I Just Want to Spoil and Run Away with the Abused Female Lead [Quick Transmigration] - Chapter 35.2

He had miscalculated. If he had known, he wouldn’t have urged Shi Xingrao to go last night he should have gone himself. So, Shen Yishu actually fell for such a cheap tactic. He had thought she’d be harder to win over, with her perpetually cold demeanor, acting all abstinent. But in reality? *Hmph.The youthful vigor on the young man’s face twisted into something distorted, the likable facade completely gone, replaced by a shadow of gloom.

“It’s rising! Rising! Rising!”

Cat Ear couldn’t understand why the male lead’s regret value had suddenly spiked and couldn’t help but exclaim in surprise. Shi Xingrao, curled up under the blankets, didn’t feel like talking. Whether she should say it or not, Shen Yishu’s bed was truly comfortable it was strangely easy to sleep in.

Shi Xingrao thought lazily.

“Host, host! Quickly tell Duoduo, why did Shen Yishu’s emotional value rise so fast? And why is the male lead regretting now?”

So noisy. Cat Ear was really too noisy.

But if she didn’t explain, Cat Ear probably wouldn’t let it go today. “First exchange Yang Xiao’s regret value, then I’ll explain.”

Cat Ear: “We’re exchanging the regret value we worked so hard to collect already?”

Shi Xingrao: “If you don’t exchange it, it’ll drop on its own. Just exchange it.”

“Yang Xiao regrets now only because he thinks I’ve managed to please Shen Yishu, and he believes that if he had taken my path, he could have pleased Shen Yishu too.”

“As for Shen Yishu.” Shi Xingrao closed her eyes, recalling all the plot details about Shen Yishu, and finally spoke nonchalantly, “She likes Sudoku.”

Cat Ear: “???”

No way! Shi Xingrao was lying to her again! When Shen Yishu looked at Shi Xingrao, her interest value was skyrocketing too! If Shen Yishu really liked Sudoku, wouldn’t she adore Shi Xingrao to death?

“President Shen, the documents that need your review today are here.”

“President Shen.”

Shen Yishu glanced up at her secretary, then lowered her head to flip through the files, speaking in a cold tone, “If you have something to say, say it directly. No need to hesitate.”

The secretary finally spoke up, “I recently got married and would like to take half a month off for my honeymoon. I was wondering who should take over my duties during that time.”

Listening to the secretary’s words, Shen Yishu’s fingers brushed against the corner of the file folder. The scene from last night, when Shi Xingrao had stubbornly refused to touch her, seemed to replay vividly before her eyes.

Shen Yishu had pondered for a long time but still couldn’t figure out what Shi Xingrao truly wanted.

After a few seconds of thought, Shen Yishu slowly spoke, “I have a friend.”

Secretary: “Huh? Ah?”

The secretary’s eyes lit up with curiosity. Had their President Shen finally encountered emotional troubles? Shen Yishu had always been so detached and restrained that the secretary had almost started to believe she was some kind of immortal.

Noticing Shen Yishu’s gaze, the secretary immediately regained her perfectly professional expression. “Please go on, President Shen. I’d be happy to help your friend with any concerns.”

Shen Yishu: “My friend’s family recently welcomed back their biological niece. The fake niece and my friend were both drugged and locked in a room together. One could say that if the fake niece had climbed into her bed, it would have been a great opportunity perhaps even the only chance for the fake niece to stay in the family.”

Before last night, she had already made it clear that she intended for Shen Yun and Shi Xingrao to return to their rightful places. But now,

Shen Yishu collected her thoughts and continued, “However, the fake niece didn’t make a move on her. What do you think is the reason?”

Secretary: “!”

This gossip was way too big! Ah, this was this something she was even allowed to hear?

The secretary remained silent for a long time. Shen Yishu’s gaze pressed down on her. “What do you think is the reason?”

The woman’s gaze held little emotion, but the sudden intensity carried immense pressure. The secretary was immediately snapped out of her excitement over the juicy gossip.

“Perhaps, your friend’s niece has feelings for your friend.”

Shen Yishu frowned, clearly not quite accepting this explanation.

“President Shen, it’s like this, only when someone truly cherishes another person would they wait until they’re sure the other person likes them back before taking such a step. Even under the influence of drugs, they can restrain their instincts.”

The secretary, who was in the honeymoon phase of marriage and somewhat of a romantic, spoke eloquently.

“I believe only deep love can explain such a phenomenon.”

Shen Yishu, who initially didn’t think so, gradually became uncertain. Eventually, she asked herself inwardly, “Could it be that Shi Xingrao really likes me?”

The secretary couldn’t resist adding another point, “President Shen, it’s just because you’ve never been in a relationship that you don’t understand. Think about one-night stands at bars, people sleep together and then go their separate ways, never thinking about the future. The fact that the other person has included your… your friend in their future plans shows how responsible they are, which is why they didn’t take advantage of your friend.”

In her twenty-six years, Shen Yishu had never been in a relationship, not even had a flirtatious interest. Her elder brother was incompetent, so she had taken on the responsibility of leading the Shen family as its head since she turned eighteen.

Before this, she had believed that liking someone meant possessing them. But now, hearing the secretary’s words, it seemed that emotions weren’t as straightforward as she had thought.

Love that restrains instinct.

So, did Shi Xingrao really like her?

The memory of that soft “Auntie” echoed in her ears, sending a tingling sensation straight to her heart.

But she didn’t like Shi Xingrao.

Well, since it wasn’t Shi Xingrao who had schemed against her, and since Shi Xingrao was relatively well-behaved, she could reluctantly let her stay in the Shen family.

Having gained some clarity from her subordinate, Shen Yishu granted the secretary an additional week of leave.

While Shen Yishu had already started working, the duo of Shi Xingrao and the system were still curled up in Shen Yishu’s bed, unwilling to get up.

Cat Ears: “Sis Mao, why is this bed so soft? It’s so comfortable, I don’t want to get up at all.”

Shi Xingrao was too lazy to even lift her arm, letting the system snuggle into her embrace. “I don’t want to get up either. Who would’ve thought Shen Yishu knew how to enjoy life like this?”

Cat Ears casually started a chat with Shi Xingrao. “Sis Mao, are you planning to seduce your aunt this time?”

Shi Xingrao rolled her eyes. “I have a wife. I need to stay faithful and pure for her. Why would I seduce Shen Yishu?”

Cat Ears paused for a moment. That made sense. When it came to loyalty, Shi Xingrao was beyond reproach she loved Lin Shuangran wholeheartedly and devotedly.

But it couldn’t help shipping Shi Xingrao with others. It was an involuntary urge it just wanted to ship them. Whether it was Lin Shuangran and Lin Yi from the previous world or Shen Yishu in this one, there was an indescribable sense of familiarity.

Cat Ears lowered its head in self-reflection. It really was an immoral system it deserved a good scolding.

Cat Ears: “Then how are you going to complete the mission?”

“This world isn’t lacking in good people. Can’t we just find someone suitable for Shen Yishu?”

Cat Ears thought about it and agreed, but it still couldn’t help feeling a bit regretful. Even though Shen Yishu’s habit of watching Shi Xingrao sleep in the middle of the night was a bit creepy, it couldn’t shake the feeling that Shen Yishu and Shi Xingrao were a perfect match.

There was just something about the dynamic Shen Yishu seemed to hold the upper hand, whether in terms of seniority or authority, while Shi Xingrao appeared to be at a disadvantage. Yet, it was Shi Xingrao who actually controlled the pace. That kind of tension was just too satisfying.

“Morning, little sister. You’re up quite late did something happen last night?”

Shen Yun looked Shi Xingrao over, her tone so familiar it was as if Shi Xingrao weren’t the fake heiress who had stolen her identity for eighteen years, but rather a sister she had grown up with.

Shi Xingrao slowly blinked her eyes, rubbed them, and leaned in. “Sister Shen Yun, I barely slept at all last night. What were you doing?”

Shen Yun stiffened slightly. The girl was only leaning lightly against her, yet the soft scent of gardenia enveloped her instantly so gentle.

Today’s Shi Xingrao was entirely different. In the past, she had always kept her distance, never approaching her like this, let alone speaking in such a soft, intimate tone.

Shen Yun studied her. Could it be that she had angered Shen Yishu last night and now, knowing she was about to be kicked out of the Shen family, was trying to win her over?

Shen Yun considered every possible reason Shi Xingrao might be acting submissive.

“I was sleeping. You should stand properly.” Shen Yun spoke a bit awkwardly, even reaching out to steady Shi Xingrao.

As soon as she helped Shi Xingrao stand straight, Shen Yun muttered that she had something to attend to and fled as if escaping.

Cat Ears had expected Shi Xingrao and Shen Yun to clash after all, the rivalry between the real and fake heiresses was a sensitive topic. It would have been strange if they hadn’t exchanged a few sarcastic remarks.

Seated at the dining table, eating breakfast, Shi Xingrao remarked, “Why would I be sarcastic with her? She hasn’t done anything wrong. Shen Yun was just being used. If my sister were here, she wouldn’t let me bully her either.”

“Besides, why argue when a few kind words can resolve things?”

Cat Ears: “…”

You weren’t like this with Lin Yi, though.

Shi Xingrao lifted her eyelids lazily and added unhurriedly, “See? Just one soft word, and Shen Yun can’t get away from me fast enough.”

“Shen Yun is probably straight. She must have found out about me going to Shen Yishu’s room last night. Now that she sees me getting hands-on right away, she’s running faster than a rabbit.”

Shi Xingrao continued reviewing all the information about this world, analyzing the key characters’ personalities.

Shen’s parents were the type to have children but not raise them they handed over both the company and the children to Shen Yishu. So, ultimately, Shen Yishu decided whether she or Shen Yun stayed or left.

But Shen Yishu probably wouldn’t kick her out now.

Given Shen Yishu’s intelligence, she had likely already guessed who set her up yesterday. Yang Xiao would find it hard to win Shen Yishu’s favor now.

Good the starting situation was still favorable for her.

As for her green-tea sister, she was essentially a pitiful soul loved by no one. Because no one cared for her, she was easily moved when Yang Xiao claimed to be scheming on her behalf, believing he was the only one who truly treated her well.

It was easy to deceive such a pitiful person and just as easy to win her back.

That evening,

Before Shen Yishu returned home, the three of them were already seated at the dining table waiting. Yang Xiao spent the whole time talking to Shen Yun, leaving Shi Xingrao seemingly isolated.

Watching Shi Xingrao sitting idly by, Yang Xiao felt a secret thrill. So what if this woman had climbed into Shen Yishu’s bed last night? She still had no standing in this household.

In the end, Shi Xingrao would still be kicked out by him. Shen Yun was standing by his side now, and Shen Yishu would stand by his side in the future as well. The Shen family would ultimately fall into his hands.

Noticing a somewhat venomous gaze directed at her, Shi Xingrao tilted her head and smiled a faintly mocking, almost careless smile.

Yang Xiao felt instantly irritated by that smile. It was as if Shi Xingrao had already seen through his thoughts and was mocking him for his wishful thinking. Gritting his teeth, he snapped, “What do you mean by smiling like that? If you have a problem with me, just say it outright.”

Cat Ears: “?”

Why does this feel a bit familiar?

Cat Ears retrieved the closest match to Shi Xingrao’s smile from its database. Hmm, no wonder Shi Xingrao seemed to have learned it from someone it was practically identical to Lin Yi’s.

Reflecting on Shi Xingrao’s rapid improvement in acting from an F to a D, and then to a C Cat Ears suddenly understood how she had progressed.

Shi Xingrao’s growth came from practice. Her current gentleness and effortless display of affection were because of Lin Shuangran. She loved Lin Shuangran and understood what it meant to love someone, so portraying love was no challenge for her.

As for her casual, provocative demeanor, that was learned from Lin Yi. Lin Yi was a master at riling people up without overt conflict, every subtle gesture perfectly calculated and targeted at one person. The scope of the attack might be narrow, but it was enough to drive someone mad.

Cat Ears babbled to itself for a while. Sometimes it really felt it wasn’t worthy of its host.

Shi Xingrao blinked innocently, her gaze directed at Shen Yun. “I didn’t mean anything by it.”

Shen Yun’s eyes darkened slightly as she lightly rubbed her fingertips. When Shi Xingrao had come downstairs and leaned against her, she had accidentally touched Shi Xingrao’s waist. The warmth of that touch seemed to linger even now.

Yang Xiao: “You just look down on Xiao Yun because she grew up in the Shen family, and by extension, you look down on me, whom she brought in.”

“Shi Xingrao, you’re the high-and-mighty young lady. You have the affection of Xiao Yun’s aunt and the entire Shen family backing you. But I’m not someone you can push around either. I may not have the power and influence of the Shen family, but we have our dignity too. You shouldn’t look down on us like this. We stand tall as people, what right do you have to treat us this way?”

“Apologize to us right now.”