The Belated Realization of Xiao Sisi

Xiao Sisi had fallen.

Just one date was enough to completely conquer her heart.

"Th-thank you... I had so much fun today. It was my first time going to an amusement park, visiting a haunted house, watching a movie..."

Xiao Sisi clasped her hands behind her back, lowering her head to stare at her toes, the picture of an obedient girl.

Her petite, adorable figure and the faint blush dusting her cheeks gave off an irresistible charm.

Jiang Che chuckled softly, brushing aside the stray strands of hair from her forehead before leaning down to press a light kiss on her temple.

"I had fun too~"

[I didn’t! I didn’t have fun at all! Look at me... I’m still here! Jiang Che, you jerk! Public displays of affection deserve a swift death!]

Yu Wan'er clenched her fists, so furious she could barely stop herself from rushing forward to tear the two apart.

She felt like she was sitting on pins and needles—never had time crawled by so slowly!

She loved Jiang Che deeply too; otherwise, she wouldn’t be drowning in jealousy, practically soaked in vinegar.

Xiao Sisi glanced at Yu Wan'er, her cheeks flushing even redder.

[Oh no, his cousin saw us... But is this cute girl really his cousin? The way she’s looking at me feels a little strange...]

Of course it was strange! Yu Wan'er was practically ready to pounce and bite her!

"Brother Jiang Che, is your sister... feeling unwell?" Xiao Sisi asked softly.

"Unwell?! I’m completely unwell!" Yu Wan'er’s voice shot up twenty decibels, her delicate face twisted in anger.

Xiao Sisi blinked, then her tone turned concerned. "Little sister, do you need to go to the hospital?"

Yu Wan'er: "..."

Idiot. Such an idiot! She was obviously jealous, okay? You’re the one who needs a hospital visit!

"N-no need... A hug from my brother will probably make me feel better~" Yu Wan'er batted her big, beautiful eyes at Jiang Che.

She then wrapped her arms around one of Jiang Che’s arms, swinging it lightly, acting every bit the clingy little sister.

This time, it was Jiang Che’s turn to be speechless. Yu Wan'er really knew how to stir up trouble.

[Yu Wan'er, do you want to suffer tonight?] Jiang Che transmitted his voice to her.

[Pfft~ You big pervert! All you know how to do is flirt with girls. What if I kissed you right in front of Xiao Wanwan? How do you think she’d react? Would she still want you then?]

[Heh~ Try it if you dare.] Jiang Che smirked, but the look in his eyes sent a chill down Yu Wan'er’s spine.

She was terrified of Jiang Che. He’d never kill her, but he had countless bizarre ways to torment her.

[You... You’re bullying me again! You’re the worst!]

Yu Wan'er had no way to retaliate. She wanted to expose Jiang Che’s behavior to someone, but there was no one who could keep him in check.

Jiang Yunli, his mother? She was completely on his side.

Ye Mengyao? Don’t even joke about that!

Around Jiang Che, she had no one to rely on—except for his favoritism toward her.

Xiao Sisi watched Yu Wan'er clinging to Jiang Che, her mind drifting slightly.

Wasn’t this girl his cousin? Why did they seem less like siblings and more like a couple bickering?

Maybe she was mistaken?

"Wanwan, just now... I had a stroke of inspiration for composing. The feeling’s here—I’ll have the song finished in three days at most."

Jiang Che snapped his fingers. Today’s date with Xiao Sisi had gone smoothly. Winning her over was only a matter of time.

Xiao Sisi’s eyes widened. "Three days? That fast?"

"Of course. Writing lyrics and composing is all about inspiration. Without it, you could lock yourself up for a year and still not finish a song. But when inspiration strikes? Three to five days is all it takes."

"And I have you to thank for that inspiration." Jiang Che licked his lips, his meaning crystal clear.

Xiao Sisi instantly understood the subtext.

What inspiration? He just wanted another kiss!

How shameless.

"Wanwan, before you go... want to kiss me again? Maybe I’ll finish the song for you tomorrow!"

"T-tomorrow?" Xiao Sisi froze.

That fast?

But soon, her not-so-bright little brain started turning.

Wait—no! Something was very, very wrong!

"Brother Jiang Che... did you already finish the song? Were you just using it as leverage to make me go on dates with you?"

Xiao Sisi pouted, the realization hitting her like a truck.

"Haha... You’re so cute. You guessed right!" Jiang Che laughed, ruffling her hair.

He admitted it outright!

"You—!" Xiao Sisi was at a complete loss for words.

He wasn’t even pretending anymore?!

For a moment, she felt like crying.

"If it’s already done, why did you lie to me?"

Jiang Che took her small hand in his, his voice dripping with tenderness.

"If I didn’t lie... would you have agreed to go out with me willingly?"

With just a few words, Jiang Che soothed Xiao Sisi’s emotions. For an experienced player like him, handling a naive girl like her was child’s play.

"Be good. Go home now. I’ll send you the song tomorrow morning—I promise it’ll be top quality."

"O-okay..." Xiao Sisi lowered her head meekly.

......

Even after Xiao Sisi left, Yu Wan'er remained silent, stewing in her thoughts.

This was terrifying. Was this how Jiang Che manipulated girls?

Just now, she had seen a reflection of herself—she had probably fallen for his sweet talk and lies the same way before ending up in his bed!

"Yu Wan'er, anything you want to say?"

Jiang Che’s voice snapped her out of her daze.

"Jiang! Che!"

All the anger she had bottled up the entire day exploded at once. She reached for the soft flesh at his waist and pinched as hard as she could.

Yu Wan'er’s cultivation had already reached the late-stage of Hua Jin. If she really wanted to hurt him, she could channel her inner energy to break through his defenses.

But deep down, she couldn’t bring herself to harm him—not that it would make a difference anyway.

"I’ll strangle you, pinch you, bite you—you heartless playboy! I’m never speaking to you again!"

Tears spilled from her eyes as she vented her fury, straddling his lap while scratching, clawing, and biting.

After about ten minutes, Jiang Che patted her head.

"Feel better now?"

The girl turned her face away, tears still glistening at the corners of her eyes.

"No!"

"Heh, little vinegar jar." Jiang Che tapped her cute little nose.

"Grr—!" Yu Wan'er opened her mouth wide and chomped down on his finger.

She glared at him defiantly, her expression utterly adorable.