Transmigrated Into a Book: The Villain I Raised Is Plotting Against Me! - Chapter 13

“I’m back, Xiao Zai!”

Her voice carried a hint of sweetness, instantly lifting one’s mood.

Ren Zai straightened his body at once, his gaze filled with grievance as he looked toward Mu Suru, who had just entered.

“You…”

His voice was so hoarse, it sounded like it had been ground through sand, utterly grating.

Mu Suru set down the porridge she was carrying and glanced at Xia Qian, who was standing nearby. “Sister, didn’t you say you disliked the smell of disinfectant in hospitals? Why are you here delivering food again?”

Xia Qian smoothed her hair behind her ear, smiling shyly. “Sister, I was just worried you might not manage on your own, so I thought I’d come and help…”

Mu Suru gracefully smoothed the creases in her dress, the diamond necklace around her neck shining brilliantly. 

She picked up a water cup and handed it to Xia Qian.

Xia Qian instinctively took it, then looked confused. “Sister, what do you mean by this?”

“Aren’t you here to help? Xiao Zai’s water cup is empty. Just look at how hoarse his voice is… why don’t you help me get him some water?”

Mu Suru, sitting by the bedside, gave instructions without even raising her head.

A faint trace of anger crept across Xia Qian’s pale face, but she had no choice but to suppress her irritation. She went to fetch the water, but Mu Suru’s next words almost made her cough up blood in anger.

“Oh, and make sure the water isn’t too hot or too cold. Just lukewarm, got it?”

Mu Suru played with her fingers, her tone lazy.

The sound of the door slamming shut heavily echoed through the room, highlighting just how much resentment the person leaving held.

Mu Suru gently tapped Ren Zai on the forehead. “Xiao Zai, such a good boy… you didn’t cause any trouble.”

Ren Zai’s gaze fell on the bowl of porridge in her hands. “He…”

Mu Suru chuckled lightly and began to feed him the porridge.

After an afternoon of phonetic lessons, night fell, and Mu Suru planned to find a chair to nap on. 

However, Ren Zai grabbed the hem of her clothes with his teeth.

His eyes were watery, and it was clear that he wanted her to stay and sleep with him.

Mu Suru looked a little conflicted but ultimately did not agree. 

Instead, she rested her head by the bedside and fell asleep.

Whether by coincidence or if God deliberately created an opportunity for Ren Zai.

After a while, the wind suddenly blew violently and heavy rain fell.

The flashing white lightning broke through the night sky with an unstoppable trend.

In the dark room, Ren Zai’s bright eyes flickered with confusion as he recalled the picture book that his favorite human had shown him earlier in the evening. 

One of the pages depicted a similar stormy scene, where a small paper figure was nestled in the arms of a larger one.

So…

Ren Zai let out a small whimper, which seemed particularly abrupt in the empty ward.

Mu Suru, who had been sleeping well, was inevitably woken up. 

She rubbed her sleepy eyes, only to see the little villain curled up, trembling.

Wait… curled up?

Mu Suru’s drowsiness vanished instantly. She first glanced at the window, where dark clouds gathered, intermittently lit by flashes of lightning. Then, she looked at Ren Zai, who was huddled in a corner, clearly terrified.

Her suspicion solidified.

[Task issued: Comfort the “frightened” villain.]

Zero One, in his usual businesslike manner, announced the task based on the villain’s emotional needs.

Mu Suru moved closer and hugged the small figure, her voice soft. “Don’t be scared, Xiao Zai. Big sister is here…”

Ren Zai inhaled her scent deeply, as if wanting to etch it into his memory forever. 

And just like that, with her comforting presence, Mu Suru fell back asleep.

[Task completed. Earned 5 plot points.]

Ren Zai’s eyes gleamed as he looked at her, noticing how her loose collar exposed her shoulder, which still bore the faint marks of teeth. 

His heart swelled with satisfaction. This human being he liked belonged to him!

Only to him!

[Blackening Value +5. Current Blackening Value: 23.]

“Ru Tuan…”

A voice filled with resentment exploded near Mu Suru’s ear.

She furrowed her brow, feeling a sharp pain in the back of her neck, it seemed she had slept awkwardly. Without opening her eyes, she stretched lazily.

Ah… that felt much better!

But… why did she feel like she was touching a man’s skin?

Soft…

Mu Suru opened her eyes and was greeted by a broad, smooth chest, lightly scarred with faint pink marks.

!!!

What did it mean to die of embarrassment? Mu Suru was experiencing it right now!

Especially when she looked at her ambiguous posture of the woman on top and the man on the bottom.

Anyone would assume she had taken advantage of the little villain…

Mu Suru got up calmly, greeted her second brother, Mu An, who had just entered the room. “Good morning, Second Brother!”

Mu An looked at her with a look of disappointment: “Ru Tuan, Xiao Zai is still young, don’t be too impatient, you have to wait a few more years…”

What nonsense…

Mu Suru interrupted him before he could go any further. “Second Brother, I’m hungry.”

Hearing this, Mu An slapped his forehead, leaving a ridiculous red handprint. “Ru Tuan, just wait…”

Mu Suru watched her brother busily leaving, then turned her gaze to Ren Zai, who was still fast asleep.

She couldn’t help but feel guilty. The little guy didn’t know anything…

This was the first time in her 30-plus years of life, counting both her previous and current lives, that she’d slept with a man.

Even if that “man” was a ten-year-old boy…

Thinking about it, Mu Suru’s cheeks flushed a little.

Her gaze lingered on Ren Zai’s sleeping form for a moment before she looked away, missing the slight movement of his hand wrapped in bandages.

“Second Brother, I need to head to school. Could you watch over Xiao Zai for me?”

Mu Suru glanced at her phone. It was 7:40. After slowly finishing a sandwich and drinking some milk, she grabbed her backpack and got ready to leave. Ren Zai uttered a small sound, “Mu…”

She turned back and made a hand gesture signaling her departure.

She had taught Ren Zai this gesture last time, which allowed her to leave smoothly.

Sure enough, after seeing the gesture, Ren Zai fell silent, lying on the bed with a look of utter despair. Mu An wondered if Ru Tuan had worn the poor kid out.

Today was a special day: all three campus princes were gathering at school.

The school gate was crowded with students, all excitedly anticipating the arrival of several Maseratis.

“I finally get to see my male idol!”

“I love you, cute Meng!”

“Yao, please notice us…”

The well-dressed girls were all shouting at the top of their lungs.

Meng Chang’an, just stepping out of the car, happened to hear the shout, “Cute Meng, I love you!” He stumbled and almost fell, only to be caught by a pair of warm, slender hands.

Meng Chang’an looked up and found himself staring into a pair of gentle, amber eyes, leaving him momentarily dazed.

“Be careful…”

Gu Pei gazed at the fair-skinned, delicate face in front of her. His black-and-white eyes were still a bit unfocused, staring blankly at her.

Gu Pei mentally evaluated the boy, who shared the title of campus prince despite their few meetings: Clumsy. And based on how slim his waist felt when she caught him, definitely too thin!