Against the Light - Chapter 125
Chapter 125: I'll Marry You
In the outer area of Ming Zhen's hospital room, Xue Yuexian sat on the sofa, looking through a document sent from her company.
"I won't get the shot!!"
Xue Yuexian lifted her eyelids slightly, a hint of worry in her eyes as she listened to Ming Zhen's hysterical screams.
"You little brat, you'd better behave! You've been like this since you were a kid, acting like an injection is the end of the world. How much can it possibly hurt, I ask you?! More than falling down the stairs? You're still trying to run? You move one more time! See if I don't break your damn legs!"
Accompanied by Ming Wei's sharp rebukes, a series of discordant crashes and Ming Zhen's defiant shouts came from inside the room.
Xue Yuexian couldn't sit still any longer. She put down the document, stood up, and walked to the door, hesitating for a moment.
"Ming Zhen, don't test my patience! Get your butt down here obediently, or I'm calling for help!" Ming Wei sounded flustered and exasperated.
"I won't!"
"You're just taking advantage of the fact that I spoil you, aren't you? Tomorrow, I'm sending you to the Xue family to let Xue Yuexian teach you some discipline!"
"I won't go! I won't marry her! If you make me marry that old woman, I'd rather jump from here!"
"You dare!"
Xue Yuexian's eyelids twitched.
Me? An old woman?
"You just watch me! What kind of mother are you, selling off your daughter and claiming it's for my own good? I'd rather die than marry her!"
"You… Are you trying to anger me to death? Are you?! Get down from there! Be careful not to fall!!"
Xue Yuexian silently took a deep breath. Feeling that the situation was getting out of control, she pushed the door open.
She glanced into the room and froze. She only saw Ming Wei and two medical staff; Ming Zhen was nowhere in sight.
Following Ming Wei's gaze, she turned her head and looked up.
…
Xue Yuexian closed her eyes for a moment.
This person was actually sitting on top of the wardrobe! Hugging her knees, she looked like a frightened animal.
Meeting Ming Zhen's distinctly tear-filled eyes, Xue Yuexian's heart softened.
"Come down first." She held out a hand to her.
Ming Zhen looked at her in surprise. After a long moment, her lips trembled, and her eyes instantly reddened. Grievance was written all over her face. "You… Why are you here?"
"To see you. Come down first, don't make everyone worry."
Ming Zhen pouted, tears welling up in her eyes.
"Be good. I'm here." Xue Yuexian took another step toward the wardrobe.
Looking aggrieved, Ming Zhen took her hand.
Ming Wei looked between the two, completely baffled by Ming Zhen's reaction. Wasn't she just cursing this "old woman from a rich family" and threatening to die a moment ago???
Seeing Ming Zhen cooperate so well with Xue Yuexian, obediently jumping down from the wardrobe and even burrowing into her arms, Ming Wei finally felt her heart settle back into place. She rolled up her sleeves and walked over.
"You little brat!" She swung her hand fiercely at Ming Zhen's bottom.
Smack! A crisp, loud sound echoed. Ming Wei froze, her own hand stinging from the impact.
Ming Zhen froze too. She had felt her mother's palm coming, but she only heard the sound without feeling any pain. Reaching back, she felt a warm hand protecting her.
Ming Zhen's lips trembled. Overwhelmed with emotion, she blinked, and two large tears rolled down her cheeks.
Xue Yuexian chuckled lightly but said nothing, helping Ming Zhen onto the bed.
"You… came to see me. Aren't you afraid your fiancée will get jealous?"
"Hm? Oh." Xue Yuexian suddenly understood, remembering she had mentioned having a fiancée during their last meal.
"Daughter? Your brain… did you hit your head?" Ming Wei looked at the two with a complicated expression.
"Aiya, you don't get it!"
"You shouldn't speak to your elders with that kind of attitude," Xue Yuexian said, her expression turning serious.
Ming Zhen was taken aback. She wanted to retort but, under Xue Yuexian's stern gaze, she obediently lowered her head and mumbled, "Oh."
Ming Wei was completely dumbfounded, scratching her head.
"You can go out first. I'll watch her."
Ming Wei didn't move.
Xue Yuexian glanced back at her. Only then did Ming Wei point at herself in astonishment. "Me?"
Good heavens, this person… even used the formal "you"… Isn't she changing her form of address a bit too quickly?
"Yes."
"Fine. If she misbehaves, you scold her. Don't indulge her. This child can't be spoiled; the more you spoil her, the more she'll push her luck." With an expression of deep disappointment, Ming Wei shot Ming Zhen a look and stormed out.
"…" Ming Zhen was fuming. Was this her real mother?
Xue Yuexian turned to the doctor. "What kind of shot is this? Is it absolutely necessary?"
"It's a tetanus shot. Young President Ming has several scrapes that have broken the skin. It's necessary."
Xue Yuexian nodded and looked at Ming Zhen.
Ming Zhen's eyelids twitched. She immediately pulled the blanket over herself, assuming a defensive posture and shaking her head. "I don't want it."
Xue Yuexian pondered for a moment. "How about this: I'll grant you one condition. Anything at all. I'll fulfill it."
"Eh?"
"Yes."
Ming Zhen looked into her eyes. "Why?"
"Hm?"
"Why are you being so good to me?" As Ming Zhen spoke, her eyes reddened again.
Xue Yuexian smiled faintly. "Go on."
"Well… um… Are you close with my mom?"
"Very close."
"Then can you help me talk to her? Tell her not to make me marry that person. I don't like them."
"Then who do you like?"
"I…" Ming Zhen choked up. The corners of her lips lifted into an unconscious smile, which she quickly suppressed. She lowered her head, her fingers twisting together without her realizing it.
"I… like you."
The corners of Xue Yuexian's lips curved up into a contented smile. Ming Zhen looked up at her. It was a joyous smile, bright and warm, clearly from the heart. She looked genuinely happy.
"Then I'll go talk to your mother. After you get the shot, I'll marry you."
"!?" Ming Zhen was so shocked her mouth could have fit an egg. The corners of her lips stretched back unconsciously, the word "happy" all but written on her face.
"For real? My mom is really stubborn, and this marriage alliance… it concerns our family…"
"Don't worry. You have me."
Ming Zhen looked at her and nodded. In a burst of excitement, she couldn't help but throw her arms around her neck in a big bear hug.
After the hug, she felt she might have been too forward and that it might not be appropriate. She quickly straightened up, feigning composure.
Xue Yuexian glanced at the doctor, who understood and picked up the syringe.
"Hey, wait." Ming Zhen, who had been feeling blissful, immediately grew tense at the sight of the syringe.
"What is it?"
"I… I don't want to. I'm scared of sharp things. I…"
Xue Yuexian studied her closely. Her fear wasn't faked, nor did it seem like she was throwing a tantrum. A fear of sharp things… Trypanophobia?
"Hug." Xue Yuexian opened her arms and pulled her into an embrace.
Ming Zhen's face was buried in the crook of her neck. The little rascal was secretly smiling. "Then how about… you give me a kiss?"
Xue Yuexian glanced at her, tilted her head slightly, and placed a light kiss on her delicate cheek.
Ming Zhen beamed, smiling foolishly. She even puckered her lips, dropping a massive hint.
Xue Yuexian grabbed both of her wrists, pressed her down onto the bed, and leaned over her. Her body gently covered half of Ming Zhen's, her lips brushing against her cheek as her long, loose hair blocked the light from the room.
"Push. Ing. Your. Luck." Xue Yuexian enunciated each word in a breathy whisper. The warm air from her lips tickled Ming Zhen's earlobe, making her shrink her neck.
As Ming Zhen was smiling, she suddenly felt someone pulling at her pants and struggled uneasily.
Xue Yuexian took a deep breath, then let out another light laugh. "Have you not been weaned yet? Why do you have a milky scent on you?"
"I do not!" Ming Zhen's pretty face flushed, and she huffed.
Xue Yuexian's smile widened. "I like it."
"…You're awful!"
"President Xue, it's done." The doctor, feeling completely superfluous watching their intimate interaction, immediately prepared to flee.
"Alright." Xue Yuexian straightened up, took the cotton swab from the nurse, and pressed it on the spot for a moment for Ming Zhen. Seeing that the pinprick was no longer bleeding, she set the swab aside, pulled up her pants, and gently rubbed the area through the fabric.
"There, it's all over."
Ming Zhen buried her face in the pillow, a thousand thoughts racing through her mind.
She found herself replaying the feeling of their intimate contact just now. How to describe it? When she was being held, she felt truly warm and secure, so much so that she could even forget her greatest fear of needles. She wanted to rely on an embrace like that forever.
But then another thought struck her: Xue Yuexian had seen her in such an embarrassing state. Oh, not just that, she'd even seen her butt!
Hiss… This is so mortifying, ahhh!!
Still, her taste in people was excellent. She just knew she was someone worth entrusting her life to! Gentle, considerate, understanding, never forcing others, willing to discuss things with her, and even indulging her little whims!
Wuwuwu, I must have saved the universe in my past life to find such a wonderful partner. Not only is she beautiful and kind-hearted, but she's also successful. Even a junior doctor knows her and calls her President Xue.
As Ming Zhen's mind was wandering, those two words suddenly popped into her head, and the doctor's form of address seemed to echo in her ears.
President! Xue!
"You… What did they just call you??" Ming Zhen whipped her head around, staring at her in disbelief.
Xue Yuexian realized she knew. A beautiful curve formed on her lips. "You didn't even recognize me, yet you were calling me an 'old woman from a rich family' with such gusto?"
"…!!??"
A loud gulp sounded particularly abrupt in the quiet hospital room.
Seeing Ming Zhen's panicked expression, Xue Yuexian laughed inwardly, but on the surface, she deliberately wore a half-smile that made her expression unreadable.
Ming Zhen was practically dying of panic. Looking at Xue Yuexian's expression, she read two words in her eyes: Danger!
"…M-Mom… Mom!!"
"Stop shouting. She's already sold you to me. Since you've married an 'old woman from a rich family,' you'll have to learn to be a proper wife. Tomorrow, I'll have someone come teach you the Xue family rules."
Ming Zhen burst into tears with a "wah," looking utterly heartbroken as she accused Xue Yuexian, "Liar!!"
Xue Yuexian let out an imperceptible chuckle and tucked her into bed. "Alright, stop crying. Your body is mine now. If you ruin it by crying, you won't be able to take responsibility."
Ming Zhen cried even louder.
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