The Villains All Fell in Love with Me After Rebirth : Chapter 83 - Approach
Chapter 83: Approach
Ji Ling was completely dumbfounded, his eyes glazed over.
He really couldn’t understand the logic between what he had just said and the man’s sudden confession…
Looking into the man’s deep, gentle black eyes, Ji Ling saw no trace of teasing or mockery, only seriousness. His face heated up slightly, and he felt unbearably awkward.
I told you to move on and start anew, but that doesn’t mean you can just confess to the first person you see!
Isn’t this decision a bit too hasty?!
Ji Ling almost blurted out that he didn’t like men, but then Ning Yue’s words questioning him flashed through his mind. That thing he had once been so sure of suddenly didn’t seem so certain anymore, and the words hovering on the tip of his tongue refused to come out.
After a moment of struggling, he finally muttered in a low voice, “You… you shouldn’t like me.”
Ji Ling reached out to push Jing Sui away, wanting to leave.
But the man’s grip was like an iron clamp, locking him in place. He didn’t seem surprised by Ji Ling’s rejection; instead, he stubbornly pursued the matter, his gaze dark and his voice slow and deep: “Why?”
Ji Ling was completely at a loss. This was the first time he had ever met such a stubborn CEO. I already rejected you, and you’re still asking why? Since when do things like this need an explanation? Can’t we at least save each other some face?
Jing Sui gazed into his eyes and slowly said, “Not liking someone must have a reason. So why do you dislike me?”
Ji Ling: “...I didn’t say I disliked you.”
Jing Sui curled his lips into a slight smile. “Then that means you like me?”
Ji Ling: “I never said that either!”
Jing Sui spoke unhurriedly: “If you don’t dislike me, then how can you say you don’t like me?”
Ji Ling: …
This logic is shameless! Ji Ling was both amused and exasperated. Please, take a look at your identity! You’re my mother’s boss! Is it really appropriate to say this kind of thing to me? Huh?!
If he got involved with his mother’s boss—and not just any boss, but a male boss—Ji Ling could hardly imagine how disastrous it would be if this got out!
Forcing down the heat in his face, his eyes darted around as he quickly said, “Then why do you like me? You need a reason to like someone too, right?”
Jing Sui looked at the boy’s sly expression and evasive gaze, and for a moment, it was as if he had traveled back in time.
Back then, he had mistakenly thought the boy liked him. When he had pressed him step by step, the boy had retreated just like this. At the time, he had thought it was shyness. Now, he realized it was just avoidance—he had never wanted to accept him or get close to him. There had never been any other reason.
And yet, he had been infatuated with him, unknowingly fallen in love with him, even though he had never existed in the boy’s heart.
Pain and tenderness intertwined in Jing Sui’s heart. He let out a low chuckle. “You need a reason?”
Ji Ling nodded vigorously! In his mind, he quickly counted. We’ve only met three times in total!
Jing Sui’s voice was hoarse. “Because only when I see you can I forget that person… forget his deception, forget that he left me… Only you make me feel like I can fall in love with someone again.”
Ji Ling: …What kind of melodramatic soap opera is this?
Ji Ling swallowed hard, suddenly regretting his earlier nonsense. After thinking for a moment, he said, “I think you should reconsider this carefully. After all, you loved that person for so long. Isn’t it a bit rash to just let go like that? What if you regret it later…”
Jing Sui sighed softly. “But earlier, you were the one telling me to let go, saying he wasn’t worth my love.”
Ji Ling: I realize my mistake now, QAQ.
Jing Sui looked into his eyes, the corners of his lips curving into a bitter smile. His voice was hoarse with pain. “So… you dislike me so much that you’d rather I keep loving someone who isn’t worth it than give me a chance, is that it?”
Ji Ling: “…No.”
Jing Sui continued, “Then is it because you mind that I once loved someone else?”
Ji Ling: “…No.” He wasn’t that petty. Disliking someone for having a romantic history was even worse than judging someone for not being a virgin.
Jing Sui asked again, “Is it because I’m older than you?”
Ji Ling: “…That’s not really an issue.” It was only a ten-year difference. He had even seen people dating uncle-aged men like Carlos.
Jing Sui gave a faint smile. “Then it seems you don’t have a reason to dislike me. So why won’t you accept my feelings?”
Ji Ling was finally at a loss for words, his gaze flustered as he avoided Jing Sui’s eyes.
He looked behind Jing Sui, and suddenly his face turned pale as he exclaimed in panic, “Mom! Why are you here?”
As he spoke, he shoved Jing Sui with all his strength.
Jing Sui was momentarily stunned and finally loosened his grip, his expression shifting slightly as he turned to look behind him—only to find nothing but empty space.
Ji Ling bolted away.
Jing Sui froze for a moment before immediately realizing that Yang Wei wasn’t actually there. He turned back to watch the boy’s fleeing figure, and after a long pause, let out a soft, self-mocking laugh—a laugh tinged with sorrow and a hint of resignation.
You really haven’t changed at all. You still instinctively run away from me, time and time again. The truth was right before me, but I refused to see it. I was the fool, blinded by illusions, unable to recognize the truth even after a lifetime.
This is the real you—the you who has cast aside all pretenses.
The you who clearly doesn’t love me, yet still makes it impossible for me to let go.
………………
Ji Ling managed to trick Jing Sui and fled as if his life depended on it. He couldn’t help but think—was this some kind of fated ‘domineering CEO falls in love with me’ flag that he accidentally triggered? How else could he have gotten into such a ridiculous situation?!
Recalling what Mr. Fu had said, everything still felt surreal, like a dream.
He slapped his own face to snap out of it. Only after regaining some composure did he return to his room.
That night, Ji Ling had another nightmare.
He dreamed that Jing Sui had also transmigrated and discovered the novel. Furious, Jing Sui captured him and demanded to know why he had deceived him. Ji Ling could only cry and say he hadn't done it on purpose—that he had been forced—but Jing Sui wouldn’t listen. Instead, he locked him up in a dark room…
The next morning, Ji Ling woke up drenched in sweat. Wiping his forehead, he reassured himself that he was overthinking things. If Mr. Fu were actually Jing Sui, how could he remain so calm? He’d definitely have turned dark by now!
Besides, no matter what, even if he really did turn gay, there was no way he’d fall for his mother’s boss!
The group set off on their return journey.
On the way back, Ji Ling did his best to stay under the radar, behaving like an ostrich with its head buried in the sand. Though he doubted Mr. Fu would say anything in public, he still felt uneasy, terrified of drawing any attention.
Jing Sui’s gaze inadvertently landed on the boy. He watched as Ji Ling kept his head down, eyes fixed on his phone, carefully avoiding any eye contact. A self-deprecating smile curled his lips.
It seems you really don’t want to see me.
After a moment of silence, just as they were about to enter the departure lounge, Jing Sui suddenly turned and walked away. Shen Zhuoming was surprised. “Mr. Fu, where are you going?”
Jing Sui replied indifferently, “To buy milk tea.”
Shen Zhuoming: “……”
Ji Ling sat beside his mother, engrossed in his phone. Ning Kehan had just messaged him, asking when he’d be back, saying there was something he needed to talk about.
Ji Ling snapped a picture of his ticket and sent it over. I’ll be back today.
Ning Kehan replied: Okay, I’ll contact you when you’re back.
Ji Ling distractedly wondered what Ning Kehan wanted to talk about… when suddenly, a long, elegant hand appeared before him, holding a cup of milk tea.
He looked up in surprise and met a pair of handsome, gentle eyes. For a moment, he was stunned.
Jing Sui’s lips curved slightly. “For you.”
Ji Ling: “……”
This isn’t right. A dignified CEO personally buying me milk tea? That’s boyfriend behavior!
Please, can you be mindful of your image? My mother is sitting right next to me!
Yang Wei also noticed the scene and stood up, speaking politely yet surprised. “Mr. Fu, what’s this for? You’re too kind.”
Jing Sui smiled slightly. “It’s just a small gesture. I really like Xiao Ling and feel a strong connection with him.”
The name ‘Xiao Ling’ rang in Ji Ling’s ears like a thunderclap. His body stiffened as if spellbound, sitting motionless in shock.
Yang Wei, seeing Jing Sui’s warm demeanor, also smiled. Although he was always serious and intimidating when working, in private, he was still a young man. Over time, their relationship had become more casual. She hadn’t expected him to get along so well with her somewhat foolish son.
When she turned to look at Ji Ling, she saw him staring blankly at Jing Sui, not even reaching out to accept the milk tea. She lightly smacked his head. “Aren’t you going to thank Mr. Fu?”
Ji Ling snapped out of it, quickly standing up to take the milk tea. As his fingers brushed against Jing Sui’s, he recoiled as if electrocuted, quickly averting his gaze. “Th-thank you.”
Jing Sui’s voice was low and husky. “You’re welcome.”
He casually ruffled Ji Ling’s hair before turning away as if nothing had happened.
Yang Wei looked at her son and chuckled. “Since when did you get so close to Mr. Fu? Why haven’t you mentioned it before?”
Ji Ling felt cornered. He wanted to say, Actually, we’re not that close! We’ve only met a few times! But… he did confess to me.
How was he supposed to explain this to his mother?!
He stammered, “Uh, well… we’re not that close, actually…”
Fearing she’d ask more, he glanced at the time and quickly said, “Ah, it’s almost time to board. Let’s go line up!”
Seeing her son’s clear reluctance to continue the conversation, Yang Wei could only laugh and shake her head.
Fortunately, on the plane, Jing Sui sat in first class while Ji Ling and his mother sat outside, so they didn’t run into each other again. Ji Ling breathed a small sigh of relief. He turned off his phone and looked at the milk tea in his hands with a complicated expression, his fingers tightening slightly.
If… if he really is Jing Sui…
Is that possible?
The person he spoke of—the one who claimed to love him but ultimately deceived him and left him without mercy… was that supposed to be me?
Ji Ling closed his eyes, unwilling to think any further.
Sometimes, he felt like a coward. Whenever he faced a difficult choice, his instinct was always to run away. He kept running, over and over, never daring to confront things head-on. But… it wasn’t that he didn’t want to face it. He simply didn’t know how.
This kind of complicated emotional dilemma was already beyond what he could handle.
Aside from avoiding it, he couldn't think of any other way.
Ji Ling quietly opened his eyes a crack and glanced at his mother beside him. Only when he was sure that he had already returned home did his heart slowly settle. He closed his eyes again and soon fell asleep.
A few hours later, the plane landed at the airport.
Yang Wei gently nudged her sleeping son and softly said, “Xiao Ling, we've arrived.”
Ji Ling groggily rubbed his eyes, followed his mother off the plane, and looked up—only to inadvertently spot Jing Sui again. The man was watching him from a distance, lips curving into a smile.
Ji Ling: …
His face instantly flushed, his heart raced, and he quickly averted his gaze, dragging his mother along at a faster pace. He had a bad premonition—if he didn’t hurry, he was going to be intercepted!
Yang Wei looked at her son in confusion. “Why are you walking so fast…”
Ji Ling couldn't explain, so he could only give an awkward smile.
Just then, a deep male voice sounded from ahead. “If you're in a hurry, I can give you a ride home.”
Ji Ling thought: Oh no, too late.
Yang Wei hadn’t expected Jing Sui to approach them again. Surprised, she said, “There's really no need to trouble you, we can take a taxi back ourselves.”
Jing Sui smiled slightly, his gaze falling on Ji Ling. “It's no trouble at all.”
Ji Ling was so nervous that he was stiff all over, his heart in chaos. He had expected Mr. Fu wouldn’t give up so easily. He was terrified that he would stop holding back and openly pursue him in front of his mother, leaving him no escape—or worse, that his mother would notice something off. Just as he was panicking, a bright female voice rang out from ahead. “Ji Ling! You're back!”
Ji Ling turned his head in shock, only to see Ning Kehan enthusiastically waving at him. “I came to pick you up!”
Ji Ling was dumbfounded. Ning Kehan had asked him when he was returning, but she never said she’d come meet him! What was even more surprising was the tall, handsome young man standing beside her, looking at him with a warm smile…
In an instant, Ji Ling understood why Ning Kehan had asked about his schedule.
Yang Wei also noticed Ning Kehan. What a bright and beautiful young girl! She turned to Ji Ling and whispered, “Who is she?”
Ji Ling replied, “A classmate…”
“Oh, a classmate~” Yang Wei's voice was full of meaning as she looked at her son approvingly. The school term had only just started, yet a pretty girl was already here to pick him up. Could it be that she was about to have a daughter-in-law?
Ji Ling: “…” Mom, your radar is really off.
He glanced at Mr. Fu, then at Ning Kehan, and finally met Ning Yue’s amused gaze. For some reason, he suddenly felt like a scumbag caught in a brutal love triangle, on the verge of total disaster!
What do I do? QAQ
In the blink of an eye, Ning Kehan and Ning Yue had already approached.
Ning Kehan was cheerful and straightforward, greeting Yang Wei with a sweet smile. “You must be Ji Ling's mother! You look so young and beautiful!” Then she turned to Ning Yue. “Brother, don’t you think so?”
Ning Yue looked at Yang Wei with a polite smile. “Auntie does indeed look very youthful and elegant.”
The siblings immediately charmed Yang Wei. What a sweet-talking girl! And her brother—such a polite and well-mannered young man! Both of them gave off a great impression.
Ji Ling: No, you’re clearly her uncle! Lowering your status like this… is this really okay?
Ning Kehan took advantage of the moment, looking at Yang Wei expectantly. “Auntie, can Ji Ling come out with us for a bit?”
How could Yang Wei refuse? Smiling brightly, she said, “Of course!”
Ji Ling: …
Jing Sui watched the scene unfold with a calm expression, his gaze sweeping over Ning Kehan before finally settling on Ning Yue. A hint of coldness flickered in his eyes.
From Ji Ling’s evasive glances and small actions just now, it was clear that this man was the one occupying Ji Ling’s thoughts. And with an enemy’s sharp instincts, Jing Sui immediately sensed the key issue—Ning Kehan was just a distraction.
Ning Yue raised an eyebrow, glancing at Jing Sui indifferently before finally looking at Ji Ling. His voice was gentle and warm. “Let's go.”
Ji Ling hesitated, looking between Mr. Fu and Ning Yue.
He had two choices: either be driven home by Mr. Fu or go out with Ning Yue and Ning Kehan. If he had to pick one… compared to the risk of his mother discovering that he was being pursued by her boss, well—letting her misunderstand that he had a girlfriend seemed like the better option.
At least it wasn’t too shocking.
Ji Ling made his decision. Blushing, he nodded.
Jing Sui's thin lips pressed together, his gaze darkening as he watched Ji Ling walk toward Ning Yue, his sharp eyes turning ice-cold.
Ning Yue noticed but acted as if he hadn’t, simply smiling at Ji Ling. “Come on, I’ll treat you two a meal.”
Ning Kehan cheerfully waved at Yang Wei. “Auntie, we're heading off now! See you later!”
Yang Wei beamed with satisfaction. Her son was growing up—he even knew how to date now.
After Ji Ling left, she turned around and unexpectedly noticed that Jing Sui’s expression didn’t look too good. Puzzled, she asked, “Mr. Fu, is something wrong?”
Jing Sui clenched his hand at his side. After a long pause, he finally smiled. “Nothing.”
Yang Wei watched him walk away, a nagging feeling that something was off. The boss seemed… unhappy. But why?
What just happened?
………………
Ji Ling agreed to leave with Ning Kehan to escape an awkward situation, but once they were outside, he started feeling embarrassed.
He was convinced that Ning Kehan had betrayed him, actually helping her little uncle pursue him. Ji Ling couldn't help but complain in his heart—women’s shallow affections sure come and go quickly! What happened to liking me?
But even though he thought that way, he didn’t dare say it.
Not only did he not say it, but he also behaved unusually obediently.
During the meal, he kept his head down the whole time, not even daring to glance at Ning Yue.
Ning Yu gazed at the boy across from him, watching his shy and flustered demeanor, and couldn't help but sigh. A trace of helplessness appeared in his eyes.
Suddenly, he recalled moments from that world—when the boy would unintentionally reveal his true emotions before him. Those expressions never quite matched his identity or actions.
Back then, he never understood why.
The boy had seemed to love Jing Sui so deeply—so much that he was willing to sacrifice everything, to die for him, to even save the person he despised most, the one who had always opposed him… all for Jing Sui’s sake.
It had even fooled him. He had truly believed the boy loved Jing Sui.
At the time, reason had prevailed over emotion.
If his own feelings were doomed to be unfulfilled, then he might as well help the boy achieve his love. Even if it meant personally sending him to Jing Sui’s side.
So when Ji Ling challenged him to a duel, he deliberately held back to push Ji Ling’s potential. He also created an opportunity for Jing Sui to step in and save him. Within the limits of what he could do, he did everything possible. He once thought that was what the boy needed.
When Carlos sought reconciliation in his new life, he had deliberately intercepted the boy, telling him that Carlos wanted him dead—to warn him against trusting Carlos’s schemes.
He thought this time, the boy would finally get his wish and find happiness.
And everything he had done… Ji Ling didn’t need to know, nor did he need to be grateful.
But later, he realized he had been wrong. Ji Ling still left Jing Sui again. Carlos still deceived him. Even though many things had changed, the tragedy seemed to be repeating itself. When Ji Ling entered an engagement with Carlos—depressed but still willing to show kindness to commoners and help others—He couldn’t hold back anymore.
He had appeared before Ji Ling and asked, ‘Are you happy?’
The boy didn’t answer his question, but his eyes told him everything.
So fulfilling his wish hadn’t made him happy. Perhaps it was at that moment that he finally lost control of his long-repressed desires. He did the one thing he shouldn’t have—he took the boy away from the Emperor Star and allowed himself to get close, to test him…
He wanted to know what the boy truly desired.
And now, he seemed to have found his answer.
Ji Ling probably just wanted to go home. Here, he could be his true self, carefree and unrestrained, without pretense or fear. He could live an ordinary, happy life with family and friends who loved him.
He never wanted to stay in that world—not with Jing Sui, not with Carlos, not with anyone.
And he probably didn’t want them coming to his world and disrupting his peace either.
Ning Yu withdrew from his thoughts, concealing the emotions in his eyes.
Sitting beside him, Ning Kehan was being unusually quiet, eating her meal in silence. It was her first time being a third wheel, and she was terrified of annoying Ning Yue—lest her sports car dreams be crushed.
One must know their place. She snuck a glance at Ning Yue and saw his fingers tapping lightly against his glass. Immediately, she shot to her feet and told Ji Ling, “I just remembered I have something to do, so I’ll be leaving first! You two enjoy your meal—don’t mind me!”
Ji Ling nearly reached out an ‘Erkang hand’—Don’t go!
But Ning Kehan left like the wind.
She didn’t even give him a chance to react.
Ji Ling stiffly turned his head and met Ning Yue’s deep black eyes, forcing out an awkward smile.
Ning Yue’s expression remained calm. He looked at him warmly and spoke lightly, “If my feelings for you make you uncomfortable, then just think of me as an ordinary friend.”
Ji Ling was stunned.
Ning Yu smirked playfully. “Who says that if we can’t be lovers, we can’t even be friends? I want to pursue you because I like you. When you like someone, you naturally want them to be happy. If you’re unwilling, I won’t show it in front of anyone. So you don’t need to feel any pressure.”
As Ji Ling listened, a strange sense of guilt crept over him. It felt as though this man had seen right through him. He understood exactly what Ji Ling was worried about—before Ji Ling could even voice his concerns, he had already addressed them all.
Leaving him with nothing to say.
Ning Yu chuckled. “Feelings should be mutual. You don’t need to care about what I think—just follow your own heart. I also hope you’ll take your time and seriously consider your answer before giving it to me.”
Ji Ling hesitated. “I…”
But before he could finish, Ning Yu suddenly lifted a finger and gently pressed it against Ji Ling’s lips, stopping him. He raised an eyebrow with a smile. “I made myself very clear just now—I hope for a well-thought-out response, not a hasty rejection. If you’re unsure of your feelings right now, why not give us both some time…?”
“How about this…” Ning Yu gazed at him deeply, a warm smile appearing in his eyes. “Give me your answer in two months, okay?”
Ji Ling’s face burned. You… you’re leaving me no room to argue…
You’ve already said everything!
Your words are so well-structured and logical that if I rejected you now, I would seem rash and disrespectful…
Ning Yu casually withdrew his hand, his expression composed as he changed the subject. “By the way, a new movie came out recently—it’s supposed to be pretty good. Let’s go watch it.”
Ji Ling: “…Oh.”
Before long, Ning Yu had bought popcorn, soda, and movie tickets, and the two of them entered the theater together.
Ji Ling hadn’t even figured out how he ended up watching a movie with him—before he knew it, he was already seated…
The movie was actually quite good and engaging. It wasn’t Ji Ling’s first time watching a movie with another guy—he’d done it plenty of times with his classmates and buddies before. Normally, it wouldn’t be a big deal. But ever since his trip to the interstellar world, it was like a whole new door had been opened…
Ji Ling felt like his mindset had completely changed. Now, whenever a man got close, he’d feel shy. He could no longer confidently say he was straight!
He snuck a glance at the young man beside him. Ning Yue, on the other hand, seemed fully focused on the movie.
Gradually, Ji Ling relaxed and started watching the film, munching on popcorn. Before he knew it, the bucket was empty, and his stomach was full. Just as he was about to grab a napkin to wipe his hands, the young man beside him suddenly reached out, gently holding his hand. Ning Yue used a damp napkin to carefully wipe each of Ji Ling’s fingers clean, then smiled beautifully. “All done.”
In the dim theater, the flickering light from the screen illuminated his handsome profile. His black eyes shimmered subtly, reflecting the changing scenes on the screen, making Ji Ling’s heart skip a beat.
On-screen, the film was reaching its climax.
Before leaving, the undercover spy male lead said to the female lead, ‘If I can come back, I’ll never lie to you again. Please give me a chance to love you.”
Ning Yue chuckled softly, his eyes curving slightly as he leaned in just a little. In a quiet voice, he said, “Actually, I have a secret too. Do you want to know…? If you ask me, I’ll tell you.”
I’ll never lie to you again.
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