After Transmigrating into a Novel with My Boyfriend, He Turned Out to Be a Native Villain-Chapter 9: Your Husband Must Be So Lucky!

Strangely enough, Jiang Xi had an inexplicable fondness for this NPC before her.

Perhaps in this dangerous plotline, the woman’s calm and elegant demeanor gave her an unexplainable sense of security.

A rare sense of security.

It reminded Jiang Xi of when she used to play games—those worlds full of monsters where she had to stay vigilant against everyone, trusting no one, and completing all her tasks.

It was basically hell mode.

Then, suddenly, a mysterious pro player would show up and carry her to victory.

But this wasn’t a game. Relying on an NPC to lead her to victory in a horror setting?

Jiang Xi was startled by her own absurd thoughts and quickly snapped out of it, pushing them aside.

She sat at the dining table, watching as Yu Li entered from the doorway. With a reserved smile, she said, “You’re too kind, making so much delicious food.”

Yu Li smiled faintly. “As long as you like it. Go ahead and try it.”

The steak before her glistened with an irresistible sheen, the rich sauce cascading over it in perfect contrast to the vibrant green vegetables beside it. Jiang Xi swallowed and picked up her knife and fork, cutting off a piece to taste.

The moment it touched her tongue, her eyes lit up, and a delighted hum escaped her lips.

No joke—even in the real world, she had never eaten a steak this good!

“This is amazing!!”

She spoke from the bottom of her heart. “Miss Filia! Your cooking skills are incredible! Your husband must be so lucky!”

Lucky?

Yu Li couldn’t help but chuckle softly.

She couldn’t cook at all.

This was all made by the system.

And back then, it had always been Bo Jingmo who cooked for her. He had even signed up for culinary classes just because she liked certain dishes.

He had once traveled abroad just to learn a particular recipe she enjoyed.

“I’m glad you like it. But I’m not married.”

Seeing Yu Li’s gentle smile, Jiang Xi suddenly realized that she had never seen any sign of a spouse.

Her gaze instinctively fell to Yu Li’s hands. Her slender, fair fingers were bare—no wedding ring at all.

It was hard to imagine who could possibly be worthy of such a beautiful and elegant woman.

Jiang Xi blushed, nearly choking on her food. She quickly took a sip of water. “I’m sorry, Miss Filia. You’re so gorgeous, I just assumed…”

Yu Li rested her chin on her hand and laughed lightly. “No worries. Honestly, you’ve reminded me that I probably should find a partner. Life is getting a little boring.”

Hearing this, Joeger immediately looked up from her meal, chirping excitedly, “Aunt Filia! What kind of husband do you want?”

“Hmm… let’s see.”

Yu Li’s gaze flickered toward the black mist lingering on her hand. It kept rubbing against her skin, back and forth, in a strangely affectionate manner. Her lips curved ever so slightly.

“It depends on fate. But even if I don’t find anyone, that’s fine too.”

After all, ghosts weren’t out of the question.

—

Da Dong was the only one at the table who didn’t eat. Instead, he had been glaring at Yu Li the entire time, like a rat lurking in a sewer.

Hearing her words, he couldn’t help but let out a mocking laugh.

“Heh.”

All eyes turned to him, but not only did he not hold back, he even grinned, his mouth stretching into an exaggeratedly eerie arc. He spoke in a lazy, drawling tone.

“Maybe you’ll never find anyone~”

Jiang Xi’s hand trembled slightly, but she acted as if nothing was wrong. She frowned and scolded, “Joeci, that was very rude.”

Then, she turned to Yu Li apologetically. “I’m sorry, she’s always been like this.”

Yu Li waved it off generously. “It’s alright.”

Tilting her head slightly, she turned her gaze to Joeci, her eyes curved into a smile. “Well then, Joeci, if I do find someone, I’ll be sure to let you know.”

Da Dong’s mouth twitched, but he said nothing.

To him, Yu Li was already a dead woman—what was the point of talking about love?

The Young Master would never let this woman go.

—

Meanwhile, the livestream chat was buzzing with excitement.

【I volunteer! Pick me, pick me! Sis! Even though I’m a girl (not really).】

【This is the first time I’ve ever wanted to work at a film set. I want to be close to this beautiful goddess too.】

【To be honest, doesn’t the gorgeous neighbor feel a little… off? I almost forgot she was an NPC. She gives off serious actor vibes. Like, a really skilled one.】

【Come on, don’t be ridiculous. Her identity clearly marks her as an NPC. Stop reaching.】

【But Bo Jingmo wasn’t labeled as an actor either! What if she’s in the same situation as him?】

【Bo Jingmo is a ghost without free will. The neighbor is still a living person. Totally different.】

Seeing these comments, the hidden System almost lost its mind.

Wait, how are you guys even guessing this?!

Please, PLEASE don’t let them figure it out!

If they do, I won’t be able to sneak her through the backdoor!

—

Yu Li, of course, had no idea that some viewers were beginning to suspect her identity.

Not that she would care.

Right now, she had more pressing matters to deal with—like how the conversation had somehow shifted toward her love life.

Perhaps to make up for his daughter’s rudeness, even Hou Liang wiped his mouth and joined the discussion with a polite smile. “If Miss Filia is interested, I have several colleagues with excellent qualities. Perhaps I could introduce you to some of them.”

Jiang Xi nodded in agreement. “Yes, they’re all my husband’s friends. I know them well, and you can rest assured about their character.”

She even gave Yu Li a meaningful look. “And some of them are very handsome, too.”

“Oh? That does sound…”

Yu Li tilted her head, drawing out the last word. Then, narrowing her eyes playfully, she chuckled.

“…a little tempting.”

The moment she said this, the black mist on her hand froze—as if caught off guard.

Then, it suddenly burst into a fit of furious rage, twisting violently in place. It looked like a temper tantrum in motion, as if utterly infuriated.

These two meddlesome humans! How dare they try to set her up?!

A few seconds later, the black mist abruptly stilled. Then, it sharpened into a blade-like shape, radiating murderous intent—not toward Yu Li, but toward Hou Liang.

Rather than dealing with the problem, it seemed far more interested in eliminating the source of the problem.

Yu Li’s eyes glimmered with amusement.

Shifting her position slightly, she placed her hand under the table and—seemingly without intention—brushed her fingertip across the mist’s tail.

The touch lasted barely a second.

But the effect was instantaneous.

The enraged, blade-like mist immediately collapsed into a soft, puddle-like form.

Not only did it calm down entirely, but it even coiled around Yu Li’s fingers in a fawning manner.

Seeing this, Yu Li’s smile deepened.

She didn’t give Jiang Xi and Hou Liang a direct response. Instead, she simply nodded slightly, stood up, and smiled. “Steak isn’t as good when it gets cold. Everyone, enjoy your meal—I’ll go prepare some drinks.”

With that, she stepped into the kitchen.

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The moment she did, however, someone followed right behind her.

"Jodie? What brings you here?"

Yu Li glanced at the girl behind her with a hint of curiosity. She reached into the fridge, took out a bottle of juice, and turned her head slightly. "Orange juice, sweetheart?"

Jodie quickly nodded. "Yes, that’s fine."

She stepped closer to the bar counter, watching as Yu Li poured the juice into several glasses. She hesitated in silence for a few seconds before pressing her lips together and speaking slowly. "Aunt Filia, I wanted to ask you something."

"Oh?" Yu Li raised an eyebrow, gesturing for her to go ahead. "What is it?"

Jodie thought about the strange scene she had witnessed yesterday. There were too many questions in her mind—too much fear and confusion.

But oddly enough, she had no intention of discussing it with her parents. Instead, she had chosen to ask this woman—someone she had only met twice.

Maybe it was because Yu Li had saved her little sister before. Jodie told herself that was the reason.

Or maybe, deep down, she felt that this woman really knew something.

Lowering her head, she took a deep breath and spoke carefully.

"Do you know what kind of person lived in our house before we moved in?"

As soon as the words left her mouth, she lifted her gaze—only to meet Yu Li’s calm, smiling eyes.

Jodie’s heart skipped a beat.

An unsettling feeling rose in her chest, and cold sweat pricked at her back.

But she forced herself to push through, finishing what she had to say.

"I… found something strange in the house."

Why?

Why did she suddenly feel afraid of Aunt Filia?

Yu Li’s expression had remained gentle the entire time. Her soft smile never wavered.

And yet, Jodie felt a chill creeping into her bones.

As if—

As if the woman in front of her was angry.