From Trashy A to the Heiress’s Little Son-in-Law After the Idol Competition (GL, ABO) - Chapter 80

Xiao Yanjin forced a faint smile, locking eyes with him.

Xue Fengye, the young master of the Xue family. He was also the original host’s former enemy. Rumor had it that years ago, they had gotten into a fight at a bar, which had sown the seeds of their feud.

Xiao Yanjin narrowed her eyes. Just how many messes had the original host left for her to clean up?

“You should keep a tighter leash on your hotel. If incidents like this keep happening, you’ll lose all credibility.”

“I’ll handle this matter. My apologies,” Xue Fengye said, his eyes filled with genuine remorse.

Supporting He Rou as they walked away, Xiao Yanjin could feel his gaze lingering on her back.

Watching Xiao Yanjin leave, Xue Fengye narrowed his eyes, a smirk playing at his lips. Tsk.

The alpha behind him cautiously asked, “Young Master Xue, are you really going to turn me in?”

“Idiot. That woman’s screams alerted the other guests. You cost me business—did you really think I’d let you off?”

……

When He Rou sobered up, her head was still spinning. She struggled to open her eyes, taking in the unfamiliar hotel room.

For a moment, she thought the alpha had actually violated her, and she let out a panicked scream.

A pair of cool hands covered her mouth, carrying the faint scent of something crisp and refreshing.

He Rou recognized that scent. Turning her head, she saw Ji Yunuo. Perhaps it was the captain’s innate steadiness, but He Rou’s eyes welled up with tears before she could stop herself, burying her face in Ji Yunuo’s chest as she sobbed.

“Yunuo… wuwu…”

Xiao Yanjin watched from the side, her emotions a tangled mess. What had happened to this proud, aloof girl? After just three months apart, she had gone from a resilient winter plum blossom to fragile snowflakes on the verge of melting.

Though the alpha hadn’t succeeded, He Rou’s mood remained clouded, heavy as if coated in dust.

When Ji Yunuo urged her to eat, she only took a few bites, saying nothing.

Xiao Yanjin and Ji Yunuo exchanged uneasy glances.

“Hey…” Finally, He Rou spoke.

“Thank you both.”

Xiao Yanjin waved it off. “No need for thanks between us. We’re teammates—even if the group disbanded, we’ll always be teammates.”

He Rou’s eyes, once bright, had dimmed, but at those words, a flicker of their old spark returned.

She burst into tears again, crying for a long while.

Ji Yunuo wiped her tears, but no matter how many tissues she used, the floodgates refused to close.

Eventually, He Rou calmed down enough to stop crying.

“What happened?” Xiao Yanjin asked softly.

It might not have been the best time to ask, but Xiao Yanjin had never been one for hesitation. She wanted to get to the root of the problem and help He Rou overcome whatever was troubling her.

After all, during their time in the training camp, she and He Rou had been close.

“Last time I came to your engagement party, I happened to exchange WeChat contacts with Ye Liangchen. He told me his family owned a film production company in the entertainment industry. I’d heard of it before, and since my contract with my agency was ending, I decided to sign with the Ye family’s company…” He Rou paused here, her nose stinging as fresh tears spilled over.

Unlike Shen Ya, who stubbornly held back her tears, or Lan Yuanning, whose resilience never wavered in the face of hardship, He Rou cried freely. Even if a crowd surrounded her, she would still let her emotions pour out.

“Even though their production company is huge, they’re involved in shady dealings behind the scenes. One night, Ye Liangchen took me to meet some big shot. I thought it was to discuss film opportunities, so I went along without thinking too much about it. Turns out, he was just a pimp!”

The big shot wanted to be my patron, saying that becoming her canary would help arrange resources for me. How could I possibly endure that? This led both Ye Liangchen and the big shot to blacklist me. My contract still has five years left, during which I can’t take on any other projects, leaving me with no income at all.

“My father even went gambling and lost a lot of money…” He Rou sighed. “I used all my previous earnings to pay off his debts. The remaining money wasn’t enough to sue them. Then a friend suggested I could privately accompany rich second-generation heirs for drinks. It’s common for wealthy heirs to invite slightly famous female celebrities to drink with them—strictly entertainment, no physical involvement. If they’re pleased, they might even shower you with money. So I went. But one alpha seemed to take a liking to me and kept forcing drinks on me…”

He Rou’s head throbbed increasingly as she struggled to hold it up.

Xiao Yanjin pondered. It wasn’t unusual for rich heirs to invite minor celebrities to liven up parties at nightclubs, KTVs, or private dining rooms—no physical exchange required. If mutual attraction sparked, it might even be considered fortunate.

However, He Rou was too strong-willed to submit willingly. That alpha had exploited her drunkenness to force compliance, banking on her public figure status to deter any formal accusations afterward. How calculated!

Ji Yunuo gently stroked her back, her eyes revealing rare compassion.

Someone like her couldn’t easily befriend just anyone—even Cheng Ling or Lan Yuanning remained mere acquaintances. Yet she couldn’t deny her admiration for these women.

“By the way…” Xiao Yanjin asked a seemingly trivial question: “Besides that alpha, who else was at the drinking party?”

He Rou thought for a moment. “I think it was the Xue family’s young master, and that Jiang Quyou who spoke against you at the engagement banquet. Just them.”

Xiao Yanjin’s heart skipped a beat. That person had become far more inscrutable than before.

…

Xiao Yanjin helped He Rou secure a new apartment, and the three headed to the sixth floor.

“This neighborhood is older but close to downtown. There’s just a market nearby, and the square with cinemas and arcades is a short walk away—pretty good amenities. Neither Ye Liangchen nor that despicable alpha will find you here,” Xiao Yanjin explained.

He Rou beamed. “Thank you! But… can you afford this?”

Xiao Yanjin: “……”

“Even after marrying into the Ji family, I’m not some penniless puppet. Hello? I have a job!!”

“Oh, right. Sorry.”

Ji Yunuo watched from behind, baffled. Though she knew Xiao Yanjin and He Rou shared a life-and-death bond, their closeness—an alpha and a beta who liked alphas—felt excessive.

She deliberately coughed.

Xiao Yanjin caught on, concerned. “Sister, are you okay? Catching a cold?”

Ji Yunuo’s face darkened. Was this idiot really so dense?

The sixth-floor unit on the right was Xiao Yanjin’s rental.

“There are two rooms—you’ll have a roommate. If anyone forces their way in, they might even help call the police.” Xiao Yanjin knocked, and the door soon opened.

The moment they saw inside, all three froze wide-eyed.

Shi Zhengyi pointed at them: “How…how did you know about my place?”

Xiao Yanjin hadn’t expected that the apartment she rented would actually have Shi Zhengyi in it.

He Rou seemed frozen in place, and when she finally reacted, she immediately turned to leave, only to bump into the bodyguards moving luggage.

“He Rou…” Shi Zhengyi murmured. It had been three months since she last saw He Rou, and she never imagined they would reunite under such circumstances. For some reason, her heart ached faintly.

In the end, He Rou still moved into this apartment that housed an alpha.

Though it was a two-bedroom unit, the space was spacious and located near the city center, so the monthly rent wasn’t cheap. Shi Zhengyi hadn’t planned to stay here long-term, which was why she had rented it. Yet just three months after moving in, she found herself cohabiting with He Rou.

For some inexplicable reason, a smile tugged at her lips.

Xiao Yanjin and Ji Yunuo chatted with Shi Zhengyi briefly before quickly settling He Rou’s luggage.

Before He Rou could even process what was happening, the two of them hurriedly dashed off.

Once in the car, Wei Qin called, saying she would be home soon.

Ji Yunuo gave a quiet “Mm” before hanging up, not saying a word to Xiao Yanjin.

Naturally, Xiao Yanjin noticed her fiancée’s expression and cautiously probed, “Jiejie?”

Ji Yunuo stared out the window, deliberately ignoring her.

“Jiejie?”

A coquettish whine.

Ji Yunuo’s temple twitched—this infuriating little minx.

“What?” she replied coldly.

Clearly, she was upset.

Xiao Yanjin stifled a laugh, suddenly remembering that when they had been climbing the stairs earlier, she had been talking to He Rou and hadn’t noticed Ji Yunuo walking behind them.

The more she thought about it, the more she regretted it. The stairwell was narrow, so they couldn’t walk side by side, but she shouldn’t have left Ji Yunuo trailing behind either.

“Jiejie,” Xiao Yanjin whispered, barely audible, tugging lightly at the hem of Ji Yunuo’s white blouse.

Ji Yunuo wasn’t the petty type. Since the other party had realized her mistake, she was willing to offer an out.

But when she turned her head, she saw Xiao Yanjin putting on an adorable act.

Damn it—she wanted to hit her again.

Those netizens during the talent show had been right.

She really was asking for it—Xiao the Shameless lived up to her name!!

She huffed twice, signaling she didn’t want to talk.

Xiao Yanjin grinned.

Why was her jealous jiejie so irresistibly charming?

“Don’t be mad, don’t be mad,” Xiao Yanjin said, fully aware of her mistake. She and He Rou had always been close, able to talk about anything. But after getting together with Ji Yunuo, she had gradually stopped spending time alone with He Rou. Now, after months apart, they had a lot to catch up on.

But in front of the quiet Ji Yunuo, she naturally preferred talking to her.

After all, she was her beloved wife.

Ji Yunuo huffed again but eventually softened. “Of course I’m not mad.”

Xiao Yanjin pecked her lightly on the lips, then nuzzled her cheek.

“Jiejie,” she called out sweetly.

Ji Yunuo couldn’t help but smile—this little minx was too adorable.

“Kiss me,” Xiao Yanjin said sweetly again.

“What kiss?” Ji Yunuo feigned indifference.

Xiao Yanjin nestled into her embrace, rubbing her chin against the softness of her chest.

Her little puppy was still the same little puppy—just evolved into a kitten now.

Ji Yunuo affectionately stroked her hair.

Only to hear the next line: “Tonight, I’ll take very good care of you.” As she spoke, she nipped lightly at the softness beneath her.

Ji Yunuo immediately withdrew her hand, her face flushing as she bit her lip and let out a soft “Mm.” “Then don’t spank me.”

Xiao Yanjin couldn’t hold back her laughter—this was all part of the fun!

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