After Being Possessed by the Transmigrated Heroine - Chapter 18

Bai Niao used to be someone who loved excitement and bustling crowds. Back then, she lived a glorious life as the Eldest Miss of the noble Zhong family. Her appearance was top-tier, and she had a powerful, gentle fiancé who doted on her excessively.

Whether openly or secretly, countless people envied and hated her. Bai Niao hated it when people spoke ill of her, but she felt even more joyous whenever she saw others dying of jealousy yet still having to flatter and cater to her.

But later, she stopped liking going out. If it weren’t for He Youting and the others forcing her, she wouldn’t even have wanted to continue her studies. What was the point of her studying anyway?

Bai Niao was uneducated and lazy; she only had a “three-minute passion” for anything. The only reason she had worked so hard to get into Capital University was because he had promised her they would get engaged immediately after she was accepted. On the day she received the engagement contract, she was a hundred times happier than when she received the admission notice.

But later, she had nothing left. Bai Niao’s favorite thing was showing off. Later on, many people knew she was with He Youting and was being protected firmly by him, so they still flattered and even revered her. But she could never find that “center of the universe” kind of joy again.

Gao Zhan was surrounded by many people. The elite circle wasn’t that large; though it had been a long time, Bai Niao still recognized many of them. Back when she was kicked out of her house and publicly had her engagement broken, quite a few of them were there to watch the joke. Some of Gao Zhan’s friends even wanted to help him get revenge on Bai Niao.

The two of them had a period where they were on good terms, but they later had a very unpleasant fallout one could even say they had “torn faces.” When they saw Cheng Yu bringing her over, many people’s expressions froze.

Bai Niao was wearing a soft, thin dress, her dark hair falling against her snowy neck, with Cheng Yu’s suit jacket draped over her shoulders. In the night, she possessed an innocent and frail beauty. She was as pure and bright as white moonlight, yet she inexplicably stirred the deepest desires for malice in people’s hearts. It had to be said that this beautiful face of hers was too seductive; looking at her face alone, it was hard to imagine she was such a malicious and heartless person.

But everyone had to admit: she truly was lucky. Even after falling to such a state, there were still people doting on and protecting her, making her life these years even more comfortable than when she was the Eldest Miss. Had she somehow managed to latch onto Cheng Yu now?

The onlookers had various expressions, but they all stepped forward with smiles. “Brother, you’ve finally arrived.”

Bai Niao stayed by Cheng Yu’s side. She didn’t want to deal with this kind of setting at all right now; she just wanted to go home and sleep. Cheng Yu was truly annoying—he never asked for her consent. Taking her to see snowy mountains or flower fields was one thing, but couldn’t he see she wasn’t in the mood for a banquet? If not for being in public, Bai Niao would have wanted to give Cheng Yu a cold face.

At the thought of her not having dressed up at all, her mood became even more irritable. Cheng Yu didn’t introduce Bai Niao, so others didn’t dare address her directly, but the smiles on their faces were exceptionally gentle and kind. Back when she was engaged to that man, she hadn’t seen them act this warm.

Bai Niao didn’t dare lose her temper with Cheng Yu, but toward this group of people who had once wanted to kick her while she was down, she showed no pleasant face. She didn’t even give them a proper look, tugging on Cheng Yu’s sleeve and whispering, “It’s so cold outside. I want to go back.”

There was a breeze in the evening, but it was the height of summer, after all. With Cheng Yu’s jacket over her shoulders, there was no way she could be that cold; she just wanted an excuse to leave.

“Be good,” he patted her shoulder. “We’re welcoming Azhan today. Behave yourself.”

Cheng Yu’s voice was light, but he didn’t lower it. Anyone coming over could hear the indulgence in his words. Bai Niao had been to the military district with Cheng Yu; his subordinates knew he doted on her to a lawless degree, but this was the first time he acted this way in public.

Her status was unique and held many “taboo” aspects; she truly was someone who couldn’t be presented in a formal capacity. Others might not know the details, but they certainly knew about the history between Bai Niao and Gao Zhan.

Gao Zhan’s background was excellent, and he was among the top tier even within elite circles. Even back when Bai Niao had her fiancé’s backing, she couldn’t compare to his net worth. But the two had a period where they were very close. When they were close with Gao Zhan, someone had called Bai Niao “Little Sister-in-law” the first time they met her. Bai Niao’s face had flushed with embarrassment while Gao Zhan looked at her with a smile, saying softly, “What are you talking about?”

They were truly very close back then. The first time Bai Niao entered the vision of those “eyes-on-top-of-their-heads” elites was when she was by Gao Zhan’s side. But they really did have a very unpleasant fallout later. No one knew the inside story, but the change in Bai Niao was something everyone knew. Gao Zhan had once explicitly stated that in the future, if anyone organized a gathering, there would be no Bai Niao if he was there, and no him if Bai Niao was there. To put it bluntly, there was a feud between them.

Although this matter was very old so old that almost no one remembered it—the entanglement remained unresolved. It was said they wouldn’t even greet each other if they met over the years.

But Cheng Yu’s expression was normal, as if he were protecting a pampered sister. He calmly brought her before Gao Zhan. “You two haven’t seen each other in a long time, right?” A smile played on Cheng Yu’s lips. “When Niao Niao heard I was welcoming you today, she insisted on coming with me to see you.”

Hearing this, Bai Niao felt every hair on her body stand on end. Cheng Yu likely truly doesn’t know what happened yesterday.

Bai Niao didn’t even dare to look at Gao Zhan. She was forced toward him by Cheng Yu, biting the bullet as she whispered, “Brother.”

Speaking of which, if not for meeting these people, Bai Niao would have almost forgotten that she and Gao Zhan had shared a bed countless times, yet in front of outsiders, they were still enemies. The two had parted ways unpleasantly back then, seemingly never to speak again. Even Gao Zhan’s close friends were feeling their nerves tighten.

Brother Cheng Yu is truly something, bringing Bai Niao here at a time like this. Doesn’t he know she and Gao Zhan are on bad terms?

Gao Zhan was usually quite casual in private; some thought he was a bit of a playboy with no real temper. But he was, after all, the Eldest Young Master of the Gao family. Even if Cheng Yu and Gao Zhan were on great terms, bringing someone like this so suddenly was truly too much of a shock.

Gao Zhan looked at Bai Niao, his eyes unreadable. He was silent for a moment. Just as everyone thought he would snub her, he gave a light “Mm.”

Those around him breathed a sigh of relief, one smiling as he said, “Brother Zhan just mentioned you recently. Haven’t seen you in years; you’re even prettier than before.”

Bai Niao loved it when people called her beautiful, so she always dressed up seriously before going out. She had a fussy personality and acted bossy toward the people around He Youting, let alone toward strangers. She knew social etiquette, but hearing such words, she instinctively replied, “Of course I am.”

She was spoiled excessively, and having occupied this status for so long, she always spoke in a dainty way—even when being arrogant, it sounded like she was acting spoiled. Bai Niao had always been a magnet for people; the playboy who helped her escape before was a prime example. He had once hated her to that extent, yet was easily seduced and lured by her later.

The man’s expression froze for a moment, as if he hadn’t expected the once arrogant and haughty Miss Zhong to one day speak in such a dainty voice. But after this greeting, Cheng Yu didn’t let Bai Niao speak again. He gave her a calm look, his pupils showing a hint of darkness.

Gao Zhan also gave her a look. There was some distance from the He residence to this place. The night was deep; the three of them stood very close, and no one else could see much. Only Bai Niao knew how much of a mess she was in. Her body was tightly stiffened, and hot sweat was nearly soaking her hair and neck.

The dress Bai Niao wore today was very thin, clearly outlining her slender waist. The white camisole dress was adorned with pale gold piping and had a slight slit at the hem, blooming like a petal. To outsiders, Gao Zhan and Cheng Yu were just having a simple conversation while leading her inside.

But in the dark places no one could see, the men’s knuckles were already brushing against her trembling waist, soft bottom, and thighs. Large palms cupped her lower back and kneaded gently, pinching the pale, soft flesh until red marks appeared.

Bai Niao couldn’t stop herself from trembling. If her waist weren’t being gripped, she’d be unable to even walk given how soft her legs were right now. “Don’t… please…” Her eyes were misty, and her curled lashes were wet with tears; she looked so pitiful she was about to cry.

But they didn’t let her go. The inner hall was elegant and luxurious, the lighting dim, with a subtle sense of mystery in the classical decor. Even the incense was a faint, dark scent. The shadows of flower branches were folded into magnificent shapes, swaying to the music.

Amidst the clinking glasses and chatter of the banquet, Bai Niao was nearly being driven insane. She sat between the two of them; the back of her neck was completely soaked with sweat, her slender waist trembled, and her thighs were parted, each held firmly by one of their hands. They were clearly doing “nothing,” yet they had pulled her heartstrings to the absolute limit.

The urge to cry was so strong. But in front of everyone, Bai Niao could only suppress the urge to whimper, not daring to let her flushed face show any change in expression. Her knuckles were clenched so tightly they were nearly cramping, and her voice trembled as she begged for mercy: “Ugh… I know I was wrong…”

Cheng Yu was still talking to people, laughing as he mentioned recent events with a composed posture. Gao Zhan used a small spoon to stir the magnificent colors of the wine in his glass, his eyes carrying a hint of “playboy” charm as he nonchalantly chatted with someone about last night’s banquet.

They both seemed perfectly indifferent. But Bai Niao could feel the hands gripping her waist using even more strength. It was both painful and numbing; she felt the small of her back turning sore.

Bai Niao was very stupid. She never knew when she had offended them, or how she had offended them. Her eyes were full of tears. Finally, when she was about to reach her limit, she remembered the dainty remark she had made just now.

They can’t even tolerate each other, let alone an outsider.

Gao Zhan and Cheng Yu exchanged a glance, made a casual excuse to leave, and took Bai Niao out. This wasn’t a formal banquet, but a place for fun, so there were no dedicated lounges. But the overall layout was secretive; the sofas deep in the corridor were enough.

Bai Niao’s legs were so soft she could barely stand. Once they walked out, Gao Zhan picked her up in his arms. “…I didn’t entice anyone on purpose,” Bai Niao said with a sob. “And I didn’t mean to seduce others either.”

She had finally found the cause of the trouble. She was dying of grievance and began to accuse them: “If you didn’t want me to see people, why did you bring me out?”

Bai Niao’s face was drenched in sweat, and her hair was a bit damp, clinging to her flushed face. She was breathtakingly alluring. Gao Zhan stroked her face, sat down on the long sofa, and gently kissed her forehead. “Don’t cry, Niao Niao.”

Bai Niao’s shoulders shook with sobs, and Cheng Yu’s jacket was also stained by her. Hearing Gao Zhan coax her like this made her want to cry even more. “You’re too much, always bullying people like this.”

Cheng Yu sat on Gao Zhan’s left. Hearing this, he laughed softly. “So if we don’t say anything, can you act spoiled in front of others right in front of us?” He was smiling, but the smile didn’t reach his eyes.

Before she could think of what to say, Cheng Yu pinched her chin and kissed her. Bai Niao was held in Gao Zhan’s arms, but her face was forced upward to accept Cheng Yu’s kiss. She trembled with fear, constantly trying to struggle. But in the next moment, her waist was pinned down ruthlessly.

Bai Niao was sitting on Gao Zhan’s lap kissing Cheng Yu. Her mind was a complete blur, yet she was utterly unable to resist, her tears falling like a broken string of pearls. She was kissed into a daze and bit Cheng Yu’s tongue hard, but the taste of blood only stimulated the man’s suppressed primal nature. The deep, invasive kiss nearly drove Bai Niao insane.

But Gao Zhan had no intention of letting her go either. He stroked her waist and lifted her thighs, gently kneading the red marks he had just made. She was crying so hard her whole body was shaking. By the time it ended, she was nearly out of breath.

Bai Niao feared this most of all. She looked as if she had been scared out of her wits, her eyes full of tears; even after it ended, she didn’t dare say a word. Only after their possessiveness was satisfied did the dark emotions slowly recede.

Cheng Yu took a light breath and half-knelt on the ground, cupping Bai Niao’s face to clean her up. “Next time remember not to look at others, alright? Do you think I want to make you cry?”

Bai Niao was still crying, her eyes quite red. “Truly… I truly wasn’t looking at others.”

Who could believe her words? Especially in this regard. The reason they hadn’t dared to let her come out to see people before was exactly this. Her fiancé’s lack of oversight in choosing friends was what allowed Duan Xiran to step in. Duan Xiran’s own lack of oversight was what let Bai Niao fall into He Youting’s hands. Even for Cheng Yu himself—if Duan Xiran had guarded her strictly, he likely wouldn’t have met her.

If I hadn’t met her, of course there wouldn’t be all this trouble.

“I shouldn’t have brought you out.” Cheng Yu’s emotions had faded a lot, but his expression still wasn’t gentle. Bai Niao didn’t dare speak; she lowered her head and fell silent like a little ostrich.

He gave a low sigh but ultimately didn’t bully her further. Humans are such contradictory creatures. On one hand, they want to put a mark on someone so everyone knows they are their property; on the other hand, they fear others will take an interest once they know. Especially since their own “ascension” wasn’t exactly legitimate.

Gao Zhan pulled Bai Niao’s waist and kissed her damp, red eyes. “You’ve cried your eyes swollen.” He coaxed her in a low, murmuring voice.

They were very good at playing “good cop, bad cop,” but in the end, they were just accomplices—accomplices who wanted to imprison her by their side forever. Compared to He Youting and Duan Xiran, Cheng Yu and Gao Zhan had softer personalities; they weren’t as cold and were more doting toward Bai Niao in private.

But at this moment, she suddenly remembered one thing. The person who first proposed this “accomplice” relationship was them.

“I’m tired, I want to go home.” Bai Niao’s mood suddenly became very dejected. She said nothing more and didn’t go back into the inner hall.

Where was Bai Niao’s home? After being kicked out of the Zhong family, she never had a home again. The place she wanted to go back to was He Youting’s estate. Actually, if she had a choice, she’d rather go to Duan Xiran’s place right now, but she didn’t have much of a choice.

Cheng Yu cupped her face and coaxed her softly, “Play a little longer, alright? I’ll peel shrimp for you.”

She said nothing, just quietly lowered her eyes. Cheng Yu had no choice but to send her back to He Youting’s place. Gao Zhan said softly, “You go back first. I’ll have someone send her.”

The two of them were very close—much closer than He Youting and Duan Xiran. Cheng Yu nodded slightly, and Gao Zhan picked her up.

Bai Niao was in a terrible mood, but as soon as they turned the corner and were out of Cheng Yu’s sight, she grabbed Gao Zhan’s collar and kissed his lips. She kissed him very hard and fiercely, with a kind of madness that was different from her usual self.

Gao Zhan stroked her back and whispered, “Don’t be afraid, Niao Niao.”

She was already exhausted, but hearing those words, she inexplicably burst into tears. But before Bai Niao could say anything, the feeling of her soul being pulled out surged up again. She was so anxious she broke out in a sweat, having no heart to think of anything else.

— Zhuang Han was about to wake up.