From Trashy A to the Heiress’s Little Son-in-Law After the Idol Competition (GL, ABO) - Chapter 82

However, there happened to be a row of snack shops right below their dormitory. Although Xiao Yanjin and her two roommates generally followed the principle of eating less and eating healthy, they couldn’t resist sneaking down for a bite after finishing their performances.

That’s why Xiao Yanjin hadn’t told Ji Yunuo about it.

Xiao Yanjin froze slightly. “How did you know, sis?”

“I’ve always known,” Ji Yunuo replied with a faint smile. “He Rou told me.”

They had two rooms—one for the three Omegas and He Rou, and the other for Xiao Yanjin and the two other alphas to sleep in. The conditions were much better than those in the training camp.

Because of this, Xiao Yanjin and her two roommates were affectionately dubbed the “Alpha Trio” by their group’s fans. But when the scandals broke out later, haters renamed them the “Scandalous Trio”—Xiao Yanjin was called “Shameless Scum,” Shi Zhengyi was dubbed “Miss Cocky,” and Jiang Nan got off slightly easier with “Trouble on Trouble.”

When Shi Zhengyi and Jiang Nan saw these derogatory nicknames, they were so furious they couldn’t even eat.

Only Xiao Yanjin found it hilarious, giggling nonstop in bed.

Come to think of it, now that she was about to marry into the Ji family, no haters were even bothering to insult her anymore. It almost felt a little lonely.

Besides, those days had truly been wonderful—sneaking kisses with Ji Yunuo behind the scenes while pretending in public, thrilling and fun. Singing and dancing with Shi Zhengyi and the others, playing games or cards when bored… Life in the Ji family was comfortable, but also dull.

“Oh? Then why didn’t you say anything to me?” Xiao Yanjin asked.

Ji Yunuo replied, “She said you didn’t eat there often, so an occasional visit wouldn’t hurt.”

Xiao Yanjin batted her eyelashes flirtatiously. “Then you should’ve joined me.”

Ji Yunuo didn’t respond, but then suddenly said, “Do you miss Shi Zhengyi and the others a lot?”

“Huh?”

“Last time, when we parted ways at Shi Zhengyi’s rented place, you kept staring at them for the longest time, reluctant to leave.”

“Was it that long?” Xiao Yanjin pondered.

“I remember staring at Shi Zhengyi’s unwashed hair for ages. It was so greasy.”

Ji Yunuo: “……”

“That’s why I’ve always hoped you wouldn’t just stay in the Ji family as some so-called noblewoman. You have your dreams. Dreams give you motivation, and achieving them brings happiness, right?”

At this, Xiao Yanjin’s heart trembled slightly.

When Ji Yunuo had entered earlier, she had gazed at the microphone in silence for a while.

It was the object she was most familiar with—yet she might never get to touch it again.

Xiao Yanjin finally understood what she had meant back then. She had also wondered why a wealthy heiress would choose to sing and dance, but as Ji Yunuo had said, that was her dream—something no one had the right to mock or question.

“Sis, can you do me a favor?”

“Go ahead.”

After drying her hands, Xiao Yanjin pulled her into the recording studio.

“The song is already composed—all that’s left is for me to sing it. Will you sing it with me?”

Ji Yunuo hesitated. “Are you sure I can?”

“Of course.”

“But what if your company finds out you suddenly added someone else? Would they agree?”

“We’ll just softly mix in your voice. No one else will know.”

Ji Yunuo loved singing. Sometimes, she and Xiao Yanjin would go all out at karaoke—one of the rare times they stayed up late.

There were times when they would go to the dance studio for dance battles, laughing and dancing freely. Those carefree, exuberant days were now behind her. What she faced now were oppressive skyscrapers, endless stacks of contracts, and meaningless conversations at business dinners. The sweat she once shed had been replaced by alcohol, and the taste of striving for dreams was now a rare experience.

Ji Yunuo agreed.

Xiao Yanjin took out the lyric sheet, which Ji Yunuo had seen before—her photographic memory retained every word.

“A song written for us,” Xiao Yanjin said.

Ji Yunuo asked, “When did you start writing it?”

“During our group days. The happiest time back then was being in love with you.” Xiao Yanjin wrapped her arms around her from behind, pressing a deep kiss to the scent gland on the back of her neck.

“I’m so, so happy. I want to pour all my love for you into this song.”

Ji Yunuo could feel the deep affection radiating from the alpha behind her. She hadn’t been wrong about her, and she was truly fortunate to have found such an alpha.

Xiao Yanjin’s happiness was something she could give, and the love she desired was something Xiao Yanjin could provide in return. It was as if they were both pouring their hearts into this, cherishing and adoring each other.

Just like the lyrics of this song—

“No one ever told me clouds could be colorful. They all said clouds were only white or black. But I can see the hidden colors behind them. I gaze and gaze, as if catching a glimpse of a light I’ve never seen before—it’s called happiness… The wind carries promises of love to me…”

The title of the song happened to be “Promise,” identical to the name of their CP.

After recording, they exchanged a smile and didn’t head home. Instead, they spent the night at a nearby hotel—fortunately, the next day was the weekend, so they could sleep in. When they returned home that evening, they were met with Wei Qin’s displeased expression.

So, their daughter-in-law had been sneaking around with her wife outside!

Ji Zhihao chuckled awkwardly, “Alright, alright, as long as you’re home now. Let’s eat.”

Ji Yunuo had no appetite. “I won’t eat.”

Wei Qin asked worriedly, “What’s wrong?”

“I just feel nauseous. My stomach is upset.”

Xiao Yanjin gasped. “We had hotpot for lunch.”

Wei Qin frowned. “Nuo Nuo doesn’t like spicy food. Is your stomach still bothering you? I’ll ask Aunt Gu to make you some digestive soup.”

Ji Yunuo hummed in agreement and was carefully helped upstairs by Xiao Yanjin.

Xiao Yanjin pursed her lips in thought. Her sister had eaten hotpot before, and today’s pot had been a split one—why was her stomach suddenly upset?

–

Soon after its release, “Promise” quickly climbed to the top of major music charts.

Of course, what really got fans and netizens talking was that some listeners detected Ji Yunuo’s voice in the harmonies.

[Just from the title, this song is clearly Xiao Yanjin and Ji Yunuo’s love anthem. Tsk tsk, flaunting their love through music now.]

[Oh my god, I listened carefully again—there really are harmonies, and they sound just like Ji Yunuo!]

[Wait, I’m confused. Didn’t Xiao Yanjin get forced into a wealthy family as a live-in daughter-in-law? Why is she still so lovey-dovey with her?]

[They’re definitely in love. Haven’t paparazzi snapped them shopping together, dining out, and even checking into a hotel during the holidays? We all know what that means.]

[So, does that mean Xiao Yanjin wasn’t actually forced?]

The Mugunghwa fans couldn’t stay silent—they refused to let their idol be criticized as a coerced live-in spouse.

They insisted on spinning it as if she had no choice.

“Xiao Yanjin was clearly forced into this. She only released new work three months after the engagement. When she was in the group, the Chu family suppressed all her solo activities. Now that she’s with the Ji family, wouldn’t she release work immediately? The fact that it took three months means she must have suffered a lot during that time.”

“Exactly. She and Miss Ji are so loving, but how could they easily be together in front of wealthy families? There must be some agreement negotiated with CEO Ji and Madam Wei.”

“Speaking of which, wasn’t there a young film queen who had a marriage contract with a live-in son-in-law? They fell in love after marriage and are now living happily ever after.”

“I get it now. Miss Ji doesn’t have children yet, but weren’t they photographed going to the hospital? I think it must be a shotgun wedding. Getting Madam Wei to agree to their relationship would be harder than reaching the sky.”

“So she was forced into it. Wouldn’t it be better if the child took the Ji surname?”

“If that’s the case, then Xiao Yanjin isn’t exactly a good person either. Getting the young miss pregnant just to secure the title of live-in son-in-law. Her family went bankrupt, so becoming the Ji family’s live-in son-in-law is a great choice. After all, who doesn’t love living off someone else?”

“Don’t listen to those marketing accounts spouting nonsense! Xiao Yanjin truly loves Ji Yunuo!!”

Of course, the truth of these matters was something outsiders could never truly know.

None of this affected the song’s position at the top of the charts with its impressive sales and popularity, earning it the prestigious MMQ Music Award.

Naturally, the haters wouldn’t miss out on riding Xiao Yanjin’s wave of popularity. Even after three months, with the constant churn of celebrity trends, her reappearance still sent shockwaves through the internet, with multiple “explosive” trending tags stacking up.

The haters gave the song a particularly harmonious nickname—The Live-in Son-in-law Anthem!

Since her debut on the talent show, any hot search related to Xiao Yanjin had always sparked heated discussions. She was already accustomed to this.

But seeing comments suggesting Ji Yunuo was deliberately being mysterious to capitalize on their CP popularity while keeping male companions in the background—this truly baffled her.

After all, she was a stunningly beautiful alpha. There was no need for Ji Yunuo to keep other alphas. When it came to swaying hips, sweet talk, figure, intelligence, or sheer shamelessness, what alpha could possibly outmatch her?

Her phone rang.

It was Wei Qin calling.

“Hello, Mom.”

Wei Qin was in the living room, watching TV and sipping tea—her daily routine of leisure. “Come downstairs,” she said. “There’s something I need to discuss with you.”

Xiao Yanjin felt a twinge of worry. Had her mother seen those unkind comments?

Upon entering the living room, Wei Qin motioned for her to sit.

“Mom, what did you want to talk about?” Xiao Yanjin glanced at the TV, which was playing a new romantic drama, and inwardly groaned—she hadn’t watched it.

But Wei Qin didn’t bring up the show. Instead, she asked, “How have these three months with the Ji family been for you?”

The unexpectedly gentle tone made Xiao Yanjin wonder if she’d misheard.

“It’s been wonderful. Sister has taken great care of me, and you and Mother have been so kind—worrying if I’m hot, hungry, or uncomfortable, finding all sorts of ways to make me happy. A-Jin is truly grateful.”

Wei Qin was taken aback. When had she gone out of her way to make Xiao Yanjin happy?

Clearing her throat, she continued, “Actually, you and Nuo Nuo are quite loving, aren’t you?”

Xiao Yanjin’s fingers curled against her knees, gripping slightly tighter as she softly murmured an affirmation.

“I used to say you could only get married after Nono has children, but I realize now I was being too stubborn,” Wei Qin said with a smile, none of her usual diva-like arrogance showing.

Xiao Yanjin was speechless. She couldn’t comprehend Wei Qin’s train of thought at all.

“Why don’t you pick an auspicious day and go register your marriage?”

Xiao Yanjin’s eyes widened. Was…was she actually saying this?

“Mom, are you serious?”

“Of course!” Wei Qin nodded. Over the past three months, she had observed Xiao Yanjin thoroughly. Despite her usual spoiled and temperamental demeanor, when it came to judging character, no one could match Wei Qin—otherwise, she wouldn’t have married Ji Zhiye in the first place.

Xiao Yanjin was, if anything, even better than Ji Zhiye.

Whatever Ji Zhiye could do, Xiao Yanjin could do just as well.

Earlier, while playing mahjong with some wealthy socialites, they had all complained about their spouses keeping secretaries or mistresses, their children either partying all night at bars or cheating after marriage. Their families had money but endless drama—some even had too many children scheming over inheritance, with no familial warmth to speak of, just constant headaches.

But Xiao Yanjin was nothing like those spoiled rich kids. Not only was she considerate toward Nono, but she also knew how to make her laugh. Wei Qin hadn’t seen Nono smile so much at someone in ages. And Xiao Yanjin actually stayed home instead of hitting the bars, preferred watching anime, and didn’t even have photos of other Omegas in her phone.

Wei Qin almost wondered if the rumors about Xiao Yanjin being a scumbag Alpha were just a cover for her being…inexperienced.

After all this, Wei Qin was more than reassured about Xiao Yanjin.

Overjoyed, Xiao Yanjin called Ji Yunuo.

Ji Yunuo’s voice trembled slightly, but she forced herself to stay composed.

“We’ll talk about this tomorrow. I have a business dinner tonight.”

“Business dinner?” Xiao Yanjin grew concerned. “Don’t drink too much, sis.”

Ji Yunuo hummed in agreement. “A big name in the business world is attending our company’s alliance meeting. It might go on for a while, so just go to bed first.”

“…Alright.”

Hanging up, Xiao Yanjin sat on the edge of the bed.

How could she rest easy if her sister wasn’t coming home early?

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