After Transmigrating into a Ridiculous Alpha, I Saved My Aloof Omega Wife - Chapter 46

Jiang Muyan said, “Look at you tutoring me so late every day, then having Uncle Liu drive you home. You must not be getting enough rest.”

Cheng Jianli replied, “It’s fine. I can relax a bit on the way back.”

“But you live alone, it’s too dangerous to go home so late,” Jiang Muyan insisted. “Teacher Cheng, my house has plenty of spare rooms. Why don’t you just stay with me from now on?”

Cheng Jianli frowned. “That doesn’t seem appropriate. Your parents don’t even know about this.”

“My parents are always busy with work and traveling. I’ll just call and tell them,” Jiang Muyan stood up, her expression relaxed. “Besides, Uncle Liu is the one who takes care of me at home, and he likes you. If you stayed, it’d be much more convenient for him no more back-and-forth trips.”

It was true. Recently, after tutoring sessions, Cheng Jianli had been relying on Uncle Liu to drive her home, which wasted a lot of time.

If they lived together, it would definitely be more efficient.

Cheng Jianli said, “You should still ask your parents first.”

So Jiang Muyan quickly called her father, Jiang Huai, who happened to be in a meeting overseas and missed the call. He could only reply via text: Muyan, what’s up?

Jiang Muyan typed rapidly, explaining her idea of having Cheng Jianli stay at their villa.

Soon, Jiang Huai’s reply came through, Of course, that’s fine. Just let Uncle Liu know so he can arrange everything, and we’ll increase Teacher Cheng’s salary. Dad’s still busy with work, so talk later.

As expected, Jiang Huai doted on his daughter. He even suggested raising Cheng Jianli’s pay if it meant Jiang Muyan would focus on her studies.

Jiang Muyan showed the message to Cheng Jianli, beaming. “See, Teacher Cheng? Now you don’t have to worry. My dad’s thrilled someone’s coming to tutor me at home, why would he refuse?”

After a brief pause, Cheng Jianli finally said, “Alright.”

Jiang Muyan lit up. “You agree?”

Cheng Jianli nodded. “Since it’s all for your tutoring, the simpler, the better. And if I live with you…” She smiled faintly. “You won’t have time to slack off anymore.”

Jiang Muyan: “…”

Wait, why did she suddenly feel like she’d just sold herself out?

Before Jiang Muyan could respond, Cheng Jianli added, “One more thing, I’ve already presented as an omega. I go into heat every two months. Are any of your household staff or butlers alphas?”

Jiang Muyan answered honestly, “As far as I know, Uncle Liu is a beta.”

“Betas can’t detect an omega’s scent, so that’s not a concern,” Cheng Jianli said. “But my heats are difficult. It’s only been about a month since my last one at the infirmary.”

Jiang Muyan eagerly offered, “Don’t worry, I’ll be there for you. Next time you go into heat, I’ll help you with the suppressants.”

Cheng Jianli replied, “…I can handle it myself.”

Jiang Muyan said earnestly, “It’s inconvenient to do it alone, and since I haven’t presented yet, I definitely won’t do anything to you.”

“I’m worried about exactly that,” Cheng Jianli said with a calm expression, though the tips of her ears were slightly red. “For some reason, I’ve noticed you can always smell my pheromones even when I’m wearing suppressant patches. It’s really strange.”

Jiang Muyan suddenly realized: “You’re right! I think I smelled your mango-scented pheromones the first time you came to my house.”

“That’s why I want to see your medical report,” Cheng Jianli extended her slender fingers, her clear eyes beneath long lashes calm yet penetrating. “Are you really an omega? Why are you so sensitive to my pheromones?”

Jiang Muyan: “!!!”

Cheng Jianli frowned slightly: “What’s wrong? Don’t tell me you lost your medical report.”

Jiang Muyan panicked internally, she was going to present as an alpha, not an omega! What should she do if Cheng Jianli saw her report?

Hesitantly, Jiang Muyan asked: “Um… Teacher Cheng, don’t omegas normally smell each other’s pheromones?”

Cheng Jianli replied: “Omegas’ pheromones don’t affect one another.”

Don’t affect one another!

Jiang Muyan was stunned.

If she told the truth, what if Cheng Jianli stopped living with her or kept her distance because she’d become an alpha? She couldn’t bear that!

So Jiang Muyan decisively chose to stay silent.

Noticing her silence, Cheng Jianli continued softly: “According to existing knowledge, only a highly compatible alpha would be this sensitive to my pheromones.”

Jiang Muyan turned her head in confusion at the unfamiliar term: “Highly compatible?”

Cheng Jianli’s voice grew slightly hoarse: “As taught in biology class, omegas or alphas with extremely high compatibility can smell each other’s pheromones even before presenting. The stimulation is intense especially for omegas, who during their heat would desperately want to…” She flushed, struggling to say it, “…desperately want to mate with the other and be permanently marked by them.”

“Such pheromone compatibility can reach 99%,” Cheng Jianli added. “But apart from you, I’ve never met another unpresented person who could smell my pheromones.”

Jiang Muyan was dumbfounded: “Teacher Cheng, are you saying… our compatibility is 99%?”

After a brief pause, Cheng Jianli said, “So you really are an alpha.”

Jiang Muyan had been effortlessly tricked into admitting the truth her pupils dilated in shock.

Flustered, she stammered: “Wait, Teacher Cheng, I’m not an alpha no, I am an alpha…” She groaned, realizing she was making it worse. “I didn’t mean to lie! I was just afraid you’d distance yourself if you knew I’d present as an alpha!”

Jiang Muyan pleaded anxiously: “I haven’t presented yet, I really wouldn’t do anything to you!”

Cheng Jianli couldn’t comprehend her logic: “…So you lied all this time just because you were afraid I’d ignore you?”

Hearing this, Jiang Muyan nodded pitifully, her expression full of guilt.

Cheng Jianli said, “Gu Xi is also an alpha, but I’ve never ignored her. You’re overthinking it.”

Jiang Muyan was still sulking. “But you said you’d keep your distance from alphas.”

Cheng Jianli had indeed said that, and she didn’t deny it. After all, she was the only one at Hongchuan Seventh High School who had presented early as an omega, no less, which was a bit of a predicament.

Omegas faced a heat cycle every two months, and if others found out, it would be troublesome. That was why Cheng Jianli had kept her secondary gender a secret. Even though the school had decent protections for omegas, she had lived alone since her first year, and it was better to be cautious.

Cheng Jianli replied calmly, “Even if you had told me you were an alpha that day, I wouldn’t have distanced myself from you.”

“Really?” Jiang Muyan blinked in confusion, asking foolishly, “Why?”

“Because you’ve been good to me. You’re my friend.”

Jiang Muyan couldn’t handle praise from Cheng Jianli, it always made her head spin.

She fidgeted and asked, “Really?”

Cheng Jianli gave a soft “Mm.”

Jiang Muyan confessed, “Then… I really am going to present as an alpha. I’m sorry, Xiao Cheng. I lied to you before.”

Cheng Jianli rubbed her temples. “Last time, I even let you help me with my suppressants. Thinking about it now, that was terrifying.”

Jiang Muyan was puzzled. “Huh? Why terrifying?”

“Did you not listen at all?” Cheng Jianli said. “Our scent compatibility is so high. If you had accidentally been affected by my pheromones and presented right then, you might’ve marked me on the spot.”

Jiang Muyan immediately protested, “No way! I would never do that!”

Cheng Jianli lifted her gaze, clearly skeptical.

Jiang Muyan could endure anything except accusations of impure intentions toward Cheng Jianli.

God knew how long she had restrained herself from pouncing on her wife!

Her brain short-circuited, and she blurted out impulsively, “Don’t you remember, Xiao Cheng?” Jiang Muyan wailed dramatically. “I told you I could always keep pure thoughts about you! Even if I’m an alpha, even if our scent compatibility is 99%, I still could!”

Cheng Jianli: “…”

Sure, sure, you’re the best at it.

When Cheng Jianli didn’t respond, Jiang Muyan pressed, “Xiao Cheng, do you not believe me?”

Cheng Jianli didn’t know what to say, so she stayed silent.

“If you don’t believe me, call me next time you’re in heat to help with your suppressants!” Jiang Muyan continued her indignant rant. “I swear I won’t sleep with you, and I definitely won’t mark you!”

Cheng Jianli’s eyelid twitched at Jiang Muyan’s choice of words. She took a deep breath and replied as coldly as possible, “Stop talking. Thanks.”

“Then believe me first.” Jiang Muyan wiped at nonexistent tears.

Cheng Jianli: “…”

“I believe you. Stop shouting before you bring the whole building up here,” Cheng Jianli said. “Do you want everyone to know I’m an omega?”

Only then did Jiang Muyan realize her mistake and whispered an apology, “Oh,  right. Sorry.”

“Forget it, it’s fine,” Cheng Jianli simply couldn’t handle Jiang Muyan’s antics anymore. In fact, she’d already grown accustomed to this side of Jiang Muyan’s personality. Regaining her composure, she said calmly, “You’re the only one who knows I’m an omega, so…”

“I know!” Jiang Muyan’s eyes sparkled. “Don’t worry, Teacher Cheng, I’ll definitely help you keep this secret safe.”

Cheng Jianli nodded. “Good.”

An awkward silence fell between them, both seemingly overwhelmed by the sheer amount of revelations from tonight, struggling to find words.

Jiang Muyan broke the silence first. “Um, Teacher Cheng, do you still want to stay at my place now?”

Cheng Jianli replied, “Didn’t you already discuss it with your father? I’ll be staying here to tutor you until the college entrance exams.”

“Really?” Jiang Muyan visibly perked up.

“Yes,” Cheng Jianli said. “But not tonight. Tomorrow, I’ll pack my things at home and move here.”

Jiang Muyan beamed. “Great! I’ll go with you tomorrow to help you pack.”

“There’s no need for that,” Cheng Jianli said. “I can manage on my own.”

“That won’t do,” Jiang Muyan insisted, looking at her. “You’re coming here to tutor me. I can’t just leave you to handle everything alone.”

“I don’t have that much stuff,” Cheng Jianli said.

“It’s fine. Just leave it to me,” Jiang Muyan assured her.

Cheng Jianli could only nod lightly. “Alright then.”

“Oh, Teacher Cheng, I have another question,” Jiang Muyan suddenly said, her expression conflicted.

Cheng Jianli asked, “What is it?”

Jiang Muyan hesitated shyly. “Since our pheromone compatibility is so high, how do you feel about it?”

Cheng Jianli countered, “How do you want me to feel?”

Jiang Muyan looked puzzled. “Aren’t you excited at all?”

“It’s alright,” Cheng Jianli mused softly after a moment. “Maybe one day, we could be each other’s suppressants.”

Jiang Muyan: “? What does that mean?”

But Cheng Jianli didn’t answer. Instead, she turned and walked out the door. “Come on, weren’t you hungry? Let’s go eat.”

Jiang Muyan was immediately distracted. She followed Cheng Jianli downstairs. “Then you should eat more tonight.”

Cheng Jianli glanced at her lightly, recalling that 99% compatibility rate. A faint blush slowly crept up her earlobes.

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