LGHTNOVELBOOK Chapter 13:
Chapter 13: Changing Face:
Liu Ruyan subtly shifted her legs apart, her face showing a trace of shyness. “Young Master Shen, please don’t be like this…”
She was playing her part carefully, trying her best to seek revenge.
This was the classic tactic—pretending to resist while actually drawing him in. She was sure a pervert like Shen Wuxiao would get more excited and push further.
Men were easy to manipulate.
All she had to do was take it step by step, giving him just enough sweetness to keep him hooked. At this moment, her top priority was to stabilize Shen Wuxiao.
She had to make him truly believe her lies and work together to deal with Lin Fan.
At least, on the surface, she was working with Shen Wuxiao to go against Lin Fan. But in reality, she was teaming up with Lin Fan to take Shen Wuxiao down.
Once today passed, she would go find Lin Fan and confirm that they shared the same enemy.
By staying close to Shen Wuxiao, she could uncover all his schemes, and then pass them on to Lin Fan so he could be prepared.
Only by knowing yourself and your enemy could you win every battle.
Liu Ruyan’s mind was sharp and calculating. She made her move: baiting the hook.
She knew Shen Wuxiao was a typical playboy.
It was just that his status was too high, and his power too great. If they were on equal footing, she could easily toy with him.
Shen Wuxiao was smiling at that moment. “Don’t be like this? Then what do you want?”
“Ruyan, you’re even more beautiful than your sister. How about we deepen our cooperation?”
A chill ran through Liu Ruyan’s body, but she kept calm.
“Young Master Shen, we really can’t… You’re my brother-in-law. Even if my sister is gone, you’re still…”
She said that on purpose. A man like Shen Wuxiao would only be more aroused by such forbidden words.
The more unattainable something seemed, the more desirable it became. If she gave him hope, gave him a goal, he would keep chasing—and let her control him like a puppet.
Shen Wuxiao grinned. “Don’t say that. We’re partners now.”
“A partnership requires sincerity. I need to know your strengths and weaknesses, and you need to know mine.”
He spoke with a perverted look on his face, but inwardly he was asking the system: “Is this woman clean? If she’s not, I’ll kill her right now.”
[Ding! Liu Ruyan is still a virgin. A master at fishing for men, but she never takes a loss.]
Shen Wuxiao was amused.
A master at fishing? The people she’s baited were probably all idiots. If she really wanted to go all the way, could she handle the consequences?
“Young Master Shen, please don’t… This really isn’t appropriate…” Liu Ruyan gently shook her head, her hair swaying and fragrance spreading as her delicate body shifted away.
Shen Wuxiao withdrew his hand. “Looks like you don’t like this method.”
Liu Ruyan let out a silent breath of relief and added a cryptic remark: “Feelings can’t be forced. At least, I don’t have any feelings for you yet.”
“A forced melon isn’t sweet.”
The implication was clear—there was still a chance. She was feeding him hope, planting the idea that feelings could grow.
That was half the battle won.
Even if he was a powerful young master, once he had a goal and became obsessed with getting her, she could lead him around by the nose.
Just then, Shen Wuxiao slowly stood up. He reached behind his waist and, in the next second, pulled out a black pistol.
Click!
The gun was loaded and pointed straight at Liu Ruyan’s head!
With a cold smile, Shen Wuxiao said in a chilling voice, “Who dares say no to what I want? A forced melon might not be sweet, but it still quenches thirst. Do you really think I want to fall in love with you?”
“Now, tell me, Miss Liu—do you want your brains splattered, or would you rather be an accomplished woman in both art and literature?”
Liu Ruyan broke out in cold sweat.
She never expected Shen Wuxiao to change faces so quickly. One moment he was lustful, the next he became a demon.
That handsome face had turned terrifying. Even while still looking attractive, he now radiated death.
This was nothing like anyone she’d encountered before.
Others had wanted her before, but always through flattery and charm, hoping to seduce her into giving in willingly.
They were dreamers.
But Shen Wuxiao was different—this madman had the guts to kill her entire family. What reason did he have to spare her?
For the first time, she felt true fear.
“Shen… Young Master Shen… please, don’t do this…”
Her voice trembled, her lips quivered, and her pale face lost all color.
Shen Wuxiao moved the muzzle slightly to aim at a plate on the table.
Bang!
The gunshot rang out inside the villa.
The plate exploded into pieces instantly!
He pointed the gun back at her head. “Wrong answer. That was just a warning. You get one more chance.”
“Next time, do you think the bullet will jam… or will your skull burst open?”
Liu Ruyan was frozen in fear. Her arrogance, pride, and confidence had all crumbled in the face of that gunshot.
She slowly sank to her knees.
“Young Master Shen… whatever you want… I’ll cooperate…”
Shen Wuxiao smiled. “That’s better. Now you’re sincere. Otherwise, it’s like I owe you something.”
“You really test my patience…”
He pulled over a chair and sat down in front of her.
Liu Ruyan’s mind went blank. But instinct told her she had no choice—Shen Wuxiao wasn’t bluffing. He would kill.
After a long while, Shen Wuxiao finally cooled down.
Looking at Liu Ruyan, now messy and dazed, without a trace of her former arrogance or elegance, he softened his tone.
Shen Wuxiao knew how to be gentle too. He reached out, grabbed her hair, and helped her to her feet.
Liu Ruyan didn’t dare resist. She did everything he wanted without hesitation.
Even though she was still seething inside, she hid it well.
Once she stood up, Shen Wuxiao thoughtfully fixed her hair.
“Look at you. You’re a grown woman now. Shouldn’t you pay attention to your appearance?”
“And besides—heaven, earth, and your parents are worth kneeling to. But why kneel to me? Doesn’t it hurt your knees?”
His eyes were filled with tenderness.
Unbelievably, he even looked like he felt sorry for her.
That terrified Liu Ruyan even more.
He gently wiped the corner of his mouth, speaking softly: “You’re like a little kid… don’t even know to wipe your mouth after eating.”
“Come, let’s sit on the sofa and do—no, just sit. The meal’s ruined anyway. Such a pity!”
Then he grabbed her slender hand and led her to the sofa.
He deliberately placed the pistol on the coffee table—right in front of her eyes.
Then he casually began making tea.
Liu Ruyan didn’t dare move. She was as quiet as a cicada in winter.
She saw the black pistol—barely a meter away.
A storm of thoughts surged through her mind.
She wanted to grab the gun and kill Shen Wuxiao on the spot.
But in the end, she didn’t move.
She wasn’t confident.
If she failed to kill him with one shot, she’d die right there.
She didn’t even know whether the safety was on or off. She couldn’t afford to gamble.
“This tea is really good—must be Golden Pumpkin Tribute Tea. Rare stuff. Even money can’t buy it these days.”
“The Liu family has quite a foundation. They serve guests this kind of tea regularly? Not bad at all.”
Shen Wuxiao ignored her completely as he savored the aroma of the tea…