I Have the Aura of a Supporting Character in Yuri Novels - Chapter 45

The playful teasing from 857 caused Zhuyun’s face and ears to flush. Without a second thought, she released her hands from around Tang Xinhai’s neck, intending to distance herself, as if to prove to 857 that their relationship was innocent.

But the look in Zhuyun’s eyes as she gazed at Tang Xinhai was anything but innocent. It was lingering and tender, the kind that could melt even the coldest heart.

She glanced at Tang Xinhai, her expression a mix of shyness and defiance. With her arms crossed, she said righteously, “I’m not a smart person, my brain is slow, so I have no idea what you’re talking about.”

Tang Xinhai’s upward curved lips drooped for a moment, but her dim gaze quickly brightened. This was because Zhuyun had taken her hand. Zhuyun’s face was turned away, refusing to look at Tang Xinhai, but her hand was clasped tightly with hers.

Zhuyun said awkwardly, “Since you don’t like female bosses, then… then I can relax.”

Tang Xinhai felt like she heard a flower bloom. This seed was planted by Zhuyun, and the small details of their daily lives were the sweet rain that nourished it. Now, Zhuyun’s shy words were the magical catalyst, urging the flower to burst into full bloom. Tang Xinhai now had hope of plucking this beautiful flower that had captured her every gaze.

She stared at Zhuyun, her lips twitching, wanting to speak. With her mind blank, Tang Xinhai could only focus on telling Zhuyun the confession she had held for so long.

“Little Zhu, I…”

Just as the words were halfway out, a cheerful ringtone abruptly invaded their private moment, pulling Zhuyun out of Tang Xinhai’s deep gaze.

She breathed heavily. Just thinking about the scene a moment ago, Zhuyun’s face, which had just cooled down, became red again. She smiled and squeezed Tang Xinhai’s fingers, asking, “Do you want to continue, or should I answer the phone?”

A confession scene for others would have to be romantic, at the very least a candlelight dinner. Tang Xinhai looked around. They were standing on a street, with people everywhere and Zhuyun’s shop right behind them.

Was this romantic?

Not at all!

Tang Xinhai awkwardly rubbed the tip of her nose, staring at Zhuyun without a word.

“Okay,” Zhuyun understood what Tang Xinhai meant.

She pouted and rolled her eyes, talking halfway and then stopping. “Be careful, you might choke on your water!” she thought.

I’ve already unbuckled my pants, and this is all I get?

“…”

“I’m telling you, 857, what kind of weird stuff have you been watching lately? You haven’t learned anything else, but you’re full of vulgar words.”

I’ve just been chatting with other systems. I found that their systems are all very open! Sometimes they even analyze with their hosts which person is worth pursuing. And their host is also a ‘time management expert,’ also known as a ‘playboy,’ with a whole pond of ‘fish’!

Zhuyun couldn’t help but laugh angrily at 857’s defense. She scolded, “So, you’ve moved on from pure love to pornography? The way you’re talking, it sounds like the system you’re friends with is for dating simulations.”

Hehe, it’s actually a harem novel system. The dating part is just a small portion of its mission.

Zhuyun raised an eyebrow, a strange look on her face. A harem novel system?

“What kind of system are you? I don’t think I’ve ever heard you say.”

I’m a… I’m a… Oh, come on, I’m a good system. Little Zhu, you can’t question my abilities! I have a very important mission, which is to guide Little Zhu to complete all the tasks and then bring you back to life! So I’m just a cute, simple, good system.

Suddenly, I remember I have something to do.

I’m taking an 8!

Seeing that things were not going well, 857 immediately ran away, even shutting down and going offline. Even if Zhuyun had demanded 857 to come online, it would have been useless. Since it had shut down directly, Zhuyun couldn’t contact it unless it turned itself on.

Zhuyun narrowed her almond-shaped eyes. “Hmph, it’s definitely hiding something from me. This 857 is also a disobedient dog system!”

But there were other matters to attend to now, so system 857 was temporarily put aside. It would show its true colors sooner or later.

The phone kept ringing, making it impossible for Zhuyun to ignore.

She led the obedient and docile Tang Xinhai back to the small restaurant. They were inseparable, and some familiar regulars joked with them. Amidst the laughter, Zhuyun finally finished the phone call.

She didn’t detect any hatred from the other person. With a smiling voice, she said, “Sure, I’m looking forward to meeting you. By the way, have you had any dreams about my parents recently? Ah, my parents dreamt of me the other day and said they missed you very much, Uncle. I thought you two had a good relationship, so I took the liberty of telling them to come and take you away quickly. Uncle, you won’t blame me, right? After all, you always said that you loved my dad the most in this life, didn’t you?”

Zhu Yun leisurely listened to the heavy breathing on the other end of the line. It seemed he was quite angry. This was just the beginning; the real show was just about to start.

Her small mouth kept chattering, and soon she finalized the time and place to meet with Zhu Kaikuo. Zhuyun had thought Zhu Kaikuo would have some ability, at least enough to endure the humiliation Zhu Feng had suffered today, but who knew that Zhu Kaikuo was such a useless person who couldn’t hold his temper. He revealed his intentions so quickly. Someone she hadn’t contacted in a long time suddenly called today, which was obviously a wolf giving greetings to a chicken—with bad intentions. So Zhuyun didn’t refuse his invitation. This kind of fool couldn’t come up with any clever schemes; he only had the small brain to think of despicable methods.

Zhuyun hung up the phone. Her usually clear, smiling eyes were now filled with a sharp coldness, like a layer of frost, devoid of any warmth or tenderness.

“Little Zhu?” Tang Xinhai’s worried expression made Zhuyun let out a small laugh. She pinched Tang Xinhai’s cheek and said softly, “I’m fine. Everyone has a difficult relative. Don’t worry.”

Tang Xinhai didn’t press the matter. If Zhuyun wanted to talk about it, she would. Forcing her would only damage their relationship.

She echoed, “Yeah, when I was a kid, relatives would always ask me why I didn’t look like my parents. My brother always had to coldly retort them. After he did, they would criticize him for being rude and not respecting his elders. It made my dad rarely go back to our hometown for New Year’s. Luckily, we didn’t have many relatives there, so my brother and I didn’t have to freeze in the cold every year.”

Tang Xinhai talked about childhood anecdotes with her, and they both started complaining about strange relatives. As they talked, their eyes met. They hadn’t done anything, yet both of their faces turned red. Then, with a muffled laugh from Zhuyun, they both burst into laughter.

Love has the magical power to make people silly. No one can escape from love’s grasp unscathed because it is a high-stakes gamble.

The winner will reap sweet affection, while the loser will lose everything.

Even so, people will still rush into this gamble, one after another.

Just to get one chance to win.

“Oh my, what are you two silly geese laughing about? Little Zhu, get to cooking. Xinhai, you watch the front, and I’ll go clear the tables.”

Aunt Zhao helplessly glared at the two lazy people. Zhuyun made a face and, urged by many, went into the back kitchen.

“Ah, I’m really a little pitiful thing!”

Tang Xinhai smiled gently, her eyes quietly following Zhuyun.

This kind of life is so happy. It would be even better if she could take one more step with her.

Tang Xinhai was annoyed at herself for not taking the opportunity to finish her sentence earlier. She also blamed herself for being too fastidious, insisting on a romantic setting. Now she regretted it!

Unfortunately, there’s no such thing as a “regret pill” sold in this world, so she decided that she must confess next time. If she didn’t, she would die from holding it in!

Even the water glasses in the luxurious hotel were expensive. Zhuyun maintained an elegant smile, unfazed even when the middle-aged man sitting opposite her was crying and snotting all over himself.

“Little Zhu, it’s all my fault, your uncle’s fault, for letting you suffer so much. It’s not that I didn’t contact you before, it’s just that I didn’t have the face to see you. Do you know how much pain and suffering I’ve been in? I’m tormented by guilt every day. Look at me, Uncle, don’t I look much thinner?”

Zhu Kaikuo had a face that was barely passable. When he was young, he was a decent-looking man, but ever since he turned thirty, he started balding and his body was out of shape. Every time he went out to dinner with Zhuyun’s father, he would drink until he reeked of alcohol. He would always say that getting a beer belly was fine since he was working for the company. People who didn’t know the truth would think Zhu Kaikuo was a hardworking and solid person, but in reality, he was a useless waste of space, a shameless scoundrel no matter how well he could talk.

Zhuyun pursed her lips in exasperation and said with a faint smile, “I can’t say you look thinner, but you’ve definitely gotten fatter, Uncle. From a distance, you look like a big, white pig. Please don’t take offense, Uncle, but I’m just concerned for Auntie, who is as beautiful as a flower. Being with you is truly… well, it’s hard to put into words.”

Cao Meiqin, who was sitting next to Zhu Kaikuo, tried to suppress her smile. This Zhuyun, who she hadn’t seen in a long time, was finally a little smarter than before. She even knew how to say nice things. It seemed she realized she was no longer the pampered young lady she used to be and was willing to humble herself to please others.

But Zhuyun’s next words made Cao Meiqin’s face change. Zhuyun said, “Sometimes, I don’t even think Auntie looks like your wife. I would’ve thought she was someone else’s wife. So, Uncle, you really should lose some weight. Auntie, you also did something wrong. Why didn’t you try to convince Uncle? Are you also thinking of getting a divorce and marrying someone else? Please don’t do that. Although Uncle is a bit ugly, he is obedient. Every time you try to cause trouble, when has Uncle ever not listened to you?”

Zhuyun chattered on like she was reciting a scripture, not giving Cao Meiqin a chance to retort. Cao Meiqin’s face turned green. While her face was green, Zhu Kaikuo’s mind was on the verge of turning green.

“Little Zhu, I know you’re trying to be caring towards your elders, but a young lady shouldn’t say just anything, or people will think you’re crazy!” Zhu Kaikuo’s disgust for Zhuyun was undeniable. He thought he had concealed his emotions perfectly, but his acting was terrible. Zhu Yun didn’t expose him because she wanted to see what kind of tricks they were going to play.

Zhuyun blinked innocently and said, “Crazy? Why would anyone think I’m crazy? I’ve never been to a mental hospital before. I’m not like my big brother.”

At this, the eyes of both of them filled with hatred. They wished they could kill Zhuyun on the spot. They felt for their son. The idea of getting away with the law back then was a last resort, or else their son would have suffered. Even if they broke the law, they had to save Zhu Feng. But their good son was sent to the hospital by Zhuyun a few days ago, causing them to spend a lot of money to pull strings and get him out. So Zhu Kaikuo decided to finish the job and “kill” Zhuyun for good.

Zhu Kaikuo controlled the urge to curse. He was about to retort Zhuyun and make her apologize, but Zhuyun lightly said, “I’m going to the restroom.”

“…” Zhu Kaikuo’s old face flushed red. He watched Zhuyun leave, and the swaying ponytail once again provoked his anger.

He said hatefully, “Damn, how did this little brat get so arrogant? She still thinks she’s the young lady of a wealthy family. Ugh!”

Cao Meiqin scolded him, “You’re an idiot, isn’t this the perfect opportunity she’s handed us? Where’s the stuff you bought? Hurry up and do it, what are you waiting for? This is a godsend. I was still thinking about how to get her to leave, but luckily, this little brat is so high-maintenance she gave us this chance.”

Zhu Kaikuo calmly took Zhuyun’s water glass, and his evil gaze was particularly terrifying at this moment.

Zhuyun, in the restroom, was touching up her lipstick. She said calmly, “Are they doing something bad?”

Yes, Little Zhu! They put some powder in your water glass. They’re trying to drug you, aren’t they?

Zhu Yun sneered, “A dog won’t change its ways.”

She never let her guard down. After learning of Zhu Kaikuo’s methods, Zhuyun didn’t go back immediately, considerately giving them some time to plot.

“857, can you help me check if the system store sells any medicine that can promote human intimacy?”

What did you say?

Oh, oh, I get it now. Why are you being so subtle~

Zhu Yun laughed, “If I’m too direct, I’m afraid I’ll be blocked.”

Hmph, I’ll go find it for you, Little Zhu.

Ah! I found it! Although the store doesn’t have medicine from this world, I found some from other world planes. This bottle of potion is from the interstellar plane, and it’s incredibly potent. It can even make a robotic dog fall for a mecha. And this pill is from the beastman plane, a pill specially developed by a witch doctor for their leader. Seven or eight times a night is not a dream!

Zhuyun silently face-palmed. Had 857’s style really changed so much without her noticing?

She complained, “Alright, alright, just buy a random one. Don’t give me the detailed introduction, I’m scared.”

Then I’ll just buy the cheapest one for you, Little Zhu. The effect is the same no matter what~ All system products are high quality!

Zhuyun, seeing that there was no one around, held a bottle of potion in her hand. She frowned and asked, “How am I supposed to make them drink this later? Knock them out and force it down?”

Huh? It’s not that complicated. The scientist who developed this potion already solved that problem for you. You don’t have to drink it; a light spray will be effective.

Zhuyun’s eyes widened. “It’s that simple?”

The human population is very small in the interstellar plane, so creating new life is their main mission. This kind of potion isn’t even the most effective one.

Zhuyun was truly enlightened. She realized, “I see.”

Look, I also bought a ‘Purity Pill’ for you. It’s a great item from the immortal cultivation plane, and it’s very expensive. Take one later, and it’ll guarantee you won’t get carried away by lust, hehehe.

Zhuyun’s hand now held a jade bottle. It felt warm and smooth to the touch. As she turned it, she saw two words carved on it. She read them silently: “Yun Yao?”

Yun Yao again? Why did she keep seeing this name?

If she remembered correctly, the two items in the system’s space also had this name.

“That’s strange.”

What’s wrong?

“Who is Fairy Yun Yao?”

I don’t know. She must be a powerful figure in the immortal cultivation world. Stop thinking about it and go deal with Zhu Kaikuo.

Zhuyun had a thought, but decided not to dwell on it for now.

When she returned to Zhu Kaikuo’s table, she could see that their attitudes were much friendlier than before, especially their eyes, which were filled with schadenfreude. Zhuyun lowered her eyes to hide her mockery.

Zhuyun pretended not to notice their anticipation. When she spoke, she pretended to be thirsty. She reached for her cup and then pulled her hand back, toying with them several times. Zhu Yun’s eyes were smiling, finding this more entertaining than watching monkeys at a circus.

“Little Zhu, why aren’t you drinking your water?”

Zhuyun looked at Zhu Kaikuo, silent and still.

Zhu Kaikuo didn’t know what was going on, but he felt a sense of panic and didn’t dare to look at Zhuyun. His wife, Cao Meiqin, was more capable. She said kindly, “You’ve been talking for so long, Little Zhu, aren’t you thirsty? Ah, your uncle and I really know we were wrong. We’ve thought about it a lot these days, and we’ve decided we should all live happily together as a family from now on. The incident your brother caused a few days ago was just him being reckless. He’s not a bad person at heart, he’s just clumsy with his words and doesn’t know how to make you girls happy.”

Cao Meiqin spoke eloquently, quickly whitewashing Zhu Feng into a clumsy and honest person. Zhu Yun curled her lips and smiled, “Auntie, have you ever considered applying for a job at a celebrity’s studio?”

“She’s so good at whitewashing, she should just go work for a celebrity with a lot of scandals,” Zhuyun thought.

“What?”

Zhuyun didn’t bother to explain. She gracefully held the glass and drank the water.

How could she not drink it? Only by drinking it could she lower their guard.

“By the way, Auntie, I have a gift for you.”

Zhu Yun presented a uniquely shaped bottle of potion as perfume to Cao Meiqin. She smiled charmingly and cutely, and her sincere eyes made it impossible for anyone to see her mischief. Cao Meiqin was a little flattered. Looking at the perfume in her hand, she smiled warmly and said, “Little Zhu, you still care about me as your aunt. I love it, I love it very much.”

Zhu Yun rested her chin on her hand and said languidly, “Smell it and see if you like the scent.”

Cao Meiqin sprayed the perfume without a second thought. The mist was hazy under the light, making it difficult for Cao Meiqin to see Zhuyun’s expression clearly. She rubbed her eyes and praised, “Not bad, not bad, it suits me well.”

Zhu Kaikuo also leaned in to smell it, laughing and praising Zhuyun’s filial piety.

The moment she drank the water, Zhu Kaikuo saw her in a much more favorable light, even more so than his own son.

Zhu Kaikuo looked at his watch and nudged Cao Meiqin.

“Little Zhu, the hotel’s massage is quite good. Let’s go upstairs and try it out.”

Cao Meiqin seemed afraid that Zhuyun would refuse, so she specifically walked over and held Zhuyun’s arm, acting very close.

Zhuyun knew their plan was about to begin. She didn’t object and went with Cao Meiqin to the elevator.

As they walked, the drug began to take effect. She felt dizzy and parched, and her entire body felt as if it were on fire. Only by taking off her clothes could she relieve this sudden heat.

“Auntie, I’m so hot, am I sick?”

Cao Meiqin was overjoyed and quickly said, “It’s nothing, I’ll call the front desk later to send up some medicine. You’re probably just tired.”

Zhuyun’s face was flushed, and her eyes seemed to be filled with mist from the heat, making it hard for her to see the road ahead. Her gaze was hazy, as if tears would fall at any moment, making her look quite pitiful.

She blinked, and her limbs gradually lost their strength. Zhuyun held onto Cao Meiqin and docilely followed her.

Cao Meiqin pushed away Zhu Kaikuo’s hand, which was trying to help, and glared at him. She then waved him away like a fly and said, “What room number did the assistant say? Hurry up and find it.”

“Oh, oh.” Zhu Kaikuo fumbled for a moment and quickly found the room number the assistant had mentioned. He took out the spare room card and opened the door. Cao Meiqin didn’t dare to waste any time and half-hugged the weak Zhuyun into the room.

“Honey, do you think this will work?” Zhu Kaikuo was a little unsure.

Cao Meiqin rubbed her arm and looked at Zhu Yun, who was lying on her side on the big bed. She gently spread out Zhuyun’s long hair. The black hair wrapped around her body, showing a seductive charm. Her small face was rosy, and her cherry lips looked so tender that one would just want to kiss them.

“It should work,” Cao Meiqin patted her forehead. “What’s wrong with me? Am I tired? I have a headache.”

Cao Meiqin didn’t think much of it and pulled Zhu Kaikuo out. “Men can never control their desires. So, for a beauty like this who’s delivered right to his doorstep, do you think he can resist? Besides, didn’t that guy surnamed Chu say he had a good feeling about Zhuyun? With a good feeling, it’s a done deal. They’ll be family sooner or later. We’re just speeding up the process. What are you scared of? Useless man.”

She painfully opened the door to the opposite room. Although she had bribed Chu Chengwen’s assistant to get his room number, to be safe, she also booked a night in the opposite room. This way, she could catch Chu Chengwen in the act and see how he could possibly deny it.

As soon as they left, Zhuyun sat up, supporting her head. Her eyes were seductive as she looked at the door. In a hoarse voice, she said, “Should I call Tang Xinhai now or just call the police?”

I suggest you take the ‘Purity Pill’ quickly!

She chided, “Why would I take it? I’ll just let the effect last.”

I get it! This is what they call ‘adding to the fun,’ right!

“…”

“Forget it, I’ll just pretend to be dizzy.”

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