Chapter Thirty-One
Chen Qingyan's lips curled up slightly, and he let out a soft laugh, as if mocking a certain expectation deep in his heart.
Yes, what exactly is he still hoping for?
He was ultimately too late.
At midnight, the moon quietly faded away, leaving only thick, dark clouds churning in the sky.
Suddenly, a loud "boom" was heard, and a torrential downpour began in an instant. Large raindrops pattered against the roof, windows, and ground, splashing up water droplets and forming patches of white mist.
Xing Bei came out of the bathroom after applying a face mask and saw that the glass window was open. As soon as she walked over, a thin layer of rain was sprinkled on her face.
She touched her face speechlessly, closed the window, and flopped onto the soft bed. She took out her phone from under the pillow, ready to reply to some fans' suggestions for "Yin Qiu".
Just as Xing Bei opened Weibo, a hurried knocking sounded at the door, and she looked towards the door in confusion.
Who would knock on the door in the middle of the night? Could it be that Grandma has something urgent to tell her?
But Grandma was already asleep at that time, so it couldn't have been her.
Could it be that she encountered someone with ill intentions?
She can't possibly have that much bad luck.
Xing Bei picked up the clothesline pole next to her and tiptoed toward the door. Through the peephole, she could only see a man who was soaking wet.
The other person was texting on their phone, with strands of hair sticking to their forehead, making it impossible to see what their face looked like.
Oh no, he must be looking for help.
Will she lose her innocence tonight? No, no, she doesn't want her photo and name on the headlines tomorrow.
Xing Bei gripped the clothesline tightly with both hands. Then, another series of urgent and heavy knocks came from outside the door, each one like a blow to her heart.
Her petite body trembled slightly, her feet seemed nailed to the ground and she could not move. She just pursed her lips nervously and stared intently at the tightly closed door.
At this suffocating moment, suddenly, a piercing cell phone ringtone shattered the deathly silence like a bolt of lightning.
The sudden noise startled Xing Bei, who nearly dropped the clothesline.
Terrified, she covered her chest with her hand, took her phone out of her pocket, and muttered under her breath, "What's going on? This is going to scare her to death."
Seeing that it was Lu Runxu calling, Xing Bei breathed a slight sigh of relief.
She held the phone to her ear and whispered, "Why did you suddenly call me?"
"Open the door." The other person's tone was somewhat anxious.
Open the door?
Why open that door? Isn't that going to kill her?
Xing Bei carefully brought her phone close to the peephole, and her eyes met those of the person outside. She only breathed a sigh of relief after confirming that it was Lu Runxu.
She quickly put her things aside, and before she could even speak, Lu Runxu grabbed her hand and slammed her against the door. Xing Bei groaned in pain as her shoulder blades hit the door.
Just as Xing Bei was about to curse, she looked up and met Lu Runxu's red eyes. His wet hair was still dripping from his forehead. The anger in Xing Bei's heart was extinguished in an instant, and she swallowed all the words that were stuck in her throat.
She hurriedly looked away and asked in a low voice, "Why are you here?"
The person opposite her didn't speak, but stared directly at her. Xing Bei pursed her lips and didn't ask any questions. The burning gaze made her feel uncomfortable all over.
In the quiet room, the strong heartbeat clearly reached Xing Bei's ears. At that moment, she couldn't tell whose heartbeat it was.
"What exactly are you...?"
Before she could finish speaking, Lu Runxu pinched her chin and sealed her lips with his.
The sudden kiss caught her completely off guard. Xing Bei braced herself on the other person's shoulders and pushed him away forcefully.
However, the difference in strength between men and women was too great, and Lu Runxu seemed to be going crazy for some reason, so they couldn't push him at all.
Lu Runxu's large hand, which had been resting on her neck, moved upwards and clasped behind her head, his breathing becoming increasingly heavy and disordered.
Xing Bei supported him, and could only tilt her head back to endure his intense kiss, which seemed to be a punishment. Her heart was pounding so hard that it felt like it was about to burst out of her chest.
The kiss lasted a long time. Xing Bei was so breathless from the kiss that she could hardly catch her breath. Her eyes were filled with tears as she looked at the person in front of her. Lu Runxu raised his hand and gently wiped the water stains from the corners of her red lips.
Lu Runxu gently stroked her face: "Mingzhu, have you missed me these past few days?"
His tone was as innocent as ever, yet subtly seductive, as if he wasn't the one who had just lost control.
Xing Bei placed her slender hand on his strong arm, her breathing catching in her throat. When she heard Lu Runxu's question, she rolled her eyes at him.
He was the one who filed for divorce, yet now he shamelessly asks her if she misses him, as if it's just her being angry on her own.
This expression had a different meaning in Lu Runxu's eyes. Her peach blossom eyes were attractive enough to look at people normally, but at this moment, the corners of her eyes were slightly red and her eyes were full of water.
As he stared at her, a thin mist clouded his own eyes. Lu Runxu curled his thin lips and slid his hand to her waist and abdomen.
Xing Bei had a slender waist with a beautiful curve. He gently caressed her and leaned closer to her. Xing Bei thought he was going to kiss her, so she immediately closed her eyes tightly.
Lu Runxu looked at her and chuckled softly. He shifted his position and gently took her earring into his mouth. His low, husky voice seemed to bewitch her: "It seems my pearl doesn't miss me at all, but I miss you so much, I'm almost going crazy thinking about you."
A rich sandalwood scent wafted into her nostrils, and Xing Bei couldn't stand it, so she pushed him away forcefully.
Meeting Lu Runxu's innocent and pitiful gaze, she hurriedly looked away and whispered a reminder: "Go take a shower first. Be careful not to catch a cold after getting caught in the rain."
"No." Lu Runxu slowly reached out and intertwined his fingers with hers, observing her expression as he spoke. "I want to be with my sister."
Xing Bei stiffened, meeting that meaningful gaze, the desire in those dark eyes undisguised.
But Lu Runxu had a faint smile on his lips, making it impossible for anyone to refuse.
Xing Bei swallowed hard, her heart pounding faster and faster: "No."
They're still in a cold war; we can't just agree to his demands so easily.
Lu Runxu released her hand and gave her a reproachful look: "Fine."
Suddenly, her palm felt empty. Xing Bei stood at the door, staring blankly as he went into the bathroom, her brows furrowing slightly.
So you're just going to do it willingly by yourself?
This is abnormal, extremely abnormal.
She didn't know how much time had passed when Xing Bei was sitting on the bed in a daze when she heard someone in the bathroom call her to get a bathrobe.
She was still wondering why Lu Runxu had suddenly come to find her, so she wasn't on guard. Just as Xing Bei was handing the bathrobe through the crack in the door, the person inside suddenly pulled her inside.
The bathroom lights were off, and in the darkness, the five senses were sharper, making Lu Runxu's gaze even more intense than when he had just entered.
She glanced down unintentionally and froze on the spot, her face instantly turning red. She looked away, unsure of where to look next.
Lu Runxu stared at her, chuckled softly, and whispered in her ear, "Sister, can you help me?"
Xing Bei lowered her head and pursed her lips without speaking. Lu Runxu gently lifted her chin and lightly wiped her bitten lips with his well-defined fingers.
The tingling sensation made Xing Bei involuntarily lick her lips. The next second, Lu Runxu grabbed the back of her head and kissed her passionately.
The heat in the bathroom, combined with Lu Runxu's light breathing, made her feel hot and bothered, especially since the person in front of her was calling her "sister" in a seemingly casual way.
Half of his weight was on the other person, and he didn't have much strength left to push him away.
Lu Runxu gently licked her lips, then pulled away slightly as he felt her unsteady breathing.
Her eyes, filled with lust, never left the person in front of her. After catching her breath, Xing Bei glanced at Lu Runxu and gently curled the corners of her lips.
The moment Lu Runxu kissed her, her hand, which was on his arm, moved upwards, hooking around his neck and pressing against him.
Driven by lust, Xing Bei became dissatisfied with simple kisses and pressed herself closer and closer to Lu Runxu.
Lu Runxu was slightly taken aback, and the taut nerve in his brain snapped completely, deepening the kiss.
Before anyone knew it, Xing Bei's bathrobe was spread out at her feet. Lu Runxu held her waist with one hand and opened the cabinet next to the mirror with the other, taking out a small box. Xing Bei watched him do all this with great interest.
...
Lu Runxu was exceptionally wild that night, a side of him that Xing Bei had never seen before, yet he was more alluring and captivating than ever before.
Exhausted in the middle of the night, she fell asleep as soon as she lay down on the bed. Feeling the warmth, she snuggled closer to Lu Runxu. Lu Runxu looked at the person in his arms, smiled, and kissed her forehead.
After the heavy rain, the temperature dropped several degrees, the sky outside the window was gloomy, and a cool breeze occasionally swept through.
Xing Bei woke up groggily, and after just getting up and moving a little, she instantly went limp again, feeling as if her whole body had been taken apart and reassembled. She glanced out the window and then closed her eyes again, lingering in bed for a while.
After tidying up, she walked over, supporting her back. She got angry when she saw Cheng Zongye chatting happily in the yard. Cheng Zongye noticed her out of the corner of his eye, said something to Lu Runxu, and then ran away with a smile.
Lu Runxu walked over with breakfast, smiling as he asked, "Why didn't you sleep a little longer?"
She glared at Lu Runxu speechlessly, but Lu Runxu's smile widened as he led her back into the house.
Xing Bei saw the abundant breakfast on the table but had no appetite. She picked up the congee next to her and ate it in small bites.
Lu Runxu sat to one side, staring intently at her. Xing Bei couldn't stand it, so she put down her spoon and looked at him.
"Tell me, why did you rush here so late last night?" Xing Bei looked at him with a serious expression.
Lu Runxu rested his chin on his hand, his eyes slightly upturned, staring at her innocently: "Of course I miss you."
Xing Bei: "...Stop being sarcastic."
Seeing that she didn't believe him, Lu Runxu immediately sat up straight and winked at her: "Really, I'm not joking."
She was used to seeing him in suits, so seeing him in casual clothes was a pleasant surprise.
She wore a patchwork hooded sweatshirt over a white long T-shirt, and her hair was styled in a neat, straight style, partially obscuring her eyes, making her look very well-behaved.
Compared to his friends in the industry, Lu Runxu had the strongest youthful vibe. Sometimes, even his slightest smile or frown could attract her attention, especially when he smiled.
Xing Bei coughed lightly, looked away and continued drinking her porridge. Lu Runxu thought she still didn't believe him, and his eyes instantly lost their light. He sat down dejectedly. Xing Bei naturally noticed him out of the corner of her eye, and deliberately ignored him.
Lu Runxu couldn't resist and leaned over to hug her waist, kissing her cheek: "Sister, I really missed you."
The word "sister" startled her so much that she almost dropped the bowl. Images of the mud from the previous night kept flashing through her mind, and she awkwardly put the bowl back on the table.
Xing Bei sighed softly, turned around and looked seriously at the man beside her: "Lu Runxu, I think there are some problems in our relationship. I've thought about it seriously these past few days, and I think we need to have a good talk."
Lu Runxu stared at her without speaking. The two remained silent for a long time. Xing Bei looked at him and smiled faintly: "I'm not forcing you. Come find me when you've thought it through."
As soon as she finished speaking, Xing Bei got up and left. Lu Runxu was about to reach out and grab her, but when his hand was halfway through, he withdrew it. Seeing Xing Bei's departing figure, his eyes were dark and unreadable.
As soon as she stepped out, a gust of cold wind hit her face, and Xing Bei quickly pulled her clothes up, instantly becoming much more awake.
Thinking of how soaked Lu Runxu looked last night, she sighed helplessly.
It was raining so hard, and he didn't even use an umbrella. He really thinks he's indestructible.
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