Transmigrating Into A Sadistic Novel And Becoming A Master Of Painting Rosy Pictures - Chapter 56

Bian Yingning had initially been joking, thinking Shang Qinghui’s offer to take responsibility was also a joke, but…

Upon returning home, Bian Yingning watched Shang Qinghui take out snacks from a huge box, filling her living room.

Candy, chocolate, energy drinks, milk candies—everything was there, enough to open a small convenience store.

“What are you doing?” Bian Yingning asked cautiously.

Shang Qinghui, tired, sat on the sofa, “I’m afraid you’ll have after-effects, eat these if you feel unwell.”

“…”

“These are quick-acting heart pills, take them if you feel unwell,” she produced two boxes of medicine from somewhere and placed them on the coffee table.

Bian Yingning: “?”

“Aren’t these for heart patients?”

Shang Qinghui frowned, seemingly puzzled.

“…”

As they were silent, Bian Yingning’s phone rang.

It was Jiang Jiaotao.

She didn’t answer immediately, but told Shang Qinghui, “It’s nothing serious, my offer of responsibility was just a joke. You can go home now.”

She turned and went upstairs, asking Auntie Zhuo to see Shang Qinghui out, “Hello~ Sister Peach?”

“Miss Shang?” Auntie Zhuo approached Shang Qinghui, noticing her unhappy expression as she stared at Bian Yingning.

Shang Qinghui came to her senses, turning and leaving with visible anger.

Auntie Zhuo looked at her back, then at the empty stairs, confused about their situation.

…

Jiang Jiaotao called to ask if Bian Yingning was having a dance lesson. If so, she wouldn’t go to work; a lazy person’s life was that simple.

Bian Yingning acted cute, “Ah, I just got out of the hospital…”

There was a moment of silence, “…Then I have to go to work today.”

Bian Yingning: “…”

Why so direct? Couldn’t she show a little concern?

Jiang Jiaotao made her arrangements and remembered Bian Yingning’s words, “Why were you at the hospital?”

“…I fainted and was sent to the hospital for emergency treatment. It’s kind of embarrassing.” This was clearly meant to elicit sympathy.

“It’s okay, you fainted anyway.”

That made sense.

…

Duanmu Zhengjie returned home after a two-day business trip and found her brother rummaging through the liquor cabinet, smelling strongly of alcohol, his steps unsteady, clearly having drunk a lot.

“What are you doing?” Duanmu Zhengjie asked.

Duanmu Zhenghao looked up, lowered his head and continued searching, “Just looking for some drinks.”

“What happened? Why are you drinking like this?”

Their family’s status made it difficult to drink outside, so they could only drink at home.

“Nothing,” Duanmu Zhenghao mumbled, taking two bottles and preparing to go to his room.

Duanmu Zhengjie grabbed his collar, “Is it work problems? You unhappy at the bureau?”

“No…”

His younger brother was young and inexperienced, so Duanmu Zhengjie, fearing he would cause trouble, repeatedly questioned him.

“What happened? Why are you like this?”

Duanmu Zhenghao looked distraught, his shoulders slumped, “Sis… do you know Hua Jiangrong?”

“Hua Jiangrong, the actress?”

“Mm…”

“You… like her?” Duanmu Zhengjie hesitated, remembering her brother’s recent interest in the Bian family girl.

“No!”

“Then what happened to her?”

“I… I… I was on duty, and I saw Hua Jiangrong and… I saw Hua Jiangrong and Ningning in a hotel room.”

Duanmu Zhengjie was stunned, feeling a tightness in her chest.

“Don’t talk nonsense…” Duanmu Zhengjie whispered.

“I’m not talking nonsense! Hua Jiangrong’s clothes weren’t even properly on, Bian Yingning was sitting on the bed, only the two of them were in the room. Anyone would know what happened.” Duanmu Zhenghao insisted.

He had seen such things before, but the people involved made it difficult for him to accept.

“I didn’t expect to lose because of gender.” Duanmu Zhenghao sighed heavily, looking like a homeless dog.

Duanmu Zhengjie felt a pang of sympathy and patted his head, “It’s okay, sister will get revenge for you.”

His gender was wrong, but hers wasn’t.

Hua Jiangrong, heh.

Duanmu Zhenghao was surprised, “Revenge? How?”

His sister spoiled him, but not to the point of seeking justice for him in this matter.

“Alright, don’t be so down,” Duanmu Zhengjie avoided the topic, “You barely interacted with her, why are you acting like you’re heartbroken?”

“How is that no interaction? She knew I was injured and came to the hospital…” Duanmu Zhenghao argued, but Duanmu Zhengjie had already returned to her room.

…

The next day after school, Bian Yingning went straight to the mall. She had a date with Jiang Jiaotao.

She had read many books last night and felt she had learned the secrets of befriending various types of women.

“Sister Peach!” Bian Yingning saw Jiang Jiaotao waiting at the mall entrance and ran over.

Jiang Jiaotao’s face darkened, the stares from passersby making her want to cover Bian Yingning’s mouth, “Don’t call me that.”

So embarrassing.

“Ah? Why? Don’t you like it? Your WeChat name is Peach…”

“That’s my work WeChat.”

Bian Yingning realized, “So I’m also part of your work? That’s why I can only add your work account?”

Jiang Jiaotao: “…”

Didn’t she already know? Why did she have to say it out loud?

After Bian Yingning’s persistent efforts, Bian Yingning added Jiang Jiaotao’s personal WeChat.

She felt their relationship had improved.

Jiang Jiaotao wore a pink floral Hong Kong-style dress with black dots, giving her a French elegance, complemented by her curly hair, making her look very feminine.

Bian Yingning changed her address.

“It’s okay, if you don’t like it, I won’t call you that, my treasure.”

Jiang Jiaotao: “?”

“Treasure what?”

Bian Yingning hesitated, “Treasure, I didn’t expect you to like this, compared to ‘treasure,’ ‘baby’ is a bit greasy.”

Jiang Jiaotao, labeled as greasy: “…”

You’re the greasy one.

It was just a name, she didn’t mind.

“Hey, want some red bean cakes?” Jiang Jiaotao saw a small shop selling freshly made red bean cakes, the aroma attracting many people.

“Don’t ‘hey’ me, you can call me treasure too, we’re close friends,” Bian Yingning demanded, dissatisfied.

Although the system was silent, Bian Yingning didn’t give up.

This wasn’t just the shallow text she read in books, this was a real world. Even places not mentioned in the book had people living their lives.

She couldn’t wait for the system; time wouldn’t wait for her after all.

Jiang Jiaotao opened her mouth, unable to say it.

Were social requirements so high now? She began to doubt her decision to befriend Bian Yingning.

Bian Yingning didn’t force her right away, and the two of them lined up and bought a small cake each.

Eating the warm cakes, Jiang Jiaotao commented, “Not bad, quite fragrant.”

“Indeed, the sweetness is just right. I wish we had bought more.”

“Let’s buy some more on our way back.”

They strolled through the mall, looking intimate.

The person following them silently rolled their eyes.

“I’ll buy you a bag as a gift, sister,” Bian Yingning suggested, passing a luxury store.

Jiang Jiaotao refused without hesitation, “No need.”

“Why?” Bian Yingning, wanting to spend money, didn’t understand.

“If you buy me one, I have to buy you one. I don’t want to, if you don’t buy me one, I won’t buy you one, it saves trouble and money.”

Even brothers should settle accounts clearly. Since they were friends, neither should pay alone.

“…”

“It’s okay, I’m not using my own card anyway. Don’t worry about returning the favor, I just want to give you one.”

She was using her father’s card.

Jiang Jiaotao didn’t know, “Did you find a sugar daddy?”

Bian Yingning: “…Sort of.”

“I envy you.”

“…”

“Let’s look at the bags in this store,” Bian Yingning pulled Jiang Jiaotao into the luxury store.

Jiang Jiaotao didn’t refuse.

The cheapest bags were over 20,000 yuan. Jiang Jiaotao saw one she liked, but the price tag was over 200,000 yuan.

She withdrew her hand and whispered to Bian Yingning, “What’s your budget?”

This stumped Bian Yingning. She touched her chin and looked at the prices, “Under 30,000?” She wanted to say she had no budget but was afraid Jiang Jiaotao would know her identity.

If she knew, she might think she had ulterior motives, so Bian Yingning decided to let the misunderstanding continue.

“Thirty thousand? Do you know there are five zeros after that?”

“I know, I know, just pick whatever you like.”

Jiang Jiaotao felt confident. She looked around, occasionally glancing at Bian Yingning.

This person was really stupid with money.

If she bought this bag and resold it, wouldn’t she make six figures?

Why bother finding a sugar daddy, just find more friends.