"...Her mother’s illness came so suddenly, it hit her really hard. And because of the complicated family situation, she’s been forced to take on responsibilities..."

Tang Song’s hands were massaging the big sister’s peach-like hips, his voice deep and emotional.

Wen Ruan twisted her body, her eyes also showing a moved expression.

She’s naturally an emotional person, and she could empathize with the female protagonist Tang Song was describing.

A shy, sensitive, timid girl facing enormous family upheaval and the pressures of reality, feeling isolated and desperate.

"This girl truly has it tough. With her personality, she’s sure to be bullied."

Tang Song sighed, "Yeah, she’s really pitiful."

Upon hearing his words and seeing his expression, Wen Ruan felt a slight stir in her heart, quickly sensing something was off.

She narrowed her peach blossom eyes slightly, leaned forward, "Hold on, Tang Song. How do you know these details about her family? Do you know her?"

Tang Song’s gaze flickered for a moment, then he nodded, "She was my desk mate for three years in middle school."

"What? Middle school desk mate?" Wen Ruan widened her eyes, suddenly standing up from atop him, "You’ve been so mysterious these days, is it all for her?!"

Tang Song’s voice grew much smaller, "Indeed... it is."

Wen Ruan took a cautious step back, her eyes slightly dangerous, "So, don’t tell me this is another ’Liu Qingning’ situation!"

"It’s not." Tang Song chuckled awkwardly, then tried his best to objectively and calmly recount Zhang Yan’s story over these years.

High school, Liu Qingning, QQ messages, Yan City Agricultural University, Tiantong Garden semi-basement...

Wen Ruan listened quietly, her expression shifting from initial anger to surprise, then to complex silence.

This isn’t just a simple crush anymore, it’s a... Near-religious, self-constructed emotional solace.

In this area, she could empathize even more.

Their story wasn’t all smooth sailing, with numerous twists and heartaches.

Due to age difference, wealth status gap, she had experienced avoidance, inferiority, and longing.

But she needed to be brave and bold, and much stronger.

However, she quickly regained her caution, looking at Tang Song with bright eyes, "So, buddy, what exactly are you getting at after all this build-up?"

"She’s currently working in a role as a copywriter for book marketing." Tang Song finally revealed his intention, "And the company she’s at is a secondary agent of Xingyun International Group. I want her to come work at Star Cloud International."

"Just arranging a job, that’s a small matter." Wen Ruan’s eye twitching, "Star Cloud International is now under your command, I’m just holding shares for you as a ’working person’, you can decide these little things. Anyway, I have a video meeting to attend later, let’s chat about these family matters another time."

"Wait, Ruannuan." Tang Song hurriedly grabbed her arm, planting a kiss on the big sister’s face, "Besides that, I also need you to guide her, help her... with some ideological work."

Zhang Yan is just too fragile, there are many things he doesn’t dare let her know about.

But he couldn’t hide forever, if the truth really blows up, with her personality, she wouldn’t be able to handle it.

Of course, it’s mainly because Zhang Yan has had such a miserable time these years, he couldn’t bear letting his middle school desk mate suffer more.

He needed a "buffer", someone who could gently, patiently, and subtly help Zhang Yan build a strong psychological defense.

In this regard, the mature, dependable, life-loving, friend-rich Wen Ruan was undoubtedly the best choice.

He even hoped that in the future, Zhang Yan could slowly grow within Star Cloud International, under Wen Ruan’s protection.

But there’s another issue, Zhang Yan might resist it, requiring a long time for psychological preparation.

"What the hell! Don’t tell me you’re hoping I’ll take the blame again?!" Wen Ruan’s voice suddenly rose, looking at him incredulously, "No way! Absolutely not!"

What a joke?!

A sensitive, introverted "pure love flower" with a ten-year unrequited history; a "fallen princess" who just went through family upheaval, seeing you as her last straw; plus an opportunity for you to orchestrate a "hero saves beauty" fairy tale!

This buff is almost maxed out!

Such a girl has no resistance against Tang Song, who’s like walking hormones!

Yet he’s undeniably a scumbag! If that girl finds out the truth, it would be a walking bomb!

She’s already borne the burden of Liu Qingning, Chairman Jin, and Su Yu, now you want to add an "inverse first love" burden?

Does she even want to live anymore?!

Seeing the big sister’s intense reaction, Tang Song could only chuckle awkwardly, sheepishly saying, "Well... Ruannuan, you promised before, you can’t go back on your word."

Wen Ruan was instantly puzzled, "When did I promise you something like this?!"

"I have evidence." Tang Song slowly took out his phone.

He opened a recording, pressed the play button.

A languid, elusive female voice came from the phone, accompanied by suppressed panting:

["Mm... what? What kind of talent... Oh, Zhang Yan... You decide... Mm... stop... hurry..."]

Wen Ruan’s alluring face instantly flushed red.

She widened her eyes, looking at the innocent-faced rogue in front of her, hardly believing her ears.

She grabbed a file and hurled it at Tang Song with the voice filled with a mix of shame and anger, "Setting me up in this situation?! And you... you even recorded it?! Shameless! Lewd! Perverted!"