After Marrying the Villain with Seven Personalities [Transmigration into a Book]) - Chapter 65

A hot tongue stirred unilaterally within her mouth, and the spicy flavor of the wine exploded against her taste buds, melting into a tipsy haze.

Xu Linqiu obsessively sucked at her lips. Even though she felt sticky all over, she simply swallowed, her throat bobbing up and down.

“Mm…”

The woman’s face was covered in tear streaks, her small face flushed. Even in her sleep, she murmured softly with light moans: “Sister… I can’t take it… stop…”

Yet her subconscious reactions were exceptionally honest, making one feel an involuntary surge of tenderness.

“Qingqing…” Xu Linqiu gently caressed her cheek. Only after confirming she had truly drifted off did Xu Linqiu let out a sigh of relief.

She uncorked a bottle of red wine, but the remaining liquid suddenly gushed out, soaking the bedsheets in a display of decadent messiness. She licked the woman’s slightly swollen lips—a cat-like gesture of comfort—then buried her face in the crook of her neck and let out a sudden laugh.

Thinking back to Xiao Hong’s earlier words, that must have been a final farewell. She didn’t know exactly when the personalities would merge. She truly hoped that as soon as Qingqing woke up, she would possess Xiao Hong’s memories. Perhaps she would only regain them once all personalities merged, but that was fine.

At the very least, there was hope now.

She held her closely, breathing in the faint scent of musk—as if a thousand flowers were blooming at once—intermingled with an intense, fragrant aroma of magnolia.

This time, Xu Linqiu was careful. She took out her phone, tilted her head slightly, and snapped a photo of their faces pressed together. Even in the photo, Yi Chenqing’s flushed face was incredibly charming; her cold features created an extreme, seductive contrast.

Xu Linqiu smiled and kissed her lips. The soft, warm touch made her reluctant to leave, and she couldn’t help but suck at them rhythmically once more.

After resting for a long while, she carried her to the bathroom. Warm water rained down over their heads and splashed against their skin, washing away the stickiness. Yet even this failed to wake Yi Chenqing. Xu Linqiu could only place her back on the bed, dry her hair, and pick up the woman’s phone. For the first time, she tried using her own birthday as the passcode—it unlocked. The wallpaper was a candid shot of her own profile while sleeping; she had no idea when she had been photographed.

Xu Linqiu’s eyes crinkled with a smile. Finding the manager’s number on a card by the bedside, she called and asked for two sets of casual clothes.

The clothes arrived quickly. To her surprise, the manager had even prepared a car.

The moment Xu Linqiu carried her to their front door, she finally felt a sense of relief. She rang the bell. Shi Ji opened the door and paused for a moment before stepping aside to let them in. While closing the door, she teased: “You really are strong. I was worried just now and regretted not going with you.”

“You’re being a bit hypocritical, aren’t you?” Xu Linqiu replied with a smile as she headed for the stairs. “We’re going up first.”

“Okay. Have you eaten? Are you hungry?”

“It’s fine. I’m sorry you had to wait up for us. We’ll eat tomorrow morning.”

“Alright.”

Entering the dark room, Xu Linqiu used the moonlight to settle Yi Chenqing on the bed and stretched her aching limbs. I’ve really gone soft lately.

Smelling the familiar scent of the room, she smiled and changed the woman into a loose nightgown. After changing herself, she pulled her into her arms and fell into a weary sleep.

As the night deepened and the morning light began to filter through, bathing her in a lazy warmth, Yi Chenqing slowly woke up.

She opened her eyes to see a face inches away—clean, gentle, and soft. Elegance seemed to be bred into the woman’s very bones.

Xu Linqiu held her close, wearing long casual pajamas. In contrast, Yi Chenqing was only wearing a silk camisole nightgown with one strap slipping off her shoulder. She felt clean, yet her skin was covered in eye-catching “plum blossoms” (hickeys) and several shallow red welts, as if she had been lashed lightly by something.

Yi Chenqing was now fully awake. She stared blankly at Xu Linqiu, an indescribable feeling spreading through her heart.

She must have fallen asleep at her desk while reviewing documents last night. Then, Xu Linqiu had carried her to bed, and then… it must have happened. She could feel it; it had been quite intense, leaving her legs somewhat weak.

But it was like this again—happening while she was asleep. How could she sleep so deeply?

Her eyes filled with helplessness. Yi Chenqing couldn’t help but lean closer, burying her face in Xu Linqiu’s neck to the sound of her faint heartbeat.

“You’re awake. Hungry?” Xu Linqiu struggled to open her eyes and hugged her waist.

“Not hungry…”

“What’s wrong?” Xu Linqiu could sense the emotion in her voice and looked down at the crown of her head.

Yi Chenqing looked up and asked: “Last night…”

“I’m sorry. If you don’t like it, I won’t do it anymore,” Xu Linqiu apologized immediately, making a promise. But the woman stopped her:

“No… I mean, I wasn’t conscious anyway…”

It’s fine to let her vent like that.

With her eyelashes drooping and the corners of her mouth turned down, her pitiful appearance was nothing like the fierce, overbearing CEO she was at the office.

Xu Linqiu realized that Xiao Hong had not yet fully merged with her. She flashed a comforting smile and stroked her hair: “When you’re better, we can play however you want, okay? I’ll make it up to you~”

She kissed her lips lightly. This caused the edges of Yi Chenqing’s ears to flush red instantly.

“That’s not what I meant…”

Her voice was cut short as she was completely overshadowed by Xu Linqiu. Soft lips pressed against her own, bringing a scent that fascinated her—the woman’s natural, light fragrance.

“Mm…” A hot tongue pushed past her teeth. Xu Linqiu sucked gently and slowly, the scent of magnolia swirling around them. She swallowed the woman’s taste, their tongues colliding and dancing.

All her affection was expressed vividly in this kiss. Yi Chenqing’s lips curved slightly as she began to respond to the rhythm.

It wasn’t until the air in her lungs felt depleted and her eyes were misty that Xu Linqiu stopped. Resting her lips against the corner of the woman’s mouth, she laughed: “Once you get used to it, your heart rate won’t be so fast.”

At those words, Yi Chenqing turned a beautiful shade of red from her neck to her cheeks. She panted slightly and bit her lip, her eyes shining.

Xu Linqiu smiled, straddling the woman’s waist. She touched her soft lips and whispered: “I really want to…”

“Mm…” The response was muffled and soft. Yi Chenqing’s gaze flickered: “Endure it.”

Just then, the sudden ring of a phone broke the silence. Xu Linqiu laughed, rubbed her face, and reached out to grab the phone. She leaned back over her and handed it to her.

The call was from Xu Xu. Yi Chenqing answered, but the person on top of her leaned in again, kissing her lips with crescent-moon eyes.

“CEO, the Yu family tried to get into your community but couldn’t. Then they came to the company to make a scene. I had the security guards throw them out, and now it’s on the Hot Search (trending topics).”

He sent her a link. Yi Chenqing clicked it, but she was completely unable to concentrate as she responded to Xu Linqiu’s increasingly lingering kisses.

She barely managed to open the video. It showed the disheveled father and son of the Yu family being tossed out of the Yi Corporation doors by security, followed by a barrage of curses.

“Get your CEO out here! She must have manipulated things behind the scenes, otherwise how could ten million yuan just vanish!”

“Tch.” The security guard pointed an electric baton at him. “Our CEO only made you pay ten thousand for mental distress. Stop throwing mud. Get lost, or don’t blame me for being impolite.”

The hunched Father Yu was terrified. He was pulled back by Mother Yu, who arrived shortly after. She was crying with vacant eyes, clutching him: “How could you use Jiaojiao as collateral? Go redeem her, please…”

“If I didn’t collateralize her, how would we pay the debt? Mom, if we don’t pay in two days, those people will break your son’s legs…”

The woman froze, then became agitated: “Let’s go find Shushu—no, find Ju Dong!”

The comment section was buzzing:

[They’ve cut ties already, just get lost.]

[Damn, if you dare come back, we’ll form a group to make sure you never leave.]

[The faces of this family are truly…]

[Hahaha, serves them right!]

Yi Chenqing exited the trending topic and focused on responding to the woman’s gentle kisses. However, another voice came from the phone.

“CEO, also… look at the Number One trending topic. I’m going back to work now.”

As if afraid of being caught in the crossfire, the other party hung up immediately.

Now, Xu Linqiu was curious. She released the woman’s lips, tilted her head, and tapped the screen to find the trending interface. Yi Chenqing clung to her, sucking and licking her lips with a misty gaze.

That was until she noticed Xu Linqiu freeze. With a casual glance, she saw the top trending topic marked with a large [HOT]:

#Xu Linqiu, Infidelity#

She stopped. Xu Linqiu frowned slightly and looked at her, asking through gritted teeth: “Do you want to see?”

It would be a lie to say she didn’t. Yi Chenqing nodded honestly. Xu Linqiu’s slender finger clicked the topic. It was from a well-known paparazzo, featuring a video and a caption: “Why give up the life of a wealthy wife to go drinking at a bar? Is there a conflict in her love life, or is it…?”

Xu Linqiu was fed up with these paparazzi. While she frowned, Yi Chenqing had already started the video.

The footage was at the entrance of Hongxun. Xu Linqiu was standing in a lit area, making her clearly recognizable. The woman in her arms was shrouded in shadow; one could only tell she was wearing a maid outfit and had a great figure. The two were locked in a tight embrace—clearly kissing.

The comment section was vicious. Rational bystanders were pushed to the bottom. There were even attached photos where Xu Linqiu was captured clearly, smiling tenderly at the other person with flushed cheeks. Against the backdrop of the rowdy crowd, it looked like a beautiful portrait.

[There’s no defending this. What is she thinking? CEO Yi is so beautiful and rich, she’s a real idiot.]

[Mind your mouth upstairs, wait for the person involved to respond, okay?]

[Holy crap, my Linqiu! How could she… cheat?]

[She sure knows how to play—a maid outfit?]

Yi Chenqing scrolled far down, her body stiff. At that moment, regardless of whether she believed it or not, the rage of seeing her lover being insulted was far stronger than the disappointment of a possible betrayal.

Xu Linqiu thought for a moment and prepared to sit up. She felt it was best not to let her know the truth (about the split personalities), fearing it would trigger a rebellious reaction from the other personas. She just needed a reason to deflect, or perhaps claim she was sleepwalking?

Just as she was about to speak, the woman suddenly hugged her waist, forcefully stopping her from rising. She kissed Xu Linqiu’s lips with a sense of suppressed intensity, sucking hard, only to pull away quickly just as Xu Linqiu tried to respond.

Yi Chenqing walked into the dressing room with her clothes, saying not a word. When she emerged, she was in a blouse and western trousers, her black hair flowing over her shoulders. There wasn’t a hint of blame in her eyes as she looked at her.

“Don’t go out. Wait for me to come back.”

Xu Linqiu was speechless. She simply nodded as she watched her leave.

Only after the door closed, cutting off that gaze, did Yi Chenqing’s strength falter. Her brow furrowed deeply.

She would give her time to think of an explanation. It didn’t matter if she lied. But if she wasn’t even willing to offer a superficial excuse, then she would have to take “necessary measures.”

Locking her in the house forever… breaking the hands of the woman who touched her… smashing her teeth… it wasn’t out of the question.

Her eyes darkened. Yi Chenqing called Xu Xu as she walked toward the door. “Find the best PR firm. I will not allow a single comment insulting her to remain.”

“Understood. Also, CEO, do we need to buy out the search ranking?”

“Don’t just buy the ranking. Have them provide the most favorable countermeasure for her. Otherwise, am I paying them to just sit around?”

Xu Xu: “Understood…” So aggressive.