The Beautiful Female Supporting Character is Flirtatious and Amorous [Quick Transmigration] - Chapter 34

Chapter 34: I’m Convinced After Being Severely Educated by My Rival (11)

Holding onto these dark, unspeakable little thoughts, Fu Ying quietly walked to Xu Yangyang’s side. She seamlessly swapped places with Duan Qingli, becoming the person standing closest to Xu Yangyang.

Duan Qingli realized what happened a bit too late. She initially wanted to take her spot back, but Fu Ying occupied it so stubbornly that Duan Qingli couldn’t find an opening. Eventually, she had to give up.

Forget it, it’s only temporary anyway. After the noon break, she would just snatch it back without a word.

Since the guests were all quite famous, the livestream was exceptionally lively. The fans were particularly enthusiastic; even before Xu Yangyang picked up a product to begin her explanation, the comment section was already flooded with: “3, 2, 1, drop the link!”

Liu Xuehe couldn’t help but chuckle at the sight, casting an inquiring look toward Xu Yangyang.

Xu Yangyang ignored the fans’ playfulness and stayed strictly on script, earnestly describing the cultural history the production team wanted to convey for Meow Meow Village and the surrounding town.

She surmised that the production team must have reached an agreement with the local authorities to help promote regional tourism through the show and the livestreams, which was why a whole week had been carved out specifically for this. If that were the case, Xu Yangyang couldn’t let this opportunity pass. She hadn’t forgotten the original host’s ambition: to transform her career and use her fame to do more meaningful things.

With everyone working together, the livestream went very smoothly. Director He and the relevant departments were grinning ear to ear as they looked at the data. “This Miss Yan is truly remarkable.”

Someone praised, “It would be great if she could continue collaborating with us.”

“Maybe we can talk to her and see if we can establish further cooperation. For example, she helps promote us, and we give her a title like Tourism Ambassador.”

“Of course, not just a hollow title; we should give her some tangible benefits as well.”

“I think that’s a good idea.”

“Alright then. Once she’s finished with the stream, Xiao Li, go find Miss Yan and discuss this in detail.”

The man called Xiao Li quickly agreed.

After working for half a day, Xu Yangyang had just taken a thirty-second break to drink some water when a young man wearing an executive jacket approached her. “Miss Yan, is it convenient to talk?”

Fu Ying immediately perked up her ears, concentrating intensely on eavesdropping.

Xu Yangyang already knew the man’s purpose thanks to 0357, so she didn’t hesitate and nodded. “It is.”

“This way, please.” He led Xu Yangyang toward a separate room. Fu Ying instinctively wanted to follow, but Liu Xuehe pulled her back. “What are you doing?”

Fu Ying was momentarily speechless. She scratched her head and said somewhat anxiously, “I’m worried about her.”

Liu Xuehe’s thick eyelashes swept down, concealing the emotions in her eyes. “No need to worry, it’s a good thing that he’s looking for her.” Seeing that Fu Ying still looked confused, Liu Xuehe smiled and explained patiently, “Didn’t you notice he’s a government official?”

“What bad thing could come from an official looking for her?”

Considering Xu Yangyang’s excellent performance this morning, a thought spun through Fu Ying’s mind and she had an epiphany. Her eyes widened. “You mean…”

“Mhm.” Liu Xuehe nodded, giving her a definitive answer.

Fu Ying breathed a sigh of relief, but then she realized something—it seemed Xu Yangyang was moving to a higher level. She was already very famous; if she gained the endorsement of an official background, wouldn’t the gap between them grow larger and larger? Although she had a massive family backing her with endless resources, was that the same thing?

Fu Ying suddenly felt a surge of anxiety. The huge gap between her and Xu Yangyang made her feel inexplicably insecure, as if she were being left behind.

No. Fu Ying suddenly clenched her fists. She could no longer continue being idle and aimless like before. Otherwise, once that woman reached a high enough position, she would never have the chance to be close to her again.

Once she made up her mind, Fu Ying quickly pulled out her phone and found her butler. “Help me contact some people. After I finish filming this show and return, I want to start learning business-related courses.”

The butler was greatly surprised by Fu Ying’s request but didn’t ask questions, agreeing on the spot. “Rest assured, Miss. Once you return, you will have everything you want.”

Fu Ying nodded, finally feeling a bit lighter.

Liu Xuehe watched Fu Ying’s behavior, her face showing a hint of appropriate confusion. “Out of the blue, why the sudden urge to strive for self-improvement?”

“It’s because of her.” Fu Ying tilted her chin toward Xu Yangyang’s direction, and then added with a determined tone, “I absolutely cannot be outdone by her!”

Liu Xuehe blinked. She was just about to breathe a sigh of relief when she heard Fu Ying continue: “If the gap between us is too large, she will definitely look down on me in the future.”

Fu Ying wrinkled her nose. “I don’t want to be disliked by her. So, I must do everything I can to get closer to her!”

Liu Xuehe froze. She felt her heart skip a beat, followed by a sharp contraction. The stabbing pain made her face go slightly pale, even her lips losing their color.

Was everything finally moving in the direction she didn’t want to see?

Her nails bit into her palms. In front of Fu Ying, she couldn’t even maintain a basic faint smile anymore.

Fu Ying didn’t notice Liu Xuehe’s abnormality; her heart and mind were entirely focused on how to work hard to catch up to Xu Yangyang. Although she had already instructed the butler to arrange everything, she still self-disciplinedly used her phone to look up some information and made a simple schedule for herself.

Fu Ying was full of enthusiasm; Liu Xuehe turned her eyes with difficulty, and it was quite a while before she managed a bitter smile.

After hearing what the man in the executive jacket had to say, Xu Yangyang readily agreed. It held no downsides for her and would help her suppress Ying Chen even better, so why not?

The official was stunned by her quick agreement, followed by great joy. “Good, good! Then please rest, Miss Yan. We will find a time when you are free later to discuss the specific details.”

Once they reached an agreement and the official left, Duan Qingli walked in.

“Sister Yan, it’s time to eat.” Duan Qingli stopped in front of Xu Yangyang, hesitating about whether to take the other’s arm. She was afraid her behavior might be too abrupt or impetuous. But if she didn’t seize the chance, Xu Yangyang’s side would soon be filled by a chirping Fu Ying.

After a long period of agonizing and hesitation, Duan Qingli finally mustered her courage. She stealthily reached out toward Xu Yangyang and grabbed her arm, then stiffened her body, looking everywhere—the sky, the ground—anywhere but at Xu Yangyang.

Xu Yangyang glanced at her. Although she thought she was acting a bit strange, she didn’t think much of it and let her be.

When she wasn’t questioned or interrogated, Duan Qingli relaxed completely. Thinking about how she could finally have close contact with Xu Yangyang, Duan Qingli’s mood soared, her eyes and brows filled with cheerful joy.

[Task Progress +1%. Current total task progress: 81.5%.]

The sudden system announcement caused Xu Yangyang to react for a second. Although the progress from Duan Qingli’s side came out like squeezing toothpaste—bit by bit—the frequency was high. It added up to a considerable amount.

But what was it for this time? Xu Yangyang’s gaze quickly scanned for Ying Chen. What had he done just now to turn Duan Qingli off?

She couldn’t find Ying Chen, but Xu Yangyang unexpectedly saw Fu Ying’s face, which was full of resentment. She looked at Fu Ying, then at Duan Qingli, and then raised an eyebrow as a guess formed in her mind.

Seeing Xu Yangyang and Duan Qingli so close together, Fu Ying was practically dying of jealousy. She had only looked away for a moment, and Xu Yangyang was already out “picking flowers and attracting butterflies” again!

She stomped toward Xu Yangyang, intending to occupy her other side, but suddenly remembered that Liu Xuehe was still following her. Fu Ying’s footsteps faltered as she hesitated. Liu Xuehe was her childhood friend, after all. If she abandoned her for a crush, Liu Xuehe would definitely settle the score with her later.

After weighing it in her mind, Fu Ying eventually gave up on her plan. She would settle this account with Xu Yangyang tonight.

Fu Ying grabbed Liu Xuehe’s arm as if venting and intentionally looked away from Xu Yangyang. “Let’s go. Let’s eat.”

Liu Xuehe wasn’t stupid; she knew exactly why Fu Ying had suddenly become like this. As she was pulled away by Fu Ying, she slowly turned her head to gaze at Xu Yangyang, the complex emotions in her eyes impossible to decipher.

Xu Yangyang stared at Fu Ying’s angry back and Liu Xuehe’s strange gaze, the corners of her lips curling with interest. Things were becoming more and more unexpected.

At the dinner table, Ying Chen keenly sensed the abnormal atmosphere among the four female guests. He had no intention of mediating; in fact, he wished their conflicts would deepen. Only when the resentment between the women was large enough would he have an opportunity to intervene.

At that time, he could use some schemes and methods to get Xu Yangyang and Fu Ying to forgive him and win back their hearts. Although he didn’t like Xu Yangyang or Fu Ying—simply wanting to use them for their help—who would complain about having too many fish in their pond?

Thinking about being surrounded and fought over by two women again, Ying Chen was so happy he could barely stop himself from laughing out loud. Wouldn’t the endless traffic and resources at that time be enough to send him to the very top of the entertainment industry? With the addition of fame, many capitalists and wealthy women would extend olive branches to him. As long as he screened them carefully based on the original novel’s plot, he would be the true winner in this world.

Eating well, commanding the winds and clouds—who could compete with him?

Ying Chen’s expression was truly greasy. Duan Qingli shifted her gaze in disgust. Now, just looking at him made her feel nauseous and want to throw up.

[Task Progress +1%. Current total task progress: 82.5%.]

Xu Yangyang paused while eating. The more she looked at Duan Qingli, the more she liked her. So helpful.

Her undisguised look of appreciation quickly fell into Fu Ying’s eyes. The hand Fu Ying used to hold her chopsticks suddenly squeezed tight, her molars nearly grinding to dust.

It’s just a meal. Is it necessary to flirt so openly right in front of us? It was as if the rest of them didn’t exist.

Fu Ying was furious and incredibly envious. For a moment, jealousy distorted her features. Her eyes shot “daggers” toward Xu Yangyang like they were free.

Xu Yangyang’s eyelid jumped. “…” Calm down a bit.

The agonizing lunch finally ended. After eating, Xu Yangyang slipped away quickly, planning to take a short nap. Fu Ying wanted to find her, but she was also feeling very sleepy, so she had to set the matter aside for now. There was plenty of time.

The afternoon schedule went much more smoothly. No accidents occurred, and everyone coordinated perfectly. The mayor was very happy and hosted a large feast for them. Patting their rounded bellies, the seven guests returned to Meow Meow Village.

Tomorrow’s task would remain the same, so Director He didn’t say much. After a few brief words, he urged the guests to rest early. After responding, they each returned to their rooms.

Taking advantage of the gap while Liu Xuehe was tidying up, Fu Ying intended to run over and interrogate Xu Yangyang. But as she moved, she slowly stopped. In what capacity can I interfere with her social life? Although they were friends, they weren’t close enough for that yet. And even if they were very close—as close as she and Liu Xuehe—she had no right to over-interfere in Xu Yangyang’s private life. That was the bottom line. Fu Ying considered herself polite, so she was even less likely to do something so lacking in boundaries.

For a moment, Fu Ying, realizing her situation, became dejected. This won’t work, that won’t work—what could she even do? Fu Ying felt her chest was congested, as if an indescribable emotion was weighing heavily on her, making it impossible to breathe properly.

She dejectedly lowered her eyelids and listlessly turned back, letting herself “thud” onto the sofa. Fu Ying’s eyes were vacant as she stared at the ceiling, trying to think—what exactly should she do? How could she legitimately manage such things? She hated her current state and emotions; they made her feel very passive.

Xu Yangyang was looking at the contract details sent by the official and had no time or energy to deal with Fu Ying. However, at 0357’s reminder, she took a few seconds to observe her. It’s nothing serious, she just looks a bit down because of unrequited love.

Her gaze quickly returned. After confirming the contract was correct, she signed “Yan Man” with a flourish. With official support, she believed her fame, traffic, and influence would reach another level after Celebrities in the Countryside finished filming. Xu Yangyang had no plans to enter the entertainment industry for now, but if Ying Chen became too restless, she wouldn’t mind trying it out. It would be more fun than what she was doing now, anyway.

After signing the contract, Xu Yangyang set the iPad aside and walked over to Fu Ying on her long, slender legs. “Why so listless?”

Whose fault is it? Fu Ying gave her a sharp look and intended to ignore her.

Xu Yangyang didn’t mind her prickly attitude. she slowly crouched down, keeping her gaze level with the other girl’s. “Seeing me get close to Qingli today… were you jealous?”

“How is that possible!” Before Xu Yangyang could finish, Fu Ying jumped up like a cat whose tail had been stepped on, her anger turning to embarrassment. “Am I the kind of person who gets jealous and makes my thoughts and emotions so obvious? Besides, for no reason at all, why would I be jealous of you two? I’m not that bored!”

Xu Yangyang gave a half-smile. “Is that so?”

Her attitude made Fu Ying even more exasperated. Fu Ying immediately straightened her back. “Of course! I mean, haven’t you been busy all day? Aren’t you tired? How do you still have the energy to talk nonsense?”

“I am tired.” Xu Yangyang stood up, looking down at her. “I just saw someone curled up here looking all pathetic, as if she were about to crumble, so I kindly came over to check on her. Since she’s so ungrateful, then forget it.”

Xu Yangyang turned to leave, but her thigh was suddenly hugged by two slender arms. She looked down to see Fu Ying looking up at her pitifully. “I am… a little unhappy.” Fu Ying said awkwardly, “Stay and talk to me.”

Xu Yangyang’s lips curled. “Then let go of my leg first.”

“Ah?” Fu Ying froze, then as if burned, she quickly pulled her arms away. “Oh, oh, sorry. Reflex.”

Xu Yangyang didn’t expose her and slowly sat down beside her. “Tell me then, why are you unhappy? Who bullied you?”

Fu Ying instinctively wanted to say “You,” but at the tip of her tongue, she swallowed it. “I have a friend.” She emphasized: “She just told me that her new friend has other friends who were met at the same time. When she sees them together, she feels very uncomfortable. Here,” Fu Ying pointed to her own chest, “she said it hurts here.”

Xu Yangyang nodded. “You’re jealous.”

Fu Ying bristled: “It’s not me, it’s my friend!”

“Oh.” Xu Yangyang tactfully changed her words: “Your friend is jealous, and her possessiveness has flared up. She selfishly wants to occupy that person all to herself.”

Fu Ying nodded, strongly agreeing with Xu Yangyang’s words.

“So, in summary…” Xu Yangyang smiled, maliciously drawing out her words as she gazed meaningfully at Fu Ying. “Have you summarized anything from that?”

Fu Ying was blank. “What?”

“That’s love.” Xu Yangyang dropped a bombshell. “That anonymous friend of yours has fallen in love with her new friend without realizing it. She has been moved by her friend. Only when you like someone, when you love someone, do you feel bitter and jealous when you see them being occupied or stolen by others.”

After speaking, Xu Yangyang added one more thing: “Of course, excluding special circumstances.”

Fu Ying was already stunned by Xu Yangyang’s words; her brain could hardly function. Having finally escaped the dazed state and regained some consciousness, she heard this last sentence. She couldn’t help but ask on the spot: “For example, what kind of special circumstances?”

“Your friend is a ‘scumbag’ woman.”

Fu Ying: “…” Her mood was complex. She weakly defended herself: “She’s not a player. She’s very pure; she hasn’t even been in a relationship once.”

Xu Yangyang couldn’t help but look sideways. “No wonder.”

No wonder what? Fu Ying wanted to ask, but Liu Xuehe had already walked out. She had no choice but to give up, continuing to huddle on the sofa listlessly.

Liu Xuehe swept a gaze over Xu Yangyang without a word. When her eyes touched Fu Ying, she took a deep breath. She couldn’t wait any longer.

Fu Ying still couldn’t believe she had already fallen for Xu Yangyang—the arch-rival she had been at odds with for several years. But on the other hand, she felt Xu Yangyang’s analysis made a lot of sense. If it wasn’t because she liked her, why would she have so many complex emotions? Most importantly, she didn’t feel this way toward Liu Xuehe. No matter who Liu Xuehe spent time with, she didn’t care, because they had known each other for so many years and their trust was bone-deep.

Today, Fu Ying finally had a dim realization: what she felt for Liu Xuehe was pure friendship. But for Xu Yangyang, it was different.

Oh my god!

Fu Ying suddenly covered her face. Is my first love going to end before it even begins?! She hadn’t forgotten the previous rumors between Xu Yangyang and Ying Chen. She had somehow turned “queer,” but Xu Yangyang might not be. What if she were as straight as a steel rod? She might just stab Fu Ying to death, skewer her like a kebab, and sprinkle some cumin and chili on her.

Fu Ying’s mood had been visibly bad these few days, but Liu Xuehe was rarely by her side. Instead, she was unusually close to Xu Yangyang. Even with Fu Ying’s slow reactions, she realized this by the fifth day.

Fu Ying frowned, unable to figure out why Liu Xuehe was doing this. However, in the short term, she didn’t have the heart to worry about it. She silently watched Ying Chen’s back, scrutinizing him from all angles, and couldn’t see a single way he was worthy of Xu Yangyang. A hypocrite like him, who only had a superficial appearance—Fu Ying felt he would soil Xu Yangyang’s eyes even if he just held her shoes.

So the question was… what did Xu Yangyang actually think of Ying Chen now?

On the day of arrival, Ying Chen had tried to win Xu Yangyang back in a lowly manner; she had happened to witness that scene. Although she didn’t know if Ying Chen had persisted afterward, Fu Ying felt uneasy. She felt as if she were sitting on pins and needles, wanting to clear up this question immediately.

Ultimately, after agonizing for half a day, she slowly crept over to Xu Yangyang like a snail and asked in a voice as quiet as a mosquito: “Is it convenient to ask you a question?”

Xu Yangyang looked up. “Not convenient.”

Fu Ying stared at her in disbelief: “…?”

“Just kidding.” Xu Yangyang was amused by her expression and set down her tablet. “What question? Ask away.”

“Well…” When the moment to ask finally came, Fu Ying stammered again, losing the courage to speak. Not until she saw Xu Yangyang’s brow furrow slightly did she panic.

Whatever!

Fu Ying closed her eyes, steeled her heart, and decided to go for broke, asking decisively: “Do you still like Ying Chen?”

Xu Yangyang answered without hesitation: “Not anymore.”

Fu Ying was instantly overjoyed, her heart feeling as sweet as if it had been filled with honey. At this moment, her head was full of the fact that Xu Yangyang didn’t want Ying Chen anymore. Thus, without even realizing it, she blurted out her inner thoughts: “If you don’t want him, then I don’t want him either.”