Transmigrated Into a Book: The Villain I Raised Is Plotting Against Me! - Chapter 27

When Mu Chen heard Hua Shaoyi’s words, he silently thought to himself: But you… have changed too much.

The old Hua Shaoyi didn’t wear makeup, yet with her youthful, collagen-rich face, she still held the title of campus beauty at Huaxu High School.

But now, she wore delicate makeup, and her whole aura had transformed into something alluring and seductive, like a temptress.

Her entire demeanor had undergone a profound change.

Looking at the man she had loved deeply, Hua Shaoyi saw that he was still as dignified as the first time they met. However, his cold eyes revealed no trace of surprise at seeing her again.

Her heart filled with a sharp, stinging pain. So… was she the only one who couldn’t forget that once-passionate love?

As the tension between the two grew, a sweet, innocent voice broke the silence: “Brother, who’s this pretty lady?”

Mu Suru popped her head out, her innocent, wide almond eyes full of childlike wonder.

At first glance, Hua Shaoyi immediately took a liking to this little girl.

“She… is an old high school friend” 

Mu Chen answered, omitting the fact that Hua Shaoyi was once his girlfriend, distancing their relationship cleanly.

“Hua Shaoyi, this is my sister, Mu Suru.”

Hua Shaoyi had been slightly excited to see how Mu Chen would introduce her. 

But in the next moment, it felt as if she had been plunged into an icy cave, with her heart being chilled to the core.

She forced a smile: “Hello, little sister. Here, take this as a little gift.”

She pulled a few colorful jelly beans from her pocket and handed them to Mu Suru.

Mu Chen’s pupils contracted when he saw the jelly beans. 

This was…

“Mu Chen, how did you know I like this brand of jelly beans?”

A sweet, youthful girl dressed in a crisp white school uniform stood beneath the willow tree, her face radiating with the innocence of youth, set against the backdrop of a clear blue sky. It looked like a beautiful painting.

A shy young Mu Chen stammered, “Shaoyi, I… I like you. If you’ll be with me, I’ll give you a jar of these jelly beans every year on this day!”

The girl’s delicate face blushed beautifully: “You promise, right? You can’t forget!”

The boy’s voice, though youthful, carried determination: “I won’t forget!”

That unwavering promise echoed in Mu Chen’s mind, causing a dull ache in his chest. 

She hadn’t changed her preference after all.

But in the end, that promise was never fulfilled…

Hua Shaoyi, of course, noticed the flicker of surprise in Mu Chen’s expression.

A glimmer of hope arose in her heart. Did this mean that he still remembered? Did it mean… that he still had feelings for her?

Mu Suru was basking in the warm, romantic atmosphere that seemed to flow between them.

She didn’t even need to deliberately mention the jelly beans. Hua Shaoyi had unknowingly revived their shared memories herself.

Meanwhile, Ren Zai, acting as the third wheel, scrunched his nose in annoyance.

Mu Chen quickly suppressed the emotions rising within him, putting on a cold facade. “Hua Shaoyi, I have things to do. We’ll talk later.”

Hua Shaoyi glanced at the boy hiding his head in Mu Chen’s arms, but didn’t inquire further. She simply smiled and said, “Alright. Are you free next Tuesday?”

Without blinking, Mu Chen was about to refuse when Mu Suru, as if anticipating it, hurriedly interjected: “Pretty sister, can I come too?”

“Ah? Of course you can! Mu Chen, I’ll reach out to you the day after tomorrow.”

Hua Shaoyi had been mentally prepared for rejection, but she hadn’t expected the little sister to be so helpful, making Mu Chen unable to refuse.

In this way, how could Mu Chen, who is a sister control, not come!

Hua Shaoyi had a feeling that if she wanted to win Mu Chen back, the key would be through this little sister!

Mu Chen watched Hua Shaoyi’s graceful figure disappear from view. 

Then, grabbing Mu Suru by the collar, he muttered each word slowly: “Very good, Ru Tuan. You’ve learned how to make decisions for me now, haven’t you?”

Mu Suru grinned sheepishly and wriggled to break free. “Big brother, it’s just that I like the pretty sister. Don’t be mad…”

Mu Chen suppressed the strange feelings inside and let her go. He murmured to himself, “I’m not angry.”

At dinner, the table was covered with delicately prepared dishes by Aunt Li, celebrating Ren Zai’s discharge from the hospital.

Mu Suru washed her hands and went to check on the little villain.

As soon as she opened the door, she was greeted by a surprising sight.

Mu Chen was holding Ren Zai with a rare gentleness, and Ren Zai had buried his face deeply in Mu Chen’s chest, trusting him completely.

Mu Chen’s usual neatly groomed hair was a bit messy, his tie slightly loosened, giving him a rugged charm.

Mu Suru was thrilled. “Elder brother, it seems like Ren Zai is completely relying on you now!”

The little villain is a boy after all, even if he is still young, he can’t always hug and cuddle.

Her joyful tone made Ren Zai flinch, and the light in his eyes dimmed bit by bit.

Mu Chen, sensing the change in the boy, chuckled. “Ru Tuan, this kid is way too heavy. We can’t always let you carry him with your skinny arms and legs!”

To Ren Zai’s ears, that laugh was arrogant and mocking.

Earlier, when Mu Suru wasn’t looking, this detestable man had said to him: “Let’s make a bet. I’ll carry you out later, and when Ru Tuan sees us, her tone will tell you if you’re a burden or a precious little one. If it’s the former, you’re not allowed to let her carry you anymore.”

Ren Zai hadn’t wanted to agree, but the words “burden or precious” hit a nerve.

In the end, he lost. A burden?

Sister, I’ll be good, so… please don’t abandon me, okay?

[Darkness Value +2]

Ren Zai’s deep eyes reflected an unreadable undercurrent that no one could understand.

Mu Chen, still half-holding Ren Zai, hadn’t yet taught him how to use chopsticks since his nails hadn’t fully grown back. 

Instead, Mu Chen patiently fed him dish after dish.

Mu Chen was wearing a perfectly tailored white shirt. He had elegantly rolled up his sleeves, revealing muscular, tanned forearms, exuding a mature masculine charm.

Ren Zai, forced to chew on the food in his mouth, longed for meat. Meat!

But every time Mu Chen’s chopsticks bypassed the meat dishes, it left Ren Zai gnawing on his food in frustration, his teeth grinding audibly.

Mu Suru, however, was delighted by the heartwarming scene.

[Task: Teach the villain Ren Zai to walk]

Many precious flower species are planted in the Mu family garden, and the pleasant fragrance makes Mu Su Ru a little intoxicated, a wide path had been cleared, perfect for practicing walking.

Mu Suru had spent a whole week studying walking tutorials, preparing to teach Ren Zai

She thought she had enough confidence to teach Ren Zai..

But…

Who was that figure, happily crawling on all fours and gnawing on the precious plants?!