The Villains All Fell in Love with Me After Rebirth : Extra 01 - Four Years Later
Extra 1 - Four Years Later
The night before graduation, the dormitory was filled with a melancholic atmosphere.
Wang Yixin let out a long sigh. “We’re going home tomorrow. From now on, we’ll be scattered across different places. Who knows when we’ll meet again…”
Zheng Lin: “My girlfriend broke up with me…”
Chen Ming: “I still haven’t found a job. Wuwuwu.”
Wang Yixin: “…” He almost forgot about that, and now he felt even worse.
Ji Ling sat to the side, packing his things. Since he was a local, he didn’t have too much stuff in the dorm, so tidying up was relatively simple—one suitcase was enough. He patted his packed suitcase, then pulled open his drawer and took out three bright red invitations, smiling as he handed them over. “I’m getting married the day after tomorrow. Stay and have some wedding wine before you go.”
Wang Yixin, Zheng Lin, and Chen Ming stared blankly at the invitations: “…”
Shocking!
They hadn’t even found jobs yet, didn’t know where their future lay, and were still uncertain about everything… Meanwhile, Ji Ling was not only already a renowned young artist, but after four years of relentless public displays of affection, he was now smoothly marrying his perfect, wealthy, and handsome boyfriend!
What does it mean to be a winner in life? This is what it means to be a winner in life!
Seeing their resentful gazes, as if he had betrayed the sacred bond of brotherhood, Ji Ling chuckled. He stepped forward, shoved the invitations into their hands one by one, then patted their shoulders with a smile. “If you don’t come, you’re not my bros.”
Wang Yixin, Zheng Lin, and Chen Ming were in tears. “We’ll be there! We’ll definitely be there!”
Ji Ling finally looked satisfied. He gave them a comforting glance, picked up his suitcase, and said, “I’m heading out now. Let’s have a meal together next time.”
The three of them watched Ji Ling leave, then looked down at the invitations in their hands.
Sigh, comparing yourself to others is truly infuriating!
…………………
Ji Ling hailed a car and went straight to the home he shared with Ning Yu.
Over the years, his relationship with Ning Yu had been steady, and both their families approved of them. So in his third year of university, Ji Ling had moved in with Ning Yu. However, he didn’t like living in a big, empty villa that required extra staff to manage, so Ning Yu bought an apartment near the university instead. The place wasn’t large, but it was cozy and convenient for school.
Ji Ling opened the door, changed into his slippers, and set his suitcase by the entrance. He faintly heard sounds from inside, and when he walked in, he saw Ning Yu standing in the kitchen, cooking. The tall, handsome man was wearing an apron, carefully chopping vegetables with focused attention.
Ji Ling walked up behind him, wrapped his arms around the man’s waist, and stood on tiptoe to rest his chin on his shoulder, peering over with a smile. “Stir-fried asparagus today?”
Ning Yu smiled. “And some fillet of sole. Go wait outside, it’ll be ready soon.”
Ji Ling quickly planted a kiss on his cheek before grinning and heading to the living room.
Dinner was plentiful, filled with all of Ji Ling’s favorite dishes.
After the meal, as usual, they shared an intimate moment.
………………
Afterward.
Ji Ling leaned against his lover, his voice a little hoarse as he murmured, “The day after tomorrow, we’ll be getting married.”
Ning Yu gazed at Ji Ling’s face. In the blink of an eye, four years had passed. The once youthful boy had grown into a young man, but his features remained as gentle and refined as ever. Over time, Ning Yu had been by his side, watching him mature.
Ning Yu tightened his arms around him slightly and let out a soft chuckle. “Yes… Since we’re getting married, I have a question for you. I hope you’ll answer me.”
Ji Ling mumbled absentmindedly, “What is it…”
Ning Yu smiled. “I want to know—when you first came to our world, what was your real mission?”
Ji Ling instantly tensed up, suddenly wide awake. After a long pause, he averted his gaze and let out an awkward laugh. “Didn’t I already tell you? I was just playing the role of the original host, taking his place to keep living…”
Ning Yu’s eyes narrowed slightly. “Is it really that simple?”
Ji Ling: “…”
Ning Yu said calmly, “Normally, if a system sends someone on a mission and offers a highly enticing reward like ‘resurrection,’ there must be a clear objective. Simply taking the original host’s place in life is, at best, a prerequisite for completing the mission, but it doesn’t count as the mission itself. Besides, if just staying alive was the goal, you could have chosen to remain uninvolved in many situations without breaking character. You didn’t have to push forward or insist on following the storyline. But on the contrary, even when the plot deviated, your actions often seemed reckless—almost self-destructive. That doesn’t seem like the behavior of someone merely trying to survive. It seems more like… you had a specific purpose.
For example, you always claimed to like Jing Sui, yet you didn’t actually want him to like you. You said you hated me, but at the same time, it seemed like you wanted me to care about Jing Sui…”
“Stop, stop, stop—!” Ji Ling surrendered, lowering his head in defeat. “My mission was to matchmake you and Jing Sui… to get you together.”
He blurted it all out in one breath, not daring to look up at Ning Yu.
This was his deepest secret. He had told Ning Yu everything, even about the system’s existence, but this one thing… he had never explicitly admitted. Not because he didn’t want to, but because he never knew how to bring it up. So he had pretended it wasn’t there, avoiding the topic—until now, when he finally laid it all out.
Ning Yu must be upset now…
After all, he had kept such an important thing from him. Not only that, but he had even tried to pair him up with Jing Sui! And he hadn’t even confessed earlier to lighten the blow!
He had made a terrible mistake.
Ji Ling’s heart pounded with anxiety. After a long while, he didn’t hear a response from Ning Yu. Cautiously, he raised his head—only to meet Ning Yu’s gaze, filled with amusement: …?
Ning Yu closed in on him, the corners of his lips lifting as his deep, pleasant voice rang out, “Then, as punishment for deceiving me…”
Ji Ling was momentarily stunned before suddenly being kissed by the man.
His eyes widened as he saw the tenderness and affection in Ning Yu’s dark eyes, along with a hint of playful mischief. In that instant, he understood—Ning Yu had probably figured it out long ago…
So, he hadn’t really been trying to uncover some so-called secret, because he didn’t mind, and he wasn’t blaming him at all.
He just wanted an excuse to ‘punish’ him!
This big bastard!
………………
The next day, Ji Ling struggled to get up, his steps unsteady.
He shot a fierce glare at the man beside him and grumbled, “I’m going home.”
Ning Yu smiled at him. “Alright, see you tomorrow.”
Ji Ling: “…”
Hmph! I’m ignoring you for a whole day!
Ji Ling returned home.
Finding that his parents weren’t there, he called them.
Yang Wei quickly picked up. “Xiao Ling, what’s up?”
Ji Ling asked, “Where are you?”
Yang Wei: “We went out to eat.”
Ji Ling: “...I’m getting married tomorrow. I told you I’d be coming home today.”
There was a brief silence on the other end before Yang Wei cheerfully said, “Oh, right! We’ll be back right away!”
Ji Xuesong grabbed the phone and added, “We didn’t forget, we just didn’t expect you to come back so early!”
Ji Ling fell into deep thought—he was definitely their biological child, right?
Ever since their relationship had been approved by both families, Yang Wei had gradually let go of her worries about Ning Yu and stopped hovering over Ji Ling all the time, focusing instead on enjoying her life with her husband. At first, Ji Ling had been happy that his parents were no longer meddling in his love life, but over time, he started to feel increasingly… unnecessary. :)
Not long after, Ji Xuesong and Yang Wei returned.
As soon as Yang Wei walked in, she saw her son sitting on the sofa, sulking at her. She forced a guilty smile and said warmly, “What’s wrong, sweetheart?”
Ji Ling sighed, “What did you guys eat? I haven’t had breakfast or lunch.”
Ji Xuesong laughed. “I’ll make you a bowl of noodles, then. There’s still some chicken soup from yesterday.”
Yang Wei added, “Let’s put an egg in, too. After all, our son is getting married.”
Ji Ling: “…”
Before long, a steaming bowl of chicken noodle soup was placed in front of him. Ji Xuesong looked at him lovingly. “Eat up, don’t burn yourself.”
Yang Wei also smiled at him. “Eat slowly.”
Ji Ling had felt a bit upset at first, but after glancing at his parents, he suddenly smiled and lowered his head to start eating.
He could tell that his parents had truly accepted Ning Yu, which was why they were so at ease… Thinking back to their attitude four years ago, it was really quite emotional.
Ji Ling ate silently, finishing even the broth. After putting down his chopsticks, he said, “Marriage is just a formality. I’ll still come back often, just like before. I’ll always be your son.”
He spoke with deep emotion, looking at his parents with heartfelt eyes, thinking this was a particularly touching moment.
But to his surprise, Yang Wei looked a little awkward. After a moment of silence, she said, “Well, actually, you don’t need to come back too often. Young people should have their own lives. As parents, we can’t control you forever. We wouldn’t want to intrude on your couple’s time, either… You’re a sensible kid, we trust you. Oh, by the way, your dad and I have decided to go on a trip at the end of the month. President Fu has already approved my leave.”
Ji Xuesong affectionately wrapped an arm around his wife and turned to Ji Ling with a deep voice. “I’m really happy that you’ve found your own happiness.
Don’t listen to your mom too much—come home whenever you have time. Just… call ahead first, so you don’t come home to an empty house.”
Ji Ling: ???
Where was the heartwarming, tear-jerking moment he was expecting? Who was really intruding on whose couple’s time here?
And why did he suddenly feel so unwanted?
He was definitely their biological child, right? :)
Ji Ling put on a fake smile. “Okay, Dad, Mom, you’re absolutely right.”
Yang Wei and Ji Xuesong looked at him with satisfaction. What a sensible and dependable child—he’d really grown up! He used to be such a troublemaker when he was little, but now he was so thoughtful.
Ji Ling: No words.
………………
That said, the next morning, Ji Ling woke up to a surprise from his parents.
It was a whole album of his childhood photos, documenting his life from birth to eighteen years old. They had even burned it onto a disc and made a PowerPoint presentation, packaging it neatly into a box before handing it to him.
Ji Ling took the disc, his eyes turning red with emotion. “Dad, Mom…”
Yang Wei covered her mouth and laughed. “Xuesong, do you remember the photo of Xiao Ling dressed as a girl in elementary school? I included it too. He was just too cute—so cute that I still can’t get over it. I think he even got confessed to by a male classmate back then…”
Ji Xuesong chuckled. “Oh yes, yes! And the one where he fell while learning to walk and cried his eyes out—I’ve treasured that for years! Hahaha…”
Ji Ling: “……”
He suddenly felt that this disc was burning hot in his hands…
At that moment, a steady, rhythmic knock sounded from outside.
Ji Ling opened the door and saw Ning Yu standing at the entrance.
Ning Yu smiled at Yang Wei and Ji Xuesong. “The wedding convoy is already waiting downstairs. Dad, Mom, you can head down now.”
Being addressed like that made Yang Wei beam. This guy was really sweet-talking them. Though his thick skin in calling them Mom and Dad so smoothly was impressive, she could see that his feelings for Ji Ling were genuine. Nodding with a smile, she said, “Alright, let’s go down then.”
The group left the house and headed to the hotel.
Ning Yu had long since booked the venue. Though the Ning family was a prestigious household in the area, they had always been frugal and avoided extravagance. However, Ning Yu, being the youngest son of the Ning patriarch and the most beloved in the family, had his wedding held in grand fashion. The entire Ning family attended, showcasing the significance they placed on this marriage.
Old Master Ning, a man in his seventies with a full head of white hair, stood at the entrance leaning on his cane, waiting. Ning Zhen had tried to persuade him to wait inside, but the old man refused, saying it would be disrespectful to his in-laws.
Seeing this, Ji Xuesong and Yang Wei quickly walked over to support him. Smiling, they said, “You should go inside, there’s no need to be so formal.”
The old master, usually a stern man, was in an exceptionally good mood today. He let out a hearty laugh. “Since you’re willing to entrust Xiao Ling to Ning Yu, we’re family now. There’s no need for such formalities.”
Then, he shot a glare at Ning Yu. “I’ll let you have your way this time, but if you ever dare to mistreat Xiao Ling, I won’t let you off.”
Ning Yu held Ji Ling’s hand and smiled. “You can rest assured.”
Ji Ling was already familiar with the Ning family and didn’t feel too nervous. But today, witnessing this scene, he couldn’t help but feel deeply moved and warmed inside.
They entered the hotel together, where the grand, luxurious hall had already been decorated beautifully.
Guests streamed in like flowing water.
Many who had previously wanted to get close to the Ning family or Ning Yu but never had the chance seized the opportunity today, eagerly offering their congratulations.
Initially, Ji Ling hadn’t planned on holding a wedding ceremony. He and Ning Yu had been together for years—though they never formally got engaged, they were already as close as any lovers could be. But Ning Yu insisted on giving him a wedding.
Ji Ling understood—this was Ning Yu’s way of making a promise to him, publicly declaring his love in front of the world.
So, Ji Ling didn’t refuse. Since Ning Yu was brave enough to take this step without hesitation, he had no reason to be a coward who was afraid of going public. He agreed to the wedding and accepted Ning Yu’s declaration.
Wedding ceremonies were all similar; what mattered wasn’t the process but the outcome.
Everything went smoothly, warm and beautiful.
Vows weren’t just for a fleeting moment; they were meant for a lifetime, just like how Ning Yu had always stood by his side.
After the ceremony and the ring exchange, Ning Yu and Ji Ling went from table to table for the toasts.
The atmosphere was harmonious, filled with laughter and joy.
Just as they were about to reach the tables near the entrance, the doors suddenly swung open from the outside. A waiter respectfully led the way, followed by a sharply dressed, cold-faced man who stepped forward with an air of sharpness and composure, his keen gaze landing directly on them.
Ji Ling froze in surprise—he hadn’t expected Jing Sui to come.
They had hardly crossed paths over the past few years.
And he certainly hadn’t invited him…
Ning Yu’s eyes narrowed slightly, his expression subtly shifting.
Jing Sui’s lips curled into a faint smile as he walked straight up to them, looking Ji Ling in the eye. In a low, steady voice, he said, “Congratulations.”
Ji Ling was momentarily stunned before responding with a complicated expression, “…Th-Thank you.”
Ning Yu’s grip on Ji Ling’s hand tightened slightly, but his face remained unchanged, as if he were merely greeting a slightly tardy guest. With a raised brow and a smile, he said, “We’re glad you could come and offer your blessings. Please, make yourself at home.”
Jing Sui nodded indifferently and walked inside, carrying himself like any ordinary guest simply there to offer his congratulations. As he passed by Ning Yu, he suddenly leaned in slightly and said in a very low voice, “By the way… as Ji Ling’s ex-boyfriend, I have a word of advice for you. Back then, he loved me so much, but in the end, he still turned his back on me without hesitation, discarding me as easily as flipping a page. Love is fleeting and has no expiration date. Even if he loves you now, who’s to say he won’t love someone else in the future?”
Ji Ling ‘love’ you? Who are you trying to fool? Everyone knows what really happened! What gives you the right to call yourself his ex-boyfriend now? You’re obviously just here to stir up trouble!
Ning Yu’s expression remained unchanged, maintaining his polite smile. “That’s nothing for you to worry about, Mr. Fu. Please, head inside.”
Jing Sui shrugged nonchalantly and strode in.
Ji Ling watched his retreating figure, only then realizing that his palms were sweaty from nervousness. Not knowing what Jing Sui had said to Ning Yu just now, he whispered, “What did he say?”
Ning Yu gazed at Ji Ling tenderly. “Nothing much—just told me to take good care of you and not let you be sad.”
Ji Ling was suspicious. “…Huh?”
Ning Yu flicked his forehead lightly and said, “What are you thinking? Do you think he’s someone who lacks even that bit of magnanimity?”
Ji Ling thought about it and found it reasonable. Over the years, Jing Sui had never tried to interfere with his life, and today, he had even come personally to offer congratulations. It seemed he had truly moved on. Perhaps his earlier worries were just overthinking…
Jing Sui wasn’t that kind of person!
This was just a small interlude. Ning Yu and Ji Ling continued making their rounds, toasting the guests.
As they reached a table in the corner, Ji Ling's expression froze once again—he actually saw Wen Yan!
The problem was, when did Wen Yan arrive? He clearly hadn't invited him! There were so many guests today that he had only just noticed…
This table was filled with Ji Ling’s classmates, including Wang Yixin and the others. Wen Yan sat among them, chatting casually with those around him, showing no sign of anything unusual. He looked just like an ordinary senior attending the wedding.
Unlike Jing Sui, as a senior, Ji Ling had interacted with Wen Yan relatively often. However, since he didn’t want to give Wen Yan any false hope after finding someone he liked, he had always kept his distance, treating him only as a senior. As for the wedding, he hadn't informed Wen Yan at all… After all, wouldn't that be too awkward? Whether he said something or not, it would feel intentional either way…
Ji Ling nervously clutched his wine glass. “Senior Yu, w-why are you here…?”
Wen Yan stood up, his phoenix-like eyes carrying a hint of amusement. “Such an important event, and you didn’t even tell me? That’s not very considerate, is it?”
Ji Ling was momentarily speechless, not knowing how to respond. “I…”
Wen Yan teased him, then gracefully raised his wine glass and offered a distant toast with a light chuckle. “Just kidding. Congratulations to you both.”
Ji Ling let out a sigh of relief and quickly took a sip of his wine, pressing his lips together.
Wen Yan held his glass, his deep eyes gazing at Ji Ling with warmth. “Remember, I will always be your senior. If you ever encounter anything that makes you unhappy, you can always talk to me. I won’t leave.”
Ji Ling: “…”
His classmates immediately burst into cheers, exclaiming about how gentle Senior Yu was and how much they wished they had such a senior too…
Ning Yu had remained silent until now, but upon noticing Ji Ling’s awkward expression, he wrapped an arm around his shoulders and smiled lightly at Wen Yan. “Thank you for looking after Xiao Ling in school, but from now on, I'll be taking care of him. You don't need to trouble yourself anymore.”
Wen Yan wasn’t angry. He simply glanced at Ning Yu with a faint smile before sitting back down and continuing his conversation with others.
Ning Yu withdrew his gaze and pulled Ji Ling away from the table.
After finishing the rest of their toasts without further surprises, Ji Ling finally breathed a sigh of relief. Thankfully, nothing dramatic had happened.
At least… Carlos hadn’t shown up.
Ji Ling was genuinely a little apprehensive about that lawless villain. Compared to Carlos, Wen Yan was at least gentle, and Jing Sui was restrained.
Ji Ling had drunk quite a bit of water, so he told Ning Yu that he was going to the restroom and would be back soon.
As soon as he stepped out and turned into the corridor, he saw Carlos, dressed in a black double-breasted British-style suit, walking toward him with graceful steps.
Ji Ling: …
What had he just been thinking? Did he actually believe Carlos wouldn’t come?
Of course, people always appear when you think about them!
Carlos saw Ji Ling and smiled faintly, his refined and deep-set features carrying a hint of amusement. He strode forward elegantly, parting his lips to speak.
Before he could say a word, Ji Ling rushed forward and clapped a hand over his mouth! Lowering his voice, he hissed, “Don't say anything!”
This was his wedding venue! He had no idea if someone might suddenly appear, and if Carlos casually blurted out some ‘my love’ nonsense, it would be disastrous! This man always spoke recklessly!
Carlos blinked at Ji Ling, then, after a brief pause, lowered Ji Ling’s hand. He bent down and placed a gentle kiss on the back of Ji Ling’s hand before looking up and saying, “It’s been a long time. I’m very pleased to see you being so affectionate with me.”
Ji Ling: “…”
He abruptly pulled his hand back, realizing only now how impulsive his actions had been. If this were back in the interstellar world, he would never have dared to do something like this—back then, he had always been afraid of Carlos.
“You’ve changed a lot. You weren’t this bold before, and you never took the initiative to touch me…” Carlos's brown eyes softened, his voice slow and affectionate. “I like it when you treat me this boldly.”
Ji Ling: “…”
Just as Ji Ling was feeling completely at a loss, a warm hand suddenly pulled him back into a firm embrace. Ning Yu held Ji Ling from behind and raised an eyebrow at Carlos, smiling. “You’re here to congratulate us too, right? On behalf of Ji Ling, I thank you.”
Carlos’s expression remained unchanged as he chuckled softly, his laughter deep and melodious, carrying a hint of intrigue. “Yes, I wish you both happiness and longevity. You’d best ensure that happens… because you know I won’t give up, don’t you?”
Ning Yu let out a cold laugh.
Carlos lowered his gaze to Ji Ling and spoke gently. “I came today just to see you. If you ever visit my country in the future, be sure to come to my home—I’ll treat you well.”
Without waiting for a response, he turned and left.
As if he had truly come just to say that one sentence.
Ji Ling was momentarily dazed, then suddenly felt a strong tug on his hand as Ning Yu pulled him into a secluded corridor. He was pressed firmly against the wall, and Ning Yu leaned in close, his husky voice whispering in his ear, “I’m jealous.”
Today was their wedding day, yet those annoying people had all chosen this moment to appear—one after another… He really didn’t want to pretend to be magnanimous.
The banquet was nearing its end.
Ning Yu had drunk quite a bit today. Though his eyes remained sharp and clear, the scent of alcohol lingered on him as he leaned in. Ji Ling looked at him pitifully… He hadn’t wanted those people to come either! But somehow, they all showed up—even Carlos, who was all the way overseas, had found out about the wedding…
Ji Ling whispered, “But you know, I only love you…”
Before he could finish, a sudden kiss silenced him.
Ji Ling froze for a moment before instinctively wrapping his arms around Ning Yu’s neck…
Ning Yu held his beloved tightly. He knew… he knew everything. But he simply couldn’t be happy about those people showing up.
He didn’t want anyone to disturb them.
In the quiet corner, only two deeply entwined lovers remained.
“Ahem, am I interrupting?” A voice suddenly rang out beside them.
Ji Ling immediately let go, pushing Ning Yu away. His face flushed red, and he didn’t know where to put his hands…
Ning Zhen spread his hands and shrugged. “I didn’t really want to interrupt you, but the guests are leaving, so…”
Ning Yu, however, remained composed, showing no embarrassment at being caught. He simply smiled and said, “We’ll be right there, big brother.”
Ning Zhen nodded and walked away.
Ning Yu turned back, taking Ji Ling’s hand in his own, and together they returned to the hall.
The guests gradually departed, offering their congratulations once again as they left.
Ji Ling maintained a polite smile throughout, but he felt like his face was about to freeze. When the last guest was finally gone, he let out a long sigh, rubbing his stiff lips.
So exhausting.
Marriage really wasn’t an easy affair.
All he wanted now was to go home and collapse into bed.
As Ji Ling stepped out of the hotel, heading toward the car, he unexpectedly spotted a tall, blond man with striking blue eyes standing at the bottom of the steps. The man gave him a small smile.
Ji Ling was puzzled. He glanced around before turning back and asking, “Do I know you?”
“We don’t know each other. I just happened to see someone holding a wedding here…” The man smiled politely. “Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Brandon Hawk. Congratulations on your wedding.”
With that, he nodded slightly, then turned and walked away.
Ji Ling stood frozen in place. A sudden absurd thought surfaced in his mind—could this man actually be Brandon…?
Ever since he returned to the real world, he had never seen Brandon, not even once. But Brandon had been an important figure in that world as well. If he had come over too, it wouldn’t be impossible, would it?
Then why had he never appeared before now…?
Ning Yu followed a few steps behind and happened to catch a glimpse of Brandon’s departing figure. However, he said nothing. He withdrew his gaze as if he hadn’t recognized him at all. Casually, he reached out and ruffled Ji Ling’s hair, chuckling softly. “Little liar, let’s go home.”
Ji Ling snapped back to reality, scolding himself for overthinking. Whether that man was Brandon or not had nothing to do with him.
He smiled at Ning Yu. “Mm, let’s go home.”
From now on, wherever you are is my home.
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