My Wife is the Vicious Supporting Character from an Era Novel - Chapter 7

Chapter 7

◎Theft◎

Ji Baiqing stared at the tooth mark on her wrist for a few seconds and gave a shallow smile.

“Wen Miao, I just want to be your friend,” she said, looking up at the sky. She continued, “I really like your personality, but I can’t quite put my finger on what it is.”

Wen Miao felt a little confused by her words. If Ji Baiqing had a good impression of her because of her looks, Wen Miao could understand that. After all, her appearance was outstanding, and few people could compare. But when it came to her good qualities, Wen Miao couldn’t think of any.

Ji Baiqing had only been with her for two or three days. How could she have seen her good side?

Since she couldn’t figure it out, Wen Miao decided to stop thinking about it. She sat up from the grass, keeping a distance from Ji Baiqing. She changed the subject and asked, “What made you think of bringing me here?”

Ji Baiqing’s lips curved. “Do you think it’s beautiful here?”

Wen Miao looked around critically and finally nodded her chin reservedly. “It’s alright.”

“This is my secret base. When I’m unhappy, I come here, lie under a tree and take a nap, or just daydream. I feel much better afterward,” Ji Baiqing explained. Her black eyes were bright, and the curve of her lips never dropped. You could tell she really liked it here.

Wen Miao liked all kinds of flowers. Hearing this, she thought of the roses planted in her own courtyard. “My courtyard is full of roses. Have you seen the pink begonia roses? When they bloom, the whole courtyard is pink, very fragrant and beautiful.” Although she had just arrived in Yunshui Village, Wen Miao was already missing the courtyard where she had lived since she was a child.

Hearing her say this, Ji Baiqing leaned her head toward Wen Miao’s shoulder and sniffed her scent like a puppy.

Wen Miao was forced to lean back by her boundary-crossing action and was a little annoyed. “Ji Baiqing, what are you doing!”

Ji Baiqing blinked innocently. “I was just smelling if you have the scent of begonia roses on you.”

“And as soon as I smelled you, your scent indeed had the fragrance of roses.”

The blush on Wen Miao’s face hadn’t faded. She reached out and pushed her away, warning, “Don’t get too close to me all of a sudden!”

Seeing that the person was about to get angry again, Ji Baiqing could only nod obediently. There was nothing she could do. Although she wanted to be closer to Wen Miao, the villainess Miss Wen was obviously a person with a strong sense of boundaries. The only way to get closer was to wait for their time together to be longer.

The air here was really fresh. The sound of the stream and the chirping of sparrows intertwined, which was indeed very suitable for emptying one’s mind. Ji Baiqing quietly watched Wen Miao. In this environment, her true personality emerged. Her profile was calm and gentle, making her seem more approachable.

The two of them stayed on the grass for a while. Seeing that it was almost time to knock off, Ji Baiqing pulled Wen Miao up, and they went back together.

It was the same way they had always been, but Ji Baiqing could feel that their hearts had gotten a little closer.

After dinner, Ji Baiqing sent Wen Miao back to the educated youth point as usual. Before she had gone far, she suddenly heard a quarrel from the educated youth point.

Ji Baiqing’s brows furrowed, and she immediately turned back, afraid that Wen Miao was being bullied again. When she arrived at the educated youth point, she saw five people surrounding Wen Miao, their expressions extremely bad.

Ji Baiqing walked up quickly, pulled Wen Miao into her arms to protect her, and said in a cold voice, “What are you doing?!”

When Shen Niannian saw that it was Ji Baiqing again, her expression twisted for a moment. Just as she was about to say something, Lu Yan spoke first. “Wen Miao, I never thought that even though we all came from Beijing, you would have such dirty hands!”

When Ji Baiqing saw his face, she was furious. “You’re talking about your father! What evidence do you have to say she has dirty hands? I can also say you sell your butt!”

Although Lu Yan didn’t know what “sell your butt” meant, he knew it was a vulgar phrase. His face instantly darkened.

Wen Miao looked up from Ji Baiqing’s arms, turned around, and looked at them with cold eyes. “You say I took Shen Niannian’s watch. Then find the evidence. Don’t just spray manure with your mouth.”

Shen Niannian’s eyes were red. “Wen Miao, I beg you, will you give me back my watch? I saved money for over two years to buy it…”

Wen Miao stared at her. Her usually charming eyes were now cold. “I said I didn’t take it, so I didn’t. Believe it or not.”

Pan Hongxia said weakly from behind, “It’s no use arguing. We can just check Wen Miao’s luggage to see if Niannian’s watch is there.”

Fang Haiyang’s eyes rolled, and he agreed, “Good idea!”

Ji Baiqing looked at the five people in front of her and was almost amused by how angry she was. “What if the item wasn’t taken by Wen Miao?”

Lu Yan was furious. “Don’t make excuses for her. This vain woman definitely took it!” He saw that Wen Miao dressed so beautifully every day and wore different clothes every day. How could a decent family have such good conditions? Therefore, she must be a fickle and vain woman.

Noticing that the person in her arms was breathing faster, Ji Baiqing soothingly rubbed the back of her hand. After she had calmed down a little, Ji Baiqing spoke. “How about this? If Wen Miao didn’t take Shen Niannian’s item, all of you will apologize to her and write a 500-word apology to read on the radio.”

“As for you…” Ji Baiqing looked at Lu Yan coldly. “You’ll kneel down to Wen Miao and say that you’re full of nonsense and that you were wrong.”

Hearing this, Wen Miao, who was full of anger, couldn’t help but curl her lips and lightly scratch Ji Baiqing’s palm.

Lu Yan’s arm veins bulged. “Why am I different from them?”

Ji Baiqing said, “Because your mouth stinks.”

Before they searched Wen Miao’s luggage, Ji Baiqing specifically went to find the village chief’s wife, Aunt Wang, to be a witness. After Ji Baiqing had gone through all of Wen Miao’s things, she said coolly, “Shen Niannian’s watch isn’t here.”

The male educated youths couldn’t enter the female educated youths’ room, but Shen Niannian and Pan Hongxia were watching from the side. Lu Yan’s face was ugly. “Who knows if Wen Miao hid the watch somewhere else!”

Ji Baiqing ignored him and took in the different expressions on the faces of the others. “Since the item is missing, it might still be in the room. Let’s search everyone’s luggage.”

Wu Yanqing’s face darkened. “How can you women enter our men’s room!”

Ji Baiqing and Aunt Wang looked at each other. “Then let’s start with Wu Yanqing’s luggage.”

In the end, Shen Niannian’s women’s watch was found in Wu Yanqing’s box. When Shen Niannian looked at him with red eyes, Wu Yanqing was still being stubborn. “I, I found it on the ground. How was I supposed to know it was yours! If someone throws something away and I find it, doesn’t it become mine?”

Fang Haiyang tried to mediate, “Oh, come on, we’re all educated youths. Let’s be tolerant of each other. Niannian, Wen Miao, don’t be so calculating.”

“You weren’t so forgiving when you were slandering Wen Miao.” Ji Baiqing, holding Wen Miao’s hand, interjected slowly.

Shen Niannian turned her head away, holding her watch without a word.

Ji Baiqing turned to Lu Yan and said with a smile, “Educated Youth Lu, it’s time for you to apologize.”

In front of everyone, Lu Yan punched the wall. The uneven mud wall crumbled. He growled, “Ji Baiqing, Wen Miao, don’t force me!”

Ji Baiqing’s face turned completely cold. She let go of Wen Miao’s hand, took a step forward, and rubbed her wrist. “So… you’re trying to back out?” Her voice was incredibly cold.

Looking at the two people confronting each other, Wen Miao was a little worried that the slender Ji Baiqing would be at a disadvantage, but she still stood where she was without moving. Although they had only known each other for a few days, she inexplicably felt that Ji Baiqing was not the type of person to act tough. She must have her own reasons for confronting Lu Yan.

Lu Yan looked at the woman who was a head shorter than him and sneered. Before he could speak, a punch landed directly on his jaw. The seemingly slender woman was incredibly strong and turned his face to the side. “You!”

He opened his mouth, wanting to fight back, but was easily restrained by Ji Baiqing. Another heavy punch landed on his cheek, grazing his high nose, and two streams of bright red nosebleeds immediately flowed out. He covered his face and took a few steps back, looking pained.

This, what kind of monster is Ji Baiqing! She’s so strong!

Seeing the disheveled Lu Yan, the few people present were all dumbfounded. Even Wen Miao was a little surprised. Her red lips were slightly agape, and she found it hard to believe.

Only Aunt Wang looked unbothered. She had just casually pulled the girls back a few steps.

Ji Baiqing looked at Lu Yan and unhurriedly rolled up her long sleeves, revealing her muscular forearm. “Can you apologize now?”

Lu Yan was now regretting his earlier impulsiveness. He covered his nose, his eyes venomous. “I, I’m sorry!” Halfway through, his pride wouldn’t let him continue.

Ji Baiqing gave him a slight smile. Under the pressure of her gaze, Lu Yan finally gave in. “I’m full of… manure, I, I was wrong.”

Wen Miao took a step forward, stood next to Ji Baiqing, and looked directly at Lu Yan as if he were garbage. She said, “I didn’t hear you. Say it louder.”

Lu Yan took a deep breath. “I was full of manure, and I was wrong!”

Ji Baiqing laughed softly and patted Wen Miao’s head, saying gently, “Are you less angry now?” Her gentle tone with Wen Miao was completely different from how she was just a moment ago.

Wen Miao nodded, then suddenly turned around, went back into the room, and took out a small box. She opened the box and took out the contents. An exquisite wristwatch was revealed. The women’s mechanical watch looked very new, and it was studded with tiny diamonds that shone dazzlingly.

She held the watch by the strap and swung it gently in front of the five of them. Her phoenix eyes curved, but there was no warmth in them, only mockery. “I have my own watch, so I don’t need to take someone else’s.”

The watch strap made a pleasant tinkling sound as it swayed. Wen Miao looked at Lu Yan and taunted, “I don’t know if you’re so jealous of me that you’re targeting me, but it’s a shame. I can have these things whenever I want them, without having to beg and wag my tail like you.”