Starting with a Breakup: Why Is the True Heiress My Possessive Ex? - Chapter 12

The morning sun shone brightly.

Because someone had forgotten to close the curtains before going to sleep, a beam of scorching sunlight slipped through the gap and landed squarely on a certain fox’s tail.

The fluffy tail, abandoned outside the blanket, immediately began struggling for survival.

It swayed left.

Then right.

Trying desperately to escape the merciless sunlight.

Unfortunately, no matter where it moved, the golden rays followed closely behind.

Finding no escape, the tail finally resorted to its last option.

It began lightly patting its owner’s body.

Once.

Twice.

Three times.

Its goal was simple.

Wake up the lazy fox.

“Mmm…”

Xu Nian let out a sleepy groan.

Without opening her eyes, she casually slapped the troublesome tail away.

The tail immediately drooped over the edge of the bed, hanging pitifully in midair.

Its owner remained completely unaware.

Until…

The sunlight moved higher.

And landed directly on her butt.

“Ah!”

Xu Nian instantly woke up.

Rubbing her hazy eyes, she slowly sat upright.

Her fluffy fox ears twitched.

Her tail swayed lazily.

Still half-asleep, she subconsciously turned toward the figure beside her.

“Good morning, Qingya.”

There was no response.

Su Qingya remained peacefully asleep.

Not even the slightest sign of waking.

Seeing this, Xu Nian’s lips curled upward.

“Hehe~”

“You’re really trash, Qingya.”

“Doesn’t that mean I can do whatever I want right now, and you won’t even be able to resist?”

The sleeping girl’s long hair was scattered across the pillow.

Even in sleep, she looked exceptionally beautiful.

Xu Nian couldn’t resist reaching out and poking her cheek.

Soft.

Very soft.

Satisfied, she finally climbed out of bed.

The clock on the wall displayed:

10:01 AM.

After washing up, Xu Nian simultaneously brushed her teeth and combed her tail.

Her tail felt unusually fluffy today.

Warm.

Comfortable.

The toothbrush belonged to Su Qingya.

The comb belonged to Su Qingya.

Even the bathroom carried Su Qingya’s scent.

For Xu Nian, this was practically paradise.

Thinking about it carefully, she suddenly felt fortunate.

Fortunately, Su Qingya was the real heiress.

Fortunately, they had reconciled.

Fortunately, she could still stay by Su Qingya’s side.

Once Su Qingya returned to the Xu family, their relationship would only become closer.

Much closer.

[Ding~ Today’s task has been released.]

[In order to deepen the relationship with your girlfriend, please hold hands, interlock your fingers, and kiss continuously for thirty minutes.]

Xu Nian froze.

“…”

Compared to yesterday’s mission, this one sounded considerably more normal.

At least nobody was being pinned to a bed.

Still…

Thirty minutes?

Wasn’t taking advantage of a sleeping person a little excessive?

Xu Nian hesitated.

Then she thought about the mysterious Lin family heir.

About Affliction Beasts.

About all the simulations.

In the end, she sighed.

“This is all for survival.”

“Qingya will definitely understand.”

After all, they had already been dating for three years.

A kiss shouldn’t be a problem.

Right?

[Ding~ Daily mission completed.]

[Simulation count +1.]

[Current remaining simulation count: 1.]

When Xu Nian finally checked the time again, it was already 11:12 AM.

Almost time to leave.

She left a note where Su Qingya would easily find it after waking up.

Then she began preparing her disguise.

Just like yesterday.

Today, she wasn’t Xu Nian.

She was—

Su Qingnian.

Su Qingya’s younger sister.

A completely different person.

Standing before the mirror, Xu Nian began constructing a character profile.

“What kind of personality should she have?”

As a former drama student, acting was one of her greatest strengths.

After some consideration, she arrived at an answer.

“A timid little sister.”

Immediately, her posture changed.

Her shoulders shrank inward.

Her gaze became nervous.

Her expression turned pitiful.

The kind of person who looked like she might burst into tears after being scolded once.

“C-Cough…”

“S-Sister…”

“No…”

She shook her head.

“That doesn’t sound right.”

Trying again, she adjusted her tone.

“H-Hello…”

“B-Big Brother…”

“M-My sister is sick today…”

“S-So she asked me to come in her place…”

Xu Nian blinked.

Then smiled proudly.

Perfect.

The feeling was there.

Satisfied with her performance, she finished adjusting her appearance.

However, she wasn’t planning to leave immediately.

Experience had taught her a valuable lesson.

Always simulate first.

A few seconds of preparation could save a lifetime of regret.

Taking a deep breath, she activated the system once more.

“Start simulation.”

[Ding~ Detecting simulation request.]

[Remaining simulation count: 1]

[Simulation starting…]

[For some reason, you decide to attend the invitation in place of your girlfriend.]

[You are not interested in whether the mysterious man is rich or powerful.]

[Your goal is simple.]

[You want answers.]

[After carefully preparing your disguise, you arrive at the meeting location alone.]

[Your timid appearance causes President Lin to show slight displeasure, but he does not express it openly.]

[You maintain proper distance and behave politely.]

[This attitude satisfies him.]

[Using your fabricated identity, you carefully inquire about Affliction Beasts.]

[Perhaps because of your connection to Su Qingya, he answers some of your questions.]

[You quickly realize he is not someone who enjoys small talk.]

[His patience is limited.]

[You do your best to memorize every word he says.]

[You ask whether an Affliction Beast has targeted you.]

[He immediately denies it.]

[He then bluntly informs you that you have no potential to become an Affliction User.]

[According to him, your future will likely consist of surviving under the protection of stronger individuals.]

[Otherwise, knowing these secrets will only make your life increasingly difficult.]

[Eventually, the conversation ends.]

[You leave the hotel.]

[Unexpectedly, you encounter your girlfriend outside.]

[Su Qingya stares at your outfit.]

[She asks why you came here.]

[She asks whether you were planning to betray her.]

[You are completely confused.]

[Clearly, she was originally planning to come here herself.]

[Yet somehow, she is questioning you first.]

[Feeling wronged, you prepare to argue.]

[Before you can speak, your girlfriend presses a handkerchief against your face.]

[You lose consciousness.]

[When you awaken, you find yourself inside a dark basement.]

[Fortunately, your limbs remain intact this time.]

[Your girlfriend stands before you.]

[Her expression is unusually dangerous.]

[She looks at you with eyes filled with grievance and dissatisfaction.]

[“Nian…”]

[“Didn’t you once tell me that girls could find happiness together?”]

[“Then why are you trying to abandon me now?”]

[“Why are you meeting other people behind my back?”]

[The atmosphere grows increasingly ominous…]

[“Are you lonely?”]

[“Don’t be afraid.”]

[“I’ll stay with you.”]

[“No matter what happens, I’ll always stay by your side.”]

[“If there’s something I’m lacking, I can learn.”]

[“If there’s something you want, I can find a way.”]

[“So…”]

[“Don’t leave me, okay?”]

[“Please don’t leave me.”]

The smile on her face grew increasingly dangerous.

You instinctively tried to retreat.

Unfortunately, there was nowhere to run.

The darkness swallowed your vision.

[Simulation Complete]

[Unlocked Ending: Sweet Combination]

[You believe the most beautiful love is to remain together forever.]

[No distance.]

[No separation.]

[No possibility of losing one another.]

[Although the process was somewhat extreme, she was always able to see you.]

[And perhaps, from her perspective, that was enough.]

[What a sinful love.]

[Please select a reward:]

[1. The True Gaze of an Affliction Beast]

[2. A Handkerchief Stained with Desire]

[3. A Strange Electric Toy]

“…”