NOVEL NEXT Chapter 642: Two Women
Taozi received a call from Shen Siyuan, and came downstairs delightedly, only to spot Ruan Hongzhuang standing nearby, making her stop smiling instantly.
"Traitor." She glared at Shen Siyuan.
Shen Siyuan shrugged, looking helpless.
"I didn't tell her, she figured it out herself."
Ruan Hongzhuang didn't explain, she just reached out and pinched Taozi's left cheek.
"Surprise, huh?"
Then she pinched her right cheek.
"Ambush, right?"
Then she rubbed vigorously.
Taozi had a face that naturally looked peaceful and serene, with a hint of baby fat, making Ruan Hongzhuang love pinching her cheeks.
"I'm sorry." Taozi said pitifully.
But her eyes turned to Shen Siyuan, full of grievance.
"Pretending with me, huh? I won't fall for your tricks." Ruan Hongzhuang was too familiar with her routine and didn't buy it.
Just then, Shen Siyuan said, "Alright, look at her pitiful look, don't bully her."
Upon hearing this, Ruan Hongzhuang immediately turned to glare at him.
"Can't you hear her sweet-tongued words?"
"I hear them, don't you think she's cute when she's like this?" Shen Siyuan replied.
Ruan Hongzhuang: ...
Taozi took the opportunity to escape her grip, hiding behind Shen Siyuan.
"I'm not afraid of you, ya know."
She poked her head out from Shen Siyuan's reach and challenged Ruan Hongzhuang confidently.
Shen Siyuan: ...
Truly, Dou Dou's aunt shows the same traits; playful and inexperienced.
Initially planning to spare her, Ruan Hongzhuang's anger flared up upon seeing this, and she lunged forward to catch Taozi.
Taozi immediately pulled back her head, grabbing Shen Siyuan's lapel to hide behind him.
"Alright, alright, don't hold it against her..." Shen Siyuan reached out to stop Ruan Hongzhuang.
Upon hearing this, Ruan Hongzhuang turned to glare at him, and before she could speak, Shen Siyuan reached back.
Taozi, who was hiding behind him, instantly switched places with him, finding herself face-to-face with Ruan Hongzhuang.
Taozi had not reacted yet, blinking dumbly twice.
Only then did she want to retreat but bumped into a warm body behind her, not needing to look back to know who it was.
"Big Traitor." Taozi laughed angrily.
In a fit of rage, Ruan Hongzhuang, with a mischievous smile, grabbed her.
"Ruan Ruan~"
Seeing Ruan Hongzhuang's mischievous look, Taozi used a soft and sweet voice, hoping she'd show mercy.
"Trying that trick again? Won't work." Ruan Hongzhuang remained unmoved.
Just then, Taozi suddenly tiptoed, leaning forward, and kissed Ruan Hongzhuang.
Ruan Hongzhuang widened her eyes, momentarily frozen, while Taozi seized the chance to break free from Shen Siyuan's grip and ran off.
Only then did Ruan Hongzhuang react, blushing as she looked around, relieved to see no one noticed.
"Phooey phooey phooey~"
Ruan Hongzhuang wiped her lips disdainfully.
"How dare you do that? Even stick your tongue out?" Ruan Hongzhuang complained.
Hiding to the side, Taozi made a face at her.
"It's not like it's your first kiss, why the big reaction?"
Ruan Hongzhuang blushed upon hearing this and glared at Shen Siyuan who was staring blankly beside her, then stepped hard on his foot.
"Your fault."
Shen Siyuan looked puzzled, how did it become my fault?
However, without waiting for him to ask, Ruan Hongzhuang chased after Taozi.
Taozi turned and ran, but how could she outrun Ruan Hongzhuang? As Shen Siyuan had said before, although Ruan Hongzhuang hadn't reached any mastery in "Heavenly Maiden's Skill" cultivation, her physical fitness had strengthened, making it impossible for Taozi to compete.
Of course, even if Ruan Hongzhuang's physique wasn't strengthened, lazy Taozi still wouldn't be able to win.
Sure enough, after a few steps, Taozi was caught by Ruan Hongzhuang.
But the two didn't fight, they hooked arms, and Ruan Hongzhuang whispered something in Taozi's ear before easily letting her go.
"Hurry up..."
Ruan Hongzhuang urged, acting as if nothing had happened.
Shen Siyuan was very curious about what Ruan Hongzhuang said to Taozi to let her off so easily.
"Girls' secrets, don't pry."
"Alright, so where are we going now?"
"Why ask so much, just follow me." Ruan Hongzhuang said, as she started the car parked by the roadside.
Soon, she took them to a quiet bar.
Not very big, about ten tables; the soft music and dim lights made it feel quiet and classy.
"A friend of mine owns this place." Ruan Hongzhuang explained.
"Wow, besides me, you have other friends? You heartbreaker." Taozi accused upon hearing.
Ruan Hongzhuang glared at her, then waved for the waiter to bring some drinks and snacks.
"You can order some mixed drinks if you want."
Ruan Hongzhuang glanced towards the bar.
"I haven't been here for a while, the bartender has changed, but given my friend's taste, the bartender working here should have decent skills."
"It's fine, I don't have high requirements for drinks."
Shen Siyuan waved his hand indifferently.
But Taozi ordered a Mojito.
"Be careful, don't get yourself drunk." Ruan Hongzhuang kindly reminded.
However, Taozi was stubborn.
"No way, my tolerance is good; one Mojito can't take me down."
But after a sip, her cheeks blushed, and Shen Siyuan knew her tolerance was questionable.
One Mojito indeed couldn't take her down, but it did get her tipsy, and soon she was giggling foolishly at the two.
Shen Siyuan looked at Ruan Hongzhuang who was calm beside him.
"You did this on purpose, didn't you?"
Ruan Hongzhuang raised her eyebrows, acknowledging Shen Siyuan's words.
"Taozi doesn't have any bad intentions," Shen Siyuan said.
Ruan Hongzhuang rolled her eyes at him upon hearing.
"Do I not know whether she has bad intentions? I know her better than you do, and I'm upset with how you defend her."
"So what do you want?" Shen Siyuan knew she must have conditions if she said that.
Sure enough, Ruan Hongzhuang leaned over to whisper in Shen Siyuan's ear.
"She considers you a friend, but you treat her like Japan." Shen Siyuan said, amused.
"Tch~, in the end, it benefits you."
Ruan Hongzhuang sat beside him, squeezing in.
With the bar's soft music playing, the two chatted a lot, while Taozi was already asleep, resting her head on Shen Siyuan's lap. It was unknowingly past ten o'clock.
Thus, the two didn't go back and directly rented a room at the hotel where Taozi was staying.
A night of indulgence, the next day the two woke refreshed, except Taozi who remained asleep in bed, clearly not planning to go out today.