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I pounded on the door in despair, but it was no use at all, so I turned to look at Xie Yong.
In the dim light, I noticed his gaze was openly scrutinizing me. Under the influence of his arrogant and confident aura, he seemed even more focused, like a lithe cheetah preparing to pounce on its prey.
I panicked, my nerves were on edge, and I kept glancing out the car window.
Yu Xu couldn't find me, so he started looking down at his phone.
A while later, my phone rang. I glanced at Xie Yong and answered it, trying to appear calm.
"Xiao Fu? Where are you? Have you finished get off work? I didn't see you at the door. Are you still busy?" Yu Xu's anxious voice came through the car, which was particularly clear in the quiet car. I wanted to start a video call, but I was afraid that Yu Xu would misunderstand me because I was in the car, so I quickly hung up.
Xie Yong must have met Yu Xu at the court hearing that day; he could tell from his voice. I saw Xie Yong's fingers slowly clench, his hand very white, with faint blue veins clearly visible. I pursed my lips and turned my head away.
I thought he would kick me out of the car because of this, but Xie Yong went straight to the point: "How long have you been dating?"
I didn't expect him to be so blunt. I told him, "Three years."
Xie Yong curled the corners of his lips and let out a soft chuckle: "No wonder, you're tired of him, so you came to seduce me?"
I pursed my lips and typed, "I never had such a thought at first. He misunderstood. I just wanted him to testify for Yu Xu. I love Yu Xu very much and have never had any thought of betraying him."
Xie Yong turned his head and glanced at me. His smile vanished instantly. He grabbed my neck and, under my shocked and terrified gaze, leaned down and kissed me without hesitation.
I was terrified and kept pushing against his shoulders with both hands, trying to break free from his lips. Xie Yong held the back of my head without saying a word, giving me no room to refuse. The harder I struggled, the more violently he invaded me.
He had lost all reason; like a ravenous beast, he recklessly charged in, making blush-inducing sounds between our lips. My resistance was futile. Xie Yong took the opportunity to remove my hair clip and pull me even tighter into his arms.
It was at that moment that I suddenly realized just how vast the power gap was between him and me.
“…Tsk.” Xie Yong suddenly pulled away, his lip was bitten and bleeding.
Xie Yong's eyes were deep and thoughtful. He raised his hand to wipe the bloodstains from his lips and asked me, "Do you know whose car this is?"
His voice was always calm, never showing any agitation, carrying the unique nobility and arrogance of his status. But now, in my eyes, he had long lost his rationality, like an unreasonable wild beast.
"Tell me, if your boyfriend saw you in my car right now, what would he do?" Xie Yong's eyes held emotions I couldn't understand. I stared intently at him, and he raised his hand to turn my head to the side. Outside the window, I saw Yu Xu looking extremely anxious, already walking towards the car.
Now I was completely terrified. I grabbed his hand, tears welling up in my eyes, and my shoulders trembled slightly.
Xie Yong glanced at me. He never liked me crying, and I could sense his irritation. I quickly lowered my head and explained, "I didn't mean to. I just wanted to rescue my boyfriend. I know I made you misunderstand, but... but you've kissed me so many times and I've never resisted... we're even."
He stared at the explanation on his phone, making no move, his handsome face expressionless, making it impossible to discern his emotions.
Xie Yong: "You want to settle things with me?"
Seeing that the situation was turning around, I quickly nodded.
He stared at me intently, then suddenly let out a soft laugh, "You think you can afford to pay for playing me?"
I was taken aback for a moment, then asked him, "How much money do you want...?"
Xie Yong's thin lips curved into a faint smile. He opened the driver's side door, and I tensed up immediately. He walked straight toward Yu Xu, who was not far away. His tall and slender figure slowly approached the unsuspecting Yu Xu. I sat in my seat, already trembling.
When Yu Xu saw him, he felt a little uncomfortable and nervous, but Xie Yong's attitude towards him was more patient and friendly than usual, which made Yu Xu smile and greet him politely: "Hello, Young Master Xie. I'm... My girlfriend works part-time at the store, and I'm waiting for her to get off work."
They weren't far from the car, and I could hear them clearly from the passenger seat.
Xie Yong casually remarked, as if making small talk, "It's cold outside, why don't you sit in my car for a while?"
My hands, which were resting on my knees, clenched unconsciously. I knew Xie Yong was doing it on purpose; he wanted to take Yu Xu into the car and deliberately let Yu Xu see me in Xie Yong's car.
He's furious now, feeling like I'm toying with his feelings, and he wants me and Yu Xu to break up immediately.
Yu Xu paused for a moment, a hint of embarrassment crossing his handsome face. "Never mind, I see there are people in the car... I won't disturb you. Xiao Fu will be here soon, I'll wait for her."
I couldn't take it anymore. I couldn't get out of Xie Yong's car in front of Yu Xu. Besides, Xie Yong's gaze toward the car was hot and forceful. My heart was pounding, and I felt like this period of time was going to be unbearable.
Fortunately, Yu Xu said goodbye to Xie Yong quickly and walked away. When I saw this, I quickly opened the car door. A sense of shame made my scalp tingle. After leaving the car, I ran towards the subway station without looking back.
My hair was a mess, my coat was unbuttoned, and I was panting. Making sure Xie Yong wouldn't chase after me, I tidied myself up, making sure no one would notice anything amiss, before finally sending a message to Yu Xu.
A moment later, he appeared in front of me, touched my cheek, and said in a gentle voice, "Xiao Fu, where did you go? Why didn't you tell me?"
I suddenly felt a sense of relief, hugged Yu Xu, and looked up at him pitifully. I told him in sign language that I was just a little tired from work today, tried on a lot of clothes, and couldn't resist eating something after work.
Yu Xu was amused and rubbed his face against mine.
His laughter was gentle and unpretentious, without any sense of oppression. I couldn't help but reach out and hug Yu Xu. He held me in his arms, and I leaned on his shoulder all the way back on the subway.
That evening, after I took a shower, Yu Xu was fiddling with his model. I went over, sat on his lap, and began to gently kiss him.
Yu Xu stroked me, and I hugged his neck, looking at his handsome face and the lustful look in his eyes. I gently pulled down my tank top, and soon, I was the one who took the lead. Yu Xu lay on my neck and left ambiguous red marks on my lips.
"..." I glanced unconsciously at the window across the street.
Tonight, there were no lights on there; it was dark, like a gloomy eye that had been watching me for who knows how long.
Yu Xu noticed my absent-mindedness and kissed me on the lips. "Xiao Fu, what's wrong?"
Noticing that I was looking across the street, Yu Xu kissed my ear. "It's so far away, they can't see us. Don't overthink it."
Before I could even speak, Yu Xuding praised me, and I instantly bit my lip, banishing the last vestiges of unease from my mind.
A few days later, my last exam was over on schedule. Yu Xu and I discussed going back to the small town in Xinzezhou to spend the winter vacation in a couple of days. In the evening, as soon as I stepped out of the school gate, I received a message from Xie Yong.
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Looking at the brief message, the heavy unease in my heart finally dissipated considerably. As long as Xie Yong was willing to negotiate, it was clear he wanted to sever all ties, which couldn't be better for me. I picked up my bank card, and after thinking for a moment, I also took a voice recorder, just in case.
When they passed by the cake shop, he even specially chose a cake he liked.
Xie Yong is very strict about his physique. He never touches greasy or fattening foods at night, drinks alcohol infrequently, and doesn't drink any beverages. His house is filled with bottled mineral water that has been airlifted in. However, he seems to really like this jasmine-flavored cake.
The cake has delicate cream, isn't too sweet, and has a light floral aroma.
To please him, I bought a beautifully packaged bouquet of jasmine flowers. Holding it in my hand, I took the subway all the way to the apartment. To my surprise, Xie Yong hadn't deleted my access permissions yet, and the door opened immediately.
Pushing open the door, the large room was eerily quiet, not a sound could be heard, and even the Samoyed that always barked was nowhere to be seen.
I looked around the first floor but didn't see anyone, and I had a bad feeling.
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But I came here today to make things clear with Xie Yong, so I had to muster up my courage and go upstairs. When I got to the third floor, I saw that the door to the innermost room was not closed.
The corridor was dim, with only faint sounds and light coming through.
The further I went, the faster my heart beat. Suddenly, I heard Yu Xu's voice.
"Haha, we're on a cruise ship, watching the waterfall. Xiao Fu, why are you crying so cutely? Did the water hit you?"
I was a little confused; the voice sounded very familiar.
Last summer, Yu Xu received a scholarship. After sending part of it back to his aunt, he used the rest to buy cruise tickets and take me to Horseshoe Falls in the state park. To better appreciate the scenery, we took a cruise and enjoyed the beautiful views throughout the trip. Naturally, Yu Xu took pictures of it and uploaded them to his TikTok account.
I walked to the door and heard Yu Xu's voice more clearly.
"How is it? Is it delicious? I specially chose this restaurant. How about you reward me? Little Fu, Little Fu."
In the darkness, only the video on the screen was clearly visible. I was wearing a sundress, and I leaned over to kiss Yu Xu on the cheek, accompanied by light and romantic music.
Xie Yong was sitting on a sofa not far away. This was a home theater, built to the highest standards, with clear sound and even clearer picture. I originally thought it was just some trivial video between a couple, but Xie Yong brought it here to play.
My head went blank. Even if I posted Yu Xu on social media, people would still read it and like it, but that wouldn't compare to the intense shame that it brought me right now.
The cake and jasmine bouquet in my hands all fell to the ground.
Hearing the noise, Xie Yong slowly turned his gaze to my face. He was as arrogant as ever, with a dark glint in the depths of his eyes. He spoke casually, "You like him so much, no wonder you came to ask me to testify the day after he was arrested."
I heard his cold voice, "Xie Yong, hello. I am Yu Xu's girlfriend, my name is Jiang Fu. Last night, Yu Xu attended your birthday party, and when he went out in the early morning, he was taken away by the police because of a car accident. You and he have been friends since high school. I would like to ask you to testify that Yu Xu never drinks or takes drugs, he would never do such a thing."
That was the entire contents of the letter I had written. I thought Xie Yong had thrown it away long ago. At this moment, his calm and indifferent voice intertwined with Yu Xu's lighthearted tone on the screen, making me feel even more embarrassed and pained. I shook my head, wanting to turn off the projector.
Xie Yong grabbed my hand. I instinctively sensed danger and tried to back away. In my haste, I forgot about my phone and used hand gestures to signal to him.
"Didn't you say you wanted to explain things to me? I know you testified in court to help Yu Xu out of this predicament. I can give you money... or work for you..."
He curled his lips slightly, surprisingly understanding my sign language. His handsome features became even sharper and more aggressive. "I'm here today to make things clear to you. I can get Yu Xu out of prison, and I can also throw him back in."
I pursed my lips, feeling uneasy.
“I have never invited Yu Xu to my birthday banquet, and I don’t even know him. Nobody knows where he came from or whether he attended.” Xie Yong walked towards me step by step, his tone extremely calm, but his eyes held a turbulent undercurrent.
"Do you know about the crime of perjury, Jiang Fu? Yu Xu and you threatened me and bribed me to give false testimony. If I report this now, what do you think will happen to Yu Xu?"
After he finished speaking, he stared at me, and my hair stood on end. Xie Yong pulled me into his arms, and I struggled for a while, but I found that his strength was getting stronger and stronger, and he even pushed me away with his bare legs and pressed me against the wall.
I could only slowly sign and look at him with my eyes closed.
"What do you want? I know I was wrong. I shouldn't have asked you to testify in court. Don't treat Yu Xu like this."
"Break up with him, and then be my girlfriend." Xie Yong lowered his eyes, his gaze filled with arrogance and determination. He lowered his head and kissed my eyelids. "You two break up, and that's the end of it. I won't pursue the matter, and I won't let anyone cause him any trouble."
I didn't speak. Xie Yong lifted my chin, demanding an answer. Perhaps seeing that I was really unwilling to speak, Xie Yong's hand holding my waist gradually tightened. Soon, I could feel him becoming more and more excited.
"What did he do when you two were together?" Xie Yong asked me in a low voice, but it only made me feel more ashamed.
I don't understand. He was the one who told me he had a girlfriend first, so why is he acting like he can't live without me now? Besides, he probably likes the "female lead," and his feelings for me are just a simple case of lust at first sight. Why is he taking this so seriously? If a man of his caliber wants to play around, why would he choose me?
His questions became increasingly difficult for me to handle. I felt a dizzying, weightless sensation, and the next second, Xie Yong had already carried me to the sofa over there.
I looked at him, my fingers trembling, and asked, "You said you had a girlfriend...you don't like Lin Zhi'en?"
Xie Yong's lips curled slightly. He was arrogant yet extremely honest. He whispered in my ear, "I told you long ago that Zhi'en and I just grew up together."
"I have a boyfriend." I raised my hand to tell him, "Lin Zhi'en and Ye Fenglin both know that!"
“The moment you appeared in front of me, I was smitten. Do you think I care that you have a boyfriend? You were sitting in my car and you were trying to hook up with me. The night I went to Zhi En’s house, when I saw the dress you were wearing and when you came out of her older brother’s room, I thought, since you like hooking up with other people so much, you should just hook up with me from now on.”
What a privileged child, what confidence and arrogance—it's all an act.
It seemed that Xie Yong finally revealed his true colors at this moment.
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