Chapter 26.1

—Aaaaaah, it’s happening! Front-row sunflower seeds and cola for sale!

—Shh! Keep your voices down! Stop sending comments and let me listen carefully!

—Oh my God! Why is the ultimate villain suddenly confessing now? Something’s wrong! Could she genuinely be unable to hold it in any longer?

…

Bullet comments filled the screen one after another.

Some had even been deliberately enlarged and bolded, making them unpleasant to look at.

Leng Xingxuan needed to focus entirely on Song Ranxue before she could hear what the Alpha was saying.

Although she knew something was amiss, she still became inexplicably nervous.

Honestly, Leng Xingxuan did not believe Song Ranxue secretly loved her.

That was absolutely impossible.

Judging from how Song Ranxue constantly avoided her, the idea that she harbored a secret love was absurd.

Leng Xingxuan should not flatter herself.

However, the bullet comments had spoken with absolute confidence two minutes earlier.

She wanted to know how they had reached that conclusion.

It was rather unexpected.

—Tsk. In the end, Xuebao rescued Xingxing instead of her younger sister. That proves Xingxing carries considerable weight in her heart. Naturally, I’m not comparing which person is more important. I merely mean… at the very least, Xuebao genuinely cares about her.

—Secondly, Xuebao had clearly already left and explicitly stated that she didn’t want to interact too deeply with Xingxing. Yet when she discovered something was wrong with the servant, didn’t she still return to warn her? Although the warning didn’t seem particularly useful, the intention was already remarkable.

—That actually sounds somewhat reasonable. Is there anything else?

—Anything else? Didn’t they hold hands the entire way home? Their clinginess gave me goosebumps~

—Exactly! And then there’s the calcium milk. If it weren’t true love, how would Xuebao know that Big Sister is cautious about everything she consumes ​bailiantales.com​outside and prevent her from drinking it? She must like her!

—The more you explain, the more reasonable it sounds… Is there a way to test it?

…

Leng Xingxuan expressionlessly read their analysis and found it ridiculous.

These minor details were hardly sufficient to conclude that Song Ranxue liked her.

Anyone with eyes could tell that the Alpha constantly avoided her.

There was nothing else to discuss.

And they wanted to test it?

How absurd.

Leng Xingxuan absolutely would not follow their advice again.

However, the moment she finished thinking this, Song Ranxue suddenly approached her.

Her gaze was profound, and her expression was exceptionally serious, making Leng Xingxuan’s heart skip a beat.

Then she heard the Alpha say:

“CEO Xuan, I like—”

Leng Xingxuan had not originally cared whether Song Ranxue liked her.

However, after the bullet comments’ analysis and the Alpha’s strange attitude, she could not remain unaffected.

She stared at Song Ranxue’s red lips and waited for the rest.

“—eating red-braised pork. I don’t know whether you like it.”

Leng Xingxuan: “????”

—????

—I’m collapsing!

—Oh my God! Why is the ultimate villain confessing her love to red-braised pork?! Can’t she see the great beauty waiting for her confession? I hate this!!!

—Awkward. This is so awkward! Fortunately, the female lead can’t see our bullet comments, or else…

…

Leng Xingxuan: “…”

I already saw everything. Thank you very much.

“CEO Xuan? Can you hear me?”

“…”

Leng Xingxuan returned to her senses and looked at Song Ranxue irritably.

“Does whether I like it matter?”

“…Our family didn’t prepare [unauthorized copy]many meat dishes, and red-braised pork is one of the main courses.”

“Many people dislike it, so Mom was afraid you wouldn’t enjoy it and asked me to check.”

Song Ranxue did not understand why Leng Xingxuan’s attitude had changed again.

She could only explain everything completely.

“…I’ll eat anything. I’m not picky.”

Leng Xingxuan felt that she had genuinely misunderstood Song Ranxue.

The bullet comments were responsible for misleading her again.

“Really? I remember that there are many things you don’t particularly enjoy eating—”

After speaking, Song Ranxue realized that she had once again revealed too much.

She immediately closed her mouth to avoid attracting suspicion.

Then she poured Leng Xingxuan a glass of warm water, naturally doing so directly before her eyes.

“CEO Xuan, have some water.”

Afterward… Song Ranxue picked up the bottle of calcium milk with its exceedingly childish design, removed the lid, and drank every drop while standing nearby.

The sight created an unusual contrast.

After all, an Alpha nearly 1.8 meters tall was drinking from a bottle of calcium milk designed for children…

It was genuinely unexpected.

Leng Xingxuan felt resentful and suspected Song Ranxue had done it deliberately.

The calcium milk had clearly been offered to Leng Xingxuan, yet Song Ranxue had seized it and given her plain water instead.

To retaliate slightly, Leng Xingxuan immediately took out her phone, activated the camera, and photographed Song Ranxue.

However, Song Ranxue keenly noticed.

She looked back.

“CEO Xuan, did you photograph me?”

“No.”

Leng Xingxuan answered with a cold expression.

“No? May I see your phone?”

Naturally, Song Ranxue did not believe her.

“You have no right to inspect it.”

Leng Xingxuan ignored her, directly placed the phone inside her bag, and refused to argue.

“Tsk. CEO Xuan, if you genuinely secretly love me and want to collect my photographs, you could simply tell me.”

“Why sneak around and take them secretly? That’s entirely unnecessary.”

Naturally, Song Ranxue did not force Leng Xingxuan to show her the phone.

That would infringe upon her privacy.

Song Ranxue did not want to accidentally see confidential information and have Leng Xingxuan subsequently demand that she take responsibility.

However, being photographed without permission still displeased her.

That was why she spoke this way.

“I secretly love you? What makes you believe that?”

Leng Xingxuan nearly laughed from anger.

She was rapidly developing trauma related to the words “secretly love.”

“Last night, you insisted on clinging to me… and…”

Since they were inside her home and her mother and sister already misunderstood, Song Ranxue did not dare behave too recklessly.

She lowered her voice.

“Just now, you insisted on holding my hand.”

“You even competed with me over the milk to attract my attention…”

“And when you couldn’t drink it, you still refused to give up and secretly photographed me drinking the calcium milk because you wanted to treasure the image…”

—Hahahahahahaha! Presented this way, it actually sounds convincing! I’m dying~

—Pfft! That… genuinely seems somewhat reasonable?

—You really can’t blame the ultimate villain for misunderstanding. Everything she mentioned appears to fit!

—Hahahahaha! I agree~ They’re truly a pair of bickering lovers!

…

Leng Xingxuan sneered faintly.

“Say that again?”

“If you want me to believe you don’t secretly love me, delete the photograph you secretly took.”

That was Song Ranxue’s ultimate objective, so she stated it directly.

—The ultimate villain’s provocation worked incredibly well!

—Hahahahaha! This is so entertaining~

—Sob, sob! A battle of wits and courage is the best!

…

Naturally, Leng Xingxuan understood that her primary objective was deleting the photograph.

Her gaze sharpened slightly.

“Is your photograph so shameful that it can’t be seen?”

“Not at all.”

“I simply worry that keeping my photograph on your phone might cause someone to misunderstand and assume we share some mysterious relationship.”

“They might then turn around and target me.”

—That was… rather ruthless.

—The ultimate villain genuinely knows how to manipulate someone’s emotions.

—Honestly, from the ultimate villain’s perspective, I think she’s correct~ After all, Xingxing has a spy inside her household.

—Exactly… Her concern is understandable. Her words simply aren’t pleasant to hear.

…

As expected, Leng Xingxuan’s expression changed slightly.

Without further discussion, she removed her phone and placed it on the coffee table.

She lifted her chin.

“If you want to delete it, come here.”

Song Ranxue instinctively sensed that matters could not be this simple.

Nevertheless, she said nothing and approached.

She bent down and picked up the phone.

Her movements were calm and unhurried, while her gaze remained fixed on Leng Xingxuan.

She believed the Omega would certainly act and would never allow Song Ranxue to take the phone and delete the photograph so easily.

That was why Song Ranxue watched her constantly.

However, she overthought the matter.

Leng Xingxuan did nothing until Song Ranxue had completely picked up the phone and was nearly standing upright at a safe distance.

Only then did she suddenly act.

She wrapped an arm around Song Ranxue, pressed against the gland at the back of her neck, and allowed a strand of pheromones to seep outward.

Song Ranxue’s eyes instantly reddened.

The stimulation nearly caused her body to weaken.

“You…”

An Alpha or Omega’s gland was not a place anyone could touch carelessly.

Leng Xingxuan had suddenly embraced Song Ranxue and pressed against the gland at the back of her neck.

That was an obvious violation of the rules.

More than that, she had released pheromones over Song Ranxue.

That was far, far too unfair—practically equivalent to directly provoking an Alpha.

Caught completely unprepared, Song Ranxue felt Leng Xingxuan press her gland.

The touch had been exceedingly light, but they were far too close.

Song Ranxue could clearly smell the Omega’s pheromones, enveloping her completely like the profound ocean.

Leng Xingxuan’s presence surrounded her everywhere, leaving no possible escape.

Song Ranxue could only surrender.

She struggled to steady herself, placing most of her weight against Leng Xingxuan.

The corners of her eyes turned slightly red, while the beauty mark beneath her eye gleamed brilliantly.

Song Ranxue exhaled softly and stared at the Omega with her deep amber eyes.

“CEO Xuan is genuinely petty—and completely dishonorable.”

“I dislike hearing you say that, Miss Song.”

“I gave you the phone. You simply lacked the ability to delete the photograph.”

“How can you blame me for your own incompetence? That’s a terrible habit.”

Leng Xingxuan showed no fear whatsoever.

Her triumphant smile deepened, making her resemble a proud cat suddenly exposing its belly—simultaneously lovable and infuriating.

“Fine. Since CEO Xuan genuinely secretly loves me and needs to look at my photograph constantly, I don’t mind.”

“It’s even an honor.”

After resting briefly, Song Ranxue finally recovered from the earlier pounding of her heart.

She attempted to stand properly and speak seriously with Leng Xingxuan.

However, Leng Xingxuan seemingly had not vented enough anger.

She pressed the Alpha’s gland again, coating her hand in the misty scent of mountain forests, refreshing as an early-autumn rain.

Leng Xingxuan raised her gaze toward the Alpha before her.

They remained extremely close, and she could nearly feel Song Ranxue’s rapid breathing.

She used the phone to lift Song Ranxue’s face frivolously, while her smile failed to reach her eyes.

“Miss Song, I’ll give you another opportunity to explain yourself properly.”

Leng Xingxuan’s pheromones had left Song Ranxue somewhat dazed.

Her gland throbbed intensely, and the reverse flow of blood made her heart pound faster, leaving her dizzy.

The Omega before her appeared powerful and impossible to decipher.

Song Ranxue suddenly developed a desire to conquer her.

She wanted Leng Xingxuan to speak to her properly instead of issuing commands like this.

Song Ranxue abruptly tilted her head and laughed softly.

Then she swiftly caught the pointed tip of Leng Xingxuan’s ear between her teeth.

The bite was light but still made Leng Xingxuan release a startled cry.

“You—”

Clang—

Before their confrontation could continue, something crashed loudly inside the kitchen.

Leng Xingxuan raised her crimson eyes.

She saw Song Ranxue’s mother and younger sister staring at them as though they had witnessed a ghost, entirely unable to recover.

Three seconds later, mother and daughter returned to their senses.

Considerately, they retreated and left the entire living room to the two women.

Leng Xingxuan: “…”

Fine.

Her image was now entirely destroyed.

Song Ranxue had intended to teach Leng Xingxuan a lesson, but the sudden noise behind her restored her senses.

When she turned around, she saw no one.

Only a stainless-steel plate remained on the living-room floor, having fallen before anyone could retrieve it.

Song Ranxue pressed her forehead and released a miserable sigh.

—Today’s chapter title should be: “The Ultimate Villain and Female Lead Fail to Conduct a Secret Affair in the Living Room and Are Tragically Misunderstood by the Family!”

—Xuebao (biting handkerchief): “Sob, sob! This is all your fault! My innocence is gone! You must compensate me!”

—Hahahahaha! Isn’t that exactly what Xingxing wants?

…

However, Leng Xingxuan disliked Song Ranxue’s reaction.

No Alpha had ever treated her this way.

She seized Song Ranxue’s jaw and forced her head downward.

“Do I embarrass you?”

Seeing Leng Xingxuan’s pale, delicate fingertips directly before her made Song Ranxue genuinely want to bite them, just as the Omega had bitten her last night.

She pulled Leng Xingxuan’s hand away, squeezed it forcefully, and released it.

“CEO Xuan, my family believes they’re burdens to me.”

“They constantly want me to find a partner so that my responsibilities will become lighter.”

“If we behave this way and cause them to misunderstand, that won’t be good.”

Before transmigrating, Song Ranxue had never dated because idols were forbidden from entering romantic relationships.

She had always maintained her boundaries and had not even held another person’s hand.

However, no such restriction existed after transmigrating.

This world even possessed explicit laws requiring compulsory matching once someone reached a certain age.

Therefore, entering a relationship was legally permitted.

That naturally carried advantages and disadvantages.

However, as an insignificant person, Song Ranxue needed to continue adhering to her principles to avoid becoming excessively distracted.

The original owner’s family did not think the same way.

Although the original owner had been a background character with almost no role in the novel, none of her real-life responsibilities had disappeared.

Her family’s illnesses and countless hardships had driven her to the edge over the years.

Having an Omega partner who could accompany her… might help the original owner recover emotionally.

After all, in the ABO world… instinct sometimes surpassed everything.

There was nothing wrong with finding a partner for companionship.

More importantly, the original owner’s family could not bear watching her sacrifice silently for them without receiving anything in return.

That was why they were so expectant.

However, Song Ranxue did not want them to misunderstand.

One lie required countless additional lies to maintain.

She did not want to spend her life creating further deceptions.

That was why she had felt so helpless earlier.

Moreover, she could not understand the female lead’s intentions.

Had Leng Xingxuan developed hazy feelings toward her because of some suspension-bridge effect created by the dependency period?

That should not happen.

This was a no-CP novel!

Romance should never develop!

“Song Ranxue, have you ever considered that everything your family imagines could become reality?”

Leng Xingxuan suddenly tightened her hand around Song Ranxue’s.

“What could become reality?” Song Ranxue asked in confusion.

“Become my live-in wife. I can also become your partner.”

Song Ranxue: “???”

—Oh-ho! She finally said it! We’ve waited so long our necks have grown!

“What do you think? Become my live-in wife. Will you consider it?”

Seeing Song Ranxue completely stunned, Leng Xingxuan asked again.

“???”

Song Ranxue’s heart pounded as she attempted to determine whether Leng Xingxuan was serious.

“CEO Xuan, surely you aren’t being serious?”

Leng Xingxuan tightened her grip and spoke earnestly.

“I’m not lying. Become my live-in wife, and I’ll treat you well.”

“…”

Song Ranxue felt that she needed to calm down.

Omegas could be exceptionally cunning.

After saying those words, Leng Xingxuan had even released pheromones to bewitch her and stir the addiction inside her heart.

Song Ranxue closed her eyes and gently removed Leng Xingxuan’s hand.

Her attitude remained firm.

“I’m sorry, CEO Xuan. I refuse.”

“Why—”

“Xuebao, come help Mom!”

Before Leng Xingxuan could finish, Song Yuhua’s voice came from the kitchen.

Song Ranxue felt as though she had received a pardon and immediately answered, “Coming!”

Then she fled without daring to look at Leng Xingxuan.

She moved so quickly that even her shadow blurred.

—…You can tell she’s extremely resistant.

—Entirely expected.

—This ultimate villain genuinely isn’t ordinary. She can actually resist Big Sister’s temptation.

—I think Big Sister could use an even more ruthless tactic. Wear some seductive role-playing sleepwear and tempt her!

—That sounds rather promising~

…

Leng Xingxuan lowered her gaze without feeling anxious.

She was determined to obtain Song Ranxue.

…

…

Half an hour later, at the dining table.

“M-Miss Leng, Auntie didn’t know what you enjoy eating, bailiantales.com and we didn’t have many meat dishes prepared.”

“You’ll have to endure a simpler meal today.”

All four women had sat down and begun eating.

The original owner’s mother, Song Yuhua, smiled happily yet politely.

A trace of nervousness entered her voice, as though she feared Leng Xingxuan might be dissatisfied.

“It’s perfectly fine, Auntie.”

“I visited unexpectedly without informing you or Little Sister beforehand. That was my mistake.”

Leng Xingxuan gave Song Yuhua a faint smile, clearly somewhat unaccustomed to this situation.

Naturally, Song Ranxue sat beside her.

Seeing Leng Xingxuan handle everything effortlessly stirred complicated emotions inside her.

“A-Ning, have a chicken leg.”

Song Ranxue had recently earned a little money.

Song Chuning had also accepted a promotional project through her online livestream, so the family’s circumstances had improved somewhat.

Moreover, Leng Xingxuan clearly came from enormous wealth.

Since such a distinguished young lady had finally visited for a meal, the family naturally wanted to leave the best possible impression.

Therefore, today’s lunch was considerably more abundant than usual.

The difference was so apparent that even Song Ranxue could feel how seriously her mother and sister regarded Leng Xingxuan.

However, they did not genuinely believe that she and Leng Xingxuan were a couple, did they?

Song Ranxue remembered that the original owner’s mother harbored some resentment toward the wealthy…

No, describing it as resentment toward wealth was inaccurate.

She particularly disliked a certain social class.

Although she never said so explicitly, whenever she encountered news related to that class, she would respond with sarcasm and become unhappy.

Song Ranxue had assumed her mother would dislike someone from Leng Xingxuan’s social class.

However… judging from the current situation, that did not appear true.

She treated Leng Xingxuan with genuine warmth!

“Xuebao, give Miss Leng a chicken leg too.”

Song Yuhua saw Song Ranxue serve her younger sister while completely neglecting her own partner and immediately became irritated.

“…CEO Xuan has hands. She can take whatever she likes. There’s no reason for me to serve her.”

Song Ranxue maintained her final shred of stubbornness and refused to compromise.

—Tsk. Does the ultimate villain dislike Big Sister this much? I don’t understand!

—They’ve clearly already done that. Although I couldn’t see the entire [unauthorized copy]process, she still shouldn’t behave this way!

—Exactly. She genuinely shouldn’t~

—Sigh. This is difficult~

…

After reading the bullet comments, Leng Xingxuan did not particularly care about Song Ranxue’s attitude.

She was determined to obtain the Alpha.

They could be considered mutually satisfying each other’s needs, so Leng Xingxuan would not demand too much.

However, she wanted to see Song Ranxue embarrass herself before her family.

She had already been humiliated earlier.

Several more incidents would hardly matter.

Therefore, Leng Xingxuan seemingly said without concern, “Auntie is right. I’m not a child, and I have hands. I can take whatever I want. There’s no need to blame Xuexue.”

“Tsk, Miss Leng, you don’t need to defend my daughter.”

“She’s the one behaving improperly. Who treats her girlfriend this way?”

Song Yuhua ordinarily possessed a good temper.

However, in this situation, she seemed to transform completely.

She glared at Song Ranxue.

“Hurry and give your girlfriend a chicken leg.”

“Mom, I already told you that CEO Xuan isn’t my girlfriend. Why won’t you believe me?”

Song Ranxue felt completely exhausted.

What they had witnessed earlier was merely an accident!

An accident!

She genuinely possessed no improper intentions toward Leng Xingxuan.

How could she have known her family would imagine so much?

They had practically begun deciding how many grandchildren the couple would have.

The situation broadened Song Ranxue’s horizons while leaving her completely speechless.

“Xuebao, you’re already grown. Wanting a partner is perfectly normal.”

“Miss Leng doesn’t even mind your family background.”

Song Yuhua paused before continuing:

“Moreover, earlier, the two of you couldn’t restrain yourselves and directly kissed… Ahem.”

“If you still refuse to admit it, then you aren’t Mother’s obedient daughter anymore.”

Song Ranxue: “…”

She genuinely had nothing to say.

—Hahahahaha! Why do I feel Auntie is their greatest matchmaker?!

—It seems Auntie’s words are more effective than Xingxing’s forcefulness???

—Uh, by the way, does the ultimate villain have a family? Why can’t I remember?

—I think she does? But the plot has only just begun. Isn’t it normal that they haven’t appeared yet?

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