NCCnovel Chapter 221 Bluffing
Chapter 221 Bluffing
Jiang Zhouzhou carried a soft blanket into the living room and saw Zhou Xian sitting on the sofa, holding Tangyuan and whispering to each other, as if he was plotting some shady scheme.
As I crept closer, I could clearly hear: "Let me tell you, from now on, if you see any other man come into this house, scratch him to death, except for me. If you behave well, I'll find you a beautiful little female cat."
As he was speaking, a blanket was gently thrown over him, interrupting his words.
Jiang Zhouzhou sternly snorted, "Zhou Xian, don't corrupt Tangyuan."
Zhou Xian released his grip on Tangyuan, his dark eyes instantly shifting to a look of grievance: "Sure enough, this cat's status is much higher than mine."
Jiang Zhouzhou: "..."
How can he be such a show-off!
But when she met his gaze, a strange idea inexplicably popped into Jiang Zhouzhou's head.
She felt like a biased owner, giving most of her affection to Tangyuan and only a small portion to the other one.
The one that had been ignored was now looking at her with accusing eyes, silently expressing its grievances.
Jiang Zhouzhou leaned down slightly, raised her hand, and placed it on Zhou Xian's head, gently rubbing it twice.
"Good boy, let me pat your head."
Zhou Xian realized that she had put herself into some strange identity, and his lips twitched. He grabbed her wrist.
"Jiang Zhouzhou, have I spoiled you lately?"
He slightly increased the pressure in his hand and pulled back.
Jiang Zhouzhou, who was already bent over, was caught off guard and lunged forward, landing heavily on Zhou Xian.
The sudden close contact made her panic and try to stand up.
But Zhou Xian's two hands encircled her waist, preventing her from breaking free.
"Jiang Zhouzhou, although I'll be yours sooner or later, but... when can you move things forward?"
His head drooped down and buried itself in the crook of her neck. His warm breath brushed against her, and her fair and delicate skin trembled involuntarily, causing her entire body to tense up.
Zhou Xian's voice continued to ring in her ears.
"You know what? You've turned me into a coward. I keep saying I'll never keep my distance from you, but I'm afraid I'll actually scare you away."
"Seeing you laughing and talking with other men, I don't even have the courage to step out of the house."
"Do you... not want me anymore?"
His low, husky voice carried an indescribable sense of loneliness.
Jiang Zhouzhou should have pushed him away, but his last words touched a hidden chord in her heart.
She was a burden her parents didn't want...
The feeling of being abandoned by family cannot be filled or healed by any amount of love.
She slowly lowered her eyes and awkwardly patted his back.
"We don't want you, just get some rest!"
Having gotten the answer he wanted, Zhou Xian released her waist, ending this rare moment of intimacy.
Having spent so much time with Jiang Zhouzhou, he has learned to be very careful. He can take small advantages, but he must never let her get too big for her britches.
Moreover, she responds better to gentle persuasion than force, and is easy to coax and deceive.
When he raised his head, his lips inadvertently brushed against her neck, leaving a faint blush on her delicate skin.
Unable to resist, he kissed it again, making the red even more vibrant.
Jiang Zhouzhou's body tensed instantly, but before she could speak...
Having concealed all his sharpness, Zhou Xian said obediently and meekly in front of her, "It's late, you should go and rest too! Good night."
Jiang Zhouzhou bit her lip and finally said, "Goodnight."
The two parted ways, and Zhou Xian, chin in hand, watched her retreating figure with a smile as she walked back to her bedroom, seemingly having lost her footing...
Zhou Xian only looked away after the bedroom door closed.
There are quite a few rivals, but it doesn't matter. After all, a beautiful flower is bound to attract attention.
It's not the flower's fault; it's just too beautiful. Although you could pick it directly, put it in the most expensive vase, carefully nurture it, and admire it alone.
But doing so will only cause it to wither and die quickly.
……
As dawn broke, Zhou Xian turned on his phone, and countless messages and missed calls popped up.
Too lazy to check, I hugged Tangyuan tightly to my chest, took a few random photos, and then posted them on my WeChat Moments, setting them to be visible only to "Lin Xiaosan".
He glanced at the quiet bedroom door, a smile playing on his lips, before turning his gaze back to the spotless floor.
Since a certain CEO has an early work schedule, his upstairs neighbor has to give him a proper greeting.
I picked up my phone and tapped it on the floor with its sharp edge, one tap at a time, neither too hard nor too soft, maintaining a slow rhythm.
Gu Nanfeng had indeed woken up. He was dressed in a perfectly tailored suit, adjusting his tie, and his silver wristwatch gleamed with a cold light.
Hearing strange noises coming from upstairs, he glanced down at the time on his wristwatch.
Seven forty.
Fox eyes narrowed slightly, and he first sent a WeChat message via his phone.
【morning】
A simple word, but after two minutes, there was no reply.
But the noise from above didn't stop.
His gaze darkened, Gu Nanfeng pursed his thin lips, opened the door and went out, heading upstairs.
The doorbell rang, and Zhou Xian stopped what he was doing.
Oh wow, they really came!
Unhurriedly, he unbuttoned all the buttons on his shirt, took it off and tossed it onto the sofa. His fingertips landed on his collarbone and chest, leaving behind patches of red marks that resembled ambiguous intimacy.
After finishing everything, he slowly walked towards the door in the entryway.
The door opened, and seeing the tall, elegant figure standing outside, Zhou Xian greeted him with a smile, "Brother Nanfeng, you've come to visit so early. Is there something you need from Zhouzhou?"
Zhou Xian, shirtless, leaned against the door frame, the red marks on his body particularly noticeable.
He raised his hand and ruffled his messy hair, smoothing it back to reveal his forehead. His aggressive features made no attempt to conceal his hostility.
A faint smile played on her lips as she watched Gu Nanfeng's expression with amusement.
However, when Gu Nanfeng saw that it was Zhou Xian who opened the door, his calm eyes showed no emotion.
Zhou Xian raised an eyebrow and continued, "If you want to find someone, you'll have to wait outside for a while, after all..."
"She was too tired last night and went to bed very late."
"If there's anything, we can talk about it when she wakes up, or you can tell me and I'll pass it on for you."
"As for coming in, I'm sorry, this home doesn't welcome outsiders for the time being. I hope you, as an outsider, won't mind."
The attempt to cover up the truth only points directly to ambiguity, especially the red marks on her body, which silently prove the intensity of last night's battle.
As Gu Nanfeng listened to his long-winded speech, his narrow, fox-like eyes half-closed, he chuckled softly, his laughter tinged with a hint of mockery, as if he could see right through someone's carefully crafted disguise.
His composure only made the other person's bluff seem even more conspicuous.