A Vicious Female Rival Omega is Sweet and Soft - Chapter 8

It had to be said that Ye Yixi had indeed overestimated herself a little. Although she was not old, this body felt like it belonged to someone in their seventies or eighties. She struggled below the tree for ages but still failed to climb up. Instead, she exhausted herself until she was panting.

If it really did not work, she could simply find someone else to help. But would that still count as her completing the mission?

Thinking of this, Ye Yixi dismissed the idea again.

She looked around and picked up a longer branch from the ground, trying to poke the spot where the cat was stuck and free it. After several attempts, she still failed.

After all this effort, Ye Yixi was already sweating quite a bit. Her neck was damp with sweat, and for a moment, she did not know what to do. Looking left and right, she unexpectedly found a large rock in the grass ahead. It was just right to use as a stepping stone.

She adjusted herself slightly, then dragged and pushed the rock until she finally moved it beneath her feet.

Ye Yixi had never liked exercising much. In the past, just working all day had already been tiring enough, and she truly had no time to work out. Now, asking her to climb a tree was honestly a bit difficult. Fortunately, after coming to this world, she had become a female Alpha, so her physical strength had increased somewhat.

She stepped onto the rock, raising her starting height by quite a bit. There were a few small dents in the tree trunk, so Ye Yixi followed them and stepped up with the tips of her feet. With a sudden burst of strength from both arms, she finally climbed onto the lower branches.

This orange cat was quite clever. It seemed to understand that the person in front of it was trying to save it, so it cooperated and did not move around recklessly.

Ye Yixi stepped over to a lower slanted branch and supported herself with her left hand. Then she stretched out her right hand and pulled out the part of the orange cat’s leg that was stuck. It was clear that it had been wedged in tightly. The skin had been torn open, and quite a bit of blood had been scraped out.

Ye Yixi tried her best not to hurt it. Her movements were cautious and careful, and a ring of sweat appeared on her forehead. After several minutes of effort, she finally managed to push the cat’s hind leg free.

The orange cat meowed and moved lightly. Using Ye Yixi’s shoulder as a stepping point, it spread all four limbs and jumped down with the help of the momentum.

Covered in dust and looking rather disheveled, Ye Yixi slowly returned the way she came. At the same time, the notification that she had successfully obtained 0.4 points sounded above her head.

The moment her feet touched the ground, she saw that the orange cat she had saved was now steadily held in someone’s arms.

When she looked carefully, that person was actually Shen Qingran.

Today, Shen Qingran wore a rather sexy camisole inside, paired with a light-colored cardigan. Her hair was tied into a low ponytail, unexpectedly giving her a gentle charm. But her appearance was truly soft and alluring, so when combined together, the only word Ye Yixi could think of was pure seduction. Or perhaps, what people called an innocent-looking temptress?

“Pangfu, where did you run off to? You worried me to death. I looked for you for so long. Ah, how did your leg get injured too?”

Shen Qingran lowered her head, her face full of worry. The hair on her forehead had been slightly messed up by the breeze, but it instead added a bit of messy beauty. However, she clearly had not noticed that Ye Yixi was standing in front of her.

Ye Yixi had really never heard Shen Qingran speak in such a sweet, coquettish tone before. Sure enough, in front of cute furry creatures, humans would always unconsciously turn their voices cutesy.

But she had never expected that the cat she had just gone through so much effort to save would actually be Shen Qingran’s pet.

Why did the side missions issued by this system always have something to do with Shen Qingran…

Ye Yixi rubbed her palms together and deliberately coughed lightly.

Only then did Shen Qingran finally move her gaze away from the cat. When she raised her head and saw Ye Yixi’s face, her pupils widened slightly, and her expression was full of surprise.

She was puzzled inwardly.

Why was it Ye Yixi again?

“What a coincidence, Miss Shen. I found a cat stuck in a tree here and just saved it. I really didn’t expect it to be your pet.”

Ye Yixi took the initiative to greet her, smiling brightly.

After hearing this, Shen Qingran’s eyelashes trembled. She blinked very quickly, and her whole expression became somewhat unnatural. She brewed her response for a long time but still did not say anything.

Pangfu, however, did not have as many conflicted emotions as its owner. Its whiskers lifted as it meowed a few times at Ye Yixi, as if thanking her. Then it curled back into Shen Qingran’s arms and acted spoiled.

Ye Yixi was charmed by its cuteness. With a smile at the corners of her lips, she could not help reaching out and stroking the fur on Pangfu’s head. Pangfu seemed to enjoy it too, purring comfortably.

The intimate and harmonious scene before her eyes made Shen Qingran feel a little dazed.

She kept feeling that Ye Yixi was somewhat different now, but she could not say exactly what had changed.

“Oh, right. Its leg seems to be injured. You should hurry and take it back for treatment!”

Ye Yixi suddenly remembered this and quickly reminded Shen Qingran.

Only then did Shen Qingran notice the small wound beneath the fur on the orange cat’s left leg. First, she blew gently on the wound with distress. Then she immediately took out her phone and called someone to come over, worry appearing on her face.

“Sorry. I brought Pangfu out to play today, but the moment we got out of the car, it ran around everywhere. I didn’t expect it to get injured…”

At this point, Shen Qingran suddenly paused. Her speaking speed slowed a little.

“I’ve caused you trouble, Miss Ye. Next time, let’s have a meal together. I’ll properly thank you for the things that happened these past few days.”

Shen Qingran was actually quite open about it. She discussed matters as they were. If she needed to thank someone, she would acknowledge it. Although she still felt somewhat awkward inside, it was not a big deal.

“Mm… Since Miss Shen has already said so, then naturally, I can only respectfully accept.”

Ye Yixi took out her phone and waved it in front of Shen Qingran.

“Since we’re going to arrange a meal, we should add each other’s contact information first… So, can Miss Shen release me from your WeChat blacklist now?”

Shen Qingran truly had not expected this person to say that.

Other people would at least politely refuse a few times, but Ye Yixi was not polite at all. It caught Shen Qingran completely off guard.

With the other party being so direct, Shen Qingran felt so embarrassed that even the area behind her ears turned red. She even became a little angry from embarrassment. Yet Ye Yixi showed no intention of backing down at all. She tilted her head and looked at Shen Qingran expectantly.

What a thick-skinned person!

Unable to resist her, Shen Qingran gritted her teeth and took her phone out of her little bag. Right in front of Ye Yixi, she removed her from the WeChat blacklist.

“Is Miss Ye satisfied now?”

“Satisfied. Extremely satisfied!”

Ye Yixi grinned so widely that her gums showed. Her smug, annoying look made Shen Qingran’s teeth itch from irritation. She really wanted to pounce over and bite this person hard enough to make it hurt!

Not long after, the driver arrived and took Pangfu from Shen Qingran’s arms, placing it into a transparent pet trolley case.

“Alright, Miss Ye. We’ll go to the pet hospital first. See you next time when there’s a chance.”

“Don’t. I’ll go with you~”

“No need!”

Shen Qingran answered almost instantly, rejecting her outright. Her eyes widened dramatically. She absolutely did not want Ye Yixi following her!

“I’m free right now anyway. Since I saved this cat, I have to watch it get treated before I can feel at ease!”

Ye Yixi spoke with a sincere face, but Shen Qingran still did not give her any face and refused to agree.

“Oh, come on. Just let me go with you~ Please, Miss Shen!”

“I’ll be so bored alone. Isn’t it better to have one more person keeping you company~?”

“Please? Mm? Mm?”

Ye Yixi launched a three-hit combo of acting spoiled. She even tugged at Shen Qingran’s sleeve, looking exactly like a large white-haired dog throwing a tantrum.

Shen Qingran was made to question life by her behavior. With black lines practically covering her head, she looked at Ye Yixi.

Was this person like this before?

Why was she different from the arrogant and domineering rich young lady in Shen Qingran’s memory? Could she have been possessed by someone else?

“Fine, fine, fine. If you want to follow, then follow.”

Shen Qingran really could not win against her and was too lazy to continue dealing with her. Every time she talked to this person for a little longer, she could no longer remain polite. Without showing much emotion, she pulled her sleeve out of Ye Yixi’s hand and put on a serious face, though the tips of her ears were still red.

Yes!

Ye Yixi quietly cheered.

She felt that she had more or less found Shen Qingran’s weak spot. Miss Shen was actually quite easy to talk to. Every time Ye Yixi softened her up and pestered her a little, she would give in. Although her expression was still full of tsundere pride… uh.

…

In the memory database, this seemed to be Ye Yixi’s first time riding in Shen Qingran’s car. The interior was simple and elegant, but several small pink plush dolls were still hanging inside. It could be seen that Miss Shen actually had quite the girlish heart.

Ye Yixi looked around.

She sat in the back seat, with Pangfu’s carrier placed beside her. Its claws scratched with a faint scraping sound, and she could not help teasing the cat again. Shen Qingran sat in the front passenger seat and occasionally observed them through the rearview mirror.

The ride was very quiet, and they did not chat much.

When they arrived at the entrance of the pet hospital, the driver got out and helped carry the cat inside. Shen Qingran was a VIP customer here, so the veterinarian directly took X-rays, applied medicine, and handled everything smoothly in one go.

Ye Yixi stood beside them with her arms crossed, watching Pangfu meow from the pain. But this cat’s personality was truly good. Its claws did not flail around either.

Shen Qingran stayed beside it the whole time, watching carefully. From time to time, she coughed lightly.

“What’s wrong? Are you sick?”

Ye Yixi heard it and subconsciously asked. Only now did she notice that Shen Qingran’s voice seemed a little hoarse.

“Mm. After falling into the water last time, I caught a cold. I still haven’t fully recovered.”

Shen Qingran spoke with a nasal tone. At this moment, the two of them were standing rather close. Ye Yixi felt that Shen Qingran smelled fragrant. She kept catching a faint, sweet scent.

Shen Qingran was slightly shorter than her. Looking at Shen Qingran’s fair nape, Ye Yixi sincerely felt that this person’s body was really frail.

Ye Yixi nodded and did not ask anything further.

After Pangfu was bandaged, it was time to go back.

“Miss Ye, then you now…”

“My driver drove my car back. I may have to trouble Miss Shen to send me home.”

Shen Qingran did not refute her and agreed to the request.

Following the map to Ye Yixi’s residential area did not take particularly long. When Ye Yixi returned home and sat down, she kept feeling that her brain had short-circuited just now.

After getting out of the car, Ye Yixi had knocked on Shen Qingran’s car window again. As the window slowly rolled down, Shen Qingran’s puzzled face was revealed.

“Miss Shen, didn’t you say at the park earlier that you wanted to invite me to a meal to thank me? I think there’s no better day than today. How about tonight?”

She had not expected Shen Qingran to actually agree just like that.

But what Ye Yixi could not understand even more was what was wrong with herself. Why was she being so proactive toward Shen Qingran? It could even be said that she was so enthusiastic it was suspicious.

Ye Yixi’s mind was a little dazed, and she expressed extreme confusion over her own behavior.

What did a female supporting character have to do with her? What was there to be attentive about?

She took out her phone and checked the time. It was only 2:30 in the afternoon. There were still more than four hours before the dinner appointment.

Ye Yixi sat there and thought for a while longer.

Then, in the next second, she sprang up from the sofa and practically rushed into the walk-in closet.

“Ahhh… Later, I’m going to wear the prettiest clothes and put on the most exquisite makeup to see her!!”