I Have the Aura of a Supporting Character in Yuri Novels - Chapter 22

Tang Weixue was an only child. Her mother passed away from an illness when she was in her teens. Her father didn’t mistreat himself; two years later, he married a stunning woman who was not much older than Tang Weixue. One was a chauvinist, and the other was eager to please him, so their relationship was very good and there were basically no arguments. Tang Weixue’s father once said while drunk that his new wife was the most compatible for him, and the previous one was nothing but a business marriage. Her cold personality—what man could stand that?

At that time, Tang Weixue understood one thing: if you believe what a man says, a pig will grow wings and fly.

Tonight, Tang Weixue drove home, her exquisite and beautiful face showing some fatigue. She had just finished a social event. Every time she had to feign sincerity at a dinner table, she felt that society was doomed sooner or later. But no matter how much Tang Weixue complained in her heart, the necessary formalities had to be followed. However, the current situation was much better than before. Back then, her face was soft and her aura wasn’t strong, making her look like a fledgling newcomer. Once, because of her beautiful face, she was even flirted with a few times. As a result, Tang Weixue played a trick on that person in a later business negotiation, causing him to lose a lot of money.

The drive home was quiet. Tang Weixue didn’t even turn on the music; she just wanted to be alone for a while. After all, the people at the dinner table had been so loud that her head ached. Don’t let their usual generous demeanor fool you; once their own interests were involved, let alone giving up a dollar, they wouldn’t even budge a dime. The men chattered away, more noisy than a flock of quacking ducks. At least ducks could be eaten; what about them? They were useless.

Tang Weixue pressed her eyebrows. Don’t be irritable, don’t be irritable. Deep breaths, deep breaths.

Suddenly, her phone rang. Seeing the caller ID, Tang Weixue’s breathing became erratic.

A persistent ghost!

Tang Weixue didn’t plan to answer. She adjusted her breathing, but it was no use. It couldn’t release her anger, so she simply gave the middle finger to the caller ID and cursed, “Get lost!”

Because Tang Weixue deliberately didn’t answer, the other party didn’t call again. The business had already been settled at the dinner table, so a call at night would definitely not be for anything good. Tang Weixue wouldn’t fall for that. The contract was signed anyway, so why bother with him?

“I’ll have to decline these social events in the future.”

She turned off her phone directly, planning to take a day off tomorrow. The boss had worked hard for several months and now the contract was in hand, so it shouldn’t be a problem for her to be a lazy bum for a day, right?

Tang Weixue let out a sigh of frustration, muttering, “I’ll go home and take a bath. Tomorrow I’ll go to the beauty salon for a massage to relax. I don’t want to get sick from work.”

Thinking of this, Tang Weixue’s motivation to go home increased.

In the villa area, someone had planted sweet osmanthus. These osmanthus obviously bloomed a bit late. Autumn was almost over, but they were lazily stretching their limbs and blooming with their tender yellow flowers. The fragrance drifted in the air. When Tang Weixue smelled this floral scent, she knew she was home.

She put her hands in her pockets. The cold wind blew, stirring Tang Weixue’s long hair.

She owned many properties. This villa was one that Tang Weixue didn’t stay in very often, but recently she had gotten into the habit of driving here.

“Welcome home!”

What attracted Tang Weixue to this place was the girl standing in the entryway, wearing a loose lavender sweater and relaxed, off-white trousers. Her smile was so sweet. When Tang Weixue saw her eyes, which curved like crescent moons, the fatigue of the day miraculously disappeared. It was like when a person feels weak and dizzy, a piece of candy can replenish lost energy. Zhujun was that piece of candy with magical powers.

Tang Weixue raised an eyebrow, softening her gaze almost imperceptibly, and said, “I’m a little late tonight. Have you had dinner?”

Zhujun nodded. “Yes, I did. I just cooked some noodles and had two fried eggs!”

Hearing about the fried eggs, Tang Weixue remembered the awkwardness from a few days ago.

At that time, she turned around and saw Zhujun. Just as she was about to open her mouth to explain, Zhujun very considerately told Tang Weixue that she hadn’t heard anything. That pure yet flustered face made Tang Weixue no longer hesitate to clarify why she had said those things. So Zhujun learned that Tang Weixue had a stepmother who was not much older than her, and that her father was a crazy lunatic who often tormented her.

Because of this, Zhujun was very sympathetic. Unable to hold back, she patted Tang Weixue on the shoulder and said, “Sometimes, being an orphan is quite good.”

Tang Weixue recalled what she said that day, shook her head with a smile, and replied to Zhujun, “Why didn’t you eat something else?”

Zhujun fidgeted with her fingers, embarrassed. “The other ingredients in the fridge are too expensive. Since you weren’t home, my conscience would feel guilty if I ate them.”

Tang Weixue finally couldn’t help but laugh. She draped her coat over the sofa, put her hands on her hips, and lifted her chin, teasingly saying, “It’s fine, just eat whatever you want. You heard what Jasmine said the other day. You’re still growing, so you need to eat more. Anyway, I’m not short on money; you can’t eat me into poverty.”

She looked at the thin Zhujun. She couldn’t tell if it was because of her clothes or because she had been sick, but Zhujun seemed to have lost weight.

“Have you lost weight?”

Zhujun shook her head vigorously. “It’s a mistake! It’s all your mistake, Sister!”

Tang Weixue beckoned to her, patting the spot next to her. Thinking about what she was about to say, Tang Weixue felt a little awkward. If she had helped Zhujun initially because of her gender, then everything she was about to say now was entirely because the girl’s cuteness over the past few days had touched her.

Getting up early meant breakfast. Coming home at night meant seeing the living room light on, which meant someone was waiting for her.

Once, Tang Weixue leaned against her car and stared at that light for a long time. The empty part of her heart seemed to be filled. Sometimes, after a long day of busyness, coming home to darkness only intensified the feeling of powerlessness. Especially after drinking, she would lie in bed in a daze, too lazy to even turn on the lights. After all… no one would worry about her or take care of her.

Tang Weixue felt a little sentimental, but in this life, you don’t get many things. If you want something, you have to fight for it. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have been able to kick her father out and make him grumble and live his retirement.

She carefully chose her words, trying to avoid any that might make Zhujun overthink. Tang Weixue said, “I’ve known you for a week now, and I know you’re a strong-willed girl. I’m a few years older than you, so I won’t let you call me ‘Sister’ for nothing. In my heart, you’re already my friend or my sister. My home is your home. Eat whatever you want, don’t be so cautious. It makes me feel… it makes me feel for you.”

During dinner, the two of them would occasionally share their stories, getting to know each other better. Tang Weixue knew about the girl’s hardships and became more tolerant of her.

After speaking, Tang Weixue lowered her eyes and didn’t look at Zhujun.

It was a rare moment of tenderness, and the usually calm and composed Tang Weixue felt a bit uncomfortable.

But she didn’t expect Zhujun’s next move to catch her off guard.

The petite and delicate girl pounced into her arms, looked at her with those watery, almond-shaped eyes, and said, “Sister, you’re the kindest person I’ve ever met!”

Tang Weixue braced herself with her arms behind her so that Zhujun’s impact didn’t knock her down onto the sofa. Tang Weixue said helplessly, “Talk properly, don’t move around. You’re almost sitting on my lap.”

“I wanted to act spoiled.”

Zhujun saw her smiling eyes, put her hands on her shoulders, and said earnestly, “But a kind person like you will definitely attract a lot of people with bad intentions, and you’re so rich and beautiful! The more I talk, the more worried I get. What should I do?”

The original plot didn’t describe much of Tang Weixue’s past, because from Zhujun’s perspective, she couldn’t interact with Tang Weixue. She only knew about her arranged marriage with the male lead from online gossip about wealthy families.

So through her interactions with her during this time, Zhujun had a strong filter on her. She was a complete airhead. If you think about it, that’s exactly right. Besides Tang Weixue, who would be so bold as to bring a stranger home? What else could that be but foolishness?

Zhujun’s worried expression made Tang Weixue stare blankly, then she couldn’t help but burst into laughter. She laughed so hard that she was shaking, and she didn’t bother to brace herself with her arms anymore, just leaning back on the armrest of the sofa.

Her dark hair spread out, and her face was filled with a carefree smile. Her laughing eyes no longer held that sharpness. At this moment, Tang Weixue wasn’t the powerful businesswoman she was in the office. She was as gentle as water, and unbelievably beautiful. She was relaxed and at ease.

Zhujun was puzzled and tilted her head. “What are you laughing about?”

Tang Weixue waved her hand. “Nothing, ha ha ha, nothing.”

Zhujun puffed out her cheeks. “You’re acting crazy.”

Tang Weixue gave her a glare, but it had no power. “Are you cursing me?”

“Why did you suddenly start laughing for no reason and not explain when I asked?” Zhujun wrinkled her nose. Her youthful face held a raw kind of beauty. Tang Weixue stopped laughing. “You were worried about me, so I’m very happy.”

Zhujun thought for a moment, then hesitated and asked, “It seems you’re really lacking love. Just a small compliment makes you so happy.”

“Pffft.”

Tang Weixue couldn’t help but pinch her cheek. “You ungrateful little rascal, you’re getting bolder, cursing me one after another.”

Zhujun wasn’t stupid at all. After a few days of testing, she found that this woman was not as cold as she appeared. In fact, Zhujun felt that it was her protective mask. So Tang Weixue was actually a very soft-hearted person. Coupled with the heartfelt words Tang Weixue had just said to Zhujun, Zhujun no longer treated her as an outsider.

“You already treat me as your sister, so shouldn’t I be a little more willful?”

Tang Weixue liked her confidence. If she had been timid and cautious after what she said, Tang Weixue would have been truly disappointed.

“It’s good for a child to be a little willful,” she said.

Zhujun became anxious. “You’re the child! I’m not a child, I’m nineteen!”

“Alright, alright, whatever makes you happy.”

Tang Weixue shooed her away, stood up, and stretched her back, ready to go for a bath.

“Number 857, is she being perfunctory with me?”

Yep, that’s right~

Zhujun was going crazy. “My next mission has to be an older person! Do you hear me!”

I… I’ll try?

Zhujun felt that both this person and the system were against her. She couldn’t do anything to 857 for now, but she could do something to Tang Weixue.

She caught up with Tang Weixue and asked, “I saw you rubbing your neck. Is it uncomfortable?”

Tang Weixue didn’t suspect a thing. “Yes, I plan to get a massage tomorrow.”

Zhujun’s eyes lit up. She patted her chest and said, “I can do it too! To be honest, don’t underestimate my young age. I have many skills!”

That expression made Tang Weixue immediately think of the time she praised her own cooking skills. So Tang Weixue said without hesitation, “Then you can give me a neck rub later.”

“Totally okay! When!” Humph, I’ll put some extra force during the massage. I’ll just pretend I’m bullying her for being perfunctory just now.

Tang Weixue casually replied, “When I’m taking a bath.”

Zhujun stumbled. “The two of us? In the bath?”

“Uh-huh.”

Tang Weixue glanced at her, curved her lips, and smiled. “Hurry up and come. Don’t make me wait too long.”

The beauty’s face was as delicate as a hibiscus, her light smile captivating.

Zhujun blinked and agreed without objection, then watched Tang Weixue enter the bathroom.

She suddenly felt a little nervous, lowering her eyes and biting her lip.

“Zhujun?”

“Oh, coming.”

She slapped her forehead. What was this? If she had known she was going to take a bath, she wouldn’t have offered her services!

So, the system 857 often heard Tang Weixue’s laughter in the following moments.

“Are you shy? Why is your face so red?”

“Gently, don’t use so much force.”

“Ouch, ouch, ouch. Zhujun, are you doing this on purpose?”

Zhujun sighed deeply, looking at the beautiful woman lying on the massage table covered only by a towel. She wanted to cry.

“This is a crime!”

This wasn’t tormenting her; it was clearly her serving a rich young woman.

But, well, the way this young woman closed her eyes and dozed off had a certain cuteness to it.

Her long, curled eyelashes and slightly pouted red lips all stirred Zhujun’s heart.

She bent down and gently touched Tang Weixue’s cheek with her finger.

“What are you doing?” The woman suddenly opened her eyes, which were filled with a sparkling light. Zhujun said sweetly, “I wanted to get a closer look at you.”

Tang Weixue muttered, “You’re so clingy.”

She got up. Zhujun shyly turned away. Tang Weixue put on her bathrobe, then pushed Zhujun to get up, which scared Zhujun, who ran around everywhere, saying, “I don’t need a massage!”

“Are you sure?”

“Absolutely!”

“So, Sister, just let me off the hook.”

Tang Weixue smiled and gently rubbed her cheek. “Company matters have been making me very irritable. I’m so glad you’re here.”

“I’m your happy pill? No wonder you’re talking more and smiling more today.”

Tang Weixue took her hand away, tied her belt, and walked out. Zhujun teased, “Why is your face red? Could it be that I hit the nail on the head!”

Hearing the laughter behind her, she secretly clenched her teeth.

Happy pill, my foot! She’s clearly an ungrateful little rascal!

Zhujun’s illness was now cured. Staying at Tang Weixue’s house forever was not an option, and Tang Weixue’s early mornings and late nights wouldn’t affect Zhujun’s time to go out and look for a job.

But she wasn’t in a hurry to find a job today. She rode her bike to the school gate.

Xiao Zhu, what are you doing?

“This is a snack street. Just looking around. Anyway, the person I’m waiting for hasn’t shown up yet.”

Zhujun came to the school today with no intention of confronting the principal head-on. She wasn’t stupid; she knew she couldn’t beat the powerful. She just wanted to see if the rumors and gossip at the school were true. If they were, then it would be interesting.

She heard that the principal was a son-in-law who moved into his wife’s family. When he was young, he was a gentle and refined man and dated a girlfriend, who is now his wife. He was the third son in his family, and he became a live-in son-in-law without much effort. Because of this, his wife always felt she owed him and wanted to give him everything good.

With his wife’s connections, the principal was able to smoothly climb to his current position.

However, this man was not as honest as his wife imagined. People said something happened at the school a few years ago. A person came to apply for a job, which was a sure thing as their scores were among the top few. But their position was replaced by a woman who was young and had no experience. How could she have been chosen? Unless she used her connections.

Everyone said that the woman was the principal’s mistress, and their relationship was far from simple.

So Zhujun planned to stake out and wait for that woman.

“I’m already in such a miserable state, 857. Shouldn’t you give me a cheat or something? I’m not asking you to knock out the principal right now, but at least be my assistant.”

Zhujun was eating freshly made teppanyaki. Her face was rosy and lovely, not at all like the sickly appearance she had before.

“Oh, I suddenly feel my head hurts and my back aches. I feel like I’m about to die. Since I don’t survive the next year in the plot anyway, maybe I should just stop avoiding the plot and die now.”

“Waaah, I don’t want to live!”

【…】

Can your little mouth stop chattering and give me a chance to talk?

I didn’t say I wouldn’t help. I can’t redeem cash in the store, and you already dislike me enough. If I don’t help you this time, you’ll probably curse me in your heart.

Zhujun’s eyes curved. “You know me so well~”

I knew you’d been cursing me all this time! You bad woman!

It was too angry to speak, but it didn’t miss a beat in doing what was needed.

The place was bustling with people. Even if she knew the woman lived nearby, it would be difficult to find her.

System 857 activated a person scanning search. After entering her information, it quickly located her in the crowd. Countless red dots on the system interface flashed, and one of them turned green. 857 clicked on it and zoomed in.

Here, she’s not far from you.

“857, 857, I knew you were a good partner!”

Luck was on Zhujun’s side this time. Maybe it understood her injustice, because it allowed Zhujun to see the principal in a car. When the two of them got out of the car, their faces were a strange flushed color. The principal’s lips had traces of lipstick on them, and the woman was as delicate as a weeping willow, her red lips a clear sign that they hadn’t been doing anything good in the car.

“There’s no better time to take a picture than now!”

No need to take a picture. I’ve already made an HD video recording.

Zhujun quickly hid, slipping into a random alley. She excitedly cupped her face. “Perfect, perfect. I’ll reward you with a few skewers of teppanyaki!”

I can’t eat it qwq.

“It’s okay, I’ll eat it for you! We’re partners.”

…How very kind of you.

On the way back, Zhujun switched to an electric bike. With her helmet on, the wind whistled past.

Didn’t Tang Weixue give you a card to swipe as you please? Why are you being so frugal?

Zhujun was broke, but with Tang Weixue’s help, she had become a rich person. However, she was too embarrassed to use the card too much. After buying a phone and replacing some items, she was finally able to smoothly use the money from her original phone.

She parked the bike on the side of the road and skipped with her hands in her pockets, clearly happy about having accomplished a major task.

“I owe her so much already.”

“Why would such a good person want to get involved with the male lead?”

At this, 857 perked up.

You can save her. Since you two live together, as long as you take the initiative, what kind of story can’t happen?

Zhujun furrowed her brows in thought. “How should I take the initiative? For example, should I tell Tang Weixue that Bai Xiangming is a ‘wife-killer’? If his first love hadn’t met Bai Xiangming, she’d probably be alive and well right now.”

You blockhead!

“Why are you cursing me?”

She pushed the door open, already planning what to cook. Looking at Tang Weixue’s clothes in the laundry room, she casually put them in the washing machine.

Wearing a blue sweater and a ponytail, she put on an apron and hummed a tune.

She was washing vegetables, planning to make some soup later.

“Oh, I think I forgot something!”

Zhujun rushed back to the laundry room. Usually, she would check the pockets when doing laundry to make sure nothing was left behind, but she had forgotten today.

She stopped the washing machine and took out the jacket.

Zhujun’s hand felt around the wet pocket, and her heart sank halfway.

“Oh no, there really was something in here.”

She pulled it out and saw it was some kind of ticket.

“What is this?”

A concert ticket.

857 scanned it and immediately knew what it was, so it explained it to Zhujun.

Zhujun covered her heart, her face filled with regret. “Can you check how much this ticket would cost if I bought it now?”

Front row seat, a few thousand dollars, no more, no less. And that’s the official price. I haven’t even told you the price it’s been inflated to by scalpers.

“What?!” The broke Zhujun was stunned.

But what could she do? She’d have to pay for it.

So tonight, when Tang Weixue came home, Zhujun was extra solicitous, almost feeding her by hand.

Tang Weixue looked at the mountain of food in her bowl and smilingly gave her some more. “I’ve been dealing with your school matter these past two days. I think there will be good news soon.”

When she said something like that, it meant the matter was practically certain. Tang Weixue was in the habit of only revealing things after they were done. That was her way of doing things.

Zhujun pursed her lips, feeling a little touched. “Why are you busy with this? Is it a lot of trouble?”

She shook her head. “It’s nothing.”

Zhujun felt even more guilty and was about to lower her head and admit her mistake.

Just then, Tang Weixue said, “By the way, have you seen my concert ticket?”

“I… I saw it.”

Tang Weixue sighed. “The ticket was given to me by Bai Xiangming, the person my cheap stepmother talked about on the phone the other day.”

Zhujun’s eyes widened, and her lifeless face instantly came back to life.

“Have you seen it? I don’t know where I lost it.”

Zhujun simply shook her head. “I don’t know.”

Why didn’t you admit it? Aren’t you afraid she’ll find out?

“Come on, that ticket was from Bai Xiangming. Why would I admit it? I’ll just let her not find it. Maybe if she finds that ticket, Tang Weixue will be conflicted and have other choices, so it’s better not to say anything.”

“She doesn’t ask, I don’t tell. If she asks, I’ll act surprised.”

“Doesn’t that work?”

I am so a genius.

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