The White Lotus Villainess Is Obsessed With Me - Chapter 51

Zhang Hong, who had been referred to as the driver, was somewhat surprised but not angry. He glanced at Wang Sasa, his lips moving as if he wanted to say something but hesitated.

Wang Sasa, not paying attention to Zhang Hong’s expression, continued cheerfully on the phone with Tan Yixuan, “You asked if I’m home yet. Are you trying to surprise me?” Given that she had just given Tan Yixuan the apartment keys earlier in the day, she figured Tan Yixuan was probably waiting for her to return to the apartment.

On the other end of the line, Tan Yixuan responded calmly, “Yes, I’m preparing a surprise for you.”

As the car passed an intersection, Wang Sasa quickly pressed the phone and told Zhang Hong, “Please stop at the next intersection.”

Zhang Hong, slightly puzzled, asked, “Aren’t you getting out at the next community? Why stop here?”

The apartment was still a few hundred meters away. Even if Wang Sasa walked, it would take her five to six minutes to get home. She would prefer to stop directly downstairs, but she was concerned about being seen by Tan Yixuan and creating misunderstandings. It was better to be cautious.

Wang Sasa insisted, “Yes, stop here. I have a habit of taking a walk after meals.”

Zhang Hong stopped the car and, looking at the sky, said, “Shall we go together? I’m not comfortable with you walking alone at night.”

“There are streetlights and plenty of people. This is a busy area. I’ll be fine,” Wang Sasa interrupted, not waiting for him to finish. As soon as the car stopped, she unfastened her seatbelt and got out.

Seeing her hurry, Zhang Hong suddenly remembered something and ran to the trunk to retrieve a gift box.

Wang Sasa walked slowly, and Zhang Hong quickly caught up. He slightly panted, stopped her, and handed her the gift box, saying, “This is for you.”

Wang Sasa didn’t take it, looking at Zhang Hong with a mysterious expression before glancing at the gift box in his hand. “Sorry, I don’t accept gifts.” She wondered if Zhang Hong had feelings for her. If he confessed later, she would have to reject him clearly.

Zhang Hong, noticing her guarded expression, was taken aback and then shook his head with a smile. “This is a gift box that everyone receives at the party. It’s not valuable, just some snacks that girls like, probably chocolates or something.” He thought for a moment, “It’s all products from the company, just for a festive touch.”

Wang Sasa had already pulled her hand back but decided to take the gift box, thinking it was just some snacks and feeling no burden about it. “Do you have other matters?”

Zhang Hong shook his head and nodded slightly.

Wang Sasa turned to him. “Then I’ll head back now?” She shook the gift box and smiled slightly. “Thanks for the snacks from your company.”

After saying this, she turned and left without looking back.

Zhang Hong watched her leave, standing outside the car for a long time until he could no longer see her. He couldn’t help but smile at her previous aloof expression.

Meanwhile, Wang Sasa opened the apartment door with her keys. Before she could turn on the lights, her arm was grabbed, and she was pressed against the door. In the dark, she couldn’t see who was behind her, and a cold sweat slowly trickled down her forehead and into her collar.

Pressed against the door, Wang Sasa’s heart raced. Trying to stay calm, she said, “If you want money, we can sit down and discuss it.” Money was insignificant; dying mysteriously in the book was what truly mattered.

The person behind her moved closer, and a familiar scent enveloped her. A cold yet soft female voice spoke, “Sasa.”

Hearing that voice, Wang Sasa instantly relaxed, trying to turn around, but the person’s grip was too strong to break free. She wondered, “Tan Yixuan?”

Tan Yixuan rested her chin on Wang Sasa’s shoulder, still holding her wrists firmly, and her warm breath touched Wang Sasa’s sensitive ear. “Why are you lying to me?”

Wang Sasa was momentarily stunned. She had lied to Tan Yixuan many times and didn’t know which lie she was referring to. She awkwardly laughed and tried to deflect, “I’m not lying to you… What’s wrong?”

Not lying? Tan Yixuan’s fingers tightened slightly until Wang Sasa cried out in pain, then she loosened a little but still held her tightly. Tan Yixuan had patience and was determined to get the truth from this little liar.

“Are you still lying to me? Who was the person who took you home just now?”

Wang Sasa was momentarily stunned, cursing Zhang Hong in her mind. She responded nonchalantly, “Oh, him? He’s my dad’s business partner’s son.” She had considered saying he was just a driver, but Tan Yixuan had likely seen him at the last party.

Tan Yixuan’s tone remained gentle but made Wang Sasa shiver. “But you just said on the phone that you were taking a cab home…”

Wang Sasa was dumbfounded.

In that instant, she remembered an old saying: A lie requires countless others to cover it up. Many thoughts flashed through Wang Sasa’s mind. She considered coming clean to Tan Yixuan, thinking it wouldn’t matter as she had nothing with Zhang Hong. Then again, admitting the lie would only prove she had been deceiving Tan Yixuan, which could damage her credibility.

While she was caught in this dilemma, she suddenly felt a warm sensation on her neck. Tears trickled down her cheek and neck. Wang Sasa was stunned for a long time before she realized that it was Tan Yixuan’s tears.

Tan Yixuan leaned against her, tears streaming down her face as she sobbed beside Wang Sasa’s ear, “Don’t lie to me, okay?”

Wang Sasa hadn’t expected Tan Yixuan to be so upset just because she had asked Zhang Hong to drive her home. She hesitated, “Tan Yixuan…”

Tan Yixuan continued to cry silently. “Sasa, I’m scared. During the time we’ve been together, I keep doubting if this is real. Do you really like me? Do you have other motives?” She released Wang Sasa’s wrists, hugged her tightly from behind, and continued, “I always feel like you don’t truly like me. The more I’m afraid, the more I want to hold on tight. Does this scare you?”

Wang Sasa sighed softly and turned around to hold her tightly. In the darkness, using the moonlight coming through the window, she carefully observed Tan Yixuan’s expression. The moonlight was dim and only illuminated Tan Yixuan’s tear-filled eyes. She carefully said, “I’m not afraid.”

“Why would I be afraid of you? Aren’t you my girlfriend?” Wang Sasa spoke with genuine emotion, not completely lying to Tan Yixuan. She continued softly, “You just focus too much on me… Tan Yixuan, try making more friends, okay?”

Tan Yixuan’s eyes quickly misted over. She tightened her embrace around Wang Sasa and stubbornly said, “I’ve already said it—I can only like you.” After a pause, she added, “No one else is needed.”

At this moment, Wang Sasa was sure that Tan Yixuan would be fine, and she would soon calm down. However, she would eventually have to leave. Originally, she had only seen the people in the book as NPCs and hadn’t considered what would happen to Tan Yixuan after she left. Given the current situation, she wasn’t sure if the world in the book would continue after her departure.

So, what should Tan Yixuan, who cared about her, do?

Wang Sasa anxiously rubbed her head and suddenly realized that her actions had a fatal flaw. The so-called saving Tan Yixuan and making her happy were all her own delusions.

She began to question herself more than ever. Was it really possible to come home at the happiest moment of her romance with Tan Yixuan? She released her embrace from Tan Yixuan, took a step back, and hesitantly asked, “Tan Yixuan, what do you think is the happiest thing in this world?”

Tan Yixuan, seeing Wang Sasa release her hold, felt her heart sink.

The tears in her eyes had long dried, leaving her pupils darker and shinier after being washed by tears.

Hearing this question, she immediately closed the distance, wrapping her arms around Wang Sasa with determination, refusing to let her leave.

Her voice was low and carried a strange tone. “The happiest thing is to be together forever with the person I love.”

At that moment, Wang Sasa felt goosebumps all over her body. She wanted to push Tan Yixuan away but couldn’t due to the tight embrace. She had to stay in Tan Yixuan’s arms, swallowing hard as she repeated, “The person you love?”

Tan Yixuan whispered in her ear, “You and I, forever together, okay?”

Wang Sasa instinctively asked, “What about Grandma Tan?”

Her intuition told her that Tan Yixuan was acting strangely, so she quickly mentioned Grandma Tan to appeal to family feelings and calm Tan Yixuan down.

Tan Yixuan was momentarily stunned but then slowly smiled. Her laughter sounded odd, and Wang Sasa couldn’t describe it. Before she could figure it out, Tan Yixuan continued, “Don’t worry, Grandma will also be with us forever.”

No, she wasn’t reassured.

To be honest, Wang Sasa was a bit frightened by Tan Yixuan’s current demeanor. However, she couldn’t show it, as revealing her fear might worsen the situation. So, Wang Sasa could only force herself to say, “Well… that’s good. Grandma Tan and I will both be with you.”

“But…” Despite the chill running down her spine, Wang Sasa insisted on finishing what she wanted to say. “But there’s no feast that doesn’t end. Even married couples can get divorced. What’s more, for us.”

“It won’t happen, Sasa…” In the darkness, Tan Yixuan shook her head, lifted her hand to hold Wang Sasa’s face, and gently stroked it. Her voice was affectionate with a barely noticeable plea. “You said you love me. Why do you want to leave me? Don’t leave me, okay?”

Wang Sasa was overwhelmed by Tan Yixuan’s repetitive reassurances and felt a headache coming on.

At first, she was somewhat touched, but later she felt troubled. “Of course, I love you, but what if! What if!” She emphasized. “In reality, promises are often genuine at first, but people can fall out of love and separate later. Don’t you understand? Vows aren’t always true…”

She tried to convey that breaking up wasn’t a big deal, hoping to prepare for a future breakup, but her words only made Tan Yixuan’s heart sink further.

She had indeed considered the possibility of breaking up. No, more accurately, she had been scheming to break up—

So she could find another man and leave her behind?

No, she couldn’t allow that!

Realizing this, Tan Yixuan couldn’t hold back any longer. She firmly held Wang Sasa’s face and suddenly kissed her.

Author’s Note:

The following plot will introduce some horror and supernatural elements, and I’m afraid readers might run away when it gets further along.

Because it’s a bit disjointed, haha…