The Villainess’s Darling [Quick Transmigration] - Chapter 73

The situation felt incredibly familiar. Ning Xiao’s first reaction was to shake her head and laugh.

When Yun Can’er stepped out of the bathroom and saw Ning Xiao awake, she felt a momentary surge of panic. Seeing the smile on Ning Xiao’s face, her footsteps faltered, and she narrowed her eyes slightly.

“What are you laughing at?” Yun Can’er walked over, looking down at Ning Xiao.

The trace of nostalgia in Ning Xiao’s eyes hadn’t faded yet, which successfully sparked Yun Can’er’s jealousy. Her expression shifted instantly. “Who else has tied you up before?”

Ning Xiao: “…You.”

From beginning to end, there has only ever been you.

Yun Can’er looked skeptical, but Ning Xiao said sincerely, “Truly, it’s only been you.”

Yun Can’er’s expression softened, and she sat on the edge of the bed.

Ning Xiao’s gaze drifted from her face to her body. Yun Can’er had just finished her shower; she was enveloped in the scent of body wash and the warmth of steam. Her long hair was draped wet behind her back, with a few stray strands clinging to her cheeks, making her skin look even more snow-white.

Her moist black eyes stared down at Ning Xiao, lashes drooping dark and thick. Below was a pert nose, full crimson lips, and a pointed chin. Beneath that, her bathrobe was loose and draped haphazardly, half-concealing her beautiful figure, inviting one to take a closer look.

Ning Xiao’s eyes reddened slightly, her voice rasping, “Can’er, untie the rope, alright?”

Yun Can’er leaned down gently, her lips lighting on Ning Xiao’s crimson mouth like a butterfly. She opened them slightly, biting Ning Xiao’s full lower lip, murmuring, “No.”

Yun Can’er had no technique when it came to kissing; she only knew how to nibble and bite at Ning Xiao’s lips. This left Ning Xiao’s mouth feeling a mix of sharp stings and numb itching, while the fire in her heart burned hotter and hotter.

With her eyes closed, Yun Can’er couldn’t see Ning Xiao’s expression. She kissed with deep intoxication, imagining Ning Xiao as her exclusive possession, her breathing growing ragged.

Xiao Qi, I can’t hold back anymore. Search the system mall for an item that can untie these ropes.

The Yun Can’er of this world wasn’t as easy to coax as the one in the last world. She directly ignored Ning Xiao’s words, focusing solely on what she wanted to do. Although Ning Xiao enjoyed Yun Can’er taking the initiative, the fire in her heart was raging out of control. Since Yun Can’er didn’t know what she was doing, Ning Xiao had to find a way to take matters into her own hands.

[Ding! Searching system mall for the host. Found three skill items that can help the host untie the ropes. 1. Infinite Strength, duration one minute, exchange cost: 30 points. 2. Body Shrinkage, duration three days, exchange cost: 50 points. 3. Blazing Prairie, flames ignite on the body surface to burn the ropes, but there is a chance of accidental injury to others, not recommended. Duration one hour, exchange cost: 100 points.]

Exchange for Infinite Strength! Ning Xiao urged.

[Ding! Exchanged! Timer starts automatically. Remaining time: 1 minute. Cost: 30 points. Remaining balance: 70 points.]

As System 13579’s mechanical voice faded, Ning Xiao gave her bound hands and feet a light tug. The red ropes, thick as a pinky finger, snapped silently.

Ning Xiao didn’t startle Yun Can’er, quietly waiting for the minute to pass. She was currently possessed of infinite strength and was terrified she might accidentally hurt Yun Can’er if she couldn’t control herself.

The softness on her lips was a form of exquisite torture, and sweat began to bead on Ning Xiao’s brow.

[Ding! One minute is up! Infinite Strength skill has expired.]

Ning Xiao had never thought System 13579’s voice could sound so pleasant.

She reached out, hooked her arms around Yun Can’er’s waist, and with a slight exertion of force, pulled her onto the bed, flipping them over.

Yun Can’er’s gasp was swallowed by Ning Xiao’s mouth. Her dark eyes were clouded with a bewildered mist, not understanding how she had suddenly ended up on the bottom.

Ning Xiao gave her waist a firm squeeze through the bathrobe, feeling Yun Can’er tremble. Her eyes were full of affection as she rasped, “Just kissing isn’t enough. Let me teach you how to do something much more wonderful.”

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No one knew what Yun Can’er had told the servants, but after the two of them spent the whole morning tossing and turning, they didn’t go down for breakfast, and no one came up to disturb them. Ning Xiao thoroughly enjoyed her fill of Yun Can’er, her sense of satisfaction reaching its peak.

Yun Can’er leaned into Ning Xiao’s embrace, her breathing shallow and hurried, her snowy cheeks flushed with an enticing pink.

Ning Xiao leaned down to kiss her swollen lips and asked, “Hungry? I’ll go downstairs and have Sister He make lunch.”

Yun Can’er rested her cheek on Ning Xiao’s shoulder and replied softly, “I already told Sister He in advance that we’d eat lunch around one o’clock today.”

“One o’clock?” Ning Xiao asked in surprise. “Baby, surely you didn’t know in advance what would happen?” Otherwise, if it were just kissing, how could it last until one?

Yun Can’er’s body was limp and weak, and the blush on her face deepened as she shook her head slightly. “I didn’t know.” She looked a bit annoyed. “The ropes were tied so tightly, how did you break them so easily?”

The matter of the system naturally couldn’t be told to Yun Can’er. Ning Xiao acted surprised. “The ropes were tied quite loosely. I thought you did it on purpose, looking for a bit of a thrilling roleplay.”

Yun Can’er gave Ning Xiao a light swat. “Who wanted to do a thrilling roleplay with you?”

In the evening, Ning Xiao sent Yun Can’er back to Ocean University. Military training was a great way for classmates to build rapport, which was exactly what Yun Can’er needed right now.

Yun Can’er knew Ning Xiao had high expectations for her and didn’t want to disappoint her. After returning to school, she worked hard to mingle with her classmates. With the help of her roommates Chu Ling and Feng Manman, coupled with her pure, beautiful looks and her straightforward personality, she quickly gained the favor of the entire major.

As her reputation spread through her classmates, even people from other campuses heard of her. Before military training had even ended, the title of “Ocean University Campus Belle” had already been bestowed upon Yun Can’er.

Currently, Zhai Li had become a ghost in Room 306. She no longer dared to be overbearing, slinking off to military training alone every day and returning just as quietly. Some outsiders who didn’t know the truth thought the other three in 306 were ostracizing Zhai Li. They claimed she had too good a temper and didn’t know how to fight back, insisting they would report it to the counselor.

Zhai Li could only bitterly hold back those trying to stand up for her, saying, “It’s not because of them. I’m just used to being alone. There’s no need to tell the counselor.”

The counselor, Lin Qingmei, was her uncle’s mistress; she had already looked for her, but was it useful? Chu Ling’s father was the principal! All she hoped for now was that they would forget about her forever so she wouldn’t have to be investigated.

Zhai Li’s friend, hearing this, thought she was merely putting on a brave face to keep the peace. She couldn’t help but say, “You’re too kind. If it were me, I would have had it out with them long ago.”

Zhai Li’s new friend was named Qi Xiashan. Her family owned a wealthy company, and she was decked out in designer brands. She was originally average-looking, but before starting university, she had gone to Country H for plastic surgery, returning as a refined beauty with a slightly stiff smile.

The reason Qi Xiashan had become friends with Zhai Li had everything to do with Yun Can’er. Yun Can’er’s face was naturally beautiful, and her personality was well-liked in class, which left Qi Xiashan’s expensive face with nowhere to shine.

Qi Xiashan disliked Yun Can’er. Hearing others praise her good personality, she thought to herself that it must be an act; there was no such thing as a perfect person in this world. Sure enough, Qi Xiashan quickly noticed how the three girls in Room 306 ignored Zhai Li. If she did the math, wasn’t that Yun Can’er bullying Zhai Li?

Qi Xiashan proactively approached Zhai Li, hoping to gather evidence of Yun Can’er bullying her roommate. That was how the two became friends.

Zhai Li said, “I just want a quiet university life. Xiashan, you must not go to the counselor.”

Qi Xiashan’s eyes flickered. She agreed verbally, but in her heart, she thought that while she might not tell the counselor, she could find someone even higher up to stand up for Zhai Li. It just so happened that her parents had introduced her to Wang Di, the director of Academic Affairs at Ocean University. She would just go straight to him.

Qi Xiashan felt quite proud. Doing this would both help Zhai Li and drag Yun Can’er down, letting everyone see the darkness behind her mask of kindness. It was killing two birds with one stone.

Zhai Li was timid, so Qi Xiashan didn’t plan on telling her. Once her three roommates were disciplined, she would go to Zhai Li to take the credit.

Qi Xiashan was a woman of action. After military training ended that day, she returned to the dormitory, took a quick shower, skipped dinner, changed her clothes, and went to the Academic Affairs office to find Wang Di.

When Qi Xiashan knocked and entered, Wang Di was preparing to get off work. He was startled to see her but quickly remembered her identity. A kind smile appeared on his face as he asked, “Xiashan, what brings you here? Do you need something?” As he spoke, he gestured for her to sit down.

Qi Xiashan said, “Uncle Wang, you and my dad are good friends. My dad said if I have any problems at school I can’t solve myself, I should come to you.”

Wang Di replied, “Of course, your father and I are close friends. You can tell me anything. Is someone bullying you? Or is military training too tiring and you want to ask for leave?”

In Wang Di’s view, freshwomen usually had no issues beyond those two, both of which were easy to solve.

“No, Uncle Wang. What I want to report is much more serious,” Qi Xiashan said.

Wang Di frowned. “More serious?”

Qi Xiashan nodded. “I’ve discovered that someone in our school is engaging in dormitory bullying. If this were leaked to the media, Ocean University would surely lose face.”

Hearing this, Wang Di’s expression became solemn. “Tell me exactly what is going on.”

Qi Xiashan then took what she knew from Zhai Li and added a bit of “flavoring” before telling Wang Di. “…Uncle Wang, you have no idea. A few days ago, I saw several purple bruises on Zhai Li’s arm. Her roommates must have pinched her!”

In reality, there was only one bruise, and it was from when Qi Xiashan and Zhai Li accidentally bumped into something while eating at the cafeteria. It had nothing to do with Zhai Li’s roommates.

Wang Di took Qi Xiashan’s words very seriously and immediately said, “Don’t spread word of this yet. I will report this to the principal immediately. If the investigation proves it’s true, those three girls will receive the punishment they deserve.”

Qi Xiashan said gratefully, “Uncle Wang, thank you.”

Wang Di replied, “I should be the one thanking you on behalf of the school. Ocean University has zero tolerance for bullying!”

Qi Xiashan believed she had done a good deed and immediately went to Room 306 to find Zhai Li. Chu Ling, Feng Manman, and Yun Can’er had gone to the cafeteria, so Zhai Li was alone in the room.

Zhai Li had just received a call from her uncle, Vice Principal Zhai. On the phone, he told her to focus on military training and that he would handle things. But before hanging up, he told her to act calmly in the future and not be impulsive. Although the blame in his words was faint, Zhai Li still heard it.

When Qi Xiashan knocked and entered, she saw Zhai Li looking despondent, staring blankly into space.

“Lili, did they bully you again?” Qi Xiashan walked over and asked, her eyes scanning Zhai Li from head to toe, as if she wanted to strip off her clothes to see if there were any injuries.