A Cannon Fodder A Has No Intention of Moving Up - Chapter 18

Beside her, An Muxue woke up at some unknown point, letting out a soft, faint “Mnh.” She reached out, her hand nearly landing on Lin Yue’s waist, before she checked herself and stopped.

The two of them locked eyes. In the next second, both of them flushed crimson.

“Ahem…”

An Muxue, feigning composure, scrambled out of bed, tugged at her disheveled pajamas, and headed straight for the bathroom.

When they eventually left the room, the expressions of the others were laced with playful teasing. Everyone had smelled the floral fragrance in the air last night.

An Muxue’s ears were scarlet. Before her sister could even open her mouth, she snapped, “Shut up.”

“I get it, I get it—treatment, right?”

It was treatment.

She had only seen that Lin Yue was uncomfortable and wanted to comfort her, giving her a little reward… As for who ended up feeling “more comfortable,” well… An Muxue would absolutely never admit it.

Throughout the journey back, An Muxue maintained her mask of calm; if it weren’t for her red ears, she would have looked exactly as she usually did. Conversely, Lin Yue kept her head down and barely spoke.

She felt she had done something wrong.

In the original plot, An Muxue had clearly rejected all of her intimate advances. Aside from that one attempt at a forced marking, Lin Yue had never crossed the line with her. Yet she had still ended up in a mental hospital.

But last night… why hadn’t An Muxue rejected her?

She only remembered her head feeling fuzzy, and when something fragrant and soft was delivered to her, she had naturally taken a taste. Lin Yue covered her face, her ears burning. She was extremely uncertain about the current situation.

Marking leads to retaliation. What about… other things? Would last night’s events also have bad consequences?

The more she thought, the more uneasy she became. She pulled out her phone to check for news on the “Protagonist Alpha,” Shu Yan, as was her habit—and her face suddenly went pale.

Monday. At School.

“Heavens, this exam was too hard!” “What was that last question? Was it even in the book? I don’t remember it at all.”

Wen Ya emerged from the exam hall, clutching her hair in frustration. Suddenly, she spotted Lin Yue dazing on a flower bed. Her eyes lit up, finally finding a bit of spirit.

“Lin Yue! Don’t tell me even you didn’t know how to do today’s problems?”

If Lin Yue struggled, then it must have been truly impossible!

Lin Yue blinked. “Huh? No, I knew how to do all of them.”

Wen Ya: “…” Loathsome top student.

“Then why are you sitting here with such a gloomy face?”

Lin Yue looked down. “I’m just reflecting on my mistakes.” “? Did you forget to fill out the answer sheet?” “No.” “Then what mistake?”

Lin Yue didn’t know how to explain. “I shouldn’t have been drinking…”

Wen Ya was confused. Lin Yue drank now? She noticed Lin Yue was staring intently at a video on her phone. She leaned in.

“What are you watching? Ah! Isn’t that the Alpha celebrity? What’s her name…” Wen Ya slapped her leg. “Shu Yan!”

“She’s so handsome.” “Mhm…”

Lin Yue nodded, looking even more dejected.

In the video, the woman wore a turquoise haute couture shirt and suit trousers, with the top two buttons undone to reveal a dark necklace. Her facial structure had a sharp, ink-wash painting quality; her phoenix eyes flicked upward like a brushstroke, and her nose was high and straight. However, a beauty mark beneath her left eyelid softened the coldness of her face, turning it into a beauty that transcended gender.

She was nearly 1.8 meters tall. Every gesture exuded confidence and poise; her smile was gentlemanly yet full of personality. She was practically the dream of every female Alpha.

She was indeed… incredibly handsome. Truly someone worthy of An Muxue.

Lin Yue let out a heavy sigh. She had been tracking the Lead’s movements. As a Chinese-American, Shu Yan’s main work was abroad, and she wasn’t supposed to return home yet. But yesterday, Lin Yue had stumbled upon an interview where Shu Yan announced her decision to return to the country to develop her career.

This gave Lin Yue a massive shock. If the interview was already airing, the recording must have been even earlier. Shu Yan might already be back!

How could it be so fast? Could she have sensed, through some cosmic connection, that Lin Yue was getting too close to her Omega, so she came back early?

Please, no…! Lin Yue covered her face in distress. Wen Ya just tilted her head, a literal question mark appearing over her.

At the An Family Home

An Muxue took a moment to visit the doctor.

Dr. Wu was delighted after the examination. “The gland is recovering well! There’s a significant improvement.”

An Muxue paused. She instinctively touched the back of her neck. With Lin Yue around, it truly hadn’t hurt for a long time.

“So it’s really possible to be cured within a year?” “A year?” Dr. Wu thought for a moment. “If we maintain this pace, it’s possible.”

Actually, if the two were willing to be more intimate, it could be even faster. Her heat cycles might even return to normal. However, knowing An Muxue’s previous resistance to heats, the doctor didn’t mention it, fearing it would dampen her enthusiasm for treatment.

An Muxue’s mind wandered. When the one-year contract expired, what would Lin Yue’s reaction be? She’d probably be heartbroken. She’d likely act all pitiful and spoiled, begging her to continue the relationship, just like that night…

Thinking about it made her face flush, yet she felt no burden. In fact… she felt a hint of anticipation.

Ding.

An Muxue checked her phone. Lin Yue was asking about her schedule.

[Lin Yue: I’m finished with my exams. Can I come see you?]

An Muxue couldn’t help but smile. So clingy. She was about to reply that she could pick her up from school when she received a call from Ming Yulan.

“Mom?” “Xiaoxue, come home quickly. We have a guest.” “? Who?” Why do I need to host them personally? “Shu Yan. You two used to play so well together when you were little, remember?”

An Muxue frowned. “…Oh. I see.”

Shu Yan’s mother was her mother’s old friend. To keep up her Mandarin, Shu Yan had attended primary school domestically for a time and lived next door. She was indeed a childhood friend. Since she had finally returned to the country, it was only right to see her.

Unfortunately, she couldn’t pick up Lin Yue now. “I’m coming back now.”

Strangely, Ming Yulan sounded quite excited, even telling her to dress up nicely. An Muxue was helpless. When they were kids, Ming Yulan and her best friend had jokingly talked about an “arranged marriage,” and her mother had been hoping for a spark between her and Shu Yan ever since.

But An Muxue knew they weren’t interested in each other at all. Shu Yan didn’t even like Omegas that much—she was the type who worshipped the idea of “soulmates.” She wanted a partner who was captivated by her personality, not just pheromones. She even preferred the idea of a rival Alpha who would eventually be suppressed by her—she called it “romance,” but her expression suggested she just found it “exciting.”

Shu Yan was a cheerful, confident, and even somewhat arrogant Alpha who couldn’t strip the innate aggression from her bones. She was capable and sincere—a good friend, but not someone An Muxue liked.

Before heading to the villa, Lin Yue had been agonizing. She wasn’t sure if she should rush the cure or distance herself. In the end, she decided she had to see her more. Even if Shu Yan was back, she couldn’t leave if the illness wasn’t cured.

In the book, An Muxue and Shu Yan’s compatibility wasn’t actually that high; they were soul-attracted. If those two wanted to fall in love while An Muxue still needed Lin Yue for treatment… Shu Yan would definitely be furious!

To Lin Yue, Shu Yan was basically the God of Death. The ending in the script was so tragic that she didn’t even stop to consider if the other person was reasonable.

Lin Yue arrived at the villa in a state of anxiety. As she reached the garden gate, she noticed several unfamiliar cars parked inside. She had a very bad feeling.

At that moment, the villa door opened. An Muxue and Shu Yan walked out one after the other.

“!!” Lin Yue was so terrified she dove straight into the bushes.

Shu Yan looked up. “?” Did I just see a shadow?