From Trashy A to the Heiress’s Little Son-in-Law After the Idol Competition (GL, ABO) - Chapter 68

From childhood, she had always adhered to the standards expected of a wealthy heiress.

Material comforts had been hers since birth, and for that, she was grateful to have been born into affluence, though it didn’t mean she had to excel at everything.

If Xiao Yanjin was only after their family’s wealth, she wouldn’t hesitate to drive her away.

She admitted she was self-interested, and for love, she would stop at nothing to achieve her goals.

Money, power, love, she wanted it all!

Wei Qin lowered her head. The blind date with Bai Li Zhiwei had indeed been arranged out of her own selfish desires.

She hadn’t told her beforehand that the match was Bai Li Zhiwei.

But the marriage was because Wei Qin wanted Ji Yunuo to find a good alpha like Ji Zhiy,  someone who treated her well, ensuring she lived a happy life. That was why she wanted her daughter to have the same happiness.

As long as the other person loved her, wealth didn’t matter. After all, the Ji family didn’t need alliances through marriage to thrive.

In the heavy silence, someone suddenly laughed.

Ji Zhiye chuckled.

Wei Qin frowned at her. “What are you laughing at?”

Ji Zhiye didn’t answer. Instead, she asked Ji Yunuo, “You really love Xiao Yanjin, don’t you?”

Ji Yunuo answered without hesitation. “Yes.”

Xiao Yanjin looked at her.

“Not just love. There’s affection, and so much more care, protection.” Ji Yunuo met her mother’s gaze.

Perhaps because of their shared blood, Ji Zhiye could quickly sense her emotions.

“And I know she loves me too,” Ji Yunuo said firmly.

Xiao Yanjin pressed her lips together, her hand suddenly grasped by Ji Yunuo’s.

This was Ji Yunuo’s way of telling her, her feelings were just as deep, if not deeper.

Ji Zhiye pressed further, “If we still refuse to accept her, even if we disown you, would you still choose to stay with Xiao Yanjin?”

“No,” Ji Yunuo replied with a faint smile. “I won’t leave the Ji family.”

Xiao Liangmu scoffed under his breath. So all that earlier talk had been for nothing.

How could someone accustomed to wealth ever stoop to a lesser marriage?

But what came next left him stunned.

“It’s my fault!” Ji Yunuo’s voice was soft. “I should have listened to you, learned the piano, the violin, flower arrangement, tea ceremony, everything befitting a noble lady. Lived elegantly, dined gracefully, spoken with refinement. Then taken over the family business, married an alpha I didn’t love, had children, one, two.”

Xiao Yanjin’s heart ached. Who truly knew what kind of person Ji Yunuo was? Watching the tears roll down her face, she couldn’t help but feel a pang of sorrow.

Wei Qin had never seen her daughter shed tears like this before.

Apart from her time abroad, Ji Yunuo had grown up under her watch. Stubborn and strong-willed, she rarely cried. Yet now, without even harsh words being fully spoken, tears had fallen.

“What do you mean by that?” Wei Qin asked, her voice trembling.

Ji Yunuo remained silent, still as carved wood.

“All I want to ask is, if I take over the Ji family, will you still force me to marry an alpha I don’t love?”

Ji Zhiye’s heart tightened. “The Ji family’s vast business needs an heir. But as for marrying someone you don’t love, of course, your wishes would come first.”

“Is that true?” Ji Yunuo raised her eyes firmly, questioning.

“You even control who I can be friends with. Do you really think you’ll let me choose the alpha I like?”

Wei Qin snorted coldly, “Whether you like them or not, that alpha must be outstanding.”

“So everything you just said was nonsense?”

“You !” Wei Qin was so furious she raised her hand to strike, but stopped herself at the last moment.

Instead, she slapped Ji Zhiye.

Ji Zhiye cried out in pain.

After all, Wei Qin couldn’t bring herself to hit her own daughter, she had never laid a hand on her in her entire life!

Ji Zhiye took a deep breath to steady herself. “I want to know would you really leave the Ji family for Xiao Yanjin?”

“No,” Ji Yunuo declared firmly once more.

“I’ll secretly date Xiao Yanjin. Once I secure control of the Ji family, I’ll bring her back. Mother, I won’t give up the power and wealth I have now… and I won’t let go of Xiao Yanjin either. I only want what I desire.”

What she wanted wasn’t just status and wealth Xiao Yanjin was part of it too. But she didn’t see Xiao Yanjin as a mere commodity. She only said those words for Ji Zhiye’s benefit.

“Fine. What if I deliberately prevent you from seeing each other in secret?”

Ji Yunuo lifted her chin, an overwhelming aura radiating from her. “Then I’ll never marry. The only person I’ve ever loved is Xiao Yanjin, she’s my first love, and I may never love anyone else again. And I won’t let Xiao Yanjin fall for anyone else either. If she likes someone, I’ll break them apart!”

Xiao Liangmu and Liang Zhi were stunned. If their daughter was shameless, then Ji Yunuo was downright brazen!

How could she say such things out loud?!

Wei Qin trembled, the anger in her heart suddenly dissipating.

Truthfully, based on the show’s performance, they had witnessed Xiao Yanjin’s character firsthand.

How could two shrewd women like them not see what kind of person Xiao Yanjin was?

Their only fear was that Ji Yunuo might be too lovestruck and hand over the family fortune to the Xiao family.

But Ji Yunuo’s words just now gave them immense hope.

As expected of a young lady born into a wealthy family her calculations were indeed precise!

Given Ji Yunuo’s personality, she would only support the Xiao family. The idea of her giving the entire family fortune to Xiao Yanjin was nothing short of a ridiculous joke!

For some reason, Wei Qin suddenly felt a weight lift from her heart. She sighed. “Fine. At this point, I don’t want to say much more. Do whatever you want.”

Hearing this, Xiao Yanjin couldn’t help but smile.

Though Ji Yunuo’s words had been somewhat harsh just now, Xiao Yanjin understood.

She had never been the type to abandon everything for love and that was exactly why Xiao Yanjin admired her from the bottom of her heart.

True love begins with loving oneself first.

“Xiao Yanjin,” Wei Qin called out.

Xiao Yanjin blinked. “Yes, Auntie?”

Wei Qin couldn’t stand Xiao Yanjin’s innocent expression, it made it seem like their family was bullying her, even though she had indeed taken a slap.

“Can you promise to love my daughter for the rest of your life?” Ji Zhiye asked.

Xiao Yanjin grinned foolishly, squeezing Ji Yunuo’s hand tighter. “I swear, I’ll love Sister Nuo for a lifetime and the next one too!”

Ji Yunuo’s face flushed at her words.

Wei Qin nodded. “Good! But there are a few more conditions you must agree to.”

Xiao Yanjin nodded eagerly. “Go ahead, Auntie.”

No matter what the conditions were, she agreed to them all!

“First, since the Xiao family is bankrupt, if you marry our daughter, you must join the Ji family as a live-in son-in-law! And the child must take the Ji surname!”

“I object to the first condition!” Xiao Liangmu shouted. “Our Xiao family has dignity. Whoever wants to be a live-in son-in-law can go ahead!”

“I’m willing to become the Ji family’s live-in son-in-law!” Xiao Yanjin declared.

Xiao Liangmu: “…”

“You disgrace!”

Xiao Liangmu adamantly refused, gripping Xiao Yanjin’s arm and shaking it. “Have you lost your mind? An alpha becoming a live-in son-in-law, that’s even more despised than a scumbag alpha!”

“Dad, stay out of this. Don’t interfere with what I want to do. If you ruin my marriage, you’ll be the first one I won’t forgive.”

Xiao Liangmu: “…”

“Then don’t regret it!” Xiao Liangmu gave up. This child was becoming more and more infuriating as she grew older!

Xiao Yanjin had her own considerations and didn’t think being a live-in son-in-law was anything disgusting.

“Second, after you marry into the Ji family, you are not to interfere with the Ji family’s business. You can pursue your singing career or be a housewife, just stay away from the company.”

Xiao Yanjin nodded. “Auntie, don’t worry. I’ll focus on my career in the entertainment industry and won’t meddle with the Ji family’s company.”

Seeing her sincerity, Wei Qin felt much more at ease.

“Third, you are not allowed to sleep with Nuo Nuo.”

Xiao Yanjin would have agreed to the first two conditions no matter what, but the last one left her stunned.

“Why?” she blurted out.

Wei Qin glared at her furiously. “You dare ask why? You shameless alpha! You tricked my daughter into being devoted to you and even coaxed her into sleeping with you. I haven’t even scolded you yet, and you think you’ve won? Who told you to get my daughter pregnant?!”

Xiao Yanjin: “…”

Xiao Liangmu cleared his throat. “In that case, shouldn’t you also provide a betrothal gift or something?”

Ji Yunuo seemed to remember something and pulled out a property deed from her bag.

“Uncle Xiao, this is your family’s property deed. Can I offer it as a betrothal gift?”

Ji Zhiye, recalling how Ji Yunuo had asked her for 200 million earlier, chuckled. “So my daughter bought their house.” Then it dawned on her was the ‘hidden beauty’ in Ji Yunuo’s ‘golden house’ actually Xiao Yanjin?!

Xiao Yanjin: “Dad, take the house you’ve been longing for.”

Xiao Liangmu felt humiliated but had no outlet for his anger. He could only accept it, shooting Xiao Yanjin a fierce glare. “You’re such a spendthrift daughter!”

Xiao Yanjin shrugged. What spendthrift could marry such an unparalleled, aloof heiress?

Glancing again at Ji Yunuo’s belly, Xiao Yanjin still felt dazed. Was she really pregnant? Secretly, she resolved to work hard to support her noble wife and their child.

The gathering came to an end.

Wei Qin and Ji Zhiye didn’t let Xiao Yanjin return home. Instead, they had her go to the Ji residence to familiarize herself with the environment, in other words, they were moving in together (though not sharing a bed).

Ji Zhiye drove while Wei Qin sat in the passenger seat, frequently checking the rearview mirror to see if Xiao Yanjin was making any moves on her daughter.

The two sat perfectly still, even leaving a gap between them.

Xiao Yanjin didn’t dare to speak, and an awkward atmosphere filled the air.

After sending a few messages, Ji Yunuo put down her phone and accidentally brushed against Xiao Yanjin’s hand.

Xiao Yanjin immediately grasped hers in return.

Only then did she feel a little more secure.

In the quiet room, Xiao Yanjin could hear Wei Qin continuously tapping on her phone screen, seemingly complaining to her high-society friends about something.

But, Xiao Yanjin glanced out the window. Let her complain all she wanted.

After all, Xiao Yanjin was famously shameless.

“By the way, Nuonuo, how many months along are you?” Wei Qin asked.

Ji Yunuo hesitated for a moment before answering, “About two months, I think.”

Wei Qin didn’t catch the pause in her voice and sighed helplessly.

Well, this was just great, a child before marriage. And now, she was going to be a grandmother at such a young age.

Wei Qin had arranged a nice room for Xiao Yanjin. While it appeared spacious, it was actually the farthest from Ji Yunuo’s.

This mother’s scheming was so obvious it could be heard from Antarctica.

Wei Qin lay in bed, unsure whether today’s events were a blessing or a curse. Though they all knew their daughter had never been particularly invested in romance, her first love had still ended up being Xiao Yanjin.

Ji Zhiye finished applying hand cream and hurried over, wrapping her arms around Wei Qin and nuzzling her affectionately. “Wifey.”

Wei Qin frowned. “Don’t call me that.”

Ji Zhiye froze, then rubbed her face against Wei Qin’s chest like a kitten. “Wifey, wifey, don’t be mad.”

Wei Qin wasn’t truly angry—just deeply annoyed.

“Ye Ye, I really don’t know who Nuonuo takes after, falling for an alpha like Xiao Yanjin.”

Ji Zhiye played with Wei Qin’s delicate fingers. “Remember when Nuonuo was pushed down by a passerby?”

Wei Qin gasped. “When did that happen?”

Ji Zhiye had nearly forgotten back then, to keep Wei Qin from worrying, she had even cut off the home’s internet. Combined with Wei Qin being engrossed in tea parties with her high-society friends, the news had never reached her.

Ji Zhiye recounted everything in detail.

Hearing how Xiao Yanjin had rushed to Ji Yunuo’s rescue without hesitation, Wei Qin’s furrowed brows relaxed slightly.

She huffed. “At least she has some conscience.”

Ji Zhiye laughed. “She’s just like me, protective of her wife. That’s why I changed my opinion of her after that.”

Wei Qin made a sound of disbelief. “Don’t glorify Xiao Yanjin. You and her are worlds apart.”

“How so? I think she’s fine. On those variety shows, her so-called ‘scumbag alpha’ act was clearly fake. I’ve never seen her show real interest in any other Omega. And now that we know her true self, I trust Nuonuo’s judgment—she wouldn’t misread someone.” Ji Zhiye’s hand began to wander downward.

Wei Qin shifted her waist slightly, leaning against Ji Zhiye’s shoulder and murmuring, “It’s still different. She’s not good. You are. My alpha is naturally the best.”

Ji Zhiye blushed, overwhelmed by her wife’s praise. With a flip of the blanket, she pinned Wei Qin beneath her. “Wifey, I want you.”

The past few days of worrying about the couple had left them restless.

Now that the issue was resolved, it was time for some fun.

Wei Qin didn’t push her away, welcoming the long-awaited storm.

Although the Ji family villa had two floors, it was extremely spacious. Xiao Yanjin’s room was in the farthest corner, while Ji Yunuo’s was on the opposite side.

Taking advantage of the dimmed lights outside, Xiao Yanjin dared to sneak into Ji Yunuo’s room.

She knocked lightly on the door, and Ji Yunuo set down her phone.

“Sister, it’s me.”

The moment Ji Yunuo opened the door, Xiao Yanjin immediately pulled her into a tight embrace.

“Sister, I want to sleep with you.”

Her tone sounded aggrieved.

Wei Qin treated her with indifference and wouldn’t even let her share a bed, while Ji Zhiye only cared about his wife and child. In the entire Ji household, only Ji Yunuo truly cared about Xiao Yanjin, filling her with a deep sense of guilt.

Naturally, Ji Yunuo didn’t refuse. The two slipped under the covers together.

Xiao Yanjin nestled into Ji Yunuo’s arms, her fingers lightly brushing over her flat stomach.

“Sister, why didn’t you tell me you were pregnant earlier? I was a bit rough with you before.” She blushed in embarrassment at the thought.

Ji Yunuo replied in an utterly calm tone, “I’m not pregnant.”

Xiao Yanjin froze in shock, speechless for a long moment.

“I just wanted to trick them into backing off by pretending to be pregnant, but it turns out I didn’t even need to.”

Xiao Yanjin let out a soft hum, unsure how to feel, just that it was a little strange.

Could it be that when they checked their pheromone compatibility last time, she had conspired with the doctor to deceive her into making a baby sooner?

“Well, that’s a relief. I thought the contraception had failed,” Xiao Yanjin muttered to herself.

“What do you mean, contraception failed?” Ji Yunuo was stunned.

“I took precautions when we were together because I was afraid of getting you pregnant,” Xiao Yanjin admitted sheepishly before adding, “I was worried your mother might drag you to get an abortion. It’s too damaging for an Omega’s body, and if word got out, people would definitely judge you. I didn’t want to see you go through that.”

Ji Yunuo didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. Wei Qin understood this perfectly, she would never force her daughter into an abortion.

Though, admittedly, she wouldn’t mind having a little one who looked just like Xiao Yanjin.

“What did you think about what I said at the hotel?” Ji Yunuo asked. She had assumed Xiao Yanjin’s odd mood in the car was because of it, yet she had agreed to Wei Qin’s demands so decisively, leaving room for speculation.

Xiao Yanjin shook her head. “I didn’t think much of it. If it were me, I’d choose money too. Love is fleeting, it’s not a necessity.”

Ji Yunuo paused, lowering her gaze to meet Xiao Yanjin’s. “So, would you give me up for money too?”

Xiao Yanjin stroked her smooth cheek. Ji Yunuo saw her eyes, clear and bright, like the brightest star in the night sky.

“What I just said was just words. My principle is never to give up on you.” Xiao Yanjin leaned in and kissed her. “Between two choices, I’d rather betray the world than betray you.”

“And when I said that if you fell for someone else, I’d tear you apart, didn’t you find me terrifying?”

Xiao Yanjin laughed again, this time with a hint of mockery, which irked Ji Yunuo. “What’s so funny?”

“Surely my little temptress knows that I’m an incredibly prideful person too? The only Omega I could ever fancy is the esteemed Miss Ji.” The little temptress exhaled softly against her chest.

Ji Yunuo smiled and held her tightly.

Choosing the lesser of two evils was a merchant’s decision, but for Xiao Yanjin, arriving in this unfamiliar world meant Ji Yunuo was the lesser evil.

The night was filled with spring’s hues, lingering until midnight, when everything took on a richer shade.

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