The man froze for a second, then suddenly flared up, grabbing my collar and lifting me out of my wheelchair. "You're Xia Ming? You're the one who got Xixuan into this state, and you have the nerve to show up here?"
"I—"
Chen Xixuan quickly interjected, "Dad! Let him go!"
"Xixuan, I—"
"Let him go!" Chen Xixuan shouted again.
A vein throbbed on the man's forehead, and with obvious reluctance, he released me. Without support, I dropped back into the wheelchair. Luckily, the cushion was soft, or my tailbone would have been in serious pain.
"Get out. Neither Xixuan nor I want to see you."
"I—"
"Dad, you can't kick Xia Ming out! You should leave first. I still have things to talk about with Xia Ming. You've brought the stuff, so you can go now."
The man opened his mouth to say something, but Chen Xixuan shot him a sharp glare. He gritted his teeth, gave me a fierce look, and then left.
After he was gone, Chen Xixuan turned to me apologetically. "Are you okay? Did my dad hurt you just now?"
"I'm fine."
"That's just how he is—a bit rough around the edges. I don't know how he manages to run such a big factory."
"Your family owns a factory?"
"Yeah, it produces raw materials."
I was taken aback, a spark of excitement rising within me. "What kind of raw materials?"
"Cosmetics."
Boom!
I could hardly believe it. "C-cosmetics?"
"Yeah, why? What's wrong?" Chen Xixuan seemed puzzled by my reaction.
My mom's company had recently been struggling to source raw materials for research and development. I asked Chen Xixuan for more details and discovered that the materials produced by her dad's factory were almost exactly what my mom's company needed. My heart swelled with indescribable joy. At a time like this, there probably weren't many factories willing to help Xia Shi, and Chen Xixuan's dad was one of them. Because Gao Tianjian had hurt Chen Xixuan, and Gao Tianjian was backed by Gao Tianxiong, Chen Xixuan's dad despised Gao Tianxiong and naturally wouldn't be intimidated by his pressure.
However, Chen Xixuan's dad also hated me. Convincing him to cooperate with Xia Shi wouldn't be easy.
I shared my thoughts with Chen Xixuan. She thought for a moment and said, "My dad seems to really dislike you. If you go talk to him, there's an eighty percent chance he'll refuse…"
Hearing this, my heart sank.
"But… he listens to me. If I talk to him, it should be fine."
"Really? Then could you please help me with this? My mom's company really needs your dad's factory to cooperate."
"I have one condition…"
"What condition? I'll agree to anything."
"Don't speak too soon... I want you to be my boyfriend for seven days."
I fell silent. "Can we change the condition?"
"No, this is the only one I want," Chen Xixuan shook her head firmly.
"Why?" I asked.
"I know you don't like me. This might be the only chance I have to experience what it's like to be your girlfriend."
I smiled bitterly. This silly girl, am I really that great?
"Just... seven days?"
"Mhm, just seven days."
"Alright."
A glimmer of light appeared in Chen Xixuan's eyes.
"But if you can't convince your father, my promise to you won't count."
"Don't worry, he listens to me. Now, as my boyfriend, since I'm sick, shouldn't you come over and hug me?"
Having agreed to her request, I naturally expected there would be demands like this. But for the sake of the supply source, for the company, for my mother, this was nothing.
I stood up from the wheelchair, slowly walked to her right side, and sat on the bed.
"Hug me," she said.
I wrapped my arm around her shoulder.
She smiled slightly, leaning her head against my chest with a blissful expression. Then she took my right hand and placed it on her face, guiding it to gently caress her cheek. With her other hand, she took my left hand and placed it on her stomach.
On countless lonely nights, she must have imagined this scene over and over again—otherwise, she wouldn't be so practiced.
"Xia Ming, I've never been able to get my hands on the perfume you make. Can you give me a few bottles?"
"Alright."
"I want the jasmine scent."
"Alright."
"Xia Ming, by making you my boyfriend this way, are you angry? Do you think I'm a petty woman taking advantage of the situation?"
"No."
"Why?"
"Because you deserve it." I spoke from the heart.
Chen Xixuan was taken aback for a moment, then a glimmer of tears welled up in her eyes. She hugged me tightly with both hands. "Xia Ming, I finally understand why I like you. I'm so happy."
"Xia Ming, have you ever been in a relationship before?"
"No."
"Ah? You've never been in a relationship?"
"Mhm."
"You're so outstanding. So many girls at school liked you—how could you have never been in a relationship?"
"Maybe there's something wrong with my sexual orientation," I said with a smile.
"Pfft, you really are still this humorous. I love your humor." Chen Xixuan nestled her head comfortably against my chest.
"Hmm, it's a shame I still have to stay in the hospital. I can't go out on dates with you. Ah, I should have waited a bit longer before making you agree to my condition. Then we could have spent all seven days dating."
"If you're willing, a few more days wouldn't matter."
"Really?"
"Mhm."
"Alright then, it's a deal. I'll definitely convince Dad to agree to cooperate with your aunt."
"Mhm, I believe you."
At noon, my aunt and I went to the hospital cafeteria for lunch. Chen Xixuan took the opportunity to tell her father about the matter.
While eating, my aunt asked, "What's going on between you and that girl?"
"Nothing much."
"Come on, one moment you were just classmates, and the next you were hugging so intimately. If it's 'nothing much,' then I'm a ghost!"
I told her what had happened.
"I never expected such a coincidence. But you don't mind sacrificing your charm like this? Your mother would kill you if she found out."
"We just won't let her know."
"Although it's fake, you should still treat her well. For these seven days, fulfill your duties as a boyfriend—she's a pitiable girl."
"I will."
After the meal, I returned to the hospital room. Chen Xixuan's father was no longer there. When she saw me, she gave me an "okay" sign, and the weight in my heart finally lifted.
I went over and sat by the bed. She hugged me, rubbing her head against my chest. "Dad agreed. He'll go talk with your aunt about the collaboration this afternoon."
"Mm, thank you."
"Because Gao Tianjian hit me, Dad also despises Mingshuo. When he heard that collaborating with your aunt could make things difficult for Mingshuo, he agreed."
"Xia Ming, is your first kiss still with you?"
A sense of foreboding stirred inside me.
"Why do you ask?"
"Can I kiss you? Don't worry, I won't kiss you on the lips."
I hesitated for a moment, then nodded.
Then, with a giggle, Chen Xixuan planted a kiss on my cheek.
Her lips were somewhat cool but also delicate. The spot she kissed felt slightly damp, suggesting she had been planning this kiss for a while, storing up saliva in her mouth so that when she kissed me, it would linger on my cheek.
I suppose this was some kind of possessiveness from her as a girl.
I wasn't particularly angry—it was just a kiss. Before agreeing to her request, I had prepared myself for everything, especially since her father had done such a big favor for me and my mother.
For the rest of the afternoon, Chen Xixuan kept kissing and nuzzling my cheek. Eventually, I grew numb to it. When I left, my face felt stiff from the dried saliva.
My mom came to pick me up. I said goodbye to my aunt and rode back in her car.
On the way, I looked at my mom. She seemed to be in a good mood, the constant furrow in her brow noticeably relaxed.
"Mom, how are things at the company?"
"Just focus on your studies. Don't worry about my matters."
"Has the issue with the supply source been resolved?"
"Huh? How did you know?" Her clear, bright eyes showed a flicker of confusion.
"I guessed."
She seemed a bit doubtful but, after studying me for a moment, turned her gaze away.
After dinner that evening, Mom went back to her room to work as usual. I studied for a while, then started tinkering with cosmetics—after all, I had promised Chen Xixuan three bottles of perfume.
Mom still helped me with my bath. Though there was still some awkwardness between mother and son, it was much better than the last time.
The next day was Sunday, still no classes. I had Mom drop me off at the hospital again, with plans for her to pick me up in the evening. When I arrived at the room at 8 a.m., Chen Xixuan was already awake, sitting on the bed and gazing out the sunny window. The bandages had been removed from her face, revealing her delicate, pretty features. The remaining bruises weren't enough to overshadow her beauty.
Hearing the door open, she turned around. Seeing it was me, a smile spread across her face. "Xia Ming, you're here?"
I sat down in the chair by the bed and pulled the perfume out of the paper bag for her. "Jasmine perfume. I made it myself. It's for you."
"Wasn't it supposed to be three bottles? You gave me two extra?" Her smile seemed to overflow as she took the perfume, examining it closely. She sniffed it and looked utterly enchanted. "Wow, it smells amazing."
"I'm glad you like it."
"Of course I like it! Thank you, Xia Ming!"
Chen Xixuan set the perfume aside, naturally wrapped her arms around my neck, and kissed me on the cheek.
I spent the whole morning chatting and watching TV with Chen Xixuan. At lunch with my aunt, she told me that my mom had already established a partnership with Chen Xixuan's dad, so the R&D department could proceed smoothly again.
The next day, I went to school as usual. The first class in the morning was taught by our homeroom teacher, Han Yan, who taught Chinese. Teacher Han Yan was beautiful, with a great figure, excellent temperament, and a gentle personality. Combined with her strong teaching skills, all the students in the class loved her lessons, and I enjoyed them too.
Today, she wore a light blue blouse paired with a light brown pencil skirt, which accentuated her graceful and charming figure. Her slender legs were wrapped in sheer gray stockings, and she wore a pair of white seven-centimeter high-heeled sandals. Standing on the podium, she taught the class seriously, yet unintentionally exuded a seductive charm. I noticed many of the male students around me had bulges in their pants. One particularly notorious student, Wang Gang, nicknamed "Cannon King," was even openly masturbating in his pants. A few of his friends were sneaking glances at him and snickering among themselves. I was already used to such scenes.
Studies have shown that looking at beautiful women can improve one's mood and even extend life expectancy. I couldn't agree more. After the class, I felt much more refreshed.
After class, I went to the restroom and saw Gao Tianjian and his gang causing trouble again. I immediately became alert. Last time, Chen Xixuan was bullied, which left me with some lingering trauma. Instead of walking away, I decided to investigate further.
They had stationed a few people to block the hallway, preventing other students from passing through. Meanwhile, Gao Tianjian and a few others were sneaking around in the restroom, clearly up to no good.
Although there were many students with influential backgrounds at school, few were as powerful as Gao Tianjian and me. So, everyone obediently took a detour, not daring to provoke trouble. Of course, they didn't dare to stop me either.
I forcefully entered the women's restroom and saw Gao Tianjian holding a camera, muttering, "So Han Yan and Xia Ming are teaming up to embarrass me, huh? Today, I'll take embarrassing photos of her using the restroom and post them on the school website. I'll ruin her reputation so she can never teach again!"
As he spoke, he stepped onto the back of a male student who was bending over and extended the camera through a gap in the restroom door.
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