After Being Bent by Reader

Xu Chuanchuan suddenly felt motivated after hearing about her little sister's efforts. Immediately, she gobbled down the rest of her food and said, "You two take your time. I'll head back to work first."

"Chuanchuan, did you pick up another private job?" Little Yan asked while gnawing on a drumstick.

"What private job?" Murong Shi asked.

Then, Xu Chuanchuan leaned into Murong Shi's ear and said, "It's my writing gig. I lied to Little Yan that I was helping others write their thesis for money."

Murong Shi blinked, expressing her understanding. Then, she said, "Go on, then. Good luck."

...

Xu Chuanchuan found it strange to have Murong Shi watching her work from behind. And as she didn't have time to accompany Murong Shi because of work, she had thought to have Murong Shi go back home instead of wasting time with her.

But Murong Shi said, "I can provide opinions for you when you are out of inspiration. If you get tired, I can also give you a massage. Isn't that wonderful?"

Xu Chuanchuan found that Murong Shi's words sounded reasonable, so she said, "Sorry for the trouble. Here, I'll give you a kiss!"

After saying so, Xu Chuanchuan planted a kiss on Murong Shi's lips.

However, how could Murong Shi possibly be satisfied with a simple touch?

Before Xu Chuanchuan could move away, Murong Shi wrapped her arms around Xu Chuanchuan's waist and initiated a deep kiss. Then, while helping Xu Chuanchuan wipe off the crystal clear liquid on her lips, Murong Shi said in satisfaction, "Fight on, Author!"

With Xu Xiangxiang's dedication and Murong Shi's love supporting her, Xu Chuanchuan felt as if she had God on her side. For the first time, she managed to write 3,000 words in one hour. When she broke through the Dark Room's first lock, she couldn't help but cheer for herself, "I did it!"

Due to her excessive excitement, Xu Chuanchuan ended up turning around and pushing Murong Shi down on the bed, knocking away the phone in Murong Shi's hands in the process.

Murong Shi did not mind Xu Chuanchuan's actions. Instead, she smiled and said, "I've never seen you being so enthusiastic before."

While helping Murong Shi pick up her phone, Xu Chuanchuan caught a glimpse of the screen and found a familiar page displayed on it. After taking a closer look, she asked, "You topped up your account??"

Sitting up, Murong Shi said, "Just a little."

Pointing at the balance of 1,000 yuan, Xu Chuanchuan asked, "You call this 'little'???"

"My hand slipped," Murong Shi nonchalantly said.

Hand slipped? Where have I heard this excuse before?

Thinking up to this point, Xu Chuanchuan suddenly felt a voice of uncertainty appearing in her heart. Then, while Murong Shi wasn't paying attention, she secretly opened up Murong Shi's subscription details.

However, there was nothing listed on Murong Shi's subscription record.

"What are you looking at?" Murong Shi asked curiously.

In that instant, Xu Chuanchuan suddenly thought of Passerby Shi.

The capricious tycoon's manner of conduct resembled Murong Shi's a lot. Neither of them took money seriously. Moreover, both of them had the word "Shi" in their names. With all these coincidences, Xu Chuanchuan couldn't help but have her doubts.

After pondering for a moment, Xu Chuanchuan carefully asked, "Have you really never read web novels before?"

"Why would I read those things?" Murong Shi calmly replied. "What's wrong?"

Xu Chuanchuan hesitated for a moment before saying, "There's a tycoon reader going by the name of Passerby Shi. I once suspected that she was you."

"What do you mean?"

"That's because...she is also someone from this city. She even lives nearby. When I chatted with her, I felt that her character holds a great resemblance to you."

Frowning, Murong Shi asked, "Have you met her before?"

"No."

"How did you determine that she is like me, then?"

"Because you're both frivolous."

"What did you say?" Murong Shi raised her voice.

Xu Chuanchuan quickly changed her words and said, "I mean, you two are both quiet but passionate! Cough, cough—"

Murong Shi silently stared at Xu Chuanchuan for a moment. Then, she said, "You even know her address. Judging by your tone, do you two often communicate?"

"Not really, we just talked a few times. She's the person who has given me the most donations so far. She should've given me over 30 Deep-water Torpedoes already, so I gifted her the physical copies of my books as a show of gratitude."

"How wealthy. Why did she donate so much to you?"

"Maybe it's because she likes my books? I'm just guessing."

"Is that it?"

"What else could it be, otherwise?"

Putting on a stern expression, Murong Shi said, "Let me give you a suggestion. You'd best close your eyes when you're going to lie in the future."

...Why is this person so scary? Rubbing her nose, Xu Chuanchuan said, "Actually...I don't quite understand her, either. There was one instance where she teased me. I panicked quite a bit at the time since I didn't know what she was aiming at."

"Heh—" Murong Shi sneered.

Is the air conditioning set too low? Why do I suddenly feel cold? While rubbing the goosebumps on her arms, Xu Chuanchuan fawningly smiled and said, "I started ignoring her after that."

"To think you can get a sugar momma even from writing novels. What an envious profession," Murong Shi said with a lukewarm smile.

"...I really don't have anything to do with her."

However, Murong Shi simply remained quiet and tossed her phone aside.

Xu Chuanchuan didn't know how she managed to offend Murong Shi. Feeling a little frustrated, she pondered for a moment before asking, "Then...why exactly did you top up so much money?"

"I saw other people giving you a lot of donations, so I thought to give you some as well. Didn't you say the most expensive explosive costs a hundred yuan? If I don't top up more, how would I have enough?" Murong Shi calmly said.

Xu Chuanchuan was taken aback. "Couldn't you just read?! Why must you donate?! I only receive half of all donations! This is a huge waste!"

"Why didn't you say so earlier?"

"How would I know you would do such a thing?!"

"What should I do now, then?"

Holding her forehead, Xu Chuanchuan wailed, "There's no way to refund the money you've topped up. You can only spend it on the platform."

Murong Shi picked up her phone again and indiscriminately tapped the screen with her finger. Then, a moment later, she said, "Oh, there really are no refunds."

"How can you be so foolish."

Then, putting on a playful smile, Murong Shi said, "So, I still have to spend this money on you."

Xu Chuanchuan caressed Murong Shi's face and jokingly said, "Miss Tycoon, you truly are a rich fool."

"I'm more than happy to spend it on my girlfriend, so hurry up and teach me how to send explosives."

Left with no better options, Xu Chuanchuan ended up guiding Murong Shi through jjwxc's donation process and watched as Murong Shi converted the 1,000 yuan into ten Deep-water Torpedoes. However, when she thought about how the publishing platform would be taking 500 yuan away, she couldn't help but feel her heart aching.

"You have fun by yourself. I'm going back to writing."

Holding Xu Chuanchuan in place, Murong Shi asked, "Weren't you done already?"

"I only finished half of today's quota. I still need to write 5,000 more," Xu Chuanchuan said in a depressing tone.

"Is there a need to work so hard?"

"Where would I get my renovation funds from if I don't work hard?"

Murong Shi seated Xu Chuanchuan onto her lap. Then, she said, "You don't need to have the renovation funds to buy a house. Also, if it's just the renovation funds, you can borrow it from me first."

Xu Chuanchuan: "..."

Xu Chuanchuan had thought of this problem before, but she was too embarrassed to ask Murong Shi about this. After all, they had only been together for a short time, and two hundred thousand yuan was by no means a small amount. Moreover, she didn't wish to involve money in her relationship with Murong Shi.

However, Xu Chuanchuan did not expect Murong Shi to take the initiative to make such an offer. She was very shocked by this situation, and she couldn't help but be at a loss for words.

Then, Murong Shi continued, "Your family's current house will remain old even if it is repainted. You'd be better off buying a new house as soon as possible and have them move in once the renovations are completed. If you're concerned, I'll write up an IOU, and you can pay me back bit by bit every month. I won't charge you any interest."

Murong Shi spoke very seriously, and Xu Chuanchuan also listened very seriously.

Unable to control her feelings, Xu Chuanchuan put one hand around Murong Shi's neck and her other hand on Murong Shi's face. Then, she affectionately said, "If you were a man, I would've married you on the spot."

Murong Shi: "..."

"You've been so kind to me that I don't even know how I should thank you."

Upon hearing these words, Murong Shi revealed a mischievous grin and said, "No need for thanks. Just pay me with your body."

"Ah— No, no, no! I still need to write!!!"

…

When the next weekend arrived, Murong Shi drove Xu Chuanchuan to Xian City once more, and Xu Chuanchuan brought the money she had saved up and borrowed to discuss buying a new house with her parents.

Father and Mother Xu were much easier to fool than Murong Shi. They did not doubt the origins of Xu Chuanchuan's money. On the contrary, both of them were so delighted by the news that their smiles stretched from ear to ear, and they couldn't wait to start looking at potential houses right away.

As Xu Chuanchuan was in a hurry to have her family move into a better home, she decided to purchase a fully furnished house after discussing it with Murong Shi. They even completed all of the necessary formalities on the same day. Then, after leaving the matter of additional renovations to her parents, Xu Chuanchuan returned to S City together with Murong Shi.

On their way back, Xu Chuanchuan asked to take the wheel and said, "Thank you for your hard work today."

Stretching her back, Murong Shi said, "I was accompanying my father- and mother-in-law to look at houses, so it's not tough at all."

"Since when did my parents become your father- and mother-in-law?" Xu Chuanchuan looked at Murong Shi in surprise.

Taking advantage of Xu Chuanchuan's brief lapse in attention, Murong Shi hooked up her chin and said in delight, "Since the moment you said you wanted to marry me."

Xu Chuanchuan: "..."

Murong Shi started laughing happily, only to get interrupted by the ringing of her phone. When Murong Shi saw Fang Qin's name displayed on the screen, she retracted her smile and answered the call.

Without waiting for Murong Shi to speak, Fang Qin said, "Did you get together with Xu Chuanchuan?"

Sitting upright, Murong Shi asked, "How did you find out?"

"I met Little Yan when I came to your house. She told me you accompanied Xu Chuanchuan back to her hometown, so I made a random guess. I didn't think I would hit the mark. So much for being friends. You didn't even tell me you got yourself a girlfriend."

Murong Shi did not refute Fang Qin's words. Chuckling, she said, "We still haven't reached the city. We'll treat you to a meal once we're back."

"Sure, I'll wait for you two."

Xu Chuanchuan overheard her name being mentioned, so she asked, "Who was it?"

"Fang Qin," Murong Shi said as she stored her phone away. Then, she told Xu Chuanchuan about the matter of having a meal together with Fang Qin.

Fang Qin could already be considered a close acquaintance, so Xu Chuanchuan didn't find it awkward to share a meal with her together with Murong Shi. So, she readily agreed and nodded. Then, she suddenly thought of something and said, "Help me give my little sister a call. Ask if she'll be streaming or doing something else later. If she's free, tell her that I'll be bringing food to her."

When Murong Shi unlocked her phone, she paused and said, "I don't seem to have her number."

"Use mine, then. The password is 6688."

Murong Shi pulled out Xu Chuanchuan's phone from her handbag and entered the password. However, when she opened the address book, she accidentally clicked on the call log.

"Who's Little Jealous Bug?"

Xu Chuanchuan's heart thumped. Then, in a panic, she stammered, "That... That's..."

Before Xu Chuanchuan could explain, Murong Shi had already clicked on the name to inspect its details. When she saw the familiar string of numbers, her eyes narrowed.

"Am I Little Jealous Bug?"

"..." Crap.