Chapter 61 Part 2

Chapter 61 Part 2

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Hearing Wen Qingqi's words, Ye Chengxing was taken aback for a moment.

Wen Qingqi...

Wasn't this the name of the original book's heroine? Why is the heroine here now?

She met Wen Qingqi's gaze, thinking that this was indeed quite awkward.

In the call from the Ye family earlier, she thought that their talk of an arranged marriage was just an idea and hadn't been put into action yet. She didn't expect it to be real, much less that the arranged partner would be the original book's heroine.

"But the arranged marriage is just an accident, Miss Ye need not take it to heart." Wen Qingqi took in her reaction without showing any change in expression and continued to explain gently.

"I understand," Ye Chengxing nodded in response and smiled politely. "Anyway, thank you today."

Wen Qingqi fell silent. Her gaze fell on the necklace Chengxing wore around her neck, and she lowered her eyes. "...But that child really does keep a tight watch on you."

Ye Chengxing only saw Wen Qingqi's lips move slightly and didn't hear clearly what she said. "Sorry, what did you say? I didn't quite catch that."

Wen Qingqi retracted her gaze and smiled at her again. "It's nothing. I just think the necklace you're wearing is very beautiful."

Hearing Wen Qingqi's compliment, Ye Chengxing curved her lips. "Thank you. I also think this necklace is very beautiful..."

Before her words had fully faded, she saw Wen Qingqi suddenly close the distance between them. The woman reached out with her fingertips, hooking the necklace and placing it back inside her clothes. "But I thought about it, such a precious treasure should indeed be kept in sight at all times."

It sounded like she was talking about the necklace, but Wen Qingqi's gaze remained fixed on Ye Chengxing's face the entire time.

Ye Chengxing furrowed her brows, unusually silent.

Wen Qingqi didn't seem to mind her lack of response.

"Since you've already bought the suppressant, I'll be on my way," she withdrew her fingers and spoke with a smile. "Goodbye, Miss Ye."

The cane tapped lightly on the ground as it accompanied her departure.

Wen Qingqi turned the ring on her thumb, shutting off the custom signal jammer embedded within.

The necklace felt slightly cool against her skin after being outside her clothing for some time.

Ye Chengxing placed the necklace back outside her clothes and retrieved the suppressant that had arrived at the pickup slot.

After securing the suppressant, she looked towards Wen Qingqi's retreating figure.

Why does the heroine from the original book seem a bit strange?

As Ye Chengxing walked away, she suddenly remembered something.

She glanced around.

This area was filled with automatic vending machines selling Alpha and Omega-specific suppressants.

But if she recalled correctly, in the original plot, the heroine, Wen Qingqi, was clearly a Beta. Betas don't have pheromones, heat periods, or fevers, so they wouldn't need suppressants.

...So why was Wen Qingqi here?

Ye Chengxing pondered this, feeling that she might be overthinking things. After all, based on Wen Qingqi's behavior, the other party clearly considered the arranged marriage an unexpected occurrence that shouldn't have happened.

Moreover, there were no romantic subplots in the original story.

She shook her head and placed the suppressant in her pocket.

She had been delayed for a while, and Li Jia was still waiting for her in the car. She needed to return quickly.

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Ye Chengxing left the hospital and headed toward the parking spot. Before reaching the car, she saw Li Jia approaching.

"Little Li? Didn't you say you'd wait in the car? Why did you come out?" Ye Chengxing asked instinctively.

Li Jia glanced at Ye Chengxing, then looked behind her before retracting her gaze and smiling as if nothing had happened. "Nothing, I waited in the car for a while and felt it was taking a bit long, so I decided to come out and check."

As she spoke, the Omega walked up to her side and suddenly hugged her. "After all, Chengxing had an early heat today and had just taken the suppressant, so I was a little worried about how you were doing..."

With this embrace, warm breath brushed against her neck, and the girl's words were full of concern. Ye Chengxing felt warmth in her heart. "I'm fine, I was just delayed when buying the suppressant."

"Delayed? Did you run into someone you know, Chengxing?" Li Jia didn't let go, asking softly as she held her.

Hearing Li Jia's question, Ye Chengxing paused. "I didn't run into anyone I knew."

She thought about Wen Qingqi and still felt a bit awkward. If not for today's encounter, she wouldn't have known that the matter was real.

Fortunately, the accidental arranged marriage relationship had been resolved before it even started; otherwise, it would have been a headache to think about.

...Since it's resolved, let's bury it.

Mentioning it again feels like an awkward memory popping up to attack her again.

With this thought, Ye Chengxing added, "I'm not familiar with the automatic suppressant vending machine, so I was delayed a bit."

Upon hearing this, Li Jia fell silent, as if lost in thought.

Ye Chengxing assumed she was still worried and couldn't help but laugh as she gently patted Li Jia's back. "Alright, I really am fine."

After her words faded, a moment passed before Li Jia released her and responded.

The Omega's eyes curved, and she took Ye Chengxing's hand with her uninjured one. "I'm glad you're alright, Chengxing."

Feeling her gesture, Ye Chengxing paused for a second before returning the handhold.

These past few days, first the stalker, then Lin Xuan and his group's arrogant ambush at school...

Though Li Jia seemed fine, Ye Chengxing could sense that she was becoming increasingly clingy.

Li Jia was likely far from calm inside, probably putting up this facade to avoid worrying Chengxing.

It only made her heart ache more.

Ye Chengxing sighed at this thought; the fate of an antagonist was truly fraught with hardship.

She needed to be more attentive in everyday life, showing greater concern for Li Jia. Something like what happened with Lin Xuan must never occur again.

Yet, reflecting on the original plot, the current events seemed both the same and different.

She remembered that in the original text, Li Jia wasn't as formidable. The cold, fierce expression of the Omega was still vivid in her mind, giving her the impression that if circumstances had allowed, Li Jia might have killed Lin Xuan right there.

Moreover, despite similar dangerous situations unfolding as in the original plot, the outcomes were narrowly avoiding any major incidents...

Ye Chengxing paused at this thought, momentarily at a loss for words.

Did she secretly wish for something terrible to happen to Li Jia? No, it should be just as it is—no incidents, no problems at all.

Besides, the changes in the plot were likely due to her own actions.

Ye Chengxing pushed these thoughts aside. Upon reaching the car, she released Li Jia's hand and opened the passenger door.

Turning to Li Jia with a smile, she said, "Get in. We're going home."

Li Jia glanced at her now-free hand, blinking slowly. She got into the passenger seat and smiled sweetly. "Yes, back to our home."

The car door closed automatically as Ye Chengxing moved to circle around to the driver's side.

Through the window, Li Jia watched Ye Chengxing, her gaze darkening slightly.

The necklace's signal had been blocked, which could only be done with a specialized jammer.

So when Ye Chengxing went to buy the suppressant, she must have met someone, yet she denied it.

...Ye Chengxing was lying to her.