I Have the Aura of a Supporting Character in Yuri Novels - Chapter 17

Just as the woman’s slender, elegant figure fell to the ground, the moment coincided perfectly with the VCR the production crew was airing. In Táng Yuèqǐ’s personal introduction video, she calmly spoke about her old injuries. The crew had even included several photos of her in the dance studio; bathed in soft light, she stood there quietly, so mesmerizing that even the brightest lights became her backdrop. When a woman like this said she might never be able to dance again, everyone’s heart ached for her.

The sorrows of the past could be erased by time, but what about now? She had fallen.

Zhú Yūn ran over and helped Táng Yuèqǐ up. Seeing her tightly furrowed brow, her heart was in turmoil. Zhú Yūn said, “Ā Yuè, I’m taking you to the hospital right now.”

Táng Yuèqǐ’s face was pale; the pain made it difficult to smile. She looked at Zhú Yūn’s worried expression and poked her cheek with her finger. “It’s nothing, I’m fine. Just help me up. We still have to wait for the cookies to come out, right?”

Zhú Yūn’s face went cold. Hearing Táng Yuèqǐ’s defiant words, she was seething with anger.

She forcefully grabbed Táng Yuèqǐ’s hand and said in a low voice, “Nothing is more important than you. If you feel pain and discomfort, then tell me! If you swallow all the bitterness and hardship alone, then what’s the point of me being here? Just to be an eyesore?”

“I hate it when you pretend to be strong and ask for trouble!”

Zhú Yūn’s words were harsh, but her actions were incredibly gentle. She helped Táng Yuèqǐ stand, draping her arm over her shoulder.

She looked over at Zhōu Shìhào. It wasn’t that Zhú Yūn was biased against him, but his expression—a strange mix of wanting to be a hero saving a damsel—was odd and put her on guard.

Zhú Yūn glared at Táng Yuèqǐ, muttering to herself, Look at all your rotten peach blossoms. Hmph! It’s so annoying.

Táng Yuèqǐ blinked innocently. After being scolded, her face had returned to a rosy color. Her delicate face was so beautiful that no one could bear to say a harsh word to her. She hooked her arm around Zhú Yūn, then obediently pursed her lips and smiled.

Zhú Yūn dropped her fierce expression and said coolly, “What are you smiling about, you heartless woman?”

Being scolded again didn’t dim Táng Yuèqǐ’s smile; it only made it brighter and more radiant. She rarely smiled so openly, and this rare, luminous smile captivated Zhú Yūn’s heart.

She said, “I won’t pretend to be strong anymore. I’ll be good.”

Zhú Yūn felt defeated by her. She sometimes felt that Táng Yuèqǐ was more childish than herself.

Táng Yuèqǐ’s clear, moist eyes held a lingering affection, but when they fell upon Zhōu Shìhào, her lips curled into a faint sneer that made him nervously lower his head.

Her ankle was already fragile. Since she started dancing, she had endured countless injuries, large and small. Even when she could no longer dance intensely, Táng Yuèqǐ had managed to accept reality.

She had thought she was the strongest person. From an early age, her parents’ cold distance taught her one truth: if you don’t want to be disappointed in this world, then learn how to love yourself.

This obsession was deeply rooted in her heart. But how can humans manage their emotions? So when she realized she wasn’t the most important person to her teacher or to Mù Niànqiǎo, she still couldn’t avoid tasting the bitterness of heartache.

Táng Yuèqǐ knew this was wrong of her. She shouldn’t be so selfish.

But she just wanted to find someone who held only her in their heart. Was that wrong?

Táng Yuèqǐ giggled. Of course she wasn’t wrong. If she were wrong, how could she have met Zhú Yūn? They had similar experiences with their parents. Zhú Yūn was so accepting and understanding of her. So she would become the most important person in Zhú Yūn’s heart, wouldn’t she?

“What are you giggling about? Are you crazy? Your ankle is turning red and you’re still laughing!”

Lǚ Tīnglán and the others had stopped watching the VCR. The kitchen incident had put them and the live stream audience on edge. When they saw Táng Yuèqǐ was okay, they all breathed a sigh of relief.

Duàn Fēi brought over Zhú Yūn’s first-aid kit and handed her some medicine.

Zhú Yūn put Táng Yuèqǐ’s leg on her lap and began to apply the ointment.

Duàn Fēi stood beside Lǚ Tīnglán and said with a laugh, “Did you notice? Even though Little Zhú is young, she’s very good at taking care of people. She was also the first one to think of keeping a first-aid kit in the apartment.”

Lǚ Tīnglán nodded in agreement. “She’s always saying how important our health is. Whenever one of us coughs or sneezes, the next day, she’s sure to have a preventive cold remedy ready for us. Hahaha, isn’t she adorable?”

They both chuckled. Zhú Yūn glared at them disapprovingly. “Talking smack in front of me? You two are too brazen. The two of you are now punished to go watch the oven. You can’t let my cookies be a disaster!”

She was still thinking about cookies, which made everyone laugh heartily.

At this moment, Táng Yuèqǐ said, “Why did you make me fall? You were the one who stuck out your foot to trip me, weren’t you?”

At her words, the atmosphere became awkward. Everyone’s eyes turned to Zhōu Shìhào, some confused, others disbelieving.

Zhōu Shìhào’s gaze flickered for a moment, but he maintained his composure. “Yuèqǐ, you must have seen it wrong. Why would I hurt you? I was reaching out to help you. I don’t blame you; the incident happened so suddenly that it’s normal for you to be mistaken in the rush. I’m just glad you’re not badly hurt.”

His explanation was logical and persuasive, making people believe him.

Zhōu Shìhào quickly regained his composure. Seeing their expressions, he knew he had convinced them. He unclenched his fists, trying to appear more relaxed.

But Zhú Yūn’s next words shattered Zhōu Shìhào’s rhythm. With a slight smile, she pointed to the live broadcast equipment on her chest and said, “How about we rewind the video to the moment the incident happened?”

Time couldn’t flow backward, but videos could.

The live stream chat was also in an uproar. The director, a man who rarely broke a sweat, was now drenched in it in the middle of winter. He was trying to maintain order in the live chat. This was the downside of a live variety show—there was no post-production editing. Anything that happened to the guests was noticed by the audience immediately. The director decisively called a halt, cutting the live broadcast.

His live feed was cut, but the disputes online continued.

[Luckily, I screen-recorded every episode. Even if the official channel doesn’t release the replay, I can give everyone a breakdown! Wait for me, I’m going to edit the video right now. I’ll watch it frame by frame, and I’ll definitely figure out who’s lying!]

[Let the bullets fly for a bit, but I’m siding with Ā Yuè!]

[Front row selling sunflower seeds, drinks, and all kinds of snacks~]

The director, who had been pacing back and forth in the living room, listened to what his assistant whispered in his ear. His face was grim as he took a deep breath.

Damn it, I shouldn’t have been greedy for Zhōu Shìhào’s investment! If I had known he would cause me this much trouble, I would’ve groveled to another investor!

“You, come with me.”

He said this to Zhōu Shìhào and walked away.

Zhōu Shìhào’s eyelid twitched. He panicked. Should I go or not?

In the end, he chose to follow the director.

Zhú Yūn was not surprised by this outcome. She helped Táng Yuèqǐ up and said, “Ā Yuè still doesn’t look very comfortable. We’ll go upstairs first.”

“Do you need any help?”

Táng Yuèqǐ smiled faintly. “Six months ago, I was often climbing stairs on one leg. Having Little Zhú is enough.”

Luó Yì watched them safely enter the room before looking away. He ran a hand through his buzz cut and said helplessly, “A perfectly good live broadcast, just like that.”

Lǚ Tīnglán drank several sips of tea to calm her nerves. Good-looking men are tempting, but it’s best to stay away from men who are like venomous snakes. She was glad she hadn’t thrown herself at him.

She said with displeasure, “You only care about the live broadcast, not Yuèqǐ. Her ankle already had an old injury, and now it’s gotten worse!”

That woman was so vibrant when she danced, but fate had other plans, and she had to leave the stage. However, her light wouldn’t stop there; life offered many choices.

Lǚ Tīnglán’s words made Luó Yì smile apologetically. “Why are you getting mad at me? Don’t be angry, I’m worried about her too.”

Lǚ Tīnglán gave him a sidelong glance, and Luó Yì followed her, trying to win her back over.

Duàn Fēi and the others stayed behind, using their alternate accounts to check social media. They were clearly curious about the full story.

People in the living room scattered, but the two in the room were passionately entangled.

Táng Yuèqǐ pushed her against the door and kissed her before she could even speak. Táng Yuèqǐ had probably been holding back for a long time, so she was assertive and wild.

Her lips were so soft that one could easily get lost in them and never want to leave.

Táng Yuèqǐ was sure her lips were enchanted; otherwise, why would they get sweeter the more she kissed them?

Their lips were pressed together. Zhú Yūn was kissed so hard that her eyes watered from the lack of air. Her reddened eyes were alluring and enchanting. Just as Táng Yuèqǐ finally stopped, she raised an eyebrow, feeling another urge to kiss her.

“My dear sister, please let me go for now.”

She wrapped her hands around the back of Táng Yuèqǐ’s neck, tenderly stroking her.

Táng Yuèqǐ furrowed her brows slightly. “Did I not learn well enough? Did I not make you happy?”

Zhú Yūn’s cheeks were flushed. She said in a coy voice, “You’ve already mastered it, so how could you not have learned? I’m worried about whether your leg hurts!”

“This little injury, I can endure it. I… just want to kiss you more.” Táng Yuèqǐ cradled Zhú Yūn’s shy face with one hand, and as she whispered tenderly, her lips slowly moved closer.

“Endure? What are you enduring, you idiot? If it hurts, just say so! Táng Yuèqǐ, you’re being willful again! You’re young and don’t know how to take care of your body. What will you do when you’re old? Expect me to take care of you? You wish! I’d send you to a nursing home long ago, out of sight and out of mind!”

She poked Táng Yuèqǐ’s brow, scolding the woman who, in her eyes, was not being obedient.

Táng Yuèqǐ smiled brightly. “My ankle does hurt a little, but as long as Little Zhú kisses me, everything will be fine.”

“You rascal!”

In the end, she couldn’t escape the kiss.

“You fool.”

Zhú Yūn stood on her tiptoes and kissed her lips.

Oh, fine. I’ll humor her, since she’s a patient.

After all, she was her girlfriend, and she was allowed to be willful with her.

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