The Plan to Save the Villainess Supporting Actress [Quick Transmigration] - Chapter 24.2

In the time she hadn’t even noticed herself, she had fallen for Zhu Ran.

It wasn’t because of the mission that Nan Zhi paid attention to Zhu Ran, it was Zhu Ran herself who drew Nan Zhi in.

That cold yet fragile tear on the rainy rooftop made Nan Zhi’s heart ache, prompting her to say things that went far beyond what an executor should say to their target.

During the photoshoot, that alluring figure in red made her heartbeat quicken, made her unable to resist the urge to look and linger.

And in the brief embrace between downpours, she even found herself fantasizing about Zhu Ran.

All these inexplicably growing emotions had just found their proper explanation.

Ambiguity.

Every interaction between her and Zhu Ran was steeped in it.

The stifling heat of early summer closed in from all sides like a feverish tide, madly entangling Nan Zhi’s nerve cells. Waves crashed against dopamine, amplifying excitement and infatuation to their peak.

Nan Zhi quietly glanced back.

Under the camphor tree, the girl in pink still stood in place.

The clouds parted just so, allowing sunlight to slip through the gaps in the leaves, casting shattered fragments of pale gold onto her.

Amid the dappled light and shadow, Zhu Ran’s gaze never left Nan Zhi.

[I must be insane.]

Nan Zhi thought happily.

[I like Zhu Ran so much!]

[What’s Zhu Ran doing? Why did she stop halfway through the dance??]

[Ahhh, this must be the incident where Zhu Ran fainted last time! Insider info said she hadn’t eaten or rested properly for days, and collapsed right after the evaluation ended! So she stopped here because she was dizzy, right? QAQ My poor baby.]

[Just a passerby, but wow! This girl is so beautiful, so talented, and still works this hard? Hope she takes care of herself!]

[Kinda suspicious of her persona. How come no one else fainted except her? Given how often her name trends, y’all know what’s up, right?]

[Hey, haters, show some decency? With Zhu Ran’s skills, does she even need to resort to clout-chasing? Check out her theme song fancam from the same batch, she holds her own even against the center! (Not shading the center, she’s great too!)]

[Ugh, why do some people always target Zhu Ran? Leave our poor F-class sweetheart alone!]

[Even Teacher Xu went to visit her when she was sick, but some keyboard warriors just slap the “persona” label on everything, huh? Ridiculous.]

[Stop arguing, just focus on Ran-jie! No need to give haters attention.]

[Ahhh, it’s here! “Serene Southern Mountain” shippers, let’s go!!]

[Present! Red-Green Cat-Dog CP representing!]

[LMAO, “Red-Green Cat-Dog” sounds so awful, it’s “Christmas CP,” okay?]

[55:19, the puppy’s ears are so red!]

[What’s the cat doing with her hands! If you’re teaching the dog to dance, keep them off her waist! Or better yet go lower, I beg you!]

[Give us something adults can enjoy, don’t make me kneel and plead!]

[Wait! The cat and dog disappeared! Where’d they go?!]

[OMG, did the lovebirds sneak off together?!]

To the dorm to teach me how to dance, hehe.

Nan Zhi scrolled through the latest barrage of comments with relish, occasionally letting out a shameless giggle.

The system watched her face, now openly plastered with lust, and silently covered its eyes in despair.

Oh, so now you’ve had your epiphany, huh? How grand. Meanwhile, you’re corrupting my innocent three-year-old soul.

But Nan Zhi, utterly drunk on love, didn’t even notice the fluffball’s suffering anymore.

With the latest episode of the show airing, Zhu Ran’s popularity surged once again into the top three of the most popular contestants, with her topic engagement ranking first among all participants.

At the same time, the newly released theme song MV saw Zhu Ran’s individual fancam views even surpass those of Huang Yiqian, the initial center, firmly securing the top spot.

Surprisingly, Nan Zhi’s fancam also climbed into the top ten.

Stunned, Nan Zhi clicked on the comments section and realized just how incredible their CP fans were.

In just one week, their CP name had evolved from “Leisurely Southern Mountain” to “Cat and Dog.” With the release of leaked photos featuring traffic lights, their support colors also shifted to red and green, giving birth to yet another nickname the “Christmas Duo.”

Among all the CP pairings in the show, the Christmas Duo, who had never actively promoted their relationship, was now charging ahead with unstoppable momentum.

With only two episodes aired and a handful of leaked photos, fans had already managed to ship them this hard.

Truly, what excellent taste!

System: […]

System: [Tone it down a little! Zhu Ran hasn’t even said she likes you yet! You’re still in the one-sided crush phase, okay? One-sided!]

Nan Zhi: […]

This splash of cold water snapped Nan Zhi back to reality.

Right, Zhu Ran hadn’t said she liked her yet!

Nan Zhi: QAQ What should I do then?

System: ?

You’re asking me?

[Ahem, well, first you have to actually pursue her, right?]

[But remember! When this world ends, you must leave with me immediately. Otherwise, I’ll report you to the higher-ups without hesitation!]

Though the little furball’s words were a threat, its tone was full of concern.

Even though Nan Zhi had promised not to break any rules, there was no guarantee she wouldn’t act impulsively and cause irreversible consequences. If that happened, forget about completing the mission to revive Agent α, Nan Zhi herself would be torn apart by the space-time rift.

The consciousness avatar extended a tiny paw and gently patted the little furball, offering a big, warm smile.

[Relax! I get it!]

[So, how do I pursue Zhu Ran?] The smile vanished in an instant, replaced by a giant question mark floating above her head. [Is there, like, a love guidebook or something?]

The little furball snorted. [Of course there is.]

Nan Zhi’s eyes instantly lit up. [My treasure~]

[100 points to exchange.]

Nan Zhi fell silent for a moment before asking hopefully, [And my current points are?]

[Host’s current points: 5. Please complete tasks diligently.]

Okay, fine.

A wise person always has their own brilliant plan.

The system immediately sensed trouble. [Host, what are you planning?]

Nan Zhi smiled mysteriously.

“Nan Zhi! Snap out of it!” Tang Keyue snapped her fingers twice, pulling Nan Zhi back to reality. “What’s on your mind?”

“Sorry, sorry.”

Mu Siqiong smiled gently. “It’s fine. Did you hear what we just discussed?”

The system helpfully provided subtitles, and Nan Zhi recited them gratefully: “Yeah, about dividing the parts, right? I’m fine with either of these sections. I’ll go with whatever the group decides.”

“Then why don’t you sing both? Start from section E and go through F. We’ll listen and then decide, okay?”

No one objected, so Nan Zhi nodded with a smile.

“No problem.”

Because I Like You was adapted from an English song, with the original lyrics depicting a youthful school crush.

The adapted lyrics, however, were bolder almost like a demand.

You have to like me.

On the first day she received the lyrics, Nan Zhi was entirely preoccupied with how to prevent Shen Jiaying from taking the center position, so she didn’t have any particular feelings about the song itself.

But now, as she looked at the black characters leaping off the white paper before her, she strangely found them beginning to dance, detaching from the page and reality.

They formed a person’s face.

“A violent storm arrives just in time
Love those who return your affection
Adore those who are intoxicated by you

There’s a fragility dampened by rain and memories,
There’s the dazzling, hypnotic allure of voice-activated lights.

Hazy eyes, moist lips cool yet radiant.

Her cheeks grew hotter, every syllable rolling off her tongue like a plea.

“By my side, lose control together
If you adore me, let me know

The combination of words rippled like water, the notes no longer forming a song.

They became prayers and incantations.

I like you will you like me too?

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