I Was Just a Scumbag Extra, But She Loved Me Anyway [Quick Transmigration] - Chapter 34

How could the original host possibly have liked the affectionate supporting female character?

Wasn’t she just a background character—Miss Nobody A? In the first two worlds, Background A and the Affectionate Supporting Female hardly knew each other. So how come, in this world, not only do they know each other and grew up as childhood friends, but now they’re playing out the whole “lovers who missed their chance” trope?

Su Chenli sat restlessly in the chair in her room, propping her head up as she tried to process the information she had gathered so far.

Realistically speaking, no matter what kind of relationship the Affectionate Supporting Female—Pei Nanxu—had with the original host in this world, it shouldn’t affect Su Chenli’s mission. The main plot of this small world revolved around Yu Xi and Chu Ningxin; the original host and Pei Nanxu were barely mentioned. Even if something were to happen between her and Pei Nanxu, it wouldn’t disrupt the world’s timeline.

But what Su Chenli worried about was that if there were too many entanglements or memories between Pei Nanxu and the original host—things she didn’t know—then Pei Nanxu… her beautiful “big sister” might not let her get close.

No, actually, it’s more accurate to say that this beautiful sister already wasn’t keen on her getting close!

…No matter how she looked at it, this was all the original host’s fault!

Su Chenli was so frustrated her blood pressure was practically spiking. All she wanted was to find her lover, so why was there always so much misfortune and misunderstanding?

What was she supposed to do? Even if she tried to get close again, would her beautiful sister think she had ulterior motives? After all, the original host had done her fair share of shady things.

Just the other day, she had merely asked her beautiful sister to come upstairs, and the woman was already on high alert, as if she were walking into a trap.

While Su Chenli was still mulling over how to resolve this, her phone kept ringing with notifications, the constant dinging irritating her to the point that she almost reached out to shut it off.

That’s when the system’s voice sounded in her mind:

[Host, host, there’s a new mission! Congratulations on receiving the first “face-showing” mission of the third small world: Appear when the Scummy A makes things difficult for the Caged Canary O, and serve as background scenery to set the mood~]

“What, the plot’s starting already?” Su Chenli sat up, surprised.

[That’s right! Just now, the Scummy A from this world sent you a message, which triggered your storyline. Technically speaking, the plot had already begun. The AO female leads have been following the world script all along. The only storylines not yet started were yours and the Affectionate Supporting Female’s. But now, it’s your turn to join the action!]

Su Chenli frowned slightly and glanced out the window—toward the garden where Pei Nanxu had been reading the day before.

“But I’m still under house arrest. Where exactly am I supposed to go?”

[Uh… but you have to do the mission. Maybe you should consider your current role in this world—an unruly rich heiress?]

Su Chenli was silent: “…”

Was the system seriously encouraging her to sneak out?

…She really wasn’t learning anything good from this unreliable system.

Still, it was true that skipping the mission wasn’t an option. Her beautiful sister was right beside her—she couldn’t afford to fail the task because of this small-world subplot.

Right now, her beautiful sister still couldn’t understand her intentions and was constantly at odds with her, even going so far as to help Old Man Su monitor her. This wasn’t something she could explain to anyone else.

So how should she sneak out?

Su Chenli thought for a moment and then picked up her phone to contact the person who had accidentally let slip that the original host might have had a thing for Pei Nanxu.

It was kind of a coincidence—this person had been in the same social circle as the original host, hanging out since their school days. She should’ve known everything about the original host, but her family didn’t do business the same way as the Su family, so she wasn’t too familiar with their internal affairs.

Now was the perfect time to call her in.

Su Chenli opened her chat with “Zhou Manqing” and typed:

[Hurry up, I need your help. Come to my place and say you want to see me—I need your car to get out.]

The Su estate was so big it practically occupied half a mountain. As long as she took a detour, no one would notice she was missing for a while.

But all the original host’s cars had been confiscated by the Su family and weren’t in the garage, so if she wanted to escape, she’d need someone else to help.

Zhou Manqing, who had probably helped the original host with her shady antics plenty of times before, replied quickly:

[On my way.]

Not long after, Zhou Manqing asked where she should park when she arrived. After coordinating a few details, she set out for the Su residence.

At the time, no one else was home. Old Man Su and Pei Nanxu were at work, and Cheng Xi had gone to the beauty salon and hadn’t returned yet. That meant the only one who could greet Zhou Manqing was the household staff.

But the servants didn’t dare outright say that the young lady wasn’t allowed to go out. All they could do was offer vague responses to stall her.

Zhou Manqing didn’t push the issue. She asked a few questions and then left. By the time she returned to her car, Su Chenli was already seated in the back seat.

“Well, look at you,” Zhou Manqing glanced at Su Chenli teasingly. “Managed to bust out in such a short time.”

“This is my house,” Su Chenli said lazily from the back seat. “I know exactly where the quiet spots are. If I’d had a car, I’d have been out hours ago.”

“Alright, alright. So, where are we heading?” Zhou Manqing asked as she started the engine.

“Anywhere’s fine,” Su Chenli replied, putting on the arrogant and rebellious attitude of a spoiled heiress. “I’m just sick of being cooped up at home. Let’s just get going.”

Not long after, Zhou Manqing messaged Su Chenli again, asking where she should park once she arrived. The two exchanged a few messages to coordinate, and soon, Zhou Manqing was on her way to the Su residence.

At that time, no one was home. Old Man Su and Pei Nanxu had gone to work, and Cheng Xi was still out at the beauty salon. The only ones left at the house were the servants, which meant they were the only ones who could receive Zhou Manqing.

The servants didn’t dare explicitly say that the young lady of the house wasn’t allowed to go out, so they simply made up excuses and tried to stall Zhou Manqing.

Zhou Manqing didn’t press the issue. After asking a few casual questions, she turned and walked away. When she got back to her car, Su Chenli was already sitting in the back seat.

“Well, look at you,” Zhou Manqing said with a teasing glance, “slipped out in no time at all.”

“This is my house,” Su Chenli replied lazily, sprawled out in the back seat. “I know exactly where the quiet exits are. If I had a car, I’d have been out ages ago.”

“Alright, alright. So where to now?” Zhou Manqing asked as she started the engine.

“Eh, anywhere,” Su Chenli replied with an impatient wave, putting on the airs of a spoiled and arrogant rich girl. “Doesn’t matter. I’m sick of being stuck at home. Let’s just go.”

“Fair enough,” Zhou Manqing said, slowly turning the wheel. “…By the way, did you get a message from Chu Ningxin? I think it’s tonight—she set up a little gathering. Rumor has it… she’s bringing her precious little canary. Want to crash the party?”

Su Chenli sighed inwardly.

She knew it. Even if she had no motivation to be proactive, the plot would always find a way to catch up with her.

But to be fair, her escape today was precisely for that gathering. So she responded decisively, “I didn’t notice, but since I’m already out, might as well go check it out.”

Chu Ningxin’s party was being held in the city center, known for its extravagant and high-end venues.

By nightfall, traffic buzzed through the heart of the city, and the area around the club was lively, with the occasional striking beauty strolling past. Still, the security near the club was tight—almost no idle wanderers in sight.

As expected of an entertainment company CEO, Chu Ningxin had picked a venue that emphasized luxury, privacy, and exclusivity.

Su Chenli followed Zhou Manqing into the club at a relaxed pace. Dazzling lights flickered across the space, and everywhere she looked, the hems of delicate dresses floated just above slender thighs.

Su Chenli sighed silently and shifted her gaze to Zhou Manqing’s back.

She could ignore the passersby outside, but there was no way to ignore the people in the private room.

Perhaps it was because Chu Ningxin ran an entertainment company, but the moment Su Chenli stepped into the room, she saw several familiar faces. All of them were strikingly attractive—celebrities she recognized from casual internet browsing after arriving in this small world.

Now, those celebrities were gathered in the same room, playing dice games. A single glance revealed the undercurrents flowing beneath their polished smiles.

At the center of the group was a woman with a cold, arrogant expression, clinking glasses with another person seated with equal ease. Her shoulder-length black hair obscured half her face, but her defined nose bridge still stood out clearly. Not far from her sat a gentle-looking Omega with delicate features and long hair draped loosely over her shoulders. Her beautiful eyes were quietly fixed on the aloof Alpha beside her.

Looking at the two of them, Su Chenli paused mid-step. They looked like the main characters, didn’t they? Could they be Chu Ningxin and Yu Xi?

[Congratulations, Host, you guessed right! You’ve successfully identified two new characters—Scummy A Chu Ningxin and Canary O Yu Xi. Now go complete your face-showing mission!]

The woman clinking glasses with Chu Ningxin noticed Su Chenli and Zhou Manqing approaching. Her expression lit up, and she waved them over with a smile.

Su Chenli exchanged a look with Zhou Manqing, then walked over together toward the group.

As expected of Chu Ningxin, the CEO of an entertainment company—she had chosen a venue that was all about exclusivity, luxury, and privacy. The place offered high-end customization and catered to the elite.

Su Chenli followed Zhou Manqing at a leisurely pace into the club. The first things that greeted her eyes were dazzling, pulsating lights and the fluttering hems of beautiful dresses that swayed just above the thighs of passing girls.

Su Chenli let out a silent sigh and focused her gaze on Zhou Manqing’s back.

She could ignore the strangers walking past her, but she couldn’t pretend not to see the people inside the private room.

Probably because Chu Ningxin ran an entertainment company, the moment Su Chenli stepped into the room, she spotted several familiar faces—each striking and unforgettable. They were celebrities she had often seen while idly browsing online after entering this small world.

Now, those very celebrities were all seated in the same private room, playing dice games. Just one glance at them, and the atmosphere already felt tense, full of subtle undercurrents.

At the center of the crowd was a woman with a cool, arrogant expression, clinking glasses with another person seated beside her with equal confidence. Her shoulder-length black hair obscured half her face, but her well-defined nose bridge was still visible. Not far from her sat an Omega who looked soft and delicate. Her long hair was casually draped over her shoulders, and her beautiful eyes remained fixed on the indifferent Alpha beside her.

Seeing those two, Su Chenli paused slightly. They looked exactly like main characters. Could that be Chu Ningxin and Yu Xi?

[Congratulations, Host, you guessed right! You’ve successfully unlocked new characters: the small world’s main leads—Scummy A, Chu Ningxin, and Canary O, Yu Xi. Now go complete your face-showing mission!]

The woman clinking glasses with Chu Ningxin noticed Su Chenli and Zhou Manqing approaching. Her expression lit up, and she waved them over.

Su Chenli exchanged a glance with Zhou Manqing, then walked over together.

…She needed to quickly wrap up this face-showing mission.

According to the setup, she and Chu Ningxin were supposed to be pretty close friends. Su Chenli picked up a glass of untouched wine and casually clinked glasses with Chu Ningxin.

Chu Ningxin smiled, “Why are you so late?”

Su Chenli shrugged nonchalantly. “Just managed to sneak out. Heard you had something fun going on, so I came straight over.”

Chu Ningxin laughed softly and leaned lazily against the plush sofa in the private room. “Then relax—there’s plenty of fun here.”

Su Chenli glanced around at the cluster of beautiful people in the room and gave a vague nod before sitting nearby. “Yeah, not bad.”

“Exactly. So many gorgeous Omegas,” Chu Ningxin said, leaning toward her and placing a hand on Su Chenli’s shoulder. “See anyone you like?”

Su Chenli was momentarily speechless, but before she could respond, someone else approached to greet Chu Ningxin.

Chu Ningxin gave them a glance and turned back to Su Chenli. “Drink for now. I’ll come back to you in a bit.”

“Sure, sure.”

The earlier question was conveniently forgotten, and Su Chenli let out a sigh of relief, muttering inwardly—the less attention I get from this Scummy A, the better.

Taking advantage of Chu Ningxin’s absence, Su Chenli carefully observed the so-called canary Omega who had Pei Nanxu so obsessed. Pretty—definitely. But there didn’t seem to be anything particularly special about her. All she did was cast sorrowful, longing glances at Chu Ningxin’s back, clearly smitten.

At a glance… this character didn’t seem all that impressive?

Since Yu Xi was obviously into Chu Ningxin, then like in the previous two worlds, Su Chenli could just guide the plot forward, helping the scummy Alpha realize her feelings.

As long as she didn’t alter the established storyline, those two could fall in love however dramatically they wanted—so long as her beautiful sister wasn’t dragged into it, everything would be fine.

Meanwhile, back at the Su family residence—

“So where’s Su Chenli?” Pei Nanxu stood in the middle of the grand living room, her expression dark.

“One of Miss Su’s friends came by this afternoon, and after that… she disappeared,” a servant replied awkwardly, on the verge of tears.

“You just let a stranger in like that?” Pei Nanxu asked sharply, frowning.

“We asked Miss Su,” the servant said, looking pitiful. “She confirmed it was her friend. It didn’t seem right to block her from entering.”

Pei Nanxu took a deep breath. “So it was someone from the Zhou family, wasn’t it?”

“Yes, yes,” the servant nodded quickly.

With a cold expression, Pei Nanxu turned away, planning to contact someone she knew from the Zhou family. But just as she opened a social media app, a notification popped up—an Alpha from a well-known second-generation circle had just posted an update.

She paused, fingers still hovering over the phone, and tapped the post on a whim. Sure enough, in the corner of the last photo, she saw Su Chenli’s figure—head bowed, tossing dice.

So she had snuck out to party again?

Pei Nanxu instantly recognized the room’s decor and the wine set on the table—it was a well-known upscale club. She shut her eyes, grabbed her car keys, and left without another word. She had to get Su Chenli back before Old Man Su found out.

The club’s lighting was dim and moody, with only rhythmic flashes of light pulsing with the beat.

Pei Nanxu, dressed sharply in a fitted blouse and A-line skirt, cut through the crowd with her usual cold, restrained beauty, her expression distant and composed as she headed straight for the private room where Su Chenli was.

The club manager trailed nervously behind her, offering a wary smile. “President Pei, please don’t be too harsh when you see Miss Su. This gathering was arranged by President Chu. I’m taking a risk by even telling you this.”

“I know,” Pei Nanxu said calmly, her brow furrowed as she strode forward. “I’ll take Su Chenli and leave immediately. I won’t linger.”

At that moment, Yu Xi—who had spent the night being quietly ignored while others toasted Chu Ningxin and played little games—finally grew tired of being sidelined. She gently tugged at Chu Ningxin’s sleeve and whispered, “I want to get some air.”

Chu Ningxin seemed to frown slightly but, aware of the many eyes around them, merely nodded without saying much.

Yu Xi lowered her lashes in disappointment and walked toward the door. Just as she pulled it open, she came face to face with a stunningly elegant woman—cool, aloof, exuding a restrained power that kept others at a distance.

Yu Xi froze.

Pei Nanxu, just about to open the door, was also briefly stunned by Yu Xi’s face. Her imposing, cold demeanor softened slightly.

Seeing the same surprise and confusion mirrored on Yu Xi’s face, Pei Nanxu frowned subtly.

This was likely their first time meeting… but why did this girl feel strangely familiar?

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