Transmigrated as the Cannon Fodder Marked by the Villain (GL) - Chapter 37

“Lin Lesheng, why did you buy so many bottles of vinegar?”

Xuan Yu exclaimed while watching Lin Lesheng unpack her online order: “I remember you don’t usually eat sour things.”

“I suddenly have a craving for sour things lately.”

“Sour?” Xuan Yu was extremely curious: “But you can’t drink vinegar all day. Why don’t you buy some preserved fruits?”

“Oh, right, preserved fruits! I haven’t ordered them yet.”

Lin Lesheng picked up her phone and started placing an order. Just then, Xuan Yu leaned over, a faint look of worry on her face.

“I feel like you’ve been acting strange lately.”

A strange feeling she couldn’t quite place.

Xuan Yu suddenly smiled and gossiped, “You haven’t fallen in love, have you?”

“Love, what love?”

Lin Lesheng suddenly became a shy young woman: “I have a crush, a one-sided love. She doesn’t like me.”

“Are you going to pursue her?”

“Pursue her! Why wouldn’t I!”

The thought of the campus heartthrob from the Architecture Department made Lin Lesheng grit her teeth. She said confidently, “I’ve already bought off Zhou Wan’s roommate, Zhang Xiaolan. We’ll work together, inside and out, and then…”

Seeing Lin Lesheng’s foolish, self-satisfied grin, Xuan Yu sighed: “Take it easy. Don’t do anything illegal or reckless.”

“Don’t worry. I’m a decent person. I’m going to compete fairly with that ‘blade of grass’.”

The more Xuan Yu listened, the more confused she became. She was about to pack up and climb into bed for a nap when Lin Lesheng stopped her, a look of mysterious gossip on her face.

“Yu Bao, how did you and your girlfriend get together?”

Lin Lesheng couldn’t hold back anymore. She couldn’t understand why she didn’t attract Omegas, even though her physical attributes were good, and her emotional and intellectual quotients were high. Yet, no one liked her.

Fu Qingyun had mentioned this to her before. Lin Lesheng was indeed good-looking, but her face and general demeanor made her look like someone who frequented nightclubs.

Lin Lesheng had always wanted to change her image but couldn’t find her own style.

She had wanted to go find Fu Qingyun, but Fu Qingyun was overwhelmed with things lately, so she felt too embarrassed to bother her.

Xuan Yu’s face flickered when she heard this, then quickly returned to normal.

“We just naturally got together.”

Lin Lesheng complained even louder when she heard this. She wailed: “That’s so unfair! You and Fu Qingyun are practically torturing us singles!”

Xuan Yu shrugged, not wanting to say more.

Fu Qingyun had been extremely busy these past few days. Her relationship with Yu Minjun was getting better and better. They always had endless small talk when they sat together, mostly revolving around Ruan Jiyan.

When Ruan Jiyan was at school, Fu Qingyun would come to the hospital to accompany Yu Minjun. When Ruan Jiyan didn’t have class, the two would go to the hospital together. However, Fu Qingyun always had the main duty: cooking for the mother and daughter.

Fu Qingyun had indeed been working hard these days. Tang Ruowan also called her from time to time, but after just a few sentences, she would hear her say, “Where is my other daughter? Why don’t you let her answer the phone?”

She had planned to tell Tang Ruowan about her relationship with Ruan Jiyan after Yu Minjun’s condition stabilized, but somehow, the news had leaked beforehand.

Besides Song Nanyan, Fu Qingyun couldn’t think of anyone else. Fu Qingyan wouldn’t mess up at a crucial moment.

One morning, Fu Qingyun and Ruan Jiyan were enjoying a rare sleep-in until late, when they were suddenly woken up by a rapid ringing of the doorbell.

Tang Ruowan, wearing a custom-made short skirt, black stiletto heels, and her hair curled into a light chestnut sheep perm, held an LV bag in one hand and pressed the doorbell with the other.

“Ding-dong—Ding-dong—”

“Why isn’t anyone opening the door? Are they still asleep?”

Tang Ruowan muttered to herself. She was here for a surprise check.

Under her threats and persuasion, Fu Qingyan finally told Tang Ruowan where Fu Qingyun was living. She couldn’t wait any longer to see what her daughter’s girlfriend looked like, so she drove over without telling anyone.

“Who is it…”

Fu Qingyun, full of resentment for being woken up, rubbed her eyes. Ruan Jiyan stirred in her arms.

“Mmm… Sister, someone’s ringing the doorbell.”

Who was the wretch disturbing her peaceful sleep…

“Don’t worry about it, sleep.”

Fu Qingyun tugged the blanket, ready to drift back to sleep with Ruan Jiyan. Then, the doorbell stopped ringing, and her phone, placed by the bed, started vibrating.

The angry Fu Qingyun groped for the phone with her eyes closed. Seeing the contact name “My Mother, The Queen,” she instantly became alert.

“My mom is here.”

“What?”

Ruan Jiyan sat up abruptly: “Is the one ringing the doorbell Auntie?”

“Let me check the monitor.”

Fu Qingyun answered the call. Before she could say a word, the person on the other end scolded her severely: “Fine, Fu Qingyun! You’re going to leave your mother standing outside the door, are you? I’ve been standing in this cold wind for a full ten minutes!”

“Mom, I’m coming down to open the door right now.”

No need to check the monitor now. The person at the door was Tang Ruowan.

Fu Qingyun ran downstairs and opened the door. Tang Ruowan almost bypassed her and rushed straight inside, shouting as she walked:

“Where is my precious daughter?”

Precious daughter?

Fu Qingyun stood there, watching Tang Ruowan charge upstairs. Wasn’t she right here?

Tang Ruowan went upstairs and saw the slightly ajar bedroom door. She slowly pushed the door open and peeked inside.

Ruan Jiyan was tidying the bed. She turned around and saw a beautiful, unfamiliar woman staring at her.

If she guessed correctly, this woman was Fu Qingyun’s mother, Tang Ruowan.

“Hello, Auntie.”

Ruan Jiyan greeted her obediently.

Tang Ruowan was instantly fond of this cute and well-behaved Omega. She replied warmly and walked over to take Ruan Jiyan’s hand.

“You must be little Yanyan, my darling. I’m Fu Qingyun’s mother.”

She had heard that Fu Qingyun’s mother, Tang Ruowan, was an extraordinary person. Seeing her today, it was true. Fu Qingyun hadn’t lied to her.

“I am Ruan Jiyan, Auntie.”

“Come, come, let’s go downstairs. Don’t bother making the bed.”

Ruan Jiyan didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. Why did it feel like she was Tang Ruowan’s biological daughter right now?

“Mom, why did you come?”

Fu Qingyun cut some fruit and placed it on the coffee table in the living room, but Tang Ruowan said dismissively, “What? I gave birth to you and raised you for over twenty years. I can’t come to see you?”

“Look how obedient Yanyan is…”

This was a good thing. Even though Fu Qingyun was getting the side-eye from Tang Ruowan, she was happy. It seemed her mother genuinely liked Ruan Jiyan.

“I heard from Nanyan that you’re still in school, right?”

Nanyan. Sure enough, it was Song Nanyan.

It was her who told Tang Ruowan about this, but Song Nanyan didn’t know she lived here. So, her brother, Fu Qingyan, must have been flipped by Tang Ruowan.

“Yes, Auntie. I’m at Imperial University.”

“Imperial University is excellent. The most famous university in the country.”

Tang Ruowan said this and then glanced at Fu Qingyun, saying with an expression of disappointment, “What are you looking at? You didn’t even pass the university entrance exam. Go pour your mother some water.”

“What year are you in, and what’s your major?”

Ruan Jiyan answered honestly: “Second year, Finance major.”

“Finance is excellent,” Tang Ruowan held Ruan Jiyan’s hand tightly, smiling: “You can come work as a manager at the Fu Corporation after you graduate. Family should always support family.”

Family.

Ruan Jiyan particularly noted those three words.

She hadn’t expected Tang Ruowan to disregard her past. A family as prominent as the Fu family would surely demand a marriage of equal social standing.

She was currently penniless. All her debts were paid off by Fu Qingyun. Everything she ate, wore, and used was provided by Fu Qingyun.

The current her was like a parasitic vine clinging to a tree. Let alone the wife of the Fu family patriarch, even parents from ordinary families wouldn’t approve of her or agree to their child being with her.

But now, something seemed different.

Tang Ruowan appeared to genuinely like her. Her tone and eyes didn’t seem fake.

“Auntie, Sister is quite tired these days. I can do it.”

“You sit still and let her do it. I gave birth to a daughter; I might as well make her useful.”

Fu Qingyun: “…”

Forget it. She was the superfluous one now.

“Auntie mainly came to see you this time,” Tang Ruowan smiled: “Actually, I know everything about your situation.”

When Tang Ruowan finished, Ruan Jiyan’s heart sank. She didn’t know how to respond, so she lowered her head, waiting for the other person to continue.

“Everyone has their fate. I’m very sorry about your mother’s situation.”

Yes. Her future mother-in-law didn’t have much time left. She had planned to teach her how to play mahjong.

“But don’t worry, darling. What those doctors say is usually conservative. Future relative… your mom needs to maintain a positive attitude and not be negative all the time.”

Tang Ruowan smiled: “I was still planning to have afternoon tea with her once she recovered.”

Ruan Jiyan knew that these things couldn’t be hidden from Tang Ruowan. To be the sole mistress of the Fu family, Tang Ruowan was not a simple person.

Ruan Jiyan wouldn’t try any little tricks in front of her. For Tang Ruowan, sincerity was always the only way, as any subtle hint would not escape her notice.

“Thank you, Auntie. My mom’s health has indeed improved a lot lately. Sister and I discussed it and plan to bring her back in a while.”

“Bring her back,” Tang Ruowan nodded: “It’s better to bring her back. Hospitals are too draining. Even people who aren’t sick feel uneasy going in there.”

After a chat with Tang Ruowan, Fu Qingyun came over with the freshly brewed tea.

“Mom, why did you come at this time? You’re not trying to rush the lunchtime meal, are you?”

“What? Are you trying to kick me out?”

“I wouldn’t dare. I’ll go prepare lunch for you right now.”

Fu Qingyun was about to stand up and go to the kitchen to wash vegetables, but Tang Ruowan stopped her: “Where are you going? Can you even cook a decent meal? I want to live a few more years, you know.”

Ruan Jiyan looked at Fu Qingyun, thought for a moment, and blurted out, “Sister is a very good cook.”

“How could she possibly cook?”

After hearing Tang Ruowan’s words, Ruan Jiyan was certain. The current Fu Qingyun was fake.