Quick Transmigration: What to Do When the Male Supporting Character You Saved Becomes Obsessed with

Lu Liruan stood there, her mind filled with a thousand thoughts, but she couldn't say a word.

Who wouldn't be happy if the person they like also likes them?

but……

After the kaleidoscopic dizziness of euphoria subsided, what followed was endless worry and contemplation.

How should she answer?

"Li Ruan, I didn't mean to put any pressure on you. I just... couldn't help it anymore. I couldn't help not telling you."

Cheng Nianzhi's voice was low; he had never been so nervous before. His slender fingers gripped Lu Liruan's clothes tightly, otherwise they would tremble with nervousness.

“You…” Lu Liruan’s throat was dry, a sweet feeling mixed with a faint chill filled her heart.

Why does he sound so pitiful?

Lu Liruan patted his head: "Mmm."

"Does Li Ruan like me? Does Li Ruan dislike me?" Cheng Nianzhi looked up and asked earnestly, his gaze fixed on Lu Li Ruan's face, not missing a single change in her expression.

"How could I hate you?" Lu Liruan suppressed the urge to respond to him immediately, leaned down and cupped his face, meeting his gaze without flinching.

"You're so wonderful, how could I possibly dislike you..." Lu Liruan thought to herself, "You're so wonderful, of course I'll like you."

Lu Liruan was so flustered that she couldn't calm herself down, but she tried her best to be honest with Cheng Nianzhi.

Cheng Nianzhi seemed to sense that she had something left unsaid, and waited quietly, his breathing rapid and slightly heavy, and Lu Liruan could feel the rise and fall of his chest.

"Li Ruan..."

"Can I think about it? It's not your fault." Lu Liruan took a deep breath, patted his back, squatted down, and looked Cheng Nianzhi in the eye, her eyes full of sincerity and openness.

"What are you thinking about?" Cheng Nianzhi murmured to her, his forehead touching Lu Liruan's. He was like a frightened little animal, always feeling like he was about to be abandoned, constantly trying to prove himself.

"What kind of person does Li Ruan like? I've asked Li Ruan many times, but she's never told me. I want to become the kind of person Li Ruan likes..."

“You don’t need to…” Lu Liruan was taken aback by his words, and then realized that Cheng Nianzhi had indeed asked this question many times, but she had always thought it was just a polite question. She didn’t expect that Cheng Nianzhi really wanted to know.

When exactly did I start liking it?

Whether you liked me first or I liked you first is a confusing matter, but Lu Liruan doesn't want to know for sure.

Knowing that Cheng Nianzhi liked her probably came no later than she liked him, and a strange, spontaneous joy overwhelmed her, taking over every brain cell.

It made her unable to control the smile that appeared on her eyebrows, eyes, and lips.

"I'm fine with anything as long as Li Ruan likes me..." Cheng Nianzhi's expression was somewhat strange and stubborn. Lu Li Ruan snapped out of her thoughts and sensed that something was wrong.

"It's not about becoming a certain way to be liked, but about being yourself, which is enough to be liked by others," Lu Liruan corrected him seriously.

Cheng Nianzhi was momentarily stunned: "But Li Ruan said that some people may never fall in love with another person, regardless of the time or circumstances, it's just that... they simply won't like that person."

He shook his head and lowered his eyes: "I don't want to, if I could become the kind of person Li Ruan likes..."

No matter how oblivious Lu Liruan was, she realized that Cheng Nianzhi's views seemed to be in a strange misconception.

“But if you deliberately try to be someone else’s ideal, then you’re not yourself anymore. You’ll become very tired and act against your conscience. Such a relationship won’t last. No one wants to make such a one-sided sacrifice for someone they like.” Lu Liruan’s words were entirely based on her own conviction.

Before liking or being liked, you are yourself. If you lose yourself, how can you talk about sincerity or liking?

“That’s not fair to the other person either. Who does the other person really like? Is it you? Or a fake version of you?” As Lu Liruan spoke, she suddenly felt a tremor in her heart.

Was Cheng Nianzhi just saying it? Was he just expressing his love? Or... was he really like that?

Cheng Nianzhi seemed to realize that his words were inappropriate. He suddenly stopped talking and stared at Lu Liruan with his beautiful eyes, as if Lu Liruan would hurt him to the core if she showed even the slightest displeasure.

Almost no girl could resist being loved wholeheartedly and without expecting anything in return, especially when the person is Cheng Nianzhi. He seems like he would never like anyone, but in stark contrast, he is as fragile as if he would die without this love.

die?

Lu Liruan felt a shiver run from head to toe.

In the original storyline, what exactly is the reason behind Cheng Nianzhi's feelings for Shi Jingyun?

Does he really like it?

Because his aloofness and introversion are completely different from his current fear and stubbornness. If this is how he appears when he is in love, then what was he like in the original story?

“Li Ruan…” Cheng Nianzhi carefully touched the back of Lu Li Ruan’s hand with his fingertips, hesitant and timid, afraid of being rejected.

"I didn't..." He wanted to defend himself, but he didn't know what to say. He didn't even know when he had changed or how to defend himself.

She feels inferior to the person she likes, and hesitates and remains speechless in front of them.

His fear was so obvious that Lu Liruan was startled. Cheng Nianzhi seemed like a frightened bird. Lu Liruan didn't know how things could have turned out this way when the two of them clearly liked each other.

Cheng Nianzhi kept many things from her...

But it's nothing. Even if his acting skills are superb, I still believe in him.

If this is all an act, then I'd gladly be fooled.

"What's wrong?" Lu Liruan softened her voice. "What are you worried about?"

“Didn’t I tell you what I like? You’re just being yourself, so all I see is you, the real you.” Lu Liruan touched the fine sweat on his forehead.

Why are you so nervous?

Cheng Nianzhi seemed to be comforted by Lu Liruan's words. Ever since he decided to be completely honest with himself, he had been in a state of constant anxiety.

Can someone who has shed their pretense and scheming truly become a normal person who can be liked and loved?

Cheng Nianzhi didn't know, but he was willing to try for Lu Liruan. He couldn't hide anything from Lu Liruan or deceive her in the slightest.

"Could you give me some time?" Lu Liruan sighed softly.

“Yes, yes…” Cheng Nianzhi grabbed Lu Liruan’s fingers blankly, as if grasping at a lifeline: “It’s okay, it can take as long as you want.”

"It won't be long. I just need to think things through." Lu Liruan stood up, and Cheng Nianzhi immediately followed suit.

She couldn't stay there any longer. Lu Liruan felt that if he looked at her for even a little longer, she would completely fall for him without a care in the world.