Transmigrated Into a Book: The Villain I Raised Is Plotting Against Me! - Chapter 9

Mu Suru led Ren Zai to a private shower room.

She wanted him to undress, but he just looked at her with his big, confused eyes, clearly not understanding what was going on.

His innocent appearance melted Mu Suru’s heart, making her feel like a mother.

Helpless, she first removed the blood-stained fur draped over Ren Zai’s shoulders.

Then, she took off the tattered white jacket he was wearing underneath.

Finally, his chest, covered in small scars, was revealed.

As for the sponge-like material underneath…

Mu Suru decided: she wasn’t going to look!

She wasn’t into that sort of thing!

At that moment, she noticed the tag hanging from Ren Zai’s long neck.

Mu Suru realized this tag was probably something he wore when he was abandoned.

Respecting his privacy, she didn’t plan to look at it.

But to her surprise, Ren Zai pulled off the chain and held it out to her.

His eyes, lacking much intimidation, were fixed on Mu Suru.

Did he… trust her this much?

Mu Suru took the tag and saw that it had the delicate characters: 任哉 (Ren Zai).

So that’s how the little villain got his name!

Aside from that, there were no other clues.

Mu Suru put the tag back around Ren Zai’s neck.

She firmly placed him in the bathtub, and the warm water splashed around due to her movements.

“Ugh…” Some of the bathwater got into Mu Suru’s mouth, causing her to spit it out in disgust.

She turned on the shower head and started rinsing Ren Zai’s hair.

She squeezed some shampoo and began scrubbing his hair.

Ren Zai obediently tilted his head back, allowing Mu Suru to clean him.

After a while, the door opened, and she carried the child in a long nightgown.

【Task Completed, Plot Points +5, Current Plot Points: 15】

Ren Zai was so malnourished that it was written all over his face.

Mu Suru gently placed him on the bed. When Ren Zai tried to move to a more comfortable position, she stopped him with a glance.

Then she noticed the unusual redness on his face and reached out to feel his forehead.

At that moment, Xia Qian came back, her eyes wide with shock: “Sister! Where did you pick up this child?”

Mu An, who was following behind, covered his ears uncomfortably.

Her voice was piercing and shrill.

Mu Suru thought: This is bad!

Sure enough, the previously calm Ren Zai quickly turned onto his hands and knees.

The quilt rustled and burst into white fluff.

With a fierce look in his cold eyes, Ren Zai growled at the “enemy,” baring his teeth: “Awooo…”

Xia Qian screamed in fright: “Ah… Sister, is he going crazy?!”

Mu Suru couldn’t help but snap: “Be quiet!”

Then she softly comforted the tense Ren Zai.

Mu An, with a thoughtful expression, observed the situation.

The child’s behavior was reminiscent of an animal defending its territory.

Listening to the “Awooo” sound, it seemed that this child was the wolf cub raised by the wolf pack that was wiped out two days ago, as mentioned by the hunters.

“Ru Tuan, two hunters came earlier and inquired about this wolf cub, saying they wanted to send him to an orphanage. They were turned away by Big Brother!”

Mu An’s peach blossom eyes showed a hint of concern. “But are you sure you don’t want to send him to the orphanage? If he hurts…”

“He won’t!”

Mu Suru’s resolute tone revealed her firm decision.

“Second Brother, I believe I can educate him properly!”

Mu An rubbed his temples, looking tired. “Alright, but if this wolf cub harms you, I won’t let him off!”

He looked even more imposing against the light, making Mu Suru feel warm inside.

“By the way, Second Brother, please inform Big Brother that we need to register his household. His name will be Ren Zai.”

Mu An didn’t ask why and nodded before leaving.

Xia Qian remained, begrudgingly watching the still-glaring wolf cub.

She had a nagging feeling that he shouldn’t have yelled at her like that…

Mu Suru ignored Xia Qian, focusing intently on the disobedient little villain in front of her.

Ren Zai shivered and instinctively tried to hide his little hands under the covers, but Mu Suru grabbed them.

She turned his small hands, which were palm up, over to reveal the partly torn-off nails, with traces of blood.

The pink, soft flesh was exposed, making Mu Suru feel guilty.

Each time she had fed him, the little villain had turned his back to her, and even during the bath, his hands had been shriveled.

Mu Suru had thought he didn’t want her to see his dirty little hands.

It wasn’t until she saw his awkward posture earlier that she understood everything.

A tear fell, landing on Ren Zai’s hand. The coldness made him widen his eyes in surprise.

He stared at Mu Suru’s tear-streaked face, feeling bewildered.

She held Ren Zai close, sobbing: “It’s all my fault. If I had met you earlier, you wouldn’t have suffered so much…”

Even though Mu Suru knew this wasn’t her fault, but rather how the original plot unfolded.

Even if she had come earlier, it wouldn’t have changed anything, but she still couldn’t stop feeling heartbroken for this child.

He was only ten years old!

Ren Zai made a soft “woo woo” sound and awkwardly patted Mu Suru’s shoulder.

Silent comfort was the most touching. Mu Suru held back her tears and straightened up.

She planned to first disinfect his fingers with iodine and then take him to the hospital.

Finally, Mu Suru gently blew on the soft flesh of his fingers.

Her breath was as light as willow fluff, causing Ren Zai’s fingertips to tremble slightly.

The tenderness in her eyes was overwhelming for him, and he could feel his heart racing but didn’t understand why.

It would be a long time before Ren Zai understood the reason…

At this moment, Ren Zai felt dizzy and weak.

Mu Suru held him and felt his forehead. The inflammation from the wounds was causing a fever.

She looked at his legs, where the bandages were soaked with blood.

Hospital

Mu Suru anxiously waited at the door. The doctor finally came out.

The doctor, looking serious, said: “This child is indeed in a bad state. His nails were partially ripped off, and he underwent nail extraction surgery. It will take about two weeks to grow back, and he must avoid spicy food during this period.

Also, the wound on his calf has become infected… Fortunately, you brought him in early. Otherwise, the leg might have had to be amputated!”

Mu Suru hurriedly acknowledged and went into the room.

The doctor sighed and left.

Mu Suru saw the little villain lying on the hospital bed, eyes tightly closed, lips pale.

He had IV drips in his hand, looking lifeless.

Her heart ached as she gently held Ren Zai’s bandaged hand.

After a while, the nurse, An Nuan, entered. She looked at the delicate and lovely girl, dressed in fine clothes, and compared her to the frail boy in the hospital bed, her mind imagined a dramatic scenario.