Chapter 20

They are not in a relationship that allows them to do this kind of thing.

Sleep with me?

After losing her sight, Wei Jiangxue almost suspected that she had also gone deaf. Otherwise, how could she have heard such ambiguous words from Mi Rui'an?

But she quickly realized that what he meant was that Mi Rui'an was willing to share his bed with her. That statement was probably just a slip of the tongue; his original intention was simply to help Wei Jiangxue.

Thinking about the sofa so cramped it's hard to even turn over, and then thinking about the double beds the landlord provided in each bedroom...

Wei Jiangxue said "That's so embarrassing," but her body betrayed her and she walked toward Mi Rui'an's room.

Hmph, anyway, she can take this opportunity to make her presence known to Mi Rui'an, just to annoy the other party a little.

“Your blanket is wet too, it might be uncomfortable to cover yourself with it. I have an extra down comforter that you can use.”

Mi Rui'an even arranged new bedding for her.

Wei Jiangxue really had to admire the protagonist's thoughtfulness, considering that the two of them weren't even close friends yet.

Although they still called each other "roommate," Wei Jiangxue privately complained to 233 that, in her opinion, the relationship between this cannon fodder and the protagonist should be called "room enemy."

Mi Rui'an also brought over the toiletries. As if she was worried, Mi Rui'an would come over every now and then to ask if Wei Jiangxue needed any help while she was washing up in the bathroom.

Wei Jiangxue felt like she was being watched every move she made, and her back started to tingle with unease, so she had no choice but to speed up her washing.

After Wei Jiangxue said she was done, Mi Ruian opened the bathroom door again and carefully helped her to the bedside—where two blankets had divided the room in half, with Wei Jiangxue sleeping on the left.

"You should get some rest." With that, Mi Rui'an went to the restroom.

Wei Jiangxue wasn't sleepy yet, and besides, she was the one who had taken Mi Rui'an's bed, so it was best to wait for the host.

She opened the audiobook function on her phone's Green River Literature City app, played a farming novel she had previously saved, and set it to turn off after half an hour.

"XX received an inheritance from her aunt; she will inherit an island..."

The wind howled outside the window, and the audiobook volume, as she always did, was adjusted to a moderate level, just enough to drown out the noise outside. Wei Jiangxue slowed her breathing, preparing to drift off to sleep.

The bed shook slightly, and the area beside Wei Jiangxue sank a little, which told her that Mi Rui'an had returned.

Since she had already taken up someone else's bed, Wei Jiangxue said in a low voice, "Goodnight."

The person next to her paused for a moment, then responded softly, "Goodnight. There's a heavy rain warning tonight, and it'll get much colder. Make sure you're covered up and don't catch a cold."

Upon hearing this, Wei Jiangxue nodded, pulled the blanket up a bit, and tucked it under her shoulders, leaving only her head exposed.

Mi Rui'an looked at her, who was wrapped up like a rice dumpling, and shook her head with amusement before quietly lying down.

Wei Jiangxue's headphones were leaking sound, and the room was too quiet, so Mi Rui'an also listened to the story of XX inheriting the island's reclamation and farming process.

As the person beside her began to breathe more evenly, the audiobook function automatically shut off. Mi Rui'an reached out and removed Wei Jiangxue's headphones to prevent her from feeling uncomfortable in the middle of the night.

The wind outside was still howling, mixed with the noise of raindrops hitting the windows and walls; the rain became more and more torrential as it went on. But Wei Jiangxue slept soundly and was not woken up at all.

Until a deafening clap of thunder shattered Wei Jiangxue's sweet dream, she trembled and suddenly woke up.

Everything in sight was pitch black, with constant thunder, making it impossible to distinguish the boundary between reality and illusion.

Wei Jiangxue was stunned for a while before she remembered that she had transmigrated to another world. She was used to sleeping alone, but now there was clearly a heat source next to her, which should be the protagonist of the mission, Mi Rui'an. Her memories returned: because the upstairs tenant's house was leaking water into Wei Jiangxue's room, Mi Rui'an kindly took her in, and the two of them were now sharing the same bed.

Saying it was crowded isn't quite accurate; Wei Jiangxue vaguely remembered that the two of them hadn't been this close before.

So, after she fell asleep, did Mi Rui'an move closer to her?

However, the other party's slightly rapid breathing indicated that this was not a subconscious action; Mi Rui'an was clearly still awake, so it could only be that Mi Rui'an had taken the initiative to come closer.

Wei Jiangxue was surprised for a moment, then realized: Mi Rui'an... could it be that she is afraid of thunder?

My younger sister, Wei Meng, also has this habit. During thunderstorms, she would secretly climb onto Wei Jiangxue's or her grandmother's bed and hug them tightly, simply because she was afraid of the thunder.

233 hadn't told Wei Jiangxue much about Mi Rui'an. If it weren't for the thunderstorm today, Wei Jiangxue probably wouldn't have known this until she left this small world.

To paraphrase 233, what use is understanding Mi Rui'an for the mission? They're here for only one purpose—to add unpleasant experiences for the protagonist, to let Mi Rui'an accumulate enough hatred, so that the subsequent plot can unfold.

Besides, Wei Jiangxue should not do anything that is not written in the mission statement.

but……

Wei Jiangxue hesitated for a moment, then silently apologized to 233 in her mind. The latter was probably offline and did not respond to her.

Wei Jiangxue moved closer to Mi Ruian and touched the back of the person hunched over the blanket: "Were you also woken up by the thunder? I can't sleep, can you talk to me?"

*

A muffled clap of thunder boomed across the sky. The sound wasn't particularly loud, but it made Mi Rui'an's body tense up almost imperceptibly for a moment. She had always disliked such uncontrollable, sudden loud noises, as they reminded her of some unpleasant childhood memories.

She instinctively curled up, held her breath, and waited for the aftershocks of the thunder to subside.

The second bolt of lightning seemed capable of cleaving through thick curtains, and from the light leaking through the gaps, Mi Rui'an sensed its immense power—this was going to be a thunderbolt with an extremely loud roar.

Mi Rui'an's fingers silently clenched the corner of the blanket. Reason told her there was nothing to fear, but her body's instincts were uncontrollable. Extremely slowly, she moved to the other side of the bed. The steady breathing and warm body temperature of the person beside her seemed to have a fatal attraction, drawing her to seek security.

Just as she got close enough to almost feel Wei Jiangxue's body temperature, a thunderclap exploded!

This time, Wei Jiangxue also seemed to be disturbed.

Before Mi Rui'an could react, a pair of warm arms naturally encircled her, accurately finding her position, and then gently pulled her into a freesia-scented embrace.

Mi Rui'an was completely stunned.

Her cheek pressed against Wei Jiangxue's thin pajamas, and she could clearly feel his steady heartbeat and warm body temperature. This embrace... carried an undeniable protective stance.

Immediately afterwards, the other person's chest vibrated, and they seemed to say something above Mi Rui'an's head.

While Mi Rui'an was still analyzing that sentence, Wei Jiangxue spoke again, this time her voice was clear: "...Or should I say it, and you listen?"

Mi Rui'an wasn't stupid; she quickly realized what was happening. Wei Jiangxue, perhaps awakened by the thunder and finding her still awake, guessed that she disliked thunder and wanted to soothe her. However, mindful of human pride, she deliberately used a more tactful approach.

“Okay.” Mi Rui’an raised her head, looked up at Wei Jiangxue’s empty eyes, and agreed very readily.

Wei Jiangxue rarely displayed this calm and gentle demeanor in front of Mi Rui'an.

Even when appearing in the live stream as the top fan Mi, Wei Jiangxue always put herself in a humble position and tried her best to coax the other big spender, Mi Rui'an.

Not to mention, in the rented room, Wei Jiangxue was always scheming and would occasionally yell at Mi Rui'an. If Mi Rui'an managed to get even a few kind looks from her, she'd wonder if she'd had the luck of the day.

Did Wei Jiangxue take the wrong medicine, or did Mi Ruian get her brain damaged by the lightning strike? Why did Wei Jiangxue suddenly change her expression in the middle of the night?

Mi Rui'an carefully adjusted to a more comfortable position, burying herself deeper into the other person's arms.

Since Wei Jiangxue was willing to give her such preferential treatment at this moment, how could Mi Rui'an possibly let such an opportunity pass by?

Another thunderous boom echoed, making one wonder if the world was about to end. But this time, Mi Rui'an wasn't as averse to it.

Because Wei Jiangxue had anticipated this, she covered Mi Rui'an's ears with her hands before the thunder sounded.

"It's okay, don't be afraid."

Mi Rui'an stared at her blankly, then looked away: "Who's scared..."

"Okay, I was just scared, so I'm trying to comfort myself." Wei Jiangxue chuckled. "Let me think, what should we talk about? How about you tell me what kind of makeup and styling you're planning to do for me?"

"These will remain a secret for now, but I certainly won't make you look ugly." In fact, the moment Mi Rui'an saw Wei Jiangxue wearing her clothes, she had already come up with countless ways to dress her up.

Even if Wei Jiangxue didn't actively seek her out as a stylist, Mi Rui'an would still give Wei Jiangxue advice on her outfits through her sugar daddy, Mi.

Wei Jiangxue herself couldn't see how her clothes looked, but Mi Rui'an always felt a sense of comfort whenever she saw them; they were all a collection of her aesthetic tastes. Wei Jiangxue's entire appearance, from head to toe, was adorned in Mi Rui'an's favorite way.

It was as if everything about Wei Jiangxue could be controlled by Mi Rui'an.

Mi Rui'an was satisfied with this state, and she didn't bother to think about what kind of mentality lay behind it.

All she knew was that she wanted Wei Jiangxue to stay by her side.

After only a moment of stunned silence, Mi Rui'an's keen senses detected something unusual.

Wei Jiangxue's pheromones seem a bit off.

That delicate fragrance now carried a hint of restlessness. It no longer peacefully lingered around Wei Jiangxue, but instead became somewhat... viscous, clinging to her in strands, carrying a higher temperature than usual and an indescribable aggressiveness.

This behavior only occurs when an Alpha's susceptible period is about to begin.

Mi Rui'an brushed her nose against Wei Jiangxue's neck, but the latter seemed completely unaware, oblivious to the fact that her period of high fertility was approaching.

Mi Rui'an has seen many Alphas in their vulnerable period, some from documentaries she watched in physiology class, and some sent by her enemies.

Those guys kept saying that "Omega can't fight back against Alpha, let alone Alpha who has completely lost his mind and only has instincts during his sensitive period," so they hoped to tame Miriam in this way.

But those so-called Alphas with unparalleled talent all ended up kneeling before Mi Rui'an like pigs.

At that time, she lost her last bit of kindness and no longer pitied those fools who were manipulated by pheromones. She believed that Alphas had become incurable beasts.

Now, as she gently inhaled the freesia scent surrounding Wei Jiangxue, she suddenly felt fortunate that Alphas were single-celled organisms controlled by pheromones.

If Wei Jiangxue were in a vulnerable period, what kind of expression would she show?

Mi Rui'an stretched out her finger, less than a centimeter away from Wei Jiangxue's face, and vaguely outlined her features from a distance.

Mi Rui'an had heard about the outrageous deeds of some of her noble Omega classmates, who would keep Alphas they liked in their manors for their own enjoyment.

Although she had never done such a thing herself, and had previously only considered it an improper act, at this moment, looking at Wei Jiangxue's face, Mi Rui'an had such an absurd thought arise in her mind.

Could she also keep Wei Jiangxue under her wing?

Suddenly, a gentle touch came from the top of her head, forcing Mi Rui'an to stop thinking and look over in disbelief—

Wei Jiangxue seemed completely unaware of how outrageous her actions had been. She simply followed her heart, kissed Mi Rui'an's hair, tucked him in, and then casually said, "I'll sing you a song."

Mi Rui'an looks so much like Wei Meng that Wei Jiangxue inevitably poured some of her love for her younger sister Wei Meng into her.

Although she didn't know why Mi Rui'an was afraid of windy and thundery weather, Wei Jiangxue had experience dealing with such things. In the past, whenever her younger sister Wei Meng came to her saying that she was scared, Wei Jiangxue would hold her in her arms, kiss her forehead, tell her stories or sing to lull her to sleep.

So, perhaps the same method can be used when facing Mi Rui'an?

Thinking this way, Wei Jiangxue did it naturally, but a few seconds later she remembered that they were not in a relationship where they could do such a thing.

Mi Rui'an in her arms only stiffened for a few seconds, without any further reaction. Wei Jiangxue couldn't figure out what she was thinking, so she braced herself and continued to sing a lullaby for Mi Rui'an as she had just said.

She has sung this song to the audience in the live broadcast room many times, and she knows it so well that she can hum it instinctively.

"The moonlight shines on the earth, there's no need to worry about the monster's arrival, your mother will protect you, my dear child, sleep peacefully..."

Mi seems to especially love this song, and when she contacts me privately, she specifically asks Wei Jiangxue to sing it.

Lost in thought, Wei Jiangxue gently patted Mi Rui'an's back, feeling the other person gradually relax before drifting off to sleep.

After confirming that Mi Rui'an was asleep, Wei Jiangxue became increasingly quiet, until she was completely still. She wanted to go back to her original spot to sleep, but Mi Rui'an was holding her sleeve tightly, and the slightest movement would definitely wake her up. So Wei Jiangxue simply lay down next to Mi Rui'an, their hair intertwined.

Outside the window, the thunder faded into the distance, but the rain continued.

*

[System 233: Why do you want to know what Mi Rui'an looks like? Never mind, I'll find a way to project it into your mind.]

Early in the morning, 233 was summoned by Wei Jiangxue. After returning to her still leaky bedroom, the latter stammered for a long time, saying that she had not yet seen what the protagonist Mi Rui'an looked like, the subtext being that she wanted 233 to help her.

"Thank you very much." Wei Jiangxue breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that it didn't press the matter further.

Wei Jiangxue didn't understand why she suddenly had such a thought. Perhaps it was because after spending so much time together, she finally had the desire to explore Mi Rui'an.

Since the left and right sides wouldn't affect the mission progress, 233 didn't record the host's sudden idea in the mission file. Instead, it silently retrieved Mi Rui'an's projection and simulated it in Wei Jiangxue's brain.

As it showed off, it rambled on: "[I have a task to do today too. The new roommate has insisted on sharing the apartment with me for so long, which I find very puzzling and annoying. So, I've decided to use a little trick to get rid of the new roommate and have the whole place to myself. As for the landlord's opinion… hmph, I don't care.]"

So, your task is to dress up as a ghost and scare Mi Rui'an. Of course, you probably won't be able to scare her away tonight; the protagonist will be staying here for a while longer. So, just go through the motions and be careful during the mission...

The system gave some instructions with concern, but did not hear Wei Jiangxue's obedient response as usual.

Only then did it spare some attention from the data stream to focus on its host. It saw Wei Jiangxue sitting blankly at the table, not to mention what 233 had said before, she probably hadn't even heard its friendly reminder!

[System 233: Host?]

[System 233: Host!!!]

233 almost roared as he called out to Wei Jiangxue, finally bringing her back to her senses.

[System: What are you doing? Why are you suddenly spacing out?]

“…After watching the video of Mi Rui’an that you projected, I unconsciously drifted off into thought.” Wei Jiangxue lowered her eyelashes, a flush rising to her ears and cheeks.

"You never told me that Mi Rui'an looked like that..."

233 was stunned. What did Mi Rui'an look like? It vaguely remembered that she was very good-looking, but recently other departments had assigned it some work, keeping 233 busy day and night. It also looked at its host Wei Jiangxue's face all day long, so it really couldn't remember Mi Rui'an.

[System 233: Hey, aren't you both pretty? Didn't you ever admire your own beauty when you looked in the mirror before?]

Wei Jiangxue argued, "It's different!"

Unable to reach a conclusion with 233, she simply pressed her icy hands against her cheeks to cool herself down.

But her mind was not under her control; the projection previously released by 233 resurfaced in her memory—

233 is probably a randomly selected frame, which happens to be the scene of Wei Jiangxue and Mi Rui'an sleeping together last night.

The Omega, as fragile as glass, lay quietly beside Wei Jiangxue. His profile was beautiful, with a straight nose and slightly furrowed brows that naturally evoked a protective instinct. His lips were extremely thin, a pale pink almost imperceptible.

With her black hair and fair skin, she resembled a princess beloved in a fairy tale. Her appearance perfectly matched Wei Jiangxue's previous definition of a high-quality Omega.

The fluorescent color codes that occasionally floated on the projection made Mi Rui'an look even more fragile, as if any touch could destroy her.

But this very Omega, in the story narrated by System 233, will become a future business tycoon, and no one will dare to underestimate her.

Wei Jiangxue had the good fortune to meet the still young and immature Omega, Mi Rui'an, who had not yet fully matured.

Wei Jiangxue once thought that the "sickly beauty" setting introduced by 233 was not the kind of delicate beauty that is understood in a broad sense, because Mi Rui'an always behaved quite calmly and capablely in front of her.

Based on Mi Rui'an's words and actions, Wei Jiangxue dissected the term "sick beauty" and concluded that "sick" referred to Mi Rui'an's own pheromone disorder, while "beauty" meant that she was beautiful.

Apart from that, in Wei Jiangxue's eyes, Mi Rui'an should have absolutely nothing to do with "sickness and weakness".

Even though the background information mentions that Mi Rui'an is weak due to treatment at a sanatorium, Wei Jiangxue can't see it at all...

After gaining a more genuine understanding, Wei Jiangxue realized that Mi Rui'an's frail and sickly character was not just a few lines of hasty code. Beside the bed where she had rested the previous night, on the cabinet, were many medicine bottles of various sizes, piled up like a small mountain, the effects of which Wei Jiangxue could not understand.

Mi Rui'an probably couldn't remember the dosage and frequency of so many medications, so she stuck sticky notes next to her, covered in dense handwriting.

According to 233's explanation, the protagonist, Mi Rui'an, takes those medicines every day, making her a veritable "medicine addict."

Wei Jiangxue even had some doubts about whether Mi Rui'an could be full just by taking those medicines.

The guilt that had been forcibly suppressed finally surged forth. Wei Jiangxue held her forehead and muttered to herself, "I've actually been bullying someone like this all along. These tasks are so absurd. I look so vicious... I'm really sorry, but I had to do this for my family. I'm sorry."

233, fearing she might give up, quickly reassured her: 【The host is a very good person! She's not malicious at all! We're just doing this for the mission. Don't worry, these little setbacks won't defeat the protagonist; they're all necessary steps in her growth!】

[System 233: Host, remember, you are merely an insignificant passerby in the protagonist's life, a whetstone for a small stage. At most, she remembers lurking here in her youth, sharing an apartment with an Alpha whose name she can't recall. After you complete your mission, you can leave this world; a brand new life awaits you.]

"I will complete the mission well." Wei Jiangxue clenched her fist. "Let's continue with today's mission."

[System 233: Okay! Simply put, the host needs to dress up as a ghost and scare the protagonist in the middle of the night, trying to force the protagonist to move out of the low-rent apartment.]

Wei Jiangxue silently digested the requirements of this mission and began to formulate a plan in her mind.

The first step in dressing up as a ghost is to find a white bed sheet.

The second step is to cut two holes in the bed sheet to serve as openings for the eyes. (ps: Since the person is blind, this step can be omitted.)

The third step was to put on a sheet and climb into Mi Rui'an's bed in the middle of the night!

Wei Jiangxue searched her entire bedroom but couldn't find any suitable sheets. Just as she was about to reluctantly part with her favorite super soft white bath towel, she remembered that there were bedding items the landlord had provided in the closet in the small living room. They were pure white and perfectly matched her plan.

She immediately went to the living room to find something, but in her haste, she slipped. Wei Jiangxue didn't have time to avoid it, and as she fell, she even had the leisure to estimate that she would bump into the corner of the coffee table.

This time, however, the pain in my leg wasn't sharp; it was more of a dull ache.

Something soft enveloped those sharp edges, protecting Wei Jiangxue from injury.

Wei Jiangxue stood up, leaning against the coffee table, and touched the spot where she had been poked several times before. Now, it was all covered with thick foam padding.

233 had suggested that Wei Jiangxue buy some foam online to help wrap the sharp corners that could easily cause injury. But Wei Jiangxue rejected the idea, feeling that with 233's guidance, and since she didn't go out often and the house was so small, she would get familiar with it by walking around more, and there was no need to waste money.

So, who took the initiative to add these protective measures to rental properties?

The answer is obvious.

"See? Now even if you bump into furniture, you won't get hurt."

Seemingly having heard the commotion Wei Jiangxue was making outside, the bedroom door belonging to Mi Rui'an opened.

*

Wei Jiangxue really doesn't know how to take care of herself.

A few hours earlier, Mi Rui'an, who had a good night's sleep, woke up early and was in a good mood, so she decided to find something to do.

She wasn't unaware of the bruises on Wei Jiangxue's legs, but she had always felt they had nothing to do with her, so she chose to ignore them.

Now, Wei Jiangxue has become an Alpha in Mi Rui'an's eyes who is suitable to be kept in the manor. Even though Wei Jiangxue herself is unaware of this, Mi Rui'an still stamped her with his ownership as usual.

The collectibles that Mi Rui'an favored most should always be beautiful and clean, and should not be covered in scratches.

Mi Rui'an had thought it through very clearly. Her concern and care for Wei Jiangxue stemmed from pheromones, and she might even have a hint of affection for him.

Recognizing her own emotions early on will help Mi Rui'an to better understand Wei Jiangxue's position.

If Mi Feng finds out that there is a low-status, highly compatible Alpha by her side, Mi Rui'an's future days will not be easy.

If possible, Mi Rui'an would not want to be on the opposite side of Wei Jiangxue.

Especially when manipulated by others.

She had the leisure to research living skills for the blind, noted down the key points, and then ordered a delivery person to buy foam pads. She personally wrapped every sharp corner of the rented room that might cause injury with soft pads.

In this way, Wei Jiangxue's body will no longer have those scars.

Not only rental properties, but Mi Rui'an also contacted her assistants and assigned them tasks to find people to protect her other properties as well.

This kind of low-rent housing is definitely not a place for Wei Jiangxue to stay for long. Mi Rui'an has already planned to move her to a place where it is more convenient to live.

In an unfamiliar new environment, Wei Jiangxue will probably try to rely on her more, right?

Wei Jiangxue has no relatives and very little contact with society, basically only her landlord and the viewers in the live broadcast room.

Such a person is practically alone and helpless; even if he disappeared the next day, few would care. Yet Mi Rui'an could think of hundreds of ways to cover up Wei Jiangxue's whereabouts.

Back in the bedroom, Mi Rui quietly gazed at Wei Jiangxue, who was still fast asleep, her eyes filled with undisguised infatuation.

Of course, it would be best if Wei Jiangxue were willing to go with her.

Mi Rui'an already had a preliminary plan in mind. Last night, when Wei Jiangxue was coaxing her to sleep, Mi Rui'an noticed something was amiss.

It seems that when she sees herself as pitiful, Wei Jiangxue will show a soft heart that is inconsistent with her previous attitude.

This made Mi Rui'an wonder if Wei Jiangxue would have agreed if she had made an even more outrageous request back then?

For example, he would feign pitifulness and beg Wei Jiangxue, saying he wanted her to kiss his child's forehead or cheek like a mother would.

*

"Thank you for singing last night. I slept very well, so I thought I'd help you out in some ways, like so you don't have to worry about bumping into the furniture and getting hurt."

Mi Rui'an's voice was sweet, and her words conveyed her concern for Wei Jiangxue.

This made Wei Jiangxue, who had just been plotting how to scare her, feel quite uneasy.

"By the way, what brings you to the living room? If you're looking for something, I can help you," Mi Rui'an then asked Wei Jiangxue about her purpose.

If you're just asking the other person to get your sheets and duvet cover, they probably wouldn't guess what it's for, right?

Wei Jiangxue relaxed her brows and said lightly, "I want to take out the bedding that the landlord prepared before. I don't know when the upstairs tenants will finish cleaning up my things, so I guess I'll have to use that set of sheets for now."

Mi Rui'an gave a soft "hmm," helped Wei Jiangxue to the sofa and sat her down, then went to rummage through the cupboard.

"Is this the set? It looks a bit like curtains and tablecloths to me..." Mi Rui'an asked.

Wei Jiangxue thought that she must have forgotten that she was blind, so she groped her way to get up: "I think I put some dust cloth inside last time too, I'll feel around and see."

"Be careful." Mi Rui'an held Wei Jiangxue's hand and led her over.

Whether it was Wei Jiangxue's imagination or not, she felt that when Mi Ruian withdrew his hand, his fingertips seemed to lightly brush against her palm.

But soon, she felt an even softer and smoother touch, and Mi Rui'an handed the fabric from the package to Wei Jiangxue.

Wei Jiangxue pretended to touch it a few times, and after 233 confirmed with her that this was a usable bed sheet, Wei Jiangxue nodded to Mi Rui'an and thanked her: "This is what I was looking for."

The upstairs tenant fixed the water pipes today, and after cleaning, Wei Jiangxue's bedroom was ready to be lived in again. Therefore, when Wei Jiangxue said she wanted to go back to her own room, Mi Rui'an did not try to stop her.

She only offered one suggestion: "Do you need me to help you put on the bed sheet?"

Wei Jiangxue shook her head, clutching the thing in her arms tightly: "No, I can manage by myself!"

Finally, realizing her tone had been too harsh, Wei Jiangxue added, "Thank you."

What a joke! She took the bed sheet to scare Mi Rui'an by pretending to be a ghost, not to actually sleep on it.

Wei Jiangxue had already made up her mind. She could make do with sleeping on the mattress and quilt, and it didn't matter if the quilt didn't have an outer cover, since its main function was just to keep warm.

Although she could buy new bedding, Wei Jiangxue was too lazy to spend the money and effort.

Having achieved her goal, Wei Jiangxue quickly returned to her room with the bed sheet. She acted like a thief, even locking the door behind her, as if afraid that Mi Rui'an would secretly follow her in.

When Wei Jiangxue came out of the bedroom, it was time to find Mi Rui'an to do her live-stream makeup and styling.

She walked lightly, almost skipping, into Mi Rui'an's room.

"Did something good happen to you?" Mi Rui'an asked curiously, seeing her radiant appearance.

"Hmph, I'm not telling you."

Wei Jiangxue refused to discuss her scare plan with the person who was about to suffer.

Thinking that Mi Rui'an was still unaware of this, Wei Jiangxue's tone carried a hint of pity: "Anyway, knowing won't do you any good! Why don't you tell me what you're going to dress me up for today? I heard from people in the live stream that with my popularity, the live stream platform should contact me to sign a contract soon, but I haven't seen any private messages. Maybe I haven't worked hard enough. I hope today's makeup and styling will be liked by more people!"

Mi Rui'an coughed awkwardly a few times, knowing that Wei Jiangxue's troubles were somewhat related to her.

Because the live streaming industry is too murky, Mi Rui'an didn't want Wei Jiangxue to rush in recklessly, so she specifically asked someone she knew to cut off the olive branches that live streaming platforms were offering to Wei Jiangxue in advance.

However, Mi Rui'an also didn't want Wei Jiangxue to be buried in the live broadcast room, guarding those familiar fans and the top fan, Mi.

Wei Jiangxue deserves a bigger and better stage, and she will definitely be liked by more people.

Mi Rui'an wanted to be the first discoverer and guide of this gem, so she stayed home during this time, directing her subordinates to establish a new entertainment company as a trial. Once Mi Rui'an had a full grasp of the market, Wei Jiangxue would receive her first and only contract offer.

"Today's design theme is 'Moon Goddess,' and the outfit I've prepared for you is Heton. Your long gray-blue hair can be braided, and you can wear..."

Mi Rui'an's calm and unhurried tone soothed Wei Jiangxue's anxiety.

Actually, Wei Jiangxue wasn't in a hurry to sign with a live streaming company. She was genuinely confused because so many viewers in her live streams were adamant that a company would contact her, yet she herself hadn't received any invitations.

Her intuition told her that there might be some hidden story behind this.

With Mi Rui'an's dedicated styling and 233's support in promoting her image, Wei Jiangxue was completely at ease.

Anyway, she can make money without signing a contract, so she doesn't necessarily have to negotiate with those companies and organizations, which saves her from being taken advantage of.

*

"I'm ready!"

Wei Jiangxue took a deep breath, her expression resolute.

[System 233: ...Then why don't you just open the door and go out!]

It's no wonder 233 was irritable; it's because Wei Jiangxue had been reluctant to move since she put on the bed sheet and started playing the ghost, and had been lingering in the bedroom for half an hour.

"Okay, I'm still a little nervous!"

Wei Jiangxue instantly deflated like a balloon with a punctured hole.

She frantically scratched at the door. After her live broadcast ended for the day, Wei Jiangxue had launched her plan to scare Mi Rui'an. She quickly put on the prepared bed sheet, but now she didn't even dare to leave the room.

"Will I really scare Mi Rui'an? Forget it, that guy is even afraid of thunder, I'm sure I'll be fine!"

"She should be asleep by now, right? If she is, should I wake her up? No, I'll just scare her awake!"

"233 Oh no, what should I do? Is this outfit really okay...?"

Wei Jiangxue kept repeating these things over and over, and 233 was getting a headache from listening to her.

[System 233: Think about your eyes, think about your grandma, think about your sister...]

Having successfully struck at the host's vitals, 233 watched as Wei Jiangxue finally stepped onto the ground outside his bedroom.

She crept furtively to Mi Rui'an's door and carefully pressed down the doorknob.

That's great! Mi Rui'an doesn't have the habit of locking the door, so she can move around freely!

Wei Jiangxue secretly cheered in her heart, then held her breath and tiptoed into the house.

She couldn't see what was happening inside the room, and 233 couldn't see Mi Rui'an's real-time status due to the protagonist's privacy restrictions. However, 233 could view the protagonist's physiological monitoring data, and Mi Rui'an's current data matched the human indicators during sleep.

Wei Jiangxue had visited this area several times recently and knew the furnishings inside the house very well.

Full of confidence, she walked towards the bed, then suddenly lunged at it, letting out what she thought was a terrifying scream: "Hoh—"

She suddenly tripped over something, cried out in surprise, and fell to the side.

Good news, I fell into bed and won't get hurt.

Bad news: she fell on Mi Rui'an.

The overwhelming scent of roses quickly enveloped Wei Jiangxue. Her face collided with Mi Rui'an's. Aside from a slight pain from the pressure on her face, she felt more of a softer, more elastic sensation against her stomach. Was it her belly?

No, it shouldn't be her stomach. Thinking of a certain possibility, Wei Jiangxue's face flushed red.

Time then seemed to be held in place by an invisible hand, passing by extremely slowly, second by second, through the gaps between their fingers.

A clear, strong heartbeat came from the side of Wei Jiangxue's face; it was Mi Rui'an's heart beating.

The uneven breathing and the sudden touch of Wei Jiangxue's hand both pointed to the same fact—Wei Jiangxue had woken Mi Rui'an up.

Oh no, Mi Rui'an must have noticed that her face was pressed against...

How can I explain this? She really isn't a pervert!

Wei Jiangxue thought in despair.

[System 233: Beep—Detected increased heart rate and sympathetic nerve excitation in Mi Rui'an... determined to be due to being startled by the host.]

[Congratulations, host! Mission complete! Fantastic!]

[Author's Note]

I will update every night between 9 PM and midnight. I will ask for leave in advance if I have to.