An Xin was in the room as well; Jiang Cheng wouldn't dare try anything with them at this hour.
Besides, seeing Jiang Cheng's brows knit in "misery" blew every last doubt sky-high.
The moment they stepped inside, Jiang Cheng swung the door shut behind him.
Bai Xiaoxiao was fishing a blister pack of motion-sickness pills from her bag when Qiao Yinyin's soft cry rang out behind her.
She spun around to see Jiang Cheng collapsing "limp" onto Qiao Yinyin.
Qiao Yinyin flung out her arms to catch him, staggered under his weight, and plopped backward onto the bed.
"darling? Are you all right?"
"I'm fine… just a little dizzy…" He pressed his forehead into the hollow of her neck.
His warm breath brushed her collarbone, a teasing tickle.
His other hand found Bai Xiaoxiao's shoulder as she turned to see what was happening.
In the same motion he reeled her into his arms.
Qiao Yinyin sensed something off and tried to push him away.
Her fingers had barely touched the back of his shirt when the taut muscles beneath startled her.
He really did seem in agony; the muscles along his spine were trembling faintly.
That tiny shiver looked like genuine torment.
Bai Xiaoxiao panicked, voice quavering: "Onii-chan… what's wrong? I'll get help!" Sweat from her palm had already soaked the pill pack.
Sweat from her palm had already soaked the pill pack.
Jiang Cheng closed his eyes, the corner of his mouth lifting in a smile no one could see.
The two little things in his arms trembled like startled fawns—one soft and fragrant, the other slim and sweet. The contrast made his Adam's apple slide.
"No need… old problem," he mumbled, deliberately feigning frailty. "Help me out of my jacket and let me sleep a bit."
The Girls forgot everything else and nodded hurriedly.
Moments later Jiang Cheng lay stretched out like a salted fish, cooperating all the way.
He even told Bai Xiaoxiao, "Little Xiao, flip the lock."
Both Girls froze mid-motion, asking in chorus, "Huh? Why?"
Why indeed? The Boundless-Feeding skill was about to activate.
Jiang Cheng was sure anyone else would knock first.
But wasn't there still an Annie on the plane??
What if she barged straight in and corrupted the kiddo??
Jiang Cheng's mind raced.
He opened his eyes, gaze carrying a "fragile" plea: "When my attack hits, I don't want anyone else to see… I can only relax in front of you two."
He'd thought the Girls would never buy such a clumsy excuse.
But even if they didn't, he could always subdue them by force.
To his surprise, their faces melted the instant they heard it.
Wasn't this the exact trope from every Girls'-novel CEO drama??
They bought it hook, line and sinker.
So Jiang Cheng trusted them enough to show his weakest side?
Qiao Yinyin nodded at once: "darling, don't worry, we won't let anyone in!"
Bai Xiaoxiao rolled off the bed, clicked the lock, then rattled the handle to be sure before returning to whisper, "Onii-chan, rest well. Sister Yinyin and I are right here."
"Onii-chan, rest well. Sister Yinyin and I are right here."
"Mmm, it's so good having you…" Jiang Cheng sighed contentedly. "Help loosen my trousers too… they're tight and uncomfortable."
At the mention of taking off his pants the Girls exchanged glances.
Under normal circumstances they wouldn't have hesitated.
After a shared look, four hands moved in perfect tandem.
But the moment they finished, two startled faces were pressed into something at the same instant.
Both Girls jerked their heads up and met Jiang Cheng's half-lidded eyes.
There was no trace of dizziness in those eyes—only playful mirth.
"darling! You—" Qiao Yinyin sputtered, cheeks crimson enough to drip.
Bai Xiaoxiao's expression was no better.
She pushed against his chest to sit up, but he tightened his arms and pinned her back down.
A flurry of flustered noises filled the room.
"Onii-chan, what are you doing!!"
"You two haven't eaten since boarding, right??"
"Ah, darling, I'm not hungry—let Little Xiao eat."
"Ah!! Sister Yinyin, you first, I'm not hungry either…"
"Sure you don't want any?? Then I'll start the toast and 'drink' first…"
"Ah, wait a minute…"
…Half an hour later, seeing Qiao Yinyin subdued, Bai Xiaoxiao cracked the door and tried to slip out.
But the moment it opened she found Chen Jiaxue outside, tray in hand, hesitating whether to knock.
Chen Jiaxue's mouth formed an "o"; Bai Xiaoxiao slipped out and quickly shut the door behind her.
Bai Xiaoxiao fluttered a hand in front of her burning cheeks.
She looked at Chen Jiaxue: "Is something the matter?"
Only a few seconds had passed, yet Chen Jiaxue had clearly seen the black-white-pink tableau within.
Chen Jiaxue's face was anything but pretty.
It looked as if someone had torn a page from her carefully prepared script; even her forced smile had frozen.
She squeezed out a stiff smile, voice taut: "N-no, just wondering if Young Master Jiang needs anything."
Seeing Chen Jiaxue's cracked expression, Bai Xiaoxiao curved her lips.
She didn't dare provoke An Xin, but Chen Jiaxue and Zhao Yihan were fair game.
"No need," she drawled, fingertips brushing her still-hot cheek.
"Sister Yinyin is inside playing a 'game' with Onii-chan—she said no one's allowed to disturb them."
With that she turned toward the cabin, steps light, ignoring Chen Jiaxue's stormy face.
Back in the passenger cabin An Xin was still nowhere in sight; only Wang Sheng and the others were hunched over their in-flight meals.
Bai Xiaoxiao walked to the galley area and sat down.
Several plates of exquisite food lay on the table.
Fruit sliced into perfect portions, stacked sandwiches, and a small bowl of glistening pudding.
Though her mouth felt dry, she ignored the fruit and drinks.
Instead she picked up a grilled hot dog as if possessed.
The sausage glistened with oil and steamed. She stared at it for a few seconds.
Then suddenly chomped down viciously.
After several bites the mingled flavors in her mouth made her cheeks burn all over again.
The taste flung her straight back to the scene in the room.
She had turned her head away, mumbling "no,"
yet at Jiang Cheng's "your turn" her mouth opened on its own, obedient.
Bai Xiaoxiao really didn't understand why she was like this??
One bite for her, one bite for Qiao Yinyin.
Their breaths mingled as they shared.
At the time she'd only felt shy, her thoughts a tangled mess,
and never wondered why she ultimately obeyed despite her protests.
Now, chewing the hot dog, regret finally bubbled up.
She bit down harder, cheeks suddenly aflame, even her ears scarlet.
What on earth was wrong with her? Why was she utterly helpless against him?