The second "green tea" mission
After the afternoon exams ended, Wen Yan had her driver take her to the hospital where Liu Xirou was. She bought some gifts at a nearby supermarket before going inside.
In the private hospital room, Liu Xirou lay on the bed, her pale face devoid of color. A bouquet of lilies sat on the bedside table, and Long Chen sat beside her, chatting with her.
Wen Yan carried a fruit basket in one hand and gently knocked on the door with the other. The glass window in the door allowed Liu Xirou to see him clearly, and she smiled and said, "Ayan, come in quickly."
"Xirou, are you feeling better?" Wenyan asked with concern as she placed the fruit basket on the table.
"I'm much better," Liu Xirou said, her lips still pale, but her spirits had improved considerably. "Thank you for coming to see me."
"What are you talking about? Aren't we friends?"
Although Wen Yan was not the one who poisoned the woman, Long Chen still did not think Wen Yan was a good person. Now, Wen Yan was putting on a hypocritical act and trying to get close to Liu Xirou, which made Long Chen even more disgusted.
"Achen, I want to talk to Ayan for a while." Liu Xirou squeezed Long Chen's hand. "You've taken care of me for so long, you should go back and rest." Long Chen didn't take the afternoon exam. He left the principal's office and went straight to the hospital to take care of Liu Xirou.
Long Chen frowned, but before he could say anything, Liu Xirou added, "My parents are already at the airport. They'll take care of me these next few days, so don't worry."
Upon hearing that their daughter was hospitalized, Liu Xirou's parents immediately stopped what they were doing and bought plane tickets to come over.
Long Chen patted her head and said gently, "Get some rest."
Wen Yan hugged his shoulders, feeling that the air conditioning in the room was too cold. Just as he was about to ask Liu Xirou if she felt cold, he looked up and saw Long Chen staring intently at him from outside the ward.
Wenyan: ...The legendary aura of a king can actually be transformed into cold air?
He gave a harmless smile, indicating that he wouldn't do anything to Liu Xirou. Long Chen glanced at him, turned around, and left, the coldness instantly disappearing.
Wen Yan asked in a low voice, "Did you feel cold just now?" He was afraid that Long Chen was still hiding in some corner eavesdropping on their conversation.
“No,” Liu Xirou pointed to the coat on the sofa, “I have a coat, do you want to wear it?”
Wen Yan shook his head, "It's not cold anymore." It seems the cold air was only directed at him.
“Achen told me that Teacher Jin poisoned me,” Liu Xirou said, her eyes filled with sorrow. “But he didn’t tell me what happened. Can you tell me?”
Long Aotian didn't want to tell Liu Xirou, probably because he was afraid of hurting her again. Before Jin Zhengting poisoned her out of love turned to hate, he had always been a charming and caring teacher in Liu Xirou's eyes. Little did she know that he was actually a hypocritical and vicious villain.
As Wen Yan hesitated, Liu Xirou grabbed his hand. "Friends should be honest with each other, shouldn't they?"
Liu Xirou is almost an adult. This is just a small boss. She will encounter more difficulties and obstacles later. Perhaps telling her the truth will make her stronger.
Wen Yan recounted the reasons and process of Jin Zhengting's poisoning, including Jin Zhengting's last words and her own speculations.
Tears welled up in her eyes, but Liu Xirou forced a smile, trying to suppress the bitterness in her heart. "Thank you for asking Yan. It's much better to know than not to know."
Wen Yan's heart tightened, regretting telling her all this. Liu Xirou saw what he was thinking and said, "Don't feel regretful. It was my own idea to know. If I were to live in a greenhouse for the rest of my life, I would never grow up."
She grew up in a wealthy and happy family. Her father was loving and her mother was gentle. From kindergarten to junior high school, her parents took turns picking her up and dropping her off. In her third year of junior high, she suddenly had the idea of going to high school in another city. After the high school entrance exam, she secretly applied to this prestigious private school. With the highest score in the city, she was admitted to the school as she wished. Not only was the tuition waived, but she also received a generous scholarship every year.
However, high school life wasn't as wonderful as she had imagined. Most students looked down on those without connections and superiors, and the school leaders and teachers didn't care about anything outside of academics. She could only try her best to avoid those who were inexplicably hostile towards her and devote herself entirely to her studies. But she didn't regret enrolling in a school in another city.
With her scholarship money, she bought her mother a necklace and her father a tie. Seeing the smiles on their faces, Liu Xirou felt a surge of happiness.
Wanting to improve herself, she found several part-time jobs near the school. At the cafes and restaurants where she worked, she made many friends and learned to make some small drinks and dishes.
Teacher Jin Zhengting not only encouraged her in her studies but also took good care of her in her daily life. She originally thought that they were both teacher and friend, but she never expected that the teacher she thought was good was a heartless person.
After hearing Liu Xirou's story, Wen Yan felt a heavy weight in his heart. He felt sympathy for Liu Xirou, but as a villainous supporting character, his future tasks would almost always be to sabotage the relationship between the male and female leads, which made him hesitant to do it.
The matter of Jin Zhengting was just an appetizer in the book. Although the storms to come would not be able to defeat the strong woman, Bai Lianhua, he still felt sad when he thought of Liu Xirou's heartbroken appearance.
Perhaps it's related to his childhood experiences, but the more he spends with Bai Lianhua, the more he can't help but feel sorry for her.
However, the rumors at school turned out to be unfounded. Liu Xirou was not poor at all; in fact, her family was quite wealthy. She simply had low material desires and didn't care much for dressing up. This was actually a good thing, as Liu Xirou had a good childhood.
The system chimed in: Congratulations, host, you have successfully found the culprit in the poisoning case. Your points have increased by 20.
Wen Yan was overjoyed. He now had 15 points, and after completing one more task, he could unlock a surprise.
Wen Yan patted his face, having completed his task. He knew that Bai Lianhua would definitely reach the pinnacle of her life in the future, so he didn't need to worry about it. Completing the task was the greatest help he could give to himself and Liu Xirou.
The next few days were uneventful. Liu Xirou was recuperating in the hospital, and apart from her and the cannon fodder group, no one else at school caused any trouble.
The "Cannon Fodder Team" invited him to go shopping over the weekend, and he agreed without hesitation. He figured he could just buy a few men's clothes so that maybe one day he wouldn't have to wear women's clothes anymore.
After accompanying them to the women's clothing store, Wenyan was so exhausted that she collapsed on the sofa, too weak to even walk into the men's clothing store across the street. Suddenly, Mosha's eyes lit up when she saw someone. "Hey Wenyan, that's..."
Mosa's lips drooped again. "It's Liu Xirou again."
Outside the glass door, Liu Xirou was holding Long Chen's hand, the two chatting and laughing. Sang Nuo comforted him, saying, "These two might not necessarily be on a date. They're not a good match, they definitely won't end up together."
Lin Pianyue said dismissively, "What kind of skill is it to be together now? Would the Long family let someone with no background into their family?"
Wenyan: ...They actually let her in.
The three of them looked at Wen Yan with concern for his condition. Wen Yan put on a vicious expression, glanced at Liu Xirou with contempt, and indicated that he did not care.
After buying the clothes, Wen Yan left her address for them to deliver to her home. Just as she was about to leave the mall, she received a new task from the system.
System: Please go to the rooftop restaurant immediately to disrupt the date between the male and female leads. Mission points: 5.
He'd get twenty points for completing this task, enough to unlock a surprise. Wen Yan went off excitedly.
The restaurant was filled with elegant violin music. Wen Yan smiled and casually walked over to where Long Chen and Liu Xirou were, and asked in surprise, "Xirou, Achen, are you eating here too?"
There were fresh flowers and red wine on the table, clearly indicating that the male protagonist was going to make a move today.
Liu Xirou greeted him with a smile, while Long Chen looked impatient and exuded an aura that kept strangers at bay.
Sure enough, Wen Yan's next words made Long Chen's veins bulge: "Eating alone is so lonely, let's eat together."
He sat down under Long Chen's murderous glare, casually picked up the menu, and said, "I've eaten here a few times before. Xirou, what kind of food do you like? I can recommend some dishes for you."
Long Chen's face darkened, and his voice was filled with displeasure, "No, you can leave." Normally, Long Chen could turn a blind eye, but today he was going to confess to Liu Xirou and didn't want anyone to disturb him. Besides, this person had bullied Liu Xirou before, and he felt disgusted just looking at him.
Wen Yan looked aggrieved, "Achen..."
The violin music turned sorrowful, fitting the mood. Wen Yan, having built up her emotions, had tears welling in her eyes. "I know you..."
"Shut up." Long Chen snapped at him, tapped his finger to send a message to someone, stood up, and pulled Wen Yan outside.
The original owner was a very manipulative person, but also very concerned about his image. He would never make a scene in public, so he could only let Long Chen's ruthless iron hand drag him out.
Liu Xirou followed behind them, her face full of anxiety, "Let's talk this out, Achen, don't hit me!"
Wen Yan was terrified, his eyes practically bulging out of their sockets. Was Long Aotian really going to hit him? He shook himself frantically, trying to shake off Long Chen, but how could he possibly overcome Long Aotian's incredible strength? Wen Yan was on the verge of tears; could he just skip his meal?
Once on the rooftop, Long Aotian threw him off, told him to keep an eye on him, and then pulled Liu Xirou away. A pair of hands caught Wen Yan, and the coolness seeped through the thin fabric onto him. Wen Yan shuddered and struggled to escape from those hands.
Looking back, it was Su Jibai.
The male and female leads are on a date and the second male lead is with them? Wen Yan looked at him strangely. The male and female leads were being all lovey-dovey in the restaurant, while he was standing on the rooftop in the cold wind. He really is the guardian of the male and female leads' love.
Su Jibai's eyes were calm as he looked him up and down, as if he were some strange creature. Wen Yan felt a cold wind blowing in from below, and he involuntarily tensed up. "Hey, what are you looking at!" Wen Yan's wardrobe was full of short skirts, not a single pair of pants. He was wearing a short skirt today, and he was already feeling chilly, so the wind made him even colder.
"It's nothing." Su Jibai took off his coat and walked over to tie it around Wen Yan's waist. A gentle breeze carried a fragrance, and Wen Yan gave him a strange look; he was even wearing perfume.
As Yan relaxed, she leaned against the wall. This Su Jibai was quite nice; she gave him her coat to shield him from the wind.
However, Su Jibai in the book barely acknowledges Wenyan, so why would he give him a coat? Could it be that Su Jibai has been replaced by someone else?
Wen Yan poked his back and tentatively asked, "Hey, aren't you jealous that Liu Xirou is on a date with Long Chen? Why don't you let me out, I'll take Long Chen with me, and you can take Liu Xirou with you?"
Even if Su Jibai really let him go, Wen Yan wouldn't dare to provoke Long Chen again. Just now, Long Chen's expression was so terrifying that it looked like he was about to punch his head off. His life was more important, and he didn't care about those 5 points.
In the depths of the night, Su Jibai turned around, ignoring his words. Wen Yan felt uneasy under his gaze and said sarcastically, "So you like me, that's why you want to be with me so much."
Su Jibai chuckled and walked over step by step to suppress him. Wen Yan leaned against the wall, with nowhere to retreat. His hair was also tucked behind his ear, revealing his handsome profile.
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