Abused Female Lead And Beautiful Villainess (Quick Transmigration)

Chapter 68. Secretly Getting Married? The Drives-You-Crazy Kind (8)



“Jiaren, I need to use the restroom first.”

Shen Wan suddenly stood up and said. Zhong Jiaren instinctively asked, “Are you full?” The underlying meaning was if she was full, she could settle the bill and wait for her here. Another implication was, after eating so much, she should be full, right?

Shen Wan glanced at the unfinished food on the table and said, “I’ll come back and continue eating in a bit.”

“Can you still eat more?” Zhong Jiaren paused for three seconds before asking again. She was genuinely concerned whether Shen Wan’s stomach could handle eating so much. She looked like a starving ghost reincarnated; she had never noticed before that Shen Wan could eat this much.

“I can eat more, no matter how much.”

Shen Wan repeatedly insisted that the dishes shouldn’t be cleared away, then took her small bag and went to the restroom.

[In the restroom, 188 couldn’t hold back anymore. “Wan Wan, isn’t this too much? Normal eating is one thing, but eating while chewing digestive tablets, what’s that about? Are you trying to eat your future partner into poverty?”]

Indeed, only this clever system knew that the reason Shen Wan could eat so much without feeling stuffed or full was because she was snacking on high-grade space-produced digestive tablets. These digestive tablets were different from those in ordinary small worlds. No matter how much she ate, chewing two tablets could solve the problem.

Shen Wan replied, “It’s her fault for being so fierce with me, still wanting to watch me and Fang Anshuo make fools of ourselves. She laughs at Fang Anshuo being messed with by me, so I’ll spoil myself rotten and see how she feels having such a future partner.”

[188 advised earnestly, “Be careful. What if you drive her away?”]

Shen Wan paused for a moment and said, “She won’t leave. She’ll only like me more.”

[188 asked curiously, “Why? Wan Wan, you finally admit it, do you and her have some unknown past? Who is she really? You remember, right? Even after millions of memory wipes, you still remember her, don’t you? And each time you can recognize her accurately without any auxiliary tools. Wan Wan, I can’t help but suspect that the bond between you is very deep. I even suspect you’re using mental power to sense her existence, not facial recognition.”]

[188 was also a bit confused: “But what I don’t understand is, I’ve done comprehensive scans of her in every world. I haven’t found anything abnormal about her mental power. Could it be that I’m not advanced enough?”]

Shen Wan was silent for a moment, then said, “If you follow me well and don’t betray me, I’ll spend money to upgrade you after I finish this series of tasks.”

Shen Wan’s words didn’t make 188 as happy as he had imagined, though he was still a bit pleased that Wan Wan was willing to spend money on him. But from her tone, it seemed like she would only do this one series of tasks and never do any more after that.

[188 asked uncertainly, “Wan Wan, are you planning to quit after finishing this series of tasks? Are you going to abandon me?

Look how well we work together. I don’t cause trouble, I don’t hinder you from finding loopholes, I don’t tattle, and I even keep watch for you. Systems like me are really rare, you should cherish me. Look at my number, it’s so lucky too – 188, meaning ‘prosperity and more prosperity’. Having me as your system means you’re destined for wealth. Aren’t you always short on money? With me, you won’t be short on money, you’ll get rich sooner or later.”]

TN: The number 188 is often considered lucky, especially in Chinese culture, due to the significance of the numbers 1 and 8. The number 8 is particularly auspicious because it sounds like the word for “prosperity” or “wealth” (发, pronounced “fa”) in Chinese. Having two eights (88) amplifies this meaning, suggesting double prosperity or abundant wealth.
The number 1 is also positive, often representing new beginnings or success. So, when combined, 188 can be interpreted as “prosperity and more prosperity” or a sign of continuous wealth and success, making it a particularly fortunate number to have.

Shen Wan retorted, “I remember you used to call yourself ‘daddy’. When did you become ‘prosperity and more prosperity’?”

[188 said coyly, “In front of others, I’m their daddy. In front of Wan Wan, I’m ‘prosperity and more prosperity’.”]

Shen Wan was genuinely amused, “We’ll talk about this later. 188, you’re pretty good. Except for being a bit stupid, everything else is fine. Of all the systems I know in the Time-Space Management Bureau, you’re the easiest to fool. Maybe it’s because you’re a low version, fresh off the production line. But I have to say, being a bit stupid is more likable. If we really had to part, I’d be a bit reluctant too.”

Hearing this, 188 didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. He was happy, but also a bit angry. This woman, did she really need to belittle and mock him every day to feel at ease?

[188 asked, “Wan Wan, so what exactly is your relationship with Zhong Jiaren? Why are you doing this series of tasks? Is it directly related to her?”]

Shen Wan replied, “For safety reasons, I won’t tell you about this. After all, your current database is connected to the Time-Space Headquarters. If key words are captured, I’m done for. It’s better to be safe than sorry.”

So, 188’s attempt to extract information failed.

He wasn’t disappointed, but rather felt that his relationship with his host seemed to have improved a bit. Recently, he had been lurking on forums and discovered that in the Time-Space Department, there were many black-hearted hosts who frequently abused their systems, locked them in dark rooms, and randomly programmed system subroutines.

Shen Wan, apart from having a sharp tongue, was good in every other way, and even bought him limited edition skins. He really wanted to work with her for life.

Wah, please don’t abandon me, he thought. He would be obedient and help Shen Wan do things.

Shen Wan left the restroom and finished the remaining food. She got into Zhong Jiaren’s car, and when Zhong Jiaren stopped and called her to get out, she found they had been taken to the hospital.

“Jiaren, what are you doing?”

Zhong Jiaren didn’t speak, but placed her hand on Shen Wan’s flat belly, gently rubbing it, then said in a serious tone, “I suspect you have a medical condition.”

Shen Wan replied seriously, “Jiaren, I’m not sick. I’m fine, super healthy.” She wasn’t eating digestive tablets to target Zhong Jiaren. She was targeting Fang Anshuo.

Now that Zhong Jiaren was controlling Shen Corporation, Fang Anshuo had no chance to get in, and couldn’t do anything to harm Shen Corporation. She couldn’t openly take revenge on him. The original host’s tragic fate – parents pressured to death, herself driven mad, even framed and forced to abort countless times – left her feeling uneasy if she didn’t retaliate against Fang Anshuo.

Even in this paper world, she felt dissatisfied. Fang Anshuo wasn’t breaking any laws or doing anything bad, so she couldn’t find a reason to mess with him.

“Jiaren, I really don’t have any illness.”

At this point, Shen Wan was no longer resisting. Originally, she wanted people to know about her sudden increase in appetite in front of Zhong Jiaren.

Then, she would go and target Fang Anshuo, torturing him a bit.

Zhong Jiaren ignored Shen Wan and took her for an examination. The doctor asked if her stomach felt uncomfortable, to which she naturally said no. Then he asked if she wanted to eat anything now.

Shen Wan replied, “I don’t want to, but if you give me food, I won’t refuse.”

Zhong Jiaren and the doctor exchanged glances, looking perplexed.

Finally, after examinations and x-rays, they found nothing abnormal. On the way back, Zhong Jiaren felt heavy-hearted. In her previous life, Shen Wan didn’t have these abnormalities. Though she didn’t live long, she at least made it to her fifties. So, what accident had occurred?

“Jiaren, are you worried about me?”

Zhong Jiaren opened the car door, letting Shen Wan out, and said directly, “Yes, I’m worried about you.”

“Ah, it’s rare to hear Jiaren openly admit she’s very concerned about my well-being. I feel a bit honored,” Shen Wan said with a smile as she got out of the car. “Earlier, the way you looked at me, it really seemed like you wanted to eat me up.”

Zhong Jiaren thought: That was because she had just come back and remembered everything, making her angry. Not pinning her down and beating her was already showing great self-restraint.

“If you feel unwell at any time, call me immediately. For this period, go for a check-up every week. Your condition is too strange.”

“Alright, but I really feel fine, I feel great,” Shen Wan paused, then said, “If there really is a problem, I suspect it might be an aftereffect of being scared last time. Isn’t it said that eating can make people feel healed and secure? The more you eat, the more secure you feel. It’s probably something like that.”

Zhong Jiaren didn’t believe it, but she couldn’t rule out the possibility. The only strange thing was that Shen Wan didn’t show any abdominal distension despite eating so much.

Fang Anshuo had encountered some career setbacks. His achievements were snatched by a colleague, leaving him with unspoken bitterness. This didn’t make him dejected; instead, he became more eager to impress Shen Wan. He would come to see Shen Wan for meals almost every day. As for watching movies, he didn’t dare anymore.

One day, he came to wait for her downstairs.

When they went to a restaurant, seeing Shen Wan order several dishes at once, Fang Anshuo asked, “Wan Wan, why order so much? I can’t finish it all later. Do you think I’m a big eater?”

“Anshuo, you misunderstand. I’ve been able to eat a lot recently. These are all for me. Do you want some too?”

Fang Anshuo quickly shook his head, “No thanks, one portion is enough for me.” He found it strange that Shen Wan could suddenly eat so much. Then he heard Shen Wan explain her recent abnormal situation, saying she had been checked at the hospital and everything appeared normal, just that she didn’t know why she could eat so much.

Next, Fang Anshuo witnessed Shen Wan’s extraordinary appetite. He finally understood that what she said was true, especially seeing that after eating so much, Shen Wan’s stomach didn’t seem bloated at all, which scared him a bit.

“Wan Wan, is it really okay to eat like this?”

Shen Wan replied, “Don’t worry, it’s fine. Apart from being able to eat a bit more, there’s no problem at all. Anshuo, are you worried about your wallet?”

“No, how could that be? No matter how much you eat, I won’t mind. I’m just worried about your health.”

Shen Wan thought: Very good, that’s exactly what I was waiting for.

“Then I’m relieved. Actually, I wanted to pay for myself, but Anshuo, you said before that you’re the man and I’m the woman. We’re in a relationship, so it doesn’t make sense for your girlfriend to pay when eating out. Anshuo, I respect you.”

Fang Anshuo thought: “…” Let him calculate how much this meal cost. Not much, really not much, just three thousand yuan for one meal.

His monthly salary was around thirty thousand. If he had a big project, he would definitely earn more. The last one was like that, but unfortunately, it fell into someone else’s hands.

Eating three thousand yuan in one meal, if it’s one meal a day, that’s ninety thousand a month. It seems unaffordable. The originally generous Fang Anshuo suddenly felt his wallet was very tight.

When it came time to pay, Fang Anshuo felt numb. Especially when he heard Shen Wan say, “Anshuo, let’s come to cheaper restaurants like this in the future. After all, I’m really eating a lot now. Going to more expensive places would be too wasteful.”

Fang Anshuo thought: So, eating three thousand in one meal is not wasteful and very cheap?

“It’s fine.”

He actually didn’t think there was anything wrong with Shen Wan’s view on spending. She was the Shen Corporation’s young lady; what’s wrong with eating three thousand in one meal? Casually buying a small item for tens of thousands, changing to a car worth millions every few months, that was all normal.

What she said wasn’t wrong; the restaurant they just ate at indeed couldn’t be considered high-end, just mid-range at best. But the problem was, she ate so much.

The car Fang Anshuo drove was one he had bought on loan before. It was a very cheap car. When Shen Wan could still drive, she always took the initiative to pick him up. Now that Shen Wan said she had a psychological shadow about driving, he naturally had to take the initiative to pick her up.

According to the original trajectory, the original host was planning to give Fang Anshuo a car soon after. After Shen Wan arrived, she thought, like hell she would. Now that she wasn’t driving, such a good car being used by Fang Anshuo – she even found the smell objectionable. Better to put it in storage and let it depreciate.

Although Fang Anshuo paid for meals every time, the original host had compensated him with many high-end accessories in other aspects, such as ties, watches, belts, and some high-end custom-made formal wear.

Shen Wan thought: Silly girl, that’s not how you should chase after someone. The guy hasn’t even properly entered your life, and you’re already subsidizing him in various ways. If he’s not taking advantage of you, who is he taking advantage of?

Fang Anshuo was quite distressed about that meal, thinking that according to Shen Wan’s habits, she would surely send him some not-inexpensive gifts in a couple of days. He kept waiting until the third day when they ate together again, but Shen Wan showed no signs of giving him anything.

How was this different from what he had imagined?

After painfully paying another few thousand yuan for the meal, he believed Shen Wan must be preparing something big for him. Sure enough, when dropping Shen Wan off near her home, she smiled and said to him, “Anshuo, I’m preparing a gift for you. I’ll give it to you next time we meet.”

“I’ll like anything you give me,” Fang Anshuo said very gently. “No matter what it is.”

“This time, I’ve prepared it very carefully.”

“I’m looking forward to it, Wan Wan.”

Finally, Fang Anshuo left contentedly. He planned to find opportunities to sell some luxury items that Shen Wan might not even remember to pay for her meals.

Little did he know, this was exactly Shen Wan’s plan. Spit out everything you’ve eaten, you scumbag.

In the office, Zhong Jiaren had already habitually opened the surveillance feed to check on Shen Wan’s situation. Suddenly, she noticed Shen Wan fiddling with something in her room. Enlarging the image, she discovered that Shen Wan was folding stars – those colorful paper strips folded into five-pointed stars.

Zhong Jiaren was puzzled. What was she doing?

When she got home, she knocked on Shen Wan’s door and found that Shen Wan’s transparent plastic jar was already filled with many colorful stars.

“Wan Wan, what are you doing?”

Shen Wan smiled and said, “Preparing a gift for Anshuo. I heard that stars folded by oneself are more sincere. I’m putting so much effort into it, he’ll definitely like it, right?”

Zhong Jiaren glanced at the transparent plastic jar filled with colorful stars and felt uncomfortable all over. Was Fang Anshuo really worth this silly girl treating him like this?

Folding stars, why not fold two paper dolls and burn them for Fang Anshuo? She thought that would be most appropriate.

“Don’t tire out your hands.”

Zhong Jiaren felt something was off with herself. Hearing that Shen Wan was folding stars for Fang Anshuo made her very uncomfortable. She turned and left, thinking she must hate Fang Anshuo too much; it was normal for her to feel uneasy whenever Shen Wan was nice to him.

Back in her room, she still couldn’t help but watch the surveillance feed. Seeing Shen Wan seriously folding stars, she became angrier the more she watched.

“That scumbag, why fold stars for him? He won’t appreciate it, you fool!”

Shen Wan asked, “188, is the surveillance still on over there?”

[188 replied, “It is. Miss Jiaren looks very angry.”]

Shen Wan sighed, “I really want to hack that surveillance. How am I supposed to stuff these stars I bought from the shopping app into the box with her watching me?”

Personally folding stars for Fang Anshuo? Dream on.

He only deserves the kind that costs ten yuan for three boxes with free shipping.


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