Chapter 1018: 1003, Jue and Zhanâs Couple Extra (2) Chapter 1018: 1003, Jue and Zhanâs Couple Extra (2) Bai Jue closed the door and tiptoed to the bedside.
The soft quilt covered most of the womanâs face, her smooth long hair messily sprawled on the pillow, with only her tightly shut eyes, and a small stretch of porcelain white neck visible.
Bai Jue bent down and gently touched her hair, watching her sleep soundly, a doting smile lifted the corners of his mouth.
Little fragments of golden sunlight streamed through the window. Zhan Mingyan opened her eyes groggily and lazily turned over.
âLittle chili pepper, good morning!â
The magnetic voice rang in her ear, startling Zhan Mingyan. Her pupils dilated, and she suddenly sprung up from the bed.
She grabbed the quilt to her front, âYou, you, you, how are you here?â
Wasnât she with Xiya?
How did it turn into him after one nightâs sleep?
Bai Jue leaned to one side, propping his head with one hand, languidly saying, âWhy canât I be here?â
She grabbed a pillow and hurled it at him, âWhat did you do to me?â
Bai Jue waved his strong arm, deflecting the pillow, and looked her over, âWith you wrapped up like a zongzi, what do you think I could do to you?â
At his words, Zhan Mingyan looked down, peeked under the edge of the quilt, glanced at her body, saw her clothes were bit disheveled but intact, and secretly sighed in relief.
She looked up, glaring fiercely at him, âWerenât you supposed to be back in M Country? How are you here? Whereâs Xiya?â
âWith so many questions, which one do you want me to answer first, hmm?â Bai Jue crossed his hands behind his head, resting his legs atop each other.
Zhan Mingyan, âAnswer them one by one.â
âXiya went for breakfast, all the matters at the Research Room have been sorted out, and now Iâm back to find my wife,â Bai Jue said.
âFind your wife?â Zhan Mingyan almost choked on her own saliva.
Bai Jue nodded, his gaze resting on her, âFar away yet close at hand, you should know her. In fact, very well.â
Zhan Mingyan scoffed, âWhoâs your wife, shameless.â
âEh, youâre the one putting yourself in that position,â Bai Jue said as he rolled over, resting his head on her legs.
âHey, what are you doing?â Zhan Mingyanâs face flushed red, and she pushed him away with surprising strength.
âGo stay away from me.â
Bai Jue, unprepared, almost rolled off the bed.
He patted his chest with his heart still racing, and looked towards his little chili pepper with a wronged expression, âI mean, are you trying to murder your own husband?â
âWhat nonsense. Stop taking advantage of me.â Not satisfied with using her hands, Zhan Mingyan followed up with her foot, kicking at him.
Behold her Foshan shadowless kick.
Bai Jue dodged to the side and grasped her pearly white little foot with his callused hand.
âTsk tsk, kicking people with your foot is not very ladylike.â
âLet go, get your claws off,â Zhan Mingyan kicked her leg trying to escape but finding it futile, she reached out to pinch Bai Jueâs face.
âAre you letting go or not?â
She exerted a bit of force, promptly leaving red marks on Bai Jueâs face.
âYou let go first.â Bai Jue held onto her little foot, and mischievously tickled her sole.
âAh!â
Tickled beyond endurance, Zhan Mingyan shrieked, then with both hands, she pinched Bai Jueâs face, pulling it to either side.
âDamn Bai Jue, jerk Bai Jue, hurry up and let go of this ladyâs foot.â
Bai Jue grimaced in pain, sucking in a breath of cold air.
You little thing, trying to turn the tables on me, huh?
He suddenly sat up and grabbed her hands, and Zhan Mingyan only felt the world spinning. Before she could react, a shadow loomed over her from above.
âLittle chili pepper, I took a flight overnight and rushed to find you as soon as I landed, tired and hungry. Arenât you going to pity me a little bit, hm?â Bai Jue pressed his weight down on her, and Zhan Mingyan almost spit out a mouthful of blood.
âPity my foot, get off me right now.â
He was strong, and she couldnât break free from his grip, leaving her to kick at him wildly with her feet.
Bai Jue quickly shifted his body to the side, watching as her little foot brushed past his leg, sweating cold bullets.
Then, his handsome face closed in on her, gently pecking her soft, pink lips, âLittle chili pepper, be more ladylike, OK?â
She clenched her back teeth, âScram.â
This shameless guy, she must have woken up on the wrong side of the bed this morning. Why did she have to see him as soon as she opened her eyes?
Xiya is so disloyal, luring the wolf here and then running away herself.
âSpeaking of which, Iâve traveled a thousand miles to rush back here, shouldnât you give me a good morning kiss?â Bai Jue shamelessly said.
Zhan Mingyan was driven crazy with irritation, âBai Jue, get the hell up, youâre practically squashing my intestines out.â
âYoung ladies shouldnât swear,â Bai Jue said with a smile.
âI just did, whatâs it to you?â Zhan Mingyan summoned all her strength and kicked towards Bai Jueâs abdomen with her foot.
But her meager skills were no more than childâs play to Bai Jue. His long leg rose and effortlessly pinned down her legs.
Now she was completely trapped by him.
âLittle chili pepper, how about a reward, and Iâll take you out for breakfast?â Bai Jue looked at her rosy lips and felt a stirring of desire.
âHey, donât cry, I didnât do anything to you,â he said when he saw the person beneath him starting to tear up.
Watching her eyes redden, Bai Jue panicked and reached up to caress her cheek with his long fingers.
âLittle Yannyan, whatâs wrong?â
Zhan Mingyan gathered moisture in her eyes and suddenly, crystal tears fell like pearls off a string, cascading down her cheeks.
âGo away,â she said, her voice tinged with nasality.
Seeing her cry, Bai Jue didnât dare to tease her anymore. He quickly got off her and pulled her into his arms, âDid someone bully you while I was away? Tell me, Iâll sort them out for you.â
Zhan Mingyanâs gaze fell slightly, a hint of cunning flashing through the depths, âIf someone bullied me, youâd beat them up for me?â
âOf course,â Bai Jue replied without a second thought.
Zhan Mingyan, âThen go ahead.â
âHuh?â Bai Jue looked around. Was there someone else here besides them?
Zhan Mingyan took the opportunity to push him away and then jumped out of bed, her face now completely tear-free, âWhat are you looking at? It was you who bullied me.â
Bai Jue looked up, instantly realizing he had been played.
âLittle Yannyan, thatâs not very kind of you,â he said, his shoulders slumping in resignation.
âDonât change the subject. You just said that no matter who bullied me, youâd beat them up for me. Donât tell me youâre going to go back on your word that quickly?â Zhan Mingyan stood by the bed, looking down at him from her vantage point.
Bai Jue pondered for a moment, then raised his hand and slapped himself.
A light touch, yet a crisp sound could still be heard.
âSlapââ
âWhat are you doing?â Zhan Mingyan exclaimed in surprise.
âI just love to slap my own face,â Bai Jue said with a slight smile, three parts rogue, seven parts ruffian.