Chapter 32: Still as a Maiden, Moving as a Startled Hare

Chapter 32: Chapter 32: Still as a Maiden, Moving as a Startled Hare ... "Xia Rou! I must have been blind! I actually thought you were a proper and decent woman, but it turns out you’re so slutty! So shameless! Wearing that damn nightgown—why don’t you just run around naked and show the entire world your lustful and disgraceful self!" The words "nightgown," "shameless," "lustful and disgraceful" stabbed into Xia Rou’s heart like sharp needles. When she had just finished her shower and saw the humiliating lace nightgown, her subconscious was once again triggered. "Rourou, wait here! I’ll go grab him right now so you can vent all your anger!" Yan Xiaobao stomped away from the bedroom door with heavy steps and headed toward the living room. "Hey! No, wait..." Xia Rou didn’t have time to stop Yan Xiaobao before she heard the loud "slam" of the security door closing. "Yan Xiaobao!" Xia Rou was frantic. Forgetting she was only in her underwear, she rushed out. "You..." Running into the living room, Xia Rou realized Yan Xiaobao was standing at the entrance, his back against the closed door. He hadn’t left after all... Suddenly, Xia Rou became aware of her skimpy underwear and let out a sharp scream, crouching down to cover her chest. "You... you didn’t go out? Were you deliberately trying to fool me?" "I would never lie to my wife." Yan Xiaobao spoke solemnly. "Just now, I thought it over. Heavenly Sister once said, ’A man’s word must count.’ Since I said I would only make him stand as punishment today, I can’t go beat that old black-faced man now—otherwise, I’d break my promise. So, I decided to wait until tomorrow to beat him up instead." "You..." Xia Rou found Yan Xiaobao staring at her without blinking. Flustered and furious, she shouted, "Close your eyes immediately!" "Rourou, you’re so beautiful. Why should I close my eyes?" Yan Xiaobao began to comment, his tone playful yet serious. "Your skin is so fair and tender, as if it would ooze water if pinched. Fresh out of a hot shower, your cheeks have that slight blush—truly gorgeous. Even crouching down like that, your slim waist doesn’t have a shred of unnecessary fat..." "Stop talking..." Xia Rou was so embarrassed she wished she could dig a hole and disappear into the ground. She buried her head and covered her ears, which inadvertently revealed the magnificent curves of her chest. "Tsk, tsk, tsk. The shape isn’t particularly large, but it looks just the right size to fit perfectly in one hand. Not too thin, not too plump—absolutely perfect..." "Shut up! Yan Xiaobao, you scoundrel!" Xia Rou could no longer keep crouching. Throwing caution to the wind, she bolted back into the bedroom and slammed the door shut with a resounding "bang." "Graceful as a still maiden, energetic as a bounding rabbit. That jump just now—it was even more mesmerizing. I’m done for, I’m done for..." "You damn pervert!" Xia Rou dove onto the bed, grabbing a pillow to bury her burning face. ... After some time, Xia Rou’s heartbeat gradually returned to normal. She was just about to open the wardrobe to find some clothes to put on. "Knock, knock, knock!" Yan Xiaobao lightly tapped on the door. "What do you want!" Xia Rou snapped angrily. "Rourou, you promised to wear the nightgown for me, didn’t you? I brought the nightgown for you." "..." Xia Rou’s vision went black as she nearly fainted. She was already mortified just wearing her underwear, and now this little pervert wanted her to wear the nightgown? Outrageous! "You like nightgowns so much? Why don’t you wear it yourself and look at yourself all you want!" Xia Rou vowed in frustration: from now on, she would never wear nightgowns again. Even at home to sleep, she’d wear jeans—long and tight ones! "This kind of nightgown only looks good when Rourou wears it." Yan Xiaobao silently made up his mind—he would make sure Xia Rou wore it, and he’d buy her even more of these beautiful nightgowns in the future. ... Meanwhile, Luo Jianbi, stuck in the bushes in the "Black Tiger Heart Stealing" stance, swore with killing intent: Young man, you wait! I’ll make you kneel before me and beg for mercy! No... I’ll make you kneel before me while I toy with your Rourou! "Love isn’t something you can sell, or buy just because you want..." At that moment, his phone started ringing. Unfortunately, Luo Jianbi couldn’t speak or move. He desperately wanted to answer the call and seek help but could only watch helplessly as "Love Isn’t Bought" played for 45 seconds, then went silent. "Hey? Did you just hear something like a phone ringtone over here?" "Yeah, I heard it. It’s nearby. Why don’t we see anyone though?" "Must’ve been someone who dropped their phone." Two men chatted just outside the bushes. Luo Jianbi instantly became excited, praying for the phone to ring again and attract their attention so he could be rescued. By now, having maintained the "Black Tiger Heart Stealing" pose for hours, his body was completely drained, his limbs aching. If he had to stay here for a whole day and night, his arms and legs would surely be ruined. Seemingly moved by his silent prayers, the heavens answered as the upbeat tune of "Love Isn’t Bought" started playing once more. "Love isn’t something you can sell, or buy just because you want..." "There it is! It’s in this green belt." One of the men stepped into the greenery, following the sound toward the bushes, with the other close behind. The two spotted Luo Jianbi frozen in the "Black Tiger Heart Stealing" stance and stared in confusion. The red-haired country-style youth chuckled awkwardly, "Whoa! Big bro, training again?" Luo Jianbi rolled his eyes at the redhead and moved his pupils sideways twice, indicating denial. "Big bro, no need to stop because of us. Keep training, we won’t interrupt." The redhead pulled his yellow-haired companion and prepared to leave. "Xiong Da, why didn’t he answer his phone?" The yellow-haired young man, who adored watching "The Bear Bears," had named himself and his buddy "Xiong Da" and "Xiong Er" respectively. "Yeah..." Red Bear the First turned back to look at Luo Jianbi, suspicion filling his eyes. "Xiong Da, do you think he’s trained so much he’s gone mad? Is that why he can’t move?" Yellow-haired Bear Two ventured—besides "The Bear Bears," he also devoured martial hero and fantasy novels. "Could be." Red Bear the First nodded, then walked toward Luo Jianbi. Hesitating slightly, he asked, "Big bro, did your training mess up? You can’t move now? Want me to answer your phone for you?" Luo Jianbi gazed at Red Bear the First and moved his pupils up and down as if agreeing. Seeing Luo Jianbi’s apparent approval, Red Bear the First reached into his pants pocket and pulled out the ringing phone. Giddy, he waved at Yellow-haired Bear Two, "Xiong Er, come over! Look, this is the iPhone X you drool over every day and dream of owning!" ...