My Villainous Persona Collapses as My Family Reads My Mind - Chapter 35

Although she didn’t want to admit it, Meng Zhiyi sometimes really came with a buff that could drive people mad.

Shen Que’s gaze darkened slightly, a hint of sharpness in his eyes as he looked at the girl in front of him, who was lost in her own thoughts.

Break up?

Heh, wishful thinking!

Meng Zhiyi met his eyes, directly ignoring the sharpness within them, secretly amused.

[Is he angry? Not bad, looks like everything I did today wasn’t in vain.]

“Starting tomorrow, for some reasons I can’t explain, I might have to pay more attention to Song Wei.” Shen Que didn’t forget to explain this to Meng Zhiyi.

She had thought he couldn’t stand her and was about to propose a breakup, so Meng Zhiyi had already prepared excuses to pester him and ruin his impression of her.

Unexpectedly, it was actually news that made her even happier.

[Wuhu, is the plot finally getting back on track?]

[Shen Que still can’t let go of Song Wei. According to the script, I’ll have to do my best to stir up trouble between them. Then, when Shen Que really can’t stand it anymore, he’ll hate me even more.]

[Hahaha, retirement is just around the corner, let’s go!]

Meng Zhiyi’s inner voice was so noisy that Shen Que’s ears hurt.

“Meng Zhiyi!”

Shen Que called her name through gritted teeth.

Almost getting carried away, Meng Zhiyi quickly put away her little schemes, forcing down the corners of her mouth and trying her best not to look too happy.

She turned her head away, suppressing her smile, and put on a very angry tone.

“You’re going to see her again? Is it because she shamelessly came to pester you? I’ll go find her right now.”

Meng Zhiyi made a show of rushing out the door.

Shen Que quickly reached out to pull her back. “Listen to me first.”

“I don’t want to listen! Let go of me, I’m going to ask Song Wei why she’s trying to steal you from me.”

She struggled with all her might, acting completely crazed.

But inside, she was laughing so hard she couldn’t close her mouth.

[Hahaha, the opportunity is finally here, I can retire soon.]

[Let me think, what should I do after retirement? Go to a nightclub and order seven or eight handsome guys.]

[Or just keep one for myself~]

Shen Que gritted his teeth, pulled her into his arms, and trapped her there.

He said through clenched teeth, “Meng Zhiyi, am I really so untrustworthy in your eyes?”

Such a sudden question left Meng Zhiyi stunned.

[What the heck, whether you’re trustworthy or not has nothing to do with me. I’m not the one who’s going to spend the rest of my life with you.]

Shen Que, who had always handled everything with ease, felt powerless for the first time. He lowered his gaze, staring intently at Meng Zhiyi in front of him.

He could no longer tell whether he was approaching her with an agenda, or if he had been unconsciously drawn to her.

He couldn’t even explain what it was about Meng Zhiyi that attracted him.

Yet, at this moment, what Shen Que thought about most was whether she could stop seeing him as just a mission target.

Perhaps realizing his earlier loss of control, Shen Que took a deep breath, his tone returning to calm.

But he spoke with utmost seriousness: “Since I’ve decided to try being with you, I absolutely won’t do anything to betray you.”

Meng Zhiyi was caught off guard by Shen Que’s sudden seriousness. She stood there in a daze, her mind racing.

[What does he mean? Is he serious?]

[But what about Song Wei? They’re supposed to be the couple in the original story.]

Hearing her muttering, Shen Que tightened his hold, pressing her closer into his embrace.

Meng Zhiyi’s thoughts were interrupted. Startled by the change in the plot, she widened her eyes, her gaze flickering as she looked at Shen Que, who was suddenly so close.

He had a clean, fresh scent, and as he leaned down, she could clearly see his long, distinct eyelashes.
Shen Que was very good-looking, and he fit perfectly into Meng Zhiyi’s aesthetic preferences.

Many times, Meng Zhiyi would secretly think to herself, maybe she should just sleep with him first and talk later.

But alas, she had the desire but not the courage, so she could only hype herself up in her mind.

Right now, Shen Que was very close to her, so close she could feel the heat radiating from beneath his shirt.

She swallowed nervously.

[Damn, getting this close, are you trying to seduce me?!]

[Let go of me, or I’ll kiss you!]

Shen Que: “…”

But this time, hearing Meng Zhiyi say such things, he didn’t push her away like before.

Instead, with a hint of teasing, he slowly lowered his head.

“!!!” Meng Zhiyi’s eyes flew wide open, meeting Shen Que’s obsidian-like gaze, and her mind suddenly went blank.

She bit her lip inwardly: [Fine, you’re the one coming to me, I’d be a fool not to take advantage of this.]

The next second, Meng Zhiyi’s mind went hot, and she rose up on her tiptoes, ready to bite him.

Shen Que wanted to tease her, but he didn’t actually want to take advantage of her.

The moment Meng Zhiyi tiptoed closer, he turned his head slightly, letting her lean against his shoulder instead.

Then, almost unconsciously, his arms tightened, pulling her closer.

“…” Missing her target, Meng Zhiyi instantly sobered up, and her cheeks flushed fiercely.

Shen Que didn’t see her red face; instead, he lowered himself a bit, whispering in her ear, “No rush. We can take our time.”

At those words, even Meng Zhiyi’s ears burned.

[He says it like I’m the impatient one, when clearly he’s the one using his looks to mess with me.]

[If you won’t let me kiss you, then fine, who cares!]

[Get lost!]

With a mix of embarrassment and annoyance, Meng Zhiyi shoved him away: “If you dare go see Song Wei, I’ll break up with you! Call off the engagement!”

Shen Que wasn’t angry at all; instead, her clumsy attempt at hiding her feelings made him laugh.

Looking at the girl in front of him, cheeks flushed and eyes flickering with guilt, Shen Que curled his lips and coaxed, “I swear, it’s really just business, there won’t be anything inappropriate.”

Meng Zhiyi wasn’t in the mood to listen to his explanations, her mind full of regret over her impulsive actions just now.

“I don’t believe you. Men’s words are as unreliable as ghost stories-go tell them to the ghosts.”

With that, Meng Zhiyi shoved Shen Que aside and dashed into the house, leaving him standing there, helpless.

The people in the living room looked at Shen Que with sympathy, thinking, thank goodness it’s not them being tormented by Meng Zhiyi.

Shen Que chuckled wryly, then nodded to the Meng Family from afar before turning and leaving the Meng Family home.

Back in his car, he pulled out his phone, stared at Meng Zhiyi’s chat window for a few seconds, and transferred her some money.

Meng Zhiyi: [?]

Shen Que smiled and replied: [A peace offering. Don’t be mad, okay?]

Immediately, the chat window showed she was typing…

A moment later, Meng Zhiyi replied: [No note saying it’s a voluntary gift. Are you planning to ask for it back later?]

Shen Que couldn’t help but laugh, rubbing his brow.

Then, he transferred another sum, this time with a note: Both transfers are voluntary gifts.

Seeing this, Meng Zhiyi finally accepted the money and immediately sent a sticker expressing love.

Meng Zhiyi: [Just this once, okay? Next time, no more.]

Shen Que: [Okay.]

At the second-floor window, Meng Zhiyi stood by the glass, watching Shen Que drive away, her smile growing a little mysterious.

“Song Wei’s situation… Could the plot be moving ahead of schedule?”