Chapter 1

Therefore, it is necessary to be as detailed as possible and to maintain a firm stance

He does not wish to drown

He said I am already fine. Qi Cheng stepped down from the treadmill, turned off the sound system, picked up his phone, and his brow remained slightly furrowed

After sending it, there is a continuous anxiety, fearing that the other party might perceive oneself as aloof, and fearing that the other party does not understand the depth of one's gratitude

Even when replying to a stranger's Weibo message online, he needs to deliberate for four to five days, meticulously considering each word and punctuation mark, ultimately only sending the words 'thank you' and 'like'.

"Let's make the interview question about Yangchun noodles, the Yangchun noodles that do not taste like Yangchun noodles." Facing the sunlight, Qi Cheng's eyes were as clear as amber, with the corners of his mouth slightly pursed

Sweet and charming type, round eyes and round face, with smiling eyes and dimples, all four conditions are perfectly met by Chi Zhi Han

The quiet stillness is Qi Cheng's most instinctive form of resistance, yet it has always been of no use to Qi Ning. She clearly has no intention of hanging up the phone, nor does she wish to compromise in the slightest

Qi Cheng is tall, and his physique appears well-proportioned and strong due to long-term workouts at the gym. Wrapped in a large bath towel, he looks somewhat comical, yet he remains completely still

After the New Year, Qi Cheng turned thirty. He found a job that suited him, and his comics brought his pen name, Cheng Yi, widespread fame, even earning him a place in the Will Eisner Hall of Fame at the youngest qualification.

Qi Ning's recent probing has nearly reached his bottom line, so he is also aware that the Qi family has likely discovered the signs of his worsening condition.

The Qi family has ample wealth, and supporting Qi Cheng for a lifetime is absolutely not a problem

This sentence successfully caused Qi Cheng to once again nestle under the bath towel and remain silent for half a day

I currently have only two choices: either hire Chi Zhihan to replace Doctor Zhao for the treatment, or give up on the comics and return to work at the Qi family. Qi Cheng felt powerless; under such pressure, his conclusion was usually one of compromise. He remained standing in place, wrapped in a bath towel, and the topic was nearing its end, with the sense of oppression from Qi Ning significantly diminished.

The sweet and charming girl, just the thought of her can make one hear those delicate and fragmented whispers.

Like a warrior shedding his armor, bit by bit, with a sense of reluctance and a solemn sense of ceremony

At times like this, I often feel that it would be better if he were just autistic

"Are you even listening at all?" Qi Ning, feeling parched and frustrated, received not a single word in response from the other end of the line, leaving her somewhat defeated

He extended a long, pale hand with distinct joints from the bath towel, gradually pulling down one corner of the towel.

Yet, it is precisely social anxiety disorder that craves social interaction while simultaneously fearing it

Sometimes I feel that it would be acceptable to let him continue like this

Grandfather arranged a month of blind dates for him, and the only excuse he could use to avoid them was to come and supervise your medical treatment. You are aware of this, aren't you? Qi Ning spoke slowly, and the implication of his words made Qi Cheng break out in a sweat and shiver.

In order to hire Chi Zhihan, a meeting was held by the entire Qi family, and she was the one who insisted on the invitation.

I am listening. Qi Cheng finally responded, the treadmill was not moving fast, and his voice sounded very steady. I do not understand business matters and do not know what I should say.

"How much do I owe?" Qi Cheng shifted uneasily, feeling the tension in the air that made him anxious. Even though Qi Ning was family, he couldn't help but break into a cold sweat.

For reasons unknown, he connected the voice of the person speaking on his phone to the gym's sound system. The expensive speakers faithfully played the voice of a woman from the call, whose tone did not seem very pleasant, with its intonations and the bass resonating in the spacious gym, causing a mechanical vibration.

If it is necessary to invite ... ... '' Qi Cheng remained silent for an even longer time, long enough for Qi Ning to almost give up and surrender, `` then let her have another interview. ''

Qi Cheng stood silently on the treadmill that had already stopped working

He also desires to give back, but most of the time he is willing yet unable

... because I am the only one in the family who can harden my heart to push you. " Qi Ning said with a bitter smile, " Dr. Zhao mentioned that the cause of your illness is not an irreversible deep-seated injury, facing it directly will not do you any harm.

The afternoon sunlight streamed through the glass window, casting its glow upon the man. His skin, pale to the point of translucence, refracted a soft golden halo, within which each bead of sweat transformed into the colors of a rainbow. In this vast space, against the vibrant backdrop of early summer, it was as beautiful as a still painting

Silence

"Sister." Qi Cheng wrapped himself in a large white bath towel, his voice sounding unusually aggrieved as he spoke from beneath the towel, "Why do you always have to force me?"

The tall man is sweating profusely on the treadmill, surrounded by a spacious area, with lush plants visible through the floor-to-ceiling windows on all sides, in the vibrant colors of early summer weather

Hmm. Qi Cheng let out a faint nasal hum, and his face, which had turned red from running, began to sweat profusely.

Qining sighed, knowing that the daily advice had once again failed, and changed the subject: "Additionally, I have found the information on that private chef you asked me to look for."

In your view, it is not much; in terms of living a life of basic sustenance, the money she earns now would not be enough to survive without eating or drinking for an estimated five to six years. Qi Ning responded in great detail. For the sake of Qi Cheng, the Qi family members have all attended psychological courses, focusing on the pressure related to social anxiety. The degree of pressure is very important; it is necessary to make the other party feel the joy of communication, while also ensuring that it is not too gentle, so as to avoid causing the other party to let down their guard.

Never leaving home, in the information age, an era where essentials such as rice, oil, and salt can be delivered, he can completely avoid going out and refrain from communication

He is well aware of the kindness his family shows him

Social anxiety disorder actually requires a certain degree of pressure; however, most family members tend to indulge him. The only person around who can take on this task at a critical moment is his resolute cousin.

From a personal perspective ... ... Qi Ning sighed, his tone softening, "You haven't been to Dr. Zhao's for a long time."

treading on thin ice

After pausing for a moment without receiving a response, I resignedly continued to speak to myself: "A local from City S, I have been a private chef for two years, primarily operating through pre-ordered takeout. Currently, I am managing a food video Weibo account with over 8 million followers. I love money but am professional, and I have a good reputation in the industry. Moreover, I am affiliated with Lin Jingwu, with whom we have collaborated twice. Although he is greedy, the contracts are relatively formal, and confidentiality after the fact is also well maintained."

Let her bring the materials directly to the kitchen across the way, I will conduct the interview via video. Finally, he pulled down the towel that had been covering his head, and the sunlight outside made Qi Cheng squint his eyes, letting out a long sigh

Thus, she insisted and, with a determined spirit, conducted a pressure dialogue with Qi Cheng once again, choosing the time when he woke up to exercise every noon, which was when he felt the most relaxed.

"It is you who forced him to say that you are ready," Qi Ning corrected his wording, "You know that elder brother will be back next month, right"

You need not worry about the debts. Although Lin Jingwu is greedy, he conducts business fairly. I have conducted a thorough investigation into Chi Zhihan's personal reputation, and I have checked her accounts with the finance department. While there are quite a few bad debts, there are no usurious loans. Moreover, working as a private chef for the Qi family can indeed enhance the future value of the private chef. This is a win-win situation, and Chi Zhihan's personal financial issues will not pose any problems for this employment. Knowing that Qi Cheng would need time to refute, Qi Ning simply decided to finish speaking all at once. Furthermore, working as a private chef for the Qi family can indeed enhance the future value of the private chef. This is a win-win situation, and Chi Zhihan's personal financial issues will not pose any problems for this employment. Knowing that Qi Cheng would need time to refute, Qi Ning simply decided to finish speaking all at once.

Once again, the other end of the phone fell into absolute silence

However, if his condition continues to fluctuate, bearing the title of the richest family in City S and shouldering the reputation of the nationally acclaimed cartoonist Cheng Yi, his illness will worsen. While pressure may serve as motivation for the average person, for those with mental health issues, it is a boulder that pushes them into the abyss

However, despite this, Qi Cheng's condition still does not sound very good. She can almost imagine that he must have wrapped himself up again, with the sound of the phone muffled in the enclosed space, and the only noise coming from the rustling of clothes against each other.

Zhi Zhi Zhi Han is a female private chef, twenty-four years old. She suspended her studies in her sophomore year due to family changes. She is one hundred and sixty centimeters tall, single, and her appearance... Qi Ning paused, hearing the sound indicating that the treadmill on the other end of the line had stopped. She let out a slight sigh in her heart, "Her appearance is exactly the kind you fear the most."

Chi Zhihan. Qi Ning corrected word by word, "Due to family reasons, her father passed away suddenly due to illness, the family business was taken over by a partner, and there were also some debts left behind. After dropping out of school, she has been working as a private chef."

There is also a third option, which is to wait for the elder brother to come back, take you for treatment, and then conveniently return to the company to work.

Because her family was well-off before, the home-cooked dishes she prepared were able to catch your attention. Qi Ning added after explaining.

Each time she had to align with Cheng's pressure, her heart would race and she would proceed with caution

They are all too aware of the consequences of Qi Cheng's rebound and know that they cannot bear such consequences at all

Then let us give it a try, as if a person who is about to drown while floating in the sea faintly sees the distant shore

In recent years, using the daily pressure treatment method recommended by Dr. Zhao, Qi Cheng has gradually improved somewhat; however, the condition still experiences relapses. Recently, due to winning an award for his comic, he has shown signs of deterioration again

After hanging up the phone, Qi Cheng locked himself in the studio and painted for an entire day, creating one after another of black-background images of a girl's back. Each one, when turned around, bore a sinister smile.

The city of S has tried all the chefs willing to work as full-time private cooks. At the rate you are changing chefs every month, we have basically cycled through all the qualified candidates. Chi Zhihan is the only one who meets your requirements in the past two weeks. " Qi Ning deliberately ignored the eerie silence on the other end of the phone, where even the sound of breathing was barely audible. "If you don't submit the comic outline soon, you won't need me to persuade you every day; you will have to return to the Qi family. From a business perspective, Chi Zhihan is currently the only option available."

The gentle yet somewhat aggrieved tone was jarringly mismatched with Qi Cheng's deep voice

However, the conversations of men are not beautiful

Qi Cheng slowed down the treadmill speed, his brows slightly furrowed. He was well aware of his cousin's way of doing things; she did not like to flatter others, and when she did, it was certain that a significant twist would follow.

The two individuals engaged in a peculiar silence, pulling back and forth. After a while, Qi Cheng, wrapped in a towel, moved slightly and, with great reluctance, asked, "Why did that person take a leave of absence in their sophomore year?"