Was she supposed to repeat herself just because he asked?
Wen Sining stood there nonchalantly, looking utterly oblivious as she said to Lu Luochen, "Are your ears not working? You should go to the hospital if you're sick. Otherwise, it'd be terrible if you turn deaf."
If Wen Sining didn't see the sun the next day, it must be because Lu Luochen had taken action against her in the middle of the night.
Lu Luochen took a deep breath, but the anger clogging his chest refused to dissipate. His clenched fists made a crisp, loud sound. He stared at Wen Sining, who looked dead serious, his teeth gritted.
"Are you eating something in your mouth?" Wen Sining pushed herself away from the cold wall and took a step forward. Her finger poked at Lu Luochen's tense jaw muscle.
Lu Luochen's self - control crumbled in an instant. He looked at Wen Sining in disbelief as she manhandled him.
Ignoring his wide - eyed stare, Wen Sining muttered to herself, "If you're sneaking a snack, just do it. I'm not going to fight you for it."
Saying that, Wen Sining defiantly pushed past Lu Luochen and casually walked downstairs.
Was she just going to leave like that?
Lu Luochen turned around and took a few quick steps to catch up with Wen Sining. Without a word, he grabbed the back of her collar and dragged her towards the room.
"Hey, I'm going to fall!"
Wen Sining flailed her hands in the air as she struggled to move backward. She was tossed into the room, and Lu Luochen turned to leave. Before she could even catch her breath, Lu Luochen came back into the room with the cat in his arms.
So after all this, he was trying to avenge the cat?
Wen Sining retreated defensively, keeping a safe distance.
"Aitong's dirty. You carry it and give it a good wash," Lu Luochen said, holding out the cat in front of Wen Sining.
"Aren't there servants in the house? They can bathe it," Wen Sining said hurriedly, puffing out her chest.
Seeing that she was reluctant, Lu Luochen was even more determined that it had to be her.
"I don't want to bathe it," Wen Sining protested verbally and physically.
But there was a clear disparity in strength. Lu Luochen stuffed the cat into her arms and effortlessly picked her up, cat and all, and threw them into the bathroom.
Click. The door was locked.
"Give it a good wash. I'll check later," Lu Luochen instructed from outside the door.
If she were going to wash the cat properly, she wouldn't have resisted in the first place.
Wen Sining reluctantly threw the cat into the bathtub and picked up the showerhead, standing far away.
"Meow~"
The water was a bit cold. As soon as the cat touched the water, it leaped out.
Wen Sining was terrified. She shrank her arms in fear, and the showerhead in her hand became a weapon.
"Don't come near me. I don't want to hurt you."
The cat arched its back, raised its hindquarters, and approached Wen Sining defensively.
When she was forced to hold the cat, her skin had already been covered in cat hair. She scratched her arm and retreated to the bathroom door.
Sensing her fear, the cat became even more aggressive. It jumped in front of her and sniffed at her feet.
"Sorry about this!" Wen Sining said as she randomly sprayed the showerhead at her feet.
The cat let out a pitiful yowl. At the same time, the bathroom door was forcefully pushed open.
Lu Luochen was scarier than the cat.
His dark pupils glinted with uncontrollable anger. His teeth were grinding, and he looked as if he wanted to tear Wen Sining apart and swallow her alive.
Whether it was the cold air from outside or the man in front of her, Wen Sining's body started to tremble uncontrollably. The showerhead in her hand had long been dropped on the ground, spraying water upwards like a fountain in a park.
Unlike Wen Sining, the cat seemed to have found a protector. It meowed pitifully, its wet fur rubbing against Lu Luochen's feet.
"Is this how you bathe it?" Lu Luochen suppressed his anger and sternly questioned her.
She was itching all over. Facing the interrogation, Wen Sining was also annoyed. She looked at the cat discontentedly and pointed at it. "It won't cooperate at all."
If it would just stay in the bathtub, it would be good for both of them.
Seeing her arguing stubbornly, Lu Luochen picked up the cat, walked up to her, and grabbed her arm. "Wash it again. Keep washing until I'm satisfied."
Wen Sining tried to shake him off, but her foot slipped, and she lunged towards Lu Luochen.
The cat scurried away in panic. The showerhead on the ground changed direction and sprayed Lu Luochen.
Wen Sining was drenched from head to toe. Water was still dripping from her wet hair. She stuck out her tongue and struggled to open her eyes. Her hand on Lu Luochen's chest moved uneasily.
The water temperature rose, and the bathroom was filled with steam. Lu Luochen looked down at the restless woman in his arms. The places she touched felt like they were on fire, and his cold body instantly became hot.
Wen Sining tried to stand up, but her shoes were slippery on the wet floor. The more she tried to get away, the more she couldn't.
Their bodies collided. Lu Luochen, his eyes red, grabbed Wen Sining's restless hand.
Looking up and meeting his intense gaze, Wen Sining stared blankly at Lu Luochen's flushed cheeks.
"Quickly bathe the cat. Don't play any tricks," Lu Luochen pushed Wen Sining away and picked up the showerhead on the ground, stuffing it into her hand.
After all this commotion, Wen Sining decided to just go all out. At worst, she'd take a few more allergy pills later. The sooner she finished the bath, the sooner she'd be free.
She turned off the showerhead, stuck out her butt, and raised her hands. She forcefully cornered the cat at the bottom of the bathtub.
"Please cooperate with me," Wen Sining said to the cat as she quickly lunged forward.
The cat wasn't stupid enough to wait to be caught. Before her hand could come down, the cat slipped away from under her.
Lu Luochen, standing casually against the door frame, watched Wen Sining's helpless struggle with great interest.
She was a bit clumsy, but still kind of cute! Lu Luochen didn't even notice that the corners of his mouth were curling up.
Wen Sining rolled up her sleeves, looking ready for a fight. She aimed at the cat's movement and leaped forward.
"Hahaha, let's see where you can run to now," Wen Sining said triumphantly as she grabbed the cat's belly.
"Meow~" The cat meowed at her, but Wen Sining carelessly thought it had been defeated.
When she was about to put the cat into the bathtub, the cat stretched out its claws and pounced at her face.
The large object loomed in front of her eyes. Wen Sining frowned and raised her hand to block it.
The cat's paws stepped on her head, and its sharp nails dug into her arm. With a yelp, the cat jumped onto Lu Luochen.
Wen Sining looked at the scratches on her arm. Fuming, she put her hands on her hips and turned around. "This is too much. It won't cooperate with me at all."
Lu Luochen ignored her complaints. He stroked the cat to soothe it. After a while, he glanced at her. "Come and get the cat."
Fine, you win!
Wen Sining decided to go head - to - head with him. If he wanted a bath, she'd give the cat a good scrub and wash away its "sharpness"!
She took a big step forward. Suddenly, her foot stepped on a hard object. Before she could check, her legs slipped in opposite directions. The tearing sensation below made her body lurch forward.
In front of her was the ferocious cat. Wen Sining frowned and flailed her hands in the air.