The Villainess Is Pretending to Be Sweet Again Today (Transmigration) - Chapter 50

X City’s Red Light District was truly packed with people.

Apart from some adult entertainment options, there were more family-friendly activities available.

The hotel, named ‘Rose Manor,’ lived up to its name—aside from the two three-story buildings, the entire estate was filled with rose gardens. Though the roses weren’t yet in full bloom, covering the entire manor, the place wasn’t limited to just roses.

Looking down from the floor-to-ceiling windows on the second floor, vast stretches of evergreen trees stood tall and imposing, their age unknown, exuding a solemn, weathered grandeur.

The woman standing beside Nuo Yang noticed her curious expression and explained, “Rose Manor has 60 guest rooms. The ones with window views sell for particularly high prices during spring and autumn. Celebrities also come here to shoot photo spreads or film dramas.”

Nuo Yang exclaimed in surprise, “You can see celebrities here too?”

“Yes, a top-tier artist is scheduled to shoot an MV here this year. You can come take a look when the time comes.”

“Wow~”

Nuo Yang gazed at the rose gardens in amazement. The place was already so crowded now—come spring, wouldn’t it be packed every single night?

Add to that the entertainment options here, and it was practically a money pit!!

As they walked, Nuo Yang asked curiously, “What other fun things do you have here? Can you tell me more?”

The woman smiled. “It depends on what you like, miss. Most song and dance performances are held in the afternoon and evening. There are fewer entertainment options in the morning—right now, there’s morning tea and opera. I’m not sure if you’d enjoy those.”

Nuo Yang replied eagerly, “Whether I like it or not doesn’t matter—I’ve never seen it before, so I’d love to check it out.”

The woman nodded and led her downstairs. As soon as they reached the first floor, Nuo Yang saw girls dressed in all sorts of beautiful outfits strolling about.

“These are all service staff,” the woman explained. “Those with the Rose Manor emblem pinned to their chests are employees. You can ask them if you have any questions.”

Nuo Yang watched as the stunning girls passed by—some radiant and striking, others pure and adorable—her eyes practically glued to them.

The woman beside her, seeing her reaction, suddenly remembered the young boss’s earlier warning: under no circumstances was she to let Nuo Yang touch the staff.

As for why… she thought she understood now.

Nuo Yang loved pretty girls. The sight of all these beauties made her feel like she’d stepped into some kind of dream castle. No wonder the business here was so good—if it were up to her, she’d love to spend all her time here too.

“Hello, dear guest~” A waitress dressed in a bunny girl outfit approached and handed Nuo Yang a candy with a smile. “A strawberry candy for you. Feel free to come to us if you need anything~”

With that, she waved and walked away.

Nuo Yang blushed slightly and glanced at the woman beside her.

“This candy…”

“If you like it, there’s more at the registration desk.”

“No need.” Nuo Yang unwrapped one and popped it into her mouth. “One is enough.”

Afterward, Nuo Yang wandered around the shopping center and entertainment exhibition hall. As the woman had said, since it was still early in the morning, there weren’t many entertainment options available.

Nuo Yang wasn’t particularly fond of opera either, so she just watched for the novelty of it.

Before she knew it, it was already past 11 a.m. Feeling hungry, Nuo Yang asked, “When will Xiao Huai and the others be done?”

She had been playing for over an hour.

The woman glanced at her watch and said, “It won’t be long now. The general manager just asked me to prepare lunch. If you’re hungry, I can take you to the restaurant.”

“Mmm.” Nuo Yang nodded. “Thank you for keeping me company.”

“It’s no trouble at all.”

As the two were heading from the shopping center to the upstairs restaurant, Nuo Yang noticed a group of people descending from the elevator who looked vaguely familiar.

At the forefront was a woman with long black hair carrying a leather handbag. A foreign companion walking beside her was engaged in conversation, and the woman smiled before stopping to shake hands and bid farewell.

Nuo Yang observed the woman—today, Mu Jiazhao was wearing a dark red bodycon dress that accentuated her graceful curves.

Though the woman was already in her forties, meticulous skincare and fitness routines kept her figure looking flawless.

Sensing someone’s gaze, Mu Jiazhao turned her eyes in that direction.

Nuo Yang had never actually met her before, having only seen her on television. When their eyes met, Mu Jiazhao clearly looked puzzled for a moment.

The voluptuous assistant beside her also noticed Nuo Yang and whispered something into Mu Jiazhao’s ear, prompting a look of understanding.

So this was the ‘sister’ of her husband’s illegitimate child.

With elegant poise, Mu Jiazhao approached, stopping a few steps away from Nuo Yang. She greeted her with a smile, “Hello, Miss Nuo. I didn’t expect to meet you here.”

Contrary to the anticipated fireworks of a dramatic confrontation, Nuo Yang simply stared at Mu Jiazhao in a daze.

Her gaze even held a hint of… admiration???

Nuo Yang had always known Mu Jiazhao was an imposing woman, but she hadn’t expected her to be this stunning.

Her long black hair and vibrant red lips, coupled with flawless, dewy skin and an undeniable aura, made her both formidable and beautiful—was this the charm of a female antagonist?!?!

Noticing the admiring look in Nuo Yang’s eyes, Mu Jiazhao couldn’t help but laugh. “Miss Nuo.”

Only then did Nuo Yang snap out of it. How could she be drooling over such a villain? This was utterly embarrassing!!!

Mu Jiazhao gave Nuo Yang a once-over. She knew everything about this person and had expected someone formidable, but she turned out to be unexpectedly endearing.

“Huaichang is quite stubborn by nature,” Mu Jiazhao said politely. “She must have caused you a lot of trouble.”

Nuo Yang blinked. Why did that sound like Mu Jiazhao was speaking as if she were Huaichang’s family?

With a faint smile, Mu Jiazhao asked, “What brings you here today, Miss Nuo?”

Nuo Yang pressed her lips together and remained silent.

When she didn’t respond, Mu Jiazhao continued, “Are you here to meet someone? Or just for fun?”

Nuo Yang shook her head, unwilling to speak.

She knew Mu Jiazhao wasn’t someone to be trifled with. The ‘original wife’ archetype was either a ruthless woman or an oppressed victim, and Mu Jiazhao was clearly not the latter.

Nuo Yang wasn’t clever, but she knew some things were better left unsaid. Mu Jiazhao might seem casual, but who knew what she was really plotting? Huaichang was just about to take over this place today, and Nuo Yang didn’t want to cause any trouble for the kid.

Just as the two were locked in a staring contest, a familiar voice sounded from behind.

Long Huaichang hurried over, grabbing Nuo Yang’s hand anxiously: “Sis!”

Seeing Long Huaichang, Nuo Yang immediately relaxed and said, “You’re here.”

“Sis,” Long Huaichang glanced at Mu Jiazhao before asking Nuo Yang, “What are you doing here?”

“We just happened to run into each other…”

“Sis.”

Long Huaichang gave Nuo Yang a reproachful look before turning back to Mu Jiazhao: “Auntie.”

Mu Jiazhao nodded and asked, “Are you and your sister here to have fun today?”

Long Huaichang didn’t answer but distantly replied, “We have things to do, so we won’t chat with you, Auntie.”

With that, she pulled Nuo Yang toward the elevator.

As the two entered the elevator, Nuo Yang noticed Mu Jiazhao’s gaze still fixed on her and couldn’t help but shiver. Fortunately, the elevator doors slowly closed, cutting off their eye contact.

Leaning against the elevator wall, Nuo Yang sighed in relief—that had really scared her.

Long Huaichang tightly gripped Nuo Yang’s hand, biting her lip before turning to ask, “Sis, what were you talking about with that woman just now?”

“Nothing at all,” Nuo Yang explained proudly. “I was afraid I might say something wrong, so I didn’t respond no matter what she asked. Pretty smart, huh?”

Long Huaichang stared at Nuo Yang and finally relaxed.

Smart, but only in a small way. Given who Mu Jiazhao was, seeing Nuo Yang here with her would definitely raise suspicions. She might already be investigating them right now.

But this was her territory—no one would dare interfere without her permission.

“Sis.”

Long Huaichang looked at Nuo Yang unhappily and asked, “What were you thinking when you looked at that woman just now?”

Nuo Yang: “Huh?”

What kind of look had she given?

After thinking carefully, Nuo Yang said, “I wasn’t thinking anything. What could I be thinking?”

Long Huaichang leaned in, pressing her hand against the elevator wall as she stared at her. “Your eyes were practically popping out when you looked at her. Don’t think I didn’t notice.”

Nuo Yang retorted angrily, “When did I ever stare at someone like that? You’re making things up!”

She admitted her heart had raced a little, but who didn’t appreciate beauty? Mu Jiazhao was a beautiful woman—wasn’t Nuo Yang allowed to look a few extra times???

“Sis,” Long Huaichang said in a low voice, “Do you prefer women twenty years older than you? Is that why you’re not interested in me?”

Nuo Yang: “What nonsense are you saying? When did I ever say I like older women?”

“Then why were you looking at her like that?”

“I wasn’t! You’re accusing me unfairly!”

Long Huaichang found Nuo Yang’s chattering mouth incredibly annoying. She had clearly seen Nuo Yang staring at Mu Jiazhao’s chest with wide eyes—yet she still dared to lie!

This infuriating sister!!!

Long Huaichang didn’t want to hear any more excuses. She lowered her head and silenced Nuo Yang with a kiss.

Their breaths instantly mingled, and Nuo Yang gasped, clutching Long Huaichang’s hoodie tightly, her heart pounding wildly.

Again?! Wasn’t she afraid someone might walk into the elevator at any moment?!

Long Huaichang bit Nuo Yang’s lip, drawing a soft moan from her. Nuo Yang quickly pushed her away, covering her mouth as her ears burned bright red.

“You…” Nuo Yang blushed with both embarrassment and anger. “Can you please behave properly!”

Long Huaichang licked her lips, then leaned down to gently peck Nuo Yang’s forehead, whispering softly, “Sister, I’m feeling jealous. Promise me you won’t look at other women from now on, okay?”

Otherwise, her jealousy factory might just start operating at full capacity.