Slitting my wrists?
Too painful.
Jumping off a building?
He cherished his face too much, his stunning good looks shouldn't end up as a bloody pulp on the ground.
Swallowing sleeping pills?
What if I don't die completely and have to get my stomach pumped?
Si Jingyi had contemplated countless ways to die in a short span of time.
Wen Yan saw Si Jingyi lying on the floor, covering his face in agony, her delicate brows furrowing tightly.
[Damn, has this lovesick fool gone mentally unstable after his breakup?]
[The psychiatric hospital Iceberg Si took me to yesterday—I think electroconvulsive therapy would suit this lovesick fool perfectly.]
"Second Brother, what's wrong?" Si Youyou walked into the dining room.
Si Jingyi scrambled up from the floor and knelt on one knee beside Wen Yan. "Sis-in-law, do you have any longevity charms? I'd like to ask for one."
Wen Yan glanced at the spot between Si Jingyi's eyebrows. "You don't need to ask for one right now."
Hearing this, Si Jingyi felt both relieved and distressed.
Not needing one right now meant he wasn't in immediate life-threatening danger.
The worry was that his crisis wasn't over yet.
Damn it.
Why is everyone in the Si family destined to be cannon fodder?
Do cannon fodder look this handsome?
"Sis-in-law, about the audition for the female supporting role I mentioned last night, are you free today?"
Having Sis-in-law by his side might be even more effective than a protective charm!
"How much does playing the supporting role pay?"
Si Jingyi held up one finger. "One million. But with your looks, Sis-in-law, playing the lead role is just a matter of time."
[Wow! A million just for a supporting role.]
She wasn't interested in acting, but she was interested in money.
But today probably wouldn't work.
Wen Yan's gaze swept over Si Youyou.
Youyou was dressed beautifully today, in a white dress, looking pure and ethereal.
Her straightened long hair fell by her cheeks, perfectly covering the birthmark on her right side. She was also wearing makeup.
"Little Youyou, are you going to a friend's gathering today?"
Si Youyou smiled shyly. "Yes, it's my best friend Youwei's birthday. She invited me to her birthday party."
[Youwei? How intimate. Silly girl, you consider her your best friend, but she considers you her enemy-friend.]
[That branded bag you carry, the designer clothes you wear—she's always borrowing them from you. Has she ever returned anything? Under the guise of being closer than sisters despite no blood relation, she's actually trying to bleed you dry!]
[After you marry the senior you like, every time you're away on business, she rolls around in your marital bed with your husband. Your several miscarriages are largely thanks to her. In the end, you die a miserable death, and she successfully takes your place, giving birth to twins for your husband.]
[To prevent you from reincarnating, she even finds a mystic to lock your soul with a Bagua seal. Good grief, how vicious.]
Si Youyou's pupils trembled violently. Her teeth chattered, and a chill ran down her spine.
"B-big Sis-in-law, actually, I think you're quite nice. I'll find a chance to put in a good word for you with Big Brother."
If she said nice things, maybe Sis-in-law wouldn't curse her in her heart anymore?
Youwei was usually very good to her. She had a birthmark on her face, and no one at school wanted to be friends with her, but Youwei never looked down on her.
And as for the senior she had a crush on, they had barely exchanged a few words. He didn't even know she liked him. They weren't even remotely connected; it wasn't certain they would get married in the future!
Wen Yan looked at the obedient and soft Si Youyou, feeling a pang of pity.
The girl had a genuinely good heart.
It was just a shame she was born into a cannon fodder family.
But if she could win the girl's favor, maybe Iceberg Si would reduce his disgust towards her by 10 points?
"Little Youyou, when you go to your best friend's birthday party later, can you take me along?"
[Today is a crucial turning point. That scumbag senior will also be there. He will—]
"Little Sister, you must take Sis-in-law with you. Otherwise, Second Brother won't let you go alone!" Si Jingyi warned, glaring at Si Youyou. If she didn't believe Sis-in-law's inner thoughts, she would definitely suffer in the future.
Although Si Youyou didn't believe the thoughts in her Sis-in-law's heart, she wouldn't refuse her kindness either.
"Of course, Sis-in-law."
Wen Yan looked at the soft, adorable girl who resembled a glutinous rice ball and gently pinched her cheek. "So well-behaved."
Seeing Wen Yan's bright, beautiful smile, Si Youyou couldn't help but blush.
...
Before going to the birthday party with Si Youyou, Wen Yan went upstairs to change her clothes.
A white knit top and light blue wide-leg jeans.
She was tall and slender, and everything looked good on her.
But she dressed very low-key today, not wanting to steal Youyou's spotlight.
Si Youyou noticed her Sis-in-law's consideration and smiled a sweet, soft smile.
Sis-in-law had really changed a lot.
Wen Yan drove the sports car Si Jingyi had given her, taking Si Youyou to the villa where Bai Youwei was hosting the party.
Si Youyou looked at Wen Yan driving. Wearing oversized black sunglasses, her face was the size of a palm, her features exquisite. Below her elegant, straight nose, her red lips were captivatingly alluring.
She let out a silent, fangirl scream in her heart.
Sis-in-law is so gorgeous!
"Sis-in-law, when you enter the entertainment industry in the future, I want to be your number one devoted fan."
Wen Yan curved her red lips into a smile. "Sure. But you have to promise me, don't be a lovesick fool like your Second Brother, okay?"
[Such an adorable girl. I really don't want her to end up dying so tragically.]
Si Youyou shivered inwardly.
Sis-in-law, how exactly do I die in the end? Please tell me!
Half an hour later, Wen Yan parked the sports car in front of a two-story cream-colored villa.
Several luxury cars were parked on the lawn.
Bai Youwei was vain and materialistic. Articulate and sociable, she had used her status as Si Youyou's best friend to mingle with many socialites and young masters in high society.
To show how much she valued Si Youyou, Bai Youwei personally waited for her in the yard.
"Youyou, you're here! We haven't seen each other for three days. A day apart feels like three years; I feel like it's been nine years."
Si Youyou got out of the car and hugged Bai Youwei.
Wen Yan pushed open the driver's door and stepped out unhurriedly.
Seeing Wen Yan in her sunglasses, her skin glowing white under the sunlight, her features bright and stunning, Bai Youwei was momentarily stunned.
"Youyou, who is she?"
Remembering that her Big Brother and Sis-in-law had a secret marriage, Si Youyou pursed her soft lips and said, "She's Sister Wen Yan."
Wen Yan?
Bai Youwei inwardly scoffed with contempt.
So it's that unloved, good-for-nothing true daughter of the Wen family!
"Sister Wen Yan, this is my best friend, Youwei." Si Youyou tugged at Wen Yan's sleeve, whispering in her ear, "Sis-in-law, you said before we shouldn't reveal your married status outside, so I didn't say anything."
Wen Yan was 170cm tall, a good head taller than Si Youyou. She reached out and patted Si Youyou's head. "What a good girl."
[Oh my, my little sister-in-law is so soft and cute. What should I do? I feel like I could fall for her!]
The tips of Si Youyou's ears turned red, and she didn't know where to put her little hands.
Sis-in-law mustn't fall for her, or she'd be killed by Big Brother's glare!
Seeing how intimate Si Youyou and Wen Yan were, a flash of displeasure crossed Bai Youwei's eyes.
She immediately stepped between the two, pushing Wen Yan aside, and intimately linked arms with Si Youyou. Leaning close to her ear, she whispered, "Youyou, guess who else is here today?"
Si Youyou blinked her clear, deer-like eyes. "Who is it?"
"Your secret crush, senior Lu Yanchuan."
Hearing Lu Yanchuan's name, Si Youyou's heart skipped a beat uncontrollably.
She had secretly admired Lu Yanchuan for three years, and only Bai Youwei knew this secret.
But after the initial flutter, an unprecedented sense of dread washed over her.
Because she remembered her sister-in-law's inner thoughts.
Could Lu Yanchuan really become that terrifying in the future?
He was a year ahead of her and had been admitted to the Aviation Academy last year.
He was not only handsome but also an outstanding student.
The college Si Youyou had applied for this year was the Art Academy, right across from their Aviation Academy.
She wanted to be able to see him often in the future. Even if they weren't together, it would make her happy.
"Youyou, originally Lu Yanchuan wasn't planning to come, but when I mentioned your name, he hesitated and then agreed. Do you think he might like you too?" Bai Youwei winked and teased Si Youyou with a smile.
In the past, whenever Bai Youwei mentioned Lu Yanchuan's name, Si Youyou would blush furiously.
But this time, her feelings were complicated.
Bai Youwei didn't notice Si Youyou's unusual reaction. She glanced at the bag slung over Si Youyou's shoulder. "Wow, Youyou, is that bag the latest Chanel chain bucket bag?"
Si Youyou gave a soft hum of agreement. "My eldest brother brought it back for me from a business trip."
Bai Youwei looked at Si Youyou with envy. "Youyou, you're so lucky. Your brothers dote on you so much. I wish I had brothers who spoiled me too. But it's okay, I have you, my best friend. We're as close as sisters. See, we have such great taste—I'm wearing a white dress today too. Can I borrow that bucket bag to wear for a bit?"
Si Youyou instinctively started to take the bag off to hand it to Bai Youwei.
But the next second, she heard Wen Yan's inner thoughts:
Pfft! Shameless little schemer. Once that bag is on her, Little Youyou will never get it back. Are young girls these days all so cunning? Well, it's no wonder my sister-in-law ended up having her husband stolen and died tragically, her soul trapped in that gossip town. The schemes in the city really run deep.
