When the Villain From an Angsty Novel Transmigrates Into a Sweet Romance [Quick Transmigration] - Chapter 20.1

The night sky was so beautiful it made one stop to gaze. Chi Xia looked up at the expanse, finding it quiet and wonderful. She smiled to herself and loosened her tie, looking languid and casual, stripped of her usual serious work demeanor.

Just as she got into her car, she checked her phone. She had been paying extra attention to it today, as if waiting for a call from someone.

Chi Xia still remembered her agreement with Fang Yuqing from that morning, thinking: It’s so late and she hasn’t called yet; she couldn’t have actually gone drinking with someone else, could she?

But on second thought, Fang Yuqing didn’t have that kind of unreliable personality.

Then why hasn’t she called? How long is she going to make me wait?

Chi Xia was torn. Just as she was about to dial the number, she recalled what she had said that morning…it wasn’t like she was the one desperate to go drinking. Why be in such a hurry to contact Fang Yuqing? Maybe she should wait a little longer.

Despite her self-consolation, her fingers tapping on the steering wheel betrayed her restlessness.

At that moment, there was a knock on the car window. Chi Xia looked over to see an unexpected person.

She ignored him, but the person outside seemed to know she was sitting there and persistently continued to disturb her.

After a moment, the window rolled down slowly. She said sternly, “Mr. Yu, it’s after work hours. If you want to talk business, wait until tomorrow.”

The man was Yu She, dressed in a well-fitted black suit. He was tall and powerful, and today he wasn’t wearing his glasses. Without that scholarly disguise, his eyes were sharp and his aura arrogant; it was clear he was living comfortably within the Yu family.

“Heh, what a coincidence, meeting again, Chi Xia.” Yu She leaned over the car window, his dark eyes fixed on her, as if their encounter were truly just a stroke of luck.

Chi Xia didn’t hide her cold sneer. Her red lips curled into a dazzling yet sharp smile as she said, “Meeting once or twice… isn’t this a bit too coincidental?”

Yu She admired Chi Xia’s beauty. The woman sitting in the car possessed extraordinary features, but her personality was terrible always wearing a cold face as if everyone owed her money. She had been like this since high school. Back then, Yu She naively thought that once someone like Chi Xia entered society, she would be beaten down and forced to change. Instead, she had charged through head-on and carved out her own world. Only after Yu She took over the Yu family business did he realize how difficult this woman was to deal with.

The Yu family was in business, and while Chi Xia wasn’t the head of her company, her boss came from a family of high-ranking officials with connections even deeper than the Yu family’s. Yu She could compete in terms of money, but Chi Xia’s boss had both wealth and access to high-level circles that Yu She couldn’t touch.

Therefore, regarding the incident where a deal was snatched away, Yu She had to swallow his pride. To be fair, his company’s proposal simply wasn’t as good as Chi Xia’s, allowing her to pluck that international fruit.

“You’re very capable. Have you ever thought about jumping ship?”

Chi Xia waited patiently, asking with a smile, “Jump to where?”

“Yu Group,” Yu She said with full confidence.

“Sorry, I’ve never considered it.”

As usual, Chi Xia showed Yu She no mercy. She watched with amusement as the smile vanished from his face.

“I remember Yu Group sent you an offer back then. That shows you once had an interest in my company.”

Chi Xia nodded. “That did happen. However, my current boss also sent me an offer at that time. After some consideration, I came here. Do you know why?”

Yu She was here specifically to intercept Chi Xia. Their conversation from a few days ago had left a shadow over him; he wanted to ask for clarification, otherwise, he wouldn’t give up on Fang Yuqing.

That day, Yu She had returned to the small restaurant in low spirits. Seeing his pale face, Yu Rao knew the outcome wasn’t good, but she still pointed out his true feelings with piercing accuracy.

“What you can’t have is always the best. To be honest, you don’t love her that much. If you truly loved someone, even being abroad wouldn’t stop you. You simply thought that as long as she wasn’t fluttering before your eyes, you wouldn’t miss her. Who knew she’d suddenly barge back into your life?”

Those were Yu Rao’s words, which caused Yu She to slam his chopsticks down and leave.

Could a single act of rescue really be traded for what Yu She called “love”?

Only a naive person would believe that. Perhaps Yu She did have some affection for Fang Yuqing, but it certainly wasn’t much far from the level of “only her for the rest of my life.”

This was why Yu Rao was puzzled: why did Yu She insist on packaging himself as a devoted, deeply-in-love man? Aside from moving himself, who else was he moving?

He had been anxious for days. After some thought, he decided to see Chi Xia, leading to the current scene.

Yu She didn’t know what kind of answer he would get, but Chi Xia provided it quickly.

The light inside the car illuminated her face clearly. The spark in her eyes held a brilliant, playful mockery as she said, “Because I saw news reports saying you are the sole heir of Yu Group. I didn’t want my boss to be a despicable person. I’m here to work and earn money, not to deal with bad people.”

Yu She could no longer maintain his relaxed expression. He glared at Chi Xia, fuming with rage. “Chi Xia, don’t think that because I’m polite to you that I’m a coward. I only tolerate you time and again because we were classmates. I haven’t even settled the score with you for stealing my business yet!”

Faced with his shouting, Chi Xia smiled with ease. “Stealing? Sorry, it wasn’t stealing. It was taking…taking it with ease. You’re too useless. It was just one deal; why get so angry?”

“Just one deal? Do you know how much it was worth?!”

Chi Xia waved her hand lazily. “Of course I know. Why else would I stay up all night working on the proposal?”

Looking at the smile on her face, Yu She’s anger flared even higher. She never smiled normally, but now she was smiling so happily. She was doing it on purpose, knowing it would provoke his fury.

He suddenly realized something and let out a dry laugh. His eyes held a cunning glint, like a rat that had found some oil. “Wanting to see me lose my composure? You’re too young. I am the sole heir of Yu Group, while you are just an employee. What ground do you have to compete with me? Winning and losing are common; I won’t let you succeed next time.”

Chi Xia was indifferent to his psychological shift. Hearing his high-and-mighty tone, she chuckled disdainfully. “You’re even less pleasant to look at now than you were before.”

Yu She refused to let Chi Xia lead his train of thought. He hadn’t forgotten why he came to find her today.

With a darkened face, he asked, “Does Fang Yuqing really like women?”

Chi Xia shifted her position, unbothered by his solemn expression.

Ever since Yu She had been recognized by the Yu family and become a member of the elite, no one dared to ignore his existence. Even his biological father, who was barely breathing on a hospital bed, didn’t treat him this way. Yet, in Chi Xia’s attitude, he saw nothing but contempt. Yu She clenched his jaw. He didn’t want to waste more words with this woman; regardless of whether Fang Yuqing liked women or not, he was going to pursue her!

Yu She stepped away from the window and straightened his collar, looking elegant as if the man with the livid face from a moment ago wasn’t him.

Just as he was about to move, he heard Chi Xia say with a smile, “Whether Fang Yuqing likes women… shouldn’t you be the one who knows best? After all, you were the first person to say such things.”

Chi Xia’s eyes were like cold stones under clear spring water, devoid of distraction, piercing through to the filth deep within Yu She’s heart.

She added, “Yu She, whatever has been done or said will always leave a trace. Don’t you agree?”

She didn’t give him a chance to explain or argue; she rolled up the window and started the car.

The car quickly disappeared, but Chi Xia’s words hit Yu She like a heavy blow, leaving him stunned.

Yu She wouldn’t forget the look in her eyes it was so cold. It reminded him of a time in high school when he went downstairs and saw Chi Xia standing there; she had looked at him with that same gaze. Even in the heat of summer, it felt bone-chillingly cold.

So… she knew even back then?

How did she find out?

Will she… tell Fang Yuqing?

A shiver ran down Yu She’s spine. He fumbled for his phone and called Yu Rao, but she didn’t pick up. He couldn’t help but curse under his breath and ran back to his car.

Meanwhile, Chi Xia drove out of the parking lot. After a short distance, the phone on the passenger seat finally vibrated.

“Sister, sister, sister!”

Chi Xia was startled by the volume, tilting her head and squinting. “Quiet down, you’re hurting my ears.”

Fang Yuqing puffed her cheeks. “You’re such a buzzkill. I’m acting spoiled with you, and you say I’m too loud.”

Chi Xia checked the time and scoffed coldly. “Is there a reason you’re calling me this late?”

“Hey, don’t tell me you forgot about accompanying me for a drink.”

“Oh, there was such a thing? I thought it was time for bed.” Chi Xia’s tone was masterfully sarcastic.

Fang Yuqing couldn’t help but laugh. “What’s wrong with you? Don’t I always get off work at this time? I called you the moment I finished. It’s not late at all. Honestly, if you thought I was late, you could have called to remind me instead of being so weirdly cynical now.”

Hearing her explanation, Chi Xia was startled, and her breathing hitched. She realized that when she checked the time, it was exactly as Fang Yuqing said she wasn’t late.

The misunderstanding occurred because Chi Xia had finished her own work too quickly today. She had finished early and started waiting, making it feel like a long time without a response, leading her to think Fang Yuqing was working late.

And why had Chi Xia finished work early?

Naturally, it was because of Fang Yuqing. She had been thinking about their agreement and unconsciously sped up her pace.

Realizing the error, Chi Xia cleared her throat to cover her embarrassment. To prevent Fang Yuqing from noticing her anomaly, she stubbornly said, “Well, I just wouldn’t call.”

Fang Yuqing frowned and questioned, “Why! It’s not like you don’t have my number!”

“I was afraid that if I called, you’d say you weren’t drinking today and went out with someone else instead. So, I waited for your call.”

Fang Yuqing didn’t expect Chi Xia to have such feelings. In her eyes, Chi Xia was someone who could handle anything after all, she looked so invincible when she was being cold and powerful. But in reality, she had her moments of caution. She seemed steady, but she was also someone who needed a sense of security.

Once this thought appeared, it left a mark on Fang Yuqing’s heart, making Chi Xia seem even more adorable.

She smiled brightly, her expression soft. Her fair, pinkish face was like early spring cherry blossoms, possessing a pure beauty.

“How could that be? You are the friend I’m most familiar with in this city.”

“With you, I don’t need anyone else.”

Fang Yuqing looked at the stars in the night sky, making no effort to hide her sincerity toward Chi Xia. This friend she had lost and found again was worth it. Many times, Fang Yuqing asked herself why she was so obsessed with Chi Xia. She could never find a definitive answer, but she was certain of one thing: she enjoyed every moment of being with her. Even though Chi Xia’s personality was incredibly stubborn and she never said anything pleasant, Fang Yuqing still remembered that year of high school. It was Chi Xia who stayed with her, and it was Chi Xia’s warmth when she was sick that chased away the winter cold in the room.

Because she had lost her once, having met again by fate, Fang Yuqing would cherish Chi Xia all the more.

When she felt hesitant and uneasy, wasn’t it only natural to call Chi Xia to accompany her?

Fang Yuqing gripped the hem of her clothes slightly. She whispered, “Chi Xia, can you come to see me quickly?”

Hearing that gentle whisper in her ear, Chi Xia’s eyelashes fluttered. The light illuminated her face, making her red lips look even more vivid, tempting one to kiss them.

“Send me the address.”

Her brief words carried a touch of indulgence for Fang Yuqing. Few words, but reliable.

Fang Yuqing laughed. “Got it! I’ve already sent it to you. Be careful on the road! I’ll be waiting for you in the bar.”

The short call ended. A shallow smile lingered on Chi Xia’s lips. Having received Fang Yuqing’s call, her heart felt much more at peace.

She reached her hand out of the window, feeling the blowing wind, envious of its freedom.

Then, she saw the car following her in the rearview mirror. Chi Xia just glanced at it and didn’t take it to heart; most of her mind was on Fang Yuqing. She wasn’t a careless person; she could tell from Fang Yuqing’s swollen eyes in the morning and her desire to drink tonight that she had something on her mind. This was the real reason Chi Xia had agreed to come.

The wind was gentle, but the car speed was not slow.

Chi Xia quickly arrived at the bar using the address Fang Yuqing provided. Just as she parked, the black car she had noticed earlier stopped not far away. She closed the car door and glanced at the side mirror. Noticing that some of her lipstick had worn off, she leaned over to reapply it.

From behind, her slender waist looked like it could be held in one hand. Her low ponytail was tied with a vintage blue ribbon. With her cool aura and striking features, she made people surrender to her beauty, yet she also inspired a sense of intimidation. All of this stemmed from her powerful presence.

A woman like her became the center of attention the moment she appeared. She seemed to sense the gazes of others and caught a man’s eyes filled with lewd thoughts. Chi Xia frowned in disgust and shot a sharp glare toward him, making the man, whose head was full of filth, lower his head in shame, not daring to look at her again.

Chi Xia scoffed and continued applying her lipstick. Finally, she used her finger to blot the excess. Her fingers were as white as jade, slender yet strong, with an effortless elegance. With her cold and beautiful eyes, anyone who saw her felt their heart tremble, wondering what this “ice queen” would look like when she was gentle.

Yu She, who had been watching her from the shadows for a long time, couldn’t help but feel a sense of amazement. No wonder during the three years of high school, no one could take the title of school beauty from Chi Xia. Even though she had graduated years ago, the legend about her still circulated in the school.

Yu She believed his heart belonged to Fang Yuqing and he had no room for other women, but facing a woman as challenging as Chi Xia, his desire to conquer was inexplicably piqued. If the pure and sweet Fang Yuqing, like a lily of the valley, was to be his, why couldn’t he have a thorny rose as well?

He smiled. His father had been blessed with many lovers; he could certainly do the same. However, he wouldn’t be as stupid as his father being manipulated by his wife and not even daring to recognize his lovers or children. If it weren’t for the fact that the old man was dying and had no decent heir, how could he have been willing to bring Yu She back?

His father’s wife was as dumb as a pig. No wonder she raised an elder brother who was like useless mud.

“Beautiful lady.”

Chi Xia put her lipstick back in her bag without even giving him a look.

The man who came to strike up a conversation wasn’t flustered. He acted like a refined gentleman and said sincerely, “Hello, may I have your contact information?”

Chi Xia didn’t hesitate. “No.”

She walked past him, leaving behind a pleasant fragrance. The man wanted to try again, but Chi Xia’s phone rang, causing him to swallow his words.

Chi Xia said helplessly into the phone, “I’m already at the door. What’s the rush? I can’t fly there, can I? Just wait, I’ll be there in a second.”

How long had it been? Fang Yuqing couldn’t stop calling to urge her. She really was the type to take an inch and want a mile, unable to be away from her for a moment.

Chi Xia complained about Fang Yuqing in her head, but her body honestly quickened its pace.

“Wait a moment.”

The rare beauty made him reluctant to give up the chance to ask for her number, but Chi Xia had run out of patience. She shot a side-long glance at him.

People who can’t understand human speech are to be treated like animals.

Chi Xia hated people who couldn’t walk once they saw a pretty woman nothing but a pervert. If his eyes had any sense of decency, she wouldn’t have treated him like a beast.

The man suddenly became mute, and his alcohol-fogged brain cleared up significantly.

He liked to pick on easy targets; once he met someone tough, he cowered.

“Chi Xia.”

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