Strategy to Conquer the Vicious Female Supporting Character [Quick Transmigration] - Chapter 34

A sudden, inexplicable anger welled up inside Situ Lan.

She even forgot to bring the gift she had specially prepared for Qi Lin, and with a flick of her hand, she told the driver to head back.

At that moment, Qi Lin noticed Situ Lan.

Standing slightly behind Chu Ruoyuan, she fixed her gaze on him and the second male lead. Her expression was visibly dark.

Qi Lin: “…”

Could it be that… the young lady is jealous?

Without missing a beat, Qi Lin stepped around Chu Ruoyuan and jogged toward Situ Lan. Her uncovered face, now free of the mask, was full of pure delight.
“Miss, you’re here!”

The bit of anger that had just flared up in Situ Lan’s heart instantly dissolved the moment she saw Qi Lin’s smile, cleanly and completely.

Though even she herself wasn’t sure why she’d gotten angry in the first place.

“Brother Ruoyuan,” Qi Lin said as she stood beside Situ Lan, turning to him, “the person I made an appointment with today has already arrived.”

Chu Ruoyuan still hadn’t recovered from the earlier blow. He was such a sensitive person that, for the moment, he didn’t even catch the underlying message in Qi Lin’s words. He just stood there, dazed and pitiful.

Qi Lin sighed inwardly and made her meaning clearer,
“Brother Ruoyuan, we’re both in our second year of high school now. The college entrance exam is coming up soon, so we shouldn’t be distracted by other things… Uncle and Aunt also have high hopes for you.”

“I’m quite busy with my studies too… so unless there’s something important, you don’t have to come looking for me anymore. Let’s catch up again after the exam. My goal is N University, if you can get in too, maybe we’ll even be classmates.”

She made sure the rejection was clear, then tossed in a bit of encouragement for good measure. As long as you study hard, we might end up at the same university; don’t lose heart, keep working hard.

With Chu Ruoyuan’s personality, completely devoted to the female lead, those words were as effective as a shot of adrenaline. He would definitely buckle down and study hard to get into N University. That way, he wouldn’t disturb Qi Lin’s mission, nor would he get dragged into this messy situation again, especially avoiding the risk of being targeted by the dangerously obsessive male lead later.

By the time the college entrance exams were over, Qi Lin would have completed both her missions and won over her wife. When that time came, Chu Ruoyuan would realize everything on his own and quietly step back.
It might be cruel to him, but it was the best protection Qi Lin could offer.

Sure enough, when Chu Ruoyuan heard those twelve words, “maybe we’ll even be classmates in university”, his eyes lit up. His fingers unconsciously curled into fists, and he nodded solemnly to Qi Lin.
“Alright.”

The newly “healed” second male lead glanced at Qi Lin, then at the young lady standing beside her, finally realizing what her earlier words had really meant.
“Then… Xiyu, I’ll get going first. Take good care of yourself, and if anything happens… remember to tell me.”

“Mm.” Qi Lin waved at him. “Goodbye, Brother Ruoyuan.”

Once the third wheel was gone, Qi Lin quickly brought the young lady back home.

She had already tidied up the apartment beforehand, rearranging some of the original owner’s decorations.

The moment Situ Lan stepped inside, she was stunned.

It was completely different from the grand and luxurious style of the Situ household, simple, cozy, and warm. Even though it was her first time seeing it, it somehow felt familiar, as if the warmth came from the depths of her soul.

Seeing her reaction, Qi Lin couldn’t help but smile.

She knew the young lady would like it.

After all, this was the very style the two of them had built together over the years in the real world, the one they both felt most comfortable and at home in.

Even in their previous world, after Qi Lin and Dong Zheng got together, they had gradually remodeled their villa in this same style.

Qi Lin handed Situ Lan a pair of slippers, the same pair she had spent half a day picking out during her recent vacation, carefully choosing the kind she knew Situ Lan would like.

Whether it was the overly comfortable environment or Qi Lin’s overly thoughtful hospitality, Situ Lan couldn’t help but relax completely. The slight nervousness and unease she had felt ever since learning she’d be coming to Qi Lin’s place all vanished. Without meaning to, even the question she had planned to keep buried deep in her heart slipped out,

“Just now, that guy downstairs…”

Halfway through her question, Situ Lan abruptly stopped herself.

…How could she ask something like that right off the bat?!

Her face flushed red as she bit her lip, both embarrassed and frustrated with herself.

Even between friends, one should respect the other’s privacy! Asking something so directly was far too rude!

Qi Lin: “…”

Wife, it’s just the two of us here at home, and you’re making that kind of tempting expression, are you trying to test my self-control?

Qi Lin coughed lightly, forcing down all the thoughts that were completely inappropriate given their ages. “That was my neighbor’s older brother. He has feelings for me, but I already turned him down.”

Qi Lin had never liked hiding anything from people important to her, especially not from someone as important as her wife.

Seeing the young lady looking so unsettled, Qi Lin’s heart ached. She had to give her some reassurance.

Situ Lan was stunned. She hadn’t expected Qi Lin to answer so straightforwardly.

Then, before her mind could catch up, her mouth moved on its own again, “Why did you turn him down?”

The moment the words left her lips, she wanted to seal her mouth shut.

…What was wrong with her today? Had she taken the wrong medicine or something? Why did she keep prying into someone else’s private matters?!

Qilin, still calm and honest, smiled at her. “Because I don’t like him. I only like girls.”

Situ Lan: “…”

The bag in Situ Lan’s hand nearly slipped to the floor.

What did she mean… she only liked girls?!

Qi Lin seemed completely unaware of how explosive that statement was. She simply put on an apron and headed for the kitchen as if nothing had happened. “Miss, I’m going to start making tiramisu now. Could you come check if it’s good?”

Only then did Situ Lan suddenly remember, she had actually prepared a thoughtful gift for her first visit, some rare recipes, tools, and ingredients, all chosen carefully because she knew how much Qi Lin loved making desserts.

But… she had gotten upset after seeing Chu Ruoyuan earlier and had completely forgotten about the gift, leaving it in the car for her driver to take back home.

Someone once said that no matter how intense your emotions are, joy, anger, sorrow, or happiness, they’ll all fade with time, until you can barely remember how deeply you once felt them.

But embarrassment? Embarrassment never fades. Every time you recall it, it makes you want to dig a hole and hide.

That was exactly how Situ Lan felt right now.

The shock she’d felt upon hearing Qi Lin say she only liked girls had completely vanished. All she could think about was how she’d foolishly forgotten the carefully prepared gift, utterly mortified.

She turned stiffly toward the apartment door, her mind screaming—

…I really want to run away.

“Miss?” Qi Lin poked her head out from the kitchen. “I’m starting now, okay?”

Situ Lan bit her lower lip, her body stiff and filled with awkwardness, before heading toward the kitchen. “…Coming.”

Things had already turned out this way… She could only try her best to help Qi Lin and make up for it a little.

And besides… she really couldn’t bring herself to just leave.

When Situ Lan entered the kitchen, she realized that Qi Lin was wearing an apron with a white background and cherry patterns.

…So cute.

Situ Lan quickly averted her gaze, which was becoming harder to control, straightened her expression, and focused on the ingredients and utensils in Qi Lin’s hands.

During the process, Qi Lin intentionally made a few small mistakes here and there, giving Miss Situ plenty of opportunities to correct her.

Taking advantage of the moment, Qi Lin showered the young lady with exaggerated praise. As expected, she earned a flustered, blushing response of, “It’s not that I’m amazing, it’s just… you’re still a beginner, so you’re not very skilled yet. You’ll get better with more practice,” which also eased all of Situ Lan’s earlier awkwardness.

Mission accomplished.

The tiramisu that finally came out of the oven turned out far better than any of Qi Lin’s previous desserts, thanks to Miss Situ’s “rescue.”

Qi Lin didn’t take the first bite herself. She scooped up a spoonful and held it out directly to Situ Lan, her tone full of excitement. “Miss, try it?”

Situ Lan was a little stunned, she hadn’t been fed by anyone since she was a baby.

Still dazed, she instinctively opened her mouth and ate the tiramisu Qi Lin offered.

…Did she put too much sugar just now?

Under Qi Lin’s steady, beautiful gaze, Situ Lan didn’t even know where to look.

It was a little too sweet…

But when she opened her mouth to speak, all she said were two words, “Very good.”

Much higher praise than her previous highest comment on Qi Lin’s cooking, “Not bad.”

“Really?” Qi Lin’s eyes widened in delight, her face full of surprise. Excitedly, she seemed to forget that Situ Lan had just used that same spoon and took a bite herself without hesitation.

Her movement was so quick that Situ Lan didn’t even have time to stop her.