After Transmigrating Into A Novel, Not Only Did I Become An Omega, But I Also Provoked The Male Lead’s Mother - Chapter 38

Qin Yue’s mind kept replaying Grandma Yang’s frail figure as she mechanically brewed a cup of tea.

Alone in Qin Yue’s bedroom, Ling Jixiao didn’t move. She approached the bed, bent down, and touched the sheets, as if reaching through the fabric to caress Qin Yue’s skin.

A faint warmth spread across her palm, searing Ling Jixiao’s heart.

Before Qin Yue returned, Ling Jixiao resumed her seat. She felt a lingering peach scent on her palm.

Qin Yue, preoccupied with her own thoughts, didn’t notice Ling Jixiao’s slight discomfort. Instead, it was Ling Jixiao who noticed Qin Yue’s distracted demeanor.

“What’s wrong?” Ling Jixiao asked, genuinely concerned.

Seeing Qin Yue unhappy made her feel unhappy too. She wished she could take away all of Qin Yue’s worries.

The Ling Jixiao of the past didn’t understand the joys and sorrows born of affection, but now she understood this feeling all too well.

Because she cared, she cared about Qin Yue’s mood.

Hearing Ling Jixiao’s question, Qin Yue looked up at her.

Ling Jixiao was undoubtedly mature, not just in her outward appearance, but in the natural, effortless maturity that radiated from her experiences.

If she told Ling Jixiao about this, Qin Yue felt the other woman would definitely give her excellent advice.

Qin Yue opened her mouth, but just as the words were about to come out, she swallowed them back down.

Ling Jixiao was always so busy. Even though she always said it was no problem and would make time for Qin Yue, every time they spent time together, Ling Jixiao would receive a constant stream of messages and calls.

Qin Yue didn’t want to bother her.

Maybe Ling Jixiao’s question was just a polite habit…

Qin Yue shook her head, indicating that everything was fine.

Noticing Qin Yue’s reluctance to speak, Ling Jixiao didn’t press the issue. After a moment’s thought, she changed the subject and pulled out an invitation.

“The Minghui Group’s year-end gala is coming up, and I’d like to invite you to attend,” Ling Jixiao said, placing the invitation on the table and sliding it toward Qin Yue. “There will be lots of performances, a lively atmosphere, and even a raffle.”

As the year-end approached, the Group typically hosted a lively gala for its employees and their families.

Qin Yue looked at the invitation with its gold-embossed lettering and politely declined.

She wasn’t an employee of the Minghui Group, nor was she related to anyone who worked there. She only knew Ling Jixiao, and they might not even be friends anymore. She had no valid reason to attend the gala.

Ling Jixiao fell silent for a moment, leaving the invitation on the table. Softly, she said, “Just leave it here for now. If you change your mind, you can still come.”

Qin Yue said nothing more. In her eyes, the invitation was nothing more than a piece of scrap paper.

She stood up, carefully retrieved the diamond necklace she had cherished, and handed it back to Ling Jixiao.

“Are you sure you don’t like it?” Ling Jixiao frowned slightly.

She still couldn’t quite understand. She had asked so many people, and Omegas were supposed to love diamond necklaces like this.

“It’s not that,” Qin Yue said, her smile radiant yet her tone distant and unyielding. “It’s simply too valuable. I can’t accept such a precious gift.”

Qin Yue maintained the proper distance, unwilling to give Ling Jixiao the wrong impression.

“Is that so?” Ling Jixiao lowered her gaze to the box in her hands, her expression somewhat dejected.

Seeing her sister’s dejection pained Qin Yue. After a moment’s thought, she added, “Sister Jixiao, we’re just friends after all. A gift this valuable… it’s not quite appropriate.” She phrased it tactfully, hoping to ease Ling Jixiao’s disappointment.

Ling Jixiao perked up, her eyes sparkling like stars as she looked at Qin Yue. “So, if we change our relationship, you’d accept it?”

If Qin Yue were her girlfriend, she could give her all sorts of gifts!

Change our relationship?

Qin Yue froze, not immediately grasping the implications of Ling Jixiao’s words. When she finally understood what Ling Jixiao was implying, a blush crept across her cheeks. “No, no, no…”

Before she could finish, Ling Jixiao leaned in close. She towered over Qin Yue, their noses almost touching as she gazed down at her. Ling Jixiao’s dark eyes were deep and mesmerizing, her voice low and seductive. “No what?”

Nervousness made Qin Yue’s mouth dry. She swallowed reflexively, lost in the swirling ink of Ling Jixiao’s pupils, mesmerizing vortexes that threatened to pull her under. Dizziness washed over her, her mind shutting down. Everything around her faded away, leaving only Ling Jixiao’s face, inches from her own.

“I…” Qin Yue felt her throat constricted, unable to speak. She could only gaze at Ling Jixiao, lost in the moment.

Her rational mind told her that this closeness was an opportunity. She should cautiously embrace Ling Jixiao while she was still lucid. By burying her face in Ling Jixiao’s neck and inhaling deeply, she might catch a whiff of Ling Jixiao’s residual pheromones. This could prove the connection between Ling Jixiao and the Mint-Scented Woman.

Later, Qin Yue learned that every Alpha’s pheromones are unique.

Although she had hugged Ling Jixiao once before, her attention had been divided between Ling Jixiao herself and the noisy surroundings. Moreover, that day Ling Jixiao had carried the floral scent of another O mixed with the smell of alcohol.

Therefore, only by embracing Ling Jixiao while fully awake, smelling her, could she discern the truth. After all, no matter how diligently one wears Suppressant Patches, traces of their pheromones inevitably linger on their clothes.

Qin Yue felt her mouth go dry. Her body was stiff and unyielding, frozen in place. Her mind screamed at her to move, just to catch a whiff of Ling Jixiao’s pheromones, to unravel this mystery. But she couldn’t move an inch.

The woman before her was overwhelmingly alluring. The world around her seemed to vanish, leaving only the pounding of her heart in her ears. Ling Jixiao’s red lips looked like rich syrup—would a lick taste sweet?

Ling Jixiao’s soft breath brushed against Qin Yue’s cheek like a spring breeze rustling willow branches, sending ripples across the already troubled waters of her heart.

The sound of voices outside the door snapped Qin Yue back to reality. She instinctively stumbled backward, putting distance between herself and Ling Jixiao.

Too close! I almost fell for her spell!

Regretting the interruption of the mood, Ling Jixiao stood and straightened her clothes. Knowing it was time to leave, she maintained her composed demeanor, exchanging a few more reluctant farewells with Qin Yue before parting.

Sometimes being too clingy can backfire, so Ling Jixiao decided to take things slow.

After seeing Ling Jixiao off, Qin Yue finally let out a sigh of relief, gently touching her slightly flushed cheeks.

On her way back to the sanatorium, she passed by the small garden.

Grandma Hai had finished her afternoon nap and was sitting in the sun wearing sunglasses, smiling quietly as she listened to Grandma Yang beside her.

Grandma Yang, dressed elegantly, leaned her head against Grandma Hai’s shoulder, playfully chiding her with a sweet expression.

If Qin Yue hadn’t seen Grandma Yang’s frail and helpless state earlier, she would never have imagined this vibrant and lively version of her.

Grandma Yang’s gaze happened to glance in Qin Yue’s direction, her eyes flickered briefly before calmly shifting away.

Qin Yue withdrew her gaze, returned to her room, and pulled out her phone to search for the meaning of “TUKYSA.”

The search result showed: “TUKYSA, also known as Tucatinib, is sold under the brand name Tukysa. It’s a small molecule inhibitor of HER2, used to treat HER2-positive breast cancer…”

Qin Yue’s heart sank as she read the words.

After work, Su Yao secretly stretched in her office.

It was rare for her to leave at a normal time; usually, her schedule followed Ling Jixiao’s, especially since Ling Jixiao used to be a workaholic.

Today, Ling Jixiao suddenly left, probably off to see Qin Yue again.

Since her boss wasn’t around, Su Yao saw no reason to stay late.

She decided to try the new restaurant nearby for dinner. She’d heard it had good reviews.

Just as she finished packing her things and was about to leave, the office landline rang.

She answered the call, and it was from the security guard.

“Hello, Secretary Su. There’s a young girl at the front gate who says she’s been waiting for you for a while.”

Su Yao frowned slightly. What young girl would be looking for me?

Her first thought was Bai Zhi, because she didn’t know any other young girls.

Remembering this, Su Yao recalled that Bai Zhi had mentioned something she needed to tell her before hanging up the phone earlier.

Why did she even come here?

Su Yao hurried downstairs to the front gate and saw the young girl standing nearby, blinking her big eyes as she looked around. A large suitcase stood upright beside her.

When Bai Zhi saw Su Yao, her calm eyes lit up like a sky parting through clouds, suddenly shining brightly.

“Sister!” Bai Zhi dropped her suitcase and ran straight toward Su Yao, wrapping her arms around Su Yao’s waist before Su Yao could react.

How thin she is! Bai Zhi thought, squinting her eyes in wonder.

Bai Zhi sniffed the air, detecting only faint traces of perfume and laundry detergent, nothing else. She lowered her gaze.

Su Yao was startled by Bai Zhi’s sudden hug. She quickly regained her composure, though her body remained slightly stiff. “What are you doing here?”

Bai Zhi released her grip and straightened up, immediately breaking into a smile. “I sent you a message, Sister.”

Su Yao, who had been busy and hadn’t checked her phone, finally took it out and saw the unread message from Bai Zhi.

“Then, Sister, can I…?” Bai Zhi asked, her big eyes sparkling with pleading and caution.

Su Yao opened the message. Bai Zhi explained that the school was on break, the dormitories were closed, and she’d bought her train ticket late and only managed to get tickets for a few days later. She was asking if she could stay with Su Yao during that time.

“What about your roommate, Qin Yue?” Su Yao asked, remembering that Qin Yue was from the area.

Bai Zhi misunderstood Su Yao’s question as a polite refusal. She pouted unhappily, looking wronged, as if Su Yao had wronged her.

“Qin Yue’s family is busy, so I came to you, Sister! If you don’t want to, I’ll just look for a cheaper hotel by myself…”

Bai Zhi turned slowly, reached for her suitcase, and made to leave.

Su Yao saw right through her act. She sighed. “It’s not safe for an Omega like you to stay in a hotel alone. I have a guest room.”

Bai Zhi spun around instantly, her face beaming. “Thank you, Sister!”

Su Yao wheeled over Bai Zhi’s suitcase, took the elevator to the underground parking garage, and got in her car to drive home.

Bai Zhi hurried after Su Yao, linking arms with her. “Sister,” she said sweetly, “my cooking isn’t bad. Let me make dinner for you tonight! Consider it payment for a few days’ rent!”

“Sure,” Su Yao agreed without thinking, remembering how long it had been since she’d last enjoyed home-cooked meals.

Later that evening, after Su Yao tasted the sweet stir-fried potato shreds, salted tomatoes, and peppercorn pork soup…

Her cooking skills are… absolute rubbish!

Bai Zhi blinked her big, innocent eyes. “Sister, I’m sorry! I was so nervous, I accidentally confused the salt and sugar, and then my hand shook and I added too much water!”

Su Yao looked numb.

She should have gone to that highly-rated restaurant for dinner after all!

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