After Transmigrating Into A Novel, Not Only Did I Become An Omega, But I Also Provoked The Male Lead’s Mother - Chapter 18

Doctor Bai took blood samples from Qin Yue and conducted a full physical examination before having her wheeled back to her room.

Some of the test results, processed urgently, wouldn’t be available until the next day.

“She didn’t consume much of the medication, so there will be some side effects, but they should be minimal. We’ll administer IV fluids to help metabolize and eliminate the drugs. For now, she should stick to light, nutritious foods,” Doctor Bai said, glancing at the preliminary test reports in his hand. “From what we’ve seen so far, she has mild anemia and malnutrition, but otherwise, she appears to be in good health.”

“Hmm,” Ling Jixiao replied coldly, her gaze fixed on Qin Yue lying in the bed.

Doctor Bai clicked his tongue, eyeing Ling Jixiao. “That was quite intense! The girl is so delicate. You’ll need to be gentler in the future.”

During the examination, he had inevitably seen skin on Qin Yue’s arms, neck, and collarbone—clear evidence of a particularly vigorous encounter. Unfazed by Ling Jixiao’s icy demeanor, the doctor couldn’t resist teasing a usually austere and reserved person who had displayed such primal passion.

Ling Jixiao finally spared Doctor Bai a glance. “If you want to be reported…”

“Ah, I remember I still have charts to finish. I’ll be off now. If you need anything, just press the call button!” Doctor Bai hastily cut Ling Jixiao off and fled the room.

It was already past midnight, and Ling Jixiao had a meeting early the next morning. She took off her coat, washed up, and climbed into bed with Qin Yue.

The single hospital bed was spacious enough for two.

Ling Jixiao wrapped her arms around the soft Qin Yue, feeling utterly content. Exhausted from the night’s exertions, she drifted off to sleep, the faint scent of peaches lingering in the air.

The next morning, Ling Jixiao woke up before Qin Yue.

After washing up and changing, she left without a backward glance.

Su Yao was already waiting in the car. Today, the driver was at the wheel, since Ling Jixiao had arranged for the car she drove over in yesterday to be washed.

Su Yao pulled out a tablet, retrieved the meeting materials, and handed it to Ling Jixiao…

When Qin Yue woke up, her mind was blank. She didn’t even know where she was. All she could see was white.

Where am I?

As her thoughts slowly returned, fear jolted her awake. She tried to sit up quickly to look around, but the sudden movement pulled her lower back muscles, sending a sharp pain through her body. She gasped and collapsed back onto the bed.

The movement also strained her legs, sending a tingling numbness shooting up her spine.

Hiss… The pain in her most intimate area was especially intense. For a moment, Qin Yue felt dazed.

Were those kidnappers… no, no, no.

Fragments of memory surfaced in her mind.

That’s right, it was that mint-scented woman. She took me away, and then… then we…

Qin Yue couldn’t help but cover her eyes with her hands, but the moment she lifted her arm, the ache in her muscles made her gasp again.

Why is my arm sore too?

As she tried to recall what had happened the night before, vague memories emerged. The woman had forced her into several positions, and her arm was sore from one of them… Hiss, that bitch!

Qin Yue pressed her lips together.

What did that woman look like again?

After a long moment of thought, Ling Jixiao’s face unexpectedly surfaced in Qin Yue’s mind, especially her expression of restrained fury, her eyes crimson with barely contained anger.

Qin Yue chuckled wryly and raised her arm to block her eyes.

Was I really that drugged up? she thought. How could I confuse that bitch with the gentle Sister Jixiao? Their personalities and actions couldn’t be more different!

It seems my mind was really messed up last night! I must have been hallucinating, seeing Ling Jixiao’s face on that bitch.

Qin Yue sighed, feeling guilty toward Ling Jixiao. How could I compare such a kind and gentle older sister to that sneaky, mysterious bitch?

But where am I now?

Just as Qin Yue was about to twist her neck to look around, the door opened and a man in a white coat walked in.

“Oh, you’re awake!” Doctor Bai said, glancing at the report in his hand. “All the test results are in. You’re mostly healthy, just a bit malnourished. But because the effects of that drug aren’t entirely clear, we need to keep you for observation for a day.”

Seeing the doctor before her, Qin Yue finally realized she was in a hospital. But what kind of hospital is this? she wondered. Why does it look more luxurious than a hotel?

She opened her mouth to speak, but her throat was dry and sore from all the groaning she’d done during her “torture” yesterday. It felt like it was on fire, and she couldn’t make a sound.

A nurse nearby kindly brought over a cup of water.

Qin Yue nodded in thanks and took a big gulp.

The cool water slid down her throat, easing the pain and instantly making her feel alive again.

“Thank you, Doctor,” Qin Yue said. After a moment’s thought, she added, “By the way, who brought me here yesterday?”

Before she could finish, someone knocked at the door. A nurse entered and announced that police officers wanted to take Miss Qin’s statement.

Qin Yue looked at Doctor Bai, a little confused, and nodded when asked if she was ready for the interview.

Two police officers entered, and Doctor Bai and the nurse left.

The police began asking about the kidnapping.

Qin Yue tried to remember what she knew.

Actually, she didn’t know much. She’d just crossed the street when someone covered her mouth and nose, knocked her out with drugs, and tossed her onto a strange bed. Then more drugs, and she lost consciousness again.

The only thing Qin Yue could provide was a description of the three men she saw in the room. Unfortunately, because they were backlit, she couldn’t clearly see their features, only vague outlines.

The police nodded in understanding.

“Can I ask who called the police for me?” Qin Yue asked.

“A woman named Ling,” the officer replied.

Qin Yue paused, then felt a flicker of realization.

Indeed, Ling Jixiao would have undoubtedly called the police immediately after witnessing her abduction. That much was certain.

As for herself, given that mint-flavored bitch’s nature, she’d probably just dumped Qin Yue at the hospital and left!

Ghostly comings and goings! If not for the obvious physical changes, Qin Yue would have thought she was just dreaming about her “springtime” fantasies.

But how had that mint woman even found her?

It seemed only the mint woman herself knew the answer.

After the police left, Qin Yue continued to lie motionless on the bed, her mind racing despite her body’s exhaustion.

The key problem was that she felt like her entire body was about to fall apart, leaving her stranded in bed.

Suddenly remembering something, Qin Yue frantically searched for her phone.

Thankfully, it was on the bedside table, but completely dead and turned off.

Struggling to her feet, Qin Yue steadied herself against the wall and shakily made her way to the nurses’ station to borrow a charging cable. She returned, trembling with each step, feeling like she had Parkinson’s disease.

Finally, her phone powered on, and a barrage of calls and messages bombarded her, making the screen vibrate for nearly half a minute before it stopped.

Before she could even check the messages, another call came through.

“Qin Xiaoyue, where the hell have you been?!” Bai Zhi roared from the other end, with Li Nuonuo’s agreement echoing in the background.

Qin Yue hadn’t contacted anyone all night, and she hadn’t shown up for class that morning, so Bai Zhi must have been worried sick.

“I… I ran into some trouble,” Qin Yue said, guilt washing over her for making her friend worry. “It was a complicated situation, and I’ll explain everything when I get back. But I’m okay now, and I’ll be back this afternoon. Can you please get me excused from class? Pretty please? I’ll treat you to bubble tea when I return!”

“Fine,” Bai Zhi huffed. “Just glad you’re okay. I already got you excused and took notes for you. But one cup of bubble tea won’t cut it—I want five.”

“Deal!” Qin Yue replied with a laugh.

After hanging up, Qin Yue realized she was hungry. Just as she was considering ordering takeout, a nurse arrived with her lunch.

Someone delivered a meal? How expensive is this going to be?!

“I… I didn’t order this…” Qin Yue stammered, refusing. She was genuinely strapped for cash, especially after her recent hospitalization for an allergic reaction had depleted her savings.

“It’s not optional, Miss Qin,” the nurse said firmly. “You’re anemic and malnourished. The doctor ordered you to eat regularly.”

Qin Yue opened her mouth, then finally asked dryly, “How much does this cost?”

The meal looked lavish, with fish and shrimp—certainly not cheap.

The nurse didn’t mock Qin Yue, showing not a trace of disdain. She smiled warmly as usual. “The meals are free.”

The hospital had a nutritionist who customized daily meals for each patient.

“Oh… oh,” Qin Yue nodded, looking dazed.

Watching the nurse leave, Qin Yue felt her heart ache. How much does a day in this room cost? And they even provide meals?!

As she ate, tears welled up inside her.

Though the food was simple, it tasted surprisingly good!

In the afternoon, feeling much recovered, Qin Yue resolved to get discharged. She couldn’t afford to keep spending like this; she’d never be able to pay it off!

Just then, the door opened, and Ling Jixiao walked in, carrying a bag of fruit.

“You’re awake.” Though she knew Qin Yue should be awake, seeing her sitting up and alert still made Ling Jixiao feel a sudden, inexplicable flutter of anxiety.

Unwilling to meet Qin Yue’s gaze, Ling Jixiao instinctively averted her eyes, forcing calm into her voice. “I brought some fruit. Have some.”

“Sister Jixiao, you…” Qin Yue began, but the moment she remembered confusing Ling Jixiao with that bitch in her half-awake state, she felt embarrassed and guilty. She couldn’t bring herself to look directly at Ling Jixiao.

Hearing Qin Yue’s voice, Ling Jixiao’s hand paused mid-air. She quickly recovered, asking nonchalantly, “What is it?”

Unconsciously, Ling Jixiao’s heart began to race.

Qin Yue scratched her head and took a deep breath. It was just a mistake in my half-awake mind, she reassured herself. Besides, she doesn’t know, so it’s fine. Feeling calmer, she looked up and asked, “Did you pay for my hospital stay, Sister Jixiao?”

“Mm,” Ling Jixiao nodded.

“Thank you. I’ll pay you back,” Qin Yue said with a faint smile.

Ling Jixiao’s heart sank. Why bring up the cost? Was Qin Yue in such a hurry to cut ties with her? She suddenly recalled their first encounter, when Qin Yue had left those crumpled two hundred yuan bills…

Her eyes darkened, and Ling Jixiao pressed her lips together.

“Thank you for what you did this time,” Qin Yue said, thinking back to how Ling Jixiao had called the police, allowing the police to rescue her in time. Ling Jixiao had even paid her medical bills! What a kind and gentle person she was!

“Mm,” Ling Jixiao replied curtly, her mood irritable. She had personally brought a bodyguard to rescue Qin Yue, taken her to the hospital herself, and even used the Ling family’s influence to help—only to be dismissed with such a perfunctory remark. She couldn’t understand how Qin Yue felt about their physical relationship!

Qin Yue looked at Ling Jixiao, seated across from her. The woman’s slender waist and long legs, combined with her elegant demeanor and professional suit, gave her the air of a successful businesswoman.

After the kidnapping, Qin Yue had a clearer understanding of how different this world was from her own. In her previous life, she had been taught for over twenty years that there were only two genders. But in this world, there were six: women weren’t just women, but also Alphas, Omegas, and Betas.

Currently, Qin Yue’s role was that of the Male Lead’s White Moonlight—a precious Omega whom he would destroy if he couldn’t have. Due to this kidnapping incident, although Qin Yue hadn’t seen Ling Jingxi, the neurotic Male Lead, she was convinced he was involved, though she lacked proof.

Earlier, she had lain in bed, pondering for a long time. After all, as someone without power, influence, or any significant plot role, the only way Ling Jingxi could put her in danger was through his actions!

Now, for her own safety and to avoid involving others, she had to distance herself from Alphas.

Perhaps this time it really was because of Cao Yun, the male Alpha, although he seemed not to have been kidnapped.

And Ling Jixiao… she seemed to be an Alpha.

Qin Yue lowered her gaze. She couldn’t involve Ling Jixiao.

“I’m fine now, thank you, Sister Jixiao,” Qin Yue said calmly. “I need to go back to school, and I’ll repay the money.”

Ling Jixiao sensed Qin Yue’s distance, and her eyes instantly turned cold.

Before arriving, she had thought she quite liked Qin Yue’s body and pheromones. Now that Qin Yue knew she was the mint-scented woman, Ling Jixiao figured she could simply provide financial support to help Qin Yue finish university, even invest in her Grandma’s sanatorium, and just maintain regular physical contact to satisfy her biological needs.

Qin Yue couldn’t believe Ling Jixiao was trying to distance herself now!

And the repeated reminders about the money… Hmph, as if she needed Ling Jixiao alone.

Ling Jixiao replied coldly, “Suit yourself,” and got up to leave.

Qin Yue was stunned. For some reason, she felt Ling Jixiao was angry. She picked up her phone, wanting to explain, but after a moment’s thought, she found nothing to say.

She had feelings for Ling Jixiao, but Qin Yue knew that mere fondness wasn’t the same as love.

Perhaps with more contact, those feelings could turn into love. The old Qin Yue would have let things take their course, and if she truly fell for Ling Jixiao, she would have pursued it without hesitation. After all, once she admitted her feelings, she would throw herself wholeheartedly into pursuing happiness.

But now, barely clinging to her own survival, why drag someone else into it?

After a moment’s thought, Qin Yue decided not to text Ling Jixiao at all.

Let it be.

As soon as Ling Jixiao left, she regretted getting upset with a young girl. She couldn’t even pinpoint what had angered her. After all, this kind of thing was all about mutual consent.

After a moment’s thought, Ling Jixiao couldn’t bring herself to back down. She pulled out her phone and dialed a number.

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