“Guu zhe.”
Watching Meng Huange reach out her hand toward her, Su Wanli silently swallowed her saliva.
W-What should I do? That entire villainess act just now was the best result Su Wanli could muster, yet Meng Huange still had so much to say?
Moreover, she had truly etched everything she had done these past few days deeply into her heart…
Even if Meng Huange’s remembrance was born out of disgust and hatred, it was still enough to earn respect. This stirred a faint trace of emotion within Su Xiaoli’s heart, making her feel that even if it were only on the surface, she could perhaps get a little closer to Meng Wange…
But this was definitely not a reason for her to calmly and rightfully touch Meng Huange’s chest!!
“W-Wait, wait!”
Seeing Meng Huange gently unbutton the school uniform jacket draped over her body and begin to walk toward her, Su Wanli hurriedly waved her hands to stop her next move.
“…Cough, who said I wanted to touch your chest! What do you take me for?”
“Actually, it’s not because—”
W-What!? She answered instantly!?
Why? Did I show something too obvious before that left Meng Wange with the impression that I’m actually a very lustful person!?
Damn it, I’ve already been trying so hard to restrain myself! It’s just that when I’m idle, I glanced at her twice… that’s all!
“Hiss, you, you scoundrel!”
Blushing with a mix of shame and anger, Su Wanli gritted her teeth, fiercely maintaining her villainess persona as she said harshly to Meng Huange:
“I was just looking at you a little more when I had nothing else to do! I advise you not to be too narcissistic—just a pretty face won’t fill your stomach. If you were any use, I would have kicked you out a long time ago…”
Meng Wange curved the corners of her mouth, tilted her head toward Su Wanli, and smiled softly as she said:
“Miss Su, I thought you were the type who wouldn’t easily believe others without personally touching the evidence.”
Su Xiaoli silently turned her back, then smacked her own lips with the back of her hand.
“…Fine, fine, I believe you, okay? It’s clearly just some trivial nonsense, but you remember it so clearly…”
“For you, it may indeed be trivial nonsense, but to me, they hold extraordinary meaning.”
After finishing her words, Meng Wange returned near the easel, taking something down from it as she spoke with her back still to Su Wanli.
“So, Miss Su, even if you don’t require anything from me, I hope you can give me this chance to help you as much as possible.”
“—And, to prove my loyalty to you.”
She walked back in front of Su Wanli, smiling as she opened her palm to reveal a finely sharpened sketching pencil.
“Although sketching isn’t exactly my strongest skill, just as I said before, as long as it’s within my ability, I will do my best to be your best tutor.”
Meng Wange held the pencil close to Su Wanli’s face, smiling gently as she looked into her eyes.
“So, Miss Su, would you be willing to give me ten minutes to earn this chance to repay you?”
Staring into those bright, sparkling eyes, no matter how ruthless Su Wanli was, she couldn’t bring herself to refuse.
Fine, since the noble leading lady was so sincere, even if it was just an act, she should consider herself lucky and have no reason to be angry.
Su Wanli sighed, snorted coldly at Meng Wange, and stepped forward to snatch the pencil from her hand.
“Meng Wange, like I said at the dining table before, if I ever feel the slightest threat, you won’t be able to stay one second in the Su Family.”
“But conversely, before I feel threatened and throw you out, you can only be my accessory, tied to my side to be at my beck and call. Got it?”
“…Got it. Thank you, Miss Su.”
Seeing Su Wanli take the pencil, Meng Wange smiled and nodded, then stepped forward to take Su Wanli’s hand.
“Then, Miss Su, may I return to the initial question?”
“Mm?”
“Have I passed your test and earned the qualification to remain by your side as your strategist and tool?”
Really, still teasing—such a stubborn, persistent leading lady…
Su Xiaoli sighed and followed the force of her hand, walking over toward the easel.
“…Let’s see how you perform next.”
“My performance…”
Meng Wange bit her lip and nodded seriously to Su Wanli.
“All right, although I may not have much more drawing experience than you, I will definitely teach you everything I can do.”
…Hmph, saying she doesn’t have much drawing experience but still drawing this well—this isn’t just showing off her talent? Really lacking insight…
However, looking at Meng Huange’s eyes slightly squinting in satisfaction, Su Wanli temporarily forgot about the disgust meter and only wanted to immerse herself in this atmosphere, admiring the leading lady’s shining appearance.
If it weren’t for that damn electronic beep from the System by her ear—
[Beep beep, all tasks the leading lady wants to complete today have been detected as finished. Now providing the final Main Mission for the host today.]
[Although it is only the first day of school, Meng Wange has caused quite a stir in the school. In front of teachers, classmates, and Su Wanli herself, she has unabashedly showcased her talent to the fullest.]
[Su Wanli looks at this so-called “servant” who has completely overshadowed her with burning anger, wanting to punish her severely.]
[~ Hehe, like showing off, huh? No matter how amazing or talented you are, in front of me, Su Wanli, you must always be inferior!]
[Therefore, your next task is to make Meng Wange bow down before you before leaving school, letting her know who the true star of the school is!]
Originally following Meng Huange toward the easel, Su Wanli’s legs trembled, nearly banging her head into Meng Huange.
…What!? What kind of crappy mission is this!?
Isn’t she supposed to be low-key? Those two explosive moments were barely forced out by me! How did it turn into “showing off to the fullest”?
And now I have to make Meng Huange bow down to me because she’s showing off too much!?
[Apologies, host. The dislike of the leading lady’s behavior in school and the desire to give Meng Wange a warning are part of the Villainess System’s unavoidable plotline. Please understand for the sake of smooth storyline progression.]
After giving this rather convoluted reason, the System’s voice disappeared, leaving only an empty task panel.
Along with Su Xiaoli’s villainess value progress bar soaring to 95 points.