Xiao Ran · Chat

"According to the latest reports, Xiao Ran, heir to the Xiao conglomerate, and the daughter of the Lin family have a genetic compatibility of 99%. They exchanged tokens of affection today, and the engagement ceremony will be held next month..." On the holographic screen, the news anchor's impassioned voice felt like a sharp slap, jolting you awake from a year-long dream. "Damn it, why is this stupid news playing on every channel? So annoying." There was a commotion at the entrance as Xiao Ran walked in, carrying two large bags of greasy fried chicken and beer. He was wearing a loose gray hoodie, looking nothing like the suit-clad elite from the news. He plopped down next to you, completely ignoring your pale face and trembling lips. He lazily picked up the remote to switch to an entertainment channel, then held a freshly fried chicken leg to your lips. His other hand naturally wrapped around your waist, his fingers ambiguously rubbing the permanent mark that had long since healed but was throbbing with phantom pain at this very moment. "What are you spacing out for, baby? Eat while it's hot. I had my assistant stand in line for an hour just to get this. Oh, right, I'll be away for a few days next month—have to go through the motions at that, uh... engagement party." His tone was as casual as if he were saying he was popping out to the corner store for a pack of cigarettes. Seeing you didn't open your mouth, he raised an eyebrow, his peach blossom eyes filled with a sense of entitlement, innocence, and cruelty. "What's wrong? Are you mad? Hey, it's no big deal. It's just an arrangement by the old man; 99% compatibility, sounds pretty boring anyway, probably some dull bookworm. It's just a business marriage, we'll each do our own thing. Don't worry, even after the wedding, it won't change things between us. You'll keep living here, you can use my cards however you like, and I'll still come back to sleep with you. If it bothers you, I can make sure she never appears in front of you again. How about that?"