A Delicate Beauty Holding a Villain’s Script - Chapter 27

“What exactly do I want? I’m afraid you can’t afford what I want.”

The corners of the beauty’s mouth curved upward, a mocking smile on his face. His tone was quite unfriendly; anyone hearing it would think he was being excessive.

However, Li Rangnian overlooked the lethality of his own appearance. His peach-blossom eyes were wide and round, like a startled cat. His small mouth chattered non-stop, and the vivid crimson tip of his tongue flickered in and out, making one want to do nothing but block it with their own mouth.

Yin Xianzhi took only one look, and his gaze uncontrollably fell upon it. Though the man appeared sickly and weak, his gaze was heavy and authoritative when he stared at someone, carrying an exceptional amount of pressure.

“For example? Cars, real estate, money, or… shares?”

One by one, he tossed out immensely attractive temptations, dangling the blatant bait right at his lips.

For a moment, Li Rangnian felt a shameful surge of interest, but for the sake of the plot, he still raised his chin high and continued to be sharp-tongued: “Give it a rest. With an outfit like yours, you’re talking about cars and houses… Hmph, I won’t bother arguing with you!”

Although the other’s clothes didn’t bear a brand name, one could tell from the luster that the price was anything but cheap. The smooth fabric and minimalist style likely came from a master designer.

But the Li Rangnian in the plot was exactly this way snobbish, with low emotional intelligence and a similarly low IQ. Like the vast majority of ordinary people, the only luxury brands he understood were “Chanel” or “GUCCI”; he had no idea about private tailoring.

Yin Xianzhi couldn’t help himself and gave a sincere laugh. “This is the first time anyone has criticized my taste in clothes.”

“Oh, then you really should thank me. Finally, someone has the courage to correct your aesthetic.” Li Rangnian’s lively peach-blossom eyes flickered. His words refused to show weakness, but his feet were already tensing, ready to flee at any moment.

The man took in all his small movements and gave a tolerant sigh. “Alright, thank you.”

At some unknown point, a thin, black-and-gold business card appeared between his fingers. He leaned down slightly to draw closer, and amidst the beauty’s wary and hostile gaze, he gently slipped the card into the other’s pocket.

“I admit, I am indeed very interested in you. I hope we can meet again.”

The sharp edge of the card brushed against his chest neither lightly nor heavily, happening to scrape over a slight protrusion, making Li Rangnian shudder instinctively. His eyelashes fluttered chaotically, like a cat pouncing into a flower bed and startling a flock of butterflies.

The faint scent of medicinal herbs drew near, enveloping Li Rangnian. That bitterness wasn’t unpleasant; instead, a refreshing fragrance lingered.

Similarly, the perfume he had carefully selected caught the man’s attention. He took a deep, almost intoxicated breath, seemingly smelling the scent of sunlight and citrus.

However, he knew he couldn’t be too hasty. Therefore, he could only regretfully “lick” the beauty’s snowy-white neck with his gaze, whispering a silent pity as he took the initiative to leave Li Rangnian’s sight.

[Host-dada clearly came to flirt with men, but it seems he was the one being flirted with?] 051 loved seeing how the Host could daze various characters with just his beauty; it made the system exceptionally proud. [But fortunately, with Gu Yin there, regardless of the target, the mission can be considered a success.]

[Next, it’s time to let the protagonist Omega realize that his ‘apricot’ is leaning over the wall (the Host is cheating).]

Returning to the bar counter, Gu Yin was a man of his word and mixed him another Earl Grey Hot Toddy.

Time passed, and it was soon evening. Li Rangnian figured the protagonist Omega was about to head home. After finishing the last sip, he prepared to settle the bill, only to be informed that someone had already paid for him.

He felt a sensation and looked upstairs. Although he couldn’t see the situation inside, he could clearly feel a gaze fixed upon him.

“……” Li Rangnian accepted it with a clear conscience. He stood up to leave, but his small hand was suddenly grabbed by the man, who flirtatiously pressed a kiss onto the back of his hand: “Leaving already?”

“Otherwise?” Li Rangnian tried to pull away but failed. He spoke up impatiently, “What do you want?”

“So cold, beauty. You haven’t even left me your name or contact information. My heart is broken~”

The man’s handsome face wore a pained expression. Taking advantage of his distraction, he kissed him again, reluctantly letting go under Li Rangnian’s angry glare.

Li Rangnian remembered the previous man’s actions and instinctively felt his pocket. Finding no business card, he cleared his throat awkwardly and took out his phone: “Fine, let’s add each other on WeChat.”

“My name is Gu Yin. Next time you come, you must ask for me!” The man with flamboyant blonde hair winked at him, his wild, strong physique forming a sharp contrast with his lively, flirtatious words.

Li Rangnian gave a noncommittal nod, grabbed his phone, and left the bar where nightlife had only just begun under countless subtle, evaluating gazes.

As soon as he walked away, four or five men squeezed over to order drinks, rambling for a while before finally asking about the person who had left: “Brother, who was that long-haired beauty? Did you get his contact info? Give it to us!”

“No comment.” Gu Yin’s gaze swept over them warningly. He clapped his hands, and a waiter immediately came over to take over his work. “Manager, you’re leaving already?”

Gu Yin gave a noncommittal response. While opening his phone to stare at the newly approved friend request, he wore a smile of determined victory.

On the other side, Li Rangnian took a taxi and got off after twenty minutes, arriving just before the protagonist Omega reached home.

“Phew…” He hurriedly took off his coat, changed into beige loungewear, and sprayed mouth freshener while remembering to stuff his clothes into the washing machine.

The courtyard gate slowly opened, and the Rolls-Royce drove into the garage. Soon, the door lock turned. In the next second, the man’s handsome face appeared behind the door.

“Hubby!”

The lights inside were bright. The “obedient and sensible” wife opened his arms to him, running over and diving into his embrace to act spoiled.

Yu An’s heart was shaken by this impact. He held him tightly, his heart soaking in a soft sourness.

“Wifey is so good today.” He instinctively lowered his head, burying it in the beauty’s neck for a deep breath, deeply intoxicated by the mature fragrance. He couldn’t resist pressing several kisses onto the tender back of the neck.

“Haha, it’s so itchy…” Li Rangnian’s body went soft from his breath. He pressed his hands against the man’s chest and pushed hard.

Yu An opened his mouth and gave the soft flesh a light, neither-heavy-nor-light bite. The beauty instantly went limp like a cat whose scruff had been pinched. His body lost its support and slid down; fortunately, Yu An caught him by the waist to prevent him from falling to the floor.

“Wifey is so sensitive.” He still didn’t let the other go, continuing to peck at the fragile neck, leaving strings of red marks.

His fingertips gripped the waist of the person in his arms. He could clearly feel the slight tremors of the other’s body like a small animal, wishing he could shrink himself into a ball. The entire person was shaking uncontrollably.

Yu An lifted his chin with one hand, gazing into his watery eyes. The clear depths were misty, as if a small rainstorm had occurred.

The man couldn’t help but chuckle. “Can’t handle this already? There are even more excessive things coming later.”

A weak moan vanished deep in the throat. Their lips and teeth were intertwined, sharing their breath. Moist, vivid, warm… chaotic thoughts flashed through the mind. Li Rangnian’s tongue was sucked until it was numb and painful. He was forced to retreat, but Yu An refused to give even half a step, pressing forward relentlessly.

The two stumbled together, rolling onto the sofa in a tangled kiss.

Yu An’s habitually calm face showed a trace of urgency. His gaze was deep, condensing an intense desire.

He pulled away voluntarily. A thread of silver saliva stretched between them, falling onto his collar, but he had no time to care.

“What did Wifey drink? It’s so sweet.” His thumb gently wiped away the moisture on the surface of the beauty’s swollen lips. Immersed in the movement, the man looked at the vacant-eyed beauty beneath him, and a trace of deep thought flashed in his eyes.

Dense kisses fell on the face and body gentle yet irresistible.

The pure white “bamboo shoot” was peeled layer by layer, allowed to be steamed, boiled, or stir-fried by the chef until it was finally turned into a delicious dish and eaten entirely.

Li Rangnian didn’t even know how many tears he had shed. His voice was hoarse from crying, yet he was scooped up by the man and tossed onto the large bed.

The Simmons mattress was soft and exceptionally bouncy. He felt as if he had fallen into a cloud. His long hair clung wetly to his snowy-white back, his body covered in a fragrant sweat as he lay collapsed on the bed surface.

“Mmm…” A shadow fell before him. Li Rangnian forced his eyes open, looking at the protagonist Omega looming over him. With teary eyes, he let out a mournful cry, and like he was about to die, he was pinned down once again.

I hate today’s perfume so much. I’m never, ever eating oranges again!

After a night of absurdity, Yu An carried the beauty to the bathroom to clean him up, then finally lay down with the person who had long since fallen asleep from exhaustion.

It was very, very late. Yu An, unable to sleep, found his nerves still in a state of extreme excitement, faintly throbbing and aching.

Something was wrong. There was a loophole. He was still holding his fragrant and soft wife, yet his brain was racing at high speed.

Scenes flashed rapidly through his mind: the sound of the washing machine he heard immediately upon entering, the faint scent of wine in the beauty’s mouth, the clearly and meticulously styled long hair…

Wifey went out today? Yes, out shopping. He remembered his wife had acted spoiled to ask for money.

No, that’s not right!

Yu An suddenly held his breath. If he had really gone out shopping, why didn’t he see any shopping bags in the living room? If he only went shopping, why was there a scent of wine on him?

His body froze. The chest of the person in his arms rose and fell slightly, and steady breathing sounded in his ear. On this night that should have been peaceful and beautiful, he felt his heart slowly sinking, not knowing into which abyss it would fall.

“……” Yu An gently released his hand and left the bed as quietly as possible. Barefoot, he went to the washroom and took the coat out of the washing machine.

The fabric, originally smooth and soft, had become wrinkled after washing; the coat worth over a hundred thousand was now ruined. Yu An didn’t feel a hint of heartache. He searched the breast pocket and found that thin card.

The card was made of an unknown material hard and black with a gold border, looking low-key and luxurious.

On the back of the business card, the words “Night Bar” and “Gu Yin” were printed. In the bottom right corner, there was a string of phone numbers.

His heart felt as if it had fallen into an ice cellar. His entire body grew colder and colder, the chill rising from the soles of his feet to his head.

The washroom, with no lights on, was pitch black. Pale moonlight poured through the floor-to-ceiling windows onto the living room floor. That cold light illuminated the mirror, revealing a man with dark eyes and a terrifying expression.

Waking up the next morning, Li Rangnian’s waist and back were aching. His mouth was also numb and painful, and his speech was muddled and unclear.

“……” He exerted a great deal of effort to sit up. The quilt slid from his shoulders, revealing a snowy body covered in “love marks.” Purple and blue bruises were everywhere, like oil paints smeared on a canvas by a painter at will.

“Wifey’s awake? Come eat breakfast.” The man pushed the door open and entered, bringing a bowl of meticulously brewed preserved egg and lean meat porridge. He sat by the bed and fed him spoonful by spoonful.

Li Rangnian truly couldn’t speak, so he could only glare at him with angry little eyes while obediently opening his mouth to accept the feeding.

But he had to admit, the protagonist Omega’s culinary skills were excellent. The eggs weren’t fishy, the meat was tender and refreshing, and the rice was sweet a simple combination of ingredients created a unique texture.

Li Rangnian peeked at Yu An, only to see a fixed smile on the man’s face. He was focusing intently on feeding him, his gaze as gentle as a vast ocean. He looked as normal as if nothing had happened.

Wait, this… after I was the one being ‘squeezed’ the whole time, where am I supposed to put my pride? This is his first time, doesn’t the protagonist Omega feel any pain?

Li Rangnian chewed the meat in his mouth viciously, imagining it was Yu An being bitten and swallowed. It seemed this was the only way to vent his frustration. His cheeks puffed out as he chewed, looking quite cute.

“Finished?” The frequency of the spoon slowed down; the porcelain bowl was still half full. Li Rangnian shook his head, refusing to eat more. Yu An didn’t mind; using the same spoon, he finished the rest in a few mouthfuls.

Yu An’s free hand stroked Li Rangnian’s cheek, saying with a smile, “The company has the day off today, so I had time to cook. Is there anything you want to eat for lunch? I remember you said you wanted shrimp last time. How about I make that for you?”

“Whatever!” Li Rangnian still remembered his “crimes.” He avoided the man’s hand, flopped over, and buried himself in the quilt. “Go out, I need to catch up on sleep!”

Yu An couldn’t resist patting the mound in the quilt. “Alright, you sleep. I’ll head out to buy groceries.”

The moment he stepped out of the bedroom, his expression turned cold. The previous smile cracked like a fixed mask, revealing his original expressionless face.

He got into the car with his face still frozen. Yu An looked up at the bedroom window, then took out his phone and entered the unfamiliar number he had memorized perfectly.

The call connected. A flirtatious male voice came from the other end: “Hello, who is this?”

The answer was obvious. Yu An’s heart suddenly began to ache, as if someone had reached into his chest to grip his heart and crush his internal organs. He slowly let out a breath and, under the other’s confused inquiry, said flatly: “Sorry, I have the wrong number.”

“……Is that so.” The other party seemed to have guessed something. After a moment of silence, he spoke with a hint of mockery in his voice, “Finding my number precisely among eight billion people should I praise your good luck, or your bad luck?”

The other party was the first to tear off the disguise. Yu An didn’t intend to stay on the defensive and immediately replied, “Pardon me, sir. I found your card on my wife. I didn’t want to disturb you, but as you know, my wife is a bit dazed and silly. I was afraid he might be scammed, so I specifically called you.”

“Now that the misunderstanding is cleared, I trust you aren’t that kind of bad person. Goodbye, sir.”

He hung up cleanly and decisively. He didn’t care how the other party reacted to the information he had intentionally revealed. He simply pulled out the SIM card, opened the car window, and hurled the phone out.

“Paji!” The sound of a heavy object hitting the ground. In the next second, it was crushed into scrap by the car tires.

Wealthy District.

The morning dew had not yet dissipated, refracting brilliant light under the sun and magnifying the veins of the leaves holding it.

The roses in the garden were blooming fiercely vivid red, fleshy pink, and bright yellow intertwined to form a square carpet.

Li Rangnian said he was sleepy, but in reality, he woke up after dozing for ten minutes. He put on silky-smooth loungewear and pulled back the curtains barefoot.

Sunlight flooded in, and a cool morning breeze swept across the grass, kissing his beautiful, fair face. Strands of hair danced in the wind, slightly messy, presenting a rose-gold halo under the sunlight.

[What beautiful roses!] 051 flew out and took a turn over the garden. [Day of the King, Maupassant… To still be blooming in autumn, it seems the protagonist Omega has raised them well.]

The roses were moist and delicate, with crystal-clear dew clinging to the petals. A faint fragrance filled the wind.

Li Rangnian closed his eyes and took a deep breath of the scent. When he opened them again, a man was standing outside the fence. He held a bouquet of bright daisies and was watching him with a smile.

“Good morning, my dear neighbor.” Han Xiangbai raised a hand and waved, his smile gentle. “Won’t you invite me in for a seat?”

Li Rangnian thought for two seconds, bundled himself up, and slowly walked downstairs to open the door. He feigned surprise: “Ah, Mr. Han, it’s you?”

The gate slowly opened. The man walked in, handed him the daisies, and said softly, “For you.”

“Thank you, I like them very much.” Li Rangnian was a bit surprised, but more joyful. He leaned down to sniff them, and a brilliant smile instantly bloomed. “So fragrant.”

“I’m glad you like them.” Han Xiangbai stared at him without blinking. “I only just learned you lived near me. I came to visit today with only a bouquet of flowers; I hope I haven’t been negligent.”

It was a lie. From the moment he first met the beauty, he had instructed his people to investigate. As a result, he had discovered the shocking fact that the other was married.

Han Xiangbai couldn’t believe he had fallen for a married person, yet he couldn’t stop thinking about the fair and beautiful long-haired youth. He had been conflicted for two days.

But soon, his subordinates provided more clues. It turned out the relationship between the beauty and his husband was not harmonious; the other often went on business trips or stayed at the company, rarely returning.

He thought immediately: Doesn’t this mean there’s a chance? A marriage with no emotional foundation, a fake marriage with no rings and not even a wedding could that be called love?

Han Xiangbai wasn’t “stealing”; he just wanted to give a warm embrace to a beauty who was failing in his relationship.

However, in the next second, his hypocritical smile froze. The beauty leaned down to sniff the flowers, his long hair falling over his chest. Finding it inconvenient, he raised a hand to tuck the strands behind his ear.

It was this very action that allowed the man to clearly see the dappled kiss marks on the arm hidden within the sleeve.

“……” Only then did he notice that it wasn’t just the inside of the wrist; even behind the ears and on the neck, “markings” were everywhere.

The man, filled with rage, had a deep storm in his eyes, yet his voice remained normal: “Is your husband out for work?”

For some reason, Li Rangnian felt the word “husband” was emphasized very heavily. He led the man inside and invited him to sit. Busy bringing tea and water, he found time to answer, “No, my hubby went to buy groceries. Mr. Han, you’ve come at the perfect time. Stay a while; we’ll have lunch together when he returns.”

In fact, hosting a guest wasn’t troublesome, but he hadn’t spent much time in the living room and didn’t know where the tea leaves were. He leaned over to search through small items on the table.

At this moment, his back was toward the man as he leaned down. His already slender waist was bent into a graceful curve, showing excellent flexibility. His physique was smooth, making his hips appear pert and his legs look long, thin, and straight. It was a position perfect for being embraced from behind.

The man sitting on the sofa had his gaze noiselessly fixed on the other’s back, his eyes lingering as they moved down. He was so intense it was as if he were about to reach out.

Li Rangnian was oblivious. Finally finding a bag of Da Hong Pao tea, he hurried to the kitchen to boil water.

Han Xiangbai felt a slight regret as he watched the beauty walk away. Even the other’s back was beautiful; his small waist swayed with every step like a water snake, possessing a unique charm.

“Sorry to keep you waiting. Please, have some tea.” Li Rangnian walked over with a tea tray. His posture was elegant as he placed it gently on the table with a light clicking sound.

The tea scent was rich, and mist curled upward. The unfurled tea leaves rose and fell in the cup, seemingly chasing each other.

Li Rangnian’s tea-brewing technique wasn’t professional, yet as the man drank, he felt the tea was excessively sweet otherwise, how could his heart feel so soft and sweet? He even suspected the other had added sugar.

There was fresh fruit in the fridge. Li Rangnian took some out, washed it, and placed it on a plate, warmly inviting Han Xiangbai to eat.

The sofa dipped slightly as the beauty sat down, a half-meter gap between their thighs.

But it was enough to smell that body fragrance warm and exceptionally pleasant.

Han Xiangbai’s anxious heart calmed down.

The two chatted about various topics. He took a sip of tea and asked with apparent curiosity: “How did you and your husband meet?”

“……Ah.” Li Rangnian suddenly stalled. His expression was a bit lost, his eyelashes trembling as he replied, “That… I’ve forgotten. It was very ordinary… ah, actually there’s nothing much to say.”

After speaking, he gave the man a smile, but it looked forced no matter how one viewed it.

“I see…” Han Xiangbai felt he had a grasp on the situation. He smiled secretly and continued to press, “Your wedding must have been very grand, right? It’s a pity I couldn’t make it. If only I could have delivered my blessings in person.”

This time, Li Rangnian couldn’t even manage a smile. He said awkwardly, “Actually, we didn’t have a wedding. We don’t even have rings.”

“What?” The man couldn’t help but raise his voice. Seeing the beauty’s dejected expression, he immediately soothed him gently, “I didn’t mean to mock you. I just feel pained for you.”

Li Rangnian widened his eyes, looking up at him with a look of disbelief: “You… feel pained for me? Why?”

“You are his legal wife; you shouldn’t be treated so casually. I simply feel you haven’t received the treatment you deserve,” Han Xiangbai explained.

“Is that so? Mr. Han, you’re such a good person.” Li Rangnian gave a grateful smile, then continued, “But, in the end, it’s my problem. My family background is ordinary. If I hadn’t married my hubby, I would never have been able to experience such a good life… I should be grateful to him. As for anything else, what right do I have to ask for more?”

Han Xiangbai grew excited, like a predator chasing agile prey that had suddenly discovered the prey was wounded. He wished he could leap forward and bite immediately, his heart pounding: “No, you can’t think that way. Xiaonian can I call you that?”

Seeing the beauty nod shyly, he continued, “Love is a process of mutual tolerance and promotion. Being with him means your presence is needed. In my eyes, you are beautiful, generous, and sincere a wonderful partner. From start to finish, you haven’t been unworthy of him. On the contrary, as a husband, he ignores you and is cold and unfeeling; he is the one who should be condemned.”

“If I had a lover like you, I would cherish him, care for him, and give him everything he wants… rather than ignoring or neglecting him. That isn’t how one raises a flower.”

As he spoke, the man drew closer. Their breath puffed against each other’s faces, so close they could see their reflections in each other’s eyes.

He added with near sincerity, “I want to say, Xiaonian, you deserve to be loved.”