Xiu Gou's Taming Record

Chapter 177 Guidance

Yu Heng frowned slightly as he silently observed Zhou Mengqi in his arms, stroking her hair with his hand.

Zhou Mengqi and Bai Xinran actually have opposite personalities.

When Bai Xinran is alone, she is as gentle as a kitten, but in fact she is a very energetic person with a lot of vitality, and she can handle anything.

Zhou Mengqi is playful and seems full of energy, but she is actually a rather introverted person. Doing live streaming is very energy-consuming for her, and her energy is very limited.

"Why don't you just stop live streaming?" Yu Heng said. "You should focus on making short videos from now on."

He offered his suggestion in a calm tone.

This is not a command, but an option given based on observation.

True control is not about depriving someone of choices, but about understanding them, pointing them to a better path, and respecting their final decision.

This is part of the tutorial.

"Is that okay?" Zhou Mengqi looked at him. "Doesn't the contract say that the show can't stop airing within a year?"

"You're all mine now, so what's the point of contracts?" Yu Heng said with a smile. "If you feel tired, then stop broadcasting. The income from commercial orders will be quite considerable in the future. If you want to earn more money, then keep broadcasting. It mainly depends on your own thoughts."

"Let me think about it?" Zhou Mengqi said.

Bai Xinran brought out the dishes and placed the plates on the table.

"Dinner's ready," she said.

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After finishing her meal, Bai Xinran got up to clear the dishes.

Yu Heng leaned back into the sofa, and Zhou Mengqi sat down next to him.

"Master," Zhou Mengqi called softly.

"Hmm?" Yu Heng turned his head.

Zhou Mengqi pursed her lips, her fingers twirling the hem of her clothes, her voice low: "I...I've thought about it."

Yu Heng looked at her without saying a word.

"It's just..." Zhou Mengqi looked up at him, her eyes filled with anticipation, "I'm thinking about that."

Yu Heng reached out and pulled her over, letting her straddle his lap.

Zhou Mengqi naturally wrapped her arms around his neck.

"So soon?" Yu Heng said with a smile, teasingly adding a touch of affection.

"Mmm..." Zhou Mengqi buried her face in his shoulder. "It's been several days."

Bai Xinran came out of the kitchen with a rag in her hand. She paused for a moment when she saw the two people on the sofa.

She pursed her lips, said nothing, turned around and went back to her room, gently closing the door behind her.

Leaning against the door, I felt a little itchy, but also a little at ease.

Weekend... I can do that too.

In the living room, Zhou Mengqi was panting against Yu Heng's chest, and Yu Heng was patting her back intermittently.

Zhou Mengqi's breathing gradually calmed down.

Being used and then comforted—this combination of harshness and gentleness is precisely the complete cycle she longs for in her heart.

The external pleasure may fade, but the sense of belonging—being completely dominated, tossed high into the air and then caught safely—is what truly fills the void in her spirit.

For her, obedience was not humiliation, but a path to peace.

Yu Heng's orders and demands, even a single glance, were clearly defining the boundaries for her.

Within this boundary, she can completely shed her defenses and pretenses against the outside world, and only do what he allows.

This mental relaxation and focus is far more addictive to her than mere release.

"Actually, you don't have to film short videos," Yu Heng suddenly said.

Zhou Mengqi looked up at him.

Yu Heng brought this up again... Does he think she didn't do well enough? Or did my performance just now displease him?

A barely perceptible tension crossed her mind, and she instinctively moved her body closer, seeking more direct contact to confirm that her status had not changed.

"I can support you all," Yu Heng said, "but I think people still need to have something to do."

He ran his fingers through her hair.

This can be considered a statement containing obligations of a superior. A qualified superior's power is not only reflected in the control of intimate behavior, but also extends to concern for the well-being and growth of the subordinate as a whole.

Purely "supporting" someone may seem like the ultimate form of possession, but it can easily cause the subordinate to lose their social anchor and sense of personal value, and may ultimately damage the health and depth of the relationship.

His domination was not intended to strip them from society and turn them into dependents; on the contrary, he attempted to create a space within his power framework where they could feel safe and belong, and also realize their self-worth.

"Whether it's you or A-Ling, you're all the same," Yu Heng continued. "You can have your own careers, and I hope you can have your own careers too."

Zhou Mengqi listened quietly.

"I will do my best to help you," Yu Heng said.

Zhou Mengqi snuggled closer to him: "I also want to be able to help you."

This is the truest voice in her heart.

Her most direct response was not gratitude, but a desire to give back.

One of the underlying motivations for obedience and dedication in subordinate positions is the desire to be useful.

They aspire to be someone of value to those in positions of power.

This kind of help doesn't necessarily have to be value in the worldly sense. It could be making him happy, managing the accounts he entrusted, or anything that makes him feel "it's worthwhile to have her".

Using "usefulness" to affirm one's existence and solidify one's position in relationships is one of the key ways for those in a subordinate position to obtain spiritual satisfaction.

Yu Heng patted her head: "You've already helped."

Timely and specific affirmation is the highest level of spiritual reward for subordinates, especially those in a dependent and selfless mindset.

It directly affects her self-worth perception, making her clearly feel that her efforts are seen and valued.

This simple action and these words had an effect comparable to a profound spiritual infusion, instantly filling all the uncertainty she felt because of her desire to be "useful".

"The Soul Pawnshop account is very valuable," Yu Heng said. "It can be said to have played a landmark role in the future development of the short video business."

Zhou Mengqi felt a tingling sensation in her heart; the feeling of being affirmed made her feel very at ease.

"By the way," Yu Heng said, his hand resting on her waist, stroking it casually, "do you have any local...announcement groups?"

Zhou Mengqi raised her head, resting her chin on his chest: "Announcement groups? There are a few, I joined them before, wanting to earn some extra money."

"Okay," Yu Heng replied, "Take a picture of the promotional images for my 'Self' brand."

Zhou Mengqi blinked: "Promotional images? Those... product displays?"

"Yes," Yu Heng said, his palm slowly stroking down the spine, "so the scale might be a bit larger."

Zhou Mengqi felt a bit comfortable being stroked and hummed, "So what are the requirements for models? Looks? Figure?"

"Average to above average looks are fine, nothing too stunning. As for figure..." Yu Heng paused, "well-proportioned, with good skin texture, because there will be close-ups of certain areas. The key is to be able to cooperate and not be stage-frightened."

"These shouldn't be hard to find. Many girls in the art and performing arts departments at school do this kind of commercial photography, and the prices are cheap. I can ask around in the group chat or ask around through someone. But..." She straightened up slightly, looking at Yu Heng, "I just don't know if you'd be willing to do this kind of thing..."