Paranoid Girlfriend [Transmigration into a Book] - Chapter 17

Dai Shi Yuan left the room and went straight to the kitchen. She asked a servant to prepare another bowl of porridge and send it to the female lead’s room.

Only after watching the servant carry the porridge upstairs did she return to her own room.

She didn’t want to go to the female lead’s side. Since the female lead was sick, this was the perfect time for her to take care of some matters.

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

Dai Shi Yuan checked the time. It was already past four o’clock. Dinner would be soon, so there wasn’t enough time to go out.

She stayed one more night. After waking up the next day, Dai Shi Yuan first asked a servant about the female lead’s condition. Upon learning that the female lead was still quite seriously ill, she felt much more relieved.

This way, she wouldn’t have to worry about being discovered when she went to the new house.

After breakfast, Dai Shi Yuan went out. As usual, she had the driver drop her off in the city center.

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

Thanks to the lesson from last time, she deliberately observed the area quietly for a while first. Only after confirming she didn’t see any of the female lead’s family members did she quickly head toward her building.

Although the female lead had said it was only temporary for a few days, it was still better to be careful.

It took her over an hour to fully stock the house with daily necessities.

Dai Shi Yuan looked at the no-longer-empty house and smiled with satisfaction.

Standing on the balcony, she gazed happily at the scenery outside. Suddenly, a woman carrying a child appeared in her line of sight.

The woman was on the phone, talking to the person on the other end while walking hurriedly forward. Her eyes kept scanning left and right, as if she were looking for someone.

Dai Shi Yuan frowned and instinctively hid behind the curtains.

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

Shan’s mother carried her youngest daughter and hurried toward their residence.

Only after entering the building did she finally breathe a sigh of relief. She spoke into the phone, “Yaxin, we’ve entered the building. We didn’t see Miss Dai.”

“That’s good. Go back to the apartment first and don’t go outside to play for now. I’ll call you after I confirm she’s back,” Shan Yaxin said, leaning against the headboard. Despite her weak face, her expression was serious, and her watery eyes were full of tension.

Earlier, the housekeeper had come to check on her illness and unintentionally mentioned that her sister-in-law had gone out.

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

Fortunately, they hadn’t run into that woman. If she found out her family was living in this complex, things would become very bad.

She was still too weak and didn’t have enough power to protect her family. It seemed she needed to find someone to help her soon.

Shan Yaxin hung up the phone. Her eyes stared straight ahead as her fingers tightened around the phone.

Before long, there was a knock at her door, followed by a refined voice: “Yaxin, Dad is coming in to see you.”

As soon as he finished speaking, the door was pushed open.

Shan Yaxin immediately forced out a weak smile and said in a frail voice, “Dad, I’m causing you trouble again. You’re so busy, yet you still make time to come see me.”

“You’re sick. It’s only right for Dad to come see you. Before your father passed away, I promised him I would take good care of your family,” Dai’s father said with a kind smile. He reached out to feel Shan Yaxin’s forehead. After a moment, he said, “You still have quite a high fever. You should rest well during this time. If you need anything, just tell the servants. Don’t tire yourself out.”

“Thank you, Dad. I’m fine,” Shan Yaxin replied with an obedient smile. She turned her head and coughed a couple of times before asking with concern, “How is Mom doing now? It’s all my fault for getting sick and not being able to take care of her personally. I hope Mom doesn’t blame me.”

“She’s fine. She won’t blame you. Just focus on recovering. Don’t worry about anything else,” Dai’s father comforted her gently. Looking at Shan Yaxin’s frail appearance, he sighed. “Dad knows you’re a virtuous and sensible daughter-in-law who has suffered some grievances. Dad hopes you can be more understanding with your mom. She’s not bad by nature—she just has a sharp tongue.”

Hearing this, Shan Yaxin couldn’t help but think of her own mother’s constant advice to endure and submit to the Dai family.

In her previous life, she had endured all the grievances as told, but it hadn’t earned her any genuine affection.

This time, she would not be foolish enough to believe those words again.

“Thank you, Dad. I understand,” Shan Yaxin said softly. She lowered her eyes with a cautious expression, hesitated for a few seconds, and continued, “School will start in a few days. My dorm is undergoing renovations and can’t be lived in for now. I was planning to stay with a friend for a few days. I’ll be very busy after that, so I won’t have time to take care of Mom…”

Her voice grew quieter and quieter, filled with guilt.

Dai’s father looked at her sensible, considerate appearance and smiled with relief. Happily, he said, “Staying with your friend would be somewhat troublesome. It just so happens that Xiao Yuan bought a house near the school. You can stay there with her.”

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

After seeing the surprise in Dai’s father’s eyes, she quickly returned to her gentle and obedient demeanor and asked softly, “Which neighborhood did Xiao Yuan buy the house in? When did she buy it?”

Dai’s father smiled and told her the name of the complex. “It was just a few days ago. It’s a two-bedroom apartment—perfect for the two of you. She’s living outside alone, and I was a bit worried. Now that you’ll be staying with her, I can finally feel at ease.”

“Don’t worry, Dad. I’ll take good care of Xiao Yuan,” Shan Yaxin said, clenching her fists tightly. She suppressed the shock and doubt in her heart and nodded with a smile.

“Then I’ll be troubling you,” Dai’s father said with a smile and left the room reassured.

Hearing the door close, Shan Yaxin’s brows furrowed tightly.

No matter what her sister-in-law’s purpose was in buying a house in that complex, she absolutely could not let this vicious woman harm her family!

Only after watching the female lead’s mother and younger sister disappear from view did Dai Shi Yuan emerge from behind the curtains.

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

School would start in a few days. The female lead’s younger sister should be returning to the countryside for school.

Perhaps it was because the female lead had been sick recently and hadn’t had time to handle it.

It seemed she would need to be even more careful next time she came.

Dai Shi Yuan frowned in thought. She stayed out until dinnertime before heading back.

The moment she walked in, she unexpectedly saw Dai’s father, who had been so busy lately that he was rarely seen.

Upon seeing Dai Shi Yuan, a trace of awkwardness flashed across Dai’s father’s face. He quickly asked gently, “Xiao Yuan, the housekeeper said you went out early this morning. Did you need to buy something? Next time, you can take a servant with you to help carry things.”

Dai Shi Yuan blinked. She put down a bag in her hand and smiled, “Having someone follow me feels uncomfortable. I didn’t buy much anyway—I could carry it myself.”

“That’s good,” Dai’s father nodded slightly. He had a hesitant look on his face, as if he wanted to say something.

Dai Shi Yuan immediately understood that Dai’s father had something to say to her. She asked obediently, “Dad, if you have something to say, just say it.”

“It’s like this,” Dai’s father said somewhat embarrassedly. He pulled Dai Shi Yuan to sit down and said gently, “Your sister-in-law’s dorm is undergoing renovations and can’t be lived in for now. I was thinking of letting her stay with you for a while.”

Hearing this, Dai Shi Yuan unconsciously pressed her lips together. Her youthful face was full of refusal.

She couldn’t avoid the female lead fast enough—how could she possibly live with her?

Seeing Dai Shi Yuan’s unwilling expression, Dai’s father patted her head and continued persuading her, “You’re a young girl living outside alone. Mom and Dad are really worried. With your sister-in-law taking care of you, we can feel much more at ease.”

“Dad, I’m not a child anymore. I can take care of myself. Besides, that neighborhood has very good management. Nothing will happen,” Dai Shi Yuan quickly retorted, her tone becoming somewhat anxious.

Seeing her like this, Dai’s father frowned disapprovingly. His kind expression turned a little serious. “How would a child like you understand the dangers outside? Besides, your sister-in-law has nowhere to stay. Isn’t it good for her to live with you for a couple of days?”

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

She had only gone out for a while, and things had already turned out like this?

This plot development had truly caught her off guard.

“You child, how…”

“Dad, it looks like Xiao Yuan doesn’t want to live with me. I’d better go stay with my friend.”

Dai’s father was only halfway through speaking when a soft, weak voice interrupted him.

Hearing that slightly aggrieved tone, Dai Shi Yuan’s whole body stiffened. She quietly glanced at the female lead, then lowered her head and remained silent.

It was best not to explain anything right now, so she wouldn’t actually end up living with the female lead.

The air became silent for a moment. Dai’s father looked at his still-sick and frail daughter-in-law, then at his silent daughter. After thinking for a moment, he said, “Let’s let your mom decide this matter.”

Before Dai Shi Yuan could protest, Dai’s father called Dai’s mother.

After a while, Dai’s mother’s slightly coquettish voice came through, “Honey, what is it?”

“Xiao Yuan rented a house outside. It just so happens that Yaxin’s dorm can’t be lived in right now. I was thinking of letting them live together. What do you think?” Dai’s father asked.

“Then let them live together. That way we don’t have to rent another place for her,” Dai’s mother said with a cold snort.

“Since your mom agrees, then you two will live together,” Dai’s father said happily. His tone left no room for argument.

“But Dad, I…” Dai Shi Yuan still wanted to fight for it, but after saying a few words, she was sharply interrupted by Dai’s mother.

“You what? Just live with her. It’s not like she’s going to eat you!”

Dai Shi Yuan was instantly silenced.

Talking with the kind Dai’s father allowed some room for negotiation.

But facing the domineering and tyrannical Dai’s mother, she had no say at all.

Moreover, the house had clearly been bought, yet Dai’s father had only dared to say it was rented. It was obvious he didn’t want Dai’s mother to know.

She really couldn’t resist this time…

Dai Shi Yuan lowered her head. Her face turned slightly pale, and the light in her eyes gradually dimmed.

She seemed to have already foreseen that terrifying future…

Seeing Dai Shi Yuan’s pitiful look as she lowered her head in silence, Shan Yaxin’s eyes flickered, and the corners of her lips curved into a smile.

Thank goodness for her vicious mother-in-law. Now she could finally monitor her sister-in-law.

As long as she lived with her sister-in-law, she could ensure her family wouldn’t be discovered by this woman and avoid the tragedy of her previous life.

“Xiao Yuan, I’m really sorry to trouble you. Sister-in-law won’t stay for too long,” Shan Yaxin said weakly. Her words carried caution and unease, and her flushed face was particularly pitiable.

Seeing this, Dai’s father immediately smiled and comforted her, “We’re all family. It doesn’t matter how long you stay. There’s no such thing as trouble.”

“But Xiao Yuan doesn’t seem very happy about it…” Shan Yaxin bit her lip, her face full of nervousness and anxiety.

Hearing the female lead’s aggrieved words, Dai Shi Yuan really wanted to nod and express her dissatisfaction. But since the matter had already been decided, there was no need to increase the female lead’s hatred toward her.

Taking a deep breath, she suppressed the unease and panic in her heart, raised her head, and gently shook it.

“Yaxin, look—Xiao Yuan isn’t unhappy. Doesn’t this mean she agrees?” Dai’s father said happily. He patted Dai Shi Yuan’s shoulder with a gratified expression. “When living outside, you must listen to your sister-in-law more. If anything happens, talk to her about it.”

Dai Shi Yuan tugged the corners of her mouth in response.

Even if she had to live with the female lead, she wouldn’t have too much contact with her.

After all, one was a teacher and the other a student. As long as she deliberately avoided her, they could still avoid meeting.