I caught a Pokémon

Zhu Lan was taken aback by the question, her cheeks flushed even more, and a hint of panic flashed in her eyes, but it was quickly overshadowed by even greater anger: "I...I...if Xiao Yu hadn't called, how could I have bothered with your petty affairs!? And Na Zi also told me...In short, how can you do this to Ya Mi? How can you do this to everyone else..."

"stop."

Xia You interrupted her again, her smile fading, and she seemed somewhat disheartened.

He glanced at Cattleya, who had been standing quietly beside him but was clearly also paying close attention to the matter, her gaze shifting back and forth between the two of them, obviously watching the show, and suddenly made a decision in his heart.

Some things have indeed been dragging on long enough.

Since there's no way to get rid of it, it's time to make a clean break!

Since this champion has once again come to us willingly, and clearly has no intention of giving up easily, then we might as well... settle things completely!

That way, she won't pop up every now and then, using other people's names, to "show concern" for me!

Thinking of this, he ignored the angry-looking Cynthia and turned to look at Gadria, his tone returning to its usual gentleness: "Gadria, could you please go to the Pokémon Center first? Yami, Dawn, and Makomo are there now. Tell them I have something to do and will be back later. You can wait for me there."

Gadriya blinked her emerald green eyes, looked at Xia You, and then at Zhu Lan, whose expression was unfriendly. She didn't know what Xia You was going to do, but she still nodded obediently.

"Okay, I understand. I'll wait for you there."

Without asking any further questions, she turned and gracefully departed, her skirt tracing an elegant arc in the air. After only a few dozen steps, she disappeared from their sight.

Zhu Lan watched Jia Deliya leave, then looked at Xia You with the same puzzled expression.

"What do you want her to do? What do you want her to do?"

Xia You didn't answer, but instead walked towards the other side of the street.

There's a hotel there that looks quite upscale.

"Come with me."

Hearing Xia You's commanding tone, which carried no room for argument, without turning her head, Zhu Lan frowned.

"Where are you going? You haven't answered my question yet!"

Xia You stopped and turned to look at her, her expression full of provocation: "You want to know what's going on? Then come with me. This isn't the place to talk."

Ok?

Are you suggesting I tell you the truth?

but…

When did he become so easy to talk to?!

Although she didn't know what Xia You was really up to, Zhu Lan saw that Xia You had 'compromised' and her anger had subsided, so she decided to follow him and listen to what kind of entanglement he had with Karuno.

However, after the two crossed the road, Zhu Lan was surprised to find that Xia You had led her to a hotel. She stopped in her tracks.

Sensing her movement, Xia You turned back to look at her again and sneered, "You only get one chance, so let's see if you can seize it."

Thinking that Xia You was about to reveal the truth, Zhu Lan bit her lip. Although she still had many doubts and wondered why they had to choose this place to talk, the matter was very important to her. Moreover, her competitive spirit made her finally take the first step and follow.

Chapter 1353 Possession

Xia You walked straight into the hotel lobby, ignoring the curious gaze of the receptionist, and booked a suite.

The whole process was swift and efficient, without any hesitation or explanation.

Zhu Lan followed behind him, watching his actions, her unease and doubt growing stronger.

"What... exactly do you want?"

After receiving the room key, Xia You walked to the elevator, pressed the floor button, and then glanced at her sideways. Her tone was calm and even, but it carried a hint of provocation.

"What? Are you scared? Don't dare to follow?"

"Who, who's afraid!" Zhu Lan was provoked by him, raised her head, and a stubborn glint flashed in her eyes. "I'd like to see what tricks you can pull!"

The two entered the elevator, which ascended, and the only sound in the quiet space was the slight noise of its operation.

Rin could feel her heart beating a little fast. She kept telling herself that this was just to find out more about Karuno, and also... well, to keep an eye on this womanizer for Tama and Sabrina!

But she never expected what awaited her.

After walking through a not-too-long corridor, the two entered a spacious and bright suite.

Just as Zhu Lan entered the room, Xia You closed the door behind her and casually hung a "Do Not Disturb" sign outside.

Zhu Lan walked to the center of the living room, her gaze sweeping over everything without leaving a trace. When she turned around, she saw Xia You locking the door.

At that moment, her heart pounded, as if she knew what Xia You was about to do, and her cheeks flushed.

But she still tried to maintain her composure and demeanor: "Now you can talk, right? You and Karuno..."

She didn't finish her sentence.

Because Xia You had already walked over without any warning, and directly pinned her against the decorative pillar separating the living room and bedroom.

"You..." Zhu Lan exclaimed, instinctively trying to struggle, and pressed her hands against his chest.

But Xia You's movements were faster and more ruthless. He easily restrained her wrists, which she was trying to push away, with one hand, pressing them against the wall above her head. With the other hand, he pinched her chin, forcing her to look up and meet his eyes.

The two were so close they could feel each other's breath. Zhu Lan could even smell the faint scent of sunlight, lavender, and the lingering afterglow of a battle emanating from him.

This is her favorite and most fascinated flavor during this period.

Her heart skipped several beats, her mind went blank for a moment, and her eyes widened instantly in shock and surprise at the sudden contact.

This reminded her of her two previous physical encounters with this man, but those two encounters were nothing like the aggressive one she was experiencing now.

"Didn't you want to know what happened?" Xia You lowered her head, her warm breath brushing against her ear, her voice low and dangerously magnetic, "I'll tell you now."

His kiss, with undeniable domineering and fiery intensity, landed directly on her lips, silencing all her unspoken questions and gasps.

"Well……!"

Zhu Lan's pupils suddenly contracted, and her body instantly stiffened.

Reason told her she should push him away immediately, slap him, and then use her Dragon Star Swarm to blast this bastard away!

But this rationality lasted for less than a second.

Because her body seemed to have betrayed her.

This familiar yet strange feeling, carrying the palpitations that haunted her in the dead of night, this strong yet not brutal confinement, this scorching temperature... it was as if a deliberately sealed switch had been turned on, causing her struggles to weaken unconsciously, and her hands, pressed against the wall, to relax, even her fingertips slowly stretching out.

Zhu Lan completely lost herself.

Xia You's kissing skills were superb and aggressive; he easily pried open her teeth and explored deeper.

Zhu Lan initially resisted instinctively, but in an instant, she responded with great unfamiliarity.

A complex mix of emotions—shame, helplessness, and… a secret longing—overwhelmed her in an instant.

Her consciousness began to blur; the pride of being a champion, the stance of her friends, the initial intention of confronting them... all seemed distant and unimportant at this moment.

The senses were amplified to an extreme, leaving only the tactile sensation of lips and tongues intertwining, the warmth and strength emanating from the other person, and the increasingly rapid and loud heartbeat.

After an unknown amount of time, Xia You slowly released his grip on her, ending the long and deep kiss.

A thread formed between the two, and was broken as they separated.

As the figure in front of her stepped back, Zhu Lan felt herself come back to life. The fresh air rushed in, restoring a sliver of clarity to her brain, which had been deprived of oxygen by the kiss.

However, her face was flushed, her eyes were somewhat unfocused, her lips were slightly swollen, and her breathing was unsteady.

Once her gaze returned to focus, she looked at Xia You.

Just as she was about to say something, the next second, Xia You picked her up by the waist, carried her through the living room, and threw her roughly onto the large bed in the bedroom.

Zhu Lan sat up, looked up at Xia You again, and saw him take off his coat and start to undo his belt. She couldn't help but take a deep breath.

"If you stop now, I can pretend nothing happened, but if you continue... have you thought about the consequences?"

"Consequences?" Xia You snorted coldly, throwing aside the clothes she had just taken off, and walked to the bedside. "What consequences could there be? It's just turning you into my woman. Isn't that what you've always wanted? And didn't you want an explanation? Well, I'll explain it to you today, just in a different way, until you completely understand!"

Zhu Lan sat up straight and looked at Xia You defiantly.

This man is so domineering right now!

And their purpose is made no secret: to possess me!

Although she didn't understand what Xia You meant by "understanding," their long-standing relationship didn't stop her from uttering a harsh remark at the last moment.

"Then you're welcome to give it a try!"

Of course I'll try it.

Now that things have come to this point, and Xia You has already taken her pants off, how could she possibly back down halfway?

Zhu Lan is indeed a strong woman, which makes her not easily back down when faced with certain situations. Sometimes, when others oppose her, they also find her annoying because of her personality.

But once the tough exterior is removed, all that remains inside is endless tenderness.

Xia You now needs to experience this kind of gentleness.

The curtains were drawn, blocking out the sunlight.

Inside the suite, as the moment drew near and Xia You drew closer, her eyes burning with desire, Zhu Lan, being inexperienced in such matters, inevitably hesitated, no longer appearing as… brave as before.

But how could Xia You allow her to go back on her word?

He first disarmed Zhu Lan, then went straight to the point and won her over!

Soon, only Zhu Lan's increasingly suppressed panting and Xia You's increasingly heavy breathing remained in the room.

A “communication” that will not end easily has officially begun.

……

...

Sometimes, Xia You longed to have a cigarette afterward, like in certain movie scenes.

Unfortunately, he doesn't smoke and doesn't like the taste of cigarettes.

He picked up a bottle of mineral water and took several big gulps, then lay back and stretched contentedly.

Beside him, Zhu Lan curled up in the quilt, her alluring silhouette perfectly outlined.

At this moment, her hair was disheveled, her face was unusually rosy, and her eyes were full of water. She was naked, but only her arms were exposed, and her clothes were scattered on the carpet next to her.

Seeing that she had completely quieted down, Xia You couldn't help but find it amusing.

A woman who cares about her image.

Shout?

Why isn't it calling anymore?

Indeed, some things only become clear and certain after they have truly settled down, and only then do some people finally put away their thorny disguises.

Just now, at the moment of entry, after realizing that she would become his woman just like Naz and Lijia, Zhu Lan's tense body instantly relaxed. As if she had longed for him for a long time, she completely accepted him and obeyed him no matter what he wanted to do.

And indeed, I have left my mark on her body and inside her body.

From today onwards, the bamboo orchid belongs entirely to me.

Chapter 1354 The Fate of Bamboo Orchid

Xia You pulled Zhu Lan into her arms and chuckled softly, "How was it? Is my answer... satisfactory? Has all the anger in your heart dissipated?"

Zhu Lan didn't speak, but simply turned her head slightly away, like a cat that had let down all its defenses, showing only gentleness and obedience.

At this moment, she was still shy and didn't know what to say.

Her body was still sore and weak, and she still smelled of the man. She felt like she had just been pulled out of a storm, her mind was scattered, and she was still in the afterglow of what had happened.

She didn't even know where to put her hands and feet.

Place it beside you?

Now that I've run into Xia You, given our current relationship, it seems like it wouldn't be a problem to bump into her, but wouldn't it make me seem too forward?

After all, he had just taken possession of...himself.

Can it be retracted?

It seems a bit deliberate, as if I'm deliberately keeping my distance from him. That... isn't quite right, is it?

In the end, she could only stand frozen in place, not daring to move, her fingertips slightly curled, resting on her lower abdomen, like a Snorlax pretending to be asleep.