Chapter 35 Innocent People Affected
The phone screen reflected the girl's reddened eyes, her fingertips hovering over the keyboard, hesitant to fall.
The cursor in the dialog box kept flashing. Ruan Yi typed "You're not allowed to die" and then deleted it, replacing it with "You come back to life!" but then cleared it all before sending it.
After repeating it three times, she bit her lower lip and finally typed out in a trembling voice, "You idiot, don't you like me?"
After a pause, just as he was about to back down, he stopped and added a sentence.
"If you get better, I'll be your real girlfriend, okay?"
Ruan Yi suddenly slammed her phone face down on her knees, and her whole body went limp as if all her strength had been drained away.
All these charades are just self-comfort, knowing full well that he can't see them.
How could there be such a vicious female supporting character in this world who couldn't bear the thought of harming others?
In her eyes, Fu Wang was not just a page that was lightly turned in the novel, nor was he cannon fodder that could be deleted or eliminated at will.
That was a human life, a living, breathing human life.
Ruan Yixin leaned back in her chair, exhausted, and was about to close her eyes and rest.
Suddenly, everything turned crimson, and a sharp ringing sound filled my ears.
Blood-red bullets poured out from the void.
"As expected, the vicious female supporting character is harming people again."
"If they killed Fu Wang this time, who will they kill next?"
"Her mom's coming soon, hahaha."
"Give up, you idiot, who can you save?"
"So what if you're reborn? Can you even know who killed you?"
"You can't escape, you can't escape, you can't escape!!!"
Memories from the operating table came flooding back.
She cannot be affected by these disgusting comments, absolutely not.
Ruan Yi gasped for breath and closed her eyes. The cold air filled her lungs, and the sound of her heartbeat made her eardrums ache.
Summoning my courage, I opened my eyes again. The sunlight was blinding, and the eerie words from before seemed to have never existed.
She tried to change her fate, but such a change seemed to come at a price.
Ruan Yi's throat tightened. Even though it was broad daylight, she felt as if countless eyes were watching her from the shadows.
But this is clearly not the first time she has changed. In this life, her attitude towards the protagonist is completely different from that in the previous life, and in order to avoid the plot repeating itself, she makes her mother get checked.
Why have these changes managed to slip by unscathed over time?
Her pupils trembled slightly amidst her chaotic thoughts. Was she destined to be unable to break off her engagement with Shen Xun?
When she attempted to defy the absolute framework of the story, she faced consequences.
Could this be the legendary system's punishment?
But why is Fu Wang being punished? This damned world, come at her if you dare!
Ruan Yi thought to herself with a self-deprecating smile, "Maybe the villainous female supporting character has more screen time, so she can't die too easily."
Whenever she recalls the scarlet words, she feels a chill run down her spine, but she must remain calm and not be swayed by them.
She had to stop any plot that would harm her family, no matter what, even if it meant dying again.
However... we can't let innocent people suffer as well.
A warm touch suddenly pressed against Ruan Yi's cheek; it was a cup of warm milk tea.
"Xiaoyi, you don't look well."
Lin Han's tone was full of worry as she steadily placed the milk tea into Ruan Yi's palm.
"Taro milk with 50% sugar doesn't taste good when it's cold."
"I'm fine. Wow, taro milk, Hanhan really understands me." Ruan Yi smiled, not wanting Lin Han to worry, but the smile on her face was so sweet it was almost bitter.
Lin Han looked at Ruan Yi, who was drinking milk tea with her head down. Ruan Yi's face was pale like porcelain, and she was still pretending to be happy with a bitter smile. Her pitiful appearance would make anyone feel sorry for her.
"Ruan Yi, I want to ask you something."
The unusual tone made Ruan Yi stiffen, and she forced herself to look directly into Lin Han's eyes.
"Those bizarre analogies you used before, like how people who get close to your brother will become homosexual."
Lin Han's tone carried a tentative question.
"Your suspicions aren't about Fu Jingchen, are they?"
Her eyes widened suddenly, and she coughed twice, choking on her milk tea.
Lin Han actually guessed it. Was it because Fu Jingchen was too obviously gay, or was it because her reaction was too obvious?
Ruan Yi desperately wanted to tell Lin Han all the truth about the novel's world at once.
But no, not to mention whether she herself would be struck dead by lightning, if her best friend were to be affected like Fu Wang, Ruan Yi would truly have to atone with her life.
"H-How could that be! I was just kidding, haha, you're such a joker."
Ruan practically had "How did you know?" written all over his face.
"Are you out of your mind?! What about Fu Jingchen makes him look like a homosexual?" Lin Han's voice was so shocked it almost cracked.
"Oh, just kidding."
Ruan Yi was really devastated. Of course, she could understand Lin Han's thoughts; none of these people looked gay.
If they all had full beards, round bodies, and charming expressions...
In her past life, would she have followed Professor Fu around drooling?
Ruan Yi was unwilling to believe it either, and she doubted herself time and time again, but was forced to reaffirm her belief time and time again.
"This kind of joke? Xiaoyi, do you really not need to see a doctor?" Lin Han's tone was very sincere, almost a heartfelt suggestion.
Because she knew Ruan Yi so well, she felt that something was wrong with her.
"It's really okay."
Just as she thought, she absolutely couldn't say it out loud, or she'd be sent to a mental hospital.
When I got home, I heard footsteps behind me as soon as I got out of the car.
What a coincidence, Fu Jingchen and she arrived home at the same time.
Ruan Yi remembered her promise to A Zhi; she planned to terminate her internship at NovaVoy.
“Fu Jingchen, let’s talk.”
"What's wrong, Xiaoyi?" The man turned around and responded, his tone soft and almost imperceptible as he called her name.
"I won't continue my internship," Ruan Yi said decisively, thinking that this time even if he tried to provoke her, it wouldn't work.
"I respect all of Xiaoyi's choices."
Contrary to her expectations, the man's expression was gentle, and he didn't try to intimidate her with the agreement.
He slipped his fingers into the inside pocket of his suit jacket, his movements gentle, as if he were retrieving something precious.
With the sound of paper rubbing together, a small notebook was taken out, and she was somewhat stunned after seeing it clearly.
It turned out to be her "Master's Secret Manual." Why did Fu Jingchen carry it with him? Did he open it to laugh at himself when he was bored at work, or to amuse himself?
It's impossible that I actually helped her improve the content.
He handed the notebook to Ruan Yi, the corners of his mouth curving up in a humble and natural smile.
"Open it and take a look. I've also annotated the mistakes and loopholes in your previous notes."
Ruan Yi took the notebook somewhat blankly, hesitated for a few seconds before opening it, and was so shocked by the neat handwriting on the paper that her previously slightly pursed pink lips involuntarily parted.
Is this what you call notes? This is more like a reference answer; every sentence is a concise and essential point, presented without reservation.
The lengthy discourses she remembered were less memorable than a single sentence that Fu Jinchen casually wrote.
This man, whom she always labeled a "hypocritical old pervert" in her mind, actually helped her a lot.
"Th...thank you." It was a heartfelt thank you, and Ruan Yi even felt a little guilty.
"Although this is only a small part, I believe it will allow Xiaoyi to smoothly transition to the management of the inheritance." His calm tone revealed an undeniable confidence.
It's only part of the content... If I stay at NovaVoy, wouldn't I be able to learn even more useful things?
How could he be so kind and compassionate? Is this really the Fu Jingchen she knows? Could it be that the villain who drugged A-Zhi in her past life wasn't him?
Whether it's the memories in his mind or the emphasis on his identity in the comments, he is undoubtedly one of the protagonists in forced love literature.
How could someone act so divisively?
Ruan Yi was in a state of confusion, but the fact that Fu Jingchen was the protagonist could not be denied, and she would not waver.
"Um... can I take it back? Can I retract what I said earlier?" She swallowed, her voice growing softer and softer.
The girl quietly looked up and met a pair of deep eyes that held a sharp edge, now filled with a smile. Embarrassed, she hurriedly turned her face away.
"Assistant Ruan has performed very well. If she'd like to stay, of course—"
He swallowed the words "I can't have it" back down his throat.
She cherishes the opportunity to learn new skills and is eager to improve herself until she can take on more responsibilities.
As for her younger brother, she just needs to coax him a little; Ah Zhi can't bear to be angry with her.
Ruan Yi's lips curled up uncontrollably. "Then it's settled. I'll continue to be a good assistant."
After saying that, she started walking, flipping through her notebook as she went. Her light steps revealed the girl's excitement at that moment.
Watching the girl's retreating figure, the man's Adam's apple bobbed a few times as he swallowed back all his surging emotions.
His long, slender fingers slipped into his trouser pocket, his fingertips brushing against the soft silk handkerchief. Finally, an uncontrollable emotion spread across his lips, and a smile seeped from the corner of his eyes.
Like the surging undercurrents beneath a deep pool, it is so turbulent that it threatens to drown, yet it disguises itself as incredibly gentle.
The startled, adorable bird will eventually fly back to its carefully woven golden cage on its own.
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