After Marrying the Cold Omega in Secret - Chapter 74

Before replying to the message, Chu Jin consulted her manager. Liu Lu agreed with her idea, saying it was a good opportunity to stir up some hype and then coordinate the release of news about her upcoming drama with Chi Ye.

This way, they could also promote the project.

After that, she discussed the matter with director Su Chenxiao and coordinated the timing. Eventually, the date was set for September 3rd.

The location was chosen at Lion Gully Ranch in Nanqiu Mountain.

The weather that day was perfect—bright and sunny, with temperatures cooler than the previous days. It was said that the night sky would be ideal for stargazing. Combined with the excellent environment and security measures, the campsite was packed with visitors.

After meeting up, they carried their belongings to the campsite, where the tents had already been set up in advance. There were four tents, one for each pair, serving as their resting place for the night.

After more than a month apart, everyone looked about the same, except for Zhou Meng and Wen Zhixue. They were still putting on their showmance as they had during the program, though now it seemed effortless.

The dynamics among the other three pairs, however, had undergone subtle changes.

When the recording ended, Xin Ning and Chen Mo hadn’t been as close as they were now this time, they arrived holding hands. In contrast, Yan Sisi and Bai Xuqing, who had been inseparable in the latter half of the program, now seemed noticeably distant.

They even arrived separately. Yan Sisi was late by quite a while, and when she saw Bai Xuqing, her gaze was no longer as fervent as it had been a month ago. Instead, it was as cold as if she were looking at a stranger.

Chu Jin silently exchanged a glance with Chi Ye, who understood immediately.

Clearing her throat, Chi Ye said to Chu Jin, “Come with me to grab the rest of the ingredients from the car.”

“Okay,” Chu Jin quickly nodded.

Seizing the legitimate excuse, Chu Jin promptly dragged Chi Ye toward the parking area.

Once they were far enough away, she whispered, “What’s going on? Did Yan Sisi and Bai Xuqing break up?”

Chi Ye shook her head. “Not sure. All I know is that Yan Sisi started going out to party again.”

Chu Jin frowned, her tone indignant. “People like that never change after the first time.”

She didn’t elaborate, but it was clear she was referring to her own experience.

After all, Chu Jin had also been cheated on by Yan Sisi.

Though there had been no real emotional connection between them, Chu Jin had never held a favorable opinion of Yan Sisi after learning she had taken two girls to a hotel in one night.

Chu Jin sighed. “It’s just a shame for Xuqing…”

Back during the program, when everyone shared their past relationships, Chu Jin and Yan Sisi had tacitly avoided mentioning their fling.

Chu Jin hadn’t seen the need to bring it up nothing significant had happened between them, and besides, Chi Ye was right there.

At the time, Chu Jin had been convinced that Yan Sisi and Chi Ye were a couple. There was no way she’d talk about such things in front of her “sponsor.”

By the time she realized the truth, Bai Xuqing had already fallen for Yan Sisi.

Chi Ye’s gaze darkened.

Noticing the shift in her mood, Chu Jin asked with concern, “What’s wrong?”

Their footsteps didn’t slow as Chi Ye glanced at her, pulling the collar of her windbreaker higher to hide half her face. Her eyes lowered. “I was the one who helped Bai Xuqing get on the show.”

Chu Jin’s expression froze for a brief moment.

When Chu Yin first learned that Chi Ye and Yan Sisi were participating in the same dating show together, she was initially shocked. But upon discovering that Chi Ye had invested 50 million, she realized the CEO was indeed extravagant essentially funding her own dating show.

At the time, she mistakenly assumed Chi Ye was there for Yan Sisi. Little did she know, Chi Ye was actually acting as a bridge to specially invite Bai Xuqing.

So Yan Sisi must have known Bai Xuqing beforehand and used the show to pursue her.

But now that Yan Sisi had betrayed Bai Xuqing, Chi Ye naturally became an accomplice.

Chu Yin frowned slightly and took Chi Ye’s hand, comforting her, “They were both willing at first. Don’t blame yourself.”

“By the end of the show, even I thought Yan Sisi had reformed her playgirl ways,” Chu Yin said gently, squeezing Chi Ye’s hand. “Who knew she’d fooled everyone?”

But the real victim here was Bai Xuqing.

She was the most innocent one.

Thinking she’d found true love on the show, only to realize the person who once adored her had completely changed in just over a month.

Bai Xuqing, who was usually as gentle as a spring breeze, now looked utterly exhausted, her eyes bloodshot, forcing smiles during interactions with Yan Sisi.

The parking lot wasn’t far—just a two-minute walk.

Since camping required a lot of supplies, each group was assigned different items. Chu Yin’s team got the barbecue ingredients—fresh meat and vegetables they’d bought at the supermarket that morning.

Chu Yin carried the heavier bags of meat, leaving only a bag of vegetables for Chi Ye.

With a sigh, she muttered, “I wonder if Bai Xuqing knows yet.”

No sooner had she spoken than she turned to find Bai Xuqing standing right behind them.

Meeting Chu Yin’s startled gaze, Bai Xuqing simply smiled softly, her eyes like two clear springs.

“I came to get the insect repellent,” she said before walking to the car beside theirs to search for it.

Chu Yin stood frozen, wishing she could slap herself. She’d have to be more careful about gossiping in the future—this was beyond awkward.

Bai Xuqing quickly found the spray and gave the waiting pair a faint smile. “Let’s go.”

But after just a few steps, Bai Xuqing suddenly stopped.

“Is it true?”

Her question was brief, her choked voice barely allowing more words.

Yet they both knew what she was asking.

In love, when one’s heart drifts away, how could the other not notice?

She just needed confirmation, proof of the betrayal.

Chi Ye’s gaze darkened, unreadable.

After a long hesitation, she finally nodded.

A tear slid down Bai Xuqing’s cheek, glinting like a diamond under the sunlight.

She quickly wiped it away, tilting her chin up with a deep breath.

“She stopped coming home two weeks ago,” Bai Xuqing said, her pale lips curling into a self-deprecating smile. “I should’ve realized sooner. Foolishly, I thought I could change her.”

A bitter laugh escaped her. “But old habits die hard.”

Chi Ye frowned slightly. “You remember her?”

“That night, she drank until she had a stomach hemorrhage,” Bai Xuqing said calmly. “The person who brought her here just left her like that.”

She hadn’t actually forgotten the day they first met.

Yan Sisi had been brought in by two scantily clad women, reeking of alcohol and perfume, completely wasted. Bai Xuqing had seen plenty of people like that, but it was rare for someone to be dumped alone at the hospital.

Later, Yan Sisi came back not for treatment, but to secretly watch her from the corners.

Bai Xuqing noticed, of course, but she didn’t want anything to do with her, so she pretended not to see, acting like they were strangers.

Then one day, right after her shift, someone approached her with an offer to join a dating show.

She wasn’t interested at first, but when they mentioned the 500,000 yuan payment and that they’d arrange leave with the hospital, she couldn’t refuse. For an ordinary office worker, those terms were impossible to turn down.

And then, the moment she arrived on set, there was Yan Sisi.

To make things worse, they were even assigned the same room.

It seemed like fate, but she didn’t believe in coincidences.

Her plan was simple: get through the filming quietly, take the money, and leave.

But day after day, inescapably, she found herself falling for her.

Back then, Yan Sisi burned as bright as the summer sun, wrapping around her until there was no escape. And so, in the midst of sweetly whispered “jiejie”s, she sank deeper and deeper.

Foolishly, she had given Yan Sisi her trust.

The confidence she once had in their relationship turned into a blade of arrogance, stabbing straight into her own soft heart.

She had arrogantly believed she could change her, save her.

That she would be her final destination.

But the truth was no one could ever truly be someone else’s savior.

In the end, she was cast aside like dirt beneath someone’s shoe.

“Cut your losses while you can,” Chu Jin said gently. “Don’t linger too long for someone who isn’t worth it.”

The sunlight streamed behind Bai Xuqing, outlining her hair in gold as the breeze brushed through it.

Her face, shadowed, betrayed no emotion only the resolve hardening in her eyes.

By the time she returned to the campsite, she had regained her composure, slipping back into the persona she’d adopted since joining the show.

“Anyone want bug spray? It’s going to get bad later,” Bai Xuqing said, shaking a bottle before pulling out a small bag. “I also brought mosquito-repellent bracelets—enough for everyone.”

“Thanks, Xuqing-jie! You’re so thoughtful!” Xin Ning beamed, immediately taking it and spritzing Chen Mo first.

Zhou Meng, busy filming, quickly accepted a bracelet and fastened it around Wen Zhixue’s wrist.

“Thanks, babe~” Wen Zhixue cooed sweetly at the camera.

Xin Ning pouted at Chen Mo, muttering under her breath, “See how they are…”

Chen Mo couldn’t help but smile, lifting the brim of her cap, her gaze tender. “Thanks,  Xin Ning, babe.”

Hearing that, Xin Ning’s grin stretched ear to ear.

She even made sure to brag to the others, “We’re like this all the time. My Mo-bao’s got the sweetest mouth.”

Chu Jin noticed Chi Ye’s gaze beside her. When she glanced over, the other woman’s expression was calm, but her eyes held unmistakable expectation.

They’d agreed beforehand not to act too intimate after all, on the surface, they were still just maintaining a professional partnership.

Their relationship wasn’t something they could reveal to the world just yet.

Which, for Chi Ye, who had come here specifically to flaunt their love was nothing short of torture.

Unable to show affection openly, they couldn’t even hold hands without doing it secretly.

Chu Yin understood her partner’s frustration, so she proactively took the wristband and put it on Chi Ye’s wrist with gentle movements, secretly squeezing her palm at the end.

Everyone had put wristbands on their partners. Bai Xuqing also naturally helped Yan Sisi put hers on, though he remained silent throughout the process, moving quickly while barely maintaining basic courtesy.

“I’ve always had a question,” Xin Ning suddenly spoke up.

Her gaze lingered on Chu Yin and Chi Ye.

Seeing her narrowed eyes radiating mischievous light, Chu Yin guessed nothing good was coming.

After some thought, Xin Ning tentatively asked: “When we joined the show, the alpha and omega numbers were evenly split. Now everyone’s secondary genders are pretty much clear—except for you two. I still can’t tell which one’s the omega.”

Chu Yin: “……”

No wonder Xin Ning couldn’t guess.

She’d only found out herself recently.

Before Chu Yin could respond, Xin Ning suddenly cut in: “Don’t tell me yet—let me guess first.”

After pinching her chin and thinking for a while, she declared decisively to Chu Yin:

“You’re the omega.”

Chu Yin: “……”

Why?!

Didn’t she seem alpha enough?

Though Chi Ye’s usual clothing and makeup style was too aloof and cold, indeed radiating strong alpha vibes that fit everyone’s stereotypes.

But it didn’t matter as long as she was the alpha in bed.

That’s what really counted.

“Did I guess right?” Xin Ning grinned.

Gritting her teeth, Chu Yin still nodded, “Yes, it’s me.”

Then she glanced at Zhou Meng who was filming and instructed: “Edit this part out, okay?”

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