After Biting the Female Lead, the Vicious Female Supporting Character Turned Alpha [Transmigration] - Chapter 46: 046

A seed of doubt was planted in Shi Qingfan’s heart, and she spent the entire day observing Jiang Xuenian.

Jiang Xuenian entered the classroom with a few classmates before morning self-study, her smile as usual. However, when she raised her hand, a striking blue bruise appeared on her fair, slender wrist.

During math class, Gong Linglang, unable to understand, turned around to glance at Shi Qingfan, only to find that her studious best friend wasn’t listening at all; her eyes were fixed on Jiang Xuenian’s back.

Gong Linglang frowned. Several times she looked back during class, and Shi Qingfan was always like this.

She wrote a note for Tang Xiuran to see, and Tang Xiuran didn’t believe it. But when she turned around a few times, she saw the exact same situation as Gong Linglang.

Now both Gong Linglang and Tang Xiuran were unnerved.

Their acceptance of Shi Qingfan and Jiang Xuenian’s interaction was predicated on Jiang Xuenian making Shi Qingfan better and happier, not on Shi Qingfan being lured away from her studies by Jiang Xuenian.

As soon as class ended, Gong Linglang walked up to Shi Qingfan and said seriously, “Qingfan, I have something to tell you. Come with me for a moment.”

Shi Qingfan glanced at Jiang Xuenian, who was writing something with her head down, and said, “Say it here.”

She was determined to keep an eye on Jiang Xuenian and not leave.

There were a lot of people in the classroom, so of course they couldn’t talk there. However, Gong Linglang and Tang Xiuran took turns trying to persuade Shi Qingfan, but to no avail.

After class at noon, Shi Qingfan watched Jiang Xuenian stand up and walk towards her, and she said naturally, “Qingqing, I’m not very hungry at noon. I still have some small breads in the dorm, so I won’t go to the cafeteria to eat.”

Shi Qingfan’s light brown eyes gazed at Jiang Xuenian for three seconds without speaking. A light flickered in her eyes before she finally said, “Okay.”

After Jiang Xuenian left, only Shi Qingfan and her two friends remained in the classroom.

Gong Linglang leaned against the desk with her arms crossed and said, “Qingfan, both you and Jiang Xuenian are acting strangely today. What happened?”

“Everything was fine yesterday,” Tang Xiuran also didn’t understand.

Her raven-black eyelashes lowered, concealing her eyes. Shi Qingfan let out a shallow breath and said, “Nothing. It’s just that I just realized Niannian probably doesn’t like me.”

Shi Qingfan finished speaking and looked up. Seeing Gong Linglang’s shocked face, about to say something, she said, “No need to comfort me, I can adjust myself.”

Having grown up in such a family, Shi Qingfan hadn’t become cynical. Now that she found out the person she liked didn’t like her back, this matter was nothing to her.

Shi Qingfan’s right hand caressed her chest. It felt a little stuffy, and somewhat painful.

Compared to the profound grief she felt when her mother passed away, her current sadness wasn’t intense, but rather prolonged and gentle, without a moment’s pause.

“Let’s go, let’s eat. I’ll find the answer soon.”

Gong Linglang and Tang Xiuran exchanged glances, both unsure of what to do.

Shi Qingfan had always been like this since she was little. She never shared her sad things with anyone to seek advice. The next time they met, Shi Qingfan would have already healed herself with her strong inner self. After repeated hurts, the soft and lovely girl’s personality gradually grew colder.

Gong Linglang and her friends could only watch anxiously, unable to help her with anything.

••••

During morning class, the pain in her wrist kept reminding Jiang Xuenian of what she had experienced earlier.

Jiang Xuenian was long past the age of impulsive behavior. The angrier she got, the calmer she became.

At that time, there was no one around, and Jiang Xuenian’s physical strength was no match for Huo Yashan’s. To protect herself, she could only make a bogus “promise” to escape the situation of being trapped by Huo Yashan.

It was both to get herself out of trouble and to make Huo Yashan lower her guard.

As far as she knew, Huo Yashan had been closely monitored by her coach recently and had no time to come looking for her. She must have snuck out on her own today.

After diligently attending classes all morning, Jiang Xuenian had already formed a rough plan on how to secretly teach Huo Yashan a lesson.

Although “Jiang Xuenian”‘s father was a Lieutenant General, his position was clerical. Huo Yashan’s grandfather, General Huo Feng, managed nearly half of the alliance’s military, so the two were incomparable.

It could be said that as long as Huo Feng was alive, the Huo family could swagger through the alliance; otherwise, Huo Yashan wouldn’t have developed such an arrogant personality.

The Shi family was just an ordinary wealthy family, with an unbridgeable gap between them and the Jiang family, let alone the Huo family.

Therefore, when Huo Yashan said she wanted to deal with Shi Qingfan, Jiang Xuenian was wary of harming the innocent.

Jiang Xuenian didn’t want Shi Qingfan involved. Going back to the dorm was just an excuse; in reality, she went to Class 10 of Grade 10 to find Shi Xinran.

Classes in Grade 10 at St. Lyceum Academy ended ten minutes later than Grade 12. When Jiang Xuenian arrived at the door of Class 10, the teacher had just left, and students were either tidying their desks or chatting in small groups, making it very lively.

Jiang Xuenian stood at the entrance of Class 10. The first person to see her was the student at the first desk near the door.

The boy was tidying his desk and chatting with his deskmate. He unintentionally looked up, saw Jiang Xuenian’s face, paused, then stood up and exclaimed in surprise, “Jiang Xuenian?!”

His voice was loud, and the class instantly quieted down. Everyone simultaneously looked towards the doorway.

“Is that really Jiang Xuenian? Why is she here?!”

“Damn, she’s my idol!”

“Shi Qingfan’s rumored girlfriend!”

“She must be looking for someone. There’s someone in our class who knows Jiang Xuenian? How come I’ve never heard of it!”

••••

When Huo Yashan was pursuing Shi Xinran, she had mentioned that her family placed great importance on her physical performance. To prevent Huo Yashan from getting involved with Jiang Xuenian again, Shi Xinran, when she went to the homeroom teacher’s office, placed a letter of complaint on the Class 1 homeroom teacher’s desk, stating that Huo Yashan liked Jiang Xuenian and was neglecting training to pursue her.

The Class 1 homeroom teacher, as Shi Xinran expected, informed the Huo family. Huo Yashan was closely watched by her teachers and coach, and she had no time to go find Jiang Xuenian these past few days.

But Shi Xinran’s move, while harming the enemy, also cost her dearly. With Huo Yashan busy with training, she also had no time to pursue Huo Yashan and win back her heart.

The girls who usually fawned over her had been hinting since yesterday about why Huo Yashan hadn’t come to see her. Shi Xinran had casually brushed them off, saying Huo Yashan was busy with training.

Shi Xinran knew they only pretended to believe her; what they really thought was another matter.

“Hello, classmate, I’m looking for Shi Xinran.”

Jiang Xuenian’s voice wasn’t loud, but it was enough to reach Shi Xinran’s ears, who was sitting in the first row in the middle.

Shi Xinran’s deskmate excitedly said, “Xinran, you actually know Jiang Xuenian, that’s amazing!”

“Xinran’s family is top-tier wealthy, and I heard Jiang Xuenian’s family background is also excellent. Xinran, have you known Jiang Xuenian for a long time?”

Shi Xinran originally didn’t plan to acknowledge Jiang Xuenian, but at this moment, being looked at with envious eyes by a group of people, her vanity was greatly satisfied.

Shi Xinran smiled shyly: “We do know each other.” Not only did they know each other, but they were also rivals in love.

“Jiang Xuenian is looking for me, so I won’t go to the cafeteria with you all.”

Shi Xinran walked up to Jiang Xuenian with a slightly triumphant smile, “Do you need something from me?” Her eyes held caution and scrutiny.

Jiang Xuenian said, “I know what you want. Not only do I have no interest in what you want, but I can also help you get what you want. Interested in talking?”

Jiang Xuenian’s words left everyone else confused, but Shi Xinran immediately understood what Jiang Xuenian was implying.

“Follow me.”

Huo Yashan was beautiful and in the military reserve. Her fawning pursuit greatly boosted Shi Xinran’s vanity. If the news of Huo Yashan’s change of heart got out to the class, those who were usually jealous of her would definitely mock her.

Jiang Xuenian followed Shi Xinran to the back of the teaching building, where almost no one went.

With only Jiang Xuenian in front of her, Shi Xinran no longer needed to pretend. She asked bluntly, “What do you want from me?”

“I just said, I can help you get what you want—like Huo Yashan.”

Shi Xinran scoffed, “You’re Shi Qingfan’s girlfriend. Would you be so kind as to help me?”

“Not just helping you, but helping myself too,” Jiang Xuenian said. “Huo Yashan came looking for me this morning.”

Shi Xinran’s expression changed. She subconsciously asked, “Did anyone see?”

If it got out, she would be completely humiliated.

Jiang Xuenian smiled. “Now are you interested in talking with me?”

••••

Jiang Xuenian and Shi Xinran talked for half an hour. Shi Xinran retreated step by step in the face of Jiang Xuenian’s persuasive tactics, revealing a lot about Huo Yashan.

The two finalized the first phase of their plan.

On her way back to the dorm, Jiang Xuenian stopped by the convenience store to buy a few small breads. She took the elevator to the fifth floor and walked to room 508. She pressed her thumb against the fingerprint sensor, and the fingerprint lock opened with a cheerful melody.

Jiang Xuenian pushed open the door. Suddenly, a door opened behind her. “You’re back.”

It was Shi Qingfan’s voice.

Jiang Xuenian’s heart skipped a beat. She quickly adjusted her expression, turned around, and showed Shi Qingfan the food bag in her hand. “The small breads were all eaten, so I bought some more.”

Shi Qingfan’s gaze fixed on her wrist. The blue bruise was already turning purple.

“This is me…”

Jiang Xuenian tried to come up with an excuse, but Shi Qingfan didn’t give her a chance to explain. She said, “I have bruise cream in my dorm.”

After Jiang Xuenian left, Shi Qingfan had asked Gong Linglang and Tang Xiuran to go to the cafeteria to buy food first, while she went to the infirmary to buy bruise cream.

Shi Qingfan saw Jiang Xuenian’s slight daze. She walked over, took her other hand, closed the door to 508, and led her into 506.

It wasn’t until a cool sensation touched her injured wrist that Jiang Xuenian snapped back to reality.

Shi Qingfan was bending down, diligently applying the white cream to her bruised area, gently spreading it with her fingers.

In her real world, she had many friends and colleagues, and they usually got along well, but not a single person would have noticed the subtle bruise on her wrist as meticulously as Shi Qingfan did.

Jiang Xuenian felt a lump in her throat, and her heart instantly softened into a complete mess.