After Transmigrating, I and the Female Lead Both Found It 'Really Fragrant' (GL) - Chapter 12

“Huh?!” Shen Qiqi’s eyes widened in disbelief, and she quickly denied it, explaining, “No, no! I just happened to meet her on my way to Xueya, and we chatted for a bit!”

How could she possibly touch the female lead’s male lead? Wasn’t that just asking to be chopped into pieces? Although, none of these men were good either, they were completely unworthy of her senior sister.

Liu Shuang’s expression softened slightly, and she stopped where she was.

Qin Qing strode up to the two of them and smiled, “Junior sisters, what were you two talking about?”

Shen Qiqi greeted him, “Just chatting casually. Third Senior brother, is there something you need?”

“I see.” Qin Qing laughed heartily, but his eyes couldn’t help but glance at Liu Shuang beside him, “There is indeed a small matter. I… I wanted to ask Junior sister Liu for a favor.”

Shen Qiqi chuckled, her heart filled with gossip. It seemed like Third Senior Brother was trying to win her favor.

Logically speaking, she should have been sensible enough to step aside and not interrupt the private conversation between the two. But the female lead didn’t give her a chance to say goodbye.

Liu Shuang looked straight ahead, her tone carrying a hint of indifference, “Senior brother Qin, please feel free to speak.”

Shen Qiqi was stunned: Hey, Senior Sister was even more direct than me! How could she not see through Qin Qing’s little scheme? I hate you for being so wooden!

Qin Qing smiled gently, his voice warm, “Alright, then I’ll be straightforward – regarding the upcoming promotion competition in two weeks, Junior sister, do you have any specific plans?”

Liu Shuang said indifferently, “Not yet.”

Qin Qing took a deep breath and mustered up his courage, “Then, I wonder if Junior sister would be willing to prepare for the upcoming competition with me?”

He was handsome, with a naturally gentle demeanor, making it easy for others to like him and reluctant to say no to him.

There were gasps of surprise all around. Shen Qiqi couldn’t help but take out a bag of melon seeds and start munching: Hey, there’s a chance!

What he said was well-spoken and flawless. On the surface, he wanted to study together, but his intentions were probably not so pure.

Among the many inner disciples of the Qingli Sect, why did he specifically choose Liu Shuang? It was probably because he was more interested in something else, and wanted to prepare for the competition with the female lead, taking the opportunity to develop a relationship.

Liu Shuang frowned slightly, her expression unreadable.

A gentle breeze blew, scattering the fallen petals. Dressed in white, she stood under the tree, her black hair and red lips, her wide sleeves like clouds, like a cold and aloof immortal from the nine heavens. The long, narrow red mark on her cheek did not mar her flawless beauty, but instead added a touch of brilliance to her icy appearance.

Qin Qing was somewhat infatuated, a blush creeping up his fair and handsome face.

In this scene, anyone who saw it couldn’t help but exclaim how well-matched they were.

The girl under the peach tree was beautiful and ethereal, while the boy in front of her was tall and handsome, gazing at her with affection. At first glance, they were a perfect match.

Shen Qiqi couldn’t help but smile like a mother-in-law, feeling like a light bulb. She shouldn’t be in the car, she should be under the car.

She quietly moved a few steps away, trying to reduce her presence as much as possible, wanting to silently blend into the surrounding crowd of onlookers.

Unexpectedly, Liu Shuang’s eyes narrowed, and she grabbed Shen Qiqi’s waist with one hand, pulling her back effortlessly, “Where do you think you’re going?”

Although her voice was soft and gentle, her strength was undeniable, like an iron clamp that could not be broken. Shen Qiqi was unable to break free for a moment, and she was stunned: This, this, this, is my strength too weak? My sweet and innocent Senior Sister can’t be so strong!!!

Seeing this, Qin Qing couldn’t help but laugh, “Junior sisters, your relationship is really deep.”

Liu Shuang half-hugged Shen Qiqi in her arms, then raised her eyelids to look at him, seemingly disinterested, and coldly said, “My cultivation is low, and I’m afraid I will drag Senior brother down. Thank you for your kindness, but please ask someone else, Senior brother Qin.”

The onlookers who had been eavesdropping were all shocked.

Qin Qing was also considered one of the top young talents, and countless women had worked hard and competed for his attention, hoping to form a Dao companion with Qin Qing in the future.

And yet, Liu Shuang was so oblivious, she had directly rejected him?!

Shen Qiqi was shocked. She suddenly remembered this part of the plot in the original novel.

Liu Shuang was shy in her heart and agreed to prepare for the promotion competition with Qin Qing. The two of them hit it off and their relationship quickly warmed up, seeing each other as soulmates. The female lead even specially refined a pill for Qin Qing to prevent any accidents during the competition.

She glanced again at Liu Shuang beside her, whose perfectly porcelain side profile was like a mask, devoid of any expression. There was no girlish shyness, nor the slightest trace of “joy”…

Senior sister, what’s wrong with you, Senior sister? You’re not going to pick such a big peach? Are you really going to turn into a cold beauty?!

Qin Qing’s smile faltered. As a 17 or 18-year-old boy, being directly rejected in front of everyone was inevitably a loss of face.

He forced an awkward but polite smile, unable to hide his disappointment, “…If Junior sister Liu is unwilling, then I won’t force myself upon you.”

Liu Shuang nodded slightly and said in a polite, almost distant tone, “If that’s the case, then we’ll take our leave.”

With that, she took Shen Qiqi’s wrist and, in full view of everyone, walked in the direction they had come from.

Qin Qing was left behind, his figure forlorn.

Shen Qiqi was dragged away, her eyes wide open: Ah??? Isn’t something wrong with this development?!

“I think what Senior brother Qin said makes sense,” she persuaded as they walked, “Re-really, don’t you want to consider it, Senior sister?”

Liu Shuang didn’t look back, “No.” Her tone was firm and decisive.

Shen Qiqi stammered, “But… but Senior brother Qin has a good personality, high talent, and is extremely compatible with Senior sister. The two of you together would be a perfect match, wouldn’t it be more efficient to work together?”

Liu Shuang glanced back at her, her eyes almost holding a chilling coldness, and she suddenly squeezed Shen Qiqi wrist so hard that Shen Qiqi winced involuntarily and shook her head.

“Senior sister, your hand… your hand…” she hissed, her voice low, “It hurts…”

Liu Shuang suddenly released her hand, and Shen Qiqi saw a dark bruise on her white wrist, looking rather gruesome.

She was startled and turned her head, pursing her lips in annoyance, “…Sorry.”

Shen Qiqi rubbed her wrist and said sheepishly, “It’s okay, Senior sister. If you don’t want to, then forget it.”

I don’t know what prejudice Liu Shuang has against Qin Qing, but it doesn’t affect the plot development anyway, and there are more than just one male lead. If the female lead doesn’t like him, I’ll just stay away from him.

Liu Shuang fell silent, and the two walked side by side without saying a word.

When they reached the herb garden, Shen Qiqi turned around and gave her a bright smile, “Then Senior sister, I’ll take my leave. See you tomorrow!” She was about to leave when Liu Shuang called out to her.

“Wait.” She paused, “Don’t go yet.”

Shen Qiqi stopped and turned around, looking at her in confusion, “Senior sister, is there something else?” Her left hand hung unnaturally at her side, and the bruise on her white wrist was particularly noticeable.

Liu Shuang’s long eyelashes trembled slightly. After a moment of silence, she finally said in a low voice, “…I’ll get some medicine for you.” She then led her into the herb garden and pushed open the door to a nearby room.

This was the second time Shen Qiqi had come to the female lead’s room. Compared to her own dog’s den, Liu Shuang’s room was neat and tidy, with the quilts folded into perfect squares. However, the decoration was a bit too cold and simple, clean without any decoration, and it almost seemed like no one had lived there.

“Senior sister, don’t you have any special hobbies?” She sat down at the table, propped her chin up, and looked around casually, “Don’t say reading or cultivating.”

Liu Shuang bent down and took out a few porcelain bottles plugged with red cloth from a small drawer in the medicine cabinet. Hearing this, she said indifferently, “Then there isn’t.”

Shen Qiqi sighed, “I knew it.” What a ruthless cultivation machine!

Liu Shuang said nothing, picking and choosing for a while before placing all the porcelain bottles on the table.

Shen Qiqi looked down at the large pile of bottles and was extremely confused, “Isn’t this a bit too much…?”

“Some of these are marrow cleansing pills and bone tempering pills that I refined. They can be used to cleanse the marrow, strengthen the bones, and nourish the meridians. If you take them on time before the competition, it can also improve your cultivation.” Liu Shuang closed the drawer with her back to her and said slowly, “There’s also some golden wound medicine and blemish removal ointment left, and I’ve given those to you as well.”

A warm current suddenly surged through Shen Qiqi’s heart. She raised her head, her eyes sparkling, and gave her a proper bow, “…Thank you, Senior sister!”

Liu Shuang turned her head and looked at her wrist, saying urgently, “It’s just… compensation.” After saying that, she gently bit her lip and turned her head back.

Shen Qiqi smiled brightly, “It’s a small matter, I know Senior sister didn’t mean it, you don’t have to take it to heart.” She secretly chuckled to herself, this female lead was actually a little shy, she wanted to apologize but was too embarrassed to say it directly, and instead used actions… It was so cute!

Liu Shuang felt a bit embarrassed, clenching and unclenching her hands.

She had long since lost any feelings for Qin Qing, feeling only numbness. All the past events had turned into nothingness, and there was no point in talking about being moved.

The entire cultivation world was nothing but a bunch of clowns, sooner or later they would all die, it’s just that she didn’t want to act rashly for the time being in order to find out the reason for her rebirth.

Only Shen Qiqi…

She glanced at the smiling girl and felt conflicted.

…It’s neither annoying nor likable.

••••

Shen Qiqi hugged a large pile of bottles and jars, and could be considered to have returned with a full load. She happily returned to her room and treated the bruise that Liu Shuang had left earlier.

This female lead seemed frail, but she was really strong. Now the bruise looked even darker, and it was shocking to look at.

Shen Qiqi carefully applied the ointment to the bruise and waited for it to dry. As she pondered, she wondered who would fill the void now that Liu Shuang had cut off her connection with Qin Qing?

She stared at the ointment in her hand and suddenly her expression changed.

…Something doesn’t seem right!

You see, before the female lead turned evil, the people in the entire Qingli Sect who were most trusted and closest to her, besides her father Shen Jue and the long-lived Daoist, were her “childhood sweetheart,” Third Senior Brother Qin Qing.

But now, not only was the female lead unwilling to deal with the Third Senior Brother, but she had instead chosen to approach Shen Qiqi, the vicious cannon fodder, and even gave her the pills that should have been given to Qin Qing.

So it seems like… Shen Qiqi has inadvertently filled the void of the ‘childhood sweetheart’.

She couldn’t help but cover her face: ‘Could it be that I’ve cut off one of the female lead’s romantic prospects?! Oh no, I’ve sinned!’

A/N: I got a bit stuck writing yesterday, sorry for the wait, Thank you everyone!