Chapter 25.2
“What else could it be? Our hotel specializes in barbecue, and we offer all kinds of specialty dishes!”
“Subtle, reserved, bold, passionate… our hotel has everything! Once you visit, we guarantee you’ll be satisfied!”
The young employee once again launched into a practiced introduction of the hotel, demonstrating remarkable dedication to her work.
Song Ranxue: “…”
She had become completely speechless from embarrassment.
She had no idea what to say and certainly did not want to visit this strange hotel to eat any of its so-called specialty dishes.
She merely grabbed Leng Xingxuan and hurried away, continuing down the street.
There were too many people around.
Given Leng Xingxuan’s haphephobia, they should leave immediately instead of remaining there.
Leng Xingxuan did not resist.
The curve of her lips remained unchanged, and amusement was plainly visible inside her eyes.
When Song Ranxue looked back and saw her expression, her displeasure reached its peak.
“CEO Xuan—did you know from the beginning?”
“Know what?”
Leng Xingxuan blinked, still smiling brightly.
Fortunately, Song Ranxue had chosen a relatively secluded alley while hastily leading Leng Xingxuan away.
There were very few people here.
Otherwise, Leng Xingxuan’s haphephobia would certainly have been triggered.
That was also why she still possessed the leisure to tease Song Ranxue.
“You clearly knew those were disposable gloves, not… that other thing, yet you didn’t tell me.”
Although Song Ranxue was angry, she said nothing excessive.
Still, her emotions had genuinely become unsettled.
Leng Xingxuan looked down at their tightly clasped hands and felt somewhat satisfied.
Even though she knew this satisfaction resulted merely from instinct compelling her to approach Song Ranxue and had nothing to do with affection, she was still happy.
“How was I supposed to know that someone who appears so serious on the surface would actually… associate disposable gloves with something completely unrelated?”
“You misunderstood, embarrassed yourself, and now you’re blaming someone else for not warning you?”
The more Leng Xingxuan considered it, the more amused she became.
“What kind of reasoning is that?”
Song Ranxue: “…”
She still felt aggrieved.
And somewhat angry.
It had not been her fault.
Who introduced a barbecue restaurant using words such as “subtle, reserved, bold, and passionate”?
Those descriptions obviously encouraged improper thoughts.
Moreover, the design of the disposable-glove packet was suspicious.
Song Ranxue refused to believe that had not been deliberate.
She became too angry to speak.
As a result, she failed to notice that she continued holding Leng Xingxuan’s hand throughout the entire journey.
Only after arriving home and opening the door did Song Ranxue’s thoughts begin functioning again.
Then she saw the original owner’s younger sister and mother simultaneously looking at her and Leng Xingxuan.
Their gazes traveled from head to toe before finally settling on the women’s tightly clasped hands.
Obvious surprise appeared in both their eyes.
“…”
Only then did Song Ranxue belatedly realize that they had walked home holding hands.
She immediately released Leng Xingxuan and hastily explained, “This isn’t what you think.”
[Sister, neither Mom nor I said anything. Why are you already saying that?]
Song Chuning genuinely could not speak and was merely a Beta, but her eyes were exceptionally expressive.
When she looked at Song Ranxue and Leng Xingxuan, they clearly gleamed with curiosity.
Judging from her current condition, she appeared to have recovered somewhat and was no longer excessively frightened by last night’s incident.
Song Ranxue: “…”
Why did she feel as though she had just confessed without being accused?
The original owner’s mother was considerably more direct.
She was an Alpha but appeared exceedingly frail.
Although she was not yet forty, half her hair had already turned white.
Nevertheless, seeing her daughter return while holding hands with an Omega delighted her.
“Xuebao, is this your girlfriend? She’s genuinely beautiful. Auntie will prepare a red envelope for you later.”
Song Ranxue: “…”
Mom, how many times have I told you not to call me ‘baby’ in front of outsiders?
And she genuinely isn’t my girlfriend. There’s no need to prepare a red envelope!
Unfortunately, her younger sister and mother appeared completely immersed in their own thoughts.
They continuously studied Leng Xingxuan without understanding Song Ranxue’s intention whatsoever.
Song Ranxue: “…”
She was exhausted.
Emotionally exhausted.
Leng Xingxuan seemed remarkably comfortable with the role.
No embarrassment appeared on her face, although she still offered the customary explanation.
“Hello, Auntie and Little Sister. My name is Leng Xingxuan. I’m merely Xuexue’s ordinary friend. We don’t share the kind of Alpha-and-Omega relationship you’re imagining.”
Song Ranxue: “…”
That explanation was equivalent to offering none at all!
She had even called her Xuexue!
Sure enough, Song Ranxue’s mother became even more excited and adopted an understanding expression.
“Good child, Auntie understands. You and our Xuebao are merely ordinary Alpha-and-Omega friends who hold hands and visit each other’s homes. Auntie understands everything.”
Song Ranxue: “…”
She had lost all desire to live.
—Hahahahaha! Big Sister’s method of pursuing her wife is incredible!
—Oh my God! It feels like I haven’t seen Big Sister smile this happily in ages! Sob~
—Absolutely incredible! Xuebao’s family seems so easy to get along with!
—I think so too~
…
Seeing Song Ranxue unable to explain herself genuinely delighted Leng Xingxuan.
However, her happiness did not last long.
Her phone suddenly vibrated.
The words appearing on the screen were shocking—
Leng Xingxuan lowered her head slightly and read the message expressionlessly.
Her entire presence abruptly turned cold, preventing anyone from approaching.
—What message did she receive…? Surely she won’t leave immediately after arriving?
—Damn it! She hasn’t been happy for even ten minutes, and trouble is already starting again?
—Sigh. It probably isn’t anything good…
…
Song Ranxue also noticed Leng Xingxuan’s condition.
Although she still felt extremely embarrassed, she sensed that something was wrong and approached to ask quietly, “What happened?”
Leng Xingxuan turned off the screen.
The smile had disappeared from her face.
She did not answer directly and merely asked, “Are you that concerned about me?”
“You’re a guest in my home. I can hardly ignore you entirely.”
From Leng Xingxuan’s reply, Song Ranxue understood that she did not intend to explain.
She did not continue asking and instead selected a pair of slippers.
“Change into these first.”
“You genuinely intend to let me stay for lunch?”
Leng Xingxuan had not expected Song Ranxue to allow her to remain.
Given the Alpha’s personality, she had assumed Song Ranxue would refuse.
“What else am I supposed to do? You’ve already caused my mother and sister to misunderstand us this badly.”
“If you leave immediately after arriving… they’ll lecture me to death.”
“Fine. Then I must thank Auntie and your younger sister for providing me with a meal.”
“…”
Leng Xingxuan genuinely distinguished gratitude from grievances perfectly.
Song Ranxue handed her a spare pair of slippers.
“They might be slightly large, but they shouldn’t cause any problems.”
—Eh? When did Xuexue learn Xingxing’s shoe size?
—Exactly! She’s genuinely astonishing!
—Her eyesight must be excellent! Pfft!
—But honestly, Big Sister’s feet genuinely are rather small. She’s relatively tall, yet she wears only a size seven… That completely overturns my expectations.
…
Leng Xingxuan stood approximately 1.72 meters tall and was considered tall among female Omegas.
Therefore, her small shoe size was genuinely surprising.
In truth, Leng Xingxuan was also curious about how Song Ranxue knew it.
She had never told her.
After accepting the slippers, she asked, “How do you know my size?”
“Last night…”
“Last night?”
“Ahem. There’s no need to concern yourself with such details…”
“My sister needs me. Change your shoes first, then sit down and rest.”
Song Ranxue had only begun answering when she abruptly realized something was wrong and immediately changed the subject.
For some reason, her expression appeared rather uncomfortable.
Even the tips of her ears turned pink as she walked away, clearly remembering something that could not be spoken aloud.
—The more she changes the subject, the more obvious it becomes that she’s hiding something! There’s definitely a problem!
—The words “last night” are genuinely thought-provoking~
—Hahahahaha! Exactly~
—So thought-provoking that even Xingxing’s ears have turned red…
…
Leng Xingxuan: “…”
All of you possess remarkably sharp eyes.
Initially, Leng Xingxuan could not remember what happened last night that might have revealed her shoe size to Song Ranxue.
However, an embarrassing scene abruptly flashed through her mind.
She was forcibly reminded of what occurred while they had been overwhelmed with desire.
No wonder Song Ranxue knew.
Had the Alpha learned her size under ordinary circumstances, Leng Xingxuan would not have cared.
It was hardly a secret.
But learning it under last night’s circumstances…
Leng Xingxuan could still remember the Alpha’s deep amber eyes immersed in confusion and madness.
It was genuinely… difficult to imagine.
The things Song Ranxue liked also exceeded her expectations.
As Leng Xingxuan contemplated this, someone suddenly tapped the back of her hand.
She returned to her senses and looked up.
Song Ranxue’s younger sister stood before her with a bright smile.
Leng Xingxuan remembered that the girl’s name was Song Chuning.
She was currently in her final year of high school and had returned from school because today was a rest day.
Last night’s incident must have frightened her.
However, her current condition appeared relatively stable.
At least she did not look as troubled as Leng Xingxuan had imagined.
Song Chuning made several simple hand gestures.
Leng Xingxuan did not entirely understand them and could only ask tentatively, “Are you asking what I would like to drink?”
She looked around the living room.
Song Ranxue and her mother had disappeared into the kitchen, presumably to prepare lunch.
They had originally intended to wait for Song Ranxue before eating and had not prepared much food.
Now that an additional person was present, they naturally needed to make more.
Moreover, this was the first time Song Ranxue had brought an Omega home.
And Leng Xingxuan was such a dazzling woman, radiating wealth and authority from head to toe.
Although they did not understand the circumstances, they naturally wanted to receive her properly.
Song Ranxue and her mother had entered the kitchen to prepare lunch, while Song Chuning had been sent outside.
Therefore, she could only ask what Leng Xingxuan wanted to drink.
Naturally, Song Chuning recognized her.
Although it had been dark last night and she had been severely frightened, Leng Xingxuan’s face was far too unforgettable.
Even a fleeting glimpse had remained inside her mind.
Song Chuning also knew that this Omega’s people had rescued her.
Almost immediately after she was abducted, someone arrived and saved her, so she had barely suffered.
Although her sister had failed to return with her last night and remained absent throughout the night before finally coming home at this hour—with the Omega accompanying her…
Her sister was already twenty years old.
She was so beautiful that wanting a partner was entirely normal.
Song Chuning automatically assumed that this Omega was the partner her elder sister was dating.
Otherwise, given Song Ranxue’s personality, why would she return while tightly holding an Omega’s hand?
If that was not true love, what was?
Therefore, Song Chuning treated her with exceptional enthusiasm.
Leng Xingxuan genuinely had not expected Song Ranxue’s younger sister to be so welcoming.
The girl appeared only seventeen or eighteen.
Although she was merely a Beta, her appearance… somewhat resembled Song Ranxue’s.
However, unlike Song Ranxue’s indistinct beauty, which resembled mist drifting across mountains, Song Chuning possessed additional softness.
She resembled a spring breeze carrying a floral fragrance capable of making someone slightly intoxicated.
Interacting with her seemingly required little caution.
She was genuinely completely different from her elder sister.
“There’s no need to trouble yourself. I’m not thirsty.”
Leng Xingxuan did not want the girl to bustle around, so she declined.
Moreover, she noticed a piece of gauze beneath Song Chuning’s bangs.
Her complexion was also somewhat pale.
She had clearly been injured and frightened the previous night and had not yet recovered completely.
Although Leng Xingxuan had instructed He Wei to control the overall situation last night, encouraged her to bring Song Ranxue over, and subtly used Song Chuning’s safety to pressure the Alpha, she had confirmed the girl’s condition beforehand.
Leng Xingxuan would never sacrifice a young girl merely to achieve her objective.
Yet Song Chuning had still been injured.
Leng Xingxuan would not spare the people responsible.
Hearing Leng Xingxuan refuse, Song Chuning frowned, seemingly dissatisfied.
After watching her for a moment, she suddenly turned toward the family’s tiny refrigerator.
She retrieved a bottle of calcium milk obviously intended for children and placed it before Leng Xingxuan, signaling for her to drink.
—Aaaaaah! Little Sister is so polite~
—Who usually drinks that calcium milk?
—Why do I feel that Xuexue might be the one who likes it?
—Surely not… She’s already twenty, yet still drinks something in such childish packaging? That doesn’t suit her!
…
Leng Xingxuan stared at the cutely designed bottle without moving.
Her thoughts were identical to those of the spectators in the bullet comments.
She tentatively asked, “Is this your favorite drink?”
Song Chuning waved her hands and made several gestures.
One pointed toward the kitchen.
The meaning was obvious:
This was her elder sister’s favorite drink.
For some reason, Leng Xingxuan wanted to laugh again.
Song Ranxue was genuinely rather entertaining.
Leng Xingxuan had not realized how often she had smiled today.
She merely asked, “Wouldn’t it be inappropriate for me to drink your sister’s beverage?”
Song Chuning immediately gestured that it did not matter.
She inserted a straw into the drink, placed it in Leng Xingxuan’s hand, and urged her to drink quickly.
Leng Xingxuan: “…”
She had never consumed anything like this throughout her life and had never intended to.
Being abruptly asked to drink it made her uncomfortable, so she did not immediately do so.
Song Chuning tilted her head and looked at her, seemingly unable to understand.
Her elder sister genuinely loved this calcium milk.
After all, it was inexpensive and delicious.
Their family had recently earned a little more income, so they had purchased several bottles.
But judging from Leng Xingxuan’s expression, she did not seem interested.
Why?
Song Chuning did not force her.
Instead, she returned to the kitchen to find Song Ranxue.
Shortly afterward, Song Ranxue removed her apron and emerged.
She immediately met Leng Xingxuan’s gaze and saw the bottle of cutely designed yet evidently inexpensive calcium milk before her.
Song Ranxue watched her for a moment before approaching and taking the drink away.
“I’m sorry. You don’t need to drink this.”
“My younger sister probably didn’t know that you dislike these things.”
In truth, Song Ranxue did not understand why Leng Xingxuan had followed her home.
The woman was exceptionally cautious whenever she ate outside, particularly when confronted with items of unknown origin.
She probably would not even touch something like this calcium milk.
However, Song Ranxue knew her younger sister was merely hospitable and harbored no malicious intentions.
She only wanted to leave a favorable impression on Leng Xingxuan.
After all, both Song Chuning and their mother had misunderstood and believed Leng Xingxuan was genuinely Song Ranxue’s partner.
“How do you know I dislike it?”
Leng Xingxuan watched Song Ranxue take the bottle away.
The Alpha’s expression had turned severe.
Leng Xingxuan suspected she might have misunderstood something and asked in slight surprise.
“You’ve always drunk only plain water and never beverages.”
“This calcium milk is intended for children. Anyone could tell you wouldn’t like it.”
Song Ranxue remembered Leng Xingxuan’s character settings clearly.
She knew the woman was extremely cautious and suspicious and would never consume food or drinks offered outside.
Song Chuning’s actions could be considered directly touching a forbidden boundary.
Leng Xingxuan refraining from becoming angry had already exceeded Song Ranxue’s expectations.
She certainly would not demand anything more.
“Oh? From what you’re saying, you seem to understand me remarkably well.”
Leng Xingxuan had not expected that answer.
She raised her head slightly and looked at Song Ranxue with an ambiguous smile.
“I wouldn’t claim to understand you. Anyone could have reached that conclusion after some thought.”
Song Ranxue realized she might have exposed herself.
Her earlier tone had been far too certain.
She had only known Leng Xingxuan for several days.
She should not have displayed such familiarity.
She had made a potentially fatal mistake.
“I never realized you were so perceptive.”
Leng Xingxuan continued looking at her with the same ambiguous smile, making it impossible to tell whether she believed the explanation.
“I’ll pour you a glass of plain water.”
Song Ranxue did not want to take the risk and directly changed the subject.
“Is there anything you can’t eat? Our family’s meals are relatively simple. I’ll ask Mom to be careful.”
“Since you understand me so well, don’t you already know what I can’t eat?”
Seeing Song Ranxue genuinely remove the calcium milk made Leng Xingxuan’s words become less pleasant.
“…I merely guessed correctly by good fortune. I don’t know the specific details of anything else.”
Song Ranxue offered a flawless answer.
“Hmph.”
Leng Xingxuan was clearly dissatisfied.
She gave Song Ranxue a light glance, her brows cold yet extraordinarily alluring.
Song Ranxue hardly dared look at her.
Leng Xingxuan’s dependency period also affected Song Ranxue, especially after she consciously recognized it.
Therefore, to prevent an accident from happening at home, Song Ranxue did not dare stare for too long.
She feared something might genuinely occur.
They were inside her family’s home!
—Tsk! Does Xuebao secretly love Xingxing?
—Hmm? How did you reach that conclusion?
Leng Xingxuan: “?”
Their speculation had become increasingly absurd.
If Song Ranxue secretly loved her, Leng Xingxuan would seduce her and allow the Alpha to mark her one hundred times—completely mark her every time!
However, immediately after Leng Xingxuan thought this, Song Ranxue suddenly approached.
Her gaze was deep, and her face had reddened slightly.
She also appeared somewhat nervous, making Leng Xingxuan feel confused.
Then she heard Song Ranxue speak tensely:
“CEO Xuan, there’s something… I need to tell you—”
—It’s happening! Xuebao is about to confess to Big Sister!
—Hurry and prepare the wedding gifts!
Leng Xingxuan: “…?”
Then she genuinely heard the Alpha begin:
“CEO Xuan, I like—”
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