After Kissing the World-Weary Female Supporting Character [Transmigration] - Chapter 65

“Lied to you?” Song Xingzi hugged her large, fluffy tail in her arms, repeating Ji Ruyue’s words in confusion. “I didn’t. I didn’t lie to you. I…”

A bit cute. I want to touch it.

Ji Ruyue’s lips curled up but were quickly pressed down. She coldly pressed her question, “Who exactly are you? Are you truly a person who transmigrated? How could Song Xingzi turn into a long-tailed squirrel?”

“No, no, that’s not it. My name really is Song Xingzi. I’m a squirrel demon who just came down the mountain and transmigrated after reading a novel. I initially thought I was a soul transmigration (hún chuān). Who knew that later it suddenly—it felt like I was body transmigration (shēn chuān) again. I also didn’t expect to turn into a squirrel. I didn’t lie to you. I really had nothing at first. I woke up in a hotel, ran out, and met you.”

Song Xingzi scratched the fluffy fur on her tail, making the glossy tail frizz up. Ji Ruyue felt inexplicably bothered, filled with an urge to take the tail in her arms and smooth it down from top to bottom. Accidentally hit by the cuteness of the creature, Ji Ruyue softened her voice. “You lied to me. You didn’t tell me you were a demon. You didn’t say anything.”

“But, but you didn’t ask me,” Song Xingzi’s eyes welled up with tears, looking deeply wronged. “I did hint at it, truly. During the New Year, I said that my elders would go fight monsters, and you didn’t react. And I, I was afraid that you would be scared of me, so I didn’t dare to say anything. Then I just forgot about it later. I really wasn’t trying to deceive you. I had no spiritual power at first, and this body was thinner than my original one, so I genuinely thought I was a soul transmigration.”

It’s true I never asked about her past, but…

Ji Ruyue still couldn’t get over the hurdle in her heart. “Where did the original Female Lead go?”

“I don’t know. I still think I’m soul transmigration, and this body is not mine, it should belong to the Female Lead,” Song Xingzi said, clutching her tail, her large eyes full of confusion. “I don’t know where she went. She must have gone to my world. Did we switch worlds? That doesn’t seem right either. Brother Mèngmò said I could go back.”

The more Song Xingzi talked, the more confused she became. Ji Ruyue felt like a dynamite package (bomb) that was finally ignited by her last sentence, violently exploding.

“Go back?! Not only did you lie to me, but you’re going to abandon me?”

“No, no, I’ve already decided that I’m taking you with me,” Song Xingzi shook her head, speaking very quickly. “I’ve planned everything. Brother Mèngmò is good at creating illusions and can bring Jijji’s soul out of this little world. Grandpa Báizé has Nǚwā Stone and can use it to create a new body for Jijji. Uncle Níu is an administrator and can find a new identity for Jijji. This way, we can be together forever!”

Mèngmò? Báizé? Are we filming the Classic of Mountains and Seas?

Ji Ruyue leaned against the earthen wall, remaining silent, clearly disbelieving Song Xingzi’s explanation.

“Jijji, I’m scared when you don’t speak,” Song Xingzi cautiously moved closer to Ji Ruyue. “I really never thought about leaving you behind. You clearly know I can’t stand being away from you for even a second. How could I do something like abandoning you? I’m afraid that you will be the one to leave me.”

“Don’t come any closer.” Any closer and I will soften.

“Jijji, don’t you want me anymore?” Song Xingzi squatted on the ground, hugging her tail. Her furry ears drooped, showing her distress.

Ji Ruyue leaned against the earthen wall, grinding her foot on the ground. The soft soil was ground into powder. “I, I will believe you for now.”

“Really? I’m a good demon! A trustworthy good demon!”

The flared-up big tail rose up happily. Ji Ruyue inexplicably had a misconception that she had been played (tào lù).

It must be a misconception. Song Xingzi is so pure and easily deceived.

“Stand up. The ground is dirty,” Ji Ruyue turned her face away and held out her hand to the little squirrel. “Let’s solve the Male Lead’s problem first. We’ll talk about your situation later.”

“Okay!” Song Xingzi immediately placed her hand in Ji Ruyue’s, used the leverage to stand up, and stood across from her.

“Can you revert to human form? The rescue team must have entered the mountain by now. You can’t be seen like this; it would be very dangerous.”

“I know. I’ll be sent to a lab for dissection, and it will hurt so much,” Song Xingzi trembled, hugging herself. “But my spiritual power isn’t enough. I might not be able to maintain human form. It would be better if I revert to my original form, and then use the remaining spiritual power to create a duplicate Song Xingzi who looks injured. That way, we can also provoke the big villain.”

Ji Ruyue [Inner Monologue]: She’s so organized. So, I was definitely played just now, right?

“Jijji, hurry up and roll around on the ground. Your clothes are too clean. It doesn’t look at all like you rolled down the mountain. Should I find a piece of wood, or something else?”

Song Xingzi, having read too many novels (huà běn), longed for a plot where they could counter-attack and slap the villain’s face. She began talking to herself, planning everything out. [Ji Ruyue’s Inner Monologue]: We absolutely don’t need all this. When the real fight begins, the vulnerable Li Group won’t last a week. Forget it. Let her do what she wants. She can’t turn back into human form anyway, and the little squirrel form is safer.

Ji Ruyue nodded. “We’ll do as you say.”

“Right? Right? I’m super awesome! I’ve read so many novels.” Song Xingzi transformed into her original form, a small grey squirrel with three white stripes on her back. She jumped into Ji Ruyue’s arms and said sweetly, “Jijji, hold me tight. Let’s fly up.”

So soft, so cute, furry, and very smooth. Ji Ruyue cradled the little squirrel in her palms, petting her lovingly. Raising a little squirrel isn’t bad either. She’s cute, noisy, and fun.

“Jī jī jī (squeak), that tickles, hahaha! Don’t scratch me, you won’t be able to fly steady.” Song Xingzi giggled. Ji Ruyue, who had floated up, felt her body become heavy. She swayed from side to side and dropped slightly before flying up again.

The person and the squirrel floated safely to flat ground. Song Xingzi found a piece of wood and transformed it into her likeness. The wooden body was stained with many colors, especially the head. Clotted blood on the forehead made it look incredibly tragic.

“Jī jī jī (squeak), Jijji, hurry up and roll around on the small slope! Later, you have to act very realistically. Just pretend that I, the little squirrel, am gone!”

…

The sound of sirens and cars woke Li Yeběi. He pulled back the curtains and looked out, following the flashing red lights. The vehicles sped toward the back mountain.

I want her dead, so she must die.

The Overbearing CEO’s eyes showed three parts callousness, two parts mockery, and five parts self-confidence. He walked downstairs, full of smug satisfaction.

“What happened? Why are fire trucks here?” Cheng Shui came out, toothbrush dangling from his mouth, greeting the people gathered at the long table for breakfast, completely devoid of any self-awareness as a handsome idol.

“I don’t know. It’s been making noise for half an hour, and there’s no notification. It shouldn’t be anything serious,” Ji Han pouted, expressing dissatisfaction with Cheng Shui’s unkempt appearance. “At least finish washing up before coming out.”

“I’m sleepy, okay?” Cheng Shui splashed water on his face and walked over. “What are we having for breakfast today? Is it the crew meal?”

“There’s porridge and small dishes in the pot. Chef Song is truly kind-hearted, beautiful, and diligent,” Ji Han said, picking up a piece of cold-dressed cucumber with her chopsticks. “I originally thought this was going to be a survival reality show, but with Xingzi here, it’s turned into a spring outing. It’s great.”

Cheng Shui genuinely agreed. “You’re right. But where is Xingzi? She should be back from her ride by now.”

“That’s what you don’t know. Normally, one person riding one bike is a ride—quick in, quick out. Two people riding one bike together is dating. Of course, they have to slowly enjoy their youth.” Ji Han pushed up an imaginary pair of glasses, looking like a modern-day Conan.

Li Yeběi’s hand, scooping rice, paused. He asked without revealing his emotion, “Riding together? What do you mean? They were riding one bicycle?”

“Yes. I saw them early this morning. Tsk tsk, teenage love is so sweet.”

“Urgent notice! Due to a landslide on the mountain road, irrelevant personnel are prohibited from entering the mountain. Urgent notice…”

The large speaker at the village entrance boomed. Li Yeběi rushed into the street and grabbed a panicked crew member, his face as cold as the Arctic. “What happened? Where is Song Xingzi? Did the rescue team find anyone in the mountain?”

The crew member who came to give the notification was clutched by his collar like a chick. He stammered, “The rescue team has, has been in the mountain for half an hour. The mountain, the mountain isn’t large. They should, should find Little CEO Ji soon. Please don’t worry, don’t worry.”

“Who asked about Ji Ruyue? Where is Song Xingzi? Where is she?” How could this happen? I clearly calculated the area based on their walking route. Why would Song Xingzi, that little woman, be riding the same bike as Ji Ruyue? Damn it! I’ve never made a mistake. This time must be the same! Song Xingzi will not be harmed. The only one who will die is that crazy woman, Ji Ruyue!

Li Yeběi’s face was livid, agitated and impatient.

“Are you very disappointed that I didn’t die in the mountain?”

The person he had imagined should be dead was talking to him through the car window, her clothes tattered. In her arms, she held a still unconscious Song Xingzi, and perched on her shoulder was a little squirrel.

The one who got hurt was Song, Song Xingzi!