It's Zheng Meixuan again!
After some consideration, Tao Yi decided to answer the call.
"Hello? What's going on…"
On the other end, Zheng Meixuan held the phone with a stiff expression, seemingly unsure of what to say.
"I'll hang up if there's nothing important," Tao Yi prepared to end the call.
"No, what happened just now?"
"Hehe, I think it's perfectly normal not to answer your call."
"…" Zheng Meixuan's lips moved, but she didn't say anything.
After a long pause, Zheng Meixuan finally spoke: "I want to see you."
Tao Yi's frown deepened as he questioned, "See me? What for? I don't understand."
"…Nothing much, I just need to pick up a few things."
Tao Yi responded, "Haven't you already taken everything? Honestly, I don't want to have anything to do with you anymore. Answering your call was actually a mistake, but I know it's the last time! If what you need is valuable, I can arrange to deliver it to you tomorrow. If it's not important, forget it, you don't lack anything anyway."
Having said that, Tao Yi was about to hang up, but just two seconds later, his cool, professional demeanor completely collapsed!
"…I'm at the door. Open it."
"What?!" Tao Yi, holding the phone, went into a frenzy, "You, you, you, you! Can't you make a call before you arrive?"
"I called, but you didn't answer. I'll explain when I get in. I understand, you hate me."
Now Tao Yi was sitting on the floor, feeling powerless, with his corners of his mouth twitching and eyes twitching, weakly saying into the phone, "It's... not just hatred…"
"Wait, calm down, calm down. Leave now, and we can meet tomorrow at a scheduled time. You can stay as long as you want, and take whatever you need. I'm not home right now, not at home." Tao Yi quickly grabbed the phone again, making one last effort.
"No, open the door quickly. The TV is on, I saw it!"
"Knock, knock, knock!" Indeed, the knock on the door was immediate.
"Who are you talking to?" Zi Yue walked in at that moment. She had heard Tao Yi's recent conversation and Zheng Meixuan's faint voice but didn't see anyone else around.
"No... no one," Tao Yi scrambled up, pointing at the clothes on the bed, "Sister Yue, the clothes are there."
Zi Yue nodded, "Mm, I see. Someone's knocking, go open it. It's so noisy."
"Okay, I'll go, but…"
"But what?" Zi Yue tilted her head, seemingly indifferent to who Tao Yi had been talking to.
Tao Yi raised both hands, mimicking the motion of holding Zi Yue's hands, though his hands were empty. At this point, he still didn't have the courage to confront her: "Sister Yue, I understand you can stay as long as you want, but please, just this once, don't come out before that person leaves. Just this once!"
"Trying to make demands of me?" Zi Yue shot Tao Yi a sideways glance.
Tao Yi sighed; it seemed he was in for big trouble today.
Unfortunately, Zi Yue seemed destined to always surprise Tao Yi in unexpected ways.
"Fine, I'll agree to that. Anyway, there's nothing fun about coming out." With that, Zi Yue pushed Tao Yi out of the bedroom.
"Thanks, Sister Yue, I'll treat you to a meal another day!" With that, Tao Yi dashed to the door.
The moment he opened the door, a beautiful young woman appeared before him.
It was her again...
Zheng Meixuan.
She wore a white, tight-fitting T-shirt covered in gray English letters, and a pair of tight jeans that made her long, slender legs even more prominent.
"…Finally decided to open the door."
Zheng Meixuan's tone was flat, just like before. This monotony made Tao Yi feel as if everything that happened last night was a dream.
But Tao Yi knew it wasn't a dream, so he coldly responded, "Did you forget something? Why come to get it today? Are you planning to use the restroom while you're here?"
Zheng Meixuan ignored Tao Yi and entered the house without permission.
"You can say whatever you want. We probably won't see each other again soon."
"So what? Is this a farewell?" Tao Yi maintained his indifferent expression and did not stop Zheng Meixuan from walking.
Zheng Meixuan walked into the bathroom and looked around. "Where is the lingerie I was going to change into? Did you throw it away?"
"You came to get lingerie?!" Tao Yi's brows furrowed. He really couldn't understand what Zheng Meixuan was up to, "Don't tell me you came to your ex-boyfriend's house so late just to retrieve a few pieces of lingerie?!"
"If it's been thrown away, then forget it." With that, Zheng Meixuan walked towards the sofa.
Damn, speaking so naturally, what a joke! Tao Yi thought to himself. However, Zheng Meixuan seemed to be settling in for a longer stay?
"Enough with the suspense. Just say what you need to say," Tao Yi said, his tone showing impatience.
Of course, he was impatient. What if Zi Yue came out to play some game or if she, still fuming, decided to throw him out the window in front of Zheng Meixuan?
That would be quite a scene!
Although such a scenario seemed unlikely unless Zi Yue was really bored, he couldn't entirely rule it out!
Zheng Meixuan seemed to be about to address the main point but, perhaps due to her keen intuition, she noticed something. She twitched her nose and frowned slightly, though the frown disappeared quickly. "Has a woman been here?"
Tao Yi, distracted and worried about Zi Yue's potential outburst, didn't notice Zheng Meixuan's frown.
"Are you asking me something?" Zheng Meixuan's voice grew slightly irritated when Tao Yi didn't respond.
Realizing his mistake, Tao Yi's face turned cold. "What does it have to do with you?! If you don't have anything serious to say, just leave. Or should I leave instead?"
Of course, the latter was a lie. Although Tao Yi resented Zheng Meixuan, he didn't want to harm her.
Zheng Meixuan's anger flared as she felt Tao Yi's attitude, but before she could react, she heard a sound.
A melodious female voice drifted in as the bedroom door slowly opened. "Is this lingerie?"
Zi Yue emerged, holding Zheng Meixuan's bra and panties.
Zi Yue's face was as perfectly crafted as a work of art, stunning no matter what she wore or what the background was, even though she was currently dressed in Tao Yi's loose clothes. Despite the ill-fitting outfit, Zi Yue's breathtaking appearance provided an alternative, alluring charm!
Especially because she wasn't wearing a bra, the slight protrusions on her chest were particularly eye-catching!
Not only Tao Yi, but Zheng Meixuan was also drawn to the sight!
Tao Yi was stunned, not just by Zi Yue's dazzling appearance but also by the discomfort of the situation!
It seemed this woman was truly temperamental...
"She…" Zheng Meixuan was stunned for four or five seconds before speaking, her eyes reflecting some hidden emotions, a subtle, almost imperceptible mist.
"I… She's my friend." Tao Yi wasn't sure how to explain. His explanation seemed like an attempt at cover-up, and he didn't care if Zheng Meixuan misunderstood. After the hurt she caused him last night, he didn't mind her thoughts.
What he was concerned about was why Zi Yue had come out. What was she doing?!
Tao Yi rushed in front of Zi Yue and whispered urgently, "Why are you out here? Don't cause trouble!"
At that moment, Zi Yue's face displayed a strange, playful smile that seemed mysterious and frightening to Tao Yi.
"Don't worry, I just heard that woman looking for lingerie and wanted to return it to her." Zi Yue appeared obedient, but her voice had an eerie undertone. Seeing Tao Yi's expression, Zi Yue continued, "Actually, one day without food doesn't matter, but I find her voice quite pleasant. I think her blood might be interesting."
Blood? Still interested? Uh... wasn't Zheng Meixuan supposed to be on her period these days? So that means...
Realizing this, Tao Yi's eyes widened in shock, his voice rising uncontrollably, "Sister Yue! Are you hungry? Do you want to drink blood?"
"What are you talking about? I'm not hungry, just curious…"
Before Tao Yi could respond, Zi Yue added, "It's been a long time since someone has piqued my interest like this."
"Sister Yue! Stay calm, calm down!! I'll get you something to eat, any kind of blood, just don't harm anyone! Please don't harm anyone!"
"You care about her that much?" Zi Yue's smile had a hint of something strange.
"No! It's just that you can't kill people randomly. We live in a harmonious society, and if the police find out about me, that wouldn't be good…"
...
Watching Tao Yi and Zi Yue whispering behind her back, Zheng Meixuan's expression went from frowning to calm, then back to a frown, and finally to a resigned calm.
"I have to go. I don't need the lingerie anymore." Zheng Meixuan left with a final remark.
"Oh, bye then! Go ahead and leave."
Tao Yi quickly urged Zheng Meixuan to leave. Although he deeply resented her betrayal, Zheng Meixuan was once someone he loved dearly. Deep down, he didn't want to see her harmed. Even for a stranger, he wouldn't want to witness a senseless death!
Because of his concern for Zheng Meixuan's safety, he didn't notice the hidden undertone in her final words…
"Thud."
Hearing Zheng Meixuan gently close the door, Tao Yi finally breathed a sigh of relief, then turned anxiously to Zi Yue and said, "Sister Yue, please don't kill anyone… I beg you."
"Who would have thought you have a kind side?" Zi Yue's voice carried a trace of sarcasm, then she asked, "So, you loved her? Was she your ex?"
"She was an ex, but I don't love her anymore. That's in the past and won't come back."
"Really? Hehe," Zi Yue feigned curiosity and smirked, "From your conversation, it seems she betrayed you? What a useless man."
Tao Yi took a deep breath, his expression becoming serious as he said, "No matter who you are or how strong you are, you have no right to insult me!"
Seeing Tao Yi's resolute gaze, Zi Yue sneered and said, "Do as you wish. Can't you admit your own shortcomings? Hmph, so useless."
Ignoring Zi Yue, Tao Yi turned on the TV, letting her sharp tongue continue to taunt him.
Tao Yi stared at the TV, even though he had no idea what was on.
Seeing Tao Yi's mixture of anger and helplessness, Zi Yue's smile widened, seemingly in high spirits. She hummed a tune from her memories as she walked into Tao Yi's bedroom.