BXBX NOVEL Chapter 100: The Bitter Soup
It would be a lie to say Wang Xiao hadn\'t been frustrated over the past five years, and now all of that frustration was unleashed upon Mei Leiyan in the form of torment.
Finally, he led her to the couch, pulling a blanket over both of them before succumbing to sleep.
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The symphony of birdsong pierced the tranquil veil of the crisp morning, gently coaxing Wang Xiao from his slumber. As his consciousness stirred, he luxuriously stretched, his eyes opening to reveal a breathtaking panorama.
"Mhm..."
In that moment, his gaze was arrested by the sight of Mei Leiyan standing unabashedly before him, a natural masterpiece unveiled.
Despite their previous night together, he found himself captivated anew, regretful that his focus had been solely on passion rather than appreciation.
A delicate flush graced Mei Leiyan\'s face before it surrendered to an icy composure. Without uttering a word, she turned away, unveiling the closet to retrieve a fresh set of garments.
Wang Xiao\'s eyes lingered on the graceful curve of her back as she adorned herself. There was a distinct satisfaction in witnessing the artistry of a beautiful woman clothing herself.
Regaining his composure, Wang Xiao sat upright, beckoning, "Come here."
A subtle furrow creased Mei Leiyan\'s brow, but Wang Xiao, unyielding, asserted, "I prefer not to repeat myself."
Closing her eyes in resignation, she took hesitant steps towards him. He swiftly caught her waist, twirled her around, and settled her onto his lap, planting a series of soft kisses on her cheeks, rubbing his own face against her soft cheeks.
Even in her anger, Mei Leiyan exuded an undeniable adorableness.
As if frozen, Mei Leiyan stood motionless, her mind seemingly blank before she snapped, "... Keep your disgusting hands off me."
Wang Xiao, caught off guard, chuckled, "I\'ll let this one slide. However, say another insult, and I\'ll be forced to teach you how to behave around me."
Mei Leiyan\'s body trembled, and she bit her lip, closing her mouth and refusing to speak. Her eyes, once sharp, now held a hint of mistiness.
Wang Xiao couldn\'t help but be troubled; she was quite strong outwardly, but a few scolding words always seemed to bring her to tears.
"Have you eaten?" he asked, attempting to shift the atmosphere.
"...", Mei Leiyan remained silent, trapped in an awkward stillness.
Wang Xiao broke the tension, "I would take it as a no... Diana!" His voice echoed through the office, and the door swung open abruptly.
Mei Leiyan\'s eyes widened in panic, but she remained frozen, crossing her arms and closing her eyes, prepared for the impending embarrassment.
Diana entered, her eyes freezing in disbelief at the startling scene before her. "Y-Yes?" she stammered.
Wang Xiao maintained a polite smile, "Bring a vegetable soup for Yanyan; she could use it."
"O-Oh, okay! I\'ll get it prepared right now!" Diana dashed out, closing the door swiftly, undoubtedly ready to share the juicy details with the other staff.
The office was no stranger to the rumors swirling around, sensing that something was amiss, but their hopes had dwindled when Amelia declared a strict no-entry policy for Wang Xiao.
Little did they know, everything was about to change overnight.
"Are you satisfied now?" Mei Leiyan\'s suddenly spoke, her words sharp and direct.
Wang Xiao responded, "Satisfied, very satisfied. Just an obedient wife is missing in my life; the current one is quite rebellious and might need a taming session."
A twitch played on Mei Leiyan\'s lips, a smile threatening to break through before she shook her head, recalling the ruthless events of the previous day.
Wang Xiao continued to hold her in silence until Diana returned with a tray.
The room, previously devoid of any sound, saw the entrance of the hot soup-bearing Diana.
She placed the tray in front of them after pulling a table from the side.
Wang Xiao took the spoon and, with a commanding tone, moved it near Mei Leiyan\'s lips. "Open your mouth," he ordered, leaving no room for negotiation.
A subtle shiver raced down Mei Leiyan\'s spine each time Wang Xiao spoke in that commanding tone, an unexplained fear weaving through her very being.
Reluctantly parting her lips, she yielded as Wang Xiao decisively thrust the spoonful of soup into her mouth, a forced submission to his will. The act seemed to symbolize more than a simple meal—it was a silent acknowledgment of the power dynamics at play.
Wang Xiao, a faint smirk playing on his lips, commented, "Taking out your anger on food every time would only make you thinner; it\'s not beneficial for either of us."
Mei Leiyan, nodding in reluctant agreement, finally mustered the courage to voice her concern, "... How many times would you subject me to this kind of treatment?"
Her inquiry held a deeper meaning, a silent question about the frequency of nights like the one before.
Wang Xiao, perceptive to her unspoken plea, clarified with an air of nonchalance, "Depends on you. I have little patience for rebellious or excessively childish behavior from women. If you tailor your actions around me, everything should be smooth. Feel free to maintain a tough exterior with others, but not with me."
"..."
Mei Leiyan lapsed into a contemplative silence, sipping a few more spoonfuls of soup before declaring, "I don\'t want it anymore." She played her jade hands over his, a subtle signal that her appetite had been satiated.
Wang Xiao frowned, observing, "The whole bowl is still full; do you always eat so little?"
Genuine concern etched across his face as he pondered how she maintained her figure with such minimal intake, particularly considering her ample proportions.
Mei Leiyan remained silent for a moment before expressing, "I don\'t like it," her gaze flickering towards the soup with a hint of disgust.
It was quite bitter.
If not for his fear, she wouldn\'t even touch it.
Wang Xiao\'s nod carried a trace of understanding. "You should have told me earlier. Let\'s step outside; we can find some shops open and get something truly appetizing."
Mei Leiyan\'s eyes blinked in surprise as he gracefully stood, clasping her hands and gently pulling her up.
She moved with him, her face betraying a hint of pain that she adeptly veiled with a smile.
As they ambled through a labyrinth of corridors, every set of eyes they encountered lingered on them, and whispers rippled through the air like wildfire.
Mei Leiyan\'s cheeks tinted with embarrassment, and she couldn\'t help but voice her unease, "Wang Xiao, this isn\'t good." The hallway had become a stage, intensifying the scrutiny and judgment they faced.