After Transmigrating into a Ridiculous Alpha, I Saved My Aloof Omega Wife - Chapter 40

Jiang Muyan said, “If he sends you another text, just block him.”

Cheng Jianli thought for a moment and replied, “I don’t think this phone has a blocking feature.”

Jiang Muyan suddenly remembered that Cheng Jianli was still using an old-fashioned flip phone. Her heart ached at the thought her wife had been living such a hard life. That Zhang Siyuan and his family were nothing but scum.

Sullenly, Jiang Muyan muttered, “Then I’ll buy you a new phone.”

Cheng Jianli shook her head. “It’s fine. This one works well enough. Zhang Siyuan has sent me threatening messages before, but I just ignored them, and he stopped after a few days.”

“Besides, this phone was a gift from my grandmother. I want to keep using it,” she added softly.

Jiang Muyan knew that, growing up, Cheng Jianli’s grandmother had been the only one who truly cared for her. The key to this apartment had been secretly slipped to her by her grandmother, just so she could attend Hongchuan No. 7 High School properly.

“Alright then, Anyway, tomorrow’s the weekend, so you won’t have to see him,” Jiang Muyan said. “But if he dares to bully you, I’ll make sure he regrets it!”

Cheng Jianli smiled faintly. “Mm.”

Seeing her return to her usual self, Jiang Muyan brightened. “Teacher Cheng, don’t dwell on those unpleasant things. This dress is lovely too, why don’t you try it on?”

The long dress was a soft almond-white, falling nearly to the ankles. However, the back was made of sheer, gauzy fabric, and if she bent or leaned forward even slightly, the front would become faintly visible, an alluring hint of mystery.

Cheng Jianli studied the dress and said, “I don’t think this suits me. The one from earlier was fine.”

Jiang Muyan blinked in surprise. “I think it’s beautiful! Teacher Cheng, are you sure you don’t want to try it?”

Cheng Jianli tilted her head. “Do you want to see me in it?”

Jiang Muyan grinned foolishly. “Of course! I love seeing you in dresses.”

Cheng Jianli relented. “Then I’ll try it.”

As she walked away, Jiang Muyan called out, “Teacher Cheng, don’t worry about damaging it, if anything happens, I’ll buy it for you!”

Cheng Jianli glanced at the price tag: 46,000 yuan. She ran her fingers over the delicate fabric and murmured, “Mm.”

Unlike the previous dress, this one was incredibly soft and comfortable. The hem shimmered with delicate embroidery, rippling like water as she moved. The neckline was elegantly simple, accentuating her delicate collarbones, and the waistline hugged her figure perfectly.

Only one thing bothered her the back was far too revealing.

If she turned even slightly, a glimpse of her fair skin might become visible.

Just as she hesitated over whether to call Jiang Muyan in, a knock sounded at the door. “Teacher Cheng, are you done?”

Without thinking, Cheng Jianli answered, “Yes.”

Jiang Muyan stepped inside and the moment she saw Cheng Jianli in the dress, her heart raced wildly, every word for “beautiful” colliding in her mind.

Her wife was so breathtakingly gorgeous, how could anyone be this stunning?!

To have been married to someone this beautiful in the past. She must have accumulated lifetimes of good karma!!!

“How is it?” Cheng Jianli asked, lifting her gaze.

A tingling sensation spread across the back of Jiang Muyan’s neck, as if a mosquito had bitten her. Ignoring it, she nodded vigorously. “Gorgeous. Absolutely gorgeous! Teacher Cheng, you look amazing in dresses!”

Cheng Jianli said, “But I feel like the back of this dress is a bit sheer.”

Jiang Muyan praised sincerely, “Not at all, I think it’s beautiful. I want to buy this for you.”

As she spoke, she walked behind Cheng Jianli. The sheer fabric barely concealed Cheng Jianli’s snow-white back, and with just a glance to the side, Jiang Muyan could vaguely catch glimpses of the alluring view in front.

Yet she didn’t seem to notice at all, asking instead, “Aren’t you cold like this? How about we go out and buy a shawl?”

Cheng Jianli turned around. “Is it really that sheer around here?”

Only then did Jiang Muyan start looking left and right. Suddenly, as if she had seen something, she scratched her head hesitantly. “Should I tell the truth?”

Cheng Jianli nodded.

“A little,” Jiang Muyan averted her gaze and admitted honestly. “Let’s not buy this one.”

Damn, who knew someone so slender could have such a great figure.

Jiang Muyan felt her throat go dry, and she had the sudden urge to pounce on Cheng Jianli right then and there.

“Maybe we should still get it,” Cheng Jianli said.

Jiang Muyan immediately tensed up. “Huh? Teacher Cheng, you want this one?”

Cheng Jianli: “Mm.”

Jiang Muyan said nervously, “It’s so sheer, who are you planning to wear it for?”

Cheng Jianli lifted her clear, spring-like eyes and curved her pale pink lips. “Haven’t decided yet.”

Jiang Muyan instantly lost it. “But the back of this dress is way too sheer! Teacher Cheng, I suddenly think this outfit isn’t that nice after all. Maybe we should just forget it, seriously! At your age, you shouldn’t be wearing something so mature!!!”

Cheng Jianli said, “I really like it.”

“But—but I accidentally saw that just now! How can you guarantee everyone else will be as upright as me?!” Jiang Muyan was frantic as she grabbed Cheng Jianli’s shoulders. “What if you run into some pervert?!”

Cheng Jianli: “…”

Cheng Jianli said seriously, “So you did look there. You really are such a pervert.”

Jiang Muyan: “???”

Only then did she realize Cheng Jianli had been teasing her on purpose. Pouting, she muttered, “You told me to look, so I did.”

This kind of emotional shift was actually quite endearing. Cheng Jianli continued, “It just proves your willpower is weak.”

Unable to argue back, Jiang Muyan could only whisper, “Fine, if you like it, I’ll buy it for you.”

“Forty-six thousand is so cheap, it’s practically a steal!” With that, Jiang Muyan perked up again. “Teacher Cheng, pick out another dress, and then we’ll go buy a coat.”

Cheng Jianli had only been joking. “Never mind, let’s just get one.”

Jiang Muyan insisted, “Why not? If you like them, we’ll buy them all.”

Then she picked up a light purple plaid skirt and handed it to Cheng Jianli. “While I was waiting for you outside earlier, the sales assistant said this one is also really pretty. Plus, it’s a student-style dress, perfect for high schoolers and college students.”

Cheng Jianli looked down and saw that this skirt was indeed more youthful than the previous two. The waist was cinched with a pale white bow, giving it a fresh and elegant design, and the length was just right for her.

After Cheng Jianli changed into it, Jiang Muyan thought the dress made her look much livelier. After all, her wife’s personality was usually so calm and composed, she needed a little more color in her life.

So she bought all three dresses. Cheng Jianli thought for a moment and asked, “When is your birthday?”

Jiang Muyan paid and took the exquisite shopping bag: “My birthday?”

Cheng Jianli: “Mm.”

Jiang Muyan said, “It’s still early, June 8th.”

Cheng Jianli said, “The day of the college entrance exam?”

Jiang Muyan was puzzled: “Huh? Is my birthday on the exam day?”

Cheng Jianli: “…”

“The national college entrance exam is held on June 7th and 8th every year. Don’t tell me you didn’t know that,” Cheng Jianli asked after a brief silence.

Jiang Muyan said, “I know now!”

Cheng Jianli began to worry that even with her tutoring, Jiang Muyan might not get into University C.

Cheng Jianli said, “After tonight, no more outings tomorrow or the day after.”

Jiang Muyan obediently replied, “Oh. Then I’d better make the most of today and help you pick out a few more outfits!”

Cheng Jianli asked, “Aren’t you buying anything for yourself?”

Jiang Muyan cheerfully said, “My wardrobe is already overflowing. Today is mainly for you.”

Cheng Jianli nodded slightly. Jiang Muyan added, “By the way, we haven’t had dinner yet, Teacher Cheng. Let’s eat first, then continue shopping.”

They chose a rather quaint-looking restaurant with soft lighting, solid wooden tables, and lightly scented incense.

Jiang Muyan said energetically, “The wolfberry and quail soup here is amazing, Teacher Cheng. I’ll order you a bowl.”

Cheng Jianli remarked, “You seem very familiar with this area.”

Jiang Muyan said, “I sometimes come with my mom, she loves shopping too. And with friends, Luo Jiajia and Xu Yinghe. I actually have quite a few friends in Class 1, haha.”

Once she started talking about friends, Jiang Muyan couldn’t stop. Cheng Jianli almost forgot that Jiang Muyan had transferred from Class 1. She said, “I can tell you’re very popular.”

Jiang Muyan said, “Probably because I love being around people. My friends say I’m really cheerful and lively that being with me lifts their mood.”

Cheng Jianli said, “I think so too.”

Jiang Muyan ordered six dishes and a soup, and would have continued if Cheng Jianli hadn’t stopped her. After the waiter left, Cheng Jianli asked, “Is this how you usually are with friends?”

Jiang Muyan blinked: “What do you mean?”

Cheng Jianli said, “Helping them pick clothes, buying things for them, treating them to meals.”

Jiang Muyan scratched her head: “Not really. Why?”

Cheng Jianli said, “No reason. Just curious.”

“Teacher Cheng, don’t worry about the cost or how much I’m spending,” Jiang Muyan said. “I’m happy to spend on you. You’ve been tutoring me for a whole month, even though I skipped the monthly exam, there’s still midterms coming up, and you’ll keep helping me.”

Cheng Jianli smiled faintly: “Mm. I was just thinking, you have so many friends, but I don’t really have any.”

Jiang Muyan quickly said, “I’m your friend!”

Cheng Jianli: “You are.”

Jiang Muyan beamed, then heard Cheng Jianli continue, “Maybe I should try making some friends too?”

“Of course, your personality is too reserved,” Jiang Muyan said seriously. “I have a friend named Xu Yinghe, the girl from earlier today. I thought she was already quite aloof with people, but you’re even colder than her.”

Cheng Jianli frowned. “Are we that similar?”

Jiang Muyan replied innocently, “No, you’re naturally like this. She probably just doesn’t like making friends.”

Cheng Jianli asked, “Speaking of which, does your friend dislike me?”

Jiang Muyan blinked. “Xu Yinghe?”

Cheng Jianli nodded. “We’ve met about five or six times, but we’ve barely spoken.”

Jiang Muyan poured water for Cheng Jianli. “Then I’ll introduce you two properly next time.”

Cheng Jianli said, “Sure, but if she genuinely doesn’t like me, there’s no need to force it. Friendships should come naturally. If it doesn’t work out, there’s no point in pushing it. Besides,” she paused, “I get along just fine with you.”

Hearing this, Jiang Muyan was momentarily stunned before breaking into a goofy smile. “Yeah, we do get along well.”

After pouring the water, the waiter brought over a pot of floral tea. Cheng Jianli asked, “Should you call Uncle Liu? Don’t forget there are still two people waiting at your villa.”

Jiang Muyan knew exactly who she meant, Song Wen and Song Wu, two people who couldn’t even make a salad.

“Don’t worry about them. You have no idea how uncomfortable it makes me when those two call my name,” Jiang Muyan shuddered at the memory. “Besides, I’ve already texted Uncle Liu. He knows we’re eating out.”

Cheng Jianli smirked. “You don’t like people calling you by your name?”

Jiang Muyan shook her head. “No, it feels weird.”

“What about your parents?” Cheng Jianli asked.

“They call me ‘Muyan,’ but they’re always busy traveling for work, so I rarely hear anyone call me that,” Jiang Muyan explained.

Cheng Jianli nodded. “No wonder your friends call you by your full name.”

“My parents said a fortune teller picked this name for me,” Jiang Muyan continued. “My dad’s a businessman and really believes in that stuff. The fortune teller said this name would bring me good luck, so my dad immediately decided on it.”

Cheng Jianli gave a small nod.

“What about you, Teacher Cheng?” Jiang Muyan asked curiously. “How did you get your name?”

“My grandmother chose it,” Cheng Jianli replied. “On the day I was born, she went outside and saw a lush, thriving pear tree. That’s why I’m named this.”

“That’s nice too,” Jiang Muyan said. “Do you have a nickname?”

Cheng Jianli shook her head. “No.”

“Me neither,” Jiang Muyan said. “But I think ‘Teacher Cheng’ suits you well. I’ve gotten used to calling you that.”

As they chatted, their food arrived. Jiang Muyan stood up to serve Cheng Jianli. “Eat more, Teacher Cheng. You looked so thin earlier in the fitting room.”

Cheng Jianli glanced at the chicken wings and fish in her bowl. “I can serve myself.”

“It’s fine. Let me peel some shrimp for you,” Jiang Muyan said, putting on gloves. “This lobster is amazing, sour and spicy.”

Watching Jiang Muyan busy herself, Cheng Jianli couldn’t help but say, “Thank you. Let me peel some for you too.”

“Eat first, Teacher Cheng,” Jiang Muyan insisted. “It won’t taste as good once it’s cold. ”

No sooner had she spoken than a girl’s voice came from the side: “Jiang Muyan?”

Jiang Muyan turned to see a somewhat familiar face, her expression puzzled.

The passing girl was from Class 2, named Rong Rong. When she saw Jiang Muyan and Cheng Jianli sitting face to face, with Jiang Muyan peeling shrimp for Cheng Jianli, her eyes widened in shock, and she covered her mouth to stifle any sound.

Rong Rong, president of the Yan-Li Fan Club.

On the Hongchuan Seventh High School forum, nearly all the posts about Jiang Muyan and Cheng Jianli’s “ship” were made by her.

“Hello, hello,” Rong Rong said with a bow as she passed by, “enjoy your meal.”

Jiang Muyan: “???”

Cheng Jianli: “?”

“Hey, classmate, won’t you join us?” Jiang Muyan paused her shrimp-peeling and called out to her.

Jiang Muyan now remembered this girl from Class 2. She was quite cute, did well in her studies, and had an outgoing personality, someone Jiang Muyan got along with easily.

Cheng Jianli also felt it wasn’t right to let her just pass by. “You’re welcome to join us if you’re not in a hurry,” she said.

Rong Rong’s eyes sparkled: “Can I really join you?”

Getting to witness her favorite ship up close? She was all for it! She could skip dinner for this!

Jiang Muyan, ever hospitable, said, “Of course! We’re all classmates, why not? You can sit next to Teacher Cheng.”

Rong Rong glanced at the table full of dishes and said modestly, “Won’t I be intruding?”

Cheng Jianli replied, “Not at all.”

So Rong Rong sat down. “Alright then. To be honest, I haven’t gotten my ‘food’ for tonight yet.”

Tonight’s “food”?

Jiang Muyan was puzzled by the phrasing but quickly forgot about it, she was easily distracted. “Are you out shopping alone?” she asked.

“Yeah, I was just planning to grab a quick bite and head back. Never thought I’d run into you two,” Rong Rong said with a smile. “What brings you here?”

Jiang Muyan answered, “Teacher Cheng and I came out to hang out and have dinner together.”

But in Rong Rong’s mind, this perfectly normal statement automatically translated to: “Teacher Cheng and I came out on a date for a candlelit dinner.”

She immediately pulled out her phone and opened the Hongchuan Seventh High forum, boldly posting: [OMG, guys! I just ran into Jiang Muyan and Cheng Jianli on a date, about to have a candlelit dinner!]

The replies quickly flooded in, growing increasingly outrageous:

1st floor: What? The lovebirds are out on a date?

46th floor: What? The lovebirds are checking into a hotel?

72nd floor: What? The lovebirds are doing it?

109th floor: What? The lovebirds have been going at it nonstop for three days?

Rong Rong wore the expression of someone utterly lost in fangirl bliss. Cheng Jianli frowned and asked, “Are you okay? You seem a little off.”

Rong Rong hastily put her phone away. “I’m fine! Everything’s great.”

Cheng Jianli gave her a strange look before asking softly, “Would you like some soup? The quail soup is quite good.”

Rong Rong said, “Thank you!”

She hadn’t expected the usually aloof class representative to be so considerate. Initially, she had just wanted to observe her favorite ship up close, but now she was surprised by how gentle Cheng Jianli’s tone was.

After all, in Class 2, Cheng Jianli always wore a calm, unreadable expression never showing much emotion.

Rong Rong had assumed she’d be hard to get along with.

Jiang Muyan said, “Let me serve the soup. You eat the shrimp first.” With that, she took the bowl from Cheng Jianli’s hands and filled it with soup for Rong Rong.

Rong Rong blurted out impulsively, “Wow, Miss Jiang, you’re so good at taking care of people! You’re so considerate toward Teacher Cheng!”

Cheng Jianli asked, “How did you know I’m called ‘Teacher Cheng’?”

Rong Rong: “???”

Crap! She’d given herself away!

“Yeah,” Jiang Muyan also looked up, clueless. “Have you heard me call her that before?”

Hearing this, Rong Rong quickly played along, “Yeah, I’ve heard you call the class rep that before, hahaha…”

Cheng Jianli said, “Just call me by my name. I’m only tutoring Jiang Muyan, so that’s why she calls me that.”

Rong Rong nodded. “Got it.”

“Here, drink your soup,” Jiang Muyan handed the bowl to Rong Rong. “I’ll get another bowl for Teacher Cheng.”

As the three of them ate, the forum post grew increasingly heated, with people constantly tagging Rong Rong.

Floor 258: [Where’s OP? I’m dying here! Where are they doing it?]

Floor 259: [Holy crap, for real? Are they gonna announce they’re together tomorrow?]

Floor 260: [You don’t understand the concept of a secret relationship (doge.jpg).]

Floor 261: [Someone regulate the forum, save the seniors!]

Floor 262: [Whatever, this ship is too good. I’m boarding it first.]

…

After dinner, Rong Rong said sincerely, “I feel like I really disturbed you guys today. Thanks for having me.”

Jiang Muyan waved it off. “No worries, we’re all classmates.”

Cheng Jianli said, “We’ll head back first. See you at school on Monday.”

Rong Rong froze. “You two live together?”

Jiang Muyan asked, “Does it look like we do?”

Cheng Jianli said, “…You seem to have misunderstood. We don’t live together.”

Rong Rong’s expression fell. “Oh.”

Damn it, so my ship doesn’t even live together.

Cheng Jianli said, “Goodbye.”

Rong Rong forced a smile. “Yeah! See you Monday!”

After seeing Rong Rong off, Jiang Muyan and Cheng Jianli took the elevator back to the women’s clothing section they still needed to pick out a jacket.

Cheng Jianli suddenly said, “I’ll buy one for you too.”

Jiang Muyan was taken aback. “For me? You don’t have to…”

“It’s fine,” Cheng Jianli said seriously. “But nothing too expensive.” She lowered her eyes. “I don’t have that much money.”

“When I start working,” she continued, “I’ll buy you better things.”

This earnest side of Cheng Jianli was something Jiang Muyan rarely saw outside of studying. How could she refuse? She quickly said, “Then just get whatever you like! I’ll love anything you pick.”

Cheng Jianli nodded slightly, visibly relieved. “Okay, let’s go.”

The neighboring mall had reasonably priced items, a jacket could be bought for around a hundred yuan. Cheng Jianli asked, “Is something like this okay?”

Jiang Muyan’s usual outfits cost tens of thousands, and her shoes alone were limited edition, priced at over five hundred thousand a pair.

Jiang Muyan looked around excitedly. “Of course! The clothes here are really nice too.”

Cheng Jianli asked, “What color do you like? How about a blue sports jacket?”

“Sure!” Jiang Muyan nodded.

Just then, the elderly saleswoman approached with a warm smile. “You two girls are so pretty! What would you like to buy?”

Cheng Jianli picked up the sports jacket. “I’d like to buy this two of them.”

Jiang Muyan was momentarily stunned upon hearing this, then said shyly, “Teacher Cheng, are you suggesting we wear matching outfits?”

Cheng Jianli nodded: “The sign says two items get a discount.”

Jiang Muyan: “…”

The fitting room here was rather small, barely accommodating two people. Cheng Jianli wore size M while Jiang Muyan needed roughly size XL.

Watching Cheng Jianli slip into the jacket, her figure enveloped in soft blue fabric, Jiang Muyan couldn’t help remarking, “Teacher Cheng, I’ve noticed you look good in everything you wear.”

Cheng Jianli asked, “Really?”

“Of course, because you’re so pretty,” Jiang Muyan affirmed.

She was sitting, her gaze lowered just enough to see Cheng Jianli’s stomach. Jiang Muyan reached out to touch it. “Teacher Cheng, did you eat enough today?”

Cheng Jianli felt a slight tickle and narrowed her eyes. “I did.”

“No wonder you’re so soft,” Jiang Muyan said, kneading the side of Cheng Jianli’s waist. “Hehe, you really are so soft.”

A tingling sensation spread across Cheng Jianli’s waist again, her long lashes fluttering twice. “Alright, stop touching. Go try on your clothes too.”

Jiang Muyan stood up and quickly slipped on the jacket. Tall and lean, she made anything she wore look crisp and stylish. She turned to show Cheng Jianli. “How do I look?”

Both of them were now wearing identical blue jackets. Cheng Jianli nodded. “Looks good on you.”

“Because you picked it for me,” Jiang Muyan said with a playful blink.

After the discount, the two jackets came to a total of 120 yuan.

Cheng Jianli stepped out of the fitting room, paid, and took the bag with a smile. “Thank you, Grandma.”

“No need for thanks. Such pretty girls—come back anytime,” the elderly woman replied warmly.

By now, the sky had darkened completely. Jiang Muyan and Cheng Jianli left the mall, preparing to call Uncle Liu.

But just as Cheng Jianli picked up her phone, she saw another barrage of spam messages from Zhang Siyuan.

[Cheng Jianli, stop playing dumb with me!]

[You reply with ‘TD’? Are you messing with me?!]

[Think you’re so great just because you’re smart? Pretending not to see my texts?!]

It was clear Zhang Siyuan was furious. Seeing this, Jiang Muyan said, “Let me borrow your phone.”

Cheng Jianli asked, “What are you going to reply this time?”

After a quick tap-tap-tap, Jiang Muyan handed the phone back. Cheng Jianli looked down to see Jiang Muyan had once again responded with just a few words.

[Send me 50, and I’ll tell you what you want to hear.]