Blame the Villain – Chapter 17

Villainous Movie Star (17)

“This road is not easy at all. I hope you still have this idea four years later.”

Huang Shuo glanced deeply at Song Xuyi and then stood up, continuing to climb towards the mountaintop.

The stone path leading to the mountaintop was very long, with hundreds of steps. Huang Shuo had a small and slender build, and his steps on the stone path were somewhat unsteady. His head was sprinkled with white hair, and he looked frail and thin, but he continued to climb steadfastly, without looking back.

He had dedicated his whole life to medicine, and at the moment he made his vow, almost everyone was sincere. But how many people truly lived up to it in their lifetime?

Song Xuyi stood up, took a deep breath, and walked behind Huang Shuo.

This is an era where some people disdain such sentiments. Often, these sentiments become a despicable excuse for capitalists to deceive the working class.

The mountain is high and the road is long, and the path ahead is treacherous. Smart people have long given up.

Song Xuyi aspires to become a moth that plunges into the flames.

When Song Xuyi heard the news of Huang Shuo’s retirement, she believed that Huang Shuo might have other arrangements. And indeed, not long after returning, Song Xuyi heard the news that “Huang Shuo has been hired by a research institute, where he invested his lifelong savings to establish a research institute dedicated to studying ‘Sleeping Syndrome.'”

Because ‘Sleeping Syndrome’ was a lucrative field, countless people had tried to find a treatment for it but had failed. Nowadays, there are only a few institutions in the country dedicated to researching Sleeping Syndrome.

At the first opportunity, Song Xuyi submitted an internship application to Huang Shuo’s research institute for the winter break. Song Xuyi didn’t expect Huang Shuo to come to her in person. His brows furrowed tightly, and he still had that familiar irritable look. “You should know that the salary here is low, and the workload is heavy. If you can’t handle it, don’t come crying to me…”

In response, Song Xuyi put on a pretense of a gentle smile.

Song Xuyi played a little trick and spontaneously imitated Zhao Qingyu’s polite and courteous smile. She didn’t expect it to work on Huang Shuo. He was taken aback when he saw her obedient and polite smile. Then he waved his hand and threw an employee badge onto Song Xuyi’s desk, grumbling coldly, “Report to me during the summer break. If you don’t perform well, don’t blame me for firing you…”

Song Xuyi gathered all her energy and devoted herself more nervously to her studies.

Qualifying for entry did not mean that Song Xuyi could rest easy. After all, Huang Shuo’s expectations of his students were well known.

In Song Xuyi’s tireless efforts, time flew by, and soon it was the end of the semester. Song Xuyi’s entire focus was on studying, and her only entertainment was keeping an eye on news related to Zhao Qingyu.

Zhao Qingyu’s fans already knew that she had filmed a TV drama, and they eagerly awaited its release. After all, Zhao Qingyu was incredibly low-key, rarely participating in commercial activities or marketing. Only when her works were released could her fans appreciate her extraordinary beauty.

And indeed, Zhao Qingyu was extremely busy. Sometimes, when she messaged Song Xuyi, it would be around three or four in the morning.

Song Xuyi didn’t know why Zhao Qingyu became so close to her after she saved her once, but now Song Xuyi considered Zhao Qingyu as a friend. Seeing her so busy, Song Xuyi couldn’t bear it and couldn’t help but send her several boxes of calming medicine, fearing that the medicine might taste bitter, she also bought some dried fruits and preserved sweets to send along with it. And Zhao Qingyu, for some reason, couldn’t stop bothering Song Xuyi after that. Whenever she had a headache or fever, she would pester Song Xuyi to prescribe medication.

One day, while Song Xuyi was studying in the library, she received a phone call from Zhao Qingyu.

“Dr. Song, I have a terrible headache,” Song Xuyi walked outside the library to answer the call, the voice on the other end carrying a hint of coquettishness. It was as if Song Xuyi could see Zhao Qingyu’s alluring appearance through her voice, full of charm. “Could you prescribe me the same medicine as last time?”

“…”

“Medicine is not meant to be taken like food,” Song Xuyi was usually soft-spoken, but she had a habit of becoming irritable when interrupted while studying. At this moment, even her voice turned cold. “You always complain of headaches. Maybe you should go to the hospital and get checked…”

“Are you studying?” After all this time, Zhao Qingyu naturally knew about Song Xuyi’s habit. The voice on the phone instantly became serious, and the volume of her speech lowered a bit. “Then focus on your studies. I’ll contact you at noon…”

“Next time, I’ll gather some calming herbal ingredients and make a sachet for you. Your headaches are persistent, it’s likely due to lack of sleep. You should also take care of yourself…” As her temper eased, Song Xuyi’s tone returned to calm. She even felt a little guilty, thinking that Zhao Qingyu might have sensed her impatience, which is why she intended to end the call. She added somewhat embarrassedly, “I’m afraid I’ll forget, so please remind me…”

“Senior Xuyi!”

However, before Song Xuyi could finish her sentence, a surprised call came from beside her, attracting the attention of the people around her.

“I don’t know how to solve five more problems. Can you teach me?”

As she watched the excited boy approaching, Song Xuyi furrowed her brows.

Over the past year, Song Xuyi had shed her youthful awkwardness and blossomed into a more beautiful and graceful young woman.

Students in the same grade all knew that Song Xuyi was focused on her studies and not interested in romantic relationships. Even though some people admired her, they rarely approached her. However, the newcomers to the school were different.

Among the freshmen, there was a student named Chen Qi, tall and handsome, who claimed to have fallen in love at first sight with Song Xuyi. He launched an intense pursuit of her. At first, he restrained himself and would only offer her bubble tea or invite her to the movies. But after Song Xuyi rejected him, he didn’t know when to stop. He began to consider himself Song Xuyi’s boyfriend and even started following her to the library. From time to time, he would bring some extremely basic questions to disturb Song Xuyi…

“You can find the answers by flipping through the book yourself.” Song Xuyi looked at the basic questions Chen Qi handed her and patiently explained to him, enduring her frustration. “It’s right there in the book…”

“Senior Xuyi, you’re amazing!” However, Chen Qi seemed oblivious to Song Xuyi’s impatience. After finding the answers, he leaned closer. “Let’s study together! If I come across any questions I don’t understand, I can ask you…”

“Senior, you won’t find me stupid, right?” Chen Qi casually placed the book on the opposite side of Song Xuyi’s table. “When you rejected me earlier, you said you would treat me as a friend…”

Chen Qi’s loud voice attracted the attention of the people in the study room. Seeing the various meaningful glances from the people around her, Song Xuyi’s expression turned cold, and she decided to have a clear conversation with Chen Qi. “Step outside first. Let’s find a place to talk.”

“…Xuyi, my headaches are getting worse!”

Song Xuyi thought Zhao Qingyu had hung up the phone, but unexpectedly, Zhao Qingyu’s voice suddenly resounded through the receiver.

However, Zhao Qingyu’s smiling voice completely lost its warmth, and her straightforward tone carried a touch of ice. “You’re right, I think I need a face-to-face consultation now…”

After saying this, Zhao Qingyu hung up the phone.

Song Xuyi didn’t know what Zhao Qingyu intended to do, but at the moment, she didn’t have the mind to think about her. She took Chen Qi aside to have a clear conversation with him.

Chen Qi, however, stared at Song Xuyi intently. “Just because Senior Xuyi doesn’t like me now doesn’t mean she won’t like me in the future. I like Senior Xuyi so much, and you will definitely be moved by me in the future…”

“But you haven’t made me feel moved,” Song Xuyi’s expression turned cold. “I don’t like you, and your so-called liking has only caused me trouble.”

“Then what kind of person do you like?” Chen Qi couldn’t maintain his smile any longer. He frowned and grabbed Song Xuyi’s hand. “Song Xuyi, you should stop pretending! If you don’t like me, why did you smile at me during the school’s welcome ceremony?”

“Don’t be so arrogant. In fact, you’re the one reaching beyond your grasp! My family owns two companies, and the girls who have pursued me from childhood to now can line up from here to the school gate, while your family…”

“Let go!”

Song Xuyi was startled by Chen Qi’s unreasonable words and desperately tried to free her hand. However, Chen Qi was incredibly strong, and no matter how she struggled, she couldn’t break free…

Then a loud ‘snap’!

Someone nearby sneered, and immediately someone forcefully grabbed Chen Qi’s arm and slapped him hard across the face.

“Who is it?”

Chen Qi released his grip on Song Xuyi’s hand and angrily looked over. A woman wearing a mask and a hat stood in front of Song Xuyi.

The woman didn’t say a word. She waved her hand towards the back, and two bodyguards increased their hold on Chen Qi, instantly turning his face red!

“Two family-owned companies?” The woman with the mask sneered and played a video on her phone of Chen Qi coercing Song Xuyi. “Your mother’s company is on the verge of bankruptcy, and your father has two illegitimate children. This is the only way you can threaten a girl’s future…”

“If I ever see you harassing my… little sister again,” the woman gave a signal with her eyes, and the two bodyguards casually kicked Chen Qi’s knee. She squinted her eyes slightly and let out a cold, mocking laugh. “You’ll know what kind of price you’ll have to pay…”

Chen Qi, with a flushed face, left the library.

Song Xuyi breathed a sigh of relief.

“How did you come here?”

Song Xuyi didn’t have classes in the afternoon, and she wasn’t in the mood to continue studying. She took Zhao Qingyu to a small restaurant next to the school, found a private room, ordered two glasses of juice, and closed the door to the room.

“I didn’t plan to come,” Zhao Qingyu lowered her head. “I knew you didn’t want me to come. I really was just passing by…”

But when she said “passing by,” she actually stopped at the school gate for half an hour. Fortunately… she stopped for that half an hour.

When she thought of Chen Qi, a surge of resentment filled Zhao Qingyu’s heart. While she was filming, she hadn’t given up on expanding her company. She already had enough resources at her disposal, and she had investigated Chen Qi’s background on her way here. In reality, there were more ways to teach Chen Qi a lesson:

For example, she could ruin Chen Qi’s parents’ companies and discreetly find someone to disable the hand that touched Song Xuyi…

Or, as a last resort, expose the intimate photos of Chen Qi, that scumbag, with his ex-girlfriend…

In the past, Zhao Qingyu would never have solved Chen Qi with just a slap!

However, in front of Song Xuyi, Zhao Qingyu could only suppress her true nature.

What’s even more ridiculous is that even such a scumbag could confidently declare his love, while her admiration could only be buried deep in her heart…

A sense of discontent surged within Zhao Qingyu, causing her to bite her lip, her mouth filled with bitterness. With her head lowered, she mechanically drank the juice that Song Xuyi had brought in, oblivious to its taste.

Suddenly, a sigh came from above her head.

“Don’t be angry. It’s not worth getting angry over someone like that,” she heard Song Xuyi speak softly.

“No, you don’t understand. I’m not angry, I’m so jealous that I’m going crazy…” Although she said this in her heart, Zhao Qingyu couldn’t even lift her head. She realized that during these past few days, she couldn’t act in front of Song Xuyi at all. She was even afraid that Song Xuyi would see through her fake facade and her resentment.

In the past, she would have dealt with it alone, digesting her emotions in solitude. But now, she couldn’t bear to leave Song Xuyi. It had been 113 days, and she finally had a chance to see Song Xuyi…

A pair of gentle hands rubbed Zhao Qingyu’s temples.

“You said you were feeling dizzy, right? I learned a set of acupressure techniques. Want to give it a try?”

The gentle pressure massaged Zhao Qingyu’s meridians, like a wild beast being stroked in the direction of its fur. The anger and restlessness that used to torment her for a long time miraculously diminished little by little…

Zhao Qingyu opened her eyes, staring blankly at Song Xuyi’s reflection on the glass of juice in front of her, and pursed her lips. So, the juice was grape-flavored!

She truly wished that this moment could freeze in time…

Outside the private room, there was faint sweet music, the fragrance from the girl’s hair, and the lingering sweetness on her tongue…

Zhao Qingyu let out a gentle sigh and closed her eyes once again.

Perhaps everything is predestined.

——She was once a resentful and crazed dog, and Song Xuyi was the only medicine she obtained after exhausting her luck in life, a bittersweet treasure.

The author has something to say:

Little Zhao gets jealous and goes crazy;

Little Song comforts the ferocious beast~ (#^.^#)

LP: Re-translated on January 15, 2024