T/N: Lamia = snake demon
Chapter 11: Transmigrated as the Abusive Story’s Cannon Fodder Female Supporting Character
Xin Yao felt a twinge of regret.
She had been so drunk that night that the intimate scenes, the intense entanglement, and Pei Yu’s unrestrained passion were like a hazy dream, both alluring and indistinct.
Otherwise, she could have…
No!
Xin Yao snapped out of her reverie.
What was she thinking?
She couldn’t be seduced by the beautiful snake demon!
Xin Yao pinched herself, straightened her back, and firmly refused, “I’m sorry, Miss Pei, but I can’t accept your offer.”
Otherwise, she might die in the alluring snake demon’s bed, drained of her life force.
While she genuinely wanted to help Pei Yu, 17 hours was simply too much! It was a death sentence!
She had always thought such descriptions in stories were exaggerated, but now, having experienced it firsthand, Xin Yao finally understood that demons could indeed be captivating and deadly.
She couldn’t bear to look at Pei Yu, averting her gaze, her eyes darting around the room.
She almost chanted “Forgive me, forgive me” in her mind.
Xin Yao’s refusal was expected.
President Pei wasn’t disappointed. Her expression remained calm, her eyes unreadable.
Pursuing a partner was like a game of strategy or a hunt. She had plenty of patience.
She even relaxed her posture, leaning back slightly in her chair.
As the light and shadows played across her face, her beautiful, blood-red eyes, hidden in the dimness, fixed on Xin Yao’s profile.
After a moment of silence, she spoke.
Pei Yu pushed the folder back towards Xin Yao.
“Why don’t you finish reading before refusing, Miss Xin? If you’re willing to help me, I’ll accept any conditions. As for compensation, how about one hundred million? We can negotiate if you’re not satisfied.”
The casual way she mentioned such a large sum of money left Xin Yao momentarily speechless.
She instinctively refused, a flicker of confusion in her eyes.
“Miss Pei, you misunderstand. I’m not that kind of person. I…”
“Two hundred million.” Pei Yu didn’t hesitate.
Her clear, melodious voice, like jade beads falling onto a plate, snapped Xin Yao back to reality.
Two… two hundred million.
She couldn’t breathe. What was she supposed to say?
Her heart pounded in her chest, and just then, the dog system chimed in, yelling in her mind.
[Quick, quick! Ask her if she needs a housekeeper! I can do laundry, cook, clean toilets, anything!]
[Or I can be your assistant! I’m a professional!]
Xin Yao: Shut up!
As if such wealth would ever be within your reach!
Despite her inner turmoil, Xin Yao looked up at Pei Yu’s serious expression and found herself speechless.
“I…”
Pei Yu had observed Xin Yao’s shock and hesitation.
Her eyes flickered in the dim light. Without giving Xin Yao a chance to speak, she continued, “Three hundred million.”
After a moment’s thought, she added, “After taxes.”
Xin Yao gasped, staring at her in disbelief.
Pei Yu remained calm, her expression unchanged.
Her legs were crossed elegantly, her posture relaxed as she leaned back in her chair. Her face, framed by her gold-rimmed glasses, was aloof and composed.
As Xin Yao stared, speechless, Pei Yu’s lips parted, about to utter another number.
Panicked, Xin Yao quickly snatched the contract.
If the price went any higher, she would be terrified.
“President Pei, please wait! I… I think I might reconsider!”
She had come here to refuse, but three hundred million!
Even if Miss Pei was a beautiful snake demon, it was still three hundred million!
Even if Xin Yao was going to leave this world eventually, it was still three hundred million!
She would not only help Miss Pei through her heat cycle, she would marry her right now if asked.
A mere 17 hours!
She could just ask the dog system for some medication!
Hesitating for even a second would be an insult to the allure of money and Miss Pei’s beauty.
If she had encountered this opportunity in her previous life, where she had died penniless, she would be laughing in her dreams.
Xin Yao, now fully invested, even started thinking from Pei Yu’s perspective, asking considerately, “Besides helping you through your heat cycle, is there anything else I need to do?”
It was an agreement.
Pei Yu’s posture straightened, her slender fingers tapping the side of her glass.
Like a predator hidden in the grass, seemingly relaxed but always focused on its prey, her gaze never wavered.
Now that the prey had fallen into the trap, her excitement was barely contained, her focus sharpening.
Pei Yu sat up straight, her jade-like fingers interlaced on the dark table.
“No, nothing else. I just need you by my side.”
Predators were always perceptive.
After answering, Pei Yu noticed Xin Yao’s hesitant expression.
“What’s wrong, Miss Xin? Do you have any other questions?”
Well…
Xin Yao hesitated.
She had intended to help Pei Yu all along. The compensation was just a bonus.
But having accepted such a large sum of money, would it be inappropriate to make further requests?
But since President Pei had asked…
Xin Yao coughed, slightly embarrassed. “Nothing else, really. It’s just… 17 hours seems a bit excessive, doesn’t it?”
To her surprise, Pei Yu, who had been so accommodating, frowned slightly.
“How long do you think is appropriate?”
Discussing such an intimate topic so frankly made Xin Yao blush.
Miss Pei’s bluntness was disarming.
She touched her nose, considered for a moment, then looked at Pei Yu, holding up two fingers.
“I think two hours is my limit.”
Pei Yu, without hesitation, replied, “Sixteen.”
What was the difference between 16 and 17?!
Xin Yao’s eyes widened, but she persisted. “Three!”
“Fifteen.”
Xin Yao had never imagined haggling over something like this, and Miss Pei was surprisingly firm.
She tried again, clenching her jaw. “Three and a half!”
“You…” Even the usually composed President Pei raised an eyebrow.
“Four, four, four hours, okay? President Pei, I really can’t do any more than that.” Xin Yao clasped her hands together, almost pleading.
Was she really supposed to ask the dog system for drugs?
He would never let her live it down.
“Fine.”
“Huh?”
The unexpected agreement caught Xin Yao off guard.
She had been prepared for a long negotiation. Why had Pei Yu suddenly agreed?
It wasn’t sudden.
As a demon, Pei Yu retained some animalistic instincts. She always observed people intently, her gaze fixed on their vulnerabilities.
During their conversation, Pei Yu had been watching Xin Yao.
She had seen the eagerness in Xin Yao’s eyes, the way they sparkled like a starry sky, full of life and energy.
That vibrant, passionate life force had captivated Pei Yu, drawing her in.
Naturally, she agreed to Xin Yao’s request.
“As you wish, Miss Xin.”
This unconditional acceptance, the feeling that Pei Yu would agree to anything she asked, made Xin Yao feel strangely pampered.
It was intoxicating.
But as Xin Yao drifted off in thought, Pei Yu spoke again.
Her voice was cool and calm, her words as direct as ever.
“So, since you agree, Miss Xin, we can revise the contract tonight and officially sign it tomorrow. How does that sound?”
“I’ll transfer a deposit to you, which should arrive by Friday.”
“As for the first… session, we can schedule it for this weekend, after the deposit arrives. Is that acceptable?”
Pei Yu’s words were like a splash of cold water, jolting Xin Yao out of her daze.
She looked up at Pei Yu, her mind clearer than ever.
She realized that since meeting Pei Yu, she hadn’t seen her express any other emotion.
She was always aloof, distant, never smiling, never angry, never showing any vulnerability.
Even now, discussing such an intimate topic, their first time while sober, she was utterly calm, as if discussing a business deal.
And Xin Yao had become the commodity in that deal.
Xin Yao opened her mouth to speak, then closed it, pressing her lips together.
It was just a transaction, after all.
She hadn’t intended to get involved with Miss Pei anyway, and she knew that Miss Pei was a cold and distant person.
But still, a feeling of unease lingered, like a fishbone caught in her throat, not painful, not irritating, but persistently uncomfortable.
Snakes were highly perceptive.
While Pei Yu didn’t understand human emotions, she was attuned to Xin Yao’s moods, easily sensing her sudden shift in demeanor.
She always spoke her mind.
“What’s wrong, Miss Xin? If you have any concerns, please tell me.”
“No, I don’t have any concerns,” Xin Yao replied, no longer wanting to discuss the topic, nodding vaguely. “Anything is fine.”
Despite her words, Pei Yu clearly sensed her low spirits, a cool, soft fragrance that, while not as intense as before, was still captivating to the cold-blooded creature.
But she was unhappy.
Before coming tonight, Pei Yu had asked her assistant for some books on human interaction.
The books advised apologizing when someone was upset.
“I apologize if my directness offended you. I tend to be blunt.”
Xin Yao, on the other hand, disliked causing trouble for others. She felt embarrassed by Pei Yu’s apology and waved her hand dismissively.
“No, no, it’s fine.”
Pei Yu didn’t believe her, reflecting on her behavior.
“Or do you find me too serious and aloof?”
Before Xin Yao could answer, Pei Yu sensed a shift in her scent, the cool fragrance becoming warmer, softer.
So that was it.
Pei Yu’s fingers fidgeted, a rare moment of hesitation for her.
After a pause, she looked up at Xin Yao.
“I’ve always been this way. I apologize if it makes you uncomfortable.”
She seemed to be apologizing constantly, making Xin Yao even more embarrassed.
“No, no, Miss Pei, it’s not your fault. It’s me…”
“No,” Pei Yu pushed her glasses up her nose, her blood-red eyes, illuminated by the light, appearing even deeper and more serious. “It is my fault. I care about your feelings, Miss Xin.”
“If I made you feel like I’m being indifferent or flippant about this, that’s my mistake.”
“I was just afraid that being too direct or too passionate would scare you.”
Too direct?
Could she be any more direct?
And passionate?
Xin Yao’s curiosity was piqued. “What would be even more direct?” What would passionate look like?
Pei Yu hadn’t intended to elaborate.
She felt that Miss Xin was emotionally complex, sometimes bold, but often timid and sensitive, like a small animal. She was afraid that revealing too much of her true nature would scare her away.
But if hiding it made Xin Yao feel like she was being cold, perhaps it was better to show her a glimpse.
Pei Yu tapped her finger on the table, lifting her head slightly. As the light fell on her face, her crimson eyes darkened.
The atmosphere in the restaurant shifted, becoming heavy and oppressive.
In this stifling silence, Pei Yu looked at Xin Yao and finally spoke.
Her voice echoed through the empty restaurant, calm and clear.
“Miss Xin, if you must know…”
“From the moment I saw you tonight, I wanted to mate with you.”
“But I couldn’t just tell you that. It would have scared you, and you might have disliked me.”
“Just like now.”
“You’re looking at me with fear in your eyes.”
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