After Becoming an Alpha, I Became a Charmer (GL) - Chapter 32.1

Xia Zhiyu felt a huge sense of relief when she got the robe. She had just made a very awkward move in front of Ruan Wu. She hoped Ruan Wu didn’t misunderstand her.

Because her mind was distracted, Xia Zhiyu didn’t notice anything unusual about the robe. She put it on and left the bathroom. When she reached the bed, she noticed that Ruan Wu seemed even more uncomfortable than she did, when it should have been the other way around.

Xia Zhiyu cautiously took two steps toward Ruan Wu. Ruan Wu’s body tensed. She looked up and quickly glanced at Xia Zhiyu. “It’s late. Hurry up and change into your pajamas.”

Xia Zhiyu felt strange inside, but she answered “Okay.” She picked up her phone first and read the group chat history. After reading it, she felt relieved. Phew, Ruan Wu didn’t misunderstand me.

Since it wasn’t due to a misunderstanding, what was making Ruan Wu act so strangely all of a sudden?

Xia Zhiyu put down her phone and went to the closet to take out her pajamas and change. After changing, she held her robe and walked to Ruan Wu. “Ruan Ruan, where’s your robe? Give it to me. I’ll put it in the washing machine with mine.”

Ruan Wu’s hand, which was holding her phone and pretending to type, froze.

“Robe? Just wash yours. I prefer to wash mine separately,” Ruan Wu said, looking down at her phone screen.

Xia Zhiyu found it odd. “What’s wrong? Did something get on your robe? Let me see.”

“No need. Nothing is wrong with my robe. Just go and wash yours.”

The more Ruan Wu insisted, the more suspicious Xia Zhiyu became. She guessed that Ruan Wu’s strange attitude must be related to the robe.

Xia Zhiyu took her used robe to the washroom. Just as she was about to throw the robe into the washing machine, she suddenly realized something was off.

Although her robe and Ruan Wu’s robe were the same style, Ruan Wu’s robe had her initial embroidered on the collar tag.

And the robe in her hand now had Ruan Wu’s initials embroidered on it.

Xia Zhiyu finally understood why Ruan Wu refused to let her wash the robe with hers. It was because Ruan Wu couldn’t produce her own robe.

Xia Zhiyu guessed that Ruan Wu had accidentally given her the robe she had just been wearing, which was why Ruan Wu felt embarrassed.

Xia Zhiyu’s thumb unconsciously rubbed the robe. For some unknown reason, her ears suddenly felt hot.

The robe in Xia Zhiyu’s hand felt like it was burning her. She immediately tossed it into the washing machine.

Just as Xia Zhiyu was about to leave the washroom, Ruan Wu pushed the door open from the outside. Her expression had returned to normal. She calmly took out a damp robe from behind her and handed it to Xia Zhiyu. “I’ve already washed the stains off this one separately. You can wash both robes together.”

Xia Zhiyu took it and saw the deliberately placed water stains. She was even more certain of her guess.

She had just worn Ruan Wu’s used robe.

Xia Zhiyu’s cheeks were slightly flushed. “Mhm, okay. I’ll wash them together.” She turned around and threw the robe, which had been faked to look used, into the washing machine.

Ruan Wu watched the evidence be put into the washing machine and sighed in relief.

After Xia Zhiyu left, her mind finally cleared. She realized her mistake. The two robes had subtle differences. It would be embarrassing if Xia Zhiyu looked closely and realized she was wearing Ruan Wu’s robe. So, Ruan Wu quickly grabbed one of Xia Zhiyu’s robes, wet it, and delivered it to Xia Zhiyu in the washroom.

“Alright, it’s late. Go to sleep.” Ruan Wu walked out.

Xia Zhiyu stood in the washroom, cooling her face down before following her out.

It was just a small incident, and it wasn’t even her fault. Why was she suddenly so nervous?

Both of them pretended that nothing was wrong. They returned to the bedroom and lay down together, one on the left, one on the right, clearly separated.

Ruan Wu’s mind was relaxed, and she quickly fell asleep. Xia Zhiyu, who usually slept well, was now wide awake.

She was acutely aware that Ruan Wu was sleeping right behind her. The air in that space behind her felt as if it had been scorched by a flame—hot and stuffy, making Xia Zhiyu’s back feel slightly warm.

She had just worn Ruan Wu’s intimate robe, and her skin was still damp with Ruan Wu’s moisture.

Xia Zhiyu’s breathing became slightly uneven. She couldn’t help but toss and turn, trying to alleviate the strange feeling on her body.

However, after turning around, Ruan Wu’s sleeping face came into view. The moon seemed to favor Ruan Wu alone. The faint moonlight fell only on her face, delicately outlining her eyebrows, eyes, nose, and lips.

Xia Zhiyu held her breath, afraid she might frighten the sleeping Ruan Wu.

After staring at Ruan Wu’s face for an unknown amount of time, Xia Zhiyu finally closed her eyes from exhaustion and fell asleep.

When she woke up in the morning, Xia Zhiyu was still tired.

But her internal clock wouldn’t allow her to sleep any longer.

Ruan Wu was no longer in bed. Xia Zhiyu groggily picked up her phone and checked the time. It was eight o’clock. Given how tired she felt, she must have fallen asleep at least around 3 a.m. and only slept for about five hours.

Xia Zhiyu went to the washroom to wash up. As she entered, she suddenly remembered the robe from last night. She looked for it in the washing machine but found it was gone.

Ruan Wu must have already put it away.

Xia Zhiyu’s cheeks felt warm again.

No. Last night was just an accident, and Ruan Wu didn’t mean it. I can’t keep thinking about it. It’s not good for anyone.

She quickly cleared her mind, washed up, changed her clothes, and went to find Ruan Wu.

When she reached the dining area, Xia Zhiyu expected to see takeout breakfast, but instead, the table was set with the luxurious version of the egg noodles she had once eaten and found to be astonishingly delicious.

Ruan Wu came out of the kitchen with the second bowl. Seeing Xia Zhiyu, her expression was normal. “You’re awake. I was just about to call you for breakfast.”

Ruan Wu’s way of alleviating her guilt toward Xia Zhiyu was to make her breakfast.

Seeing the surprised look on Xia Zhiyu’s face, Ruan Wu felt satisfied. She put the accident from last night out of her mind.

Xia Zhiyu ate my egg noodles. She can’t blame me anymore.

After breakfast, Xia Zhiyu followed Ruan Wu for two laps around the residential area to aid digestion. They returned home at 9:30 a.m.

Usually, Ruan Wu would go to her study to work at this time, even on a weekend.

However, just as she was about to head to the study, both her and Xia Zhiyu’s phones rang simultaneously.

WeChat messages buzzed one after another. The two exchanged glances and checked their phones. As expected, the messages were from the [Dating Training Camp] group chat.

SongYourui: Good morning, darlings! Did everyone have breakfast?

ZhouZhang: My dear wife made me a loving breakfast. I’m so happy~ Mwah. Love my wife~

JingYan: Xu Mi is an expert cook. We’re challenging ourselves to 100 days of non-repeating breakfasts.

XuMi: Making breakfast for Yan Yan and watching her eat is the happiest thing for me. I’m willing to take on the challenge of non-repeating breakfasts for 100 days, even for a lifetime.

JingYan: Xu Mi, you’re so sweet~

XuMi: Because I love you, Yan Yan~

PangJingyi: Haha, we’re eating fried dough sticks and tofu pudding. Jiang Xue bought all the things her mom can’t eat, so her mom made her stand in the corner as punishment.

JiangXue: I was only thinking about what Jingyi likes to eat and accidentally forgot that my mom can’t have those things. Jingyi, I’m being punished for you! You shouldn’t laugh at me.

PangJingyi: Hahaha, I don’t want to laugh, but you look so funny standing there with a bag of fried dough sticks on your head.

JiangXue: …Don’t air our dirty laundry, baby!

SongYourui: @RuanWu, @XiaZhiyu, hurry up and practice with us.

JingYan: Hurry up, hurry up!

PangJingyi: Learning couple dialogue is easy. Don’t be shy.

Xia Zhiyu looked up after reading their messages and glanced at Ruan Wu. Ruan Wu was looking at her, too.

“What should we do? Should we reply?” Xia Zhiyu asked.

Ruan Wu said, “No need to reply. Just pretend we didn’t see it.”

“I’m going to work. You can find something to do.” Ruan Wu finished speaking and quickly left for the study.

Xia Zhiyu was still a little tired. After Ruan Wu left, she lay down on the living room sofa, intending to take a quick nap. She fell asleep unknowingly, and when she woke up, her phone was still buzzing non-stop.

Xia Zhiyu rolled over, picked up her phone, and clicked on the messages. Her eyes were still hazy with sleepiness.

It was ten o’clock. She had only slept for half an hour. No wonder she still felt tired.

SongYourui: Darlings, have you still not woken up? Did you do something naughty last night that left you exhausted and unable to get up?

PangJingyi: Hehe, I bet they did.

JingYan: Come out and dispel the rumor @RuanWu @XiaZhiyu.