Paranoid Girlfriend [Transmigration into a Book] - Chapter 17

After leaving the room, Dai Shiyuan went straight to the kitchen and asked someone to bring another bowl of porridge to the female lead’s room.

Only after watching the servant fill a bowl of porridge and carry it upstairs did she return to her own room.

She did not want to go over to the female lead’s side again. It just so happened that while the female lead was sick, there were still a few things she needed to handle.

School would start in a few days, so she had to buy some daily necessities and put them in the new apartment.

Dai Shiyuan glanced at the time. It was already past four in the afternoon, and dinner would be soon. Such a short amount of time was not enough for her to make a trip out.

After staying one more night, the first thing Dai Shiyuan did after getting up was ask a servant about the female lead’s condition. When she learned that the female lead was still rather seriously ill, she immediately felt a little more at ease.

This way, she would not have to worry about the female lead discovering her trip to the new apartment.

After breakfast, Dai Shiyuan went out as usual and had the driver take her to the city center.

She bought a few things in the city center, then hailed a taxi to the residential complex.

Because of the lesson from last time, she deliberately hid and observed for a while first. Only after confirming that she did not see the female lead’s family did she quickly run toward the building where her apartment was.

Although the female lead had said she had only arranged for her family to live near the school for a few days, Dai Shiyuan still felt it was better to be careful.

After more than an hour, she finally finished replenishing all the daily necessities in the apartment.

Looking at the apartment that was no longer empty, Dai Shiyuan smiled in satisfaction.

Standing on the balcony, she looked happily at the scenery outside. Suddenly, a woman holding a child appeared in her field of vision.

That woman was making a phone call. As she spoke to the person on the other end, she hurried forward, her eyes constantly looking left and right, as if searching for someone.

Dai Shiyuan frowned and instinctively hid behind the curtains.

The female lead’s mother and younger sister were actually still here. Fortunately, she had been cautious and avoided them. Otherwise, her little secret might have been exposed.

Mother Shan held her younger daughter and quickly ran toward the place where they were staying.

Only after entering the apartment building did she finally let out a breath of relief. Speaking into the phone, she said, “Xiaoxin, we’ve entered the building. We didn’t see Miss Dai.”

“That’s good. Go back inside first and don’t go outside to play for now. Once I confirm she’s returned, I’ll call you again.” Shan Yaxin leaned against the headboard. On her weak face, seriousness was hard to conceal, and her watery eyes were full of tension.

Just now, the butler had come over to check on her condition and unintentionally mentioned that her younger sister-in-law had gone out.

Her first reaction had been fear that this woman would take advantage of her illness to go trouble her family. That was why she had called her mother to confirm the situation.

Fortunately, they had not run into that woman. If that person found out her family lived in this residential complex, things would be terrible.

Right now, she was still too weak and did not have enough ability to protect her family. It seemed she had to go find someone to help her sooner.

Shan Yaxin hung up the phone. Her eyes stared ahead, and her fingers gripped the phone tightly.

Before long, someone knocked on her door, and an elegant voice came through. “Yaxin, Dad is coming in to check on you.”

As soon as the words fell, the door was pushed open.

Shan Yaxin immediately squeezed out a weak smile and spoke feebly. “Dad, I’ve caused you trouble. You’re so busy, yet you still took time to come see me.”

“You’re sick. It’s only right that Dad comes to see you. Before your father passed away, I promised him I would take good care of your family.” Father Dai revealed a kindly smile and reached out to test Shan Yaxin’s forehead. After a moment, he said, “The fever is still rather serious. During this period, you need to rest properly. If anything needs to be done, just order the servants in the house to do it. Don’t tire yourself out.”

“Thank you, Dad. I’m fine.” Shan Yaxin smiled obediently, turned her head to cough twice, then asked with concern, “How is Mom now? It’s all my fault for getting sick. I can’t personally go take care of Mom. I hope Mom doesn’t blame me.”

“She’s fine. She won’t blame you. Just focus on recovering. You don’t need to worry about anything else.” Father Dai comforted her gently. Looking at Shan Yaxin’s weak appearance, he sighed. “Dad knows you’re a virtuous and obedient daughter-in-law, and that you’ve suffered some grievances in ordinary times. Dad hopes you can be more understanding of your mom. Her nature isn’t bad. She just doesn’t spare people with her mouth.”

Hearing this, Shan Yaxin could not help thinking of how her mother had always told her to give way to the Dai family and swallow her grievances.

In her previous life, she had suffered countless grievances and done exactly that, but in the end, she had not received any sincerity in return.

This time, she would not foolishly believe those words again.

“Thank you, Dad. I understand.” Shan Yaxin said softly, lowering her eyes and revealing a cautious expression. After hesitating for a few seconds, she continued, “School starts in a few days. My dormitory is being renovated this time and can’t be lived in for now. I need to move to my friend’s place and stay there for a few days. I’ll be very busy next, so I won’t have time to take care of Mom…”

Toward the end, her voice grew smaller and smaller, her tone full of guilt.

Seeing her sensible appearance, always thinking of others, Father Dai smiled in satisfaction and said happily, “Going to your friend’s place would be somewhat troublesome. It just so happens that Xiao Yuan bought an apartment near the school. You can stay with her.”

“What?” Shan Yaxin’s heart tightened. She widened her eyes in surprise, and her voice rose uncontrollably for a moment.

When she saw the surprise in Father Dai’s eyes, she hurriedly returned to her gentle and obedient appearance and asked quietly, “Which residential complex did Xiao Yuan buy an apartment in? When did she buy it?”

Father Dai smiled and gave the name of the complex. “Just a few days ago. It’s a two-bedroom, one-living-room apartment. It’s just right for the two of you to live there. I was a little worried about her living outside by herself. Now that you’ll be living with her, I can feel much more at ease.”

“Dad, don’t worry. I’ll take good care of Xiao Yuan.” Shan Yaxin clenched her fists tightly, suppressed the shock and confusion in her heart, and nodded with a smile.

“Then I’ll have to trouble you,” Father Dai said with a smile, then left the room in relief.

Hearing the sound of the door closing, Shan Yaxin’s brows knitted tightly.

No matter what purpose this younger sister-in-law of hers had in buying an apartment in that residential complex, she absolutely could not let this vicious woman hurt her family!

Only after watching the figures of the female lead’s mother and younger sister disappear did Dai Shiyuan come out from behind the curtains.

After waiting for quite a while, she hurriedly left the residential complex.

School was about to start in a few days. The female lead’s younger sister should be going back to the countryside to study.

Perhaps because the female lead had been sick recently, she had not had time to handle this matter.

It seemed Dai Shiyuan would still have to be careful the next time she came.

Dai Shiyuan pondered this with furrowed brows and stayed outside until dinnertime before returning.

As soon as she entered, she unexpectedly saw Father Dai, who had recently been so busy that he was nowhere to be seen.

Seeing Dai Shiyuan, Father Dai’s face flashed with an unnatural expression, but he quickly asked gently, “Xiao Yuan, I heard from the butler that you went out early in the morning. Did you need to buy something? Next time, you can call a servant to go with you, so someone can help you carry things.”

Dai Shiyuan blinked and placed a bag in her hand down, saying with a smile, “Having someone follow me feels uncomfortable. I didn’t buy much, and I can carry it myself.”

“That’s good.” Father Dai nodded lightly, his face looking as though he wanted to say something but hesitated.

Dai Shiyuan immediately understood that Father Dai had something to say to her, so she asked obediently, “Dad, if you have something to say, just say it.”

“It’s like this.” Father Dai opened his mouth somewhat embarrassedly, pulled Dai Shiyuan over to sit down, and said gently, “Your sister-in-law’s dormitory is being renovated and can’t be lived in for now. I want her to stay at your place for a while.”

Hearing this, Dai Shiyuan unconsciously pressed her lips together, her youthful face full of refusal.

She could not avoid the female lead fast enough. How could she live with her?

Seeing Dai Shiyuan’s expression of disagreement, Father Dai stroked her head and continued persuading her. “You’re a girl living outside by yourself. Your mom and I really can’t feel at ease. With your sister-in-law there to take care of you, we can feel more reassured.”

“Dad, I’m not a child anymore. I can take care of myself. Besides, the management in that residential complex is very good. Nothing will happen at all.” Dai Shiyuan hurriedly refuted, her tone anxious to the point of being somewhat agitated.

Seeing her like this, Father Dai frowned in disapproval, and his kindly expression turned somewhat stern. “You’re just a child. How could you understand the dangers outside? Besides, your sister-in-law has nowhere to live. Wouldn’t it be good for her to stay at your place for a few days?”

“Then let Sister-in-law rent a place,” Dai Shiyuan immediately said, her small face full of anxiety.

She had only gone out once. How had things turned into this?

This development in the plot had truly caught her completely off guard.

“You child, how can you…”

“Dad, Xiao Yuan doesn’t seem to want to live with me. I’ll just go to my friend’s place.”

Father Dai had only spoken halfway when he was interrupted by a soft, weak voice.

Hearing that voice carrying a trace of grievance, Dai Shiyuan’s whole body stiffened. She quietly glanced at the female lead, then lowered her head and said nothing.

Right now, it was best for her not to explain, lest she truly end up cohabiting with the female lead.

For a moment, the air fell silent. Father Dai looked at his daughter-in-law, who was still sick and weak, then looked at his silent daughter. After thinking for a moment, he said, “Let your mother decide this matter.”

Before Dai Shiyuan had time to object, Father Dai called Mother Dai.

After a long while, Mother Dai’s slightly coquettish voice came from the other end. “Husband, what is it?”

“Xiao Yuan rented an apartment outside. It just so happens that Yaxin’s dormitory can’t be lived in for now, so I want the two of them to stay together. What do you think?” Father Dai said.

“Then let them stay together. Saves us from having to rent another place for her,” Mother Dai snorted coldly.

“Since your mom says so, then you two will live together.” Father Dai said happily, his words leaving no room for refusal.

“But Dad, I…” Dai Shiyuan still wanted to fight for it, but after saying only a few words, she was sharply interrupted by Mother Dai.

“You what? You’ll live with her. It’s not as if she can eat you.”

Dai Shiyuan was momentarily choked.

When speaking with kind Father Dai, there was at least some room for discussion.

But facing the forceful and domineering Mother Dai, she had absolutely no right to speak.

Moreover, that apartment had clearly been bought, yet Father Dai had only dared say it was rented just now. Clearly, he did not want Mother Dai to know.

This time, she really could not resist…

Dai Shiyuan lowered her head. Her face paled slightly, and the light in her eyes gradually dimmed.

It seemed she had already foreseen that terrifying future…

Looking at Dai Shiyuan’s pitiful appearance as she lowered her head in silence, Shan Yaxin’s eyes flickered slightly, and the corners of her mouth lifted into a smile.

She really had to thank this vicious mother-in-law of hers. Now, she could finally monitor her younger sister-in-law.

As long as she lived with her, she could make sure her family was not discovered by this woman and avoid the tragedy of her previous life.

“Xiao Yuan, I’m really troubling you. Sister-in-law won’t stay for too long,” Shan Yaxin said weakly, her words carrying caution and unease. Her flushed face was lovable and pitiful.

Seeing this, Father Dai immediately smiled and comforted her. “We’re all family. It doesn’t matter how long you stay. What trouble is there?”

“But Xiao Yuan seems a little unhappy…” Shan Yaxin pursed her lips, her face full of nervousness and unease.

Listening to the female lead’s aggrieved words, Dai Shiyuan really wanted to nod and express her dissatisfaction. But now that the matter had already been decided, there was no need for her to increase the female lead’s hatred toward her.

Taking a deep breath, Dai Shiyuan suppressed the unease and fear in her heart, raised her head, and gently shook it.

“Yaxin, look. Xiao Yuan isn’t unhappy. Doesn’t this mean she’s agreed?” Father Dai said happily. Following the flow, he patted Dai Shiyuan’s shoulder with a gratified expression. “When you live outside from now on, you need to listen to your sister-in-law more. If anything happens, tell your sister-in-law.”

Dai Shiyuan tugged at the corner of her mouth in response.

Even if she lived with the female lead, she would not have too much contact with her.

In any case, one of them was a teacher, and one of them was a student. As long as she deliberately avoided her, they could still go without seeing each other.