Сhаpter 5: Thе Fеmale Lеad Is Aсtuаllу а Тrаnsmigratоr Тоo
Мr. Chеn was sweаting рrofusеly аs hе stоod bеsidе Lin Kuizhi, wаtсhing thе survеillаnсе foоtagе.
Whеn the footagе showеd his own sоn саlling thе little girl an unwаnted bastаrd, hе immеdiаtelу turned аnd slapреd his sоn асross thе face.
“Yоu littlе bеаst! Whо taught you tо sау such things!”
Тhe bоy wailеd рitifullу, аnd Mr. Chеn quiсkly fawnеd over Lin Кuizhi tо арolоgizе. “It’s all my fault for failing to disciрline him рrореrlу. I’m truly sоrry. I’ll make surе to tеaсh him a lеsson when we get home.”
Lin Kuizhi watched his performance coldly, unmoved.
“Transfer schools. Star Sea doesn’t welcome you.”
No matter how unwilling he was, Mr. Chen could only nod hurriedly in agreement. Star Sea was part of the Lin family’s business—she could kick out whoever she pleased.
Filled with regret, he thought, who could have known that child was connected to Lin Kuizhi? At this thought, he glared fiercely at his disappointing son once more.
At the kindergarten entrance.
“Thank you… for today.”
Chi Yu held Chi Miaomiao’s hand, masking the complexity in his eyes as he sincerely expressed his gratitude.
Regardless of how Lin Kuizhi had treated him before, today she had genuinely helped him greatly. Perhaps she really had changed for the better?
Or maybe she had other intentions.
He couldn’t bring himself to trust others’ kindness. There was too much malice in this world, threatening to drown him.
Even if someone reached out to pull him up, he still feared that a dagger might be hidden behind their hand, ready to plunge straight into his heart.
“Oh, it was nothing! They were just too much.” Lin Kuizhi’s eyes curved into crescents, but after a moment, her expression turned hesitant as she tentatively suggested, “How about you and your sister come stay at my place? I don’t mean anything by it—it’s just that it would be more convenient for you to tutor me…”
She watched as the boy, upon hearing her words, subtly pulled the little girl behind him, his lips pressed into a thin line. Her voice grew softer and softer.
The road ahead is long and difficult, Lin Kuizhi. He clearly suspects you might do something to his sister. A pang of bitterness struck her heart, yet she understood completely.
“Uh, never mind if you don’t want to,” Lin Kuizhi quickly changed the subject. “Let me walk you home.”
“No need. We’ve already troubled you enough today, Miss.”
Lin Kuizhi felt a bit deflated but had no choice. Unable to hide her feelings, her cheeks puffed out involuntarily, clearly displeased.
“Alright then, be careful on your way home.”
A faint smile tugged at the corner of Chi Yu’s lips. He had thought she would fly into a rage, but instead, she was still wearing that wronged, aggrieved expression.
He really wanted to pinch her cheek hard and see what kind of face she would make.
Back at home, Chi Miaomiao asked innocently, “Does that older sister like you, brother?”
“Impossible.”
“But she invited us to live at her house.”
Chi Yu pretended to be fierce to scare her. “She could sell you off, and you’d still be counting the money for her.”
“Miaomiao doesn’t think so. The older sister seems very gentle. She’s a good person.”
Chi Yu didn’t respond. A child’s world was simple—whoever treated them well, they liked. But was Lin Kuizhi a good person?
The ribs she had once injured still ached faintly, reminding him of Lin Kuizhi’s cruelty.
Yet she truly seemed like a different person. Over the past ten-plus days at school, he had no longer suffered random beatings, bullying, or even verbal abuse. If anyone said a word against him, Lin Kuizhi would immediately step in front of him and retaliate.
When he accompanied her for meals, half of the food in her bowl—more than she could finish—would always end up piled in his. The girl’s eyes would curve into crescents as she said, “Working for me isn’t so bad, right? Three meals a day, all covered!”Over the past ten-plus days, he seemed to have truly become an ordinary high school student, with nothing to think about except studying every day.
This was a simple, happy life he had never experienced before—like an illusory bubble that would shatter at the slightest touch.
His hand pressed against his ribs, the pain gradually subsiding.
He hoped Lin Kuizhi wouldn’t revert to her former self.
Gu Chen… if she no longer liked Gu Chen, would that mean…
Taking out his phone, Chi Yu stared at the chat window, his fingertip lightly tapping the screen before withdrawing it.
No, she was just using this tactic to make Gu Chen jealous. Once Gu Chen truly got together with her, he would be plunged back into a living hell.
Ding—a notification sounded as a message came through from the other side.
Lin Kuizhi: “Did you need something from me?”
It was followed by a cat-head emoji.
Lin Kuizhi: “I saw you typing for a while. Is it about Miaomiao?”
He stared at the screen for a long moment before turning off his phone.
He really wasn’t himself lately, actually wanting to ask her if she still liked Gu Chen.
Lying on the narrow bed under the dim yellow light…
Lin Kuizhi waited for a reply for a while but didn’t mind when none came, throwing herself wholeheartedly into drafting her plan to save the antagonist.
First, she needed to bring Chi Yu and Chi Miaomiao home, then cure Chi Miaomiao’s illness. As for the Chi family… it would be better to let Chi Yu decide that himself.
Morning self-study hadn’t started yet when the girl walked in with cheerful steps.
A box of rice noodle rolls was placed on his desk.
“Good morning, Chi Yu.”
Just as he was about to refuse, she stopped him. “I really can’t finish it, Chi Yu. Please help me eat it.”
Her tone carried a hint of coquettishness, rising slightly at the end.
Her deer-like clear eyes were filled with a smile.
His fingers twitched slightly, but he accepted it anyway.
It had been like this for the past ten-plus days—she always found ways to give things to him. There was no point wasting time refusing anymore.
Seeing that there was no tug-of-war this time, Lin Kuizhi visibly brightened even more. This meant Chi Yu had taken a big step toward her!
“How come I never see our Miss Lin bringing me breakfast? Playing favorites, huh? Boohoo.” Yue Xin, seeing their interaction, started teasing from the side.
“I already said I couldn’t finish it!” Lin Kuizhi’s face flushed slightly. She wanted to be good to Chi Yu, but having it pointed out like this still embarrassed her.
“Yeah, yeah, couldn’t finish it, couldn’t finish it,” Yue Xin muttered just loud enough for the three of them to hear, “If you couldn’t finish it, why give it to him and not me?”
“Yue Xin!!” Lin Kuizhi lunged to grab her neck, and the two girls laughed as they tussled.
“Quiet, quiet.” The homeroom teacher walked in.
“Today, our Class 2 of Grade 12 has a new student joining us. Let’s give a round of applause.”
As soon as the words fell, a girl walked in.
Her face was cool and resolute, with delicate features on a palm-sized face—a beauty unforgettable at first glance.
Lin Kuizhi was still immersed in the new student’s beauty when the following self-introduction exploded like thunder in her ears.
“Hello everyone, I’m Ji Yan. Please take care of me.”
Ji Yan?!
That female lead, Ji Yan?!
Lin Kuizhi was stunned, her face freezing.
Why was Ji Yan here? Wasn’t she supposed to appear later in the story?
Ji Yan, the female lead of this book, shared a tortuous, deep love with the male lead, entangled for over two hundred chapters before finally finding happiness.
“Alright, find an empty seat to sit in.”
Ji Yan nodded and walked down.
Lin Kuizhi watched helplessly as she drew closer and closer, then sat down next to Chi Yu.Help, why is the female lead appearing early at Mingli High School and sitting next to the major villain?!
At the same time, the moment she sat down, Lin Kuizhi heard the familiar electronic voice.
[Hello, Host. The villain Chi Yu’s Favorability Points toward you are 0. Please work hard to win him over.]