Quick Transmigration: The Sweetheart Everyone Loves Is Stuck in Romantic Chaos Every Day - Chapter 6

Zhou Yi didn’t stop to think.

All he knew was that this guy had just walked out of Ruan Tang’s house—
And with a face like that, he was definitely using it to fool her.

Might as well beat him into a pulp first.

“Zhou Yi!”

Lu Jie grabbed Zhou Yi’s arm, lowering his voice. “Are you trying to alert Ruan Tang?”

Zhou Yi finally snapped back to his senses.

He gave Shen Zhu a cold look. “Let’s take this outside.”

—

Downstairs, in the garden.

Three tall, handsome men stood in a tense standoff, each radiating their own unique charm—cool, aloof, and dangerously intense. The air practically sizzled.

Naturally, they drew plenty of attention.

“Oh my god, what’s going on? So many hotties in one place?”
“Wait—is this a love triangle? I’m living for this!”
“A cold one, a gentle one, and a forbidden, abstinent type. Help, they’re all my type!”

Just as the crowd of gawking girls began to swell, Shen Zhu furrowed his brows and broke the silence.

“What exactly is your relationship with Tangtang?”

Zhou Yi looked like he’d been waiting for that question. The corner of his mouth lifted slightly.

“I’m the one Tangtang likes.”

Shen Zhu froze, his expression darkening.

Tangtang had someone she liked?

Growing up, Ruan Tang had never been short of admirers, but she’d never once shown romantic interest in anyone.

In his eyes, she was still completely innocent when it came to love.

And yet now, hearing she had feelings for someone, it felt like a needle had jabbed into his heart.

Why did it sting so much?

It was like someone had stolen a precious treasure that was supposed to belong to him. The irritation and panic were almost unbearable.

He steadied himself and gave a cold laugh.

“Tangtang’s still young. She doesn’t even understand what love is. You’re clearly deluding yourself.”

“She told me herself. And she’s not that young—she’ll be of legal marriage age next year. I plan to propose to her.”

“Whoa, hold on!” Lu Jie finally lost it.

“She never officially confessed to you, and you’re already talking marriage? Isn’t that rushing things a little?”

If he proposed, wouldn’t that mean Lu Jie didn’t even have a shot anymore?

At this point, all thoughts of “brotherhood” flew out the window—his only priority was stopping Zhou Yi.

“Besides, are you even sure Tangtang likes you?”

Zhou Yi’s brows knotted in displeasure.

“Lu Jie, whose side are you on?”

Wasn’t he supposed to be his best friend? Why did everything he said sound like sabotage?

Tsk. So much for loyalty.

Lu Jie had no comeback for that. Before he could find one, Shen Zhu burst out laughing.

“Now I get it. You’re just a narcissist, aren’t you? If Tangtang hasn’t even confessed to you, then you mean nothing to her.”

Without his glasses, Shen Zhu’s eyes looked sharper than usual, and his whole presence more imposing.

Every word was laced with biting sarcasm.

“Do yourself a favor—have some self-awareness, and stop pining after someone who’s clearly out of your league.”

Zhou Yi’s face darkened, his fists clenching tightly.

“And who the hell are you? What are you to Tangtang?”

Shen Zhu answered coolly, lips curving faintly.

“I grew up with her. We’re childhood sweethearts. Her parents have always intended for her to marry me.”

Admittedly, he’d only ever seen Ruan Tang as a little sister. Romance had never crossed his mind, and he’d rejected the idea more than once.

But something had shifted.

After seeing her again, everything changed.

She wasn’t the same Ruan Tang anymore.

He couldn’t say what exactly was different, but everything about her made his heart race.

Once today’s mess was sorted out, he was calling home to set up a formal proposal with the Ruan family.

Zhou Yi’s expression turned uglier by the second.

Just imagining this man witnessing every moment of Ruan Tang’s childhood, every version of her he’d never seen, made jealousy flare violently in his chest.

He’d always been emotionally detached, rational to a fault.
But when it came to Ruan Tang, he just couldn’t keep it together.

“Forget it. Tangtang likes me. She’s mine.”

Shen Zhu’s gaze turned icy.

“Keep dreaming. How long have you even known her? I’ve been by her side her whole life.”

“You can’t measure love in time!”

“Spoken like someone who’s already losing.”

As their argument heated up, fists seemed inevitable once again. Lu Jie sighed in exasperation.

Back in the day, he was always the one arguing while Zhou Yi played peacekeeper.

Now Zhou Yi was the one causing all the trouble.

“Can you two quit it already? Everyone’s staring.”

But before he could say more, Shen Zhu suddenly grabbed him by the collar.

“And you’ve got a lot of nerve talking. Last night, you tried something on Tangtang—and now you’re following her home like a creep? Are you a stalker?”

Zhou Yi looked stunned. “Lu Jie? What’s he talking about?”

He’d just been mocking Lu Jie for being a playboy, and now he finds out the girl he “played” was Tangtang?

His fists tightened again.

Facing the wrath of two men, Lu Jie raised his hands defensively, flustered.

“I’m not a stalker! I live next door to Ruan Tang, okay? Last night was a coincidence. I was drunk and… accidentally hugged her…”

Crack.

Zhou Yi cracked his knuckles, eyes glinting coldly. The way he looked at his “best friend” was as if he were already a dead man.

Shen Zhu gave a cold, predatory smile.

“Any last words?”

Lu Jie was speechless: “…”

His whole world was collapsing.

Zhou Yi had a love letter from Ruan Tang. Shen Zhu had her entire childhood.

And him?

Ruan Tang didn’t even know who he was.

Worse—now he was being labeled a stalker.

She might actually run away screaming if she saw him again.

Why was his love life such a nightmare???

Just then, Shen Zhu’s phone rang.

He picked up, and Ruan Tang’s soft, sweet voice came through the line.

“Brother Shen Zhu, I just remembered I’ve got something important to do today, so I’m heading to school now.”

Shen Zhu blinked. “Wait, Tangtang—let me take you.”

“No need, I’m already in a taxi! Go back to your work, okay? I left your breakfast in the microwave. If you’re home late, just reheat it before eating.”

Warmth bloomed in Shen Zhu’s chest.

Tangtang was so thoughtful.

She looked all delicate and cutesy, but inside, she was incredibly gentle and considerate.

Who wouldn’t fall for such a sweet little darling?

His voice softened. “Thanks, Tangtang. Let me know when you get to school, okay? That’ll put my mind at ease.”

“Got it, gege.”

Listening to her sugary voice, Shen Zhu could almost see her soft, radiant smile. His heart swelled, and the corners of his lips lifted without him realizing.

But that smile—
To Zhou Yi and Lu Jie, it was like salt in an open wound.

Zhou Yi scowled.

Lu Jie kicked at the flowerbed, muttering darkly under his breath.

Shen Zhu noticed their jealousy-twisted faces and raised an eyebrow, as if suddenly remembering something.

He asked casually,

“By the way, did Tangtang tell me what this important thing today is?”

He really didn’t want her keeping any more secrets from him.

Especially not things like—falling for someone.