I Was Supposed to Be the Villainess, Now You're Telling Me I'm the Female Lead? - Chapter 8
Chapter 8: Compensation?
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“Hey, Xiao Xue, is there something wrong?”
There was a hint of nervousness in her voice, with a slight stutter.
“Xiao Ning, didn’t we say we’d go shopping together today? I’m almost there, so I’m asking where you are right now.”
A slightly fragile voice came from the other end, soft and sweet.
“Ah, huh?”
Hearing Ning Xue’s words, Bai Ning was stunned for a moment, unable to react immediately, showing a confused expression on her small face.
“You didn’t forget, did you!”
Though it was a questioning sentence, it was spoken with a definitive tone, the soft voice carrying a hint of complaint.
“Ah, no, no, of course I remember. I just didn’t rest well, so my head is a bit foggy right now. I’ll be there soon, just wait a moment.”
Bai Ning instantly stood up from the bed and began grabbing the clothes beside her to put them on.
She suddenly remembered that she had promised Ning Xue they would go shopping together today. Because too many things had happened these past two days, her mind was all muddled, so she hadn’t remembered.
While talking to Ning Xue, she quickly organized her clothes.
To be honest, Bai Ning didn’t really believe what the system said right now. After all, in her eyes, Ning Xue was that quiet, weak girl type, the kind who probably couldn’t even beat her in a fight. How could she possibly be a villainous supporting character?
Moreover, ever since she had saved Ning Xue, Ning Xue’s attitude toward her had been especially good, very gentle with her, the type who was obedient in every way, and particularly considerate. She would ask about her well-being every day, and even though her own life was tight on money, she would still give her gifts on holidays and birthdays.
This was simply the perfect girlfriend template.
And if Ning Xue really was a villainous supporting character and she was the female lead, then their relationship definitely wouldn’t be this good.
And maybe after the plot collapsed, Ning Xue really did become a little angel?
Although she had saved Ning Xue and the events from the original story hadn’t happened, and she hadn’t seen Feng Aotian either, the female lead and villainous supporting character becoming best friends was obviously impossible. So, while she believed most of what the system said, she still wanted to verify it herself.
After all, she wasn’t really the original female lead, and she had done more than just this one thing to change the fate of the original villainous supporting character. If there really was a butterfly effect, maybe she and Ning Xue could really become good friends without being antagonistic.
While thinking this, she headed toward the agreed meeting place. Before long, Bai Ning saw a figure standing at the entrance of the shopping mall.
Smooth black hair that reached her waist, paired with delicate facial features, a graceful figure, a white dress, and a few beads of sweat on her forehead, like a fragile little white flower, giving off a delicate feeling.
It was summer now and the weather was quite hot. She had probably been waiting for a while, as there were some beads of sweat on her forehead. When she saw Bai Ning, the little white flower’s face showed a happy expression, and she waved cheerfully at Bai Ning.
Seeing this, Bai Ning was slightly stunned. Although they had known each other for several months, she was still often attracted by the other’s temperament, making one unable to resist wanting to protect her.
How could this kind of person possibly be a villainous supporting character? Even if she was before, she had definitely been redeemed by herself now.
[Some things can’t just be judged by their surface. Something white when cut open might be black inside]
The system’s voice rang in her mind, seeming to carry some inexplicable meaning.
Bai Ning raised an eyebrow, not paying attention to the system’s words. She wasn’t an idiot, she could judge for herself. And as long as it wasn’t yesterday’s kind of scenario, what was there that she couldn’t run away from?
Responding to Ning Xue, she quickened her pace and jogged toward her.
“Huff, huff~”
“Sorry, Xiao Xue, I’m late. You must have been waiting for a long time.”
Breathing heavily, with a hint of apology on her face, standing in front of Ning Xue, Bai Ning said somewhat embarrassedly.
“No, no, it’s fine. I haven’t been here long either.”
Ning Xue waved her hand at these words, her face showing a smile. As long as she could be with Bai Ning, she didn’t mind waiting however long.
“Alright, let’s go inside first, it’s really hot today. You too, standing outside foolishly, not knowing to go into the mall.”
Bai Ning skillfully stepped forward to link arms with Ning Xue, pulling her inside while talking, and with her other hand took out a handkerchief from her chest to wipe the sweat beads on Ning Xue’s forehead.
Looking at the delicate face so close, the caring expression, and the small hand gently wiping her forehead, Ning Xue’s eyes were filled with joy, the corners of her mouth slightly upturned, and her breathing became heavier.
[Ning Xue comfortable, happy, feedback value +201]
The feeling in this moment made standing outside worthwhile.
With apologetic eyes, biting her lips, head lowered, a soft voice came through.
“Sorry, sorry, I, I was just afraid you wouldn’t be able to find me when you arrived, so I stood outside…”
Hearing this, Bai Ning looked at Ning Xue’s appearance and immediately felt guilty, since it was because she was late that Ning Xue had to stand outside waiting for so long.
“I, I didn’t mean it like that. I just meant you should take good care of your body, and today was my fault…”
Somewhat flustered, stuttering out these words, Bai Ning could handle more eccentric people with ease, but whenever she encountered this kind of gentle, cute, understanding girl, she became like a shy maiden, her face turning bright red.
“Then, can I have some compensation?”
Ning Xue’s voice full of expectation came through.
[Ning Xue expectant, anxious, feedback value +106]
Hearing this, Bai Ning almost without hesitation waved her small hand and immediately agreed.
“No problem, I can satisfy whatever you want.”
Ning Xue had strong self-esteem and rarely made requests of her. Even if Bai Ning had done nothing wrong today, she wouldn’t refuse Ning Xue’s request.
She was just curious about what kind of request Ning Xue would make of her. With a hint of curiosity and expectation in her eyes, Bai Ning stared intently at Ning Xue.
“I’ve always wanted to buy a handkerchief, but I’ve never found one I liked. Just now, I saw yours and thought it looked really nice, so can I have Xiao Ning’s handkerchief?”
A slightly excited voice rang out as Ning Xue stared intently at the handkerchief in Bai Ning’s hand.
“Huh?”
After hearing Ning Xue’s words, Bai Ning was stunned for a moment, looking blankly at the handkerchief in her hand with a lily flower printed on it.
“This one?”
“Is it not okay?”
Biting her lips, seeming somewhat disappointed.
“Ah, no, no, of course it’s okay. I just didn’t expect it, that’s all.”
Bai Ning frantically handed over the handkerchief in her hand, her expression somewhat unnatural.