My Dearest General: It Has Always Been You

Lei Liqiu let out a cry as Xu Binchen's jacket slid off, showing the curvature of her chest that was only covered by a wet silk blanket. The white color of the blanket clung to her skin tightly, and she could even see the faint outline of twin buds that were perking up…

Fortunately, Xu Binchen didn't let down his guard this time. He directly picked up the jacket and tied it around Lei Liqiu's body without making any contact with her. In an instant, she looked like a pitiful dumpling with her wrists still chained above her head.

Xu Binchen had an immense migraine. "You shouldn't do anything." He warned.

"I—I won't!" She rebuked, ashamed. However, even she herself couldn't believe her words. If Xu Binchen got close to her once more, wouldn't she lose her mind and try to pounce on him again? Her tone weakened in the end and she suggested. "What if…you just leave me here—a-choo!" She sniffled, goosebumps rising along her arms from the chill.

Xu Binchen sneered. "You don't have to say it, I also want to do that."

Lei Liqiu: "…." Why could he be so mean…?

  "So annoying." He frowned and went to examine the chain. This kind of thrilling game, even if Xu Binchen hadn't played it before, he still knew one or two principles behind it. The chain was used to restrict the female's movement in BDSM play and it should be designed to the male's pleasure. The control was handed to the stronger one and it meant there should be some way for Xu Binchen to take it off from the ceiling.

He only needed one minute to see the clasp in the middle of the chain. With one swift movement, he took it off and Lei Liqiu's body lost its support, falling back to the bed with a thump. She looked up in shock to see the end of the chains in Xu Binchen's hands as the man pulled on it, demanding. "Get up."

Even if Lei Liqiu's heart was as wide as the ocean, she still couldn't bear this kind of humiliation.

For the first time, she hardened her voice and spoke out. "I—I can do it myself!" She snatched the chain from Xu Binchen's hands, much to the man's surprise.

Lei Liqiu's skin reddened from head to toe as she struggled to stand up. However, her legs weakened when she stood up, causing her to fall back again and again. She bit her lips hard, tears pooling up on her eyes. The hot and burning sensation was rising again, rendering her weak and needy.

She pinched her thigh to sober herself up and took a deep breath.

To her dismay, the pain just added to the tingling sensation, almost making her scalp numb.

Xu Binchen's presence became so intense all of a sudden, she couldn't ignore it even when she had her back on him. Thus, when he stepped forward, Lei Liqiu sensed it clearly and her entire body stiffened.

A sigh came from behind her and her feet left the ground all of a sudden. "Ah!" She yelped in shock and Xu Binchen's sculpted face came close, so close that she could see the fine hair on his cheek. "Y—You—"

"Stay still." Xu Binchen walked in large strides toward the bathroom.

Lei Liqiu didn't dare to move even though her breath was turning heavy. Every single breath she inhaled was suffused with the scent that only belonged to him. The more she took it in, the more intoxicated she became.

"Don't you dare." He warned in a low voice, pushing the door open and putting her down in the bathtub.

The cold surface touched her back and Lei Liqiu let out a suppressed moan, breathless and bewitching. Her cheeks flushed and her eyes were covered in a layer of mist, lustrous under the incandescent light, reflecting the man's strong figure as he fiddled with the shower head and turned the setting to the highest volume. In the next second, a burst of cold water slammed down on Lei Liqiu's body once again.

He leaned forward and caught her chin, his dark eyes bore down on her. "Sober up. If you can't hold it back, just lock yourself in the bathroom, okay?"

Lei Liqiu nodded, her watery eyes blank.

Xu Binchen harrumphed coldly, flicking his sleeves which had turned wet and strode out of the bathroom, slamming the door behind him.

Lei Liqiu, who was submerged in icy cold water both literally and figuratively, shivered.

Even though she was thankful and relieved, there was also humiliation and aggrieved feeling that she couldn't quite explain. He was so swift and decisive… Was she really so unattractive that he could act so indifferent and frosty?

***

The next day, Si Yusheng was summoned into room number 8 early in the morning. He hastily washed his face, still with traces of sleep as he strived to muster a smile, albeit a little stiff. It was only six in the morning! Which ghost would be awake at this time? Moreover, this was a bar ah! A place where people danced and partied all night. Was it legal to be awoken at times like these?

No matter how patient and professional Si Yusheng was, he was also annoyed.

Two times Mr.Xu came and two times he was summoned at this inhuman hour.

He knocked on the door and it clicked open, pouring the bright light of the living room to the dim hallway. Si Yusheng walked in and found Xu Binchen sitting on the long sofa, a burning cigarette between his fingers with grey fog blurring his features.

"Manager Si." He greeted. "I am very sorry to disturb you at this hour."

The corner of Si Yusheng's mouth twitched. He couldn't sense the apology in Xu Binchen's tone. Nevertheless, he still smiled and replied. "It's okay, Mr.Xu. May I ask if you need something?"

He walked closer and only then did he realize that there was a small lump beside Xu Binchen. Looking closer, it was actually No.36 with her whole body covered only in a flimsy blanket. Her head was on Xu Binchen's lap, eyes shut as she slept with a restless frown. There were bluish circles below her eyes and her lips were tinged in blue.

The patch of skin which wasn't covered by the blanket showed traces of red and faint purple marks.

In one glance, it was obvious how tortured she was last night.

Si Yusheng's eyes brightened up and his smile became much more sincere. "Do you like our service, Sir?"

Xu Binchen tapped his cigarette on the ashtray, his cold voice asking. "What did you inject into her body last night?"

Si Yusheng interpreted it as interest and he answered swiftly. "It's only a little ecstasy drug in our house. Nothing more."

"Really?" His eyes narrowed and his tone turned dangerous. "You know, even though I appreciate your thoughts, I really dislike people touching my things."

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A/N: Xu Binchen's potential to be a scum man: 100% hahaha

Poor Lei Liqiu, facing Xu Binchen, she has to be extremely, exceedingly, truly patient.