Chapter 7 All villainesses from all stories will never have any luck in love

    Bai Yu stared at her fingers. Again.

    Although the wound was not as severe as the first day, it still took unusually long to heal for a magic-user. At first, she thought that the magic in her body would automatically heal the wound, but that might turn out to be wrong…The reason why the wound did not heal might be because she could not use magic.

    This Bai Yu did not know how to use magic! She already got to have the body of a perfect villainess, then why did fate not give her the ability that came with it as well?! Not to mention the incomplete memory. Ugh!

    The secondary villainess Xu Peipei’s visit changed Bai Yu’s hitherto leisurely life. Because she was mocked that her wound was slow to heal, now she had to find a way to wield magic.

    She would not let herself become an incompetent woman and lose her title!

    Bai Yu started by studying the basics from books, telling her curious maid the excuse that she wanted to review her knowledge. She also announced that she needed privacy in order to rest and recover, effectually stopping clans of merchants from trying to suck up to her. Instead, they had to turn to push their own children who had magic to study the multiplication table at the institute.

    The magic cultivation institute was opened to the children of nobles or rich merchants starting from thirteen to eighteen. Noblemen here did not have any interest in martial arts as they view that the court and the world of martial artists should be separated like how pond water did not mingle with water in canals*. Only a few would study both magic and martial arts, and one of those few was Ouyang Mingxian, whose ability was more notable than the Taizi Ouyang Yongxian.

    As for the noblewomen, they rarely took their study seriously, as tradition dictated that women had the duty in taking care of their family and governing over matters within the household. Thus, most of them only studied up to a level that would not be an embarrassment, which would usually be the level that magic was used as a performance, like Bai Yu’s guqin ability, for example. Bai Yu had already finished the course for women aged fifteen so there was no need for her to attend classes at the institute anymore, though she still could go if she wanted to study further in other subjects. It could be said that Bai Yu was a woman who had higher education in magic than other men or women.

    It would surely be strange if she, who did not know how to wield magic at the same level as the former Bai Yu, went to study magic there, so the current Bai Yu could only stay at home and study from the books by herself. Although studying magic was a completely new experience for her, she could understand the content somewhat. Her main problem was that no matter how much she studied, her practical ability remained zero. Not even a glimpse of her red magic appeared.

     “Miss, Wei Wang came to see you.”

    “Wei Wang?” The secondary male lead?

    “Yes, miss. This time the Empress Dowager ordered Wei Wang to be the one who brings royal doctor Mu to treat you.”

    “Help me get dressed.”

    Bai Yu let her maid take care of changing into a dress that would be more appropriate for meeting an esteemed guest. Meanwhile, she tried to recall her memory about Wei Wang. The results were…hazy memories and a blurry face.

    When she thought about what she knew from the series, she could remember that Wei Wang was the kindhearted love interest who was willing to do anything for the heroine, even though she only saw him as an older brother. As a gentle, good-natured person and an absolute gentleman, he was the definition of the secondary male lead formula…which the heroine never chose.

    She would like to see if this world’s Wei Wang was the same as in the series or not. If he was, then that would be complicated for her…since in her former life, he was exactly her ‘type’.

    And it was this kind of man…who made her past self so madly in love for full nine years.

    “Miss.”

    “Hm?”

    “Normally, Empress Dowager would send Qin Wang for her errands. But why is it Wei Wang who came today?”

    “Maybe he had his royal matter to attend to?” The royal matter that involved Bai Hua at the ancestral temple, of course.

    “Aren’t you sad, miss?”

    “I’m OK.”

    “OK?”

    “OK means I’m fine.”

    “What language is that, miss?”

    “A language from a faraway universe.”

    “Miss please teach me too!”

    “OK”

    “Huh?”

    “It can also mean ‘Alright’.”

    “OK, miss”

    What a smart puppy!

    “Blessings to Wei Wang.”

    “No need to be so formal.”

    “Thank you, Your Highness.”

    Bai Yu wore a white dress with a red plum blossoms embroidery pattern. Today’s clothing not only brought out her refined beauty but also her allure. She curtsied to the man while keeping her head slightly lowered according to the manner that one should not freely look at the face of royals or those in higher ranks than them.

    “How’s Miss Bai’s wound?” The gentleness in his voice made Bai Yu’s heart race. She already had an old weakness of falling for men like this, and now that she was facing Wei Wang who was known for his kindness, she could not help being affected by him. To make the matter worse, he also had that voice…so similar to the man she had loved.

    “It’s much better, Your Highness.” Bai Yu replied. She lifted her head, attempting to sneak a glance at Wei Wang’s appearance in this world, but then inadvertently met his eyes…her little heart suddenly pounded.

    It…it can’t be!

    “Benwang brings royal doctor Mu here to treat Miss Bai’s wound…” His tone was soft and warm, and when paired with his brown irises, he looked even more gentle. “…Apologies for the sudden visit.”

    ‘Ouyang Wenrou’ smiled wider as he saw Bai Yu went quiet rather than saying thanks. He was surprised that she took one look at him and turned silent, unlike her usual impeccable manner.

    “I hope Miss Bai does not take offense.” That same voice still carried the same tone, like he did not mind her rudeness at all.

    You are always like this ‘Wenrou’

    No matter when…

    You are always gentle and smiling to me, no matter what horrible things I did!

    “Pleasure working with you. I’m Li Wenrou.”

    “I’m Yoknapha. My Chinese is not very good, please excuse me.”  

    “Xiao Yu”

    “Yes?”

    “I can’t pronounce your Thai name very well. Can I call you with your Chinese name instead?”

    “Of course. But if I don’t respond then you can just nudge me. I’m still not used to that name.”

    “Haha.”

    “Wenrou, I was chosen for a role in your country’s TV series. It’s called ‘This Life, the villainess will win against all odds’.”

    “Congratulations Xiao Yu. I guess I’ll have to treat you to something.”

    “Aren’t you going to ask what role I got?”

    “Xiao Yu’s incredible, no matter which role.”

    “Especially the villainess role?”

    “An international villainess. It suits you very well, doesn’t it?”

    “thank you, Mr. Angelic.”

    “Wenrou, you meanie! Why didn’t you tell me you’re the series’s main lead?”

    “I wanted to surprise you.”

    “I guess I’ll have to introduce myself again.”

    “This time I’ll be able to call you Xiao Yu without having to nudge, right?”

    “Obviously! It’s my Chinese name now. Everyone in your country calls me that.”

    “You have to thank me.”

    “Right, right, Thank you, Mr. Angelic!”

    “It’s snowing. Let me take you home.”

    “It’s fine. My manager is coming.”

    “Don’t be stubborn, Yu-er.”

    “Huh? What did you call me?”

    “Heh.”

    “Hey! Don’t just pat my head as you please. My hair’s going to be a mess, it’ll be bad for my image.”

    “Are you concerned about your image or your heart?”

    “You’re imagining things now!”

    “The international villainess’s interview column. About her ideal man…”

    “Wenrou! Stop talking!”

    “Come back with me, then I won’t talk about it again.”

    “You’re blackmailing me.”

    “But now that I think about it…”

    “Huh?”

    “Now that I think about it, your description of an ideal man is exactly me, Yu-er.”

    “No!”

    “Why’re you calling me at a time like this?”

    “I’m calling to tell you a fairy tale.”

    “I’m not a child, Wenrou.”

    “I heard that you couldn’t act in that scene, so I called to help steady your nerves.”

    “And where’s Mr. Male Lead’s fairy tale.”

    “Once upon a time, there was a little turtle who got lost and was separated from mommy turtle. The little turtle walked until it met a hare, whom it asked of mommy turtle’s whereabouts. The hare answered: ‘Let me kiss you and I’ll tell’. The little turtle let the hare kissed it once, then continued on the path that the hare told it…”

    “…”

    “…The little turtle walked and walked until it met the tiger. Again, it asked the tiger about the mommy turtle. The tiger said: ‘Let me kiss you and I’ll tell’. The little turtle agreed, then continued again on the path that the tiger told him until it met the lion…”

    “…”

    “Do you want to know what happened to the little turtle?”

    “Yes.”

    “Let me kiss you and I’ll tell”

    “Are you flirting with me?”

    “I think so.”

    “A grownup trying to flirt using a fairy tale like a kid.”

    “If it’s successful, I don’t mind.”

    “After we finish shooting, let’s go find something to eat.”

    “Aren’t you afraid of the paparazzi?”

    “You’re angry with me, baby?”

    “You have to be seen with the heroine to generate buzz for the series. If it’s me instead then the plan will be messed up.”

    “That was the series’s heroine. You’re the only heroine in my heart.”

    “I’m going to tell you now that I’m not an angel like them.”

    “You can be what you want. But I’ll be the angel for you.”

    Chu

    “It seems that the relationship between Xiao Yu the international villainess and China’s Mr. Angelic Li Wenrou is especially close even after the series has ended. How would you call your relationship?”

    “Uh…”

    “Is it true that you are in a long-distance relationship?”

    “That…”

    “We’re together.”

    Click! Click! Click!

    “How did it start?”

    “Actually, we had worked together before on some projects. But we became close during the filming of the series.”

    “And what about the rumor that Mr. Li Wenrou had something going on with the heroine?”

    “It’s just a rumor, of course. But it sure did make my Yu-er upset for a few days.”

    “Ms. Xiao Yu, how long have you been together?”

    “Well…”

    “Heh.”

    “Around the time we were shooting the series finale. So it’s been over a year.”

    “Yu-er didn’t want me to tell anyone. I’m sorry to you guys for hiding it.”

    “You’re a perfect couple. Can we take a picture of you two?”

    “Gladly.”

    “It was just to promote the series. Please don’t sulk, baby.”

    “Last time you also said this.”

    “Honey, you know I’ll never cheat. These three years, you’re my only one.”

    “But these three years you’re in the news with all those starlets all the time. And now they say I’m also the real-life villainess because I keep chasing after you and being jealous.”

    “I know you did it because you love me.”

    “Then why don’t you understand my feeling as well! Stop being close to those actresses to promote your work!

    “Alright, baby.”

    “Don’t hug me!”

“I missed you so much. Can’t I hug my girlfriend?”

    “Go hug your pretty heroines, then.”

    “I only love my villainess.”

    “You really meant to slap me, right?!”

    “It was a mistake.”

    “Liar!”

    Slap!

    “Now this is the real one.”

    “Xiao Yu!!”

    “Let go of me, Wenrou! I’m going to slap this shameless woman.”

    “At least I’m shameless and not charmless. Can’t you see he’s already tired of you?”

    “You look like a heroine, but you’re actually a whore!”

    “Who’re you calling a whore?!”

    “Hmph. Who’s playing the heroine?”

    “You!!”

    Slap!

    “Wenrou!/Honey”

    “I hope you’re satisfied now that you’re even, Meili. We’ll have to excuse ourselves.”

    “Wenrou, you choose that woman?!”

    “I’ve chosen Xiao Yu from the start.”

    “Honey, I’m sorry.”

    “Come here.”

    “I did that and you still want to hug me?”

    “No. I’m going to punish you.”

    “What are you…ah! Um! Mmm…”

    “Mmm…Be less stubborn.”

    “That woman was seducing you.”

    “Meili was just playing her role.”

    “But the director didn’t tell you to do a real kiss.”

    “But the director also didn’t tell you to do a real slap.”

    “I…Mmm…Huff…Wait…Ummm”

    “How’s the weather over there?”

    “It’s getting very cold. How about Thailand?”

    “Still hot like usual. My grandmother won’t stop complaining that I should’ve brought you here too.”

    “Next time then, honey.”

    “I miss you so much.”

    “I have to return to the set.”

    “Don’t forget to eat on time.”

    “Yes, honey.”

    “Honey, don’t make me fly from America to China to go deal with her.”

    “You’re thinking too much. It’s just a rumor.”

    “But that picture was real!”

    “You’ve worked with Xiao Hua before. You know that she’s a good person. They’re just writing lies in the news.”

    “She a good person. Well, my boyfriend is also a good person and a Mr. Angelic. Of course, anyone would be interested.”

    “Song Lianhua is not that kind of woman.”

    “Sounds like you’re trying to protect her.”

    “I’m protecting you, stubborn girl. These past five years you’ve been jealous so many times people are saying you are a villainess across the continent.”

    “I do it out of love. How about you? You already have a girlfriend but there’s news every year.”

    “But every year I love only you, my stubborn villainess.”

    “I don’t like it when I have to be separated from you.”

    “Whose fault that my girlfriend is an international villainess.”

    “Or should I stop receiving works at Hollywood so that I can be closer to you?”

    “If you’re here I’ll pinch your cheeks for talking nonsense.”

    “It’s because I miss you. And also worried.”

    “Then don’t overthink, my love.”

    “You’ve been together for nine years. Is there a plan to get married?”

    “We haven’t talked about it.”

    “My villainess is a workaholic.”

    “Ms. Xiao Yu is so busy like this, have you heard the gossip about Mr. Li Wenrou and Ms. Song Lianhua?”

    “Somewhat. But I’m not worried about it because I’m also quite close to Lianhua jiejie.”

    “Mr. Li Wenrou and Ms. Song Lianhua have been close for so long that the fans are joking that Mr. Angelic is going to turn to this China’s sweetheart.”

    ”We ourselves also joke about it as well. Haha.”

    “If it’s not because I’ve known Lianhua jiejie for many years, I probably won’t trust them to be so close. I might not be able to focus on my own work. Haha.”

    “Will there be any projects for our Chinese fans to look forward to after your return to China this time?”

    “Right now I’m accepting works only in Thailand and China. So of course I’ll be appearing in quite a few things.”

    “Then the fan’s imagination will have to end because the real deal’s back now, right?”

    “Yes. The villainess is here to take back her hero!”

    “Why do you have to go see her this late at night?”

    “There’s a conflict between Xiao Hua and Director. Her manager’s not there so I have to go take care of her.”

    “And why can’t a grownup take care of herself?”

    “Honey, that’s not nice.”

    “Honey, don’t you realize how many times you’ve scolded me because of this woman?”

    “…”

    “During the past nine years no matter how bad I acted you never scolded me.”

    “…”

    “These two months that I came back, the number of times you meet with your ‘couple’ doesn’t decrease at all.”

    “…”

    “I hope that this time you understand what you should do.”

    “…”

    “Don’t make me be a villain to the person I call sister.”

    “My grandmother wants us to get married already.”

    “Baby, I’m not ready yet.”

    “But my grandmother’s sick and she’s still worried about me. This is one last thing I can do for her.”

    “I…”

    “You think about it, honey.”

    “I’m sorry. About your grandmother.”

    “Yes. I’ve already prepared myself a bit.”

    “So, what’re you going to do next?”

    “I’m not returning to Thailand anymore. There’s no one left for me there. I’m going to live with you, honey. I’ll marry you, build our home and our family together. Doesn’t it sound good?”

    “Baby, I’m very tired today. You should get some rest first.”

    “Long time no see. meimei.*”

    “Lianhua jiejie! That…jiejie your stomach?”

    “It’s seven months already.”

    “Congratulations. But, the father…”

    “…”

    “Wenrou, who did this to jiejie? I’m going to get him and make him pay!”

    “Xiao Yu, about that…the father…”

    “It’s me.”

    “Wenrou?”

    “Jiejie is sorry, Xiao Yu. It’s jiejie’s fault for getting swept up by Wenrou.”

    “Wait…”

    “When you were busy working in America, I and Xiao Hua, we had an accident. We tried not to repeat it again, but Xiao Hua is a good person. I can’t just hurt her and not take the responsibility.”

    “Three years?”

    “That’s right.”

    “Three years you’ve gone behind my back!”

    “Jiejie’s sorry. Meimei, jiejie didn’t mean to do it. It’s jiejie’s fault.”

    “Shut up!”

    “Honey…”

    “I said shut up!”

    “…”

    “…”

    “Three years of those rumors? Three years of that stupid ‘media’s couple’ thing!”

    “I’m sorry. Xiao Hua is a good person. She’s very guilty about this. I can’t leave her…”

    “This bitch is a good person! You can’t leave her! Then am I so bad?!”

    “…”

    “…I’m so bad that you have to cheat on me for three years?!”

    “Yu-er…”

    “If she’s so good then why would she make a move on other people’s boyfriend? Did you even use your brain Li Wenrou?!”

    “Meimei…”

    “Don’t-talk-like-we’re-related!”

    “Yu-er…”

    “Don’t say my name!”

    “Have pity for the child. This child needs a father.”

    “And why don’t you have a pity for me too?!”

    “Jie…I will get out of your lives. All I ask is for you to take care of the baby. This child didn’t do anything wrong…”

    “What did I do wrong, then?! If the mother’s not a whore and the father knows how to hold back, then that child would not have to face any of this!”

    “Can you come see me? Let’s end all this together.”

    (Yu-er)

    “If you come, Li Wenrou, I’ll forgive everything.”

    (I…)

    “Honey…or you don’t want me anymore?”

    (No, honey. I love you. I’ll always love you.)

    “Come see me, now!”

    (I can’t. Xiao Hua’s going into labor. It’s two months premature. It’s extremely dangerous.)

    “What about me who’s bleeding out? Isn’t this dangerous too?”

    (What do you mean, Yu-er?)

    “You care about that woman. You care about your child. But don’t you care about the woman you betrayed at all, Wenrou…?”

    (I’ll go see you after this. Yu-er, don’t do anything stupid.)

    “Wenrou, that woman has the doctor, has you. Who do I have?”

    (I’m sorry.)

    “…”

    (Yu-er…)

    “Li Wenrou. If you don’t come here today…then I don’t want to see you again in heaven, hell, or any life after this!”

    * Pond water does not mingle with water in canals: Everyone has their own path and they don’t interfere with each other’s way of life

    *Meimei: Younger sister (can both be used to address self (by the younger sister herself) or used to call someone a younger sister as well)