Chapter 4: The Thief Cries 'Catch the Thief!'
an Luoxi's snow-white back, her delicate waist, and her round and plump buttocks... The heat between his legs uncontrollably twitched.He reached out to pull sleeping Yan Luoxi closer to him, letting h...Chapter 4: Accusers Accused
Yan Luoxi hummed a tune as she dried her hair and walked out of the bathroom, only to be startled when she saw Zhou Guangtao sitting straight on the sofa.
"Brother Guangtao, when... When did you come back" She looked at Zhou Guangtao and then glanced towards the open door.
Zhou Guangtao took a breath, suppressing his anger in his voice as he pointed to the laptop screen and asked hoarsely, "Who is he"
"Ah!" Yan Luoxi glanced at the notebook; it was showing a video of Ran Xujing's quiet home. Ran Xu wasn't there anymore, so how long had Zhou Guangtao been back, and what had he seen
She turned to give Zhou Guangtao an awkward smile, "A friend." Then she quickly closed the laptop.
"I know it's a friend," Zhou Guangtao frowned with his handsome brows knitted together, clearly unsatisfied with Yan Luoxi’s vague answer. "How did you meet him When did you meet"
Yan Luoxi knew that Ran Xu was a celebrity; she couldn’t just make up an excuse, as it would only worsen matters if Zhou Guangtao found out later. She could only tell the truth, "She acted with Sister Lijing when I went to visit her."
"He's an actor" Zhou Guangtao was somewhat surprised; he had a feeling that this man seemed familiar.
“Yes, his name is Ran Xu.”
Zhou Guangtao wasn't entirely sure who Ran Xu was, but what puzzled him was why an actor would become friends with Yan Luoxi. It wasn’t because Yan Luoxi was bad; rather, the lives of actors were colorful and busy. They didn't live in the same world at all!
"How did you two become friends"
"We're not really friends. She's a big star and very busy. After getting to know each other, we just occasionally chat online..." Yan Luoxi was awkwardly explaining.
Zhou Guangtao was displeased. Ran Xu had clearly said they were together tonight, yet Yan Luoxi claimed they only chatted!
Yan Luoxi must be lying!
Just as he wanted to question her, the phone on the table suddenly rang.
The unexpected call startled Yan Luoxi. She picked up the phone and saw it was Ran Xu calling; she broke out in a cold sweat. She glanced at Zhou Guangtao furtively with his dark eyes fixed intently on her.
Yan Luoxi took a deep breath, reluctantly answering the call.
Ran Xu's melodious voice came through immediately, "Luoxi, why did you turn off your video Did you see the Russian dolls I bought for you Last time we talked, you said you liked them. I spent my break running around several shops to find them. This one is hand-painted..."
"Ah... hehe... thank you..." Yan Luoxi was bluffing into the phone as Zhou Guangtao's face darkened more and more. She quickly told Ran Xu, "I'm sleepy now, going to bed!"
"Alright, I'll find time tomorrow to have dinner with you and give you the Russian dolls!" Ran Xu tirelessly sought every chance to spend time with Yan Luoxi.
“We’ll see. I might not be free tomorrow,” Yan Luoxi felt uncomfortable under Zhou Guangtao’s sharp gaze.
"What about the day after tomorrow!"
"I'm sleepy, I need to sleep now. Goodbye!" Yan Luoxi knew Ran Xu could be stubborn, so she simply hung up the phone.
Zhou Guangtao didn't speak; he just glared at Yan Luoxi with a stern face, making her feel uncomfortable enough for goosebumps to rise on her skin. She stood awkwardly like a child who had done something wrong.
"That's what you call 'not really friends'!" The muscles in Zhou Guangtao's face twitched involuntarily, his tone harsh and rigid.
"We... we're not really close friends. We just occasionally chat or have a meal together." Yan Luoxi knew she shouldn't keep from Zhou Guangtao the fact that she was interacting with Ran Xu, but she truly hadn't done anything wrong with him.
"Occasionally chat and have meals, would he treat you like this Do I look like an idiot to you!" Zhou Guangtao stood up abruptly, his clenched fists trembling slightly.
His mood was already bad today, and after that phone call from Ran Xu, he finally snapped.
This was the first time Yan Luoxi saw Zhou Guangtao lose his temper so badly at her, which made her afraid. Tears welled up in her eyes as she explained pitifully: "We really just had a meal and chatted. There's nothing else... You've been out of town a lot recently and don't like me or my mom going out much. I was feeling quite bored, so I talked to him to pass the time..."
Her face glowed pale in the soft light; her tear-filled eyes looked pitifully helpless, as if accusing him silently of misunderstanding her. Zhou Guangtao's anger instantly dissipated; he closed his eyes and walked over to embrace Yan Luoxi.
He had always treated Yan Luoxi like a child, seeing himself as a mature and rational man who was accommodating and patient with her. But right now, his actions were irrational and unreasonable due to his emotions.
Seeing that Zhou Guangtao finally forgave her, Yan Luoxi's tense and fearful mood relaxed, leaning against him while holding back tears, her body trembling slightly. Holding the shivering Yan Luoxi in his arms made Zhou Guangtao feel as if his heart was twisting with worry.
To neglect and distance himself from Yan Luoxi, yet not allowing her to go out or make friends; doing foolish things outside but accusing others when he returns.
Look at how despicable a person I am!
"Luoxi, I'm sorry." Zhou Guangtao's long arms tightly encircled her waist, his chin gently rubbing against the back of her head. His voice was low and filled with immense guilt and regret.
Yan Luoxi held back her tears as they overflowed despite biting her lip hard; she could not stop crying.
Holding her in his arms, Zhou Guangtao sighed in self-reproach. "Luoxi, I'm sorry for neglecting you these days and causing you pain. Today, I acted so unreasonable, I'm truly sorry... "
I'm sorry, my dear. Zhou Guangtao thought of the night he spent with He Yufan and repeatedly apologized to Yan Luoxi in his heart.
"Brother Guangtao, I was also at fault. From now on, I won't have any dealings or chat with him anymore!" Yan Luoxi lifted her little face, her gaze firm as she reproached herself.
Zhou Guangtao wiped away the tears from her eyes and kissed her wet eyelashes before he said, "Luoxi, you'll spend less time online in the evenings. I will also try to reduce my social engagements. We can watch movies, listen to concerts or take walks together, okay"
"Yes, that sounds good." Yan Luoxi wiped away her tears and smiled as she hugged Zhou Guangtao's neck and kissed him on the lips.
Yan Luoxi was a well-behaved child. The next day, she stopped chatting with Ran Xu online. When Ran Xu called to ask about it, she just said that she was busy at work and had no time to go online. She also declined his invitation for dinner.
The disappointment in Ran Xu's voice over the phone was obvious, but Yan Luoxi remained firm and did not relent.his woman is adept at navigating different situations with ease; she knows how to be soft when needed and assertive when required. Not only can she hold her own in drinking bouts but also has excellen...