I Confessed to the Wrong Enigma, Then Got Pregnant as a Top Alpha [Transmigration] - Chapter 25

Chapter 25

Unable to listen any longer, Qi Ran stood up and said, “You guys eat first, I’m going to the bathroom.”

To his surprise, Jiang Siheng also stood up: “Together.”

The two of them entered the bathroom one after the other. Qi Ran asked, “What was the point of what you just said?”

Jiang Siheng pursed his lips; he didn’t have a precise answer to that question in his heart either: “In our current relationship, is there anything that can’t be said?”

The moment he heard Qi Ran say on the phone that he had invited Lu Ling and Jiang Sen, a wave of inexplicable displeasure had surged in his heart. It had driven him to do things and say words that were outside of his usual behavior abnormal actions and speech that even he couldn’t quite rationalize for the moment.

Technically, there was nothing wrong with Jiang Siheng’s words. If they were actually dating, his behavior would be perfectly fine.

The key was that they weren’t.

At least, that’s what Qi Ran thought. Realizing that Jiang Siheng might be taking their relationship seriously made Qi Ran speechless. Meeting Jiang Siheng’s eyes actually made him feel a bit guilty.

Qi Ran plucked a bunch of the Little White Bird’s feathers in his mind. If it hadn’t been for his desperate attempt to survive another day back then, he wouldn’t have acted so convincingly. Now, he was truly being roasted over a fire.

Seeing Qi Ran’s silence and conflicted expression, Jiang Siheng asked in a low voice: “Was I wrong?”

Qi Ran thought about their current relationship—both families knew, and more importantly, he needed to use his relationship with Jiang Siheng to balance his dealings with the protagonist Gong and Shou.

Once he realized this, he suddenly felt that Jiang Siheng, who was being used by him without knowing it, was quite pitiful.

“You’re right. I’m just not used to it, in front of outsiders…”

He was halfway through his sentence when the Little White Bird suddenly started screaming in his head: [It rose! It rose! It rose! The protagonist Gong and Shou’s relationship value rose to 891… 900… 943… 999… 1000! Ahhh! The main mission to push the relationship value to 1000 has been perfectly completed! Issuing rewards now, please wait… Congratulations Host for completing the main mission. Pushing the relationship value to 1000 within 10 days earns a 2-month life extension. Congratulations on successfully claiming the reward ^_^ Please keep working hard to complete the side missions, 8 days remaining… The protagonist Shou’s favorability toward you has accumulated to 449 points, 551 remaining to finish the goal…]

He never expected that just by taking a trip to the bathroom, the protagonist Gong and Shou would push their relationship value to the max themselves. Moreover, the protagonist Shou had contributed quite a lot of favorability to him.

Qi Ran was so surprised he forgot to speak. His heart hammered in his chest as he asked the Little White Bird: “How did this happen? Why is the mission suddenly finished?”

The Little White Bird had somehow produced a pair of glasses to wear, looking quite like an old scholar: [According to Baby’s analysis, Jiang Siheng’s words likely played a role. Seeing how sweet and stable your cohabitation is prompted a chemical reaction in the protagonist Gong and Shou. It revived the stagnant relationship line, and since their hearts are now fundamentally connected, the value naturally increased!~]

He didn’t expect Jiang Siheng’s words to have such an effect.

Thinking carefully, when he first mentioned cohabitation, Lu Ling’s expression was clearly conflicted and hesitant—he was full of worries. But after Jiang Siheng arrived, the concern he showed and their current living status gave Lu Ling hope. This led him to let go of his inner conflict and take the brave step of deciding to try living with Jiang Sen.

As for Jiang Sen, who had always wanted to live with and care for Lu Ling, he was naturally overjoyed once Lu Ling agreed. The rise in relationship value wasn’t a coincidence; it was inevitable.

Qi Ran, who never realized that showing off affection could have such magical efficacy, suddenly found Jiang Siheng very pleasing to the eye.

He immediately changed his tune: “Ahem, it’s fine to say a bit more in front of outsiders.”

Jiang Siheng took Qi Ran’s expression. Though he wasn’t sure what had changed Qi Ran’s mind, he could feel the youth’s current delight.

“You won’t be ‘unused to it’ if I say more?”

“I’ll probably get adjusted to it after hearing it enough.”

Qi Ran smiled and patted his shoulder: “Let’s go, we should head back.”

Jiang Siheng watched him turn around and lightly curled his lips.

…

The two returned to the private room. When they pushed the door open, they saw Lu Ling sitting there with flushed cheeks and slightly swollen lips. Qi Ran’s heart skipped a beat.

Before he could speak, the Little White Bird acted like an information broker: [The protagonist Shou’s heart rate is too fast, body temperature is high, and pheromone levels show obvious fluctuations. Also, the protagonist Gong’s pheromones are present on the corners of his lips. It is reasonably suspected they shared a kiss~]

Qi Ran: “…”

There’s really no need to explain it so clearly. I don’t care, thank you.

Seeing them, Lu Ling smiled with forced naturalness: “You’re back.”

Qi Ran also smiled, pretending he hadn’t noticed a thing: “Why does the atmosphere between you two feel a bit strange? Brother Sen, you didn’t bully our Brother Xiao Lu, did you?”

Being teased so casually by Qi Ran made Lu Ling’s face burn. He quickly explained: “No, no. It’s just that seeing you two just now made me realize something. I really did worry too much before and made him be patient with me for a long time. I want to try being as free-spirited as you, Qi Ran. I’m moving in with him tomorrow to try living together. I hope our relationship can be as good as yours.”

Even though the goal was achieved, hearing Lu Ling say those things made Qi Ran wonder if Jiang Siheng felt guilty. Either way, Qi Ran felt quite guilty himself.

He could only keep smiling.

“This meal was worth it. I’ll use tea instead of wine to propose a toast to you both.” A joyful smile appeared on Jiang Sen’s face as well, and his favorability toward Qi Ran instantly broke 100.

By the end of the meal, both sides had gained quite a lot. By the time they left, Lu Ling’s favorability toward Qi Ran had surpassed 500. Only half remained to complete the mission.

Furthermore, he hadn’t spent a dime on this meal.

On the way back, Qi Ran was in a great mood. In contrast, Jiang Siheng, who was driving, was somewhat silent.

Qi Ran turned to look at him: “You didn’t eat much just now. Did you have dinner before you came?”

Jiang Siheng hadn’t expected him to have the mind to pay attention to him at a time like that. It felt like his heart had been brushed by a feather: “No. I rarely eat much at night.”

Qi Ran was surprised; he hadn’t known he had such a habit: “If you don’t eat at night, don’t you get hungry?”

“I’m used to it.” Jiang Siheng didn’t want to continue that topic and took the initiative: “Why did you think to invite them today?”

“I wanted to invite Brother Xiao Lu out for a chat last time, but then that whole incident happened. I figured he’d be discharged today, so I called to check and invited him to a meal. I didn’t expect Brother Sen to be with him.”

After explaining, Qi Ran peeked at Jiang Siheng. Seeing no expression on his face, Qi Ran wasn’t sure if he accepted the explanation.

Jiang Siheng felt the youth’s cautious gaze from the side and turned his head to glance at him: “Then why did you lie to me before and say it was someone I didn’t know?”

Qi Ran: “…”

He knew this question wouldn’t pass so easily.

This petty, narrow-minded man!