I Confessed to the Wrong Enigma, Then Got Pregnant as a Top Alpha [Transmigration] - Chapter 24

Chapter 24

Seeing the two of them walk in together, Qi Ran immediately poked the Little White Bird in his mind: “Check if the relationship value has increased?”

The Little White Bird hopped twice: [Nope.]

Qi Ran: “…”

Fine, it looks like he needs to add some fuel to the fire.

Qi Ran stood up with a smile: “Brother Xiao Lu, Brother Sen, you guys actually came together.”

Lu Ling replied with a bit of embarrassment: “You don’t mind an extra person, do you?”

“I couldn’t ask for more if Brother Sen is willing to come, why would I mind?” After saying that, Qi Ran gave Lu Ling a playful wink and lowered his voice, “Besides, Brother Sen definitely wouldn’t feel at ease letting you come out to see me alone. What if I lead you astray!”

His voice wasn’t loud, but it was enough for both of them to hear.

It seemed like he was talking only to Lu Ling, but it was actually meant for both of them.

Sure enough, as soon as he finished speaking, a layer of pink tinted Lu Ling’s cheeks. Jiang Sen laughed: “Mainly, you helped Ah Ling last time, and I haven’t had the chance to thank you properly yet. The doctor said it was lucky you brought him in so quickly, otherwise, Ah Ling might have suffered permanent side effects.”

Hearing this, Qi Ran was somewhat surprised and quickly asked: “Then, Little Lu Ling, are you completely recovered now?”

Lu Ling glanced at Jiang Sen, who looked a bit self-reproachful while saying those words, and replied with a smile: “Don’t worry, I’m completely fine now.”

The Little White Bird suddenly produced two small fans in its hands and waved them: [The relationship value moved! 220… 223… 225… Keep going, Host! Keep going!~]

Qi Ran heard this and looked at Jiang Sen: “Brother Sen, since Little Lu Ling has this kind of condition, you should pay more attention normally. If you ask me, you two should just move in together so you can look out for each other.”

These words seemed casual, but they struck right at the center of Jiang Sen’s heart.

This caused Jiang Sen’s favorability toward him to rise by 5 points.

Qi Ran’s eyes lit up as he continued: “Brother Xiao Lu, what do you think?”

Suddenly being put on the spot, Lu Ling gave a shy smile: “I’ll have to think about it.”

Qi Ran saw the smile in Jiang Sen’s eyes fade slightly and said non-chalantly: “It’s good to think it over carefully; being cautious is never wrong. But sometimes, being a bit impulsive is also good. You can only know if you’re truly compatible by living in close proximity, don’t you think?”

He could only take the hint this far: “The BBQ here is very good. I chose this place based on the popular ratings. Try it.”

Lu Ling listened to Qi Ran’s words and fell into deep thought.

He had a soft and cautious personality, unlike Qi Ran’s confidence. Logically speaking, he and Jiang Sen were now mutually in love, and moving in together should be a natural progression. However, in his heart, there was an inexplicable sense of inferiority, a feeling that he wasn’t good enough for Jiang Sen.

Perhaps he really didn’t need to consider so much; perhaps he should just be impulsive.

After receiving an increase of 50 favorability points from Lu Ling, Qi Ran was overjoyed. He had to admit the protagonist Shou was generous; giving so much favorability all at once.

Regrettably, after the protagonist Gong and Shou’s relationship reached 225, it didn’t budge. For a moment, Qi Ran didn’t know what else to say or do.

Jiang Sen, however, asked at this time: “How are things with you and Siheng? Why didn’t you ask him to come along today?”

“We’re doing quite well. I originally wanted to have a private meeting with Brother Xiao Lu; I didn’t expect you to come too, Brother Sen.”

Jiang Sen nodded: “He probably isn’t busy either. Why don’t you call him and tell him to come out? Otherwise, he’ll likely stay cooped up at home all day.”

“Yeah, call him to join us,” Lu Ling echoed from the side.

Qi Ran’s head throbbed. He thought to himself that the protagonists Gong and Shou really were of one mind. But he couldn’t refuse.

The key was that when he left, he had told Jiang Siheng that the person he was meeting was someone Jiang didn’t know. When Jiang Siheng arrives and sees Jiang Sen and Lu Ling… “…”

Heh. This is what you call “slapping your own face.”

“Then I’ll ask him.”

Qi Ran took out his phone and made a move to go outside to call, but Jiang Sen said: “Just call from right here. It’s just a matter of asking him.”

Qi Ran couldn’t help but wonder if Jiang Sen still harbored a grudge over his past actions.

Under the watchful eyes of the protagonists Gong and Shou, Qi Ran had no choice but to brace himself and call Jiang Siheng.

The call was picked up very quickly. A voice came through: “Finished with your date so soon?”

“No… it’s just that Brother Xiao Lu and Brother Sen are asking if you want to come over and have BBQ with us?”

The other end went silent for a moment: “They are the ones you’re meeting?”

“Yeah… do you want to come? If not…” it doesn’t matter.

“Send me the address.”

Qi Ran didn’t expect Jiang Siheng to actually agree. He froze for a second: “Okay.”

He put down the phone and said to the two with a smile: “He said he’ll be here in a bit.”

Lu Ling said: “Then let’s order some more food.”

“Let’s wait for him to arrive before ordering,” Qi Ran said as he poured a glass of fruit juice and gulped it down to calm his nerves. He felt that nothing good would come of Jiang Siheng showing up.

…

Jiang Siheng didn’t take long to arrive. When the man pushed the door open, the large BBQ restaurant suddenly went quiet for a moment.

It had to be said that a tall Alpha in a crisp suit, wearing silver-framed glasses—looking cultured yet suppressed—was enough to catch everyone’s eye.

Seeing him, Qi Ran stood up to give him a seat.

Jiang Siheng came over and sat down: “How are you today? Have you felt unwell?”

Suddenly receiving his concern, Qi Ran’s heart skipped a beat: “No.”

“That’s good. I was quite worried you’d feel uncomfortable but be too embarrassed to trouble me.” Jiang Siheng curled his lips as he spoke, his face full of tenderness.

Qi Ran looked at him like he was seeing a ghost: “Heh.”

Did this guy take the wrong medicine?

He looked up to find Lu Ling and Jiang Sen both watching them. Lu Ling’s eyes held a smile, while Jiang Sen looked a bit surprised: “What’s wrong with Qi Ran? Is he feeling unwell?”

Qi Ran was about to say it was nothing when he heard Jiang Siheng say: “Mm. Lin Nan said he has some stress issues. Only my pheromones can help him.”

Hearing this, Lu Ling said worriedly: “How could there be a stress reaction?”

Qi Ran glanced at Jiang Siheng, feeling as though the man had said this specifically for them to hear.

“I’m not sure either, it just happened suddenly. But I’m much better now, don’t worry.”

Qi Ran wanted to downplay it.

Jiang Sen, however, noted the second half of the sentence: “Since your pheromones help Qi Ran, then take better care of him.”

Jiang Siheng nodded, looking like a humble student listening to a teacher: “Mm. We’re living together now, so it’s convenient for me to take care of him.”

Hearing this, Qi Ran felt that if the conversation continued, it would become far too ambiguous. He finally understood what Jiang Siheng had come here to do—was this guy here to show off their “affection”?

He hadn’t realized the man had this hobby.

Lu Ling looked at the two of them with a smile, simply thinking their relationship was wonderful. Moreover, Qi Ran and Jiang Siheng had only been together for such a short time yet had already moved in together and were so sweet. The barrier of hesitation in his heart began to show signs of crumbling.

Qi Ran, however, felt his scalp go numb because of Jiang Siheng. He couldn’t grasp what this man’s intentions were at all.