After Transmigrating into a Ridiculous Alpha, I Saved My Aloof Omega Wife - Chapter 35

Cheng Jianli didn’t respond to Jiang Muyan’s remark. Instead, she waited until they reached the villa and walked straight inside.

Leaving Jiang Muyan alone in the car, utterly bewildered: ???

She thought to herself, aggrieved, what exactly had she said wrong?!

Uncle Liu, seeing Jiang Muyan still sitting in the car, asked, “Young Miss, aren’t you coming in?”

Jiang Muyan sprang into action. “I’m going in right now.”

After settling in, Uncle Liu had the family doctor take Jiang Muyan’s temperature to confirm she was fine before instructing the kitchen to prepare dinner.

Jiang Muyan and Cheng Jianli returned to their room. The moment Jiang Muyan entered, she flopped onto the bed and started scrolling through her phone. Earlier, she had secretly saved the post Luo Jiajia sent her that hot thread had now turned into a dedicated CP-shipping forum, with their ship name being “YanLi.”

Just as she was about to open the fanfiction to continue her “judgment,” Cheng Jianli walked over and said, “Are you still planning to use your phone now?”

Cheng Jianli’s tone was flat, but Jiang Muyan reflexively sat up. “What’s wrong, Teacher Cheng?”

“Didn’t you promise me at the infirmary today that you’d study hard and aim for C University?” Cheng Jianli sat down at the desk and asked calmly, “You weren’t lying to me, were you?”

Jiang Muyan immediately replied, “Of course not! I always keep my promises to you.”

Cheng Jianli nodded. “Then put your phone down and come study.”

Jiang Muyan: “…”

Reluctantly, Jiang Muyan set her phone on the sofa. Cheng Jianli added, “Wait, I think I should set a password for your phone.”

Jiang Muyan: “? A password?”

Cheng Jianli explained, “For example, if you finish your chemistry paper, I’ll let you use your phone for five minutes. Only I’ll know the password. Until I leave this house, your phone will be under my strict supervision.”

Jiang Muyan slumped in defeat. “Teacher Cheng… do we really have to do this?”

“We only have a year left. If you don’t put in the effort now, it’ll really be too late,” Cheng Jianli said. “Only the top eight in our city have a chance at C University. If you can’t even manage this much self-control, I’ll have to assume you were joking with me.”

Hearing this, Jiang Muyan rubbed her eyes and straightened up. “No, I meant what I said. I will get into C University.”

Cheng Jianli smiled faintly. “Then can you commit to studying at least five hours every day after school?”

Jiang Muyan gasped. “Teacher Cheng, what time would that even end?!”

Cheng Jianli thought for a moment. “Excluding meal breaks, probably around 2 AM.”

Jiang Muyan asked fearfully, “Will I die from exhaustion?”

“I won’t let that happen, because I’ll be studying with you,” Cheng Jianli said. “And you can sleep in until 7:30 AM. Waking up too early just makes you drowsy.”

Jiang Muyan was stunned. “Teacher Cheng… is this how you study every day?”

Cheng Jianli nodded. “Mhm. Sometimes even later.”

Suddenly, Jiang Muyan realized why Cheng Jianli always ranked first in exams her wife was insanely diligent.

No, she had to match Cheng Jianli’s standards.

Jiang Muyan declared, “I promise. But before that… can you at least let me finish reading that story?”

Cheng Jianli: “? What story?”

Jiang Muyan really wanted to say “fanfiction about you and me,” but considering Cheng Jianli probably didn’t know about this forum or these posts, she could only mumble, “A story about an alpha and an omega.”

Cheng Jianli: “?”

She handed her phone to Jiang Muyan: “Here, ten minutes enough?”

Jiang Muyan nodded frantically: “Plenty.”

She eagerly took the phone back, but the moment she refreshed the page, she saw a flood of replies

Nested comment, 25th floor: 【Where’s OP? Why’d they disappear? How did they know Jiang Muyan does it five times a night? I’m dying to know!】

Nested comment, 26th floor: 【Probably just trolling. Their ID still uses the Young Miss’s real name.】

Nested comment, 27th floor: 【What if they really are the Young Miss…?】

Nested comment, 28th floor: 【LMAO stop, the Young Miss wouldn’t be lurking here.】

Nested comment, 29th floor: 【Young Miss, come out and walk us through how you manage five times a night.】

…

Reading these comments, Jiang Muyan was practically scratching her ears and blushing furiously. She desperately wanted to explain, she treated Cheng Jianli well and never overdid things!

And most importantly, only she was allowed to call her “Teacher Cheng” no one else!

Fuming, Jiang Muyan typed furiously, her fingers practically sparking from the speed.

But to Cheng Jianli, the scene looked entirely different. She watched as Jiang Muyan’s ears turned red first, then her cheeks, and finally even her neck flushed crimson.

Earlier, she’d mentioned a story about an alpha and an omega…

Was Jiang Muyan reading something… inappropriate?

At this thought, Cheng Jianli immediately walked over and confiscated the phone.

Jiang Muyan, mid-typing frenzy: “?”

Cheng Jianli said, “Time’s up.”

Jiang Muyan checked the clock and pouted, “But it’s barely been four minutes…”

Cheng Jianli asked, “What were you reading?”

Jiang Muyan replied, “Fanfiction! Someone tagged me in the comments, so I was replying.”

Cheng Jianli frowned. “What kind of fanfiction is that engrossing?”

Jiang Muyan faltered, unsure how to explain. She scratched her head. “Well, some parts aren’t accurate, but overall it’s pretty good.”

Not understanding Jiang Muyan’s obsession, Cheng Jianli unlocked the phone. “Can I see?”

Jiang Muyan panicked. “No, you can’t!”

Cheng Jianli: “?”

Jiang Muyan quickly backpedaled, “I mean, this story isn’t for you, Teacher Cheng. Your eyes should only focus on studying.”

If Cheng Jianli found out people were shipping them, she’d probably be furious, Jiang Muyan thought.

Truthfully, Cheng Jianli wasn’t that interested in fiction anyway. Her own phone was an old model without internet access. She sighed. “Then come do your exercises. No more distractions.”

Jiang Muyan obediently “mmhmm”-ed and hurried over.

While Jiang Muyan memorized vocabulary, Cheng Jianli had prepared a daily study plan, supplementary advanced problems on top of her regular schoolwork.

There were two mistake notebooks one for science subjects and one for math. After Jiang Muyan finished writing down her mistakes, Cheng Jianli would annotate them with red pen beside her.

Jiang Muyan had a pretty good attitude toward studying. Even when she encountered problems she didn’t understand, she wouldn’t immediately ask for help. Instead, she would think it through herself first, refer to textbooks if necessary, and only then seek Cheng Jianli’s guidance.

After studying like this for an hour and a half, Cheng Jianli’s phone suddenly rang. She turned to Jiang Muyan and said, “I need to take this call.”

Jiang Muyan, biting on her ballpoint pen, nodded. “Sure, go ahead.”

Cheng Jianli picked up her phone and saw the caller ID: “Gu Xi.”

Gu Xi?

Seeing the name, Cheng Jianli was slightly surprised.

They hadn’t been in contact for nearly a month, why would she call today?

Cheng Jianli and Gu Xi had met by chance at a calligraphy competition. Later, Cheng Jianli had even helped her briefly with grading papers, only to be stopped by Jiang Muyan.

Cheng Jianli remembered that incident clearly. That day, she and Gu Xi had been reviewing mistakes at a milk tea shop, only for Jiang Muyan to show up out of nowhere, stubbornly refusing to let her help Gu Xi with the papers. In the end, Jiang Muyan had been so worked up she nearly fainted, almost requiring an ambulance.

Just thinking about it gave Cheng Jianli a headache. Worried that Jiang Muyan might inexplicably “act up” again, she said, “I’ll step outside to take it so I don’t disturb your studying.”

Jiang Muyan let out a surprised “Huh?” and said, “You can take it here, Teacher Cheng. It’s fine.”

Cheng Jianli replied, “It’s alright, I’ll go out.”

With that, she left the room.

Though Jiang Muyan found it a little odd, she didn’t dwell on it and simply continued with her problems. But when Cheng Jianli didn’t return even after ten minutes, Jiang Muyan started to feel uneasy.

Why was her wife talking outside for so long?

Then it struck her, could it be that scumbag Zhang Siyuan threatening Cheng Jianli again?

At that thought, every nerve in Jiang Muyan’s body tensed up.

Zhang Siyuan was definitely going to face disciplinary action today. Who knew if he’d use his family connections to intimidate Cheng Jianli? She had to protect her wife!

So Jiang Muyan immediately put down her pen and quietly tiptoed to the door, pressing her ear against it to eavesdrop.

But Cheng Jianli sounded calm on the other side. Jiang Muyan could only vaguely make out words like “doing problems,” “discuss,” and “tutoring.”

Who was her wife talking to?

Just as Jiang Muyan tried to lean in closer, the door suddenly swung open.

“Ah!” Losing her balance, Jiang Muyan stumbled forward and fell out of the room.

Cheng Jianli stared in shock as Jiang Muyan sprawled on the floor: “…”

“What are you doing?” Cheng Jianli asked.

Jiang Muyan awkwardly dusted herself off and stood up. “I just thought the air by the door was nice. I was… getting some fresh air.”

Cheng Jianli: “?”

Cheng Jianli said, “The air outside the window is even better. Would you like to go breathe there?”

Jiang Muyan replied, “Teacher Cheng, this is the second floor.”

Cheng Jianli said, “I know.”

Jiang Muyan: “…”

Forced to regain her composure, Jiang Muyan straightened up. “Teacher Cheng, who were you talking to just now?”

Cheng Jianli asked, “Why do you want to know?”

Jiang Muyan said earnestly, “I’m worried about you. If it’s Zhang Siyuan or Xiao Lei bothering you again, just tell me. I’ll have my dad’s lawyer sue them into oblivion.”

Hearing this, Cheng Jianli smiled faintly. “It’s not them.”

Jiang Muyan pressed, “Then who was it?”

Cheng Jianli thought for a moment before answering truthfully: “Gu Xi.”

“Gu Xi?” Jiang Muyan froze upon hearing the name, but quickly realized who it was.

A potential love rival! The one who’d made her wife correct test papers at the milk tea shop last time!

Jiang Muyan immediately said sourly, “What does she want with you?”

Cheng Jianli replied, “She wants me to tutor her.”

“Tutor?!” Jiang Muyan became extremely agitated upon hearing this, grabbing Cheng Jianli’s shoulders directly. “Why does she need your help again? Can’t she study by herself? Studying is a personal matter! Others can’t help with that!”

Cheng Jianli: “…”

“Teacher Cheng, you didn’t actually agree, did you?” Jiang Muyan asked anxiously.

“Not yet. I told her I’m tutoring you recently,” Cheng Jianli said. “She still remembers you too.”

Jiang Muyan said unhappily, “Why remember me? Teacher Cheng, have you forgotten you’re an omega? Gu Xi has already presented as an alpha. What if something happens if you keep hanging around alphas all day?”

Cheng Jianli: “That may be true, but I’ve interacted with her before. As long as I wear scent blockers, nothing will happen.”

Jiang Muyan asked nervously, “Are you really planning to tutor her?”

“I might just help her review some test papers at the study room,” Cheng Jianli said. “I don’t have many friends, and Gu Xi counts as one. It’s fine to help out.”

Jiang Muyan immediately said, “I’m coming too!”

Cheng Jianli frowned, “You want to study at the study room? Isn’t it better at home where Uncle Liu can look after you?”

Jiang Muyan said, “Uncle Liu worries all day about me bumping or falling. I want him to rest more.”

Cheng Jianli: “…I’m sure that’s the reason.”

Jiang Muyan asked, “When does she want you to go to the study room?”

Cheng Jianli said, “In a few days.”

Jiang Muyan said, “Take me with you.”

“Alright,” Cheng Jianli said. “Then go memorize your vocabulary now. We still need to review your mistakes later.”

A few days later, the disciplinary notices for Zhang Siyuan and Xiao Lei were issued.

Xiao Lei was expelled, while Zhang Siyuan, being a first-time offender, received probation.

Cheng Jianli wasn’t surprised by this outcome. Xiao Lei’s expulsion was naturally good since he’d used differentiation injections at school. As for Zhang Siyuan, he became listless after being put on probation, appearing dispirited all day.

Jiang Muyan and Cheng Jianli stood by the corridor windowsill. She said, “It’s a shame Zhang Siyuan wasn’t expelled.”

Cheng Jianli said, “He just transferred here. Probation is already quite severe.”

Jiang Muyan gave a sullen “Mm.”

Seeing her displeasure, Cheng Jianli said gently, “Don’t dwell on it. If I can’t be bothered to care anymore, why are you still so concerned?”

Jiang Muyan said, “That’s because you’re too kind, Teacher Cheng.”

Cheng Jianli asked, “Am I kind?”

“Of course,” Jiang Muyan said. “You’re extremely kind.”

Cheng Jianli: “For example?”

Jiang Muyan scratched her head, “In many ways. Like how you say I always annoy you, but you’ve never actually gotten angry at me.”

Cheng Jianli curled her lips, “So you did know.”

Jiang Muyan chuckled, “Hehe, so you’re an incredibly gentle person!”

“Stop being cheeky,” Cheng Jianli was somewhat moved by Jiang Muyan’s unreserved smile. “It’s not worth being upset over those two. We have Chinese class soon, hurry back and memorize the ancient poems.”

On their way back to Class 2, they ran into Xu Yinghe. Cheng Jianli said to Jiang Muyan, “I’ll go into the classroom first.”

Jiang Muyan nodded, then turned to Xu Yinghe and asked, “What are you doing here?”

Xu Yinghe replied, “Weren’t you sick? I was going to look for you in Class 2, but they said you’d gone out, so I came to check the hallway.”

Jiang Muyan said, “It’s fine, I’m completely better now.” She even patted Xu Yinghe on the shoulder.

Xu Yinghe was about the same height as Jiang Muyan, both standing over 170 cm. Xu Yinghe said, “You know about Xiao Lei from Class 4 dropping out and Zhang Siyuan getting probation, right?”

“I know,” Jiang Muyan said. “I thought Zhang Siyuan would get expelled too. He got off easy.”

Xu Yinghe sighed, “My uncle is really worried. Class 4 has become the worst class in Hongchuan No. 7 High, one student expelled, another on probation. It doesn’t sound good no matter who you tell.”

Xu Yinghe’s uncle was Xu Ze, the homeroom teacher of Class 4, which Jiang Muyan was aware of.

“Don’t say that. There are other students in Class 4, like that girl You Xia. She seems really well-behaved,” Jiang Muyan mused for a moment. “But she’s too quiet, we wouldn’t get along. I prefer livelier company.”

Hearing You Xia’s name, Xu Yinghe showed little reaction and simply said, “I’m just glad you seem in good spirits. I have to go to the office with Luo Jiajia now, so I’ll head off first.”

After saying goodbye to Xu Yinghe, Jiang Muyan intended to return to Class 2 quickly but unexpectedly ran into Tang Yu at the stairwell.

Tang Yu greeted her, “Good morning, young miss.”

“Morning,” Jiang Muyan smiled. “Thanks for the other day. I owe you one, I’ll treat you to a meal sometime.”

“It was nothing, just doing my part,” Tang Yu said. “But can I pick the place?”

“Sure,” Jiang Muyan replied breezily. “Anywhere you want. My dad just gave me his gold card.”

Tang Yu’s eyes sparkled instantly. “Really?”

Jiang Muyan teased, “Have I ever lied to you?”

Tang Yu laughed heartily. “Then call me whenever, I’ll be there in a flash!”

Three minutes later, Jiang Muyan returned to Class 2.

She bounded energetically back to her seat, only to find a steaming cup of soy milk and an exquisitely made sandwich on her desk.

Jiang Muyan: “?”

She turned to Cheng Jianli and asked, “Did you buy this for me?”

Cheng Jianli kept her head down as she worked on her homework. “No.”

Jiang Muyan let out an “Oh,” pushed the sandwich and soy milk aside, and began memorizing the ancient poems.

Cheng Jianli actually knew who had bought the sandwich and soy milk, it was a classmate named Shen Xiaohui.

Before Jiang Muyan transferred in, Cheng Jianli rarely interacted with her classmates. During the election for class representative, Shen Xiaohui had assumed her popularity would secure her the position. But the homeroom teacher insisted the role should go to the top student to command respect, so it was given to Cheng Jianli.

Ever since then, Shen Xiaohui had held a grudge against Cheng Jianli.

Just moments ago, Cheng Jianli had seen Shen Xiaohui walking arm-in-arm with another girl before discreetly placing those items on Jiang Muyan’s desk.

She saw it but didn’t say anything, just continued with her work.

Sure enough, after noticing Jiang Muyan’s lack of reaction to the breakfast, Shen Xiaohui approached Jiang Muyan’s seat and asked quietly, “Aren’t you going to eat these?”

Jiang Muyan froze, then shook her head. “No, I already had breakfast with Teacher Cheng. We had crab roe buns, rice noodle rolls, fried eggs, pumpkin porridge, and pig trotter soup.”

“Right, Teacher Cheng?”

Cheng Jianli looked up at Shen Xiaohui. On closer inspection, Shen Xiaohui was quite cute, round eyes, pink lips, probably wearing light makeup.

Cheng Jianli said, “Mm, we ate already.”

Shen Xiaohui bit her lip, wanting to say more, but Jiang Muyan waved her hand dismissively. “Are you hungry? Then you can have these.”

With that, she generously shoved the soy milk and sandwich into Shen Xiaohui’s hands.

Shen Xiaohui: “???”

Jiang Muyan said, “Alright, go eat. I need to get back to studying.”

Unwilling to give up, Shen Xiaohui hesitantly asked, “You really won’t eat any?”

Thinking Shen Xiaohui was worried she’d take the food back halfway, Jiang Muyan scratched her head. “Really, I won’t fight you for it. Go ahead and eat.”

Shen Xiaohui stormed off angrily.

Watching this unfold, Cheng Jianli couldn’t help but look up and ask, “Why did you bully her?”

Jiang Muyan said, “? I bullied her?”

Cheng Jianli replied, “What do you think?”

“I didn’t!” Jiang Muyan was utterly aggrieved. “The person who gave me soy milk and a sandwich is the real bully here!”

Cheng Jianli set down her pen. “Why?”

Jiang Muyan said indignantly, “I think they must really dislike me.”

Cheng Jianli frowned. “How did you come to that conclusion?”

“Because I hate soy milk and sandwiches the most,” Jiang Muyan explained. “Whoever gave me these must really hate me.”

Cheng Jianli: “…”

Seeing Cheng Jianli fall silent, Jiang Muyan leaned in and asked, “Teacher Cheng, did you see who gave them to me?”

Cheng Jianli said expressionlessly, “No.”

“What a shame!” Jiang Muyan clenched her fist regretfully. “Otherwise, I’d drag them out and give them a piece of my mind.”

Cheng Jianli: “…”

Why would anyone have a crush on Jiang Muyan? Was it because they liked her foolishness?