Who's going to be the female lead's simp? Aren't the supporting female characters mor

Chen Mo turned to leave, but Bai Jingyou called him back.

"etc."

His gaze fell on the corner of the hospital bed, where a pile of gifts for visiting patients stood out, among which an exquisite fruit basket and an original book with a gold-embossed cover stood out.

The packaging and taste are clearly superior to other gifts.

Bai Jingyou pointed over there: "Who sent that?"

Chen Mo looked in the direction he was pointing and quickly replied, "It was sent by Miss Jiang Mengyao, the eldest daughter of the Jiang family. She said she knew you liked this author's books, so she specially asked someone to find an autographed copy from abroad."

Jiang Mengyao...

Bai Jingyou tapped his fingertips lightly on the bed sheet, and a clear image of a person appeared in his mind.

In the original work, she was a true prodigy, possessing beauty, talent, and a privileged family background.

The Jiang family is the only powerful family in Haicheng that can rival the Bai family, and Jiang Mengyao, as the sole heir of the Jiang family, has an undeniable status.

More importantly, she is one of the few characters whose intelligence wasn't diminished by Lin Ruyu's protagonist aura.

She had always secretly loved the original owner, but because the original owner was head over heels for Lin Ruyu, she always maintained a proper distance and never overstepped the bounds.

And as the plot unfolds, when the Bai family is impacted...

When he was abandoned by everyone, his family went bankrupt, and everyone avoided him, it was Jiang Mengyao who, despite her family's opposition, resolutely extended a helping hand to him and gave him his final dignity.

A hint of mockery rose in Bai Jingyou's heart, not towards Jiang Mengyao, but towards the hopelessly stupid original owner of the body.

They're blind.

Why abandon a dazzling diamond right beside you to chase after a plastic flower that survives by absorbing nutrients from others?

"Prepare a return gift for me," Bai Jingyou said, his voice gentler than before. "Put your heart into it."

Chen Mo was stunned and before he could react, he heard the next sentence.

"Also, please arrange for her to have dinner with me. Let her choose the time and place, and say it's to thank her for visiting."

Chen Mo really felt like his brain wasn't working properly this time.

He had just asked Lin Ruyu to get her things back, and then he was asked to prepare a return gift for Jiang Mengyao and even invite her to dinner.

Young master, this isn't just love turned to hate; it's a complete transfer of affection, and the target is terrifyingly precise!

She went from being an ordinary girl with no background to marrying the eldest daughter of the Jiang family, a perfect match.

That turn was so sharp that even an F1 driver would have to admit defeat.

However, as a professional assistant, he was only responsible for carrying out orders.

"Yes, Young Master Bai, I'll arrange it right away."

Bai Jingyou ignored Chen Mo's inner turmoil and swiftly removed the needle from the back of his hand. He paid no heed to the slight sting.

It's just a little hypoglycemia and a sudden onset of heart fire; there's absolutely no need to be hospitalized.

He threw back the covers, got out of bed, found his clothes, and changed.

As soon as he opened the door to the ward, a figure angrily blocked his way.

The newcomer was dressed in trendy clothes and had his hair dyed in a flamboyant manner. He was none other than Gao Beining, the eldest son of the Gao Group and Lin Ruyu's number one supporter.

"Bai Jingyou!" Gao Beining raised his chin high, a victorious air on his face, his tone full of provocation. "You see? Ruyu doesn't like a gloomy guy like you at all! If you know what's good for you, get lost and stop bothering her!"

He had obviously heard about Bai Jingyou's glorious feat of fainting and being hospitalized after his failed confession, and he came here specifically to show off and, incidentally, to kick him while he was down.

Looking at the simpleton in front of him who was being completely fooled by Lin Ruyu and still thought he was her protector, Bai Jingyou was not angry at all. Instead, he found it a little funny.

It's beneath your dignity to argue with a fool whose mind is consumed by nothing but women.

The coldness on his face vanished instantly, replaced by an expression that was somewhat disappointed, somewhat lonely, yet exceptionally sincere. He even took a step forward and patted Gao Beining's shoulder heavily.

"Brother, you've misunderstood."

The affectionate address and gesture completely stunned Gao Beining.

He instinctively took a half step back, his face wary: "Who said we're brothers? You... what do you want?"

Bai Jingyou sighed, his acting skills becoming increasingly refined, his eyes filled with a sense of relief and blessings for his brother.

"I'm here to help you out."

"Assist me?" Gao Beining was even more bewildered, her eyes widening like saucers. "What do you mean? Did a donkey kick your brain?"

"I always thought that Ruyu had some feelings for me, which is why I pursued her so hard." Bai Jingyou's voice carried a just-right bitterness. "Until yesterday, I finally realized that the person in her heart has always been you."

Gao Beining's mouth opened slightly, his face a mixture of doubt, shock, and a barely perceptible hint of glee.

Bai Jingyou pressed on, his tone so earnest it was as if he were entrusting a priceless treasure: "Think about it, why didn't she just accept me? And why did she reject me when I confessed? Isn't it because she has feelings for you, is waiting for you, and is giving you a chance? She didn't want you to misunderstand, brother!"

These words were like a sudden awakening, instantly opening up Gao Beining's Ren and Du meridians.

Yes! That must be it!

Lin Ruyu had always kept her distance from him, but it turned out she wasn't disliking him; she was testing him! Her rejection of Bai Jingyou was a way of expressing her own feelings!

Gao Beining was stunned by this sudden truth. Looking at Bai Jingyou's genuinely dejected expression, her last bit of doubt vanished.

The look in his eyes when he looked at Bai Jingyou changed from hostility to pity.

"Really?" Gao Beining asked again, half believing and half doubting, but her tone had softened.

"Of course it's true!" Bai Jingyou nodded heavily, his eyes so sincere they could practically melt. "I've decided to back out. Brother, Ruyu is counting on you from now on. You absolutely must stick with her, treat her even better, and let her see your true feelings! Don't end up like me, only to find out in the end that you were just an outsider."

"Go for it! I believe in you!"

After saying that, Bai Jingyou patted his stiff shoulder again, walked past him with a flourish, and didn't look back.

Gao Beining was left standing there, processing the massive amount of information.

His expression shifted from blank to realization, and finally, a kind of ecstatic joy, as if he had just discovered the truth, gradually emerged.

He clenched his fists, his eyes becoming incredibly determined.

Bai Jingyou, rest assured, I, Gao Beining, will never let you down and Ruyu's feelings!

I will definitely make her happy!