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

Qiao Chuchu was stunned, and the scenes before her eyes replayed once more.

The leering faces of the Long Brothers turned pale and faded, disappearing into nothingness.

The image of Xia Xuechun and Wang Rutang snuggling close together also began to crumble.

Even the memory of her chasing after Xia Xuechun was vanishing.

She stood there, dazed. "Everything has been rewritten. What about the ending between me and Xia Xuechun—"

Qiao Chuchu looked up and realized that her frail self was no longer there.

Instead, two bodyguards were crouching obediently in front of her.

Pei Mu and Pei Ci looked up at her, their brows slightly furrowed, their eyes behind their sunglasses faintly revealing concern. "Miss, are you alright?"

For some reason, Qiao Chuchu had suddenly frozen.

She didn’t move a muscle.

It was as if her breathing had stopped.

Qiao Chuchu snapped out of it, feeling an emptiness in her heart, as if a piece had been carved out. "I'm fine."

[I just... saw another version of myself, that’s all.]

Pei Ci knelt up straight, gently wiping the tears from her face, his eyes filled with pity.

Pei Mu slowly took her hand. "Are you really okay?"

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Suddenly, she grew wary.

[Wait a minute!]

[Why are these two bodyguards being so intimate with me?!]

Tears still in her eyes, she looked up and gave each of them a solid punch!!

Pei Mu: "!"

Pei Ci: "!"

Qiao Chuchu’s anger flared up instantly. "Sexual harassment, huh?! Or do you think acting like this will win over your female employer?!"

The Pei brothers, still on video call: "!"

Originally, their faces were filled with worry, but seeing Qiao Chuchu so full of energy, they couldn’t help but smirk.

That’s Qiao Chuchu for you—her emotions shift so quickly!

Pei Ci and Pei Mu covered their faces, looking utterly wronged. "No, Miss, you’ve misunderstood us! We were just genuinely concerned about you!"

She snorted, lowering her voice to scold them. "Do you think I’m stupid? Concerned about me, so you wipe my tears? And hold my hand?"

[So intimate, do you think you’re my boyfriends or something?! You have no sense of boundaries!]

The two of them looked pitiful. "We really were just concerned."

Though there was no denying the fact that they had crossed a line.

Because the moment they saw her cry, they felt distressed and wanted to comfort her.

Qiao Chuchu scoffed. "Concern my foot. Are you trying to seduce me with your looks, make me fall for you, and then pull off some cliché ‘rich heiress falls for her bodyguards’ trope, marry me, drain my wealth, and then one day when I refuse to give you money, plot to chop me into pieces?!"

Pei Mu: "?"

Pei Ci: "?"

Just how many crime documentaries has she watched?!

Qiao Chuchu sneered. "Let me tell you something, even if I cry my eyes out, you two better not lay a finger on me. I have a brain, and I’m not some love-starved fool. I won’t be won over by your so-called ‘gentle and caring’ act. I’m not the type to fall for romance! You’ve got the wrong idea!"

Pei Mu: "..."

Pei Ci: "..."

Everyone else who heard her: "..."

Qiao Chuchu angrily pointed outside. "You two, get out of here right now. Go pack your things and hand in your resignations. I don’t want to see you anymore."

[I’ve watched so many crime shows, you think I’m naive or something?!]

[If someone’s being overly nice for no reason, they’re definitely up to no good!]

Pei Mu and Pei Ci’s expressions changed, and they pressed down on her knees. "Miss, please don’t send us away. We’ve learned our lesson."

Qiao Chuchu warned them. "Take your hands off me, or I’ll tell my brother! And my brother isn’t exactly the most reasonable person!"

Pei Mu: "?"

Pei Ci: "?"

The Pei family: "?"

Pei Mu paused, then let out an exasperated laugh. "What’s wrong with your brother’s head?"

Qiao Chuchu smirked. "Ever seen a rabid dog? That’s what my brother’s like when he’s angry. He doesn’t listen to reason."

She leaned in, lowering her voice mysteriously. "And he happens to have a pair of twins who’d be perfect for you two—one for each of you."

Pei Mu: "..."

Pei Ci: "..."

Qiao Chuchu lifted her chin proudly. "So, if you don’t want trouble, you better leave now. And by the way, those twins are quite handsome. You’ve seen them before."

Pei Ci: "? They’re handsome?"

Pei Mu: "? They’re handsome?"

Qiao Chuchu: "?"

[Is that really the point here?]

Pei Mu and Pei Ci suddenly stood up, full of energy. "We’re sorry, Miss. We were out of line. Since you’ve brought up your dashing fifth and sixth brothers, we’re absolutely terrified. We’ll leave right away!"

They nodded in unison!

And strode off confidently!

Qiao Chuchu: "..."

She stared blankly as they walked away, utterly confused.

[Did changing the ending make everyone around me act weird?]

Suddenly, the venue grew noisy.

Qiao Chuchu looked up in confusion and saw the auctioneer still bidding on her artwork. "Thirty-six million, does anyone bid thirty-seven million?"

"Alright, thirty-seven million on the phone. Does anyone bid thirty-eight million?"

The guests exchanged glances, shocked. "Qiao Chu’s painting has reached thirty-eight million?"

"This is insane. I thought it was already overpriced at thirty million."

"Could it be that someone has a crush on Qiao Chuchu?!"

"Ha, spending tens of millions to buy your crush’s painting is definitely a way to get their attention."

Qiao Chuchu: "...???"

She had been so focused on the two bodyguards that she hadn’t noticed her painting had reached such a price!

Who on earth is bidding so recklessly on her painting?

It’s not *that* valuable, is it?

The auctioneer continued, looking expectantly at the regular bidders. "Any higher bids?"

Pei Yuan decisively raised his hand.

Pei Che followed suit, his face cold as he raised his paddle.

Pei Youchuan raised his paddle with determination.

Pei Fengnong didn’t hesitate to raise his.

Pei Mu and Pei Ci clasped their hands together, joining the fray!

Qiao Chuchu had complimented their looks!

So they were determined to win!

Lin Shen also raised his paddle, his expression serious yet hopeful.

Pei Buxian held up his paddle with a sneer. "None of you will outbid me."

His gaze locked onto Qiao Chuchu, but she turned around, staring intently at the eight of them.

They: "..."

The auctioneer smiled. "Forty-four million. Any higher bids?"

Qiao Chuchu stared at them without blinking, her expression calm yet unsettling, giving off a quietly unhinged vibe.

For some reason, they felt a pang of guilt and lowered their heads.

"Fifty million."

A cool, youthful voice suddenly rang out.

Qiao Chuchu and the eight men were startled, turning toward the source of the voice.

A sickly-looking boy in a wheelchair had his assistant lower the paddle, and he turned to look at Qiao Chuchu.

Qiao Chuchu frowned in confusion.

The boy wasn’t particularly handsome, but he had a gentle, androgynous beauty. He gave her a soft smile. "Miss Qiao’s paintings are always worth it."

Qiao Chuchu: "...?"

Who is this guy?