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

In the hospital parking lot, Gao Beining sat in that eye-catching bright yellow sports car, clutching his phone, his palms slightly sweaty.

Bai Jingyou's heartfelt words just now rolled around in his mind twice.

The more I think about it, the more it makes sense.

Lin Ruyu was cold to him before, probably because she was concerned about Bai Jingyou's feelings. Now that Bai Jingyou has voluntarily withdrawn, wouldn't he become the only "true love"?

He cleared his throat and dialed Lin Ruyu's number.

The phone rang for a long time before it was answered.

"Feed?" Lin Ruyu's slightly tired and impatient voice came from the other end, with the sound of turning pages in the background.

"Ruyu, it's me, Beining!" Gao Beining's voice was loud and clear, as if she wanted to rip her heart out to reach him through the signal. "I heard that Bai Jingyou has been discharged from the hospital. Don't worry, I just saw him. If he dares to bother you again, I'll be the first to object!"

There was a two-second silence on the other end of the phone.

"Oh," Lin Ruyu said calmly, "I understand."

Gao Beining paused for a moment, wondering if this reaction was a bit too calm. Undeterred, he continued to pledge his loyalty: "Don't worry, even though he's left, I'll always be with you. What do you want to eat tonight? I'll pick you up and take you to that Japanese restaurant we went to last time..."

"No need," Lin Ruyu interrupted directly. "I have to study tonight, I don't have time. Is there anything else?"

"No...that's all."

"Then I'll hang up."

With a "beep", the call ended.

Gao Beining stared at his phone screen and scratched his head.

It must be because of too much pressure from studying. Yes, that must be it.

Since she's testing me, what's a little bit of coldness?

On the other side, in the city center of Haicheng, at the Royal Bay Apartments.

Bai Jingyou stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, looking down at the bustling traffic below.

This large penthouse was a birthday gift from the original owner when he turned eighteen. It has an excellent view and minimalist decoration, but he rarely lived there before. He spent most of his time in the small apartment near the school that he bought to make it easier to deliver breakfast to Lin Ruyu.

That's just plain stupid.

He turned and walked to his desk, picked up his phone and dialed Chen Mo's number.

"Have we arrived yet?"

"We've arrived, Young Master Bai." Chen Mo's voice sounded slightly breathless, clearly from rushing. "I've already contacted the legal department about what you asked for. But..."

"Just what?" Bai Jingyou pulled out a chair and sat down, casually picking up a pen and twirling it between his fingers.

"Just sending a lawyer's letter... isn't that too extreme?" Chen Mo hesitated for a moment. "After all, in the past..."

"It's precisely because we gave too much before that we need to settle things now." Bai Jingyou interrupted him, his tone as calm as if he were discussing the weather. "Listen carefully, when the Ministry of Justice drafts the letter, make sure the reason is clearly stated: a conditional gift based on the purpose of a romantic relationship. Since the romantic relationship is no longer established, the basis for the gift no longer exists, and we demand a full refund."

"Make a list, from big items like jewelry and designer bags to those limited-edition electronic gadgets I can't even remember, don't forget anything. As for the small change for meals and movies, consider it dog food, I won't worry about it."

Chen Mo, on the other end of the phone, swallowed hard.

This isn't just being lenient; it's like they're trying to rip off Lin Ruyu's face and trample on it.

Once this lawyer's letter reaches the school, it's like a public execution.

"Understood, I'll take care of it right away."

"Also," Bai Jingyou tapped his pen on the table, "help me investigate two companies, Fengqi Technology and Blue Ocean Intelligence. These two should still be in their early stages. I need all their financing documents and equity structures. Also, find out the ownership of the land in that abandoned old industrial park in the east of the city and send it to me."

Chen Mo was taken aback.

He'd never even heard of those two small companies, and that industrial park was notorious for being a abandoned project. Why was the young master investigating all this? But he didn't dare ask any more questions now. This man had become a completely different person since waking up, his thoughts were so deep they made people uneasy.

After hanging up the phone, Bai Jingyou looked out the window, his eyes somewhat deep.

In the original story, Fengqi Technology and Blue Ocean Intelligence will become unicorns in the domestic technology industry three years later, with their market value increasing more than a hundredfold.

The squalid land in the east of the city will be incorporated into the new free trade zone in six months, and the land price will soar tenfold overnight.

Now that I've got the script, it would be a waste of this time-travel experience not to steal the male lead's opportunities.

Just then, my phone vibrated again.

Three words appeared on the screen: Jiang Mengyao.

Looking at that name, Bai Jingyou's calculating and cold expression faded somewhat.

He answered the phone, his voice unconsciously softening: "Feed."

"Jingyou." A gentle, girlish voice came through the receiver, carrying the composure and concern characteristic of a well-bred young lady. "Chen Mo told me you were discharged from the hospital? Are you still feeling unwell?"

There were no questions, no empty formalities, just simple and genuine concern.

Bai Jingyou leaned back in his chair, a slight smile playing on his lips. "It's nothing, just a bit of low blood sugar. I'll be fine after a nap. Thank you for your book, I really like it."

"I'm glad you're happy." Jiang Mengyao seemed to breathe a sigh of relief, her tone becoming lighter. "Then I won't disturb your rest any longer. Remember to eat on time."

"etc."

Bai Jingyou stopped her just as she was about to hang up, "To express my gratitude, are you free this weekend? I'd like to invite you to dinner."

There was silence on the other end of the phone for about three seconds.

Then came Jiang Mengyao's voice, tinged with a smile: "Alright, then I'll let you spend the money."

After hanging up the phone, Bai Jingyou tossed his phone onto the table, in a good mood.

Dealing with smart people is definitely much more comfortable than dealing with manipulative women.

……

Haicheng University, girls' dormitory building.

Lin Ruyu sat at her desk, holding a book in her hand, but she couldn't concentrate on reading a single word.

It's been a whole day.

From the time Bai Jingyou collapsed until his discharge from the hospital, apart from Chen Mo, his useless assistant, visiting once, Bai Jingyou himself didn't make a single phone call or send a single message.

In the past, even if she frowned slightly, Bai Jingyou would be nervous for a long time.

She even angered him to the point of hospitalization. Under normal circumstances, shouldn't he feel even more guilty after waking up and then make it up to her even more?

Could it really be as that idiot Gao Beining said, that Bai Jingyou has given up?

impossible.

Lin Ruyu looked at her pure and innocent face in the mirror and confidently curled the corners of her lips.

She'd seen this kind of feigned indifference tactic many times before.

Bai Jingyou is waiting for her to back down.

"Like rain, your same-city delivery is here!"

The dormitory supervisor's loud voice came from the doorway.

Lin Ruyu's eyes lit up. Here they come!

She knew it; how could Bai Jingyou possibly resist?

What is it this time? The latest mobile phone? Or a limited edition bag from some brand?

She walked quickly to the door and, amidst the envious gazes of her roommates, took the thick file folder.

But... why does this packaging look so formal? It even has the logo of a well-known law firm printed on it?

"Wow, Ruyu, what's this? It's so mysterious." Roommate A leaned over, looking gossipy. "Could it be a property deed given to you by Young Master Bai?"

"Don't talk nonsense." Lin Ruyu scolded, but she was also a little uneasy. She tore open the seal and took out the documents inside.

Several sheets of A4 paper slid out, with three bold characters printed on the top: "Lawyer's Letter".

Lin Ruyu's smile froze.

As her gaze moved downwards, her face went from rosy to pale, and finally turned ashen.

"To Ms. Lin Ruyu: On behalf of Mr. Bai Jingyou, I hereby formally request the return of the substantial sums of money you obtained from Mr. Bai during your relationship with him (which did not involve a formal romantic relationship), through hints, solicitations, and other means..."

Below is a long list.

The Birkin bag (elephant gray) is worth 12.

The balloon watch is worth 45,000.

Three ready-to-wear outfits for the season, valued at 8 yuan.

……

Densely packed, a shocking sight.

The final total figure made Lin Ruyu's vision go black, and she almost lost her balance.

"My God..." Roommate B, with sharp eyes, caught a glimpse of a line of text and exclaimed, "So much stuff to return? Ru Yu, is Young Master Bai going to settle accounts with you now?"

This sentence was like a drop of water falling into a calm pan of oil; the entire dormitory instantly erupted in chaos.

"A lawyer's letter? Is it real?"

"My god, that's too cruel! They want to take back what they've already given away?"

"But it says on the label that we're not in a romantic relationship... So how did I end up receiving so many expensive gifts?"

The roommates exchanged glances, their initial envy and jealousy instantly turning into disdain and schadenfreude.

Lin Ruyu felt a burning sensation on her face, as if she had been slapped several times in public.

She grabbed the lawyer's letter, crumpled it into a ball, and stuffed it into the drawer, her voice trembling: "This is a misunderstanding! He's joking with me!"

"Did they take this joke to a law firm?" Roommate C muttered under her breath.

Within half an hour, the campus forum was in an uproar.

The post titled "Shocking Reversal! Top-Tier Simp Awakens? Young Master Bai Sends Lawyer's Letter, Demanding the Return of Millions in Gifts!" has been trending.

Although the post did not name names, everyone knew it was Lin Ruyu.

The comments section was in an uproar.

"Holy crap, Young Master Bai is awesome! He's had his eye on that woman for ages, keeping her hanging on while pretending to be all high and mighty."

"This move was brilliant! I support their rights!"

"Am I the only one who thinks it's awful for a guy to give a gift and then have to return it?"

"Upstairs, was that a gift from a normal relationship? It was being used as an ATM! Didn't you see the lawyer's letter saying there was no established relationship?"

Seeing the constant stream of message notifications popping up on her phone, Lin Ruyu completely panicked.

This is completely different from the script she had envisioned!

How dare Bai Jingyou? How dare he treat her like this?

Fear and anger intertwined, clouding her judgment.

She grabbed her phone, abandoning all pretense of composure, and dialed Bai Jingyou's number directly.

The phone was answered after only two rings.

"Feed." A cold, emotionless voice came from the other end.

Hearing that familiar voice, Lin Ruyu's grievances welled up instantly, tears streaming down her face, her voice trembling with sobs: "Jingyou, what do you mean by this? That lawyer's letter... did you have it sent? Do you know how humiliated I am right now?"

She sniffed, adjusting her tone to its most endearing level: "I know I shouldn't have rejected you that day, and I've been reflecting on it. Are you still angry with me? You can scold me, but can you please not do it this way? Aren't we...aren't we best friends?"

In the past, whenever she cried, Bai Jingyou would have wanted to give her his heart to comfort her.

This time, however, there was only a chilling silence on the other end of the phone.

After a moment, Bai Jingyou chuckled softly.

The laughter was short, cold, and full of sarcasm.

"Ms. Lin, I think you've misunderstood something."

Bai Jingyou's voice came through the receiver like an icy knife, cutting through her hypocritical mask bit by bit. "The lawyer's letter is very clear. It's a legal procedure, not flirting with you or trying to get your attention."

"As for friends..."

He paused, his tone casual and distant, "I have high standards; not just anyone can be my friend. Also, unless it's for work, please don't call this number again. I don't want my future girlfriend to misunderstand."

"that's all."

beep - beep - beep -

The call was abruptly ended.

Lin Ruyu stood frozen in place, holding her scalding hot phone.

I could almost hear the words, "I don't want my future girlfriend to misunderstand."

Future girlfriend?

who is it?

Before she could even react, her phone screen lit up again—a credit card statement notification from the bank.

Looking at the string of numbers above, and thinking about the lawyer's letter that was about to take effect, Lin Ruyu finally felt a chill run down her spine, from the soles of her feet to the top of her head.

This time, it seems like Baek Kyung-woo is serious.