{"id":7990,"date":"2026-05-27T08:34:57","date_gmt":"2026-05-27T06:34:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ontimestory.eu\/?p=7990"},"modified":"2026-05-27T08:34:57","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T06:34:57","slug":"a-love-struck-brain-is-nothing-in-the-face-of-melodrama-chapter-54-side-story","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ontimestory.eu\/index.php\/2026\/05\/27\/a-love-struck-brain-is-nothing-in-the-face-of-melodrama-chapter-54-side-story\/","title":{"rendered":"A Love-Struck Brain Is Nothing In The Face Of Melodrama – Chapter 54 \u2013 Side Story"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

\u201c\u2026The client from Dubai will arrive in City A tomorrow at 3 p.m. Remember to pick them up at the airport. The hotel has already been booked, so just take them there directly. Remember to remind the chef to prepare some specialty dishes.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

The tall, slender young man walked quickly down the corridor. Although his steps were fast, he walked steadily.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

The newly hired assistant, however, hurried along more anxiously.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

He nervously memorized the tasks that Assistant An had assigned to him, but since he had passed multiple rounds of interviews, his foundation was solid. Despite being flustered, he did not make any mistakes.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

When he finally finished memorizing everything, he looked at Assistant An with admiration.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Although Assistant An\u2019s work was not widely known outside, many people in City A\u2019s foreign affairs circle knew about him.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

After all, the Ye Group\u2019s business in the Middle East was booming, and their scope had even expanded to more areas.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

However, the Ye Group did not stake all their operations solely on the steel industry. They leveraged the steel industry to open doors and gradually developed other business areas.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Assistant An was the core figure in expanding business in the Middle East.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Assistant An\u2019s history was quite legendary. Originally, he had been an ordinary love-obsessed young man, with a pair of vampire parents.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

But one day, because he had bravely volunteered himself, he not only successfully secured that Middle East project but also earned the CEO Ye\u2019s favor. He rose rapidly and became the CEO\u2019s personal assistant.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Previously, the veteran employees who participated in the Middle East project\u2014the current elders of the Middle East operations\u2014had already made a substantial profit from project bonuses.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Not to mention Assistant An, whose project bonuses alone were rumored to rival the profits of some small company owners.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

What puzzled the young assistant, however, was why such a capable person as Assistant An would insist on remaining the CEO\u2019s personal assistant.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

It was impossible that Assistant An had been suppressed\u2014after all, CEO Ye was the guaranteed next chairman of the Ye Group. Why would he suppress his own personal assistant?<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Wouldn\u2019t it be better to let him go earn money for himself?<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

The young assistant wondered this, but Assistant An obviously could not hear his thoughts. He simply continued walking toward the office, explaining the CEO\u2019s schedule for tomorrow.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201c\u2026CEO Ye has a meeting this afternoon. Remember to message Assistant Qian and Assistant Liu to avoid any mishaps.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cAnd Director Qin will return by plane tonight. Remember to schedule tomorrow\u2019s activities after 2 p.m.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

The young assistant paused and asked, somewhat confused: \u201cWhy must we schedule Director Qin\u2019s return after 2 p.m.?\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

For the first time, Assistant An, who had always worn a gentle smile, revealed a very tired expression.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cThe old house is on fire. It\u2019s been burning for a year and hasn\u2019t been put out yet. Also, when you send that message to Assistant Qian and Assistant Liu, remind them not to schedule any activities at the old house for the next couple of days.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

At first, the young assistant did not understand, but being a literate person, he quickly grasped what Assistant An meant and looked quite surprised.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cI thought all the rumors from those marketing accounts were fake\u2026\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

After all, in wealthy families, it was hard to discern truth from rumor\u2014but he did not expect to encounter a real one this time.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cThe things those marketing accounts say are just for listening, but remember the confidentiality clause in the contract you signed when entering the company. You must not spread what you hear, or you will break the law. Understand?\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

The young assistant saw Assistant An\u2019s usually gentle expression turn serious and immediately nodded vigorously, indicating he understood.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

He was a bit scared, but after nodding, he saw Assistant An quietly say to him: \u201cHowever, Director Qin\u2019s family and CEO Ye\u2019s relationship is indeed complicated. That is true.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

The young assistant instinctively lowered his voice and asked: “How complicated?\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Assistant An looked complex and said: “\u2026Complicated enough that even now I don\u2019t know how to explain their relationship.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

The young assistant, full of curiosity, left, while Assistant An returned to his office.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Yes, he now had his own independent office. He could have gone out on his own to lead projects as a project director long ago, but he did not want to leave CEO Ye\u2019s side. After several failed attempts by the CEO to persuade him, he also remained silent.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Assistant An knew he had a problem in his heart, which had become more evident since his parents died a year ago.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

However, these were old issues he was gradually resolving.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Since leaving that environment, he had become clearer-minded and even analyzed his past self to understand what he had been thinking.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

He did not blame his past self. Surviving in that environment until now, no matter what time, meant he had already been quite capable.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

As he thought this, he saw it was almost 4:00 p.m. and began packing his personal items to go home.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Because CEO Ye and Director Qin were partners, Ye Group\u2019s employee benefits followed Qin Group\u2019s system.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

An eight-hour workday, with lunch breaks included, allowed many employees to leave around 3\u20134 p.m.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Although there were performance and workload requirements, did they really enjoy slacking off at work?<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

It was not because they did not work hard, even if they worked hard, they could not go home. It was better to slack off during this time and let their minds relax.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Now that the time for balanced work and rest coincided with finishing their work and being able to go home, why would they waste time dragging things out?<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

The pay was sufficient, the bonuses were generous, and it did not cut into their personal rest time. Under this environment, the Ye Group entered a virtuous cycle.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

However, An Yang still had some difficulty adjusting to such a relaxed work environment. Besides, he really should step out on his own. He planned to submit a project application to CEO Ye in a few days and push himself to become the branch manager in Dubai.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u2014Of course, this was something CEO Ye had hinted at him several times.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Thinking this, An Yang put on a gentle smile and walked toward CEO Ye\u2019s office. He genuinely felt lucky to have met CEO Ye. Otherwise, he had no idea what his life would be like now, but it certainly would not have been better.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

As he thought this, he reached CEO Ye\u2019s office. He knocked on the door and walked in directly.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Today, Assistant Qian and Assistant Liu did not report to him, which meant no flashy blonde man or gloomy handsome youth would suddenly appear in CEO Ye\u2019s office.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u2014Then An Yang came face to face with a composed, handsome man.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u2018\u2026Wasn\u2019t he supposed to come back tonight?\u2019<\/i><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

An Yang\u2019s smile froze on his face as he thought this.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Finally, he shifted his gaze and saw CEO Ye buried in the man\u2019s arms, ears red.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Good. The rescheduled flight had arrived early\u2014but tonight, CEO Ye had dinner plans with those two as a form of appeasement!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

An Yang kept his expression steady and nodded politely at Director Qin, then slowly closed the office door and took out his phone to send Assistant Cui a short message.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u2018Brother Cui, take care tonight.\u2019<\/i><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u2014After all, Director Qin and his family might make it to trending topics again tonight.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

And indeed, as An Yang had guessed, the news that the three Qin family members had dinner with CEO Ye that evening hit the trending topics.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Along with it were blurry candid photos taken in the restaurant\u2014apparently from a tall building two streets away, hence the poor quality.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Nevertheless, these blurry photos and the news quickly dominated the trending list.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

The onlookers flocked to see, including the young assistant.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u2014This was CEO Ye\u2019s drama!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Since that explosive nationwide incident two years ago, marketing accounts and self-media had been fixated on the Qin and Ye families.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

They scraped every piece of gossip from the two families every day.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

However, considering that groundbreaking data PPT, no matter how much these accounts fabricated, they paled in comparison to the PPT.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

This also meant that even if marketing accounts wanted to invent more sensational news, they could only work within the timeline from that PPT.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

In a sense, that PPT blocked the accounts\u2019 ability to fabricate stories.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u2014After all, the rumors they spread were not even as wild as some fanfiction writers\u2019 imaginations.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

So this time, the onlookers clicked in eagerly, only to leave disappointed comments.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cIs that it? Just a normal dinner? I thought they were going to fight in the restaurant. The previous time when those three flew abroad to celebrate CEO Ye\u2019s birthday and bought a castle, that was exciting.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cThe last time they fought in the restaurant, do you remember what CEO Ye did? Do you think they dare fight now? Also, CEO Ye hardly ever stayed in that castle and kept saying it was a waste.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cHands up, I remember. CEO Ye flew to Africa to help with reconstruction and to look at giraffes.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Thanks to the internet\u2019s good traditions, once this comment appeared, most people went off-topic.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cHonestly, CEO Ye is ruthless. I still remember that time because of the war in Africa, all flights were stopped. The three Qin men went crazy domestically and nearly rowed there themselves.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cBut really, how did CEO Ye manage to get these three men to become so obedient? I want him to teach a class!\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cFirst, you need to be the son of a domestic real estate tycoon. Then your family goes bankrupt. Your family doesn\u2019t harm ordinary people and repays all money. They don\u2019t leave projects unfinished. Finally, you slowly run a steel pipe business and build a future for the group yourself.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Of course, while some people talked about serious matters, others gossiped about other topics, like Ye Wangxing\u2019s past relationships or the minor rumors they had heard before.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201c\u2026Speaking of which, from this picture, the small account in City A from two years ago wasn\u2019t telling the truth. They don\u2019t seem like the type to make CEO Ye embarrassed by arguing publicly.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cI think that small account was truthful. Think about it\u2014they were talking about things from two years ago. If it weren\u2019t for those fans who organized it, we\u2019d still think many people said it.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cWait, what City A small account? What are you talking about? Let me hear the gossip I\u2019m missing.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Immediately, many people who had not heard that gossip gathered in the comments and posted ears, hoping the original poster would spill the tea.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

The floor owner was not stingy and directly posted the link, immediately making the Weibo onlookers go wild in the comments.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

The little assistant immediately typed out phrases like \u201cGood people will have a lifetime of peace.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cWoc! Someone actually compiled this little account\u2019s timeline, plus other wealthy families\u2019 posts on public platforms! No wonder people said what he said was true\u2014after looking, I totally believe it too!\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cBut isn\u2019t this too crazy? Those two actually ran into President Ye\u2019s room during the wedding! Aren\u2019t they afraid of getting beaten?\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cDidn\u2019t you see the later part? The later part shows that they really did get beaten. That day, they wore masks in public and their faces were a bit swollen. The clincher is that Director Qin\u2019s cousin, Chairman Tang, posted publicly: \u2018Young people are ruthless.\u2019\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

The little assistant squealed quietly in bed, rolling around like a soft-bodied creature.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

When he turned back to check the comment section again, new gossip had appeared.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cBut what shocked me the most was what happened in President Ye\u2019s office. That little account from City A\u2019s IP wasn\u2019t there, but other Ye employees were! My god, the person who made this table must have been a spy\u2014they pieced together search results across the internet to reveal the truth that Qin Shi was pretending to be a sweet tea in front of his dad.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cWhen it first came out, no one could believe Qin Shi could be so humble, and no one believed that Director Qin\u2014the so-called top alpha\u2014could fake being meek, but it turns out, no wonder he was the one marrying President Ye.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cStop it\u2014Qin Shi wasn\u2019t humble at all. He dared to forcibly kiss his stepfather in front of his dad. Where\u2019s the humility? He was so brave! He nearly said in front of his dad, \u2018Stepmom, you smell so good.\u2019\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

The little assistant was too shocked to speak. Even after the hellish scene at the charity gala with the four of them, he had no energy left for gossip.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

There was just too much information, his brain was overloaded.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Then a new message caught his eye:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201c\u2014Stop eating old gossip! President Ye got drunk last night and the four of them went home together. Today, three men in the Qin family have injuries on their faces, but it\u2019s unclear who was beaten by whom. Someone analyze this quickly!\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Little assistant: big carp jumps up.jpg<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

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