Heartthrob, Your Image is Crumbling!

Chapter 536: Adding a New Member

Just as Lu Lin finished speaking, a slight commotion came from the study room. Zheng Yanyan, possessing the sharpest ears, looked straight at the study room. The door opened, and Zhou Yuwen walked out with a nonchalant expression. He was followed by a flushed Shen Yu, who looked incredibly bashful and subconsciously tugged down at her pleated skirt. In truth, her pleated skirt was at a perfectly normal length, but she felt a lingering sense of guilt. Perhaps it was because Zhou Yuwen had touched her quite a bit just now, and she still felt the phantom, tingling sensation of his hands on her thighs. In short, the more she thought about it, the more her face burned.Just moments ago, Zhou Yuwen actually had not intended for anything to happen with Shen Yu. He had merely wanted to pull her into an embrace to offer some comfort. However, once he held her, he found himself unable to control himself. As their four eyes met...

Looking at Shen Yu's peach-blossom eyes that were fresh from crying, and the way her small mouth was slightly parted, she looked as though she was begging to be kissed.

Zhou Yuwen figured that since she was already his woman, there was no need to be affected. He lowered his head and captured her cherry lips.

Naturally, this escalated beyond a simple kiss. His hands, unable to control themselves, moved to her thighs and slowly trailed upward.

"Mmph," Shen Yu let out a soft sound, her body stiffening slightly at the feel of Zhou Yuwen's large hands. However, she quickly reminded herself that acting so affected was unnecessary. Everything that could happen had already happened last night, yet here she was, still blushing like a maiden.

Therefore, despite the lingering shyness in her heart, Shen Yu silently told herself that she was now Zhou Yuwen's woman. Whatever he wanted to do to her was perfectly natural, so what was there to be embarrassed about?

Having figured this out in her mind, Shen Yu completely let go. She closed her eyes and allowed Zhou Yuwen to do as he pleased. Just like that, while kissing her and caressing her thighs, he backed her up against the desk. Shen Yu fully cooperated, eventually even taking the initiative to wrap her arms around his neck. Back and forth they went, and two hours flew by in a flash. Throughout the entire ordeal, her skirt had never even been taken off.

However, when emerging from the study room, Shen Yu kept feeling like her clothes were messy. It felt a bit like deceiving oneself.

Even if Zheng Yanyan was notoriously thick-skulled, she could easily read Shen Yu's current demeanor. She quickly beamed and asked, "Hey, you two were in there for so long. How did your talk go?"

This question was obviously directed at Shen Yu, but Shen Yu was far too shy at the moment to even think about answering. She lowered her head, sneaking a timid glance at Zhou Yuwen.

Zheng Yanyan then turned her smiling gaze toward Zhou Yuwen.

Zhou Yuwen shrugged casually and stated, "How else could it go? Isn't this exactly what you were hoping for? You sisters can live in perfect harmony from now on. Isn't that great?"

After Zhou Yuwen said this, Zheng Yanyan was elated. She hurried over, grabbed Shen Yu's hands, and cheered, "That is wonderful! Shen Yu, you have finally gotten your wish!"

Shen Yu was extremely mortified by these words. She stammered, "What do you mean I have gotten my wish? I..."

"Hehe, I do not care. Anyway, since you are the latecomer, you have to call Linlin and me older sister. Come on, say it."

"Is that really how it works..."

At this time, Lu Lin also stood up, gesturing for Shen Yu to ignore Zheng Yanyan.

They would just go with the flow from now on.

Now that the three sisters were finally reunited, Zhou Yuwen spoke up from the side, "Enough with the pleasantries. You have been out here all this time, is the food ready yet? I am starving to death."

"Ah! Oh no, Hubby, I forgot to cook!" Zheng Yanyan suddenly exclaimed.

Zhou Yuwen shot Zheng Yanyan a hard glare, silently asking what she had been doing, before turning to look at Lu Lin.

Lu Lin offered an apologetic smile; she truly had forgotten to cook as well.

Shen Yu felt that since she was the newest addition to the household, perhaps she should use this opportunity to show her worth.

But Zhou Yuwen waved it off. "Forget it. It is almost noon anyway. Let us just go out to eat."

"Yay! Eating out, eating out!"

And just like that, Shen Yu officially moved into the Big Flat. They had a simple meal outside at noon, and in the afternoon, they helped Shen Yu move her belongings. They also purchased some daily necessities and new clothes. Zheng Yanyan insisted on buying matching outfits for all three sisters, ending up with three identical sets of pajamas.

Then, while trying on the clothes, she held the fabric up against herself and told Shen Yu, "From now on, the three of us sisters will wear these exact same clothes to keep Hubby company while sleeping. Just thinking about it makes me so happy!"

Lu Lin took it in stride, having already experienced such things.

However, Shen Yu had only just established her relationship with Zhou Yuwen. Hearing Zheng Yanyan say something so brazen made her want to find a hole to crawl into. Just picturing that scene was enough to make her burn with embarrassment.

The worst part was that they were in a public place.

Please, Zheng Yanyan, do not talk nonsense.

That afternoon, they did not just buy clothes and daily items for Shen Yu. Since Lu Lin and Zheng Yanyan were also shopping, they picked up a few things for themselves as well. Zhou Yuwen even took the initiative to buy Shen Yu a gold bracelet worth about seventy thousand yuan.

To Shen Yu, this was an incredibly expensive gift, and she quickly tried to refuse it.

But Zhou Yuwen simply clasped the gold bracelet around her wrist and said, "Just take it. They both have one too."

When evening arrived, Zheng Yanyan could not wait to suggest they all share a bed, but Lu Lin firmly put a stop to it.

Lu Lin pulled Zheng Yanyan aside and whispered, "Shen Yu just got together with Zhou Yuwen. You have to give them some alone time to consolidate their feelings."

Hearing that she had to give up Zhou Yuwen for the night, Zheng Yanyan immediately pouted. "Huh? But joining them would not get in the way."

"Give it a rest. It is not like you have lacked nights with Zhou Yuwen. Give them some time alone."

"Sob, sob, sob..."

No matter how much Zheng Yanyan protested, she was dragged away by Lu Lin.

Therefore, that night, Zhou Yuwen fell asleep holding Shen Yu in his arms.

He was exceptionally gentle that night, which brought Shen Yu a great deal of comfort.

After their strenuous activities concluded, a blush lingered on Shen Yu's face. Her snowy-white arms wrapped around Zhou Yuwen as she lay prone against his chest, her expression one of pure bliss.

Zhou Yuwen stroked Shen Yu's head and asked how she was feeling.

"Can you adapt to this kind of life?"

Shen Yu murmured that it was fine.

"I never realized it before, but Linlin is so much more mature than us. She is truly like an older sister. She quietly handled so many things that I did not even think of."

Hearing this, Zhou Yuwen replied, "She has always been like that. You will understand her better as you get to know her."

"Yanyan might be a bit loud and boisterous, but she has a good mind and no ill intentions. Just treat her like a younger sister. With you here, it creates a nice balance between them," Zhou Yuwen explained, stroking Shen Yu's hair again.

"Mhm."

Shen Yu buried her face deeper into Zhou Yuwen's embrace and hummed softly in agreement.

Pulling her tighter, Zhou Yuwen murmured, "Go to sleep."

The two of them slowly drifted off into a deep slumber.

When dawn broke the next morning, Zhou Yuwen felt an emptiness in his arms. He frowned and opened his eyes, only to find that Shen Yu was nowhere to be seen. 'What is going on now?' he wondered.

'Did another one run away?'

Hastily throwing on some clothes, Zhou Yuwen got out of bed and left the room.

The moment he opened the door, the fresh, mouth-watering aroma of pastries and soup wafted over. The eight o'clock sunlight poured in through the balcony, bathing the room in a bright glow. The dining table was covered in a rich assortment of breakfast foods. Besides steamed buns, fried dough sticks, and bread, there were even sandwiches.

Looking over at the open kitchen, he spotted Shen Yu. She had not even found the time to tie her hair up yet. Wearing the cotton pajamas they bought last night with an apron tied over them, she was busy bustling about.

Noticing his arrival, she immediately flashed him a bright smile. "You are awake?"

At this time, Zheng Yanyan and Lu Lin also emerged from their rooms. Zheng Yanyan stretched lazily and yawned, "Yawn, I am so sleepy."

"What smells so good?"

The words had barely left her mouth when she spotted the dazzling array of breakfast items on the table, as well as Shen Yu making sandwiches in the kitchen. Zheng Yanyan genuinely praised, "Oh my God, Shen Yu, did you make all of this? This is such a feast!"

Shen Yu blushed under the praise and quickly clarified, "No, I just ordered food delivery for most of this."

"I did cut the sandwiches, though."

As everyone took their seats, Zhou Yuwen remarked, "You do not need to prepare this much. We cannot possibly finish it all."

"These two do not have the habit of eating breakfast anyway."

Lu Lin retorted, "That is not true."

"I do not eat breakfast because there isn't any. If there is, I certainly do not mind having some."

Zhou Yuwen scoffed. "Listen to yourself."

"If there isn't any, can't you make it yourself?"

"Exactly! Just look at Shen Yu," Zheng Yanyan quickly chimed in, taking his side.

Lu Lin shot her a look. "You have the nerve to lecture me?"

"Am I supposed to cook for you? Keep dreaming."

Zheng Yanyan just giggled mischievously.

At that moment, Shen Yu walked over with the last sandwich and smiled warmly. "It is fine."

"I can take care of breakfast from now on."

"Goodness, Shen Yu, you are amazing! I knew bringing you into the family was the right choice! I am so happy!" Zheng Yanyan shamelessly continued to flatter her.

Zhou Yuwen raised an eyebrow. "So you brought Shen Yu here just to be your personal chef?"

Zheng Yanyan giggled again, hoping to brush the comment aside.

But Zhou Yuwen was not about to let her off so easily. He turned to Shen Yu and told her not to exhaust herself.

"I brought you here to enjoy life, not to be her servant. Either you all take turns cooking each day, or nobody cooks." Zhou Yuwen pulled Shen Yu down into a chair beside him.

Lu Lin nodded. "Taking turns each day works for me. I have no objections."

"Sob, sob, Linlin, are you betraying me?" Zheng Yanyan cried pitifully.

Lu Lin replied dryly, "This is not betrayal. It is character building."

Zheng Yanyan was still unhappy, but her misery brought joy to the rest of them, and laughter filled the room. After breakfast, Zhou Yuwen told Shen Yu to accompany him to work.

"Huh? Me, go to work? But I do not know how to do anything." Shen Yu was thoroughly overwhelmed by the offer.

Zhou Yuwen reassured her that she could learn as she went.

"Leave trivial tasks like cooking to them. You need to focus your mind on the company. I originally wanted to train them, but they are utterly hopeless. From now on, I am counting on you," Zhou Yuwen told her.

"Uh," Shen Yu felt a bit awkward hearing this and cast a hesitant glance at Lu Lin and Zheng Yanyan.

Lu Lin waved her off. "Go ahead. It just so happens I can give my position to you."

"Exactly, Yuyu! Let me tell you, you are representing Linlin and me now. Do not let Tao Dalei and her cronies defeat you!" Zheng Yanyan cheered her on.

Zhou Yuwen scolded lightly, "There are no factions here. You are all sisters."

Zheng Yanyan snickered, offering no commitment to his words.

Zhou Yuwen instructed Shen Yu to change her clothes so he could take her to the company.

Fortunately, they had purchased a tailored suit and a pair of low heels yesterday, which were perfect for Shen Yu to wear.

In reality, Shen Yu was a highly driven young woman. She was much better suited for the corporate world than domestic life, a fact Zhou Yuwen was well aware of.

Just as Zhou Yuwen had stated before, aside from the legal bonds of marriage, he would do everything in his power to support these girls.

Thus, it was not long before Shen Yu emerged wearing her well-fitted, light-colored suit. Standing at about five feet four inches, she was slightly shorter than the other girls, but she had a perfectly proportioned figure. Pairing her trousers with one-inch low heels gave her the distinct aura of a professional businesswoman, though her sweet smile still made her look like an adorable young secretary.

Zhou Yuwen drove his Porsche, bringing her to the company.

On the way, Zhou Yuwen mentioned that he needed to assign a car to Shen Yu, otherwise her commute to work would be too inconvenient.

Shen Yu quickly declined, saying it was not necessary and that she could just take the subway.

"You are with me now," Zhou Yuwen insisted. "I cannot have you taking the subway."

With his constant doting remarks, Shen Yu felt genuinely flustered.

Zhou Yuwen told her there was no need to feel embarrassed; she would gradually get used to it.

Taking the elevator up from the underground parking garage, they were alone until they reached the first floor, where the doors slid open.

A group of young female employees waiting outside immediately spotted Zhou Yuwen in the elevator. They quickly offered respectful greetings, chiming "President Zhou" one after another.

Zhou Yuwen was not one for rigid corporate formalities. Since it was rush hour and they were close to being late, he gestured for them to squeeze in. The girls gratefully boarded, consciously maintaining a respectful distance from him.

Shen Yu had been trailing behind Zhou Yuwen the entire time. Only now did she truly grasp the vast chasm between him and an ordinary student. So, Zhou Yuwen had already grown to this level. Staring at his tall, upright back, Shen Yu resolved in her mind, 'From now on, I am Zhou Yuwen's woman. I have to work hard.'

Upon stepping out of the elevator, the first person they encountered was Tao Tian. Within the company, Tao Tian effectively held the position of head secretary, making her second only to Zhou Yuwen himself. With her competent management skills, she commanded immense respect from everyone in the office. Furthermore, her figure had matured even more, exuding an air of true authority. It would not be an exaggeration to describe her as dignified and graceful.

Seeing Zhou Yuwen approach, Tao Tian took the initiative to welcome him, offering a bright smile and a warm greeting.

Zhou Yuwen nodded, then gestured toward Shen Yu. "This is Shen Yu. You two have met. Take her to complete the onboarding process. She will act as my secretary for now."

"Another secretary." Tao Tian was somewhat surprised to see Shen Yu, but upon noticing the lingering flush on her cheeks, she managed to guess the gist of the situation.

Processing a new secretary was not a major issue in itself.

The problem was that she had just processed one yesterday.

And now another one had arrived today.

"Um, what about Li Shiqi, who arrived yesterday...?" Tao Tian probed cautiously.

The mention of Li Shiqi instantly gave Zhou Yuwen a headache.

Zhou Yuwen asked, "Where is she right now?"

"She is already in your office. The girl is very diligent and proactive," Tao Tian said with a light chuckle.