Ah! The Villains I Forced to Turn Evil Can Read My Mind

Finally, Qiao Chuchu sat pale and lifeless on the hospital bed, surrounded by people.

She thought about jumping out the window (just a thought, since she was terrified of heights) to salvage her shattered dignity.

But before she could even open the window, Pei Youchuan picked her up and tossed her back onto the bed.

Like a slaughtered half slab of pork!

She bounced off the bed with no dignity left!

At the moment, she was flanked by people on both sides.

On her left was Lou Yuejue, hugging her arm with cheerful enthusiasm, reassuring her: "Sis, it's not a big deal, everyone has talked to themselves at home, don't take it to heart~"

On her right, Pei Buxian playfully twirled her hair: "Yeah, who hasn't talked to themselves like a lunatic before? Plus, we're all family here."

Weisheng Huailing gestured in front of Qiao Chuchu, miming: "It's fine, I'm deaf, I can't hear anything, I just saw you rolling around on the bed."

Pei Ci and Pei Mu stood in front of her on the right, solemnly promising: "Qiao Chuchu, don't worry, we'll keep this secret safe, we promise not to bring it up during holidays and tease you! Trust us!"

Qiao Chuchu: "...‼‼"

Qiao Chuchu stared expressionlessly at Lou Tingsi: "I'll buy a bullet, just shoot me in the head, right now."

Lou Tingsi: "?‼"

Yu Can giggled: "It's okay, Chuchu, they're just teasing you."

Qiao Chuchu sighed, covering her face: "I know they're teasing me, but that doesn't stop me from wanting to die."

[Public humiliation, too much public humiliation! How did I not see this coming?!‼]

Everyone exchanged glances, their smirks turning slightly ominous.

It was quite the situation.

After all, they had all heard the new plot developments, understood the new dynamics, and discovered possible new outcomes for themselves and their relationships—especially the old lady manipulating Qiao Chuchu.

As they laughed, their smiles grew darker, their eyes glinting with danger.

Shen Zhuoyan stood behind everyone, his gaze sweeping over them one by one.

He didn't pay much attention to Lin Qing and Weisheng Yucan.

Instead, he focused on these handsome men.

Counting them on his fingers—excluding Lou Yuejue, the child—there were still over ten of them.

Shen Zhuoyan: "...‼"

Suddenly, these men turned as one, their cold eyes glaring at him as if he were an outsider and an enemy.

Shen Zhuoyan: "...‼"

Qiao Chuchu buried her face in her hands, sighing inwardly: [Though I'm humiliated now, at least I've identified the key points leading to my death.]

[First, there's that old lady—I must never treat her with sincerity, I have to use her!]

[Second, Shen Zhuoyan wanted me to hire him, but I refused, and then Shen Zhuoyan died.]

[He died at Xia Xuechun's doorstep, seemingly intending to harm her with a knife but collapsing from a heart attack and dying on the spot.]

[...Could it be that Shen Zhuoyan knew I had a bad relationship with Xia Xuechun, so he wanted to help me take revenge, only to be struck down by something beyond his control? But how did he find out? And why would he risk so much to help me?]

Shen Zhuoyan looked at Qiao Chuchu in shock.

He had indeed planned to deal with Xia Xuechun.

But if he harmed her, would he really just have a fatal heart attack?

He didn't have any heart problems, did he?

What was going on?

As Shen Zhuoyan pondered, a barrage of piercing stares locked onto him again.

The intimidating figures in front of him glared coldly, scrutinizing him from head to toe.

Some of the men he didn't even recognize had particularly fierce expressions.

Shen Zhuoyan: "...☼"

Weisheng Yucan, however, chuckled, showing him something on his phone.

It read:

"Welcome to the family, the key point is that you must never let Qiao Chuchu know you can hear her thoughts. Someone will explain the details later, but for now, stay quiet."

Shen Zhuoyan: "?! "

This meant... everyone could hear Qiao Chuchu's thoughts?!

Not just him?!

He glanced at Qiao Chuchu in disbelief.

Qiao Chuchu remained oblivious, her face buried in her palms as she tried to sort out her thoughts.

[Now I need to handle two things: First, persuade Shen Zhuoyan not to harm Xia Xuechun and find him a proper job instead of hanging around bars late at night, to prevent him from dying of a sudden heart attack.]

Shen Zhuoyan: "...❀"

[Second: Two days from now Yu Can will invite me to Old Lady Wang's tea party where Xia Xuechun will also be present. She'll be aligned with Yu Can's enemies. Xia Xuechun and that woman she's sucking up to will steal an important bracelet from Old Lady Wang and frame me for it. This is a critical point.]

Weisheng Yucan narrowed his eyes, typing in a group chat:

"True, I do plan to invite Qiao Chuchu to Old Lady Wang's tea party two days from now."

Since he wanted to introduce Qiao Chuchu to the upper echelons, laying the groundwork for her social connections and helping her thrive in his circle.

But this well-intentioned plan had inadvertently pushed Qiao Chuchu and him closer to disaster.

Weisheng Yucan clenched his phone.

Xia Xuechun and that woman she was currying favor with were truly audacious!

The others' expressions also darkened.

Qiao Chuchu lowered her hands, her thoughts finally cleared.

[Let me handle them one by one. First, deal with Shen Zhuoyan! Find him a new job!]

With renewed energy, she looked up: "I want to talk to Shen Zhuoyan alone—"

"Oh, isn't this Shen Zhuoyan?!~" Pei Youchuan suddenly draped an arm around him, acting buddy-buddy: "Long time no see, I think you were the classmate of our little eighth, right?"

Shen Zhuoyan: "...‼?"

This Pei Youchuan had been glaring at him just moments ago, but his attitude flipped the moment Qiao Chuchu looked up.

How talented at acting.

He tried to dodge Pei Youchuan's grip, but the man only tightened his hold: "You were quite the legend during Qiao Chuchu's high school days, I've heard about you. Where are you working now that you're out of jail?"

Shen Zhuoyan reluctantly replied, his tone darkening: "Bar."@@novelbin@@

Pei Youchuan tsked: "Tsk, tsk, tsk, a legend like you working at a bar? What a waste of talent. I'll introduce you to a better job, let's talk in the corridor!"

Pei Mu and Pei Ci rushed over to Shen Zhuoyan's other side, nudging him: "Yeah yeah, we're friends here, let us help you find a job!"

Shen Zhuoyan was shooed out of the ward, looking back at Qiao Chuchu: "Wait, Qiao Chuchu, you wanted—"

Pei Mu and Pei Ci blocked his view: "Don't be shy, come on, let's go!~"

Shen Zhuoyan was forcefully pushed out of the room: "Qiao—"

Pei Youchuan clamped a hand over his mouth, turning to Qiao Chuchu: "Chuchu, I really like your old classmate, I'll take him out for drinks, alright?"

Shen Zhuoyan: "Mmm! Mmm!"

Qiao Chuchu stared blankly as the group closed the door.

Yu Can laughed: "Qiao Chuchu, looks like your classmate is about to get a great job. By the way, I need to tell you something too."

She ​​‌‌​‌‌​​​‌‌​‌‌‌​‌‌​​​​‌​​‌‌​​​‌​​‌‌‌​​‌​​‌‌​​‌​​‌‌​​​‌‌​​‌‌​‌‌‌​​‌‌​‌‌‌​‌‌​​​‌‌​​‌‌‌​​‌​‌‌​​‌‌​​​‌‌​‌​​​‌‌​​‌​‌​​‌‌​‌​​​​‌‌‌​​​​​‌‌​‌​‌​​‌‌​‌‌​​‌‌​​​‌‌​​‌‌​​‌‌​‌‌​​‌​‌​‌‌​​​‌​​‌‌​​​​‌​​‌‌​​‌​‍checked her watch: "We’ve got a tea party at Old Lady Wang’s at three in the afternoon in two days. You should come, I’ll introduce you to some influential people."

Qiao Chuchu paused, then nodded rapidly: "Sure!"

[So I’m skipping finding Shen Zhuoyan a job and heading straight to the battlefield with Xia Xuechun? I’m getting excited.]

[I like not wasting time with small talk, going straight into action! There’s no way I can’t handle this!]

Weisheng Wenzhan smiled: "I'll be going too, Qiao Chuchu."

Qiao Chuchu: "Huh?"

Weisheng Wenzhan wore a curious smile: "See you then, Miss Qiao."

Qiao Chuchu: "....Huh?"

[So I’ll be facing not just one but two members of the Wei Sheng Family at once? Including even Weisheng Wenzhan? Why do I feel so uncomfortable about that‼]

Weisheng Wenzhan: "...?"

Yu Can: "Hee~"