Domineering Sponsor (GL) - Chapter 7

Ji Haolan buried her head in the food, trying her best to eat. Although she believed she was right, Wei Xia’s sharp gaze kept her from lifting her head. Instead, she looked more like the one who had done something wrong.

Wei Xia stared at her intently. Ji Haolan was like a helpless, clumsy frog with nowhere to run, caught under the gaze of a domineering snake. There was no escape.

Even though the pressure from those eyes was overwhelming and Ji Haolan felt intimidated, she kept her mouth tightly shut and refused to give in.

Wei Xia could see the reluctance in her, and after putting down her knife and fork, she folded her arms across her chest. She looked nothing like someone who had just rolled in bed with Ji Haolan the night before. Instead, she looked like a prosecutor, ready to sentence Ji Haolan without hesitation.

She did not bother to say much more to Ji Haolan, who was still burying her head like an ostrich. She picked up her phone and made a call.

“Send over a few sets of clothes. Also, bring the keys and access card for the apartment in City A. Yes, deliver them to Warner Mei Hotel.” Once finished, she ended the call.

Ji Haolan sensed trouble. As soon as she cleared her plate, she stood up quickly. “I… I need to leave!”

Wei Xia narrowed her eyes. “Sit down.”

Ji Haolan went quiet again.

Wei Xia crossed her legs and leaned back. She usually wore stockings, but thanks to a certain fool, she had none to wear now. With a light snort, she said, “Sit down or I will not hesitate to threaten you.”

She made her position clear. With her status and influence, it would be far too easy to ruin Ji Haolan’s life in City A. They were both adults. Wei Xia had no intention of tricking anyone. It would be best if Ji Haolan obeyed. If not, she had plenty of ways to make her comply.

Ji Haolan hesitated. She had no idea how to deal with this kind of situation. Her little pouch was still in Wei Xia’s possession. With no other choice, she sat back down, although her posture was skewed as if she were ready to bolt at any moment.

Not long after, someone arrived with the items. Wei Xia accepted the delivery and dismissed them. “Wait for me in the lobby downstairs,” she told someone who looked like an assistant.

After they left, Wei Xia began changing clothes in front of Ji Haolan without any hesitation. She liked being clean, and the thought of wearing yesterday’s clothes made her skin crawl. Not only did she change her own clothes, she made Ji Haolan change as well. That shirt was hideous.

Once she was dressed, she called Ji Haolan over. “Pick one for yourself.”

Ji Haolan looked at the clothes, all with brand-new tags. Each piece cost more than she could even imagine. She shook her head. “I… I don’t need them.”

“I told you to wear one. Why so much nonsense?” Wei Xia snapped impatiently and pulled her over. Ji Haolan normally had more strength thanks to her athletic habits, so it was difficult to drag her by force. Wei Xia lightly kicked her calf, not hard but filled with warning. “Hurry up.”

When Ji Haolan stepped forward, Wei Xia studied her features and chose an outfit that would suit her sharp, defined face. She picked a casual set with a suit-style cut and paired it with white sneakers. The result was much cleaner and sharper than before, although her outdated hairstyle was still a problem.

The new clothes stretched comfortably. Expensive clothes were not only stylish but also had to feel good. The material was soft and comfortable, but Ji Haolan felt itchy all over. It was as if she were wearing someone else’s clothes. She hunched her shoulders, clearly uncomfortable.

Wei Xia was very satisfied. With a bit of grooming, this girl looked even better. She frowned slightly. “When was the last time you went to a salon? Your hair is in awful condition.”

Though her hair was dark and shiny, the texture was far from smooth. Ji Haolan usually bought the cheapest shampoo and never spent money on conditioner or treatments. The quality of her hair was not terrible, but Wei Xia found it a shame.

At the same time, she saw potential. There were many ways to shape this girl. Wei Xia could slowly mold Ji Haolan into someone who matched her tastes exactly, like a lover tailored just for her.

She nodded and picked up a card. “Take this card. Buy whatever you like. If the limit runs out, just tell me. But don’t let me catch you fooling around outside. This is an add-on card under my name. I can see every purchase. If I find out you’re misbehaving, I’ll make sure you regret it.”

Then she handed her a set of keys. “This is for an apartment. It’s not large, but it’s close to your school. Move in when you have time. When I get a chance, I’ll transfer the property to your name.”

Ji Haolan stared at the shining card and keys. She did not even dare to touch them and immediately waved her hands. “I don’t want them. I don’t want any of this.”

She finally understood. Wei Xia wanted to keep her as a mistress.

Seeing her rejection, Wei Xia’s tone turned cold. “Take them and behave. If you don’t, I can make sure you can’t even stay in City A, let alone A University.”

There were no real options. Obey, and she could enjoy luxury. Refuse, and she would face harsh consequences.

If this had happened before they had slept together, Wei Xia might have considered letting her go. But things were different now. Ji Haolan had taken her first time. That meant she was already hers. Running away would not be so easy.

Hearing Wei Xia’s threat, Ji Haolan thought about how hard she had worked to get into university. Her family had no money, and only her mother struggled to survive in the countryside. Her entire family pinned their hopes on her brother. It was blatant favoritism. Ji Haolan had made it to City A on her own, working and studying without help. There was no way she could give that up.

She knew Wei Xia’s world was completely different from hers. She was just a penniless student with no connections. How could she possibly fight back against someone like Wei Xia, who spent money without blinking?

After thinking it over, Ji Haolan finally gave in under Wei Xia’s cold stare. She looked completely defeated, like a withered eggplant. When she accepted the card and keys, it was as if she were accepting a death sentence. The resentment on her face was plain to see.

Wei Xia wanted to curse. This was an offer most people could only dream of. When had she ever been so generous? A single nod could earn her a property. In City A, real estate was outrageously expensive. Yet this foolish girl had the nerve to accept the offer with a gloomy face and not even say thank you?

Ji Haolan kept her head down and muttered weakly, “Can I leave now?”

So stupid.

Wei Xia said, “No. Since you agreed, we need to establish some rules.”

Ji Haolan’s face fell further. She never wanted to be a kept woman, and now she had to follow rules too. She was not the cleverest, but she could already tell that Wei Xia was not easy to please. She would definitely impose many strict rules.

Wei Xia tapped her fingers on the table. “Don’t look so miserable at the dining table.”

“Okay…” Ji Haolan responded like a schoolchild. After the reminder, she forced herself to adjust her expression into something more neutral. But inside, she still felt hopelessly defeated.