Xiaochun walked in carrying a stack of documents needing the CEO's signature, and as soon as he entered, he saw the CEO constantly looking in the mirror.
He Yining stared at the familiar face in the mirror and couldn't help asking, "Xiaochun, am I not handsome anymore?"
Xiaochun nearly dropped all the documents in his hands!
Xiaochun looked at his CEO in terror, as if witnessing the apocalypse.
What was wrong with the CEO? He had never seen the CEO care so much about his appearance before!
Why would he suddenly say something so frightening today?
He Yining propped his chin on his hand, his mind replaying Shen Qi's words, racking his brain but still unable to think of any man in China at his level who could rival him in looks.
Xiaochun's lips trembled slightly as he replied, "Of course not. You've always been handsome, CEO!"
He Yining seemed dissatisfied with his appearance today and said, "Hmm, my hair is a bit messy today. Go call Shen Qi."
Xiaochun was taken aback.
Ever since the CEO met this female stylist, it seemed he no longer used any other stylists.
As a competent special assistant, Xiaochun immediately replied, "Yes, CEO."
Xiaochun called Shen Qi, but she asked for leave over the phone, saying she was sick.
Xiaochun relayed Shen Qi's response to He Yining.
He Yining suddenly put down the mirror, a sly smile curling at the corner of his mouth: "Xiaochun, as a considerate CEO who cares for his subordinates, shouldn't I go visit a sick employee?"
Xiaochun's body trembled. He could confirm today that the CEO was indeed acting a bit off.
Could it be that the CEO had feelings for that female stylist...
Xiaochun quickly replied smoothly, "Yes, CEO has always been a competent leader."
Shen Qi had her wounds treated at a small clinic by a familiar retired traditional Chinese medicine doctor.
"Xiao Qi, aren't you already married? Why are you getting beaten again?" The doctor applying the medicine looked at the crisscrossing wounds on Shen Qi's back and couldn't help sighing: "I've put some of my own ointment on you. Don't worry, apply it a few more times and it won't scar."
Shen Qi winced in pain: "It's fine, I'm used to being beaten. My brother can't react in time, and he's already autistic. If he gets hit and hurts his brain, that would be worse."
"And you just let your mother beat you like this?" The doctor looked at Shen Qi's red and swollen back, feeling a bit sorry for her.
She had a daughter too, and she couldn't understand how anyone could be so harsh with their own child.
For eighteen years, this poor child had been coming to her with injuries, big and small, constantly.
This old doctor had witnessed this resilient little girl grow up step by step into a young woman.
"I'm fine. As long as she doesn't hit my brother." Shen Qi shook her head slightly: "Auntie Qi, thank you. But I might have to owe you the medicine fee this time. I left all my pocket money with my brother before I left."
Dr. Qi said with affectionate reproach: "Enough, I know you well enough. This medicine fee isn't much. Since you've moved out of the Shen family, try to come back less often to get beaten."
Shen Qi just smiled and didn't reply.
Just then, her phone rang. Shen Qi looked at the number and answered: "CEO He, I'm not feeling well today and have already taken leave..."