In the end, the villainous eldest young lady, Su Wanli, still agreed to Meng Wange’s “reluctant request.”
Of course, she absolutely wasn’t bewitched by Meng Wange calling her “Lord Hero.” It was simply because of the other party’s fervent plea.
“Miss Su, if I were to propose another travel plan that would disappoint you, I would be too ashamed to even look you in the eye. So, please give me this chance.”
When Meng Wange looked at her with those clear, earnest eyes, even the most hard-hearted person would find it difficult to refuse, wouldn’t they?
Really, why is this girl always so serious? It’s not like she almost got me trampled in a crowd or anything, what’s the big deal?
But then, as a uniquely gifted “Aura of Main Heroine,” it makes sense she’d be a perfectionist… I’ll forgive her for now.
Su Wanli sat in her room with a silly grin, looking at the long list Meng Wange had given her.
Tent, sleeping bag, phone stand, plenty of power banks, various mosquito repellents…
…Heh, heheh, the reality of it all is slowly sinking in.
This Sunday, I can really go out with Meng Wange, to a secluded beach, and watch fireworks rise from the sea along a narrow coastline…
Although before that, I won’t get to see Meng Wange for an entire day…
…But this is a necessary sacrifice. This bit of loneliness is bearable… right?
Thinking about it carefully, since the very first day I arrived in this world, I’ve almost never been apart from Meng Wange. At most, she’d leave my sight for a short while during the night when sleeping or during class breaks.
Suddenly having a whole day of “separation” does seem a bit… uncomfortable.
I don’t know why she was so adamant about refusing to let me go to Yunsheng County together. If we went ahead of time together, we could have played for a whole extra day!
…Forget it, I shouldn’t be too greedy.
As the plot progresses, who knows where Meng Wange will end up going. She might even go abroad for further studies in the future…
In that case, while she’s still by my side, I should “bully” her a little more, create more memories…
…Ahem, I mean, create more “wonderful memories.”
Just as Su Wanli was immersed in her fantasies about the future, the System’s cold voice rang in her ear—
[Report, Host. Today’s Villainess Points have been credited—120 points. Current balance: 140 points. Would you like to view today’s Store interface?]
“…Huh? Why is the announcement so brief this time? What happened to all your usual nonsense?”
[Oh? The System assumed you were already tired of it. If needed, it can be re-announced: The tasks you completed today were—One, carving words on the Heroine’s desk; Two, in the Heroine’s heart…]
“Alright, alright, my mistake. I have zero interest in your nonsense. Open the Store first, let me see what junk is available today.”
…
Unlike Su Wanli, who was enthusiastically fantasizing, Meng Wange stayed alone in her room, staring at the diary on her desk, slowly clenching her fist.
Even though everything today went according to her plan, she felt no joy in her heart. Instead, it grew heavier.
…Meng Wange, you really are a despicable person.
Just to clear yourself of suspicion, you didn’t hesitate to take advantage of Miss Su’s innocence and kindness when she was completely off guard.
Don’t you understand? If Su Wanli had even the slightest bit of wariness towards you, this crude plan wouldn’t have proceeded smoothly at all.
First, propose going to the water park to relax, letting her personally witness the crowded masses. Then, just as she begins to feel disappointed, smoothly propose an alternative plan, guiding her attention towards the “Yunsheng County Fireworks Show.”
That’s right. Meng Wange had anticipated the situation at the water park on Friday from the very beginning. She never intended for Su Wanli to truly relax. All of that was merely to quietly plant the option of “Yunsheng County” in her mind.
If she failed to uncover the Bai Family’s plan, exposing Su Wanli to danger, then when Su Heng investigated afterwards, she could escape unscathed—
“Sorry, Uncle Su, these were all Miss Su’s decisions. I just followed her arrangements and failed to dissuade her successfully.”
Of course, she had only simply marked the page about the fireworks show in the travel guide. The success rate of this plan itself wasn’t particularly high.
But her intuition told her—it would definitely succeed.
Because she knew, as long as there was a similar scenario, Su Wanli would definitely choose to go to Yunsheng County with her.
The reason was simple.
—Su Wanli knew that she liked fireworks.
And had even promised to let her see an even grander fireworks display.
Recalling the dazzling flames last night and Su Wanli’s sparkling eyes as she looked at her, Meng Wange could no longer find the same flutter of emotion she felt then.
…Does someone like me, who would even exploit such a memory, still have the right to cherish it?
She lowered her head, looking at the faintly glowing diary, her fingertips digging deeply into her palm before powerlessly loosening.
…Regardless, the task assigned by the Bai Family is complete.
Now, only one thing remains.
—Use tomorrow’s time to investigate, by any means possible, the Bai Family’s true plan in Yunsheng County, and do everything in her power to protect Su Wanli’s safety.
Heh, Meng Wange. The way you look now, “straining every nerve for your master,” would probably move anyone who saw it, right?
—If this crisis wasn’t one you personally invited.
She gently bit her lower lip, covering her eyes with the back of her hand.
…Meng Wange, oh Meng Wange, look at how hesitant and indecisive you’ve become.
Didn’t you once swear to Mother that you would keep moving forward, no matter the sacrifice?
The reason you were so resolute back then was probably just because you hadn’t yet encountered something truly important.
Her gaze slowly fell on the corner of the desk, where the white hairpin she had neatly placed rested.
…Mother, I’m sorry.
It seems I’ve grown weak.
Perhaps I can no longer easily abandon everything and throw myself unreservedly into our plan like I could in the past.
But that doesn’t mean I’m giving up.
It’s just that, on this predetermined path, I also want to protect, as much as possible, the things I wish to safeguard.
I know this is an almost impossible task, but I still want to try. I want to see just how far I can go.
…Please forgive my arrogance and conceit, and bless me.
Consider all of this as your daughter’s belated rebellion.