Quick Transmigration: The Supporting Female Lead is Too Arrogant - Chapter 36

Diao Xinyi was taken away, and even her smashed phone was taken as evidence by the police.

Afterward, a lawyer took charge of the case. Yan Qing only needed to authorize the lawyer’s actions and didn’t need to get involved further. The Diao family and the blogger ended up compensating a total of more than 200,000 yuan, which was the maximum the lawyer could negotiate. Yan Qing refused the money, knowing that with another lawyer, she might have only received a few thousand yuan in compensation.

Chu Yang refused to accept her transfer, so Yan Qing didn’t take the 200,000 yuan. But shortly after, she discovered that Zhou Huaiya had added 200,000 yuan to her card, down to the exact cents. Chu Yang was indeed persistent.

When Zhou Huaiya and Chu Heng learned about the incident, they felt guilty for not protecting her better and immediately went to the school to clarify the situation during the Monday flag-raising ceremony.

Thus, Yan Qing was freed from the rumors and even envied by many.

“That’s the Chu family! She was adopted by the Chu family!”

“So, all the things she wears and uses are normal. Why do some people always assume the worst about others?”

“I heard it was a girl from Class 24 who got taken away by the police. If it wasn’t true, she would have cleared her name by now. See how quiet it is? They must have had the right person!”

“Wow, someone from her own class? If it were an outsider, you could say they didn’t know better, but someone from her class? That’s scary.”

“I heard it was even her roommate!”

“That’s really terrifying…”

Classmates whispered about the first big incident of the new school year. Yan Qing occasionally heard them but paid no attention. She usually kept to herself, but back in the classroom, many students still talked to her and apologized.

This time, Yan Qing directly said she didn’t accept their apologies.

The boys blushed with shame but didn’t dare say anything.

By Tuesday, they all appeared with bruised faces, as if they had been beaten.

However, Yan Qing still pretended not to notice when Yuan Ye deliberately hung around her.

A week later, the judgment on Diao Xinyi came down, and she never returned to school. No one knew why she had tried to frame a girl she had little interaction with.

Yan Qing didn’t understand either and didn’t have time to figure it out. She was busy studying.

There were many exams in the third year of high school. The last two days before National Day were monthly exams. Yan Qing was well-prepared and completed all subjects earnestly. As the bell rang, she returned to her classroom with her classmates to pack her things.

Friday dismissal was at 4:40 p.m., but today, due to the exams, they finished at 4:10 p.m. The extra time was given back to the students to go home.

Yan Qing stayed behind to pack her books, filling her bag to the brim. With both National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holidays combined, there should have been eight days off, but with third-year classes, only four days remained—still a long time to learn many things.

She was eager to return home because she had scheduled a tutoring session at the Chu house at 5:10 p.m.

Now, she was like a dry sponge, constantly absorbing every drop of knowledge and unwilling to waste a single bit.

“Yan Qing, shall we walk together?” Xu Dongfeng, who had returned to pack his things, waited for her.

Yan Qing nodded and asked, “What are your plans for the National Day holiday?”

Xu Dongfeng’s eyes lit up. “Our family is going to the U.S. What about you?”

Yan Qing’s small face showed a hint of envy. She blinked her big eyes and said bitterly, “Tutoring. My grades are too poor.”

Xu Dongfeng looked at her sympathetically.

His grades weren’t great either, but his parents had already planned for him to study abroad, frequently taking him overseas to broaden his horizons and prepare for taking over the family business.

They chatted as they walked, but halfway, Yan Qing noticed something amiss.

The people approaching seemed to be from the Yan family?

Looking closely, she confirmed it was them.

Yan Qing frowned and told Xu Dongfeng, “You go ahead. I just remembered something.”

Xu Dongfeng nodded and walked ahead.

Yan Qing didn’t move forward but stood in place, taking the opportunity to reclaim something for the original Yan Qing.

She casually dropped her heavy backpack by the roadside, stretched her arms and legs, and waited with a smile.

…

At this time, led by Yan Xianhong, Yan Min, and Nie Cuihua flanked him, while Wei Changhong supported Yan Qing’s Grandparents. The six of them walked down the school’s main road, looking around.

They soon spotted Yan Qing. Yan Xianhong’s eyes lit up, and he quickly approached.

As he got closer, Yan Qing noticed he had lost weight. His facial fat had diminished, making his features more prominent and more ferocious.

With a flattering smile, revealing yellow teeth, he greeted her, thinking he looked amiable. “Dear niece, it’s been a long time. Your grandparents and I miss you very much. We’ve booked a restaurant. Let’s go eat together.”

Trying to appear gentle.

Yan Qing’s smile widened. Tilting her head, she looked innocent and pure, blinking her big eyes and crisply asking, “Uncle, I heard the Yan company is almost bankrupt. Did I do well?”

“!!!” Yan Xianhong’s face twisted in rage but quickly regained composure. Speechless, he looked to his parents for help.

Yan Qing’s Grandparents, with red-rimmed eyes, played the weak card. In a hoarse voice, Grandma Yan said, “Sweet granddaughter, why have you changed so much? Grandma just wants to see you, have a meal with you…”

Grandpa Yan glared and scolded, “Have you forgotten your roots after joining the Chu family? Such an ungrateful child! Your father worked so hard to raise you!”

Yan Qing crossed her arms, smirking. Did they expect her to return to their fold and be bullied like before?

Her reaction worried the others. Yan Xianhong signaled his mother, and Grandma Yan, as if receiving a cue, dramatically slapped her thigh and clutched her heart, wailing, “Oh, my poor son! Raised an ungrateful wolf! The teachers and students should see what kind of person this school has produced!”

Curious students started gathering.

Soon, a crowd formed around the well-dressed Yan Qing and the poorly dressed Yan family, making the scene lively.

Yan Qing frowned, feeling impatient. She expected them to get physical as before, not this drama. It was laughable. “Is this all you’ve got? Do you think I care?”

Yan Xianhong, panicking, saw no reaction from her. With the crowd around, he couldn’t change tactics and continued, “How can you say that? Your grandma misses you so much, and you haven’t visited…”

“Classmate, this isn’t right.”

“That’s your grandma! You can’t just… Hey, are you leaving?”

A few sympathetic classmates tried to intervene, but Yan Qing, looking bored, picked up her bag to leave. Students, unwilling to physically stop her, made way.

Yan Xianhong, seeing this, panicked and tried to grab her. “You can’t leave! You must…”

“Ah—” Before he could finish, Yan Qing flipped him over with a clean over-the-shoulder throw, slamming him to the ground.

Yan Xianhong writhed in pain, his backside and back throbbing, and gasped for air.

Yan Qing didn’t stop there, kicking him a few times in the stomach. This was for making the original suffer!

“Ugh…” Yan Xianhong groaned, curling up like a shrimp.

The change was so sudden that Nie Cuihua didn’t react immediately. Seeing the situation, she screamed, “Husband!” She rushed to help but saw him in too much pain to move.

Nie Cuihua, losing her mind, turned on Yan Qing, “You heartless wretch! How could you be so cruel to your uncle? I’ll kill you! Should’ve thrown you out back then…”

As Nie Cuihua moved to hit her, Yan Qing swiftly kicked her knee, then threw her down.

“Boom!”

The sound of her body hitting the ground made the surrounding students flinch and step back.

Nie Cuihua landed on Yan Xianhong, adding to his injuries, causing him to pass out.

“She’s killing them!” Someone screamed, calling the police.

Yan Qing wasn’t worried; she had calculated her moves, knowing they would only cause minor injuries.

“How can you be so heartless?” a girl angrily confronted her.

Yan Qing pointed to the chaotic scene and asked, “Do you know what they did to me?”

The girl hesitated.

A clear voice rang out, “They deserved it! They stole Yan Qing’s father’s company and abused her. She was only adopted by the Chu family because they wanted to sell her. The Chu family kindly took her in as their goddaughter!”

Yan Qing saw Xu Dongfeng approaching, serious and firm. “You shouldn’t judge without knowing the truth.”

The girl was taken aback, recalling the recent school-wide incident and the Chu family’s public clarification. She hadn’t realized this was the same girl.

“Yes, I’m Yan Qing,” she confirmed.

The girl, blushing with shame, quickly apologized, “I’m sorry. They deserved it!”

Yan Qing smiled, her big eyes curving but still cold. “It’s okay.”

She looked at Xu Dongfeng with warmth and a wider smile. “Thank you. Why didn’t you leave?”

Xu Dongfeng laughed, “I heard there was some commotion, so I came to see what was happening.” He glanced at the group surrounding Yan Xianhong, who were still wailing. The security guards had arrived, and seeing the crowd, they didn’t dare to cause more trouble, glaring at Yan Qing instead.

Yan Qing nodded, “Alright, let’s go. I need to go to the police station.”

Xu Dongfeng finally left.

Once he was gone, Yan Qing called Chu Yang, asking to use the legal department’s services again.

However, just as she finished, she heard a familiar voice scream, “Zhao Zhao, what’s wrong? Don’t be scared…”

Yan Qing’s face changed. She quickly followed the sound and saw Zhou Huaiya frantically looking at the frantic Chu Zhao.

Qin Zhen had already picked up Chu Zhao from his wheelchair and was heading outside.

“Mrs. Chu!” Yan Qing called out, rushing over.

A guard blocked her, “You can’t leave now. Wait a bit, and we’ll escort you home.”

Zhou Huaiya paused, looked at Yan Qing, her face showing concern, but still kindly said, “Qing Qing, I need to take care of Zhao Zhao now. You head home later, alright?”

“Okay.” Yan Qing nodded, watching Chu Zhao being carried away. His empty pants legs were moving erratically as he kept hitting his own head.

Yan Qing quickly called Chu Zhao’s phone.

Zhou Huaiya answered, and Chu Zhao, hearing the familiar voice, calmed slightly. Though still agitated and angry, his self-harming slowed under Yan Qing’s soothing words.

On the way to the police station, Yan Qing followed the officers. Yan Xianhong and Nie Cuihua were taken to the hospital, while Yan Qing’s grandparents also went along. Only Yan Min and her husband went to the police station.

Upon arrival, Yan Min angrily pointed at Yan Qing, “She deliberately hurt my brother! He’s in the hospital! Officer, I want to press charges!”

Yan Qing smiled innocently, looking like a typical sixteen-year-old girl, as if nothing had happened.

Yan Min stared at her, not recognizing this new, formidable version of Yan Qing.

The police reassured Yan Min and put her and Yan Qing in separate rooms for questioning.

Yan Qing, during her questioning, heard Yan Min’s sharp, emotional outbursts from the next room but maintained her composure.

“Why did you hurt him?” the officer asked.

Yan Qing answered seriously, “Self-defense. He was going to hit me!”

The officer asked, “With so many people around, why did you think he would hit you?”

Yan Qing replied, “He has hit me many times before. You can check the records at the XX Road police station. I’ve reported it before.”

The officer’s tone softened, seeing the pretty girl in front of him, “What’s your relationship with them?”

Yan Qing explained, “They took all my parents’ assets and sold me to the Chu family, who kindly adopted me.”

The officer’s initially stern face turned more sympathetic as he realized that Yan Qing was the true victim.

At this point, Chu Yang arrived with a lawyer. He quickly updated Yan Qing and then went to the hospital.

With the lawyer present, Yan Qing didn’t need to say much. Soon, she was released on bail. As for the Yan family, the next steps depended on the medical results and compensation would follow.

The lawyer reassured her, “You did well. With the history of abuse, your reaction was a defensive one. As long as they don’t have severe injuries, you’ll be fine.”

Yan Qing gratefully asked, “How much do I owe you for your services?”

The lawyer smiled graciously, “No need. The boss has already paid. We handle these small cases for the Chu family regularly.”

Yan Qing wanted to say more, but then she got a call, “Qing Qing, come quickly. Your voice isn’t calming Zhao Zhao anymore!”

Yan Qing’s expression changed. She hurriedly thanked the lawyer and rushed out, hailing a taxi to the hospital.

As she left, she overheard Yan Min shouting, “Why can she leave? She hurt someone! How is that fair!”

When Yan Qing arrived at the hospital, Chu Zhao was struggling on the bed. His face was contorted in pain, and his body was flushed from the effort. His eyes were bloodshot, and his hands were restrained.

Seeing Yan Qing, Zhou Huaiya immediately pleaded, “Qing Qing, please talk to him, calm him down!”

“Okay.” Yan Qing nodded, quickly approaching the bed. She spoke softly, “Chu Zhao, I’m here…”

Jiang Cheng, observing from the side, noticed that Chu Zhao visibly relaxed at Yan Qing’s voice.

Yan Qing continued, “Chu Zhao, are you uncomfortable? Do you want me to massage you?”

Her gentle voice was like a cool breeze on a hot summer day, soothing his discomfort. Chu Zhao’s muddled mind cleared slightly. He moved his hands, realizing they were bound.

“My hands hurt…”

His hoarse, almost inaudible voice made everyone in the room sigh in relief.

Seeing him conscious again was a good sign; they feared he might never come back.

Yan Qing also relaxed, smiling softly at him. Her delicate face beamed with warmth, catching Chu Zhao’s attention.

He felt a strange attraction as he looked at her smiling face. When he felt her gently massaging his restrained hands, his face turned red.

Yan Qing’s hands were so soft, and he wanted to hold them.

But feeling her slender, soft hands, his fingers twitched before relaxing, like a cat being petted.

Yan Qing’s earlier irritation melted away, seeing his clear eyes and shy face. She sat by the bed, naturally conversing, “Is there anywhere else you feel uncomfortable?”

Chu Zhao blinked, raising his other hand slightly, “This one too.”

Yan Qing moved to the other side, gently massaging the red marks on his wrist, “How about now?”

When she smiled, her eyes curved like little foxes, her long eyelashes fluttering like little fans.

Chu Zhao shook his head, his pale lips curling into a sweet smile, “It feels good.”

Yan Qing chuckled, “I had a great day today. Want to hear about it?”

Chu Zhao nodded seriously, “Yes.”

Yan Qing told him, “A group of bullies tried to mess with me, but I fought them off!”

Chu Zhao’s eyes sparkled, “You’re amazing.”

Yan Qing felt like she was coaxing a child for praise but still said, “Thank you.”

The Chu family members, watching, felt both envious and relieved. Envious of their son’s special bond with Yan Qing, relieved that she could help him calm down.

However, they were also worried. Even phone calls didn’t seem to work anymore.

On the way home, Chu Zhao sat between Yan Qing and Zhou Huaiya, with Chu Yang in the front seat.

Chu Zhao had calmed down, back to normal.

Yan Qing learned that before she arrived, Chu Zhao had been given a sedative, but it only worked partially. Hearing Yan Qing’s voice over the phone hadn’t helped much either.

Feeling a bit helpless, Yan Qing looked at Chu Zhao, who was leaning against her shoulder, holding her hand.

His slightly long hair covered part of his face, only his beautiful nose and gentle lips visible. His shallow breathing and rosy cheeks made him look youthful.

Yan Qing thought, maybe being relied on wasn’t so bad after all.

The car stopped.

Zhou Huaiya got out first, and Chu Yang carried Chu Zhao out of the car, placing him in his wheelchair. Chu Zhao didn’t react much, not looking at Yan Qing.

Qin Zhen, who had come in another car, arrived just behind them and took Chu Zhao to his room.

Fully awake, Chu Zhao didn’t insist on having Yan Qing accompany him.

The medication still had an effect, and he soon fell asleep.

Everyone felt a bit more at ease, though Zhou Huaiya and Chu Heng still looked worried.

The next day, Yan Qing’s issues with the Yan family were resolved. Given their history of domestic violence, Yan Qing’s defensive actions were justified. With only minor injuries, Yan Qing was fined 20,000 yuan.

Yan Xianhong wanted to cause more trouble, even demanding more money, but with the Chu family’s lawyer and the police overseeing everything, he had no grounds to ask for more.

Seeing no other way, Yan Xianhong’s hateful gaze at Yan Qing was chilling.

Chu Yang, in a show of friendship, stepped in to support Yan Qing, warning, “If you harass Yan Qing again, we’ll file a harassment lawsuit against you.”

Yan Xianhong’s pupils shrank, his fake smile barely hiding his anger, “Even if you have backing now, your grandparents still need support, right?”

Yan Qing sneered, “You think I’m stupid? As long as you’re alive, the law won’t make me support them. And besides… I have no money!”

Before he could mention the million yuan, Yan Qing added, “I’ll buy a house tomorrow, spend all the money. When you come asking, I’ll be penniless!”

Furious, Yan Xianhong’s face twisted with regret and hatred, “I should never have taken you to the Chu family! You ungrateful brat!”

“Are you crazy? Who’s the ungrateful one? My dad was good to you, and after getting his assets, you abused me. Taking me to the Chu family was your stupidity and malice! If you hadn’t tried to sell me, how would I have had this chance to get rid of you?”

Yan Qing spat back, turning on her heel and leaving.

Some people are beyond reason.

As she walked away, Yan Xianhong, leaning on Nie Cuihua, muttered, “It was supposed to be mine. My brother got through university thanks to me!”

Yan Qing’s Grandparents were also furious but didn’t dare say anything.

Yan Qing felt no attachment to them anymore.

At that moment, Yan Min was absent. Angered by Yan Qing, Yan Xianhong only calmed down after a while, looking around, “Where’s Min?”

Grandma Yan, clueless, replied, “She said she had something to do and didn’t come with us.”

Somehow, Yan Xianhong felt uneasy about her absence.

He frowned, “Let’s go. With the Chu family around, we won’t get anything here.”

“Alright.”

The group followed him.

Back at the mansion, which they were about to sell, Yan Xianhong felt a pang of regret. The mansion was about to be sold to cover the company’s debts.

As soon as they opened the door, they heard the children crying.

Seeing their parents, the children rushed over, “Mom, Dad, Aunt took everything! Waaah!”

“What!” Nie Cuihua screamed, forgetting about her son, and rushed upstairs.

Their bedroom was ransacked, and she wailed, “Oh my God! She took everything… Call the police! Hurry!”

Yan Xianhong, feeling a headache, forced himself upstairs, finding their safe empty.

“Call the police!!” he roared, spitting blood in anger, “Pff—”

“Dad!” The children, shocked, watched him collapse.

Grandma Yan, seeing her beloved son in such a state, rushed up, “Son, what’s wrong…”

As she reached the top, Nie Cuihua, in her madness, pushed her, “It’s all your fault! You shouldn’t have let them come. Now they took everything!”

Grandma Yan stumbled, falling down the stairs and crashing into Grandpa Yan.

“Aah!”

“Help!!!”

Nie Cuihua stood frozen, watching the scene, her mind blank.

…

Having escaped for two days, traveling through several cities, Yan Min and her husband, Wei Changhong, and their son, Wei Jun, finally stopped in Zhongnan.

“Should be safe now,” Wei Changhong panted, exhausted from the constant travel.

With their backs laden with bags filled with stolen jewelry and gold bars, they found a hotel in a small town.

“We’ve finally got the valuables. Should be fine here.”

Wei Changhong still felt uneasy, “This doesn’t feel right.”

Yan Min snapped, “Then don’t take anything! We’re already here. If we don’t show IDs, we’ll be fine.”

Taking risks for wealth, Yan Min wasn’t about to miss her chance after failing to act quickly after her brother’s death.

Wei Jun, impatient, kicked a bag, “How long do we have to run? I’m exhausted! We need a hotel tonight!”

“Alright,” Yan Min and Wei Changhong agreed.

After finding a no-ID-required hotel, they settled in.

Wei Jun demanded his own room, and Yan Min, spoiling her son, agreed, “Okay, but be careful and lock the door…”

Following him to his room, she watched as he shut the door in her face.

Sighing, she returned to her room where Wei Changhong was already asleep.

Lying down, she smiled, “Good thing I overheard them needing to sell stuff to cover debts. We got out just in time.”

Wei Changhong mumbled, “Yeah, I’m beat. Let’s sleep.”

Yan Min agreed, and they soon fell asleep, snoring.

Suddenly, loud knocking and shouting woke them up.

“What’s going on?” Wei Changhong grumbled.

“Electrical fire! Evacuate now!” the front desk’s panicked voice called.

Startled, they jumped up, still dressed, and rushed out.

Opening the door, they froze, seeing police officers outside.

Yan Min and Wei Changhong turned pale, not daring to move. Seeing their captured son, their anger flared, “It wasn’t him! Let him go!”

The lead officer smiled, “Thanks to your son using his ID to go online, we found you.”

Yan Min and Wei Changhong stared at their son in disbelief, fury erupting, “Wei Jun!!!”