The Real Daughter Needs Saving by This Vicious Female Cannon Fodder? - Chapter 47

The warm yellow candlelight flickered as Ning Anran, now changed into a white T-shirt, stood by the table.

The evening gown Gu Xia had bought for her was far too expensive, and Ning Anran didn’t want to risk wrinkling it.

Her delicate bangs fell slightly over her forehead, and though her eyes still shimmered with moisture, there wasn’t a trace of sadness in them now.

The cake wasn’t large, adorned with butterflies fluttering atop it, strawberries wrapped in cream—just the sight of it made one’s appetite surge.

As a child, Ning Anran had longed for her very own cake, but her parents had never bought her one.

Birthdays… she had them.

But they were merely dates marking her age, nothing more.

“Aren’t you going to make a wish?”

Gu Xia, holding a plastic knife, was about to cut the cake when Ning Anran stopped her.

The white T-shirt Ning Anran wore seemed slightly too small—whether it had shrunk or not, Gu Xia couldn’t tell—but she could clearly see the contours of Ning Anran’s abdomen.

Don’t look, don’t look!

Gu Xia quickly shut her eyes and let go of the knife.

“Fine, I’ll make a wish first.”

Earlier, during the formalities of the banquet, Gu Xia had already made a wish under her parents’ watchful eyes. She figured if she made another one now, the heavens might just strike her down with lightning and slap her twice for good measure.

“Listen, girl, don’t be so greedy!”

“I’ve got a whole pile of your wishes stacked up here!”

Ning Anran released her grip and swiftly picked up a birthday hat, carefully placing it on Gu Xia’s head.

“If you say your wish out loud, it won’t come true. Keep it in your heart.”

Oh, so she just doesn’t want to hear me ramble on about my wish!

Gu Xia pursed her lips unconsciously.

“System, if I make another wish, the heavens are gonna get annoyed.”

“Then make your wish to me instead.”

“Oh, I thought I wasn’t gonna get any screen time this chapter ! Go ahead, Host, I’ve got the lights on.”

“What lights?”

“The ones that prevent any explicit scenes from leaking, of course. Don’t worry, Host, this is your memory—you can replay it in 4K HD on the big screen anytime.”

“Who do you take me for? I’m all about pure love!”

After defending her honor, Gu Xia rolled her eyes internally at the system and began making her wish.

Ning Anran took the plastic knife and started cutting the cake with practiced ease, dividing it into neat, even slices in no time.

When Gu Xia opened her eyes, a triangular piece of cake and a fork were already in her hands.

The way Ning Anran was tending to her made Gu Xia feel like she’d happily… even help her get dressed!

“Want me to feed you?”

The fork was plucked from the cake, and before Gu Xia could react, Ning Anran was closing the distance between them.

A small scoop of cake was lifted, and Ning Anran brought it to Gu Xia’s lips.

Her mouth was forced open as the sweet flavor spread across her tongue. Gu Xia hurriedly swallowed.

“Ning Anran… Ning Anran… not… so fast… I can’t… keep up…”

Slowing her movements, Ning Anran felt an inexplicable sense of delight at Gu Xia’s pleading tone.

She pulled the fork back slightly and used her thumb to wipe away the cream at the corner of Gu Xia’s lips.

“You got some here.”

A tissue followed soon after.

The distance between them was so close, separated only by a cake.

“Aren’t you going to eat? Ning Anran, it’s really delicious.”

In this ambiguous atmosphere, Gu Xia was genuinely afraid Ning Anran might suddenly start undressing her, place a hand on her abdomen, and say something strange.

She really couldn’t handle it.

Ning Anran was so alluring! Even a concrete pillar would bend into a spiral under her charm!

“I… I’ve never had cake before.”

Taking the cake Gu Xia handed her, Ning Anran stared at the strawberry garnish and suddenly felt her nose sting.

The cake she had gazed at through shop windows as a child seemed to have traveled through time to rest in her palm now.

That tiny regret was completely erased by the fork placed atop the cake.

“From now on, Ning Anran, whatever you want to eat, I’ll buy it for you.”

If this were any other sugar daddy, they’d probably already be wearing an apron, waving a spatula while giving the female lead a cocky smirk.

“No worries, woman! From now on, I’ll cook whatever you want to eat!”

She wanted to do that too, but her cooking skills were hopeless.

For the sake of physical and mental health, and for the kitchenware’s survival, Gu Xia decided to quit while she was ahead and spare them all from her disastrous cooking attempts.

She’d just rely on her almighty money powers instead!

“Mmm.”

“Thank you.”

The sweetness of the cake mixed with the freshness of the fruit, but Ning Anran suddenly realized the cake didn’t taste as sweet as Gu Xia’s lips.

As Gu Xia blew out the candles and moved toward the bedroom light switch, Ning Anran’s voice cut clearly through the dark night when Gu Xia’s fingers touched the cold metal.

“Gu Xia, happy birthday.”

Her tone was cool again, Ning Anran having returned to her usual self.

“The birthday gift I promised you, I’ll make it up to you later.”

“You can claim today’s birthday gift whenever you want.”

“Gu Xia, if it’s you… anything is fine.”

Ning Anran couldn’t distinguish her feelings for Gu Xia—whether they were hatred, love, or something twisted and submissive.

She felt like a dog that had been trained too long, unable to escape the control of Gu Xia’s palm.

Whenever Gu Xia beckoned, she’d instinctively rise like an obedient dog to stand guard before her.

Ahhhhhhh! Ning Anran was saying weird things again!

Distracted, Gu Xia nearly broke her leg against the wall. Clutching her knee with a grimace, she didn’t dare turn on the bright bedroom lights.

Ding dong~ Host, community welfare warmth delivery here~ You’ve gained +1 female lead affection points

Hearing Gu Xia’s soft hiss of pain, Ning Anran stood and quickly moved to where she was.

Ning Anran knew the bedroom layout even better than Gu Xia did.

After all, Gu Xia had always enjoyed Ning Anran’s “meticulous” care—for anything Ning Anran could handle, Gu Xia wouldn’t lift a finger.

Hmm, this trait I understand~

The pillow princess who absolutely won’t lift a finger~

Damn system, have you no conscience? I’m about to become crippled here! Can’t you show some concern for my knee?!

When the lights came on, Ning Anran immediately knelt down.

Her eyes carefully examined the bruise on Gu Xia’s knee, the small patch of discoloration stark against her skin.

Before Ning Anran could even ask “Does it hurt?”, her cool fingertips had already brushed over the bruised area.

Gu Xia let out a soft whimper.

“It hurts, Ning Anran.”

“It hurts a little.”

The owner of the voice didn’t even realize how coquettish these words sounded. Ning Anran simply stood up and scooped Gu Xia into her arms.

Gu Xia wasn’t heavy. Ning Anran placed her on the sofa and turned to get the first aid kit from the cabinet.

“Ning Anran, I lied. It doesn’t hurt anymore.”

With her arms looped around Ning Anran’s neck, Gu Xia didn’t want to trouble her over a minor bump.

She wasn’t that delicate.

That earlier act of coquetry… it was just, just an unconscious reflex!