Transmigrated Into a Book: The Villain I Raised Is Plotting Against Me! - Chapter 24

“Five yuan in total.”

Gu Pei swiped her card with no expression on her face.

The cafeteria lady looked at her tall frame and shook her head.

Alas, another girl on a diet!

Then, she shook the spoon in her hand, and a large heap of food fell onto Gu Pei’s tray.

She pressed her lips together and said, “Thank you.”

Carrying her tray, she went to find a seat and wait for Mu Suru.

Her slender, snow-white calves peeking out from under her baseball uniform looked quite attractive.

The boys sneaked glances at her, afraid to stare directly for fear of getting into trouble.

Mu Suru ordered a few dishes: “Scrambled eggs with peppers, boiled fish, two large chicken legs, and two large steamed buns.”

The boys behind her gaped at her petite frame.

They couldn’t believe such a cute girl could have such a big appetite.

Mu Suru easily carried the dishes away, leaving the boys behind in a state of disarray.

Gu Pei was very conspicuous because of her appearance, so she didn’t have to worry about finding her.

The gap between the tables was quite narrow.

Mu Suru struggled to carry her tray through the tight space.

At that moment, a leather-shoed foot unexpectedly stuck out.

It seemed to be an attempt to trip Mu Suru. She calmly lifted her foot and stomped down hard.

Fortunately, Mu Suru was wearing thick, height-increasing shoes.

You know the feeling~

Xia Qian bit back a scream, her face turning red.

Qian Rui looked at her, puzzled by her sudden flush, and asked with a hint of mischief, “Come on, Qian’er, are you…”

Before she could finish, Xia Qian panicked, thinking Qian Rui had seen the attempted tripping of Mu Suru.

She stammered, “Xiao Rui, let me explain!”

Qian Rui cheerfully agreed, “Sure, go ahead.”

This left Xia Qian at a loss for words. How could she explain?

Was she supposed to admit that her jealousy made her want to harm Mu Suru?

“Xiao Rui, I…”

Qian Rui held up a finger and said mysteriously, “Stop, I get it!”

Xia Qian’s face turned pale. She had worked so hard to become good friends with this naive girl, only to make a misstep now. She was filled with regret!

Qian Rui enjoyed her dazed expression and then, with evident displeasure, said, “Well, as Qian’er’s best friend, you didn’t tell me you liked someone… and you were so evasive! Hmph!”

At that moment, Xia Qian relaxed, realizing she had misunderstood…

How could someone so naive ever be clever?

Soon, Qian Rui’s questions became more pressing, and Xia Qian replied with some teasing remarks, easing the tense atmosphere.

Mu Suru arranged the dishes on her tray and watched Gu Pei eat.

Her natural elegance shone through.

Even with the simplest of meals, watching her eat made it seem like a gourmet experience.

Mu Suru envied Gu Pei’s graceful eating, taking a big bite of a steamed bun herself.

Mmm… Delicious!

Mu Suru’s bright almond eyes darted around as she hatched a plan.

“Sister Gu, have this!”

Gu Pei, who had been quietly eating her bowl of food, suddenly noticed a golden, crispy chicken leg added to her rice mountain.

Hearing the soft, caring voice, warmth filled her eyes, but she managed to hold back her tears.

Since running away from home, her father had cut off all her cards, trying to force her to come back and apologize.

But Gu Pei, who was stubborn by nature, lived off the balance she had saved from her early part-time jobs.

Still, with monthly rent, food, and clothing expenses, it wasn’t enough.

She had to live frugally and hadn’t eaten meat in a long time.

She carefully picked up the chicken leg and took a bite. It was tender and flavorful, making her savor every mouthful.

“Thank you.”

Mu Suru smiled and continued eating happily.

During the meal, she kept serving Gu Pei fish, which Gu Pei gladly accepted.

The pleasant lunchtime passed quickly.

Mu Suru wiped her mouth with a napkin and threw it in the trash.

Walking alongside Gu Pei, they both fell into a comfortable silence.

Gu Pei spoke up, “Suru, good luck with the exams!”

Mu Suru was a bit surprised but then smiled warmly, “Thank you, you too!”

Just then, a cool breeze brushed by, making Mu Suru, who was already delicate, feel a chill.

She rubbed her cold shoulders when a warm sensation enveloped her.

A black plaid jacket was gently draped over her, blocking the cold.

Mu Suru turned and saw Gu Pei awkwardly smiling, as if trying to laugh but unable to.

Mu Suru: …

Mu Chen stood by the hospital bed, holding a bowl of porridge and a ceramic spoon, awkwardly attending to the “little wife” lying in bed.

But Ren Zai wouldn’t cooperate, turning his pretty face away from the spoon held to his lips.

Mu Chen was somewhat frustrated. He wasn’t good at taking care of people.

If he hadn’t seen Ru Tuan feed herself every time and felt some pity, he wouldn’t have stepped in to feed this stubborn child.

But he wouldn’t appreciate it!

Mu Suru, in a good mood, hummed a song as she entered the elevator.

She unexpectedly saw Yao Yuan, who looked somewhat unwell.

He was surrounded by three pretty girls, even though the elevator was empty, they were squeezing him.

Mu Suru frowned but didn’t pay much attention.

Yao Yuan felt dizzy and had a stuffy nose.

It seemed like he had caught a cold. He rubbed his reddened nose.

His misty black eyes looked at Mu Suru. She… seemed familiar.

Mu Suru felt Yao Yuan’s sharp gaze on her, giving her goosebumps.

Gradually, he realized the girl in front of him resembled the woman from his dreams.

His emotions became extremely agitated. Yao Yuan pushed aside the “obstacles” around him.

He grabbed Mu Suru’s shoulder tightly, causing her pain.

She couldn’t break free despite her efforts, his grip was surprisingly strong.

“Are you okay… weren’t you gone…”

Yao Yuan mumbled, overwhelmed by guilt and regret.

What the hell? Cursing her?

Mu Suru replied coldly, “I’m fine!”

He stopped talking and released her.

But his eyes still held intense and complex emotions.

So strange!

The elevator dinged, and the doors opened. The pretty girls glanced back angrily at Mu Suru, blaming her for ruining their moment.

Mu Suru was speechless and couldn’t argue back!

She looked at the numbers, they were almost at her floor.

When the door opened, she felt a sense of relief.

As Mu Suru took a step out, a tall shadow loomed over her. She turned sideways in surprise.

There was a loud “thud,” the sound of something hitting the floor.

In an instant, Yao Yuan, who had been fine a moment ago, fell face down.

His handsome face was unusually flushed, and blood flowed from his nostrils.

Mu Suru: This has nothing to do with me!