The Villain Has A Yuri Halo [Quick Transmigration] - Chapter 47.2

Humans adored Merman gemstones. This way, even after I leave, I won’t have to worry about Li Ju’s financial situation.

Mu Linglong made up her mind. After her bath, she would message Mu Rongguang immediately.
The storm gradually subsided, returning the world to calm. If not for the slightly wilted bamboo grove outside the office, one might doubt whether the wind and rain had ever occurred. It had arrived with sudden ferocity and vanished just as abruptly.

“Li Ju, how’s the historical research on those unearthed silkworm-shaped jade pieces coming along? The exhibition is in a few weeks, and we can’t afford any delays on your end.”

A stern-faced middle-aged woman stood beside Li Ju’s desk. Li Ju, wearing a white shirt with her employee badge pinned to the collar, smiled. “I’ve already sent the report to the exhibition project leader.”

The Director nodded in satisfaction. “You’re the youngest academic researcher in our cohort,” she said. “If you ever need help with anything, don’t hesitate to ask me. It’s my responsibility to guide you. Besides, I’m a friend of your teacher, so I should look after you.”

Li Ju had just started working at the museum. Previously, she had spent several years honing her skills at a calligraphy and painting museum before successfully landing her current position.

“Thank you, Director. I know you and my teacher are close friends. He even mentioned you to me when he learned I’d been hired here.”

The Director chuckled and patted her shoulder, reminiscing, “It’s been years since I last saw him.”

“Me too,” Li Ju replied. “But he’s always been so supportive of me. I’m even living in his old courtyard now.”

The Director nodded knowingly, surprised that the old stubborn man truly valued this student so much.

After a few more casual remarks, Li Ju watched the Director leave.

She pushed up her glasses, the warm light in her eyes vanishing, replaced by a faint chill.

Host, don’t forget to order takeout for the female lead!

Li Ju smiled casually. “You seem quite concerned about this female lead.”

Because of the plot, I think the female lead in this world is just a poor little thing.

Li Ju teased, “If she’s the poor little thing, does that make me the big bad villain?”

You’re hardly a villain! You’re just obsessed with money!

Li Ju fell silent. Who doesn’t like money? She was saving up to buy a house, after all.

She didn’t feel like going to the cafeteria today, so she simply reheated the breakfast she’d made earlier to fill her stomach.

Mu Linglong’s lunch was the same as usual, but today it came with a fried egg.

Li Ju thought, “Since she gave me that huge Aquamarine, and now she’s even got a fried egg, I definitely need to get her some braised chicken feet!”

Her phone pinged with a message from the takeout restaurant owner.

Grinning, she propped her cheek on her hand and said, “I’ve become such a regular that the owner’s even sending a free drink.”

Another way to save money!

“…I’m not stingy, okay?!”

But this world’s host is literally designed to be stingy.

Li Ju retorted, “Even the female lead doesn’t think I’m stingy! What’s the point of you complaining about it?”

【So the poor female lead is really easy to please. A bowl of snail noodles is enough to satisfy her. Sigh, Host, before you start mistreating her, why don’t you cherish her more?】

Li Ju immediately defended herself, “I’m so considerate to her every day! I even refuse to let her do any housework. How can you say I don’t cherish her?”

With a haughty snort, Li Ju decisively blocked System 666. Its presence was seriously interfering with her meal.

Her peace didn’t last long, as her phone rang.

Since the female lead, Mu Linglong, was a social recluse, Li Ju had simply written her own number on the delivery instructions.

“Yes, you can just leave it in the box by the door. No one will take it; we’re all old neighbors here. Okay, thank you.”

After hanging up, she frowned, muttering, “The delivery driver knocked and no one answered? That’s impossible. Would Mu Linglong really go out in the rain?”

Growing worried, Li Ju calmly dialed Mu Linglong’s number.

But there was no answer.

Now truly alarmed, she hurriedly called her neighbor.

The neighbor was a kind old woman who lived with her granddaughter.

Li Ju’s anxiety prompted the elderly neighbor to reassure her, “Don’t worry, Xiao Ju. I’ve already sent my granddaughter over to your place. I gave Xiao Xue the key, and I’ll let you know immediately if anything comes up.”

The elderly woman’s mobility was limited, making her granddaughter Xiao Xue indispensable.

Having just turned thirteen, Xiao Xue calmly picked up the takeout, unlocked the door, and walked into the courtyard under her umbrella. “Sister Linglong, are you home? Sister Linglong?” she called out.

Xiao Xue had met Mu Linglong before, and their connection felt destined.

It was Xiao Xue who had first led Mu Linglong to Li Ju’s doorstep. To this day, Mu Linglong remained the most beautiful woman Xiao Xue had ever seen.

Noticing footprints in the living room, Xiao Xue urgently called out again, “Sister Linglong, are you home?”

Suddenly, the bathroom door creaked open, and Mu Linglong peeked out. Her delicate face tightened with nervousness as she saw Xiao Xue. “Xiao Xue? What… what brings you here?” she stammered.

Xiao Xue sighed in relief, set the takeout on the table, and said earnestly, “Sister Linglong, do you know Sister Xiaoju is going crazy looking for you?”

“Ah? Looking for me?”

“Yeah, when the delivery person knocked and you didn’t answer, Sister Xiaoju got worried and called you, but you didn’t pick up. So she called my grandma, and that’s why I came to find you,” Xiao Xue explained, her cheeks flushing red as she spoke. She hastily lowered her head, unable to meet Mu Linglong’s captivating gaze, and urged, “Remember to call Sister Xiaoju back! I… I have to go now. Grandma needs someone with her.”

Her cheeks burned. Xiao Xue was convinced Mu Linglong must be a celestial being—even with her hair still wet from the shower, she looked breathtakingly beautiful. Unlike herself, who always felt like she’d gotten water in her brain after a shower, which must be why she sometimes thought she looked pretty in the mirror.

Mu Linglong wasted no time. She closed the door, dried her hair, and hurried to the attic to retrieve her phone.

Several missed calls flashed on the screen.

She dialed back immediately.

Her anxious expression betrayed her guilt toward Li Ju. She never imagined a simple shower could cause such worry. I’m such a troublemaker, she thought.

“Miss Mu!” Li Ju’s voice carried an uncharacteristic sternness.

Mu Linglong blinked, her voice softening. “I… I’m here. I’m listening. Don’t be angry. I got caught in the rain and felt unwell, so I took a shower. Li Ju, I’m sorry. I always seem to make things worse.”

Li Ju remained cold and distant. “My concern for you is only natural,” she said. “I haven’t installed any surveillance on you. Your sudden disappearance just makes me worry. But that doesn’t mean I approve of your self-deprecation. What do you mean you made things worse? The problem’s already been resolved, hasn’t it?”

Mu Linglong’s lifeless eyes suddenly sparkled with renewed vitality. She smiled sweetly. “Mm! I understand now!”

“And here I was, even adding a braised chicken leg to your dinner tonight, only for you to pull a vanishing act on me. Miss Mu, I’m angry. No takeout for you tonight.”

Mu Linglong looked as if her soul had been snatched away. “W-why?” she asked in disbelief.

“Because I’m angry.”

“Then I’ll order takeout myself.”

“Fine by me. Just remember to give the delivery driver the address yourself. This is a hutong neighborhood, you know. Some drivers might get lost~” Li Ju said smugly, her eyes curving with mischievous delight.

Mu Linglong felt like the sky was falling. Li Ju wouldn’t order takeout for her anymore, and now she had to deal with the delivery drivers herself!

“N-no! You can’t do this!”

“Then you’ll listen to me from now on, okay, Miss Mu?”

Li Ju chuckled softly, her melodious voice gradually eroding Mu Linglong’s ear.

Mu Linglong rubbed her ear uncomfortably, then switched to the other ear.

“Tell me, how am I supposed to listen to you?”

“Actually, I know a lot of great places to eat. How about I take you to the night market tonight?”

Mu Linglong immediately refused, “There are too many people! I’m scared.”

“Then how about this? There’s a small, hole-in-the-wall restaurant that’s not crowded. It’s been around for decades and the food is amazing. It’s mostly locals who go there.”

Compared to the night market, this hole-in-the-wall restaurant seemed more acceptable to Mu Linglong.

She also knew she needed to change. Without her parents’ protection, she had to become independent quickly.

Could her clan take care of her forever? Clearly not.

Perhaps she could learn a lot from Li Ju, this human.

Li Ju patiently waited for Mu Linglong’s answer, listening to her soft breathing.

After a moment, Mu Linglong replied with a firm “Okay.”

Li Ju raised an eyebrow. Excellent. She needed to do more to earn Mu Linglong’s trust. Going out together for meals and shopping was a good way to build rapport.

“Alright, I’ll see you this evening.”

Mu Linglong clenched her fist, her voice resolute. “Mm-hmm!”

The streets were damp after the rain, even the passing cats meowed in complaint, as the city’s residents generally disliked rainy days.

The dim yellow streetlights illuminated the path ahead. Mu Linglong stayed close to Li Ju, her head lowered, focusing on the ground to avoid looking at people.

Suddenly, an arm appeared before her. Li Ju said softly, “Shall I hold your hand? Or would you prefer to hold onto my arm? I’m worried you might trip walking like that.”

The woman’s long hair was pinned up, her sharp jawline giving her profile a cool, refined air. Yet her smiling eyes radiated warmth, as if she had transformed into a guiding light for Mu Linglong, always calm and understanding.

Mu Linglong reached out and chose to hold onto Li Ju’s sleeve.

“Are you still nervous? I think I might have been too hasty. Will Miss Mu be angry with me?” Li Ju seemed to regret her earlier decision, wondering if she should have brought Mu Linglong out at all.

Mu Linglong shook her head, her luminous eyes fixed on Li Ju. In a soft voice, she said, “I’m not angry. I need to overcome this bad habit. From now on, I’ll only have myself in my life. If I can’t even leave the house or face people, I’ll never be able to integrate into this human world.”

Li Ju smiled, praising, “Miss Mu, you’re truly brave.”

“Right? I think so too!” Mu Linglong replied.

Li Ju suppressed a laugh and nodded, lowering her gaze.

The quiet alley seemed to stretch endlessly, the two women’s companionship gradually drawing attention.

A drunken man stumbled over and began to harass them.

Seeing the drunkard, Li Ju felt a mix of disgust and excitement.

This was her moment to execute her self-sacrifice plan!

Getting injured while protecting Mu Linglong would surely boost her favor points!

“Where are you two going? You’re both so pretty—why don’t you come have a few drinks with me?” He hiccuped and reached out to grab Mu Linglong.

Li Ju frowned and pretended to push the drunkard away, but what happened next left her stunned.

Mu Linglong swiftly punched him, her delicate features hardening with icy fury. The drunkard’s actions had clearly enraged her.

Then, she clung to Li Ju’s arm, feigning helplessness. “Li Ju! Humans are so scary!”

“……”

The self-sacrifice plan had failed! The damsel-in-distress rescue plan had failed!

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