“We’re just ordinary friends, that’s all.”
With her head lowered, left hand clutching at her pants leg, Bai Lu stared at the tips of her own shoes.
If she didn’t handle this properly, not just herself—Sister Yun might get into trouble too, right?
Feeling irritable, Lu Weizhu once again resented that person who had taken photos so recklessly. Taking pictures was one thing, but what was with all this random CP shipping?
“Ordinary friends?”
Bai Lu tilted her head.
“Would ordinary friends be this close?”
The girl in front of her looked as meek as a quail, dazed and easy to bully. How had she never noticed Lu Weizhu could be this soft and docile before?
“Uh, uh… that’s just because, she’s the only friend I have, so we’re a bit closer…”
Lu Weizhu gently shook her head, at a complete loss, feeling tormented just standing in front of Bai Lu.
“Is that so?”
“That’s all it is.”
She nodded hastily, like a pecking chick, and shuffled two steps forward.
Now even closer, Bai Lu could see Lu Weizhu’s little legs trembling, could hear the heavy thud of her heartbeat.
She must be scared of me.
“Please believe me, we really are just friends, there’s nothing else. I wouldn’t dare pull any tricks!”
Lu Weizhu sounded a little agitated, glancing at her right hand out of the corner of her eye.
She always felt like she was more easily startled in front of these two patrons. Ha… but after being bullied by them so often, maybe that was normal?
Without a word, Bai Lu scrutinized Lu Weizhu, but from her expression, she couldn’t spot anything unusual.
Following Lu Weizhu’s gaze, Bai Lu looked toward Lu Weizhu’s right hand.
She was terrified of her, so she probably wouldn’t dare go behind her back to see anyone else?
Somewhat reassured by the answer, Bai Lu ought to have left it at that, but since she’d come all this way, wouldn’t it be a loss not to do something?
Lately, she’d been spending more time with Ning Wan and had few chances for a little “fun” on the side.
Bai Lu stood up.
Startled, Lu Weizhu backed up two steps, but noticing Bai Lu’s gaze, she forcibly stopped herself from retreating.
“Sorry… I’ve just been really sensitive lately.”
She apologized in a small voice and returned to her spot.
Bai Lu watched her unhurriedly, the girl in front of her becoming more and more appetizing.
She extended her hand. At first, Lu Weizhu looked confused, but after thinking for a moment, she gingerly reached out her left hand and placed it in Bai Lu’s palm.
The next moment, Bai Lu gripped Lu Weizhu’s left hand, sat back down, and pulled with force. Lu Weizhu felt a surge of strength—like a ragdoll, she was inevitably pulled into Bai Lu’s embrace.
Her right hand dangled at her side, left arm instinctively wrapping around Bai Lu’s neck, both knees resting atop Bai Lu’s legs.
Bai Lu was noticeably taller than Lu Weizhu, and even in this odd posture, she still looked down at her by a bit.
Their heads were offset, faces nearly touching.
Lu Weizhu faced the sofa backrest, body stiff, not daring to move a muscle, afraid of upsetting Bai Lu.
As for Bai Lu… she circled her arms around Lu Weizhu’s waist and simply hugged her.
Squeezing tighter, she drew Lu Weizhu closer, chest pressed against chest, the subtle sensation making Lu Weizhu’s ears flush red in an instant.
Holding Lu Weizhu in her arms, Bai Lu felt the girl so light she nearly mistook her for a weight-reduced doll instead of a real person.
“Bai… Master…?”
Lu Weizhu didn’t quite understand what Bai Lu was thinking.
She was hugging her?
Bai Lu’s body was a bit hot, and being held like this was warm and soft—not at all uncomfortable. In fact, maybe it was even pleasant? But no matter what, just knowing it was Bai Lu who was hugging her, Lu Weizhu felt like she was sitting on pins and needles.
If she could snap her wrist, did that mean she could crush her spine too?
In truth, Bai Lu herself wasn’t sure. Maybe she was treating Lu Weizhu as a stand-in for Ning Wan? Or maybe it was just that softness that made her want to use her as a hug pillow? Whatever the case, Bai Lu just went for it.
The girl in her arms was her own little lover, someone she had absolute control over, someone who would obey her every command. Bai Lu closed her eyes, savoring the taste of dominance.
At the same time, guilt toward Lu Weizhu crept over her again, the two emotions intertwining, causing Bai Lu’s heart to flutter inexplicably.
Pressing her lips together, Bai Lu pinched Lu Weizhu’s waist.
“Ugh—”
A sharp pain in her waist made Lu Weizhu grunt softly, her body trembling, the movement making Bai Lu’s skin tingle.
Bai Lu placed a hand on Lu Weizhu’s right forearm.
“Don’t bully my right hand…”
The trembling voice sounded in her ear, and the corners of Bai Lu’s mouth curved up.
She gently squeezed the upper part of Lu Weizhu’s forearm, where the bandages had already completely disappeared.
With her arm around Bai Lu’s neck, not daring to apply any force, Lu Weizhu felt her head swimming.
So, why was she hugging her? In her memory, Bai Lu was usually rough with her, no matter the circumstance.
“Please… Master… it really hurts…”
Lu Weizhu no longer cared about dignity—after all the times it had been trampled, what difference did it make if she gave it up herself?
The girl’s hoarse voice, soft as a kitten sharpening its claws, raked at Bai Lu’s heart.
Bai Lu moved her hand away from Lu Weizhu’s forearm.
“Alright.”
She nodded.
“As long as you behave, I can be gentle with you.”
Bai Lu looked toward the balcony.
Night had already fallen.
After a moment’s silence, Lu Weizhu responded with a nasal “mm”.
Bai Lu picked up Lu Weizhu and carried her into her bedroom.
The world spun, and Lu Weizhu found herself lying on the bed, staring at the ceiling. The room lights were off, shrouding everything in darkness.
The scent of lavender grew thick in the air, and in the next instant, a heavy weight pressed down on her. Lu Weizhu closed her eyes, white hair splaying beneath her.
“Ugh—”
Her toes curled, her whole body shrinking under the covers. A shallow bite mark appeared on her left wrist—not from Bai Lu, but from herself.
Just as Bai Lu said, her obedience really did make Bai Lu gentler than usual. This was probably her most relaxed night yet.
Bai Lu stood by the bedroom window, back to Lu Weizhu.
Curling up under the covers, Lu Weizhu dressed herself piece by piece, putting back on all the equipment that had been scattered.
Was it really right to give up her bottom line? Lu Weizhu didn’t know. Well, chastity was long gone anyway, so what did her state of mind matter anymore?
Lu Weizhu smiled soundlessly.
“I should get going.”
Her words carried satisfaction as Bai Lu left the bedroom.
“Mm, goodbye.”
“Hmm?”
“Goodbye, Master…”
Lu Weizhu closed her eyes.
“See you next time. If you have time, remember to make a copy of the key.”
Leaving the reminder before she went, Bai Lu departed, satisfied.
Wiping her fingertips, Bai Lu remembered to close the living room door as she left.
“Come to think of it, if I hadn’t shown up last night, who knows if those two idiots would’ve run into a burglar breaking in.”
Bai Lu thought back to how the door had been left wide open last night.
Heading downstairs, she pondered whether she should bring something for Lu Weizhu next time.