SUMMARY
# cinderella # supportingcharacter
Song Ci transmigrated into a book as a cannon fodder supporting female character with a burden, also known as her younger brother. The burden Song Yujin said calmly, "Do you plan on hitting me today? If so, hurry up. I have homework to do." Song Ci was speechless. Wasn't this the male lead who was tortured by his sister at a young age, and then grew up and tortured the sister back?! As she recalled how the story progressed, Song Ci shuddered and revealed a kind smile. "Yujin, go on and do your homework if you want to. Are you hungry? Why don't I make you something?" Song Yujin became wary as if his sister was now using a new method to torture him. Song Ci tried several times to gain Song Yujin's favor but failed, and that made her want to cry.
This day, their cheapskate aunt who rarely paid them a visit suddenly showed up. "Cici, take your cousin's place and marry Lu Gan. Both of you have burdens so you won't complain about each other." Song Ci was speechless. What kind of bullsh*t was this? She had read the book and knew the real story. Their aunt's family only aimed for Lu Gan because of his good looks and wealthy family background. But now that Lu Gan's legs were ruined in a car crash, they were trying to push this mess to her instead! Song Ci said, "Sure, I'll marry him." Song Ci wanted to refuse, but then she remembered that Lu Gan and his ruthless son ended up hating her in the book for refusing the marriage! If she didn't agree, her life would be endangered! After they got married…
Lu Gan: My dear, are you hungry? Why don't I make you something?
The great villain: Mom, I earned a billion. That'll be your pocket money!
Song Yujin: I saw a rather acceptable necklace in an auction. It's almost worthy of you, I guess.
Song Xi was speechless. All of a sudden, she was being pampered by bigshots!
Chapter 1: Book
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Song Ci massaged her temples while lying on the bed. She had a headache. The more she thought about it, the angrier she got. In her heart, she kept reminding herself that she was a lady and should not berate people. Still, she could not help but think about the novel that she had just read. The female supporting character who many people wanted to kill had the same name as her. She was so angry that she lashed out at the author!
Recently, Song Ci had begun reading a novel to pass time. It was the story of a tragic male lead and his journey with a kind-hearted female protagonist. Of course, there were villains and cannon fodder thrown into the mix.
The male lead's parents died when he was young. He had no choice but to rely on his sister, Song Ci, for survival. Everything was hell. His sister was like a devil.
Despite that, the male lead endured everything and finally sent his sister to a mental hospital! Nonetheless, that was not the end of Song Ci. No, it was not over yet! Not only did Song Ci torment the male lead, but she also acted as a villain toward the other characters. Most notably, Lu Gan and his son. Song Ci refused to marry Lu Gan and even insulted him. As a result, Lu Gan's son held a grudge against her for many years. When he gained power, he went to the mental hospital to exact revenge against Song Ci.
In the end, Song Ci died an extremely miserable death!
Song Ci put the book down and calmed herself while laying in a bathtub full of bubbles. She closed her eyes, became relaxed, and gradually fell asleep.
When Song Ci woke up again, she was stunned for a moment.
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Her entire mind was in a daze. She looked to the front, then left and right. This was definitely not her home!
Song Ci noticed that she was wearing a provocative red dress. It was not something that she would usually wear. She touched her hair. Wavy curls? When did she get a perm?
What happened? Was she dreaming? Did she develop a double personality? Or was she kidnapped?
There were numerous thoughts in Song Ci's mind. Just as she was about to look for her phone to make a call, a cold voice suddenly could be heard from behind.
"Have you said enough?"
Song Ci was startled and turned around stiffly. There was a cold-faced stranger sitting behind her!
...
That person was very handsome. His eyes were deep, his nose bridge was high, and his thin lips were slightly pursed. Song Ci felt that he was God's favored son. Otherwise, how could there be such an outstanding-looking man?
Song Ci blinked her eyes and thought about the situation she was in. Although she had no idea what was going on, she felt that she had to say something. However, before she could utter a single word, the other party spoke first.
"I've never said that I wanted to marry you. I had no idea that your family made changes to the arrangement. Thus, Miss Song, you don't have to worry. Whether it's now or the future, I, Lu Gan, will have nothing to do with you. Miss Song, you can leave now. You have nothing to do with me nor can you threaten me."
When Song Ci heard the man's words, she was shocked.
"Excuse me, I must have misheard. You... Me?"
Lu Gan laughed mockingly.
"Why are you acting ignorant? Miss Song, you're just trying to embarrass me because you hate me, right? Don't worry, I understand."
Song Ci was more confused than ever!
How could she embarrass him? She had no idea who he was!
"Wait a minute, you said your name was..."
Lu Gan raised his eyebrows and sneered, "Song Ci, what do you want exactly? I've already made it very clear that I won't marry you! What? Do you want me to write a statement? Or do you want me to hold a press conference? You want everyone to find out about this, right?"
"Marry?"
Song Ci felt like she was going to go crazy. Suddenly, a name flashed across her mind. She immediately raised her head and said in horror, "You... You're Lu Gan?"
Lu Gan frowned. His eyes were filled with disgust.
"What are you trying to get out of this?"
Song Ci was enraged. She wanted to smash her phone. Why did she read that novel? Currently, she was none other than the cannon fodder, "Song Ci", from that melodramatic novel that she had ridiculed previously! No wonder she was wearing a red dress and had wavy hair. This was the physical appearance of that "Song Ci"!
Being scolded by Lu Gan almost angered her to death!
Chapter 2: I Was Deliberately Provoking You
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In the book, Lu Gan got into an accident and his legs were crippled. Originally, he was supposed to marry her half-sister, Song Peihan. However, due to the incident, "Song Ci" was to replace her instead and she mercilessly humiliated Lu Gan.
Even though Lu Gan died, his son, Lu Suo, held a grudge against "Song Ci". After he gained power, he executed his vengeance against her.
Song Ci felt very flustered.
She thought about how Lu Suo took his revenge.
A handsome man with slightly long hair. He blinked and his long eyelashes concealed the malice in his eyes. His tone was still gentle as ever. Then, he raised his hand and took a puff of his cigarette while narrowing his phoenix-like eyes. After that, he smiled.
"Back then, Miss Song wore a red dress and humiliated my father. I didn't forget a single word you said. Now that I've grown up, I thought that I should fulfill your wish and help you hold a grand wedding! These are the men that I've carefully selected for you from the street. I guarantee that you'll be satisfied."
Song Ci raised her head in shock. Her body, which had already been electrocuted, was on the verge of collapsing. She looked at the filthy, yellow-toothed homeless men beside Lu Suo and was scared out of her wits. All she could do was apologize to Lu Suo nonstop.
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Despite that, Lu Suo refused to listen. He turned around and was about to leave but suddenly, he thought of something. Lu Suo turned around and smiled innocently, "Oh, right. How can this be a wedding without the blessings of family and friends? Don't worry, Miss Song. I'll definitely invite them over. I won't forget even a single person! If someone can't make it, I'll broadcast it live for them. It'll be perfect. Everyone in the world would be able to see the former superstar's current condition."
Upon hearing his words, Song Ci's face instantly turned pale. She knelt in front of Lu Suo and kept begging him while crying out that she was wrong.
Unfortunately, Lu Suo refused to listen. He glanced at the men who were drooling and said, "What a pity. My dad died early and won't be able to see such a joyous occasion. Well, it doesn't matter, I'll watch in his stead."
Song Ci dared not recall what followed. At this moment, her face was as white as a sheet. Nonetheless, she forced a smile, trying to save her future.
"I think there's a misunderstanding between us."
Song Ci's tone was very gentle.
...
Lu Gan's expression was as if he had just heard a joke.
"Miss Song, you really know how to jest. What misunderstanding could there be between us? I'm just a toad that wants to eat swan meat. A cripple that dares to act high and mighty. I'm shameless. I should take a good look at myself. How can a piece of trash like me be worthy of you? Anyway, I promise you that we won't meet again."
Song Ci could not help but curse in her heart.
'F*ck!'
So, the original Song Ci had already uttered these harsh words?
Was her tragic death already on the way?
Song Ci shook her head and rushed to Lu Gan's side. She grabbed his arm tightly and said, "How can you say that about yourself? I forbid it! You can't belittle yourself!"
Lu Gan looked at her coldly and pushed her hands away.
"I'm sorry, I didn't say that about myself. You did."
Song Ci did not give up and grabbed Lu Gan's hand again. This time, she threw away all her reservations and put on her best act. With a troubled expression, she said, "I did that on purpose to anger you. Why did you take it seriously?"
"On purpose to anger me?"
Lu Gan had already sneered countless times today.
"Then you did a good job."
"It wasn't my original intention."
Song Ci looked at him and began frantically thinking of a countermeasure. She needed an excuse for her reckless words.
"Since we were about to get married, I wanted to test your temper and character. Hence, I deliberately said those inappropriate words."
Lu Gan did not respond, but it was obvious that he wanted to hear what Song Ci would say next.
The corners of Song Ci's mouth curved into a smile and she did her best to act shy.
"You may not know me, but I've known you for a long time. Back when I was in school, everyone said that you had a bad temper. I was afraid. What if I made you unhappy? Would you hit me? With my small stature, I won't be able to defend myself. That's why I was testing to see if there was any possibility of domestic violence."
She was right. Song Ci and Lu Gan were classmates. This part of the plot was briefly described in the book. Regardless, it did not affect Song Ci's tragic death.
Chapter 3: Because I Have a Crush on You
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Lu Gan was confused by Song Ci's words.
"So, what's your goal?"
Song Ci quickly replied, "Obviously, I want to marry you!"
Lu Gan was actually Lu Suo's father's younger brother. He was the latter's uncle. After Lu Suo's parents died in an accident, Lu Gan adopted him and became his foster father. Hence, they were very close. If anyone dared to offend Lu Gan, Lu Suo would ensure that they pay the price.
With that being said, if Song Ci married Lu Gan, she would become Lu Suo's adoptive mother. Even if Lu Gan died, she would still be his legal guardian. She would have to continue to raise him up. Thus, if Lu Suo dared to harm her, he would also be harming his beloved uncle.
Based on the original plot, not only did Lu Gan become a cripple after the car accident, but his body was also severely affected. He passed away within a year. Song Ci remembered this clearly.
In other words, she only needed to spend less than a year with Lu Gan. This short marriage in exchange for a lifetime of peace was definitely a great deal! She had no reason to refuse!
Song Ci's gaze towards Lu Gan became even gentler. She reached out to pull his arm one more time.
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However, Lu Gan mercilessly pushed her away again.
Song Ci did not feel embarrassed. In her eyes, Lu Gan was basically a life-prolonging god.
She needed to take advantage of the situation. Therefore, she used her fair hands to massage his legs.
"You might not believe it, but I've actually been secretly in love with you for a long time."
Lu Gan thought that if he believed her, he would be a big fool!
...
Song Ci shook Lu Gan's thigh. In a flirtatious and naive tone, she said, "Let's get married, okay? Give me a chance!"
Lu Gan looked at her and felt very conflicted.
Since he did not speak, Song Ci continued with her act and kept shaking his thigh. Her hand unconsciously moved upwards, inadvertently touching something that should not be touched.
Lu Gan instantly shook off her hand. He used more force than usual.
"Don't touch me."
This situation made Song Ci think of something. In Lu Gan's case, marriage was just like getting a certificate, right? After all, Lu Gan's legs were numb. S*x would most probably be impossible. Was his "thing" even working?
Did Lu Gan get angry earlier because of this? It was no surprise that a man valued his pride.
"You really want to marry me?"
Lu Qian suddenly asked.
Song Ci hurriedly nodded.
"Of course."
If they got married, Lu Suo would no longer be a threat to her!
"I need time to think about it," said Lu Gan in a serious tone.
"How long?"
Song Ci asked worriedly.
"Is one hour enough? Maybe not. How about one night? I can come back tomorrow and you can tell me your decision."
Lu Gan was stunned.
Did she really want to marry him? But why? What would she gain from this? Lu Gan was not narcissistic. That secret crush story sounded absolutely ridiculous. He had also heard rumors about Song Ci liking someone else!
"I'll contact you after I've made up my mind."
Song Ci took out her phone without hesitation.
"Let's exchange contact details. You can let me know about your decision at any time."
Lu Gan was speechless. He did not expect Song Ci's attitude to flip so drastically. She was completely different from when she first entered the house!
Nonetheless, Lu Gan gave her a piece of paper.
"Write down your phone number. I'll call you."
After Lu Gan said that, Song Ci suddenly remembered something. She did not know the original Song Ci's phone number. So, she smiled at Lu Gan and said, "No, I won't write it down. What if you don't contact me? Tell me your details. I'll call you instead!"
"..."
This woman was really solicitous!
Why would Song Ci remember someone like him? He was just a cripple who was abandoned by his family. What was she after?
Regardless, Lu Gan took Song Ci's phone and keyed in his number. He glanced at Song Ci and pressed the dial button. Shortly after, the phone on Lu Gan's desk rang.
Anyway, Lu Gan had nothing else to discuss. With a calm expression, he said, "You can leave now."
"Leave?"
With an innocent and pitiful expression, Song Ci added, "I can't bear to leave you. Can I stay a little longer?"
Her acting was superb.
Lu Gan looked at Song Ci and asked calmly, "You don't want to leave?"
Song Ci felt that Lu Gan's gaze was a little bit off, but she still nodded.
"It's getting dark. Since you want to marry me, let's head to bed and have a deep conversation. We should learn more about each other."
Chapter 4: Go Take a Bath
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Song Ci looked at Lu Gan with a shocked expression. She cursed him in her head for being such a beast!
There had to be a reason why Lu Suo was so perverted. Lu Gan influenced him!
Have a deep conversation in bed? Learn more about each other? Who could say such things without any intentions to a beautiful girl?
Lu Gan smiled upon seeing the shock on Song Ci's face.
"Didn't you have a crush on me? I've invited you to explore my body, but why do you look unhappy?"
Song Ci slowly revealed a smile. She tried really hard to suppress her stiffness.
"Unhappy? I'm thrilled, but..."
As Song Ci spoke, she looked at the space between Lu Gan's legs.
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"Can this thing of yours still stand up?"
Lu Gan gritted his teeth and looked at her.
"Can it still stand up? Why don't you give it a try?"
Song Ci could not believe what she was hearing. After the car accident, both of his legs were crippled. There was no way that little piece of meat survived.
None of this made sense.
...
Of course, Song Ci dared not utter her thoughts out loud.
"There's no need to try. I believe you," said Song Ci as she nodded her head firmly.
At this moment, she would do anything to get out of this situation!
Song Ci was still young. She did not want to end up as a miserable little villain, but she did not want to lose her virginity either!
Upon hearing her words, Lu Gan raised his eyebrows slightly.
"Really? So now you believe me."
"I've always believed in you!"
Song Ci held the man's hand while displaying a sincere expression.
Lu Gan looked at her mockingly and asked, "Even if I'm a cripple?"
Song Ci replied, "I love you. As long as it's you, I don't mind."
"Aren't I the toad that wants to eat swan meat?" said Lu Gan
Song Ci refuted, "That's a metaphor for myself. I've always looked up to you."
Lu Gan asked again, "Aren't I shameless?"
"..."
Did he really have to repeat everything the original Song Ci had said?
Song Ci said with tears in her eyes, "I was still referring to myself. I'm shameless because I have a crush on you."
"Shouldn't I take a good look..."
However, before Lu Gan could finish his sentence, he was interrupted by Song Ci.
"It's me. Everything I've said was referring to myself. Don't repeat them anymore. These are all my humble and deep feelings for you, an uncontrollable crush. I often chastise myself like this. Yet, I still could not help but continue loving you. These feelings have stayed intact throughout my entire youth. Now that I finally have a chance to be with you, my emotions went haywire. That's why I went a little crazy for a moment. You have no idea how deep my love is for you..."
After Song Ci finished speaking, she silently lowered her head. It looked as if she was unable to suppress her sorrow.
Lu Gan felt that she was distorting the truth. There was nothing more than that, right? She was just acting!
"I'm really touched," said Lu Gan as he sighed. "I never thought that someone would love me so much. Since that's the case, I no longer have any hesitations. Go and take a shower in the guest room next door. I'll come later."
Song Ci was confused.
Take a shower? She had already showered before she came here. In fact, she did not want to take a shower at all!
Lu Gan looked at the confusion in her eyes and smiled slightly.
"Go ahead. It's better this way. Maintaining hygiene is important when it comes to intimacy."
Song Ci was frightened, but she dared not show it on the outside. She could only look at Lu Gan's legs.
"Unwilling? Didn't you love me so much that you lost control of your emotions? I thought you would be impatient."
Lu Gan smiled meaningfully.
"..."
"Were you merely lying to me?"
Lu Gan raised his eyebrows and waited for Song Ci's answer.
"Of course not! I just did not expect to experience such happiness so suddenly. I... I was too excited. For a moment, I could not believe it. Do you know how long I've waited for this day? I even saved my virginity for you."
Song Ci made a prompt decision. Then, she shook Lu Gan's hand with all her might and pretended to be excited as she walked toward the door.
It was just a s*x scene. Song Ci could handle it!
A good actress would never be afraid of any challenge!
There was always a first time for everything. It was no big deal. Compared to her life, this was nothing.
Lu Gan watched as Song Ci left the room in excitement. He was a little uncertain. No one could really act to such an extent, right? Did she really want to test her limits with him? Based on his current condition, she had to move him all by herself! What was she after?
Did she not mind it?
How could she endure such humiliation?
Lu Gan was pondering when he heard a knock on the door. Song Ci poked her head in from outside. The long-haired beauty had a shy expression on her face.
"Umm... can I borrow your clothes? I don't have any."
"..."
Lu Gan had a headache. Suddenly, his phone on the table rang.
Chapter 5: You're Really a Good Actress
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Lu Gan quickly picked up the phone. After saying "Mmhmm" twice, he calmly looked at Song Ci and said, "You can go back first. I have something to do, so I have to leave for a while."
Song Ci almost cheered, but her face showed a disappointed expression.
"Can't you do it later?"
"..."
'So, you really want to f*ck me?
'As an actress, your professionalism is amazing!'
"Maybe another day."
"When? Tomorrow? Or the day after?"
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Song Ci continued to maintain her character.
"We'll meet again soon, right?"
Lu Gan was almost speechless.
"You said you're an actress, right?"
Song Ci nodded. This was a coincidence. The original Song Ci was indeed an actress.
...
"You're seriously a good actress."
Song Ci replied humbly, "I haven't won an award yet, so I'm just considered average."
"Soon."
Lu Gan nodded very seriously.
With her acting skills and professionalism, it was only a matter of time before she won an award.
"Anyway, you can leave now."
Song Ci was still standing at the same spot.
Lu Gan really did not want to waste any more time with her, so he ordered her to leave.
"I'll see you tomorrow," said Song Ci with a smile.
Lu Gan's eyelids twitched.
"We'll talk about this next time."
"Of course!"
Song Ci added, "I'm still waiting to get married to you."
Then, she pretended to look at Lu Gan shyly before closing the door reluctantly.
Finally, Song Ci had left. Lu Gan could not help but lean back on his chair. He calmed himself down and began to think of the events that had transpired.
Meanwhile, Song Ci also heaved a sigh of relief. She quickly walked out of the Lu family's home. It was a close call! She had already used up her lifetime of luck.
Song Ci walked so quickly that she did not notice a four or five-year-old little boy behind her.
The boy was none other than Lu Suo. His skin was as white as snow. He was so beautiful that it was hard to distinguish if he was a male or female. At the moment, he was an extremely cute child.
Lu Suo leaned against the railing and looked at the door. His beautiful phoenix-like eyes blinked gently and he tilted his head in confusion. So, this red-dressed woman liked his uncle?
Although her words were unpleasant at the beginning, her later actions seemed to really prove otherwise.
Would his uncle actually marry her?
As Lu Suo was thinking, he heard a sound coming from the study not far away. It was the sound of Lu Gan's wheelchair. His uncle was coming out, so he quickly ran toward his room.
"I'm going out for a while."
Lu Suo knocked on the door and opened it, but he did not enter. He raised his head, revealing his good-looking and fair face. Then, he nodded obediently.
"Okay, dad. Come back soon."
"I will."
Lu Gan turned the wheelchair around and left.
Lu Suo looked at his back. After that, he put away his diary. He leaned on the table and slowly closed his eyes. No one knew what he was thinking.
Song Ci's phone rang not long after she left Lu Gan's house.
She saw the words 'manager' on display.
Song Ci picked up the call. Before she could say anything, she heard a roar from the other side of the phone!
"Finally, you've picked up! So, you really don't want to be in this movie, huh? You didn't even attend the audition! The third female lead isn't good enough for you, right? Have you seen your own acting skills? It's already hard enough to find such a role for you. Song Ci, don't you know what's good for you? You haven't even paid the money you owe the company! If you refuse to work, then you should go and sell your body!"
Song Ci kept the phone away from her ear. This manager was really ruthless. However, the original Song Ci brought this upon herself. She slept with various powerful people in the industry to pave her acting career path! The original Song Ci was indeed a tragic cannon fodder.
Thinking of this, Song Ci immediately replied, "I'll be there right away."
No matter what, she had to accept the role. How else would she earn money? Selling her body was not an option.
When David (TN: The manager's name.) heard this, his tone became calmer. However, he still threatened, "This is your last chance. Don't blame me if things don't work out. The company can't keep trash."
Song Ci held her phone firmly as she replied, "I know. I'll definitely act well this time."
David did not believe her. Song Ci had always been full of confidence before every audition. Yet, the end results were always disappointing. People only hired her because she was good-looking. Some of the cast and crew could barely tolerate a piece of talentless trash like her!
Since Song Ci was good-looking and had a nice figure, she could always just sleep with the higher-ups. It was the only way she could earn a lot of money. Otherwise, David would have given up on her long ago!
Song Ci put down the phone and sighed. She thought about the plot of the novel. The original Song Ci had really left her with a lot of troubles. Who would have thought that the life of a cannon fodder could be so difficult?
Chapter 6: Let's Get Married
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In a blink of an eye, Song Ci had arrived at the audition venue. It was a five-star hotel. She looked around, but David was not there. Earlier, he had received a message from a staff member, asking why Song Ci did not turn up. Hence, he called her. Of course, David had zero expectations. He was already in a hurry to find a producer who would sleep with Song Ci.
Song Ci could roughly guess why David did not come. Upon thinking about this, she made up her mind to succeed in the audition. She asked the crew about the current situation and left her contact information for one of the staff. Then, she went to find a quiet place to rehearse. To win a battle, one had to be prepared. Her meeting with Lu Gan was all coincidental.
Song Ci left the meeting room and went up the stairs. She could not find a suitable place. There were too many people in this hotel today. Since Song Ci had no choice, she chose the parking lot. It was a big place. There were a lot of cars but not many people. If she was lucky, she might not run into anyone.
Song Ci coughed as she took out her phone. After looking through her lines, she began her rehearsal.
Meanwhile, Lu Gan was sitting in the car. He raised his hand to look at his watch and planned to get out in an hour.
"Young master, aren't you getting out of the car?" asked the driver.
Lu Gan replied softly, "There's no rush. Tell them to wait."
Just as he finished speaking, he heard a woman's sorrowful voice coming from outside. The woman's voice sounded familiar.
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"Why? Why did you leave me?"
Then, the voice was suppressed to sound more manly and old.
"I didn't have a choice. Yisha, we... We really can't be together."
After saying that, the voice changed back to a woman's.
"Why can't we be together? I don't mind that you're older than me. I love you. Besides, you love me too, right?"
...
Once again, the voice switched to somewhat manly.
"We can't be together because I'm your long-lost father..."
"..."
Lu Gan looked at the familiar face that was not far away. Then, he thought to himself, 'What kind of idiot would write such a script?'
Anyway, the other party was still immersed in her act and kept switching roles. One moment she was mad, the next she was miserable. It was rather heart-wrenching to watch. Lu Gan winded down the car window. He was enjoying the show.
Song Ci was so engrossed in her acting that she did not notice that someone was observing her.
However, the more Lu Gan watched, the more sleepy he became. His eyelids became heavier and heavier. Eventually, he slowly closed his eyes and leaned against the car seat before falling asleep.
When Lu Gan opened his eyes again, an hour had passed. The driver had woken him up.
"Young master, shall we get out of the car?"
Lu Gan was in a daze. After a while, he said in disbelief, "I... Fell asleep?"
The driver nodded.
"Yes."
Lu Gan was silent for a long time. He looked at the spot where Song Ci was performing earlier. She was no longer there. Regardless, he was shocked at himself.
Did he actually fall asleep?
Unbelievable. Ever since the accident, he had trouble sleeping. Even if he was extremely tired, he could only lie down. His brain would still be very active and his body could not rest.
No matter how many doctors he visited, none of them could find a solution for him. His insomnia just got worse and worse.
He was haunted by the accident. Whenever he closed his eyes, he would see the moment when his brother and sister-in-law died. Despite that, he somehow fell asleep just now.
The much-needed rest made him feel a lot better.
What was Song Ci doing? Was there anyone else around her? What was her purpose? At this moment, Lu Gan felt that none of it mattered.
If she could make him sleep peacefully, then that was all he needed.
He would let Song Ci do anything as long as she did not harm Lu Suo.
A person could only achieve their goals if they could keep living and lacking sleep would deteriorate one's health.
Lu Gan still had many things to do, such as raising Lu Suo. He could not afford to die yet.
As Lu Gan thought about it, he found Song Ci's number and sent her a message.
"Come over tomorrow."
Song Ci had just come out of the bathroom when she saw the message. She could not help but shake her head.
'Tsk, what an arrogant man!
'Look at his text. Does he think he's a benevolent emperor?'
Nonetheless, she still pretended to be excited and quickly replied, "Really? That's great. I'm so happy!"
Lu Gan hastily responded as well.
"There's something else that will make you even happier."
"What?"
"Let's get married."
"Really? I'm elated. I love you! Kisses!"
Lu Gan looked at Song Ci's enthusiastic response. Her acting skills were really good. The salary paid to her was totally not in vain!
Chapter 7: Who Are You, Kid?
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Song Ci was in a good mood after receiving Lu Gan's messages. Now, she no longer had to worry about Lu Suo. Her positive mood helped in the audition. The staff members almost cried after watching her performance. Once the audition was over, they told her to go back and wait for their notification.
Song Ci thanked them politely and left the hotel. She wanted to go home and rest. So many things had happened in such a short time!
However, she did not know where the original Song Ci lived.
As Song Ci was thinking, the name of a place automatically popped up in her mind.
She hailed a taxi and instructed the driver to head towards that specific place. As she approached her destination, some memories began to slowly surface.
Although the memories were vague, Song Ci did not mind. After all, she was not in a hurry. The biggest issue, Lu Suo, had been solved. What else was there for her to be afraid of?
Nothing!
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Song Ci was very certain about this matter.
After getting out of the car, she instinctively walked toward a familiar-looking apartment. She took out her keys and opened the door. Looking at the relatively spacious room in front of her, she let out a sigh of relief.
Song Ci could finally have a good rest. Things had not been easy. She was completely exhausted.
When Song Ci took off her high heels and entered the apartment, she saw a little boy sitting in the living room with his head lowered. He was writing something.
A little boy?
The original Song Ci was not married, so where did this child come from?
...
Upon hearing her footsteps, the child slowly raised his head.
He was very good-looking. Most of the children at his age were either chubby or cute. On the other hand, this child clearly had delicate and handsome features.
The little boy looked at Song Ci coldly. He did not utter a word and acted as if she was invisible. Instead, he continued to do his homework!
Song Ci felt like shrieking. She really wanted to ask the original Song Ci about what was going on.
Suddenly, she noticed that the little boy's arms were bruised. Her heart jumped. She walked towards the boy and carried him. At first, his eyes were filled with anger, but they slowly became calm. He did not struggle or scream and just stayed still.
Song Ci rolled up the little boy's sleeves. There were bruises on his arms, legs, and stomach. There were also injuries, burns, and a scar behind his ear.
Song Ci's hands slightly trembled. This little boy was abused. He had been living with the original Song Ci.
A memory emerged in her mind and Song Ci stared blankly at the child in front of her.
"Song... Song Yujin?"
Since she was too tired, Song Ci had completely forgotten about the male lead! The bane of her existence was still a child and so was he! Ever since the male lead was young, "Song Ci" mistreated him. When he became older, he sent her to the mental hospital. He wanted "Song Ci" to suffer as he did.
Song Ci's brain was about to explode. She thought to herself, 'I wonder who is more miserable? Me or him?'
Not only was the child in front of her handsome, but he also exuded an otherworldly aura. By looking carefully, one could see the resemblance between him and Song Ci. Although the original Song Ci's identity completely changed, her appearance did not.
The original Song Ci and Song Yujin had the same mother but different fathers. Coincidentally, both of their fathers had the surname song. Perhaps it was fate.
Five years ago, the original Song Ci's father, Song He, brought his illegitimate mistress and their daughter, Song Peihan, into the house. "Song Ci" and her mother, Kong Chuyun, were chased out by the mistress.
After that, the Kong family found Kong Chuyun a new partner, which was Song Yujin's father. Unfortunately, he was not a good person either. Before Kong Chuyun died, she entrusted Song Yujin to "Song Ci". Since her mother had been good to her, "Song Ci" accepted Kong Chuyun's request. However, as time passed, she could not hide her disgust.
Song Yujin remembered his mother's words. His sister was the closest person to him other than herself. So, they needed to stay together and take care of each other.
Hence, Song Yujin instinctively gave his trust and dependence to "Song Ci". Regrettably, as time passed, "Song Ci" began to resent her life. She resented Kong Chuyun for leaving her with a burden. Why did her mother give birth if she could not take care of the child?
In the end, she was the one who had to suffer!
Thus, she started to scold and beat Song Yujin.
In the beginning, Song Yujin resisted, but that only caused him to get beaten even more viciously. Clearly, "Song Ci" really hated him. After that, he just did his best to be cautious so he would not be assaulted further. He would silently endure everything while continuing to stay by his sister's side.
Song Yujin waited for a long time. Seeing that Song Ci was only staring at him, he became a little impatient.
"Are you going to hit me today? If so, hurry up. I still have homework to do."
Chapter 8: Cold-Faced Little King of Hell
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Song Ci was stunned when Song Yujin asked her to beat him up as soon as possible. Her expression turned ugly. The sins of the original Song Ci were now all hers.
At this moment, the cold-faced little king of hell was just waiting to be beaten up. His voice was soft and childish, but it still made Song Ci feel terrified.
She had to change the male lead's impression of her. It was possible. In a way, they were still blood-related.
Song Ci took a deep breath and revealed a harmless smile. She had to save herself again!
"I won't beat you anymore. That's a promise!"
Before Song Yujin could react to her words, she gave him two kisses on the cheek.
The little boy pushed Song Ci away in disgust. However, it was not very effective and he could only tilt his head to avoid her sudden intimacy.
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"Yujin, I'm sorry. It was all my fault."
Song Ci hugged the child in her arms. Her eyes were full of tears.
"I should not have scolded and hit you. Before this, I was just worried and confused. I'll turn over a new leaf."
Song Yujin was silent.
Song Ci looked at the bruises on the little boy's fair body. It really upset her. She understood why he would send the original Song Ci to the mental hospital as revenge.
A five-year-old child being beaten up like this was totally unsightly.
...
"Your sister was a real scoundrel in the past."
Song Yujin raised his eyebrows. He thought to himself, 'Why are you speaking as if you're a third-person?'
Anyway, he did not care about these things. Once he grew up, he would leave her. All the suffering she had caused would be returned to her!
"So, you're not going to beat me up today? Then I'm going to do my homework."
Song Yujin broke free from Song Ci's embrace and continued to do his homework. He treated Song Ci as if she was nothing. As for her words, he did not believe them one bit. In Song Yujin's eyes, this might be a new method of torture.
Every time Song Ci returned, she would always lash out at him. Song Yujin would never forget that.
Although Song Ci dealt with the adult antagonist, she was unable to do the same with the young male lead. The brotherly love that she thought existed was nothing but her imagination!
She could not get close to this child at all!
Song Yujin was not moved by her flowery words.
Song Ci sighed. She suddenly felt very tired. Initially, she was just a girl who had read a book. After she got transmigrated, she had gone to great lengths to change her character's tragic ending. However, who did she provoke? Why did she have to make up for the sins of the original Song Ci?
Song Yujin was really confused by her innocent expression. He may be smart and intelligent, but he was still a child. There was no way he could understand this woman. Before leaving the house this morning, Song Ci had called him a burden. Now, she felt sorry for him and even looked sad, like an abandoned and hurt kitten.
The little boy had never seen his sister act like this. He had never seen her cook either.
Song Ci looked lonely while she was cooking. Song Yujin pursed his lips. He wondered if he should feel guilty.
"Quickly eat your food. I haven't cooked for a long time. My culinary skills might have deteriorated. Regardless, as long as I have time, I will cook for you. You're still growing, so you'll need a lot of nutrition."
Song Ci smiled gently and tried her best to be a maternal figure to Song Yujin. She hoped to awaken the love in the little boy's heart. Of course, she was also trying her best to change her miserable future in the mental hospital.
Meanwhile, Song Yujin's little brows were tightly furrowed. In the end, he ate with a determined look on his face.
Based on his expression, one might think that Song Ci was trying to poison him!
Song Ci thought that she should not waste this time with Song Yujin. She raised her head to look at the little boy whose eyes were clearly lit after eating. Song Ci felt somewhat happy. In a negotiating tone, she said, "Can I send you to school tomorrow? I'll also pick you up in the afternoon."
Song Yujin felt that it was unnecessary.
"I can go to school by myself."
"You're still a child. It's not safe for you to be alone."
Suddenly, Song Ci remembered that Song Yujin did not know about her engagement to Lu Gan.
It could not be helped. When Song Ci first came to this world, she genuinely forgot about Song Yujin. After all, she was shocked. Moreover, she was facing her villain. She had to think fast to ensure her survival.
When she returned home and met Song Yujin, she had to save herself yet again. The matter of marriage completely slipped her mind.
Song Ci felt a little guilty. She softened her voice and said, "I have another thing to tell you."
Song Yujin stopped eating and looked at her. He thought to himself, 'I'll finally know the truth, right? Why was she acting so strange today? Was it all for this?
Chapter 9: My Heart Is Too Tired
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Song Ci smiled and said calmly, "I might be getting married soon…"
"..."
"Getting married?"
"Of course, you have a say in this matter. If you disagree, I won't marry him."
Getting married to Lu Gan was the solution to a disaster. However, Song Yujin could also determine her fate.
Song Ci tried to persuade Song Yujin to nod.
"I'm not young anymore. It's about time I get married..."
"You're only 23!"
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"Yes, I should get married!"
"..."
Song Ci raised the corner of her lips and smiled awkwardly but politely. She continued to coax the little boy.
"The person I'm marrying is not bad."
Although the book mentioned that Lu Gan was unpredictable and temperamental, he was still well-educated. As long as he did not perform acts of violence, then everything else was acceptable for Song Ci.
...
"He also has a child who is about the same age as you. The two of you can play together."
When Song Yujin heard this, he became a little interested.
"He has a child too?"
"Yeah, he's a boy as well and he's a little... Fierce!"
Song Yujin was puzzled.
"Fierce?"
Indeed, he was fierce. In fact, he was extremely fierce!
The original Song Ci had humiliated Lu Gan more than once but still, Lu Suo's revenge was too much! He went out of his way to find a group of vagrants to kill her!
Lu Suo even wanted the original Song Ci's family and friends to watch her suffer!
It was also broadcasted live!
How could someone go this far?
Compared to him, Song Yujin was basically an angel.
"I heard that he's quite fierce and has a bad temper, but don't worry. If he dares to bully you, I'll get his father to teach him a lesson. In any case, I won't let you suffer."
Song Yujin did not believe that a child could be so fierce, nor did he trust Song Ci to defend him. So, today's meal was basically his last?
Anyway, Song Ci nodded firmly.
"Yujin, you have to trust your sister."
Song Yujin raised his eyebrows. He thought to himself, 'Do you think you're worthy of my trust?'
Song Ci raised her hand to wipe his little face and asked with uncertainty, "So, will you give me your blessings?"
In such a situation, it would be normal for Song Yujin to be unwilling. To begin with, his relationship with the original Song Ci was not good. If she were to get married and the other party's child was dreadful, he would definitely be reluctant. As Song Ci thought about this, Song Yujin suddenly spoke in a calm voice.
"I don't mind."
Song Ci was really surprised.
"Really?"
Song Yujin nodded.
Song Ci was overjoyed. She hugged the little boy and started kissing his face.
"Yujin, you're too kind. You're the most considerate little brother in this world!"
Song Yujin tried to avoid her with all his might but to no avail. He was helpless as Song Ci hugged and kissed him. After that, Song Yujin felt that he was not clean anymore. The germs were stuck to him!
Nonetheless, he did not really care. They would be separated in the future, so whoever Song Ci married was of no concern to him. He would only stay with her for a while. Once he grew up, he would leave.
If he went out now, he would just be kidnapped. After all, he was still a child. Song Ci was the only option because he was slightly familiar with her.
In fact, he was astonished that someone was willing to marry Song Ci. Was it because she was good-looking? Her looks were all she had.
Since Song Yujin had no objections, Song Ci finally felt relaxed. She promised him, "Even if I'm married, you're still the most important person to me. I will definitely take care of you."
Song Yujin nodded once again apathetically.
Of course, Song Ci was aware that she would not be able to change Song Yujin's perspective of her within half a day. The damage "Song Ci" had caused was immense.
Therefore, she was not in a hurry. She could slowly change Song Yujin's mind and avoid ending up in the mental hospital.
After dinner, Song Ci watched as Song Yujin washed up and obediently went to bed. She could not help but sigh. This little boy was really mature. She had never raised a child before, but she knew children of his age were not so sensible.
Song Ci began thinking to herself for a moment. Since she was not going to take a bath, she might as well spend her time another way!
She said to Song Yujin, "I'll tell bedtime stories and sleep with you tonight."
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The little boy was greatly shocked!
Chapter 10: From Now On, I'll Call You Hubby
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"I don't need to listen to a story and I can sleep by myself!"
Clearly, Song Yujin was unwilling. However, Song Ci began telling a story in a gentle tone!
Song Yujin covered his eyes with one hand. He felt helpless and immediately slept. His heart was too tired.
To be honest, Song Ci was also very tired today. Hence, she gave up on the storytelling for the day.
She patted Song Yujin.
"Good night, sweet dreams. It's best if you can dream of your sister."
To Song Yujin, that was not a dream but a nightmare.
Song Ci closed her eyes and held the child in her arms. Then, she slowly fell asleep.
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Suddenly, her phone rang.
It was Lu Gan.
Song Ci immediately became energized upon seeing the notification. She did not want to disturb Song Yujin, so she quietly got out of bed.
[ Come to the Lu family's house at 2 p.m. tomorrow. ]
Since Lu Gan was unable to sleep, he decided to contact Song Ci.
...
[ Okay, my dear. I'll definitely be there. ]
Song Ci felt very satisfied. The timing was perfect. After meeting Lu Gan, she could go and pick up Song Yujin. Her schedule was full.
Lu Gan looked at the words "my dear". It really made him feel uncomfortable.
[ Let's change the way you address me. ]
Song Ci thought for a moment before replying,
[ Brother? ]
[ You're too uncivilized. ]
So, she had to change the way she addressed him and make it sound more civilized. Song Ci totally understood!
She was quite a proactive person.
Thus, she did not hesitate at all and sent her reply.
[ I got it. From now on, I'll call you hubby! ]
Lu Gan spat out a mouthful of water!
[ Who the hell asked you to call me hubby?! ]
[ Can't you call me Mr. Lu? ]
[ You're not reserved at all! ]
[ You don't even act like a girl! ]
Lu Gan had never felt so helpless.
[ Call me senior or Lu Gan. ]
Song Ci felt that Lu Gan was quite picky, but she needed to please him. Even if he wanted her to call him "daddy", she would do it.
[ Dear senior… ]
Lu Gan was speechless.
The next morning, Song Yujin's bedside alarm rang. Song Ci raised her hand to turn it off. All of a sudden, she received a wave of the original Song Ci's memories.
It gave her a rough understanding of the original Song Ci's past.
In the meantime, Song Yujin was already awake and he began changing clothes. Song Ci made him some breakfast and sent him to school.
Then, she arrived at Lu Gan's house at precisely two o'clock.
At this time, Lu Gan was reading. When he heard the knock on the door, he said, "Come in."
It was the person he had been thinking about for the entire morning.
"I'm here," said Song Ci with a smile.
Her smile was very beautiful. It was like the afternoon sun, warm and bright. Song Ci was also wearing a pure white dress. She looked like a blooming lily. In any case, she was not as overbearing as before.
Lu Gan looked at her. He really could not comprehend this woman.
Anyway, that was not the point. He needed to confirm if he accidentally fell asleep yesterday or was it because of Song Ci.
"Have a seat," said Lu Gan politely.
Song Ci sat down and said enthusiastically, "Are we talking about getting married today?"
Lu Gan did not forget about her previous persona, but he still nodded.
"There's no rush. Let's talk about your job first."
Song Ci was a little puzzled.
"My job?"
"You're an actress, right?"
Song Ci nodded. She felt that Lu Gan was trying to imply something.
"How's your acting?"
"I think it's okay,"
Song Ci said modestly.
"Show it to me. You can choose a familiar scene to perform."
Lu Gan leaned back slightly and raised his hand while asking Song Ci to perform.
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Song Ci did not understand. Why was Lu Gan talking about acting and not marriage?
Nonetheless, Song Ci was a very dedicated person. She was not afraid to act!
"What style do you like? Implicit tolerance? Emotional outburst? Artistic freshness? Pick whichever. I can do it."
Lu Gan did not expect to receive a multiple-choice question. Regardless, he chose the first one.
The father-daughter drama from yesterday was enough to shock him.
Song Ci nodded. Her back was facing him when she prepared her emotions. After she turned around, she was in a miserable state.
Her face was pale and her eyes were weak. There were tears of sadness in them. She looked at Lu Gan with a hint of friendship but also restrained herself.
Lu Gan was quite intrigued.
"What am I supposed to do..."
Song Ci's tone was gentle and slow. It was as if she had been wronged.
Lu Gan watched. After a while, he felt like he was unable to hear her.
He could not help but close his eyes. Since he did not want Song Ci to see him falling asleep, he forced himself to raise his right hand.
Song Ci was at the climax of her performance when Lu Gan's head was lowered.
Was her acting that bad? Did it hurt his eyes?