After Transmigrating into a Sadistic Novel, the Socially Anxious Sickly Beauty Just Wants to Sleep - Chapter 4

The next morning, when Jian An Mian woke up and got out of bed, he naturally did not see Yan Zhi Mo. The patch of carpet on the floor that had been stained with ink had also been taken away at some point.

During breakfast, Jian An Mian learned from Auntie Wang that Yan Zhi Mo had gone out to work at eight that morning. Jian An Mian merely said “oh,” then returned to his room.

Still, to say he did not find the main top’s strange behavior last night odd at all would be impossible.

Jian An Mian sat on the edge of the bed, his head lowered as he stared at the brand-new snow-white carpet. He slowly swung his feet.

What exactly had he done to make the main top suddenly want to divorce him?

Could it be because he was not the original owner, so the main top looked down on him?

Was the power of an official novel couple really that strong?

Jian An Mian sighed, rubbed his eyes, and sleepily collapsed back into the blankets.

Forget it. No more thinking. This was not something he could decide anyway. He might as well hurry up and sleep some more.

…

Yan Zhi Mo sat in his office, tapping his fingers against the desk one after another, listening absentmindedly to his subordinate’s work report.

After not hearing Yan Zhi Mo speak for a long time, and hearing only that series of tapping sounds, the subordinate’s heartbeat sped up along with it. He swallowed and asked cautiously, “President Yan? May I ask if there’s anything wrong with what I said?”

Yan Zhi Mo came back to himself. His fingers paused. “No. Continue.”

The subordinate let out a breath of relief, but still did not dare lower his guard. For the rest of the report, he focused with twelve times his usual concentration.

After the subordinate left, Yan Zhi Mo was silent for a long while before suddenly saying to his special assistant, Yuwen Chi, who stood beside him, “Last night, I brought the divorce agreement home and prepared to have Jian An Mian sign it.”

Yuwen Chi listened quietly.

Some time ago, his body had finally recovered, and he had returned to his post without delaying for even a second.

He had no idea what Secretary Liu had given him to eat, but he had diarrhea for a full three days. That wicked woman. She really deserved to die.

“Later, because the pen fell, the agreement didn’t get signed. But I actually could have gone back to the study to get another pen. Yet I didn’t do that.” Yan Zhi Mo looked at Yuwen Chi. “What do you think about that?”

Yuwen Chi: “…”

I think you’re a scumbag. What else am I supposed to think?

Yuwen Chi maintained his smile. “I just feel that it doesn’t seem like your usual style.”

Yan Zhi Mo paused. “Then what should my usual style be?”

“Usually, once you decide on something, you carry it out immediately. You don’t allow even the slightest delay.”

Yan Zhi Mo pondered for a long while, then said, “You’re right.”

The way he had dragged things out last night truly did not suit his personality. He must have been too tired from work, which was why he had acted that way.

This divorce should be finalized immediately.

Yan Zhi Mo stood up at once, walked to the window, picked up his phone, and called Jian An Mian.

…

Elsewhere.

Jian An Mian was sleeping sweetly when his phone suddenly rang.

He sleepily fumbled for his phone, narrowed his eyes, and looked at the caller ID—

Mr. Yan.

Jian An Mian was instantly frightened awake and hurriedly sat upright.

As someone with social anxiety, he normally avoided speaking whenever he could, typed instead of sending voice messages whenever possible, sent voice messages instead of making calls, and would rather make a call than video call.

Jian An Mian had no idea what matter could not be handled through text and absolutely required a phone call. For a moment, he felt a little resentful toward Yan Zhi Mo.

However, he still held great reverence for the man and only dared grumble a tiny bit in his heart.

He looked at the phone in his hand that kept ringing nonstop. It was as if he were holding some kind of scalding hot potato. For a long time, he did not dare answer. His heartbeat also gradually sped up.

Calm down. Calm down. It was just a phone call. After they finished speaking, it would be hung up very quickly.

Jian An Mian shifted the phone back and forth between his left and right hands, wiping the sweat from his palms.

Take a deep breath—answer!

However, because Jian An Mian was too nervous, his finger slipped, and he accidentally pressed hang up instead.

“Ah!” Jian An Mian covered his face in despair. “Mr. Yan, I didn’t do it on purpose!”

…

On the other end.

When Yan Zhi Mo heard the voice prompt from his phone saying the line was busy, he abruptly pulled the phone away and stared at the three words “Jian An Mian” on the screen in disbelief.

He had actually been hung up on?

Someone actually dared to hang up on him?

Before Yan Zhi Mo could get angry, his phone rang immediately afterward.

It was Jian An Mian calling back.

Yan Zhi Mo snorted and, being petty, deliberately let the phone ring for half a minute before answering.

“You hung up on me? Hm?”

“I’m sorry! I didn’t mean to!” Jian An Mian’s soft voice came through.

“I… I’m sorry, Mr. Yan. I was too nervous and accidentally pressed the wrong button. I didn’t mean to hang up on you. Please forgive me.” Jian An Mian was not used to making phone calls, so his voice trembled a little, carrying a hint of a sob.

Yan Zhi Mo could almost imagine the young man nervously biting his lip and his eyes slightly reddening with guilt, looking terrified that the man on the other end would blame him.

Almost instantly, Yan Zhi Mo’s anger disappeared.

“Mm. It’s all right,” Yan Zhi Mo said gently. “I’m not that narrow-minded.”

Yuwen Chi, who had witnessed Yan Zhi Mo deliberately wait more than half a minute before answering the call: “…”

Hehe. He would just quietly watch and say nothing.

“Thank you, Mr. Yan. Did you call because something happened?”

“Yes, something happened. Get ready now. In a while, I’ll have the driver pick you up and bring you to my company. We’ll sign the divorce agreement there, then go straight to the Civil Affairs Bureau to divorce.”

“Oh, all right. I’ll get up now.” The sound of blankets rustling came from the other end.

“…” Yan Zhi Mo could not help glancing at the time on the screen.

Mm. Three in the afternoon. Just getting up.

Yan Zhi Mo chose to give up thinking about how many hours Jian An Mian spent sleeping every day. “Then hurry up. The driver will call you when he arrives.”

Jian An Mian: “…”

Why another phone call?

Jian An Mian did not dare disobey Yan Zhi Mo, so he could only nod unhappily. After nodding, he realized Yan Zhi Mo could not see him, so he answered gloomily, “All right, I understand.”

Yan Zhi Mo’s heart stirred slightly.

Just now, Jian An Mian’s voice had sounded… a little unhappy, hadn’t it?

Could it be… that he actually did not want to divorce?

After hanging up, Yan Zhi Mo thought of Jian An Mian’s sticky-soft voice through the phone and curved his lips. In a very good mood, he said to Yuwen Chi, “Push back my afternoon schedule. I’m going to the Civil Affairs Bureau to get divorced.”

His tone made it sound as if he were going to get married.

Yuwen Chi: “…”

Without showing anything on his face, Yuwen Chi said, “All right, Mr. Yan.”

This CEO probably had some serious illness.

…

An hour later, Jian An Mian arrived at Yan Zhi Mo’s company by car.

There had been a bit of traffic on the way, and the car had kept stopping and starting. Even though Jian An Mian had taken carsickness medicine, he still felt rather unwell. He sat on the sofa in the lobby, catching his breath, his face pale.

The driver, Uncle Chen, had just called Yan Zhi Mo. When he turned back and saw Jian An Mian’s condition, he felt a little distressed and went to pour him a cup of hot tea.

Jian An Mian thanked him softly, but did not dare drink it.

Who knew whether he was allergic to tea leaves or not?

Speaking of which, he still had not asked the main top for his allergens.

It was currently work hours. In the lobby, exquisitely dressed, capable-looking female office workers walked swiftly in high heels, while male managers in suits and leather shoes carried briefcases, their expressions meticulous and serious.

Jian An Mian did not like public places, and he especially feared places with many people. Fortunately, everyone seemed to be working seriously, and no one had time to notice him.

However, Jian An Mian did not know that in places he could not see, the female office workers seemed to be hurrying along with great momentum, but in reality, they had already lingered around several times without leaving. The male managers pretended to check their watches while waiting for someone, but in reality, they had been secretly stealing glances from the corners of their eyes. As for the receptionist, she had openly opened a group chat and begun slacking off.

“Isn’t Uncle Chen President Yan’s personal driver? Why did he bring in such a cute little boy?”

“President Yan’s relative?”

“I don’t believe it unless you let me look.”

“Photo.”

“Ahhh, so obedient, so soft, so cute. What kind of pure and pretty little friend is this? Too bad he’s wearing a mask, so I can’t see his face clearly. But it’s fine. Let Auntie take off the mask and give him a kiss.”

“Front-row reminder from the CEO office secretary: President Yan secretly got married not long ago. His marriage partner is an eighteen-year-old boy.”

“What? My male god actually got married! I’ve fallen out of love, boohoohoohoo.”

“Fuck, could it be this one?”

“I think it looks like it. He’s so cute. No wonder even President Yan couldn’t hold himself back.”

“Tsk tsk. Couldn’t tell. President Yan is so secretly passionate. Eighteen years old.”

“Am I the only one shocked that President Yan is actually gay? If I’d known earlier, I would have made a move. Boohoohoohoo.”

“Person above… did you just come out?”

The one who had just wanted to give him an auntie kiss: “Gasp!”

“You dare kiss President Yan’s wife? You really deserve to die.”

“Kissing everything will only harm you.”

CEO Special Assistant — Yuwen Chi: “I’ll just quietly watch you all and say nothing.”

“??? Why is Yuwen in this group? Are you sick? Which idiot let him in?”

System: A member has retracted a message.

“Special Assistant Yuwen, please listen to my explanation! I truly don’t have any thoughts about President Yan’s wife. Please, you absolutely must not tell President Yan! Sob!”

Yuwen Chi sighed internally. But the poor little friend was about to stop being President Yan’s wife very soon.

CEO Special Assistant — Yuwen Chi: “All of you had better pay attention in a bit. President Yan has already taken the elevator down.”

“!!!!!”

“Thank you for the reminder, Special Assistant Yuwen! Goodbye, Special Assistant Yuwen!”

System: You have been removed from the group chat.

Yuwen Chi: “…”

They really knew how to burn the bridge after crossing it!

Jian An Mian was holding the teacup and spacing out when the lobby suddenly fell silent all at once. He looked over in confusion and saw the CEO’s exclusive elevator slowly open, revealing Yan Zhi Mo’s handsome, indifferent face.

He was wearing a sharply tailored black suit, with an elegant, understated watch on his wrist. After walking out of the elevator, his gaze first swept calmly around the room. When it met Jian An Mian’s dazed eyes, the corner of his mouth curved slightly. Then, in front of everyone, he stepped forward in his polished leather shoes and walked step by step to Jian An Mian.

Yuwen Chi followed closely behind. He walked over, reached out a hand toward Jian An Mian, and smiled politely. “Hello, Mr. Jian. I’m Yuwen Chi, President Yan’s special assistant.”

Yan Zhi Mo frowned slightly, then, without changing expression, pushed Yuwen Chi’s hand back. “No need to shake hands. Mian Mian doesn’t like other people touching him.”

A soft wave of gasps sounded around them.

Yuwen Chi: “…”

I think you really do have some serious illness!

Jian An Mian blinked and said to Yuwen Chi, “…Hello.”

There it was. The all-purpose CEO assistant from CEO novels!

Above, he could help the CEO conquer the business world. Below, he could help the CEO chase his wife. Whether it was “Five minutes. I want all the information on this man,” or “The weather is getting cold. The Wang family should go bankrupt,” the CEO assistant could always perfectly complete every task the CEO assigned. His chance of dying from overwork was second only to the CEO’s wronged-soul doctor friend.

Thinking of this, Jian An Mian could not help quickly sneaking a glance at the top of Special Assistant Yuwen’s head.

He actually was not bald… So strong!

Yuwen Chi maintained a smile on his face and subconsciously touched the top of his head. Hm?

Yan Zhi Mo swept a glance around. Those raised heads hurriedly shrank back. He said, “There are too many people here. Come upstairs with me first.”

Jian An Mian quickly nodded, thinking indignantly in his heart—

Isn’t that because you draw too much attention?

The man really was too handsome and had an extraordinary aura. No matter where he went, he became the focus of the crowd, causing Jian An Mian to be watched too.

So annoying.

As soon as Yan Zhi Mo led Jian An Mian away, the people in the lobby began stirring restlessly again.

“Ahhh, did you all see that just now?”

“My eyes have really been opened today. He won’t even let anyone else touch the little hand. Tsk tsk tsk.”

“Such terrifying possessiveness. Could the smell of jealousy get any stronger?”

“Is this the pampering love of a domineering CEO?”

“I didn’t expect it. So this is the kind of person you are, President Yan!”

…

Over there, Jian An Mian followed Yan Zhi Mo into the CEO’s exclusive elevator.

The elevator space was small. Once two tall men like Yan Zhi Mo and Yuwen Chi stood inside, half the space seemed to disappear at once.

Jian An Mian glanced at Yuwen Chi, lowered his head, and quietly shifted a little closer to Yan Zhi Mo.

No matter what, the main top was the first person he had met after transmigrating into the book. The photographer did not count.

He was afraid of strangers. Although the main top was very frightening, compared with other unfamiliar people, he was still more willing to stick close to the main top.

Just then, the elevator passed through the shadowed high-rise and arrived at the middle section of the building, where everything was transparent glass.

Jian An Mian only felt his vision suddenly open up in brightness, and his whole body was instantly bathed in sunlight. Only then did he realize that this elevator was transparent.

The sun hung high overhead, and the dazzling sunlight roasted the endless streams of cars and people below.

Jian An Mian was dazzled and narrowed his eyes, then instinctively glanced downward.

It was as if everything in the world had been stepped beneath his feet. Dense black dots surged like ants, like a bottomless abyss with its enormous mouth open, seemingly tens of millions of meters away from him.

And he himself was suspended in midair, as if he could suddenly fall at any moment and be smashed to pieces.

A violent palpitation suddenly swept through Jian An Mian’s entire body. His back turned cold in waves, and his breathing quickened uncontrollably. It was as if all strength had been drained from his body. He slid weakly down along the wall.

“Jian An Mian?!” Yan Zhi Mo quickly crouched down to support him, frowning. “What’s wrong? Are you all right?”

Jian An Mian’s head buzzed. He felt dizzy and disoriented, and his chest seemed blocked by a massive stone, making him feel unbearably suffocated. Pale-faced, he moved his lips but could not speak.

Yuwen Chi hurriedly said, “President Yan, he seems to have a fear of heights!”

Not only a fear of heights. He was also hyperventilating…

He was about to be unable to breathe again!

Jian An Mian hurriedly pulled his mask away and opened his mouth to breathe hard. Fine sweat instantly covered his originally smooth forehead, and he suddenly began coughing uncontrollably and violently.

Yan Zhi Mo cursed under his breath and quickly raised his hand, smacking the nearest elevator buttons. Because he was anxious, he missed several floors in a row.

Finally, the elevator stopped urgently at the nearest floor.

Yan Zhi Mo carried Jian An Mian out at once. Frowning, he brushed aside Jian An Mian’s bangs, revealing a pale, weak face.

“Jian An Mian, are you better? Speak!”

He could not speak. He… could not breathe…

Jian An Mian’s five fingers clutched the clothes over his chest tightly. He shook his head in pain, coughing so violently it sounded as if he were about to cough up all his organs.

Before, it had been night blindness plus hyperventilation. Now it was fear of heights plus hyperventilation. Why did this body always stack status effects?

Could it ever get better?!

Yan Zhi Mo was made anxious and restless by his coughing. Not because he found it noisy, but because of a kind of urgency born from being powerless.

“Call an ambulance, quickly!”

Yan Zhi Mo ordered Yuwen Chi sharply. Then he looked at the trembling young man in front of him. Suddenly, he yanked away the arm Jian An Mian was using to cover his mouth and forcefully pressed Jian An Mian against the wall. His broad palm was like a mask, covering Jian An Mian’s entire little face without leaving a single gap.

What a small face, Yan Zhi Mo thought at a very inappropriate moment.

Jian An Mian stared through tear-blurred eyes. His hands instinctively tightened around the man’s arm, and his chest rose and fell violently.

Their eyes met. The world quieted down. By his ears, only his own and the man’s heavy, intertwined breathing remained.

Jian An Mian suddenly noticed that there was a tiny, very pale mole on the man’s Adam’s apple. As the man’s Adam’s apple bobbed, it faintly rose and fell, appearing and disappearing. It was very sexy.

“Have you calmed down?” Yan Zhi Mo asked.

Jian An Mian froze. Realizing what he had been thinking, he quickly moved his gaze away with a red face. “Mm…”

Only then did Yan Zhi Mo let go. When he lowered his head and looked, his hand was covered in wet saliva, as if it had been licked by a dog.

Jian An Mian was immediately so embarrassed he wished he could die on the spot. Trembling all over, he said, “I’m sorry! Please hurry and wash your hand!”

“It’s fine.” Yan Zhi Mo took the tissue Yuwen Chi handed over, casually wiped his hand, then lowered his head and pinched Jian An Mian’s chin, intending to wipe him too.

“Thank you. I can do it myself.” Jian An Mian tried to grab the tissue from Yan Zhi Mo’s hand.

Yan Zhi Mo dodged and said coldly, “Not listening?”

Jian An Mian was so frightened that he trembled. Shivering, he said, “Then… please do it.”

Yan Zhi Mo nodded in satisfaction and wiped the damp little friend clean.

Yuwen Chi silently waited for the two of them to finish interacting, then asked, “President Yan, do we still need the ambulance?”

Yan Zhi Mo bent down and lifted Jian An Mian into his arms. “No. I’ll take him to the hospital now.”

Jian An Mian was startled. By reflex, he hugged Yan Zhi Mo’s neck, then pulled his hands back as if shocked by electricity. His face turned completely red, and he stammered, “M-Mr. Yan, I can walk by myself. Please put me down…”

Yan Zhi Mo’s last shred of patience was also exhausted. He deliberately jostled him once, then frowned and said in a deep voice, “Jian An Mian, can’t you be a little more obedient?”

Such a thin and frail body felt like a sheet of paper in his arms, almost weightless. How exactly had the Qin family raised this child? Had they really not abused him?

As expected, with a stepfather came a stepmother too. They could not even take care of such a well-behaved child. A bunch of useless things.

Being called by his full name made Jian An Mian tremble in fear. Like a little chick, he shrank into the man’s arms and no longer dared move recklessly.

The man’s chest was so warm and broad. The arms holding him were thick and powerful. Jian An Mian’s heart was thumping so hard.

This time, while taking the elevator, Jian An Mian buried his face in the man’s chest the whole way. He could not see the view outside the glass wall, so they reached the ground floor safe and sound.

At the same time, he also did not see how he was watched the entire way as he was carried into the underground parking garage.

“Didn’t the little friend only just go in? Why is President Yan carrying him back out already? Is he sick?”

“What? President Yan carried the little friend to the hospital?”

“What? President Yan carried his little wife out of the CEO’s office?”

“What? President Yan screwed his eighteen-year-old little wife into the obstetrics and gynecology department at the hospital from inside the CEO’s office?”

“…He’s not dual-sex! Not dual-sex! He’s a little boy! Person above, have you been reading too much of that smut site again?”

“President Yan says: If he really were dual-sex, it’s not impossible. Dual-sex aphrodisiac, labor induction, childbirth…”

“President Yan is currently on his way with a knife.”

“Warning: legal letter from the Yan family.”

System notice: A member has retracted a message.

“It’s useless. I took a screenshot, hahaha. I advise you to immediately cover my milk tea every day next month, or I might send it to President Yan!”

…

“What? President Yan’s dual-sex little wife gave birth to a baby in the CEO’s office?!”

In the blink of an eye, the rumor had already spread to an extremely outrageous degree.

Yuwen Chi sucked in a breath. What on earth was all this?

CEO Special Assistant — Yuwen Chi: “If you need to see an ophthalmologist, I recommend xxx Hospital.”

CEO Special Assistant — Yuwen Chi: “Also, do each and every one of you still want your jobs?”

“????? Why is Special Assistant Yuwen in this group chat too? Who? Who let him in? Traitor!”

“Hurry and kick him out. You scared this baby to death.”

System notice: You have been removed from the group chat.

Yuwen Chi: “…”

Damn it!

After getting into the car, Jian An Mian’s complexion, which had originally improved a little, suddenly turned even paler.

Yan Zhi Mo frowned. “What’s wrong? Feeling unwell again?”

“…I’m sorry. I’m a little carsick.”

“Did you take medicine?”

“I did, but I still feel a little dizzy.” Jian An Mian weakly lowered his head. “I’m sorry.”

Yan Zhi Mo stared at him for a few seconds, then clicked his tongue. “So troublesome.” He said to the driver, Uncle Chen, “Stop the car. Switch places with me. I’ll drive.”

Although Uncle Chen found it strange, he still got out obediently and switched seats with Yan Zhi Mo.

Yan Zhi Mo opened all the car windows and met Jian An Mian’s eyes through the rearview mirror. “Jian An Mian, sit in the front. Carsickness is better in the front seat.”

Jian An Mian froze, warmth spreading through his heart. Embarrassed, he got out of the car and changed to the front seat. “Thank you, Mr. Yan.”

Yan Zhi Mo’s expression was cold and stern. “Mm.”

But Yuwen Chi seemed to see a little raised tail on the back of Yan Zhi Mo’s black-haired head.

Now, one driver and one special assistant sat side by side in the back, staring at each other while enjoying their CEO’s driving service.

Uncle Chen looked at Yuwen Chi in bewilderment.

Yuwen Chi returned a polite smile. “…”

He really could not stay at this company for another second!

Yan Zhi Mo glanced at Jian An Mian beside him, pressed his lips together, and said, “It’s my fault. I didn’t know you were afraid of heights, yet I still brought you into a transparent elevator. I apologize to you for this. I’m sorry.”

Jian An Mian’s little heart trembled. The scumbag top of an angst novel was actually apologizing. Wasn’t that terrifying? Did this not mean he was about to start tormenting him?

Jian An Mian hurriedly said, “Mr. Yan, please don’t apologize. It wasn’t your problem. It’s because my body is bad.”

“I promise you there won’t be a next time.” Yan Zhi Mo tyrannically decided the fate of his CEO-exclusive elevator and announced coldly and domineeringly, “Later, I’ll have someone paint the elevator, so the people inside will never be able to see the sun outside again.”

Jian An Mian: “…”

Yuwen Chi: “…”

President Yan, did you forget that you were planning to get divorced? There really won’t be a next time!