Acting as the Vicious Second Lead [Quick Transmigration] - Chapter 7

Standing beside the trio, the director sniffed a faint scent of a “Shura Field” (a battlefield of jealousy) in the air. The temperature rose as Qu Li and Xiang Liwei’s gazes locked, sparks flying between them.

Suddenly, Liu Ruijia’s clear voice rang out, shattering the awkward deadlock.

“Stop arguing. I’ll just squeeze in with my buddy. Girls should sleep comfortably; leave the hard work to us guys.” As he spoke, he slung an arm around his best friend’s neck.

The best friend: “…Who’s your buddy? Let go!”

“You are,” Liu Ruijia explained with his characteristic thick-headedness, tightening his grip. As his arm squeezed, the friend’s face turned a mottled red, his breath hitching and his rebuttal stuck in his throat.

This idiot… he’s doing this on purpose. He’s trying to murder me!

Watching this, Qin Xiaoxiao let out a small laugh. She had a strong impression of this “peacemaker”; he often inadvertently ruined her villainous plans. Though he was a bit of a “straight man” in his thinking, he was a decent guy. Unfortunately, he was destined to be the female lead’s “spare tire” forever, never rising to the rank of male lead.

Today, the second male lead was fighting hard to ensure the female lead wouldn’t be mistreated. And as the vicious female second lead, what right did she have to slack off?

Qin Xiaoxiao was inspired; her fighting spirit ignited instantly.

“Tch.” She tilted her chin up, her voice dripping with sarcasm. “You all can argue amongst yourselves. I’m tired, so I won’t be joining you.”

With that, she stepped forward and snatched the room card and key for the deluxe suite. Looking back at the crowd, her red lips curved into a bright, radiant smile. “See you tomorrow.”

Then, she marched off with her head held high.

The crowd: “…” Arrogant! Too arrogant!

Qu Li’s brow furrowed slightly, looking somewhat disappointed. The director breathed a sigh of relief: Finally, she’s gone.

Seeing her beloved “little devil” run away, Xiang Liwei’s eyes flashed with a hint of resentment that was quickly concealed. Then, a mysterious light flickered in the girl’s eyes, and her expression darkened.

I must… I must do something. Otherwise, she will slip through my fingers. Otherwise, she will be snatched away by someone else. She is mine. She can only belong to me. I will not allow anyone else to touch her.

To this end, she would not back down—even if her competitor was a top-tier star.

Meanwhile, inside the deluxe bedroom.

Having just showered and wrapped herself in a bath towel, Qin Xiaoxiao and her system, Bunny (Xiao Bai), were lying together on the soft bed, indulging in a peaceful night.

“Host…”

“Call me Xiaoxiao.”

“Xiaoxiao, I’ve noticed the plot development is a bit off.” Xiao Bai extended a paw and swiped the air. A blue, holographic screen materialized out of nowhere. Looking at the control panel, it studied the data. “Several strings of data are running abnormally. Characters are making irrational moves. For example, Qu Li and Xiang Liwei—they show signs of deviating from their tracks. I’m afraid this might eventually affect the main world, causing it to collapse and the mission to fail.”

Qin Xiaoxiao: “…Mm.”

“Therefore, we must take measures.”

Qin Xiaoxiao: “…”

“First, we must find the source of the bug.”

Qin Xiaoxiao: “…”

“Host, are you listening?”

Xiao Bai turned its head toward the host, only to see her eyes closed, sleeping soundly. Her sleeping posture was lazy, her hair sliding down both sides of her face, revealing a perfect profile. Below the neck, the view was rather alluring; her long legs peeked out from the robe, and her neatly trimmed toenails glimmered with a faint, shell-like pearlescence.

Xiao Bai sat up, its body floating. It used its tiny paws to tuck the corners of her quilt. Having done this, it flew to the door and switched off the lights. The room fell into darkness, and Xiao Bai’s body gradually became transparent. Before disappearing completely, it left behind a single sentence, its tender voice echoing in the air.

—”Goodnight. Sweet dreams.”

Then, absolute silence. Occasionally, there was the chirp of a cricket, the rustle of leaves, or the distant meow of a cat. A tiny sliver of moonlight spilled onto the bed through the curtains, illuminating the woman’s face. It was as beautiful as a painting, making one want to capture it in a frame forever.

Time passed. Footsteps sounded in the hallway.

Tap—tap-tap-tap—

The rhythm was steady, like a heartbeat. The sound grew heavier, closer. Finally, the footsteps stopped abruptly in front of Qin Xiaoxiao’s door.

The door creaked open a crack. A shadow slipped in and closed the door behind her. The intruder wore a pure white dress, her long hair draped over her shoulders. She was slender, with features that still carried a hint of youthful innocence—looking exceptionally pure.

The intruder was undoubtedly Xiang Liwei. Her goal was clear; the moment she entered the room, she strode toward the bed without hesitation. Drawing near, she gazed at the sleeping woman, her expression filled with obsession.

“Yin Ni… I’ve come to find you…”

The girl’s voice was incredibly low—damp and sticky. Hearing it was like being licked by the cold, slick tongue of a snake; it was an unsettling sensation.

Qin Xiaoxiao’s eyebrows knit together. She rolled over and continued to sleep. The room was filled with the sound of her long, steady breaths.

“Yin Ni,” Xiang Liwei whispered her name. “Yin Ni. Yin Ni…”

Over and over, the name was whispered with lingering affection, as intimate as a secret between lovers. But to Qin Xiaoxiao, it sounded like a recurring death knell in her dream.

“Ugh.” Qin Xiaoxiao forced her eyelids open and looked toward the edge of the bed.

In the hazy moonlight, she vaguely saw a dark figure. Though the face was unclear, she could see dark pupils reflecting the night’s cold light, appearing particularly sinister. The other person’s gaze was firmly glued to her—a gaze so crazed and blatant it was as if she wanted to devour Qin Xiaoxiao whole right then and there.

Qin Xiaoxiao woke up instantly. She sat up abruptly and demanded loudly, “Who are you!”

While keeping a wary eye on the intruder, Qin Xiaoxiao reached out, fumbling for her phone to call the police.

“It’s me.”

A cheerful, youthful voice drifted into her ear. Immediately after, the crystal chandelier flickered on. The brilliant light flooded the bedroom. Xiang Liwei’s figure was fully revealed. She lowered her hand from the light switch and tilted her head slightly, letting a lock of hair brush against her cheek.

She knew this was the most attractive angle—one she had practiced countless times in front of the mirror to best showcase her cuteness.

However, Qin Xiaoxiao didn’t think she was cute at all…

This is super scary, okay?!

“Sneaking into my room in the middle of the night—what do you want?” Qin Xiaoxiao didn’t relax just because the intruder was an acquaintance. She gripped her phone defensively and asked, “…And how did you get in?”

“Mmm…” Xiang Liwei let out an absent-minded hum.

Qin Xiaoxiao: “Answer me.”

“More importantly,” Xiang Liwei finally spoke, “I want to tell you… I snuck into your room without your permission.” As she spoke, a blush crept onto her cheeks. She lowered her head shyly, her tone sounding like a coquette’s pout: “Shouldn’t you… give me a sound thrashing first?”

Qin Xiaoxiao was momentarily stunned. Then, reacting, she feigned impatience: “Be direct with me.”

Hearing this, Xiang Liwei pressed a hand to her heart and said with great emotion, “After thinking it over, if you don’t punish me, I simply can’t resolve the guilt I feel for knocking over your drink and pinning you down. Now, I’ve even entered your room without authorization. Truly, the sin is doubled—unforgivable…”

“So, please… whip me severely!”

The moment she finished speaking, she pulled out a flexible, smooth, and slender leather whip from nowhere and presented it to the woman on the bed with both hands.

Qin Xiaoxiao: ??? Qin Xiaoxiao: !!!

She didn’t take the whip. Instead, she turned her head mechanically and immediately dialed 110.

Seeing this, Xiang Liwei’s eyes darkened. She bent down, leaning forward, and with even greater speed, snatched the phone away and cut the call.

Qin Xiaoxiao, having her call intercepted before it even went through, began to seriously doubt her life. Honestly, she wanted to flee right now—to get as far away from this girl as possible—but she couldn’t.

Because while the original character, Yin Ni, appeared cunning, she was also arrogant. Her dictionary only contained “confrontation”; there was no such thing as “admitting defeat.” If she were to flee in a panic now, it would severely break her character persona, affecting the female lead’s perception of her and, consequently, the mission’s progress.

After a moment’s thought, Qin Xiaoxiao calmed down slightly. …I’ll start with some harsh words and tell her to get out. In any case, she couldn’t lose on momentum.

At this thought, Qin Xiaoxiao looked up. But when she saw the girl standing before her with an icy expression, holding her phone, she instantly deflated.

Calm down?! Who the hell could stay calm?!

Qin Xiaoxiao kept a stiff face, constantly shrinking back to put distance between herself and Xiang Liwei. Internally, she screamed for her system: [Xiao Bai! The female lead has gone crazy! Come back quick, I can’t hold on…]

Immediately, a pink-and-white rabbit materialized on Qin Xiaoxiao’s shoulder.

[Mm, I saw everything,] it said.

Qin Xiaoxiao was shocked: [You’ve been here the whole time?]

Xiao Bai: [That’s right. I didn’t trust the host alone.]

Qin Xiaoxiao: [Then hurry up and fix the female lead! There’s definitely something wrong with her!]

Xiao Bai: [Hmm… such a thick leather whip. I wonder where she pulled it out from.]

Hearing this, Qin Xiaoxiao’s face was covered in imaginary black lines: [That’s not the point, okay?! The point is that she’s threatening me! She wants me to submit to her perverse will and whip her… the persona has completely collapsed!]

Xiao Bai flicked its rabbit ears and merely expressed sympathy: [I was just studying the data and discovered by accident that the female lead has slight masochistic tendencies.] It turned to look at its dazed host, its tone sincere as if relaying a great achievement: [Congratulations. To think you accidentally triggered the female lead’s hidden attribute. This is a rare case; I must record it.]

…You call this “slight”? Qin Xiaoxiao was suffocating. By any standard, she was far gone… and what exactly had she done to awaken the female lead’s “M” (masochist) soul?

Qin Xiaoxiao felt like things couldn’t get any worse. At this moment, she prayed with utmost sincerity: Someone, please, come save me! Anyone! She truly couldn’t handle this level of stimulation alone!

Perhaps heaven heard her plea.

Creak.

The door suddenly opened. Qu Li, wearing a lace-trimmed nightgown with a thin cardigan over her shoulders, poked her head in. “I heard a shout, so I came to check it out…”

Then, she saw the chaotic scene in the room and the whip in the girl’s hand. She fell into a brief silence. The atmosphere became incredibly embarrassing.

After a long while, her smile remained unchanged as she spoke: “Are you two playing some interesting game?”

Qu Li’s smile grew even gentler—enough to melt ice and snow. “Can I join?”

Qin Xiaoxiao: “…” Xiang Liwei: