Chapter 21

Come a little closer to me.

The mission is complete just like that? This should be a good thing, but the little ghost is still immersed in the incredible accident. She is both ashamed and embarrassed, and her whole body is frozen. She has no time to pay attention to the notification sound from System 233.

A hand reached in through the gap in the bed sheet and pinched Wei Jiangxue's cheek accurately.

The cool fingers contrasted sharply with the flushed face. The owner of that hand probably hadn't expected Wei Jiangxue's face to be so hot. He paused noticeably, then pinched her cheeks a couple of times as if reluctant to let her go.

The heat rose up, and Wei Jiangxue felt all the blood rush to her head. She didn't understand why Mi Rui'an suddenly touched her face.

The sheet covering Wei Jiangxue was lifted, and the ghost's true face was immediately exposed to the air, completely unconcealed.

Beneath the specially tailored fabric, her misty blue hair shimmered white in the moonlight, and Wei Jiangxue's long eyelashes trembled violently. Although she was blind, she dared not open her eyes.

It's as if closing my eyes will allow me to avoid facing the trouble I've caused.

233 was still yelling in her mind, asking Wei Jiangxue what had happened and how the protagonist Mi Rui'an's heart rate had suddenly spiked to an abnormal level.

Wei Jiangxue's mind was in a mess, and she didn't notice it at all. If she had heard it, she probably would have just screamed in despair, "What happened? All I did was fall and my face hit Mi Rui'an's chest! It made her heart race!"

She's so thin-skinned.

It was just an accidental bump into another roommate's chest. Kind roommates won't blame Wei Jiangxue, so why panic?

Mi Rui'an sighed inwardly, her eyes fixed on Wei Jiangxue's flushed cheeks. For some reason, she felt a little itchy.

But if I suddenly bite Wei Jiangxue's cheek, she might be startled?

It was clearly Mi Rui'an who was woken up; she should be angry. Why is she now worrying about this scheming thief who broke into someone else's room?

Mi Rui'an looked down at Wei Jiangxue and said in a deliberately cold voice, "What are you doing here? You'd better give me a reasonable explanation."

Upon hearing this, Wei Jiangxue seemed like a wind-up toy, finally regaining her ability to move. She flailed her arms and legs, trying to stand up.

But her body, which had just fallen, was not very responsive. Wei Jiangxue's limbs were unusually uncoordinated, and after a lot of effort, she could only manage to sit on Mi Rui'an's lap.

On Wei Jiangxue's wrist was a moonlight blue ribbon that Mi Rui'an had carefully tied at dusk. Its color was elegant, and the end swayed slightly with Wei Jiangxue's flustered movements, brushing against Mi Rui'an's hand.

The beautiful curve seemed to beckon to Mi Rui'an, luring her into a sweet trap.

For a fleeting moment, Mi Rui'an acted on instinct, hooking the end of the ribbon, which then unfurled with the force of her pull.

A sliver of moonlight was kept in Mi Rui'an's hand.

And another ray of moonlight, so inviting to be chased, was nestled in her arms.

An ambiguous rose scent enveloped Wei Jiangxue, and she couldn't tell whether it was Mi Rui'an's pheromones or the fragrance she usually used.

It shouldn't be pheromones, right? Wei Jiangxue recalled that if Mi Rui'an had released pheromones, then she would probably be the only person in the room who could move around normally.

She tried her best to ignore the overpowering fragrance, staring blankly at Mi Rui'an, and innocently said, "I..."

"My bed isn't ready yet! So I'd like to ask you to let me share the bed with you again!"

In a moment of quick thinking, Wei Jiangxue came up with a reason that wasn't too far-fetched.

She had her own ulterior motives, deliberately omitting the fact that she had fallen and woken up Mi Rui'an, in an attempt to get away with it.

Inside, both of them were breathing very softly; one seemed guilty, while the other appeared to be naturally quiet.

After a long while, Wei Jiangxue finally heard Mi Rui'an reluctantly say, "Alright, but I don't want to bring the blankets out again. Let's just use one for now."

It's no big deal. Wei Jiangxue waved her hand, indicating that she didn't mind, as long as Mi Rui'an agreed.

She secretly rejoiced at her cleverness just now, turned around and went back to change into her pajamas. After washing up, she came to Mi Rui'an's side again.

After lying down comfortably, Wei Jiangxue heard the person next to her reach out and turn off the light.

She closed her eyes peacefully, but a few seconds later, she suddenly opened them and froze—wait a minute, didn't Mi Rui'an just turn on the light and see that she was still wearing the clothes she wore during the live stream? This doesn't look like she came to sleep with Mi Rui'an at all!

Why didn't Mi Rui'an suspect anything? She even let Wei Jiangxue fool her and didn't pursue the matter of Wei Jiangxue waking her up...

Wei Jiangxue frowned, realizing that this matter might not be so simple.

233, however, said: "[You're blind, so the protagonist probably thinks that even if you have bad ideas, she can subdue you immediately. Therefore, some details don't need to be taken too seriously.]"

Is that how it works? Wei Jiangxue was skeptical, but ultimately couldn't resist the drowsiness that came over her, and 233 also went into hibernation.

On the other side of the bed, Mi Rui'an, who had been keeping her eyes closed, slowly opened them, sat up halfway, and leaned against the headboard to look at Wei Jiangxue.

The latter was breathing steadily and was fast asleep.

The ribbon that had been wrapped around Wei Jiangxue's wrist was now in Mi Rui'an's hand. The ribbon gently fell into Wei Jiangxue's hair, and her jade-like hand brushed aside the strands of hair that were obscuring Wei Jiangxue's face.

Mi Rui'an leaned closer to observe her; this Alpha roommate was really interesting.

Mi Rui'an tried to analyze the other party's intentions from their actions, but she could never be sure of her guesses.

But Wei Jiangxue's actions tonight made Mi Rui'an suddenly certain of the thought that had been repeatedly popping into her mind.

Wei Jiangxue was indeed getting close to her, but her purpose was unclear. As for her methods... they were childish and clumsy, making people laugh.

For example, tonight, wearing a white sheet and playing a ghost—how could such an absurd prank happen?

Mi Rui'an certainly didn't believe she had come to ask to share a bed; that reason seemed more like a lie made up in desperation. The answer was obvious: Wei Jiangxue seemed to be trying to scare her.

What good would this do for Wei Jiangxue? Mi Rui'an stared at Wei Jiangxue's slightly parted lips, wondering when she would hear the truth from them.

However, it cannot be denied that Wei Jiangxue's actions are very interesting. If this is her way of attracting Mi Rui'an's attention, then Wei Jiangxue has succeeded.

What will Wei Jiangxue do next?

If it's because I hate her and want to get rid of her... well, that's probably impossible.

If it's because she likes him, when will Wei Jiangxue confess her feelings to her?

Will Wei Jiangxue stay by my side forever? And what about me? Do I treat Wei Jiangxue like a casually kept and comforted Alpha?

Mi Rui'an knew that her own attitude towards Wei Jiangxue was worth considering. She had never previously considered simply hiring someone as a comforting tool.

Miranda doesn't need that kind of hedonism. In the early part of her life, she was busy exploring the world, and now she only has one goal left.

That is to find out the truth about their parents' deaths and take back the Mi Group from Mi Feng.

As for whether she should find someone who suited her taste to be with her in the future, Mi Rui'an once thought it was impossible. She couldn't tolerate anyone getting close to her or doing anything too clingy or intimate.

But when a specific image appeared in her mind, a candidate was naturally pushed in front of Mi Rui'an.

It was Wei Jiangxue's appearance that made her feel that doing this might not be impossible.

Mi Rui'an's fingers lightly touched Wei Jiangxue's pale pink lips, imagining what it would be like for her to kiss him.

Only Wei Jiangxue was different. Those indiscriminately attacking pheromones had no effect on her; it was as if even the strongest defenses would crumble automatically against her. If that was the case, then Wei Jiangxue could also easily approach and mark him, right?

The ribbon disappeared between her legs, the light blue gradually deepening.

Mi Rui'an stared blankly at the ribbon dampening her fingertips. Wei Jiangxue, meanwhile, remained fast asleep beside her, completely unaware that the person next to her had been watching her for a long time.

Even if it's not about comforting the Alpha, moving Wei Jiangxue to another position would still be feasible.

If it's not about comforting the Alpha, then could we make Wei Jiangxue a more intimate and unique character?

Mi Rui'an already had the answer in her heart.

*

The sun was so hot that Wei Jiangxue's skin felt burning. She slowly raised her hand and reached for her phone beside her pillow. The voice assistant announced the time: exactly ten o'clock in the morning.

Waking up naturally at this time, Wei Jiangxue felt incredibly refreshed. She habitually turned over, only to find her body pinned to one side—she hadn't slept alone last night, but had shared a blanket with Mi Rui'an.

As soon as she fell asleep, Mi Rui'an snuggled up to Wei Jiangxue, clinging to her arm and refusing to let go. Feeling the warmth of another person's body, Wei Jiangxue felt a sudden softness creep into her heart.

233 had shown her the projection before. At that time, Wei Jiangxue didn't know how to describe Mi Rui'an. But now she remembered a word that she often heard the voice assistant say when she was online - "cold-faced cute".

Although the projected Mi Rui'an always had a stern face, and 233 also said that the protagonist rarely showed any expression, Mi Rui'an in that state always reminded Wei Jiangxue of a child pretending to be mature.

In a sense, she and Mi Rui'an are the same age, with Mi Rui'an even a few months younger than her. At the same age, Mi Rui'an has already started her own company.

Privately, Mi Rui'an still shows her softer side. Externally, she maintains a cool demeanor when making decisions and possesses a wealth of business information. But this is not the end; Mi Rui'an will go much further.

Wei Jiangxue sighed softly and reached out to touch the head of the person who was still fast asleep beside her.

Blind as she was, she didn't see it; Mi Rui'an's eyelashes trembled nervously.

It wasn't until Wei Jiangxue got up and tiptoed out of the bedroom that the person on the bed lifted their eyelids and stared in the direction she had left.

Mi Rui'an sighed with satisfaction, reaching out from under the covers to touch the spot where Wei Jiangxue had just touched.

Yes, that's it, come a little closer to me.