."

With that, she sauntered out of the office.

Lin Chen watched her retreating figure as she left so effortlessly, then looked again at the work before him that seemed as though it would never end. Sorrow welled up inside him.

What sins have I committed...

Sure enough, after the sweet punishment came cruel reality...

Little Moon and President Yan... these two women must have been sent by heaven to torment me...

He sighed in resignation, rubbed his aching eyes, and continued to bury himself in work.

At that moment, Yan Qingyue, who had already returned home, was soaking in a bathtub strewn with rose petals, enjoying soothing music.

She picked up her phone and looked at Lin Chen's pleading replies from the night before on her Little Moon account. Imagining him miserably working overtime at the company right now, she couldn't help the upward curl of her lips.

This feeling of having complete control over his emotions and schedule... seemed rather nice?

The game was indeed getting more and more interesting.

She began looking forward to deciding how to "reward," or rather "punish," this man who was always capable of giving her "surprises" next time.