The Female Lead is Looking at Me Differently (GL) - Chapter 27
Wen Zhao hadn’t slept well at all. Or rather, ever since her consciousness had started to blur, she’d felt uneasy and uncomfortable.
Initially, she’d felt as though her body were on fire, an intense burning sensation that wouldn’t subside. Later, when she’d finally found a “cool” respite, she’d realized, too late, that the real torment had only just begun.
Her entire body ached, a torment that made her moan and plead, only to be met with even more forceful treatment. Eventually, she’d cried herself to sleep, unconscious.
The discomfort had even seeped into her dreams, leaving her feeling unrested.
Wen Zhao frowned and opened her eyes.
Daylight flooded her vision. Blinking wearily, she realized it must be the next day.
Before she could gather her thoughts, her body’s discomfort reminded her of what had happened. The aches and pains, the swelling in her wrists, and… other unspeakable sensations made her eyes widen in shock. She was fully awake now.
She grabbed at the sheets, her heart pounding. Memories of the previous night flooded back. She remembered being abducted by Lu Bicai, then being brought to another room. The next thing she knew, she was alone with him, and her body felt like it was on fire.
That was the last thing she remembered.
A wave of dread washed over her. Why? Could it be…?
A terrible suspicion formed in her mind. It was the only explanation for the marks on her body.
For a moment, Wen Zhao was overwhelmed by a mix of confusion and helplessness. It felt absurd, almost unreal.
[You should feel unreal, because what happened last night was really funny.]
The system finally came online.
Before, it had always been active, providing a sense of comfort. Now that it was back, Wen Zhao felt a little better, but her current situation was too much to bear.
[Don’t worry, host. You didn’t have any intimate relations with Lu Bicai.]
These words were like a lifeline. Wen Zhao immediately asked, [Really? Is that true? You’re not lying to me, are you?]
The system wished it could lie, but it couldn’t. [I’m not lying to you, host, but…] It had never encountered a situation like this before. [Someone else helped you with the drug last night.]
Wen Zhao did remember that incident. She vaguely recalled Lu Bicai bragging about his specially made ‘caihua powder,’ claiming that it was an irresistible aphrodisiac with no antidote. It was such a cliché, like something straight out of a poorly written script.
But if Lu Bicai was so confident about it, it meant he must have had some skill in creating such a drug. Considering her current state, even Wen Zhao was starting to believe him.
After all, she had suspected Lu Bicai initially.
[So… who was it?]
Please don’t tell me it was the male lead! If it was, she’d rather die.
The system’s mechanical voice was as flat as ever: [It wasn’t the male lead, it wasn’t Zhan Fu, it wasn’t Lu Bicai, and it wasn’t some random extra. As for who it was, I can’t tell you.]
Wen Zhao: “……”
Why even say that? Why play hard to get? You’re practically telling me the answer!
Wen Zhao felt her mind reeling. She buried her head in her arms, not wanting to face the world.
There must be something wrong with her. How else could she have learned from the system that the person who had helped her with the aphrodisiac was Fu Yu? That Fu Yu, the cold, aloof, and seemingly asexual Fu Yu!
Wen Zhao was on the verge of tears.
Look at her! The female lead’s character was completely ruined!
And why would Fu Yu help her? Wen Zhao still couldn’t believe it. She’d always thought Fu Yu saw her as a rival. But would a normal person help their rival with an aphrodisiac?
—Actually, there is a reason. If the female lead acts fast enough, the rival will never have a chance with the male lead.
It made perfect sense.
Before Wen Zhao could dwell on this thought any longer, the system interrupted her.
[Next, we should focus on a key issue: your female supporting character value.]
Wen Zhao froze.
She couldn’t remember her exact female supporting character value. But she quickly defended herself.
[Don’t be ridiculous! I remember my female supporting character value was above 60.]
Faced with such a host, and recalling the indescribable scenes he’d stumbled upon after coming back online—scenes that had prevented him from even saving his progress—even the AI system’s voice wavered.
[That was before Fu Yu gave you the antidote. After Fu Yu gave you the antidote… hehe.]
That cold, flat “hehe” scared Wen Zhao.
She quickly distanced herself, [What does Fu Yu doing have to do with me?!]
Perhaps seeing how pitiful Wen Zhao was, and anticipating her even more miserable future, the system decided not to tell her her female supporting character value directly. Instead, it paused and began to explain the properties of the aphrodisiac.
Wen Zhao was completely baffled.
At first, she thought the system had gone offline and was just giving automatic responses. Then, she thought the system was just making small talk, talking about aphrodisiacs. But by the end, Wen Zhao was completely dumbfounded. She realized the system’s good intentions…
Because the aphrodisiac wasn’t a one-time drug, but a course of treatment!
In other words, Wen Zhao wouldn’t just feel hot once, and the antidote wouldn’t work just once. For the next seven days, she would continuously…
Wen Zhao felt her soul leave her body. She felt like she was about to die. In fact, she thought it might be better to just die now. After all, death might be a relief.
Wen Zhao pulled the covers over her head.
The system said, [Cheer up. At least the female lead gave you the antidote, not the male lead.]
Wen Zhao’s voice was lifeless. [Yeah, the only difference is whether I die now or later.]
The system: “……”
After thinking for a moment, it decided to try a different approach, [Why don’t we talk about your female supporting character value first?]
Wen Zhao: “…..”
So, anyway, your female supporting character value is now 59 points. According to system regulations, you need to be assessed.
Wen Zhao pulled down the covers and gave a weak smile, tears in her eyes. At that moment, she looked like a fragile white lotus flower caught in a storm, evoking pity.
[I don’t care about any assessments. I’m going to die anyway. Before I die, it would be worth it to sow some discord between the female lead and the male lead.]
••••
When You Zixia returned, he was surprised to find his junior sister already awake. After yesterday’s incident, You Zixia still felt a bit awkward and ashamed, unsure how to face Wen Zhao.
It was true that he had learned the truth from Fu Yu, knowing that Wen Zhao hadn’t been harmed by Lu Bicai, but… certain things had already happened, and You Zixia couldn’t ignore the past.
Moreover, as her senior brother, he had failed to protect his junior sister, which made him feel both frustrated and guilty.
Therefore, when he saw Wen Zhao, You Zixia was hesitant to approach her.
But soon, he adjusted his mindset and walked over.
“Junior sister, you’re awake. How do you feel… Would you like some breakfast?”
“Wen Zhao” looked up at him. The girl’s skin was as white and smooth as jade, and her eyes held a hint of moisture, making one want to protect her.
You Zixia’s heart skipped a beat. Many speculations ran through his mind. Perhaps his junior sister was thinking about something unpleasant, or maybe she had misunderstood something. Therefore, You Zixia quickly walked over and sat beside Wen Zhao.
He wanted to comfort her, but he didn’t know how.
After all, this kind of thing… it wasn’t a trivial matter. And besides, as a man, if he were to comfort her, would it have the opposite effect?
You Zixia hesitated.
At that moment, “Wen Zhao” took the initiative. “Senior brother, I’m so sad…”
Since Wen Zhao had spoken first, You Zixia had an opening. He coughed and awkwardly tried to comfort her. “Don’t worry about this, Junior sister. Absolutely no one else knows. And you don’t need to feel… you don’t need to feel troubled about it, because you and Lu Bicai, actually… you know? So you can just… you understand? So, you can just pretend it never happened, Junior sister.”
“Wen Zhao” lowered her eyes. “How can I pretend it never happened, Senior brother? Do you know how scared I was at that time…?”
Hearing her say that, You Zixia’s Adam’s apple bobbed, and a look of regret flashed in his eyes. He hated himself for making his decision so late. If he had decided to find Fu Yu and Wen Zhao sooner, perhaps things wouldn’t have turned out this way.
Thinking about it, You Zixia clenched his fist tightly.
“It’s all my fault, Senior brother.” he blamed himself.
“No,” “Wen Zhao” said softly. “I don’t blame you, senior brother. I can only blame myself for being too weak and dragging Fu Yu down.”
“Junior sister…?”
“Wen Zhao” suddenly leaned closer to You Zixia, her eyes as bright as a peach blossom, filled with a watery tenderness. She stood up, leaned forward slightly, and cupped his face with her hands, then slowly leaned in.
“Wait, Junior sister…?” You Zixia started to feel uneasy.
“Wen Zhao” had tears in her eyes. “Senior brother, can you comfort me?”
You Zixia froze on the spot. Just as he didn’t know what to do, someone walked in from outside. You Zixia’s eyes lit up, and he subconsciously called out, “Fu Yu.”
“Wen Zhao” paused her actions and turned her head to look at Fu Yu, who was standing not far away, bathed in the backlight.
Due to the angle of the light, it was difficult to discern the expression on Fu Yu’s face.
However, Fu Yu could clearly see the two people opposite her.
Including Wen Zhao’s hands cupping You Zixia’s cheeks, her expression, and the small tear mole at the corner of her eye.
It was just like that night when she had moaned passionately, holding Fu Yu while her tear mole trembled slightly due to her body.
At that moment, Wen Zhao suddenly came back, regaining control of her body.
In her hands was You Zixia. And over there was Fu Yu.
Wen Zhao: “…….”
At this moment, the system cheerfully added fuel to the fire.
[Congratulations, host, you have gained 20 female supporting character values!]
Wen Zhao: “……”
T/N: Run 💨