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All night long, Autumn Wind sat on the bed, hugging her knees and remaining completely still.
The headache and dizziness from the drunkenness made her feel an overwhelming urge to fall into a deep sleep, but the pain in her heart repeatedly reminded her that she could not sleep. Once she did, the bitterness of this hatred would fade significantly.
She no longer wished to numb herself; she no longer wanted to forget this hatred...
Fish also stayed awake all night. She carried Oke to Sister Liu's room and then moved a stool to sit at Autumn Wind's door. She understood Autumn Wind too well; if it weren't for immense suffering, she wouldn't be so silent...
Leaning against the door, she listened intently to the sounds coming from inside.
Late at night, Ahe came out of the room and sat quietly with Fish. It was only when the sun began to rise that he returned to his room.
Sister Liu prepared breakfast, and Fish personally brought it to the room. But no matter how much Fish urged, Autumn Wind only buried her head between her knees and remained motionless.
Her eyes grew heavier, and her skin lost its luster. Finally, she could no longer endure the torment and lay down heavily.
A doctor was called in to administer an IV, just enough to keep her going.
In these days, Qiu Ruolan had not shown her face. Uncle Liu whispered to Fish, "Should we ask Madam Jiang to come take a look at her?"
Fish pondered for a moment before nodding in agreement and reaching for the phone.
Suddenly, Autumn Wind opened her eyes on the bed. Her voice was weak, but her tone was firm, "No need to call her!"
Fish put down the phone, propping her arms on the edge of the bed, filled with joy. "Autumn Wind, you’re awake?"
Autumn Wind slightly closed her eyes; tears finally escaped from their corners and slid down her neck. Her voice was a bit choked as she said, "Bring me food; I'm hungry!"
Fish Delight hurriedly called for Sister Liu to bring the food. She helped Autumn Wind sit up, carefully feeding her one spoonful at a time. With each bite Autumn Wind swallowed, she would close her eyes, a voice echoing in her heart—Guanqing, you cannot be defeated like this; you cannot succumb to her like your father did. If you continue to wallow in despair, that aged voice will mock you.
Autumn Wind repeatedly cheered for the name buried deep in her memories, over and over again, tirelessly reminding herself.
Whether eating, sitting quietly, or even being supported by the fish to bask in the sun in the courtyard, she never tired of reciting this mantra. She truly hated Qiu Ruolan. She wanted revenge for Guan Xiu, for herself, and even for her mother whom she had never met. She wanted vengeance; she wanted to kill Qiu Ruolan...
With this hatred, she transformed from initial weakness and helplessness to vitality, from emaciation to a healthy complexion.
On the seventh day after Qiu Ruolan's birthday, Autumn Wind finally regained her former appearance and radiance—not just regained but completely surpassed it. A stubborn and cold demeanor began to show on her face, as she stood on the windowsill of the room, looking down at the distant scenery like a queen. With a slight smile, she vowed to seize the beauty before her.
After regaining her spirit, Autumn Wind returned to hk, but the return was inappropriate; while choosing to come back, she also chose to leave.
Ignoring her secretary's attempts to stop her, Autumn Wind pushed open Qiu Hai's office door, startling Liu Jian and Qiu Hai, who were deep in discussion.
Seeing Autumn Wind, Liu Jian immediately became uneasy. Qiu Hai lightly tapped Liu Jian's trembling arm with his finger and looked up at Autumn Wind with a smile. “Sister Qiu, you seem a bit worked up!”
He arrogantly assumed that Autumn Wind would be as shy as ever, but what greeted him was her bold gaze.
With a slight smirk and a somewhat stiff tone, she replied, “My temper isn't determined by Qiu Dong's chatter. Since Mr. Liu is here too, this saves some trouble…” Her tone turned sly.
A chill ran through Qiu Hai, causing him to retract his finger from Liu Jian's arm. “What do you mean by that, Sister Qiu...?”
“I want to resign. This empty position is worse than being a free employee on the roster…” Autumn Wind answered immediately with a cunning look in her eyes. “Of course, this doesn't mean I will give up my shareholder rights… I will act according to how Lin Yun, Director conducts herself!” Before Qiu Hai could respond, Autumn Wind continued.
Liu Yaqiang looked at Autumn Wind, only to see her standing proudly with a smile on her face—she bore an air reminiscent of the elegance of Snow Lotus and Mud Lotus, which had never been associated with Autumn Wind. This prideful demeanor felt as if it kept others at bay, making it seem as though all traces of Autumn Wind's innocence had vanished.
Liu Jian couldn't help but feel a pang of heartache. Was it his fault that Autumn Wind had become this way?
"Autumn Wind, I'm sorry... I..." Liu Jian finally mustered the courage to stand up from the chair and spoke gently.
Autumn Wind smiled lightly, her gaze shifting from Qiu Hai's face to the bright eyes of Liu Jian. "Mr. Liu, this statement is misleading. Between us, can a simple apology truly encompass everything?"
Her words carried a sense of clarity and distance, making Liu Jian doubt whether the person before him was really Autumn Wind.
"Sister Qiu, as a shareholder of HK, you have both the responsibility and obligation to comply with the position assigned to you by the Board of Directors..." Qiu Hai maintained a serious demeanor; this man always kept work and personal life distinctly separate.
Upon hearing this, Autumn Wind smiled charmingly, her eyes glinting with mischief. Her voice was clear and calm. "Mr. Qiu misunderstands. What Autumn Wind means is simply that she hopes the Board of Directors can treat everyone equally. Just as Lin Yun and Liu Zhiyuan are arranged, Autumn Wind wishes for the same..."
It was not about Liu Jian or any connections he had; "Lin Yun" and "Liu Zhiyuan" no longer required honorifics. Naturally, Autumn Wind deliberately avoided using the first-person pronoun "I," opting instead to refer to herself by name.
Autumn Wind's words were soft yet sharp, leaving Qiu Hai speechless.
Qiu Hai fell silent, and Liu Jian was equally at a loss. The two handsome men stood quietly in the spacious office alongside the icy Autumn Wind. No one dared to speak, nor did anyone break this silence.
After a long period of tension, Autumn Wind took the initiative to shatter the stillness. She slightly raised her head and smiled at Qiu Hai and Liu Jian. "Since Mr. Qiu and Mr. Liu have no objections, Autumn Wind will take her leave..." Turning to leave, she added, "I will attend the Board of Directors meeting on time; I hope Mr. Qiu won't forget about me!"
Her words were double-edged, hinting at her status as a shareholder while also conveying another message to Qiu Hai: don't think about provoking me again; this time it's my turn...
After Autumn Wind left, the two men took a moment to recover from their shock. Qiu Hai squinted his eyes and asked Liu Jian, "Was that really Autumn Wind just now?"
Liu Jian's body stiffened as he nodded, but he couldn't find his voice.
Qiu Hai reached out to touch his chin, revealing an expression of disbelief, but quickly recalled what happened on Qiu Ruolan's birthday and couldn't help but ask, "What did Sister Sally give you that day?"
Knowing that Qiu Hai was inquiring about her inappropriate behavior at Qiu Ruolan's birthday party, her face turned red, and she bit her lip, showing a refusal to answer.
Seeing Liu Jian in a difficult position, Qiu Hai stopped pressing the issue, furrowing his brows as he pondered over Autumn Wind's behavior in recent days.
For the past few days, standing by the window and gazing out while Autumn Wind lay in bed had become Qiu Hai's daily routine. From the silence in Autumn Wind's room over the first three days, to Autumn Wind receiving IV fluids, to finally getting out of bed, and then on the last day looking down like a queen, Qiu Hai witnessed it all.
When Autumn Wind stood by the window again, he longed for her to meet his gaze. However, Autumn Wind only left him with a proud back and a cold demeanor as she stood before him with a smile.
What exactly happened to her? Countless questions lingered in his mind...
As Autumn Wind walked out of hk, Yu immediately signaled Uncle Liu to drive over. For these past few days, Yu had been following closely behind Autumn Wind, fearing that something might happen to her.
Sitting in the car, Autumn Wind's expression softened slightly. She raised her hand, signaling Yu to pass her phone. Yu didn't dare delay, quickly taking the phone and placing it in Autumn Wind's palm.
With an indifferent expression, she swiped the screen and found Qiu Ruolan's number, dialing directly. The ringing echoed in the car as Autumn Wind's calm voice filled the space, "Hello, it's me. I want to see you!"
Since that incident occurred, Qiu Ruolan had been avoiding Autumn Wind. Hearing her so calm made her even more anxious; her voice stuttered as she replied, "Um, okay. I'll come find you. Where are you?"
"Thirty minutes later, at the villa!" After a brief and clear response, Autumn Wind hung up the phone.
The car moved steadily forward and headed straight back to the villa. From a distance, they could see Qiu Ruolan's car parked at the entrance.
Once the car stopped, Autumn Wind jumped out first and strode directly into the villa with determined steps. Her speed caught Yu off guard as he picked up the clothes that Autumn Wind had left in the car and hurried after her.
In the living room, Qiu Ruolan was brewing her favorite premium coffee. When Autumn Wind entered, her expression darkened, and she deliberately suppressed her unease, speaking in a tone that only appeared during stage performances, "Is there something important you need to discuss with me?"
The strange tone made Autumn Wind aware of Qiu Ruolan's discomfort. She smiled gently and replied calmly, "It's not really anything important; I just resigned from my job in HK..."
"Resigned? Why?" Qiu Ruolan feigned surprise, her cup shaking slightly, but the liquid did not spill.
Autumn Wind smiled slightly at Qiu Ruolan; the brightness of her smile left Qiu Ruolan momentarily stunned. Then Autumn Wind continued, "I suddenly realized that we spend very little time together, so I hope to work with you on everything..."
Autumn Wind's response left Qiu Ruolan confused, her brows furrowing as she struggled to understand the meaning behind Autumn Wind's words.
"To put it simply, I want to be your assistant..." The tone remained calm but carried an air of pride, as if conveying a message to Qiu Ruolan—being your assistant is a great honor for me...
Qiu Ruolan's reaction to Autumn Wind's words was one of astonishment. She covered her mouth in disbelief and stared wide-eyed at Autumn Wind.
Autumn Wind nodded slightly, indicating that she had not misheard.
Indeed, only by being your assistant can I stay with you, can I gradually tease you, and can I return the pain you have caused me bit by bit...
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