After Transmigrating into a Novel with My Boyfriend, He Turned Out to Be a Native Villain-Chapter 43: Second Exploration of the High School
At 10 p.m., Jiang Xi and Hou Liang arrived at the gates of Holy Wings High School, both carrying large backpacks, fully prepared.
But as the agreed time passed, Yu Li was nowhere to be seen.
Hou Liang frowned and turned to Jiang Xi. “She’s not here yet?”
Jiang Xi glanced at her phone and replied, “I messaged her. She said she’ll be here soon.”
Hou Liang didn’t trust this Qing Li at all. Someone capable of doing those things in the past—her morals and character were highly questionable. Could she really help them?
Hesitating, he pursed his lips and said, “Xi Xi, is this Qing Li really reliable? What if she’s just messing with you? Maybe I should help you inste—”
“Mr. Hou Liang, badmouthing someone behind their back isn’t very nice, you know.”
A playful female voice suddenly interrupted him from behind.
Hou Liang’s back stiffened as he turned his head.
Emerging from the darkness, the woman approached from a different direction.
Unlike them, who were burdened with their large backpacks, Yu Li’s attire was overly simple.
She wore a long-sleeved top and pants that allowed for easy movement, with a denim jacket over them. Her chestnut-colored, slightly wavy long hair was tied into a high ponytail, revealing her delicate and exquisite face.
Even dressed like this, the air of nobility she had cultivated over the years was impossible to hide.
She looked completely out of place here, like a wealthy heiress who had accidentally wandered into the wilderness.
“Sorry, got delayed by something,” Yu Li said with a smile, casually offering an apology.
The "something" in question was a certain male ghost who had clung to her, refusing to let her leave.
Bo Jingmo had been uneasy about her going, and in the end, she had to kiss him several times before he reluctantly let her go.
When she noticed the huge backpacks Jiang Xi and Hou Liang were carrying, she paused for a moment before raising an eyebrow. “Are you two… going on a trip?”
Hou Liang was immediately annoyed by her skeptical tone.
What did she mean by that? She didn’t even bring anything, and yet she was questioning them?
Just as he was about to frown and say something, Jiang Xi quickly grabbed his hand and smiled at Yu Li. “Miss Qing Li, we brought these just in case. If something unexpected happens, we’ll have the tools to handle it.”
Yu Li tilted her head slightly. Sensing Hou Liang’s distrust, she smirked and said, “Miss Jiang, seems like you and your boyfriend aren’t on the same page. Your man doesn’t seem to trust me at all. That makes things a bit difficult for me.”
Jiang Xi blinked in surprise before pulling Hou Liang behind her and saying with mild disdain, “Ignore him. He doesn’t know anything. I didn’t even want to bring him in the first place—he just keeps getting in my way.”
Hou Liang turned his head away, choosing not to argue.
Whether it was as Jiang Xi’s scripted boyfriend in this plot or simply as her teammate, he didn’t trust this Qing Li at all.
An NPC wasn’t usually of much use. Jiang Xi didn’t need to take her role so seriously.
Yu Li, however, wasn’t particularly bothered—she simply chuckled.
She hadn’t wanted to get involved in the first place.
But as her gaze fell on the female lead’s face, she sighed internally.
She actually liked smart and talented people.
Maybe it was some kind of appreciation for gifted individuals?
Looking at the fully packed backpack, Yu Li was silent for a few seconds before pointing at it. “Do you and your boyfriend have the same stuff in your bags?”
Jiang Xi was momentarily stunned. After realizing what Yu Li meant, she nodded quickly. “Pretty much. Just ropes, painkillers, and some tools. If you need anything, Miss Qing, I can share—”
“I don’t need them. Dump it all.”
Yu Li waved a hand dismissively.
Carrying that much gear—were they afraid the ghosts wouldn’t find them?
Catching ghosts wasn’t that complicated.
She pointed at Jiang Xi’s backpack and instructed, “Just keep a flashlight. Dump the rest outside.”
Then she smiled and added, “Of course, you don’t have to listen to me.”
Hou Liang instinctively furrowed his brows, about to tell Jiang Xi to ignore her.
But the moment he turned his head, he saw his girlfriend had already thrown her bag to the ground.
She moved so fast that he didn’t even have time to react.
And then, as if nothing had happened, she turned back to Qing Li and asked, “Anything else, Miss Qing?”
Hou Liang: “.......”
This NPC was definitely a ghost!
His childhood sweetheart had been brainwashed!
The livestream chat erupted with laughter.
【I’m dying of laughter hahahahaha! Did you see Hou Liang’s dumbfounded face?!】
【I did! I’m in tears. Poor guy—his girlfriend not only dislikes him but is also running off with a woman she just met two days ago.】
【Hou Liang: Can anyone relate? My girlfriend left me for another woman.】
【LMAO, sorry, I can’t stop laughing. This is too funny.】
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【But seriously, why is Qing Li making them dump everything? What if they end up needing it? Just because she didn’t bring anything, does she have to make everyone else do the same?】
【Uh, have you ever seen anyone lugging giant backpacks around in a horror game? Besides, Qing Li let Hou Liang keep his bag. If they really needed something, it wouldn’t take both backpacks.】
【Husband material unlocked. Honestly, I think Qing Li actually looks out for Jiang Xi, even if she doesn’t sound like it. Kind of a "tough love" thing.】
【Wait, hold on. Are you guys seriously trying to redeem a bully? Wake up!】
【No one’s redeeming anyone, just analyzing the situation. Honestly, if she really did bully someone, it’d be a shame. Why did such a solid NPC have to have that kind of backstory?】
【Let’s all collectively blame the system for this mess. (doge emoji for safety)】
Yu Li appreciated actors who were willing to listen. Seeing Jiang Xi decisively toss her bag aside, she nodded approvingly.
“Alright, let’s go in.”
She casually pulled out a flashlight from her pocket and found the same wall they had climbed yesterday. Just as she was about to scale it, Jiang Xi hesitantly asked, “Qing Li, are you sure you don’t need any gear?”
Yu Li raised an eyebrow as she stood on the chair, looking down at Jiang Xi from above.
“Do you know why I told you to drop your backpack?”
Jiang Xi shook her head, then after a moment of thought, hesitantly guessed, “Because it’s too big and makes us an easy target?”
Above her, Yu Li let out a soft chuckle.
Jiang Xi looked up just in time to see the moonlight illuminate Yu Li’s strikingly beautiful face, casting a silvery glow around her.
Under the night sky, her elegant smile carried an air of absolute confidence.
“That’s part of the reason,” Yu Li said.
She glanced at Jiang Xi, smirked, and continued in a slow, deliberate tone:
“But the main reason? If we do run into a ghost, you’ll be able to run faster. Remember—don’t worry about his survival. Just let him be the bait.”
Hou Liang, who was at the back: “.......”
He was standing right here, okay?!
And besides, he would never abandon Jiang Xi!
Just as they climbed over the wall, a car slowly pulled up in front of the school gates.
Two men stepped out, also carrying backpacks.
Noticing the black backpack left on the ground, one of them frowned.
“Cen Xiu, they’ve already gone in?”
Cen Xiu glanced at the school and nodded. “Looks like it.”
Sensing that Yu Haoye wanted to ask something else, he quickly changed the subject. “Alright, let’s head in too. Maybe we’ll run into them.”
As he spoke, he tossed a camera to Yu Haoye. “Take this.”
Yu Haoye scowled at the heavy equipment. Yesterday, carrying it had made his hands ache. Seeing it again now, he frowned. “Why do we have to bring this?”
Cen Xiu gave him a deadpan look. “We’re here to film. Do you think we don’t need a camera?”
“Tch. Then why aren’t you carrying it?”
Hearing Yu Haoye’s grumbling, Cen Xiu grinned, revealing perfectly aligned teeth.
“Because I’m the damn streamer. When have you ever seen a streamer filming their assistant?”
