My Possessive Boss Is Unexpectedly Needy - Chapter 3

Chapter 3

The next morning.

Yu Zining startled awake. He had tossed and turned all night, only falling into a fitful sleep without realizing it.

Upon waking, he looked around in terror, unsure of what today would bring. He only hoped his luck would hold.

Knock, knock, knock…

Before Yu Zining could even sit up, there was a knock at the door. It was the villa’s maid.

“Miss Yu, breakfast is ready. Sir has instructed that I take you to the press conference after you eat.”

Yu Zining looked at the ring box on the nightstand. A press conference—what would it be like?

When he went downstairs, Lu Yeyan was nowhere to be seen. Perhaps he had left early to make arrangements. This was fine; Yu Zining was able to eat breakfast in peace.

“Miss Yu!”

It was Shen Ziqi.

Shen Ziqi was dressed in a white professional suit, her hair pulled back in a sleek ponytail, her makeup exquisite yet not gaudy. She was the perfect image of a corporate professional. Her smile was practiced and devoid of any personal emotion; to her, everything was simply a job.

“Miss Yu, here is your outfit. Please change into it. Mr. Lu instructed that you must remember to wear the diamond ring. The car is outside; I will wait for you at the door.”

Shen Ziqi handed the clothes to Yu Zining. He nodded and turned back into the room.

When Shen Ziqi saw Yu Zining again, he was wearing the long gown she had brought. It was a new design by the company’s famous designer, Dai Lin. She hadn’t expected it to display such a unique kind of beauty on Yu Zining.

Yu Zining got into the car. Only he and Shen Ziqi were inside. He looked at her with a hint of curiosity but bit back his questions.

Shen Ziqi smiled slightly and said, “Mr. Lu is already at the conference venue.”

Yu Zining lowered his eyes. Lu Yeyan was clearly a cautious man; this press conference must have been meticulously planned. He just didn’t understand why Lu Yeyan had chosen him. Was it simply a coincidence because Yu Yuemin had handed him over to Lu Yeyan that night? If it wasn’t him, someone else would likely be sitting in this car today.

Yu Zining didn’t want to think about it anymore. He turned his head to look out the window. The trees stood like silent spectators, passing him by one by one.

…

The Press Conference

At the venue, a bustling crowd had gathered. For a Lu Yeyan press conference, every reporter, big and small, had flocked to the scene.

“Why do you think Lu Yeyan suddenly called a press conference? Is it something big?” The reporters were already speculating before the start.

“Who knows? The atmosphere is so tense right now. The Ou Group is currently the YIY Group’s biggest competitor. Their new product just launched and is dominating the market. Lu Yeyan probably can’t sit still anymore.”

Rumors were flying everywhere before the event even began.

Suddenly, rows of bodyguards surrounded the stage. The room fell silent; they knew the main event had arrived.

Lu Yeyan, dressed in a charcoal-black suit, walked onto the stage with long, steady strides. His expression remained cold as he surveyed the room, as if everything were under his control. The reporters couldn’t help but gasp. They didn’t dare investigate this man’s power—nor were they allowed to.

Just then, a bodyguard below the stage nodded to Lu Yeyan.

Lu Yeyan spoke.

“The purpose of today’s press conference is to announce that… I am getting married!”

The words hit like a bombshell. The reporters instantly broke into a chaotic frenzy of discussion.

“Who is it?” “Is it the eldest daughter of the Yan family?” “No way, I haven’t heard anything about that.”

Lu Yeyan raised his hand, and the room fell silent.

The corner of his mouth curved into a smirk as he looked toward the distant entrance. “My fiancé—Yu Zining!”

The doors swung open, and a beam of bright white light flooded in. Yu Zining stood in the doorway, looking somewhat awkward. In his pale blue gown, he looked like a being from another world, leaving the entire audience stunned.

Shen Ziqi stood beside him and whispered, “Miss Yu, please go to Mr. Lu.”

Yu Zining snapped out of it. He looked up at the man on the stage. Was he smiling at me?

Yu Zining walked toward Lu Yeyan. It was only a few steps, yet it felt like an eternity. Even though Lu Yeyan was right there, he felt as if the man were thousands of miles away.

Before Yu Zining could settle at his side, Lu Yeyan grabbed his hand and held it high. The sparkling diamond ring caught everyone’s eyes.

Lu Yeyan’s expression returned to its original coldness, making Yu Zining feel as though the previous smile had been an illusion.

Lu Yeyan spoke coldly: “This is my fiancé, Yu Zining. The wedding will be held next Wednesday.”

Yu Zining shuddered. He looked at Lu Yeyan in shock. What on earth is this man planning? The crowd below was even more stunned and began firing off questions frantically.

“Miss Yu, which family are you from?” “Miss Yu, how did you and Mr. Lu meet?” “Miss Yu, how long have you two been together?”

Knowing that Lu Yeyan was difficult to deal with, they directed all their pressure onto Yu Zining. He was instantly overwhelmed. He tightened his grip on Lu Yeyan’s hand, his watery eyes looking at Lu Yeyan in a plea for help.

Lu Yeyan glanced at the frightened “little rabbit” beside him, a wicked smile playing on his lips. Just as he was about to speak, a group of people burst in.

Everyone froze. Someone in the crowd recognized the woman leading the group.

“It’s the daughter of the Yan family—Yan Yuchen!”

The woman stormed forward, a group of bodyguards in tow. The crowd watched the drama unfold, parting to give her a path.

Yan Yuchen rushed onto the stage. Before Yu Zining could react, she slapped him across the face.

Yu Zining felt a stinging pain, followed by a burning sensation. Lu Yeyan’s brow furrowed, his eyes flashing with fury.

“Who are you? How did you seduce Brother Lu?!”

Tears welled in Yu Zining’s eyes as he shook his head frantically.

Yan Yuchen grew even more enraged and reached out to grab him, but Lu Yeyan shoved her away.

“Enough!”

Lu Yeyan pulled Yu Zining behind him.

Yan Yuchen was startled. Seeing Lu Yeyan’s knit brows and dark face, she knew he was truly angry. Her tone shifted instantly to that of a pouting child as she tried to take Lu Yeyan’s hand.

“Brother Lu, what’s going on? You suddenly announced a marriage—I just didn’t believe it. I was afraid you were being tricked by someone.”