I Conquered the Villain Boss Chapter 16
Translated by Digitalian (ko-fi)
Chapter 16: Why Are You Alright?
The plan went considerably well. Lei Tang didn't bother to hold it against Si Xu. He clapped his hands and after a while, girls filed in and started serving the dishes.
He’s really acting like an ancient emperor. Jiang Ran sighed a little as she watched the girls move in an orderly manner.
She should feel lucky that at least the person she met after transmigrating was Si Xu. If it were someone else, she wondered the kind of fate that would be awaiting her.
As she thought about that, she couldn't help but look at the people around her again.
Si Xu didn't join Lei Tang and the others in their chat, but ate quietly.
Noticing Jiang Ran’s gaze, Si Xu silently put the fish that he had deboned on the plate into her bowl.
“Huh?”
“You need to eat more,” Si Xu said matter-of-factly. “You’re too skinny. Your former team didn't take good care of you.”
If the girl gained more weight, she would be more comfortable to hold.
Si Xu's voice was not loud. It was just loud enough for Luo Rui and Xie Chengzhi to hear him.
Xie Chengzhi’s expression turned gloomy. He put down his chopsticks with a thud and stood up. “I've finished eating. Thank you, Brother Lei, for your hospitality.”
After Xie Chengzhi finished saying that, he left the dining room and walked to the room arranged for him.
Luo Rui awkwardly said goodbye to Gu Yunqing and Lei Tang, and chased after Xie Chengzhi.
Not realizing that his words had inadvertently angered others or even noticing the two people who left, Si Xu continued to pick food for Jiang Ran. “This brisket with potatoes tastes good.”
Jiang Ran, “...Thank you.”
……
Back in the room, Xie Chengzhi kicked the wall. He felt as though the anger welling inside him was about to boil over.
It was bad enough that darned man took his woman away, but he even mocked him in front of so many people!
He didn’t take good care of Jiang Ranran? Hah, why should the team support Jiang Ranran for nothing in return? They had done her a great mercy in not throwing her into a group of zombies!
Darn it!
“Chengzhi.” When Luo Rui entered the room, she saw the guy scratching the wall angrily. She frowned, walked over to hold the guy's hand, and said softly, “Don't be angry, Chengzhi. It's not worth it being angry with that kind of person.”
“I'm not angry with that man’s words.” Not wanting Luo Rui to misunderstand that he still loved Jiang Ranran, Xie Chengzhi casually made an excuse. “Ruirui, all along, we’ve at least protected Jiang Ranran's safety. But look what happened in the end. Now that she's in another team, she acts as though we mistreated her in the past — she’s so ungrateful and despicable!”
“Yes, she’s ungrateful.” Luo Rui agreed with him and said, “Therefore, you shouldn't let this kind of person spoil your mood, right?”
“...”
“Besides, who knows what’s in store for the future? It's still unknown who will have the last laugh.” Luo Rui's voice was filled with unconcealable resentment. “Let them laugh today. There will always be a day when they cry in the future.”
“Ruirui...” In order to comfort him, his kind little girlfriend said such remarks against her will. Xie Chengzhi's anger dissipated and he hugged Luo Rui tightly. “Don't say such things. I know you don't mean it."
Luo Rui was the kind of person who would sacrifice everything for the team. Even when he had become entangled with Jiang Ranran, and Jiang Ranran had not awakened any abilities, Luo Rui was still willing to let Jiang Ranran stay with them... Such a kind Ruirui shouldn’t be affected by his negative emotions.
……
Si Xu wasn’t interested in Lei Tang and Gu Yunqing's chat content. When Si Xu saw that Jiang Ran was full, he left the dining room with her first.
“Hey, Brother Gu, that friend of yours is really haughty." After drinking a few glasses of wine, Lei Tang was slurring his words, “It must be tedious to travel with such a person, right?”
“It's okay.” Gu Yunqing's voice sounded indistinct as if he was drunk, but his eyes were clear and sober. “Si Xu isn’t good at expressing himself. Actually, he’s quite a nice person.”
“He seems to be a superhuman with space-type abilities?”
“Yeah, space-type abilities –– just like Doraemon. You can have whatever you want.”
“We have a superhuman with space-type abilities in our base too, but his level isn’t high enough to store anything."
“This kind of thing can’t be rushed. As time passes and his ability level increases, his abilities will be useful."
“You’re right –– what’s Si Xu’s ability level?”
“Him?” Gu Yunqing frowned and thought for a long time before he muttered, “I’m not really sure. Anyway, the space that comes along with his abilities is quite useful.”
Lei Tang nodded. In other words, that man's space-type ability level should be quite high. But no matter how powerful he was, there was no way for him to surpass the third level in half a year... Even if he was a genius and had third-level space-type abilities, it would be easy to deal with him. After all, he had no combat power.
……
When Jiang Ran returned to the room, a thin layer of snow had accumulated on the balcony. After taking a shower, Jiang Ran wrapped her coat around her and ran to the balcony to create two footprints.
Well, it was said that the first person to leave footprints in the snow would have good luck.
She closed the glass door of the balcony contentedly, turned her head and bumped into the young man. He immediately carried her in his arms.
“Huh?” Jiang Ran’s hands came in contact with delicate skin. She looked at his collar which was unintentionally tugged loose during his movements, and she turned her head to the other side with a blushing face.
Wait... She didn't think too much last night because Si Xu was watching the night. However, she was in a room with a bed today... She couldn't help but think — what was Si Xu going to do? Would he...
Thinking about what might happen next, Jiang Ran’s body tensed up and various thoughts raced through her mind.
If Si Xu really wanted to... She might not be averse to him, but she didn’t have feelings for him either... In her perception, at least in her current state now, there was no way she could do that kind of thing with someone she had no feelings for.
“Well, Si Xu, I...”
“What?”
“Um, what are you going to do? Are you going to rest?”
“Yeah.”
When they were on the bed, the young man didn't have any intentions of letting go of her. He held her in his arms like a doll, feeling contented.
The young man made no further moves and Jiang Ran heaved a sigh of relief. It seemed that Si Xu was only interested in her, but not to that extent yet.
While she was thinking about that, she felt slender fingers pinching her waist through the light material of her pajamas. Jiang Ran froze and almost jumped out of bed.
“You’re still too skinny...” She heard the man sigh in a low voice. “You need to grow plumper.”
Jiang Ran, “...”
The man buried his face in Jiang Ran’s neck. His hot breath fell on her skin, causing a slight tremor. However, unlike Jiang Ran who was feeling jittery, Si Xu soon fell asleep with his arms around her.
He had fallen asleep?
Jiang Ran tried to move her body, but when she moved slightly, the hand around her waist immediately tightened a bit.
Jiang Ran didn't dare to move anymore.
But she couldn’t sleep when she was being hugged like this!
……
At night, the wind and snow hit the windows, making pattering sounds. There was a slight sound of footsteps passing through the corridor and heading straight for the room.
As per Lei Tang's instructions, the blond guy used the spare key to open the door of the room. He walked quietly to the side of the bed.
On the bed, the girl was curled up in the quilt and sleeping soundly. Under the dim light, he could see the delicate contours of her face and the soft lines of her neck...
Dazzled by the girl’s beauty for a moment, the blond guy quickly snapped out of his daze and was stunned. Why is it that only the girl is here? Where’s the superhuman with space-type abilities who’s with her?
“Are you looking for me?” A faint, lazy and impatient voice came from behind. The blond guy jumped up like a frightened cat and took two steps back. He raised the dagger in his hand and aimed it at the man.
On the balcony, Si Xu threw the cigarette butt on the ground and crushed it with his foot. He pulled the coat wrapped around himself more tightly and looked up at the young guy who sneaked in. “What brings you here at this late hour?”
“You...” The blond guy’s eyes widened and he said in astonishment, “Why are you alright?!”
All the dishes were drugged and he watched the man eat the food with his own eyes. It stood to reason that the man should be asleep by now. Yet, why-why was he alright?!
