Healing the Black Lotus Female Supporting Character (Transmigration into a Book - ABO) - Chapter 34

The physical education portion of the Gaokao arrived faster than anyone expected. Three days before the exam, nearly every student was training so hard they seemed to run instead of walk wherever they went. Seeing how even Bian Chengyi was treating it like a battle, Hua You made a mental note: once the PE exam was over, she’d take Bian Chengyi out for a day of pure relaxation.

Their exam location was another high school nearby, and thankfully, the weather was perfect—blue skies, not a cloud in sight.

They started with the small-event exams. Hua You had good luck and felt instantly “connected” with her assigned volleyball. Her performance was excellent—full marks. Since she was placed in an early group, she even had time to watch how other students did afterward.

She was especially worried about Pei Fei. Pei Fei always got nervous during major exams, and she had drawn ping pong. Hua You stood with her, cheering her on until she finally went into the testing room.

The basketball court, where Bian Chengyi would be tested, was a bit far from the volleyball area. Hua You spent a few minutes searching and was relieved when she finally spotted her—still waiting in line to go in. From a distance, she smiled and waved.

Bian Chengyi smiled back. Her hair was tied up high in a ponytail, fastened with the scrunchie Hua You had gifted her. According to Bian, it was her lucky charm.

Her turn came.

Bian Chengyi’s layup was smooth as flowing water—three steps, a bounce off the backboard, straight through the hoop, catch, reset—flawless execution.

Another perfect score.

Standing at the edge of the basketball court, Hua You lit up with a proud grin and shouted, “You’re amazing, Sister Bian!”

Even the teachers nearby, including Mr. Xu, smiled at the scene. Bian Chengyi didn’t blush—she simply placed the basketball down with composure and returned the smile.

So full of spirit.

There was a quiet strength in Bian Chengyi’s bones. She looked gentle, she behaved obediently—but her heart had always burned with defiance. Hua You used to jokingly call her a “black-hearted lotus,” though never in a bad way. It was more like a reflection of her resilience, a defense mechanism formed from her idealism constantly colliding with reality.

Sometimes, Hua You would think—if only I really were her lover.

But she knew that between them stood an unchangeable truth. The system Hua You carried was, in many ways, the embodiment of the fate that controlled Bian Chengyi’s life. And Hua You, more than anyone, wished Bian could escape it. That was why she couldn’t love her. Why she could never stay by her side forever.

But even so…

Maybe, in a certain moment, we really did fall for each other. In the way our eyes met. In the brush of our hands. In every quiet day we spent together.

So let’s enjoy the moment while we can.

With that thought, Hua You ran over and pulled Bian Chengyi into a big hug.

In the afternoon came the 800-meter run and 200-meter swim, split between two venues. During lunch, Hua You checked in with how her classmates were doing. Her three roommates all performed well—especially Lin Lingwan, who scored full marks in badminton. Fang Huai and Fang Jinyu, both in the tennis group, seemed to do fine too.

As for everyone else… Hua You didn’t really care.

After finishing the 800-meter run, Hua You felt like she had given everything she had. For the first time, she’d pushed herself to her absolute limit. She didn’t even have the strength left for a casual stroll.

It almost felt surreal—like paying back a debt she hadn’t realized she owed. In the real world, she had never taken the Gaokao. Now, in this book’s world, she was experiencing it—ten full subjects and all.

Mr. Xu came over, handing her a water bottle as she sat collapsed on the ground. He gently patted her back.

“You okay, Hua You?”

She took two sips before she could finally respond, voice hoarse. “I’m fine, Mr. Xu, don’t worry. I just wonder how Sister Bian is doing right now…”

Mr. Xu chuckled. “That kid doesn’t need anyone worrying about her. You focus on yourself first. If you get full marks in PE, let’s hope you aim high in the academic exams too… But no matter what, you’ve always been one of my favorite students.”

Hua You felt a lump in her throat.

“Mr. Xu, I must’ve caused you so much stress back then…”

The original Hua You wasn’t exactly a terrible person, but she certainly hadn’t been easy to manage.

“Well, look at you now—you’ve grown,” Mr. Xu said kindly, giving her hair a light tousle. “Everyone makes mistakes. Especially high schoolers—you’ve got so much pressure. What matters to me is that my students, no matter their grades, become good people.”

“Don’t worry, Mr. Xu. I’ll do my best,” Hua You said with a smile. “After being a ‘bad student’ for so long, it’s time I try being your star student for once. Can’t let that teacher from the other class show you up.”

Mr. Xu smiled, clearly touched. “With that mindset, I’m already proud of you. The swimming pool’s just next door—if you’re feeling okay, go check on Chengyi.”

When Hua You arrived at the swimming hall, Bian Chengyi was already standing at the entrance, having changed. Her slightly damp hair clung softly to her cheeks, giving her the graceful look of a lotus just emerging from water. She gave Hua You a gentle smile and walked over.

“You’re here.”

Hua You reached out and touched her hair, offering sweetly, “Let me blow-dry your hair.”

“First of all, the pool doesn’t have a blow dryer,” Bian Chengyi said as she took Hua You’s hand and started walking slowly. “And second… I don’t really trust your drying skills.”

“How rude! Come over to my place—I’ll prove myself!” Hua You huffed playfully. “You’ve dried my hair so many times. If I don’t return the favor, I’ll look completely useless.”

Bian Chengyi chuckled. “It’s alright. You don’t have to repay me for such small things.”

They strolled back toward school together. Bian Chengyi had already called her driver to pick them up. On the way, Hua You suddenly remembered, “Oh right! Sister Bian, how did your swimming test go?”

“Well, without a certain little cat splashing water at me…” Bian Chengyi tilted her head slightly. “I think I got full marks.”

“That was motivation! A token of love and encouragement, okay?” Hua You protested, trying to look serious, but broke into laughter a second later. “I got full marks in the 800 meters too. Looks like luck’s been on our side!”

“So I have an idea!” Hua You looked up at her, eyes sparkling. “Why don’t we go to the amusement park tomorrow? It’s the weekend, and we just finished our PE exams—and aced them, too! We totally deserve to celebrate!”

She tugged at Bian’s arm. “I’ll talk to your mom! Sister Bian, say yes?”

Bian Chengyi patted her cheek with amusement. “Alright. Which one do you want to go to?”

Hua You named the biggest amusement park in the city. Without hesitation, Bian Chengyi pulled out her phone to start booking tickets. “I’ll get them for both of us. And a fast pass, too…”

Here we go again—witnessing the mighty power of money.

The next day, Bian Chengyi arrived to pick up Hua You, bringing along a small fruit basket and a thoughtful gift for her father. (Hua You had begged her beforehand not to buy anything too expensive.) But what Bian Chengyi hadn’t expected was to walk straight into a “fashion war.”

“Sister Bian, you came at the perfect time!” Hua You, still in her pajamas, dove behind her. “Who wears a giant poofy dress on a rollercoaster?! It’s heavy, it’s impractical—sure, it’s pretty, but I’m eighteen, not thirteen! Waaah…”

Her father stood there holding a bubblegum pink and lavender tulle dress, looking utterly disappointed. “It’s adorable! You’ve been wild since you were little—you never appreciated cute things. Ask Chengyi! Isn’t this a lovely dress?”

Bian Chengyi didn’t flinch. “It’s beautiful.”

Hua You: ??? Sister Bian I thought you had taste??

But then Bian continued calmly, “But Uncle, she’ll be riding rollercoasters today. That dress is too bulky—it might get caught. If she wants to wear something pretty, maybe a shorter dress would be safer.”

After getting approval from both father and daughter, the two girls headed into Hua You’s room to pick out an outfit. Bian Chengyi hadn’t expected her wardrobe to be so full—she was used to seeing Hua You in school uniforms every day.

After browsing through options, she finally chose a black dress with peach-pink accents that gave Hua You a sweet-and-cool vibe. She even helped zip it up carefully, worried that Hua You might hurt herself reaching behind.

Then she tied two playful ponytails for her.

With her thick, soft hair, the twin tails made Hua You look charmingly mischievous.

At the amusement park gate, Bian Chengyi picked out a little devil horn headband and placed it on Hua You’s head. “Cute.” She looked immensely satisfied, admiring her “handiwork.” “You look adorable in this.”

Not to be outdone, Hua You dragged her over to the costume shop, picking out a tall wizard hat and a black-green cloak. “Sister Bian, you have to try this on. You’ll look amazing in it. Come on!”

Bian Chengyi agreed—and to both their surprise, she looked incredible in it.

So she ended up checking in her original outfit at the store and walking into the park wearing the wizard robe. With her elegant features and tall hat, and Hua You at her side in her sweet little dress and devil horns, the two made such a striking pair that passersby kept stealing glances. Some even asked where they had bought their matching accessories.

At the fountain near the entrance, Hua You tugged Bian’s sleeve.

“Sister Bian, let’s take a selfie. Just one, okay?”

Bian Chengyi wasn’t someone who liked taking pictures. In her past, she’d always avoided leaving too many memories behind—just like her sister had. But Hua You loved photos. Her social media was full of cats on campus, twilight skies, and… pictures of her.

So, Bian Chengyi smiled and asked a passerby to take a photo for them.

In the first photo, the two of them were facing the camera, bodies close, smiling sweetly.

In the second, Bian took off her wizard hat and turned to look at Hua You, who was beaming.

And in the third…

Bian Chengyi leaned in gently, and kissed Hua You’s cheek.

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