I Really Like the Male Supporting Character (Quick Transmigration) - Chapter 45

Ah Luo comforted the young man, “You keep calling me ‘Sister,’ so in my heart, you’re already like my younger brother. Don’t worry, Little Brother. Sister won’t take advantage of you.”

Hearing this, Shen Xi frowned. He was visibly unhappy. He said, “That’s not right. You can’t call a guy ‘little brother.'”

Being addressed that way gave him the feeling of being looked down upon.

Ah Luo tilted her head and asked, “Oh? Then what should I call you?”

Shen Xi pondered for a moment, and suddenly, a flash of inspiration hit him. “Since we’re pretending to be a couple, shouldn’t couples have special nicknames for each other? How about calling me Lele?”

“Lele?”

When Shen Xi realised what he had just said, he felt a bit embarrassed, but there was no turning back now. He explained, “It’s my nickname. That’s what my family calls me.”

Ah Luo couldn’t hold back her laughter. Seeing the faint blush creeping up his ears, she smiled and nodded. She said, “Alright, Lele.”

[Shen Xi’s nickname is Lele? My three-year-old nephew is also called Lele! This just makes him seem even younger!]

[It’s my first time hearing about Shen Xi’s nickname. I can already see his fans spamming ‘Lele’ in his livestreams now.]

Their conversation paused as they started unpacking their belongings. This session of the filming would last for a total of five days, so Ah Luo had packed several outfits, a set of makeup and skincare products, two pairs of shoes, some jewellery, the script for an upcoming drama she was working on, and some snacks.

In contrast, Shen Xi’s luggage was minimal.

He had brought only some changes of clothes and an entire set of streaming equipment—a high-end gaming PC, a mechanical keyboard, a mouse, a camera, a headset, and even a customised mouse pad.

Ah Luo looked at his extensive set up and couldn’t help but ask, “Are you planning to stream during the show?”

“Of course,” Shen Xi replied matter-of-factly. “It’s because my family is poor. Don’t worry, Sister. I’ll stream in the next room so I won’t disturb you.”

His casual mention of being ‘poor’ was surprisingly open, and there wasn’t a hint of insecurity in his tone. In fact, it had a kind of charm that made people want to protect him.

If Ah Luo didn’t know the truth about his background, she might’ve believed his bare-faced lies.

Shen Xi’s family background had always been shrouded with mystery. Some people guessed that he came from a poor family, while other people guessed that he came from a middle class family, but no one expected him to come from a wealthy family.

In the eyes of the public, Shen Xi joined the professional gaming scene at 16, retired at 19 to become a livestreamer, and seemed like someone who must have had poor family condition. After all, why would anyone give up on their studies to enter this field if they weren’t poor?

In reality, Shen Xi was a true scion of a wealthy family and was no less affluent than Zhou Jiayin.

His choice to become a professional player was driven by pure passion, not the necessity of earning a living, as most assumed.

The Shen family was the wealthiest family in City N. They specialised in film and media. Shen Xi’s elder brother was the head of one of the top entertainment companies in the industry. This elder brother doted on Shen Xi immensely, so when Shen Xi wanted to pursue his dreams, he supported him without hesitation. When Shen Xi later grew close to the female protagonist, his brother even poached her from her small company to join his company and provided her with ample resources to boost her career.

When Ah Luo thought of this, she chuckled softly to herself. However, she didn’t expose Shen Xi’s words. Instead, she turned to pack her things.

Shen Xi stared at the woman’s back. He was baffled. Why had her attitude suddenly changed? She even seemed a bit unhappy.

Did he say something wrong?

The young man’s gaze turned confused as he pondered, but no matter how long he thought, he couldn’t figure it out. He didn’t even realise a faint sense of inexplicable frustration had settled in his heart.

Meanwhile, the livestream viewers were also abuzz with discussion.

[What did Xin Luo’s laugh mean just now? Does she look down on our Lingshen?] (3-4)

[Yeah, I feel like she’s so superficial. She blatantly favours the rich and dismisses the poor.]

[No way, that’s not who she is at all. She’s definitely not that kind of person.]

By the time the two of them finished packing their belongings, it was already evening.

Shen Xi habitually pulled out his phone and asked aloud, “Sister, what do you want for dinner? I’ll order for you.”

He was feeling a bit downcast. He didn’t understand why, but ever since he joked about being from a poor family, Xin Luo hadn’t spoken to him all afternoon.

Could she really dislike him for being ‘poor’? But his tone had clearly been playful. Who would take what he said seriously?

Normally, when people ignored him, Shen Xi wouldn’t waste energy chasing after them. However, when it came to Xin Luo, he couldn’t help but want to talk to her.

The young man furrowed his eyebrows and thought about it. He concluded that it must be because her hands were too beautiful!

After a while, the bathroom door clicked open. The woman stepped out wearing a plain white bathrobe. Her damp hair fell softly around her shoulders.

She had just taken a shower, and her bare face was radiant and flawless. Her cheeks flushed slightly from the steam and carried a delicate pink hue. Her almond-shaped eyes sparkled like ripples on a lake, and her slightly pouty lips glistened with moisture, exuding an irresistible allure. She was breathtakingly beautiful, almost criminally so.

[Damn, just a moment ago, I thought she wasn’t worthy of my admiration. Now, looking at her face, I’ve fallen in love with her all over again.]

[Why is she so gorgeous!? Even without makeup, she’s stunning—this shouldn’t be allowed!]

[With a face like that, no matter what mistakes she makes, I could forgive her instantly.]

“You’re just going to eat takeout for dinner?” Xin Luo tilted her head while drying her hair. She gave a sideways glance at the young man on the sofa.

That casual glance and her sparkling eyes instantly left Shen Xi in a daze. It took him a long moment to snap out of it, and by then, the tips of his ears had turned red.

“Y-Yeah, I usually just eat takeout…” he stammered while subconsciously averting his face. His throat felt dry, and he dared only sneak glances at her out of the corner of his eye.

[Is our little guy blushing? I think his face looks a bit red! As expected, Xin Luo is a heartthrob for young guys.]

Ah Luo didn’t notice his reaction and said, “Are you planning to eat takeout for every meal during the filming? How’s that going to work for the livestreams?”

Shen Xi rubbed his nose as he caught the implication in her words. “So, Sister, do you have another idea?”

Ah Luo tossed aside the towel after her hair was mostly dry. With a light smile on her face, she said, “Come on, let’s go downstairs. I’ll cook something delicious for you.”

She had a naturally captivating appearance, and when she smiled with her eyes curved, it made the young man freeze once more.

Shen Xi had joined a professional team at 16, where the environment was entirely male. There wasn’t a single girl around. Between the constant matches and training, he’d never even held a girl’s hand before.

This was his first time getting so close to a woman, and not just any woman, either, since Xin Luo was a universally recognised beauty. He found himself utterly unprepared.

Ah Luo naturally noticed his embarrassment and inwardly smiled at him. Outwardly, though, she seemed to ponder something and said, “Lele, you haven’t told me yet. Why did you come to participate in this variety show?”

Her tone was light and natural, but when it reached the young man’s ears, it made his heart skip a beat.

He’d never had anyone from the opposite gender call him ‘Lele’ so intimately before. At first, it didn’t feel like much, but now, it suddenly made him feel like he was being called a child.

Shen Xi’s mind went into a mess, and he instinctively responded, “It’s my brother. He said that since I’m already this old and haven’t been in a relationship, he wanted me to come and experience it…”

Before he could finish speaking, he suddenly realised what he had said. He immediately shut his mouth and didn’t speak again.

In the blink of an eye, the woman with the charm of a sea siren raised her eyebrows lightly. There was a faint smile in her expression as she stretched out her voice and said, “Oh… So, Lele, does that mean I’m your first love?”

Shen Xi was stunned for a moment. Then, he jumped up from the sofa like his butt was on fire. His pale face turned bright red. “U-uh, I’m hungry, didn’t you say you’d cook for me? I-I’ll go downstairs first!”

The young man spoke quickly. He hurriedly threw out his sentences before suddenly turning around. With his long legs, he hurriedly took several steps and rushed out of the room as though something was chasing him.

[Xin Luo is too good at teasing, too good at it! Saying I’m your first love… What kind of unparalleled temptress is Xin Luo?]

[Usually, he’s all about playing games and saying flirtatious things, but he’s never been in a relationship himself? And now, he runs away in panic because of an older sister’s teasing? Lingshen, I didn’t expect you to be this kind of guy!]

[Shen Xi, the little brother, just gave us a live demonstration of ‘running away in panic’ ~ Everyone, it’s a seasoned big sister against a shy, pure little puppy. What else can the little puppy do except lie flat? [dog face.jpg]]

Ah Luo smiled and stood there for a while. When she heard no more sound outside the door, she walked over to the wardrobe, opened the door, and took out a dress. She then walked to the only camera in the room and casually covered it with a piece of clothing.

“Sorry, I want to change clothes.”

[Alright, alright, go ahead and change, Sister!]

[Sister, can’t you just do it? If you’ve got guts, just take your clothes off in front of us!]

The kitchen was downstairs, and wearing a bathrobe outside would be a bit inappropriate.

Just as she was pulling the bathrobe off, when the collar was down to her elbows, she heard a sudden loud ‘bang’ from behind, like something huge had fallen. It was followed by a series of rapid collisions and then a panicked voice from the young man, “Sorry! I didn’t mean to!”

Finally, there was the sound of a door slamming shut, which was so loud the entire room practically shook because of it.

[What the heck just happened?]

[It sounds like… someone accidentally entered the room? And then… saw something?]

[I won’t say anything else. I just want to ask Lingshen, was the beautiful sister pretty? Can he share with me?]

The room went quiet. Ah Luo kept her posture as she was undressing and remained still for a moment. Then, she suddenly burst into laughter.

Outside, the young man’s face was as red as a tomato. His mind was roaring with confusion, and in his hazy vision, an image appeared: the woman’s snow-white back, her smooth, sharp shoulder blades like butterfly wings, and her wet, curly black hair that resembled seaweed. The image lingered in his mind, and he couldn’t shake it off.

He really didn’t mean to do it. He actually hadn’t left earlier and was waiting for her to come out. When she didn’t appear for a long time, he peeked inside to check…

Shen Xi’s emotions were complicated. He touched his forehead, which ached faintly from hitting the door panel earlier.

Although on the surface, he seemed to have a very good and gentle personality, those familiar with him behind the scenes knew that he was essentially a cold person and was definitely not someone who was easy to get along with.

However, for the past half day, in front of Xin Luo, he’d been acting just like an inexperienced young boy. Just thinking about it made him feel embarrassed.

Shen Xi squatted at the door, calmed his emotions for a while, and finally managed to regain his usual demeanour.

At this moment, the door on the other side of the hallway opened, and the veteran actor, Lu Tao, whose room was opposite them, came out. Seeing the scene before him, a look of surprise flashed in his eyes, and he asked, “Mr. Shen, what are you doing?”

Shen Xi stood up lightly, took a few steps forward, and calmly said, “Nothing.”

[Nothing!? He was squatting there with a red face for three minutes!!!]

[Young man, it’s not good to put on a front. Admit it, Lingshen, you’ve definitely been defeated this time.]

[I can’t stop gushing. This couple is just so sweet! They’ve just met and the age gap is so big. How can they be so exciting to watch? They’re making me blush! They’re making my heart race too!!]

Lu Tao didn’t ask further and just smiled. They didn’t know each other, so they didn’t have much to talk about at that moment. They walked downstairs, one after the other.

When they reached the first floor, Lu Tao went outside to fetch a food box, which his assistant had brought him for dinner.

Seeing Shen Xi sitting alone on the sofa not far away, Lu Tao casually asked, “Mr. Shen, aren’t you having dinner tonight? How about trying mine?”

Shen Xi glanced at his food box, which was entirely green. There were boiled broccoli, okra, and cucumbers in it. Just looking at it made him lose his appetite.

He suddenly felt a strange sense of pride. He lifted his chin and said, “I’m eating later. Sister Xin Luo said she’d cook for me~”

[That tone really makes him sound like a little kid bragging to their friends.]

[Be more confident. Take out the ‘like,’ he’s definitely bragging!! Ugh, I also want to eat food made by a pretty older sister too. Sigh!]

Lu Tao’s expression in response to his words didn’t catch Shen Xi’s attention, because he heard footsteps coming down the stairs.

Ah Luo had changed into a red dress and was now descending the stairs. Her already pale skin shone under the bright red, and it gave her a glowing, radiant appearance.

Her thick, long, curly hair was still damp. It was now lazily draped over her shoulders. This, paired with her exquisite face, made her look breathtakingly beautiful.

Even Lu Tao, who had seen many female stars, couldn’t help but reveal a trace of astonishment in his eyes. Shen Xi noticed this out of the corner of his eye, and an inexplicable sense of discomfort suddenly surged in his heart.

He stood up and went to greet her. He flashed his small tiger teeth, got very close to her, and pulled her towards the kitchen.

“Sister, I’m starving…”

He deliberately softened his voice,and also bent down and tilted his head. He was clearly being playful and deliberately acting cute.

[I can’t look at Lingshen the same way anymore. Lingshen, you’re 19, not 9! You don’t act like this during livestreams! Why do you turn so childish when you’re around a beautiful older sister!?]

[Calm down, everyone. Some boys just act childish around someone they like…]

Ah Luo raised her hand and gently tapped his forehead. She affectionately said, “Alright, I’ll make you your favorite sweet and sour pork.”

Shen Xi blinked in slight confusion. How did she know he liked sweet and sour pork? Could the production crew have given her such detailed information?

[It really feels like Xin Luo understands Shen Xi so well. She even knows what he likes to eat. Their interactions are so natural. Did they really not know each other before?]