WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THE VILLAIN FALLS IN LOVE?
Villain in love 1
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[....] means they are talking in their mind
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The dining room was quiet, save for the soft clink of silverware on porcelain.
Warm yellow light hung over the polished table, casting gentle shadows across the four seated figures
Wen Yaqin carefully picked out pieces of meat and set them on Tang Zhaoran’s plate
Wen Yaqin[Minyu's mother]
Eat more, Ran'er. You’ve been skipping meals again, haven’t you?
*She said with a soft smile, almost scolding*
Zhaoran gave a small nod, his tone unreadable
Tang Zhaoran
I’ve been busy with classes
Across from them, Lian Minyu sat quietly, her bowl nearly untouched
Her chopsticks hovered above the rice for a second longer before she finally picked up a piece of tofu
Tang Zianhai—her stepfather—watched silently, his eyes flicking toward Minyu now and then. He never interfered unless he had to, and Yaqin’s favor was a battlefield he rarely stepped into
Wen Yaqin[Minyu's mother]
You should be more like Zhaoran
*Yaqin said suddenly, her voice calm but slicing*
Wen Yaqin[Minyu's mother]
Always focused. Not wasting time dreaming about nonsense. He’s dependable
Tang Zhaoran
I think Minyu’s doing fine
Tang Zhaoran
She did better than me in last semester’s literature scores, didn’t she?
Minyu glanced at him from across the table. That little smile he wore? It was his way of protecting her. Quietly. Indirectly. Always
Wen Yaqin[Minyu's mother]
Literature won’t put food on the table
*she muttered, sipping her soup*
Tang Zianhai[Zhaoran’s father]
Neither does being cold to your daughter
Yaqin went still. She didn’t look at her husband, but the chill that rolled off her was palpable
I’m done. May I be excused?
Tang Zianhai[Zhaoran’s father]
*nodded slightly*
Minyu bowed her head and walked out, her feet light, but her chest heavy
Minyu didn’t expect the knock. A soft tap on her bedroom door, followed by a familiar voice
Tang Zhaoran
Yu yu, are you up?
She opened the door. Zhaoran stood there in a hoodie, keys dangling from his fingers
Tang Zhaoran
Wanna escape?
Tang Zhaoran
Where else? Ice cream
*winks*
They walked under the quiet streetlights, the city breathing around them in soft pulses. She licked her cone quietly while Zhaoran slurped his, making a dramatic face when the cold hit his teeth
She smiled despite herself
Lian Minyu
Used to it
*shakes her head*
Tang Zhaoran
Your Ge is still alive, so just think of me. Rest can burn
Minyu looked down at her shoes
Lian Minyu
You’re the only one who never forgot I was here
*she whispered*
A younger Zhaoran— thirteen—walking into the school gates with two umbrellas. He stopped when he saw Minyu sitting alone by the fence, soaked in rain, her own umbrella snapped in two
Without a word, he opened his second one and held it over her
Young Zhaoran
Come on, dummy, you will catch a cold
She blinked up at him. His expression was annoyed—but his ears were red
Back in the present, Minyu stared at her half-eaten cone
Lian Minyu
I wish she’d look at me the way she looks at you
Tang Zhaoran
I don't
*voice low*
Villain in love 2
She looks at me and sees what she wants to see. She looks at you and sees what threatens her. That says everything
Lian Minyu
Thanks for the therapy session, Dr. Tang
*laughed*
Tang Zhaoran
Only payment I want is that you finish your cone
And beside her, Zhaoran licked his melting scoop and bumped her shoulder
Tang Zhaoran
Next time she talks down to you, just remember—you’re my favorite sibling. Screw the rest
The aroma of freshly brewed tea lingered in the air, mixing with the faint scent of toast and sliced peaches
At the dining table, Wen Yaqin was already seated beside Tang Zhaoran, delicately placing peeled apple slices on his plate with all the tenderness in the world
Wen Yaqin[Minyu's mother]
Eat slowly, Ran'er. You’re always rushing
Zhaoran gave a lazy nod, sipping his tea
On the other side of the table, Lian Minyu quietly spread jam on her toast. No fruit bowl in front of her. No warm hand brushing her hair. Just silence
She didn’t expect anything else
Tang Zianhai, briefcase in hand, stepped into the room, adjusting his watch
Tang Zianhai[Zhaoran’s father]
I am leaving
Lian Minyu
Have a good day
*said politely*
Zianhai’s eyes briefly flicked toward her, and with a subtle nod, he added
Tang Zianhai[Zhaoran’s father]
You too. Don’t skip meals
Yaqin didn’t look up from Zhaoran’s cup
Wen Yaqin[Minyu's mother]
Ran'er , let me know if you want me to pick up your dry cleaning later
Tang Zhaoran
I will manage
Tang Zhaoran
Yu yu, let's go
He grabbed his keys, and as they passed the kitchen, he casually handed her the smaller umbrella from the rack
Tang Zhaoran
It's gonna drizzle later
Minyu didn’t say it out loud, but her fingers tightened around the umbrella handle
The campus buzzed with usual chaos—students rushing, voices overlapping, the wind flirting with falling leaves
Minyu walked toward her department building when a voice called out behind her
？？？
Excuse me—do you know where the admin block is?
She turned and blinked at the girl. Blonde hair tied up, navy blue tote bag, and a lanyard that read. “Arielle Skye – International Exchange Student.”
Lian Minyu
Oh—uh, yeah. Come with me, I’ll show you
Arielle Sky
Thank god. Everyone else looked like they were about to eat me
*grins*
Lian Minyu
You’re not wrong
*chuckled*
Arielle Sky
I’m Arielle, by the way. First day. Fresh meat
Lian Minyu
Minyu. Not fresh. Just undercooked
Arielle laughed loud and bright
Arielle Sky
I like you already
By the time they reached the admin block, they’d already planned to have lunch together
The car ride back was quiet but comfortable. Zhaoran drove, one hand lazily on the wheel while Minyu stared out the window
Tang Zhaoran
You made a friend today?
Lian Minyu
Yes, she is really nice
Tang Zhaoran
If any thing is troubling you, you know I am always waiting for you alright?
Lian Minyu
Thank you, gege
He chuckled, pulling into the driveway
Inside, Wen Yaqin was already waiting in the living room, holding a bowl of sliced fruits
Wen Yaqin[Minyu's mother]
Ran'er
*waving happily*
He hesitated a second before walking to her
Minyu’s steps slowed as she passed them. She didn’t say anything. Didn’t need to
The room was warm, soft yellow light pouring from the lamp as Minyu sat at her desk, brows furrowed. Her pen tapped anxiously against her notebook
Lian Minyu
I just… don’t get why this equation works like this
*mumbles pushing the book slightly toward Zhaoran who was leaning beside her, dressed down in sweats, eyes gentle*
Tang Zhaoran
You are overthinking it
*He said softly, turning the notebook toward himself*
Tang Zhaoran
See here? When this condition changes, the variable doesn’t act the same way
Minyu leaned in closer, her head nodding slowly
Lian Minyu
Okay… yeah, wait—I think I get it now
Zhaoran smiled and pointed to another section
But before she could, Wen Yaqin’s voice sliced the air behind them
Villain in love 3
Wen Yaqin[Minyu's mother]
Oh… Zhaoran’s helping you again?
Minyu froze. Her hand gripping the pen a little too tight
Yaqin stood at the doorway, arms folded and that usual smile on her face. Soft—but cold. Always cold
Wen Yaqin[Minyu's mother]
Sometimes wonder how you’ve even survived this long, Minyu
*said sweetly*
Wen Yaqin[Minyu's mother]
You never seem to understand anything on your own. Always needing someone to guide you, aren’t you?
Tang Zhaoran
She asked for help, And that’s what people do when they care. They help
Wen Yaqin[Minyu's mother]
Of course, Ran'er . You’re such a good boy. Always responsible
*Wen Yaqin’s eyes softened instantly when they met his*
Wen Yaqin[Minyu's mother]
You should learn from your brother
Then she walked away—light footsteps like her words hadn’t just stabbed a girl in the chest
Minyu’s eyes didn’t lift, not even when Zhaoran touched her shoulder
Tang Zhaoran
I am here, remember that
Minyu turned her head, looking at him—and there it was again. That quiet strength in his eyes, the wordless promise that someone in that house would always see her
Arielle Sky
Damn, why this college exams are so hard?
Lian Minyu
It is, and if you don't do well you will get smacked on head
Arielle Sky
Did u get that too?
Arielle Sky
You’re so calm. If someone ever tried that with me, I’d throw hands
Just then, a voice broke through their laughter
They turned, and walking toward them was a tall figure in a soft gray hoodie, dark jeans, and the warmest smile Minyu had seen all week
Jin Siheng
Long time no see, huh?
*he grinned, waving his bag lazily*
Jin Siheng
Did you shrink over the holidays or what?
Lian Minyu
*Minyu rolled her eyes*
Lian Minyu
You just gotten taller
He looked around at the other girl and nodded politely
Jin Siheng
Friend of Minyu?
Jin Siheng
Siheng. Zhaoran’s roommate. But more importantly, the handsome one
They laughed, and just like that, he settled down beside them, joining the conversation like he belonged there
There was something about him—so easy to like, so effortlessly warm.
Where Zhaoran was the quiet, firm shadow beside her—Siheng was the sun
Minyu couldn’t help but glance at him again, wondering just how different the world looked from behind eyes that never needed to protect themselves
The sky had started to dim, dipped in gold and soft blue as the sun stretched lazily across the horizon. Campus was thinning out, but Minyu still sat under the tall banyan tree near the science block, her bag beside her and a deep sigh tucked under her breath
Jin Siheng
You waiting for a prince or just vibing with the tree spirits?
Siheng smiled and dropped his bag beside hers, plopping down like he owned the grass
Jin Siheng
Good. ‘Cause if you were waiting for a prince, I’d have to pull some Cinderella shit right now
Minyu huffed a quiet laugh
Lian Minyu
I’m trying to finish this summary before tomorrow. It’s dumb, but I’m slow with literature papers
*She reached into her bag, pulling out a notebook*
Jin Siheng
This isn’t dumb. It’s actually really good
Siheng leaned over, eyes scanning her notes
Lian Minyu
*She looked at him, surprised*
Lian Minyu
You read...literature?
Jin Siheng
Excuse me
*He gasped dramatically*
Jin Siheng
I happen to be an emotionally intelligent young man with a deep appreciation for tragic romanticism
Lian Minyu
You are ridiculous
*snorted*
Jin Siheng
And you’re smiling now, so I win
Minyu ducked her head, warmth blooming in her cheeks
Jin Siheng
Here, let me help with this line
*he offered, scooting just a bit closer, his fingers brushing lightly over the paper*
Their heads were close. His tone was soft. The world had gone quiet
Her name dropped like a blade. Calm, steady—dangerously unreadable
Zhaoran stood just a few feet away, bag slung over his shoulder, gaze locked on the two of them. His expression wasn’t cold... but there was something sharp behind his usual calm.
Like something had shifted
Siheng straightened immediately, his relaxed smile faltering into awkward charm
Jin Siheng
Yo, bro. What's up?
Zhaoran’s eyes didn’t leave his sister
Lian Minyu
Yeah. Siheng was just helping with my paper
Zhaoran turned to his best friend. Voice low. Controlled
Tang Zhaoran
Thanks, you can go now
Siheng chuckled, scratching the back of his neck
Jin Siheng
Relax, man. I wasn’t proposing to her or anything
Tang Zhaoran
Don't even think of that
Siheng raised his hands lightly
Jin Siheng
Damn. Okay. Noted
Minyu blinked, cheeks flaring
Zhaoran finally shifted, walking toward her and offering his hand
She stared at him, then slowly packed her stuff. As they walked off, Siheng stood behind, watching them with a faint smirk
Jin Siheng
Tell your sister I’m still the handsome one!
Zhaoran didn’t even look back
Minyu dared a glance at her brother’s face—expression blank, but jaw slightly tight
Tang Zhaoran
I am not mad
*calm*
Tang Zhaoran
I just don't want that to happen again
Minyu recalls the scene where Zhaoran’s knuckles were bleeding a man was on the ground, wounded by being punched to half death by Zhaoran
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