Their lips and teeth collided.
Chu Yunsheng’s mouth was cut, leaving a small bloodstain at the corner.
His slightly warm fingers turned Yin Zheng’s face to the side, pressing his thumb against Yin Zheng’s jaw and forcing it down. He saw the moist tip of Yin Zheng’s tongue, exposed and unable to resist, carrying a wet, delectable allure and accompanied by faint, rapid breaths.
“Chu-ge…”
Yin Zheng’s lips moved, a deep red spreading at the corners of his eyes in embarrassment.
“Mm.”
Chu Yunsheng responded absentmindedly, lowering his head to part those thin lips again and pushing his way inside.
He carefully avoided Yin Zheng’s injuries, gently supporting his waist and pressing him down onto the sofa.
The kiss evolved from tender and entwining to fierce and aggressive, as if to release all the suppressed hostility and flames buried deep within their bones.
Chu Yunsheng’s shirt was crumpled, and the sofa creaked softly.
Yin Zheng’s fingers suddenly tightened, and after the shadow above his head moved away, he abruptly turned his head back.
Resting his forehead against the back of the sofa, his arms weakly lifted, he wiped at the corner of his lips. The tickling sensation in the depths of his throat, treated so tenderly, seemed to spread to his heart, leaving him breathless.
It was just a kiss, yet there was a sense of being forcefully unraveled that sent shivers through him.
“You can’t take a shower, I’ll run the water and wipe you down.”
Chu Yunsheng raised his hand to wipe away the moisture on Yin Zheng’s lips. His usually calm and gentle voice was now imbued with a hoarse and lazy tone, deep and sexy. It was full of magnetism.
Yin Zheng’s heart pounded like a drum, completely at a loss for words.
Chu Yunsheng didn’t expect him to say anything.
Rising from the sofa, Chu Yunsheng quickly applied some medicinal liquid to his own minor injuries before walking into the bathroom to run the water.
Leaning against the bathroom door, he slightly lifted his head and saw the man in the mirror.
Chu Yunsheng had never seen himself like this before.
The familiar face, with its mature and handsome features, now exuded a strong sense of aggression. There was a blood-red scratch at the corner of his eye, and his lips were slightly swollen, adding a layer of tender, decadent desire to the aggressive aura.
His shirt was disheveled, stained with dirt and blood, and his black hair fell around his ears, partially covering his brows. This gave him an aura of strong assertiveness, starkly contrasting with his usual gentle and restrained image.
Chu Yunsheng frowned slightly, buttoned up his shirt, and composed himself, returning to his usual demeanor.
“Chu-ge.”
The bathroom door was suddenly pushed open, and Yin Zheng walked in, the redness at the tips of his ears still not faded: “I’m not seriously injured. Those people were probably hired. Their goal wasn’t to hurt me… I can clean myself.”
Chu Yunsheng noticed a hint of shyness in Yin Zheng’s somewhat awkward movements.
This discovery surprised Chu Yunsheng a bit, but he also felt a bit uncomfortable, as if the temperature in the bathroom was steadily rising. He bent down to check the water in the bathtub and placed a clean towel on the rack: “The water temperature is just right. Be careful while you clean.”
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First, he called Director An, using the excuse that Yin Zheng had been extorted by some street thugs to request a few days off for him. Across the Seas to France was an art film without any major action scenes, so Yin Zheng should be able to recover in a few days.
The second call was to the security company. The security company had already sent the tattooed men to the police station. The Paris police found substances similar to those cigarettes on them, but since the quantity was small and French regulations on such matters were relatively lenient, they were only fined and detained.
Chu Yunsheng was not entirely satisfied with the situation, so he renewed his annual membership with the security company to ensure that these individuals would receive special attention from the security company for at least the next year.
Afterward, he called Yuan Meng to briefly explain what had happened.
“Are Zhou Ziyan and Tao An mad dogs? Does Yin Zheng owe them something? Do they deserve to be chased and bitten by them?”
Yuan Meng was furious, cursing loudly: “They want to completely ruin Yin Zheng… Think they can do whatever they want just because they have money? They’re really a pair of scumbags!”
Chu Yunsheng looked out at the dazzling Parisian nightscape and said indifferently, “The information you gathered before, along with the videos and photos in my email, organize them and send them out with the studio’s legal notice.”
“You’re finally ready to take action… Alright, no problem.”
Yuan Meng agreed readily but was a bit worried: “Is Yin Zheng alright? Should I ask the crew for more time off so he can rest longer? The film is almost finished, with only his scenes with the male lead left…”
“I’ve already arranged the leave.”
Chu Yunsheng replied, “Also, schedule a press conference for two weeks from now. These matters need to be addressed publicly.”
After hanging up, Yuan Meng hurriedly began preparations back in China.
Having arranged for the clarification of the rumors about Yin Zheng’s casting couch allegations, Chu Yunsheng finally sent a notification to Yunsheng Technology, calling for an emergency video meeting.
In the middle of the night in Paris, it was early morning in China, and the workaholics at Yunsheng Technology had already clocked in, all bright-eyed and bushy-tailed when they received the call for a video conference.
Chu Yunsheng entered the computer room of the suite, got straight to the point, and concisely presented three new technologies that had been in preparation and research, announcing them for public release.
These three technologies were meticulously prepared by Chu Yunsheng after investigating the Zhou Group.
In Chu Yunsheng’s original world, where technological civilization was highly advanced, he was still renowned as one of the youngest scientists of his time despite his impoverished background, which spoke volumes about his genius.
In his life of less than thirty years, his achievements included but were not limited to fields like medicine, biology, and physics. He had obtained an S-grade in mental power tests, ranking just below some legendary scientists who had made significant contributions to human civilization.
What set him apart from other conventional scientists, and often drew criticism, was his unconventional way of thinking.
He was too carefree and did not consider scientific research to be a crucial part of his life.
When he was engaged in research, he was incredibly focused, but once he stepped away, he had no attachments.
Chu Yunsheng still remembered how several major international media outlets had criticized him, saying that even with his achievements, he remained stubbornly unsophisticated, a hypocrite without scientific spirit who treated science merely as a tool.
But Chu Yunsheng didn’t care.
In his view, science deserved respect, but technology also needed to become a tool.
Because tools were the best partners to assist humanity. For instance, the three technologies he presented now were not particularly advanced or valuable, but they were sufficient to help him topple the Zhou Group.
The Zhou Group primarily operated in the electronics sector, producing mobile phones, computers, and some high-end smart products.
In the 1990s, the Zhou Group seized the opportunity, capitalizing on the wave of internet and electronic product development. They invested in a research institute and developed high-end domestic chips and systems, capturing the entire domestic market and becoming the industry leader.
However, as family businesses grew larger, the Zhou Group encountered numerous problems over time.
The most significant issue was their technological shortcomings.
The Zhou Group’s numerous research institutes had not produced any significant technological breakthroughs for several consecutive years. In this regard, foreign developments far surpassed those in China. While the domestic market appeared calm and problem-free, those truly in the know had already begun to worry.
What Chu Yunsheng intended to do was to throw a stone into this seemingly calm lake.
Once these three technologies were made public, Chu Yunsheng wouldn’t need to do more; Zhou Ziyan’s greatest support would be half-destroyed.
To solve the problem, one must address the root cause.
Tao An’s support was Zhou Ziyan, and Zhou Ziyan’s support was the Zhou Group. By removing the foundation, Tao An and Zhou Ziyan would have no way to recover.
By the time the video conference ended, it was already dawn in Paris.
Chu Yunsheng cut some lines and sent a friendly message to Zhou Ziyan’s mother, detailing the true love story between Zhou Ziyan and Tao An, without mentioning Tao An’s pregnancy and childbirth.
According to the current timeline, Tao An was due to give birth within these couple of days.
In the original plot, Zhou Ziyan’s family, especially his strong-willed mother who held a portion of the Zhou Group’s shares, initially didn’t care about Tao An’s existence. They thought Zhou Ziyan was just playing around with a minor celebrity and it was nothing serious.
Later, as Tao An achieved success and subtly integrated into the Zhou family, coupled with bringing Zhou Ziyan’s biological son, the Zhou family reluctantly accepted him.
Now, Chu Yunsheng had very insidiously preempted this by revealing the matter to the Zhou family, including a foreign marriage certificate of Zhou Ziyan and Tao An, to show that this was not just a casual fling.
With internal strife and external threats, both family and career, Chu Yunsheng had meticulously arranged everything for Zhou Ziyan and Tao An.
He had some seemingly stubborn and peculiar principles, such as not sending Tao An and the child to a research institute, but when it came to dealing with them, he would not hold back.
Moreover, his methods were always proper and legal, fully in line with the construction of a harmonious socialist society.
After taking a shower in the bathroom, Chu Yunsheng came out to find a cup of cold milk and a dinner in the suite’s small kitchen.
It was likely that Yin Zheng saw he was busy last night and didn’t call him.
Drinking the milk, Chu Yunsheng ordered a new breakfast and then quietly opened the door to the bedroom.
Yin Zheng was sleeping on the soft bed, with dark blue curtains blocking out the morning light, making the room dim. The air conditioner was silently blowing cool air. One of his long legs was sticking out from under the blanket, and his head was buried in the pillow, sleeping soundly.
Chu Yunsheng walked over, grabbed the slender, fair ankle, and was about to tuck it back under the blanket when Yin Zheng suddenly curled his toes and lightly kicked, his foot landing gently between Chu Yunsheng’s legs.
“…Chu-ge?”
Yin Zheng, still unaware, groggily opened his eyes.
Chu Yunsheng’s deep black eyes lingered on his face for a second before releasing his foot: “Get up and eat. After breakfast, we’ll go to the hospital for a check-up.”
“Okay.”
Yin Zheng rubbed his eyes and got up to wash, while Chu Yunsheng went outside to receive the breakfast delivery.
Just as he finished setting the breakfast on the table, he saw Yin Zheng, carrying a fresh minty scent, approach: “Chu-ge, I brushed my teeth… Can I have a good morning kiss?”
His eyes were slightly squinted, holding a hint of morning mist and dawn light. The shadows and darkness in his eyes seemed to melt away like snow under the sun.
What remained was a gem-like clarity, sparkling brilliantly.
“What I said yesterday wasn’t a slip of the tongue.”
Chu Yunsheng glanced at him, “I don’t want you to forgive me. Don’t succumb to a moment of emotion and desire. I’m helping you not to seek your forgiveness or gratitude. Take your time to think it through; I’ll wait for you as long as it takes.”
Yin Zheng was taken aback.
Chu Yunsheng tilted his head and placed a brief, gentle kiss on his cheek.
Yin Zheng came back to his senses, wanting to say something but not knowing how to start. The two of them sat down and began eating, just like they would at home or on set, as if nothing had changed. Yet, the atmosphere between them seemed to have gained something more.
While Chu Yunsheng took a temporary leave to stay with Yin Zheng for his recovery, back in China, a storm was brewing as soon as dawn broke.
“New rising star Tao An’s sponsor is someone else; Zhou Group’s CEO has stayed overnight at Tao An’s residence multiple times!”
“Chu Yunsheng’s studio issues a legal notice, claiming Yin Zheng was framed, with comprehensive evidence, and plans to sue the popular actor Tao An!”
“Yin Zheng’s agent and Tao An’s family came forward, stating that Yin Zheng’s behavior towards Tao An was normal, with no sexual harassment involved!”
“Tao An betrays his benefactor, bites back, just to climb the ranks?”
The online uproar escalated quickly. Zhou Ziyan hadn’t expected Chu Yunsheng to act so decisively and openly declare war.
However, at this moment, Zhou Ziyan was unaware that the Zhou Group was on the brink of collapse, so he remained confident, arranging for people to suppress the news.
Tao An, sitting beside him, saw the evidence online. Many people came forward to testify, and there were photos and videos of Yin Zheng and Tao An’s private interactions, taken from the same scenes but different angles as those used to slander Yin Zheng. When compared, it was clear to any reasonable person that the previous photos were staged to frame Yin Zheng.
Tao An felt a wave of panic. He distinctly remembered deleting those photos, so how could they have resurfaced?
With his belly swollen, the sudden anxiety brought on a sharp pain.
“Ziyan!”
Tao An grabbed Zhou Ziyan’s arm, his face contorted in pain.
“An An… An An, what’s wrong? You stomach hurts… Could it be time for the baby?”
Zhou Ziyan, sweating profusely, immediately held Tao An. As they were close to the due date, they had been staying in the hospital. Zhou Ziyan quickly pressed the call button for the doctor, “Hold on, An An, the doctor will be here soon!”
Doctors and nurses arrived swiftly, and amidst the chaos, Tao An was wheeled into the delivery room.
Zhou Ziyan stood outside, feeling both anxious and elated, his usually stoic face showing signs of strain.
At that moment, his phone suddenly rang in his pocket, the screen displaying a single large character.
Mom.
Yo their romance is really refreshing! I really like this Chu Yunsheng a lot! Author did a great job making him rational AND likeable. Emphasis on the “And”.