After Transmigrating Into A Cannon Fodder Character, I Only Want To Survive - Chapter 59

Fang Bai’s brow furrowed slightly.

She knew the three children Lu Raomei was referring to were the main characters, but Lu Raomei’s words were very strange, especially the word “provoke”, which made Fang Bai feel resistant, even disgusted.

However, one thing was clear.

Fang Bai half-lifted her eyelids and said faintly, “You investigated me.”

From the moment Lu Raomei called out her name at school, Fang Bai knew that Lu Raomei must have investigated her. At that time, Fang Bai didn’t feel much, because it was indeed she who had taken the initiative, so it was normal for the other party to investigate her. But now, Lu Raomei wasn’t just mentioning her personally, but also the people around her, which meant Lu Raomei had even investigated those close to her.

Discomfort surged again. The other party had invaded her privacy.

Lu Raomei leaned back, scoffing. “Tit for tat.”

Lu Raomei still hadn’t forgotten that email. Although it only contained two short lines, if someone hadn’t deliberately investigated her, those two lines wouldn’t have been easy to know. Moreover, being able to trace it back to her so soon after the incident meant the other party was not to be underestimated. The key was, she had been looking for the other party for a long time.

Her curiosity about Fang Bai had started from receiving that email.

The villain’s thoughts were unpredictable. Fang Bai was silent for a moment. “Then I’d say I’m even with Ms. Lu.”

“Even? That won’t do.” Lu Raomei beckoned to a waiter not far away, turned back with a smile, and said to Fang Bai, “I came to Hu City for you and even partnered with the Fang Corporation. I didn’t do all that just to hear you say ‘even’.”

For her?

Fang Bai didn’t believe a single word.

Lu Raomei was a wolf in sheep’s clothing. Nothing she said could be trusted. Fang Bai was too lazy to continue playing games with Lu Raomei, so she asked directly, “What is Ms. Lu’s purpose?”

“Darling, I just said,” Lu Raomei chuckled, “It’s you.”

Maybe it was because she had spent too much time with Ji Yuning, but Fang Bai’s reaction to the first two words Lu Raomei said was flat. She asked coldly, “Does Ms. Lu think I’ll believe that?”

“That’s your problem,” Lu Raomei said.

At this moment, the waiter came over with the wine.

After Lu Raomei took a glass, she gestured for the waiter to give the other glass to Fang Bai. The waiter did so, but the latter didn’t take it for a long time.

Lu Raomei raised an eyebrow. “Not drinking?”

Ever since she got drunk last time, Fang Bai had rarely touched alcohol, let alone with Lu Raomei sitting beside her.

A hint of interest flashed across Lu Raomei’s eyes. She slightly raised her hand, bringing the wine in her hand closer to Fang Bai. “Don’t you want to know my purpose? Take a sip, and I’ll tell you.”

As the words fell, Lu Raomei saw the person in front of her hesitate for a moment, ignore the glass in her hand, and pick up the wine the waiter had given her, taking small sips.

The appearance of a little lamb greatly heightened Lu Raomei’s interest. She followed suit and took a sip of her wine, seeing that the liquid in the other’s glass hadn’t decreased, she said, “Drink it all at once.”

Fang Bai really wanted to know Lu Raomei’s purpose, because it completely deviated from the novel’s plot. Although she had her suspicions, Fang Bai still wanted confirmation from Lu Raomei’s own mouth.

Since she had already picked up the wine, Fang Bai didn’t hesitate this time. She tilted her chin slightly, and the liquid flowed down the glass wall into her red lips.

By the time Fang Bai put the empty glass on the table, Lu Raomei hadn’t broken her promise. She didn’t directly state her purpose but instead asked Fang Bai, “Tell me, how did you find out about Ji Yuning’s identity?”

Just as Fang Bai had guessed, Lu Raomei had indeed come for Ji Yuning. But wasn’t it written in the book that Lu Raomei didn’t make any more moves against Ji Yuning before she went to Beijing? So why now?

A hint of doubt flashed in Fang Bai’s eyes, but she quickly collected her emotions and pretended to understand Lu Raomei’s meaning. “Of course I know.”

Then Fang Bai cautiously probed, “But how does Ms. Lu know Xiao Ning?”

She didn’t even know what kind of relationship she had with Ji Yuning, yet she said she knew Ji Yuning’s identity?

Lu Raomei became suspicious of Fang Bai’s contradictory statements. Seeing the faint curiosity hidden in Fang Bai’s eyes, she immediately felt that Fang Bai wasn’t pretending; she didn’t know Ji Yuning’s other identity.

Lu Raomei had thought Fang Bai knew everything Ji Yuning was doing, but now it seemed Fang Bai knew nothing and was completely fooled by Ji Yuning.

Lu Raomei didn’t say anything but instead smiled at Fang Bai. “Want to know? Drink another glass.”

Fang Bai knew that her feigned ignorance had successfully deceived Lu Raomei.

To make the act more convincing, she had no choice but to nod.

After dealing with her matters, Ji Yuning returned to the banquet hall alone.

After entering, Ji Yuning went directly along the route Fang Bai had taken when she left.

In the corner directly facing the lounge, a woman in a light-colored long dress sat there, her fair neck swallowing. Because her head was tilted back, the lines of her body were elongated, and from a distance, she was quite a sight.

On the small round table in front of her, most of the wine in the bottle was gone.

Lu Raomei rested her hand on the sofa, propping up her head, her other hand swirling her glass, her eyes fixed on Fang Bai.

Seeing Fang Bai put down her glass, Lu Raomei’s red lips moved. “Delicious?”

Fang Bai frowned. “So-so.”

Not sweet, a bit spicy.

“Then drink some more, maybe it’ll taste better.” Saying this, Lu Raomei picked up the wine she had already poured for Fang Bai and handed it over.

“Mmm,” Fang Bai responded, subconsciously taking it.

Fang Bai didn’t know how many glasses she had drunk. The first two were to try and get information out of Lu Raomei, but after that, it was entirely because the alcohol was getting to her head, and she was being led along by Lu Raomei.

Warm lips touched the cold glass, the liquid inside shimmering with an alluring light.

Fang Bai knew she had been greedy.

Just as Fang Bai wanted to put down her glass, it was suddenly snatched away.

Fang Bai looked up blankly, and a person stood in front of her.

Backlit, she couldn’t see the face clearly, but judging from the clothes and the overwhelming sense of pressure, the person was Ji Yuning.

The aloofness that had been on Fang Bai’s face while facing Lu Raomei instantly warmed, and she called out softly, “Xiao Ning.”

The voice of a drunk person contained a hint of coquetry, soft as petals floating into Ji Yuning’s ears.

The coldness on Ji Yuning’s face lessened a bit. “Mmm.”

Fang Bai supported herself on the sofa to stand up, and Ji Yuning grasped her slender arm.

With Ji Yuning’s support, Fang Bai took steady steps to Ji Yuning’s side and said, “I want to go home.”

Before Ji Yuning could respond, someone spoke faster than her. “Wait a minute.”

Lu Raomei finished the last sip of wine in her glass, tilted the glass towards Fang Bai, and said to Ji Yuning, “She promised to drink with me. Leaving now, isn’t that a bit rude?”

The coldness in Ji Yuning’s eyes was intense. She had thought Fang Bai would be fine going to find Fang Maozhou, but she hadn’t expected her to run into Lu Raomei.

Pulling Fang Bai to her side, Ji Yuning said faintly, “I didn’t promise.”

“Can you represent her?” Lu Raomei sneered. “Your surname is Ji.”

Just as Ji Yuning was about to speak, an arm suddenly appeared in front of her. Fang Bai’s lips were tight as she blocked Ji Yuning behind her.

“Ms. Lu, why are you arguing with a child?”

Child?

A dark light flashed in Lu Raomei’s eyes. The one just now was a child, but this one could probably only be called one by age.

Fang Bai turned her head and said to Ji Yuning again, “Give me the wine.”

Ji Yuning didn’t move.

Fang Bai reached out, but Ji Yuning raised her arm, dodging Fang Bai, and then brought the glass to her lips.

By the time Fang Bai reacted and tried to snatch it, Ji Yuning had already placed the empty wine glass on the table. Then, without even looking at Lu Raomei, she grabbed Fang Bai’s arm and turned around.

However, after taking one step, Ji Yuning turned her head, her tone devoid of emotion. “Ms. Lu seems very free.”

“What?” Lu Raomei asked.

But Ji Yuning had already walked away.

Watching the receding figure, Lu Raomei’s brow unconsciously furrowed, and a bad premonition rose in her heart.

Fang Bai was led by Ji Yuning, following her out of the banquet hall. She hadn’t felt anything while sitting, but after taking two steps, Fang Bai felt her head getting increasingly dizzy. By the time they entered the elevator, she subconsciously rested her head on Ji Yuning’s shoulder.

The sudden added weight made Ji Yuning lower her eyes. All she could see was the top of Fang Bai’s fluffy hair and her pink earlobes on either side.

Seeing the head about to slide off her shoulder, Ji Yuning raised her hand first and pressed it against Fang Bai’s head.

Before going downstairs, Ji Yuning had already called Uncle Li. By the time she helped Fang Bai out of the hotel, Uncle Li had just parked the car in front of the door.

After Ji Yuning helped Fang Bai into the car, Fang Bai rested her head against the car window. When Ji Yuning got in, she groaned and leaned against Ji Yuning’s shoulder again, muttering, “My head hurts so much.”

Ji Yuning pursed her lips and said to the person in the front seat, “Find a pharmacy first.”

Uncle Li responded.

The moment the car started, Ji Yuning’s fingers pressed around Fang Bai’s temples, gently pressing down. “Here?”

Fang Bai shook her head and subconsciously grabbed Ji Yuning’s hand, placing it on the spot where she felt the pain, humming, “Here.”

After guiding her, Fang Bai withdrew her hand.

Ji Yuning silently and forcefully massaged the designated spot with her fingers.

Although it was the first time, the two were as familiar as if they had cooperated countless times.

Five minutes later, the car stopped in front of a pharmacy. Without Ji Yuning saying anything, Uncle Li knew what medicine to buy.

After Uncle Li took two steps, Ji Yuning withdrew her hand and called out in a deep voice, “Fang Bai.”

Ji Yuning’s massage was very comfortable, so comfortable that Fang Bai was drowsy. As Ji Yuning withdrew her hand, Fang Bai’s sleepiness gradually disappeared. “Mmm?”

“Lu Raomei is very dangerous. Later you—”

Ji Yuning’s mouth was covered by Fang Bai’s hand.

“You don’t need to say it, I know.” Fang Bai reached across Ji Yuning’s body, took Ji Yuning’s hand, and placed it on her head. “Keep massaging.”

Fang Bai’s actions shattered the coldness on Ji Yuning’s face.

Staring at the person whose cheeks were flushed red, clearly showing the effects of alcohol, Ji Yuning pursed her lips.

…Fang Bai wouldn’t remember what she did after getting drunk.

“Fang Bai?”

Fang Bai opened her eyes, a misty haze in them. “I’m here.”

Ji Yuning’s eyes darkened, and she asked in a hoarse voice what she wanted to know, “You’ve always been called Fang Bai?”

She had been questioned about many things, but this was the first time someone had questioned her name. Fang Bai slapped down the arm blocking her eyes, then sat up and felt around on the seat with her hands, while moving her head from side to side.

Ji Yuning didn’t understand how someone who was as drunk as a marshmallow could suddenly become energetic. She asked, “What are you looking for?”

Finding nothing, Fang Bai frowned tightly, her tone when replying to Ji Yuning containing anxiety. “My ID card.”

“~”

A barely perceptible smile flashed in Ji Yuning’s eyes. She knew Fang Bai would be different after getting drunk, but she hadn’t expected her to be so… cute.

Watching the person who was about to get out of the car to look outside, Ji Yuning pressed down on Fang Bai’s hand that was opening the car door. “It’s at home, you didn’t bring it.”

Ji Yuning’s voice was very soft, but very convincing. Fang Bai’s urgent mood slowly calmed down. “Oh.”

Fang Bai leaned against Ji Yuning again, humming, “I’ll show you my ID card when we get home.”

“No need for identification,” Ji Yuning whispered. “As long as you say it, I’ll believe it.”

The name on the ID card wasn’t what she wanted to know.

The words sounded familiar, and Fang Bai’s muddled brain couldn’t remember where she had heard them.

After thinking for a while, she still couldn’t remember. Fang Bai felt a little anxious, but being anxious was useless; she still couldn’t recall.

…She simply decided not to think about it anymore.

However, because she couldn’t remember where she had heard it, Fang Bai felt annoyed. She looked at the culprit and murmured, “Little brat.”

Then Fang Bai closed her eyes, not wanting to pay any more attention to Ji Yuning.

Not getting an answer, Ji Yuning didn’t continue to ask.

But as Ji Yuning’s fingers covered Fang Bai’s forehead, continuing to massage it, a murmur came from her ear, so soft that it would have been inaudible if they weren’t so close:

“Just call me Fang Bai.”