WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THE VILLAIN FALLS IN LOVE? 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?

Minyu didn’t look up

Zhaoran did

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

Lian Minyu

Ge...

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

After few days

Arielle Sky

Damn, why this college exams are so hard?

Lian Minyu

*chuckles*

Lian Minyu

It is, and if you don't do well you will get smacked on head

Arielle Sky

Did u get that too?

Lian Minyu

Once

Arielle Sky

You’re so calm. If someone ever tried that with me, I’d throw hands

They both laughed

Just then, a voice broke through their laughter

???

Minyu!

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

Zhaoran’s best friend

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?

Arielle Sky

And you are?

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

AFTERNOON

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

Please don't

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

Until-

Tang Zhaoran

Minyu

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?

Tang Zhaoran

You okay?

Zhaoran’s eyes didn’t leave his sister

Minyu nodded, slow

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

Silence

Siheng raised his hands lightly

Jin Siheng

Damn. Okay. Noted

Minyu blinked, cheeks flaring

Zhaoran finally shifted, walking toward her and offering his hand

Tang Zhaoran

Let's go

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

Lian Minyu

Zhao-Ge..

Tang Zhaoran

I am not mad *calm*

Tang Zhaoran

I just don't want that to happen again

Lian Minyu

....

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

Tang Zhaoran

You okay?

Lian Minyu

Ya.. I am