I'm Not Playing This Vicious Female Supporting Character Anymore! - Chapter 32

Rong Xi was just joking. After all, a complete set of Five Three workbooks was clearly not something she would give as a gift.

“What do you think your junior sister would like?” Rong Xi asked.

Qin Yuzhen pondered for a moment. “I don’t know. I had someone carve me a seal last time, but I still don’t know when it’ll arrive. If it does, I could draw her a picture.”

“Sister, you’re so kind to your junior sister,” Rong Xi remarked.

Qin Yuzhen glanced at her. “Junior, am I not kind to you?”

“Who knows?” Rong Xi replied, mimicking Qin Yuzhen’s usual nonchalant tone.

“Ungrateful,” Qin Yuzhen muttered, wiping her mouth and leaning back against the chair. She waited for Rong Xi to finish eating before leaving.

Later that afternoon, the seal Qin Yuzhen had ordered arrived. However, she was too lazy to draw a picture and ended up writing a birthday tribute instead.

“Sister,” Rong Xi said, knocking and entering. Qin Yuzhen was admiring her own handwriting. “What are you writing?”

“A birthday tribute. I was too lazy to draw.”

“Sister actually wrote a whole article for her junior sister?” Rong Xi leaned closer to read it.

“Aren’t they all just clichés?” Qin Yuzhen glanced at Rong Xi.

“Sister’s handwriting is so beautiful,” Rong Xi sighed. “I got a pen and a bracelet for my junior sister, both around a thousand yuan each. That should be fine, right? I feel like she wouldn’t accept something too expensive.”

“Mm,” Qin Yuzhen nodded.

“When it’s my birthday, will Sister write to me too?” Rong Xi asked.

“We’ll see.”

Rong Xi snorted softly. “Sister is really good to my junior sister.”

Qin Yuzhen: …

“I will write to you,” Qin Yuzhen said, rubbing her temples.

Rong Xi grinned. “Great! Then it’ll have to be longer than the one for my junior sister, right?”

“Mm.”

“Sister is just too good.”

Qin Yuzhen took a deep breath, a nagging sense of foreboding lingering in her mind.

On Monday, Qin Yuzhen and Rong Xi walked through the school gate together. Gu Si had just gotten out of her family’s car and hesitated before approaching them.

“Good morning, Gu Si,” Rong Xi said cheerfully.

The corner of Gu Si’s mouth twitched. “Good morning.”

“Do you not like how I talk? Why are you frowning?” Rong Xi pressed, seizing the opportunity.

“It’s not that, I just need to get used to it,” Gu Si said, glancing at Qin Yuzhen, curious as to how she tolerated it. She knew her voice and speaking style were a bit sweet, but compared to Rong Xi, she still fell far short.

“It’s fine, I’ll get used to it,” Rong Xi replied, her smile growing even brighter.

Qin Yuzhen observed Rong Xi’s expression; the girl’s thoughts were written all over her face.

“Zhenzhen, want to go out and play this Sunday?”

“No, Sister has to go to a junior’s birthday party,” Rong Xi interjected before Qin Yuzhen could even respond.

Gu Si: …

“Alright,” Gu Si said, a hint of disappointment in her voice. “Then let’s make it the Sunday after next.”

“I can’t promise anything right now,” Qin Yuzhen said. “I don’t know if something else will come up. If I’m free, we’ll definitely go out.”

“Great! Let’s hope nothing comes up,” Gu Si said, clasping her hands together. “Rong Xi, you have to study. You won’t be coming along, right?”

“Wherever Sister goes, I go,” Rong Xi said, batting her eyelashes. “Don’t you want me around?”

Gu Si: …

Qin Yuzhen chuckled softly.

“Zhenzhen, it’s settled then. I have to get to class now—our teacher wants us there by 6:40, and we’re almost late.”

“Alright,” Qin Yuzhen nodded, watching Gu Si walk away. “You’re getting more mischievous by the day.”

“Sister, are you going to miss me?”

“Not particularly,” Qin Yuzhen replied.

The flag-raising ceremony was scheduled after the second class. Zhao Pàohuī had already been waiting nervously beneath the flagpole, clutching a thousand-word apology he had written himself. When he saw Qin Yuzhen approach with the rest of the students, he shivered involuntarily.

“Host, Zhao Pàohuī.”

“Hmm.” Qin Yuzhen glanced in his direction, their eyes met, and she flashed him a sinister smile. Zhao Pàohuī’s face turned ashen.

Zhao Pàohuī had tried to convince himself that it was just a hallucination, but Qin Yuzhen’s smile transported him back to that early morning.

“Sister, what’s wrong?”

“Nothing,” Qin Yuzhen said, hands in pockets. “Just saw someone.”

After the ceremony, Zhao Pàohuī trembled as he climbed the flagpole platform.

“Hello everyone, I’m Zhao Yi from Class 3, Grade 12. Recently, I… I harbored malicious intentions and blocked Qin Yuzhen…” Zhao Pàohuī’s voice trembled with emotion, each word carrying a palpable weight.

“I truly understand the gravity of my mistake now, and I solemnly promise never to harm anyone again.”

“I hope Qin Yuzhen can forgive me.”

“Why does he look so terrified?” Rong Xi whispered into Qin Yuzhen’s ear.

“Probably because he finally realized his mistake,” Qin Yuzhen replied.

Rong Xi frowned, sensing there was more to the story, but Qin Yuzhen remained tight-lipped, leaving her with no further leads.

Liang Xuzhou watched Zhao Pàohuī from the podium. How badly must he have been beaten to be this terrified? Qin Yuzhen was truly a demon.

Cong Mian’s admiration for Qin Yuzhen grew even stronger. As expected of a Senior—she’s truly amazing.

As Zhao Pàohuī descended the steps, he nearly stumbled. A nearby teacher rushed to steady him, likely preventing another hospital stay.

Qin Yuzhen let out a derisive snort.

Zhao Pàohuī had initially wanted to confront Qin Yuzhen face-to-face, but she had already left the playground with Rong Xi. He didn’t dare go to the classroom to find her, knowing that persistence wears down resolve. In the end, he could only slink away from school in defeat.

“Sister, there’s a sports meet in November. Are you going to participate?” Rong Xi asked, her face pressed against the desk as she gazed at Qin Yuzhen. She believed that if Qin Yuzhen participated, she would win numerous first-place spots.

“No, I’m not,” Qin Yuzhen replied, shaking her head. “It’s too exhausting.”

“Hmm, Sister, you have no sense of collective honor at all.”

“You care? Then why don’t you participate?”

“But I’m too slow. I’d only hold the class back,” Rong Xi sighed. “I really want to see Sister compete on the track.”

“Do you really think your provocation will work?” Qin Yuzhen retorted irritably. “Instead of running on the playground, I’d rather stay in class and sleep—it’s infinitely more enjoyable.”

“Sister, please, Sister~” Rong Xi tugged at Qin Yuzhen’s arm. “Sister, you’re so talented! It’d be such a waste if you don’t run! I want to stand on the sidelines and cheer you on!”

“Sister, Sister~”

Qin Yuzhen remained expressionless, but her head throbbed with an unbearable pain. This is definitely not good.

“Sister, I’m the class president, and I need to register athletes. If you don’t participate, I won’t be able to find anyone.”

“Sister~ Just say yes, please!”

Liang Xuzhou sat in the second row, silently cheering on in his mind, wondering if Qin Yuzhen would give in.

Qin Yuzhen glanced at Rong Xi, then pinched her cheek. “How did your face get so thick in just a month?”

“It’s all thanks to Sister.”

The System laughed wildly, while Liang Xuzhou behind them tried to stifle his laughter.

Evil begets evil.

“Sister, so you’re agreeing? Just sign up here.” Rong Xi pulled out a registration form and handed it to Qin Yuzhen.

Qin Yuzhen felt utterly drained.

“An individual can sign up for three events. Sister, how about 800 meters, 400 meters, and the 400-meter relay?” Though she asked Qin Yuzhen, Rong Xi had already written her name down. “Eh? Group events don’t count towards the individual limit!”

“So, Sister, you should also sign up for long rope skipping and shot put.”

Qin Yuzhen: …

Liang Xuzhou wanted to applaud.

The System sighed in admiration. This little sister is truly formidable. She actually got “Salted Fish” to sign up for five events.

“Li Xuzhou, how about the 3,000-meter run?” Rong Xi turned to look at Liang Xuzhou.

Liang Xuzhou: ???

Liang Xuzhou: What does this have to do with me, the poor little me?

“The team captain can’t not sign up for anything. You were the one who said you’d take responsibility for the class last time,” Qin Yuzhen said, turning around.

Liang Xuzhou: …

“Then it’s the 3,000-meter run, high jump, plus the 400-meter run, and then relay and long rope?” Rong Xi said, writing as she spoke.

“Rong Xi, I haven’t agreed yet. Why are you just like Qin Yuzhen?”

“You didn’t say no, so that means yes, right?” Rong Xi asked. Without waiting for Liang Xuzhou to protest, she went to persuade other classmates.

Liang Xuzhou slapped his thigh. “Change the 3,000-meter run to 1,000 meters.”

“No way,” Rong Xi refused. “I have obsessive-compulsive disorder. I can’t accept any corrections on this form.”

Liang Xuzhou: …

“Go manage your sister,” Liang Xuzhou said, exasperated.

“I can’t control her,” Qin Yuzhen said, twirling a pen in her hand.

“You’re useless,” Liang Xuzhou grumbled.

“Practice?” Qin Yuzhen glanced at Liang Xuzhou.

Liang Xuzhou shut his mouth. She was clearly in a bad mood, and he didn’t want her to take her anger out on him…

Rong Xi circled the classroom, and her registration form quickly filled up. After all, even the dreaded 800-meter and 3000-meter races had attracted participants. She looked at the completed form with satisfaction.

“Ah, bliss,” Rong Xi stretched lazily.

Qin Yuzhen glanced at her. “Remember, you promised to cheer me on during the race, using that sweet voice you just used.”

Rong Xi: “……”

“Sis, I signed you up for five events and even gave up my sleep. You can’t refuse such a simple request, can you?” Qin Yuzhen continued.

“Sis, the track is too crowded, and with all this noise, I won’t be able to shout.”

“It doesn’t matter. My hearing is sharp. As long as you try your best to shout, I’ll definitely hear you,” Qin Yuzhen said with a smile.

Rong Xi pursed her lips. Trying to take advantage of Qin Yuzhen isn’t as easy as I thought.

“Fine,” Rong Xi sighed.

Qin Yuzhen crossed her legs, just about to speak, when her phone vibrated. She opened it to see a post Huo Yaoxu had forwarded:

[Six-City Joint Examination First Place Guess]

[Huo Yaoxu: Sis, you’re not even an option.]

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