When Rabbit Met Wolf: 9 and 10

 

9 Foes: 

One of the great things about Comrade Tu’s psyche is that she bounced back quickly. When she was defeated, she would spring back up to fight again. She turned off her phone on Sunday, and used the quiet time to think and restore her confidence to fight Lang Lang.

When she strode into the office, on time, on Monday morning – she wowed her colleagues. The town gossip, Wang Xiaoqi, stared at her majestic face and was very moved. Sister Tu was most worthy of being his most admired sister. She had shed the heartbreak so quickly.

Very admirable!

Zhen Zhen looked at her pink cheeks and smiling mouth and suddenly felt that she was a living Bodhisattva returned to save the common people. She had pulled her friend back from the brink.

‘Tutu, what happened? I was unable to reach you yesterday. Why did you turn your phone off?’ Zhen Zhen barraged her with questions as Tutu took her seat beside her with a bright smile.

Zhen Zhen laughed, ‘But look at your virtue, it must be that man you met. You have been hungry and thirsty for so long; did you knock him down? You have to give this matchmaker a thick red envelope.’

Tutu looked at Zhen Zhen with a thin flowery smile. She couldn’t bear to tell her, but the loss of money was harder to bear than prolonging the lie; it was better to just let it out.

‘Zhen Zhen, the little returnee was, well, very cute! I really wanted to push him down. But your red envelope will not land.’

Zhen Zhen had been fantasising about using the money to eat seafood, buy a dress, more seafood, may be another—wait what?!

She pinched Xiao Tu’s cheek and pulled, ‘Xiao Tu, Xiao Tu, you can’t be like this! You like this person, and you don’t even want to give me money? Are you a person?’

Xiao Tu’s face hurt, but she really couldn’t owe Zhen Zhen money, ‘Zhen Zhen, the little returnee, we didn’t connect. We just talked a little- Ah! It hurts! Can you pinch a little gentler?’

‘What? Things didn’t work out?’ Zhen Zhen asked. Xiao Tu nodded.

Zhen Zhen was still sceptical. She picked up her mobile phone and dialled the matchmaking company while still holding onto Xiao Tu’s cheek.

‘Hello, I asked for a blind date last week…Last name is Zhen…Yes, that’s it…What? The other party asked to cancel!...Why didn’t you inform me?...Of course, yesterday was a weekend. Thank you. I’ll contact you if we need your services again.’

Zhen Zhen put her phone down and stopped pinching Xiao Tu, and hugged her to her bosom, ‘Tutu! My poor Tutu! It’s okay. We’ll be fine. He doesn’t like you, I will find you another man! Don’t be sad.’

Xiao Tu blinked her large brown eyes at Zhen Zhen’s bosom, ‘Um, Zhen Zhen, I didn’t like him either… But that fucking wolf…no! Forget it. I don’t know. In short, I didn’t have a chance with this good man.’

Zhen Zhen pushed her away and touched Xiao Tu’s forehead, ‘You don’t have a fever, so what’s the matter with you? How can you let a good man go?’

He wasn’t the best man though, she thought to herself thinking of Lang Lang. Ah! She didn’t want to think of the damned wolf. She shouldn’t think of her enemy! If it hadn’t been for him, she would have returned home with Mr Ju, and then become husband and wife.

Xiao Tu shook her head fiercely to wake herself up.

Zhen Zhen was even more confused. She once again hugged her friend of many years. Did she really like Zhengtai this much? Isn’t he just a man? It’s not worth it.

Xiao Qi came and saw the two elder siters hugging; he didn’t think too much. These two are probably commiserating over men or money. Wasn’t Sister Tu over her heartbreak? So, it must be money.

He ran over and hugged both of them, ‘Sisters! Cheer up! We have a big free dinner tonight!’

Xiao Tu and Zhen Zhen immediately looked up with bright eyes.

Zhen Zhen grabbed his collar, ‘Are you serious?’

Xiao Qi admired his ability to get news fast, ‘Of course, Director Boss Lang has invited us all to dinner to eat seafood. And then go and sing at the karaoke bar! Long live Director Lang!’

Xiao Tu and Zhen Zhen were almost moved to tears. The squeed with glee; seafood! They’ve been looking forward to it for more than ten days!

Xiao Tu’s hatred for Lang Lan decreased by a point immediately. (Zuben: It’s a trap.)

 

10 First Kiss.

In a large private dining room of the Peak Hotel Seafood Restaurant.

Xiao Tu and Zhen Zhen stared in wonder at the lobster, skin shrimp, kiwi shrimp and other delicious seafood spread over the table. There eyes twinkled. They didn’t care about anything.

‘Sister Tu! Sister Tu!’ Xiao Qi shouted breaking her daydream.

‘What is it? Can’t you see I’m busy!’

Busy? Aren’t you just staring at the food with your mouth open?

‘Sister, shall we be busy later? Director is toasting you!’

Later? All we’re doing is eating. What later?! Toast? Who’s toasting who? Lang Lang? Xiao Tu looked to the head of the table, he was smiling with all his teeth at her, holding his wine glass.

‘Miss Xiao, the planning department is a key department. I hope you can give me lots of advice in the future.’

Advice? Do I dare? Tutu thought flabbergasted.

He didn’t pardon her, so she had to drink, but her alcohol tolerance was not good at all.

‘Ah! Yes, very kind of you, Director. As long as you say the word, we will go through fire and water. Yes!’ Xiao Tu said with a bow and an ingratiating smile.

She was hoping he would look away from her so she could give the wine to Xiao Qi or Zhen Zhen, but he continued to smile at her.

There were cheers around them, leaving her and the damned wolf staring at each other, she clenched the step, closed her eyes and down the drink.

Lang Lang smiled with satisfaction and sat. Xiao Tu also sat. Her face was growing red.

Xiao Tu ate her full and she was dizzy from the wine, but the night wasn’t over yet. The army continued to a high-end karaoke near the hotel. As soon as they entered their room, Xiao Tu and Zhen Zhen sat in a dark corner. Comrade Tu was ready for bed.

As she dozed, she could hear the others shouting, ‘Let’s welcome our director to sing a song. Yeah!’

Lang Lang? Can he even sing?

She heard him laugh, ‘I don’t sing very well. Can I ask a lady to sing a song with me?’

Wooow~ he really wants to satisfy the hearts of the women around. They were all looking forward to getting his favour. She hoped he hurried up and picked one, so she could go to bed soon.

‘Assistant Li, amongst all the ladies; who would you choose?’

Wow, so smart. Afraid of offending anyone, so he pushed the decision to his assistant. (Zuben: Cunning wolf)

‘Ah! In my humble opinion, Director, you should choose someone in charge to represent everyone. Which of these seniors…? How about Xiao Tu?’

Who?! She must have heard wrong!

‘Tutu! Tutu! Wake up, you have to sing with the director.’ Zhen Zhen violently shook her awake. She sat forward and peered through bleary eyes to see everyone staring at her. Their eyes were full of resentment and jealousy. (Zuben: Ladies, she was napping peacefully)

As she opened her mouth to refuse, Xiao Qi picked up the microphone, ‘Lets welcome our beloved Sister Tu to sing with our beloved director, a duet: “You’re the song in my heart”! Woo!’

But she pressed forward, ‘Er, director, I dont know the lines to this song very well.’

‘Eh Sister Tu, we sang this song together last time we went to karaoke. How could you forget?’ Xiao Qi said over the microphone. (Zuben: How about I slap you upside the head?)

If looks could kill, Xiao Qi would be dead by a thousand cuts.

In resignation, Xiao Tu picked up the microphone and walked to stand beside Lang Lang. Still, she was afraid once the song was over, she would be cut to pieces by the women’s eyes.

Fortunately, the song was not a long one. As long as she persevered, it would be over soon.

But alas, there were trouble makers.

‘Hand in hand! Hand in hand!’ Assistant Li was chanting.

Assistant Li, please don’t look for trouble for me. Did this fucked up wolf put you up to this? To make me the enemy of all the women in the company.

You master and servant duo are too cruel!

Xiao Tu sang through gritted teeth as he held her hand in his. As they sang, she looked at him. Under the dim, coloured lights of their box, his features were more pronounced.

So handsome… (Zuben: so easy, Tutu...)

She forgot her annoyance, and words, and let him finish the song.

The second half of the song was solo anyway.

After the song was finished, everyone applauded, and Comrade Tu feigned calm as she returned to seat next to Zhen Zhen.

‘Tutu, you sang well Here! Eat popcorn!’

Thinking about how soft the wolf’s hand felt, she stuffed her face with popcorn.

‘Miss Xiao, let me give you a toast. Last time, you helped me with those things when my back was acting up. I haven’t thanked you.’

Xiao Tu was still half asleep, and now another glass of wine was held before her.

‘Assistant Li, it’s very kind of you, but no need. Just call me Xiao Tu.’

‘That can’t be! There are two few girls like you these days. You must drink, and if you don’t mind, you can call me Brother Li!’

A girl?! She hadn’t been called so coolly in a long time, so twenty-seven year old Xiao Tu, took the wine glass and drank. She spent the rest of the evening drinking with her new big brother Li! It made her very happy and she drank lots.

The evening ended, and Xiao Tu was passed out. Zhen Zhen tried to help her, but getting home would be tricky.

As she was thinking of what to do, a car drove up, and the window came down, revealing Assistant Li.

'Zhen Zhen, Director Lang has offered to take both of you home. Help Xiao Tu into the car.’ He said.  (Zuben: No, take a cab!)

‘Wow! Really?! Director Lang is the best!’ She said in thanks. She put Xiao Tu in the backseat beside Lang Lang, and got into the passenger seat up front.

Xiao Tu’s place was closest, but they asked for Zhen Zhen’s address.

‘Xiao Tu’s place is close, wouldn’t it be too far to send me home first?’

Before Lang Lang could come up with an excuse, Li spoke, ‘I live close to Xiao Tu’s place. We’ll drop you off first and then to Xiao Tu for the both of us.’

‘I see. Sorry to trouble you. Thank you.’ Zhen Zhen said. Her boss is really good.

After dropping off Zhen Zhen, Li drove to the main road and stopped, ‘Director, I’ll take a taxi home. Drive safe.’

‘Assistant Li. Good job today. Your bonus next month is doubled.’

‘Thank you, Director.’ (Zuben: Director of evil deeds)

After Li left, Lang Lang looked out Xiao Tu sleeping like a dead pig in the back seat. He took her from the back to the front co-driver seat.

‘Miss Xiao? Xiao Miss. Xiao Tu. Tutu. Rabbit.’ He called her name and nicknames, getting more arrogant with it.

He stared at her drunken face and pinched her soft cheek. It felt nice. His eyes fell to her pink lips, and he began to lean closer and closer like he was hypnotised.

Xiao Tu opened her eyes to see the master of all handsome men in front of her.

Did she know this person? Why did he seem so familiar? Who was he?

She couldn’t think.

She reached out to limply to touch his face; so smooth. Really the best!

‘Handsome guy…handsome guy…’ she muttered sleepily.

Lang Lang licked her bottom lip. Xiao Tu couldn’t stand it and kissed him.

Lang Lang did not hold back and returned the kiss with ferocity.

 

Evil cunning thoughts of the Wolf:

‘Assistant Li, do you understand the plan for tonight?’

‘Yes! Operation get drunk and hold hands is a go!’

‘Good. I will double your bonus if you accomplish it.’

‘Yes sir!’

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