After Being Forced Into a Facial Paralysis, the Villain Said I’m Such a Drama Queen - Chapter 25

Sheng Xia felt that there was absolutely no one in this world who wouldn’t like the Eldest Miss after spending time with her! Of course, that big idiot of a male lead didn’t count as a person.

The lunch spread was incredibly rich. Especially since they knew Sheng Xia had a hearty appetite, the chef had gone out of his way to prepare chicken drumsticks in several flavors: crispy, cheesy, and braised. He had even mixed several dipping sauces, ranging from sweet to spicy, allowing Sheng Xia to achieve “chicken drumstick freedom” that afternoon.

After their heart-to-heart chat, Sheng Xia’s relationship with Uncle Li had grown much closer. After finishing her meal, she finally asked a question she had been curious about for a long time.

Why didn’t the Eldest Miss usually come downstairs to eat? And why was her eating frequency so different from everyone else’s?

Uncle Li sighed. “Because the Eldest Miss always has a poor appetite. Only when she’s so hungry she can’t stand it will she drink a little porridge or eat some noodles. Usually, she won’t touch a bit of meat or grease.”

“Was the Eldest Miss always irregular with her meals?”

Uncle Li sighed again. “Yes. Even when she does eat, it’s just a tiny bit. Not even enough to fill a bird’s stomach.”

“Usually, she’ll only eat a little of what the Old Lady sends over. Anything else, she throws up shortly after eating.” Whether it was medicinal cuisine, home-cooked dishes, or gourmet meals prepared by five-star chefs, Lu Wanxing simply had no desire to eat them.

No wonder she’s so thin…

“How long has the Eldest Miss been like this?”

Sheng Xia didn’t know much about pathology, but Lu Wanxing’s condition clearly involved psychological factors in addition to physical ones.

“At least ten years.” The Eldest Miss’s condition is actually a bit better now. When Uncle Li first arrived, Lu Wanxing was so thin she had lost her shape and was hospitalized several times.

“At that time, the Old Lady was so worried she cried, and her own health began to decline. Later, the Eldest Miss felt bad for her and forced herself to eat a little.” Various supplements were piled onto Lu Wanxing, finally nourishing her back to health somewhat.

Sheng Xia opened her mouth, hesitating whether to ask more. Seeing her hesitation, Uncle Li knew what she wanted to ask, but unfortunately, he didn’t know the answer either.

“I only came here ten years ago myself; I’m not clear on the specific details.” It was during the major reshuffle of the Lu family back then that he had the chance to enter.

Livestream Comment: Host, why don’t you try cooking a meal for the female supporting character?

Livestream Comment: Yeah, yeah! In the original novel, the female lead unlocked the ‘Cooking’ skill, and no one who ate her food ever said it was bad. Maybe your ‘All-Rounder’ attribute will kick in!

“But I’ve never cooked before.” First of all, she wasn’t even sure she knew how to use those kitchen utensils. Secondly, her previous method of eating involved throwing everything together into a messy stew. She had no idea if she had any talent for cooking.

However, encouraged by the livestream audience, Sheng Xia decided to give it a try. “Uncle Li, let me handle dinner tonight.”

“Alright.” Uncle Li thought that since Sheng Xia was sent by the Old Lady, she must have some extraordinary skills. Perhaps the food she made would be exceptionally delicious.

But when he saw the finished product Sheng Xia produced, his old face wrinkled up like a dried tangerine peel.

This… is this stuff even edible?

“I’m not very familiar with it yet. Let me try again.” Sheng Xia smiled sheepishly and poured out the pot of black, sticky substance.

She chopped another tomato, preparing to start over. Truth be told, if the “black charcoal” from the first attempt was the baseline, Sheng Xia did indeed have some talent for cooking.

Just… not a lot.

Looking at the appearance of the tomato and egg stir-fry, Uncle Li said tactfully, “You did a good job. Don’t do it again next time; we’ll handle it.”

Although Sheng Xia felt a bit discouraged, she wasn’t too upset about her lack of culinary skills.

Livestream Comment: Host, I think it’s still not good for the Eldest Miss to stay like this.

If it truly was due to psychological reasons, it would be best for her to come out and move around more. A normal person staying in one room for too long will inevitably develop some psychological issues.

Furthermore, the Eldest Miss’s legs had been injured in a car accident, which must have left some psychological trauma. If she never went downstairs and remained cooped up in her room alone, the accumulation of these factors would be detrimental.

Previously, Sheng Xia felt that the Eldest Miss wasn’t in any danger at home, and the bodyguard salary felt like “hot money” in her hands, making her want to find something else to do.

The list Grandma gave her included a requirement to make sure the Eldest Miss ate well. Having just arrived, Sheng Xia hadn’t dared to do much, but after spending some time together, she realized that while the Eldest Miss was cold, she was actually quite reasonable. This gave Sheng Xia more courage.

Moreover, Sheng Xia no longer wanted to be good to the Eldest Miss just because of Grandma’s words; she simply wanted to improve the Eldest Miss’s health and, ideally, become her friend.

Sheng Xia agreed with the comments in the chat. She told Uncle Li that she would deliver dinner tonight, hoping to see if she could convince the Eldest Miss to come out.

Uncle Li: “That works.”

Around four o’clock, the Eldest Miss sent a message asking for dinner to be brought up. After mentally preparing herself, Sheng Xia knocked on the door. A few seconds later, there was a beep, and the door opened automatically.

Because of her wheelchair, many things were inconvenient, so Lu Wanxing’s room was equipped with various mechanical devices. Combined with the cold color palette, the room felt devoid of warmth.

When Sheng Xia entered, Lu Wanxing was reading on the balcony. She wasn’t wearing makeup today, which made her lips look somewhat pale, and her slight frown gave off an unapproachable sense of distance.

Usually, the servants would simply leave the food on the table, not daring to approach. Suddenly having her private territory invaded made Lu Wanxing frown. Looking up and seeing it was Sheng Xia, her expression softened slightly, but she was still a bit displeased.

“Next time, just leave the food on the table.”

Lu Wanxing suppressed her emotions and didn’t show them, but Sheng Xia miraculously sensed a “don’t touch me” vibe from her expression.

“Eldest Miss, please don’t be angry. Next time, I’ll wait for you to come out at the door.”

It was true that she hadn’t asked clearly this time. Sheng Xia knew she was being a bit impolite and felt momentarily annoyed with herself. She had rarely interacted with people so peacefully before and lacked experience, sometimes failing to grasp the proper boundaries.

Fortunately, Lu Wanxing didn’t say anything more. She looked up at Sheng Xia and leaned back. “Did Uncle Li not tell you that I don’t go downstairs to eat?”

“He did, but I thought the Eldest Miss might feel better if she came down to eat together.”

If a person stays in one place forever, their heart becomes trapped too. A long time ago, Sheng Xia also liked to stay in her room alone, thinking that danger would stop at the door and never invade.

Later, she discovered that only the weak and those who have lost hope in life choose to curl up in a corner, and such a life is monotonous and boring. Finally, one day, after seeing a ray of light, she chose to pursue it.

Only after coming out did she realize that while the outside world wasn’t perfect, it wasn’t as bad as she had imagined.

Sheng Xia didn’t think the Eldest Miss was weak; on the contrary, she felt she was very strong—just too strong, to the point of feeling out of place in this world.

Lu Wanxing remained silent, staring intently at Sheng Xia. Sheng Xia didn’t dodge her gaze and stared back. Finally, a cough ended this silent battle.

Sheng Xia was the first to look down. “Eldest Miss, the wind is picking up. Let’s go inside.”

“I look so happy when I eat. Maybe when the Eldest Miss sees me eating like a starving ghost, she’ll feel like eating something too?” Sheng Xia blinked, showing a sudden “gap moe” contrast.

What the hell… why does this expressionless girl look a bit cute when she tries to act cute?

Though she didn’t want to admit it, Sheng Xia’s words did pique Lu Wanxing’s interest. She wasn’t a masochist who wanted to starve every day, and seeing Sheng Xia eat before had indeed given her a bit of an appetite.

“I’ve never heard anyone describe themselves that way,” Lu Wanxing said with a half-smile, moving out of the room. The matter was considered settled.

When they went downstairs, Sheng Xia saw two dishes on the table that she had stir-fried herself. Compared to the other enticing dishes, they looked quite dull. She immediately began making frantic hand gestures behind Lu Wanxing’s back, signaling Uncle Li to take the dishes away.

Lu Wanxing guessed the dishes were made by Sheng Xia, and hearing Uncle Li’s inner thoughts confirmed it. She glanced at the tomato and egg stir-fry a few more times, feeling it looked much more pleasing than the other dishes.

“No need to take them away. Let’s just eat like this.”

As if to stimulate Lu Wanxing’s appetite, Sheng Xia took a bit of every dish and ate with great relish. Especially when she tasted the chef’s cooking, her eyes seemed to light up.

Although she ate quickly, Sheng Xia’s manners weren’t crude. Uncle Li, watching from the side, felt hungry himself and looked at Lu Wanxing expectantly.

Normally, unless the Old Lady visited, Lu Wanxing never came down to eat. So, initially, he had thought only Sheng Xia would be eating and brought out her cooked dishes as well.

However, none of them expected Lu Wanxing to ignore the perfectly good food and directly pick up a piece of slightly charred egg to eat.

Although Uncle Li’s mind was racing, he didn’t dare make a sound, fearing that if he reminded her, Lu Wanxing would stop eating altogether.

Sheng Xia was even more moved to tears, thinking Lu Wanxing was doing it to save her face. This strengthened her resolve to stay and nourish her.

Boohoo, the Eldest Miss must be tough on the outside but soft on the inside. She actually really wants someone to accompany her.

Lu Wanxing couldn’t hear what Sheng Xia was thinking, but judging by her gaze, she guessed it wasn’t anything normal.

The Eldest Miss said calmly, “Just eat properly.”

The tomato and egg stir-fry didn’t taste great there was too much sugar, making it a bit cloying, and it had a burnt aftertaste. Yet, Lu Wanxing only ate a few bites of Sheng Xia’s cooking and finished half a bowl of rice.

Looking at the other dishes, Lu Wanxing’s brow furrowed imperceptibly, and a feeling of nausea rose within her.

“Eldest Miss, this dish is really delicious!” The happiness in Sheng Xia’s eyes was about to overflow, which miraculously caused Lu Wanxing’s discomfort to subside quite a bit.

But she didn’t want to eat anymore and set her bowl down. She then heard Uncle Li’s inner thoughts, which were so excited he was practically screaming.

Uncle Li: Boohoo, the Eldest Miss! The Eldest Miss ate half a bowl of rice!! I have to write this in my diary when I go back. Today is such a good day.

Lu Wanxing glanced at Uncle Li, her voice softening. “Uncle Li, you should eat too. Don’t always worry about me.”

She knew the people around her were always worried about her eating habits, but she couldn’t control herself. Seeing Uncle Li’s excitement now, Lu Wanxing lowered her eyes.

Her desire to make Sheng Xia leave faded slightly, but before that, she had to ensure Sheng Xia wouldn’t pass information to the Old Lady and verify if she was truly trustworthy.

While she was still thinking of ways to test Sheng Xia, Lu Wanxing developed a fever that night, triggered by gastroenteritis.

Sheng “Talented Player” Xia was on the verge of a breakdown: “!!!”

Why, why did this happen? Do I really have the female lead’s script? Why haven’t I unlocked any of the right skills!!!

In other stories, doesn’t the female lead win someone over with one meal and then quickly rise to the peak of life through their emotional connection?

How… how did I end up giving the Eldest Miss gastroenteritis?

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