Quick Transmigration: The Sweetheart Everyone Loves Is Stuck in Romantic Chaos Every Day - Chapter 221

“Xiaolan!”

Mrs. Xia sighed. “Be honest with me—are you in love?”

The proud, headstrong young lady suddenly flushed red.

“Don’t talk nonsense, I-I’m not!”

Mrs. Xia’s face showed that she understood perfectly.

“Oh? Not yet? Then you must already have someone you like.”

She immediately leaned closer, curiosity sparkling, and pressed her further:

“Well? How tall? Handsome? For you to like them, they can’t be just anyone, right?”

“Not tall. Not handsome.”

Xia Lan turned her head away, embarrassed.

—But she was super unbelievably cute.

And she was a soft, delicate girl.

If she said that out loud, her conservative mother would probably faint on the spot.

Mrs. Xia looked a little disappointed, but her tone remained gentle.

“Not tall and not handsome, huh? Then they must have some sort of special charm. It’s fine. As long as you like them, I’ll approve!”

She patted her daughter’s shoulder with heroic determination.

“Our family has money. You don’t need to sacrifice yourself for some business marriage. Don’t be polite with your mom—just date freely and boldly!”

Xia Lan’s lips curved in a faint smile.

“You said it yourself.”

Then she could chase her girl with peace of mind!

At that moment, her phone buzzed.

Xia Lan’s eyes lit up. The moment she read the message, her radiant face turned scarlet.

Mrs. Xia tried to sneak a peek, but Xia Lan had already hugged her phone and rushed upstairs.

Shaking her head with a helpless but indulgent smile, Mrs. Xia murmured,

“First time I’ve seen Xiaolan with such a shy little expression. Looks like it’s real love this time.”

…

Xia Lan stared at the message.

【Do you have time tomorrow night? Want to watch a movie together? And help me with a little favor…】

She reread it several times, making sure she hadn’t misread. Her eyes sparkled.

She automatically ignored the last part. Her focus locked on the words “watch a movie together.”

Tang Tang was asking her to see a movie!!!

Isn’t this what people call a date?!

Her hands trembled with excitement as she typed back.

【Okay! I’m free! Any time works!】

【Then tomorrow at seven in the evening, let’s meet at the school gate.】

【Great! See you tomorrow!】

Setting her phone aside, Xia Lan was so happy she rolled across her bed, then tore through her closet, agonizing over what to wear.

But she wasn’t the only one excited.

On the phone, Lin Yao confirmed nervously,

“So… you’re inviting me to a movie?”

He sounded stunned, almost flattered beyond belief.

Ruan Tang answered sweetly, “Yes. A horror movie! I just happened to get tickets. Want to come with me?”

He’d had so many questions about the incident that afternoon.

But hearing her invite him to a movie, every question vanished.

All he could do was grin foolishly.

“Sure. Let’s go together.”

After hanging up, Ruan Tang sent another message—this time to Yan Qing.

She invited him to the movie too.

He immediately called her back, not just with audio but a video call. Ruan Tang tapped to accept without looking—only to find Yan Qing’s face filling the screen.

He was in a black tank top, his body surprisingly muscular.

Apparently just off the treadmill, he grabbed a towel to wipe his sweat. A black headband held back his damp hair.

His skin glistened faintly, muscles taut and defined, radiating raw masculine energy.

Ruan Tang’s little face instantly flushed. She covered her eyes with one hand—though she peeked through her fingers.

Wow… he usually looks so lean, but he actually has an eight-pack?!

“Wh-why is this a video call…”

Her voice was soft, sweet, like a kitten’s mewl—making the freshly worked-out Yan Qing even hotter all over.

His voice rasped, “Accident. Hit the wrong button.”

He had put his phone on the treadmill, and when he saw her message, his hands trembled so badly he nearly fell off. In his excitement, he’d pressed video instead of voice.

Now, he thought this “mistake” was the best accident ever.

On screen, Ruan Tang looked freshly bathed. She wore a loose nightgown, curled on the sofa. Her damp hair clung to her neck.

A droplet of water slid down her collarbone, tracing her delicate skin, and disappeared into her neckline.

Yan Qing’s eyes followed the path—then froze.

Under the faint shadows, something soft and full curved subtly beneath the fabric.

The light was dim, the view unclear.

But that one blurred glimpse made his breath catch. His eyes shifted, darkening.

Realizing something was wrong, Ruan Tang looked down—nearly breaking into a cold sweat.

She’d thought, since she had the dorm to herself tonight, she could skip wrapping her chest… and of course, she’d get caught like this!!!

She quickly lifted the phone higher, showing only her face. With a guilty little laugh, she changed the subject.

“Yan Qing, did you see the message I sent you just now?”

He still seemed distracted. “Yeah. I saw it.”

She snuck a glance at his expression, unsure how much he’d noticed, her voice hesitant.

“So… will you come?”

“Of course. You invited me. That makes me really happy.”

Yan Qing had never been good with words. Cold and distant by nature, he didn’t know how to dress things up—he could only express his feelings plainly.

His beautiful phoenix eyes locked onto her as he repeated, low and sincere,

“I’m really happy. Thank you, Tang Tang.”

Hearing such genuine gratitude, Ruan Tang felt a little guilty.

Ugh… this is all just a trap.

She only wanted to push Yan Qing and his destined partner, Lin Yao, together…

But she believed in the power of the story. They were meant to be. Once they met and spent time together, they’d see each other’s worth!

Ruan Tang convinced herself firmly.

…

The next evening, outside the school gates.

Xia Lan arrived carefully dressed, her heart pounding.

Suddenly, a small hand tugged hers.

Ruan Tang pulled her into the shadows beneath a tree, glancing around to make sure no one familiar was nearby before relaxing slightly.

“Tang Tang…” The moment Xia Lan saw her, she blushed.

Her usual haughty tone was gone, replaced with shy softness.

“Yesterday you asked me to see a movie. Does that mean… a, um, a d—date?”

Before she could finish stammering the word, Ruan Tang blurted out first—

“Can I ask you to go on a date with me tonight?”

This time Xia Lan’s ears turned crimson too.

She was shocked, overjoyed, and shy all at once. Turning her face away, she muttered in a tsundere tone,

“If you’re confessing to me, shouldn’t it be a little more formal…”

But inside, she was happier than she’d ever been.

Until—

Ruan Tang added, “I know it’s strange asking you for this kind of favor, but… you’re the only girl I know.”

The joy on Xia Lan’s face slowly drained away.

“Favor? What favor?”

Lowering her lashes, Ruan Tang admitted awkwardly,

“Can I trouble you to pretend to be my girlfriend tonight?”