Quick Transmigration: The Sweetheart Everyone Loves Is Stuck in Romantic Chaos Every Day - Chapter 18

Only then did Ruan Tang remember—she had promised to spend today at the amusement park with Shen Zhu-gege for his birthday.

But then Zhou Yi had taken her away… and after that, Qi Feng had kidnapped her again…

So much had happened, she’d completely forgotten.

“I’m sorry, Shen Zhu-gege… I got held up by something.”

She bit down on her lower lip in guilt.

Shen Zhu raised a hand, wanting to gently brush her lips. But just as his fingers reached out, Qi Feng slapped them away with a harsh smack.

His expression was cold and threatening.

“Watch your hands. It’s best not to touch what doesn’t belong to you.”

Shen Zhu glanced down at the back of his reddened hand. His long, narrow phoenix eyes narrowed dangerously.

But instead of getting angry, he smiled.

“You’ve misunderstood. I’m Tangtang’s gege.”

“But you—what exactly is your relationship with our little Tangtang?”

Qi Feng was caught off guard.

Gege?

Now that he thought about it, Ruan Tang had called him “Shen Zhu-gege” earlier. Different last names… maybe a cousin?

With that possibility in mind, Qi Feng’s hostility eased up slightly.

The aggression faded from his posture, and he nodded politely.

“Nice to meet you. I’m Qi Feng. I like Tangtang, and I’m currently pursuing her.”

The smile on Shen Zhu’s face cooled instantly.

Yet another disgusting little insect.

Why were there always these people trying to steal Tangtang’s attention?

He was the one who had watched her grow up.

These snot-nosed boys had only known her for a few days, and already they were trying to take her away from him?

Over my dead body.

Though dark thoughts flooded his mind, Shen Zhu still maintained the appearance of a gentle, elegant young man. He even extended a hand to Qi Feng for a handshake.

“Thank you for liking our Tangtang.”

He smiled—but it never reached his eyes.

Only when he turned to Ruan Tang did his gaze soften, filled with warmth and affection.

“Tangtang, you must be hungry. I made dinner for you. Want to eat at home tonight?”

Ruan Tang was hungry. She remembered that Shen Zhu-gege was a fantastic cook, and her appetite perked up at the thought.

“Okay!”

Shen Zhu gave a soft smile and reached for her hand, interlacing their fingers as they headed upstairs.

Ruan Tang followed along obediently, but turned around to wave at Qi Feng.

“Bye-bye, Qi Feng-gege!”

Qi Feng had one hand stuffed in his pocket. With the other, he lifted it lazily to return her wave.

“Text me later.”

But the moment she turned away, the lighthearted smile on his face vanished, replaced with something much darker.

He stared at their clasped hands, his brow furrowed.

Cousins, huh? Close siblings would naturally be affectionate…

Even so, watching them like this made his stomach twist.

The hand still tucked in his pocket had already curled into a tight fist, veins bulging along his arm.

His possessiveness over Ruan Tang had already grown so terrifyingly intense that even a blood relative made him jealous.

…

The moment they stepped into the apartment, Ruan Tang pulled out her phone to message Qi Feng.

But a slender, pale hand suddenly reached out in front of her, snatched the phone away, and casually tossed it onto the sofa.

Ruan Tang blinked up in confusion.
“Shen Zhu-gege?”

Shen Zhu, usually so quick to smile, wore a blank, unreadable expression.

“That bunny—did he give it to you?”

There was an icy undertone in his voice that made Ruan Tang hesitate. Still, she nodded.

Shen Zhu recognized the toy instantly.

A global limited edition plush from a luxury designer brand—now discontinued. Just that one bunny alone was worth hundreds of thousands.

Even the soft pink dress it wore was from a high-end label.

He also thought of the military-grade SUV Qi Feng had used to drop her off.

Low-key exterior, but anyone who knew cars could tell—it was absolutely not something an average person could own. The license plate, too, was unforgettable.

Even with money, it wasn’t something you could just buy.

Qi Feng… who exactly was he? Could he be from that mysterious Qi family?

Shen Zhu rubbed his temples in frustration.

He’d looked into Ruan Tang’s other suitors just yesterday.

Zhou Yi—T University’s top heartthrob. Born into a family of scholars, both father and grandfather were celebrated historians whose names appeared in textbooks. Though still young, he had already published numerous high-level papers and was considered a rising star in the academic world.

Lu Jie—son of a wealthy business tycoon. A bit of a spoiled second-gen, but not a playboy. Sharp business instincts, with several successful ventures already under his name. At this pace, he was set to surpass his father within a few years. On top of that, he was also a nationally recognized professional racer, famous at home and abroad.

None of these were ordinary men.

And now, here came Qi Feng—with an unknown but clearly powerful background.

Shen Zhu sighed.

He wasn’t lacking in status himself. In most circles, he was seen as a rising giant in the tech world, a young mogul with limitless potential.

But facts were facts.

He was still three years older than Ruan Tang.

And compared to her newer, younger suitors… he couldn’t help but feel a creeping sense of unease.

“Shen Zhu-gege? Are you feeling okay?”

The girl tiptoed up, her slender fingers gently smoothing the crease between his brows.

Shen Zhu gazed at her sweet face, now so close, and felt his heart skip a beat.

Just thinking that this soft, pure little girl could one day be lured away by some other punk made something dark rise in his chest.

His eyes suddenly turned sharp. He grabbed her wrist and pressed her firmly against the front door.

Ruan Tang gave a soft cry of surprise.

The bunny plush fell from her arms, ruby-red eyes reflecting the image of a tall, handsome man pinning a delicate girl tightly in his arms.

“Shen… Zhu-gege?”

He didn’t answer.

Behind his gold-rimmed glasses, those narrow phoenix eyes stayed locked on her flushed face.

Slowly, he lowered his gaze, leaned in close, and buried his face against her snow-white neck.

Warm breath fanned across her tender skin, raising goosebumps.

“Gege, what are you doing…”

Her eyes turned red with panic, tears welling up.

The next second, his teeth sank into the soft skin of her neck—light, but unmistakable.

“Y-You bit me… why would you bite me…”

Even Shen Zhu’s breathing was a little uneven now.

He’d only meant to give this defenseless little fool a warning. To scare her a little, that was all.

But now, he found himself overwhelmed instead.

His voice came out hoarse.
“Are you scared?”

Ruan Tang nodded tearfully, peach blossom eyes shimmering with unshed tears.

This was the first time she’d ever seen Shen Zhu like this.

Just like Zhou Yi earlier today… cold, aggressive, and completely unfamiliar.

She didn’t know what to do—only that she was scared.

Shen Zhu forced himself to take a step back, calming his breath.

“Those men who hang around you? They all want to do this, too.”

His voice dropped to a serious, warning tone.
“And worse. Much worse.”

“You’re afraid of pain, right, Tangtang?”

She blinked in confusion and nodded.

Worse?

Did what Zhou Yi and Qi Feng did to her today count as “worse”?

She wanted to ask. She really did.

But something inside her warned—if she asked that question, Shen Zhu-gege would get very, very angry.

So she stayed quiet.

“Those men will hurt you, Tangtang. They’ll hurt you a lot.”

Shen Zhu’s deep, magnetic voice was calm, persuasive, almost tender.

“Because you’re too cute. That makes them want to bully you. And all their kindness now? It’s just a trick. They’re only being nice so they can bully you even more later. Do you understand?”