Chapter 47
Are you jealous? (Bonus chapter with 3k nutrient solution)
Wei Jiangxue felt her body temperature rise, and blushing, she burrowed back into bed. Her chaotic thoughts made her brain even more tired, and before she knew it, Wei Jiangxue was dragged into sleep.
Unaware that Wei Jiangxue had fallen asleep just moments before, an invisible hand had overwritten her host's physiological data for the night. To 233, everything was as usual, utterly unremarkable.
Perhaps the battles with trolls and online haters in the live stream had taken too much of its energy, or perhaps the tension it had been holding for days was finally able to ease. Seeing that Wei Jiangxue was sleeping soundly, 233 took a short break after checking the basic data and went back to playing games with its colleagues.
Then, the nightmare that had been lurking around Wei Jiangxue quietly arrived.
But perhaps this doesn't count as a nightmare.
At first, it was just emptiness and chaos. Wei Jiangxue felt warm all over, the temperature comfortable and reassuring. Gradually, a familiar fragrance invaded her dream, more intense and vibrant than Wei Jiangxue's own pheromones, with an alluring quality, as if someone had moved Wei Jiangxue to a rose garden.
Wei Jiangxue felt herself lying in the center of those soft, smooth flowers, gradually sinking into the pool filled with petals, sinking into the sweetest part, the scent of roses completely enveloping her.
It was a shockingly real touch, like she was embracing someone.
It wasn't the kind of intimate, measured touch you see through clothing in real life, but rather direct, scalding, and unhindered skin-to-skin contact.
A cool hand caressed her neck, glided across her cheek, and then touched her lips. Each touch sent shivers down her spine.
Wei Jiangxue tilted her head uncomfortably, trying to open her eyes.
She could see, but a thin, slightly transparent hairband blocked her view, making it difficult for Wei Jiangxue to see clearly.
Mi Rui'an's face swayed back and forth behind the light-colored hairband, her gaze focused and greedy.
Their breaths mingled, and warm breaths brushed against her lips.
A kiss landed through Mi Rui'an's fingertips.
Wei Jiangxue felt a sense of déjà vu, as if she had once shared a tender and precious kiss with Mi Rui'an.
But soon, she regretted the idea. The next kiss, also initiated by Mi Rui'an, displayed a different emotion from the very beginning, filled with an irresistible possessiveness. Her lips and tongue were pried open, and another person's scent forcefully penetrated her. The crisp freesia and the rich, alluring rose mingled, intertwining and blending wildly, creating an even more intoxicating fragrance.
Wei Jiangxue let out a muffled sob, indistinct as to whether it was resistance or submission. Her body and mind were at odds; one was moving closer to Mi Rui'an, while the other was trying to distance itself from her.
Mi Rui'an wrapped her arms around Wei Jiangxue's neck, her fingertips lightly gripping the skin on Wei Jiangxue's shoulder blade, the surrounding temperature was frighteningly high.
The Alpha's hands skillfully roamed over the Omega's body, and the touch of his lips and tongue became even more passionate.
Pleasure surged and accumulated between them. Wei Jiangxue could hear her own rapid breathing and Mi Rui'an's unbearable moans.
For a moment, she felt a little dazed, as if this situation shouldn't have happened, but this strange feeling was quickly overshadowed by her longing.
As her desire reached a dazzling peak, Wei Jiangxue suddenly opened her eyes and sat up abruptly in bed.
In the darkness, she gasped for breath, her chest heaving violently, her heart pounding as if it would burst from her chest. Wei Jiangxue clearly remembered this dream… this erotic dream.
She was soaking wet, her hair was damp with sweat, her cheeks were burning, and her head was buzzing.
The lingering rose-scented pheromones of Mi Rui'an in the air made Wei Jiangxue's already heightened senses even more sensitive. The alluring scent intensified Wei Jiangxue's desire.
Although she still couldn't see anything, Wei Jiangxue could recall every scene from her dream, as if it had actually happened.
A few rays of sunlight filtered into the room, but the room remained silent.
Everything that just happened was a dream.
It was an extremely realistic erotic dream related to Mi Rui'an.
Wei Jiangxue sat stiffly on the bed, almost unable to think. The hot, shameful, yet pleasurable images and sensations from her dream were completely etched into her mind, refusing to leave. The pain from Mi Rui'an's bite still seemed to linger on her lips, and an indescribable tremor filled Wei Jiangxue's heart.
How could she have such a dream? Was the object of her affections still Mi Rui'an?
"Well, who else could it be but Mi Rui'an?" Wei Jiangxue rubbed her head and groaned softly.
Why? Wei Jiangxue thought and thought, but it seemed she could only find one answer.
"233!" This time she didn't care about anything else and quickly called out 233.
Just then, 233 was free and heard her call: "What's wrong? You woke up so early today!"
"Did you let me dream with Mi Rui'an yesterday?" Oh right, it must have been 233 messing things up and forgetting to tell her beforehand.
[System 233: Huh? I didn't. Why would you ask that? Did you dream about her last night? I really didn't make you both dream about each other. I've been fixing code vulnerabilities lately.]
233's voice didn't sound like he was lying, but...
If 233 wasn't lying, then wouldn't the responsibility for this dream lie entirely with Wei Jiangxue?
Wei Jiangxue asked in a panic, "Really? My sleep data from last night was all normal? No one really interfered?"
[System 233: I checked, and you haven't changed much from before. Besides me, I don't think anyone else will come, right? It's somewhat possible that a small world consciousness is coming, but if it does, I'll definitely sense it, and that kind of thing... I feel like it wouldn't bother erasing its traces.]
All possibilities were rejected by 233, and Wei Jiangxue's face burned even redder.
So it really was just her own dream... Subconsciously thinking about intimate contact with Mi Rui'an, this kind of restricted content was born.
Was it because of that goodnight kiss before bed? Wei Jiangxue became more and more certain as she thought about it.
Is she really out of her mind? How could she have such a shameful dream because of a goodnight kiss before bed? How could she have such desires for Mi Rui'an?
Wei Jiangxue comforted herself; after all, Mi Rui'an was beautiful and charming, and it was normal for her to look at her a few more times. However, doing such a thing in her dream, even responding passionately to Mi Rui'an… did she subconsciously want to get closer to Mi Rui'an?
Wei Jiangxue felt an unprecedented sense of confusion and embarrassment. It shouldn't be that bad, right?
She forcibly ignored that possibility, attributing everything to human desires; after all, humans are animals, and animal instincts should not be underestimated…
On the other hand, how is she going to face Mi Rui'an in the future?
Meanwhile, in the master bedroom.
Mi Rui'an also woke up. Unlike Wei Jiangxue, she didn't sit up abruptly. Instead, she slowly opened her eyes and gazed at the ceiling. Dawn had broken, but she was only concerned with the dazzling light of her dream.
Her breathing was steady, but the flush on her cheeks and ears lingered. Deep within her body, the tingling sensation from the dream and a sense of satisfaction still lingered.
That dream… Mi Rui’an was quite certain that it was no ordinary erotic dream.
She could recall every detail, including Wei Jiangxue's astonishment and enjoyment, her gradually sinking into a dazed look, her ardent response... and the last moment, the perfect fusion of their pheromones, as if their souls were soothed to the extreme.
Could it be that what you think about during the day manifests in your dreams at night?
*
It took Wei Jiangxue almost all of her self-control to finish washing up, changing her clothes, and leaving her room.
She felt lightheaded, as if each step she took was on clouds, and the heat on her face wouldn't subside. She didn't even dare to look around, afraid that her roommate would notice her gaze.
Let's just grab something from the fridge and eat it, instead of going to the restaurant.
Wei Jiangxue made up her mind, but as soon as she stepped into the living room, she smelled the familiar scent of roses in the air.
Immediately following was Mi Rui'an's still sleepy voice, slightly hoarse, yet more torturous than before: "Good morning, Jiang Xue."
Wei Jiangxue froze instantly; without even thinking, she knew her face would turn bright red again. Strange, how come she never noticed before how beautiful Mi Rui'an's voice was…
She responded hesitantly to the greeting, "Good morning."
“You… got up very early today.” Although Mi Rui’an’s words were nothing special, Wei Jiangxue felt that she was implying something.
Perhaps because she had something to hide, Wei Jiangxue smiled bitterly: "It's nothing. Get up early and clean up yesterday's unexpected incident. I plan to sue those who criticized me."
Mi Rui'an then asked, "Do you need help?"
"No, I have a friend who knows a thing or two about this. She said yesterday that she would help me. Thank you. If I have the chance in the future, I will try to ask you for help."
"It's best if you don't have the chance. I don't want to see you insulted by people with ulterior motives."
Hearing her words, Wei Jiangxue was speechless for a moment: "I think so too, no one wants to be scolded. By the way, about that entertainment company you mentioned, I might have to tell you in advance. It's about my live stream... My style isn't very popular on the Alpha channel, so in order to get some traffic from the Omega channel, I claimed to be an Omega."
Wei Jiangxue told Mi Rui'an that she initially started live streaming to make a living and to find an outlet for herself to be "heard and seen".
Of course, when she said these words, she concealed the existence of System 233 and attributed everything to the pressures of her life.
She described in detail how she started from scratch, learned to use accessibility tools, and explored live streaming skills... relying on the reactions from Mi Rui'an's side to judge whether her sob story was effective.
“In the beginning, it was very difficult, and I almost couldn’t keep going,” Wei Jiangxue’s voice lowered. She felt Mi Rui’an’s hand on her shoulder, comforting her. “Until, a big sister appeared in my live stream.”
She mentioned Mi, but omitted the account ID, and failed to notice the amused smile on Mi Rui'an's face beside her.
Mi Rui listened quietly, a complex mix of emotions churning deep within her eyes.
Unexpectedly, Wei Jiangxue would bring up Mi at this time, little did she know that Mi was right in front of her. Thinking back on the past, Mi Rui'an was still surprised.
She did it purely on a whim, so she used the information she had to find Wei Jiangxue's live stream account and then watched the entire stream.
The subsequent development of their relationship was beyond Mi Rui'an's control. She indulged herself and became more and more deeply involved. Even though Wei Jiangxue clearly rejected her, Mi Rui'an had no intention of turning back.
His pursuit of Wei Jiangxue was an instinctive reaction from the bottom of his heart.
Mi Rui'an felt that this was more like saying that some things were destined to happen the moment she first saw Wei Jiangxue.
"Because I lied to the audience and fans from the beginning. I am not an Omega. I think you have always been honest with me. If you sign me without knowing the truth, it may bring unexpected trouble to both of us. So I decided to tell you first and let you make your own judgment. If your company is still willing to sign me who is pretending to be an Omega, I will actively cooperate with your work."
Wei Jiangxue raised her head, her lifeless eyes fixed on Mi Rui'an's direction. She seemed to have no choice but to await Mi Rui'an's judgment.
Mi Rui'an wasn't as disappointed as Wei Jiangxue had expected. Instead, she was as calm as if she were discussing what to eat for breakfast: "It's a small matter. There are two solutions: apologize or continue to cover it up. I recommend you choose the second one. Don't underestimate me. I'm the boss. It's easy for me to help you suppress some negative information."
Wei Jiangxue looked surprised: "Huh? I thought you were going to carefully assess the risks I pose to the company."
"It's nothing." Indeed, it's nothing, because Mi Rui'an has been involved in Wei Jiangxue's live broadcast from the very beginning and even has more first-hand information than other fans.
“Jiang Xue,” Mi Rui’an’s tone became firm. She reached out and placed her hand over Wei Jiang Xue’s tightly clenched hand, her cool fingertips slipping between the latter’s fingers. “Since you’ve chosen to tell me, I’ll handle this for you. You just need to follow my instructions.”
There was a subtle, sharp edge to her tone, a hint of confidence in her victory.
Wei Jiangxue was taken aback: "Okay..."
Mi Rui'an: "Continue to pretend you're an Omega, don't change anything. A streamer who suddenly changes their identity will cause a lot of discussion and scrutiny. All your previous clips and statements will be dug up and questioned, which is riskier. It's better to continue the lie and let everyone accept the information that you are an Omega. That way, even if someone says you're an Alpha, everyone will just think that person is talking nonsense, unless the other party has concrete evidence. But I won't let anyone get close to you. No one but me can smell your Alpha scent."
"But can I really keep this a secret forever? What if..."
"That's impossible. I'll find a safer and more durable way to disguise myself. If it's not available on the market, we can have it custom-made. As for any suspicions that might arise, I naturally have ways to make them disappear."
Mi Rui'an's voice was full of confidence. She paused, looked at Wei Jiangxue's bewildered face, and suddenly leaned closer, leaving a tender kiss on Wei Jiangxue's cheek: "Don't worry, trust me."
Even if Wei Jiangxue were to suddenly declare herself an Alpha, it wouldn't matter; Mi Rui'an would still have ways to suppress the criticism.
However… she couldn't keep all the Omegas who liked Wei Jiangxue away, as many Omegas might be interested in Wei Jiangxue's face. As for Alphas, Mi Rui'an could handle them more easily, ensuring that the Alphas would never get close to Wei Jiangxue.
Wei Jiangxue continues to pretend to be an Omega. These days, Omega relationships are less common; at most, some Omegas are attracted to her and want to be friends. Alphas and Betas have more suitors, but Mi Rui'an can physically isolate Wei Jiangxue from them.
If she revealed her Alpha identity, many Alphas might leave, but countless Omegas would flock to her. Mi Rui'an knew that if she wanted Wei Jiangxue to go further, she couldn't quickly expose their relationship; she had to keep it a secret.
After considering everything, keeping Wei Jiangxue in the status quo would minimize Mi Rui'an's unwarranted jealousy. She could manage those minor unpleasantness herself.
Thinking about these things, Mi Rui'an made no attempt to hide her thoughts and shared them with Wei Jiangxue.
"So, you should continue to maintain your Omega identity and interact normally with Omega fans, like good sisters and friends. This way, Omegas won't have an overreaction because of unrequited love or love turning into hate, and it will also minimize outside suspicion about your Omega identity."
Wei Jiangxue could feel Mi Rui'an's fingers gently squeezing her hand, as if reminding Wei Jiangxue to give an answer.
Wei Jiangxue was still processing these words, her feelings were complicated.
On the one hand, she was grateful to Mi Rui'an for considering so much for her, for being willing to keep this shocking secret, and for providing corresponding solutions.
On the other hand, she found it amusing because Mi Rui'an always maintained a guarded attitude towards Alphas, Omegas, and Betas.
In her words, Mi Rui'an's displeasure with these people was fully revealed.
Wei Jiangxue probed, "Are you jealous? Jealous of everyone who might get close to me?"
Mi Rui'an is more possessive than anyone she's ever seen... Will the protagonist be any less so in this regard?
“Of course, I can defend and fight as an Alpha, but what about an Omega?” Mi Rui’an even said with a bit of self-righteousness. “Do you expect me to beat up my best friend who walks hand in hand with you and shares your secrets?”
Mi Rui'an snorted: "The best solution is to keep them at the level of being good friends with you."
Wei Jiangxue suddenly felt like laughing, yet her face inexplicably flushed. Mi Rui'an's jealousy was so direct and unique. While considering her future, he was also thinking about guarding against a love rival, offering a solution of "disguising the truth to the end and eliminating suspicion from the source."
But it must be admitted that this is indeed the safest method that can be thought of at the moment.
Wei Jiangxue doesn't need to keep it a secret for long; as long as it can be kept secret until she leaves this world and Mi Rui'an, that's fine.
She grasped Mi Rui'an's hand in return and softly hummed in agreement: "I'll do whatever you say."
*
As 233 and Mi predicted, the tide of public opinion surged from an even more malicious angle.
This time, the attack was precisely aimed at the very foundation upon which Wei Jiangxue relied for her existence—her blindness.
When Wei Jiangxue used the mission reward in front of Mi's Starlight Media Company, she had already considered that it would arouse Mi Feng's suspicion, so she was not surprised.
So-called "insider information" and "technical analysis posts" leaked from an anonymous forum, and public opinion began to ferment online. Some online trolls confidently claimed that Wei Jiangxue's blindness was questionable and listed many suspicious points, including the video of Wei Jiangxue getting into a car with Mi Rui'an in front of Mi's Starlight Media.
The online trolls also questioned Wei Jiangxue's overly skilled operation of electronic devices. Some even extracted clips from her early live streams and attempted to analyze the movement of Wei Jiangxue's eyeballs frame by frame to prove that Wei Jiangxue was not actually blind.
Mi Feng's team waited for the right moment and promptly made topics such as "the blind persona of the streamer on xx platform is fake" and "the internet celebrity is playing the victim to gain sympathy" trend on the hot list. As expected, it aroused a lot of criticism from passers-by.
Wei Jiangxue's livestream account and social media platforms have been flooded with insults. This time, many people in her private messages have shown her malice without reservation, while believing they are doing justice. Unfortunately, 233 and Mi don't want her to see it, so Wei Jiangxue is actually unaffected. Mi Feng's team has incited so many bystanders, all in vain.
Many people watched the spectacle as this attack struck at the heart of the matter, but Wei Jiangxue's reaction surprised everyone.
With 233 and Mi taking care of everything, Wei Jiangxue didn't have to do anything; even her Weibo responses were handled by 233.
An official visual impairment certificate and a medical assessment report issued by Mi dispel all rumors.
Wei Jiangxue has a clear conscience. Although her disability certificate and medical report are fake, she is genuinely blind. Whatever Mi Feng and his group suspect, they shouldn't be questioning and attacking this point.
With Mi manipulating things behind the scenes, public opinion shifted dramatically, with most netizens angrily condemning the malicious online trolls who spread rumors and supporting Wei Jiangxue's fight for her rights.
All subsequent matters were relayed to Wei Jiangxue by 233. When the public opinion shifted, Mi's legal team sent a lawyer's letter to sue the most vocal marketing accounts and "passerby experts" for defamation, and also reported the case directly to the police. Wei Jiangxue only needed to take time to cooperate with the investigation.
The external storm has temporarily subsided, but the turmoil in Wei Jiangxue's heart remains unsettled.
Mi has helped her a great deal, but Wei Jiangxue has done nothing for Mi.
Although many streamers rely on acting cute, performing talents, and saying caring words to please their sponsors, it seems that these methods cannot fully express their gratitude to Mi.
After much deliberation, Wei Jiangxue finally decided to treat Mi to a meal to express her gratitude in person, promising that she owed Mi a great favor and would do her best to help her in any way she could in the future.
This should be the most appropriate approach. Based on her memories of watching her grandmother interact with people, Wei Jiangxue silently grasped the essence of the matter.
[Author's Note]
I think the 3k nutrient solution is almost ready, so I'll post an extra chapter early.
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