Quick Transmigration: The Villain Is Too Pampered and Alluring - Chapter 181

Sheng Nuan was dragged into the house by her ear, and only then did she learn that Xue Suwan had heard from someone else’s idle gossip that her daughter seemed to be courting a male educated youth recently.

In the countryside during this era, the people could be truly simple and honest, but once rumors started, they could drown you in spit.

Xue Suwan scolded the gossiping woman, then came home to confront her daughter.

In her past life, the original host naturally swore to the heavens and denied it, and Xue Suwan believed her daughter. But by the time the rumors spiraled out of control, it was already too late.

Hearing Xue Suwan’s questioning, Sheng Nuan was surprised and said, “I didn’t! I did go to the educated youth station a few times, but Sister Xi asked me to go with her.”

Xue Suwan’s eyes were suspicious. “You didn’t try to flatter that Educated Youth Xie?”

Sheng Nuan cried out her innocence, “I’m just a little village girl. So many female educated youths like Educated Youth Xie, how could I be so blind as to make myself unwelcome? Mom, you’re overthinking it!”

Xue Suwan relaxed, but she still asked where she had been.

Sheng Nuan said she dug up some Gastrodia elata and took it to the county to sell. Xue Suwan, both amused and annoyed, flicked her on the forehead…

By the time dinner came around, Sheng Nuan’s ear was still burning with pain.

She covered her ear and bargained, “Mom, can we talk next time without pulling my ear?”

Xue Suwan snorted, “You have ears just for people to pull… Who told you to be disobedient?”

Sheng Nuan pulled a long face, using her hand to fan her burning ear. Next to her, Sheng Fei shot her a mischievous look, mouthing the words, “Serves you right.”

Sheng Nuan almost laughed in anger, but then she remembered that in the original plot, this very boy later went to prison to seek justice for his sister, ruining his entire life…

For the next few days, Sheng Nuan obediently stayed home, cooking, reading, and at the same time finalizing a path to get rich with customer service, ready to give it a try.

That morning, Sheng Nuan had just finished breakfast when Sheng Xi came again.

“Nuan Nuan, are you home?”

Sheng Xi called out while walking into the courtyard. Sheng Nuan had just hung up her clothes to dry, and upon seeing Sheng Xi, she quietly clicked her tongue but then smiled sweetly, “Sister Xi.”

Sheng Xi was startled when she saw Sheng Nuan.

Why does Sheng Nuan… seem to have suddenly gotten a whiter?

Her eyes had always been big, but with her usually rough and flushed face, it wasn’t as noticeable. Now that her face had become much whiter, her round eyes looked even more lively, like bright, shiny grapes.

Sheng Xi pursed her lips, feeling a bit uncomfortable… Sheng Nuan was already prettier than her, but now she seemed even more beautiful.

“Sister Xi, is something wrong?”

Hearing Sheng Nuan’s words, Sheng Xi snapped out of her thoughts, biting her lip before asking Sheng Nuan, “Nuan Nuan, why did you say that last time at the educated youth station? All those educated youths laughed at me…”

Sheng Xi had been angry for a long time after she went home last time. Originally, she didn’t plan to seek out Sheng Nuan, but she didn’t have the courage to go to Xie Ze by herself… If others found out she liked Xie Ze, they’d definitely gossip.

Xie Ze was so dazzling. Many of the female educated youths at the station liked him… She really didn’t count for much.

But she really liked Xie Ze… Last month, the army showed a movie at the threshing ground, and Xie Ze was even more handsome than the male lead, Zhou Zhibin.

She didn’t ask for much, just hoped for a chance to see him, to do something for him, even if he didn’t notice, it didn’t matter.

Just like that, Sheng Xi once again turned to Sheng Nuan.

Sheng Nuan liked Xie Ze too. As long as Sheng Nuan went, she could go along too, and no one would notice her. They’d only think she was accompanying Sheng Nuan.

Sheng Xi asked Sheng Nuan, “Nuan Nuan, don’t you like Educated Youth Xie anymore?”

Sheng Nuan put on a shy expression, “How should I put this…”

Sheng Xi’s heart immediately skipped a beat.

Sure enough, Sheng Nuan still liked Educated Youth Xie, but she was just embarrassed.

She playfully pushed Sheng Nuan, “You embarrassed me last time. All those educated youths laughed at me and thought I was the one looking for Educated Youth Xie.”

Sheng Nuan asked, “Does Sister Xi not like Educated Youth Xie?”

Sheng Xi lowered her head and bit her lip, “I’m not worthy of him…”

Sheng Nuan let out an “oh” and said, “Well, that’s true.”

Sheng Xi: …￣へ￣?

Forcing a smile, she said to Sheng Nuan, “You’re prettier and braver than me, so you absolutely have to seize the opportunity, understand?”

Sheng Nuan asked, “How should I seize it?”

Sheng Xi encouraged her, “Of course, by going to see Educated Youth Xie more often, so he knows how you feel.”

Sheng Nuan nodded, “Then let’s go…”

Sheng Xi immediately beamed.

Before long, the two of them were standing outside the educated youth station again.

It was work time, and some of the educated youths were working while others were resting and studying. After the restoration of the college entrance exam, no one cared much about work points¹ anymore. Their main focus was on the exam.

Hardly anyone wanted to stay in the countryside. They all wanted to return to their cities…

When the two arrived, a female educated youth named Xue Yan, who admired Xie Ze, shouted loudly, “Oh, Sheng Nuan, you’re here again… Who are you looking for?”

Sheng Xi nudged Sheng Nuan and gave her a wink.

Sheng Nuan smiled cheerfully, “I’m here to see Educated Youth Li Qingmu. I borrowed a book from him last time.”

Oh right, Sheng Nuan did mention last time that she wanted to borrow a book. But what about the other one?

Everyone’s eyes shifted to Sheng Xi. Xue Yan sneered, “And you, who are you here for this time?”

Sheng Xi stuttered, “I…”

At that moment, Sheng Nuan had already walked over to Li Qingmu, who was getting her the book.

Hearing Xue Yan’s question, Sheng Nuan turned back with a smile, “Sister, didn’t you come to see Educated Youth Xie? Why aren’t you saying anything?”

Sheng Xi’s face stiffened, and she forced a smile, “I didn’t! Wasn’t it you who said you had something to say to Educated Youth Xie?”

Sheng Nuan was taken aback, as if she’d suddenly remembered something. She quickly said, “Oh right, it was me looking for Educated Youth Xie, I had something to say.”

Just then, Xie Ze walked out from one of the rooms, wearing a white shirt and black pants. He stood there without saying a word, his whole figure seemingly glowing with light.

Sheng Nuan glanced at him and asked Sheng Xi, “Right, Sister, what was it I needed to say to Educated Youth Xie again?”

Everyone’s eyes turned to Sheng Xi…

Sheng Xi: ￣へ￣

Even though Sheng Nuan said it was her who was looking, it was obvious to everyone that she was just a cover. Clearly, this was a setup to hide someone else’s intentions.

Under the watchful eyes of a group of male and female educated youths, Sheng Xi’s face flushed red. Summoning her courage, she glanced at Xie Ze, only to meet his half-smiling eyes. Sheng Xi’s mind went blank, and she quickly turned and fled in panic.

Sheng Nuan stood there, hugging the book, a bit dumbfounded. “Why did she leave?”

Leaning against the door, Xie Ze looked at her with amusement and asked in a calm, teasing tone, “Didn’t you say you had something to tell me?”

People in this era didn’t yet know that this demeanor of Xie Ze was what people called “devilish charm” in later generations. They just felt that looking at him made their hearts beat faster for no reason.

Xue Yan and the other female educated youths stole glances at Xie Ze, then shifted their gaze to the little village girl in a gray cloth shirt, holding a book… It was at that moment that these educated youths realized the little village girl had a fair face and round eyes, and was actually quite good-looking.

The next moment, everyone saw Sheng Nuan blink, then say loudly, “I just wanted to say, Educated Youth Xie, your hairstyle is pretty good!”

Xie Ze was slightly stunned but then raised his lips. “Thank you.”

Sheng Nuan’s voice was bold, “I’m telling the truth. We’re all comrades, no need to thank me… Thanks for the book, Educated Youth Li. Comrades, goodbye.”

Sheng Nuan, holding the book, turned and slowly walked away, leaving the educated youths behind, all staring at each other in bewilderment…

1. work points – part of the system in rural China during the collective farming era, particularly under the People’s Commune system. Instead of receiving wages, farmers earned work points based on the amount and quality of labor they contributed. These points determined their share of communal goods or income. ↵