Chapter 47

Ye Yunjian stopped what he was doing, his eyes so dark they seemed to want to devour her whole.

After a moment, she straightened her back and slowly left. Helping Qiao Yu to sit on the single sofa beside him, Ye Yunjian narrowed his eyes, observing her rosy face, and sensed something was amiss. "Still having a fever?"

A hoarse voice sounded softly in her ear. Qiao Yu was in so much pain that she couldn't think too much and weakly nodded her head.

Seeing this, Ye Yunjian immediately moved away, standing a meter away and staring at her with a furrowed brow, "Running outside during your fever? And hanging out with a bunch of alphas?"

Her face was dark, and her expression looked particularly unfriendly. But seeing the girl's uncomfortable look, she unconsciously swallowed back more stern words. She raised her hand to pinch her brow and sighed deeply. She really didn't know what to do with her.

Try softening your tone, "Do you know what would happen if someone found out you have a fever right now..."

She tried to calm herself, but her voice remained serious and low, sounding particularly fierce as if she were scolding someone. Closing his eyes briefly, Ye Yunjian unfolded the other coat and draped it over Qiao Yu, his face tense as he commanded, "Put it on properly."

Her body was already weak, and she was wearing so little in the cold weather. Wasn't she afraid of developing a host of health problems at such a young age?

The more Ye Yunjian thought about it, the angrier he became. Staring at Qiao Yu, he truly felt like he was raising a rebellious and disobedient child. Unfortunately, he couldn't hit or scold this child, and he couldn't even utter a harsh word to her. He was the only one who was getting thoroughly frustrated.

After Ye Yunjian stood some distance away, Qiao Yu calmed down and came to her senses. Although she knew she was wrong, she still habitually retorted, "But other people don't affect me much." She secretly glanced at Ye Yunjian, "Only your pheromones, Auntie, can suddenly leave me completely defenseless."

She felt wronged. Other people's scents only made her uncomfortable, but Ye Yunjian was different. His aggressive aura left her nowhere to escape, with almost no room for negotiation. Before she could even resist, she was already overpowered and could only submit to the woman's domineering pheromones, unable to move.

I wasn't this sensitive when I met Bai Yiyu and Song Wanzi before.

Ye Yunjian, who was originally indignant, paused after hearing Qiao Yu's words, and her sharp gaze instantly shot towards her, "My pheromones have a great effect on you?"

Upon seeing the other party nod hesitantly, Ye Yunjian immediately realized: the child's pheromones could affect her, and her pheromones could also affect the child, which meant... Her upturned eyes suddenly narrowed, and Ye Yunjian's deep-set eyes narrowed, making her look just like a leopard staring intently at its prey.

Qiao Yu subconsciously shrank her neck and leaned back warily, trying to get away from her.

However, the next moment, Ye Yunjian put away all her emotions, smiled gently and sat down, still maintaining a proper distance, and said, "Am I the only one here?" This answer seemed to be very important to her, and she asked very clearly, word by word, "Is there anyone else besides me?"

Unsure where this sudden competitive spirit in women came from, Qiao Yu pondered for a moment. Could Lu Shangyi be considered one? However, Lu Shangyi was an EGA (elective), and the two of them, both 0s, could never be together, so she shook her head. "No."

The woman was finally satisfied and gently and kindly patted her head. "Would you like something to eat? I'll go get it for you."

She should have kept quiet, because the mention of it made Qiao Yu suddenly feel hungry. She cautiously rattled off a few dishes, and Ye Yunjian showed no sign of impatience. Qiao Yu grew bolder and rattled off everything she wanted to eat.

Ye Yunjian immediately got up to make a phone call, while Qiao Yu blinked, completely confused.

There's no reason for her to suddenly be so nice to me.

She pondered for a while, then suddenly turned pale. A strategy of diplomacy followed by force? A sugar-coated bullet? The Last Supper?

Qiao Yu was terrified and was about to get up to sneak to the back to find out what was going on when Jiang Mei, who was with EGA, suddenly appeared from around the corner. The moment she caught sight of Qiao Yu, her usually calm eyes lit up, and she trembled slightly uncontrollably. "Yu Yu?"

She spoke hesitantly, staring at her with a mixture of surprise and delight, not daring to blink as if afraid she might suddenly run away. Only after Qiao Yu nodded and called her name did she dare to stride forward and stop very close to the other woman.

Standing helplessly in front of Qiao Yu, Jiang Mei wanted to reach out and hug her, but she didn't have the courage.

She was so nervous that her voice became hoarse. "What a coincidence!"

A smile unconsciously crept onto Qiao Yu's face. Jiang Mei's dark eyes stared at her intently, making Qiao Yu a little embarrassed. "I came here with some friends." Then, with a smile, Qiao Yu looked at her and said, "I haven't congratulated you on getting first place in your final exams yet."

Even at Beijing High School, Jiang Mei was second to none. Qiao Yu was puzzled: if her grades were so good, why did she score 20 points lower than her that time?

Before she could delve deeper into her thoughts, Jiang Mei interrupted her with a faint smile: "Thank you."

She stood vividly before her, her skin as white as snow, her features exquisite, even every single eyelash clearly visible, no longer the blurry face of her dream. Her heart pounded, and Jiang Mei felt her fingertips tremble slightly with excitement.

In the days since she transferred schools, she never imagined that she would be able to reunite with him so soon.

Jiang Mei opened her mouth, about to speak, when a gentle female voice suddenly interrupted, "Hello, you must be Miss Qiao? It's a pleasure to meet you."

Mu Siyan wore a smile, but her heart was pounding so hard it felt like it would stop. She had fallen deeply in love with Jiang Mei the moment she saw her today. Before, she thought love at first sight was just a bunch of tall tales from books, but now that it had happened to her, she realized it was the most romantic fairy tale in the world.

But… Mu Siyan lowered her eyelashes slightly. All evening, Jiang Mei had remained indifferent to her, no matter how much Mu Siyan tried to please her or talk about topics she liked. Yet now, before this girl in front of her had even said a word, Mu Siyan had already impatiently pounced on her.

The intimate magnetic field surrounding the two of them almost shut out the entire world, including themselves.

Especially when the other person suddenly appeared in her line of sight, the surprise in Jiang Mei's eyes was so real, like finding a treasure, or like regaining something lost, that made her feel jealous and envious.

She had never looked at him like that, not even for a fleeting moment.

Qiao Yu paused for a moment, then gently grasped the other person's hand. "Hello, may I ask who you are...?"

"Mu Siyan," she said softly, "My name is Mu Siyan."

After glancing hesitantly at Jiang Mei, Mu Siyan said without much confidence, "I am her friend." Although it was only her opinion.

Jiang Mei gave her a cold look, and Mu Siyan's face paled, her lips instantly pressing into a tight line. The girl was already petite, with a delicate oval face and a frail appearance; now, her expression was dejected, as if she was about to faint from the emotional strain.

Based on the other person's appearance and temperament, Qiao Yu didn't have to put in too much effort to remember the character: the affectionate female supporting character in the book, Mu Siyan.

There are many annoying supporting characters in the original story, but Mu Siyan is the one that is hard to dislike. She is willing to give everything for Jiang Mei, even her own life. Such a gentle yet strong girl is truly lovable. Qiao Yu smiled and said, "You are her friend, and I am also her friend. So, we are friends too."

Mu Siyan looked up in surprise. She was about to speak when Jiang Mei interrupted her, "You should go back first."

Her voice wasn't as gentle as when she spoke to Qiao Yu, and she showed Qiao Yu no respect whatsoever. Her face paled even more, but Mu Siyan forced a nonchalant smile. "Then come back early when you're done talking. Dad and I are waiting for you in the room."

Jiang Mei frowned slightly in displeasure, but ignored the other person. She could only use these words to threaten Lu Shenghui; in her own eyes, she and her father held no weight whatsoever.

Mu Siyan glanced at Jiang Mei reluctantly, but even as she walked away, she didn't receive a single extra look from Jiang Mei.

Silence returned to the surroundings, so quiet that Jiang Mei could almost hear her heart pounding in her chest. Clenching her fingers, she tried to appear calm. "How have you been lately..." She paused unconsciously before mustering her courage to continue, "...?"

“I heard that you were much weaker after you differentiated. I originally wanted to come and see you and bring you some things, but I haven’t had the time.” She explained nervously, “But don’t worry, I will have someone send them to you as soon as I get back today.”

Qiao Yu couldn't help but laugh out loud, "What time is it now? Are you not going to let me sleep?"

Jiang Mei was taken aback, and then unconsciously smiled. "I'm sorry, I didn't think it through." Still wanting to express her feelings, she said, "Do you have time tomorrow? I'll have someone bring it to you tomorrow."

Nodding, "Whether it's stuff or not isn't important." Qiao Yu raised her chin and gazed at her. "What I really can't understand is why you haven't replied to my messages all this time?"

If she hadn't heard any bad news recently, she would have thought that Jiang Mei had been placed under house arrest by Lu Shenghui.

Jiang Mei panicked. "It's not what you think." She blurted out instinctively, "My phone accidentally fell into the water and stopped working. I haven't had time to buy a new one yet."

“My father has high expectations for me, so I’ve been preparing for my final exams…”

She wanted to explain to avoid Qiao Yu misunderstanding, but Qiao Yu didn't think much of it. "As long as you're not ignoring me on purpose, it's fine." After all, he was a seedling she had painstakingly corrected, and she couldn't let that bastard Lu Shenghui ruin it. "Then you must contact me often after you buy a new phone."

Jiang Mei pursed her lips and couldn't help but smile, her eyes sparkling like stars. "Okay."

She wanted to say something more, but her expression changed drastically after catching sight of a figure. "Yuyu, let's talk another day. I'm going back now." She finished speaking and fled, giving Qiao Yu no time to react. Following the direction she left, Qiao Yu caught a glimpse of Lu Shenghui's gloomy face.

Qiao Yu frowned, puzzled: Why was she so afraid of Lu Shenghui?

"She's had a tough life." Ye Yunjian stood quietly behind her, phone in hand. When Lu Shenghui met Ye Yunjian's gaze, he turned and disappeared without hesitation. Qiao Yu turned back to look at her, her eyes filled with doubt, but Ye Yunjian had no intention of explaining. She simply said casually, "Girls in the Lu family all have tough lives."

Lu Shangyi is one, and Jiang Mei is another. It's just a matter of whether the current Jiang Mei will be the next Lu Shangyi.

Qiao Yu's heart skipped a beat, and she couldn't help but worry about Lu Shangyi. Someone like Ye Yunjian would never make up stories to slander others; her sigh must mean she knew something inside. She fidgeted with her fingers and cautiously asked, "Aunt Ye."

She called out softly, and after Ye Yunjian looked down at her, she asked, "Do you think the car accident that happened to Sister Lu back then was an accident?"

The girl didn't hide her thoughts. Ye Yunjian chuckled softly, but simply reached out and patted the back of her head. "The things are almost here. Let's go."

After finishing their late-night snack, Ye Yunjian took her home directly. It was too late, so she decided to stay at the apartment across from Qiao Yu's. Qiao Yu brushed her teeth while browsing the news, but the news online was all just speculation from the public and the media, without any substantial evidence.

After rinsing the foam out of her mouth, Qiao Yu sat on the bed, intending to investigate further, but her phone kept ringing, so she had to switch back to WeChat.

Someone in the group mentioned her, and when she clicked on it, she found that there was more than one person mentioning her.

"Thank you, my sister, for being the number one rich and beautiful woman in Beijing! I'm no longer single today, I'll treat you to dinner another day!"

"The number one rich and beautiful woman in Beijing thanks my sisters for helping me find a girlfriend. A big red envelope has been sent. Please check it."

"The alphas around my sister are really good quality. Although I haven't successfully found a boyfriend yet, I'm so happy to have more than a dozen guys' contact information in my phone! After the number one rich and beautiful girl in the capital finds a boyfriend, you can pick any gift you want. I'll buy it for you with my future boyfriend's money."

Qiao Yu looked at him with a bewildered expression, as if she'd just put on a shower cap. "???"

"Why do you guys act like finding a partner is a joke?" She only went out for a late-night snack with Ye Yunjian, how come there are already more than a dozen couples in the group?!

Soon someone gave her tips on how to find a partner: "Dating is like doing business; you have to be bold and thick-skinned."

"If the alpha you fancy doesn't listen to you, just take him by force, knock him unconscious and force yourself on him. Once it's done, will he dare to resist?" Another sister said, "Don't worry, they've been defiled by you, so even if they're resentful, they won't dare to make a big fuss."

Qiao Yu: "…………" I've never been so speechless in my life.

Forcibly taking what she wanted? And even knocking her unconscious? She'd be lucky if Aunt Ye and her gang didn't skin her alive.

After imagining the scene, she immediately had a jolt and quickly rejected the plan.

That's terrifying, that's terrifying.

"Don't be afraid, Yuyu. It's just an alpha. Even if it's not Song Wanzi, even if a strong alpha like Ye Yunjian throws a tantrum afterward, as long as you tear off the restraint patch in front of her, I don't believe she can still remain rational. You two go back and forth, and when you wake up the second time, you can act like an alpha and cry and beg the other party to take responsibility."

“If she doesn’t take responsibility, come find me. I’ll get my dad to give you a full-page headline. I don’t believe she’ll dare to put her clothes on and then deny it.”

Qiao Yu: "..." Are you a bunch of bandits?

She's really wandered into a den of bandits.

However, Qiao Yu's thoughts were still involuntarily swayed a little; what he said did indeed seem to make a lot of sense. But before she could think about it deeply, a person who rarely spoke suddenly appeared, successfully attracting attention with a light "heh" amidst a sea of ​​long-winded pronouncements.

Although the text was short, it was extremely effective at inciting hatred, instantly stirring up public outrage.

Perhaps annoyed by the bandits, the other man said again, "Why don't you just put a ton of aphrodisiacs in her bowl? Wouldn't that be faster and more direct?"

The group chat fell into an eerie silence for a moment.

The atmosphere immediately became lively again, with everyone praising the idea, exclaiming, "Sisters, you're awesome!"

"There are mountains beyond mountains and people beyond people, but this friend is the real tiger." After saying that, the other person asked with interest, "May I ask this friend's name and age? I feel that you and I have very similar thoughts. Would you like to come out for tea and discuss it in more depth?"

Qiao Yu dared not utter a sound, while Ye Yunjian was inside! How could he not be awesome!

She shuddered again and quickly put her phone aside, hoping that Bai Yiyu and Lu Shangyi wouldn't see such explosive news, otherwise it would really be the end for them.

At that moment, Lu Shangyi was staring thoughtfully at the messages in the group chat.

Today, Song Wanzi was filming a scene in the mall. At the crew's request, all the customers on the top floor had been cleared out. After touching up her makeup and getting ready to get into character, Song Wanzi didn't expect to see a familiar figure. Her brows furrowed slightly, and Song Wanzi, holding her script, stood up and walked towards Lu Shangyi. "Why are you here?"

Lu Shangyi turned around, her upturned eyes looking at Song Wanzi with a hint of nonchalance, "Come and buy some clothes."

"Buy clothes?" Song Wanzi repeated softly, tilting her head suspiciously. Would Lu Shangyi lack clothes? Even if she did, it wouldn't be worth her condescending to come to this shabby little shopping mall to buy them herself.

Despite her skepticism, Song Wanzi, considering her past relationships with women, kindly asked, "Do you need me to accompany you?"

But the woman refused decisively, "No, thank you."

Lu Shangyi glanced behind her and said, "You should focus on filming." Then she left.

Staring at the woman's slender back, Song Wanzi felt that something was off, but she couldn't quite put her finger on it. On a whim, she called over an assistant and pointed at Lu Shangyi, saying, "Keep an eye on her for me. Tell me exactly what stores she visited and what she bought after I finish filming."

The assistant nodded. "Okay, Sister! I'll go right away."

After glancing at Lu Shangyi a couple more times, Song Wanzi's doubts deepened. After a moment, she finally realized: Lu Shangyi was so busy at the company that she barely had time to eat, so how could she possibly have time to go shopping at the mall?

Moreover, someone like Lu Shangyi, who is used to being detached from worldly desires, would not suddenly have the inclination to fuss over her appearance.

Lu Shangyi casually browsed two stores, selecting her items and paying by card in less than a minute. Her assistant, following behind, watched her buy a huge pile of things without batting an eye and couldn't help but compare her to Song Wanzi.

Song Wanzi also loves spending money and buying clothes, but she's not as crazy as Lu Shangyi.

At least Song Wanzi would try them on and only pay if she was satisfied, but this woman only glanced at them and then told the salesperson to wrap them all up.

After shopping, Lu Shangyi left carrying large bags of groceries, her nonchalant expression as if she had just bought a cup of milk tea. Once she was completely gone, her assistant cleared her throat, straightened her back, and walked into the store Lu Shangyi had visited. "What clothes did that lady buy? A friend of mine would like to take a look."

Upon hearing this, the salesperson immediately began enthusiastically introducing the items, saying, "This one, this one, and this one are all examples."

The assistant took a closer look: lace? A small bow? A pure white nightgown, a sexy and alluring black slip dress?

This is unbelievable!

Song Wanzi's first reaction after hearing this was: Could it be that she bought it specifically for Qiao Yu? But after carefully looking at the photos taken by her assistant, Song Wanzi felt that it was unlikely. Qiao Yu's health had deteriorated significantly since her differentiation, and now that it was almost the New Year, the temperature was almost the lowest of the year. Even if there was heating indoors, with her meticulous mind, she would never take such a big risk.

Song Wanzi couldn't figure it out no matter how much she guessed, so she decided to go there today to see what tricks Lu Shangyi was up to.

Hearing the noise at the door, Qiao Yu immediately rushed to the window. Lu Shangyi had just stepped out of the black car. She held a black umbrella open above her head, her fair fingers gripping it. The light was dim, and the swirling snowflakes obscured her face, making it indistinct.

The woman wore a crisp black coat, her beautiful face devoid of emotion. Today she wore heavy makeup; the exquisite eyeshadow accentuated her upturned, fox-like eyes, making them both alluring and sharp. Paired with her porcelain-white skin, she exuded a cold and aloof beauty to the core.

Especially her straight and upturned nose, which instantly gave her an aura that seemed to reach 1.9 meters tall, making her look like a cold and unapproachable flower on a high mountain.

Qiao Yu had never seen Lu Shangyi so aloof and beautiful. The usual Lu Shangyi was always serene and unassuming, possessing an ethereal aura that showed no signs of aggression. But tonight, the woman exuded an aura of hormones, stirring a restless desire within Qiao Yu, making her yearn to ravage the woman like a beast until she was in tears.

With her heart pounding, Qiao Yu swallowed hard and exclaimed involuntarily, "Amazing!"

"If I were an alpha..." Qiao Yu paused, then changed her words, "No... even if I were an ega right now, I still couldn't handle it!"

Could there really be such a beauty in this world? And she just happened to be right next to her?

Holding a large black umbrella and wearing high heels, Lu Shangyi walked leisurely into the courtyard and turned on all the lights in the house. Only after she had completely disappeared from Qiao Yu's sight did the woman glance at the direction beside her with a smile.

Qiao Yu's head was buzzing from the woman's advances today. She endured it for a while, but finally couldn't take it anymore. She ran upstairs, grabbed a new scarf, and ran towards Lu Shangyi's house. In just half an hour, Lu Shangyi had finished taking a hot shower, changed into new clothes, and was quietly reading a book on the sofa in the living room.

Her long, jet-black hair cascaded over her shoulders, and her pale skin softened under the light, making her appear less aloof and unapproachable. Qiao Yu, with her sharp eyes, immediately noticed Lu Shangyi's casual home clothes.

The color is milky white, although the accuracy is slightly inaccurate due to the lighting, but...

After looking Lu Shangyi up and down and glancing around, Qiao Yu stared intently at the few small, delicate bows on her loungewear and almost lost control on the spot. Just a moment ago, the cold and aloof strong woman had suddenly become soft and gentle, both tender and cute. This stark contrast left Qiao Yu stunned on the spot, and she even forgot to call out to her.

She stood right in front of him, making her hard to miss. Lu Shangyi looked up, unaware of how vulnerable she appeared to others. "Aren't you going to sleep?"

"Huh?" Qiao Yu answered reflexively, immediately snapping back to reality. Her heart skipped a beat. Without realizing it, Qiao Yu walked over to her, swallowing hard. "Aren't you sleepy yet?"

She couldn't help but look at Lu Shangyi. Although she tried her best to restrain herself, the woman seemed to have a magnet, always drawing her gaze. After a difficult internal struggle, Qiao Yu finally succumbed to the temptation and succumbed to the woman's beauty, saying, "You look really beautiful today."

Lu Shangyi raised her eyebrows slightly. The younger woman suddenly stopped calling her "sister," which meant she was getting a little wild.

A smile curved her red lips, and the woman's misty eyes, shrouded in smoke, exuded a seductive charm that made Qiao Yu unconsciously swallow again.

As soon as Song Wanzi walked in, she saw Lu Shangyi in such a captivating and alluring pose.

When Qiao Yu saw Lu Shangyi suddenly turn around, she subconsciously turned around as well.

Song Wanzi stared at the little girl with shifty eyes, her face flushed red, clearly seduced by Lu Shangyi, speechless.

Please, have some decency.

Noticing Song Wanzi staring intently at Lu Shangyi, Qiao Yu sat up with a start, as if she were dying. She quickly raised the scarf in her arms to block Song Wanzi's gaze from looking at Lu Shangyi. "Don't look at what you shouldn't look at! Don't look at what you shouldn't look at!" She blushed and met Song Wanzi's sharp gaze. "Sister Song, you are an alpha. There is a difference between alpha and alpha. You can't look, you can't look."

Song Wanzi almost laughed out of anger. She narrowed her eyes and forced Qiao Yu to take several small steps back. "Say that again?"

Qiao Yu suddenly realized something was wrong and tried to escape, but Song Wanzi had already cornered her. The woman, exuding hostility, leaned closer, "In the middle of the night..."

Her narrow eyes were fixed on the flustered Qiao Yu, and her red lips slowly uttered words that carried an astonishing force: "What are you doing here instead of sleeping?"

Cool fingers gently traced Qiao Yu's beautiful collarbone and slender neck. Song Wanzi smiled charmingly, "Hmm?"

Author's note: I feel so long today!