I Have the Aura of a Supporting Character in Yuri Novels - Chapter 112

Is being clingy right or wrong? Zhu Yun believes she has the most correct answer in her heart. She noticed Tang Ning’an was different from before, from her to her shy words. Zhu Yun responded to her with a sincere attitude.

When Tang Ning’an wanted her to sit on her lap, Zhu Yun naturally obeyed. And when Tang Ning’an spoke of missing her, Zhu Yun didn’t shy away, nodding her head. She said to Tang Ning’an, “I miss you too. I’m with you all day like a shadow, so when we’re apart for half a day, I feel like something is missing.”

Zhu Yun had never forgotten the feeling of physical contact with others. But after she came to this world, the situation prevented her from using body language to express her joy.

Now, she had finally found that long-lost feeling again. Zhu Yun was overjoyed and didn’t care about being reserved. She hugged Tang Ning’an around her neck, rubbing against her like a cat asking for a treat. She said, “Wow, I finally get to hug a warm, living person. Tang Ning’an, Tang Ning’an, I’m not a regular parasitic spirit anymore! I’ve evolved, hahaha.”

“What parasitic spirit? I think you’re just a mischievous ghost.” Tang Ning’an’s pun made Zhu Yun snort. Tang Ning’an wrapped her arms around Zhu Yun’s waist, naively hoping to warm her with her own body heat, but it was an unsolvable problem.

Zhu Yun suddenly remembered something. She flew to the side, her dress rippling like a circle of water.

Tang Ning’an’s arms embraced air. She frowned, carefully asking, “Zhu Yun, did I hurt you?”

“How could you? With your small arms and legs, how could a simple hug hurt me?”

She floated gracefully to sit on the office desk, casually crossing one leg over the other. Zhu Yun said with a smile, “I just remembered that my body temperature could hurt you. Before, you couldn’t touch me, so I had no weight or temperature. But it’s different now. I have to take care of you.”

Tang Ning’an’s brows relaxed. She had thought her actions had startled Zhu Yun. It was just this small thing.

“I don’t care.”

“I’ll just wear something thicker.”

Tang Ning’an’s gaze softened, filled with a captivating focus. She opened her arms, patiently trying to persuade Zhu Jun, and said, “Leaving after just one hug, aren’t you being too cruel?”

“Hey, you’re being unreasonable. I’m being considerate of you, okay? I’m afraid you’ll catch a cold,” Zhu Yun said jealously, raising her chin. “Human life is precious, and you don’t care about yours at all. Unlike me, I’d love to live again, but that’s just a fantasy.”

Tang Ning’an’s smile didn’t change, and she stubbornly maintained her posture, saying, “There’s no danger in just a hug.”

Zhu Yun rolled her eyes at her and scolded with a laugh, “Fine, fine, let’s see how I’ll freeze you to death.”

Her words were harsh, but she was very careful when she flew into Tang Ning’an’s arms, as if she was worried Tang Ning’an’s body couldn’t handle her temperature.

However, Tang Ning’an decisively held her close. She chuckled softly, “You’re not that scary. Why worry about it so much?”

Zhu Yun felt that fate was playing a trick on her. She used to long for physical contact like humans, and now her wish had come true, but it brought new troubles. She was as cold as a block of ice. Although clothes could block the cold, how long could they last?

She buried her face in Tang Ning’an’s shoulder, feeling wronged, and said, “Don’t just placate me.”

“I’m not placating you, I’m telling the truth.”

“Hmph.” Zhu Yun squeezed her clothes and intentionally pressed tightly against Tang Ning’an. Zhu Yun’s body was cold, but the softness of her curves made Tang Ning’an almost forget the chill.

Tang Ning’an couldn’t help but lick her lips. In her current state of torment, she could only rely on changing the topic to distract herself. She asked, “Why did you suddenly change so much?”

“Maybe it’s because I had a dream?”

Tang Ning’an was sensitive to the word “dream.” For years, she had dreamed of a woman, and she couldn’t understand why. Now, hearing that Zhu Jun’s change came from a dream, she quickly asked, “What happened?”

Zhu Yun, the person in question, was also confused and couldn’t find a single clue. So, she said with a blank expression, “I don’t know. I just feel like I had a dream that made me feel so comfortable and warm, like I was wrapped in some kind of power. I wasn’t scared or nervous. It was strange, very strange, and this just happened out of nowhere.”

Zhu Yun said helplessly, “What kind of unlucky people are we, to be played with by dreams?”

Tang Ning’an couldn’t help but laugh, “It’s not that serious. At least what happened in the dreams hasn’t been bad for us.”

Zhu Yun gave her a disdainful look, gently patted her cheek, and teased, “It’s certainly not bad, since you get to dream of a beautiful woman every day.”

“I can’t even see her face clearly, so how do you know she’s a beautiful woman?”

Zhu Yun said sarcastically, “Who knows? Maybe it’s fate that you dream of her.”

The more Tang Ning’an listened, the more she felt something was off. She quickly stopped Zhu Jun’s wild fantasies, explaining, “I’m pure and have zero dating history. I can’t accept this kind of match-making in a dream.”

“You’re a zero?”

Tang Ning’an said sternly, “Please don’t shorten my words. I have zero dating history.”

“Pffft.” Zhu Yun laughed, her body shaking. Her dark hair slid from her shoulders. She propped her hands on Tang Ning’an’s arms, looking down at her, a hint of noble coldness in her smile, as if she were scrutinizing whether Tang Ning’an’s words were true or false.

“A woman like you, how could you have never dated?”

Tang Ning’an pursed her lips reservedly. “Can I take that as a compliment? But it’s true. Before, I was busy with my studies, and after graduation, I was surrounded by elders. My circle was so small. When my social relationships became fixed, I had even less opportunity to meet other people. So, I really have no experience and can be a bit clumsy.”

Zhu Yun gently scratched her chin, smiling, “Being clumsy makes you even more lovable.”

Tang Ning’an asked with uncertainty, “Really?”

“I never lie~”

Tang Ning’an finally showed a relaxed smile. They nestled together in the office chair, the atmosphere warm. But then, the locked door was knocked on.

Tang Ning’an and Zhu Yun exchanged a look, and Tang Ning’an went to open the door with a hint of disappointment. When she saw Fang Fang outside the door, Tang Ning’an suddenly had a bad feeling.

Tang Ning’an, can I sleep over tonight? We haven’t had a long chat all night in a long time,” Fang Fang said, winking. She hoped her beauty trick would work because she was too curious about the person who had Tang Ning’an so worried. As a big sister, she told herself this wasn’t gossip, but for Tang Ning’an’s own good. She was just worried Tang Ning’an would get scammed, so she was a good person.

Tang Ning’an smiled gently, and Fang Fang saw hope. She felt this was a sure thing!

“No, you can’t.”

Fang Fang’s smile instantly dropped. She stared at Tang Ning’an with a resentful look. “You never used to reject me. You said your home was my home. What, can’t I go back to my own home now?”

Tang Ning’an awkwardly pushed up her glasses, a faint blush on her delicate face. She said, “It’s not very convenient for you to stay at my place.”

They were both adults. If what happened at the restaurant hadn’t occurred, Fang Fang would have thought of something else. After all, she and Tang Ning’an were colleagues and friends and knew each other well, so she knew about Tang Ning’an’s love life.

In that case, Fang Fang would have assumed Tang Ning’an’s excuse was for another reason. But it was different now. Tang Ning’an seemed to have a new love interest!

Fang Fang said nonchalantly, “Is someone there?”

Tang Ning’an nodded. “Yes.”

“A man or a woman?”

Tang Ning’an replied without hesitation, “A woman.”

“Oh, a woman. Is she pretty?”

She glanced to the side and then quickly regained her composure. Tang Ning’an said, “Yes, she’s beautiful.”

Fang Fang remained calm, as if she wasn’t at all curious about who was staying at Tang Ning’an’s house. She said, “Is it the one you mentioned at dinner?”

“Yes… Wait, no! No, it’s not!”

Tang Ning’an was not at all on guard and was completely confused by Fang Fang’s previous questions. She didn’t react to Fang Fang’s surprising statement, and she willingly fell into the trap.

Fang Fang chuckled, “I got it out of you, little missy. Still trying to put on an act in front of me? Alright, since she’s there, I won’t bother you two. I was going to take you out for dinner tonight, but if you hadn’t come back this afternoon, I would have dragged you out to make Lu Yi treat us to a meal.”

Tang Ning’an tried desperately to hide her flustered expression. Her eyes darted away because Zhu Yun was staring at her with her clear almond eyes after hearing Fang Fang’s words. Tang Ning’an, who had been calm, suddenly lost her composure. She felt like she had nothing to be guilty about, but her heart was in turmoil, as if an unreasonable person had broken in, making a complete mess of everything.

She didn’t want to say another word to Fang Fang. It was all her fault!

But Fang Fang didn’t seem to see the murderous look in her eyes. It was just an angry reaction; she wasn’t afraid. To get information, she wasn’t even afraid of dying.

Fang Fang put her hands in her pockets and leaned against the door frame, asking with a smile, “Do you know why Lu Yi came to have dinner with us today?”

Tang Ning’an snorted in a huff, “I have no interest in her.”

A sharp glint flashed in Fang Fang’s eyes. She saw through Tang Ning’an’s thoughts and said, “You knew about Lu Yi and Lu Ke’s relationship for a long time.”

“There are so many people named Lu in the world. If I hadn’t seen Lu Yi at the Lu family home, I wouldn’t have connected them,” Tang Ning’an said, no longer hiding the truth. There was nothing to hide about this matter. Fang Fang just hadn’t brought it up before, so why would she bring up the Lu family herself?

Fang Fang explained, “We’re close friends. I was going to cut ties with Lu Yi, but after a few interactions, I felt she wasn’t like Lu Ke, so I just kept a distant relationship. After you left, Lu Yi told me something.”

“What?”

Fang Fang’s playful demeanor disappeared, and she became serious. “Your relationship with your mother isn’t a big secret, but everyone knows you’re not a part of the Lu family, so those wealthy family disputes have nothing to do with you. But Lu Yi implied that someone is asking about you. And it’s a person you know.”

Tang Ning’an pointed a thumb at herself, very confused. “Someone from that circle is asking about me?”

“Li Qingzhi. We’re both familiar with this person.”

Tang Ning’an’s eyes widened, and she was stunned for a few seconds. She said in disbelief, “Why would he be asking about me?”

“Lu Yi isn’t clear on the details. Lu Ke asked her to pass the message on to you.”

It all came back to Lu Ke. Tang Ning’an said with certainty, “Did Lu Yi also say that if I want to know the whole story, I should call Lu Ke?”

Fang Fang silently gave her a thumbs-up, showing her approval of Tang Ning’an. She teased, “If Lu Ke didn’t have that strange temper, she’d actually be a pretty good person.”

“Good? No matter how many years pass, I will never forget her pointing at my nose and calling me a bastard. That was the first time I met her. I’m not a masochist, so why would I put myself through that?”

Fang Fang became furious. “What? She did that to you? Heh, I was wrong to praise her just now.”

Tang Ning’an spread her hands helplessly. “So no matter how good she is now, I’ll only see her as a stranger.”

Tang Ning’an, you don’t have to ask Lu Ke about this. I’ll find out for you!” Fang Fang knew people in that circle because of her relationship with Lu Yi. After hearing about Tang Ning’an’s past hurt, she couldn’t bear to let Tang Ning’an face Lu Ke again.

Tang Ning’an felt a hint of warmth flow through her heart when she saw Fang Fang standing up for her, but more than that, she felt a sense of sadness. Even her friend was willing to protect her, but her own mother had stroked her head and told Tang Ning’an to let it go. Her mother’s reason was that Lu Ke was still young, and if her stepmother were to discipline her, people might misunderstand and think Lu Ke was being mistreated. In the end, Tang Ning’an was the only one who had to swallow her sadness.

At this moment, her hand felt a little cold. Tang Ning’an gently curved her lips, seeing Zhu Yun lovingly taking her hand.

A knowing smile flashed in Tang Ning’an’s eyes, and then it disappeared.

She said, “Fang Fang, don’t get involved in this.”

“Why? We’re friends. Don’t just say get involved, I’d go through hell and back for you.”

Tang Ning’an explained, “Even if Li Qingzhi hadn’t looked for me, I was planning to meet him.”

At her words, Fang Fang was shocked. She asked curiously, “Why would you go looking for Li Qingzhi? That man is so strange. It’s not that I’m talking behind his back, but I’ve watched his interview videos. I always feel like he’s eerie, especially with that pale face. It’s like he hasn’t seen the sun in hundreds of years. It makes me very uncomfortable. And yet people on the internet praise him as some kind of ‘sickly noble gentleman.’ My goodness, how starved for attention do they have to be to find that attractive?”

Tang Ning’an couldn’t help but laugh. “Is he really that terrifying?”

“Not terrifying, but just lacking life. He’s a grown man, and even if he lacks strength, his smile is exactly like the villain in a horror movie when they’re about to do something evil!”

Her complaints were quickly met with strong agreement from Zhu Jun. Zhu Yun nodded repeatedly like a woodpecker. “Yes, yes, that’s right. Your friend has a great eye for people, she deserves some praise!”

Zhu Yun thought to herself: It’s right to think he’s creepy. He’s probably practicing some evil sorcery. Otherwise, why would the Li family use the parasitic spirits inside those antiques? The Li family is willing to risk their lives to get rich. But there are no free lunches in this world. This ill-gotten wealth won’t bring the Li family a happy life; they’ll fall sooner or later.

Fang Fang couldn’t help but advise, “I think you shouldn’t meet Li Qingzhi. I’m afraid you’ll get hurt.”

“I have to. Do you see the shards? He asked Old Man Zhang to have me restore this porcelain vase. He specifically requested me, and he’s also asking about me. Do you think I have any other choice?”

Fang Fang gasped. She had thought it wasn’t a big deal, but now she felt something was wrong. “Why would this Li Qingzhi be targeting you?”

Tang Ning’an smiled faintly, “That’s my question too.”

Her gaze swept over Zhu Yun’s face. It was as if seeing Zhu Yun gave her endless courage. She said, “So I have to meet Li Qingzhi.”

Zhu Yun’s grip on Tang Ning’an’s finger tightened a little, and it hurt. Zhu Jun said, “You… you… you’re so mean!”

She had promised not to have anything to do with him, so why was she changing her mind now?

Zhu Yun knew her anger was unreasonable, but she just didn’t want Tang Ning’an to see Li Qingzhi.

So why was she so nervous?

Was it because she was afraid her fate couldn’t be changed, or was she afraid Tang Ning’an would be forced into something because of the main character’s identity?

She increased the pressure on Tang Ning’an’s finger. Tang Ning’an smiled slightly. “Fang Fang, thank you for telling me this. I never blamed you for being friends with Lu Yi. I’ve always been happy to have you as a friend.”

The usually cheerful Fang Fang turned red. She looked at Tang Ning’an’s sincere smile, as if she were a priceless treasure in Tang Ning’an’s eyes. This scared Fang Fang, and she quickly waved her hands. “You’re too much. I… I’m leaving. See you tomorrow, see you tomorrow!”

She walked out stiffly, her arms and legs moving in sync, while marveling at Tang Ning’an’s charm.

A beautiful woman’s words could kill. It was a single, fatal blow!

The restoration room door was closed by Tang Ning’an. The next second, a mischievous ghost was in her arms. Zhu Yun said, “You didn’t listen to me, so I’m going to freeze you to death! I’m going to make you cold to death!”

“If I die, won’t you be sad? So I’d better not die, to spare you the sadness.”

Zhu Jun listened to her unreasonable teasing, pointed at her nose, and scolded, “Do you really have to see Li Qingzhi?”

“For me, and for you, I must see him.” Tang Ning’an’s voice was gentle and calm as she soothed Zhu Yun. Her eyes were like a warm, never-extinguishing lamp, illuminating the way home for Zhu Yun, hoping she could escape her lost predicament.

She wrapped a strand of Zhu Yun’s dark hair around her finger and whispered, “Li Qingzhi’s ancestors broke you, and in the generations that followed, they protected you. It was they who damaged you, and now they’ve found me to help you restore yourself. Only Li Qingzhi knows the reason for this. For you and for me, I can’t not meet him.”

Zhu Yun puffed out her cheeks. Of course, she knew Tang Ning’an’s words were right, but she just couldn’t get past it in her heart. She looked at their clasped hands, then at Tang Ning’an, and finally, she compromised. Zhu Yun said, “I understand, I understand. I don’t want to fight with you over this matter, over this Li Qingzhi. You can meet him, but he has to come here. I have to keep an eye on him. Otherwise, I won’t feel at ease.”

Tang Ning’an couldn’t help but hug her. She laughed, “You and I think alike. I’m so busy all the time; the restoration room is the best place to meet.”

Zhu Yun showed a sweet smile and asked with some doubt, “Will he obediently listen?”

Tang Ning’an stroked Zhu Jun’s long hair and said softly, “His family’s heirloom is with me. I’ll just find an excuse, so how could he not come?”

Zhu Yun gave her an elbow poke and retorted fiercely, “I’m not the Li family’s treasure! Don’t slander me. I’m a pure porcelain vase. I don’t want to be the Li family’s treasure!”

Tang Ning’an teased softly, “Then whose treasure do you want to be?”

Zhu Yun raised her chin, looking proud. “That depends on who treats me the best.”

Since she was a cultural relic, a treasure, and an antique, she should be held in the palm of someone’s hand.

She raised her eyebrows, looking arrogant.

Tang Ning’an said meaningfully, “Then are you ready for a long journey to see who is truly worthy?”

“Of course.”

Tang Ning’an patted her head. When it came to patience, no one could beat her. So, she would wait and see.

The autumn wind carried a hint of desolation, and the sunlight was no longer brilliant.

Tang Ning’an had just finished her work and was washing her hands. The clear water flowed over her fingertips, lingering as if unwilling to part.

She half-tied up her long hair, her silhouette lazy and graceful. When she turned her head to avoid Zhu Yun’s wet fingers, Tang Ning’an heard a knock on the door.

Zhu Yun instantly passed through the wall, half inside and half outside.

She said with a look of disdain, “Your guest is here.”

Tang Ning’an dried her fingers, her gentle gaze on Zhu Yun. “How come I smell a hint of vinegar? That’s not right. Could there be something wrong with my sense of smell?”

Zhu Yun put one hand on her hip, swung the door open very unceremoniously, and stood next to Li Qingzhi, radiating a cold aura.

“Hiss, why is it a bit cold?”

Zhu Yun gave a half-smile. Her greatest wish for Li Qingzhi was for them to become the same kind of being, which she considered doing a favor for humanity by getting rid of a threat.

So, when will you die?

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