After Being Marked By A Love Rival - Chapter 6

After dinner, everyone prepared to head back to the dorm.

They actually didn’t have classes on the day they returned to school, only starting the next day. Logically speaking, since they had already gone out to eat, they should have spent the afternoon playing around before returning, since they were already out.

However, because everyone had just returned and needed time to rest and adjust, and coupled with the fact that no one actively suggested going out to play no one was very keen they decided it was better to return to the dorm.

Moreover, as serious internet addicts, both Zhao Rongrong and Mo Li expressed that playing outside was inferior to playing back inside.

What, were the new anime episodes not good, or the games not fun to play? Was the world outside too complicated, or could the computer better soothe the soul?

Qi Musi was indifferent to whether they went out or went back, so she just chuckled softly, her lips curved into a beautiful smile. A strand of hair fell from the side of her face; she reached up to brush it aside, then lifted her gaze to look over, her eyes filled with warmth and a smile.

“Sounds good.”

Although Zhao Rongrong had grown used to having one Xie Rong constantly in her sight, suddenly seeing another beautiful older sister right in front of her, smiling coquettishly, without any preparation or adaptation.

This.

Who wouldn’t be overwhelmed? Who wouldn’t gasp in surprise?

Zhao Rongrong was so stimulated she almost released her pheromones directly.

Fortunately, she still retained a sliver of rationality, knowing that the person in front of her was an undeniable Alpha, otherwise, if she had less resistance, she might have fallen into rut right there and then.

She covered her eyes, utterly tormented.

“Wuwu, I should be happy to be surrounded by two beautiful older sisters, but why, at this moment, am I in such agony?”

Mo Li glanced at her. “Just yank off your phantom dick and you’ll be fine.”

“?”

A pain shot through the lower body in Zhao Rongrong’s mind, and even the scent gland behind her neck felt a faint ache.

“How inhuman?”

Mo Li said lazily, “Am I not helping you relieve your pain?”

The two walked ahead, chatting and bickering as they went, while Xie Rong and Qi Musi followed behind them, slowly heading towards the station.

Listening to the voices coming from the front, Qi Musi lowered her eyes and gave a soft laugh. “They have quite a good relationship.”

Xie Rong nodded at the comment. Indeed.

It wasn’t that Zhao Rongrong and Mo Li were isolating anyone, but since they shared similar hobbies, they naturally had more in common. Furthermore, Xie Rong wasn’t an effusive person, so she naturally remained reserved in such settings.

Of course, they always called Xie Rong to join them whenever there was anything going on.

Just then, Qi Musi’s phone rang.

She stopped in her tracks, a subtle furrow forming between her brows, then took out her phone and checked the screen.

The moment she saw the caller ID, the emotion in Qi Musi’s eyes chilled slightly, but quickly returned to normal.

Qi Musi said to Xie Rong, “You go ahead. I’ll take a call over there.”

Xie Rong nodded, not having a habit of prying into others’ privacy. She took a couple of steps forward and caught up with the two people ahead.

After watching Xie Rong leave, Qi Musi’s expression slowly relaxed, becoming subtly mocking and cold. Then, she answered the phone.

“Letting you go back to study that useless major, are you satisfied?” The man’s voice on the other end was as authoritative as ever, and just as cold, carrying an undeniable autocracy and dissatisfaction.

The corner of Qi Musi’s mouth curled up, her eyes laced with derision. Although her expression had cooled, her tone remained unchanged as she replied to the person on the other end, “Yes, indeed. If Mom knew I chose what she once most wanted to do for her, I’m sure her spirit in heaven would be very happy.”

“Musi!” the man roared. After a moment, he suppressed his anger and said, “Who exactly are you trying to spite by acting like this? Your mother is dead. Are you really going to link your future to a dead person just to upset your father? Do you think that’s a rational and intelligent thing to do?”

“I’m telling you, you’re dead wrong!”

The man took a deep breath, controlling his emotions: “It’s not too late to change your major. I’ll have someone handle the paperwork for you.”

Qi Musi’s expression was calm; she wasn’t frightened by the other party’s anger, and even curved her eyes into a smile: “Dad, what are you talking about? Didn’t I tell you when I was changing my major preference that I’m very satisfied with my current major?”

“As for upsetting you, that’s even more nonsense.”

Qi Musi chuckled softly, her eyes turning cold. “Why would I upset Dad for Mom, right?”

“…”

“Fine. As long as you don’t regret it yourself.”

Qi Musi chuckled, “Mm, I’m looking forward to celebrating with my younger brother in the future, celebrating his inspiring journey of taking over Dad’s company as an Omega.”

“Speaking of which, my major is quite good. When my brother has children, I’ll even be able to help offer him some educational advice.”

This sentence successfully rendered the man speechless.

Although society now claims equality everywhere, some forms of discrimination still exist subtly.

For example, Betas, who are destined to be seen as mediocre and overlookable, and Omegas, who lead everyone to… have a stereotype.

Qi Rong would absolutely never let her younger brother inherit such a large company. In his view, what could an Omega possibly accomplish? Not to mention Qi Muyan was also an uneducated good-for-nothing.

If someone like that inherited and managed the company, it would be a miracle if the entire fortune wasn’t swallowed up by others. Even if he could hold onto it, if he were to marry later, whether such a large company could still bear the Qi surname was another matter entirely.

Therefore, Qi Rong could not afford to give up on Qi Musi.

She was his biological daughter, and an excellent Alpha.

Qi Musi smiled, hung up the phone, but her downcast eyes carried indifference and exhaustion.

She let out a breath, put the phone back in her bag, and then ran her hand through her hair, smoothing it back, as if brushing away all the irritation in her heart.

Zhao Rongrong looked confused when only Xie Rong followed up. “Where’s Musi?”

Xie Rong replied, “Taking a call.”

Zhao Rongrong nodded, didn’t delve deeper, and initiated another topic: “I wonder if I’ll successfully get a partner in university. When will a sweet, beautiful little Omega fall into my arms?”

Mo Li: “When you’re dreaming.”

Zhao Rongrong spat at her, then asked Xie Rong, “What about you, Xiaorong? Planning to date in university?”

Mo Li also said, “Speaking of which, if it’s Xiaorong, well… I guess she’ll probably succeed in finding a partner quickly.”

Xie Rong paused: “No plan to.”

Zhao Rongrong: “Huh? What, you’re not planning to date? No way, Xiaorong has such great prospects…”

Mo Li squinted: “Don’t want to date, or already have someone you like?”

Xie Rong hadn’t expected Mo Li to be so spot-on. She froze, her earlobes turning crimson, and she shifted her gaze away.

Zhao Rongrong was like someone who had discovered a new continent, utterly incredulous: “No way, Xiaorong actually has someone she likes! Who is it, who is it?”

At this moment, Qi Musi caught up, hearing the last sentence, and she asked with a smile, “What are you all talking about?”

Zhao Rongrong: “We’re talking about the person Xiaorong likes.”

Xie Rong: “.”

Qi Musi was slightly surprised, genuinely astonished this time. She looked over with faint surprise. “I didn’t expect Xiaorong to…”

Qi Musi chuckled, her eyelashes curved into a line: “How intriguing. I wonder what kind of person is favored by Xiaorong.”

She habitually smiled with an ambiguous and tender charm, but perhaps due to the phone call just now, which had disturbed Qi Musi’s mood, she couldn’t act as naturally as usual, with persistent threads of irritation clinging to her heart.

Qi Musi settled her thoughts, scattered those emotions, and focused on the present.

Xie Rong turned her face away, adamantly refusing to give in.

“No, they’re just guessing.”

However, her slightly flushed cheeks had already given her away.

Mo Li and Zhao Rongrong nodded in unison, “Mm-hmm, yes, yes. You’re right. We were just guessing.”

Xie Rong: …

In the evening.

Zhuang Xinbai and Qi Musi walked along the street next to the university.

Next to A University, there was a commercial street with everything: shops, clothing stores, restaurants, and so on, making it very bustling with constant pedestrian traffic.

Zhuang Xinbai asked, “What should we eat?”

Qi Musi walked beside her. She had changed into comfortable clothes, wearing a casual blazer over them, and her hair was casually tied up. Hearing the question, she chuckled softly and looked at her.

“I’m the one treating you, why are you asking about my taste?”

Zhuang Xinbai was a little embarrassed: “But I should be the one thanking you…”

Qi Musi’s lips held a smile: “What about you then? What flavor do you like?”

Zhuang Xinbai said, “Something lighter, perhaps.”

Qi Musi smiled and turned her head slightly: “Then so do I.” Her eyes were dark, her eyebrows deep, carrying a winding, tender affection that was captivating.

Even Zhuang Xinbai couldn’t help but stare for a moment.

After snapping back to attention, Zhuang Xinbai pursed her lips, her voice lowered: “What kind of answer is that…”

Qi Musi’s smile was alluring, and she spoke ambiguously: “Whatever you think the answer is, that’s what it is.”

“…”

Qi Musi’s attitude was quite obvious. As an Omega who had been courted before, Zhuang Xinbai was no stranger to it.

Being pursued and courted by a beautiful and powerful Alpha was something secretly gratifying and happy, especially since Zhuang Xinbai had never had a romantic partner. It was reasonable for her to be moved by Qi Musi, but…

What even she found surprising was that Zhuang Xinbai hadn’t fallen for her as much as she had expected.

Qi Musi was excellent in every way, she knew that, but there were always a few questions lingering in Zhuang Xinbai’s mind. Why would the other person like her?

They hadn’t met or talked much; they were just acquaintances. Zhuang Xinbai didn’t believe she had that much charm; she was quite self-aware.

And the most important point was that Qi Musi gave Zhuang Xinbai a feeling of being extremely… unreal.

It was as if she were a person who didn’t exist in this world.

The ambiguity and tenderness the other person showed her, Zhuang Xinbai felt it was like flowers in a mirror or the moon in the water, carrying a sort of illusory beauty.

It was as if she would disappear the moment Zhuang Xinbai reached out.

Zhuang Xinbai hesitated, wavered, and even felt afraid because of this.

She couldn’t explain her current hesitation, even wondering if she was being overly sensitive.

Just as Zhuang Xinbai was lost in thought, her waist tightened as Qi Musi pulled her closer, and then a crowd of people rushed past from her original direction.

Had it not been for Qi Musi, the distracted Zhuang Xinbai might have been bumped into.

She regained her senses. “Thank you.”

Qi Musi: “It’s nothing.” She assessed Zhuang Xinbai’s expression, speaking softly, “What are you thinking about? Why do you seem a little distracted?”

Zhuang Xinbai looked at her face so close to hers and couldn’t help but ask, “Are you… are you pursuing me?”