Quick Transmigration: I'm the Villain's Assistant to the Protagonist

With Lan Xiao's help, Shen Ying gradually adapted to life in the tribe.

On this day, sunlight filtered through the leaves and dappled the ground as Shen Ying went with the women of the tribe to gather wild fruits.

Along the way, birds sang merrily in the branches, and a gentle breeze caressed their faces.

An older woman skillfully parted a patch of grass, pointed to several small trees laden with fruit, and said to Shen Ying, "Sister, look, these fruits are purplish-red when ripe and taste very sweet, but they are very sour when they are not ripe."

Shen Ying leaned closer to take a closer look and nodded repeatedly, "So that's how it is, I'll remember it."

They continued walking and came to a thicket of thorns.

Another woman carefully picked a few yellow fruits and handed them to Shen Ying, saying, "These fruits may not look very appealing, but they taste delicious when juiced."

Shen Ying took the fruit and looked at it curiously. "Thank you, Auntie. We can try it when we get back."

As they walked, they discovered a large tree laden with bright red fruit.

Several young women nimbly climbed the tree and threw the fruit down. Shen Ying excitedly caught it below, occasionally getting hit on the head, which made everyone laugh.

"Sister, be careful. Don't just focus on catching the fruit; you might hurt yourself if it falls on you," a woman reminded her with a smile.

"Okay, I understand," Shen Ying replied obediently, a bright smile on her face.

After gathering wild fruits, everyone's baskets were full.

On the way back, Shen Ying hummed a little tune and chatted and laughed with everyone, as if she had completely integrated into this warm group.

Back in the tribe, Shen Ying saw Lan Xiao discussing something with several men. She was about to quietly walk past when Lan Xiao called her back.

"Shen Ying, come here." Lan Xiao's voice was clear and gentle.

Shen Ying walked over and looked at him with a puzzled expression. At this moment, the men next to her started to jeer.

"The chief has something good to give to my sister."

"Haha, our leader is really thoughtful."

Lan Xiao smiled and glared at them, then handed Shen Ying a beautiful seashell necklace, saying, "This is for you."

Shen Ying took it in surprise, unsure of what to do with her hands. Her blush deepened, and she stammered, "Thank you."

One of the men laughed and said, "Sister, these are seashells carefully selected by the chief and made with great effort. They are very precious."

Hearing this, Shen Ying felt even more embarrassed and wished she could disappear into the ground.

Another man chimed in, "Yes, sister, the chief is really good to you."

Upon hearing this, Shen Ying felt both shy and embarrassed. Her eyes began to dart away, and she seemed somewhat awkward with her hands and feet.

Lan Xiao keenly noticed Shen Ying's unease. His eyes flickered slightly, and then a barely perceptible smile appeared on his lips.

Lan Xiao gently took Shen Ying's hand and said, "Come on, I'll take you somewhere." Shen Ying was taken aback at first, then obediently followed Lan Xiao away from the group.

Laughter and teasing from the men could be heard behind them, but Lan Xiao paid no attention and led Shen Ying away until they returned to their residence.

Back at her residence, Shen Ying slowly sat down, her movements as she gently took off her shoes were somewhat sluggish.

Lan Xiao keenly noticed her unusual behavior and asked with concern, "What's wrong?" Shen Ying frowned slightly and said, "I walked a lot today, and my legs feel a bit sore."

Upon hearing this, a hint of pity flashed in Lan Xiao's eyes. He quickly got up and strode towards the water vat.

Lan Xiao bent down, picked up the water ladle, and with gentle and nimble movements, scooped up ladle after ladle of clear water and carefully poured it into the wooden basin.

Then, he found a clean cloth in the corner and neatly placed it aside.

Then, he picked up the boiled water from the stove and slowly poured it into the wooden basin, stirring it gently with his hand as he poured. He tested the water temperature and, finding it just right, smiled and brought it to Shen Ying, saying softly, "Come and soak your feet, it will make you feel much better."

Shen Ying watched Lan Xiao bustling about, and a slight ripple stirred in her heart.

She soaked her feet, a satisfied smile on her face, and said, "A lot of interesting things happened in the tribe today." Lan Xiao sat beside her, listening attentively, occasionally chiming in with a few words.

"The neighbor's kid has learned to climb trees, he's so mischievous!" Shen Ying shared with a smile.

Lan Xiao smiled and said, "Kids are always full of energy."

Shen Ying added, "Also, we picked more fruit today than usual."

Lan Xiao nodded and said, "No wonder you're so happy."

After soaking her feet, Shen Ying got up and dried them, her face showing signs of fatigue.

As usual, Shen Ying lay down on the right side of the bed, found a comfortable position, and fell into a deep sleep.

Lan Xiao stared intently at Shen Ying's peaceful sleeping face, and time seemed to stand still at that moment.

After a while, he slowly reached out and moved his hand toward Shen Ying, eventually stopping above her chest.

The next moment, the totem on Shen Ying's chest suddenly emitted a soft and mysterious light...

Lan Xiao gently tucked Shen Ying in and lay down beside her. There was a small distance between them, yet an invisible warmth seemed to connect them.

During the day, Shen Ying hummed a little tune as she came to the riverbank, carrying a pile of clothes that needed to be washed.

She squatted down and carefully washed each piece of clothing in the water.

The river shimmered under the sunlight, and a gentle breeze brought a touch of coolness.

Shen Ying was focused on her work and didn't notice that the stones under her feet had become extremely slippery due to being soaked in the river water.

She shifted her feet unintentionally, and suddenly her foot slipped, causing her to lose her balance and fall into the river.

Caught off guard, Shen Ying only had time to close her eyes tightly, and cried out in despair, "It's over, how could I be so unlucky!"

However, instead of the expected icy cold river water, she fell into a warm and firm embrace.

At the critical moment, Lan Xiao suddenly appeared out of nowhere, like a gust of wind. His agile figure rushed over quickly, stretched out his strong arms, and pulled Shen Ying into his arms.

"Be careful." Lan Xiao's voice was somewhat urgent, but still gentle. His chest heaved violently, clearly indicating that he had just experienced a tense sprint.

Shen Ying's face was a little pale, her heart was still pounding, and she trembled slightly in Lan Xiao's arms.

After a while, Shen Ying came to her senses. She looked up at Lan Xiao's worried eyes and felt embarrassed. She said softly, "Thank you, Lan Xiao."

Lan Xiao sighed and said, "You must watch your step when you're by the river in the future. It's best to go with someone. If you encounter an accident alone, it's too dangerous for no one to save you."

After saying that, he gently released Shen Ying, but his gaze remained on her.

Shen Ying was still shaken. She nodded obediently, thanked the other party, and continued washing clothes. This time, Lan Xiao stayed by her side the whole time.

As the moon quietly climbed to the treetops, the tribe ushered in a joyous moment.

A roaring bonfire was lit in the open space of the village. People came from all directions and sat together happily.

Shen Ying stood aside, watching the joyful dancing crowd. At first, she felt a little uncomfortable and appeared somewhat awkward.

At this moment, the enthusiastic Amei ran over, grabbed Shen Ying's hand, and said loudly, "Shen Ying, let's dance together!" Before Shen Ying could react, Amei dragged her into the dance floor.

Shen Ying was initially flustered and her steps couldn't keep up with the pace.

Amei smiled and encouraged her, "Don't be nervous, just follow the rhythm!" Gradually, Shen Ying relaxed and began to sway along with everyone else.

Just as Shen Ying was getting into the swing of things, a strong hand suddenly grabbed her.

She turned her head and saw that it was Lan Xiao. Lan Xiao's eyes were full of enthusiasm and expectation. He smiled slightly and said, "Come on, I'll show you around."

Shen Ying's heart raced slightly, and she felt her face burning. She obediently handed her hand to Lan Xiao.

Perhaps it was at their first meeting that Lan Xiao rescued Shen Ying, later provided her with a place to stay, and took meticulous care of her.

Because of this, Shen Ying unknowingly developed trust in him, and she would unconsciously do whatever he said.

Lan Xiao held Shen Ying's hand tightly, and gently placed his other hand on her waist.

His movements were elegant yet powerful, carrying Shen Ying as she spun and leaped.

Shen Ying felt Lan Xiao's guidance, as if she had become one with him.

The heat emanating from Lan Xiao and his unique aura made Shen Ying feel slightly dizzy.