novelraw Chapter 75 My best friend is just as good-looking as me, but definitely not as useful.
Chapter 75 My best friend is just as good-looking as me, but definitely not as useful.
"You're so beautiful!" Chen Bo exclaimed, touching Xu Yueqing's face.
Xu Yueqing blinked but didn't say anything.
Chen Bo curled the corners of his lips and gently patted that cool yet beautiful face: "You won't behave unless you're beaten, you'll be climbing on the roof and tearing off the tiles."
Xu Yueqing's face flushed bright red instantly, from her cheeks to her ears, and from her ears to her neck, even the small patch of collarbone exposed outside her neckline turned pink.
She did not refute it.
Chen Bo reached out, grabbed her chin, and lifted it up: "Do you still want me to delete the photos?"
"No, thank you!" Xu Yueqing felt sweet inside. He praised her for being beautiful and for having a good figure. It was her honor to keep the souvenir.
Bevy is just as good-looking as me, but she's definitely not as useful as me; she's too thin.
Zhou Lingyan is more threatening, but it's obvious that Chen Bo isn't purely a visual creature; otherwise, why would Chen Bo's hands be so obedient in the two photos Zhou Lingyan posted?
Xu Yueqing blushed again, because she thought of how, as the flowers bloomed year after year, her ex-boyfriend gave her the feeling that she wished she had two more hands.
Chen Bo looked down at the face.
The untouchable star of the entertainment industry, a celebrity that countless people would pay a fortune to even meet, was now sitting obediently by his legs, like a stray cat that had finally found its owner.
No, stray cats aren't that pretty.
It's a Ragdoll cat, and a top-tier Ragdoll with a purebred lineage, usually incredibly proud.
Now the plush toy has turned its belly up on its own and is rubbing against the back of his hand.
From this angle, Chen Bo could see her slightly open neckline, her neck still damp from her recent shower, and her long eyelashes trembling slightly with nervousness.
He reached out and gently pressed his hand on the back of her head.
Xu Yueqing's body stiffened slightly, then went limp.
She didn't move.
Chen Bo didn't say anything either.
He simply pressed down on the back of her head, his fingers running through her still slightly damp long hair, his palm resting on the top of her head.
The movement was subtle, yet it carried an undeniable authority.
Xu Yueqing's heart was pounding so hard it felt like it was going to jump out of her throat.
She lowered her eyes and slowly lowered her head.
The moon outside the window had somehow hidden behind the clouds, leaving only a small circle of warm light from the bedside lamp in the room.
Taming means establishing a connection.
Chen Bo didn't quite understand before, but now he seems to understand a little.
A woman like Xu Yueqing, if you dote on her in everything, she'll only think you're useless.
You treat her like a goddess, but she turns around and goes looking for so-called "spiritual resonance".
But when you pull her down and make her kneel at your feet, she willingly gives herself to you.
It's not because she's cheap.
It's because she finally doesn't have to pretend anymore.
No need to act aloof, no need to act reserved, no need to act like that forever high and mighty superstar.
She could simply be Xu Yueqing, an ordinary woman who blushes, acts coquettishly, and takes the initiative to hold her ex-boyfriend's hand.
Chen Bo's hand slid from the top of her head to her ear and gently pinched her earlobe.
After a long while, Xu Yueqing raised her head, her face as red as if it were about to bleed.
"I..." she asked softly, as if summoning immense courage, "May I come up and sit for a while?"
Chen Bo looked down at her.
She tilted her head back, her eyes sparkling with a mixture of shyness and anticipation.
"Come up."
Upon receiving permission, Xu Yueqing's eyes lit up instantly.
She stood up, supporting herself on Chen Bo's knees. Her legs were a little weak, and she almost lost her balance.
The moon had somehow appeared outside the window, its cool light shining on the villa across the street.
In Zhou Lingyan's master bathroom, the steam had completely dissipated, leaving only the used shower gel bottle standing quietly on the shelf.
Night was falling.
The bedside lamp was turned off, leaving only the moonlight streaming in from the window.
Xu Yueqing nestled in Chen Bo's arms, staring blankly at the ceiling.
She was tired, but she couldn't fall asleep for a while.
It's not because she's picky about beds—she hasn't been picky about beds for a long time; she's traveled all over the years and stayed in all kinds of hotels.
She couldn't sleep because... she felt like she was dreaming.
Six months ago, she still thought Chen Bo was useless and not good enough for her.
Three months ago, she was still talking to Lu Ze about Borges and felt that she had found her soulmate.
Two months ago, she broke up with me over the phone, her tone as cold as if she were discussing terminating a contract.
What now?
She lay on the guest bed in Zhou Lingyan's house, her head resting on Chen Bo's arm, her back aching as if she had been run over by a truck.
I have a dull ache in my inner thigh.
Several new marks appeared on my collarbone.
My voice is a little hoarse.
But she was very happy.
I'm happier than ever before.
She turned to the side and looked at Chen Bo's profile in the moonlight.
His eyes were closed, and his breathing was steady, as if he had fallen asleep.
After watching for a while, Xu Yueqing couldn't help but reach out her finger and gently trace his brow bone, nose bridge, and lips.
The moment her finger touched the corner of his lips, it was grabbed.
"Aren't you tired?" Chen Bo asked without opening his eyes.
"I'm tired," Xu Yueqing said honestly.
"Then why aren't you asleep?"
"I can't sleep."
Chen Bo opened his eyes and turned to look at her.
Under the moonlight, her eyes sparkled, as if they held two stars.
"What are you thinking about?" he asked.
Xu Yueqing hesitated for a moment, then whispered, "I'm thinking... when will you kick me out?"
The moonlight cast a silvery glow on her face, making her appear softer and more vulnerable than during the day.
He reached out and pulled her into his arms.
"No rush," he said. "Go to sleep."
Xu Yueqing buried her face in his chest and hugged him tightly.
"Um."
This time, she fell asleep quickly.
Chen Bo listened to her gradually calming breathing and looked at the darkened villa across the street.
the next morning.
Chen Bo was awakened by the sunlight.
The curtains weren't fully drawn, and a golden ray slanted in, landing right on his eyes.
He frowned, trying to turn over, but found he couldn't move.
Looking down, he saw Xu Yueqing clinging to him like a koala, her arms wrapped around his waist, her legs pressed against his, her whole body practically glued to his chest.
I'm sleeping soundly.
A faint smile lingered at the corners of her lips.
Chen Bo stared at her for a few seconds, then reached for his phone on the bedside table.
7:43.
It's still early.
He put his phone back, closed his eyes, and planned to take another nap.
Just as I closed my eyes, the person in my arms stirred.
Xu Yueqing opened her eyes groggily, met Chen Bo's gaze, and froze for two seconds.
Then her face turned red at a speed visible to the naked eye.
"Good morning," Chen Bo said.
"Good morning..." Xu Yueqing's voice was muffled in her throat, like a kitten that had just woken up.
She realized she was clinging to Chen Bo like an octopus, so she quickly let go and moved to the side.
It moved less than three centimeters before Chen Bo pulled it back.
"Why are you running?" he asked.
"I didn't run away..." Xu Yueqing lowered her eyes guiltily, "It's just... I'm afraid of pressing down on you."
"It can't be pressed down."
Chen Bo pulled her closer to him, resting his chin on the top of her head, inhaling the lingering scent of shower gel in her hair.
Zhou Lingyan's shower gel was jasmine scented, completely different from the cool-toned perfumes Xu Yueqing usually used.
But it suited her surprisingly well.
Xu Yueqing stayed quietly in his arms, listening to his steady and strong heartbeat.
After a while, she spoke softly, "Chen Bo."