I Got A Girlfriend After Losing My Memory (Transmigration) - Chapter 48

Tang Fuzhi was more than happy to take advantage of Tao Ran’s newfound vulnerability.

Tao Ran’s hand froze mid-air as she looked up at Tang Fuzhi.

How to put it? Her gaze carried a hint of warning, as if asking, “Are you sure about that?”

Tang Fuzhi’s shoulders tensed, and she felt a sudden urge to back down. But then she remembered: I’m older than her!

As the elder, even if only by a year, she needed to maintain some semblance of authority.

I still need to maintain some elder sisterly dignity.

Tang Fuzhi straightened her posture and met Tao Ran’s gaze. “You should have called me ‘elder sister’ from the start. Or ‘senior sister’ would work too.”

Tang Fuzhi had already conceded a point.

Suddenly, a strange smile appeared on Tao Ran’s face. Tang Fuzhi couldn’t decipher her true emotions.

Tao Ran stood up and walked over to Tang Fuzhi, her fingertip brushing against her cheek. Her rosy lips parted slightly, and her voice was lovely, like clear spring water striking hard stone, sending droplets scattering.

“E-elder sister.”

Tao Ran tilted her head, a gesture somewhat reminiscent of Tang Fuzhi’s own. Her beautiful peach blossom eyes curved upward slightly, carrying a hint of bewitchment. “How about that? Satisfied?”

Tang Fuzhi’s earlobes flushed faintly. Though the words themselves were perfectly proper, the way Tao Ran uttered them gave her a strangely sensual feeling.

“I-it’s… okay, I guess.” So this is how good it feels to be called “elder sister.”

Though a little intimidated, Tang Fuzhi was still quite pleased.

The younger girl’s eyes crinkled into crescent moons as she smiled, completely captivated by those two words.
Tao Ran found it a little amusing. It was just a name, after all. She reached out and stroked the corner of Tang Fuzhi’s lips, her other hand bracing against the chair back behind Tang Fuzhi, completely encircling her within her embrace.

Shadows enveloped Tang Fuzhi, trapping her. “Do you like it when I call you that?”

Sensing danger, Tang Fuzhi tried to retreat, only to realize she was already trapped.

Though she knew Tao Ran wouldn’t do anything drastic, a sliver of fear still crept in. “W-what are you going to do?”

The young woman’s voice trembled slightly. Tao Ran smiled. “Sister, what are you afraid of?”

Earlier, when Tao Ran had called her “Sister,” Tang Fuzhi had been confused. But now, she clearly sensed something was wrong, instinctively wanting to flee. Tao Ran, however, pulled her close by the waist.

Their positions reversed. Tao Ran sat in the chair, Tang Fuzhi perched on her lap, legs straddling Tao Ran’s thighs, arms instinctively wrapping around Tao Ran’s neck.

Tao Ran leaned forward slightly, one hand supporting the back of Tang Fuzhi’s neck, preventing her from pulling away.

Warm, moist breath brushed against Tang Fuzhi’s neck. Then she heard Tao Ran’s gentle voice near her ear: “You’ve been resting for days. You must be almost fully recovered by now.”

Before Tang Fuzhi could process what “recovered” meant, Tao Ran’s lips pressed against her neck, her warm, wet tongue tracing a slow, deliberate path.

A sticky, tender suction. Tang Fuzhi’s eyes misted over, her voice trembling slightly.

In the next instant, she understood the meaning behind Tao Ran’s question, as Tao Ran’s lips had already moved from her neck to that soft, yielding flesh.

The scars from their ordeal in H City had nearly healed after days of rest, the faint red marks barely visible now.

Tang Fuzhi arched her neck back, a broken sound escaping her throat. Her hands gripped Tao Ran’s collar tightly as she pleaded softly, “I… I was wrong.”

Hearing this, Tao Ran released Tang Fuzhi, the corners of her lips glistening with a crimson, suggestive sheen.

“What’s this? Weren’t you enjoying yourself just now, elder sister?”

With that last word, she once again pressed her lips to the snow-white peak.

A trembling voice, a gentle suckling, the girl’s soft moans.

Tang Fuzhi gazed at her reflection in the mirror. This time, Tao Ran’s bite had been much gentler, leaving only faint red marks. But the large lipstick stain on her pale skin looked undeniably wanton.

Her face flushed, Tang Fuzhi wiped the lipstick from her chest. The sensitive location made her brush against the tender bud every few strokes.

After finally cleaning herself up, Tang Fuzhi was drenched in a fine sheen of sweat.

She dressed quickly, pulled out her phone, and replied with a simple, “Okay.”

Before she knew it, the day of the class reunion had arrived. Tang Fuzhi had already studied the graduation photo beforehand, reviewing everyone’s names. Fortunately, her memory served her well; as she looked around at the gathered classmates, she instantly matched faces to names.

Chen Sisi spotted Tang Fuzhi and rushed over, her face beaming. “Tang Tang, over here!”

Only when she drew closer did Chen Sisi notice Tao Ran standing beside Tang Fuzhi. Her smile widened. “Tao Ran, you’re here too!”

Technically, they weren’t in the same major and shouldn’t have known each other. But because Tang Fuzhi and Tao Ran were such close friends, Tang Fuzhi often mentioned Tao Ran during her time living in the dorms, so her roommates were quite familiar with her.

Tao Ran nodded in acknowledgment.

Although the classmates were all art majors with little direct connection to the business world, they were locals. How could they truly be unaware of the major industries dominating T City?

Seeing Tao Ran, they didn’t react with the same casual indifference they usually showed to ordinary classmates. Everyone stood up, and someone even called out, “President Tao!”

Tang Fuzhi couldn’t help but feel a mix of amusement and embarrassment.

Tao Ran waved her hand, not wanting to disrupt the lively class reunion. “Don’t mind me,” she said. “I’m just here to keep Tang Tang company and to thank you all for taking care of her these past four years. Put the bill on my tab. Enjoy yourselves.”

During their four years of university, though they were in the same class, everyone had their own lives. Roommates might have looked out for each other, but classmates rarely did.

In fact, some here probably couldn’t even match Tang Fuzhi’s name to her face.

Feeling a bit embarrassed, everyone quickly made room for Tang Fuzhi and Tao Ran to sit together.

Tang Fuzhi leaned in close to Tao Ran and whispered, “What are you doing at my class reunion?”

She had only asked Tao Ran about Chen Sisi out of curiosity. She never expected Tao Ran to follow her here today.

Tao Ran smiled and patted her head, her gaze lingering on the girl’s rosy lips, parting and closing, the tip of her pink tongue faintly visible in the dim light.

“How could I relax knowing you’re in a place like this?”

Adults going to bars wasn’t inherently wrong, but this place was a mixed bag. What if something happened?

Seeing Tang Fuzhi’s lingering reluctance, Tao Ran calmly said in a low voice, “Or would you rather have Xu Rujia come with you?”

Tang Fuzhi immediately deflated. “Fine,” she muttered.

Bringing Tao Ran to the class reunion had a certain legitimacy. After all, she was Tang Fuzhi’s girlfriend, and while not yet family, she was practically family-in-waiting.

Bringing Xu Rujia, on the other hand, would be far too conspicuous. With her youthful face, they’d probably ask for her ID at the door.

Just imagining that scene made Tang Fuzhi cringe with embarrassment.

Chen Sisi discreetly nudged Tang Fuzhi. When Tang Fuzhi turned, Chen Sisi whispered, “I can’t believe you two are still so close after graduating over a year ago.”

After graduation, everyone scattered to different jobs and lives. Though they shared the same major, their careers diverged, and the topics they could discuss dwindled.

Tao Ran and Tang Fuzhi had been close in college, but Chen Sisi was surprised their bond had remained so strong after graduation.

Tang Fuzhi thought Chen Sisi was teasing her, her earlobes flushing slightly. Fortunately, the dim lighting meant no one noticed.

“It’s fine,” she replied. “Just like before.”

Chen Sisi smiled and said nothing more.

Although the group were all old classmates, they weren’t equally close. They clustered in small groups, forming their own little circles.

A young man approached Tao Ran, his attitude deferential. “President Tao,” he said, “I heard the Tao Group is interested in that land in the western district?”

Tang Fuzhi tried to recall his name from the graduation photo. It seemed to be Zhao Youcai.

She wasn’t particularly familiar with him; knowing his name was enough. She didn’t need to know much more.

She’d come to the reunion to reconnect with her old roommates, not to wage war. She didn’t need to be close to everyone.

Chen Sisi leaned in and whispered in her ear, “He used to act so arrogant, looking down on everyone because his family had money. He was always mocking people.” Her voice was barely audible, as if afraid of being overheard. “Ever since he heard Tao Ran was the Tao Group’s heir, he secretly asked people in her class for her phone number. He’s been desperate to get connected to the Tao Group.”

Tang Fuzhi nodded.

So, this guy’s trying to play matchmaker?

After speaking, Chen Sisi glanced at Tang Fuzhi with concern. “Has he been bothering you?”

Tao Ran and Tang Fuzhi’s close friendship was no secret in their class. They’d been inseparable for years, and anyone who paid attention to one inevitably knew about the other.

If Zhao Youcai couldn’t get through to Tao Ran, there was no telling if he might try to reach her through Tang Fuzhi.

Tang Fuzhi couldn’t recall any such incidents and simply shook her head.

Chen Sisi breathed a sigh of relief.

Meanwhile, Tao Ran was rejecting Zhao Youcai as usual. “Let’s keep business talk out of our class reunion.”

Zhao Youcai opened his mouth to argue, but when he met Tao Ran’s icy gaze, he instantly fell silent.

Though he desperately wanted to connect with the Tao Group, he didn’t want to anger her.

He quickly forced a smile. “Of course, of course.”

At that moment, a chubby classmate stood up. “How about we play Truth or Dare?”

A thrilling game always stirred up excitement.

Everything needed for Truth or Dare was already here, and the waiter quickly brought over the props.

The pointer spun rapidly, all eyes fixed on the wheel. Tang Fuzhi, who hadn’t been nervous at first, found herself caught up in the strange tension.

Her hand gripped Tao Ran’s tightly as she stared at the wheel, watching its spin slow to a crawl.

Tang Fuzhi’s heart pounded in her chest.

Finally, the pointer stopped, landing right in front of her.

Her heart skipped a beat.

“Truth or dare?”

“Truth.”

She’d seen this game on TV before. The dare cards always had ridiculous challenges, like kissing the person next to you or flirting with strangers.

Tang Fuzhi had to admit, she was a bit of a coward.

Someone pushed the truth cards toward her. Tang Fuzhi drew one, flipping it over with nervous anticipation.

The others, already bursting with curiosity, leaned in to read aloud, “Is there someone here you like?”

In their memories, Tang Fuzhi had spent virtually her entire university life with Tao Ran. It was reasonable to suspect she didn’t even have a secret crush, let alone someone among those present.

But to everyone’s surprise, Tang Fuzhi’s cheeks flushed as she replied, “I do.”

She immediately lowered her head, already regretting her words.

I should have known better than to come to this stupid class reunion.

Tao Ran’s smile deepened. She leaned closer to Tang Fuzhi, her beautiful peach-blossom eyes curving slightly. “Who is it?”

The crowd sensed gossip in the air and erupted into teasing.

“Who do you like? We’ve been classmates for four years and never heard a thing! Who’s the lucky guy who captured our Tang beauty’s heart, ha ha ha?”

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