Quick Transmigration - After Betraying the Male Lead, the Supporting Female Character Gets Locked Up and Cries - Chapter 41

The system hesitated before speaking: 【Host, isn’t this a bit too harsh on the female lead? If she loses confidence and no longer dares to dress herself up, wouldn’t that make it even more impossible for her to get together with the male lead?】

While it’s true that love isn’t based solely on appearance, it’s also impossible to entirely ignore it.

Su Yu remained unconcerned: 【Why worry? Didn’t you say the female lead’s shining moments come later? There’s still plenty of time until graduation, so what’s the point in worrying about this now?】

【Besides, when it comes to issues like low self-esteem and shyness, no matter how much others try to spare her feelings, it won’t help. She has to come to terms with it herself. Only by becoming emotionally strong can she stop being affected by what others say.】

The system seemed to vaguely understand: 【That makes sense. Host really knows a lot.】

Su Yu smiled: 【That’s why you need to study hard and stop asking me questions about everything.】

The system’s virtual eyes sparkled: 【Then, Host, can you lend me some points to upgrade my data core? You promised me in the last world.】

【…】

Su Yu immediately changed her tone: 【Actually, I think being a little fool is great too—carefree, and I’ll handle all the tasks.】

The system choked: 【…】

In the blink of an eye, it was already Friday.

Tomorrow was the day of the appointment with Li Heng, but Su Yu still didn’t know who the two elders he mentioned were. 

She had a vague guess, though.

It seemed like it would soon be time to say goodbye to the male lead.

But for now, she had to keep things steady.

Friday only had two classes in the morning, and coincidentally, so did Qi Huaizhi.

“We’ve been together for so long, and I still don’t know what your place looks like. I’m a bit curious.”

Su Yu leaned on Qi Huaizhi’s shoulder, munching on the chips he fed her while feeding him a chocolate stick. The bracelet on her wrist jingled.

Qi Huaizhi took a closer look: “The bracelet is quite nice.”

Su Yu smiled and raised her wrist to show it off: “Pretty, right? It was a gift.”

Qi Huaizhi didn’t think much of it, assuming it was a gift from one of her roommates or friends.

“You haven’t answered my earlier question. Are you avoiding taking me to your house?”

Su Yu pouted and shook his arm in a playful, slightly pouty way.

Qi Huaizhi, a local, had chosen S University over a higher-ranking school in the capital to stay close to his grandfather for easier care.

Of course, the difference in prestige between the two schools wasn’t significant.

Qi Huaizhi chuckled: “How could that be?”

“It’s just that my home is a bit run-down, and I’m afraid you might find it shabby.”

His family situation was a sore spot for him.

What respectable girl would want to be with someone like him, without any parental support? Not that he needed it, as he could make his own way in the world.

Su Yu didn’t mind and smiled gently: “It’s okay, I don’t even have a home.”

Qi Huaizhi froze.

She said it so casually, like it was nothing, as if she had long since accepted it.

For a moment, it felt like an invisible hand squeezed Qi Huaizhi’s heart, leaving him breathless.

Looking at her nonchalant expression, his Adam’s apple bobbed as if he wanted to say something but hesitated. In the end, he simply pulled her into his arms and said three words.

“You have me.”

His voice was steady and resolute.

If you’re willing to wait, if you don’t mind, I will work hard to give you a good life, to give you a home.

Qi Huaizhi silently promised himself.

He didn’t say it aloud because he didn’t want to burden her, didn’t want to tie her future down with a hollow promise when he had nothing to offer.

…

Qi Huaizhi’s home was in an old residential building.

There was no elevator, and the dim stairwell’s voice-activated lights flickered on and off. Something sticky was on the floor, emitting a faint musty smell.

Su Yu held her breath and stuck closely to Qi Huaizhi as they walked.

Her eyes skimmed over the graffiti on the dirty walls, a flash of disdain and disgust crossing her eyes.

Was this where Qi Huaizhi lived?

She had been wondering just how run-down his place could be, but she hadn’t expected it to be this bad. Even the orphanage’s environment was better.

Suddenly, Su Yu regretted coming.

If it weren’t for keeping up appearances, she would’ve liked to shake off Qi Huaizhi’s hand and leave right then and there.

Her voice trembled: “Huaizhi, do you really live here?”

Qi Huaizhi glanced sideways: “Mm, why?”

Su Yu’s eyes flickered: “Nothing. Just curious, doesn’t anyone clean this place?”

Qi Huaizhi explained: “No one manages this building, so the residents usually clean it themselves.”

As expected, no one wanted to do the work.

The light went out again, and Su Yu frowned deeply, forcing herself to keep walking despite her discomfort.

“Are we almost there?”

“Almost.”

They finally arrived, and Qi Huaizhi pulled out his keys to unlock the door. Standing behind him, Su Yu subtly covered her nose, scanning the area with disdain in her gaze.

This floor didn’t have any odd smells, and the floor was clean.

Su Yu put on a show of displeasure for a moment, but as soon as Qi Huaizhi turned around, she dropped her hand and adjusted her expression, giving a small, reserved smile.

“Come in.”

Qi Huaizhi didn’t notice anything strange.

The apartment was small but neat. It could be seen that the owner of the house had cleaned it carefully.

Freshly washed fruit was placed on the table.

Yet, despite the sound of the door opening, there was no movement. It seemed like no one else was home. Who had put the fruit there?

“Do you live alone?”

“No, I live with my grandpa.”

Qi Huaizhi thought for a moment and figured it out, his expression turning both helpless and sad.

“Grandpa probably went out for a walk. You can sit down; I’ll get you some water.”

Qi Huaizhi knew that his grandfather was afraid of disturbing them, so he deliberately avoided them and went out.

Su Yu nodded sweetly: “Mm.”

While Qi Huaizhi was getting water, she looked around the room. It was indeed very clean; there wasn’t even dust in the corners, and everything was neatly organized.

Her gaze suddenly fell on a pile of medicine boxes on the cabinet. She paused.

There were a lot of boxes, all empty. It seemed like the elderly man couldn’t bear to throw them away and was saving them to sell as recyclables.

“Huaizhi, there are a lot of medicine boxes there. Are they your grandfather’s?” Su Yu asked tentatively.

Qi Huaizhi followed her gaze and nodded.

“Yeah.”

He placed a cup of tea in front of her and nodded again: “Grandpa has a heart condition. He had surgery six months ago, and now he has to take medication regularly.”

It had taken a lot of effort to gather the money for that surgery.

Su Yu’s brows furrowed slightly, almost imperceptibly.

Even though Qi Huaizhi was indeed exceptional, his family background, along with a sick elder to care for, would be enough to deter most people.

Just then, there was a knock at the door.

Su Yu’s thoughts were interrupted as she glanced toward the door, startled.

Had Qi Huaizhi’s grandpa come back?

Didn’t the old man bring his keys?

“I’ll get the door,” Qi Huaizhi said, standing up to answer.

With a creak, the door opened, and Qi Huaizhi froze for a moment, frowning slightly: “Luo Luo?”

“Huaizhi, my mom made ribs today and a lot of other dishes. She asked me to invite you and Grandpa over for dinner. Is Grandpa home? It’s been a while since we had a chat.”

As she spoke, Bai Luo peeked inside, familiar with the place.

Qi Huaizhi didn’t have time to stop her, and her eyes met Su Yu’s.

Bai Luo froze.

A moment later, her expression darkened, and she instinctively blurted out: “Why are you here?”

Su Yu found it amusing. She stood up slowly, walking to Qi Huaizhi’s side and gently curling her lips, her voice calm.

“What do you mean by that, Luo Luo? Are you saying I shouldn’t be here? This is Huaizhi’s home. He brought me back here; does he need your permission?”

Upon hearing this, Qi Huaizhi, who hadn’t thought much of it at first, suddenly felt uncomfortable too.

Bai Luo stiffened, looking up at Qi Huaizhi with panic in her voice as she explained: “Huaizhi, I didn’t mean it like that.”

Out of politeness, Qi Huaizhi remained gentle in tone.

“It’s fine. Please thank Auntie for me, but Grandpa isn’t home, so I won’t come over to disturb you.”

His firm rejection made Bai Luo’s face turn pale.

Was he refusing to visit his own home just because of Su Yu?

But they used to visit each other’s houses all the time when they were younger…

Was Su Yu really that great?

Everyone seemed to like her!