The Female Lead Wants Me to Take My Medicine [Quick Transmigration] 25p2

Chapter 25 p2: The Young Miss in the Wheelchair 25

After that, Cheng Zhishu seemed to have gotten a taste of it and always wanted to invite Xi Congshuang to eat other things.

Xi Congshuang would occasionally agree, but most of the time, she would refuse, telling her her thoughts without any concealment.

“You’re already very good. You don’t need to find ways to prove that you’re useful to me. I just hope you can be happy.”

Only then did Cheng Zhishu give up, but she was still uncontrollably happy for several days.

Her emotions were so obvious that even Shangguan Yin couldn’t help but ask her what she was so happy about.

With a hint of hidden pride, Cheng Zhishu told Shangguan Yin about it.

After hearing it, Shangguan Yin said with envy, “That’s so nice. My brother would wish he could eat me into bankruptcy. He would never say anything about being happy or not. It’s better to have a sister.”

Cheng Zhishu suddenly became unhappy and repeated, “Sister?”

Shangguan Yin didn’t understand what she meant by “sister” and just nodded with envy. “Yeah, I have a friend who also has a working sister, and she’s also so good to her.”

As she spoke, she counted on her fingers, “She often treats her to meals, buys new clothes for her, and brings back gifts every time she goes on a business trip. Last summer, after she cooked for her sister for a month, her sister bought her a new computer when school started.”

“Just like Miss Xi to you.”

“…”

These were indeed all things Xi Congshuang had given her.

Cheng Zhishu lay down, burying her face in the crook of her arm, for the first time not wanting to listen to Shangguan Yin.

But Shangguan Yin, clueless, shook Cheng Zhishu’s shoulder. “Youth is so good. You can fall asleep just like that.”

Cheng Zhishu: “…” Just shut up.

Time passed quietly, from summer to autumn. The weather turned slightly cool, and the next exam was approaching.

At No. 1 High, the results were always released the day after the exam ended, and the honor roll was updated on the third day.

This time, even more students gathered in front of the honor roll. Everyone’s purpose was clear, and they subconsciously looked at the first place.

In the last exam, the transfer student Cheng Zhishu had risen abruptly, suppressing the previous first place by a ten-point margin.

However, many people thought it was just a fluke and that Wen Yan would soon return to her familiar position with her strength.

However, the reality disappointed some people. The first place still belonged to Cheng Zhishu.

But this time, the score difference was no longer ten points, but had shortened to five. The eternal subject-biased student was left behind by the top two, only able to smell their exhaust.

In front of the crowded honor roll, Wen Yan looked up, let out a low sigh, and her shoulders slumped.

It’s so hard to surpass her.

***

Cheng Zhishu, who had once again come home with the first-place result, received a warm welcome. Everyone in Wenhai Hall unanimously agreed to have a big meal to celebrate.

And it just so happened that the next day was the weekend, so they could stay up a little later.

The result of a big meal and a late night was obvious. The next day, Cheng Zhishu woke up late. The first thing she did after getting out of bed was to run to the balcony and look down.

Xi Congshuang was not reading in the garden downstairs.

With a disappointed sigh, Cheng Zhishu pulled her head back. She thought to herself that she was either in the study handling work or in the rehabilitation room doing rehabilitation training with Doctor Zheng.

Cheng Zhishu was unwilling to intrude on these two places and disturb Xi Congshuang, so she planned to go for a walk downstairs after changing her clothes.

It was strange. This was the first time Cheng Zhishu had wandered around Wenhai. She was not very familiar with this area before.

Since moving here, she had been busy with her studies, working hard to catch up with the school’s progress, studying late into the night, and sacrificing her weekends to study. She hadn’t had time to take a good look at the place she had been living in for several months.

So…

The girl stopped, her hands on her hips, and looked up at the treetops. Sunlight fell through the gaps in the leaves, and golden spots of light landed on her face, making her squint.

She let out the confused question of someone with no sense of direction, “Where is this? Where have I walked to again?”

With the mentality that she couldn’t keep getting lost in her own home, Cheng Zhishu was determined to figure out the nearby routes herself, resolutely not calling for help from Little Li to lead her back.

So as she walked, she got lost again. Not far away was a small white Western-style building, in a retro style, with moon-shaped streetlights installed on the doorposts.

Cheng Zhishu stood at the door and looked, saw the words on the nameplate, and remembered where this was.

That building used to be the residence of Xi Congshuang’s parents, called Wenyue.

After the car accident, it had been empty, and no one had moved in.

Little Liu had also said that the young miss had been relatively independent since she was young and had moved to Wenhai to live in her teens. She lived more spaciously than anyone else. Chairman Xi really liked her.

After standing there for a while, Cheng Zhishu turned and left, continuing to look for the way back to Wenhai.

She didn’t know if it was because she hadn’t checked the almanac before going out today, but Cheng Zhishu ran into Wang Ya.

Compared to before, Wang Ya had changed a lot, like the bejeweled lady she had seen in the office before.

She was wearing high heels she had never had time to wear before, and an elegant Chanel-style suit. She seemed to have just had an unpleasant conversation with someone, and her expression was unhappy.

With just a glance from a distance, Cheng Zhishu subconsciously wanted to avoid her.

But Wang Ya called out to her, “Cheng Zhishu, you stop right there!”

Cheng Zhishu could have left, but she didn’t. She slowly turned and watched Wang Ya walk over.

Wang Ya, in her high heels, was aggressive. “Let me ask you, did you deliberately snatch her first place in these two exams? Do you know how sad you’ve made Xiao Yan? She studied so hard…”

“Mom, this is the last time I’m calling you Mom.” For the first time, Cheng Zhishu interrupted Wang Ya.

Wang Ya was stunned.

She suddenly realized that Cheng Zhishu had stopped wearing bangs at some point. Her long bangs were tucked behind her ear, revealing her clear forehead. Her posture was straight and tall, making her look exceptionally unfamiliar.

Cheng Zhishu looked up and sized up the woman in front of her. Her makeup was exquisite, and she could smell the rich perfume on her.

She had seen her at her most tired. In the past, she had always felt sorry for Wang Ya for working so hard, covering for her lazy husband, and maintaining the family.

No matter how hard and tired she was, she had to keep the house clean so that no one would look down on them. She felt that Wang Ya had a very hard life.

At that time, Cheng Zhishu had thought that if she could make her more comfortable and less stressed, she could endure a few words.

Cheng Zhishu said, “I’ve already left your life, haven’t I?”

“You no longer have to worry that my existence will ruin your reputation, make others doubt you, and be a thorn in your side.”

“Wen Yan looks a lot like you. When you stand together, no one will doubt your blood relationship anymore. She has also fulfilled your expectations.”

“She’s obedient, studies well, always loves to smile, and has many friends, completely different from me, who always has a sullen face.”

“If you want to say that I’m deliberately targeting Wen Yan, I can tell you that I’m not. I’ve always disdained doing such things.”

“And I don’t want to make way for anyone anymore, just like I used to prove my worth to you, to prove my worth to another person.”

Wang Ya was speechless.

“Cheng…” Wang Ya hesitated. In the distance, a girl’s petulant voice came, “Mom! What are you doing!”

Her words were interrupted. It was Wen Yan, who had come over for the weekend.

She ran over, pulled Wang Ya’s arm, and said with a complaining tone, “I already told you that my bad mood has nothing to do with my exam ranking.”

“But these past few days…”

“I’m just a little tired. Even if I didn’t do as well as before, it has nothing to do with anyone else. You’re making it very difficult for me by doing this.”

Wang Ya subconsciously apologized, “Mommy didn’t mean to. I didn’t say anything, just chatted with her for a bit.”

Wen Yan didn’t know if she believed her. “Then you promise me you won’t do this next time?”

Without thinking, Wang Ya nodded, her attitude no different from when she was with Xiao Yao. “Mommy promises you.”

“…” The surging emotions in Cheng Zhishu’s heart instantly receded, leaving only the damp sand.

No wonder her parents both liked Wen Yan. She could act spoiled so naturally and had the ability to make people want to agree to any of her conditions.

Cheng Zhishu planned to leave first. It turned out that she had unknowingly walked near Wencan Hall and just wanted to go back quickly.

“Wait a minute.” Wang Ya, whose arm was being held by Wen Yan, suddenly spoke.

As if she knew what she was going to say, Cheng Zhishu replied, “Yes, I’m doing very well at my sister’s place.”

With that, she left without any lingering, walking away quickly.

***

After finishing her rehabilitation training and showering, Xi Congshuang was not working in the study today but was reading on the balcony.

She didn’t know much about this world, and words were a good way to acquire knowledge.

Whenever she had free time, she would read. She had almost finished all the books in the study, gradually comparing them with the rules of her original world and forming her own plan in her mind.

Her fingertips turned a page. Xi Congshuang picked up her teacup with her other hand and drank some water. There was a knock on the door.

She thought it was Little Liu coming to clean and said without turning her head, “Come in.”

With a click, the door was opened, and someone walked in. The footsteps didn’t sound like Little Liu’s.

Xi Congshuang turned to look. Cheng Zhishu walked over unhappily. For the first time, she didn’t ask carefully if she could, but sat on the floor and rested her head on her lap.

This wasn’t the first time Cheng Zhishu had rested her head on her lap. Thinking back now, Xi Congshuang had also forgotten why she had agreed to let her lie on her lap in such a dependent posture several times.

Xi Congshuang gently pushed her shoulder. “The floor is cold.”

Cheng Zhishu buried her head, her voice muffled. “There’s a carpet. It’s not cold.”

Xi Congshuang said again, “This recliner is very long. You can sit with me.”

Cheng Zhishu said, “I don’t want to. I want to be like this.”

“…” Alright.

Xi Congshuang continued to read, holding the book with both hands, raising it a little higher to be careful not to touch her head.

She didn’t ask any more questions. The balcony became quiet, which made Cheng Zhishu feel better.

Not all words could be easily spoken. Everyone had one or two things they were unwilling to say, preferring to let them fester in their hearts rather than speak them out.

Whether it was being stubborn for the sake of face or deceiving oneself into thinking it wasn’t a big deal, it all boiled down to one sentence: So be it.

Xi Congshuang had just showered, and the scent on her was more obvious than usual. Cheng Zhishu took advantage of the situation and buried her face in the blanket, taking a deep breath.

“Sister, what do you think of me?” Cheng Zhishu looked up and asked. “A pitiful little sister, or a girl?”

Xi Congshuang stroked her head. “Why does Zhishu ask me this question?”

Cheng Zhishu said, “I’m just asking.”

She rested her head back on Xi Congshuang’s lap, while Xi Congshuang looked into the distance, seemingly still pondering the question.

After a long while, she stroked Cheng Zhishu’s head and said, “Zhishu, how about I help you get rid of the people who make you unhappy?”

The person lying on Xi Congshuang’s lap did not speak.

Xi Congshuang lowered her head, bent down, and peeked. The person lying on her lap had her eyes closed, asleep.

Author’s Note:

Snowflake: Very introverted, good at cleaning up family trash.