After Being Marked By A Love Rival - Chapter 32

Seeing that Xie Rong had not made any further objections, Zhao Rongrong seized the opportunity to turn around and ask Qi Musi, “Musi, what about you?”

Qi Musi slowly nodded, and then chuckled, “Okay, I’ll go too.”

So, Zhao Rongrong could finally breathe a sigh of relief. At the same time, she admired herself in her heart. Hey, what a little genius she was.

The group of people then directly left the school gate.

Because they only had two classes in the afternoon today, it was still early, only a little past four o’clock, so there was more than enough time for a whole series of activities.

Zhao Rongrong looked at Meituan (a local service app) and said, “Should we go to KTV to sing for two hours first, then go eat around six? And watch a movie after dinner before coming back?”

Mo Li said, “That all works, let’s see how we can arrange the time appropriately.”

So Zhao Rongrong looked at the two people walking silently behind them.

Xie Rong raised her eyes, not very interested in these things. Seeing Zhao Rongrong staring at her, she just said, “End before ten o’clock.”

Zhao Rongrong had the illusion of being instructed by a parent. She shivered and nodded silently.

The girls stopped at the shared bicycle parking area outside the school gate. Zhao Rongrong didn’t think much and was about to scan a code and ride over, but Qi Musi paused her gaze, swept over Xie Rong’s pale fingers, and then stopped Zhao Rongrong’s movement, simply suggesting with a light laugh, “In this cold weather, riding a bike over?”

Zhao Rongrong was stunned, “Ah… then what?”

Qi Musi: “Let’s take the bus.”

Mo Li immediately put away her phone when she heard this, “Of course that works.” Then she looked at Zhao Rongrong with disdain: “I think you’re crazy, wanting us to ride bikes in the middle of winter.” She was also crazy for not reacting earlier.

Zhao Rongrong felt extremely wronged, “Wouldn’t that have a unique flavor!”

Mo Li: “More like a freezing flavor.”

Xie Rong put her slightly cool hands back into her pocket, her gaze glancing briefly over Qi Musi’s back. She didn’t know if it was her illusion, but before Qi Musi made that suggestion, she seemed to have looked at her first.

But whether it was an illusion or not didn’t matter, Xie Rong didn’t care.

While waiting for the bus, Zhao Rongrong asked, “Does everyone have change?”

Mo Li felt her pocket: “I don’t.”

Zhao Rongrong handed her a coin, “Here, I happen to have an extra one.”

Qi Musi felt her own pocket, and after a moment, said, “…I don’t have any.”

Zhao Rongrong said, “Ah, I only have one extra.” She looked at Xie Rong: “What about you, Xiao Rong?”

She originally thought that if Xie Rong didn’t have any either, they should quickly go to a nearby supermarket to exchange for some change. Who knew Xie Rong misunderstood her meaning.

Xie Rong paused, then with an indifferent expression, handed Qi Musi a one yuan paper bill.

She lowered her eyes and didn’t look at Qi Musi, her expression aloof.

Qi Musi was startled, then reached out to take the paper bill.

The paper bill naturally had no scent or temperature, but the moment she took it from Xie Rong’s hand, she felt as if… she sensed the other person’s body temperature.

Qi Musi lowered her eyes and let out a silent, soft laugh. She must be crazy, for all sorts of feelings to pop up.

Zhao Rongrong glanced at the pretty harmonious atmosphere between the two of them, and was sincerely relieved. Sure enough, her suggestion was brilliant; they hadn’t even started yet, and the two were already showing signs of breaking the ice.

Soon, the bus arrived.

Zhao Rongrong took the lead: “Go, go, get on the bus.”

She got onto the bus and was suddenly shocked, pointing at a newly installed device on the bus: “Ah, what is this?”

The driver saw her reaction and explained, “Our city has recently started implementing online payment for buses. You just scan your payment code here.”

Zhao Rongrong silently put her coin in, her mind elsewhere, “High-tech…”

The driver smiled, “They started setting this up since summer vacation.”

Zhao Rongrong had never taken the bus during the summer vacation.

Xie Rong followed her on, and naturally heard the conversation between the driver and Zhao Rongrong, but she didn’t pay much attention and still inserted the paper bill.

Qi Musi, who was following behind, paused slightly. Suddenly, as if possessed, she tucked that one-yuan paper bill away.

“Musi?” Zhao Rongrong had already found a seat and sat down, noticing Qi Musi still up front, “What are you doing? Did you drop your money?”

Qi Musi’s movements stilled, and she chuckled softly, “Something like that.”

She didn’t explain further. Instead, she followed the instructions posted nearby, setting up everything, scanned her payment code, and after the payment was complete, she put away her phone and walked over.

Mo Li looked thoughtfully at Qi Musi for a moment, then looked away.

Qi Musi didn’t pay attention to the others. She sat down, took out the one-yuan bill, gently rubbed it, and a smile lingered on her lips for a long time.

Xie Rong was not interested in KTV or singing. She just followed Zhao Rongrong’s steps with an indifferent face, watching her reserve a room according to a package, and then followed her into the room.

The lighting inside the KTV was a bit dim, with only countless colored, flashing lights shining. The muffled wailing of singing coming through the frosted doors of passing rooms created a very unique atmosphere.

Upon entering the room, Zhao Rongrong quickly adjusted the lighting and said, “Hurry, order some songs.”

Xie Rong glanced at her, then walked to a corner of the sofa and sat down, taking out her phone.

Zhao Rongrong said, “Xiao Rong, you too!”

Xie Rong said, “No need.”

The only reason she agreed this time was because of Zhao Rongrong’s mention of “early birthday celebration,” which made it impossible for her to refuse.

Zhao Rongrong and Mo Li were busy ordering songs, while Xie Rong sat on the sofa, sinking into the soft cushion, looking down at her phone, trying to pass the time.

The sofa sank next to her; someone had sat down.

Xie Rong looked up; it was Qi Musi.

Her eyebrows imperceptibly moved, and she wanted to move to the side, but realized she was already on the inner corner.

So Xie Rong turned off her phone and stood up, preparing to go to the other side, but just as she stood up, Qi Musi grabbed her wrist.

“…Xiao Rong,” the other person called her softly.

Music started playing in the front; Zhao Rongrong and the others had put on a song as background music first.

Xie Rong’s brow furrowed, and she quickly pulled her hand away from Qi Musi’s.

Now, when she heard Qi Musi call her name, the only things that appeared in her mind were the scenes and images from that day.

Thinking of this, Xie Rong’s expression turned cold. But since she had decided to let the matter go, she would not bring it up again or hold a grudge against Qi Musi because of it. Therefore, Xie Rong just asked, “Is something wrong?”

Qi Musi paused, then looked up at her with a smile, “Why are you leaving the moment I arrive?”

Xie Rong looked at the person, finding that she really had no self-awareness, so Xie Rong also gave a small, cold laugh: “Because I don’t want to sit here, and I don’t want to sit next to you.” Her voice was soft but passed through the music and clearly reached Qi Musi’s ears.

Qi Musi’s fingers tightened. She took a breath, restraining the urge to push Xie Rong onto the sofa. She cautiously disguised herself and decided to start over.

She appropriately showed a somewhat wronged, hurt, and remorseful expression, and then said to Xie Rong, “…I thought after that day, this matter was over between us.”

Xie Rong: “It is over. I’m not blaming you, am I?”

Qi Musi: “But you don’t treat me like you used to.”

Hearing this, Xie Rong almost wanted to laugh, and she did. Her eyes carried a look of cold mockery. This time, Xie Rong pulled out her hand. She crossed her arms, looking down at Qi Musi.

“Do you really think that after what you did to me… I can still treat you as carefree as before?”

Qi Musi pursed her lips. Of course, she knew it was impossible, but… this could absolutely not be the result.

So Qi Musi said, “Then what will it take for you to forgive me?”

Her voice transmitted through the song, “Xiao Rong, I did something wrong, and I know I owe you an apology. I know you don’t have to accept my apology, but I still want to do my best to get your forgiveness… not just a verbal forgiveness, but a true one, to go back to the time before you were angry.”

She raised her eyes, her peach blossom eyes filled with affection. Colored lights shone into her eyes, reflecting beautiful colors.

Qi Musi’s eyes were very captivating. When looked at by her with such tenderness and affection, even an alpha couldn’t help but feel a little softer inside.

“I’m willing to let you bite me back, Xiao Rong,” she said, tentatively trying to pull Xie Rong’s hand again.

This time, Xie Rong didn’t manage to avoid it.

Her fingertips were gently separated, and her hand was guided behind her hair, touching the smooth skin of her nape, and then moving further in… to the slightly raised, warm scent gland.

Xie Rong froze, her fingers stiff.

She lowered her eyes and frowned, “What are you doing?”

Qi Musi’s eyelids trembled slightly, but she still looked directly into Xie Rong’s eyes, which were full of tenderness, “You can bite me back. I know you disdain using this method for ‘revenge,’ but I feel genuinely guilty inside and want to find a way to make it up to you. But I couldn’t think of anything suitable, so…”

“I think this method is very good. I did something bad, which led to a bad result, so I should also get a taste of it myself.”

She spoke very sincerely and gently, as if she were really considering Xie Rong.

But only Qi Musi herself knew that this was not the case.

Her most urgent desire was only to obtain Xie Rong’s forgiveness and reconcile with her through any means.

At this moment, the room suddenly fell silent. Xie Rong’s nerves tightened, and she immediately threw off Qi Musi’s hand.

She instinctively looked forward, but thankfully, the two people in front were not looking their way. The silence was just a change of song, and they were about to start singing.

Xie Rong was inexplicably relieved.

Then she frowned, just about to reply to Qi Musi, but the increasing volume of the music prevented her words from being heard.

“…”

A cacophony of wailing.

Qi Musi tugged at Xie Rong’s wrist, “Xiao Rong, sit down.” Although her voice was soft, her action was very clear.

Xie Rong pursed her lips, and after a moment, sat down next to Qi Musi.

Because of this action, Qi Musi felt a sense of relief in her heart, and a faint smile appeared on her lips.

Then she leaned close to Xie Rong, her breath gently spraying, carrying a sweet cherry scent.