I Just Want to Spoil and Run Away with the Abused Female Lead [Quick Transmigration] - Chapter 22

Shi Xingrao slightly turned her body, leaning a bit closer to Lin Yi. Lin Yi’s thoughts faltered for a moment, and her fingers, which were holding Shi Xingrao’s hand, tightened slightly.

Shi Xingrao continued to move closer to her. Just as Lin Yi was about to ask if Lin Shuangran knew she acted this way with other women, she heard Shi Xingrao speak in a voice only she could hear, “Yu Chen?”

Lin Yi furrowed her brows, her grip on Shi Xingrao’s hand loosening slightly. “What did you say? Who is Yu Chen?”

Shi Xingrao didn’t miss any of Lin Yi’s expressions. There was no trace of panic at being exposed, and it seemed like this was the first time Lin Yi had heard the name Yu Chen.

Shi Xingrao curled her lips into a faint smile. “Guess who it is? You look so much like her, I thought.”

Lin Yi quickly composed herself, her tone carrying a hint of casual probing. “Your ex-girlfriend? Shi Xingrao, does Lin Shuangran know you have an ex-girlfriend?”

“What?” Shi Xingrao sounded as if she had heard something shocking, her previously lowered voice rising a few notes.

What kind of joke was this? Her ex-girlfriend was Yu Chen? How could that even be possible?

However, as the two were still talking, the door to the hospital room suddenly opened. Lin Shuangran clearly hadn’t expected them to be standing outside, nor had she expected Lin Yi to still be holding Shi Xingrao’s hand. Her gaze fell on Shi Xingrao’s hand, which was grasped by Lin Yi.

“What are you two doing?”

Shi Xingrao also realized how easily this situation could be misunderstood. Her mind went blank for a moment before she abruptly shook off Lin Yi’s hand. “Just chatting.”

Unable to resist, Shi Xingrao shot a glare at Lin Yi, then quickly walked over to Lin Shuangran, taking her hand. “Sister.”

Lin Yi stared at her now-empty hand for a few seconds. The warmth of Shi Xingrao’s touch still lingered in her palm. Shi Xingrao’s hand was slender and delicate; while holding it, it hadn’t felt particularly noticeable, but now that she had been shaken off, there was a distinct sense of emptiness.

Lin Yi looked at Shi Xingrao with a mocking smile. It seemed Shi Xingrao really cared about Lin Shuangran.

Lin Shuangran glanced between the two of them. “What were you talking about? You weren’t arguing, were you?”

“Lin Yi said I’m no good! Sister, does Lin Yi dislike me?”

“We were talking about her ex-girlfriend. Lin Shuangran, you’d better be careful not to be fooled by this little liar.”

The two of them spoke almost in unison.

Shi Xingrao: “…”

Lin Shuangran’s gaze swept over both of them before she spoke slowly, “Raorao, you have an ex-girlfriend? Do I know her?”

Her light-colored eyes curved gently as she smiled warmly.

Lin Shuangran was already strikingly beautiful, and with her smiling eyes fixed on her like this, she resembled a gentle ragdoll cat.

Shi Xingrao felt as though she had gone to a cat café, picked up the scent of other cats, and then come home to hug her own celestial ragdoll cat. The ragdoll cat, fully aware that she had been out fooling around, didn’t refuse her affection and even rubbed against her.

Shi Xingrao was overwhelmed with guilt.

Was she even human? She had a wife at home who was as beautiful as a fairy, yet she still went out looking for others.

Wait, no she hadn’t been looking for anyone, and she didn’t have an ex-girlfriend!

It was just… Lin Shuangran was too gentle, too understanding. Just by asking this one question, Shi Xingrao felt that even if she were to betray the entire world, she would never want to betray Lin Shuangran.

Shi Xingrao quickly explained, “Sister, I don’t have any exes. You’re my first love ah, no, not quite yet. You haven’t agreed to be with me yet.”

“Am I really Rao Rao’s first love?” Lin Shuangran unconsciously emphasized the words “first love,” her smile still gentle at the corners of her lips.

“Of course!” Shi Xingrao blurted out eagerly, only realizing something afterward.

Shi Xingrao lifted her gaze, her beautiful eyes sparkling like a galaxy, shimmering with joy and excitement. “What do you mean, sister? Does that mean you’re agreeing?”

Shi Xingrao hadn’t expected Lin Shuangran to agree to her in such a moment, in such a place.

Lin Shuangran’s smile deepened, but she remained silent. Yet, in Shi Xingrao’s eyes, her lack of denial was a tacit agreement.

Shi Xingrao undoubtedly adored Lin Shuangran. The moment Lin Shuangran agreed, she couldn’t help but summon her cat ears. “Duoduo, look at my wife! Sister agreed to be with me!”

“Wow, wow, could it be that there are still people without partners? Oh, right, Duoduo doesn’t have one.”

Cat Ears: “…”

Shi Xingrao is so insufferable! How can someone like her have a wife!?

“Is Yu Chen still single? Just her name almost got me misunderstood by sister, she really is my natural nemesis. But now I can forgive her for always overshadowing me.”

“As someone with a girlfriend, it’s fine to let the single ones have their moment. Who says I’m not generous?”

Cat Ears: “…”

It didn’t even want to comment. Shi Xingrao is just too much even when in love, she still thinks of Yu Chen.

Whatever, at least Cat Ears is on Team All-Shi Xingrao.

After a moment of thought, Cat Ears opened Yu Chen’s file.

[ID C1 Relationship Status: In a relationship and heartbroken]

Cat Ears: “?”

Schrödinger’s relationship status?

Simultaneously in love and heartbroken, what’s going on? Is the main system malfunctioning?

Lin Yi watched the two of them being all lovey-dovey with a cold, mocking smile. “So, who is Yu Chen? A simple ‘first love’ and Lin Shuangran is satisfied? You sure know how to smooth things over.”

Shi Xingrao’s gaze toward Lin Yi turned icy. Malicious intent that’s exactly what someone like Lin Yi embodied.

Shi Xingrao: “A friend. Died the year before last, buried last year. Not important.”

Shi Xingrao’s words were sharp enough to completely dispel any lingering doubts in Lin Shuangran’s heart. Even if the other person had feelings for Shi Xingrao, it was clear Shi Xingrao had no interest in return.

Lin Shuangran thought calmly.

She had always known that a woman like Shi Xingrao wouldn’t lack admirers. Perhaps she had even dated a few before. But none of that had ever stirred much unease in her.

Probably because Shi Xingrao had always been so clingy, making it hard to imagine she might not like her.

It wasn’t until today, when Lin Yi mentioned Shi Xingrao having an ex-girlfriend, that Lin Shuangran truly felt the fear of Shi Xingrao turning away and leaving her.

That’s why she disregarded the setting and rushed to confirm their relationship.

She didn’t want Shi Xingrao to seek out someone else. She wanted to quickly occupy Shi Xingrao’s emotions and thoughts.

Lin Yi didn’t say anything more, but Lin Shuangran took both Shi Xingrao’s and Lin Yi’s hands. “Sister, from now on, don’t always bully Rao Rao. She’s younger you should go easy on her.”

Lin Yi snorted coldly. Shi Xingrao smirked coldly.

“Anyway, from now on, we’re all family.”

Although Lin Yi knew that Lin Shuangran was always protective of Shi Xingrao, this deliberate mention of them becoming family in the future felt unlike Lin Shuangran’s usual style.

Lin Shuangran was kind, but not foolish. Her actions seemed more like a clear declaration that Shi Xingrao belonged to her. Moreover, Lin Shuangran was perceptive enough, there were many things she wasn’t unaware of, but because she valued the other person, she hoped they would know when to stop.

Just like now. It was obvious that Lin Shuangran had been uneasy about the two of them earlier, yet she only subtly hinted at their current dynamic, hoping Lin Yi would not overstep.

A perfectly measured smile lifted the corners of Lin Yi’s lips. “Of course. My sister’s girlfriend, I’ll naturally take good care of her.”