After Transmigrating into a Book, I Was Bent by the Villainess (GL) - Chapter 11

Following the check-tossing incident, Xia Chuci received an uninvited guest—the male lead, Gu Xin.

One afternoon, just as she walked out of the library, Gu Xin pulled her aside and initiated the standard “wall-pin” scene found in romance novels.

Warm sunlight scattered everywhere. A gentle breeze came, lifting a few strands of hair. The man’s gaze was full of affection, and the woman was both surprised and shy. With the addition of a romantic background music, this scene was a guaranteed classic.

The System sent a congratulatory message: 【Congratulations to the esteemed party! The emotional connection between the male and female lead has increased. Reader Satisfaction +25. Current Satisfaction 1500. Keep up the good work, dear!】

Xia Chuci silently rolled her eyes, questioning seriously: “I sacrificed my looks and only earned this much! System, did you really not skim off my hard-earned money?”

The System ignored the jab and directly issued the task: 【Friendly Reminder: You have entered a minor plot climax in the novel—the Male Lead’s Confession. Please ensure that you deepen the bond between the male and female lead during this subplot. Failure to do so will result in a deduction of 1500 Satisfaction points.】

Xia Chuci was speechless. The System’s integrity never disappointed her.

She really wanted to ask if the tiny bit of Satisfaction just added was to make it easier to deduct and wipe out all at once.

Gu Xin said affectionately: “I heard all about my mother coming to see you. I’m very sorry to have put you through that.”

The magnificent feat of her resolutely tearing up the five million check was still fresh in her mind, but she couldn’t show the slightest hint of regret. She could only put on a look of being humiliated, saying coldly: “Your aunt was doing what she thought was best for you. I can understand.”

Xia Chuci lowered her eyes, her tone dejected, and continued to deflect responsibility: “What your aunt said that day was right. A pheasant is just a pheasant, and it can’t turn into a phoenix even if it flies up to a branch. Don’t worry, I won’t cling to you. I’ve never aspired to things that don’t belong to me. I just want to live my life peacefully.”

The more she spoke, the more aggrieved she sounded. Finally, she forced out a few crystal-clear tears. Paired with her choked-up voice, she perfectly portrayed the image of a delicate, pitiable woman.

Perhaps men can’t resist a woman showing vulnerability. Gu Xin was heartbroken. Embodying his CEO persona, he opened his arms, embraced the fragile Xia Chuci, and said softly: “Don’t overthink things. Just remember that you are the most noble woman in my life, Gu Xin’s life.”

Tsk tsk, using the gentlest tone to say the most overbearing words. This is truly not something the average person can pull off.

If Gu Xin didn’t have the protagonist’s halo protecting him, he probably couldn’t pull off this greasy CEO persona.

On a side note, as the person involved, Xia Chuci was confused. What crucial plot points had she missed? How did the male and female leads jump straight into dating? So abruptly, wouldn’t readers furiously complain in the comment section?

However, on second thought, this wasn’t a world-famous literary work. Who needed logic? As long as the readers were satisfied, wasn’t that enough? Which girl could resist a handsome, rich, and utterly devoted man?

To satisfy the readers, she had to fulfill their beautiful fantasies. So, the male and female lead needed to get busy and be sweet—the sickeningly sweet kind!

Xia Chuci softly sobbed in the man’s arms, choked up: “Is what you’re saying true? You’re not just comforting me, are you?”

The woman in his arms finally shed her sharp armor and lowered her defensive guard. Gu Xin breathed a sigh of relief and said solemnly: “Of course it’s true. Don’t worry. I will definitely come back to marry you. As for the family engagement, I will handle it. You must believe me.”

She believed him on this point. Although the current Gu Xin was weak and struggled against his family’s power, a few years later, when he returned from abroad, accumulated enough strength, and became the head of the family business, no one would dare to say no to him.

In the original work, Gu Xin came to express his feelings to Xia Chuci on the eve of his departure abroad. However, the female lead, hindered by his existing engagement, didn’t directly agree to establish a romantic relationship but also didn’t flat-out refuse. The two always maintained an ambiguous relationship.

Xia Chuci murmured inwardly: The original female lead truly deserves to be a master of the “tea art” (a euphemism for manipulative behavior). Her technique of being distant yet close has been perfected.

For the sake of reader satisfaction, “Green Tea Xia” was fully committed to the role, putting all her effort into cooperating with Gu Xin’s confession scene—matching his lines, expressions, and body language. When it came to professionalism, she never lost.

“What are you two disgraceful people doing!”

A sudden voice shattered the romantic atmosphere of their tête-à-tête. Xia Chuci quickly pushed Gu Xin away, wiping the two lines of clear tears from her face. She looked toward the source of the voice, instantly gasped, and almost fainted. Now, she was really about to cry.

Su Yiming’s face was full of murderous intent. She was staring intently at the two who had been caught in the act. Witnessing her best friend and her fiancé flirting, being lovey-dovey, and pouring out their hearts to each other—any woman would probably go insane and start fighting.

Although she was furious right now, the beast inside her was still tightly restrained. The excellent education she received since childhood did not allow her to lose face under any circumstances, preventing her from engaging in extreme behaviors like hair-pulling or public cursing.

Of course, the furious shout just now didn’t come from her but from the exasperated Su Qirong beside her.

Caught red-handed by his fiancée while cheating, Gu Xin showed no embarrassment. Instead, he said righteously: “Su Yiming, I’ve told you before, our engagement was set by our elders. I have no feelings for you, and you don’t love me. Let’s both do our own thing, and neither interferes with the other. Chuci is innocent. If you can’t tolerate her, we’ll have to terminate the engagement ahead of time.”

Gu Xin’s scumbag speech seemed to have opened up a crucial channel in Xia Chuci’s mind. She knocked on the System:

“System, is my next line: I’m not here to break you up; I’m here to join you!”

System: 【……】

If the System had a complaining mode, it would definitely speak the truth: When it comes to the “green tea” level, I think you surpass the original female lead.

Before Su Yiming could tear apart the scumbag man and the mistress, Su Qirong couldn’t hold back first. Before anyone could react, she rushed forward and fiercely slapped the mistress across the face.

Xia Chuci was knocked to the ground by the strong force of the slap. Five finger marks appeared on her small, round face at a visible speed, immediately followed by tears streaming out.

She swore, this time, she was truly crying!

She actually didn’t want to cry, but the sensitive tear ducts, stimulated by the burning pain on her face, couldn’t stop the tears.

Su Qirong glared and cursed: “You mistress! You seduce someone else’s fiancé, and you still have the nerve to cry? Stop faking in front of me. I’m not those stinking men who fall for your act.”

Su Qirong hadn’t finished cursing when she swung her hand again, intending to deliver a second slap.

But this time, Gu Xin blocked her. He helped the weak and helpless Xia Chuci up, tenderly wiping the tears from her face.

Xia Chuci didn’t dare to look directly at Su Yiming, fearfully hiding behind him to avoid the major villainess’s cold gaze.

Gu Xin shielded the trembling woman behind him, his intent to kill fully revealed: “Out of respect for the Su family, I won’t touch you this time. If you dare to touch her again, don’t blame me for being impolite!”

His gaze was too fierce. Su Qirong’s heart trembled, and her momentum instantly waned. She then stood beside Su Yiming with a disgruntled huff, wisely choosing to remain silent.

Although she was spoiled and willful, she deeply understood Gu Xin’s power. The consequences, whether it was personal retaliation or conflict between the families, were not something she could bear.

Xia Chuci spat out the bl00d caused by the collision with her teeth. She summoned her courage and apologized to Su Yiming: “I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to, I just…”

Just what? Was forced? Truly loved Gu Xin?

She truly couldn’t utter these lines. Stealing someone else’s fiancé under the banner of true love, acting brazenly, and morally blackmailing the rightful owner for forgiveness was utterly shameless!

She could feel Su Yiming’s gaze fixed on her. She knew the other party was waiting for her explanation.

But how could she explain?

Should she say: I am the female lead, Gu Xin is the male lead, he is my official match. Breaking up the official couple will lead to readers sending me razor blades! So, I came to steal your man.

Hmm…

If she really said that, Su Yiming would definitely send her to join Jiaoshini.

Are those the words of a normal person!

Shouldn’t she be sent to a mental hospital for treatment instead of being left to harm society?

Xia Chuci was torn, speechless. She lowered her eyes, avoiding Su Yiming’s gaze once more, adopting a posture of awaiting the Empress’s decree. Whether it was the “Red-as-a-Rod” (a severe beating in historical dramas) or banishment to the Cold Palace, she would accept it without complaint.

The System couldn’t stand it anymore and reminded her: 【Friendly Reminder: The world you are in is modern. There is no ‘Red-as-a-Rod’ and no Cold Palace.】

Xia Chuci’s temper flared up: “Mind your own business! I like it! I’ll think whatever I want. You can’t control me.”

System: 【……】

Xia Chuci didn’t wait for sarcasm, cursing, or physical fighting. When she looked up, all she saw was a slowly retreating back—lonely and sad.

Perhaps, during this time, Su Yiming had truly considered her a good friend, which was why she was so heartbroken.

Sigh~ I wonder if I can still talk her around.

Xia Chuci couldn’t hide her worry. The mission wasn’t over, and she couldn’t just give up. The major villainess was furious, and Su Qirong would definitely seize the opportunity to sow discord. Now, Su Yiming must hate her guts.

Gu Xin saw her distress and worry. He gently pulled the helpless woman into his embrace, stroking her back and comforting her: “Don’t be afraid. I will take care of everything before I leave the country. They absolutely won’t dare to do anything to you again. Just wait for me to come back and marry you, got it?”

Xia Chuci sighed silently in her heart, thinking: Should I say you’re overconfident, or that your understanding of women is too shallow? If the female lead wasn’t protected by the protagonist’s halo, she would have been killed hundreds of times already.

Oh well, I’m in this position, so I must do the job and fulfill my responsibilities. Besides nodding in agreement, did she have any other choice?

System, you’ve caused me so much suffering!

When the major villainess tortures me later, you will be the biggest accomplice. You share the responsibility for the suffering and injuries I endure.

Xia Chuci buried her face in his chest and nodded, tacitly acknowledging his promise. Only she knew what was truly on her mind.

Of course, Reader Satisfaction, what else could it be?

The scene was over. It was time for the curtain call. Please settle my payment, thank you!

The System did not disappoint her expectations and delivered the good news:

【Congratulations to the esteemed party for completing the mission. The emotional connection between the male and female lead has been enhanced. Reader Satisfaction +500. Current total Satisfaction: 2000】

It wasn’t a wasted effort after all. Before Xia Chuci could cheer, the System poured cold water on her again:

【Villainess “Su Yiming” Heartbreak Value +100. Danger Level +50. Friendly Reminder: The higher the Villainess’s Heartbreak Value, the deeper her obsession with the esteemed party will be after blackening!】

What the hell does the villainess’s heartbreak have to do with me? I have to consider the male lead’s feelings, and now the villainess’s feelings too. Who considers my feelings!!!

Also, please stop activating all these strange values without permission, thank you!