My Black Moonlight Wife Says She Loves Me - Chapter 13

Just before 9 PM, Meng Xi’en arrived as promised. She looked slightly tired after a long day at work, but her makeup remained flawless, and her tailored suit jacket was still impeccably crisp.

Huo Jianan, with her keen sense of smell, detected the faint scent of alcohol. “Sister Meng, have you been drinking?”

“Yes, I had dinner with a client and left after a few glasses.”

Huo Jianan turned to Butler He. “Sister Meng has been drinking. Let’s skip the sweet fermented rice balls tonight and have wontons instead.”

“Very well, Miss,” Butler He replied. “Freshly made wontons will be ready quickly.” He then went to the kitchen to instruct the chef to prepare the late-night snack.

Meng Xi’en bent down and gently patted Huo Jianan’s head, smiling warmly. “Jianan, you’ve become so gentle since getting married. Is your headache still bothering you?”

Huo Jianan, who hadn’t been patted on the head like this since childhood, felt a little embarrassed. “It’s gone now. I even took a stroll in the garden today.”

“Haha, Aunt Xu told me. The Lei Family members have been calling her non-stop to apologize. Jianan, you’re quite formidable, leaving them speechless.”

“What’s so impressive about it? They started it by being unreasonable. So I decided to be just as shameless. Who’s afraid of whom?”

Meng Xi’en smiled and patted Huo Jianan’s head, clearly proud of her performance that day. “Good job. People like that need to learn a lesson and start respecting social norms.”

Huo Jianan grinned brightly. “I only had the confidence to stand up to them because I knew I had Sister Meng and Grandma backing me up.”

“I heard those oranges were so sour and bitter that Third Master Lei flew into another rage at his son. I bet the whole family will never want to eat oranges again for the rest of their lives.”

Both Huo Jianan and Meng Xi’en burst into laughter.

Meng Xi’en: “Jianan, you’ve changed so much. I’m truly impressed. You would never have confronted strangers like that before. If you felt wronged, you’d just sulk silently and wipe away tears in secret.”

Huo Jianan’s smile froze, her heart skipped a beat. Oh no! I’m breaking character!

“Sister Meng, I’m married now. I’m a real adult. I can’t stay the same as before. I want to change too.”

Meng Xi’en nodded. “Aunt Xu would be so proud of the woman you’ve become today.”

Ruan Nianning, sitting nearby, pretended to scroll through her phone while listening to their cheerful conversation. She was secretly astonished. The Lei Family? Teaching them a lesson? Clearly, something had happened while she was away today, something serious enough to involve Xu Weiyi. Yet she knew nothing about it; Huo Jianan hadn’t even mentioned it.

Ruan Nianning lowered her head, her clasped fingers tightening into a knot.

In the past, Huo Jianan had told her everything—how she’d used god-tier gaming skills to defeat a game’s final boss, how she’d woken up with a slightly swollen right eye, or even how she’d accidentally scratched her skin with a fingernail. She’d recount every detail, leaving nothing out. But today, after spending so much time at the hospital and experiencing such a significant event, Huo Jianan hadn’t said a word about it. Not a single syllable.

Ruan Nianning felt that the married Huo Jianan was becoming increasingly inscrutable, and this made her increasingly uneasy. She disliked this feeling of losing control.

When the wontons were served, Huo Jianan asked, “What filling is this?”

“Shepherd’s purse and pork, Miss Meng and you both like it.”

Huo Jianan hummed in acknowledgment, then suddenly remembered something. “What about the Young Mistress? Does she like it?”

Butler He froze for a moment, then his face flushed with self-reproach. “I apologize, Miss. I haven’t asked the Young Mistress about her preferences yet.”

“It’s alright,” Huo Jianan said, not wanting to embarrass the loyal butler who had served the Huo family for years. “Look, even I don’t know. But since we’re family now, it’s good to learn more about each other.”

“Yes, Miss, you’re right,” Butler He replied, his face burning with shame as he mentally cursed himself a thousand times.

Huo Jianan turned to smile at Ruan Nianning. “Honey, put your phone down. We’re having shepherd’s purse and pork wontons tonight. I don’t know if you like them, but let’s join Sister Meng for a late-night snack together, okay?”

Ruan Nianning blinked, set down her phone, and walked over to sit at the table. Though she had married into the Huo family, she knew Grandma Huo didn’t truly accept her, and she never felt like she truly belonged.

“Honey, do you eat shepherd’s purse? It’s a type of wild vegetable, very fragrant.”

Ruan Nianning nodded. “Yes, I do.”

Meng Xi’en smiled. “That’s right, Nianning. Just tell Butler He if you have any dietary restrictions. Don’t feel constrained. I know you celebrities have to be careful about your diet. If you’re worried about gaining weight, just have a few less.”

Her voice was gentle, her demeanor elegant, and her smile radiant. With her striking beauty and commanding presence, she embodied the perfect Alpha archetype, undoubtedly captivating countless Omegas.

Ruan Nianning smiled back at her, her politeness tinged with warmth. “Thank you, Sister Meng. I’ll just have a few.”

Huo Jianan’s heart skipped a beat. She only said two words to me, but she said so much to Sister Meng!

Remembering the original novel, where her “good sister” on her left and her “good wife” on her right would join forces against her, and how some fans even shipped them as a couple, Huo Jianan shuddered inwardly.

Before anything could happen, she needed to nip this budding threat in the bud.

“Wife, let me serve you.” Huo Jianan insisted on serving Ruan Nianning wontons, filling her bowl with four before reaching for more. “That’s enough,” Ruan Nianning quickly said.

Meanwhile, Butler He had already filled Meng Xi’en’s bowl.

“Wife, they’re a bit hot. Be careful not to burn your mouth.” Huo Jianan leaned closer to Ruan Nianning as she spoke.

“Wife, do you want some vinegar?” Huo Jianan seized the opportunity to lean even closer.

She had to protect her wife at all costs, eliminating any possibility of being cuckolded.

Seeing Huo Jianan like this, Ruan Nianning felt her previous aversion and resentment fade away, replaced by a sense of calm. She lowered her head and slowly sipped her soup. “No need for vinegar. It tastes perfect as it is.”

Meng Xi’en watched the two women, who were now sitting almost shoulder to shoulder, and chuckled inwardly. “Jianan, I know you’re attached to your wife, but couldn’t you wait until I leave to get all cozy?”

Huo Jianan’s face flushed crimson as she straightened up. “No, nothing like that.”

After finishing their late-night snack, Meng Xi’en rose to leave. “Jianan, I’m going on a business trip for a week—flying to Country A and Country F. I won’t be able to visit you these next few days.”

“That’s alright. I’m almost fully recovered and will be discharged in a couple of days,” Huo Jianan replied, admiring Meng Xi’en’s sharp suit and energetic demeanor. At such a young age, Meng Xi’en was already Grandma Huo’s right-hand woman, jetting around the world, attending high-end business events, and closing deals worth billions with effortless charm. This was the kind of career Huo Jianan had always dreamed of.

“Sister Meng, once I’m better, I’d love to work at the company like you. Would that be possible?”

Meng Xi’en paused, seemingly surprised. “You want to join the company?”

“Yes, I’m a daughter of the Huo Family too, and I want to contribute to the company. I may not know much now, but I have to take the first step sometime.”

Meng Xi’en was even more surprised. She stared at Jianan for a few seconds before reaching out to pat her head. “You’ve really grown up. I’ll have a good talk with Aunt Xu about this.”

“Thank you, Sister Meng!” Huo Jianan smiled brightly.

Although Meng Xi’en was portrayed as a villainous mastermind in the novel, Jianan could sense that she genuinely cared for her like a younger sister. Such heartfelt affection couldn’t be faked or disguised.

That evening, Ruan Nianning helped Huo Jianan bathe as usual.

The bathroom was filled with steam. Ruan Nianning was even more scantily dressed than the previous day, wearing only a thin tank top and a pair of small black panties. Huo Jianan glanced at the panties before quickly looking away, only to accidentally fixate on the cleavage between Ruan Nianning’s br3asts. She promptly closed her eyes.

Ruan Nianning found Jianan increasingly perplexing. At times, she acted so proper and reserved, as if they were strangers forced to share close quarters rather than wives.

Yet just moments earlier, during their late-night snack, Jianan had clung to her, as if terrified someone might look at her or speak to her. She had even asked if Ruan Nianning wanted more vinegar—as if she herself wasn’t already dripping with jealousy.

That’s Sister Meng, practically my own sister! What’s there to be jealous of?

“Raise your hand.”

Huo Jianan obediently raised one hand, only for someone to take the opportunity to grope her soft flesh.

Huo Jianan gasped, her eyes snapping open. “You! You…”

Seeing the deer-like panic in her eyes, Ruan Nianning suddenly felt mischievous. She pinned Huo Jianan against the wall and kissed her deeply.

The shower’s spray quickly soaked Ruan Nianning’s hair and clothes, warm droplets tracing paths down her back from her dripping hair, following the graceful curve of her spine. With playful abandon, Ruan Nianning deepened the kiss, refusing to release the sweet softness of Huo Jianan’s mouth. She pressed her tightly against the wall, letting the hot water cascade over them both.

How had she never noticed this before? Huo Jianan was so easy to tease. One kiss and she’d be flustered, helpless, pitiful, and utterly defenseless.

The more Huo Jianan reacted this way, the more Ruan Nianning wanted to tease her, kissing her with increasing abandon.

“Mmm…” The steamy bathroom air was already thin, and with Ruan Nianning’s relentless kiss, Huo Jianan felt like she was suffocating. She wanted to cry but couldn’t, her legs too weak to support her. She had been steadying herself against the handrail, but when she finally managed to free one hand to push Ruan Langlang away, Ruan Langlang seized it, pinned it against the wall, and pressed her entire body against Huo Jianan, kissing her even harder.

Help! Weren’t Omegas supposed to be delicate, clingy, and easily bullied?

Why was the Omega before her so different?!

This was no innocent, harmless little rabbit or soft, clingy little bird. This was a ravenous, insatiable wolf!

Huo Jianan tried to push her away, but Ruan Langlang wouldn’t budge. To maintain her facade, she couldn’t genuinely call for help from Butler He and the others—after all, this ravenous wolf was the “beloved wife” she had stubbornly insisted on marrying, even resorting to a hunger strike.

Huo Jianan felt like she was suffocating, about to be kissed to death. As she struggled mutely, Ruan Langlang finally released her.

Panting, Ruan Langlang demanded, “Why didn’t you tell me about what happened today?”

“Huff… what happened?” Huo Jianan gasped.

“The Lei Family,” Ruan Nianning said, tilting Huo Jianan’s chin up. “Didn’t we agree you’d tell me everything? Why did you hide this from me?”

Huo Jianan wanted to cry but had no tears left. “It wasn’t a big deal.”

Without another word, Ruan Nianning kissed her again. “If you hide things from me, it’s wrong. It doesn’t matter if it’s a ‘big deal’ or not.”

Huo Jianan: “……”

Her wife wasn’t just a ravenous wolf—she was a ravenous wolf with an insatiable need for control.

Ruan Nianning finally released Huo Jianan when she was nearly breathless, letting her collapse against her shoulder to gasp for air.

“I’ll tell you, I’ll tell you…” Huo Jianan murmured weakly, her body limp against Ruan Nianning’s slender shoulder. “Can I tell you after I finish washing? It’s too stuffy in here, I can’t breathe.”

“No, tell me now!”

Huo Jianan gritted her teeth in resentment, thinking, Just wait until my legs heal. Then I’ll show you who’s boss!

“Then can I tell you while I wash? I want to get out of here sooner.”

Ruan Nianning agreed, and only then did she resume bathing Huo Jianan.

“It’s nothing really. I was strolling through the garden today and saw a man climbing a tree to pick oranges…”

As Ruan Nianning listened, she continued to wash Huo Jianan, her mood brightening as she heard about the arrogant villain getting his comeuppance. By the end of the story, she was giggling uncontrollably.

“Weren’t you afraid he’d actually hit you?”

“If he’d dared to crack my skull, it wouldn’t just be about stealing oranges anymore. He’d be going to jail for orange-related crimes!”

Ruan Nianning laughed so hard she nearly doubled over. This was probably the most carefree and joyful day she’d spent with Huo Jianan since they’d met.

“Seeing you so happy, should I go ask the Lei Family for a sour orange for you to try?”

“Why are you giving me a sour tangerine? I wasn’t even acting up or threatening to hit you,” Ruan Nianning said, her eyes sparkling with laughter, her nose crinkling slightly, and her cheeks flushed a delicate pink.

Huo Jianan smiled indulgently. In this moment, Ruan Nianning truly resembled a girl—a beautiful and adorable Omega.

“But you were bullying me earlier,” Huo Jianan tilted her head, her smile widening. “You didn’t hit me, but you bit me—and in such a scandalous way.”

Ruan Nianning’s face flushed crimson. After drying the water droplets on her legs, she playfully pinched Huo Jianan’s butt. “Stop talking nonsense! Saying such things is what’s scandalous.”

Huo Jianan: “……”

Well, Ruan Langlang just turned the tables on me.

After her bath, Huo Jianan wrapped herself in a towel, grabbed her underwear and robe. “Honey, don’t bother seeing me out. You’re all wet. Take a proper bath yourself. I can manage. Don’t worry, I won’t fall. I’m getting quite good at getting in and out of bed now.”

With that, Huo Jianan propelled her wheelchair, opened the bathroom door, and left. Before exiting, she thoughtfully closed the door behind her.

Ruan Nianning stared blankly at the door that had opened and closed. After a long moment, she suddenly realized she was smiling. Startled, she stepped under the showerhead and turned on the water.

A torrent of water cascaded down, engulfing her completely. It washed away the sweat and anxiety from her face, and extinguished the rare smile that had lit up her Phoenix Eyes.

Huo Jianan: Another day of being pinned down and kissed by my wife. Such overwhelming bliss is almost too much to bear~~~