Yan Jiaojiao fell silent for a few seconds before suddenly blurting out an unreasonable request, “I want to participate in a variety show.”
“No.”
Xie Chuanyan coldly rejected her. The thought of his girl being seen by countless people made his heart uncontrollably restless.
How could he possibly agree?
Yan Jiaojiao tugged at his sleeve, her voice broken and hoarse, “Xie Chuanyan, I want to go.”
Perhaps because it was her first taste of intimacy, the tears at the corners of her eyes were alluring and captivating, and her pleading, soft voice made it hard for anyone to refuse out of pity.
Xie Chuanyan agreed, but gave her only one condition: “Do not get close to any men.”
“Okay.”
Yan Jiaojiao knew she had no way to defy Xie Chuanyan, so she could only play obedient to earn herself a little reward.
At least by recording the variety show, she wouldn’t have to see him for several days. She never wanted to stay in this suffocating atmosphere again.
She would escape him sooner or later!
Basement.
The man sat on the Dragon Soaring Chair with his legs crossed, swirling a glass of red wine in his hand as he coldly glanced at the two kneeling on the ground.
“President Xie, we know we were wrong.”
“We promise there will never be a next time.”
“We are willing to accept punishment.”
“Please give us another chance, President Xie.”
Xie Chuanyan set down his wine glass and strode closer, his polished black leather shoes stepping in a rhythm that seemed to pound on their hearts.
“How long have you been with me?”
One of them trembled as he spoke, “Five years, President Xie. We truly didn’t mean any harm. Miss Yan and Young Master Huo didn’t cross any boundaries at school, ah…”
He let out a painful scream as shattered glass pierced his shoulder. Blood immediately trickled down to the floor. Xie Chuanyan’s strike directly pressed on a nerve, sending a numbing sensation that paralyzed him.
Xie Chuanyan’s expression remained calm, as if the person inflicting the punishment wasn’t him. Only when the kneeling man was on the verge of fainting did he slowly stand up. The Butler immediately handed him a handkerchief.
He meticulously wiped each finger, his voice cold as he said, “Break one hand each.”
“Yes.”
Yan Jiaojiao’s phone was confiscated, and she couldn’t leave the villa. She was trapped by Xie Chuanyan in Morning Garden for half a month.
Xie Chuanyan didn’t even go to the company, sticking to her side as if he wanted to lock himself onto her. He forced her to study, making her complete countless practice tests.
If she showed the slightest resistance, she would be punished. These past two weeks had been nothing short of mental torture for her.
Xie Chuanyan was mindful of her physical condition and didn’t overdo it, but Yan Jiaojiao was nearly driven mad by him. Trapped in a sea of questions while enduring his torment, she grew both physically and mentally exhausted, and she learned to play the obedient role.
Yan Jiaojiao had always been clever since childhood, understanding that those who adapt to circumstances are the true heroes. Although Xie Chuanyan had an overwhelming desire to control her, as long as she didn’t cross his bottom line, he was quite indulgent toward her.
Under the guidance of this demonic tutor, Yan Jiaojiao successfully obtained her graduation certificate. On the day she took her graduation photos, she finally received her release order—she had regained her freedom.
When Yan Jiaojiao returned to school to take graduation photos and saw Xie Kejia, she nearly burst into tears on the spot. She hugged Xie Kejia tightly.
“Wahh… Big Head Jia, Xie Chuanyan is such a terrifying pervert! He really doesn’t act like a human being, that disgusting freak! This fairy will sooner or later chop him into pieces and tear him limb from limb!”
Xie Kejia looked at her with a complicated expression. Although she hadn’t seen Yan Jiaojiao for half a month, her complexion was rosy and glowing—she didn’t look abused at all.
Besides, would Xie Chuanyan ever bring himself to mistreat her?
But when Xie Kejia noticed the kiss marks on the girl’s collarbone, her cheeks instantly flushed red. Oh, this…Yan Jiaojiao was still burying her head and wiping away tears when she heard a curious female voice beside her ear, “Jiaojiao, how was it… that feeling?”
“I read in books that it’s absolutely ecstatic, the kind of floating sensation that can knock your soul right out of you… ah…”
Before she could finish her sentence, Yan Jiaojiao punched her a few times. The girl gritted her teeth and said, “Can you be serious for once? He forced me! This young lady was just defiled by him like that!”
Xie Kejia covered the spot where she had been hit, “You two are already engaged, and it’s not like you haven’t done it before.”
“Nonsense!”
Thinking about that night’s unpleasant experience, Yan Jiaojiao puffed up like a pufferfish in anger. Xie Chuanyan was determined to take her by force, and the tearing pain nearly made her faint.
Although he usually gave in to her every demand, once in bed, he was like a wild wolf starved for half a month—fierce and violent.
Especially since it was his first taste, he practically wanted to…
Yan Jiaojiao thought of the man’s invasive gaze and instinctively rubbed her sore waist.
“Bastard!”
Xie Kejia was still lost in shock, her mouth hanging open. “No way, you’ve been together for years and never did it? With my brother’s stamina, that shouldn’t be the case… Is he… incapable?”
Yan Jiaojiao glared at her irritably, “Don’t ask questions you shouldn’t. It’s not suitable for children.”
Xie Kejia nodded, winking at her, “Oh, but you’re destined to marry Xie Chuanyan. If he’s really incapable, I’d suggest you find someone else. After all, this concerns your happiness for the rest of your life.”
Yan Jiaojiao sneered and shook her phone, “I recorded that. Think about how you want to die.”
Xie Kejia immediately panicked and reached out to stop her, “Don’t! I was just talking nonsense. I’d be thrilled to have you as my sister-in-law.”
She snatched the phone but found no audio in the recording. Letting out a long sigh of relief, her graduation cap fell off as she leaned against a tree, patting her chest as if she had narrowly escaped disaster.
Seeing her frightened expression, Yan Jiaojiao curved her lips into a smile, “Coward.”
Xie Kejia retorted, “You have the nerve to laugh at me? Aren’t you scared?”
With a look that seemed to see right through her, Xie Kejia stared. Yan Jiaojiao stubbornly straightened her neck, the delicate kiss marks on her snow-white collarbone appearing even more vivid and adding a touch of allure.
“I’m not scared at all.”
Her resolute and confident expression almost made Xie Kejia believe her.
“Yan Jiaojiao!”
Not far away, Liu Jinzi walked over holding a bouquet of flowers, looking so anxious that one might think she was coming to present the flowers to Yan Jiaojiao.
She stopped half a meter away, used a mirror to tidy her wind-blown bangs, and then walked toward Yan Jiaojiao with graceful poise.
Yan Jiaojiao squinted, fanning herself with her graduation cap as she looked at Liu Jinzi’s face, which seemed to be coated with countless layers of foundation. Wouldn’t that clog her pores?
It was so thick it was practically reflective.
“You’re serious about joining the variety show?”
“Do I look like someone who jokes around?”
Liu Jinzi had been waiting for her to say exactly that. A faint glint flashed in her eyes as she pulled a contract from her bag. “Take a look. If there are no issues, sign it.”
Xie Kejia and Yan Jiaojiao looked together. When they saw the contract title, “Shining Week Eight,” they initially thought it was a workplace or travel show.
But upon reading the first line, two overlapping female voices exclaimed in surprise, “Childcare?”
Liu Jinzi nodded. Yan Jiaojiao continued reading.
Each episode of the show would be recorded over two or three days, which was roughly what she had expected. In any case, the thought of not having to see Xie Chuanyan made her eager to pack her bags and set off immediately.
“Six episodes?”
Liu Jinzi nervously swallowed, afraid Yan Jiaojiao might suddenly change her mind.Her purpose in inviting Yan Jiaojiao was to make her embarrass herself. With Yan Jiaojiao’s looks and status, her presence alone was guaranteed to trend on social media, ensuring plenty of viewers.
Yan Jiaojiao, with her notoriously bad temper, would never willingly look after a little brat. That would be the perfect opportunity for her to step in as the gentle, understanding big sister and win over the child.
By creating such a stark contrast with Yan Jiaojiao, she could effortlessly defeat her without lifting a finger!
It was all Yan Jiaojiao’s fault for being so infuriating and constantly opposing her. Over the years of competing with Yan Jiaojiao, she had always been at a disadvantage, and the resentment had been simmering inside her.
No matter what, she had to vent it out!