Chapter 29.1
“Huh?”
Xie Shuyun’s eyes widened slightly. She had never expected to be asked for something like this, and she scratched her head in distress.
If it were for Cheng Lingxue, she would be willing to charge into battle. But this omega girl was only someone she had met by chance. How could she make such a request of her?
And so bluntly too?
“Is that not okay…”
Sensing Xie Shuyun’s hesitation, the omega girl lowered her head in disappointment. Her face carried an expression as if she were about to cry, making it look as though Xie Shuyun had bullied her.
Condemning gazes came from all around, making Xie Shuyun feel uncomfortable and also somewhat baffled.
She was just about to speak when the omega girl’s eyes suddenly lit up. With a swish, she came in front of Cheng Lingxue, who was holding the shark, and spoke in a soft, gentle voice.
“This omega big sister is with that alpha big sister, right? Can you ask her to help me? Big Sister, you wouldn’t be so petty, would you?”
The word “petty” seemed to be emphasized slightly.
The omega girl’s appearance was clearly sweet and cute, but for some reason, Xie Shuyun felt that something was strange. While feeling uncomfortable, her wariness toward the other girl also rose sharply.
“Don’t—”
She was just about to speak, but before she could finish, Xie Shuyun felt a burst of cold air shoot straight up her spine, making her shiver all over.
“…Xie Shuyun…”
A faint,幽幽 voice came from behind the shark.
Xie Shuyun swallowed and quickly walked over.
“I’m here. What’s wrong?”
The other side did not respond.
Instead, just like earlier, the shark was directly shoved into her arms. If Xie Shuyun had not closed her mouth in time, she would have eaten a mouthful of fur.
However, Xie Shuyun was not angry at Cheng Lingxue’s action, because her sensitive nose caught the fragrance left behind by the girl just now.
That familiar milky scent with a refreshing coconut fragrance seemed a little sweeter this time.
Did that mean Cheng Lingxue had been in a pretty good mood while holding the shark?
Xie Shuyun could not help thinking this, immediately throwing the omega girl to the back of her mind.
As for the omega girl, she was dumbfounded by Cheng Lingxue’s move. Her little mouth parted slightly as she stared blankly.
When her gaze swept over Cheng Lingxue’s beautiful face and compared it with her own, she instantly paled in comparison, becoming a green leaf set off against a fresh flower.
Her eyes immediately lowered, and jealousy flashed through them in secret. But after blinking, she returned to her cute appearance and moved closer to Cheng Lingxue, sweetly calling out,
“Big Sister, Big Sister, you’re so beautiful. You must be gentle, virtuous, and generous. You wouldn’t be so petty. Just ask alpha big sister to help me, okay?”
Toward the end, the omega girl’s voice became more and more coquettish.
Just like how she had treated Xie Shuyun, she also wanted to pull Cheng Lingxue’s arm and act spoiled.
Compared to Xie Shuyun earlier, who had at least given her some face and only taken a tiny step back to avoid the omega girl’s touch without making it obvious, Cheng Lingxue was far less polite.
While seeming to casually turn, she directly walked to Xie Shuyun’s side, leaving the omega girl’s hands hanging awkwardly in the air.
“Big Sister~”
The omega girl still refused to give up. She lowered her hands and wanted to continue moving closer, but Cheng Lingxue raised a hand and stopped her.
Cheng Lingxue glanced at Xie Shuyun, her fingers rubbing the giant shark in Xie Shuyun’s arms as she said faintly,
“She has no hands free.”
“Then can Big Sister help—”
“My hands are full too.”
As she spoke, Cheng Lingxue even lifted the two steamed-bun plushies in her hands.
“Put them aside—”
“I’m afraid they’ll get dirty.”
“Then I—”
“It’s getting late. We should go.”
Cheng Lingxue’s completely unyielding attitude made the omega girl’s face flush red. Her eyes were filled with nearly uncontrollable embarrassment and anger. She kept breathing out, as if suppressing her emotions.
Perhaps others would care, but Cheng Lingxue did not care at all.
Her indifferent gaze swept over the omega girl’s body. That look, as if it could see through her completely, made the omega girl shiver. Her words became stuck in her throat, unable to come out.
“There are many skilled people here who can help you. There’s no need to keep pestering us.”
As she spoke, Cheng Lingxue paused. Then she mouthed to the omega girl,
It looks ugly.
“You…!”
The omega girl was so angry that even the light makeup on her face seemed about to crack. But at that moment, several blind people who wanted to recommend themselves came over, blocking the omega girl’s path.
“Let’s go.”
Cheng Lingxue swept one final glance over the omega girl, watching the other girl force out a smile. A trace of mockery flashed through Cheng Lingxue’s eyes before she turned her head and said to Xie Shuyun.
“Oh, okay.”
Xie Shuyun nodded obediently. Looking at the shark in her arms, she rubbed its fat, soft waist.
“When the time comes, let’s have the hotel staff wash this shark. There’s a dryer there too, so it should be sent back tonight.”
“You should wash too.”
The words drifted out from Cheng Lingxue’s mouth, making Xie Shuyun freeze. She subconsciously looked toward the cold young girl holding the two plush buns.
Although bathing was definitely necessary, she still…
“…Dirty…”
As if implying something, Cheng Lingxue spoke with a faint trace of disdain in her tone.
This action made Xie Shuyun even more surprised.
Thinking carefully about what she had touched, she suddenly thought of that omega girl.
The thought had just flashed through her mind when Xie Shuyun seemed to smell the jasmine scent from that omega again. Mixed with Cheng Lingxue’s coconut milk fragrance, it was like warm, moist Western dessert—distinct yet disharmonious.
Xie Shuyun sniffed and muttered,
“I really should wash up. What kind of smell is this?”
From the corner of her eye, Cheng Lingxue watched Xie Shuyun’s action. A sense of joy even she herself did not notice flashed through her eyes, and the cold aura around her seemed to melt slightly.
The two girls walked into the hotel one after another.
Xie Shuyun handed the shark and two white steamed buns to a server, instructing him to wash and dry them before sending them to their room.
Only then did she follow Cheng Lingxue into the elevator and go to the top floor. With a beep of the bracelet, the door opened in response.
Compared to the unhurried Cheng Lingxue, Xie Shuyun was more eager.
As soon as she entered her own room, she opened her suitcase, casually took a set of clothes, and went into the bathroom to wash.
Twenty minutes later, she walked out refreshed, a towel wrapped around her head.
She had originally thought Cheng Lingxue would also go take a shower, but she saw the other girl sitting on the sofa, looking at her phone and seemingly thinking about something.
Noticing that Xie Shuyun had come out, Cheng Lingxue put away her phone and placed it aside.
“Aren’t you going to shower?”
As Xie Shuyun asked, she took a bottle of juice from the refrigerator, then took two glasses from the cabinet. She poured two cups and came to Cheng Lingxue’s side, handing one to her.
“A little later.”
Taking the drink Xie Shuyun handed her, Cheng Lingxue’s gaze swept over her body. Her nose moved slightly.
That irritating jasmine fragrance had already disappeared, replaced by the scent of body wash. It would probably fade before long.
This made Cheng Lingxue’s slightly tense nerves relax. She lifted the juice and took a small sip.
“Ha… It’s really too hot outside. The air conditioning in the hotel is much more comfortable.”
Sitting down on the sofa and taking a big gulp of juice, Xie Shuyun let out a comfortable sigh.
Her other hand grabbed the towel, casually rubbing her still half-wet hair.
This action made Cheng Lingxue unable to keep watching. She reached out and lightly tapped Xie Shuyun’s arm.
It was like pressing a switch on a machine. Although Xie Shuyun barely felt the force on her arm, she still stopped moving her hand and looked at Cheng Lingxue in confusion.
“What’s wrong? Did water get on you?”
As she spoke, Xie Shuyun prepared to move seats and sit farther away from Cheng Lingxue.
Unexpectedly, Cheng Lingxue changed from lightly tapping her to pinching her sleeve, then slowly spoke.
“If you rub it carelessly like that, it damages your hair…”
“It’s fine, it’s fine. I always do this. I’m already used to it.”
For girls, hair was quite important. In the past, Xie Shuyun had also taken very good care of her own hair.
But after becoming an alpha, her mentality had changed a little. Even if she rubbed her hair into a chicken nest, she did not mind. As long as it could be combed back, that was fine.
Besides, this body seemed naturally blessed. Even after Xie Shuyun treated it like this, the hair was still just as soft and smooth. If it had been her old self, she would definitely have been terribly jealous.
“I’ll do it for you.”
Under Xie Shuyun’s surprised gaze, Cheng Lingxue placed the cup in her hand on the table and stood, moving behind the sofa.
Her fingertips lightly brushed the towel wrapped around Xie Shuyun’s hair, and she began gently wiping it.
The messy hair, after being handled by Cheng Lingxue, was like an obedient child. It instantly became straight and smooth.
Cheng Lingxue used the towel to gently press from top to bottom. When she reached the ends, she slightly rolled them in the towel and twisted them dry.
After several rounds, Xie Shuyun’s hair was already almost dry. As for Xie Shuyun herself, she was like a large dog being groomed, comfortably narrowing her eyes.
Feeling that gentle force, which was like a scalp massage, made her feel as if closing her eyes would make her fall asleep.
Seeing that it was about done, Cheng Lingxue placed the towel into the basket beside her, then found the hairdryer and used a low setting to dry Xie Shuyun’s hair.
The faint breeze lifted the strands of hair. Snow-white fingertips moved through the dark hair, presenting an extreme contrast.
Only the humming of the hairdryer filled the air, making the atmosphere peaceful and warm.
It was not only Xie Shuyun who enjoyed the current situation. Cheng Lingxue also lowered her eyes, quietly savoring this rare peaceful moment.
However, such a time did not last long.
The hair had already been half dry, and after only five minutes, it was completely dry.
Cheng Lingxue watched the strands slip through her fingers. Her gaze could not help falling on Xie Shuyun’s nape.
After the rut ended, the bite-prevention device had been removed. Xie Shuyun’s previously covered gland had finally seen the light of day again.
It was a small flesh-colored bump, only the size of a pinky finger. It looked round and cute. One could not imagine that during her rut, such rich and domineering pheromones had spread from it.
Just like its owner.
Usually cowardly and dazed, but at certain times, she would stand up and step forward.
So contradictory.
“Is it already done?”
The humming beside her ears had stopped for quite a while. Xie Shuyun, who had been somewhat drowsy, finally came back to herself. She opened her sleepy eyes and asked in a slightly hoarse voice.
Her voice made Cheng Lingxue return to herself.
Only then did she realize that her fingertip had actually been inserted into Xie Shuyun’s hair and was only a few centimeters away from touching Xie Shuyun’s gland.
As if electrocuted, Cheng Lingxue instantly curled her fingers and withdrew her hand. Her expression was somewhat unpleasant.
She had actually wanted to touch Xie Shuyun’s gland.
One had to know that doing that was equivalent to seeking intimacy.
She had never expected that she would unconsciously make such a move. This made Cheng Lingxue bite her thin lip lightly with her white teeth. The slight sting allowed her to force down the waves in her heart.
She put down the hairdryer and said calmly,
“Mm… It’s already fine.”
“Thank you, Lingxue.”
Xie Shuyun turned her head and placed both hands on the back of the sofa, looking up at Cheng Lingxue from below.
In her brown pupils, there was light. No one knew whether it was something Xie Shuyun naturally carried or the reflected glow of the lamps.
Fine strands of hair fell against her cheek.
Cheng Lingxue lightly pinched them with her fingertips and tucked them behind Xie Shuyun’s ear. Her dark pupils were deep and impossible to read. Yet Cheng Lingxue’s tone remained calm and soothing.
“Next time, pay attention yourself. Don’t mess around again.”
“I understand.”
Xie Shuyun spoke with a bitter face.
Having someone else do it was very comfortable, but if she had to do it herself, honestly, it was still a little troublesome.
However, Cheng Lingxue’s gaze revealed a meaning that did not allow refusal, so Xie Shuyun could only helplessly accept it. After all, the other girl was doing it for her own good.
But…
Couldn’t she just stay in her room and come out once her hair was dry?
Xie Shuyun’s eyes rolled as she secretly thought this.
Unfortunately, her fluke mentality was seen through by Cheng Lingxue at a glance.
As Cheng Lingxue slowly returned to the sofa, she also lightly said,
“I’ll check your hair.”
Those words were like a needle.
Not only did they puncture Xie Shuyun’s idea, they also punctured her luck.
In an instant, Xie Shuyun’s face became even more bitter. She could only mumble and nod, indicating that she understood.
From the corner of her eye, Cheng Lingxue looked at Xie Shuyun clutching her head. Recalling the feel of the hair she had touched earlier, she really wanted to reach out and ruffle it.
But in the end, she held back.
Leaning against the sofa, she closed her eyes and began resting.
Seeing the fatigue on Cheng Lingxue’s face, Xie Shuyun did not disturb her. She took a small blanket from the side and covered Cheng Lingxue with it. Only then did she take out the competition problems the teacher had given them from her suitcase and slowly begin working through them.
After a short nap, the sun gradually set.
The light outside turned orange. Only then did Cheng Lingxue open her eyes, go wash her face, and join Xie Shuyun in working through problems until the server delivered dinner. Only then did the two put down their pens.
After dinner, the washed shark and two white steamed buns were delivered to the room.
After being cleaned, all three had become even fluffier and softer.
Xie Shuyun held her angry steamed bun and looked at Cheng Lingxue holding the heart-eyed steamed bun, following behind the server pushing the shark plushie into the room. Her gaze could not help landing on the shark plushie.
Speaking of which…
Can this plushie sleep with Cheng Lingxue?
Hiss. That feels so enviable.
Xie Shuyun glared at the shark’s eyes. She did not know if it was her imagination, but she felt a hint of contempt from them, making her eyes widen immediately.
Before she had time to express her dissatisfaction, the bedroom door closed with a click, shutting Xie Shuyun outside.
“Ah… It’s just a plushie. What am I thinking…”
Raking through her hair, Xie Shuyun sighed and threw away that sense of sorrow at being abandoned by the whole world.
It was not as if she could sleep with Cheng Lingxue.
What was she thinking…?
If they really slept together, she probably would not dare close her eyes and would remain stiff on the bed until dawn. Just thinking about it sounded exhausting.
But why did a part of her heart feel as if she would willingly accept it?
No more thinking, no more thinking.
Xie Shuyun shook her head, afraid that some terrible thought would surface again. Taking advantage of the fact that no one was around, she slipped into her own room in defeat.
She should rest more.
She should not think about random things all day.
Although there had been this little episode, Xie Shuyun still slept very well.
Over the next few days, aside from working through problems, they went out to stroll around.
Today was the first day of the Mathematical Olympiad competition.
Xie Shuyun opened her eyes on time, washed up, left her room, and came to the living room.
Cheng Lingxue had not gotten up yet. Xie Shuyun did not go disturb her either, because the competition was in the afternoon. Sleeping a little later was no problem.
Coming to the simple exercise equipment in the corner, Xie Shuyun picked up the dumbbells and began exercising.
Only after an hour passed, when she was drenched in sweat, did the other bedroom door open.
Cheng Lingxue, wearing a thin white dress, slowly walked out.
“Good morning.”
Xie Shuyun raised her hand and greeted Cheng Lingxue. Her gaze circled over the other girl’s face.
It seemed Cheng Lingxue had slept very well. Her mental state looked good.
Lowering her head, Xie Shuyun discovered that Cheng Lingxue had not forgotten to hold the heart-eyed steamed bun in her hands. Her fingers occasionally kneaded it, reluctant to put it down.
This not only reduced some of her coldness, but also added a girlish, cute softness to her.
“Morning.”
Cheng Lingxue nodded at Xie Shuyun.
Seeming to notice Xie Shuyun’s gaze, her hands holding the steamed bun paused. In the end, she still continued kneading it as if nothing had happened. Then she swept a glance over Xie Shuyun.
“Are you done?”
“Mm, almost. I’ll go rinse off now. You can take a look at what you want for breakfast first. Teacher gave us more homework this morning. We can finish everything before going out for a walk.”
Using the towel hanging around her neck to wipe off sweat, Xie Shuyun spoke while placing the dumbbells in her hands back onto the rack.
Coming to the bar counter, Cheng Lingxue sat on the high stool and moved the breakfast menu in front of her. She lightly opened it and asked faintly,
“Is there anything you want to eat?”
“I’m fine with anything. I’m not picky. I’ll eat whatever you order.”
As she spoke, Xie Shuyun entered her room.
Just before closing the door, she poked her head out again and smiled shyly at Cheng Lingxue.
“You can order a little more. You know I eat more after exercising.”
“…Mm…”
After looking at Xie Shuyun for a few seconds, Cheng Lingxue finally nodded and withdrew her gaze.
Xie Shuyun also revealed a brilliant smile, pulled back, and ran into the bathroom to wash quickly.
By the time Xie Shuyun came out, the air was already filled with the fragrance of specialty foods.
Cheng Lingxue sat in her seat, holding a small saucer in her left hand and chopsticks in her right. Between the chopsticks was a steaming soup dumpling. Her cheeks were slightly puffed as she gently blew on it a few times before taking a small bite.
The fragrant soup inside dripped from the edge of the bitten thin skin, gathering into a small puddle on the saucer.
The cold young girl’s thin lips were also stained slightly. Under the light, they appeared even pinker and more translucent.
She placed the last bite of the soup dumpling into her mouth and chewed with her small mouth.
It seemed to taste very good, making the young girl’s eyes curve slightly. One could feel her good mood.
Her fingertips brushed backward, and her black hair fell like feathers. Under the morning sunlight spilling in through the window, it appeared glossy and dark, while also revealing the young girl’s snow-white throat, which moved slightly as she swallowed.
After that, the girl picked up the soy milk poured into the cup and took a small sip. Fine white foam immediately stained her upper lip, forming a white ring.
Noticing this, the girl’s small mouth parted slightly. Her pink tongue curled lightly and nimbly licked it clean.
She could go film a commercial…
This was Xie Shuyun’s inner comment.
Gulp.
Just watching made Xie Shuyun feel her stomach rumble.
Clearly, that sound was not her imagination, because it had already drawn the young girl’s beautiful eyes toward her. It also broke the beautiful scene, making Xie Shuyun feel somewhat regretful.
“Still not coming over?”
Cheng Lingxue still held her cup. She glanced at Xie Shuyun, who was still standing in place, and spoke faintly.
“Do you think your stomach isn’t loud enough?”
Hearing this, Xie Shuyun’s face turned red. She immediately shuffled over and sat across from Cheng Lingxue, speaking embarrassedly.
“Sorry, sorry. I’m hungry.”
“Hurry and eat.”
As she spoke, Cheng Lingxue took another sip of soy milk.
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