After Seeing Through the Plot, the Cannon Fodder Supporting Female Lead Overturned Her Fate - Chapter 50

Xia Yihuan had always been obedient, whether as an assistant or as a lover.

As soon as Ye An finished speaking, Xia Yihuan parted her lips and called her name in a soft, airy tone: “An’an.”

“An’an.”

Every syllable felt like a gentle stroke against her heart, causing waves to ripple across the lake of her soul.

It was Ye An’s first time seeing this side of Xia Yihuan. Even though she was currently held in the palm of Ye An’s hand, Xia Yihuan seemed to have no self-awareness of being the “submissive” one. Instead, she continued to tease and tempt, urging Ye An to pull her deeper into the entanglement.

Ye An felt her heart rate quicken again. Only after a while did she find her voice amidst the sound of the running water, her lips curving into a beautiful arc. “I always used to think you were a serious, proper person.”

Xia Yihuan laughed quickly. “And I’m not now?”

“Hard to say.” Ye An laughed along with her, her eyes filled with an intimate tenderness that only the two of them could decipher.

The bathroom floor was a bit slippery. Ye An was afraid Xia Yihuan might get hurt, and she had intended to restrain herself after the first round. However, remembering how Xia Yihuan had initiated several rounds in a row back in City B, she decided she had to “get even” this time so as not to be at a loss.

She quickly changed her strategy, whispering a suggestion: “Let’s go to the bed.”

Xia Yihuan did not argue; she simply said, “Okay.”

Xia Yihuan lay back down first.

Ye An was doing something and didn’t come out for a long while. Xia Yihuan had barely rested the night before and had been busy all day today; she was truly exhausted. However, she didn’t intend to sleep; she just closed her eyes lightly and waited in the silence.

A moment later, Ye An reached out and turned off the light.

The large room instantly plunged into darkness, save for the clear moonlight spilling in from outside. The heavy snow had stopped recently, and the streetlights shone on the white surface, making it glow as if it were emitting its own light.

In the darkness, Xia Yihuan suddenly felt the quilt move below her.

Ye An’s hair was soft and smooth; a few strands brushed against Xia Yihuan’s ankle, moving up to her calf, her knees, and then her abdomen. Soft, warm fingertips followed the same path—one hand resting on her waist, the other interlocked tightly with Xia Yihuan’s hand at her side.

Then, Ye An lowered her head.

She is actually doing this for me…

Xia Yihuan took a deep breath. The moment Ye An touched her, she let out a reflexive “hiss”—soft, suppressed, and melodic. It was a sound that made one feel both enamored and satisfied.

Soon, she began to call her name again: “An’an, An’an.”

Every call was stirring, deftly and alluringly blending into the boundless night. Listening to her voice, Ye An felt her own heart soften along with it.

She thought that she must have owed Xia Yihuan in a past life. They were once arch-rivals to the point where just hearing the other’s name made her want to take a detour. Now, the woman had suddenly become a treasure. Not only did Ye An not find her bothersome, but she was going to great lengths to spoil and indulge her.

But ultimately, she was willing. At the thought of the feelings gradually growing in her heart for Xia Yihuan, she had nothing left to say.

Actually, she did.

She wanted to say to her: I love you.

Teacher Yang recovered well and was able to be discharged after about a week.

Xia Yihuan, still worried, had her stay for a few extra days just in case. New Year’s Day had passed, and in the blink of an eye, the Lunar New Year was approaching; everything became hectic. Ye An and Xia Yihuan didn’t have much free time, but fortunately, the neighborhood sisters stayed longer this time and were willing to help share the burden.

On the day Teacher Yang was discharged, Xia Yihuan specifically booked a table at a top-tier hotel to treat everyone to a meal.

Auntie Zhang and the others went gladly. Knowing that most of them enjoyed a drink, Ye An specifically had her assistant prepare some high-quality liquor in advance.

The meal was indeed very enjoyable. Over rounds of drinks, Auntie Zhang and the others first inquired about Xia Yihuan’s new company, then asked about Ye An’s recent work, before proceeding to praise the two of them from top to bottom.

Although the atmosphere was a bit too boisterous, Ye An had to admit she liked it.

After several rounds, everyone was a bit tipsy. At the table, someone brought up their children, and the conversation shifted toward becoming a matchmaking session.

It seemed that regardless of the circumstances, once you reach a certain age, there is no escaping parental pressure to marry.

Ye An gave a helpless smile. Although she didn’t need to consider such things herself, listening for a bit of entertainment was fine. However, as they talked, the aunties suddenly turned their attention to Xia Yihuan.

“Xiao Xia, do you have a boyfriend right now?” Auntie Chen, sitting opposite her, suddenly asked.

The atmosphere fell silent for a second. Then, several pairs of eyes shifted direction simultaneously, all landing on Xia Yihuan.

Ye An also glanced at her instinctively, pretending to be indifferent as she took a small sip of her wine, though she actually wanted to hear the answer.

Xia Yihuan shook her head quickly: “No.”

Ye An stopped drinking. Just as she cast her gaze toward her, she heard the woman add: “But I have a girlfriend.”

“…”

Almost predictably, the atmosphere on the scene froze instantly.

Ye An nearly choked on the wine in her mouth. She never expected that the usually cold and dignified Xia Yihuan would answer so directly.

Yet Xia Yihuan acted as if nothing were wrong, raising her glass to continue the toast: “Let me toast everyone again.”

“Oh, drink, let’s drink.” Auntie Zhang was the first to react, quickly raising her glass as well. Soon, the atmosphere began to warm up again, and everyone drank together.

“Actually, this kind of thing is quite common nowadays, right?” After putting down her glass, Auntie Zhang smiled. “Young people should just follow their hearts. As long as it suits you, why care if it’s a man or a woman?”

“Yes, yes, exactly,” Auntie Chen, who had asked the question, chimed in. “The younger daughter of my distant cousin also brought a girlfriend home a while ago.”

“It’s not a big deal, not a big deal at all, hahaha!”

Looking at the aunties helping Xia Yihuan out of the situation, Ye An couldn’t help but want to laugh. “Coming out” was something she had only seen in movies, where it usually resulted in total chaos and domestic upheaval.

This was the first time she had seen it handled like this. Although she could tell the atmosphere was still slightly awkward, everyone was being considerate of Xia Yihuan, trying their best to keep the mood warm.

“President Ye, care for a drink?” Suddenly, Xia Yihuan’s voice sounded in her ear.

In private, they interacted with much more intimacy, but in public, they still acted strictly professional. Hearing this, Ye An smiled slightly and clinked her glass against Xia Yihuan’s. “President Xia, please.”

“Please,” Xia Yihuan said, raising her glass with one hand while her other hand slowly moved beneath the table.

Soon, Ye An felt her pinky finger.

“President Xia, the taste of this wine isn’t bad, is it?” she said. Her fingertips slid from Xia Yihuan’s palm to the gaps between her fingers, teasing her provocatively.

“It’s excellent.” Xia Yihuan smiled. In an instant, she captured Ye An’s restless hand and locked it tight.