Watching Liang Sheng topple backward headfirst, rigid as a board, Su Ze grew thrilled, practically ecstatic, just shy of clapping in celebration.
Liang Sheng’s heart skipped a beat. She feared this might be where she met her end.
And so, the protagonist of this tale bit the dust.
After Transmigrating, I Bent All the Male Lead’s Girlfriends came to its official conclusion amid showers of confetti~~~ Yeah, right.
Just as the back of Liang Sheng’s head was about to kiss the branches and rocks littering the ground, she felt a soft cushion beneath it.
Liang Sheng crashed to the earth, her body aching from scrapes against the sharp stones and twigs, but the back of her head and neck landed on something plush and yielding.
Bewildered, Liang Sheng scrambled to her feet and glanced behind her. There lay Kazuko, sprawled awkwardly on the ground. Now it clicked—Kazuko had swooped in just in time to cradle her head and neck.
“Thanks,” Liang Sheng murmured softly to Kazuko.
Kazuko waved it off to show she was unharmed, then vanished on the spot.
Su Ze… Liang Sheng clenched her teeth. I, Liang Sheng, won’t let you get away with this. If I don’t make you pay, I’m no better than dirt! You bastard—not you die, then… well, you die anyway. You’re dead meat, come hell or high water!
Su Ze stared in shock as Liang Sheng tumbled down, only to rise again virtually unscathed.
“L-Liang Sheng? You okay?” he stammered in feigned concern.
Liang Sheng stood and brushed the dirt from her clothes. “Ah-ha, thanks to your blessing, I’m not a scratch worse.” She paused, tilting her head at him with an adorably sweet smile. “Of course, without that yell of yours just now, I’d be in even better shape.”
Tch. Sweat beaded on Su Ze’s forehead. “Haha, good to hear. You really know how to joke around, Liang Sheng.”
“Hahaha.” Liang Sheng laughed right along with him. “You know it. I’ve got quite the sense of humor, hehe.”
When Liang Sheng fell, the two girls’ hearts leaped into their throats. Song An’an clutched the railing and shrieked desperately once more, while Liang Jin nearly pitched over the barrier after her cousin.
Relieved to see Liang Sheng safe, the pair instantly deflated. Liang Jin slumped straight to the ground, and Song An’an’s eyes brimmed with hot tears, nearly ready to call upon the heavens as her savior.
“What now?” Su Ze threw up his hands. “If we don’t get that driver to a hospital soon, he’s goner.”
The implication hung clear: Liang Sheng could wait down there alone while he ferried the driver and the girls to medical help first.
“Ah, then you all go on ahead. I’ll chill down here and wait for rescue,” Liang Sheng replied indifferently.
“No way. I’m staying with A-Sheng.” Song An’an plunked down on her rear and crossed her legs, digging in like she wouldn’t budge until Liang Sheng rejoined them.
Liang Jin stayed silent, but her posture made her position crystal clear.
What did this Liang Sheng have that was so special? Su Ze’s fist crashed heavily onto the railing.
“Little Sister Liang Jin,” Su Ze said with a maintained smile, coaxing her gently. “Your leg’s swollen like that. Come to the hospital with me.”
Liang Jin had no patience left for indulging him, nor any desire to keep up the pretense of liking him. She fired back without mercy. “You’re already stuck carrying the unconscious Driver Uncle. So what about me? One of my legs is so swollen I can barely walk. You want me to hobble along? Want me crippled?”
Pfft. Liang Sheng let out a delighted chuckle. Not bad—her cousin had a vicious tongue to match her own. What a firecracker. Whoop!
Flushed crimson from the retort, Su Ze floundered for a response and pinned his hopes on Song An’an instead. She was such a good girl; surely she’d listen to reason.
“I’m not going either.” Song An’an saw right through his ploy and answered before he could even ask.
“Su Ze~” Liang Sheng cupped her hands into a makeshift megaphone and bellowed. “Su Ze~! Get your head in the game~ Driver Uncle’s about to kick the bucket. Hurry and take him to the hospital!”
“I…” Su Ze stood frozen in place.
“Yo ho, what happened to saving one life being worth more than building seven-story pagodas? Why aren’t you hoisting Driver Uncle off to the hospital?” Liang Sheng planted her hands on her hips, her voice laced with pure mockery.
As the standoff dragged on, a motorcycle suddenly roared into view on the road above, ridden by a long-haired woman clad head to toe in black.
“Senior Sister Yuqi?” Liang Sheng spotted her instantly and bounced excitedly, waving her arms wide. “Over here! Sis, I’m right here!”
Gu Yuqi pulled off her black helmet and followed the voice to the railing. She frowned at the dirt-streaked Liang Sheng below.
Ahhh~~ Senior Sister Yuqi was as dashing as ever~ Liang Sheng’s soul nearly flew straight to the captivating woman up top.
“Why’s everyone up here while only Liang Sheng is down there?” Gu Yuqi shot a sharp look at Su Ze and the two younger girls.
“Ah, Senior Sister Gu Yuqi, hello.” Su Ze offered a courteous greeting.
“I’m asking you.” Gu Yuqi tsked and rubbed the back of her neck.
“The rope snapped…” Song An’an interjected quietly.
Gu Yuqi paid them no further mind. She produced a long rope of her own and tossed it down.
“Junior Sister Liang Sheng, grab on tight. I’ll pull you up.” Gu Yuqi’s expression softened into a gentle smile.
Mmm… Senior Sister Yuqi… Liang Sheng’s nose stung, and tears welled up.
“Hey? Did you get hurt somewhere? Come on up—let me take a look.” A hint of panic crept into Gu Yuqi’s voice.
“I’m fine,” Liang Sheng said, her eyes red-rimmed but smiling. “This… this is just happiness. I’m happy to see Senior Sister Yuqi!”
“Ding!” Favorability rises sharply.
“Gu Yuqi’s Favorability toward Liang Sheng: 68”
That smile left Gu Yuqi momentarily dazed, as if she’d seen it somewhere before, though she couldn’t place it. But suddenly… she just wanted—wanted so badly—to wrap this sweetly beaming girl in her arms.
At last, Liang Sheng was hauled up. Unable to resist, Gu Yuqi pulled her into a light embrace.
“…Sis!” Liang Sheng burst into sobs, clinging fiercely and refusing to let go.
“Sis, I was so scared—so, so scared. I was truly terrified. When that rope broke and I fell, all I could think was… would I ever see Senior Sister Yuqi again? And now you’re here, right in front of me. It’s too good… so, so good!” Liang Sheng babbled incoherently.
“Ding~” Favorability rises.
“Gu Yuqi’s Favorability toward Liang Sheng: 71”
“Silly girl… crying again.” Gu Yuqi didn’t know why she’d said “again,” nor did she care right now.
She patted Liang Sheng’s back soothingly. In that moment, Gu Yuqi felt her arms filled to overflowing with happiness.
