I Have the Aura of a Supporting Character in Yuri Novels - Chapter 30

“Marriage, in Zhu Yun’s eyes, was something that was hard to come by and also out of reach. In the past, Zhu Yun didn’t have big dreams. Her goal was to live well and find a decent job. But then, she suddenly fell ill and didn’t have much time left. So in Zhu Yun’s short life, there were many things she hadn’t yet accomplished, like getting married.

Marriage wasn’t a game; you couldn’t just settle for anyone.

Number 857’s words were a huge shock to Zhu Yun. She finally understood the mistake she had made—she had completely walked into a dead end.

Why did she always think she didn’t want her to get married?

The answer was simple.

Zhu Yun took a deep breath. Perhaps this was what they called ‘the bystander sees more clearly than the one involved.’

Her eyes were bright and focused on Tang Wei Xue’s face. A slight smile curved her lips. After Zhu Yun broke through the wall of that dead end, everything became clear.

So her concern for her had a reason.

‘Are you okay?’ Tang Wei Xue couldn’t stop worrying about Zhu Yun. The person who was just angry and wanted to hit someone was now all smiles. Tang Wei Xue quickly felt her forehead, afraid that Zhu Yun had been angered to the point of confusion.

Zhu Yun rolled her eyes. This person was good at showing concern, but she was even dumber than herself. Fortunately, there was Number 857 to remind her; otherwise, she would’ve been as slow to react as Tang Wei Xue.

‘Don’t think you can change the subject and get away with it. Confess, why did that old geezer hurt you?’ Zhu Yun had never met her father, but she had a terrible impression of him. He was heartless, not to mention a brainless old fool. He should just die soon to spare Tang Wei Xue from further grievances.

Tang Wei Xue enjoyed Zhu Yun’s scolding. Just seeing her frantic state of worry made Tang Wei Xue feel that the injuries she suffered today were nothing. Maybe they even helped her in some way.

It was truly absurd. Her biological father hated and despised her, yet she had to run to Zhu Yun for comfort. For a moment, Tang Wei Xue felt a mix of emotions, believing that she and her father were equally despicable. She had used a trick on Zhu Yun to gain her sympathy.

Tang Wei Xue smiled, lowering her eyes and shedding the pretense she wore for others. She took Zhu Yun’s hands, slowly stood up, and then knelt down. But this time, she didn’t sit back on the sofa. Instead, she rested her head on Zhu Yun’s lap.

Sensing that Zhu Yun didn’t pull away, Tang Wei Xue quickened her pace to get closer. She looked up at Zhu Yun and said, ‘It seems someone still cares about me.’

Zhu Yun was afraid that half-kneeling would make her legs numb. She shot a look at Tang Wei Xue, who immediately became obedient and sat down beside her. However, she didn’t give up on the idea of getting closer to Zhu Yun. She leaned on her frail shoulder and spoke again: ‘The marriage issue was the cause of our argument, wasn’t it? I deliberately went back to the old house to argue with them.’

‘Why?’ Zhu Yun asked, confused.

‘Zhao Ming Zhu has my mother’s (relics) hidden in her hands. I’ve been looking for them for many years but couldn’t find them. Now Zhao Ming Zhu is using them to threaten me, so I had to go back and see them.’

Zhu Yun’s eyes darkened, and her brow furrowed. So there was this matter of the relics pushing Tang Wei Xue towards the marriage alliance with Bai Xiang Ming? From their social standing, Tang Wei Xue didn’t need to enter into such an alliance. Even if the Tang family had saved Bai Xiang Ming, there was no need to sacrifice Tang Wei Xue. Perhaps these relics intensified Tang Wei Xue’s desire to get married.

‘You still want to get married? To whom?’

Zhu Yun’s smile faded, and her words had a slightly gritted-teeth quality. Tang Wei Xue straightened up, warned by her instincts that if she didn’t explain things clearly, it might be hard to salvage the situation.

Tang Wei Xue finished her explanation in a few words. She noticed that Zhu Yun had started smiling again and finally let out a sigh of relief.

Zhu Yun gently stroked her hair, praising her without hesitation: ‘That’s so great!’

Good thing Tang Wei Xue spoke up.

I was really afraid you’d cover your ears and say, ‘I’m not listening!’

‘…Watch fewer melodramatic and cheesy dramas, thank you.’

After understanding her own feelings, Zhu Yun found Tang Wei Xue more and more pleasing to the eye. She boldly rested her hands on Tang Wei Xue’s legs and leaned forward naturally, getting closer to her.

There were only a few fingers’ distance between them. A slight lean from either of them would result in a kiss.

Tang Wei Xue’s throat moved. She wanted to calm down, but it was up to Zhu Yun whether she would give her that chance.

She was flustered, feeling that Zhu Yun was too mischievous.

She glanced at Zhu Yun’s hands, which were previously on her knees. But for some reason, Zhu Yun began moving them little by little upwards until they stopped on her soft thighs, finally giving Tang Wei Xue a moment’s respite.

‘Jie Jie, what are you afraid of?’

‘I won’t eat you, don’t be so nervous.’

[Wait, wait, wait! You’ve always kept your distance from Tang Wei Xue, haven’t you? Well, not exactly kept your distance, there’s been hugging, but you’ve never been this (proactive) before!]

Zhu Yun didn’t ignore Number 857’s soul-searching question. Her smile deepened. ‘My intentions toward Tang Wei Xue, aren’t you clearer about them than I am?’

I wasn’t clear before, but I am now.

You want to do adult things with her.

‘…Number 857!! Shut up!’

Zhu Yun couldn’t hide her embarrassment. The shyness made her eyes more captivating, and she glared at Tang Wei Xue with a look of indignation, as if Tang Wei Xue was the one who made her feel this way. Little did she know, this look became something else entirely in Tang Wei Xue’s eyes.

She was delicious, she smelled wonderful, and her scent was familiar to Tang Wei Xue because they used the same brand of shampoo and body wash.

Tang Wei Xue’s fingers tightened. Her heart was on fire, and the warmth on her legs was no less intense than in her chest, making her parched and unable to remain calm.

‘Your lips seem a little dry.’

‘Are you thirsty?’

Zhu Yun noticed Tang Wei Xue’s small actions and asked considerately.

Tang Wei Xue’s eyes widened, anticipating what she might do.

Their eyes met. Suddenly, Zhu Yun laughed and said, ‘Then I’ll go get you a glass of water.’

She didn’t give Tang Wei Xue a chance to react, getting up from her lap and leaving her with just a back view, walking away mercilessly.

Without her warmth, Tang Wei Xue finally had time to relax. But there was also a deep sense of loss in her heart. That glass of water was not the answer Tang Wei Xue wanted.

This thought made Tang Wei Xue feel shocked. She instinctively covered her forehead, but her finger accidentally touched the wound, and the pain immediately calmed her down.

What was she thinking?

She was only nineteen years old.

Tang Wei Xue let out a heavy sigh, hoping to force a smile, but she couldn’t.

She lowered her head dejectedly, her lips tightly pressed together, radiating a gloomy aura that showed she was upset with herself.

‘What’s wrong now?’ Zhu Yun brought a glass of water and patted her drooping head.

Tang Wei Xue’s dim eyes instantly brightened. Seeing Zhu Yun made her forget her troubles, proving that Zhu Yun had the ability to influence her emotions.

‘Drink some water.’

‘Mm.’

She took a sip of water, but couldn’t help but think of the fleeting thought from before.

Tang Wei Xue’s brow furrowed in panic. But in one breath, Zhu Yun’s fingers stroked her forehead. She asked softly, ‘What’s wrong now? Did I do something to make you angry?’

Tang Wei Xue turned to look at her, seeing her eyes full of concern. Tang Wei Xue shook her head.

How could she possibly make her unhappy?

Thinking of her only brought joy.

‘Is it something to do with your dad, then?’

Tang Wei Xue shook her head again. She put down the glass and smiled faintly without speaking.

As for her father, he was just a familiar stranger. He had disappointed her completely a long time ago, so naturally, she had no more expectations.

Zhu Yun was a little annoyed. ‘It’s not this, it’s not that, what is it then! I hate people who are secretive the most. Don’t even think about it, I hate it when you’re secretive, too!’

Tang Wei Xue explained, ‘It’s my own business, it has nothing to do with anyone else.’

‘What could you possibly have on your mind?’ Her curiosity was strong. Every time Tang Wei Xue saw Zhu Yun’s clear eyes, Tang Wei Xue felt disgusted with her own thoughts.

Zhu Yun pretended not to notice her distraction. She tucked a strand of Tang Wei Xue’s hair behind her ear and said, ‘If you don’t want to talk about it, I won’t ask. Let’s talk about something else. Bai Xiang Ming came to harass me today, and I was so scared. It’s a good thing you came back, Jie Jie.’

Zhu Yun, isn’t it a bit too late for you to play the damsel in distress? You already cursed Bai Xiang Ming out. Tang Wei Xue won’t believe you.

Hearing this, Tang Wei Xue grabbed her wrist. She had almost forgotten to ask about this matter. That Bai fellow was truly persistent. It seemed he didn’t have enough troubles at his company.

‘Zhu Yun, don’t worry. I won’t let Bai Xiang Ming appear in front of you again, and his mother either. It’s all my fault that my place isn’t safe enough. How about we move? I have a house with much better security. What do you think?’

She was completely focused on Zhu Yun’s well-being, little knowing that she had just contradicted Number 857.

What’s going on! Can’t she tell you’re faking being pitiful? Is this still my female lead, Tang Wei Xue! Her eyesight seems a little off.

‘Hmph, this is called caring for me, unlike you who’s still doubting me. As expected, Tang Wei Xue is the one who loves me the most.’

What about me? Zhu Yun, I protest!

Zhu Yun was very satisfied with Tang Wei Xue’s attitude toward her. Taking advantage of the moment while she was feeling sorry for her, Zhu Yun seized the opportunity to ask, ‘If Zhao Ming Zhu forces you to get married and you have no other ideas, do you have someone in mind?’

Tang Wei Xue’s body instantly tensed up. Of course, she had someone in mind, but she couldn’t say it out loud. She looked away, acting like a thief. She always felt like she was a pervert, so she didn’t dare to expose her thoughts. She said indifferently, ‘I have no one in mind.’

Zhu Yun’s smile froze, and she then said in a strange tone, ‘Oh, I see.’

Caw caw caw caw caw!

[This is called one-sided love, caw caw caw caw caw.]

It had just been humiliated, and now seeing Zhu Yun’s expression, it was so happy it could almost fly, laughing like a goose.

Zhu Yun withdrew all her tenderness and even gave Tang Wei Xue a look of disdain.

Hmph, if you don’t like me, you have bad taste!

The weather was warm, and even the cold wind felt gentle.

Zhu Yun was busy all day. After finishing her work, she started preparing dinner. She put all her culinary skills to use, not holding anything back, and cooked Tang Wei Xue’s favorite dishes. She looked at her masterpiece with satisfaction and gave herself a silent thumbs-up.

This was only for Tang Wei Xue; no one else would receive such attention from Zhu Yun.

[You worked hard, Zhu Yun!]

‘It’s not hard, not hard at all. Anyway, I won’t be the one washing the dishes after we’re done eating and drinking.’

Zhu Yun wouldn’t put herself through that. Why should the person who cooked also do the dishes? So from the first day she started cooking, Tang Wei Xue took on the job of washing dishes.

She could have used the dishwasher, and at first, Tang Wei Xue did. But later, she stopped using it much. In her opinion, if she used the dishwasher, Zhu Yun wouldn’t come to the kitchen to chat with her. A girl’s chattering voice was not annoying at all. Tang Wei Xue would listen attentively to Zhu Yun’s stories and share her own thoughts from time to time, making the chore of washing dishes not so boring.

Life, you know, is about finding happiness in the little things, so you don’t feel so tired.

She leaned against the kitchen door frame, waiting for the soup in the pot.

It was a little worrying when someone wasn’t home on time.

[Zhu Yun, you don’t look worried at all.]

Zhu Yun tilted her head. ‘What’s the rush in waiting for someone? She’s not not coming home.’

[Not about that, I’m talking about the elephant in the room between you two!]

Zhu Yun understood what it meant. She calmly turned off the stove and said unhurriedly, ‘You can’t rush things like this, especially with someone with Tang Wei Xue’s personality. It won’t work if I’m the one who takes the initiative. I have to approach it in the right way.’

Sometimes, Zhu Yun would review their situation. After some careful analysis, Zhu Yun discovered that she might be the only one who was slow to catch on. The other person had already figured things out a while ago. She was putting on a show every day, appearing no different than usual, but in reality, she had already given herself away.

It was late one night when Zhu Yun suddenly sat up, and without a word, started punching the air. She was mad at Tang Wei Xue.

[So you’re waiting for her to say it first?]

Zhu Yun leisurely went to turn off the heat, casually answering Number 857, ‘Yeah, I’m waiting for her to say it.’

[Then why aren’t you worried!]

‘The emperor isn’t worried, but the eunuch is.’

[In a way, I am a eunuch. Wait, I don’t have a gender!]

Zhu Yun held back her laughter. It was actually quite fun to tease Number 857.

After arriving in this world, Zhu Yun never thought she would have a romantic connection with the female lead. She just wanted to safely avoid her destined death and get revenge. She never expected to fall for the female lead. From their first meeting to now, Zhu Yun was always grateful.

She was so glad she listened to the system and went to that street back then, or she wouldn’t have run into Tang Wei Xue that night.

[What are you smiling about?]

Zhu Yun was quite honest. ‘I’m thinking about Tang Wei Xue.’

[And?]

She brought the fresh pot of soup to the living room, answering Number 857 with divided attention, ‘I want to kiss her.’

[Ew~]

Zhu Yun was amused by Number 857’s disgusted tone and burst out laughing. She shrugged. ‘Why, am I not allowed to have improper thoughts about her?’

[OK OK, of course you can. Anyway, my only request for you is to avoid dying next year. Anything else you want to do is OK.]

Zhu Yun remembered this mission, of course. She was already afraid of death, and now she was even more so. She had to live well. She hadn’t even won Tang Wei Xue’s heart yet. Why would she die?

‘By the way, I found a bottle of medicine in the system space the other day. It was labeled something about ‘Yun Yao Fairy’s Elixir.’ What is that?’

[It was a beginner’s gift pack from the last world.]

Zhu Yun was taken aback. Oh right, she had done a mission before, but the memories of the last world had been blocked by the Heavenly Dao.

‘Can I still get a beginner’s gift pack in this world? I don’t have my memories now, so am I any different from a beginner? It seems I should get a gift pack too.’

[You’re full of twisted logic. A beginner’s gift pack is impossible, but your completion rate in the last world was very high. You can use your current points for several lucky draws or to buy things directly from the store.]

Zhu Yun was quite dissatisfied. Number 857 had never told her about these things. But Number 857 was innocent; it had definitely said something before, but that memory had been blocked by the Heavenly Dao, and Number 857 was helpless.

Zhu Yun silently flipped the bird at the ceiling, whispering to the system, ‘Do you think it will block my memories again next time?’

[I don’t know. How would a small system like me know what a big shot is thinking?]

Zhu Yun sighed, but she quickly cheered up. Her rule was to never make things difficult for herself.

Number 857 was afraid she would ask about the medicine bottle again, so it immediately went offline and ran away.

A guilty conscience, that was it.

The delicious aroma washed away the day’s fatigue for Tang Wei Xue, who had just returned home. Before she could even take off her coat, Zhu Yun gave her a full hug, as enthusiastic as ever. ‘Welcome home!’

Tang Wei Xue had been incredibly busy these past few days. A lot of things needed to be handled as the new year approached, so the time they spent together in the evenings became even shorter. Even when she came home, Tang Wei Xue had to deal with work matters.

‘Are you tired?’ She looked at the table full of dishes, feeling both surprised and heartbroken. Zhu Yun had made such a feast; she must have been exhausted.

Zhu Yun smiled sweetly, looking up. ‘Not tired. Thinking about seeing you, Jie Jie, nothing feels tiring.’

Her heart lost its composure. Tang Wei Xue was indeed a little afraid of Zhu Yun lately. It seemed she had cut the thread of boundaries between them. She had become more affectionate, more prone to acting spoiled, always catching Tang Wei Xue off guard. While she was delighted, Tang Wei Xue also felt a faint sense of unease, as if all this beauty was her illusion, like a bubble that would burst with a single poke.

‘You’re so well-behaved, Zhu Yun.’

‘Of course!’ Zhu Yun’s heart was overflowing with joy from the praise. She pulled Tang Wei Xue to the table.

‘Why did you make so much delicious food today?’ she asked.

Zhu Yun propped her face on her hand, looking happy. ‘Because I’m happy.’

Seeing her eyes curve into smiles, Tang Wei Xue couldn’t help but smile too. Happiness was contagious, so Tang Wei Xue teased, ‘What made you so happy?’

‘Hehe, I checked my bank account and found I had earned quite a bit of money, tens of thousands of yuan in total. It’s enough for all my future expenses. I have to thank you, Jie Jie, for giving me such a great creative environment. Even the computer I use to edit videos was provided by you. I’m not capable enough to thank you properly yet, so I thought I’d treat you to a delicious meal instead.’

When Zhu Yun talked about the work she loved, her eyes lit up. She loved sharing her feelings, and she was the narrator while Tang Wei Xue was the listener. They had a great rapport, and a hint of intimacy intertwined with the warm atmosphere.

‘It’s my honor to be able to help you,’ Tang Wei Xue said softly.

Her gaze was particularly focused and passionate, something that even Zhu Yun, who had already seen through her intentions, found hard to resist.

Zhu Yun couldn’t help but cup her face, saying shyly, ‘Oh, don’t praise me anymore, just eat. You came home early for once, you must be hungry.’

She couldn’t help but worry about Tang Wei Xue’s health. ‘I think you’ve lost weight.’

‘Not at all, don’t worry.’

‘What have you been so busy with lately?’

Tang Wei Xue smiled faintly. ‘Company matters.’

She didn’t mention Bai Xiang Ming. Firstly, she didn’t want to burden Zhu Yun; secondly, she didn’t want the man’s name to appear in Zhu Yun’s ears again.

‘I thought you were busy looking for a marriage partner,’ Zhu Yun bit her lip, glancing at Tang Wei Xue as she spoke.

Tang Wei Xue smiled dotingly, though she couldn’t help but feel helpless. ‘You seem to be very concerned about the marriage matter.’

‘It’s just that I’m afraid you’ll get a bad judge of character, Jie Jie. What if the person you like is a villain? Or a playboy, like Bai Xiang Ming, who is thinking of his first love but still wants to flirt with me? You must find the right person if you’re going to date.’ Zhu Yun seemed to not notice Tang Wei Xue’s slightly darkened expression as she openly talked about Tang Wei Xue’s future dating life, without a hint of shyness. This made it seem like she hadn’t fallen for Tang Wei Xue at all, otherwise, how could she be so generous?

Tang Wei Xue looked like she was about to say something but held back. Her eyes also seemed to have something to say but didn’t.

But Zhu Yun didn’t give her a chance to speak, and she even added more fuel to the fire. ‘Remember to let me help you vet your dates, Jie Jie.’

Tang Wei Xue felt a pang in her heart. Did she really not care who she ended up dating?

‘Zhu Yun.’

‘Wash your hands and eat!’ Zhu Yun patted her shoulder, smiling sweetly.

You like to hold back, huh? Then I’ll make you hold back even more.

[Hiss, doesn’t your heart hurt?]

‘It’s a little painful now, but there’s a big move coming up.’

What big move?

That would be leaving this home.

So the next morning, Tang Wei Xue saw a sticky note on her door. The beautiful handwriting said that Zhu Yun was going to school and saying goodbye.

She stood there for a long time before finally tearing off the note.

‘That delicious meal yesterday was really a last supper before execution.’

Zhu Yun, are you trying to kill me?

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