I Was Supposed to Be the Villainess, Now You're Telling Me I'm the Female Lead? - Chapter 52

Chapter 52: Heavily Immersed

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Compared to Nan Zha’s anger, Bai Ning was having a rather difficult time right now.

Damn it, if you’re going to talk, just talk! Don’t let your hands wander around!

While talking to Nan Zha, Jiang Xiyue had already moved behind her, one hand slowly caressing down Bai Ning’s back.

Feeling the tingling sensation coming from behind, her face flushed red, Bai Ning gripped the door frame tightly with her left hand, sweat beading on her forehead.

Since they were positioned right at the door frame, Nan Zha was somewhat surprised and her attention wasn’t focused on this, plus Jiang Xiyue’s technique was quite subtle, so Nan Zha didn’t notice anything. But Bai Ning didn’t dare to move, afraid that any movement would draw Nan Zha’s attention.

Bai Ning had been reading doujins for so many years, she had fantasized about being the blond guy, even empathized with the poor cuck, but she had never imagined herself as the wife of the ** guy!

Seeing Bai Ning’s cute reaction, Jiang Xiyue’s lips curved slightly upward, and she intensified her hand movements, causing Bai Ning to tremble.

The way she’s enduring is really cute.

Xia Zhichu watched this scene from the side, feeling something was odd but couldn’t pinpoint what was wrong. Since she couldn’t join the conversation, she simply pulled out her phone and started browsing in boredom.

“Although her condition is relatively stable compared to before, we can’t guarantee there won’t be any aftereffects, so I recommend going to the hospital for a thorough examination after the banquet ends.”

Listening to Jiang Xiyue’s suggestion, Nan Zha looked at Bai Ning, who was obviously flushed, sweating on her forehead, and trembling slightly, and nodded seriously in response.

“Thank you for the trouble, Head of the Jiang family.”

“It’s no trouble at all. This matter is partly my responsibility too. After all, guests should be treated well, and when something like this happens to a guest, naturally I bear some responsibility as well. I will take full responsibility.”

Seeing Jiang Xiyue say this with a serious and earnest expression, Nan Zha’s wariness toward her dropped to almost the lowest level.

Sure enough, rumors can’t be trusted. Jiang Xiyue wasn’t at all like the cold and indifferent person described by the outside world. She was clearly what a charismatic head of a major family should be like.

Bai Ning was truly fortunate to meet Jiang Xiyue.

Nan Zha sighed again.

“Do you have any leads on who drugged her? Do you need me to help investigate?”

Upon hearing this, Nan Zha’s expression obviously became somewhat unpleasant.

“We’ve already confirmed it. There’s no need to trouble the Head of the Jiang family with this matter. I’ll handle it properly.”

“Is that so? If you encounter any difficulties, I can provide assistance.”

Seeing this, Jiang Xiyue didn’t insist but nodded in response.

She was just making conversation anyway. She naturally knew who did it and had originally planned to “reward” them properly, but now seeing Nan Zha’s confident appearance, she wasn’t in a hurry. She wanted to see Nan Zha’s capabilities.

Since Bai Ning had been found, the matter had come to an end. Now the task was to deal with Nan Ziyue.

Just as Nan Zha was about to take her leave from Jiang Xiyue, she suddenly heard Jiang Xiyue speak.

“I remember you have a medical aesthetics project that’s been approved and needs funding.”

Hearing Jiang Xiyue’s words, Nan Zha was somewhat surprised and puzzled that Jiang Xiyue had actually paid attention to her project.

“Yes, it’s still in the fundraising stage, but there’s a lack of investment right now, so progress is very slow.”

Nodding in response, Nan Zha’s expression wasn’t very good, because the fundraising process wasn’t going well, and some people had even withdrawn their investments.

She was very confident in her project. For such abnormal situations to occur, most likely someone was sabotaging things behind the scenes. Although she had some leads, she lacked substantial evidence and couldn’t take any effective action.

This matter had kept Nan Zha busy and overwhelmed these past few days. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have left Bai Ning alone at the banquet to seek investment from former partners.

“I’m very interested in this and quite optimistic about your project. I plan to invest and support you.”

Upon hearing this, Nan Zha’s mouth opened slightly, and a rare expression of shock appeared on her face, but she quickly recovered.

“What are your conditions?”

She asked tentatively. The longer she had been in business, the less Nan Zha believed in such pie-in-the-sky opportunities falling into her lap.

“Actually, there aren’t any conditions. I’m just quite interested in this project, and it can also be considered compensation for what happened tonight.”

Jiang Xiyue said with a seemingly casual expression.

Conditions? There were some, but they had already been paid.

Looking at Bai Ning, who seemed almost unable to hold back and was already breathing slightly heavily, a trace of excitement flashed in Jiang Xiyue’s eyes.

Hearing Jiang Xiyue’s words and seeing her casual expression, Nan Zha couldn’t detect anything suspicious. After her expression changed several times, she finally responded.

“Alright, I hope we have a pleasant cooperation. You won’t regret today’s decision.”

“Pleasant cooperation.”

She extended her hand and shook hands with Jiang Xiyue, symbolizing that the cooperation was established. They would just need to sign a contract later.

“Since that’s the case, we’ll take our leave first.”

Gesturing for Bai Ning to come over, Nan Zha said to Jiang Xiyue.

“Mm, take care. Please close the door on your way out.”

Nodding, Jiang Xiyue didn’t say anything more, subtly flicked off the moisture on her hand, and turned to walk toward the interior of the room.

Originally ready to leave, but after taking two steps, she realized that Bai Ning hadn’t followed. Just as she was about to turn around to see what was happening…

A warm body crashed into her embrace. Hearing the fragmented breathing, smelling the familiar fragrance at the tip of her nose, Nan Zha’s body froze almost instantly.

“Bai, Bai Ning?”

A somewhat trembling voice sounded as Nan Zha swallowed hard.

“Haa, ha, ha~”

The only response was a series of fragmented gasps. Each breath made her feel a fluttering excitement in her heart, like a small deer stopping by her heart to drink from the stream in her heart, so adorable.

She had never seen such a seductive Bai Ning before. She knew it should be that the drug’s effects hadn’t worn off yet, but this feeling made her somewhat greedy.

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Bai Ning was now somewhat doubting whether she was really the female lead of a proper novel. Not only was the plot wrong, but her sensitivity was clearly off too.

Blushing from just a touch, losing all strength with just a little force.

She tried to struggle and get up, but Jiang Xiyue’s actions just now had left her completely drained of strength. She tried several times but couldn’t get up, and this repeated twisting looked more like acting spoiled.

Nan Zha felt Bai Ning’s movement, lowered her head to look at Bai Ning’s flushed face and dazed eyes, and felt as if her heart was being struck. Her breathing involuntarily became heavier.

Those tempting red lips were now unconsciously opening and closing, and her small face showed an adorable expression. Nan Zha now only felt her whole body burning with heat, her mouth dry, and she unconsciously wanted to steal a kiss.