From Trashy A to the Heiress’s Little Son-in-Law After the Idol Competition (GL, ABO) - Chapter 49

It felt like a bucket of cold water had been poured over Shi Zhengyi, freezing her in place. Her heart ached as if it had been ripped out, leaving her completely breathless.

“We should go check the rankings at the front desk,” Xiao Yanjin kindly called out to Shi Zhengyi, but upon seeing her pale face, she couldn’t help but ask, “What’s wrong with you?”

Shi Zhengyi shook her head. “N-nothing.”

Xiao Yanjin was sharp—she could tell something had upset Shi Zhengyi in an instant.

The voting ended, and 2the abo secured the top spot on the charts. The entire venue erupted in cheers as the members hugged each other in celebration.

Shi Zhengyi was happy too, but when she saw He Rou cheering and embracing several Omegas while Xie Kun stood behind her, clapping approvingly—as if applauding his girlfriend’s achievement—her mood plummeted.

She was completely out of it, unable to speak a word even after getting into the car.

“This is amazing! It’s our first time performing on a music show, and we still managed to top the charts despite all the strong competition. You guys really are something—your fans are incredible,” Cheng Xiaozhi praised.

“The song the company gave us was really good too, high quality,” Lan Yuanning added with a smile.

Shi Zhengyi sat at the very back, wearing a baseball cap, silent.

Directly in front of her was He Rou, who was still engrossed in her phone.

Peeking through the gap, Shi Zhengyi couldn’t help but feel irritated.

She clicked her tongue. “Everyone did great, but some people don’t take being an idol seriously and just flirt around casually.”

Hearing this, Ji Yunuo and Xiao Yanjin stiffened.

He Rou turned off her phone and glanced back at Shi Zhengyi.

Her vibrant red hair seemed to carry a hint of menace.

“And what makes you say that?”

Shi Zhengyi smirked coldly. “Just a passing thought. Some people should focus on their jobs instead of chasing after some alpha who’s worse-looking, less talented, and less popular than them—”

She deliberately dragged out the word “alpha,” narrowing her eyes and refusing to look at He Rou.

The atmosphere instantly turned tense.

But He Rou just burst out laughing before sitting back down to play on her phone again.

This reaction only infuriated Shi Zhengyi further.

She couldn’t understand—what was so great about that Xie Kun guy anyway?

Back at the dorm, Xiao Yanjin tried to subtly probe Shi Zhengyi about what had happened.

Shi Zhengyi just shook her head and stormed off to her room in silence.

Xiao Yanjin and Jiang Nan exchanged glances.

“After Shi Zhengyi said that, He Rou reacted immediately. It must be about her,” Xiao Yanjin mused.

She had long suspected that Shi Zhengyi and He Rou would eventually develop feelings for each other. But Shi Zhengyi’s thought process was just too bizarre—one moment she acted like she didn’t care, the next it seemed like she did. The “pride before the fall” trope applied to her on a daily basis.

In the following days, 2the abo secured six more top spots on the charts, with their music sales skyrocketing at an astonishing rate.

Naturally, everyone was thrilled, and someone suggested celebrating with drinks that night.

Cheng Xiaozhi reminded their leader, Ji Yunuo, “Keep an eye on them. We don’t want anyone getting too drunk and getting caught on camera.”

Ji Yunuo nodded, then turned to look at the group.

Shi Zhengyi and He Rou were already buzzing with excitement.

She… probably wouldn’t be able to control them.

What’s a celebration without alcohol?

Shi Zhengyi and He Rou ordered a whole case of beer, insisting everyone have some.

Shen Ya declined. “I’m driving, so I’ll pass.”

Xiao Yanjin only drank a little, not daring to consume more under Ji Yunuo’s watchful gaze.

Of course, she didn’t particularly like alcohol to begin with—even if her girlfriend weren’t keeping an eye on her, she wouldn’t have indulged.

“Come on, let’s drink! After eating nothing but salads for days because of our comeback prep, we deserve a proper feast!” Shi Zhengyi volunteered, picking a highly-rated barbecue restaurant.

Succulent slices of meat, lightly seasoned with salt and pepper, sizzled on the grill, their rich aroma curling through the private dining room.

Xiao Yanjin stole a glance at Ji Yunuo, who wore an odd expression.

Suppressing a laugh, Xiao Yanjin realized—Ji Yunuo had probably never been to a barbecue joint before.

“Jiejie,” Xiao Yanjin called out. With two seats separating them, she couldn’t just pass the grilled meat to Ji Yunuo’s plate, so she patted the empty spot beside her. “No one’s sitting here. Why don’t you come over?”

The others assumed Xiao Yanjin was just offering to help Ji Yunuo cook the meat, given that she didn’t seem to be eating much.

Though they were known as a CP, their closeness felt more sisterly than romantic.

Lan Yuanning, seated next to Ji Yunuo, kindly cut a portion of grilled meat and placed it in her bowl. “Let me help her.”

Xiao Yanjin let out an indifferent “Oh.”

Not one to sit idle, she mixed a special dipping sauce and set it near Ji Yunuo, teasing, “You don’t like spicy food, so this one’s perfect for you.”

As if she wouldn’t know Ji Yunuo’s preferences by heart.

“Thanks,” Ji Yunuo accepted, locking eyes with a suspicious-looking Shi Zhengyi before turning away with an inscrutable expression.

Feeling warm, Ji Yunuo shrugged off her jacket, revealing a slender-strapped top that exposed her delicate collarbones. Xiao Yanjin’s gaze lingered on the elegant curve of her neck.

Does the smell of barbecue even compare to her scent?

Her throat burned, and she quietly settled back into her seat.

Shi Zhengyi smirked. “Yanjin, since you’re so good at mixing sauces, how about making some for the rest of us?”

Xiao Yanjin prepared servings for everyone—except Shi Zhengyi.

Shi Zhengyi: “…….”

He Rou, now full and content, tapped away on her phone.

Shi Zhengyi, who had been watching her, felt her earlier cheerfulness plummet. She drowned her mood in bottle after bottle of alcohol, barely touching the grilled meat before filling up on liquor.

“Hey, I’m at XX Barbecue. You’re here too?” He Rou answered a call with a sweet tone before stepping outside.

That sugary voice.

Shi Zhengyi frowned, her alcohol-clouded mind compelling her to follow.

Shen Ya returned from the restroom to find only two people left in the room.

“Where is everyone?”

Jiang Nan replied, “He Rou went out to take a call. Shi Zhengyi disappeared—probably to the restroom. Yanjin said she wanted to show the leader something ‘amazing,’ so they left together.”

Shen Ya frowned. “Don’t you think Xiao Yanjin and the leader are unusually close?”

Lan Yuanning smiled gently. “They were close during the survival show too.”

Shen Ya’s brows knitted tighter. “It feels… off. There’s no sense of awkwardness between them—like they’ve known each other forever. They even hold hands sometimes.”

Lan Yuanning’s smile remained soft. Being closest to Ji Yunuo, she had noticed the subtle details—and given her understanding of Ji Yunuo…

Maybe there was something between them. But if the parties involved weren’t talking, speculation would be rude.

“I heard they grew up together. Maybe their bond just deepened over time.”

After finishing their promotional performances, the group would take a break for a while, during which neither the company nor their manager would bother them.

This gathering was attended by Ji Yunuo and Shen Ya, who drove there together.

Xiao Yanjin claimed she had something special to show Ji Yunuo and sneakily led her to the car.

“What’s this special thing?” Ji Yunuo blinked, her eyes shimmering under the streetlights.

Xiao Yanjin smiled without answering, leaning in closer, her long hair brushing against Ji Yunuo’s neck.

“Sister, it’s cold at night. You should put on some clothes.” Xiao Yanjin picked up a sheer long-sleeved jacket and draped it over Ji Yunuo’s shoulders.

Ji Yunuo looked surprised. “You even took my jacket?”

“I don’t want those clueless alphas seeing so much of you,” Xiao Yanjin admitted bluntly.

Ji Yunuo’s body—even she didn’t dare look too closely. How could others be allowed to covet it?

Ji Yunuo burst into laughter. “So, does that mean I can’t even show my thighs in the future?”

“I’m not that stingy. Wear whatever you want. I just wanted to tell you I’d get jealous.” Xiao Yanjin gazed at her affectionately, her cheeks flushing with a hint of shyness.

“So… what about that ‘special thing’ you mentioned?” Ji Yunuo smiled expectantly, waiting for her gift.

Xiao Yanjin didn’t answer. Instead, she leaned in and kissed her.

“Hmm?”

“My gift is simple.”

Xiao Yanjin took Ji Yunuo’s hand and guided it to herself.

Ji Yunuo’s heart skipped a beat as her fingers touched something soft.

“Sister, I’ve touched you so many times… shouldn’t you…”

Xiao Yanjin lowered her head shyly. To an outsider, she might look like a virtuous alpha being bullied by a wicked omega. But who would guess that this “virtuous alpha” was actually offering herself willingly?

In cruder terms—she was seducing her.

“Shouldn’t you… touch me back? Mine aren’t as big as yours, but they’re still nice to hold.”

This little minx.

Ji Yunuo’s gaze burned as she studied the shy creature before her. With her delicate appearance, one might think Ji Yunuo would do something utterly inhumane to her.

“And here I thought it was going to be some amazing gift.”

“This doesn’t count as a good gift?” Xiao Yanjin smirked mischievously, pressing closer. The sensation became even more distinct—that spot seemed to be…

Ji Yunuo tried to pull away, but Xiao Yanjin kept her hand firmly in place.

The alpha’s assertiveness sent a ripple through Ji Yunuo’s heart.

“Seems like Sister doesn’t like taking the initiative. Or maybe she just doesn’t care?” Xiao Yanjin secretly wrapped an arm around her waist, her fingers tracing the slender curve with idle strokes.

Fortunately, Ji Yunuo’s car windows were tinted—she could see outside, but no one could peek in.

Inside, Xiao Yanjin could do whatever she pleased.

“It’s been a whole month of promotions. I’ve held back for so long.” Xiao Yanjin spoke the truth. During their promotional period, they had to attend variety shows, promotional events, and sometimes stayed up late. By the time they returned to the dorm, they were so exhausted they’d collapse into bed without a second thought. There was no time or energy for intimacy.

Now, at last, things had settled down.

Counting the days, aside from stolen kisses, it had been over a month since they’d last been close like this.

Ji Yunuo hummed in agreement. It really had been a while.

“So… does my touch count as something good?”

Ji Yunuo didn’t answer, but her fair skin flushed a deep pink.

“Sister, don’t you like it?”

“Hmm.”

Ji Yunuo finally couldn’t hold back and let out a soft whimper. “Fine, I like it, okay?”

“Sister seems quite impatient,” Xiao Yanjin chuckled lightly.

Then, she sealed Ji Yunuo’s lips with her own.

A gentle nibble.

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