Paranoid Girlfriend [Transmigration into a Book] - Chapter 16

Dai Shiyuan stood there in a daze for several seconds before finally managing to control her wildly beating heart.

In the original book, all sorts of beautiful words were constantly used to praise the female lead’s appearance and temperament. At first, Dai Shiyuan had only thought the female lead was pretty, not to the point of being breathtaking.

But now, with those watery eyes carrying a heart-wrenching fragility and a shimmer of tears, she had truly struck Dai Shiyuan right in the heart.

It was the kind of stunning beauty that made one feel as though a single glance could last ten thousand years.

However, roses had thorns. The more beautiful a woman was, the more dangerous she was. Dai Shiyuan understood this principle.

Right now, the female lead looked weak and harmless, but in truth, three years later, she would return powerfully, becoming domineering, cold, and gorgeous—and she would also kill Dai Shiyuan.

Dai Shiyuan could not let a beautiful face blind her.

“Sister-in-law, hurry inside and rest,” Dai Shiyuan advised calmly, taking an unnoticeable step back.

A female lead this dangerous still needed to be kept at a distance.

Shan Yaxin nodded weakly. Her red lips were slightly parted without her realizing it, revealing white, pearl-like teeth.

The warm breath spilling from those red lips seemed capable of scorching the air itself. Dai Shiyuan’s heart tightened, and one phrase instantly appeared in her mind.

Both pure and seductive.

Especially alluring.

Sure enough, she had no resistance against sickly beauties.

Dai Shiyuan secretly swallowed. Watching the moment the female lead entered the room, a trace of regret passed through her heart.

She actually wanted to look at such beauty for a little longer, but… her life was more important.

Shan Yaxin supported herself against the wall, breathing hard several times before finally recovering a little strength.

This cold was more serious than she had expected.

Originally, she had only intended to let herself catch a slight chill so she could use a cold as an excuse not to go to the hospital and take care of that vicious mother-in-law of hers.

She had not expected to become this seriously ill, with barely any strength in her whole body. Just now, after being pulled slightly, she had fallen uncontrollably.

Thinking of the scene where the two of them had hugged earlier, Shan Yaxin frowned, and a trace of coldness passed through the moisture in her eyes.

Observing this younger sister-in-law of hers at such a close distance, the other party had not revealed the slightest flaw. The gaze she looked at Shan Yaxin with was clean and even carried a hint of foolishness.

As if she had been stunned by what she saw.

Shan Yaxin must look very ugly in this sickly state right now. If her mother-in-law were here, she would definitely say Shan Yaxin was unlucky.

Hatred gradually appeared on Shan Yaxin’s face. She slowly closed her eyes and leaned against the wall. After resting for a while, she spoke softly. “Xiao Yuan, Sister-in-law wants to eat porridge. Can you cook some porridge and bring it over?”

“Cook porridge?” Dai Shiyuan instinctively repeated, her brows twisting tightly together.

The original book had never said whether this character knew how to cook. Right now, she did not know whether she should refuse or agree.

It would be bad if she aroused suspicion.

“Yes. The porridge you cooked last time was very delicious. Sister-in-law doesn’t have much appetite right now and only wants to eat the porridge you make.” Shan Yaxin supported herself against the wall and turned back. Her beautiful face was flushed, somehow carrying a seductive charm.

Dai Shiyuan froze. After hesitating for a while, she nodded, then turned and went to the kitchen.

Watching Dai Shiyuan go downstairs, Shan Yaxin’s eyes turned dark, and the corners of her lips curved into a cold smile.

She would definitely make this woman reveal her vicious true nature.

Dai Shiyuan arrived at the kitchen entrance and glanced inside. There were only a few maids making afternoon desserts.

“Miss, please wait a moment. The dessert will be ready very soon,” one of them immediately said, her expression respectful with a trace of nervousness.

Dai Shiyuan shook her head. After thinking for a moment, she asked, “Are the ingredients I used last time to make porridge for my sister-in-law still here?”

“Yes, they are. I’ll get them for you.” Another person quickly answered, taking a little millet and several kinds of dried fruits and vegetables from a cabinet nearby.

Dai Shiyuan immediately let out a breath of relief. She took the rice, fruits, and vegetables, then began cooking porridge.

Because she had grown up in a single-parent family, she had been independent and strong-willed since childhood.

When other children still needed to be coaxed to eat, she had already learned to help her mother wash rice and vegetables.

When she got a little older, she learned how to cook.

Over the years, her cooking skills had become quite good, and she could make all kinds of home-style dishes.

“Miss, you’re really good to Young Madam. You’re personally cooking porridge for her again,” the earlier maid said with a flattering smile.

Dai Shiyuan was adding salt to the pot of porridge. Hearing this, her hand paused, and the entire small spoonful of salt went in.

After a few seconds of silence, Dai Shiyuan still decided to continue. As long as she added more water, the saltiness could be diluted.

After spending an hour on it, the vegetable porridge was finally done.

Dai Shiyuan tasted a bite. It was not too salty and was within an acceptable range.

She filled a bowl with porridge and carefully carried it upstairs.

Only when she stood at the female lead’s door did she realize that she could actually have had someone else bring this bowl of porridge over.

The female lead had only said she wanted to eat porridge cooked by Dai Shiyuan. She had not said Dai Shiyuan had to feed it to her personally.

Dai Shiyuan’s eyes lit up. She looked around, but unexpectedly, there was not a single servant nearby. She could not call anyone to bring it in for her.

After standing there and waiting for a while, still no servant came over. Dai Shiyuan could not help pursing her lips.

Usually, she could always sense people moving around on the second floor. Why was it that when she needed someone, not a single person could be seen?

Just as she was thinking this, the door was opened again, revealing the female lead’s frail face.

“Xiao Yuan, the porridge you cooked smells so good. Just smelling it gives me a bit of appetite.” Shan Yaxin supported herself against the doorframe and smiled lightly, reaching out with her other hand to take the bowl.

Seeing how weak the female lead looked, as if she could barely stand steady, Dai Shiyuan hurriedly turned sideways and avoided her reaching hand, saying quietly, “I’ll carry it inside.”

The porridge was still piping hot. In the female lead’s current frail condition, it would be bad if she failed to hold it properly and spilled it on herself.

Shan Yaxin’s hand came up empty, and a trace of ruthlessness and doubt immediately flashed through her eyes.

She had originally wanted to pretend she had no strength, overturn the bowl, and spill the porridge onto her younger sister-in-law. In the end, the other party had directly avoided her movement.

Had Dai Shiyuan seen through her intention and was guarding against her?

Shan Yaxin frowned lightly. Seeing that the person had already entered the room, she could only follow behind.

Dai Shiyuan came to the bedside, bent over, placed the porridge on the bedside cabinet, then straightened and said, “Sister-in-law, eat first. If it isn’t enough, there’s still more in the kitchen. After you finish, call a servant to bring another bowl over.”

Hearing this, Shan Yaxin understood the meaning behind her words. The corners of her lips curved into a bitter smile. “Thank you, Xiao Yuan. Sister-in-law, this patient, has troubled you. I even made you personally cook porridge. You should leave quickly, in case you catch my cold.”

Hearing this, Dai Shiyuan frowned. She sensed a green-tea flavor.

If she did not know that the female lead was currently a hardworking, long-suffering little white flower, she really would have wanted to green-tea her right back.

“It’s no trouble. Sister-in-law, hurry and eat. I’ll go out first.” Dai Shiyuan said softly, then quickly walked outside as soon as she finished speaking.

She had just reached the door when a loud crash came from behind her, accompanied by a low groan of pain.

Without turning back, Dai Shiyuan knew that the female lead had fallen to the floor.

In truth, she did not want to turn back. Bringing the porridge in had already been her limit. She did not want to personally feed the female lead porridge.

Dai Shiyuan’s eyes flickered. Pretending she had not heard it, she took another step outside.

“Xiao Yuan, can you help me up? I don’t have any strength in my whole body.” Shan Yaxin lay by the bed and called out weakly.

She had still overestimated herself. When she bent down, her vision had actually gone black, and her body had fallen uncontrollably.

But this also let her see a slight flaw. Her younger sister-in-law had clearly heard the sound of her falling, yet she had still walked outside.

Right now, that innocent face must be full of a smug smile.

Dai Shiyuan’s body stiffened. After pausing for several seconds, she turned around extremely unwillingly.

Seeing the female lead lying there powerless, with vegetable porridge all over the floor, she had no choice but to walk over and help her.

“Sister-in-law, lie down first. I’ll call someone over to clean up,” Dai Shiyuan said softly as she supported the female lead.

The moment Shan Yaxin lay down, Dai Shiyuan stepped back, putting distance between them.

This obvious avoiding movement made Shan Yaxin’s eyes darken. A few traces of loneliness appeared on her beautiful face. “Xiao Yuan, if you’re worried Sister-in-law will infect you, then you should go out first…”

“Mm.” Dai Shiyuan nodded quickly and turned to leave without the slightest politeness.

Hearing the sound of the door closing, Shan Yaxin finally came back to herself from her astonishment.

Why was this younger sister-in-law’s reaction different from what she had imagined?

According to Shan Yaxin’s expectations, her younger sister-in-law should have stayed behind to accompany her. How had she left so mercilessly?

Shan Yaxin narrowed her eyes and gradually closed them.

No matter what tricks this woman was playing, she would not lower her guard.

She would definitely expose this vicious person’s true face!