The Delicate Female Lead Only Wants to be Loved by the Villainous Young Ladies

Chapter 227

Lady Chen Xi seemed to take an immediate liking to Adele, which flattered Adele. Their conversation, however, remained surprisingly normal. Lady Chen Xi, like any caring elder, inquired about Adele’s studies and life, praising her academic achievements and making Adele blush with embarrassment. Edith listened quietly, occasionally bearing the brunt of her grandmother’s gentle admonishments about prioritizing her studies over club activities. Lady Chen Xi also encouraged Adele to participate in the Blood Trial, emphasizing its potential rewards and benefits. The meeting, overall, felt both unexpected and perfectly natural. To Adele’s surprise, Lady Chen Xi even revealed her true name, a gesture that momentarily stunned Adele.

“It feels strange to be addressed so formally,” Lady Chen Xi said, referring to her title. “My name is Yilin.” A being of darkness who yearned for the light, Lady Chen Xi’s benevolence wasn’t a fleeting whim, but a commitment spanning millennia. Even the weight of such a long life hadn’t extinguished her compassion.

“O-of course, Lady Chen Xi,” Adele replied, still hesitant to address a True Ancestor so casually, despite the elder’s approachable demeanor.

Lady Chen Xi, sensing Adele’s discomfort, didn’t press the matter further and soon bid her farewell. To Edith’s surprise, Adele and her grandmother shared a brief hug before parting. Edith couldn’t decide if it was her grandmother’s lack of formality or Adele’s undeniable charm that led to this unexpected display of affection.

The hug, however, was also unexpected for Adele. But she was a good judge of character, and she found it hard to resist such a gentle and virtuous woman. Perhaps, Adele mused, she was the type to be easily swayed by older sisters or mature women...

With a slight blush warming her cheeks, Adele left Yilin’s resting room with Edith. Seeing Edith’s hesitant expression, Adele was tempted to stop and tease her “daughter.” But she couldn’t, she still had to rush back to class for the last lesson before winter break.

“Are you free later?” Adele asked Edith as they hurried back.

Edith’s eyes lit up with anticipation. “Y-yes!”

“Good. Go buy me the limited-edition cakes from that new popular cake shop downtown, the ones they sell at noon every day!” Adele instructed. “I saw several reviews on TikTok, they look delicious!”

Edith’s face fell, her disappointment evident.

Until Adele added, “After you buy them, deliver them to my dorm, understand, idiot?”

That one sentence rekindled the hope in Edith’s heart.

Blushing, she nodded eagerly. “I understand, Edith understands! Mother...”

Adele’s heart skipped a beat at that title. Was Edith trying to guilt-trip her into showing her affection? After all, it was only natural for a mother to take care of her obedient daughter.

But Edith probably wasn’t thinking that much.

She was just a girl starved for love, and although this love was twisted and misguided, it was still an indispensable part of her life. Without it, her life might lose all meaning, easily falling into the abyss.

Adele mumbled a vague “Mmm,” stood on her tiptoes, her feet clad in pure white silk stockings, and reached out to stroke Edith’s smooth purple hair.

“Then I’ll be going. Don’t be so rash.”

“Be more energetic when you’re outside. From now on, you’re the banner of the vampire community in Cromwell Academy.”

“Even if you can’t learn Dorothy’s dominance or Hermione’s cold elegance, you still have to have your own charm, you have to make everyone look up to you.”

“Your fame is my face.”

Edith listened obediently to Adele’s teachings, or rather, the teachings of Adele, who was temporarily playing the role of “mother,” and made a firm resolution in her heart.

She had to become a daughter that would make her mother proud!

She had to...!

This determination was even stronger than when she founded the Black Feather Society.

After all, back then, she didn’t have her grandmother’s backing, her abilities weren’t top-tier among Sequence Ones, and she didn’t have any connections or siblings to rely on.

At that time, she founded the Black Feather Society more out of stubbornness, wanting to prove that she was no worse than anyone else, wanting to prove something for her grandmother’s bloodline...

But her confidence was actually overshadowed by anxiety.

It was like putting on a brave face, but she actually managed to pull it off.

But now she was different, she could already foresee the Black Feather Society becoming a mutually beneficial “brotherhood” for the younger generation of vampires to rise to the upper class.

They had a common starting point, a common organization, they knew each other’s embarrassing past and secrets (the recruitment rules of the Black Feather Society were much more civilized now, there was no bullying, but they would ask people to reveal their deepest secrets, and then keep those secrets together), so naturally, they trusted each other. Whether they entered politics or business, whether they were within the vampire race or in human cities, they would be a force to be reckoned with when united.

By then, those who came from the Black Feather Society would rise step by step, even in business, they could gain enormous wealth, and this wealth would in turn benefit the society, with power also paving the way for the Black Feather Society.

In short, if the Black Feather Society continued to grow like this, its real influence would far exceed that of a school club.

Adele wasn’t surprised by this, because in the later part of the original story, the Black Feather Society did become a remarkable organization, and Edith also transformed into an important figure in vampire politics.

But Adele wasn’t clear about the specific development process, because in the original story, the plotline between Adele and Edith was weak, only mentioning the part where Adele was left with a psychological shadow after trying to join the Black Feather Society.

Actually, the teacher also understood the students’ thoughts. He had been the bad guy who dragged classes on for the whole semester, but this time, he ended the class a few minutes early, instantly reversing his image in the students’ hearts.

This was his wisdom.

Some teachers might always end their classes early, but just before the break, for the sake of the students’ safety, they would talk a little more and drag on the time a bit, and they would instantly become the enemy in the students’ eyes.

This was human nature, you could only adapt to it, not go against it.

Teacher: I’m truly a teacher who understands human nature... ahem, a male teacher.

As the teacher announced “Class dismissed,” the entire class cheered, making the students in the next classroom envious.

Adele also immediately picked up her backpack, which she had already packed, and prepared to leave the classroom, to enjoy her long-awaited winter break.

As for the “Blood Trial,” she would put it aside for now, it was just the registration phase anyway, she still had some time to relax.

Tang Linlang also packed her backpack and chased after Adele like a moth to a flame.

The girl came to Adele’s side and walked alongside her.

Adele smiled at her.

Tang Linlang blushed and asked with courage,

“Adele, um... there’s a new dessert shop near the school, can I invite you to go with me?”

Adele’s eyes lit up.

She didn’t hesitate and agreed to Tang Linlang’s invitation.

It wasn’t that Adele had forgotten about Edith buying her a cake.

But she thought that those internet-famous products always used hunger marketing, making people queue for half a day, and it would take time for Edith to leave school and come back from the cake shop.

So before that, Adele thought she could have dessert with Tang Linlang and then go back to her dormitory.

This was the fulfilling and busy life of “Time Management Master” Adele.

Of course, the bigger reason was probably that Tang Linlang had a higher status in Adele’s heart than Edith.

So when it came to choosing, one would always be biased.

But after Adele and Tang Linlang happily finished their desserts and shaved ice at the dessert shop...

Adele saw Edith standing under the eaves of her dormitory building, holding a box of cakes, she didn’t know how long Edith had been waiting there.

Seeing her purple eyes, which seemed a little dim in the shadows, light up like they were suddenly filled with color because of Adele’s appearance...

Adele felt a strange pang in her heart.

“...Adele, you’re back.”

Edith’s voice was eager, with a hint of humble adoration.

At the same time, she handed Adele the cake she had queued for more than ten minutes under the sun to get.

“This... for you, I should also lea- Mmm!”

Edith was very sensible, or rather, she thought she should be.

So she was about to say goodbye...

But at that moment, Adele suddenly reached out and covered Edith’s lips with two fingers.

Then, she simply gave a soft command,

“Come in with me.”

Edith’s heart felt like fireworks were exploding.