23: Chapter 23 Returning Home Late at Night to Comfort His Beloved Wife
Lin Fan turned the tables and pinned Chen Sisi beneath him.
"Wife, you're playing with fire," Lin Fan said, his voice husky.
Chen Sisi felt the change in Lin Fan's body, her face turning as red as a ripe apple. However, she didn't push him away; instead, she wrapped her arms even tighter around him.
"Be gentle, I have to go to the company to sign a contract tomorrow," Chen Sisi pleaded in a soft voice.
How could Lin Fan listen to any of that now? He felt as if his entire body was bursting with inexhaustible strength.
For the next few hours, the bedroom was filled with boundless passion. After two points were added to his Constitution, Lin Fan's physical functions had reached a terrifying level. Chen Sisi couldn't withstand him at all; eventually, she didn't even have the strength to plead for mercy and fell straight into a deep sleep.
The next morning, sunlight streamed into the room.
Lin Fan woke up early, feeling full of energy. He went to the kitchen to make breakfast and then returned to the bedroom to wake Chen Sisi.
Chen Sisi felt as if her entire body was falling apart; she couldn't get up at all.
"Lin Fan, you bastard! Did you take some kind of enhancement drug? You're going to kill me!" Chen Sisi cursed with her eyes closed.
Lin Fan sat by the bed holding the breakfast, looking completely innocent.
"Wife, I'm all-natural. Who told you to be so charming last night? I just couldn't control myself. Come on, eat something first."
Chen Sisi forced herself to sit up, leaning against the headboard, and let Lin Fan feed her porridge.
After finishing breakfast, Chen Sisi forced herself to get up to wash and put on makeup. Today was the big day for signing the contract, and she had to appear in her best state.
Putting on a sharp professional suit, Chen Sisi looked at herself in the mirror. Although her body was exhausted, her complexion was surprisingly good—her skin was rosy and radiant. She knew this was all thanks to Lin Fan.
"I'll drive you to the company," Lin Fan said, picking up the car keys.
"Okay," Chen Sisi nodded.
The two drove to Chen Sisi's company. Located in an office building in Tianhai City, the company rented half a floor. It wasn't very large, with about forty to fifty employees.
Walking through the main doors, the atmosphere inside was very oppressive. Employees were gathered in small groups, whispering to each other with worried expressions. Clearly, everyone knew about the broken capital chain and the impending bankruptcy.
Seeing Chen Sisi walk in, everyone fell silent.
Manager Wang came forward to meet her, his face looking grim.
"President Chen, you're finally here. Several suppliers are waiting in the conference room to collect their debts. A few core employees have also handed in their resignations. Everyone is panicking; what should we do?" Manager Wang rubbed his hands together anxiously.
Chen Sisi took a deep breath, reclaiming her aura as a powerful career woman.
"Manager Wang, have everyone return to their workstations. Tell the suppliers to wait for me in the conference room for ten minutes. As for those who resigned, approve them immediately and have them go to finance to settle their accounts and leave. My company, Chen Sisi's company, has no room for those who only share the good times but not the bad."
Manager Wang was stunned for a moment.
"President Chen, this... there's no money left in the accounts to settle their pay. And the suppliers said if they don't get their money, they'll start taking the company's computers to cover the debt."
Chen Sisi sneered.
"If anyone dares to touch company property, call the police immediately. Don't worry about the money. President Shen of Binghai Venture Capital will be sending someone to sign the investment contract shortly. The fifty million in funding will arrive today."
As soon as those words were spoken, the entire office area became so quiet that one could hear a pin drop.
All eyes widened as they looked at Chen Sisi in disbelief.
"Binghai Venture Capital? Fifty million? President Chen, you're not joking, are you? How could a big shot like Shen Bing be interested in a small company like ours?" a male employee questioned loudly.
Standing behind Chen Sisi, Lin Fan sized up the male employee. The man was wearing a designer suit and had his hair slicked back; he didn't look like someone who followed the rules.
Chen Sisi glanced at the male employee.
"Zhao Qiang, when have I ever joked about major company matters? If you don't believe me, you can go process your resignation right now."
This male employee named Zhao Qiang was the company's Sales Supervisor. Usually, relying on the fact that he handled several major clients, he was arrogant and overbearing, showing no respect even for Chen Sisi. He was the one who led the way in submitting resignations when the company ran into trouble.
Zhao Qiang sneered.
"President Chen, we're all adults here; let's stop with the empty promises. I, Zhao Qiang, have been in this industry for many years, and I know exactly how high the threshold for Binghai Venture Capital is. Even if you want to stabilize the staff, at least come up with a more believable excuse. Fifty million? Do you think that's Hell Money?"
Zhao Qiang's words were echoed by several employees who were usually on good terms with him.
"Exactly, President Chen. We all have families to feed. If you don't have the money for salaries, just say so; don't stop us from finding other jobs."
"The suppliers are inside demanding payment; what are you going to give them?"
Looking at these employees who were kicking her while she was down, Chen Sisi trembled with rage.
Lin Fan patted Chen Sisi's shoulder and took a step forward, shielding her.
He looked at Zhao Qiang with a cold gaze.
"Your name is Zhao Qiang, right? Who do you think you are, speaking to my wife like that?"