The Plan to Save the Villainess Supporting Actress [Quick Transmigration] - Chapter 38

Day 7: Chasing a Girlfriend for My Wife

What would be the most fitting way to describe this scene?

Xi Zhenyi propped herself up on her arms. Her back throbbed with a burning pain that only intensified after the impact. The scent of Nan Zhi seemed to linger on her chest, the soft sensation of her touch and the stray, fuzzy strands of hair brushing against her skin, leaving behind a peculiar feeling.

Her senses felt as if they were split in two. One half was a searing, scorching pain. The other was a dense, formless softness.

However, all of that could be set aside for a moment. The woman before her was slowly crawling up from the floor. Her hair, the same hair that had made Xi Zhenyi feel itchy, was now scattered messily across her face, making her look like a female ghost from a horror movie.

The ghostly girl let out a grin. In the gentlest tone imaginable, she asked, one deliberate word at a time, “What do you think, Wife?”

The two conflicting sensations from before vanished instantly. In their place, a chill crept up from the base of Xi Zhenyi’s spine, inch by inch. She shuddered, her hair standing on end.

She was doomed.

At the same time, she felt a flicker of grievance. “I acted as your human cushion, did I not?” Xi Zhenyi tried to reach for her back. Since she could not see it, she only succeeded in feeling a hand full of sharp pain. Fortunately, she confirmed there was no bleeding.

Nan Zhi gave a faint smile. “Thank you.”

Xi Zhenyi looked up expectantly, but when she realized the other woman had no intention of continuing, she froze. That was it?

“Your turn.”

Xi Zhenyi was utterly confused. Her turn for what?

Miss Nan raised her hand. The edges of her soft, tender palm were rubbed raw with red marks; the angry welts were quite eyesores. Xi Zhenyi instinctively panicked.

Wait. She did that?

Miss Nan’s tone remained unhurried. “I was perfectly fine and intended to thank President Xi for saving me. But then President Xi threw me aside. Why was that?”

Xi Zhenyi braced herself and explained, “It was not like that. Listen to my explanation.”

Miss Nan’s lips pouted. “You expect me to kneel here and listen to your explanation?”

Fine, fine. Xi Zhenyi ignored the pain, stood up, and reached out to Nan Zhi.

A soft, smooth hand was placed gently into Xi Zhenyi’s. As their palms met, Xi Zhenyi instinctively looked at Nan Zhi’s face and saw her frown. Consequently, she shifted her grip back a few inches, avoiding the injury and circling her fingers around Nan Zhi’s wrist instead.

While pulling her up, Xi Zhenyi stole a few glances at Nan Zhi’s palms. Although this area was cleaned year-round, the carpet had been there for too long; Xi Zhenyi found it coarse even through her formal dress. When she had tossed Nan Zhi aside, the delicate skin had rubbed against the rug, leaving red marks on her palms, inner forearms, and right shoulder.

It was no wonder Miss Nan was losing her temper. Xi Zhenyi’s reaction had indeed been a bit excessive.

Xi Zhenyi settled her onto a small sofa and tapped a few buttons on a nearby electronic screen. Before long, Butler Wu arrived, panting for breath.

“President Xi, everything is here.”

Xi Zhenyi nodded. “Good. You may go.”

Butler Wu bowed to Nan Zhi and ran back, his large belly swaying. He had delivered the first-aid kit as requested. Holding her skirt with one hand and the kit with the other, Xi Zhenyi walked over to Nan Zhi.

“Shall I apply some medicine for you?”

This time, Miss Nan was cooperative. She extended her hand, allowing Xi Zhenyi to fuss over her. Even when the slightly stinging red antiseptic was applied, she only pursed her lips and frowned without saying a word.

The warm light cast a glow on Nan Zhi’s arm, a section of skin as white as a lotus root, now marred by startling red marks. Xi Zhenyi carefully dipped a cotton swab in the medicine, blowing on the skin as she dabbed it on.

Nan Zhi’s skin was very soft. Xi Zhenyi remembered her buying many moisturizing lotions and oils; she likely used them every day. In such a short time, she had already nurtured her skin to be incredibly supple and radiant.

Their fingertips brushed occasionally. The cool skin felt like a light feather, tickling Xi Zhenyi’s fingers again and again. Leaning closer, she could smell the scent of body wash beneath the perfume, the same white tea scent she used. For the first time, Xi Zhenyi realized the fragrance of this body wash lasted so long. It was also quite unique; on Nan Zhi, it felt rather alluring.

Neither of them spoke. It was a rare moment of peace and harmony between them. It made Xi Zhenyi feel somewhat dazed.

“Hiss.”

A very soft intake of breath sounded from above. Xi Zhenyi jerked her head up. “Did I hurt? Ah!”

She moved too quickly, forgetting that her head was positioned right under the other woman’s chin. This sudden movement resulted in a direct collision with Nan Zhi’s jaw. A dull thud echoed.

Nan Zhi recoiled backward. Xi Zhenyi stood up in a panic. “Are you alright?!”

Nan Zhi covered her mouth in absolute agony. Her lips had been slightly parted, and the impact had caused her teeth to bite down hard on her lower lip. From the sharp pain and the sudden cool sensation, she knew her lip was definitely split. She was so angry she could not speak.

Nan Zhi had realized something: Xi Zhenyi possessed a unique talent. Every time Nan Zhi felt she might be being too harsh on her, the woman would pull some new stunt. To hell with a guilty conscience; Xi Zhenyi deserved to be scolded!

Nan Zhi glared at Xi Zhenyi. Because her lower lip was injured, every time she moved her mouth, the wound tugged painfully. She felt as if her tears were about to fall.

What a terrible date! She could have been enjoying a beautiful feast, accompanied by a beautiful CEO, chatting and strolling through the streets. Instead, this happened! Xi Zhenyi, you had better not sleep too soundly tonight!

Nan Zhi stood up, fuming. To hell with your big-screen movie!

Just as she turned to leave, her wrist was seized. “Wait!”

Nan Zhi turned back with teary eyes, her gaze demanding: What else do you have to say?!

Xi Zhenyi forcibly pressed Nan Zhi back onto the small sofa. “Do not be angry. I truly did not mean it.”

It would be a miracle if I were not angry!

“And also, your lip is cut, is it not? You need to apply some ointment. Otherwise, given your slow healing rate, it likely will not be better by tomorrow, and it will hurt for two more days.”

She leaned over, focusing on rummaging through the medical kit. After a while, she pulled out a small tube of ointment and smiled at Nan Zhi with a look of relief.

Unfortunately, Nan Zhi could not speak at the moment. Otherwise, she really would have asked Xi Zhenyi how she could be so ignorant of simple things, like what movies she liked or what food she enjoyed, yet know something as specific as her slow blood clotting. Nan Zhi recalled that in the original host’s limited memories of Xi Zhenyi, there was no source for such information.

The ointment had a strong smell of traditional Chinese medicine, which Nan Zhi disliked. She could not help but frown.

Xi Zhenyi seemed to see right through her and coaxed her gently, “You do not like the smell? It will dissipate quickly. Just endure it for five minutes.”

The cool ointment was dabbed onto a cotton swab. Xi Zhenyi leaned in very close, her gaze focused and serious. To keep her eyes on the split lip, she almost looked cross-eyed. A warm breath, extremely soft and rhythmic, could be felt touching Nan Zhi’s throat.

From Nan Zhi’s perspective, Xi Zhenyi’s makeup today was not as aggressive as it had been during their first meeting, where power was written all over her face. To match this dress, she had only applied a thin line of eyeliner, flicking upward at the corners to support the misty red eyeshadow. Light makeup seemed to suit Xi Zhenyi’s face better. It lacked the usual flamboyance and dominance but was more captivating.

One had to admit, Xi Zhenyi was truly beautiful. Based on this face alone, it was no wonder people might call her a scumbag. Nan Zhi huffed silently in her heart. What is the point of being so flashy! You still could not seduce Jiang Niannian.

The cool ointment melted the moment it touched her lips. The oily, paste-like substance spread, feeling as if it might drip. Xi Zhenyi hurriedly tried to catch it with the swab, but the swab was already saturated; as she pressed down, another drop threatened to fall.

See! So clumsy. And she calls herself an elite CEO? She cannot even apply ointment!

Just as Nan Zhi frowned, intending to find something to wipe away the excess, a hand suddenly gripped her chin. Slender fingers applied slight pressure, turning her head back toward her.

Nan Zhi: ?

Before she could protest, Xi Zhenyi wore a sincere expression as she carefully used her thumb to wipe along the edge of Nan Zhi’s lower lip. Whether Xi Zhenyi’s movements were too slow or too forceful, Nan Zhi could clearly feel the texture of her thumb, swirl after swirl, like the rings of a tree. As the fingertip brushed the edge of the wound, a faint sting arose, followed by a gentle sweep to the corner of the mouth and a slight flick.

Nan Zhi froze in place. Xi Zhenyi’s hand remained in a gripping position on her chin and jaw, her thumb-webbing partially pressed against her, shifting slightly with her movements.

“好了.”

Xi Zhenyi let out a soft sigh, looking completely relieved. She had finally managed to keep the medicine from dripping onto Miss Nan’s clothes; otherwise, she would have been scolded to death!

Nan Zhi did not know what the woman was thinking; she only felt that Xi Zhenyi’s look of relief was very annoying. Why did she look as if Nan Zhi were so difficult to serve? Was she really that picky?! It was just applying medicine; how could she make such a face over such a small thing!

“Do you still want to watch the movie?” Xi Zhenyi stepped back with the cotton swab, glancing awkwardly at the large screen. After such a commotion, Miss Nan likely would not want to watch it anymore, Xi Zhenyi thought dejectedly.

“看.”

Because it was inconvenient to open her mouth, Nan Zhi’s voice was squeezed through the gaps of her teeth. It was still soft and sweet, but it carried an inexplicable hint of coquettishness that made Xi Zhenyi freeze.

She was actually acting spoiled toward her? And she actually agreed to keep watching the movie?! Xi Zhenyi’s heart began to thump.

In reality, seeing Xi Zhenyi look so relieved made Nan Zhi want to prevent her from escaping easily. She had only thrown a tiny tantrum, and Xi Zhenyi already could not take it and wanted to leave?

In the original novel, after Jiang Niannian was imprisoned, she clashed with Xi Zhenyi several times, driving Xi Zhenyi into a rage that led her to repeatedly harm Jiang Niannian physically and mentally. If Nan Zhi did not train Xi Zhenyi more, what would happen if Xi Zhenyi and Jiang Niannian accidentally clashed again in the future and she hurt her? How could she then win Jiang Niannian over!

Nan Zhi shook her head secretly, deciding to sacrifice a bit more to help Xi Zhenyi fix this bad habit. After her demon training, Xi Zhenyi would surely find the White Lotus gentle, considerate, and lovely when she finally met her. How could she then bring herself to lose her temper with the White Lotus?

As she was happily planning her remodeling project, Xi Zhenyi finished tidying the medical kit and turned to place it on the small table.

Wait. Nan Zhi’s gaze shifted upward.

Xi Zhenyi had been moving quickly earlier, so Nan Zhi had not noticed. Now, she saw large patches of purple bruising appearing on Xi Zhenyi’s back. Both shoulder blades showed varying degrees of abrasion, and the left side even showed traces of blood, which looked quite frightening under the warm light.

Nan Zhi stood up abruptly, giving Xi Zhenyi a fright. “What is it, Miss Nan?”

Nan Zhi’s mouth hurt, so she did not want to speak. She simply followed the other woman’s example, reaching out to turn Xi Zhenyi’s body around. The woman restlessly tried to turn back. “What?!”

Nan Zhi pressed a hand on Xi Zhenyi’s shoulder and leaned over her, reaching past her to grab the medical kit. Only then did Xi Zhenyi shut her mouth and sit up straight.

Xi Zhenyi’s back was very lean, making the purple bruises stand out even more. Nan Zhi thought for a moment, then used the red antiseptic to dab the broken skin on the shoulder blades.

“Ah, hiss. Gentle, be gentle.”

How dramatic! Had Nan Zhi shouted when Xi Zhenyi applied the medicine? It was already good enough that she was helping her; she should not be so picky. Nan Zhi tossed the cotton swab aside and glared at Xi Zhenyi’s back in silent protest.

Sensing that the movement behind her had stopped, Xi Zhenyi asked hesitantly, “May I turn around?”

Turn if you want. Nan Zhi pouted slightly in protest.

The beauty in front of her turned around, her eyes cycling through various emotions before she asked hesitantly, “Why did you stop?”

Nan Zhi turned her head and huffed.

“Alright, Miss Nan. Whatever I did, it was my fault. Please be the bigger person and let me off the hook,” Xi Zhenyi coaxed obediently.

That is more like it. Nan Zhi reluctantly took a new cotton swab and dipped it in the antiseptic. Before applying it again, she looked at Xi Zhenyi and pointed at her own lips in the air.

Xi Zhenyi looked puzzled. “My mouth?”

Nan Zhi made a fist, extended her thumb, pointed it at her own throat, and made a horizontal slicing motion.

Xi Zhenyi: Speak less, or I will kill you, understand?

Xi Zhenyi nodded.

This time, the patient was much better. No matter how Nan Zhi applied the medicine, she did not make a sound. She did not even utter a peep when Nan Zhi used the spray for bruises.

Once everything was done, Nan Zhi narrowed her eyes in satisfaction. A student worth teaching.

On the other hand, Xi Zhenyi was in so much pain that tears welled in her eyes. When had she ever suffered like this! This was not a revenge plan; it was clearly a self-inflicted injury!

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