From Trashy A to the Heiress’s Little Son-in-Law After the Idol Competition (GL, ABO) - Chapter 41

Her slender, fair neck was still glistening with sweat, the moisture seeping into her clothes, lending her an air of natural beauty like a lotus emerging from clear water. She wore no makeup, yet she was breathtakingly beautiful.

Xiao Yanjin’s face flushed slightly.

For some reason, Ji Mo Ming felt as if an arrow had pierced her heart with pain.

Because Ji Yun Nuo’s gaze was far too piercing.

Offending Ji Yun Nuo was equivalent to offending the Ji family—Ji Mo Ming knew the stakes. With a slow, deliberate smile, she said, “You must be Miss Ji, right?”

Ji Yun Nuo nodded, her expression as frosty as before. “The production team has arranged a high-end dining area for special guests. You should be there, not here fighting for food with us.”

Her words were undeniably harsh.

Ji Mo Ming’s face paled. Her eyes flickered nervously, her demeanor flustered.

“Oh… oh, I see. S-sorry to disturb you.” With that, she wiped her tears and hurried away.

Shi Zhengyi clicked his tongue in amusement—having backing really made a difference.

Xiao Yanjin stole a glance at Ji Yun Nuo, who ignored her gaze and simply went back to eating.

Xiao Yanjin grumbled inwardly, This arrogant, high-and-mighty young mistress!

It wasn’t until evening that Xiao Yanjin finally got the chance to ask Ji Yun Nuo out.

The two met on the most secluded balcony—no passersby, no cameras, just the two of them.

“Nuo-jie.”

“Hm?”

“About what happened at the cafeteria earlier…”

“I’d forgotten about it, but now that you mention it, I remember.” Ji Yun Nuo sounded somewhat angry. Whenever her voice turned icy, it was a sure sign she was in a bad mood.

“Do you have something to say to me? You’ve got three minutes.”

“Three minutes?!” That was way too short!

“What she said about stargazing together… we really did do that.” This is so unfair—that was the original owner’s doing!

“Oh.”

Ji Yun Nuo grew even more aggrieved, though she wouldn’t show it. She only said coolly, “I also heard her say you called her ‘jie’!” Though her tone was neutral, Xiao Yanjin could feel the pout in her words or maybe it was a hint of coquettishness.

Seeing the usually aloof, noble young mistress sulk was an entirely different kind of charm. Those delicate, pitiful eyes made Xiao Yanjin’s heart ache and flutter at the same time. Suddenly, she found herself loving it when Ji Yun Nuo acted spoiled with her.

“Back then, I was only sixteen. I didn’t understand what liking someone meant. But now I do.” Xiao Yanjin wrapped her arms around Ji Yun Nuo’s in a placating gesture, breathing in her unique fragrance.

“In college… after finishing my homework, I’d often go to the balcony to look at the stars and the moon. Sometimes, I wished someone would keep me company—but not just anyone. Ji Mo Ming wasn’t the right one.”

“Didn’t you drop out in high school?” Ji Yun Nuo zeroed in on the key point.

Xiao Yanjin: “…”

“First… first year of high school,” Xiao Yanjin replied with an awkward laugh before resting her chin on Ji Yun Nuo’s shoulder, a smile playing on her lips. “I want to share everything with you from now on—every sight, every moment.”

“Really?”

“Really!”

Xiao Yanjin held her hand as they stood side by side, gazing at the distant sky.

The dark expanse was studded with countless stars, the moonlight casting its glow, dyeing the surrounding blackness a silvery white. It was as if the entire earth had been wrapped in shimmering silver, illuminating the two of them beneath its radiance.

“Isn’t it beautiful?” Xiao Yanjin was mesmerized. Who knew the vast sky held endless wonders waiting to be discovered?

If she had realized it sooner, she could have pursued the one by her side during high school. Of course, the prerequisite was that she time-traveled first. If the original owner had gone after Ji Yunuo, she would have been utterly humiliated and might even have tried everything to travel back just to beat the original owner up.

Ji Yunuo didn’t wallow in self-pity. She always thought that when ancient people gazed at the moon, it was out of homesickness, unfulfilled ambitions, or lamentations about life. But it could also be done with someone you loved—sharing fleeting beauty, resonating with tender emotions.

By the time Ji Yunuo realized what was happening, soft lips had already pressed against hers.

“Mmm…”

“Don’t speak.” Xiao Yanjin chuckled softly.

Xiao Yanjin deepened the kiss, thinking to herself that even moon-gazing could be infused with desire, making it impossible to resist. Right now, all she wanted was to entwine her tongue with Ji Yunuo’s, to make this unattainable flower bloom with shyness only for her.

Ji Yunuo gasped lightly, her slender waist held tightly in Xiao Yanjin’s embrace.

“A-Ah Jin…” she murmured in a delicate voice, her tone and expression a far cry from her usual icy demeanor.

“What’s wrong?”

“This is the balcony…” Ji Yunuo whispered, her voice as faint as a mosquito’s buzz, yet her cheeks were unusually flushed.

It made Xiao Yanjin’s heart itch. She adored—absolutely adored—Ji Yunuo’s shyness, the way it could utterly unravel her. If only… if only they could go somewhere else, she wouldn’t have met her on the balcony.

“One more kiss.”

“Again?”

“It’s not enough.”

“Fine.” Ji Yunuo leaned in and pecked her lips. “Is this enough?”

Xiao Yanjin shook her head, unsatisfied. “Not at all.”

“Then how about this?”

“Nuo-jie, that was barely a brush of the lips.” Xiao Yanjin laughed, taking her hand. “Like last time—when you thought I was with He Rou and kissed me fiercely in the bathroom. That intensity.”

The memory alone was enough to make Ji Yunuo falter, despite her usual composure in verbal sparring. That time had truly been a loss of control.

She never imagined she could feel such possessiveness toward Xiao Yanjin. Just like at noon, seeing Ji Mo Ming pulling and tugging at her had ignited an unbearable irritation. Even though she knew Xiao Yanjin would never rekindle anything with Ji Mo Ming, it felt like a fire had been lit inside her.

She hadn’t intended to be so harsh, but rationality had slipped away.

“You’re not allowed to have any contact with other Omegas.”

“Hmm?” Xiao Yanjin only grew more fond of hearing such domineering words.

A flicker of anger flashed in Ji Yunuo’s eyes before fading, replaced by a commanding tone. “Xiao Yanjin, you belong only to me.”

“Oh? Which part of me belongs to you?” Xiao Yanjin teased.

“Every part. Including here.” Ji Yunuo touched the back of her neck—where the scent gland lay.

Growing up with everything she could ever want, Ji Yunuo had never felt such intense desire. But now, she was certain—Xiao Yanjin was hers. No one could take her away. Even if this thought was overly possessive, when it came to the one she loved, the urge to claim was overwhelming.

Xiao Yanjin wondered to herself—when would her rut come?

“Alright, I belong only to you.” Xiao Yanjin hugged her, her hand lightly squeezing Ji Yunuo’s waist.

Ji Yunuo let out a soft whimper.

Xiao Yanjin smirked inwardly. Could this be Nuo-jie’s sensitive spot?

The sound of approaching footsteps finally forced them to part, albeit reluctantly.

In the dead of night, Shi Zhengyi and He Rou arrived at the balcony.

He Rou scratched her fingers, pretending to be nonchalant as she said, “Our CP fans are pretty impressive. If we still need their votes to debut in a high position, you’d better behave and pretend to get along with me, okay?”

Shi Zhengyi tilted her head. “Where have I been pretending badly? Sometimes when I see you sweating, I even go out of my way to bring you water.”

He Rou snorted. “But you also gave some to Xiao Yanjin.”

“Xiao Yanjin is my best friend here, how could I not give her any?”

“So you two have your own CP now?”

“Do we?”

“Of course! They even have over a hundred thousand fans just ten thousand fewer than ours. They call it ‘Xiao-Shi’ or something.”

Shi Zhengyi: “…”

She shrugged. Though both fanbases were sizable, in terms of sheer intensity, the “Zhengyi-He Alliance” between her and He Rou was undoubtedly stronger.

“Fine, then what should I do?”

“You’re asking me what to do?” He Rou pouted, her eyes tinged with grievance as she poked Shi Zhengyi’s chest with a finger. “Have you never been in a relationship before? Don’t you know how to take care of an Omega or a Beta?”

Shi Zhengyi, sensitive to pain, quickly caught her hand.

Her skin was smooth, carrying a faint trace of fragrance.

Their gazes met, shimmering under the glow of the moon and stars.

Shi Zhengyi released her hand and coughed awkwardly. “Uh… Actually, I just realized you’re quite pretty.” It wasn’t that she hadn’t noticed before—she just hadn’t wanted to admit it because of their rivalry. But the way He Rou tossed her hair, her every smile, even the way she danced—it was all captivating.

Suddenly, she realized He Rou’s beauty had quietly seeped into her heart.

He Rou turned slightly away. “You’re not bad-looking either. Sometimes, the way you talk is kind of amusing.”

“Really?”

“Yeah.”

“Then how about I tell you jokes more often?”

“Sure!”

After that exchange, silence fell between them again.

“Well… If you’re free, you should head back to the dorm. I’m going to grab a coffee.”

“Wait, I’ll come too. I like coffee as well,” Shi Zhengyi blurted out as He Rou turned to leave, her expression oddly bashful.

He Rou didn’t recall Shi Zhengyi ever visiting the café before. Regardless, she felt a flicker of delight.

The third performance began, with all members giving their all on stage.

But there were only seven debut spots, meaning seventeen would be eliminated after this round, and twelve more would miss the final lineup after the debut night.

He Rou’s team secured the highest votes, but the title of “B-King of the Night” went to Ji Yunuo.

Chu Luo’s withdrawal had already stirred a massive uproar on Weibo.

Fans and netizens alike were baffled—how could the show’s top contestant suddenly drop out? Was she going home to inherit a fortune?

A few extreme fans even blamed Xiao Yanjin.

Since Xiao Yanjin and Ji Yunuo’s CP was at odds with Chu Luo and Ji Yunuo’s, they insisted Chu Luo’s exit must be Xiao Yanjin’s doing.

Ironically, this indirectly helped Xiao Yanjin.

Being unfairly targeted won her sympathy from casual viewers, and the backlash even boosted her ranking unexpectedly.

In any case, the production team was no stranger to fan attacks. Under immense pressure, they pushed forward with the third performance, riding on the show’s reputation to skyrocket its popularity.

As a result, people across the nation turned their attention to the debut night.

After marriage, despite the turbulence between Xiao Yanjin and the young mistress, Xiao Yanjin refused to let go.

Ji Yunuo said coldly, “Let go.”

Xiao Yanjin pleaded, “Please act cute like you did just now, won’t you?”

Ji Yunuo’s veins bulged, who exactly was supposed to be acting cute here, you or me?

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