After Transmigrating, I Lived with the Charismatic/Beloved Female Lead - Chapter 8
Chapter 8
“Yuanqiu, I’m so sorry. I didn’t visit you after you woke up, and then Yueyue had her car accident… Now that you and Yueyue are roommates, her temper must have caused you a lot of trouble.”
“Auntie Wei, you flatter me. Your work keeps you busy anyway.”
“So, was there this kind of plot in the original novel? The female lead, the villainess, and the villainess’s mother having a harmonious dinner together?” Wei Yue complained to the system while taking a bite of steak.
Plot-related information cannot be disclosed by this system.
Wei Yue had a gut feeling that this plot would be impossible in the original novel. Given the original owner’s hatred for the female lead, she would probably have moved out of the dorm on the very day she discovered her roommate was the female lead. How could any of this happen?
“If the current plot development is completely different from the original, is it still useful for me to get Plot Keys and unlock the original plot?” Wei Yue changed her approach.
The small world has its own operating laws. When the plot deviates, it will adjust the storyline according to the world’s rules to ensure rationality. This system is essentially a Villainess Transformation System, and the missions given to you will cause plot deviation to a greater or lesser extent. However, the small world will follow the original novel as closely as possible, so some crucial nodal points in the original work are still highly likely to occur.
Then the Plot Keys were still valuable.
Wei Yue thought silently and continued to focus on her steak.
Just before 6 PM, Wei Ling messaged her to say she had arrived at the K University entrance and picked up both her and Lu Yuanqiu, taking them to a high-end Western restaurant in the K City commercial district.
Looking at the affectionate and dignified Wei Ling, and the composed, graceful Lu Yuanqiu across the table, Wei Yue couldn’t help but sigh: A successful and morally upright female entrepreneur like Wei Ling should have a child like Lu Yuanqiu.
She was clearly decisive and effective in the business world, yet her method of educating the original owner was pure doting?
“Yuanqiu, you must also pay close attention to rest during this time, as your body hasn’t fully recovered.” Wei Ling said, patting Wei Yue’s shoulder and looking at her: “Yueyue, you are an adult now. It’s time to mature.”
“Now that you are roommates with Yuanqiu, you must get along well, do you hear me?”
“I know, I know,” Wei Yue replied casually.
“Wei Yue has indeed changed a lot since coming to university. She is very different from before,” Lu Yuanqiu said to Wei Ling with a smile.
Hearing the female lead’s words, Wei Yue’s pupils involuntarily contracted, feeling a sense of impending doom about her cover being blown.
She looked up at Lu Yuanqiu. The other girl’s expression was unchanged, and she even elegantly took a sip of borscht, seeming genuinely just to be stating her feelings.
“Is that so! Yuanqiu, don’t just tell Auntie what she wants to hear. Sigh, actually, I feel the same way. This child is finally acting a bit like an adult.” Wei Ling was naturally pleased that someone affirmed Wei Yue and smiled contentedly.
Mom, can we change the subject!
Wei Yue now preferred Wei Ling and Lu Yuanqiu to continue with the polite, cringe-inducing small talk rather than shifting the topic to her!
“By the way, Yuanqiu, I remember that child Shangui is also at K University, right? Have you two met?” Wei Ling’s concern for her daughter extended to all aspects, naturally including the object of her daughter’s affection—Lan Shangui.
Wei Yue: “…”
Seriously, why bring that up!
Although the system labeled Lan Shangui as “Male Character No. 1” rather than the traditional “Male Lead,” given the significance of a “No. 1” role, he was highly likely to be the female lead’s official partner in the end!
How can she so obviously ask about the female lead’s official partner right in front of the female lead!
“Mom, why are you talking so much!” Wei Yue just wanted to cut off the topic quickly. She frowned and interrupted, “Let’s finish eating quickly and go back soon. We have to wake up early for training tomorrow!”
Wei Ling thought Wei Yue was shy and quickly smiled and agreed: “Okay, okay, Mommy won’t say any more.”
Finally stopping the conversation that was becoming increasingly likely to blow her cover, Wei Yue breathed a sigh of relief. She subconsciously looked across the table, only to see Lu Yuanqiu also looking at her.
But it was slightly different from before.
Although Lu Yuanqiu’s gaze was directed at her, it seemed somewhat distracted, with a hint of melancholy in her eyes.
However, she immediately noticed Wei Yue’s gaze, slightly closed her eyes, and still maintained her calm and composed demeanor, making it seem as if the previous look was just Wei Yue’s misperception.
After dinner, Wei Ling quickly drove them back to K University.
“It’s still early, Yueyue. Why don’t you walk with Mom for a while later? Let’s drop Yuanqiu back at the dorm first,” Wei Ling got out of the car and said to the two of them.
“Auntie Wei, no need. You and Wei Yue go ahead. It’s safe on campus. I can go back by myself,” Lu Yuanqiu naturally refused.
Seeing Lu Yuanqiu’s decisive refusal, Wei Ling didn’t push it. Knowing her daughter’s personality, she said, “Then let Yueyue walk you to the campus shuttle, just to put Auntie at ease. Yueyue, is that okay?” she finished, looking at her daughter.
“Ah—I know!” Wei Yue had no real objection but pretended to be reluctant as she answered, jogging to catch up with Lu Yuanqiu.
“Wei Yue.” Lu Yuanqiu suddenly called out when they were near the campus shuttle stop. “What I said to your mom just now was true.”
As she spoke, Lu Yuanqiu lowered her eyes, not looking at Wei Yue.
Wei Yue blinked, feeling confused: “Huh?”
“I originally didn’t have any expectations for my university life, but you really have changed a lot. I think…”
Lu Yuanqiu suddenly looked over, her eyes bright and clear. Her beautiful face, illuminated by the flickering night lights, possessed a deeply moving beauty.
“Perhaps we can get along well from now on.”
“So… with the female lead saying that, will your OOC judgment criteria change accordingly?”
Wei Yue’s mind was still reeling when she got back. The scene of Lu Yuanqiu saying those words seemed to be etched in her mind, leaving her momentarily unable to recover.
She truly is the female lead… even in a casual setting, she can wield such a powerful ‘beauty attack.’
Even she, the ‘villainess,’ finds it hard to resist!
This is the system’s internal protocol and cannot be disclosed to the host.
“You stingy system!” Wei Yue pouted. “But you live up to your name as the ‘Villainess Transformation System.’ It’s only the second day, and the transformation progress is remarkable. Even the female lead’s impression has changed.”
Ahem! Since this system was personally designated by the Main God, of course, it is absolutely reliable!
Wei Yue clearly felt the system’s electronic voice become slightly more excited. She hadn’t realized the system had emotions.
“Yueyue, what are you thinking about, so absorbed?”
Wei Ling saw Wei Yue approaching and handed her the cola she had just bought.
“Nothing, nothing!” Wei Yue came back to her senses, taking the cola as she replied.
Fortunately, the original owner had similar preferences to hers, such as a fondness for meat and sugary drinks. Otherwise, these daily habits would be hard to fake.
The mother and daughter walked side-by-side for a while. Since it wasn’t the weekend, and it was evening class time, there weren’t many students on the road.
K University was vast, even divided into two major campuses, East and West. Everything from supermarkets and restaurants to cafes was available on campus, and there was even a residential area, essentially a small city.
Wei Yue and Wei Ling walked along a path bordering an artificial lake.
“Yueyue, your knee is still injured. Let’s sit here for a while.” Wei Ling was deeply concerned for her daughter, seeing the large scab. She pulled Wei Yue to sit on one of the public benches along the path.
The landscaping at K University was excellent. The lake now reflected the shadows of trees swaying gently in the breeze and the bright moon framed by the leaves.
“It’s funny, I don’t think I ever told you that I also graduated from K University, majoring in Management.”
Perhaps pleased with her daughter’s growth, or perhaps moved by the scenery, Wei Ling seemed to have a lot to say.
“This artificial lake is a bit bigger than it was in our year, and the landscaping is better. The path here wasn’t nearly this well-maintained back then.”
“Just like you now, several of us kids from local K City influential families grew up together. For example, Yuanqiu’s father, Shangui’s parents, and the Zhou family…” Wei Ling’s voice dropped slightly when she mentioned the Zhou family.
Wei Yue instantly realized this was a good opportunity to complete the remaining Main Missions!
She asked casually: “Listening to you, you all had a very good relationship then?”
Wei Ling chuckled softly. Even in the soft moonlight, the faint traces of time on her gentle face were still visible: “We were all very close when we were young. Right up until we graduated from university, we often traveled together hiking, diving, skydiving…”
“Back then, the most we did was put on airs, competing to see who made the most from stocks. The loser had to treat everyone to a meal. I was rarely the winner because I was rarely willing to gamble much. I bought small amounts of every stock…”
As Wei Ling spoke in her soothing voice, the laughter and joy of those people in the past seemed to have happened just yesterday. Wei Yue’s initial excitement about the Main Mission information gradually calmed down.
“But, people grow up. After we graduated, some directly inherited the family business, and others came back to inherit after studying abroad for a year or two. Everyone started their own families and careers. Our communication lessened, and sometimes we only saw each other in the business world. Since our family and the Lan family don’t have many business conflicts, our relationship has always been fine.”
“As for Lu Yuanqiu’s father, we even skipped class to play video games together when we were kids. In the last few years, due to disputes over a few projects, the relationship has become just average. I still remember when we were caught skipping class, he was severely punished by his family…”
“Punishment?” Wei Yue couldn’t help but ask.
Wei Ling nodded, her expression somewhat distant: “The Lu family’s discipline has always been extremely strict, demanding very high standards for demeanor, academics, and career. When the children in their family didn’t maintain proper decorum, they would be subjected to physical punishment.”
Wei Yue: “…” That kind of family sounds terrifying!
“Yuanqiu’s mother also attended K University. She was a senior one year ahead of us. The marriage was strongly opposed by Old Master Lu. Her father almost lost his inheritance rights because of it.”
“They finally got together, but because her health wasn’t good, she became ill after giving birth to Yuanqiu. The few times I went to visit her, she was unconscious and didn’t have much time to spend with Yuanqiu. And then those other things happened…”
She didn’t continue, because the subsequent events were too unpleasant.
Wei Yue looked at the lake still reflecting the moonlight, thinking that perhaps many years ago, the “mother” beside her also walked here with her friends at the time.
She also thought about Lu Yuanqiu’s expression during dinner, watching her and Wei Ling interacting. Was she thinking of her early-deceased mother, causing her expression to be so complex?
This all feels too real…
Wei Yue thought blankly, involuntarily tightening her grip on the handle of the public bench.
When they returned to the dormitory, it was close to 9 PM. Lu Yuanqiu had already finished washing up and was sitting at her desk using her computer. Hearing Wei Yue’s return, she paused and offered a soft greeting.
“You’re back?”
“Mm.”
Wei Yue nodded, looking at Lu Yuanqiu. Seeing the somewhat familiar face, she felt a little dazed.
She thought of Lu Yuanqiu’s faint smile in the dim light, then recalled Wei Ling telling her about the scene where young Lu Yuanqiu was publicly punished, Zhou Ling’s relentless negativity towards Lu Yuanqiu earlier in the day, and the arrogance of that man from the Lu family in the clinic.
And that fleeting look of fragility in the Western restaurant.
This was the first time she realized that the person in front of her was not the cold “female lead” from the system panel or the original Night Whispers novel.
She was Lu Yuanqiu, existing so vividly.