She didn't have her phone or computer with her. She didn't have to go to class and couldn't contact anyone. There was a huge study in this house. The helper told her in broken Chinese that Mr. Liang had prepared all the books in the study for her, and they were all about architectural design.
In the past, she might have been excited to see these books, but now, she didn't have any desire at all.
…
"Madam, it's time to eat."
That dull voice came from outside the room again. Bai Lu felt that her daily routine was eating and sleeping. Her head felt heavy. She knew that Liang Feifan wasn't in England. He was in City A.
What was he doing?
Was he with Ye Lian?
They were about to get married. Was he trying on wedding gowns? Taking wedding photos?
When she first married him, they didn't even take wedding photos. In this lifetime, when she married this man, she didn't even wear a wedding gown.
She felt sad. In the past, she didn't care at all. Now that she thought about it, it was so sharp that it pierced her heart.
She moved her body and realized that she had been sitting on the windowsill all this time. Her legs were a little numb. Bai Lu put on her cotton slippers. When she went downstairs, she saw a table full of dishes. She was the only one at the long table. When she ate, seven to eight helpers would stand behind her.
…
"… Did Mr. Liang say when he would be coming over?"
She sat down and asked expressionlessly.
When the head helper heard this, she hurried forward and said respectfully, "Madam, Mr. Liang called yesterday and said that he would be a little busy these few days. He will only be here in two days."
Bai Lu nodded. She picked up her chopsticks, moved them, and put them down. She didn't eat. She looked down and said calmly, "Call him now and tell him that I want to see him. I will eat when he comes over. If he is too busy and can't make it, I won't eat. Got it? "
The helper was speechless.
She couldn't go on like this. Bai Lu knew that Liang Feifan wouldn't let her go easily when he brought her here. But she didn't expect that he would lock her up here. These annoying servants wouldn't leave her side. She couldn't go to class or leave the house. She had to stay in this house every day, but he wasn't there.
She wanted to leave this place. She didn't want to stay here for another minute!
…
City A.
Liang Feifan had just finished his meeting when Guan Chao hurried over and handed him his cell phone. "Mr. Liang, it's a call from England."
Liang Feifan nodded and walked into his office before answering the call. He listened to the report from the person on the other end. His expression was unreadable. In the end, he hung up the call. He reached out and tugged at his collar. Then he instructed Guan Chao, who was outside, to get ready. He was going to England.
Guan Chao looked at Liang Feifan's tall and straight back. He thought about how Liang Feifan had been working on that project day and night. Although his handsome features didn't show any signs of fatigue, the smile on his face was gradually fading. The weariness between his brows was also becoming more and more obvious.
Fifteen hours later.
It was already early in the morning in England. The sound of the large metal door slowly opening still caused Bai Lu to open her eyes in an instant.
She hadn't drawn the curtains when she went to bed that night, so she could see the car lights clearly in the garden. She got up and ran to the floor-to-ceiling window. She happened to see the familiar figure of a tall and straight man bending down to get out of a car in front of the garage on the first floor.
She pursed her lips and walked to the walk-in closet. She grabbed a jacket and put it on. Then she turned on all the lights in the room. Only then did she quietly wait for the man.
In less than two minutes, they heard steady footsteps at the door, approaching from afar.
Liang Feifan took a deep breath and looked at the door. Then she saw the door being pushed open from the outside.
Liang Feifan thought she had already gone to bed, but when he came up, he saw that the light in her room was still on. Knowing that she usually only turned on a small light when she slept, he went in to take a look. Sure enough, he saw her standing in the room as though she was waiting for him.
They had not seen each other for three days. When the two of them met again, the feelings in their eyes were not the same as before. Their expressions were different. It was as if there was a mountain pressing down on the line that originally connected the two of them, blocking their feelings for each other.
"Why aren't you eating?"
Liang Feifan frowned and reached out to pinch his aching forehead. His eyes were bloodshot because he was too tired.
"Why aren't you eating?"
Liang Feifan frowned and reached out to pinch his aching forehead. His eyes were bloodshot because he was too tired.
Bai Lu looked straight at him. She didn't say anything, but her expression didn't look good. She hadn't rested well for the past few days. There were dark circles under her eyes, which made one's heart ache.
Liang Feifan sighed softly and frowned. Then he stepped forward, reached out to take off his jacket and threw it on the sofa at the side. He stood in front of her and wanted to pinch her slender shoulders. However, Bai Lu took a step back. That unapproachable attitude made Liang Feifan's expression turn completely cold in an instant.
"… You made me come all the way from City A just for this? To let me know that you still resent me and hate me. Then, you don't eat and torture your body?
Liang Feifan's tone was cold. "If you have anything to say, eat first."
He turned sideways and shouted outside. The servant downstairs quickly brought in the prepared food. Liang Feifan pointed at the coffee table and instructed calmly, "Go down and heat up a glass of milk. Send it up later."
"Yes, Mr. Liang."
The servant quietly retreated and helped to close the bedroom door. Liang Feifan reached out and unbuttoned the top three buttons of his shirt, revealing his wheat-colored skin and his sturdy chest that was faintly discernible.
He stepped forward and Bai Lu retreated. His eyes darkened and he reached out to grab her wrist. "Come over and eat. I know you made me come all the way from City A because you have something to say to me. Don't be stubborn. Eat first. I'll listen to whatever you want to say."
Bai Lu bit her lip and struggled silently. Liang Feifan ignored her and pulled her down onto the sofa. He picked up a bowl of rice and held it in front of her. "Do you want to eat by yourself or do you want me to feed you?"
"… I'm not eating."
She finally spoke. Perhaps it was because she had been suppressing herself, but her voice was a little hoarse. "I want to leave this place. Liang Feifan, you let so many people look at me inside and outside. What is the meaning of this?"
"Then you want me to feed you."
Liang Feifan turned a deaf ear to her complaints. He picked up a pair of chopsticks, picked up some food, and brought it to her mouth. "Open your mouth and eat!"
His voice was calm, but there was a hint of irresistible force. Bai Lu pursed her lips tightly and refused to compromise.
The two of them were in a stalemate. Liang Feifan had been maintaining this posture for a long time. After a long silence, he finally nodded. His deep voice carried a hint of compromise. "Be good and finish your food. I'll agree to whatever you say."
Bai Lu's eyes flashed in disbelief. "… Really?"
"Eat the food and open your mouth."
Bai Lu paused and finally reached out her hand. "I'll do it myself."
Liang Feifan didn't force her. He passed the rice and chopsticks to her and then got up. He walked to the French window and smoked a cigarette.
Bai Lu was actually a little hungry. She hadn't eaten much all day, so it wasn't difficult for her to finish a bowl of rice. She finished most of the dishes on the coffee table. She stood up and looked at the man standing by the French window. "I've eaten. Now it's my turn to speak. Liang Feifan, I don't want to stay here anymore. You can send me back to City A or stay in England, but don't let your people follow me anymore.
Today, I'm going to tell you everything. "Liang Feifan didn't move. His back was still facing Bai Lu. His hand was hanging by his side, holding half a cigarette. The man's reflection in the mirror was cold and handsome.
Bai Lu waited for a long time, but he didn't respond. She frowned and said, "… I hope you can keep your promise. You said just now that I'm done eating. You said that you'll agree to anything I ask of you —"
"Except for this," the man finally said.
Bai Lu looked at his straight back. He was wearing a simple white shirt, which made him look even taller. His words were so cold and hard. "I can agree to anything you ask of me, except for this."
Bai Lu was so angry that she clenched her fists tightly. She glared at the man's back and said, "Liang Feifan, are you kidding me? You said that you'll agree to anything I ask of you. Now that I've finished eating, you're going back on your word? When have you become so shameless? "
"Shameless?"
Liang Feifan put out the cigarette butt and turned around. He narrowed his eyes and looked at the angry woman. After a moment, he nodded and said, "If you think I'm shameless, then I'll be shameless. If being shameless can make you stay by my side obediently, and if being shameless can make you eat obediently, then I don't mind being a little shameless. "
"…"
"You're going on a hunger strike to protest my actions. I can do that. I'll fly over every day from now on and let you eat."
The man walked towards her with his long legs. Bai Lu's eyes were full of anger. She wanted to turn around and leave, but Liang Feifan was faster than her. He suddenly reached out and grabbed her wrist, pulling her into his embrace. He held her chin with one hand and said coldly, "Don't force me, Bai Lu. You know that I can do anything. There's always a way to make you eat obediently."
Bai Lu's entire body was tense. She struggled with all her might, but to no avail. She raised her hand and slapped him hard across the face with all her might.
"Slap!" It was a crisp sound.
Both of them were stunned. Bai Lu was so angry that her whole body was trembling.
On the other hand, Liang Feifan could have avoided it, but he took the slap forcefully.
She felt terrible. It was said that the effect of force was mutual. This saying was not false at all. Otherwise, why would she feel a burning pain in her palm? Her fingertips were trembling …
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