Chapter 31 Only a Lace Nightgown

Chapter 31: Chapter 31 Only a Lace Nightgown ... "You little pervert, just wait, I’ll deal with you later." Xia Rou packed her change of clothes, carrying a mischievous thought in her mind, and walked into the bathroom. She adjusted the water temperature, slipped out of her clothes, and began taking a shower. A hot shower is always a wonderful way to relax. The warm water streaming down, coupled with gentle massaging, slowly eased Xia Rou’s tension. Today was really exhausting. As soon as I arrived at the clinic in the morning, Yan Xiaobao got into a fierce fight. Then, while I went out for a follow-up consultation, that guy caused a huge commotion at the Patrol Office. And as if that weren’t enough, on a simple supermarket trip to buy some groceries, he even managed to give Luo Jianbi a good thrashing. "This guy is truly a handful," Xia Rou murmured to herself, lightly rubbing her slightly sore calves, letting her hands travel upwards. Suddenly, Yan Xiaobao’s words from earlier resurfaced in her mind. "Wifey, your tush is so soft and bouncy. It feels amazing when I smack it. I couldn’t resist and gave it an extra slap." Is it really that soft and bouncy? Curiously, Xia Rou gave herself a gentle pat... "Ah!" She let out a soft yelp, as the sensation from Yan Xiaobao’s "execution of family law" returned vividly, causing her to shiver. A woman of twenty-four—a mature and sensitive age. Despite her upright and somewhat conservative nature, her body never lies... "Xia Rou, Xia Rou, you’re already twenty-four. Your golden years as a woman are about to slip away. Are you really going to stay like this until you become a boring old lady with no charm left?" "Life is short. Why not seize the moment and indulge a little? Nowadays, society is so open and men and women are equals. What’s the harm in letting loose just once? Why not just give in to him..." "No! No..." Xia Rou snapped out of it, jolted out of the wicked thoughts bubbling from the depths of her mind. "Regardless of how the world changes, the most important thing about being human is self-respect, self-care, and self-discipline. I absolutely can’t let myself go. Otherwise, one careless step could lead to eternal regret, leaving no room for repentance." With her principles reaffirmed, Xia Rou hastily finished cleaning herself up, dried off, and put on her undergarments. Then she took out the carefully-selected nightgown she had bought earlier. But as soon as she opened the packaging, Xia Rou was stunned. Wait a minute! Why does this nightgown look like...this? The nightgown I picked out at the supermarket was supposed to be thick and long—classic, cozy cotton-designed for homewear. But... but why is it now so thin, so short, and so sheer... Panic-stricken, Xia Rou quickly flipped the tag at the neckline, and the words "Victoria’s Secret" gleamed right before her eyes! The practical home-style nightgown from the supermarket had somehow transformed into a tantalizingly sheer piece of "Victoria’s Secret" lingerie... There was no need to even guess—this must be that guy’s doing! Angrily, Xia Rou yelled through the bathroom door, "Yan Xiaobao!" "I’m here, Rourou darling, what’s up?" Yan Xiaobao’s voice instantly sounded from right outside the bathroom door. The scoundrel had been loitering outside the whole time... "You..." Xia Rou was both amused and exasperated. "Why did you swap out my nightgown?" Yan Xiaobao confidently replied, "Rourou darling, your taste was just too awful. That nightgown you picked was downright hideous. I figured the styles from the new shop on the street were much more appealing, so I exchanged it for one from there. What do you think? The nightgown I chose looks way better, right?" "Way better, my foot! It’s terrible!" Xia Rou was fuming; this little rascal was truly unmanageable. "Terrible? Really?" Yan Xiaobao muttered sulkily, "If Rourou darling doesn’t like it, then just don’t wear it." "Oh, you’re dreaming! Do you expect me to walk around without a nightgown? What am I supposed to do—just wear underwear?" "What’s wrong with just wearing underwear? The models on the street wear nothing but underwear, don’t they?" Yan Xiaobao argued boldly, "There’s no one else in the house anyway. Even if Rourou darling doesn’t wear anything, it’s totally fine." This guy—he truly didn’t see himself as an outsider! Xia Rou found herself speechless in the face of his blatant bandit logic. Huffing in frustration, she started putting on the nightgown over her head, all the while thinking: Since he already saw pretty much everything yesterday, there’s no harm in falling for his antics again today. As long as I walk carefully and don’t slip again, he won’t be able to get the upper hand this time. But as soon as Xia Rou finished putting on the nightgown, she was utterly dazed again. This... What kind of nightgown even is this... Even with sultry lace sleepwear, there’s usually some fabric, right? But this nightgown... this nightgown was nothing but lace—literally no fabric to speak of... Xia Rou finally realized—this wasn’t simply a sexy lace nightgown. It was the infamous seductive lingerie out of a risqué legend! This guy was absolutely too much! Fuming, Xia Rou yanked off the nightgown made entirely of lace, plopping down angrily onto the toilet seat. She decided she wouldn’t humor Yan Xiaobao any longer. Resolute, Xia Rou muttered to herself: For this shameless little rascal who’s pushing every boundary today, I absolutely won’t give in this time! If he doesn’t bring me something decent to wear, I’m not stepping outside! Yan Xiaobao impatiently waited outside the door for ages, but Xia Rou still didn’t come out. Unable to bear it any longer, he asked, "Rourou darling, are you dressed yet? Why aren’t you out?" "You bullied me, so I’m not coming out!" Xia Rou’s voice came from behind the door, filled with defiant irritation. Yan Xiaobao, confused like a monk at a loss, said, "Rourou darling, what nonsense are you saying? I like you so much; how could I bully you?" "You didn’t bully me? Giving me a humiliating nightgown like that to wear for you—isn’t that bullying?!" Xia Rou loudly protested. "In your eyes, I’m just like those women flaunting their figures in skimpy bikinis, aren’t I?" "Of course not!" Yan Xiaobao quickly defended himself. "Even if those women walked around stark naked, I wouldn’t spare them a glance. I only want to look at Rourou darling—that’s completely different!" "All because I’m prettier and haven’t been touched by other men, huh? Hah!" Xia Rou’s emotions boiled over, turning her frustration into an uncontrollable tirade. "Men are all the same—none of you are reliable. You’re no better than that Luo Jianbi!" "Rubbish! Heavenly Sister said I’m one-of-a-kind. No man in the world could compare to me!" Yan Xiaobao sulked. "Rourou darling, you were fine just now. Why are you suddenly unhappy?" "I don’t know..." Xia Rou, never one to be unreasonable, sighed after venting her anger. Hearing Yan Xiaobao’s aggrieved tone, her heart softened slightly. "I’ve figured it out!" Yan Xiaobao exclaimed as if he’d had a sudden epiphany. "It must be because Luo Jianbi upset Rourou darling earlier. I didn’t go hard enough on him—it wasn’t satisfying at all." "Really?" Xia Rou considered his words. "That might be it..." The earlier insults from Luo Jianbi had indeed left her feeling unsettled. Even though Yan Xiaobao punished him, it wasn’t enough for her to completely forget the sting of his words. ... [Please add to favorites, recommend, reward, and support!] ...