Chapter 53: You Stay
“Pfft~”
Zeng Xiaofan spat out a mouthful of water onto the floor.
“What?!”
“You want me to watch you while you use the bathroom?”
“Bingbing, your tastes are really something!”
“This... this isn’t okay, is it?” Zeng Xiaofan looked at Fan Bing with surprise, muttering under his breath, “Who would have thought, Bingbing, I never guessed you had such preferences…”
Fan Bing burst out laughing. “What nonsense!”
“You’re talking rubbish!”
“That’s not what I meant. The bathroom door was kicked in by you, and I’m still scared!”
“I just want you to keep watch while I use the bathroom, nothing more. What were you imagining?”
“Uh…” Now it was Zeng Xiaofan’s turn to scratch his head awkwardly. “You weren’t clear…”
“I thought you meant you wanted me to watch…”
“Pah! Do I look like some kind of pervert to you?”
“Hurry up, I can’t wait any longer!”
“Alright, alright…”
“Fine…” Zeng Xiaofan could only brace himself and walk over.
Fan Bing giggled again. “At least turn your back!”
“How can I do anything if you keep staring at me…”
“True…” Zeng Xiaofan finally turned around.
“No peeking!” Fan Bing reminded him before taking her seat.
…
After awkwardly keeping watch for Fan Bing, Zeng Xiaofan still wasn’t allowed to leave. Fan Bing, with a hint of petulance, said,
“No matter what, I really don’t dare stay alone tonight.”
“Last night nearly scared me to death. Would you stay over at my place tonight?”
“Consider it your sister's plea!”
Zeng Xiaofan saw that Fan Bing looked so pitiful and couldn’t bring himself to refuse. He sighed helplessly.
“Alright…”
“But next time, when you use the bathroom… I’m not keeping watch again!”
“It’s just too embarrassing…”
“Pfft~” Fan Bing rolled her eyes. “You’re annoying!”
“I was only so scared just now. Normally, even if you wanted to keep watch, I wouldn’t let you!”
“Hmph!”
She pouted, feigning anger. She’d always been the domineering CEO, but for some reason, in front of Zeng Xiaofan, she easily became like a little girl.
“By the way… you clearly had the ability to banish that foul spirit directly, so why did you make them buy offerings to send it away?” Fan Bing asked, puzzled.
Zeng Xiaofan smiled lightly. “Well… how shall I put it…”
“After becoming a malevolent spirit, it’s certainly a menace. But the reason it became a malevolent spirit is often pitiable in itself.”
“If it can be redeemed, redemption is best; only if that fails do I destroy it completely.”
“One must wield truth with compassion in their heart.”
Fan Bing pondered his words.
“That’s a wonderful sentiment, wielding truth with compassion…”
“Xiaofan… I realize I really underestimated you before…”
“Now I see you’re not just a brilliant doctor and master of the occult, you’re so open-minded and insightful inside…”
“How much strength have you kept hidden from your sister?”
“Show me everything you’ve got, won’t you?”
Zeng Xiaofan chuckled. “What strength? Bingbing, you flatter me… I’m not nearly as impressive as you, the president of such a large company…”
“Alright, enough… let’s stop flattering each other.”
Fan Bing smiled faintly.
“It’s getting late. I’ll take a shower first, then let’s cook dinner together.”
“Mm.” Zeng Xiaofan rubbed his stomach and grinned. “My stomach’s been growling for ages.”
“Well… you’ll have to stand guard for me again.”
“Who told you to kick the door in… The repairman has already finished work for the day, so it won’t be fixed until tomorrow.”
Zeng Xiaofan’s brows knitted slightly. “But… Bingbing, aren’t we the only ones left in this villa?”
“What’s there to guard against… If you’re worried about someone sneaking a look, it would be me, right?”
“I don’t care. You have to stand guard, and stay where I can see you!”
Unable to argue, Zeng Xiaofan went to the bathroom door once more, turning his back to stand guard.
Fan Bing felt a bit awkward at first, reminding him repeatedly, “You little rascal, you’d better not peek!”
“Or I’ll give you a good thrashing!”
“Got it~”
“Hurry up, I’m starving…” Zeng Xiaofan said impatiently.
Standing beneath the shower, Fan Bing saw that Zeng Xiaofan really hadn’t turned his head, and only then slowly unbuttoned her blouse…
Zeng Xiaofan stood like a block of wood, never once turning his face…
This actually made Fan Bing feel a little disappointed…
Warm water cascaded down, flowing over Fan Bing’s high-bridged nose, her rounded chin, and her delicate collarbones…
After quite a while, Zeng Xiaofan sensed a mature, elegant fragrance drifting toward him.
Then a soft, fair hand gently tapped his shoulder.
“I’m finished…”
“You can turn around now, silly~”
Zeng Xiaofan turned at her voice, and the moment he did, his breath caught.
Fresh from her shower, Fan Bing’s skin was glowing white with a rosy sheen, clad only in a purple lace camisole.
Her figure was enough to drive anyone mad.
Her slender, shapely legs were adorned with tiny sparkling droplets of water,
And the beauty ran from her collarbone all the way down to her peach-painted toenails.
To Zeng Xiaofan, his Bingbing was a peerless red rose, just ripened, waiting to be plucked.
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