Blame the Villain – Chapter 250

Real World (4)

Song Xuyi stood frozen in place.

Besides that kiss from that night which prompted Song Xuyi to make the decision to divorce, this was Rong Yu’s second time initiating a kiss with Song Xuyi.

Where Rong Yu had kissed felt as if tiny flames were igniting, making her whole body feel dizzy and burning. Song Xuyi felt she had blushed more times today than in the entire previous year combined.

“Never mind,” Song Xuyi told herself internally: “Song Xuyi, you’re a professionally trained actress, just treat this like you’re acting with her and maintain your professional standards…”

Moreover, Rong Yu had taken care of her for all these years, so she could consider this as repaying that kindness…

Thinking this way, Song Xuyi took a deep breath to gather her courage. She originally wanted to naturally call out ‘wife’, but when the words reached her throat, she still became flustered, and her voice came out as quiet as a mosquito…

Hearing her own voice, Song Xuyi wished she could sink into the ground.

However, Rong Yu clearly heard Song Xuyi’s words, and her eyes brimmed with amusement as she smiled at Song Xuyi: “Wife, you’re so cute.”

“You… you’re quite cute too,” Not daring to look at Rong Yu’s world-captivating face, Song Xuyi only stared at the small red mole under Rong Yu’s eye, barely maintaining her inner calm: “Let me focus on driving first, or we’ll be late for dance class.”

Today’s Rong Yu seemed particularly obedient, falling quiet after hearing Song Xuyi’s words, yet she turned sideways, propping her chin up and watching Song Xuyi without blinking…

Song Xuyi didn’t dare to look directly into Rong Yu’s eyes, but she could imagine the almost drowning tenderness within them…

Fortunately, the dance studio wasn’t far from Song Xuyi’s home, taking only about ten minutes to arrive. Song Xuyi barely managed to gather her thoughts and arrived at the dance studio without any accidents.

The moment she parked the car, Song Xuyi let out a long sigh of relief: secretly deciding that if she ever had the chance to go out with Rong Yu again, she would absolutely not drive herself – this was too torturous! Today they were lucky there weren’t many cars on the road; another time might really cost someone’s life.

“Is that Teacher Chen still teaching you dance?” As Song Xuyi unbuckled her own seatbelt, seeing how Rong Yu hadn’t unbuckled hers for quite a while, she sighed resignedly and leaned over to help Rong Yu with her seatbelt, when she heard Rong Yu speak softly.

“Yes, do you know her?” Song Xuyi helped Rong Yu with the seatbelt, then noticed Rong Yu’s collar had fallen again. After stealing two glances, she tried to speak calmly: “It seems cold outside, why don’t you button up your suit?”

“Alright,” Rong Yu slowly buttoned up her collar. Song Xuyi’s gaze inadvertently fell on Rong Yu’s fingers – they were long and slender, with fair skin, truly a beautiful pair of hands. After buttoning up, that beautiful hand reached out and held Song Xuyi’s hand, their fingers interlocked: “I’ve met your dance teacher once before. Let’s go, I’ll go in with you.”

“I’m really looking forward to seeing my wife dance!”

?!

Hearing Rong Yu’s words, Song Xuyi belatedly realized that Rong Yu would definitely be watching her dance from the side. The problem was that Song Xuyi only started learning dance as an adult and wasn’t very good, only able to put up a superficial show.

It’s over…

Song Xuyi could already envision how embarrassing it would be.

But by now, they had reached the dance studio’s entrance. Teacher Chen was a pretty and graceful young woman. Perhaps because Song Xuyi had taken some promotional photos for their studio, she treated Song Xuyi extremely well, always canceling other students to focus on teaching Song Xuyi whenever she came, and gradually they had become friends.

“Xuyi,” Teacher Chen’s eyes brightened when she saw Song Xuyi, and she hurried over with small steps, only noticing Rong Yu beside her when she got close, immediately stopping in her tracks: “This is…?”

“She is Rong… my wife.” Song Xuyi originally wanted to introduce Rong Yu as usual, but when Rong Yu suddenly tightened her grip on Song Xuyi’s hand, Song Xuyi froze, remembering her promise to play the role of Rong Yu’s wife, and changed her words accordingly.

Teacher Chen’s smile stiffened, her gaze scanning Rong Yu up and down: “Miss Rong looks even more beautiful than in photos. However, Xuyi, you’ve been here so many times, yet this is Miss Rong’s first time accompanying you…”

“I will accompany her every time from now on.”

Before Song Xuyi could explain about Rong Yu’s busy work schedule, she heard Rong Yu respond with a smile.

Song Xuyi didn’t understand why Rong Yu would answer this way, but she noticed Teacher Chen’s face didn’t look too good, and couldn’t help asking with concern: “What’s wrong?”

“I’m fine, probably just exhausted from dancing earlier.” Teacher Chen showed a stiff smile: “I’ll be better after some rest…”

Teacher Chen seemed to want to say something more, but suddenly there came several obvious coughs from behind Song Xuyi. Remembering Rong Yu’s recent recovery from illness, Song Xuyi quickly turned around to look at Rong Yu, only to see her previously rosy cheeks had suddenly turned pale. Meeting Song Xuyi’s gaze, she curved her lips into a weak smile: “I don’t know why, but my chest suddenly hurts…”

“It’s nothing serious though, it’s an old condition. I’ll just rest on the side for a bit.”

Although Rong Yu said it wasn’t serious, Song Xuyi had never seen her look so weak before. Not caring about Teacher Chen anymore, she hurriedly helped Rong Yu to the side and poured her a cup of warm water.

Sure enough, after sitting down, Rong Yu’s complexion notably improved. When Song Xuyi handed her the water, Rong Yu leaned over and wrapped her arms around Song Xuyi’s waist, whispering near her ear: “Wife, let me lean on you for a bit, just for a moment…”

Song Xuyi originally wanted to push Rong Yu away, after all, such behavior was too eye-catching in public. However, since it was early morning and there were no other customers in the dance studio, Song Xuyi remembered her promise to act as Rong Yu’s partner. After some consideration, she didn’t push Rong Yu away, and with a blushing face allowed Rong Yu to embrace her.

Rong Yu kept her word, releasing Song Xuyi shortly after, and thoughtfully said: “Wife, you go dance first, I’ll feel better after resting a bit.”

Seeing that Rong Yu’s complexion had improved somewhat, and noticing Teacher Chen standing nearby watching them, Song Xuyi didn’t want to keep the teacher waiting and entered the dance studio.

Song Xuyi was worried about Rong Yu outside, becoming somewhat absent-minded, frequently turning her head to look outside. Teacher Chen, for some unknown reason, kept making mistakes in her movements. As for Song Xuyi, despite her distraction, she discovered many new dance moves appearing in her mind, and her body’s movements became extremely precise, as if she had learned them subconsciously…

What was going on? Could it be related to that holographic game again?

Song Xuyi couldn’t help but glance at Rong Yu again. Although Rong Yu appeared normal, Song Xuyi was still worried. Unlike usual when she would stay for the whole morning, Song Xuyi ended the lesson after just one session. She sat down beside Rong Yu, but before she could ask about her condition, Rong Yu took out a tissue to wipe the fine sweat from Song Xuyi’s forehead. Looking at Rong Yu’s focused gaze, Song Xuyi’s heart began racing again, almost forgetting what she wanted to ask…

Neither teacher nor student was in the right state, so it seemed impossible to continue the lesson.

Song Xuyi bid farewell to Teacher Chen, scheduling the next dance lesson. Teacher Chen still looked displeased, while Rong Yu’s complexion had improved significantly. She linked arms with Song Xuyi, smiling with immense joy: “Wife, let’s go grocery shopping together later, I’ll cook for you!”

During the days when Rong Yu helped take care of grandmother, she had cooked before, with culinary skills so good it made one want to swallow their tongue [恨不能将舌頭吞下去 | hèn bù néng jiāng shé tou tūn xià qù | idiom for extremely delicious]. After moving into Rong Yu’s house, Rong Yu became busy year-round, barely returning once a month, and never cooked again. Song Xuyi hadn’t expected to enjoy Rong Yu’s cooking again before the divorce, and felt some anticipation in her heart: “Then I’ll help you as your assistant.”

“Alright, wife, what would you like to eat…”

The two began discussing what groceries to buy, only realizing after a while that Teacher Chen was still beside them. However, Teacher Chen’s expression looked even worse now, barely able to maintain her smile.

Song Xuyi sincerely advised Teacher Chen to rest more and take care of her health, bid her farewell, and was then led by Rong Yu back to the car hand in hand. Only after returning to the car did Rong Yu release Song Xuyi’s hand, casually remarking in a soft voice: “Teacher Chen was staring at our backs for quite a while just now…”

“I didn’t notice,” Song Xuyi leaned over to help Rong Yu with her seatbelt, and after thinking about how Teacher Chen’s expression only changed after seeing Rong Yu, she felt she had guessed the reason, inexplicably feeling a bit sour: “Probably because you’re too beautiful, she couldn’t help but stare at you!”

“Is that what you think?” Rong Yu glanced at Song Xuyi, suddenly breaking into a low laugh. She laughed with such joy that her whole body leaned against the car frame. After a while, she lifted her head to look at Song Xuyi, saying in a hoarse voice: “Wife, you’re so cute!”

Song Xuyi didn’t know why she was suddenly being praised again, her face reddening once more. However, this time Song Xuyi lost focus, and by the time she noticed, they had almost hit a pillar—

Somehow, the car automatically changed direction before hitting the pillar.

Song Xuyi was still recovering from the shock, not knowing what had happened: if she were alone it would be fine, but she had Rong Yu as a passenger. Song Xuyi didn’t dare lose focus again, concentrating entirely on driving. Yet Rong Yu didn’t seem worried at all, even comforting Song Xuyi: “Xuyi, with me here, nothing bad will happen.”

How could nothing bad happen, unless she could control the car…

Song Xuyi instinctively wanted to argue, after all, Rong Yu was so beautiful, and she didn’t want to hear news of her death due to traffic safety negligence after their divorce. But the words got stuck in her throat: the car’s reaction just now was too strange, along with all the groundbreaking technology Rong Yu had brought, from holographic phones to her holographic game…

Could Rong Yu really control the car?

Song Xuyi’s mind filled with doubts, but felt she had no position to question Rong Yu. Still staying cautious, they bought groceries at the supermarket near home, and only when they drove back to the garage did Song Xuyi finally breathe a sigh of relief as she got out of the driver’s seat.

“Let me drive from now on!” Rong Yu, who had earlier been acting like Xi Shi clutching her heart [西子捧心 | xī zǐ pěng xīn | reference to the famous beauty Xi Shi’s elegant gesture of pain], now appeared perfectly healthy. She effortlessly carried several bags of groceries despite Song Xuyi’s protests, and they returned home to the kitchen together.

Song Xuyi remained silent, after all, she was planning to ask for a divorce, so there probably wouldn’t be any more chances for Rong Yu to drive her in the future. Therefore, Song Xuyi especially cherished this opportunity to cook together with Rong Yu.

Rong Yu had a unique charm while cooking. Song Xuyi even felt that Rong Yu’s cooking was like conducting a chemical experiment, adding ingredients with incredible precision, and the resulting dishes were so delicious they made one want to swallow their tongue…

Thinking this might be their last meal together, Song Xuyi accidentally ate too much. While Rong Yu went to clean up the kitchen, Song Xuyi, having nothing better to do, took out her textbook and started studying.

Just like the previous day, knowledge points that were originally difficult to grasp were completely mastered within an hour. Song Xuyi knew it was because she had studied medicine in a small world, so she didn’t dwell on it. When she left the study to get some water, she saw Rong Yu waiting at the door with sparkling eyes: “Wife, finished studying? Want to watch a movie together?”

Song Xuyi’s heart fluttered again.

She had never watched a movie with Rong Yu before…

Rong Yu’s home had a theater, and Song Xuyi followed her into the room. The screen was already on, and coincidentally, it was playing a movie that Song Xuyi had acted in before marrying Rong Yu, where she played the third female lead.

Song Xuyi froze for a moment when she saw this movie, unable to help recalling the past—

Her acting in the movie wasn’t bad, at least it was decent, though she couldn’t control herself in front of Rong Yu. In this movie, Song Xuyi played a maid who had a secret crush on her mistress, and originally had a kissing scene with the mistress. This was supposed to be Song Xuyi’s first on-screen kiss, and she was extremely nervous, rinsing her mouth several times with mouthwash, but when it came time to film, she received news—the plot had been changed.

This was just the beginning. Afterwards, whenever Song Xuyi had intimate scenes in her roles, they would always be changed. Song Xuyi didn’t know why, though she wasn’t very keen on intimate scenes anyway, so she eventually avoided roles with intimate scenes altogether.

If it weren’t for that night when Rong Yu kissed her while drunk, her first kiss would probably still be intact…

Song Xuyi’s thoughts wandered until she felt a hand on her waist. Rong Yu’s face was suddenly very close, and Song Xuyi realized the screen was showing a kissing scene.

The director’s lighting was perfect, making the kiss scene incredibly passionate and lingering. Meanwhile, Rong Yu leaned in extremely close, her beautiful eyes full of pleading, voice trembling: “Wife, could you… kiss me too…”

Song Xuyi hadn’t expected Rong Yu to make such a request—

She felt Rong Yu was taking the role-playing too seriously, which wasn’t good, but looking at Rong Yu’s intense gaze, Song Xuyi couldn’t help but hear a voice in her heart saying “You’re still legally married, what’s wrong with giving her one kiss…”

Then, Song Xuyi felt as if she were bewitched, involuntarily closing her eyes and tremblingly kissing Rong Yu’s eyelashes—

Afterwards, Song Xuyi could no longer focus on the movie. She felt this couldn’t continue, or she might fall deeper and be unable to bring up divorce. After the movie, she used studying as an excuse to return to the study room, but couldn’t read a single word until dinner time…

Dinner was still prepared by Rong Yu.

After dinner, Rong Yu invited Song Xuyi for a walk. Watching Rong Yu strolling slowly beside her, Song Xuyi almost had an illusion that they were an old married couple who had spent many years together like this…

But Song Xuyi knew this all had only a one-day limit.

Having such a day before the divorce, Song Xuyi felt it would be enough to reminisce about for many years.

After their walk, they said goodbye at the stairs and returned to their respective rooms, marking the end of this day.

Song Xuyi felt relieved yet somewhat lost. Planning to bring up divorce with Rong Yu tomorrow, she messaged the lawyer who had helped draft her divorce agreement, then went to bed.

However, Song Xuyi hadn’t expected to have another dream: and in the dream, she was almost marked by Rong Yu!

…

This time, Song Xuyi woke up from the heat.

The flushed scenes from the dream remained vivid. Song Xuyi thought she had carried the dream’s lingering emotions into reality, but upon opening her eyes, she realized how terribly wrong she was—there was clearly an extra person in her bed, holding her tightly, no wonder she felt hot.

“Rong Yu!” Song Xuyi couldn’t help but cry out—

Rong Yu seemed to be in deep sleep and took a while to open her eyes. She looked at Song Xuyi dazedly, making Song Xuyi feel another ominous premonition. Sure enough, Song Xuyi then saw pain flash across Rong Yu’s eyes as they welled with tears—

“Xuyi, I think I fell in love with a girl who looked just like you in another small world, but she died too—” Rong Yu grabbed Song Xuyi’s hand and placed it on her chest, eyes tearful: “My chest hurts so much, I’m really upset, I can’t get over it…”

This time Rong Yu was wearing the spaghetti strap nightgown Song Xuyi had bought her. Feeling the sensation under her palm, Song Xuyi’s face flushed red, not daring to move. Yet Rong Yu hugged her tighter, voice choked with emotion: “Xuyi, can you help me one more time? I’m begging you…”

Song Xuyi: …

The author has something to say:

The city’s schemes run deep, go back to the village, Xuyi!

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LP: Re-translated on February 06, 2025

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