Quick Transmigration: The Sweetheart Everyone Loves Is Stuck in Romantic Chaos Every Day - Chapter 12

Lu Jie let out a mocking snort, his expression full of scorn.

“Mr. Shen, are you having memory problems? I told you, Ruan Tang and I are together now.”

Shen Zhu narrowed his eyes dangerously, his face flickering with dark suspicion.

“You really expect me to believe that crap?”

Even if, hypothetically, they were together,
it could only be because this shady-looking bastard had tricked her with some silver-tongued nonsense.

Yeah. That had to be it.

Lu Jie was just about to respond when he caught a glimpse of a pink dress peeking out from behind a tree. His lips curled faintly.

What a cute little eavesdropping kitten.

Changing tack on a whim, Lu Jie gave a dismissive shrug and spread his hands.

“You got me. We’re not together after all.”

Only then did Shen Zhu’s expression ease somewhat.

—

The system had just finished processing the request to switch targets when it returned to find Ruan Tang crouched suspiciously behind a tree.

【Tangtang, what are you doing?】

【I was worried they’d start fighting, so I’m hiding here in case I need to call the cops!】

She waved her phone, revealing 110 already keyed into the screen. Her innocent, beaming smile made her look utterly adorable, eyes sparkling like stars.

【By the way, Tongtong, did we confirm the new target?】

【We did! It’s Lu Jie! You haven’t had any direct contact with him yet, right?】

Back when Lu Jie got drunk, the system had been offline, so it had no idea that Ruan Tang had already run into him several times.

Ruan Tang’s peach blossom eyes widened in surprise.

【Lu Jie?】

【Yup! Oh—wait, he’s right over there. When did you two start talking?】

Ruan Tang was just about to answer when Lu Jie’s voice rang out clearly:

“Mr. Shen, why are you so tense? Do you like Ruan Tang?”

Shen Zhu’s eyes darkened behind the lenses of his gold-rimmed glasses.

“Yes, I like Tangtang. So you’d better stay away from her.”
“Otherwise, you and your precious Lu family—better watch your backs.”

Lu Jie’s smirk deepened.

So Shen Zhu had just confessed his feelings for Ruan Tang out loud.

That meant—even if he was a mission target, he was officially out of the running.

Which meant… it was his turn now.

Lu Jie let out a soft laugh and deliberately raised his voice so Ruan Tang could hear from nearby.

“Looks like there’s been a misunderstanding. I don’t like Ruan Tang at all.”

Shen Zhu froze.

Impossible.

Lu Jie clearly liked Ruan Tang. The way he looked at her—it was the same as him. Filled with desire and possessiveness.

Was he just putting on an act?

Or was this… tsundere behavior?

Lu Jie put on the persona of a flirtatious playboy, smirking lazily.

“She’s just not my type.”

You hear that, Tangtang?

I’m the perfect mission target.
I’ll never let you succeed in your confession.

So pick me, okay?
—Let’s stay tangled for life.

At that exact moment, Ruan Tang’s eyes lit up like glittering stars.

She spun in a joyful twirl.

【Tongtong! Did you hear that?! He said he doesn’t like me! Yes!!! That means this mission is totally winnable!!!】

The system was thrilled too!

All the effort it had put in was finally paying off.

It had taken ages to select the perfect candidate.

Not only was Lu Jie from a good family, he was also a professional racecar driver with zero scandals involving women—he’d always seemed uninterested in romance.

Plus, he was good friends with Zhou Yi, and knew how deeply Zhou Yi felt about Ruan Tang.

Even for the sake of his best bro, there was no way he’d accept Ruan Tang’s confession.

【Yes! Tangtang, we’re finally going to complete a mission!!!】

With excitement bursting at the seams, the system instantly generated a love letter. Same template as always—just with a different name.

【Quick! No time like the present—go do your thing!】

Ruan Tang clutched the pink envelope tightly.

Now that she knew how Shen Zhu felt about her, confessing to Lu Jie in front of him would help Shen Zhu give up, wouldn’t it?

That might actually be kinder to him in the long run.

Resolving herself, Ruan Tang strode determinedly toward the two men.

“Um… excuse me…”

Her soft, sugary voice rang out.

Both men turned to look at her in unison.

“Tangtang? You’re awake?”

Shen Zhu looked a little uneasy. Had she overheard what he said just now…?

Lu Jie, meanwhile, noticed the pink envelope in her hand, and his eyes flashed with a hint of tension.

So she’d finally chosen her target?

Who was it—
Shen Zhu?
Or him?

Ruan Tang took a deep breath and held the letter out to Lu Jie.

“Lu Jie, I like you!”

Shen Zhu’s face drained of color. His eyes locked onto the letter in disbelief, as though stabbed in the chest.

Even breathing hurt.

No way…

Did Tangtang really like this playboy?

Ruan Tang looked up at Lu Jie with hopeful, shimmering eyes, like all the starlight in the world had pooled inside them.

To Shen Zhu, it looked like she was deeply in love.

And that made his heart ache even more.

But Lu Jie—he knew exactly what she was waiting for, what she was hoping to hear.

And yet… he couldn’t say it.

Ruan Tang grew visibly anxious.

Didn’t he already tell Shen Zhu he didn’t like her? Why wasn’t he rejecting her already?

As soon as he said the words, she could finish the mission and leave this world.

In a soft, nervous voice, she tried to give him a little nudge.

“Um… Lu Jie, didn’t you forget to say something?”

Lu Jie’s narrow eyes danced with teasing amusement.

He looked up at the sky.

“Ah, look at the time. Maybe we can talk about this another day?”

Ruan Tang froze: “…”

What?!

Lu Jie turned on his heel and strolled casually toward his car.

Ruan Tang scrambled after him.

“Lu Jie, wait! Lu Jie, please just answer me!”

Shen Zhu stood motionless, his face like a thundercloud, eyes dark as ink. His fists clenched tightly at his sides, veins bulging under the strain.

—

The next day, everyone at T University knew:

Ruan Tang was chasing after Lu Jie now.

Naturally, the school forum exploded again.

[Soft dummy beauty turns out to be a heartbreaker?!]
[Ugh, wish I could be dumped by her just once!]
[Take a number and get in line!]
[From Zhou Yi to Qi Feng, and now Lu Jie—do you guys really think you stand a chance? Even if you wait till next year, it’s never gonna be your turn!]

Usually when someone gets labeled a “player,” public opinion turns ugly.

But for some reason, Ruan Tang was the exception.

Most of the comments were jokes or admiration—very few were actually critical.

Maybe it was because Ruan Tang always confessed so boldly and sincerely.

And every time she did, she never actually dated the guy. Before long, she’d be on to the next one.

It was like she’d become a heartless “confession machine”—and the whole thing had taken on an absurd, meme-like quality.

Watching the untouchable campus gods get “played,” dumped, and left devastated somehow became a hilarious spectacle for the rest of the student body.

But there was one person who wasn’t laughing when he found out.

“F*ck, don’t tell me the new guy is that smug bastard Lu Jie?!”