From Trashy A to the Heiress’s Little Son-in-Law After the Idol Competition (GL, ABO) - Chapter 64

In the dorm room, Jiang Nan prepared a few dishes for Lan Yuanning.

Unable to speak, Lan Yuanning sent her a message on her phone.

This is the first time someone has cooked for me.

Jiang Nan couldn’t help but smile.

It’s also my first time cooking for someone. I don’t have much experience, so I hope you like it, sister.

Lan Yuanning fell silent for a moment.

Nan Nan, your family is so wealthy. Your parents didn’t let you cook because they cherished you. The fact that your first time cooking was for me is an honor.

Jiang Nan looked up and saw Lan Yuanning’s smile.

Even though she had lost her voice, she still smiled so brightly.

Unconsciously, Jiang Nan’s heart ached.

Sister Yuanning is right. My parents really do cherish me.

My mom even said it’s fine if I don’t want to work in the future, since our family has plenty of money anyway.

During the talent show, she called me crying, saying she couldn’t bear to see me work so hard. That’s why I love my family so much. [grinning]

But the other person didn’t reply anymore.

Lan Yuanning usually responded promptly, yet Jiang Nan waited for a long time without seeing a reply. When she finally looked up, she saw Lan Yuanning wiping away tears.

Startled, Jiang Nan handed her a tissue.

“Sister Yuanning, what’s wrong? Don’t cry,” she asked anxiously.

This strong Omega, who had held herself together all this time, finally broke down.

Jiang Nan’s heart ached unbearably. She wanted nothing more than to pull Lan Yuanning into her arms and comfort her, telling her not to cry. Unconsciously, tears welled up in her own eyes as well.

Leaning against Lan Yuanning, she sobbed, “Sister Yuanning, you’ll get better. I believe in you, okay? If you ever face any difficulties, you have to tell me. I’ll help you no matter what.”

The Alpha cried so hard she could barely speak, her words coming out in broken fragments.

This innocent Alpha had been sheltered and protected by her parents since childhood.

She was kind to everyone, and in Lan Yuanning’s eyes, she was just an adorable little sister.

“Don’t cry.”

Lan Yuanning mouthed the words.

Gently wiping away Jiang Nan’s tears, she was moved by the shimmering emotion in her eyes.

No wonder Ji Yunuo had chosen Jiang Nan, an Alpha, to stay and take care of her. She must have known that Lan Yuanning would find it easier to reveal her true feelings in front of Jiang Nan.

Meanwhile, on the way, Xiao Yanjin wasn’t idle either. Chairman Han and the Chu family were in cahoots, so she didn’t trust him with the recording. Instead, she created a burner account to contact gossip pages, spending a considerable sum to upload both the recording and the video of Chu Luo partying at a bar with women in her arms.

Within just an hour, Weibo exploded.

#Chu Luo Framed Xiao Yanjin#

#Chu Luo Seen Kissing Women at a Bar#

#Chu Luo’s Rich Heiress Persona Collapses#

[WHAT?! Xiao Yanjin was actually framed by Chu Luo?!]

[I heard Chu Luo likes Ji Yunuo, but Ji Yunuo is paired with Xiao Yanjin. No wonder Chu Luo hates Xiao Yanjin so much!]

[My head is spinning. Wasn’t Chu Luo supposed to be the purest Alpha of them all? Didn’t she claim to be clean-living, never drinking or smoking? Turns out it was all an act!]

[I misjudged Xiao Yanjin. She was framed for no reason and even lost her spot on the show.]

[Xiao Yanjin, this time I’m standing with you. Chu Luo is a fraud, living off her fake persona. I even wrote fanfics about her as the perfect rich heiress!]

[Poor Xiao Yanjin. At least I never bashed her before.]

After reading the comments, Xiao Yanjin got out of the car. At that moment, Shen Ya was still discussing the photos with her boyfriend, Hong Rang.

Shi Zhengyi and He Rou were seated not far away, with the clearest view of them.

Shi Zhengyi wore a baseball cap, pretending to flip through the menu.

He Rou seemed to be in a bad mood, barely responding when Shi Zhengyi spoke to her.

Shen Ya: “How much do you want?”

Hong Rang chuckled. “Yaya, do you really think I’m with you for your money?” He placed his hand on hers. “My feelings for you are genuine.”

Disgusted, Shen Ya shook him off and snapped, “Hong Rang, stop pretending!”

Hong Rang looked at her, his eyes calculating. “Yaya, calm down. I really do love you. Please don’t leave me, okay?”

Shen Ya’s mind was in chaos—not because she was moved by his words, but because she couldn’t believe this good-for-nothing was mentally cornering her.

She wanted to scream, “Screw your ‘genuine feelings’!”

Her voice was so loud that nearby diners turned to look.

Afraid of being recognized, Shen Ya quickly pulled her hat lower.

“What’s going on? Why are you two fighting?” a concerned bystander asked.

Seeing this, Hong Rang quickly reassured the onlookers. “It’s nothing, everyone. My girlfriend just got a little upset. I’ll make it up to her.”

“I’m not upset! I’m not upset! I’ll give you the money, okay? Just delete the photos, please!” Shen Ya pleaded, her eyes red.

Hong Rang smirked, leaning in to whisper in her ear, “I know the difference between a quick payout and a lifetime of leverage. I plan to use these photos to control you forever, Yaya. You’re not escaping me.”

Shen Ya felt as if she’d been thrown into an ice cellar. The restaurant’s air conditioning made her shiver uncontrollably. She realized that as long as Hong Rang clung to her, she’d never have peace in her life!

In a flash, she slapped him hard across the face.

The sharp sound drew more stares.

“What’s wrong with that girl? Why is she hitting her boyfriend?”

“He seems so patient. I wonder what set her off.”

“She’s just being dramatic. If she keeps this up, he’ll dump her. What alpha would want someone like her?”

Hearing their words, Shen Ya almost believed she was in the wrong. They knew nothing—absolutely nothing!

“Alright, everyone, please stop criticizing my girlfriend. She’s just moody because of her cycle. I’ll take care of her,” Hong Rang said, his tone mocking yet concerned, as if he held all the cards to torment her.

“I’ve had enough!” Shi Zhengyi slammed the table, storming over to grab Hong Rang by the collar. “You bastard! Delete those photos right now!”

With her mask and sunglasses on, Hong Rang didn’t recognize her as Shen Ya’s teammate, assuming she was just some random alpha. He sneered. “Oh, Shen Ya, no wonder you were so eager to break up. You’ve already got a new girlfriend, huh?”

Slap!

Shi Zhengyi froze.

Another red handprint bloomed on Hong Rang’s other cheek.

He Rou stood nearby, her cold gaze filled with disdain. “Say that again, you piece of trash. I dare you.”

Shi Zhengyi’s heart pounded wildly. Most of the time, the He Rou she knew was either coquettish or coldly glamorous according to her persona. But this time, that ruthless ferocity combined with unprecedented aggression—like a young mistress making her grand entrance instantly made her heart flutter slightly.

Hong Rang pushed his swollen cheek with his tongue: “And who the hell are you?”

“Take out your phone, delete those photos, and never harass her again!” He Rou slapped him once more.

Hong Rang was dazed by the blow but still tried to resist until he saw He Rou’s leg lifting, its target unmistakably aimed at,

“I was wrong!” Hong Rang hastily begged for mercy.

“Take out your phone and delete them!”

Restrained by Shi Zhengyi, Hong Rang frowned: “She’s still holding me, how am I supposed to get it?”

Shi Zhengyi immediately released him. Hong Rang grabbed his phone from his pocket, tapped a few times, then suddenly rammed into Shi Zhengyi and bolted from the scene.

Shen Ya cried out in alarm: “He’s getting away!”

Shi Zhengyi, struck in the stomach, fought back nausea.

He Rou shot her a worried glance but chose to chase after him instead.

Through the car window, a sleazy male alpha could be seen fleeing, pursued closely by He Rou, Shen Ya, and Shi Zhengyi clutching her stomach.

Xiao Yanjin didn’t need to think twice that creep was undoubtedly Shen Ya’s ex-boyfriend.

Xiao Yanjin picked up her phone, using the screen as a mirror to adjust her appearance meticulously.

She muttered under her breath: “Some men’s Y chromosomes are truly defective!”

Hong Rang, familiar with the area, ducked into a nearby alley but couldn’t shake He Rou’s pursuit.

“Damn it!” he cursed. How was this bitch faster than an alpha?!

“You disgusting creep, give me that phone!” He Rou closed the distance rapidly, her meticulously styled long hair whipping wildly in the wind. Teaching this vile man a lesson was non-negotiable.

Panicked, Hong Rang stumbled into a dead-end alley. Seeing the wall ahead, he turned back in terror, only to find He Rou blocking his path.

With a hoarse cry, Hong Rang grabbed a nearby stick and swung.

He Rou clearly hadn’t expected him to actually attack. In that stunned moment, someone shoved her aside, Xiao Yanjin taking the full brunt of the blow.

Xiao Yanjin grunted in pain, telling He Rou on the ground: “Stay back!”

She immediately seized the stick, then delivered a vicious kick. Despite being a male alpha, Hong Rang couldn’t withstand it, collapsing to the ground with a pained howl.

Xiao Yanjin yanked him up by the collar, her laughter dripping with scorn: “Bullying girls? What kind of alpha does that?!”

A punch to the gut made Hong Rang scream hoarsely: “Please, have mercy, ma’am!”

Shen Ya and Shi Zhengyi arrived breathlessly just as Xiao Yanjin confiscated Hong Rang’s phone.

He Rou called the police nearby, leaving them to handle the matter.

Soon, officers arrived, arresting Hong Rang and deleting all photos from his phone before the incident was finally resolved.

Xiao Yanjin’s arm still throbbed from the stick’s impact.

He Rou called out beside her: “How’s your arm?”

If this were Ji Yunuo, Xiao Yanjin would’ve thrown herself into her arms, wailing and acting spoiled. Now, she could only tough it out: “I’m fine. I am an alpha, after all.”

Shi Zhengyi watched He Rou’s concern for Xiao Yanjin with an inexplicable discomfort in his heart, even though her own stomach had been injured too.

“Thank you for your help this time.” Due to the private nature of the photos, Shen Ya hadn’t mentioned them to her original company, always trying to handle things herself, only to find the situation growing increasingly complicated.

Xiao Yanjin shrugged: “No need for thanks. We’re a team, and besides, I’m more than happy to help teach scumbags a lesson.”

Shen Ya smiled, her impression of Xiao Yanjin now completely favorable.

Ji Yunuo and Cheng Xiaozhi arrived at the police station, where they were told the perpetrator had already been apprehended.

The interrogation had already extracted the full motive behind the crime.

To their shock, the culprit turned out to be Lan Yuanning’s own younger brother!

Lan Yuanning’s family favored sons over daughters, treating female Omegas with particular harshness. Her parents showed her no affection, and after her brother was born, they became even more exploitative.

Lan Yuanning juggled school and part-time jobs, returning home to no meals prepared, only to have to cook for her brother herself.

Her mother cursed her as a “bitch’s spawn,” while her father sneered that she might as well become a prostitute or marry some dull, honest man.

Yet despite all this, she maintained a gentle heart, always treating others with kindness. Even in the face of her family’s relentless malice, she remained full of joy for life. She excelled in her studies, was well-liked, and had always been spoken of highly by those around her.

Fortunately, her exceptional singing talent was recognized when a short video of her performance went viral online, leading to a contract with an entertainment company and a spot in a talent show.

Through sheer talent, she amassed countless fans and earned far more than she ever had from part-time jobs.

When her parents and brother saw her on TV, they immediately went to her company to demand money.

At first, the kind-hearted Lan Yuanning gave in to their demands. But her kindness wasn’t weakness, and when these leeches remained unsatisfied, always demanding more, she decided to cut ties.

Yet of all bonds, familial ones are the hardest to sever.

Her brother, resentful of her resolve, turned vicious, rallying a gang of thugs to threaten her repeatedly.

Though frightened, Lan Yuanning refused to compromise her principles.

The gentleness ingrained in her bones was never a substitute for fragility.

Consumed by hatred, her brother listened to his nefarious friends and, after failing to extort money during her last variety show appearance, sneaked in through a back entrance to poison her.

He had no idea the toxin would ruin her voice. A high school dropout with no education or knowledge, unwilling to work and content to live off his parents and sister, how could he possibly understand the consequences?

“I was wrong, I really didn’t know about the poison. Someone egged me on to do it, I was wrong…” Lan Yuanning’s brother sobbed in the interrogation room, though his greatest pain was facing prison time.

As Ji Yunuo listened to Cheng Xiaozhi recount the brother’s motives, she watched him wallow in regret.

Lan Yuanning was her closest friend, who wouldn’t adore such a girl? Yet her tormentor turned out to be her own flesh and blood.

“You’re not sorry for shit!” The moment the brother stepped out, Ji Yunuo lunged forward and delivered a stinging slap across his face.

“Do you know your sister is being drained by your family? She had to spend New Year’s alone in the dormitory, someone so kind and gentle who treats everyone so well. Why can’t you people ever be satisfied? She made her name in the entertainment industry because of her singing voice without it, what else could she do? You destroyed the most precious thing she had! What’s the use of shouting apologies now?”

Ji Yunuo articulated every word, voicing the injustice for Lan Yuanning.

She rarely got angry, but this situation left her furious, helpless, and heartbroken.

Some people didn’t deserve to be parents or siblings, they didn’t even deserve to be called human!

Ji Yunuo’s eyes gradually reddened. Even if she slapped this bastard a dozen times, it wouldn’t bring back Lan Yuanning’s singing voice.

Even if she recovered and could speak again, she would never reach the same heights as before.

Back at the dorm, Ji Yunuo opened the door to find Lan Yuanning standing on the balcony, gazing at the sunset.

The evening breeze lifted her white dress, making it flutter gracefully. Her long hair swayed gently, softening the scene impossibly.

With her vocal cords damaged, her hearing also seemed affected. It took her a long while to notice and turn around. The moment she saw Ji Yunuo, she didn’t ask whether the culprit had been found—instead, she walked over, embraced her, and gestured, “Tired?”

Ji Yunuo pressed her lips together and shook her head.

Lan Yuanning poured her a glass of water, a reassuring smile on her lips.

Ji Yunuo was about to speak but swallowed her words.

Would she be heartbroken if she knew it was her brother? Or did she already know?

“If you ever have nowhere to go, you can come to the Ji family. You’ll always be welcome.”

Lan Yuanning was silent for a moment before finally smiling.

“Thank you.”

“Honestly, I wasn’t that passionate about singing anyway. There are so many other things I haven’t tried yet. Not every job requires speaking, right?”

Ji Yunuo looked into her light brown eyes, which still shimmered like stars, just as they had the first time they met, never dimming.

When the others returned, Ji Yunuo couldn’t withstand Shi Zhengyi and He Rou’s questioning and told them what had happened.

Shi Zhengyi, who had already been furious countless times today, cursed nonstop.

He Rou, however, seemed lost in thought, sighing quietly.

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