Forced to Become the Female Villain's Doting Wife (GL) - Chapter 14

When the astonishing rumor from the student behind them broke out, the classmates’ expressions changed from surprise to sudden realization.

Even the teacher seemed extremely satisfied with this outcome and nodded her head.

Su Xianxian watched Jiang Cuo, who, upon hearing the girl’s comments, calmly picked up the diamond ring.

She held it lightly between her index finger and thumb, her expression profound and unreadable.

Su Xianxian: “…”

How was she supposed to explain this now?

Only Su Lian was protesting, “How is that possible? I clearly saw Jiang Cuo steal Su Xianxian’s ring! Why won’t you believe me?”

However, Su Lian’s voice was quickly drowned out by the classmates’ boisterous cheering.

“Put it on! Put it on!”

The students rhythmically clapped and chanted slogans, acting as if this were the official announcement of Su Xianxian and Jiang Cuo’s relationship.

The couple they had secretly been shipping had truly become official.

[Trash System: Congratulations, Host! The Host’s fusion degree with this world has increased by 4%! The Host’s current fusion degree with this system world is 20%. Please keep up the good work! Since the Main System noticed that the Host has increased her fusion degree by 20% in just two days of arriving in the system world, the Host is rewarded with intimate contact with the most beautiful person currently appearing in the book. The trigger time is uncertain. Please await the arrival of luck, Host.]

Su Xianxian: Huh??

She liked mutual affection, not this kind of emotionless contact, and it was going to happen randomly? This wasn’t a surprise; this was a fright! She hoped it wouldn’t turn into a public embarrassment scene.

It was already lunchtime. Did romance matter more than eating lunch in these “romance-brains’” minds?

Su Xianxian frowned slightly. Jiang Cuo’s Disgust Value toward her was so high right now. If she continued to press her luck repeatedly, it would only fuel Jiang Cuo’s resentment. She couldn’t let these students continue to riot; her path forward would become too difficult otherwise.

“Alright, alright, everyone, please stop making a scene! Everyone knows this is unrequited love; Classmate Jiang has not agreed. I secretly gave this to Classmate Jiang Cuo. Please don’t make Classmate Jiang Cuo feel awkward, okay? Class is dismissed. Everyone, please go eat lunch now.”

Su Xianxian spread her hands, playing the role of the peacemaker. She looked completely different from the arrogant young lady she once was. Now, her face held a kind smile, and she was incredibly approachable.

Some students were even stunned. Su Xianxian was naturally sweet and lovely, but her temper had always been terrible, her eyebrows constantly furrowed, giving her a fierce look.

Now that her entire aura had softened, her appearance improved significantly. Some who valued looks were practically drooling over Su Xianxian.

They only just realized that Su Xianxian was a genuine beautiful, rich woman (Bai Fumei)—not only wealthy and gorgeous but also witty and humorous, a total goddess. And a goddess who was so persistent.

The naive, funny, and approachable Bai Fumei paired with the low-key, aloof, top student goddess—the attributes had leveled up, and they looked even more compatible. Goddess matches goddess; wasn’t this a perfect match made in heaven?

As Su Xianxian spoke, she unconsciously averted her gaze. In Jiang Cuo’s eyes, this looked like Su Xianxian was guilty.

Jiang Cuo’s fingertip moved slightly, but she offered no explanation.

The student behind them immediately opened her phone, muttering as she typed into her notes, “That timeline was still too conservative in underestimating the Bai Fumei Su Xianxian’s dedication to love. Su Xianxian once played the role of the arrogant, vicious villain just to gain a foothold in Jiang Cuo’s heart and capture her attention. Su Xianxian knew that hatred was better than indifference, and now her goal has been achieved. In Jiang Cuo’s eyes, only Su Xianxian is unique.  Now, Su Xianxian is completely changing her old image, becoming gentle, charming, persistently pursuing, readily helpful, dominant, and considerate, slowly boiling the frog in warm water, making Jiang Cuo fall for her little by little, all the while maintaining the pretense of friendship to patiently wait for Jiang Cuo. What is this if not the ultimate secret crush? Even if everyone knows Su Xianxian’s secret crush has turned into open affection, to protect the love between a goddess and a goddess, none of us can expose it. We must maintain the illusion of a secret crush.”

Su Xianxian: “…”

Su Xianxian felt she had never been this speechless in her life.

Su Lian naturally heard her romance-brained desk-mate’s declaration. She clenched her fists so tightly her fingernails dug into her flesh.

She was unwilling to accept this.

Su Xianxian had done nothing but evil since childhood.

Why was she being washed clean and becoming an object of admiration just by moving schools and meeting Jiang Cuo? Su Lian had painstakingly schemed since she was small just to make Su Xianxian notorious and isolated.

After the excitement died down, everyone dispersed for lunch. Finally, only Su Xianxian and Jiang Cuo remained in the classroom.

Jiang Cuo simply looked at Su Xianxian with a cool gaze, then placed the ring in her hand onto Su Xianxian’s desk.

[Trash System: Congratulations, Host, on triggering the random mini-mission. Please place the ring on Jiang Cuo’s ring finger. Upon completion, the system will issue the Host an accelerated plot reward. The accelerated plot reward will accelerate the Host’s completion of the fusion degree with this system world, possibly including significant leaps in stages.]

Su Xianxian raised an eyebrow. A significant leap? Could it jump directly from high school to college?

[Trash System: Please actively complete the mission, Host.]

Since doing it wouldn’t hurt, and with everyone outside making a scene, Su Xianxian picked up the ring on Jiang Cuo’s desk with her bandaged, somewhat clumsy fingers.

All of this was witnessed by Jiang Cuo.

The students outside continued their clamor. Su Xianxian was already sweet and cute. If she bit her lower lip slightly and looked shy, it would be truly irresistible.

Su Xianxian quietly shuffled her feet, moving closer to Jiang Cuo. She tilted her head, whispering softly into Jiang Cuo’s ear, blowing sweet nothings while secretly grabbing Jiang Cuo’s hand.

“Classmate Jiang, you know Su Lian is deliberately causing trouble. If I don’t put the ring on your hand, it won’t satisfy her. My reputation is already bad anyway, but I can’t let her wrongfully accuse you. The person I value, Su Xianxian, is not allowed to be harmed by her.”

Jiang Cuo’s ear tickled from Su Xianxian’s quiet breath. The surrounding noise seemed to fade into silence; she could only hear Su Xianxian’s explanation in her ear.

The person she values…

Jiang Cuo’s phoenix eyes slightly lowered, her gaze briefly sweeping over Su Xianxian’s ten bandaged fingers. She clearly wore a thick layer of foundation to cover her tired eyes, but she forced a smile and displayed her lightest side, claiming the bandages were just from glue, even though she had wrapped all ten fingers tightly. Was she doing this so Jiang Cuo wouldn’t worry?

For a long time, Su Xianxian received no affirmative response from Jiang Cuo and felt nervous.

Finally, Jiang Cuo raised her right hand and extended her finger toward Su Xianxian.

Su Xianxian was momentarily stunned, then clumsily put the ring on Jiang Cuo’s index finger.

Jiang Cuo lowered her head. No one around could clearly see her expression or read her emotions.

It wasn’t until the ring was on her finger that Jiang Cuo snapped out of her daze. She didn’t know why she had suddenly extended her hand. She was clearly still hesitating, yet her body had already reacted. Now, she couldn’t take it back.

Su Xianxian was no idiot; she was clearly clever. She was giving Jiang Cuo a favor that she couldn’t refuse. She obviously had the capacity to study but got poor grades. Could she have been using all her cunning on Jiang Cuo?

Forget it. Consider this returning the favor.

Jiang Cuo’s heart slightly moved. This would be the only time, and the last time.

Author’s Notes:

Jiang Cuo: I never knew Su Xianxian was so dramatic.

Su Xianxian: Aha?