Quick Transmigration: The Female Supporting Character's Counterattack, A Guide to Cunning Strat

Sure enough, a few days later, Lin Shuya couldn't hold back any longer. She took Xu Shuwan's arm with the bracelet on it, pretended to be surprised to see it, and said to her, "Wanwan, your bracelet looks really special. Can I borrow it to take a look?"

Xu Shuwan extended her hand to her, saying in a generous manner, "Okay, then, I won't take it off."

Lin Shuya had no choice but to hold onto her fair and slender wrist, feeling a little jealous that she hadn't gotten a tan, but business was more important, so she focused on turning the bracelet and examining it carefully.

Finally, after finding the tiny "嘉" character carved on one of the beads, she was overjoyed and said to her in a coquettish tone, "Wanwan, I really like your bracelet. Can you give it to me?"

Xu Shuwan hesitated for a long time before saying, "I'm sorry, Lin Zhiqing, this is the only thing my mother left me, I can't give it to you."

Lin Shuya seemed surprised to be rejected. She said incredulously, "If you don't want to give it to me, I can buy it for 1 yuan."

Seeing that Xu Shuwan still seemed unwilling, she couldn't pretend any longer and said forcefully, "This broken bracelet is so cheap that no one else would want it. I'm already being very generous by paying for it. Take it off and give it to me now."

A hint of sarcasm flashed in Xu Shuwan's eyes, but she still spoke hesitantly: "I... I know it's not worth much, but I don't want to sell it. I just want to keep it as a keepsake."

Lin Shuya flung her arm away and said sarcastically, "Don't you want to be friends with me? You won't even give me a broken bracelet. Look at yourself, so slovenly and said to bring bad luck to your parents. It's a blessing from your past life that I'm friends with you. If you don't give me this, we're breaking up."

Lin Shuya quickened her pace, glancing at her out of the corner of her eye, seemingly hoping she would stop her. Seeing her stop by the roadside without reacting, she stormed off in a huff, secretly thinking to herself, "She won't listen to reason, so she'll have to suffer the consequences. This bracelet will be hers sooner or later."

*

Song Qinian heard the whole story from Xu Shuwan, and after carefully examining her bracelet, he said to her, "This should be small-leaf sandalwood."

Seeing that she didn't quite understand, he explained, "Buddhists believe that it has the effect of balancing yin and yang. Those who believe in Buddhism regard small-leaf sandalwood as an auspicious object that embodies blessings. It can also soothe emotions. It's clear that your mother's relatives love her very much."

"I don't know much. My mother passed away early, so I don't have many memories of her. I only remember that she was a very gentle person who would hold me and lull me to sleep. She was the person who loved me the most in the world." Xu Shuwan's tone was somewhat downcast.

Song Qinian felt extremely distressed and quickly changed the subject: "There's another character engraved here. Does your mother's name contain the character '嘉'?"

“Really? My mother’s name is Xu Jia. I didn’t even notice there was another character here before. Song Qinian, you’re so amazing.” Xu Shuwan clung to his arm and peered inside.

"I just don't understand why Lin Shuya wants your bracelet," Song Qinian said, somewhat puzzled. "Could it be related to your mother's relatives?"

Xu Shuwan was somewhat surprised by his keenness, but she couldn't say anything: "It's okay, I just won't give it to her. Song Qinian, what was that chocolate you said you'd bring me last time? Was it tasty?"

Seeing that she was preoccupied with eating, Song Qinian could only put his confusion aside for the time being. He took out a beautifully packaged gift box from the bamboo basket, which he had found on the black market a few days ago. He hadn't eaten chocolate in a long time since his mother passed away, and he didn't really like sweets.

Seeing that Xu Shuwan was reluctant to damage the packaging, Song Qinian took it back from her, opened it, and put it in her mouth.

The chocolate was rich and smooth, with a slightly astringent taste that added to its complexion. Xu Shuwan cupped her face in her hands, completely absorbed in the chocolate.

Seeing how much she liked it, Song Qinian opened another one and put it in her mouth, saying, "This is the only brand of chocolate we can find in this small county town. I'll take you to eat better ones next time."

"This is already so delicious, so delicious, so delicious! How delicious it would be if it were even better. Song Qinian, you should try one too." Xu Shuwan finished the second one with great relish, then tore one open and offered it to Song Qinian, gesturing for him to eat.

Song Qinian obediently took it in his mouth, his lips accidentally brushing against Xu Shuwan's fingers. He chewed nonchalantly and said, "It's quite delicious," but his earlobes, hidden under his hair, turned red.

Xu Shuwan noticed his slight stiffness but didn't point it out. She just nodded in agreement like a chick pecking at rice, and reached out to take another one. Having been in this world for so long, she hadn't been able to eat many sweets. It was a rare treat to finally get to eat chocolate, and she was getting a little addicted.

"You can't eat too much each day. I'll keep the rest for you and bring them to you next time." Song Qinian said, handing her a third one and reminding her again, "Don't assume someone is good to you just because they give you a little something, and don't trust people so easily anymore."

"I know, 'Daddy Song,' I only believe you." Xu Shuwan's eyes curved into crescent moons, her mouth full of candy, her cheeks puffed out, and she said in a playful, drawn-out tone.

Song Qinian sighed helplessly, but still continued to advise, "Lin Shuya didn't get the bracelet, so she might have other plans. Be careful when you're alone."

"Good~"