I Was Just a Scumbag Extra, But She Loved Me Anyway [Quick Transmigration] - Chapter 46.2

She had just assumed their relationship was still something they had to keep hidden. But if this was truly love… shouldn’t they be able to stand in the light?

She thought of Cheng Xi, and suddenly her heart sank again. She couldn’t help but want to escape—want to stall for more time. Whether it was Cheng Xi, the rest of the Cheng family, or the unresolved memories and guilt she still carried, Pei Nanxu knew she wasn’t ready to face any of it yet.

But this time, Su Chenli didn’t give her much room to delay.

Not long after the incident where Yu Xi missed her scheduled departure, Chairman Su called Pei Nanxu into his study.

That day, Su Chenli happened to be away. Pei Nanxu stood nervously across from his desk, and the first sentence out of Chairman Su’s mouth nearly made her lose her composure.

“You and Chenli… the two of you are together now, aren’t you?”

He looked at her calmly, his expression neutral, but his gaze held a probing edge.

Pei Nanxu’s fingers curled tightly into her palm.

How did he know?

Although Chairman Su’s face looked composed, the weight in Pei Nanxu’s chest didn’t ease at all. When she first joined the company, she had trained under his executive assistant. She knew very well—his expression might seem gentle, but it didn’t always reflect his true intentions.

Was he planning to separate them?

Would he send her to a remote overseas branch or reassign her away from the family?

“I was wondering why she suddenly decided to go after Cheng Shijing,” Chairman Su said instead. He wasn’t threatening her—he calmly opened a drawer, took out a stack of photos, and placed them in front of her. “Take a look.”

Pei Nanxu blinked, trying to process what she’d just heard, before picking up the photos.

What did he mean by Su Chenli “going after Cheng Shijing”?

She flipped through them, and the top photo stunned her—Cheng Shijing in a yellow detention vest, clearly in a holding facility. She looked up at Chairman Su in shock.
“This…”

“It’s Cheng Shijing,” he confirmed, pushing the drawer closed. “He was arrested for illegal gambling and extortion. As for his sentence… let’s just say he won’t be causing you any more trouble, for the rest of his life. I kept this quiet, but everything was handled by Chenli. She even talked to me about it beforehand. She also mentioned that her stepmother—Cheng Xi—isn’t fit to stay in the Cheng family any longer.”

Pei Nanxu listened in stunned silence. Her mind was spinning.

So all of this… Su Chenli had done for her?

And she had never once mentioned it.

“You already know everything that happened between the Su and Cheng families back then,” Chairman Su continued, his voice calm but deliberate. “At first, I really didn’t want you getting close to Chenli. But in all these years, I’ve never seen her care so much about anything. Lately, she’s even started showing up to work seriously—just to keep pace with you. I’ve tried countless times to get her to do that, and nothing ever worked. She’s grown up now. Since she’s made her choice, I won’t stand in the way.”

Pei Nanxu stood there, still processing his words.

…So he was giving his blessing?

Just like that?

There was no dramatic rejection, no rehashing of old grievances, no emotional confrontation like the one she had spent so long mentally preparing for. No accusations. No blame.

She lowered her eyes to the stack of photos in her hands.

All of this calm. All of this peace. It only existed because someone had quietly walked ahead of her—clearing every obstacle, taking care of every threat—before she ever had to face it herself.

It was all because of Su Chenli’s effort.

“Also,” Chairman Su spoke again, drawing Pei Nanxu’s attention, “Chenli told me not to tell you about this, but I’m telling you anyway—so keep it to yourself.”

…Su Chenli had done all of this—and didn’t even plan to tell her?

Pei Nanxu felt a sudden warmth sting the corners of her eyes. For once, she reacted without hesitation, closing her fingers tightly around the photos.
“I understand.”

Chairman Su gave a faint smile, then waved his hand gently.
“Go on.”

Pei Nanxu walked out of the study with the stack of photos in hand. The moment she heard the door click shut behind her, a powerful urge to see Su Chenli welled up inside her—more than ever before.

Her usual sense of logic had completely stepped aside. Almost anxiously, she pulled out her phone to call Su Chenli, only for a message to pop up at that exact moment.

It was a location pin—an address in the southern hills of H City, inside a private villa community.

Su Chenli:
“Jiejie, come here. I’m waiting for you.”

Pei Nanxu stared at the message for half a second before immediately turning around and heading downstairs.

She was going to see her girlfriend—her rightful, acknowledged girlfriend.

The address Su Chenli sent was a bit far from the Su family estate. As Pei Nanxu drove, she couldn’t help wondering why she had chosen somewhere so remote.

But more than anything, she just wanted to get there—to see her.

After about an hour, Pei Nanxu finally pulled into the villa’s courtyard. Su Chenli was genuinely surprised when she got the notification—she had expected Pei Nanxu to arrive later.

She stepped out into the yard and smiled as she saw Pei Nanxu getting out of the car. Walking over, she reached out and gave her hand a gentle squeeze.
“You got here so fast today.”

Pei Nanxu’s eyes were filled with complicated emotions. She didn’t respond to the question directly. Instead, she looked at Su Chenli and asked softly,
“Fast?”

“Yeah,” Su Chenli said casually. “Usually you check a few emails or finish some work first before you come over. You’re always a little slower.”

“…I’m sorry,” Pei Nanxu replied, locking eyes with her. “I won’t be like that again.”

Su Chenli blinked, confused.
“Huh? I wasn’t complaining. I don’t mind if you’re late.”

Pei Nanxu stared at her for a long moment, her heart full to the brim with emotion—but remembering Chairman Su’s words about keeping things quiet, she pushed the feelings down and simply asked,
“Why did you suddenly ask me to come here?”

“Oh—this is a date,” Su Chenli beamed, instantly lighting up as she pulled her inside. “Remember how we talked about going on a business trip together and getting a room? I’ve been waiting forever for you to go on a trip, and you never do, so I figured—why not make one up myself?”

Pei Nanxu paused mid-step.
“So you’re saying… we’re not going home tonight?”

“We’ll talk about that later,” Su Chenli said, thinking she was worried about work. She put a finger to her lips with a playful “shh” gesture and led her to the door.
“Come in first. There’s a surprise.”

Pei Nanxu’s mind was still spinning with everything she’d just learned in Chairman Su’s study. In her eyes, right now, all she could see was Su Chenli. Everything else faded into the background. She followed her inside—and only then noticed how carefully the villa had been prepared.

The moment she stepped through the door, colorful streamers floated down from above, landing softly on her shoulders.

In the living room, dozens of balloons floated midair, each tied to a small slip of paper inscribed with a love note.

The air smelled of fresh roses. Petals were scattered across the floor in delicate, fragrant clusters. The curtains on the tall windows had all been drawn open, letting the soft golden light of sunset spill into the room, casting a warm glow over the petals and filling the space with quiet beauty.

“…This is…” Pei Nanxu looked around slowly, her voice hesitant as she pointed at the decorations.

“It’s a date,” Su Chenli said, smiling a little awkwardly. “I figured if we’re going on a date, I should decorate the place a bit.”

“…And that?” Pei Nanxu asked, pointing to the velvet box in the center of the living room table, surrounded by a bouquet of fresh flowers.

“It’s a gift,” Su Chenli nodded, her eyes sparkling like she was proudly presenting a medal to someone special. “Wanna open it and see?”

A wave of warmth rose in Pei Nanxu’s chest. She unconsciously curled her fingers and looked at Su Chenli deeply, as if she wanted to carve her into her memory.

“What made you think of doing all this? Today’s… not really a special occasion.”

Su Chenli grinned, unconcerned. “It wasn’t before. But now it is. From today on, this will be the anniversary of our first official date—”

Before she could finish, Pei Nanxu kissed her.

Right then and there, Pei Nanxu knew: she really loved Su Chenli.

Truly, deeply loved her.

Their lips tangled, the air filled with the scent of roses, growing warmer with every second. Su Chenli’s hands instinctively began to move, sliding lower—until she suddenly caught herself. She gently held Pei Nanxu’s shoulders and pulled back, slightly out of breath.

“W-Wait… Not yet. I still have a surprise I haven’t shown you.”

Pei Nanxu, still catching her breath, looked at her and asked,
“…Is it that important?”

Su Chenli kissed her again—just once—and nodded firmly.
“Yeah. Really important.”

Pei Nanxu’s clear, elegant eyes were shimmering with emotion. She bit her lip lightly and finally said,
“Okay.”

Su Chenli took a moment to calm her breathing, then smiled and gave Pei Nanxu’s hand a gentle squeeze.

She led her through the living room and up a white-painted staircase. When they reached the final step, Su Chenli reached over and flipped a switch. Instantly, the rooftop lit up with soft, colorful lights. The space had been decorated with flowers and cozy details, giving it a warm and romantic feel.

In the middle of the rooftop were two chairs, with a round table between them. A bottle of champagne sat chilling in an ice bucket on top.

Su Chenli guided Pei Nanxu over and gently pressed her down into one of the chairs. Then, looking slightly nervous, she said,
“There’s something I want to tell you.”

The atmosphere suddenly shifted—delicate and full of meaning, like a confession or even a proposal. Pei Nanxu couldn’t speak for a moment. She simply nodded, a little dazed.

Su Chenli sat across from her, pulled out a small box from her pocket, and held it tightly.

“I’ve actually… always known who you are,” she said, locking eyes with her. Once she said that, the rest flowed easily. “Maybe even before you realized it yourself. Because I came here to find you. I only want you—no matter who you are or how our roles change.”

Pei Nanxu’s long lashes trembled. She straightened up unconsciously, her eyes slightly red.

Su Chenli clutched the small box in her hand, her voice steady.

“We’ve been together so many times in so many different lives… but I don’t think I’ve ever clearly said it.”

“I love you.”

The moment those words left Su Chenli’s mouth, a soft, lingering chime rang faintly in Pei Nanxu’s ears.

Then, a familiar voice—lazy and emotionless, belonging only to her—echoed in her mind:

[Mmm. Looks like you did it. Congratulations, mission complete: ‘Make her recognize you and fall in love again in a new world.’ You’ve earned one reward—permission to choose your identity and story in the next world. Would you like to redeem it now?]

But Pei Nanxu didn’t answer the system.

Her eyes remained on Su Chenli, and her mind was filled with the words Su Chenli had just said to her.

She liked Su Chenli—had always liked her.
And now, Su Chenli said she liked her too.

She wanted to be with her—for a long, long time. To stay together, always.

“Um… I have one more little thing,” Su Chenli spoke up again, nervously running her fingers along the edge of a small box. She hesitated, then finally opened it, revealing a pair of engraved diamond rings. “It’s nothing too serious. I just felt like… the moment called for it. If you don’t want to wear it, that’s okay too…”

After all, they hadn’t come clean to her father yet. If Pei Nanxu had some concerns, she’d understand.

“I want to.”

Su Chenli froze. She looked up in surprise—and saw Pei Nanxu gazing at her through a soft shimmer of tears, eyes filled with tenderness.

“Aren’t you going to put it on me?” Pei Nanxu asked gently, her voice slightly thick with emotion.

Su Chenli blinked, then scrambled to grab the ring.
“Y-Yeah! I mean, of course—I’ll do it right now…”

Her hands were shaking so badly that she couldn’t even hold the ring steady. Just as she fumbled with finding the right finger, Pei Nanxu reached out with her slender hand and guided Su Chenli’s trembling fingers to her own.

“Here,” Pei Nanxu said softly.

The ring slid onto her finger.

Su Chenli looked up at her, gaze filled with emotion. She was just about to ask Pei Nanxu to help her put on her ring when—

[Host!!! This might be the last time I can help you! Listen closely—there’s been another shift in the world line. In about 30 seconds, I’ll have to pull your consciousness out of the small world. If you have anything left to say to your devoted love interest, say it now!]

Su Chenli’s heart dropped.

She suddenly gripped Pei Nanxu’s hand tightly.

Pei Nanxu, who had just reached for Su Chenli’s ring, paused and looked up in surprise. Her smile hadn’t even faded yet.
“What’s wrong?”

“I… I think I have to leave.”

This would be their third time parting.

And it hurt more than the first.

She had just confessed. They were about to exchange rings.
Why couldn’t they just have a little more time together?

Why did the world always seem to pull them apart right when everything finally felt complete?

Pei Nanxu immediately understood what Su Chenli meant. Her face went blank for just a moment—but she quickly came back to herself and grasped Su Chenli’s hand even tighter.

“It’s okay,” she said softly.

“It’s not okay,” Su Chenli’s voice broke, her eyes frantic and filled with tears. “If we’re separated again… how will I ever find you?”

“I’ll find you,” Pei Nanxu said firmly, her voice soft but unwavering. She looked at Su Chenli with eyes full of quiet determination. “Just wait for me.”

Su Chenli stared into those familiar, calming eyes—cool and steady, yet strong and full of love—and finally let go of some of the fear in her heart. She stood up and pulled Pei Nanxu into a tight embrace.

“I’ll wait. I swear. But you have to find me.”

In the next instant, Su Chenli’s consciousness was pulled out of the small world. Everything around Pei Nanxu froze under the system’s control.

Time stopped.

…Of course I’ll find you, Pei Nanxu thought, reaching out to hold onto the warmth that still lingered from Su Chenli’s presence.

She closed her eyes and whispered,

“I’ve made my choice. I want to redeem my reward.”

“I want to go to the world where the person who exchanged rings with me lives. I want an identity that allows me to stay by her side.”

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