After Being Marked By A Love Rival - Chapter 74

A moment later, a sound of footsteps came from outside. Xie Rong’s eyebrows twitched, and a vague premonition rose in her heart, but her actions were always slower than the people outside.

Just before Xie Rong was about to get up, the dormitory door was suddenly opened. Zhao Rongrong and Mo Li, who had gone to the supermarket, returned to the dorm.

The moment the two of them opened the door, they saw Xie Rong and Qi Musi sitting there.

Zhao Rongrong widened her eyes in terror, unable even to react. She could only stare in shock and bewilderment to express her feelings.

In contrast, Mo Li was much calmer. She grabbed Zhao Rongrong and pulled her into the dorm, then closed the door.

Only then did Zhao Rongrong recover. “You, you, you… you guys…?”

Xie Rong paused. Only then did she remember that she had never mentioned this situation to her roommates before, so it seemed a bit unfair to them to suddenly see her and Qi Musi engaging in intimate contact.

Just as Xie Rong was about to get up to allow Zhao Rongrong to calm down, Qi Musi pressed a hand on her waist, a smile playing on her lips. “You don’t have to be so considerate of them.”

She chuckled lightly. “These two probably noticed the clues a long time ago.”

While that might be true…

But that’s no reason for you two to be doing that in the dorm in broad daylight!

Zhao Rongrong was upset but dared not speak out. Though she wasn’t truly angry, just surprised.

Xie Rong lowered her gaze to look at her, then tapped her fingers on Qi Musi’s arm, signaling her to let go.

Qi Musi smiled helplessly, then released her hand. However, before her fingers left, she hooked Xie Rong’s waist with a hint of seductive mischief.

Xie Rong first gave her a subtle glare, then lowered her eyes and stood up, looking unusually self-conscious. After all, being seen intimately with a newly confirmed lover by roommates was indeed a bit awkward.

She glanced at Zhao Rongrong and said concisely, “It’s exactly as you saw. Musi and I…”

Zhao Rongrong: “Are together?”

Xie Rong nodded.

Then she pondered for a moment, “If you mind or feel uncomfortable, I can understand. I will be mindful in the future and won’t make these intimate gestures in the dorm. Today’s incident was an exception.”

Today was just her being too excited and forgetting to restrain her emotions. She would be more careful in the future and wouldn’t let her roommates see such scenes again.

Although Xie Rong was fine with an A/A relationship herself, she still had to consider others.

Zhao Rongrong waved her hands quickly. “No, no, no, it’s fine. I don’t mind. You absolutely don’t need to worry. I don’t have any negative feelings at all! I was just… a bit surprised just now.”

After all, only a few days ago, Xie Rong and Qi Musi had an argument, looking as if they were mortal enemies, and today they were embracing. This did shock Zhao Rongrong a little.

But she was only surprised by how quickly the two made up, not by them being together.

After all, this kind of thing… was it still a secret in their dorm???

It hadn’t been for a long time.

So, to prevent Xie Rong from feeling burdened, Zhao Rongrong said, “Mo Li and I figured out all the twists and turns between you two ages ago.”

Xie Rong paused. “You figured it out?”

Zhao Rongrong nodded. “Yeah. You don’t actually think you two look like pure, good roommates to outsiders, do you?”

Xie Rong: …

Zhao Rongrong: “Good heavens, you really thought so?”

Xie Rong looked at her coldly.

So Zhao Rongrong immediately backed down. She coughed. “Anyway, that’s the deal. You don’t have to be so nervous; just continue as usual. Mo Li and I aren’t rigid people; we understand.”

Qi Musi smiled, stood up, hooked an arm around Xie Rong’s waist, then rested her chin on the other’s shoulder, and smiled at Zhao Rongrong. “Xiao Zhao, you are so considerate.”

Zhao Rongrong huffed.

She noticed that Qi Musi seemed even more unrestrained after confirming her relationship with Xie Rong. Was that smiling gaze just now really something an Alpha could possess! Heavens.

Then Zhao Rongrong muttered, “Speaking of which, how did you two get together so quickly? I even had a bet with Mo Li.”

Xie Rong looked up at them, hesitated, and finally gently peeled Qi Musi’s arm away, asking her to stand upright.

Qi Musi was reluctant but obeyed Xie Rong, though as soon as she stood straight, she took Xie Rong’s hand and lightly scratched her palm with her fingers.

Xie Rong quickly looked down at her but ultimately did not withdraw her hand, showing a silent indulgence.

She then asked Zhao Rongrong, “What bet?”

Zhao Rongrong: “It was a bet on how long it would take for you two to make up or get together.”

Xie Rong slightly raised an eyebrow.

“Mo Li bet within a month, and I… bet six months.”

Xie Rong didn’t know what to say.

Zhao Rongrong: “Now it seems, sure enough, tsk tsk.”

Xie Rong coughed lightly, feeling a little embarrassed.

Qi Musi smiled. Her mood was excellent now, exceptionally good, and the smile on her face was genuine, no longer a false mask.

Her peach blossom eyes slightly narrowed, conveying a sense of laziness.

“Xiao Zhao, don’t bully Little Rong-laoshi.”

Xie Rong was slightly stunned. She hadn’t heard this title in a long time.

It wasn’t that Xie Rong particularly liked the title, but… it felt different somehow.

So she lowered her gaze, looked at Qi Musi’s hand hooked around her waist, and reached out to press it.

Qi Musi paused, then clasped Xie Rong’s hand. She wasn’t at all shy about being close to Xie Rong in the dorm.

Zhao Rongrong felt like she couldn’t bear to watch.

Then she thought of something. “Oh, since you two are together, by international convention, shouldn’t you treat us?”

Xie Rong was slightly confused. “What international convention?”

Zhao Rongrong explained, “Anyone in the dorm who gets out of single status must bring their partner to be inspected by us, and then the coupled person must treat us to a big meal. That is the dorm rule.”

Xie Rong narrowed her eyes slightly.

Zhao Rongrong braced herself and finished, “So you and Musi got out of single status together. I won’t be too demanding; one meal from the two of you will suffice. Am I generous enough?”

Qi Musi leaned against Xie Rong, laughing incessantly.

Mo Li covered her forehead. “You actually dared to propose this rule to Xiao Rong?”

Zhao Rongrong proudly puffed out her chest. “Well, are they together or not? Are they out of single status or not? Do other people’s dorms have this rule or not?”

…Actually, yes, they did.

So Zhao Rongrong wasn’t flustered. “No more talk, just tell me, are you treating or not?”

Qi Musi chuckled, then answered for Xie Rong. “Of course.”

Xie Rong did not voice any objection, tacitly agreeing.

She also knew that Zhao Rongrong was using this as another way to express her happiness for them, and Xie Rong genuinely wanted her roommates to share in her joy… so, she was very willing to treat them.

Thus, the treat was scheduled for the next day.

Zhao Rongrong giggled. “Yay, a big meal tomorrow.”

Xie Rong looked down and also let out a rare, light laugh.

It wasn’t for the meal, but for… being able to openly celebrate her relationship with Qi Musi.

Thinking of this, Xie Rong looked up at Qi Musi, who happened to be looking at her as well. Their eyes met.

Qi Musi smiled at her and walked over without hesitation, wanting to kiss Xie Rong.

But Xie Rong wasn’t as natural as her. She stiffened slightly, subconsciously glancing at Zhao Rongrong and Mo Li from the corner of her eye.

Qi Musi was displeased and pinched her cheek. “Why are you looking at others at a time like this and not me?”

Xie Rong: “…”

But Qi Musi didn’t go too far. Mindful of Xie Rong’s modesty, she merely kissed her cheek lightly before releasing her.

“I am so happy, Xiao Rong,” Qi Musi said with a soft laugh.

Xie Rong understood her feelings.

After a slight pause, Xie Rong reached out and took Qi Musi’s hand, which Qi Musi immediately clasped back.

Xie Rong was awkward with words and didn’t know how to comfort someone, but she was still trying hard to organize her thoughts.

“You don’t need to worry, nor be afraid. Since I agreed to you, it must be sincere. My personality… you know, since I agreed, I won’t go back on it. Rather, it’s you…”

Upon saying this, Xie Rong glanced at her.

Qi Musi said, “Of course, I won’t either.”

Xie Rong pursed her lips and smiled lightly. “Then what are you worried about?”

Qi Musi: “I’m not worried, just happy.”

Then she added, “Then, to celebrate such a happy day, shall we sleep together tonight?”

Xie Rong immediately pulled her hand back, too lazy to bother with her.

Thus, Qi Musi knew she had been rejected.

She complained with a light chuckle, “Oh, come on.”

Xie Rong ignored her complaint and went to the balcony to wash up, her earlobes tinged with red.

When Zhao Rongrong returned to the room, she gave her a look of disdain. “All you know is how to bully Xiao Rong.”

Qi Musi curved her lips, smiling lightly.

How could that be considered bullying?

The next day, Qi Musi kept her word and treated them to a meal.

Zhao Rongrong didn’t pick an arbitrary place but chose the restaurant where they had their first group meal.

Standing outside the door, Zhao Rongrong sighed with emotion, “A whole semester has passed just like that.”

Xie Rong couldn’t help but turn her head to look at Qi Musi, receiving a smile in return.

She recalled their first meeting, where she simply thought the person was not bad. Who knew that the situation and impression would take a sharp turn later, and Xie Rong would develop an aversion to Qi Musi.

She probably never thought at that time that she would one day fall for the Alpha standing before her.

Qi Musi reached out her hand to Xie Rong. “Shall we go?”

Xie Rong lowered her gaze, hiding the softness in her eyes, then took Qi Musi’s hand, gripping her fingers slightly with a hint of nervousness. “Let’s go in.”

The smile on Qi Musi’s lips deepened.

Although they were all adults, given that none of them were keen on drinking alcohol, they only ordered coke.

Zhao Rongrong helped pour the coke and couldn’t help but remark, “I feel like… an elder now.”

Xie Rong looked up and glanced at her, scaring Zhao Rongrong into sitting up straight immediately.

After sitting down, Zhao Rongrong looked at the pair across the table and couldn’t help but say, “Good heavens, my roommate and my roommate are together.”

Qi Musi chuckled, “What, you still don’t believe it?”

“It’s not that I don’t believe it, it just feels unreal.”

After all, well, you know.

Qi Musi’s eyes and brows were filled with tender amusement. “Then let me prove it to you again.”

Zhao Rongrong looked puzzled.

The next moment, Qi Musi leaned towards Xie Rong, used one hand to cup the other’s cheek, and lowered her head to kiss her.

Zhao Rongrong: !

Public display of affection right in front of me!!!

Xie Rong’s cheeks flushed red. Just as she was hesitating whether to push her away, luckily Qi Musi had a sense of propriety and pulled back first. But before moving away, she lightly licked Xie Rong’s lower lip with her tongue.

Xie Rong couldn’t help but glare at her, but the glare held little power, instead making Qi Musi’s heart itch.

Zhao Rongrong dramatically covered her eyes. “Oh dear, children shouldn’t see this.”

Qi Musi glanced at her deliberately separated fingers and lightly scoffed.

Mo Li shook her head helplessly. “Could this twenty-year-old ‘child’ please sit properly?”

Zhao Rongrong huffed, “I’m very knowledgeable, you know!”

Mo Li raised her cup in surrender.

Qi Musi smiled and picked up her cup. Looking at the coke inside, she chuckled, “What shall we toast to?”

Zhao Rongrong said, “To a harmonious, loving, and never-separated dorm life!”

Mo Li scoffed lightly, “Then I’ll toast to Zhao Rongrong not crying.”

Zhao Rongrong: “I’m not crying!”

Mo Li completely ignored her. “To the two of you staying wonderful together forever.”

Xie Rong looked at her, waiting for her last line.

Mo Li thought for a moment. “Then, a toast to myself, finding an Omega soon.”

Qi Musi smiled as she raised her cup. “I… A toast to the future. I hope to still be with Xiao Rong in the future.”

As she spoke, she looked at Xie Rong, her eyes filled with boundless tenderness and affection.

Xie Rong’s usually indifferent eyes also warmed up.

She reached for her cup, but instead of raising it high, she directed it towards Qi Musi. To the other’s slight surprise, she said, “To my girlfriend.”

Qi Musi froze, then her face blossomed into a wide smile.

Xie Rong then moved her cup towards the opposite side. “To friends.”

Not roommates.

Zhao Rongrong sniffled, “Okay.”

Mo Li also smiled.

Qi Musi picked up her cup, her eyes gentle. “To my girlfriend, I hope my girlfriend stays by my side.”

Xie Rong also curved her lips. “To my girlfriend. I will.”

The cups clinked together.