When the Villain From an Angsty Novel Transmigrates Into a Sweet Romance [Quick Transmigration] - Chapter 17

To them, winning or losing was a matter of paramount importance; otherwise, the two of them wouldn’t have cared so much about their grade rankings. Chi Xia was someone who disliked being second place, but Fang Yuqing’s existence was a high mountain that could not be shaken or surpassed. While Chi Xia felt helpless, she also harbored a secret sense of admiration in her heart. Having been accustomed to being number one, suddenly encountering an opponent of equal strength caused Chi Xia’s desire for battle to grow ever stronger. She admitted that Fang Yuqing’s success wasn’t simply due to having “heroine halo” the halo was secondary; the truly formidable part was the person herself.

When that immovable mountain was finally moved away, Chi Xia’s ranking returned to first place. She rediscovered that old feeling, but it was accompanied more by a sense of dullness, as if she had lost a kind of drive and momentum.

Years later, Chi Xia still remembered that feeling. As Fang Yuqing said, only Chi Xia could keep up with her pace and did Chi Xia not feel the same way?

This was a duel of academics. Chi Xia refused to accept Fang Yuqing’s victory, but when she heard Fang Yuqing say that she had won this time, a sudden thought popped into Chi Xia’s mind: I really want to pat that small head of hers, tilted up so smugly.

She had merely guessed what was on her mind; was it worth being that happy about?

Chi Xia thought it, and so she did it. It happened in an instant, giving Chi Xia no time to react.

Her hand rested on Fang Yuqing’s hair. The sensation of the soft strands startled Chi Xia back to her senses, and she withdrew her hand as if she had received an electric shock.

She couldn’t help but curse herself how could she do something so possessed?

Chi Xia acted as if nothing had happened, trying to pretend it never occurred, but how could Fang Yuqing let her off the hook?

Fang Yuqing glanced at Chi Xia, then looked at her hanging hand, and grabbed it with dissatisfaction. Then, with great solemnity, she helped Chi Xia’s hand return to its original position. She grumbled, “If you want to pat my head, just pat it. Why pull your hand back? You’re clearly being tsundere. Chi Xiao-er, you’re becoming less and less sincere.”

Fearing Chi Xia might be stiff, she covered the back of Chi Xia’s hand with both of her own, gently rubbing it against her own hair. Fang Yuqing’s eyes curved into crescent moons as she added, “Chi Xiao-er, could it be that because I saw through your thoughts, you want to use a ‘honey trap’ to bribe me? Well, let me think… a beautiful sister’s gentle comfort can probably make me lose my memory for a little while. Maybe I really will forget what just happened.”

Fang Yuqing’s expression was excited. She made no effort to hide her greed; she was intentionally extorting Chi Xia. Although she knew Chi Xia wouldn’t agree, how could she let such a golden opportunity pass?

Seeing her animated expression, Chi Xia knew Fang Yuqing was definitely up to no good.

Chi Xia said faintly, “A honey trap? A beautiful sister?”

She didn’t show the humiliated anger Fang Yuqing expected. Instead, she calmly threaded her fingers through Fang Yuqing’s hair. The silky strands couldn’t stop her fingers at all, so that nimble hand quickly reached Fang Yuqing’s back. The thin summer nightgown felt as though it might tear with just a bit of force. When Chi Xia’s palm rested on the small of Fang Yuqing’s back, the latter couldn’t help but shudder. She stood there dazed, only hearing Chi Xia’s playful chuckle as she pulled Fang Yuqing into her arms. Chi Xia said, “You like a gentle sister? Does the way I am now match the image in your heart?”

The woman’s faint fragrance, the soft body, and the murmurs falling by her ear all made Fang Yuqing lose control, wanting to get closer to Chi Xia, wanting to press even tighter.

In the dead of night, the two of them embraced at the doorway, as if their hearts were being firmly glued together.

Chi Xia looked down and saw the shy blush on Fang Yuqing’s fair cheeks, looking very much like a delicate mimosa plant. Where was that previous look of wanting to see Chi Xia embarrassed?

A glimmer of amusement flashed in Chi Xia’s eyes. So what if she saw through her thoughts? Wasn’t she being obedient now?

“Why aren’t you following the script? After I said that, you should have been humiliated and pushed me out the door! Who… who knew you’d actually use a honey trap? Devious, Chi Xiao-er, you’re too devious!”

By now, Fang Yuqing had finally realized what was happening. Her blushing face and her dazed, speechless stupidity just now completely proved that Chi Xia had the upper hand this time. Although she had won a victory earlier, Chi Xia had quickly turned the situation around, regaining the lead with effortless ease.

Fang Yuqing felt immense regret. Why did she have to blush! What was there to blush about! It was just a honey trap! Look at her own useless self!

She was pained, secretly criticizing herself in her heart. However, Fang Yuqing’s gaze drifted to Chi Xia’s face. Seeing that her eyes held only her own reflection, Fang Yuqing instinctively swallowed.

If she was useless, then so be it. Anyway, this opportunity wasn’t something just anyone could get.

She should be proud!

Chi Xia let go of Fang Yuqing. With the hem of her skirt swaying, the black dress and fair calves moved a few simple, casual steps so composed and elegant.

In that fleeting moment, a thought suddenly occurred to Fang Yuqing: It shouldn’t be a very difficult thing to like a woman like this.

“Why should I be humiliated? I’m not a robot; it’s impossible to always hide my emotions perfectly. Isn’t it normal that you can see through my thoughts? So, if you want gentleness, I’ll give it to you. This is what the loser should do for the winner,” Chi Xia spoke eloquently, explaining herself matter-of-factly.

Anyone else would have believed Chi Xia’s serious words, but who was standing opposite her? It was Fang Yuqing, the one who had beaten Chi Xia in grades countless times.

Would Fang Yuqing believe her?

She sneered, “I believe you like I believe in ghosts! All those times I beat you before, when did you ever look at me with anything but disdain? You had to be sarcastic with me every single day; I can’t even be bothered to repeat it to you. But now that I’ve won, you’re actually not angry, and you even patted my hair… setting aside the honey trap for a moment, anyway, you’re just not right!”

Chi Xia glanced sideways, unconcerned. “This is a very normal thing. Winning or losing… I don’t care that much anymore.”

“You don’t care?”

Next, no matter what Fang Yuqing said, Chi Xia simply didn’t speak.

Eventually, Fang Yuqing sat down beside Chi Xia. Her feet, stepping on the carpet, kicked Chi Xia’s calf. Their dazzlingly white legs touched, showing just how close the distance between them was.

She wore that smug smile again, first letting out a “Hehe,” and then saying, “I understand now. You care a lot about winning or losing in grades, but you are very accommodating when it comes to emotional winning or losing. Don’t say this isn’t an emotional issue. You were worried I would get scolded, so you felt bad for me; that’s why you confessed the truth to Mom. Most importantly, you escaped. People only become timid and afraid to admit things when facing emotional issues.”

“Am I right?”

Fang Yuqing used her hands to straighten Chi Xia’s face, forcing her to make eye contact.

Chi Xia was expressionless. Her lashes were thick and long, and her eyes, devoid of a smile, were watery and cold.

She curled her lips, brushed away Fang Yuqing’s hands, and abruptly stood up. She looked down indifferently. “Is dissecting my psychology something that makes you feel very proud?”

Chi Xia took a deep breath, grabbed Fang Yuqing’s hand, and led her toward the door.

Not long ago, the two had been embracing at the door, but now the distance between them could be described as vast.

Fang Yuqing stood outside the door while Chi Xia stood inside. She looked at Fang Yuqing’s panicked expression and spoke, “You have no obligation to analyze my personal character. We are just ordinary friends. It’s our parents who remarried; that relationship won’t make us better friends. Fang Yuqing, you can interpret my current state as being humiliated and angry, but please also understand I am angry. I am very angry.”

“That’s all.”

“Goodnight.”

Chi Xia closed the door without hesitation. Fang Yuqing stood rooted to the spot, the light fading from her eyes like dimmed stars. The furrow of her brow carried threads of helplessness, and her fingers twisted together forcefully, not knowing what to do.

She waited and waited, then cautiously knocked on the door.

The other party did not respond.

Fang Yuqing couldn’t help but call Chi Xia, but it showed that the other party didn’t pick up.

She was like a homeless stray cat, huddling at Chi Xia’s doorstep. Because it was so late and she was afraid her voice would be too loud and disturb Chi Xia, she only dared to call Chi Xia’s name in a small voice.

The two of them had fought many times, but Fang Yuqing was never afraid of Chi Xia ignoring her; at most, it was a small spat between friends that would be resolved after a night’s sleep.

However, the current Fang Yuqing was unwilling to leave, nor was she willing to wait for the situation to fix itself tomorrow. She only knew that now, Chi Xia’s position in her heart seemed to have changed.

She couldn’t describe the feeling, but it was definitely not “ordinary friends” as Chi Xia had said.

She wasn’t ordinary at all.

Truly, definitely not ordinary friends.

She was “meowing” outside, but in truth, the person inside the room felt as if her heart was being scratched by a cat as well.

The phone calls continued. The time had reached twelve o’clock.

Chi Xia knitted her brows, jumped off the bed, and strode over to open the door.

She stood there silently. Fang Yuqing, who was squatting on the right holding her legs, looked up with a pitiful face and said, “Sister, don’t be angry anymore. I won’t dare to do it next time.”

“You still want a next time?”

Once the person spoke, everything became easier to handle.

Fang Yuqing shakily stood up, letting out an embarrassed smile. “My legs are numb.”

Chi Xia watched coldly, still looking angry.

But accompanied by Fang Yuqing’s pained “Ouch,” seeing her about to fall to the floor, Chi Xia immediately reached out to grab her. An accident occurred, and both of them fell onto the carpet of the room together.

Falling wasn’t important.

What was important was Fang Yuqing’s lips brushed across her cheek and stopped near her ear.

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