After Transmigrating as a Scum Alpha, a Cold Omega Stole My Heart - Chapter 25.2

The matter of the Cheng estate was concluding, and certain people were paying the price. It could be said to be a happy outcome for all, and the weight in their hearts was lifted.

At this time, Cheng Lingxue and Xie Shuyun were preparing for the Math Olympiad exam. Going to Cheng Lingxue’s room was impossible, and Xie Shuyun’s room wasn’t suitable, so they simply gathered in the living room. Compared to the library, it was more comfortable at home; they could be more relaxed and less constrained.

“Omegas are so scary, I’m almost developing a phobia,” Xie Shuyun mumbled while working on Math Olympiad problems.

She hadn’t intended to pay attention to the other person’s mumbling, but the meaning of those words caused Cheng Lingxue to lift her head and glance at the crown of Xie Shuyun’s dark hair:

“Didn’t you used to love the feeling of being popular?” Her finger-pad lightly rubbed the pen barrel. Cheng Lingxue spoke with a half-smile, but a shadow surged in her heart at the thought of the girl being surrounded by “bees and butterflies.”

Even though she knew it was the same face and body, she used to wish for Xie Shuyun’s attention to be drawn away by others so she wouldn’t bother her—it would be best if she were forgotten.

But things were different now. Thinking of what she had seen these past few days—Xie Shuyun’s flustered yet reluctant-to-hurt-them expression when facing Omegas—Cheng Lingxue’s internal irritation rose.

Yet after saying it, she felt some regret. The face and body were the same, but the personalities were different. How could they be compared?

“Ugh…” Xie Shuyun slumped her head, feeling the “burden” the original owner left her growing heavier. She could only smile bitterly and hold up three fingers:

“No way… I won’t go looking for trouble now. I’m absolutely devoted, I swear!”

The extra emphasis on the last three words seemed to dissipate some of the gloom in Cheng Lingxue’s heart. Suddenly, her grip on the pen tightened and her lips pursed… Why did she care about this? What Xie Shuyun wanted to do had nothing to do with her, right?

Closing her eyes briefly, Cheng Lingxue let out a long sigh and returned to her problems. A faint sentence drifted through the air:

“Why are you swearing to me?”

Xie Shuyun blinked, not knowing what to say. She felt Cheng Lingxue’s point was very logical—why was she swearing to her? But in that moment, she had done it instinctively. Yet, whether it was her imagination or not, she felt the other girl’s mood had significantly improved.

The atmosphere became solid, with only the scratching of pen tips against paper and the sound of pages turning filling the space. However, this made it easy to focus. Both Xie Shuyun and Cheng Lingxue immersed themselves in their thoughts, solving problems at a rapid pace without pause.

Maintaining this high efficiency, three hours passed quickly. Finishing the last problem, Xie Shuyun put down her pen and stretched her aching shoulders. Her stiff neck made a series of satisfying cracks, drawing a sidelong glance from Cheng Lingxue.

“Ah… did I disturb you?” Stopping her stretches, Xie Shuyun smiled sheepishly at Cheng Lingxue.

“No.” The pen finished the last stroke before she slowly set it down. After a moment of silence, Cheng Lingxue stood up and came to her side, much to Xie Shuyun’s surprise.

The cold girl leaned lightly against the sofa armrest, slowly raising her snowy-white, slender arms. Her fingertips lightly brushed Xie Shuyun’s stiff neck and shoulders, sending waves of tingling through her.

“…Lingxue…?” Xie Shuyun’s voice was a bit raspy. She didn’t know if this was a lingering side effect of her rut; she only felt that every place Cheng Lingxue’s fingertips touched felt like it was being set on fire, making her throat dry and her glands feel strange again.

All her senses were concentrated on her neck. Though it was stiff, it had become incredibly sensitive, following the drifting fingertips. Although the contact was minimal, Xie Shuyun could clearly feel the softness. she desperately wanted to reach out and catch those playful fingertips to rub and “punish” them in her palm.

Actually, the aching part of her neck wasn’t far from her glands. This made Xie Shuyun a bit anxious, fearing Cheng Lingxue would notice her “shameful” thoughts if her glands reacted. The tension made her breathing heavy; she felt like the whole room could hear her breath and heartbeat. Her body temperature gradually rose, and her skin slowly turned red.

“Is it here?” Apparently unaware of the other’s abnormality, Cheng Lingxue’s finger-pads searched Xie Shuyun’s neck and shoulders. she quickly found a sore spot and applied pressure.

“OW!” The intense pain made Xie Shuyun instinctively shrink her neck and let out an audible cry. That cry completely shattered the bashful atmosphere from before.

“It seems it’s really stiff here; I need to knead it more.”

The cold, clear tone was pleasant to the ear, but the content made Xie Shuyun shiver for no reason. She turned her head and gave Cheng Lingxue a pleading smile:

“Um… Lingxue, let’s negotiate. Actually, my neck is fine. If I just twist it a bit, it’ll be okay in a while. Really, I don’t need your help!” Before she could finish, Xie Shuyun’s face contorted under Cheng Lingxue’s heavy pressure. The pain brought a glimmer of tears to her eyes, but she didn’t dare speak up. She could only puff out her cheeks and look at Cheng Lingxue with an accusatory gaze.

“Alright, turn back and sit straight,” Cheng Lingxue said indifferently, ignoring her gaze and lightly tapping Xie Shuyun’s forehead with her fingertip.

Xie Shuyun saw she really couldn’t escape, so she turned back with a bitter face. Regarding her inability to act up in front of Cheng Lingxue, she could only grumble internally about why she was such a coward, then obediently let Cheng Lingxue continue the massage.

But unexpectedly, after that, Cheng Lingxue didn’t use such deliberate force. Instead, she used the pads of her thumbs to apply pressure softly and rhythmically, moving from light to heavy in a gradual progression. It went from a refreshing rub to a deep, satisfying ache—it wasn’t an unbearable pain, but rather felt incredibly relaxing. The stiffness in her neck and shoulders decreased significantly.

“…Phew…” Xie Shuyun let out a satisfied sigh. The tingling sensation from her shoulders made her squint her eyes like a content big dog. As she leaned her face against her hands on the sofa armrest, the resemblance was even stronger; she even began humming a tuneless little melody.

As a result of getting carried away, Xie Shuyun’s hair was ruffled into a bird’s nest by a hand. She didn’t even react at first, her eyes full of blank confusion.

“Heh…” A light laugh came from Cheng Lingxue. The hand she had retracted still seemed to feel the texture of Xie Shuyun’s hair—fluffy, yet smoother and silkier than expected. It felt quite good.

“…You…” Xie Shuyun smoothed her hair helplessly. She wasn’t really angry; after all, the massage had made her whole body feel relaxed. Being the target of a small prank was no big deal.

However… Xie Shuyun caught the sight of Cheng Lingxue’s light laugh out of the corner of her eye. The cold girl’s eyes curved into crescents, a bit of laughter spilling out, and her lips curled into a smile. The icy aura melted like ice. Although it was only for an instant, Xie Shuyun captured it. The image replayed in her mind, and the gloom in her heart vanished with that single smile.

Well… if it buys a smile from the beauty, it seems worth it?

Tap, tap, tap. Just then, Qin Yu walked into the living room with a tray. Seeing the situation, she paused, her eyes quickly analyzing the scene.

Why is the Eldest Miss sitting on the floor? And what’s with that bird’s nest hair? And Miss Cheng is actually sitting right next to her? She had thought they kept their distance; now it seemed they were on quite good terms.

“Eldest Miss, Miss Cheng, I’ve brought a fruit plate for you. There are strawberries, pears, apples, and so on. There’s also some mung bean soup in the kitchen to beat the heat; let me know if you want some, and I’ll have someone bring it over.”

“I see. Thank you, Qin Yu.” Xie Shuyun smiled at her, quickly tidying her hair before standing up from the floor. Qin Yu looked her up and down to ensure everything was fine before turning back to the kitchen.

Watching her back disappear, Xie Shuyun then looked at the fruit plate. The fruit had been thoughtfully cut into bite-sized pieces; they looked very fresh and newly sliced. The most appealing items were naturally the strawberries—plump and bright, still carrying a few water droplets that shimmered under the lights.

A wild thought flashed through her mind. Out of the corner of her eye, she watched as Cheng Lingxue tucked back her long hair and patted her clothes, preparing to return to her original seat. Xie Shuyun couldn’t help but curl her lip. I’ve always been dominated by her; is there a chance to win one back?

They were alone now—just the two of them. There was no need to worry about what others thought. Cheng Lingxue shouldn’t get too angry, right? Despite her uncertainty, Xie Shuyun felt this was a great opportunity. Her eyes darted around, and finally, she steeled her resolve.

The sensation in her hand gradually faded, and the joy from moments ago also cooled. Cheng Lingxue smoothed the wrinkles in her skirt, feeling a bit of anxiety—not just from her actions, but from the natural state of mind that had come with it. She found it startling.

She actually had the desire to get closer to Xie Shuyun… This felt like a greater threat than anything else. Her fingertips curled; she didn’t know how many times she had pondered this.

Suddenly, something cool touched her lips. Cheng Lingxue’s pupils shrank and alarm bells rang in her mind. She instinctively leaned back, frowning at the culprit.

“Ah, I startled you.” Xie Shuyun retracted her hand slightly and said sheepishly. Cheng Lingxue’s scrutinizing gaze swept over her before landing on the object that had startled her.

It was a strawberry held by its stem between Xie Shuyun’s fingertips. It looked like the best one on the plate, but it had an extra layer of amber glaze. Simultaneously, Cheng Lingxue felt something on her lips. she licked it with her tongue, and the unique flavor of honey immediately spread from the tip of her tongue.

Xie Shuyun noticed Cheng Lingxue’s gaze and lightly scratched her cheek. she felt a bit guilty for startling the other with her sudden move, so her gaze drifted. She lightly shook the strawberry and said in a small voice:

“I thought, since you massaged me just now, I’d pick out a strawberry as a return gift.” As she spoke, Xie Shuyun looked at the amber liquid coating the fruit. “I didn’t know if you preferred honey or condensed milk. If you like condensed milk better, I’ll pick another one for you?”

Hearing this, Cheng Lingxue didn’t know whether to laugh or be angry. she pursed her lips, raised her hand, and rubbed her temples. she was about to think of a reply, but Xie Shuyun’s eyes lit up and she leaned in.

“Is your head bothering you? Why don’t I massage it for you? My massage skills are also quite good.” Xie Shuyun patted her chest in a guarantee. With that, she prepared to set down the strawberry and move behind Cheng Lingxue.

Realizing what she was doing, Cheng Lingxue lowered her hand and instead rested her chin on it. Her dark eyes fixed on Xie Shuyun with a half-smile, like a proud kitten. Her fingertips lightly curled a lock of hair on her skirt as she said softly:

“I was just thinking… is my reward only worth a single strawberry?”

“…Huh…?” Xie Shuyun blinked, looking from the strawberry to Cheng Lingxue. It seemed just as the girl said—her return gift was indeed quite cheap!

The girl had massaged her for a long time, and she only gave her a piece of fruit—one she hadn’t even washed or cut herself. She had just picked one out and dipped it in honey. Thinking about it, it really lacked sincerity.

Realizing this, Xie Shuyun’s face turned bright red. She scratched her head and asked hesitantly:

“Then… what do you want me to do?”

“What do I want… I haven’t thought of it yet…” Being asked suddenly, Cheng Lingxue had no idea. The two of them stared at each other.

“Then… do you still want this strawberry?” Xie Shuyun lifted the fruit slightly. Since it had already touched Cheng Lingxue’s lips, it wouldn’t be appropriate for her to eat it. Although she didn’t mind, she felt Cheng Lingxue would.

But in the next second, to Xie Shuyun’s shock, Cheng Lingxue lightly gathered her hair, leaned forward, opened her mouth, and took a bite of the strawberry in her hand.

Looking down, she could see the cold girl’s thick eyelashes fluttering and her flawless, poreless skin, which looked even whiter under the lights.

What shocked her most was that her fingertip seemed to accidentally touch Cheng Lingxue’s soft lips. The gentle, silky sensation made Xie Shuyun’s finger tremble slightly; she wanted to hold onto that heart-pounding touch.

Just then, something soft and wet swiped across the pad of her finger. Xie Shuyun’s pupils shrank as she stared at Cheng Lingxue’s face as it slowly pulled away. As if verifying Xie Shuyun’s guess, Cheng Lingxue’s pink tongue was licking her crimson lips, cleaning away the honey.

Gulp… Xie Shuyun swallowed secretly. she inconspicuously picked up the strawberry, which was now mostly just a stem. It still bore the marks of Cheng Lingxue’s teeth. Of course, that wasn’t what Xie Shuyun focused on—it was the trace of moisture on her thumb. If she wasn’t mistaken, that sensation earlier… she hadn’t felt it wrong!

Her heart seemed to be beating a bit fast, and her throat was frighteningly dry—it was even worse than before.

Xie Shuyun gently placed the stem on the edge of the plate and turned to look at the girl leaning back against the sofa, her cheeks slightly puffed as she slowly chewed. Her eyes were squinted, revealing a hint of laziness.

“Is the strawberry good?” she asked. As expected, her voice was a bit raspy.

“It’s okay. I prefer condensed milk.” After a glance at Xie Shuyun, Cheng Lingxue raised her thumb and lightly wiped the remaining liquid from the corner of her mouth. A tissue was handed to her; she took it and wiped her hands clean.

“Here, eat more if you like it. If you want more condensed milk, you can just tell the maid. Fruit doesn’t taste good if it sits too long.” Moving the items on the table aside, Xie Shuyun placed the plate in front of Cheng Lingxue. she then picked up a fork and popped a piece of pear into her mouth.

The high-quality pear was delicate without any graininess, very sweet and juicy. Usually, Xie Shuyun would savor it, but right now she ate distractedly, her eyes frequently following the girl beside her.

The girl gracefully picked up a piece of fruit and took small bites. Thinking back to her taking a whole bite of the strawberry earlier, it didn’t quite fit her usual style.

However, she really did seem to like condensed milk; every piece of strawberry was dipped in it. It wasn’t much, but it was consistent. Every time Xie Shuyun caught that pink tongue licking her lips, her heart gave a throb.

She lightly rubbed her fingertips, as if reminiscing about the sensation from earlier. Xie Shuyun really felt she was becoming more and more of a pervert. How could every single move of Cheng Lingxue’s pull at her heartstrings and give her these improper thoughts?

This was the female lead Omega, the one who might gouge out her glands in the future and keep her in prison.

But the closer she got to her, the less frightening Cheng Lingxue seemed.

Instead, she felt heartache for what the girl had gone through and instinctively wanted to be good to her. This left Xie Shuyun somewhat lost.