Chapter 35

Learn about her past

Mi Rui'an likes her? That's utter nonsense!

Wei Jiangxue scoffed, increasingly convinced that 233 was neglecting his duties. He called himself a top employee, how did he become like this? 233's transformation was so rapid; what exactly did he come into contact with…?

Unable to find an answer to this question, Wei Jiangxue had no choice but to put it aside for the time being.

After taking a few steps, Xiao Dong came over: "Master, Xiao Dong will take you to the restaurant."

Wei Jiangxue nodded awkwardly. She had left Xiaodong behind before going to Mi Ruian's room. Now that the robot had reappeared, it could only be that Mi Ruian, understanding her visual impairment, had specifically instructed Xiaodong to come find her.

The protagonist is so considerate... Wait! Wei Jiangxue shook her head; those trashy words from 233 had gotten back into her head!

Wei Jiangxue strode forward, while Xiao Dong automatically adjusted her speed to stay a body length ahead of her. Upon arriving at the restaurant and hearing Mi Rui'an's voice, Wei Jiangxue felt even worse.

"You're here, have a seat." Mi Rui'an's voice was as usual, showing no particular warmth or special regard for Wei Jiangxue.

Wei Jiangxue breathed a sigh of relief. Sure enough, 233 was just being stubborn. It viewed them through a filter, which is why it felt like everything was wrong.

"I've had sea cucumber porridge prepared, and it's on your right. Don't touch the ones on your left; just call Xiaodong over. There are also rice balls, fruits, and vegetables... If you'd like some tea, I've had it prepared as well."

As soon as Wei Jiangxue sat down, Mi Rui'an finished giving her all the instructions.

This show of concern was no different from before, and Wei Jiangxue completely lowered her guard. She knew that Mi Rui'an had always preferred to eat alone, and when they were in the rented apartment, this young lady would prepare a double meal of the same size, with each dish served in a small bowl and a variety of dishes.

Although it's a bit of a hassle, it's really delicious and convenient.

Mi Rui'an still maintains this habit, dividing the different dishes into various bowls, creating a dazzling array of choices. It's just a pity that among the two people dining...

Thinking about how she would lose her sight again after her period of high susceptibility and still be unable to eat freely as before, Wei Jiangxue softly hummed in agreement and turned to Xiao Dong beside her, saying, "Could you please feed me, Xiao Dong?"

With Xiaodong around, she only needed to open her mouth and wait for the food to come. Without Xiaodong, she had to carefully pick out the vegetables and bring them to her mouth, and even if she was very careful, she would inevitably lose her balance and get her clothes dirty.

The safest way is to shove your face close to the rim of the bowl and eat in a very awkward manner. This eating style is unsightly, but it can save her a lot of trouble.

The world after losing your sight is cruel, constantly reminding Wei Jiangxue—you can no longer live a normal life like before, you are different from other normal people…

Wei Jiangxue held the porridge that Xiao Dong had fed her in her mouth, putting her worries to the back of her mind.

This should have been a time to quietly enjoy the food, but suddenly a series of clinking sounds of cups and plates came from Mi Rui'an sitting across from him.

The crisp sound caught Wei Jiangxue's attention. It was rare for her to show concern for Mi Rui'an in front of her: "What's wrong? Are you alright?"

Because she couldn't see, Wei Jiangxue didn't know that Mi Rui'an's expression changed after seeing her interaction with Xiao Dong. Her absent-mindedness caused her elbow to bump into a cup, startling her so much that she dropped the spoon, making a mess of the surrounding table.

"I'm fine, I just burned my finger." Even though Wei Jiangxue couldn't see, Mi Rui'an still managed a perfect smile.

It was a miscalculation; for a moment, I completely forgot that Xiaodong would help Wei Jiangxue feed her.

It's just a robot...

Mi Rui'an calmed herself down and subtly glanced at Wei Jiangxue and Xiao Dong across from her.

If she were to make an excuse to leave now and take over Xiao Dong's affairs herself... Mi Rui'an quickly rejected this idea.

Regardless of whether Wei Jiangxue would have any doubts, the robot's stiffness during the switch of control could potentially pose a danger to the visually impaired person accompanying her, such as knocking things over. Mi Rui'an couldn't act impulsively for the sake of a momentary displeasure, especially since the robot posed no threat to her and there was no need to worry.

Thinking of this, she felt a little better, and then she caught sight of Wei Jiangxue directing Xiaodong to pick out the vegetables.

Mi Rui'an: "..."

I almost forgot that Wei Jiangxue is a picky eater.

Mi Rui'an coughed lightly: "Eating more vegetables is good for your health. The doctor said that you can't have a monotonous diet and you have to pay attention to a balanced diet."

Wei Jiangxue stiffened as she was suddenly reminded, feeling as if she had returned to her childhood, when she was criticized by her grandmother for being a picky eater.

Grandma wasn't always doting on the child; sometimes she could be quite strict. For example, when it came to eating, Grandma believed in "eat if you want, get out if you don't."

Because of her picky eating habits, Wei Jiangxue went hungry for several meals before finally realizing that food was only for them to supplement nutrition and energy, not for enjoyment.

You can't expect a necessity of survival to taste delicious, after all, those vegetables were alive and well before, and they didn't want to be eaten.

Perhaps that's why my grandmother treated food with such respect. Even when life became less difficult, she still cherished every grain of rice.

As for Wei Jiangxue, she has her own little scheme. She doesn't like to eat vegetables, but her younger sister Wei Meng does, so Wei Jiangxue would peel vegetables for Wei Meng, and Wei Meng would exchange them with vegetables that Wei Jiangxue likes.

Seeing Mi Rui'an's state, Wei Jiangxue felt a mix of emotions: "Thank you for reminding me, I will eat it."

But you need to prepare yourself mentally first...

Her expression perfectly embodied the meaning of "facing death without fear" and "sacrificing oneself for the cause." Mi Rui'an was quite puzzled; did she really hate vegetables that much?

"Never mind," Mi Rui'an said, stopping the conversation. "If you don't like it, give it to me."

"Huh?" Wei Jiangxue was taken aback, but she acted very quickly, making Xiaodong put the lettuce back immediately.

She kept saying, "This is so embarrassing," while urging Xiaodong to sort out the green vegetables in the bowls and send them to Mi Rui'an.

Since the other party had said that, they must not mind sharing the food with her. Since someone was helping her avoid wasting food, Wei Jiangxue naturally did her best to cooperate.

"Broccoli, lettuce, cherry tomatoes... give them all to her." Wei Jiangxue had just been fed a lot of unpleasant foods by Xiao Dong, who was unaware of her picky eating habits. She had completely stepped into a minefield, and now she was calling out each item one by one, just hoping to get rid of all the things she disliked.

Mi Rui'an looked at her with a complicated expression, but since she had already made her decision, she could only accept it.

Next time I'll have to think of another way, at least let Wei Jiangxue eat something... Mi Rui'an stared at the plate of food that Xiao Dong had brought over, looking thoughtful.

Only you can truly take good care of your wife; perhaps she should perhaps improve her culinary skills.

*

That night.

Mi Rui'an, who had already decided that Wei Jiangxue belonged to him, was stopped outside Wei Jiangxue's bedroom door.

Inside the door, some carefree guy was shouting, "Don't worry, I locked the door this time, and I'm still rational. You don't need to worry about me dragging you in. Let's talk things out like this!"

Mi Rui'an, who only wanted to come over for a chat, to invite Wei Jiangxue to sleep with her, and to play some adult games: "...Nothing, just wanted to remind you to close the window. It's windy at night, don't catch a cold."

The silk robe she was clutching in her hand was almost torn apart. Mi Rui'an looked at the door panel in front of her with a mix of amusement and exasperation, and suddenly realized that her understanding of her relationship with Wei Jiangxue seemed to have deviated slightly.

They are already in a temporarily marked Alpha and Omega relationship, so why does Wei Jiangxue still act like an ordinary friend?

Is she too shy?

That's true. Since Wei Jiangxue is different from other Alphas, there will be differences in their perceptions. Mi Rui'an likes Wei Jiangxue this way, so she should accept everything about her.

But... Mi Rui'an stared at the door panel, finding it really hard to resist breaking it open.

She really wanted to drag that guy inside, grinning like an idiot, out and interrogate him thoroughly, to get a clear picture of his identity. Lover? Partner? Or something else?

No, Wei Jiangxue is too shy; forcibly breaking down the door would probably ruin the atmosphere. Even if she wanted to express her feelings, it couldn't be in this kind of atmosphere; she had to find another opportunity.

Mi Rui'an looked at the door panel for a while longer, then turned and gracefully left.

Inside the room just a door away, Wei Jiangxue was listening to Xiaodong read aloud. This robot was much better than the audiobook function on her phone.

As soon as Mi Rui'an arrived, Xiao Dong immediately stopped so that Wei Jiangxue could hear the voice outside.

Wei Jiangxue actually knew that the protagonist would come to talk to her.

Their relationship is currently very delicate.

First, there were roommates with whom I didn't get along, then there was a brief fling; it was already quite awkward by then.

Wei Jiangxue did something even more outrageous—she inadvertently revealed some of her true feelings.

If Mi Rui'an were to investigate further, would this exceptionally intelligent protagonist be able to guess even more?

For example, are there more worlds beyond this one?

Wei Jiangxue quickly stopped herself from thinking about it. She hadn't heard what Mi Rui'an outside was asking, but she vaguely guessed that the other person wanted to come inside.

Could it be that they want to find her to find out the truth and confront her face to face? Wei Jiangxue felt a chill run down her spine and quickly said loudly that she wanted to sleep, refusing to let Mi Rui'an out.

After seeing the Buddha off, Wei Jiangxue broke out in a cold sweat.

She finally remembered the system 233 she had blocked all morning, and her inexplicable anger vanished. Wei Jiangxue silently released 233: [233, I'm not angry with you anymore. We're just colleagues, and the mission should take precedence. I don't care what you're up to behind the scenes, just don't bring it up in front of me, okay?]

[System 233: Waaaaah, host... you've finally released me! Waaaaah, I promise I'll obey your every command...]

Seeing that it had become docile, Wei Jiangxue nodded in satisfaction: "Know yourself and know your enemy, and you will never be defeated. I think I really need to learn more about Mi Rui'an. Do you have any ideas? A simple plot summary isn't enough."

233 pondered for a moment: 【Well... there really is.】

Wei Jiangxue immediately pressed, "What is it? Can I use it? Remember, we're bound together as colleagues. This bond can't be broken until the task is completed. We're in this together, for better or for worse."

[System 233: Shh, keep your voice down. I've temporarily cut off the listening signal from the Transmigration Bureau. I can help you. The method is—]

[System 233: Dream on!]