Chapter 42

The only thing I don't understand is the love between lovers.

Mi Rui'an suddenly looked up, feeling a sweet warmth in her heart, while Wei Jiangxue was completely oblivious to all of this.

Then, the pheromones she deliberately released for flirting were not noticed by Wei Jiangxue, were they?

A strong sense of frustration welled up inside her, and the feigned vulnerability on Mi Rui'an's face froze, gradually transforming into an incredulous blankness.

Wei Jiangxue, oblivious to her thoughts, was still pondering earnestly: "Look, although this is a society governed by law, Mi Feng can still act so arrogantly. Even if we don't resort to violence, perhaps we can find other ways to deal with him..."

If it were an ordinary person in front of her, Wei Jiangxue would definitely advise her to run away with her as soon as possible, but this is the protagonist! So Wei Jiangxue naturally wants the protagonist to fight against the villain, and the first thing she needs to do is to act as a catalyst and ignite the protagonist's fighting spirit with words.

In the original storyline, Mi Rui'an's goal was always firm, and what Wei Jiangxue had to do was to add fuel to the fire.

Mi Rui'an looked at Wei Jiangxue's face, which was full of eagerness. The latter was obviously really planning how to bring down Mi Feng, without any other intentions.

Mi Rui'an sighed deeply, wondering what she was expecting from Wei Jiangxue.

This guy clearly has no idea how ambiguous and romantic their current situation is!

When she spoke again, there was a hint of self-mockery in her voice: "Jiang Xue..."

"Um?"

"It's nothing. I just meant you should eat first. These things aren't urgent." Mi Rui'an's smile was extremely bitter, and her eyes were deep.

No, it's too slow to wait for Wei Jiangxue, that little blockhead, to figure things out on her own. It's better for Mi Rui'an to make more preparations herself.

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Life went on smoothly, and none of the crises that Wei Jiangxue had worried about came to pass.

Since Mi Feng didn't find their way here, Wei Jiangxue's life was actually much more comfortable than before. It's just that Mi Rui'an's dependence on Wei Jiangxue's pheromones was becoming increasingly intense…

Wei Jiangxue didn't think much of it at first, she was just a little troubled. Because Mi Rui'an didn't always appear weak, there was a strange sense of incongruity about her behavior that Wei Jiangxue found odd, as if Wei Jiangxue was walking down a preordained path.

After waking up from her afternoon nap, Wei Jiangxue often found Mi Rui'an beside her. She couldn't see Mi Rui'an's expression, but she could hear the other's aggrieved voice. Mi Rui'an complained that the room was too big, and it was lonely and cold to sleep alone, so she came to find Wei Jiangxue.

Therefore, Wei Jiangxue tolerated Mi Ruian's actions, and Mi Ruian went from secretly climbing into bed at the beginning to waiting for Wei Jiangxue to sleep together in bed later.

It was only after some time had passed that Wei Jiangxue realized something was wrong. She and Mi Rui'an had been sleeping separately, so how did they suddenly end up sharing a bed?

Besides, Mi Rui'an could easily turn on the air conditioner or heater herself, so holding her while sleeping would have almost no effect. Who would leave perfectly good modern heating devices unused and rely solely on temperature exchange between humans?

Unable to come up with an answer, Wei Jiangxue interpreted Mi Rui'an's unusual behavior as an omega's excessive dependence on an alpha. However, she was too embarrassed to admit it, so she made up some clumsy excuses to get close to Wei Jiangxue.

That makes sense.

Every time Mi Rui'an approached, Wei Jiangxue would tell herself to hold back: this was a normal reaction for an omega after being marked by an alpha; Mi Rui'an's sensitive period was just a little longer, and he needed Wei Jiangxue's understanding and tolerance.

She had never spoiled her younger sister, Wei Meng, with such affection, yet she treated Mi Rui'an exceptionally well. It was as if she was indulging an overly clingy and insecure child, gradually getting used to those intimacy that crossed the line.

While listening to the information or taking a nap with her eyes closed, Mi Rui'an no longer just stayed by Wei Jiangxue's side. Instead, she would silently lean closer, rest her head on Wei Jiangxue's lap, or hug Wei Jiangxue directly, like a super-sized, fragrant doll.

This time was no different. Wei Jiangxue needed to meditate and digest the academic knowledge that Mi Rui'an had taught her that morning. Mi Rui'an followed her closely to the French windows and lay down on Wei Jiangxue's lap to bask in the sun.

Sunlight streamed through the living room window, casting a warm glow on the carpet. Wei Jiangxue felt her eyelids burning slightly from the sun when she suddenly heard a particularly intimate sound coming from her arms.

The sound initially went unnoticed by Wei Jiangxue, who assumed it was just some minor noise coming from the street outside. However, a human breath broke her train of thought.

Then more auditory information entered Wei Jiangxue's mind: the rustling of clothes, the wet sounds of lips rubbing and sucking... Wei Jiangxue's ear tips immediately turned red, and the air seemed to become thick and humid.

As the two women groaned, Wei Jiangxue's voice almost changed: "Mi Rui'an, what are you looking at?"

She was not an ignorant child; the erotic undertones in those voices were direct and surging, making one feel uneasy the moment they were heard.

Mi Rui'an can watch it if she wants, but why is it playing out loud?

"What?" There was a sound of something small clinking against the glass coffee table. Mi Rui'an seemed to have put something down, and then asked Wei Jiangxue in confusion, "I was wearing headphones, so I didn't hear you clearly."

Wei Jiangxue stammered, unsure of what to say.

In fact, Wei Jiangxue wasn't sure if Mi Rui'an was playing the music out loud or if the headphones were leaking sound. She just subconsciously thought that if she could hear it, it must be because Mi Rui'an wasn't wearing headphones.

It seems that Mi Rui'an didn't intend for her to hear it; it was simply because the volume was too loud and the headphones were leaking sound.

Besides feeling awkward, Wei Jiangxue still felt embarrassed. Was she supposed to just say, "I heard you listening to something inappropriate for children"? She felt like she didn't belong in this room and needed to leave as soon as possible.

She thought for a moment: "I..."

But before she could finish speaking, Mi Rui'an interrupted Wei Jiangxue: "Is my earphone leaking sound? I'm sorry, I only realized it was a bit loud after I took it off."

Wei Jiangxue didn't say much: "It's okay, just play normally, don't worry about me. I was just about to ask you what you were listening to..."

"Why don't you listen to it yourself?" Mi Rui'an chuckled, and then Wei Jiangxue felt a breeze brush past her face as an earphone was inserted into her ear.

What? Isn't it enough for Mi Rui'an to listen by herself? Why drag her into listening together?

Wei Jiangxue was only stunned for a moment before she was led by the nose by Mi Rui'an.

Mi Rui'an seemed to reset the audio progress bar and enthusiastically told her about what was playing in the headphones: "I found a pretty good radio drama. I don't know if you usually listen to these kinds of things, but you can give it a try. It's quite suitable for entertainment."

“Oh…” Wei Jiangxue was stunned.

"This story is quite interesting. It's about two roommates, one an Alpha and the other an Omega. They go from strangers to best friends, and then develop a romantic relationship. Their feelings are very delicate and sweet..." When talking about something she was interested in, Mi Rui'an was very energetic and kept talking, making it inconvenient for Wei Jiangxue to interrupt.

Moreover, she explained things in exceptional detail. Wei Jiangxue, just listening, felt as if she had tapped into the audiobook function of a graded novel. Mi Rui'an didn't omit any details, even the details of the two protagonists' first kiss and their first sexual encounter; she recounted them at lightning speed. By the time Wei Jiangxue realized what she had heard, it was already too late.

"...Wait, is this really something that should be said directly?" Wei Jiangxue was struck dumb, and the "I'll excuse myself" excuse she had originally intended to make was completely forgotten.

“What’s wrong with this? It’s a normal physiological phenomenon.” Mi Rui’an seemed not shy at all, which made Wei Jiangxue wonder if she was overreacting.

Mi Rui'an led her to start thinking about the radio drama: "It's about... a story of roommates falling in love?"

"Yes, it's super catchy, the script is great, and the voice actors are all incredibly dedicated, bringing the characters to life!" Mi Rui'an's tone was enthusiastic, and her attitude was very natural and sincere, as if she had simply discovered a great work and wanted to recommend it to Wei Jiangxue.

Was she really being too sensitive? Besides, Mi Rui'an rarely had this desire to share, so Wei Jiangxue didn't want to offend her, so she could only bite the bullet and sit there, waiting for her to press the play button.

Seeing that Wei Jiangxue had accepted the invitation, Mi Rui'an quickly moved closer, squeezing Wei Jiangxue to the corner of the sofa, their bodies pressed tightly together.

They were so close they could smell each other's pheromones... Wei Jiangxue stiffened slightly, letting Mi Rui'an do as she pleased.

"It's starting now." Mi Rui'an's pleasant voice rang in my ears, with a slight smile.

Wei Jiangxue nodded, holding her breath and looking forward to the upcoming radio drama content dispelling her previous prejudices.

The dialogue and background noise came through the headphones clearly; it was indeed a high-quality production that even an outsider could tell from the sound, with incredibly realistic ambient sounds. The story, as Mi Rui'an described, depicted the daily lives of two young women sharing an apartment. Initially, it was a series of simple and heartwarming moments: they cooked together, shared snacks, complained about work, and chatted late into the night…

The more Wei Jiangxue listened, the more relaxed she became, as if there really were two girls, and she was listening to them chattering away in her ear.

I guess I was overthinking it... It's just normal urban rental literature, about the cozy daily life of white-collar workers sharing an apartment in the city.

Those ambiguous scenes were probably just for fun, not the main course she thought they were. Besides, it's perfectly normal for a love story to include some adult elements; she shouldn't be making such a fuss.

But as the plot progressed, some subtle details made Wei Jiangxue sit up straight—

In the show, the Omega is jealous and realizes his feelings early on, while the Alpha is very oblivious and doesn't realize what the Omega means by his many direct advances.

A taking care of O gradually became a habit, and O would also silently care for A. Just when Wei Jiangxue was frustrated by their stagnant progress, a turning point came—O's heat cycle broke out, but neither of them had the money to buy suppressants, so A had no choice but to mark O.

From then on, their relationship seemed to undergo a strange change, and their conversations began to test each other.

It wasn't until A, holding flowers, broke the ice: "I think I'm being a little greedy. I don't want to just be your roommate or your good friend."

Wei Jiangxue was moved by their relationship, but she wasn't just thinking about the two main characters; she was also thinking about herself and... Mi Rui'an.

The lines from the radio drama made her involuntarily recall her past interactions with Mi Rui'an, and the more she compared them, the more terrified she became.

The occasional displays of dependence and intimacy that Mi Rui'an showed now seemed to have been filtered out by Wei Jiangxue, returning to the real scene.

If she can sense déjà vu, will Mi Rui'an, who is endowed with the talent to see into people's hearts, also notice these similarities?

Moreover, Wei Jiangxue didn't dare to delve into the reasons why Mi Rui'an would suddenly come to listen to this radio drama.

So, what if it's true, as Wei Jiangxue thinks, that Mi Ruian harbors unusual feelings for her?

Are these actions, like the protagonists in a radio drama testing each other, a way for Mi Rui'an to gauge her reaction?

This thought struck Wei Jiangxue like a thunderbolt, leaving her mind blank, followed by a tidal wave of panic and chaos.

She and Mi Rui'an...?

No, how could there possibly be a future for the two of them? Wei Jiangxue is destined to complete her mission and return home!

And there's love between them? That's a lie, isn't it? Wei Jiangxue had never thought about this question. Her world was filled with missions. Her feelings for Mi Rui'an included wariness, sympathy, and pity... But was there really love?

Wei Jiangxue knows about the love between family members and the love between friends and teachers, but she doesn't understand the love between lovers.

The sofa's soft cushions felt like they were covered in sharp thorns, making it impossible for her to stay there peacefully. Mi Rui'an's presence was the source of her panic.

The gazes of those around her seemed tangible, fixed on Wei Jiangxue's face, filled with inquiry and anticipation.