My Black Moonlight Wife Says She Loves Me - Chapter 20

When Ruan Nianning woke up, she immediately noticed the empty space beside her. The person who had been in bed was gone. Her gaze shifted, and she realized the provocative oil painting that had hung on the wall on their wedding night was also missing.

Good. My eyes are clean now.

“Wife, you’re awake! I was just about to wake you up,” Huo Jianan said, her wheelchair positioned at a comfortable distance, a gentle smile gracing her lips.

She wore a fitted sweater paired with loose, comfortable lounge pants and delicate leather ankle boots. Her long, black hair cascaded down, meticulously groomed and smooth. Bathed in the soft morning light filtering through the partially drawn curtains, her snow-white face glowed with an ethereal radiance. With her tender smile, she resembled an angel from an oil painting.

Ruan Nianning stared, momentarily stunned. In that instant, she felt a strange sense of déjà vu, her mind drifting back to a memory that seemed distant now.

The year she won the Best Supporting Actress award, making her mark in the entertainment industry, a reporter had asked her about her ideal boyfriend or girlfriend.

Ruan Nianning remembered answering the question with a mix of jest and sincerity: “I prefer female Alphas. I want her to be beautiful, gentle, mature, and elegant. Since I have a bit of a temper and I’m not the kind of docile, popular Omega, I can only hope my Alpha will tolerate my ferocity.”

Ruan Nianning gazed at the almost unreal figure before her. The morning light softened her features, and her smile was elegant and composed.

She lowered her head, clutching the corner of the blanket tightly. For the first time, she wished she weren’t the daughter of her enemy.

But she quickly suppressed these forbidden thoughts, remembering her mother’s death. Her eyes darkened, becoming cold and ruthless once more.

Huo Jianan’s heart skipped a beat. Something’s wrong, she thought. Ruan Langlang was so cute when she first woke up, her eyes still hazy and harmless. How did she suddenly turn into someone who looks like she wants to devour me?

Could she have morning grumpiness?

“Honey, if you’re still tired, you can sleep a bit longer. It’s still early.”

“No, I’m awake now,” Ruan Nianning replied coldly, the words almost squeezed out between her teeth.

“Oh, then I’ll go out first. I’ll wait for you to have breakfast together.” Huo Jianan, sensing danger, wisely excused herself.

When Ruan Nianning came downstairs, she found Huo Jianan talking to Xiao Tao in the dining room.

“Miss, are you hungry? Would you like something to eat?”

“No, I’m not hungry. I’ll wait for the Young Mistress to come down.”

As soon as she finished speaking, Huo Jianan’s stomach rumbled loudly. Having woken up two hours before Ruan Nianning, she had already strolled through the garden and scrolled through her phone for a while. Her stomach was long past awake, so claiming she wasn’t hungry was a lie.

Xiao Tao saw Ruan Nianning coming downstairs. “Good morning, Young Mistress.”

Ruan Nianning nodded. “Good morning.”

Breakfast was quickly served. Huo Jianan gestured for Ruan Langlang to sit down. “Honey, did you sleep well last night?”

“Yes,” Ruan Nianning replied, her eyes scanning the lavish spread on the table. There were pan-fried buns, fried dough sticks, savory flatbread, steamed cakes, tofu pudding, rice noodles, and, of course, a large vegetable salad, whole-grain bread, warm milk, and freshly squeezed juice.

“Why haven’t you started eating yet?”

Xiao Tao smiled. “Miss has been waiting for you, Young Mistress. She refused to eat alone. Miss really cares about you.”

Everyone in the Huo Family knew that the Young Mistress was a top-tier celebrity, and their Miss was utterly smitten with this star. She showered “Big Star Ruan” with designer bags, jewelry, luxury cars, and lavish mansions, but the actress remained unmoved, returning every gift. Just when they thought all hope was lost, Miss sent flowers on Valentine’s Day last year. To their surprise, Big Star Ruan accepted the flowers and small gifts, which greatly encouraged Miss. Her affection only deepened from then on. After pursuing her for two years, she finally won the Young Mistress’s heart.

Huo Jianan, her face flushed as she placed a piece of steamed corn on Ruan Langlang’s plate, sat up straight. “Honey, eat whatever you like.”

Ruan Nianning hummed in acknowledgment. Returning the favor, she picked up her chopsticks and placed a pan-fried bun on Huo Jianan’s plate. “You’ve been talking about these for days. Be careful, they’re hot.”

Huo Jianan was overjoyed, her face lighting up with a wide grin. “Thank you, Langlang!”

Hearing her call her “Langlang” again, Ruan Nianning couldn’t help but chuckle. “You’re the one who seems like a wolf, with how much meat you eat.”

Huo Jianan grinned sheepishly and bit into the pan-fried bun, savoring each bite.

The bottom of the bun was crispy and golden brown, while the skin remained soft and fluffy. With each bite, the savory meat filling mingled with the rich aroma of oil and the comforting scent of wheat, the juicy broth bursting in her mouth. Delicious, delicious!

Huo Jianan was overwhelmed with emotion. In her previous life, she had only tasted such exquisite pan-fried buns during her childhood. As she grew older, whether due to changes in ingredients or a decline in culinary skill, the buns never tasted the same again.

Ruan Nianning found Huo Jianan’s teary-eyed excitement a bit odd. She picked up a piece of soy-sauce-flavored flatbread. The fragrant aroma of soy sauce filled the air, and the crispy crust gave way to a soft, chewy interior. Ruan Nianning took a large, satisfying bite, sesame seeds clinging to the corners of her mouth.

“Is it good, Langlang?”

“Delicious!” Ruan Nianning devoured two more bites, nearly moved to tears herself. “It’s so fragrant! I haven’t had this in ages! If my manager were here, she’d never let me touch this carb-loaded, oily treat!”

Huo Jianan stuck out her tongue. “Being a celebrity must be tough. So many restrictions, and you’re always hungry. I could never handle it.”

“It’s just part of the job. Maintaining your figure is crucial in our line of work.”

“But you can’t starve yourself! Honey, try this pan-fried bun—it’s delicious!”

Ruan Nianning couldn’t resist the temptation and took a bite. It was indeed delicious!

Huo Jianan devoured four steamed buns in one go. Turning her head, she saw Ruan Langlang buried in her food, devouring buns, pancakes, and beef rice noodles.

“Is it good, honey?”

“So good! I haven’t eaten like this in ages.”

“Tell me what you want to eat, and I’ll have the kitchen change the menu in a few days. We’ll try everything delicious, okay?”

“Okay!”

Xiao Tao watched from the side, thinking, The Miss and Young Mistress are so affectionate. Even breakfast is a romantic affair.

After finishing her meal, Ruan Nianning patted her now-rounder belly and glared resentfully at Huo Jianan.

That Huo Jianan! She did this on purpose! She knows I can’t eat carbs, and she still sabotaged me like this?!

In the gym, Ruan Nianning pounded the treadmill, sweating profusely. After indulging so much today, she needed to run at least ten kilometers. But after just three kilometers, the Big Star Ruan was already ready to give up.

Huo Jianan, seated in her wheelchair, urged Ruan Langlang on. “Honey, don’t stop! Since your manager isn’t here, I have to supervise you. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to work with your idol, Sister Song. You need to be in top condition when you join the production!”

Ruan Nianning gritted her teeth, her hatred burning. She forced herself to keep running, her jaw clenched.

You bastard, Huo Jianan! You really do hold a grudge against me!

Huo Jianan: My wife looked so happy eating breakfast. My favorability with her must be skyrocketing!

Ruan Nianning: I knew she held a grudge against me. She’s resorting to such underhanded tactics to sabotage me.

Huo Jianan: Honey, do you want to try the next round of snacks?

Ruan Nianning: Yes, yes!