Chapter 6

Chapter 6

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Ye Chengxing was oblivious to the fact that she had just returned from the brink of death.

After barely managing to tie up the curtains, Ye Chengxing sighed, deciding it was too unsightly to look at and gave up on the idea of making them look nice. She walked back to the table.

The food in this world was different from what she was used to in her previous world.

For example, what was laid out before her and Li Jia now consisted of a simple porridge with an incredibly meager portion and something called Nutritional Fluid.

The Nutritional Fluid came in glass tubes and had no color.

The porridge was delivered by an assistant, who seemed to suggest that even this small amount of porridge was hard to come by.

What did the assistant say at the time?

—"We were lucky today; we managed to buy this porridge at a high price."

When Ye Chengxing heard this, she was taken aback. To her, it was just a bowl of porridge.

But seeing the assistant's natural expression, she didn't voice her doubts. Instead, she decided to buy some food herself and observe the situation.

Ye Chengxing was then shocked to discover that most people here only consumed Nutritional Fluids. The freshly made foods that she took for granted were only available to those in positions of power or with substantial wealth.

She pushed the bowl of porridge towards Li Jia and opened a bottle of Nutritional Fluid for herself.

Li Jia lowered her eyes to look at the bowl of porridge pushed in front of her, lost in thought.

The Nutritional Fluid had no taste, its texture simply that of liquid, but the feeling of fullness was evident. Ye Chengxing sipped it intermittently as she tentatively asked, "Li Jia, do you have any plans to return to school?"

At her question, Li Jia paused momentarily before slowly lifting her eyes to meet Ye Chengxing's gaze.

Return...to school?

Ye Chengxing assumed she found the suggestion abrupt and pondered for two seconds. "I mean, continuing your studies. Of course, this doesn't mean you can't continue acting. It's just that high school can be quite busy, so it might get hectic."

"I've already found a school, but I'm not sure about your preferences and thoughts. Do you think it's okay?"

As Ye Chengxing spoke, she met Li Jia's gaze directly. At that moment, sunlight fell softly on her eyelashes from the side, making her appear almost impossibly beautiful.

Li Jia suddenly recalled some of the Alpha's peculiarities—redeeming someone before destroying them completely, a common trick.

Ye Chengxing likely wanted more than just her face and body; she wanted her heart as well.

Well... let's see how far she can go. If she can't make things enjoyable, then I'll just dispose of her.

Thinking this way, Li Jia's expression betrayed a hint of longing, appearing somewhat embarrassed and utterly harmless. "Can... I?"

Seeing her expression, Ye Chengxing felt a growing sense of sorrow. She softened her voice. "Of course you can, and I've hired a tutor, so don't worry."

In the original text, Li Jia's exceptional talent was repeatedly mentioned. That's why her agent and company controlled her so tightly, not allowing her to interact with the outside world. They didn't even give her a mobile phone, fearing she would escape their grasp.

How disgusting.

Whenever Ye Chengxing thought about them, a surge of anger welled up within her. After taking care of Li Jia for a few days, she planned to visit Li Jia's former company and terminate the contract. Then Li Jia could go wherever she wanted, finally free.

While planning this, Ye Chengxing introduced the school she had found, pulling out her phone. It was impressive how advanced technology was in this world. With a tap, a three-dimensional panoramic view of the school appeared before them.

"It's this school. The faculty is decent, and past graduation results have been excellent. Take a look. If you think it's not suitable, we can find another one." Ye Chengxing pulled the image closer, making it easier for Li Jia to see the details. Her tone was gentle, creating a soothing atmosphere.

Li Jia's gaze swept over the school's panoramic view, her expression turning strange.

She knew that Ye Chengxing had money and power, and these things weren't lacking for her. Therefore, she could tell that this wasn't just a "decent" school as described by Ye Chengxing. On the contrary, it was a place where even money and influence might not guarantee admission.

She wondered how Ye Chengxing managed to arrange her enrollment, considering she had nothing now, not even a school record.

Ye Chengxing was probably just playing with her, painting a beautiful fantasy that would never come true.

Li Jia remembered her past life. Even after gaining the ability later, she missed several years and ended up studying alone for exams. She had never experienced high school. Education was something unattainable for her at that time. Every day felt like a new nightmare, with no light or hope for the future. How could she dare to dream of going to school?

But in this life, events unfolded differently from her previous existence.

The Omega curled her lips in amusement.

"Then let's go with this school," Li Jia said, lowering her eyelashes. Despite believing that Ye Chengxing was merely drawing a false picture, she maintained a soft and harmless appearance, her tone filled with trust. "I believe you. If you say it's possible, then it is."

At this point, she looked up. "But you haven't told me how to address you..."

Ye Chengxing was taken aback by her question. After thinking for two seconds, she said, "Call me 'Sis,' then." Not only after transmigrating into the book, but even before, she was older than Li Jia was now.

Hearing her response, the Omega tried the word, "Sis?"

Li Jia not only possessed a beautiful appearance but also an incredibly melodious voice. Even ordinary words sounded different when spoken by her.

Ye Chengxing felt a sudden warmth in her cheeks. She wanted to say that calling her "Sis" was enough, but looking at the Omega's innocent expression and trusting gaze, she decided that "Sis" was fine. She believed that any ambiguity was due to her own lack of harmony in thought. With this realization, Ye Chengxing accepted the title of "Sis" with utmost seriousness.

Before transmigration, she was the only child in her family, without a sister or a sibling.

But since Li Jia called her "Sis," she vowed to treat her like a beloved younger sister from now on.

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After asking Li Jia's opinion, Ye Chengxing contacted the tutor.

The reason for the smooth admission to the school was that there would be a separate test for Li Jia before formal enrollment. Ye Chengxing guaranteed that Li Jia's scores wouldn't be low. If they were, the school could refuse her admission, but Ye Chengxing wouldn't retract her promise to donate a building.

Li Jia was very intelligent, like a pearl covered in dust. Ye Chengxing had confidence that Li Jia would achieve the required scores before the exam.

To be honest, if it weren't for the extreme tragic experiences that led to Li Jia's complete breakdown and darkening, Ye Chengxing believed Li Jia could have been a protagonist.

In the original text, every appearance was accompanied by hundreds of words describing her appearance, and the author constantly praised the antagonist's strategic mind and intelligence.

It was a pity that Li Jia wasn't the protagonist; if she were, the ending wouldn't have been like that...

With this thought, Ye Chengxing sighed.

After a night's rest and taking suppressants and fever-reducing injections, followed by breakfast, Li Jia's complexion had visibly improved. Although her skin remained pale, it had changed from an unhealthy pallor to a healthy, porcelain-like whiteness.

Despite her improved condition, Ye Chengxing still wasn't entirely at ease. She arranged for a doctor to conduct a full-body examination on Li Jia, only breathing a sigh of relief when it was confirmed that the Omega's body had fully recovered.

The time for discharge was the following morning after the full-body check-up. Ye Chengxing specially ordered flowers—a large bouquet so big it could barely be held in one's arms, filling the ward with their fragrance.

Holding the flowers, Li Jia looked both surprised and slightly embarrassed. Even though the flowers in her arms were vibrant, her smile outshone them, adding an extra layer of brilliance: "Thank you, sis."

When Ye Chengxing heard her words, her expression softened: "There's no need to thank me. Wait for me here in the ward while I go take care of the discharge procedures."

Li Jia watched as Ye Chengxing opened the door and left. The moment the door closed, her smile faded, and she tossed the flowers aside.

Just then, the doctor who had been responsible for Li Jia's physical examinations entered.

The Omega sat on the hospital bed, turning her head at the sound of the door opening. Despite the room being filled with sunlight, there was an inexplicable gloominess in her expression as she turned around.

Looking at her, the doctor felt a sudden urge to step back. But how could someone known for her good temper, beautiful appearance, and perpetual gentle smile display such an expression? In just a blink, the Omega on the bed returned to her usual soft demeanor.

I must have been mistaken.

The doctor frowned, pushing away those thoughts.

She had witnessed Li Jia's health gradually improve over these few days, but the image of her initial state kept replaying in her mind.

Though aware that she shouldn't say these things, the doctor had seen too many Alphas with two faces—one in public and another in private. She couldn't forget the pitiful sight of this Omega named Li Jia when she was brought in, and any delay might have been disastrous.

"If you need help, don't tolerate any Alpha who harms you, nor be deceived by their false remorse afterward," the doctor hesitated for a few seconds before speaking up.

Li Jia slowly picked up the discarded flowers. Her slender fingers played with the petals: "Are you referring to the Alpha who has been with me these past few days?"

The doctor nodded.

"In truth, she saved me," Li Jia raised her eyes and smiled at the doctor, her words carrying a deeper meaning. "I'm planning to show my gratitude to her properly in the coming days."

As the Omega said "show my gratitude properly," she seemed to emphasize the words.

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