Chapter 55: Forced Kiss
Xia Ran's words made Xia Lingying feel a chill in her heart. She no longer spoke, only staring blankly at Xia Ran.
Xiao Moyan's personality, Xia Lingying knew it all too well. As long as she wanted something, there was nothing she couldn't get. If approaching her was just for pointless manipulation, how could she go through so much effort, disregarding everything, just to protect her? But why did her father keep saying this? Could it be that he really would treat her as a pawn in their personal grudges?
Xia Ran, feeling uneasy under Xia Lingying's gaze, cleared his throat awkwardly, stood up, glanced at Xia Lingying, and walked out of the room.
"Get familiar with what you need to do. I will come often."
The door was slammed shut. Xia Lingying sat helplessly in the chair, staring blankly ahead, lost in thought.
She never expected that the five years of longing would turn out to be so pale and powerless at this moment. Gone was the initial pampering and affection. What Xia Lingying saw in Xia Ran's eyes was only calculation and suspicion. Was it the hardships of life over the years that dulled their family bond, or was it that, like Xiao Nian, in their hearts, their daughter was never the most important?
She didn’t want to think about it anymore. She didn’t want to think at all. Xia Lingying sighed heavily, staring at the pile of documents on the table. Sitting in the chair Xiao Moyan once sat in, she started flipping through the pages one by one.
She had to be strong. Xiao Moyan was still waiting for her protection. She couldn’t fall, absolutely not!
Before long, a sharp soprano voice sounded from outside the door.
"Miss Hu, you can't go in!"
"Get out of my way! Move!"
"Miss Hu, what are you—"
"…"
A noisy scuffle came from outside. Xia Lingying, who had been reading the documents, unconsciously furrowed her brows. She put the papers down, stood up, and walked toward the door. As soon as she opened it, a familiar face came into view.
"Xia Lingying! You big bastard!"
Before she could speak, Hu Feifei rushed forward, grabbed Xia Lingying's collar, and yanked her into the air. Her eyes were filled with the fury about to erupt, and the veins on her neck were faintly visible.
She had once thought that she really had hurt Xiao Moyan, and the terrified, guilt-ridden Hu Feifei couldn’t rest day or night, plagued by nightmares. Thinking back on Xiao Moyan’s kindness toward her, Hu Feifei felt an overwhelming sense of guilt. She wanted to return to China and bow her head in repentance, but her father stopped her with harsh words. Unable to do anything, Hu Feifei had no choice but to stay temporarily in the United States, wasting her days away with food, drink, and entertainment. That was, until yesterday. She happened to see the news about the change of ownership of Tianhuang in the newspaper. When she saw Xia Ran’s triumphant smile and Xiao Moyan’s lonely and dejected face as she left Tianhuang, Hu Feifei felt as though her heart might explode from anger. Her stubborn temper flared up, and no one could stop her. She immediately booked a flight back, commanding her subordinates to find out exactly what had happened during her absence.
When she held the detailed information about Xiao Moyan and Xia Lingying in her hands, Hu Feifei said nothing and drove straight to Tianhuang headquarters. She wanted to see how this vixen could sit securely in the President's seat!
Xia Lingying frowned. She let Hu Feifei grab her collar and question her without speaking, but the bitterness in her heart grew stronger.
A'Kun, who had been waiting outside, heard the commotion and ran up, rushing forward to separate the two with his body.
"Miss Hu, please show some restraint!"
Unable to endure her rough treatment, Xia Lingying spoke coldly.
Hu Feifei sneered and glared fiercely at Xia Lingying.
"Restraint? Oh yes, I forgot. Xia Lingying, you're no longer the same. You’ve climbed the ranks like a carp leaping over the dragon’s gate, ousting Xiao Moyan and taking the President's position for yourself!"
"Xiao Moyan risked her life to protect you. Can you truly face her with a clear conscience?"
"You’re nothing but a shameless bitch!!!"
Hu Feifei’s barrage of words pierced Xia Lingying’s heart like one scimitar strike after another. Xia Lingying didn’t defend herself. She kept her head lowered and remained silent. What Hu Feifei said was true, and all of it was what she deserved, wasn’t it?
A crowd had gathered around the President's office, pointing and whispering about Xia Lingying. Her submissive attitude and Hu Feifei’s words fueled their discussions. Rumors had already spread that the Xia family had used dishonorable means to reclaim Tianhuang, and Hu Feifei’s accusations only added fuel to the fire.
A'Kun glanced around, feeling a bit anxious. He picked up his phone and made a call. Shortly after, five or six bodyguards dressed in black swarmed in, surrounding Hu Feifei.
"Miss Hu, if you have something to say, it’s better to discuss it privately. Causing a scene here is not a good look. I imagine you wouldn’t want to alarm President Hu, would you?"
A'Kun’s words carried a faint hint of threat as they reached Hu Feifei’s ears. Her face turned red with anger. She snorted, turned around, and stormed out.
"Xia Lingying, don’t think I’ll let you off so easily!"
The door to the President’s office slammed shut. The secretary, looking uneasy, glanced at Xia Lingying and softly asked,
"President Xia, are you alright?"
Xia Lingying closed her eyes, took a deep breath, and shook her head forcefully.
Had the whole world already decided that it was her, Xia Lingying, who caused Xiao Moyan’s downfall like this…?
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Hu Feifei was seething with anger. She followed the address in hand and drove straight to the seaside. Along the way, as she thought about the grievances Xiao Moyan had endured, tears streamed uncontrollably down her face. She just could not understand—why would Xiao Moyan rather love a woman who had hurt her so deeply than accept someone like her, who was willing to give her everything? What was she lacking? How was she worse than Xia Lingying?
After an hour of bumping along the road, she finally reached her destination. Hu Feifei parked the car and quickly got out. When she reached the gate, a few bodyguards came up and refused to let her in no matter what. Frustrated, Hu Feifei began shouting impatiently, her voice echoing loudly as she threatened to make a call to summon reinforcements. The bodyguards, not daring to take responsibility, reluctantly went inside to call for A’Sen.
When A’Sen came out and saw Hu Feifei, he froze in shock and asked in disbelief,
"Why are you back?"
"Cut the nonsense! I want to see Xiaoxiao!" Hu Feifei replied forcefully, her anxious eyes fixed on the interior of the house.
"The Miss, she—"
"Relax. I will not lay a finger on her again!"
"But—"
A’Sen still hesitated, which completely infuriated Hu Feifei.
"A’Sen, have you lost your mind? Do you think a few of you can actually keep me out? Don’t forget, I’m still the daughter of a wealthy family in Nanyang! Aren’t you afraid I’ll blow this whole thing up right now? Stop wasting time and open the door! I’m only here to help Xiaoxiao!"
A'Sen was momentarily stunned by Hu Feifei's words. He felt a pang in his heart. Had it really come to this? Could anyone now bully his Young Miss? A'Sen glanced at Hu Feifei, then looked around to confirm that no one was watching. After a heavy sigh, he waved his hand to signal the guards to let her in.
When Hu Feifei finally found Xiao Moyan, she had expected to see someone who had been wronged, with nowhere to vent her pain. However, Xiao Moyan was lazily sitting on a folding chair, wearing sunglasses, and peacefully fishing. Hu Feifei froze for a moment, blinked, and stared at Xiao Moyan for a while. After confirming it was indeed her, all her pent-up anger exploded. She stormed over, grabbed the fishing rod, and threw it forcefully into the water.
Xiao Moyan took off her sunglasses, looked up, and saw Hu Feifei, a hint of surprise in her eyes.
"Feifei? Didn't you go to the US?"
Hu Feifei, with her cheeks tightly clenched in anger, pointed at the fishing rod in the water.
"Xiao Moyan, what are you doing? What are you doing?!"
"Fishing."
Xiao Moyan replied calmly. Then, she leaned back in her folding chair and lay down, looking as if she had no care in the world, provoking Hu Feifei further.
After Xia Lingying left, she went to the hospital to visit Mrs. Xu. After confirming that Mrs. Xu was fine, she hurried back to the seaside. She instructed A'Sen not to let anyone in. Xiao Moyan sat by the sea with a fishing rod. In the past, whenever something unhappy happened, Xiao's mother would take her fishing. They would quietly watch the calm sea surface, as if the heart could stop for a moment, no longer thinking, no longer feeling pain. If she could escape, she would prefer that.
"Xiao Moyan, do you know what kind of state you're in right now?"
Hu Feifei yelled hoarsely. Xiao Moyan remained indifferent, lying on the lounge chair, drowsy. She of course knew what she looked like now—like neither a human nor a ghost, she couldn't even stand to look at herself. But so what? Knowing wouldn't bring back all her feelings, knowing wouldn't allow her to let go of everything and live again.
Hu Feifei was furious at Xiao Moyan's nonchalance, gritting her teeth, she decided to go for it!
She walked to the folding chair, without saying a word, straddled Xiao Moyan, pinched her chin, and met her fearful yet charming gaze, then kissed her without hesitation.
"Mm—"
Xiao Moyan was startled, twisting her body trying to struggle. Hu Feifei had already anticipated this, pressing down on her cold hands with both of hers, slightly lifting her body, bending her knees to pin her squirming legs, and continued the deep kiss without care.
Her heartbeat raced as if it would burst out of her chest. Hu Feifei's gaze lingered on Xiao Moyan's glossy lips. After a moment, she pried them apart and slipped her tender tongue inside. The seductive figure that had appeared countless times in her dreams was now beneath her, shattering all of Hu Feifei's reason. She crazily ravaged every inch of Xiao Moyan's allure. The faint scent of mint lingered around her nose, intoxicating her. She kissed with force, uncaring if it hurt Xiao Moyan.
After two days and nights without sleep, Xiao Moyan's whole body felt sore and weak. She had no strength to fight against Hu Feifei. She struggled for a moment but saw that Hu Feifei wouldn’t let go. Xiao Moyan sighed, gave up resisting, tilted her head, and let her kiss her.
Hu Feifei's kisses gradually moved downward, landing on Xiao Moyan's fair neck. She lifted Xiao Moyan's head, forcefully sucking on the smooth skin, leaving deep red marks that were hers alone. When her hand slid through the rustling fabric and touched Xiao Moyan's soft, delicate skin, Hu Feifei sighed with satisfaction. She untied the dress straps, and her hands finally fulfilled their wish of caressing that bone-melting softness.
However, Xiao Moyan spoke coldly, "Hu Feifei, that's enough!"
With a sudden turn, Xiao Moyan broke free from Hu Feifei's hold. She stood a few meters away, staring at her coldly. The delicate dress straps were still loose, revealing a large expanse of snow-white, glistening skin on her chest.
Hu Feifei stared at Xiao Moyan in a daze, but her words instantly extinguished the burning passion in her heart, leaving it icy cold.
"Just as I thought, every woman who’s ever said they loved me had ulterior motives."
Hu Feifei bit her lower lip tightly as she looked at Xiao Moyan's pale cheeks. Her heart ached, and tears streamed down her face, yet she still hardened herself and cursed softly,
"Xiao Moyan, you're right. Do you really think you're still Tianhuang’s President? If you keep sinking like this, I, Hu Feifei, can easily get your body just like you did back then!"
Author's Note:
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