When the Villain From an Angsty Novel Transmigrates Into a Sweet Romance [Quick Transmigration] - Chapter 11

Evening marked the peak of rush hour. People came and went, everyone’s pace hurried, driven by the desire to reach their next destination a little faster.

Chi Xia did not go upstairs to find Fang Yuqing. She parked her car by the roadside and, after buying an iced coffee along the way, stood under a tree waiting for the person she intended to pick up.

Xia Xia, aren’t you going to call the female lead and tell her you’ve arrived?

She arched her eyebrows, speaking with casual indifference: “Why tell her? If I run into her here, we’ll go home together. If I don’t, it doesn’t matter.”

Aren’t you afraid of making the trip for nothing?

Chi Xia smiled and looked ahead. She chose not to answer System 009’s question.

Compared to a wasted trip, she was even less willing to make that phone call. It would give her the feeling of being at Fang Yuqing’s beck and call. If Fang Yuqing refused her or had left early for some other business, wouldn’t she be making a fool of herself in front of her? The current situation was fine. Even if she didn’t pick her up, it wouldn’t matter, as long as Fang Yuqing didn’t discover her little scheme, everything was manageable.

In essence, Chi Xia was truly a socially awkward and stubborn person; Fang Yuqing’s description of her was quite accurate.

Why aren’t you drinking milk tea? You’re already buying a drink, yet you didn’t get milk tea! If I could drink, I would definitely buy ten or eight cups and drink to my heart’s content.

“I don’t like that taste.” Chi Xia subconsciously resisted the flavor as she explained.

When I’m online, I often see others praising milk tea. Even watching a video makes me crave it to death. You actually don’t like it? Ahhh, I’m so jealous! I only hate that I don’t have a human body!

Chi Xia couldn’t help but smile, saying, “If there’s a chance, I’ll try to get you a human body.”

Points are so expensive! A small animal would be fine too.

“Alright, I’ll work hard for it.”

Having soothed 009, Chi Xia listened to its endless chattering. It seemed there was always a talkative personality appearing by her side.

Chi Xia’s smile faltered; she thought of her again.

The evening glow faded, the clouds dissipated, leaving only a dark sky that looked as if ink had been poured over it.

She had been waiting here for quite a while. The people passing by changed constantly, and her bitter, fragrant iced coffee had hit the bottom of the cup.

A summer breeze blew by warm, but carrying the dampness unique to the evening.

Chi Xia smoothed the hair blown messy across her forehead. The wind instantly snapped her into clarity. She felt she wasn’t being normal. She had previously agreed not to pick up Fang Yuqing, so how did she change her mind in the time it took to wait for a traffic light? Just because she thought of her? Could thinking of someone really change a decision she had already made?

She took a large gulp of the iced coffee. The flavor quickly calmed her down. Seeing a trash can not far away, she lowered her gaze and pursed her lips. As Chi Xia tossed the empty cup into the bin, she said, “I’m going back.”

Eh?! You come and go just like that?

Chi Xia lowered her head. With the shift in her angle, the corners of her eyes appeared elongated and enchantingly beautiful. Judging by her trembling eyelashes, Chi Xia seemed to have something on her mind something she couldn’t explain or define.

“There’s no need to stay.”

Weren’t you going to pick up Fang Yuqing? Not doing it anymore?

Chi Xia curled her red lips into a cold, arrogant smile: “She has legs and feet; does she need me to pick her up? I just happened to pass by to buy iced coffee. As expected, this shop’s flavor is good. I’ll come again next time.”

As a system that never doubted Chi Xia, 009 didn’t pry into why she changed her mind. It truly believed Chi Xia’s primary purpose was to buy iced coffee.

I was wondering why you wouldn’t call her; turns out Xia Xia was just using her as an excuse. You’re something else if you’re craving it, just buy it! It’s no big deal. In the future, if you want to drink from this shop while at work, just let me know and I’ll order delivery for you!

As 009 spoke, it took note of the shop’s name. Chi Xia was a very “uninteresting” person not in personality, but in the sense that she was very casual about food, clothing, and travel. She was so casual she lacked any sense of hobby or zest. Having followed her for so many years, 009 naturally recorded the shop now that it heard her give such a high evaluation, so it could order delivery for her in the future.

Without needing much explanation from Chi Xia, 009 had already rationalized the situation for itself. It was precisely because of this that Chi Xia realized what a foolish thing she had just done.

She gradually calmed her emotions. The coldness swirling in her eyes made her look even more aloof and glamorous; even the summer heat couldn’t drive away her chilliness.

Just as Chi Xia opened the car door to get in, she seemed to hear someone calling her name. She wasn’t sure it was possible she had misheard but soon, she heard the call again, and this time she heard the voice clearly.

Chi Xia turned around, her gaze landing on a running figure. For a moment, she felt toyed with by fate; just as she was about to leave, she had finally waited long enough to see her.

“Chi Xia! Chi Xia!” Fang Yuqing was jogging toward her. Her hair had been let down from its pinned-up style, flowing freely as she ran, looking spirited and unrestrained.

She was beaming with joy and suddenly lunged forward, her momentum pinning Chi Xia’s lower back against the car door. Chi Xia, helpless and once again wearing a frown, quickly supported Fang Yuqing and asked, “Why are you running? Aren’t you tired?”

“I was afraid you’d get impatient waiting! I didn’t know when you arrived. What if you’d been waiting a long time? Why didn’t you give me a call? If I knew you were downstairs, I would have come out much sooner.” Fang Yuqing laughed with a hint of silliness, her beautiful eyes sparkling like the most precious gems.

Fang Yuqing had previously hoped Chi Xia would pick her up after work to go home together, but she had been rejected. That was just how this woman was; Fang Yuqing was used to it, and hearing her heartlessness was entirely within expectations.

She had timed it right, caught the elevator, and was leisurely chatting with colleagues while leaving the office. Fang Yuqing had intended to take the subway home, but she spotted Chi Xia’s silhouette in the crowd at a single glance.

Chi Xia hadn’t changed her clothes; her figure was graceful, her exposed calves slender everything proved her identity to Fang Yuqing.

“On one hand you reject me, and on the other, you secretly come to pick me up. Chi Xia, is this a surprise you’re giving me?”

Chi Xia was speechless. She hesitated to speak, and looking into Fang Yuqing’s curved, smiling eyes, she suddenly found herself unable to say anything.

Fang Yuqing was like a little sparrow, hopping around and talking non-stop. She said, “Dazing off again? What are you thinking about?”

Chi Xia shook her head, wanting to pull her hand away from Fang Yuqing’s shoulder. However, she found her fingers caught in the other woman’s hair; the black strands were wound around her fingertips, the two seemingly intertwined in an inseparable, ambiguous knot.

Chi Xia moved her hand and whispered, “Don’t move.”

She leaned in, using her other hand to untangle the dark hair, focused and serious, thinking only of how to resolve the current problem. Chi Xia had no idea what kind of emotional waves her unintentional action was causing in Fang Yuqing’s heart.

The fragrance became clearer. Catching a whiff of that scent, Fang Yuqing thought of the night she had clung to Chi Xia and wouldn’t let her leave.

In fact, Chi Xia had every right to leave; she had no obligation to stay there and accompany Fang Yuqing.

But in the end, she had stayed.

That night, the cold winter wind howled outside, and the city was filled with a chilling air. Only by leaning on each other could they find a source of warmth. Fang Yuqing would forever remember the softness of her breathing and that playful little mole on the tip of her nose.

Fang Yuqing looked up and smiled. She actively participated, brushing away her own hair while grasping Chi Xia’s entangled hand. She said, “You felt so gentle just now, truly like a considerate and caring older sister. Chi Xia, have I ever told you that I regret it?”

Chi Xia couldn’t guess Fang Yuqing’s thoughts. She gave a flat, monotone hum: “Hmm?”

“I regret why I wasn’t brave enough to contact you back then. I had the nerve to bite someone, so why was I afraid of a little thing like reaching out?” Fang Yuqing held Chi Xia’s hand tightly. The misunderstandings of the past days had been resolved, and the years of longing for her had changed Fang Yuqing’s mindset. Furthermore, Fang Yuqing had a feeling: if they hadn’t been separated for many years, she surely wouldn’t have realized the importance of this friend; she might have just thought Chi Xia was an ordinary friend. But with this long-awaited reunion, it seemed new anomalies had appeared in certain things, while others remained exactly as they were like Chi Xia, she was still the same.

What kind of way was that?

Fang Yuqing stole a quick glance at Chi Xia and lowered her eyes, thinking with a secret smile: Awkward and cute, of course.

Listening to these warm and tender words, Chi Xia arched her eyebrows high, feigning composure: “From your tone, it sounds like you’re proud of biting me?”

Fang Yuqing squeezed Chi Xia’s hand hard and questioned her unhappily, “Chi Xiao-er, is that the point!! Don’t try to change the subject. I know, you must be blushing again, right? Why else would you avoid looking at me? Every time we argue, I can see the disdain in your eyes, but now that your eyes are darting away, you’re definitely blushing!”

Ever since she discovered that Chi Xia could actually blush, it was as if a lightbulb had gone off in Fang Yuqing’s head. She could now accurately strike Chi Xia’s weak spot.

Fang Yuqing tugged at Chi Xia’s arm, staring intently at her cheek, saying with a mischievous grin, “Let me see if you’re blushing.”

Chi Xia merely gave a cold laugh. In a few swift moves, she stuffed Fang Yuqing into the passenger seat and shut the door. Looking at Fang Yuqing, who was now inside tapping on the window, she blew away a stray hair on the tip of her nose and said coolly, “Think I can’t handle you?”

“Good sister” when things go well, “Chi Xiao-er” when they don’t.

Devious Fang Yuqing.

Chi Xia slammed the door and sat in the car, saying coldly, “I’m giving you ten minutes once we get home. If you don’t tidy up, I’ll throw you out.”

“You’re letting me get dressed up?”

Chi Xia was truly amused by her. She pressed her hand on Fang Yuqing’s head and said softly, “Three minutes to clean your room. This ‘Sister’ is moving in.”

Fang Yuqing, looking weak, pitiful, and helpless, gave a salute: “Okay then, everything as Sister says.”

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