WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THE VILLAIN FALLS IN LOVE? Villain in love 2

She looked at him

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

She smiled

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

Next morning

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

Tang Zhaoran

Thanks mom

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

Lian Minyu

*nod*

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

AT COLLEGE

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

AFTER CLASSES

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

[Gege - older brother]

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

EVENING

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

Tang Zhaoran

Try this one

But before she could, Wen Yaqin’s voice sliced the air behind them