Everyone Loves the Alpha, But He’s Not Interested [Transmigration] - Chapter 47

There were only a limited number of hot spring pools in the inn, so it was difficult to offer completely private baths divided by six gender categories. Drawing from the experience of other small hot spring inns, the owner Xiao Wen had divided some of the smaller springs into numbered sections from One to Ten. These sections were separated by curtains, designed for individuals or pairs. The rest were communal pools, which were more affordable than the private ones.

The pebble path was narrow, so Ning Xi followed behind Yu Qingxue.

It was already past seven in the evening, and the sky had grown completely dark. Xiao Wen had hung strings of star-shaped yellow lights between the tree branches. They served both as charming decorations and gentle sources of light.

The soft, golden glow mixed with the rising mist from the hot springs created a hazy, dreamlike atmosphere, as if they had stepped into a fantasy.

“We’re here,” Yu Qingxue said, turning around.

Her skin glistened slightly with moisture. Her brows were like distant hills, and her long, curled lashes framed eyes the color of mist-covered lakes, reflecting the twinkling starlight.

Perhaps it was the heat of the hot spring area, but Ning Xi suddenly felt warm in her bathrobe. A thin layer of sweat formed on her back.

She exhaled softly and looked away. Noticing the number “Five” beside a small pool, she asked, “Where’s Number Six?”

She had booked pools Five and Six online.

Yu Qingxue reached out a slender, pale finger and pointed beside them. Pools Five and Six were separated by a blue curtain with white floral patterns. The curtain was tightly fastened to a wooden frame and could not be lifted, offering complete visual privacy while still allowing conversation.

“There’s a red cord here,” Yu Qingxue pointed out, indicating the one beside her. “Pull it to call the staff.”

Her sleeve slipped slightly, revealing a smooth, white wrist.

Ning Xi glanced at her own wrist. It was already quite slim, yet Yu Qingxue’s was even thinner.

Thinking of how delicate Yu Qingxue’s body was and how little she ate, Ning Xi couldn’t help but feel the urge to take care of her. “I ordered a double package online. It comes with complimentary drinks and snacks. Do you want anything else? I can have the staff bring it over.”

Yu Qingxue thought for a moment. “A cup of warm water.”

Soaking in hot springs could make one thirsty.

“Better make it two. One for each of us.”

“Alright.” Ning Xi pulled the red cord Yu Qingxue had mentioned. A staff member arrived quickly.

The attendant was a female Beta who had seen Yu Qingxue several times before. She smiled warmly as she approached. “President Yu, it’s been a while since your last visit. Let me know what you need. I’ll take care of it.”

Ning Xi walked over from the Number Six area. “Two cups of warm water, and please bring the complimentary drinks and snacks from the double package. Thank you.”

“Certainly.” The attendant smiled at Ning Xi, her pupils trembling slightly.

The woman walking through the mist had long, dark hair flowing over her shoulders. Her pale, flawless face held features so perfect it left people breathless. Especially her dark, starry eyes, glowing so brightly that even the rising steam couldn’t hide their brilliance.

Yu Qingxue walked over and gently turned Ning Xi by the shoulders, guiding her to face away. “Go soak in Number Six. I’ll be in Five.”

Ning Xi turned her head with a soft smile. “President Yu, don’t be so quick. I think the view is better from Six. Why don’t you take that one instead?”

The attendant, who had just managed to calm herself down, found herself once again mesmerized by Ning Xi’s beauty.

Yu Qingxue said firmly, “I’m just here for the hot spring. I don’t care about the view. You take Six, no arguments.”

She ended the sentence with a tone of finality and personally turned Ning Xi’s head back around.

Surrounded by people eyeing Ning Xi with admiration, Yu Qingxue couldn’t shake the jealousy rising in her chest.

She didn’t even want to imagine what would have happened if she hadn’t booked the entire place.

Yu Qingxue withdrew her hand and said to the attendant, “Go and come back quickly.”

Snapping out of her daze, the attendant blushed. “Sorry, President Yu. I’ll get your order right away.”

Back at the front desk, the attendant covered her flushed cheeks and said to Xiao Wen, “Boss, why didn’t you tell me there was a gorgeous Alpha inside? I nearly fainted.”

Xiao Wen flicked her forehead. “That’s President Yu’s woman. Don’t even think about it. Watch out, or you’ll make her angry.”

The attendant gasped. “No wonder. That Alpha is just as beautiful as President Yu. They’re absolutely perfect together. I’ll keep my head down next time. I won’t look at her again.”

Ning Xi sat by the edge of the pool and dipped her foot into the water. It felt a little too hot at first, so she didn’t get in right away. She took off her robe and placed it to the side, then used a small ladle to slowly pour warm water over herself to adjust to the temperature.

“President Yu, is the water temperature alright on your side?”

“It’s fine,” Yu Qingxue replied. She was already soaking in the spring, her long, damp hair draped over her pale shoulders. With her eyes closed, she let out a soft sigh. “We really should have come sooner.”

Once Ning Xi had adjusted, she slowly lowered herself into the water. Leaning back against the edge in a half-sitting position, she made sure the water didn’t rise past her chest.

She raised a hand and gently scooped water over her shoulder. Droplets trickled down her skin and disappeared into the soft curves of her body.

Looking down, Ning Xi realized that the swimsuit Yu Qingxue had chosen for her created a surprisingly striking effect. She hadn’t thought much of it before, but now it felt far more revealing than expected.

The attendant quietly brought over the refreshments. Just as she reached Pool Five, Yu Qingxue stopped her. “Just leave them here and go.”

“Yes, President Yu.” This time, the attendant kept her eyes down and quickly walked away.

The two women spoke softly, so Ning Xi didn’t notice their exchange.

Yu Qingxue leaned on the edge of the pool and drank half a cup of warm water. Through the curtain, she asked, “Ning Xi, would it be alright if I brought some of the food over to you now?”

Ning Xi replied, “President Yu, you don’t need to move. Just leave whatever you don’t want outside the curtain. I’ll come get it.”

There was a splash of water, followed by Yu Qingxue’s soft voice. “I’ve already come over.”

Yu Qingxue had modestly put on her bathrobe and was carrying a tray toward Number Six.

After a few steps, she saw Ning Xi approaching from the opposite side, also dressed in her robe.

Yu Qingxue paused silently.

What a wasted trip.

All her anticipation, gone.

“Here you go.” She handed the tray to Ning Xi and turned to leave without another word.

Ning Xi took the tray, sensing that Yu Qingxue seemed a little unhappy, though she didn’t know why.

The two of them soaked quietly for the next thirty minutes. Then, Ning Xi suddenly remembered something she had been meaning to ask.

“President Yu,” she said softly. After half an hour in the hot spring, her voice had become even gentler than usual.

“Hmm?” Yu Qingxue felt a little lightheaded.

“You said before that you preferred soaking in hot springs with me. What did you mean by that?”

Yu Qingxue took a sip of water and replied lazily, “Exactly what I said.”

“Did you find out that Wang You did something behind your back?”

“Not yet.” The script hadn’t progressed that far.

“Let’s not talk about Wang You,” Yu Qingxue said. “Let’s talk about you.”

“Me?”

“Yes. You don’t want to fall in love, but you have a face that attracts attention wherever you go. That must be difficult, isn’t it?” Yu Qingxue asked, gently probing.

Ning Xi replied, “It’s alright.” In her previous life, she had always been someone who drew attention. She was used to it by now.

Yu Qingxue remained silent. Apparently, she was the only one troubled by feelings.

“Ning Xi, do you think there’s a difference between falling in love and making friends?” Ning Xi took back the initiative in the conversation.

Yu Qingxue froze. She had never been in a relationship before. How was she supposed to answer that?

“Lovers are closer than friends. A lover is someone you can trust completely, someone you can share secrets with,” she said.

“I think aside from physical intimacy, there’s not much difference between friends and lovers.” Ning Xi paused, then added, “If I were your friend, I could definitely be someone you trust completely. Anything a lover can do for you, I can do too.”

Ning Xi was testing the waters, trying to find out whether Yu Qingxue was willing to be her friend.

Yu Qingxue, on the other side of the curtain, didn’t reply immediately, and Ning Xi began to feel a little anxious.

Would Yu Qingxue pretend not to understand and brush her off?

After all, she was just a newcomer in the entertainment industry, with no work to her name. For Yu Qingxue to be friends with her would be an obvious case of her reaching too far…

But then Yu Qingxue’s lips curved slightly, and a pair of sweet dimples appeared.

Ning Xi had just hinted that she wanted to be friends with her.

It wasn’t a confession, but in Yu Qingxue’s personal script, this moment brought their relationship one step closer. The next part would be Wang You cheating, and her seeking comfort from Ning Xi, then taking the chance to…

As she imagined being held and comforted by Ning Xi, Yu Qingxue’s heart began to beat faster.

She touched her slightly flushed cheek and said softly, “Hmm? What did you say?”

Ning Xi’s gaze dimmed.

So it really had been too forward.

Yu Qingxue teased her, feigning confusion. “Aren’t we already friends?”

Ning Xi was stunned for a second, then asked, “We’re already friends? Since when?” She genuinely had no idea.

Yu Qingxue smiled in satisfaction, imagining Ning Xi’s reaction. Her tone was more surprised than Ning Xi’s. “Am I the type of person who lets just anyone stay at my home? You stayed at my place for two nights, in the guest room right next to mine. Jiang Yuanxin and Wang You only stayed in the rooms downstairs.”

“I really thought I had made it obvious. Turns out it was just me who considered us friends.”

“No, that’s not it, Yu Qingxue. I’ve always wanted to be friends with you, but I wasn’t sure if you were willing, so I never dared say anything.” Ning Xi sounded regretful. “If I had known earlier, I would’ve asked you sooner.”

“Really?” Yu Qingxue asked, skeptical.

“Of course it’s true!” Ning Xi answered firmly.

Now that she had confirmed their friendship, Ning Xi had so much she wanted to talk to Yu Qingxue about.

After entering this novel’s world, she had spent all her time adapting to its values, and had no one to truly confide in.

The people who blushed in front of her, who were obsessed with her, were all simply affected by her charm and the “magnetic aura” she carried. Ning Xi had a hard time forming real emotional connections with them.

But Yu Qingxue was different.

She was originally the story’s villainess and completely unaffected by Ning Xi’s pheromones or aura. Her feelings were sincere, which made her someone Ning Xi could truly trust.

Yu Qingxue’s recognition of her acting skills was genuine, entirely unrelated to her scent or allure.

“Yu Qingxue, I…” Ning Xi began.

Yu Qingxue gently cut her off. “When you called me President Yu before, I thought it was just your habit. From now on, when we’re in private, you can just call me by my name.”

Though calling her “sister” might be nice, Yu Qingxue worried that Ning Xi, being a straightforward type, would take it literally and treat her like an older sibling.

So it was better to just use her name.

Although this body was technically younger than Yu Qingxue’s, in her previous life, Ning Xi had been the same age. Calling her by name didn’t feel strange at all.

“Qingxue,” Ning Xi said gently.

Yu Qingxue unconsciously held her breath. Her cheeks flushed slightly, and her eyes shimmered with emotion. After a moment, she quietly responded, “Hmm.”

Hearing her reply, the smile on Ning Xi’s lips lingered and wouldn’t fade.

“Qingxue, can I still call you President Yu when we’re in front of others?”

Yu Qingxue felt her heart melt at the way Ning Xi called her name. “Alright.”

Whatever you say is fine.

Being friends felt this good. Yu Qingxue couldn’t even imagine how wonderful it would feel to date Ning Xi.

After soaking for over an hour, Ning Xi got out of the hot spring and put on her bathrobe. “Qingxue, we shouldn’t stay in too long. We stayed up late last night. Let’s go back and get some rest.”

“Alright.” Yu Qingxue also put on her bathrobe. Seeing that Ning Xi was still completely covered up, she felt a little disappointed.

The swimsuit Ning Xi had worn was the elegant kind and didn’t reveal much. Yu Qingxue had assumed she would get at least a glimpse. But Ning Xi had not shown even a corner of it.

She wished she could have seen just a little.

Yu Qingxue sighed inwardly in disappointment.

“Let’s go,” she said with a casual expression.

Before changing, they needed to shower off the hot spring water. Ning Xi draped her bathrobe over the chair outside the shower room and stepped inside.

“Wait, Ning Xi, I forgot my body wash—” Yu Qingxue froze mid-sentence.

That elegant swimsuit on Ning Xi had somehow become incredibly sexy. It was even more stunning than the one Yu Qingxue had worn. The sheer fabric rested gently on her shoulders. The deep V neckline tightly wrapped her soft curves, full and breathtaking.

“I’m sorry. I didn’t know you weren’t wearing your robe.” Yu Qingxue turned away a second too late, closing her eyes. But the image was already etched in her mind. A faint blush rose over her pale skin.

She had always known Ning Xi had a good figure. She hadn’t realized it was that good.

Ning Xi hadn’t expected Yu Qingxue to walk in either. She froze for a moment, then quickly put her robe back on. Carrying her toiletries, she walked behind Yu Qingxue. “I thought you were already inside… I didn’t mean to make things awkward.”

“No, it was me. I overreacted. It’s not your fault.”

Yu Qingxue turned around. Seeing that Ning Xi was now fully dressed, she touched her burning cheek and said, “I was just surprised. Your figure is… really amazing.”

Ning Xi blushed. “I think we’re about the same size.”

She had even worn Yu Qingxue’s underwear before. It fit perfectly.

“You must have developed more recently,” Yu Qingxue said without thinking.

Ning Xi remembered that her current body was twenty-one. It was possible she was still growing. “Maybe.”

“…”

“…”

Why were they suddenly talking about this?

“Here.” Ning Xi handed over the toiletries and turned to head into the adjacent shower.

Yu Qingxue blinked and smiled softly, hugging the toiletries as she went to shower too.

Back at the hotel, Yu Qingxue covered her lips with slender fingers as she yawned. Sleepy-eyed, she said to Ning Xi, “Get some rest. Good night.”

Ning Xi smiled. “Good night. Sweet dreams.”

Yu Qingxue returned to her bedroom and suddenly felt wide awake. She picked up her phone and sent a message to Wang You.

Yu Qingxue: Wang Youyou, are you asleep?

Wang You: No… [I hate myself]
Wang You: What is it now?

Yu Qingxue: Ning Xi and I are officially friends now! [hands on hips] [smug]

Wang You: So?

Yu Qingxue: So now I can move on to the next stage. Youyou, when are you planning to cheat?

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