Today I Will Also Be the Male Protagonist’s Rival - Chapter 42

Su Yu’s heart gave a slight tremble.

It had always been like this—this silly girl never really overthought anything. When she liked someone, she simply liked them. She was willing to give her whole heart and soul, pouring in all her passion and sincerity, carrying that love from the last world into this one.

“A’Shu…”

The girl looked up aggrieved. “Mm?”

“I already told you, don’t cry for me again.”

Su Yu wiped her tears away, gently rubbing her cheek with a serious expression. “It makes my heart ache.”

The warmth of her fingertip touched the heat on her flushed face.

Huo Shu’s face turned red unconsciously, and she suddenly felt the urge to act a little coy. “Well, who told you to suddenly treat me coldly?”

But since she had no real evidence, her voice sounded rather guilty.

“Coldly?”

Su Yu raised an eyebrow and suddenly leaned in. “Say that again, hm?”

Their noses touched. A strange, restless heat surged from deep within the body, making one feel unsettled and fidgety.

Huo Shu instinctively wanted to back away, but two small hands moved faster than her and wrapped around her waist.

“There are people around…”

Her face flushed, and she shyly turned her head away.

“People?”

Su Yu chuckled softly, leaning in even closer. “Why don’t I feel that way?”

“Don’t you think in the dark it’s even easier to…”

“Stop talking…”

Huo Shu was both embarrassed and flustered, desperately wanting to bury herself in Su Yu’s arms as she reached out to cover her mouth.

“How are you suddenly so…”

She tried to say something for a while but couldn’t quite get the words out.

Su Yu grabbed her fidgety little hand, flipped them around, and pinned the girl against the wall, laughing softly. “What is it?”

“You’re so good at bullying people.”

Huo Shu spoke while the tips of her ears turned red, and her voice softened into a pouty whimper.

This little white rabbit who wasn’t even as tall as her had suddenly turned into a big bad wolf.

A bit… hard to resist.

“How do I bully you?”

Su Yu leaned in close, suddenly burying her face in Huo Shu’s neck and nibbling lightly. Her hot lips and tongue skimmed over her skin, sending a shiver down her spine.

“Like this?”

She dragged out the last word, tilting her head up to look at her. Her peach blossom eyes brimmed with deep desire, sparkling like ripples on water—intoxicating and seductive.

“Stop…” Huo Shu clung to her, her voice soft and breathy, unclear whether she was pleading or being coquettish.

Su Yu’s heart softened. She pulled her back into her arms and nuzzled her cheek gently. “Be good. I won’t touch you.”

Huo Shu lay against her chest for a while before finally catching her breath. Her tiny fist lightly hit her, muttering, “It’s all your fault.”

“Hmm?”

“How am I supposed to go out and face people now?”

Su Yu raised an eyebrow. “You didn’t like it?”

Huo Shu blushed and mumbled, “N-not really…”

“Then I’ll find someone else next time.”

“No way!”

She blurted it out instinctively. But when she saw the other’s half-smiling expression, her face turned crimson again, and she dove into her arms, whining, “You’re so mean. Always bullying me.”

Su Yu curved her lips into a smile and patted her. “Go on out first.”

Huo Shu froze for a second. “Huh?”

“Go out first.”

“Oh.”

She pouted, clearly reluctant. “Kissed me and now you’re pretending it didn’t happen. Scumbag.”

Su Yu raised an eyebrow but managed to hold back the urge to deal with her again.

There were too many people around right now—she’d let her off this once.

After all, there was still a long road ahead.

She adjusted her evening gown in front of the glass door when someone suddenly pushed the door open.

Catching the movement out of the corner of her eye, Su Yu lifted her lips slightly and asked lazily, “Something you need?”

Jiang Shengzhou leaned against the railing, looking at her with a complicated expression. “You two just now…”

He had seen Huo Shu come out from the balcony, and something about her had changed completely.

It was hard to describe, but she suddenly seemed more delicate and clingy?

He guessed it might have something to do with Su Yu—and it turned out he was right.

That feeling… was hard to put into words.

“As long as you understand.”

Su Yu leaned back, pulled out a chair, and sat down. “So, did you come looking for me about something?”

“Can’t I come see you for no reason?”

Jiang Shengzhou sat down as well, half-joking, “Su Yu, junior, we’re at least partners in this, and your coldness really breaks my heart.”

Su Yu curled her lips noncommittally. “Young Master Jiang, would someone like you really care about that?”

Her expression was languid, her responses indifferent and casual—clearly not taking him seriously.

Jiang Shengzhou sighed and got to the point. “When do you plan to deal with Jin Licheng?”

“No rush.”

Su Yu yawned and explained, “Right now, he hasn’t been pushed to desperation yet. Take it slow—can’t eat a fat man in one bite.”

“But he’s pestering you like this…”

Su Yu cut him off. “I’ll handle it.”

Jiang Shengzhou took a deep breath. Seeing her nonchalant demeanor, he couldn’t help but speak. “What if he wants to marry you?”

“Where did you hear that from?”

“Just now. It seems to be true.”

“Then let him.”

“You’d really marry him?”

Su Yu responded with a low “Mm,” then slowly said, “He’s already gone crazy. If he still can’t get what he wants, he’ll lose it.”

Jiang Shengzhou frowned. “You hate him. There’s no need to throw yourself in like this—it’s not worth it.”

“I never said I’d give myself to him. I just agreed to marry him.”

“What if something goes wrong?”

Su Yu gave a soft laugh, her tone ice-cold. “If I don’t take a risk, how else can I get a hold over him?”

She paused, then smiled. “As for what comes after… that’ll depend on you.”

Jiang Shengzhou’s furrowed brow eased. He gave a quiet “Okay.”

Sure enough, Jiang Shengzhou’s information was accurate. In just a few days, the news of Jin Licheng’s wedding spread across all of Xiangjiang like wildfire.

“Yuyu…”

Su Yudong seemed to know there was no point in hiding it anymore. He sighed and said directly, “Don’t blame Dad. Dad had no choice. The Jin family is too powerful—we can’t afford to offend them.”

Su Yu curled her lips slightly.

Should she praise Su Yudong for being a good actor, or say that his position as the head of a prestigious family was far too pitiful?

They were both part of the Four Great Families, yet he always seemed to act like he was a whole head lower than the others.

She said nothing, and Su Yudong’s tone turned increasingly firm. “Yuyu, the matter is settled. Whether you’re willing or not, you have to marry Jin Licheng.”

“He’s got a grip on many of our collaborations. Just one word from him and we’d suffer a huge loss. Yuyu, can’t you just be sensible and obedient, okay?”

“Mm.”

A soft sound, very quiet.

Su Yudong didn’t react right away. “Wh-what did you say?”

Su Yu gave a light sigh, her pale fingers tightening. “Dad, I’ll marry him.”

The girl lowered her eyes. From this angle, her beautiful eyes looked slightly red, making her seem all the more pitiful.

Only then did Su Yudong smile, patting her shoulder and praising her, “I knew it—you’re my good daughter. You wouldn’t disappoint me.”

“Stay at home and wait. Jin Licheng and I are still discussing the specific wedding date. Don’t worry, you’ll definitely have a grand wedding banquet.”

As he spoke, Su Yudong let out a hearty laugh.

With Jin Licheng as his son-in-law—what greater glory could there be?

But then again, he was lucky to have a daughter.

Su Yu gave a soft “Mm,” but her thoughts drifted to that little girl.

She still had to prepare in advance, in case the girl caused a big scene when the time came.

With a sigh, she looked up and said, “Dad, I’m going to make a phone call.”