Quick Transmigration: The Villain is Destiny, the Protagonist Takes a Backseat

After all the gifts were unwrapped, only one thing remained, covered by a black cloth.

Shen Liuyun instinctively felt it was a painting, but she couldn't help being curious about what it depicted.

"Take it apart and take a look."

Ji Qiuzhe patiently guided him.

Shen Liuyun lifted the black cloth, and when she saw the contents of the painting, she was so surprised that she almost forgot to breathe.

The painting depicts a man wearing a blue backless sweater in a bar, looking down at a glass of clear liquor decorated with green olives.

The artist clearly put in a lot of effort, depicting the young man's delicate profile almost perfectly. Even the exposed part of his back had a unique and mysterious allure under the night.

"...It's me!"

Shen Liuyun turned to look at Ji Qiuzhe, her eyes filled with straightforward and enthusiastic surprise, "It's the same outfit I wore when I first met you."

"It's not the first time."

Ji Qiuzhe was thoroughly provoked.

The first time I saw you was when you passed by me on your way to perform on stage.

Shen Liuyun also remembered that he was inexplicably attracted by Ji Qiuzhe's action of drinking water.

but……

"Weren't you drinking water at the time? How did you know? Could it be..."

Shen Liuyun covered her mouth and blurted out the long-forgotten guess: "So, that gaze directed at me was indeed from you, wasn't it?"

"it's me."

Ji Qiuzhe readily admitted it, his deep eyes showing no trace of shyness, but rather an open and honest demeanor.

It was precisely this self-righteous attitude that became the best medicine to win him over at this moment. Shen Liuyun could no longer suppress the excitement in her heart and leaned in to kiss the man's alluring thin lips.

Ji Qiuzhe raised an eyebrow in surprise.

I originally just wanted to spend New Year's Eve with Shen Liuyun, but I didn't expect to have this extra bonus.

"I like you so much, Ji Qiuzhe!"

Shen Liuyun lowered his eyes shyly. He had never been so clear about his feelings as he was at this moment. All his unease and concerns were put to the back of his mind.

This confession came a bit suddenly.

But Ji Qiuzhe was already prepared to accept everything. He slowly moved closer to Shen Liuyun's ear, his magnetic voice captivating.

"Me too, I like you a lot."

Shen Liuyun's ears burned.

It seems that all regrets have been resolved at this moment.

With this person by his side, he can embrace the happiness that is about to arrive without hesitation.

So, does this mean we're together?

“Of course.” Ji Qiuzhe smiled. “I’ve been waiting for this day for a very, very long time.”

Shen Liuyun was tempted: "Then let's kiss again?"

It was rare for him to make such a direct request.

Ji Qiuzhe chuckled and granted the offer, which was practically a perk for him.

This was the first time they had kissed while both of them were fully conscious.

Both of them were a bit out of control, and by the time Ji Qiuzhe realized the undeniable strangeness rising in his lower body, it was too late to cover it up.

Shen Liuyun leaned against him, panting.

Sensing how hard the person beside her was trying to hold back, even though she was incredibly ashamed, she still blushed and said, "I can..."

"No."

Ji Qiuzhe had no intention of developing a further relationship with Shen Liuyun under such abrupt circumstances.

Shen Liuyun was surprised to be rejected and felt somewhat aggrieved.

"why?"

Ji Qiuzhe buried his head in the crook of his neck, took a deep breath, and slowly explained, "That would be too disrespectful to you. Let me lean on you and calm down."

"alright."

Shen Liuyun reluctantly accepted this reason, but she was still a little disappointed.

……

That night, Ji Qiuzhe stayed at Shen Liuyun's house and even managed to climb into her new boyfriend's bed for a night of quiet sleep.

Before falling asleep, the two held hands, took a photo, and combined it with some other photos to create a nine-grid collage to post on their WeChat Moments.

Shen Liuyun: I didn't get to see the snow, but I got to have you in the new year!

Ji Qiuzhe: You are more dazzling than fireworks, commemorating the first day we officially got together~(*^▽^*)

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Early the next morning.

When Ji Qiuzhe woke up and checked his phone, he saw that the news had already gone viral.

The first to react was the furious Gong Chou: [What's going on, bro? I only found out about you getting out of being single through your WeChat Moments!!!]

Is this reasonable?

How can you repay me for all the hard work I've put into you two?

[Please treat me to a meal! Please treat me to a meal! Please treat me to a meal!]

After that came a lot of rumors and gossip, clearly he was quite upset.

Ji Qiuzhe replied with a helpless "okay".

Most of the other messages were from friends of the original owner. Ji Qiuzhe replied to each one, then put down his phone and stopped paying attention to it, instead closing his eyes to rest while hugging his sweet and soft boyfriend.

Shen Liuyun woke up the moment Ji Qiuzhe leaned closer, but he didn't move. Instead, he closed his eyes and enjoyed the rare tenderness.

Then 003 suddenly said: "[Host, it's snowing~]"

Ji Qiuzhe hurriedly got up and looked out the window.

Sure enough, fine snowflakes danced in the air, like pear blossoms in the rain, falling one after another, draping the entire city in a thin coat.

Ji Qiuzhe turned around and exchanged a smile with Shen Liuyun, who was looking at the snow with his eyes open.

"It's snowing, baby."

A gentle breeze brings peace, and falling snow brings tranquility.

The first snow came so late, yet it was just right.

……

Today is the first day of the Lunar New Year. As a younger generation, he has to go with his parents to visit his grandparents and maternal grandparents to wish them a Happy New Year.

"When you're home alone, you should eat properly."

Before leaving, Ji Qiuzhe pinched Shen Liuyun's thin face and said, "If you lose any more weight, you'll become a bamboo pole."

Shen Liuyun gave a soft "hmm" before reluctantly adding, "You too."

Even though he was reluctant to part, Ji Qiuzhe left under Shen Liuyun's watchful gaze.

Ji's parents were childhood sweethearts and their families were neighbors, so they didn't have to travel between the two places to visit each other for the New Year, which was quite convenient.

The Ji family has four generations living together. All four elders are still alive and in good health. As the only unmarried member of the third generation, Ji Qiuzhe was naturally reminded of his marriage by the elders when he visited.

This time, Ji Qiuzhe can proudly say, "I already have a boyfriend, so you don't need to worry about it."

"What?" Grandma Ji patted her eldest grandson's broad hand. "Boyfriend! You found a boy!"

"Yes, Grandma, he's very handsome. I'll bring him to see you when I have the chance."

Grandma Ji's focus was immediately diverted: "It's good that he's good-looking. Grandma likes handsome guys. You'd better bring him back for me to see soon!"

And so, all the elders knew that Ji Qiuzhe had a boyfriend.

Even some of the younger generation chattered around him, asking how handsome he was and whether he was as good-looking as the stars on TV.

Ji Qiuzhe nodded frantically: "It's incredibly beautiful!"

Father Ji gave him a thumbs up, "As expected of my son, he has the same good taste as me!"

She received another fierce glare from Ji's mother: "You can't help but show off even when praising your son, can you?"

By the time we had visited all the relatives on both sides, it was already the fifth day of the Lunar New Year.

Ji Qiuzhe got up early in the morning, first went downstairs to the flower shop to pick up the roses he had ordered the night before, and then, stepping through the morning dew and facing the rising sun, went to find Shen Liuyun.

When he arrived, Shen Liuyun was still asleep.

I listened to the doorbell for a long time with my eyes closed before realizing I wasn't hallucinating. I quickly got out of bed and ran to open the door.