"Miss Lin's condition is stable, but we can't give an exact time for when she'll wake up. It could be a month, two months, or even three years, two years, or..."
Seeing Shen Chiyan's grim and terrifying expression, the doctor dared not continue.
"Take good care of Qiuqiu. Contact me immediately if there are any changes."
"Yes."
Without Shen Chiyan's permission, Song Qinian dared not leave. Moreover, getting her father released on medical parole still depended on Shen Chiyan.
As soon as Shen Chiyan got downstairs, he saw Song Qinian dozing in a chair.
Her complexion seemed even paler, and she looked incredibly frail. Sitting in the chair, she appeared small and pathetic.
Pathetic?
Hmph... How could he pity a woman with such malicious intentions as Song Qinian?
As if sensing Shen Chiyan's arrival, Song Qinian looked up.
Only when she confirmed it was Shen Chiyan did she stand up like a startled bird, straightening up like a student being punished.
Shen Chiyan's handsome brows furrowed tightly. Was he that terrifying?
Hmph... Wasn't she quite bold last night when she climbed into his bed?
"I'm going to meet a business partner. You're coming with me."
Song Qinian was a little surprised. After she married Shen Chiyan, her grandmother arranged for her to work in the company as Shen Chiyan's personal secretary.
This made Shen Chiyan increasingly displeased with Song Qinian.
And the so-called personal secretary was responsible for his daily life.
Shen Chiyan rarely brought Song Qinian out when he went to discuss business. She wondered what he was thinking today.
As soon as they got in the car, Shen Chiyan started working.
A president who virtually controlled the economic lifeline of Jinghua City was incredibly busy.
After a while, Shen Chiyan finally looked at Song Qinian.
Seeing that Song Qinian was wearing a short-sleeved shirt and casual pants, Shen Chiyan's brows furrowed slightly. "Are you out of money? Dressing so shabbily?"
Song Qinian was about to gesture when Shen Chiyan had already looked away, as if even looking at her for another moment disgusted him.
Song Qinian silently lowered her gaze. She and Shen Chiyan were in a secret marriage. Those who knew thought she had flown to the branches to become a phoenix, living the life of a wealthy wife who had everything she desired, clad in designer clothes and served hand and foot.
In reality, her only source of income was the meager salary the company paid her.
Each month, after her own expenses, she still had to provide living expenses for Liu Xiaohan and Song Jiashu.
Song Jiashu was Song Qinian's younger brother, who was in high school. Buying revision materials and enrolling in tutoring classes was also a considerable expense.
Where was the money left to buy high-end, beautiful clothes?
Shen Chiyan rarely came home and had no idea about these things, nor did Song Qinian mention them.
Besides, Shen Chiyan disliked her, so buying pretty clothes wouldn't be of much use. She was indifferent to her attire.
When they arrived at the hotel entrance and a few people got out of the car, Li Nanjun was already waiting for them with a set of clothes.
Li Nanjun was Shen Chiyan's chief secretary. If Song Qinian only managed Shen Chiyan's private life, then Li Nanjun managed his work matters.
Li Nanjun was dressed in a black professional suit, her hair tied in a ponytail, with her bangs meticulously styled, giving a very rigorous and serious impression.
She handed the clothes to Song Qinian without a smile, "Secretary Song, Mr. Shen is in your care today."
Song Qinian glanced at Shen Chiyan. His expression was already impatient.
She quickly took the clothes and ran to the restroom to change.
When Song Qinian came out, Shen Chiyan glanced at her indifferently. Li Nanjun had prepared a goose-yellow dress. Against the fair skin of Song Qinian, the yellow dress made her appear to be glowing.
There were still hickeys on her neck, left by Shen Chiyan's fierce grip last night.
Song Qinian's face blushed like a boiled shrimp. She never carried makeup in her bag, so she had to shamelessly borrow Li Nanjun's concealer to cover it.
Even so, a faint trace was still visible.
Shen Chiyan's dark eyes flickered slightly, then quickly shifted away. "Let's go."
By the time they reached the private room, several people were already seated.
Song Qinian didn't recognize any of them and silently stayed by Shen Chiyan's side.
"Good evening, Mr. Shen. We've finally been waiting for you."
A man solicitously came forward. Seeing that Shen Chiyan was wearing gloves on the hand he extended for a handshake, Mr. Liang felt a moment of discomfort.
This Mr. Shen's潔癖, germaphobia, was indeed getting more severe.
The next second, his eyes lit up upon seeing Song Qinian.
"Oh, when did Mr. Shen have such a lovely companion by his side?"
The speaker was Mr. Liang of Liang Group, his gaze fixed directly on Song Qinian.
Mr. Liang had seen his fill of seductive and sexy women. A sweet girl like Song Qinian, who looked both obedient and soft, pleased him even more.
Song Qinian felt extremely uncomfortable under his naked and sticky gaze. She instinctively leaned closer to Shen Chiyan and heard his lazy, detached laugh, "She's my secretary, surname Song."
Then, Shen Chiyan looked at Song Qinian with a smile. "Secretary Song, this is Mr. Liang."
Song Qinian lightly nodded at the other person.
Seeing that Song Qinian did not greet him, Mr. Liang was somewhat displeased. "Secretary Song, are you looking down on me? Why aren't you talking to me?"
Song Qinian bit her lip. She wanted to gesture, but she was afraid Mr. Liang wouldn't understand.
At this moment, Shen Chiyan spoke again, "Apologies, Mr. Liang. Secretary Song is mute and cannot speak."
Seeing Shen Chiyan defending her, Song Qinian felt a warmth in her heart. She couldn't speak and wasn't good at socializing.
But Shen Chiyan personally meeting this Mr. Liang indicated that this person must be quite important.
No, even if she couldn't speak, she couldn't make people think she was difficult to get along with. After all, she was brought by Shen Chiyan, and every action and word would be linked to him.
Even if she couldn't help Shen Chiyan, she couldn't cause him trouble.
For someone who was mute, Song Qinian couldn't express herself normally and could only face others with a smile.
When Song Qinian smiled, her eyes curved, and she had cute little dimples on her cheeks. Her teeth were white, neat, and adorable.
Her smile was sincere and pure, melting people's hearts.
Mr. Liang looked at Song Qinian and, far from despising her for being mute, became even more excited.
"Mute, mute is good! Mute is good!"
Seeing the smile on Song Qinian's face, an inexplicable annoyance and anger surged into Shen Chiyan's heart.
Afterwards, Song Qinian was seated next to Mr. Liang, while Shen Chiyan sat opposite them.
Song Qinian felt a little uneasy seeing Shen Chiyan so far away from her.
What made her even more uneasy was Mr. Liang beside her.
At first, Mr. Liang was quite gentlemanly. But seeing that Shen Chiyan completely disregarded his mute assistant, Mr. Liang's hands became restless.
Song Qinian's attention was focused on Shen Chiyan, so when Mr. Liang's hand touched her leg, she was startled and suddenly stood up!