From Trashy A to the Heiress’s Little Son-in-Law After the Idol Competition (GL, ABO) - Chapter 57

The New Year arrived, and the entire city was adorned with lanterns and decorations to welcome the new year.

All ABO personnel were given leave to go home for the holidays.

“Finally, I can go home.” He Rou packed her belongings early, bid farewell to the other members, and left.

Ji Yunuo only carried a single suitcase—there was no need to bring many clothes, as her home had plenty.

As she opened the door, a thought suddenly occurred to her, and she turned back. “Yuanning, aren’t you going home?”

Lan Yuanning, unprepared, sat on the sofa reading a book. The warm sunlight slanted in, casting a serene glow over the Omega.

“I don’t plan on going back.”

Ji Yunuo thought for a moment. “Isn’t Jiang Nan from the same city as you?”

Lan Yuanning sighed softly. “Jiang Nan asked me earlier if I wanted to go back together, but I declined since I had no plans to.”

Not going home for the New Year did seem a bit lonely.

Ji Yunuo didn’t press further and left after saying goodbye.

Her bodyguard, Ade, personally came to pick her up. After placing the suitcase in the trunk, he took the driver’s seat and said, “Miss, your mother says she misses you dearly. She’s prepared a whole table of delicious food for tonight.”

Ji Yunuo smiled faintly and hummed in acknowledgment, her gaze drifting to the eighth floor—where the Alpha resided.

Upon arriving home, Wei Qin immediately rushed to greet her. Even though the company dormitory was in Lánchéng and they had seen each other before, Wei Qin acted as though she hadn’t seen her daughter in years, her expression full of excitement.

“My dear Nuobao, you’re finally back.” Wei Qin embraced her beloved daughter.

Ji Yunuo felt awkward inside—the nickname “Nuobao” was something she hadn’t heard since childhood.

By the age of ten, she had outright refused to be called that.

Ji Zhihui placed a bowl of washed fruit on the table and called out, “Stop dawdling, you two. Have some fruit—dinner will be ready soon.”

Wei Qin pouted. “Alright, alright, go on and finish up.” She then took Ji Yunuo’s hand and sat her down, smiling. “Your mother cooked this meal herself. I’m sure you’ll love it, Nuonuo.”

Ji Yunuo hummed again. Ji Zhihui couldn’t cook, but she had learned quite a few dishes for Wei Qin’s sake—her skills were impressive.

Outside, the sudden crackle of firecrackers erupted.

Xiao Yanjin arrived at her new home—a modest two-bedroom, one-living-room apartment, which seemed pitifully small compared to her former mansion.

Liang Zhi and Xiao Liangmu, however, seemed accustomed to it. Like any parents eagerly awaiting their child’s return, they urged her to sit down and eat.

After dinner, dozens of sparks suddenly lit up the night sky outside the window.

Xiao Yanjin leaned closer to look. The dazzling, multicolored lights gradually quieted her thoughts.

It was the New Year—shouldn’t she make a wish?

Xiao Yanjin closed her eyes.

“I hope all my family and friends stay healthy and happy.”

“I hope I become wealthy and prosperous, with endless good fortune.”

“And I hope Ji Yunuo and I can stay together for a lifetime.”

At the same time, Ji Yunuo—who never made wishes—closed her eyes toward the distant fireworks and silently wished for the same things as Xiao Yanjin.

When she opened her eyes again, they were clear and calm.

“Nuonuo,” Wei Qin called from behind. “Come down for a moment.”

Ji Yunuo pressed her lips together and responded.

Ji Zhihui was still sitting on the sofa. When Wei Qin came down, she quickly pulled her into an embrace.

“Your mother and I have been discussing something,” Ji Zhihui said. “The Chu family’s Chu Luo has been wanting to arrange a blind date with you. Would you…?”

Ji Yunuo replied coolly, “I refuse.”

She raised her bright eyes: “I don’t want any blind dates.”

Ji Zhiye closed her mouth. Naturally, she wouldn’t force her daughter, but Wei Qin’s intention was to make her daughter shift her affections—to look at other outstanding alphas instead of focusing solely on Xiao Yanjin. It would be troublesome if she developed feelings because of their work together.

“Then what’s your relationship with Xiao Yanjin?” Wei Qin asked.

“What else could it be? Colleagues,” Ji Yunuo replied, her back straight. She couldn’t tell them the truth yet.

Wei Qin sighed in relief and didn’t press further. Ever since watching the group variety show, she had been overthinking things.

She kept feeling that Xiao Yanjin was too good to Ji Yunuo—was she eyeing the Ji family’s wealth? In short, she believed a gold-digging alpha was unacceptable!

Yet, deep down, she couldn’t deny the uncanny tacit understanding between the two, which annoyed her—was there really something going on?

Her daughter had never shown interest in alphas before, yet she was so close with Xiao Yanjin.

After weighing the options, Wei Qin still felt it would be safer for Ji Yunuo to find another alpha—at least someone from a similar social standing, sparing them unnecessary worries.

“Happy New Year’s Eve!”

In the ABO group chat, Shi Zhengyi sent a special greeting.

“Happy New Year’s Eve!”
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“Happy New Year’s Eve!”

Other members chimed in with their blessings.

Ji Yunuo was watching the Spring Festival Gala with her mothers when the messages kept popping up. A small smile curved her lips.

“Happy New Year’s Eve.”

She sent a five-figure red envelope.

It was snatched up instantly.

Shi Zhengyi: Big spender!! Thanks, Captain! [Heart.jpg]
He Rou: Wow, Captain is so generous! I almost feel bad accepting. [Shy.jpg]

Xiao Yanjin opened her red envelope—only a few hundred yuan inside.

Sulking, she went straight to Ji Yunuo.

“380 yuan?”
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Of course, Ji Yunuo had prepared a New Year’s red packet just for her.

She sent ten red envelopes, each containing 520 yuan.

Xiao Yanjin’s hands trembled as she accepted them.

“Thank you, jiejie!!”
“Jiejie, I love you!”

Ji Yunuo chuckled. Her alpha deserved to be spoiled.

Xiao Yanjin sent her own red packets in return—ten envelopes of 666 yuan each.

“You already gave me more. What’s the point of me sending these back?”
“How can an alpha shamelessly take an Omega’s money? Of course I should give you more!”
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“Isn’t it good that I spoil you?”

Xiao Yanjin giggled on her bed—chatting with jiejie was better than anything else.

“I’ll be good and let jiejie spoil me.”
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Ji Yunuo pressed her lips together, her eyes brimming with happiness. Such an obedient little puppy—if only she were here, Ji Yunuo would pet her all over.

Xiao Yanjin scrolled through their chat history, slowly sliding upward until she reached their very first conversation.

It was before she joined the survival show. The CEO had given each trainee 1,000 yuan as a reward, and she immediately transferred the money back to Ji Yunuo.

One transfer was labeled medical fees.

Another was for a 5-yuan ice cream.

Ten hours later, Ji Yunuo accepted the money—no reply, no check for discrepancies.

Back then, Ji Yunuo had even considered deleting her.

Back then, Xiao Yanjin hadn’t cared either. Debts repaid, justice served.

They both thought they’d never cross paths again.

Yet here they were, this New Year’s Eve, exchanging red packets as lovers. The thought alone felt surreal.

At that moment, someone posted photos in the group chat.

It was Jiang Nan’s home in Yecheng—a table laden with lavish dishes, set against luxurious furniture and a chandelier embedded with dozens of crystal diamonds.

Shi Zhengyi: “Jiang Nan, is this your place?”

He Rou: “Looks so extravagant!”

Xiao Yanjin: “You said your grandma sent you sweet potato strips—I thought you lived in the countryside farming sweet potatoes. Sorry, that was my little assumption.”

Jiang Nan: “We do farm sweet potatoes, but not just that. We also grow vegetables, have fish ponds, and cultivate cotton.”

Xiao Yanjin suddenly recalled that Yecheng had an agricultural tycoon surnamed Jiang.

Jiang Nan was actually a super-rich second-generation heir! It was absurd that someone like her came to Chang Lai Chang Wang to be a trainee!

Shi Zhengyi: “So we have another wealthy heir in our group! Jiang Nan, you’ve kept this well hidden!”

Jiang Nan hadn’t meant to hide it—she was just naturally frugal.

Jiang Nan: “@Lan Yuanning, Yuanning-jie, are you doing okay in the dorm?”

Lan Yuanning: “I’m fine.”

Jiang Nan: “Should I come back early to keep you company?”

He Rou: “Wait, you’re an alpha—how are you going to stay in our dorm?”

Shen Ya: “Ohhh, seems like you’ve got plans~”

Jiang Nan: “No, that’s not what I meant!”

Ji Yunuo: “I’ll go see Yuanning instead. We’re from the same city anyway.”

Jiang Nan: “Alright then, thank you, Captain!!”

Shi Zhengyi: “You sure do care about Yuanning-jie, huh? [smirk.jpg]”

Jiang Nan’s face flushed, but she didn’t reply.

A few days ago, she had asked Lan Yuanning if she wanted to return together so they could ride in the comfortable, secure van her father had arranged. Unfortunately, Lan Yuanning refused, saying there was no point in going back early.

Now, Jiang Nan worried whether Lan Yuanning would feel lonely or unsafe alone. Hiding her own little thoughts, she decided it’d be better to return sooner—at least she could see her more often.

“Do I look good?”

Xiao Yanjin sent a selfie to Ji Yunuo in a private message. Behind her was an open window, fireworks bursting in vibrant colors outside, making her appear even more radiant.

“You do.”

Ji Yunuo replied.

“It’d be even better if we watched them together.”

Ji Yunuo typed a few words, then deleted them. After a pause, she responded:

“Next year, we’ll definitely watch them together.”

Xiao Yanjin pressed her lips together. In six months, their group would disband, and Ji Yunuo would leave the industry to take over as the reluctantly anointed CEO of her family’s business.

As for herself, Xiao Yanjin didn’t even know if she could survive in the entertainment world.

“Definitely!”

For the holiday, Wei Qin and Ji Zhiye took Ji Yunuo to celebrate with Ji Yi, Ji Mian, and Xu Zhixia’s family.

They gathered at Ji Mian and Xu Zhixia’s home for lunch.

Upstairs, Xu Zhixia was breastfeeding their youngest while Ji Mian, Wei Qin, Ji Zhiye, and Xu Zhixia’s parents—Ji Chun and Xu Jun—were in the kitchen, competing in culinary skills. With nothing else to do, Ji Yunuo stayed in the living room to watch over their eldest child, Xuxu.

Xuxu had just started talking and, taking after her mother, was already articulate. She stretched out her tiny, milky-white hand toward Ji Yunuo and said, “Jiejie.”

Ji Yunuo couldn’t resist such an adorable voice and immediately picked her up.

“Jiejie smells nice.” Xuxu giggled sweetly, squirming in Ji Yunuo’s arms. Her soft, dumpling-like cheeks were irresistible, and Ji Yunuo couldn’t help but gently pinch them.

A quiet sigh escaped her. Ji Yunuo was naturally reserved and not particularly fond of children, but this well-behaved little one tugged at her heartstrings.

If Xiao Yanjin and I had a child together… The thought flickered through her mind.

“What’s on your mind, sis?” Xuxu nestled in her arms, playing with her slender fingers.

“Nothing much,” Ji Yunuo smiled.

“Be happy, sis.” Xuxu’s smile shone like sunlight into Ji Yunuo’s heart, making her grow even fonder. She nodded in response.

Soon, drowsiness set in, and Xuxu was carried by Ji Chun for a stroll in the yard to shake off the boredom.

Meanwhile, Ji Yunuo turned her attention to Xiao Yanjin’s chat window.

Xiao Yanjin had been sleeping excessively these past few days during her break, often not rising until well past noon. The other day, Ji Yunuo had sent a message at nine in the morning, only to receive a reply at one in the afternoon.

When Xiao Yanjin finally woke up at half past one, she yawned and saw a photo Ji Yunuo had sent her.

Upon opening it, she realized it was a picture of Ji Yunuo’s collarbone.

Ji Yunuo had deliberately chosen a spot with perfect lighting, obscuring her facial features while pulling down the neckline of her sweater to reveal her striking collarbone. A few strands of long hair draped over it, making the contours faintly visible against her snow-white skin—an image that seemed almost teasing.

Not only that, but the photo also captured the delicate stretch of her pale neck, where faint veins were visible, exuding an air of restrained allure.

Xiao Yanjin swallowed hard. Before the New Year, she and Ji Yunuo had finally taken that step. Back then, she had spent a long time tracing her lips along Ji Yunuo’s collarbone.

But the experience… Though her sister’s body was undeniably tempting, it had been Xiao Yanjin’s first time, and her inexperience showed. Midway through, she noticed Ji Yunuo’s pained expression, the occasional furrow of her brows, and realized she might not have been doing it right—leaving the Omega uncomfortable.

The memory made Xiao Yanjin’s skin prickle with restless longing.

Since then, they hadn’t tried again.

And now, Ji Yunuo had sent her this provocative yet restrained photo of her collarbone—wasn’t that just teasing her?

But she worried she wouldn’t be able to control herself.

Xiao Yanjin shook her head and sent back a cute sticker before heading to the bathroom to freshen up. As she wiped her face, she realized her cheeks were burning.

She touched the back of her neck, where a slight swelling had formed—her rut might be approaching.

During her rut, her desires always intensified, and after seeing that photo of Ji Yunuo’s collarbone, she couldn’t help but feel agitated.

Xiao Yanjin cupped her own chest and pouted—nowhere near as nice to touch as her sister’s.

Seeing the simple sticker in response, Ji Yunuo fell into thought. Logically, Xiao Yanjin had always been drawn to her body—every time they got close, the younger woman would either blush or couldn’t resist leaning in for kisses and caresses.

But now, all she got was a sticker? What did that mean?

After that night, Xiao Yanjin had seemed somewhat distant. Sometimes, when Ji Yunuo tried to kiss her, she’d dodge with a playful grin.

Ji Yunuo frowned. It definitely wasn’t her fault!

“Nuo Nuo, dinner’s ready,” Wei Qin called.

With that, Ji Yunuo had no choice but to set aside her wandering thoughts and head to the table.

That evening, Ji Yunuo and the others returned home.

The warmth of the house greeted them as Ji Yunuo slipped off her camel-colored coat.

Outside, dusk had fallen, bringing a deeper chill.

Just as she was about to take a shower, Xiao Yanjin sent a message.

—Sis, are you home?

—Got back a while ago.

Ji Yunuo curled up barefoot on the sofa, pleased that Xiao Yanjin had reached out.

—I’m outside your place right now.

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