The Cannon Fodder NPC Went Too Far [Quick Transmigration] - Chapter 19
Chapter 19
The little blue ball, which was also stunned and still munching on gossip, had not yet clocked out. It stalled for a few moments, then started searching for data in confusion. Afterward, it exclaimed in shock: “Host and the big villain are playing this big?”
These days, besides urging the Host to complete the mission, it mostly lay in the back of her mind, nibbling on melon seeds and shipping the Host and the big villain.
Based on its rigorous research and calculations from countless data points, it had concluded: the Host and the big villain were mutually attracted, needing only a single push to break the barrier.
Could this be mother-daughter affection? Is this correct?
The system clearly hadn’t anticipated that, despite its God’s-eye view, it constantly assumed its Host and the big villain were flirting. In reality, its Host had absolutely no idea what kind of feeling this was.
The little princess of the Great Xia Kingdom was born noble. From birth, she was held high in their palms, raised as a spoiled darling in the most luxurious place, confined like a golden cage bird.
In that era of strict court rules and supreme imperial authority, someone taught her etiquette, someone taught her moral codes for women, someone taught her male superiority, but no one ever taught her what liking was, or what love was.
Because there was no need. Princesses shouldn’t be so restless. They only needed to quietly cover their faces with a red veil, sit high in the sedan chair, and, like obedient puppets, marry into the family of a man needed for a political alliance, following the orders of their parents and matchmakers, in a blind marriage.
More than a mistress, she was a cold symbol, representing the dignity of the royal family.
Therefore, even though Xia Yu was having a field day in this world, she still didn’t understand why her heart beat faster when she saw her, and why she wanted to be closer to her, and even closer…
Xia Yu pursed her lips, unconsciously twisting her fingers, looking confused and helpless at Shen Zheng’s eyes, which had instantly turned red.
She had called her Mother. Shouldn’t she be happy? Why did she look like she was about to cry? Did she do something wrong?
The little princess, who had been slightly annoyed and ashamed, lowered her head, sullenly pushing Shen Zheng’s shoulder.
Shen Zheng, she doesn’t understand.
She doesn’t understand anything.
Shen Zheng sighed softly. All the complex emotions eventually transformed into helplessness.
She stepped forward, her hand slightly trembling, and covered Xia Yu’s somewhat dimmed eyes with her five fingers held together.
She shouldn’t have shown that expression. The little phoenix soaring in the sky deserved to hold her head high, proud and brilliant, her entire life.
If this affection was wrong, let her bear the burden alone.
Shen Zheng lowered her eyes, gazing tenderly at the unusually compliant girl whose eyes were covered. She said seriously, word by word:
“Xia Yu, I care for you not because of your father, and not because of the identity of a stepmother. I care for you because you are Xia Yu, because you are you.”
“I do it willingly, I flock to you, I am genuinely delighted. You don’t need to feel any psychological burden.”
Thump-thump-thump. Xia Yu’s heart beat violently, uncontrollably. It felt like a giant hand had seized it, causing a slight pain, a slight numbness. Her eyelashes trembled rapidly, gently brushing against Shen Zheng’s palm.
Delight. She was also genuinely delighted.
She… she…
“Alright, get some rest first.” Shen Zheng softly interrupted her thoughts. She slightly bent down and, through the back of her hand, kissed Xia Yu’s eyes reverently.
It’s okay. Take it slow. No need to rush. She has all the time in the world.
“System!” Little Xia Yu grabbed the little blue ball, kneading it against her chest for a long time. She still couldn’t figure it out. She let out a mature sigh and turned to the system for help.
“Don’t ask the system. The system doesn’t know either. The system is just a tiny ball of data.” The little blue ball struggled to escape the Host’s clutches, righteously refusing to answer.
The interaction between the two last night made the system, which had been absolutely certain about their relationship, hesitate. Something seemed a bit off. I need to observe more.
The vastly different perspectives made the system keep its mouth shut, not daring to say another word. What if it misunderstood and corrupted the relationship between the two who were supposed to be stepmother and daughter? That would be so wrong.
“Sigh~ Sigh~” Shen Zheng was wearing a grim expression, emotionlessly reviewing documents, sighing occasionally as if she were having spasms.
Whenever she remembered Xia Yu’s earth-shattering call of “Mother,” she felt a mysterious headache. Where did things go wrong? How did the situation develop to such a melodramatic point?
She was… truly… speechless.
In fact, upon hearing Xia Yu call her “Mother,” her eyes had instantly turned red. Two burning flames rushed out, enveloping the girl before her overwhelmingly.
The world turned bl00d-red. The surrounding scenery crazily spun, twisted, and warped, becoming shadowy and indistinct.
Bloody, huge words slammed into her mind again and again, becoming the sole command guiding her next action:
EAT HER!
EAT HER!!
EAT HER!!!
POSSESS HER! Make her completely belong to you! Let her know what your intentions for her truly are. That way, she won’t run away. She won’t leave you. You two can be together forever!
She should have ignored her resistance, forcibly dragged her into the pitch-black basement, thrown her onto the bed, and tightly bound her wrists with chains.
She should have bitten her lips, slowly stripped off her clothes, and bullied her until she couldn’t stop begging for mercy.
She should make her distinguish that she wasn’t her mother, make her realize the kind of filthy intentions she held toward her.
She should…
But that was the little phoenix she had personally nurtured to spread her wings and fly. She watched her grow from a suckling child to a fledgling practicing flight. She had stayed by her side, catching her again and again as she nearly fell. In the end, her crimson feathers shone brilliantly, and she flew high.
How could she bear to break her wings, confine her to this sunless place, and make her a bird in a cage, a jewel in her palm, once more?
Thinking like this, she truly was a beast.
Shen Zheng scoffed mockingly.
“CEO Shen, please stop sighing. You’ve sighed hundreds of times today. Coupled with your cold expression, the people in the company think something has gone wrong with the Shen family and keep coming to me to ask,” Qin Ying said.
“Qin Ying, you don’t understand.” Shen Zheng shook her head melancholically.
Ah, yes, yes, yes, you understand. Your ‘wife’ is about to call you ‘Mom,’ after all. Qin Ying silently complained a few words in her heart. She didn’t dare say them out loud. She was afraid Shen Zheng would flay her alive.
After finishing work, Xia Yu returned to the villa. Pushing open the front door, the cold and quiet villa was still empty. Shen Zheng was working overtime again.
She scrunched up her nose, grumbled a few times, and threw herself stiffly onto the sofa, muttering: “Why isn’t Shen Zheng back yet? Is she avoiding me?”
How could she be that busy? She’s at the company all day, leaving early and coming back late. Besides the early morning, she barely sees her. Even when she does, Shen Zheng is excessively polite and distant, completely unlike before.
It’s too much! She’s the one who got taken advantage of and called her ‘Mother,’ and she’s not angry. Why is Shen Zheng so upset? So petty!
Xia Yu lay prone on the sofa, her hands clasped behind her head, feeling wronged. Her legs kicked the air furiously in frustration.
“System, don’t you think she’s going too far!” Little Xia Yu grabbed the little blue ball, raising her tone.
“Ah? (A questioning sound) Ah! (A realization sound)” The system, which was about to sign off, was caught off guard. It responded vaguely with a few auxiliary sounds to the Host’s question.
It didn’t know what the Host and the big villain were fighting about these days. It only knew that its daily mission quota was being exceeded.
Countless 100-point scores were clanging into its data sea, making it so happy that it had laid down its work and couldn’t be bothered with these strange questions.
According to the novel’s plot, during this time, Xia Yu should have been furiously provoking the big villain. The big villain would get so angry she’d stare at her with a cold, gloomy expression, and even start leaving early and coming back late to avoid her. Xia Yu, however, wouldn’t let up and continued to pick fights.
After repeatedly pushing her, the big villain, having reached her limit, directly threw her into the villa’s basement, gave her a scare, and locked her up for a long time until she finally quieted down.
Even though the process of picking fights didn’t happen, the result is correct! The big villain was leaving early and coming back late to avoid the Host every day and occasionally stared at the Host with a fierce, predatory look.
The result is correct. Key plot point complete. Perfect. 100 points.
If every day could be this good in the future, that would be wonderful. The system coaxed Xia Yu for a long time. Only then did Xia Yu reluctantly get up and start searching for the villa’s basement.
Although the big villain wouldn’t actually lock up the Host, if she could just find the basement entrance, the Host could pretend to be locked up while the big villain was away and stay there for a while. The system could then manipulate the data and still score some points.
“Host, did you find it?” The system anxiously asked Xia Yu, who had walked back and forth on the first floor several times.
“No.” Xia Yu wandered the first floor but couldn’t find the entrance to the basement.
Where is it? Her eyes darted around. She turned toward the wall behind the staircase, reaching out her palm to feel the smooth surface. Suddenly, she felt a distinct protrusion. She pressed it hard.
With the grinding sound of gears turning, a staircase wide enough for only one person slowly appeared before Xia Yu. The sound-activated lights on both sides of the staircase flickered on as they heard Xia Yu’s footsteps.
At the end of the stairs, a door made of precious wood was tightly closed.
More than a basement, this space used to be just a storage room, filled with Shen Zheng’s important but not-so-important items. It was rarely opened throughout the year.
Xia Yu gently pushed the door. It moved silently and actually opened. She slowly stepped into the basement. The first thing she saw was a large bed.
Ropes subtly emerged from the four corners of the bed. Directly in front of the bed, a massive mirror stood, clearly reflecting everything in the room.
Other than that, there were no other miscellaneous items. Judging by the spotless condition, it was clear someone had cleaned it recently.
Who? Xia Yu tilted her head, quite puzzled. Why would anyone clean the basement?
Before she could figure it out, a dark silhouette appeared at the basement doorway, staring gloomily at Xia Yu. With a soft creak, the door slammed shut.
All light sources from the outside were blocked, leaving only the warm pink light flickering and jumping in the room.