After I Transmigrated into the Novel, I made the Heroine Fall for Me - Chapter 26.4

Gu Shengxiao, abruptly pulled away by Fang Qingying, hadn’t yet processed the meaning behind her words.

Who exactly would die because of Yun Yifan?

Gu Shengxiao couldn’t figure out what Fang Qingying was implying.

Was she talking about the other Fang Qingying?

Fang Qingying was heavily intoxicated, barely able to stand on her own. If Gu Shengxiao hadn’t willingly followed, there was no way Fang Qingying could’ve dragged her along.

Puzzled, Gu Shengxiao suddenly stopped in her tracks. The abrupt halt caused Fang Qingying to stumble backward from her own momentum, collapsing into Gu Shengxiao’s arms.

Fang Qingying squinted slightly, tilting her head up to gaze at the face so close to hers. A sudden image flashed through her mind it was.

Seven-year-old Fang Qingying holding five-year-old Gu Shengxiao in her arms, both of them trapped inside a cramped, overturned car, unable to move.

“It’s you, little one?”

Fang Qingying had no idea how her offhand remark would affect Gu Shengxiao.

“You’ve grown so tall, little one. Guess you weren’t too scared after all?” Fang Qingying mumbled, swaying unsteadily as she straightened up. She rose slightly on her tiptoes and reached out to tousle Gu Shengxiao’s hair.

Gu Shengxiao’s eyes reddened. Just when she thought Fang Qingying would never recognize her, fate had brought them to this moment. Did she only remember who he was when she was drunk?

The realization made Gu Shengxiao clench her fists, torn with indecision.

Excessive drinking was harmful, and she couldn’t bear the thought of Fang Qingying hurting herself. Even if Fang Qingying never remembered her, it was enough that she remembered.

“Little one, did you grow up just the way I like? Every bit of you fits perfectly in my heart.” Fang Qingying raised a hand, almost reverently tracing the contours of Gu Shengxiao’s face.

Her brows, her eyes, her nose, her lips everything about her made Fang Qingying’s heart race.

Gu Shengxiao glanced around and immediately recognized their surroundings, the secluded back garden of the Yun family estate. Few people ever came here.

She leaned down, wrapping her arms around Fang Qingying, and gently caught the hand that had been wandering over her face. Carefully, she interlaced their fingers.

Parting her lips slightly, she spoke in a voice laced with longing, “Xiao Ying, I’ve missed you so much.” And I love you so much.

“There, there, little one. Your big sister missed you too, you know?” Fang Qingying, oblivious to anything amiss, used her free hand to ruffle Gu Shengxiao’s long, wavy hair.

“Xiao Ying, promise you won’t leave me, okay?”

“Of course.”

Fang Qingying smiled sweetly, her expression so genuine it made Gu Shengxiao want to look away.

How could someone so despicable be worthy of her affection?

Worthy or not, Gu Shengxiao would never let go.

You are the light in my heart, the dream I will chase for eternity.

“Be good, still acting spoiled like when you were little…” Fang Qingying comforted her while stroking her hair, but halfway through her words, her lips were sealed.

Sealed by another pair of lips.

Gu Shengxiao held the back of her head with one hand, not giving her any chance to escape. She bit down fiercely, her words fragmented: “I’m not a child anymore.”

Fang Qingying was already feeling dizzy, but Gu Shengxiao’s actions made it worse. Feeling oxygen-deprived, she finally relented and let go.

Fang Qingying moved her lips, her gaze clearing slightly, as if she wanted to say something. But as soon as she opened her mouth, she felt a series of electronic tones exploding in her mind.

[Warning! Warning!]

[Warning! Character anomaly detected! System 888, please address immediately!]

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“Ugh, it hurts.” Fang Qingying suddenly collapsed onto Gu Shengxiao, clutching her head.

If Gu Shengxiao hadn’t been holding her, Fang Qingying would likely have been writhing on the ground in pain.

“Xiao Ying, your headache again?” Gu Shengxiao picked her up, asking worriedly, but received no response.

Glancing at the troublesome high heels on her feet, Gu Shengxiao kicked them off and ran barefoot toward the rest area.

The Yun family had private doctors, and getting treatment here would be faster than rushing Fang Qingying to the hospital.

Back when Fang Qingying first complained of headaches, Gu Shengxiao had specifically requested a neurological examination. The scans showed no issues so why was she in pain again now?

Gu Shengxiao couldn’t make sense of it.

Carrying Fang Qingying, she stormed into the restroom and turned to shout at Yun Yifan, who had followed: “Yun Yifan, get the doctor!”

The person in her arms was still moaning in pain. Her lipstick smudged, her lips turned pale, matching her ashen complexion.

She clutched her head, if not for Gu Shengxiao restraining her, Fang Qingying might have started banging it against something.

Meanwhile, Fang Qingying could clearly feel something tugging at her memories, violently tearing them away.

Familiar scenes began to blur one after another.

Terrified, Fang Qingying opened her eyes and shakily reached out toward an empty space. “No… don’t… give them… back!”

Those were her most precious memories!

Gu Shengxiao held her close, murmuring, “It’s okay, it’s okay. I’ll find someone to heal you.”

She could clearly sense Fang Qingying slipping into unconsciousness.

Fang Qingyu arrived in a hurry. Seeing Gu Shengxiao holding his sister, he said, “Thank you for looking after her. Can I have her back now?”

No matter who it was, he would never entrust his sister’s safety to others.

Gu Shengxiao said nothing, her cold gaze fixed on the man trying to take Fang Qingying from her. Even if he was her brother, he had no right to take her away.

Just as Gu Shengxiao was about to refuse, Yun Yifan placed a hand on her shoulder and said, “You’re welcome.”

His words were directed at Fang Qingyu. Pulling Gu Shengxiao aside, he let her watch as Fang Qingying was taken away.

Gu Shengxiao asked with a cold expression, “You’d better have a good reason, or you’ll face the consequences.”

Yun Yifan felt wronged too. Who was he doing this for? Of course, it was for Gu Shengxiao’s own good!

“Come on, boss. If you go head-to-head with Fang Qingyu now, you might never see Fang Qingying again,” Yun Yifan pleaded earnestly. “And what if Fang Qingying finds out you’re giving her family a hard time and starts avoiding you? What then?”

Gu Shengxiao remained silent, her lips pressed tightly together. She knew Yun Yifan was right, but… she just couldn’t bear the thought of Fang Qingying leaving her side.

Yun Yifan sighed, “Boss, my dear sister. Can you please not be so impulsive? What if you scare Fang Qingying away with your rashness? You’ll regret it and have nowhere to cry.”

“Fine, I get it,” Gu Shengxiao replied reluctantly.

…

When Fang Qingying woke up, she found herself in the hospital, a familiar luxury ward.

Looking at the fruit basket on the bedside table, she wondered who had come to visit her.

Just then, the sound of running water came from the bathroom, and someone stepped out.

The woman wore a soft beige dress, looking gentle and delicate, with a face that seemed fragile and easy to bully. When she saw Fang Qingying was awake, she rushed over excitedly and leaned over the bed.

“Yingying, thank goodness you’re okay!” the woman said in a sweet, affected tone. “I was so worried about you! You didn’t reply to my messages or answer my calls. Do I not matter to you anymore as your best friend?”

At first, Fang Qingying didn’t recognize the woman or why she was in her hospital room. But upon hearing the word “best friend,” she suddenly remembered this was the white lotus she had been ignoring for the past four or five days.

This so-called “best friend” must have grown impatient and come looking for her. But Fang Qingying doubted she was here out of genuine concern more likely, she was here to “borrow” money.

And by “borrow,” she meant taking money with no intention of ever paying it back. The original owner of this body might not have minded being a doormat, but Fang Qingying certainly did.

This “best friend” had never spent a single cent when they went out shopping, shamelessly making the original owner buy everything for her. She would also frequently claim to feel dizzy or unwell, producing fake medical reports to swindle money for “treatment.”

Of course, Fang Qingying was certain none of that money ever went to any hospital bills. Instead, it was undoubtedly spent on luxury goods and other indulgences.

Thinking back, Fang Qingying tallied up how much the original owner had been scammed by this “best friend.” The number was staggering nearly ten million in total.

Seeing Fang Qingying remain silent, the woman put on a hurt expression. “Yingying, I know I messed up. I shouldn’t have been unreachable when you needed me the most.”

“It’s only natural for you to be angry with me. But that day, I was working on a very important project. You know how it is, my job pays so little and keeps me so busy.”

Between the lines, the other party was hinting at wanting Fang Qingying to arrange a job for her something the white lotus had been deceiving the original host about all along. Unfortunately, the original host was unfamiliar with work-related matters and had no way to help the white lotus secure a position.

Moreover, from the original host’s memories, Fang Qingying saw that the job the white lotus had subtly suggested was actually to become Fang Qingyu’s secretary?

Was she genuinely interested in the secretary role, or was she aiming to get close to the moon first by virtue of a favorable position?

Seeing that the white lotus was about to launch into another round of tearful complaints, Fang Qingying quickly raised her hand in a ‘stop’ gesture and said, “Enough. I really don’t want to hear your nonsense.”

“Yingying, how can you say everything I say is nonsense?” The woman reacted as if Fang Qingying had wronged her, standing up with an aggrieved expression, her eyes rimmed red but stubbornly refusing to shed a tear.

To an outsider, it would undoubtedly look like Fang Qingying was bullying her.

“How did you get into this hospital room?” Fang Qingying asked.

Logically, since she was in a coma, no one should have been allowed to visit without family consent.

So the question was, how did this ‘best friend’ get in? Fang Qingying highly doubted Fang Qingyu would have let her in.

After all, Fang Qingyu disliked this woman intensely. Unlike the original host, who was naive and trusting, he could clearly see through Wu Bingman’s scheming nature.

For the original host to associate with her was like throwing meat at a dog once gone, never returned.

Unfortunately, the plot’s relentless force had kept the original host friends with her, even causing arguments between Fang Qingyu and the original host over it.

For a doting brother like Fang Qingyu to argue with his sister over someone just imagine what kind of character this woman must be.

“I obviously came in through the door. Did you think I climbed through the window?”

Wu Bingman faltered for a split second when questioned but quickly regained her composure, even joking with Fang Qingying.

In truth, she had sneaked in while the nurses were on duty, mainly to check whether Fang Qingying was genuinely unconscious or faking it.

She hadn’t been able to reach Fang Qingying for days, yet news about her still flooded the internet, driving Wu Bingman to the brink of desperation.

If Fang Qingying became a sensation in the entertainment industry, what would happen to her?

She had modeled herself after Fang Qingying, adopting the same persona, aloof and indifferent to fame, yet painstakingly meticulous in her interactions. Fang Qingying, on the other hand, always looked at others with disdain.

But today, Wu Bingman realized Fang Qingying had changed. Not only did she seem unfamiliar, but Wu Bingman also felt an eerie terror, as if every one of her hidden thoughts had been laid bare.

Those beautiful, limpid eyes radiated purity, and in comparison, Wu Bingman could only feel her own filth.

Nauseating.

“Honestly?” Fang Qingying coldly lifted her gaze, sweeping a scrutinizing look over Wu Bingman from head to toe. “Ran out of money these past few days, so you couldn’t afford brand-name clothes anymore?”

Her words might as well have been a direct accusation without Fang Qingying’s money, Wu Bingman’s standard of living had plummeted.

“No, this outfit was one you bought with me at the mall, remember?” Wu Bingman replied, her expression nostalgic as she tried to explain.

What was she trying to pull by deliberately wearing old clothes? Of course, it was all about the money that might slip through Fang Qingying’s fingers.

Rich people were heartless, using their wealth to trample on others.

Wu Bingman told herself that swindling Fang Qingying’s money was actually a righteous act saving others from being bought off by those who thought their filthy cash could win anyone over.

“Is that so? Speaking of which, I just remembered, you still owe me money, don’t you?” Fang Qingying leaned lazily against the bed, her tone unhurried and deliberate.

If Wu Bingman still thought she was dealing with the original Fang Qingying, then she was in for a rude awakening.

“Yingying… what money? I don’t know what you’re talking about?” Panic flickered in Wu Bingman’s eyes as her fingers unconsciously twisted the fabric of her clothes, denying everything.

What a joke, the money she owed Fang Qingying started in the millions. How could she ever pay it back?

Thankfully, she’d never signed any IOU. Otherwise, she’d be in deep trouble today.

The change in Fang Qingying was too drastic, leaving her completely unprepared.

“Yingying, I’ll call the doctor for you.” Yeah, right, the moment I step out of this ward, I’m gone.

“I already called the doctor.”

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