"Let's pause for a moment," Di Mingjue said to the employees on the video call, then clicked the mouse button to end the meeting early.
As Jiang Ziyu had anticipated, the employees erupted in chaos upon seeing Di Mingjue's half-visible face and hearing his sweet address. They now understood why Di Mingjue had left the Di Jue Group but had been delaying his return to the company, opting instead for late-night video conferences to discuss work.
Jiang Ziyu pointed at the phone, confirming twice, "Is it over?"
"Mmm," Di Mingjue walked over to her and naturally pulled her into an embrace. "Why did you suddenly come to bring me fruit?"
"I saw you come to the study after dinner and wanted to see if you were busy," Jiang Ziyu didn't hide anything, explaining everything to him.
Di Mingjue relaxed his body, resting his chin on Jiang Ziyu's shoulder, his entire weight pressing down on her.
Unable to support him initially, Jiang Ziyu had to reach out and steady herself against the desk.
"It's so good to have you," Di Mingjue closed his eyes, his husky voice drifting into Jiang Ziyu's ears.
She was like a tranquilizer; just smelling her scent could make him completely relax.
Di Mingjue had become completely dependent on Jiang Ziyu. If she were to suddenly disappear, he wouldn't be able to survive.
Shifting his arm, Jiang Ziyu stroked his arm. "Did the sudden news online disrupt your plans?"
"Mmm," Di Mingjue hummed through his nose.
His plan was to smoothly handle everything and then let the public know the company was his without affecting the Di Jue Group. With this sudden revelation, the Di Jue Group must be in utter chaos.
He knew Di Jianhan's capabilities. He struggled to manage a normal company, let alone in this situation.
Jiang Ziyu turned around to face Di Mingjue directly. "If you're worried about the Di Jue Group, why not go back and handle it first? Once everything is settled, you can then focus on your own company."
"No, since I've left, I've left. I won't go back," Di Mingjue's gaze was firm.
If he relented after his argument with the old man, their life would become more difficult, and the old man would never abandon his intentions.
Di Mingjue lowered his head, gazing at Jiang Ziyu's lips, his eyes gradually becoming hazy. He leaned down and claimed them in a possessive kiss.
The kiss was so sudden that Jiang Ziyu felt a sharp sting. He then lifted her by the waist, placing her on the desk.
As he kissed her, Di Mingjue pushed aside any items that might harm Jiang Ziyu, deepening the kiss further.
After the kiss, Jiang Ziyu was dazed, her feet on the carpet feeling like they were treading on cotton, so soft she felt like she would fall at any moment.
"Do you want me to carry you back to the room?"
"No, no need."
Thinking that going to the room might lead to more than just a kiss, Jiang Ziyu quickly used his unfinished business as an excuse to refuse his offer.
Di Mingjue's heart had already been captured by her before the kiss. Having tasted sweetness, he had no inclination to continue working. Disregarding Jiang Ziyu's refusal, he bent down and scooped her up in a princess carry.
"Ah~" Jiang Ziyu screamed, fearing she might fall, and quickly wrapped her arms around his neck.
The three little ones had already gone to their rooms to rest. Di Mingjue made no secret of his intentions.
As the door closed, Jiang Ziyu was forced onto the bed by him. With no chance of escape, his large body pressed down on her.
"Di..."
Her voice was swallowed by his mouth, the bright light overhead illuminating them.
At the company, the employees waited and waited. Sleepiness overtook them, yet Di Mingjue's video call did not resume. No one dared to ask, so they could only sit at their computers and wait.
Little did they know that Di Mingjue was in the midst of a passionate night, having long forgotten about them.
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A layer of darkness seemed to permeate the Di residence, as if all the dark clouds in the imperial capital had gathered.