Chapter 79 - What To Do if You’re the Villain and the Heroine Likes You

During the previous visit to the Fan residence to study, He Yunxiao followed Fan Ziruo from a distance. This time after class, he no longer followed her from a distance, but instead stood by her side, walking shoulder to shoulder with her. Fan Ziruo walked along the peaceful path of the Lu Jiao Academy, holding books in her arms. "You've sneaked out again. Are you skipping the remaining three classes today?" He Yunxiao said matter-of-factly, "Since Miss Ziruo is teaching me, it doesn't matter if I miss the rest." Fan Ziruo corrected him, "I may be decent at writing, but I'm not particularly skilled in teaching." He Yunxiao innocently said, "I can only understand Miss Ziruo's lessons. I can't pay attention to others." Fan Ziruo, holding her books, halted her steps. She turned around, looking at He Yunxiao, "I don't believe you." Under her keen eyes, He Yunxiao helplessly said, "I can understand others as well. But I prefer listening to Sir Ziruo's lectures." He Yunxiao only expressed his thoughts without giving a reason. He didn't need to say it, and Fan Ziruo understood. It's nothing more than him being lecherous, and she's good-looking. The food and the sex drive. As a thorough reader, Fan Ziruo naturally understood that lechery is inherent to humanity. Even compared to other shortcomings, lechery is merely an inconsequential matter. Fan Ziruo continued on the path to the Fan residence. After understanding He Yunxiao's thoughts, she didn't say anything more. This likeness that's directed toward her, though troublesome, is a result of the natural gifts given by her parents, and she can't blame anyone for that. And He Yunxiao is not a saint either. Abiding by his nature, he also has nothing to say about it. Consequently, it seems entirely natural for He Yunxiao to like her. Concerning such matters, Fan Ziruo never wanted to bother herself unnecessarily or meddle in these affairs. Whether He Yunxiao likes her or not is his business, and whether she likes He Yunxiao is her business. Matters should be judged by actions, not intentions. As long as He Yunxiao doesn't overstep, Fan Ziruo just considers him as an ordinary friend. She teaches him calligraphy and writing, and he teaches her martial arts moves, nothing more. Reaching the small railing between the Fan residence and the academy, He Yunxiao gallantly took a few quick steps to open the wooden door for Fan Ziruo. Fan Ziruo, without pretense, thanked He Yunxiao and stepped into the residence before waiting for him to catch up. He Yunxiao closed the door, intending to catch up with Fan Ziruo, but unexpectedly found her standing still and waiting for him. Moving closer, He Yunxiao said, "Thank you for waiting, Miss Ziruo." "You opened the door for me, so it's only proper for me to wait for you." "You need not be formal, Miss." "It's a matter of propriety." He Yunxiao understood it was a matter of propriety. However, it felt as if returning a favor in a hurry. It was proper, yet created a sense of distance. He pondered, when would Fan Ziruo be able to accept his goodwill without thinking about returning it. Then their relationship could go beyond friendship. Chu Fan naturally intervened. He and Chu Xiaoxiao were still sitting in the living room, waiting for Fan Yu to appear. He Yunxiao didn't want Fan Ziruo to interact with Chu Fan, but as Fan Ziruo walked straight into the living room, he couldn't stop her. This time, Fan Ziruo's behavior was far from as warm as the first encounter with Chu Fan. It was almost similar to her attitude towards He Yunxiao. He Yunxiao didn't know that Fan Ziruo did it deliberately. In Fan Ziruo's father's eyes, he could be at ease with her. He straightforwardly said to her: Chu Fan is your uncle Chu's son. He's probably here to clear your uncle's name and seek revenge, but it's too risky. If it's delved into too deeply, it could be life-threatening. I can't intervene. You need to find a way to persuade him to leave. Fan Ziruo didn't dare to agree with her father's opinion. However, she didn't know about what had happened back then. In the current situation, persuading him to leave and preserving Chu Fan's life was the most cautious approach. "Master Chu, Miss Xiaoxiao," Fan Ziruo greeted the Chu siblings as she entered the living room. Naturally, Chu Fan reciprocated the courtesy and also greeted He Yunxiao as his sister's crush. He Yunxiao naturally didn't dare to offend anyone present. Fan Ziruo asked, "Is Master here to see my father today?" "Yes." Fan Ziruo indirectly said, "The academy has been rather busy lately, and Father is preoccupied. It seems he won't have time to see you for the time being, Master." He Yunxiao didn't know if Chu Fan had caught the meaning behind Fan Ziruo's words since he smilingly replied, "No worries, I'll come by every day until Master Fan can see me." Realizing things had come this far, Fan Ziruo knew he had made up his mind, and she couldn't persuade him any further. Moreover, she had lessons with He Yunxiao, so she couldn't linger in the living room. "Please, stay, Master. I still need to teach Mr. He, and I can't stay long," Fan Ziruo said, about to depart from Chu Fan. Finally, she was leaving Chu Fan! Every time Fan Ziruo spoke to Chu Fan, He Yunxiao's heart skipped a beat. With a goodwill rating as high as 76, it couldn't go any higher. Hearing that Fan Ziruo was leaving, He Yunxiao emphatically nodded in agreement. He thought he had finally escaped the tiger's den. Little did he know that the following statement from Chu Fan would equate to being chased from the tiger's den into the wolf's lair. "Miss Fan, my little sister Xiaoxiao is also quite interested in literature. Can she sit in on your teachings with Mr. He?" He Yunxiao: ? Chu Xiaoxiao: ? Looking at Chu Fan's meaningful gaze, He Yunxiao felt something was amiss. Wasn't he into his little sister? It couldn't be true! How could Chu Fan not be into his little sister? Something's amiss! Fan Ziruo didn't have as complicated thoughts as He Yunxiao. Sympathizing with Chu Fan's background, and realizing her own limitations, she agreed to his request. "Sure. Xiaoxiao, let's go." As reluctant as Chu Xiaoxiao's state was, she was very understanding of her brother, Chu Fan, thinking that Chu Xiaoxiao was just shy, so he encouraged, "Xiaoxiao, opportunities are rare. Make the most of this one." Alone, no matter how unwilling, Chu Xiaoxiao found herself unable to resist her brother's persuasion, and she was pushed and escorted to the door of the Fan residence's study. Having no interest in "Fan Ziruo," "He Yunxiao," or "studying," Chu Xiaoxiao had to think of a way to call for reinforcements. Xiaoxiao: ... Xiaoxiao: I can't handle this. Can you help, Chu Chu? Chu Chu: What. Xiaoxiao: Don't play dumb! Chu Chu: Bored. Chu Xiaoxiao: We agreed. I'll face my brother, and you'll face He Yunxiao. Don't be difficult! Chu Chu: I never agreed. Xiaoxiao: Fine! Let's distribute the tasks now. I'll handle my brother and you'll handle He Yunxiao. Chu Chu: I’ll handle the killing. Everything else, I'll decide based on my mood. Xiaoxiao: What's your mood like now? Chu Chu: Not good. Xiaoxiao: Are you really not going? Chu Chu: Not going. Xiaoxiao: Fine! If you're not going, then I'm not going too! He Yunxiao had no clue that Chu Xiaoxiao was experiencing a tense and stimulating round of psychological warfare. After entering the study with Fan Ziruo, due to being a man, He Yunxiao voluntarily moved a chair and placed it beside himself for Chu Xiaoxiao. "Miss Chu, please have a seat... Huh?" Just as He Yunxiao spoke, he saw Chu Xiaoxiao's eyes close and her body completely lose control, falling towards him. He didn't think too much, quickly reaching out to catch her, preventing Chu Xiaoxiao from collapsing to the ground. Sensing something amiss, Fan Ziruo said, "Miss Xiaoxiao?" When a normal person suddenly faints, it's very likely due to low blood sugar. He Yunxiao, regardless of his role, urgently instructed Fan Ziruo, "Ziruo, go and fetch some sugar water!" Fan Ziruo responded with a "Okay" and immediately went to find sugar water. After giving the order, He Yunxiao felt that something was wrong. The top martial artist, Chu Xiaoxiao, experiencing low blood sugar? It seemed highly unlikely. "How much longer will you keep hugging?" A cold and questioning voice sounded abruptly in He Yunxiao's ear. Upon hearing this, He Yunxiao promptly let go of Chu Xiaoxiao, taking a step back, keeping a distance of half a meter from her. "Chu Chu, listen to me..."