Turns Out I’m the Villain They’re Supposed to Redeem? [Quick Transmigration] - Chapter 4

“Classmate Huo, don’t act impulsively out of anger.”

Qi Qiuyuan frowned. In just two brief encounters, Huo Yuwan had already left her with the impression of being arrogant and domineering.

If she really agreed to handle things this way, she was certain the girl in front of her would not hold back.

Even though she hadn’t actually been harmed, she was still being so aggressive.

How on earth did Huo Yuqing end up with a sister like this?

Qi Qiuyuan felt somewhat displeased inside.

“Then let’s ask the counselor to check the surveillance footage. Since Classmate Qi is upright and honest, I’m sure you’re not afraid.”

With a slight curl of her lips, Huo Yuwan glanced at Qi Liang, who was sweating profusely, and clearly saw his pupils contract for a moment.

“I agree!”

Ignoring Qi Qiuyuan’s attempts to stop him, Qi Liang gritted his teeth and spoke.

It was uncertain whether his uncle would help him or not. It might be better to do as Huo Yuwan said and let her retaliate directly.

That way, the incident could be categorized as a minor conflict between classmates and wouldn’t significantly affect his reputation at school.

Besides, how much could it hurt to be hit by a girl who didn’t seem that strong?

Qi Liang’s mind raced.

“Classmate Qi is so decisive, truly worthy of being the class monitor, daring to act and take responsibility.”

Huo Yuwan’s expression shifted as if she had changed faces, and she smiled.

Slinging her backpack over one shoulder, she bent down to pick up the little white fox, then took Li Xuzhi’s wrist to leave.

“Let’s go back to the school clinic first and have Dr. Li tend to her wounds.”

Turning her head to look at the person beside her, Huo Yuwan’s voice carried a note of apology.

Li Xuzhi looked up at her, pursed her lips, and a trace of gloom flickered in her eyes.

She was nothing but a useless pawn in the Li family, utterly incapable of helping Huo Yuwan seek justice.

“What are you thinking about, Dr. Li? Let’s go.”

Shaking the wrist she was holding, Huo Yuwan smiled at her with sparkling eyes.

“Mm.”

Li Xuzhi’s eyelashes fluttered slightly, and she responded softly.

After the two left, the students who had been watching the spectacle quickly dispersed.

Qi Qiuyuan looked at Qi Liang with a headache. “Do you want to get beaten? Why did you agree to it?”

“What else could I do? If my uncle finds out, I’m definitely in for a scolding.”

Qi Liang scratched his head irritably.

Qi Qiuyuan scoffed and shook her head helplessly, unsure what to say to her stubborn cousin.

And he was still the top student in his grade.

This matter didn’t need her father to get involved at all.

It wouldn’t be hard to tamper with the surveillance footage from the security office.

“Damn! My ball!”

In the flowerbed by the wall, a boy picked up a deflated soccer ball and exclaimed in shock.

Qi Qiuyuan frowned as she looked over, recalling the scene of Huo Yuwan throwing her backpack earlier.

Her movements had been precise and swift.

Equally shocked, Qi Liang ran over and searched through the flowerbed.

“It must have been cut by this rock.”

His voice was tinged with uncertainty.

It was a soccer ball, after all.

How much force would it take for a not-so-sharp rock to puncture it?

Oh no.

Qi Liang’s legs went weak, and he was already starting to fear the retaliation Huo Yuwan had in store for him.

…

There was still a doctor on duty at the school clinic. While accompanying Li Xuzhi as her wound was cleaned, Huo Yuwan received a call from her second sister.

“Are you okay?”

As soon as the call connected, Huo Yuqing’s concerned voice came through.

“What could possibly happen to me?”

Nodding at Li Xuzhi to indicate she was taking the call, Huo Yuwan stood up and went out to the corridor to answer.

She didn’t need to think hard to know that Qi Qiuyuan must have contacted her sister.

“Qiuyuan told me you had a conflict with her brother. What exactly happened?”

Huo Yuqing wasn’t at school right now, she had a private tutoring gig in the afternoon and wouldn’t finish until nine in the evening.

After briefly explaining in a few words, Huo Yuwan turned the question back to her second sister, “What else did Qi Qiuyuan say?”

There was a brief silence on the other end of the line, followed by Huo Yuqing’s hesitant voice.

“Qiuyuan wants me to persuade you…”

“Yuwan, sometimes it’s better to be forgiving. For my sake, let’s just drop this matter.”

Pressing her lips together in disappointment, Huo Yuwan lowered her gaze to the lingering marks on her backpack.

“I was lucky today that Qi Liang didn’t hit me, that ball was aimed straight at my head.”

“Yuwan…”

Huo Yuqing sounded flustered upon hearing this.

She truly felt for her younger sister, but at the same time, she didn’t want to put her girlfriend in a difficult position.

“Let’s just leave it at that. I’m hanging up.”

Huo Yuwan ended the call first and locked eyes with the little white fox in her arms.

“It’s not right to let others bully us for no reason, right?”

The fox whimpered softly in its throat, licking her wrist, its fluffy tail gently brushing against Huo Yuwan as if in agreement.

…

“Why was Dr. Li with Qi Qiuyuan earlier?”

After leaving the school clinic, the two walked together toward the parking lot.

Gazing at the excited little white fox perched on Huo Yuwan’s shoulder, Li Xuzhi gave a helpless, wry smile.

“Our families are neighbors. She had some business at home today, so I offered her a ride.”

“I see.”

Huo Yuwan seemed lost in thought.

“Hurry up and figure out the plotline, or I’ll definitely complain to Master when I get back!”

Threatening the fox spirit in her mind, Huo Yuwan reminded herself to stay put for now.

“Ling understands.”

The fox spirit tearfully vanished in a flash.

…

When they reached the parking lot, Qi Qiuyuan was indeed standing there.

“Sorry, Xuzhi, I should have gone with you to the clinic, but I got an urgent call and had to handle something. My apologies.”

She smiled gently, raising an eyebrow slightly when her eyes met Huo Yuwan’s.

“I meant to ask earlier, is Huo coming back with us?”

Frowning slightly, Li Xuzhi replied, “I have something to ask Yuwan for help with.”

Unlocking the car door, she opened the passenger side and said softly to Huo Yuwan, “Get in.”

As Huo Yuwan passed by Qi Qiuyuan with the little white fox in her arms, she murmured under her breath.

“Begging my sister won’t help.”

For a moment, the gentle smile on Qi Qiuyuan’s lips froze, and a cold glint flashed in her eyes.

…

The drive to Li Xuzhi’s residential complex took less than ten minutes. She led Huo Yuwan upstairs.

The three-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment was arranged in a warm and cozy style.

“The guest room has been cleaned. Will it be alright for you to sleep here tonight?”

Pushing open the door next to the master bedroom, Li Xuzhi asked gently.

Nodding, Huo Yuwan set the little white fox down on the floor. Suddenly remembering something, she spoke with a hint of embarrassment.

“Dr. Li, I think I forgot to bring a change of clothes.”

She had been so focused on agreeing to help Li Xuzhi take care of the fox that she completely forgot to go back to her dorm and pack some clothes.

Now she was in an awkward spot.

Watching the little white fox darting excitedly around the room, Huo Yuwan felt her ears turn red from her own carelessness.

“Would you mind wearing mine?”

Returning to the master bedroom, Li Xuzhi took a set of summer pajamas from the closet and handed them to her.

Though somewhat embarrassed, Huo Yuwan still covered her face and spoke up, “And… underwear…”

Biting her lip, Li Xuzhi opened the bedside drawer and pulled out a set of light-colored underwear from the bottom. “It’s only been washed once. I haven’t worn it.”

“Thank you, Dr. Li.”

Huo Yuwan was so mortified she wished she could vanish into the ground.

Her phone vibrated in her pocket, a call from home urging her to hurry.

Li Xuzhi merely glanced at it and didn’t answer.

“The wardrobe is full of my clothes. You can wear anything you like.”

“The room across is the study. If you want to review your lessons tonight, you can go there.”

“I ordered dinner from a restaurant; it should arrive soon. If anything comes up, remember to call me.”

Her voice was gentle as she gave instructions, thoughtfully considering every detail.

“Alright, I will. Dr. Li, you can go back with peace of mind.”

Huo Yuwan only turned back after seeing her off to the elevator.

…

Being of the same kind, taking care of the little white fox came naturally to her.

She let the cooked chicken cool before feeding it to the fox. Watching the little fox eat happily, Huo Yuwan clapped her hands, stood up, and prepared to have her own dinner.

As she unpacked the delivered takeout, Huo Yuwan realized that Dr. Li had ordered all her favorite dishes.

Three large boxes, all filled with meat.

Wow.

Huo Yuwan’s eyes sparkled.

Even the little white fox, which had been eating on the floor, caught the scent and began to stir restlessly.

Before picking up her chopsticks, Huo Yuwan crouched down and tried to persuade the little fox, which was desperately trying to jump onto the dining table.

“You’re still too young to eat this. Be good now, alright.”

“But I’m different! I’m over two hundred years old, a fully grown fox who can eat whatever she wants!”

She declared proudly.

…

By eight in the evening, the two well-fed little foxes lay neatly side by side on the sofa.

Huo Yuwan had already taken a bath and even given the little white fox a full-body wash.

As a member of the fox clan, she naturally understood young foxes’ aversion to water.

But she hadn’t expected this little white fox to be so different, it squirmed and fidgeted the entire time.

While rubbing soap into its fur, Huo Yuwan felt as if the little fox was about to burst into flames.

We’re both foxes, what’s there to be shy about?

Huo Yuwan couldn’t understand it.

Fortunately, the bathing process went smoothly for both foxes overall.

The blow-dried little white fox curled up on Huo Yuwan’s stomach, its damp eyes silently watching as Huo Yuwan grew drowsy.

After a while, Huo Yuwan stirred, then opened her eyes and sat up.

It’s going to rain.

Sure enough, the next moment, a sudden gust of wind began to beat against the windows.

Raindrops poured down immediately.

Glancing outside, Huo Yuwan got up and closed the curtains. Then, she scooped up the little white fox from the sofa and headed to the study, planning to review the next day’s exam subjects before bed.

Click.

The study light turned on, but Huo Yuwan’s gaze was drawn to the easel by the window.

She walked over slowly, and the painting displayed on it came into view.

It was a nine-tailed crimson fox.

…

Li Xuzhi returned late at night. The unpleasant dinner had left her with no desire to stay any longer.

Her father was set to become the hospital director next month, and tonight’s family dinner was essentially a celebration banquet held jointly with the Qi family.

He still wanted Li Xuzhi to resign from her teaching position and help him at the hospital.

Her mother, meanwhile, was intent on setting her up with Qi Qiuyuan.

Given the current relationship between the two families, a marriage between the younger generation would only strengthen their bond.

Throughout dinner, Li Xuzhi remained silent.

She had been pushed to the point where she no longer had any desire to communicate.

Studying medicine had never been Li Xuzhi’s wish.

But ever since her older brother, who had been her parents’ greatest hope, died in a car accident nine years ago, their obsession with having a doctor in the family had been transferred to Li Xuzhi.

They secretly changed her college entrance exam preferences and collaborated with faculty members to strip her of any chance to switch majors.

She gave up completely and followed her father’s demands step by step, pursuing a medical degree.

After graduation, her father tried to arrange for her to work at a hospital.

But Li Xuzhi caught him off guard.

She secretly interviewed for a position at Kaicheng University’s campus clinic and was successfully hired.

She knew that reluctantly stepping into an operating room at a hospital would only harm both patients and herself.

By staying at the more relaxed campus clinic, she could avoid making mistakes.

As for the matter of being set up with Qi Qiuyuan, she didn’t need to handle it at all.

Qi Qiuyuan had a girlfriend, something he had confessed to Li Xuzhi long ago.

He had also pleaded with her to keep it a secret.

In exchange, he would mediate between their parents and buy time.

Li Xuzhi agreed.

Because she knew that even without Qi Qiuyuan, there would be someone else.