Chapter 4: Domineering

Xia Lingying had a very restless sleep on her first night at the Xiao's residence. Firstly, she was afraid that Xiao Moyan would betray her words, and secondly, she had a lot of unspeakable worries. Xia Lingying walked downstairs with dark circles under her eyes. As soon as she reached the stairs, she saw the person who irritated her so much, sitting on a chair with her legs crossed, holding a newspaper in her hand, feeling comfortable, and eating breakfast made by Mrs. Xu.

However, Xia Lingying happened to be captivated by her enchanting appearance. Xiao Moyan wore a vibrant floral dress with intense patterns that exuded a seductive floral charm. The delicate bubble sleeves, high waistline design, and the display of charming femininity stole all of Xia Lingying's attention.

Xiao Moyan, holding a fragrant cup of coffee in her slender right hand, occasionally sipped it at her lips. When she saw Xia Lingying approaching, Xiao Moyan glanced at her and remained silent, continuing to enjoy her breakfast. However, in her mind, she was already cursing, thinking, Damn, this woman must have thought I was plotting evil. Didn't get enough rest, huh? Successful panda act, I suppose!"

Mrs. Xu smiled, handing the bowl and chopsticks to Xia Lingying and considerately pulling out a chair for her.

"Xiaxia, eat more and try Mrs. Xu's craftsmanship."

Xia Lingying nodded, took the bowl and chopsticks, adjusted her skirt modestly, and sat down gracefully. She looked up at the dishes on the table. Although not plentiful, the dishes were exquisite. Several silver small plates held delicately enticing golden desserts. Next to them were a few plates of pickles, and on the far right were aromatic coffee, milk, and rice porridge. Xia Lingying couldn't help but feel a bit melancholic. Since her mother moved out, she couldn't remember the last time she had enjoyed such a warm breakfast. With a sigh, Xia Lingying picked up the chopsticks, picked up a small dish, and savored it delicately.

Xiao Moyan set the newspaper aside and squinted at Xia Lingying. The woman wore a milky-white, lotus-sleeved, long dress with large, graceful lotus sleeves that flowed elegantly. The vertical harp-like pleats on the front and the distinctive, gentle pleats on the hem added an elegant and feminine touch. Whether in her sitting posture or eating manner, she exuded a refined demeanor, appearing to be a well-mannered young lady, unlike her. Unconsciously, a slight smile curved Xiao Moyan's lips as she continued to gaze at her until Xia Lingying had nearly finished eating. Then, she cleared her throat and spoke up.

"Little—Yingying, today, you'll come with me to the company to meet Lin Ming, the director of “Inseparable"."

For some reason, Xiao Moyan hoped for a different atmosphere with Xia Lingying, even if it meant uniquely addressing her. Xia Lingying quietly listened to Xiao Moyan's words, occasionally nodding.

Regarding the scenes, Xiao Moyan briefly mentioned a few words and then returned to the main topic, all in front of Mrs. Xu. Xiao Moyan extended her hand, decisively gripping Xia Lingying's chin, forcing her to lift her head and meet her gaze. Xia Lingying's sparkling eyes and delicate demeanor further heightened Xiao Moyan's imposing presence. With widened beautiful eyes, Xiao Moyan looked at her with queen-like pride.

"Also, I want to tell you, any woman of mine, Xiao Moyan's, is not allowed to be touched by anyone, whether in the scenes or outside. I'll instruct the director to skip unnecessary intimate scenes. As for those cliché passionate segments, at most, they can be staged. Remember this well!"

Xia Lingying blinked as she looked at the stern-faced Xiao Moyan. Observing her angry expression and round, glaring eyes, Xia Lingying suddenly found her cute, almost like a child. Involuntarily, a faint smile appeared at the corner of her mouth. She didn't engage in the same confrontation, gently nodding like a mother.

Seeing Xia Lingying's clearly mocking expression, Xiao Moyan withdrew her hands. She glanced awkwardly at Mrs. Xu, who was trying to suppress her laughter, cleared her throat, sat up straight, and pretended to read the newspaper. However, there was a slight twitch at the corner of her eyes.

After finishing their meal, the two walked out, one in front of the other. Once in the car, Xia Lingying habitually nestled into the passenger seat, letting her mind wander. In a hazy moment, the familiar scent of mint drifted over. Xia Lingying abruptly opened her eyes, bewildered, as she gazed at Xiao Moyan's face, which was now inches away.

Xiao Moyan's eyes slightly narrowed, fixed on Xia Lingying. Under Xia Lingying's gaze, slender and fair fingertips glided slowly down her face, stopping at the rosy lips. The fingertip touched, and the soft lips slightly yielded. Xiao Moyan's fingertip lingered, gently caressing. The tingling sensation made Xia Lingying's soft body involuntarily tremble. Helplessly looking at Xiao Moyan, in her misty eyes, Xiao Moyan's figure was clear.

As Xia Lingying looked bewildered, Xiao Moyan wickedly smiled. The warm fragrance whispered in her ear again, and just like yesterday afternoon, Xiao Moyan lightly sucked, licked, and even added a hint of gentle biting to her delicate earlobe. Heat overflowed, and just when Xia Lingying was about to succumb to the unbearable torment and make a sound, Xiao Moyan withdrew gently. Her hand skillfully continued to caress Xia Lingying's face. Xia Lingying blushed, suppressing her intense heartbeat, afraid to look at Xiao Moyan with disheveled hair and seductive eyes. In the confined space of the car, the temperature gradually rose, with Xia Lingying's rapid breaths and Xiao Moyan's soft laughter blending together.

"How about it, do you still want to take a bath right away?”

Upon hearing this, Xia Lingying woke up from her daze, incredulously lifting her head. She stared intently at Xiao Moyan's charming face, like a bewitching enchantress. She locked eyes with Xiao Moyan's amber pupils, trying to figure out what was going on. However, those deep, mature eyes revealed nothing but continued to provocatively gaze at her. Xia Lingying shook her head and turned away.

A triumphant smile finally appeared on Xiao Moyan's face. How about that? Not repulsed, huh? I told you, no one can resist Xiao Moyan's charm!

With the matter settled, Xiao Moyan didn't want to waste any more precious time. She started the car with a smirk, humming a tune, and headed out in a seemingly serious manner.

Ten minutes later, Xia Lingying dared to glance at the rearview mirror. To her surprise, she saw Xiao Moyan looking at her triumphantly with bright eyes. Xiao Moyan, aware of being observed, cheekily winked at her. Xia Lingying immediately sat up straight, but couldn't help but suppress a laugh. How could there be such a childish and grudge-holding woman?

Upon arriving at Tian Huang, Director Lin was sitting in the VIP room, chatting with a secretary. When he saw Xiao Moyan entering, he quickly stood up to greet her.

“Vice President Xiao—"

Xiao Moyan's laughter echoed on her face, generously approaching Director Lin with a warm hug.

"Director Lin, it's rare to have your distinguished presence."

"You, always so playful—"

Though a look of helplessness was on Director Lin's face, anyone could hear the excitement in his tone.

Director Lin had collaborated with Xiao Moyan a year ago, and he couldn't forget the charming and capable Vice President. After all, any man would appreciate a beautiful woman, especially a Vice President who exuded both femininity and an underlying sense of pride. Stirring up this renowned director's conquering desire, a few rounds of attempts left Director Lin defeated. Xiao Moyan's tactful rejections, laced with a hidden edge, inexplicably instilled a sense of fear in him. Gradually, he understood Xiao Moyan's temperament and realized that this thorny rose was not for everyone to touch. Consequently, he shelved his curiosity. For this reason, Director Lin often praised Xiao Moyan in front of the actors.

"Actors like you all should learn from Vice President Xiao. That's what you call a perfect blend of appearance and spirit, a true powerhouse in acting!"

Xia Lingying silently observed the seemingly affectionate interaction between the two. Though she maintained a composed demeanor, a hint of her dismissive attitude towards Xiao Moyan had lessened. The relationship between her and Director Lin might be discerned by those attentive enough. Xiao Moyan effortlessly defusing any tension between them and turning it into a harmonious exchange was something Xia Lingying couldn't achieve.

After exchanging pleasantries with Director Lin for a while, he noticed a stunning young girl standing beside her. Looking up and carefully observing for a moment, Director Lin's eyes showed approval. In the entertainment industry where beautiful women were abundant, Xia Lingying's appearance might not be the most outstanding, but she won in her natural and unpretentious demeanor. In Director Lin's eyes, Xia Lingying resembled the character Xiao Longnu* from Mr. Jin Yong's novels – untainted and pure, exactly what he was seeking.

*or Little Dragon Girl, the female lead in Jin Young's Martial Arts novel, “Legend of The Condor Heroes”, depicted as incomparably beautiful and graceful, and sometimes as cold as ice 

Director Lin continued to ask a few more questions, nodding occasionally. Xia Lingying's polite demeanor and poised attitude, coupled with her unassuming charisma, indeed bore some resemblance to the female lead Lin Ruoning in “Inseparable." Director Lin nodded in satisfaction, confirming her for the role on the spot. To ensure contingency, Xiao Moyan and Director Lin discussed and decided to cast Xia Lingying as the female lead in a popular male celebrity's music video, aiming to build her fan base before the film's release.

After settling the details about guest-starring at the awards ceremony, Director Lin and Xiao Moyan exchanged a few playful remarks before hastily leaving.

The spacious VIP room was now left with only the two of them, and unexpectedly, Xia Lingying couldn't help feeling a bit nervous.

As usual, Xiao Moyan stretched lazily, checked the time, frowned, muttered a few words, and walked to the pine table, picking up the internal phone.

"Xiao Lin, bring me lunch as soon as possible.”

"..."

“Mm, the usual. Oh, this time it's for two."

"..."

After hanging up the phone, Xiao Moyan lazily reclined in the boss' chair, crossing her legs and casting a sidelong glance at Xia Lingying.

"How about that? The illustrious Tian Huang Vice President personally takes care of things for a newcomer like you. That's quite an honor, isn't it?"

Xia Lingying looked at her blankly, neither confirming nor denying, not even a hint of a smile.

Seeing Xia Lingying's reaction, Xiao Moyan frowned, about to say something when there was a knock on the door. Secretary Xiao Lin entered with a lunch cart. Xiao Moyan had to swallow her frustration, impatiently waving her hand after watching Xiao Lin carefully arrange the meal.

“Okay, you can leave now!"

Xiao Lin respectfully exited after closing the door.

Xiao Moyan looked at Xia Lingying with some annoyance. Did she think she was the influential young lady from back then, capable of everything? Couldn't even say a simple 'thank you'? With these thoughts, Xiao Moyan uncrossed her legs, sat up, and gave Xia Lingying a stern look.

"Come here!”

Upon hearing this, Xia Lingying pursed her lips, hesitated for a moment, then slowly walked over. Xiao Moyan stared at Xia Lingying without blinking, her unwillingness fueling the anger within. Just when the two were only a few centimeters apart, Xiao Moyan reached out, stopping Xia Lingying at her waist. Disregarding her surprised gasp, Xiao Moyan suddenly pulled her towards herself, placing her on her right leg. Seated on Xiao Moyan's smooth and slender leg, Xia Lingying tensed her body but made no effort to resist. Despite this, Xiao Moyan still wore a gloomy expression. After a while, she pointed at the delicious meal on the table and uttered two words.

"Feed me!"

Author's Note:

Where is autumn, where is it? Autumn is in the little ones' blossoms, collecting flowers ~~o(≧v≦)o~~

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