That Villain is Mine

"Do you need me to teach him a lesson?" Xuanyuan Ye's voice rumbled as he looked down at the face smeared in tears, his eyes held deep meaning when asking her if she wanted to deal with Huang Zhe. 

How can she not understand what they meant?

Ruan Ji wiped away her tears as she bit her lips, shook her head, "No need, you don't need to dirty your hands on that lowly man. That bastard, I'll take care of him myself."

The deep hatred in Ruan Ji's eyes were obvious as she said, "This vengeance is mine, let me fulfil it without any interruption. Will you help me, Xuanyuan Ye?"

"Do whatever you want, don't hold back. I'll always be by your side." Xuanyuan Ye felt strangely annoyed after seeing Ruan Ji shed her tears for another man, babbling so much in front of him.

If he knew that guy would make her cry, then he would've gotten rid of him long ago!

Since she wants to take care of him herself, then just let her be. He can take care of the aftermath. 

"Mhmm, then what are you waiting for? Sit down, I can't lift my hands, not even a finger! It hurts so much, brother Ye! Help me peel an apple, please!" 

In an instant, Ruan Ji's eyes sparkled, with all the sadness gone, she now looked like ten other ordinary young girls.

It's not that she let go of everything, she just closed the box in her heart, the box that was full of hatred and vengeance, she didn't want to show that side of hers to Xuanyuan Ye fully.

"... Alright." Xuanyuan Ye sat down by her side, picking up the fruit knife and an apple from the bedside table, and started peeling without asking.

In the room, only a peaceful atmosphere lingered in this moment. 

Only she would make such an absurd, small request to him. Because she didn't mind holding those hands dripping with blood, Xuanyuan Ye always felt the sincerity coming from her heart.

Unable to bear her gaze any longer, Xuanyuan Ye shifted the topic, "On the road, I heard that you left your family's mansion? What happened in a short time that you had to move out of your home? Where do you stay now?" 

"Ah, that…" Ruan Ji suddenly felt as if she was caught in a trap, avoiding his eyes as her eyes darted around the room. 

Would he believe me if I say I wasn't in the wrong?

"Ruan Ji." 

Woah.

Snapped.

I'm doomed.

Ruan Ji gave an awkward laughter as she looked down, he called her by her full name.

This only happens when Xuanyuan Ye is angry for real.

'It seems I have no other choice but to spill the beans.'

"haha… it's really nothing. I just had a little spat with my brothers…" Ruan Ji's voice trailed off until she couldn't utter a word of refusal to Xuanyuan Ye. 

Sometimes, this guy would act even more discreet and strict with Ruan Ji, even her blood related brothers didn't look at her with such keen and discerning eyes!

Sometimes Ruan Ji would even wonder if this guy wanted to become her sworn brother or something. 

But she already decided to select him as her future male consort, there is no way she will let him become her guardian!

"Let's guess, it's related to your adopted sister again? Doesn't she get tired of playing such little tricks? I feel tired every time seeing her pull dirty tricks." Xuanyuan Ye scrunched up his nose, frowning in annoyance, which made Ruan Ji laugh out loud.

"Alright, alright. Don't frown anymore, your handsome face will be ruined." Ruan Ji wanted to flatten his frown with her fingers but couldn't reach him. If she bent too much and stretched her hands, there was a chance she might strain her stitches again.

But she didn't expect Xuanyuan Ye to willingly bend over, letting her touch his forehead as she rubbed his frown plain with her fingers.

"Only these guys from your family are stupid enough to believe every time outsiders play tricks on you. What kind of brother are they, believing some insignificant outsiders rather than their own sibling?" Xuanyuan Ye scoffed at the stupidity of the Ruan brothers.

If anyone looked carefully, then it could be seen clearly that all the mess happening in the Ruan family started ever since that adopted daughter entered the manor.

Only those guys with big brawns and no brains failed to see through her facade and blamed everything on Ruan Ji.

"Where do you live now? Don't tell me you rented a low class apartment and live alone?" Xuanyuan Ye already knew Ruan Ji's situation, he also knew that she lived in a dorm, and that she was in financial difficulty since her stinky brothers cut off her allowance. 

If she asked him to help her, he would definitely take her back to his manor and treat her like a queen. He can give her the fine and luxurious life she was promised. 

Just one word can determine her fate, she just needed to say it.

However, Ruan Ji gave a wry smile at Xuanyuan Ye. This situation was truly… familiar to her.

This man always placed indefinite trust and faith in her, just one word from her and he was willing to die happily. 

Yet, she…. What did she do for him to deserve such unwavering loyalty? 

"Ji'er, speak up. Your silence won't solve anything, it never did." Xuanyuan Ye put down the apple he sliced into rabbit shape, as he put his hand on hers. "You always took the blame for others, and in return, what did you gain in the end?"

"Nothing aside from ridicule and distrust from other's, even your family has been indifferent to you. Tell me, do you really wish to let things stay as they are?" His eyes were firm, and it was obvious how well he knew her.