BXBX NOVEL Chapter 58: Shoved Directly into the... what?
Despite the biting cold, she had chosen an outfit that spoke of her refined taste and unwavering determination.
By her side, Fei Yun, a figure of hidden allure, exuded an air of quiet confidence.
Her long, obsidian-black hair cascaded gracefully in the chilly breeze, and her eyes held a depth of secrets that only she could fully grasp.
Her actions hinted at a profound complexity, tinged with a trace of guilt, revealing a labyrinthine web of motivations.
As they waited in anticipation of Wu Shenji\'s arrival, the atmosphere was charged with anticipation.
Feng Xiyi, her anticipation carefully concealed behind a composed exterior, addressed Fei Yun, "Sister Yun, are you sure Shenji will be coming here today?" Her words held a hint of excitement, and she wore an elegant ensemble despite the bitter cold. A vibrant red scarf was wrapped snugly around her neck, a vivid contrast to the winter landscape.
Fei Yun nodded, confirming, "I\'ve spoken with Wu Shenji and arranged for him to meet you here. He should be arriving shortly."
Feng Xiyi couldn\'t help but squeeze her hands together, her anxiety showing as she scanned the surroundings in search of his presence.
Fei Yun, though she smiled wryly, felt a tinge of guilt for deceiving Feng Xiyi. She had her own motivations and had to follow through with her big brother\'s plans, or her monthly allowances would cease.
For Feng Xiyi, the situation was relatively straightforward. She had developed a crush on her senior at school, Wu Shenji. However, Wu Shenji had been actively pursuing Wang Jiarong from her class, and Wang Jiarong had always maintained a distant and chilly demeanor towards him.
This unrequited love had ignited a fierce rivalry within Feng Xiyi. Determined to make Wang Jiarong pay for her perceived interference, she had concocted a plan, which would unknowingly backfire to her.
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"Wang Xiao, she is there," Mo Xiang alerted, holding up his phone with a photo of the two girls in the corner. He quickly messaged Fei Yun, sharing their location for her to notice.
Fei Yun\'s phone rang, and her attention was instantly drawn to the message. She directed her gaze in the specified direction.
"Tell her to lure Feng Xiyi near the public washroom," Wang Xiao instructed, rising from the bench. He and Chen Meili had been engaged in casual conversation.
Confusion flickered in Chen Meili\'s eyes, and she caught wind of the situation. However, having been involved in certain business dealings, she knew better than to pry into matters that didn\'t concern her. Nonetheless, she couldn\'t help but offer a warning to Wang Xiao, "Wang Xiao, don\'t repeat what you did last time. You won\'t always be so fortunate."
She hoped that the intentions of these people weren\'t veering into indecent territory. Wang Xiao simply acknowledged her advice with a nod, leaving Chen Meili with a furrowed brow as she pondered their intentions.
Mo Xiang and Wang Xiao continued to discreetly exchange messages, and they watched as the two girls conversed in the corner. Soon, the message reached Fei Yun, who discreetly scanned the area and recognized the designated location.
With a sense of urgency, Fei Yun subtly approached Feng Xiyi and engaged her in conversation. "Feng Xiyi, let\'s move closer to the public washroom, I think I dropped my hairpin there." Her voice carried a touch of urgency, a hidden agenda playing out behind her composed exterior.
Feng Xiyi, trusting Fei Yun, agreed, and they began to make their way toward the public washroom.
Little did Feng Xiyi know that her actions were aligning with a plan set in motion by Wang Xiao and his associates.
As they approached the washrooms, Fei Yun scanned her surroundings carefully. She pretended to search for her missing hairpin and said, "I think I left it inside," guiding Feng Xiyi into the women\'s restroom.
Wang Xiao conveyed his instructions to Mo Xiang. "Ask her how many people are inside."
Mo Xiang promptly checked and reported back, "There\'s no one inside. It\'s clear."
Wang Xiao nodded and took a deep breath. "Stay outside and make sure no one enters." With that, he ventured into the women\'s restroom, prepared for what was about to unfold.
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Inside the women\'s restroom, Fei Yun and Feng Xiyi stood together, a quiet tension filling the air. The coldness of the restroom was in stark contrast to the fiery anticipation that coursed through Feng Xiyi.
Fei Yun maintained her composed facade, all while her heart raced with guilt for the elaborate deception that had been set in motion. She was about to reveal the truth to Feng Xiyi, who remained unaware of the intricate plan unfolding around her.
Feng Xiyi, inside the restroom, finally broke the silence.
Her voice trembled with anxious curiosity as she turned to Fei Yun. "Sister Yun, why did you bring me here?"
Fei Yun took a deep breath, her own unease carefully concealed. "There\'s something you need to know, Feng Xiyi. Something that will change everything." The words hung heavy in the restroom as they waited for the moment of revelation.
"W-What is it, Sister Yun? Don\'t scare me like this," Feng Xiyi replied, her anxiety growing as she sensed that something was amiss.
Fei Yun smiled, her expression masking the turmoil within. "You shouldn\'t be blind in love, Feng Xiyi." As she spoke, Wang Xiao suddenly appeared, quietly closing the restroom door.
"What!?"
Feng Xiyi\'s eyes widened in alarm, and she instinctively took a step back.
"Who are you!? What are you doing in the women\'s bathroom!?" Feng Xiyi\'s voice trembled with confusion and fear as she confronted the stranger who had intruded upon the sanctity of the women\'s bathroom.
Her initial fluster was quickly overshadowed by a growing sense of unease as the intruder, Wang Xiao, approached her with an unsettling smile.
Though Feng Xiyi was slightly taller than him, his demeanor and piercing red eyes sent a shiver down her spine. The atmosphere in the narrow restroom had become charged with tension, and it was clear that something ominous was afoot.
Wang Xiao\'s response, "You shouldn\'t have done it," only deepened the mystery for Feng Xiyi. She turned to her companion, Fei Yun, her demand for answers becoming more urgent. "Sister Yun, what\'s happening? Tell me!"
Fei Yun wore a bitter smile, hinting at her own hidden knowledge. "Do you know who he is?"
Feng Xiyi\'s confusion mounted as she glanced at Wang Xiao\'s face, unable to identify the stranger.
Fei Yun nodded with an air of secrecy, "That\'s good. You shouldn\'t have known it either."
As Feng Xiyi grappled with the puzzle before her, Wang Xiao made his move, swiftly seizing her by the hair.
Whoosh!
Feng Xiyi gasped, "Y-!? Leave me—"
Wang Xiao swiftly redirected her, forcefully pulling her towards the toilet.
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The women\'s restroom presented a stark contrast to the wintry park outside. It was a narrow space, comprising only two or three small doors, each leading to a cramped, individual toilet stall.
Years of use had left their mark on the restroom doors, which were painted a faded, pale blue and bore the scars of countless visitors.
Inside the stalls, the environment was anything but welcoming. They were just large enough to accommodate a single person, the walls marred by peeling paint, and the floor adorned with aged, discolored tiles.
Overhead, fluorescent lights buzzed and flickered intermittently, casting an uneven, eerie illumination.
To add to the discomfort, the constant hum of the ventilation system provided a white noise, attempting to mask any sounds originating from the stalls within this eerie and confined space.
Amidst the harsh, flickering lights, the atmosphere grew increasingly suffocating. The faint buzzing of the fluorescent tubes overhead added an unsettling soundtrack to the unfolding drama.
*Buzz... Buzz...*
As Feng Xiyi\'s voice trembled with fear, she could hear the subtle, eerie echoes of her own breath, accompanied by the occasional drip of water in one of the stalls, a haunting reminder of the reality she now faced.
*Drip... Drip...*
Desperation in her voice, she pleaded, "Please, I didn\'t mean to do anything wrong. Just tell me what you want."
Wang Xiao, his grip unwavering, didn\'t respond immediately. The silence grew heavy, punctuated only by their uneven breaths.
"You would know your sin soon, don\'t worry."
Wang Xiao\'s voice carried a chilling promise as he maintained his cold smile, leaving Feng Xiyi in a state of dread.
He raised her head slightly above the toilet seat, her resistance futile, her trembling body a stark testament to her fear.
Tears streamed down her face as she choked on her sobs. "Please, please don\'t do this," she pleaded with desperation, her voice quivering.
"Haha!" A cold, heartless laugh pierced her ears, serving as a cruel prelude to the impending act. In an instant, her head was brutally shoved into the toilet.
*Splash!*