I Confessed to the Wrong Enigma, Then Got Pregnant as a Top Alpha [Transmigration] - Chapter 27

Chapter 27

When Qi Ran left the house, he transferred half a month’s salary to Jiang Siheng.

To prevent him from wasting money and racing cars recklessly, Qi Tingfeng had frozen all his bank cards and car keys. Before he started working, his father used to deposit living expenses into his card regularly; now that he had a job, those living expenses had directly turned into his salary.

The wool comes from the sheep’s back; his old man had certainly become an expert at balancing the books.

With a total of 10,000 yuan a month, he sent 5,000 to Jiang Siheng for living expenses, leaving only 5,000 for the rest of the month’s expenditures. Qi Ran felt as though he had suddenly regressed to a time of extreme poverty. He felt it would be better to just go home and eat his father’s food; at least Qi Tingfeng had never asked him for rent.

If Lu Ling knew that moving in together required paying living expenses, would he still view cohabitation through such a rosy lens?

To express his disdain for Jiang Siheng, Qi Ran changed the man’s contact name on his phone to “Jiang Deathly Greedy for Money.”

Watching Qi Ran stomp off in a huff, Jiang Siheng couldn’t help but think that the youth was likely cursing him out in his head.

He let out a chuckle, turned back into the house, and called his assistant, instructing him to pick up a car from the 4S dealership and place it in the garage.

Meanwhile, Qi Ran, who used to take taxis to and from work every day, was now standing at the bus stop waiting for the bus. He had to save wherever he could; there were still more than two weeks until the next payday.

The Little White Bird comforted him in his mind: [Host, don’t be discouraged. Look on the bright side: as long as we complete the side mission, you not only get a life extension but also a chance at the lucky draw! Have you forgotten the wide variety of prizes? If you suddenly pull a ten-million-dollar black card, wouldn’t that be sweet?]

Qi Ran, who had previously pulled a “Pure and Lustful Beautiful Chest,” replied: “Thanks, but I’m not comforted. Unless you’re willing to let me rig the results.”

The Little White Bird hurriedly waved its wings: [NO, NO! Rigging is absolutely out of the question. This baby is a legitimate system and doesn’t engage in those dishonest ways. But I believe that this time, the Host will definitely pull the reward he wants!]

Qi Ran gave a hollow “Heh” and boarded the bus.

As soon as he stepped out of the elevator at work, Chen Rongsheng called out to him: “Qi Ran, you’re just in time. Put your things down and come to President Qi’s office with me.”

Then, he whispered very softly in his ear: “Tang Yujie is here.”

Qi Ran understood instantly. “Should I bring the materials?”

“Don’t worry about that, I’ve prepared everything. Let’s go.”

After Qi Ran dropped his bag on his desk, he was pulled into the elevator by Chen Rongsheng.

When the two arrived, Qi Su’s office door was open, and a woman in a long red dress was sitting on the sofa.

Upon seeing them, Tang Yujie glanced over, but it was just a fleeting look before she turned her head back, showing no intention of standing up to greet them.

Qi Su spoke: “Close the door. Give it to her to try.”

Tang Yujie’s assistant quickly came over at the prompt. Chen Rongsheng took a perfume sample out of the case he was carrying and handed it over.

The warm orange liquid was visible through the glass bottle, held in Tang Yujie’s fair hand, making her look even more vivid.

“Using this thing as my pheromones isn’t that thinking too simply?” Tang Yujie’s expression was somewhat disdainful. Her pheromones were hailed by the entire Empire as the best-smelling; how could a mere perfume replace them? Her rose fragrance was no ordinary rose fragrance.

Chen Rongsheng spoke politely: “Whether it works or not, Miss Tang will know once she tries it.”

Qi Ran leaned against the desk, watching Tang Yujie as if he hadn’t heard her doubts.

“Try it first,” Qi Su said. Even if Tang Yujie felt it was impossible for the perfume to replace her pheromones, she had to use it. She could ignore others’ feelings, but she had to give face to Qi Su, the big boss. Even with her fame, meeting a boss of Qi Su’s stature was not an easy feat.

She said no more and sprayed it into the air. The initial fragrance didn’t even smell like roses, but when one questioned the scent and sniffed again, they would find it was indeed roses—just different from the intense, fiery rose scent. It was a tranquil scent with a hint of sandalwood elegance, like a rose blooming in the wilderness. It gave off a fresh, ethereal, and naturally comfortable feeling.

The expression on Tang Yujie’s face shifted from disdain to astonishment.

If she hadn’t been told this was perfume, she would have truly thought it was her own pheromones. How could someone achieve such a level of imitation?

“Is this really perfume?”

Chen Rongsheng, who had been observing her expression, smiled. “No need to doubt it; this is a perfume. Miss Tang, do you think it can serve as a substitute for your pheromones?”

A layer of pink tinted Tang Yujie’s fair face. She pursed her lips and gripped the sample tightly. “Not bad, the imitation is quite close. But no matter how close it is, it’s just a perfume.”

Qi Ran, who hadn’t spoken until now, suddenly interjected: “It was originally a perfume. Its longevity is 12 hours at normal temperatures, and 4 hours in extreme heat or cold. Under the cover of a masking agent, the scent will decrease but not disappear entirely. It can serve as your substitute for a period. Does Miss Tang have any other questions?”

“Who are you?” Tang Yujie looked at Qi Ran, feeling that his looks were somewhat similar to Qi Su’s, but he was more strikingly beautiful, even overshadowing her own radiance.

“This is the designer of the perfume,” Qi Su took the initiative to speak, his tone carrying a faint trace of pride.

Tang Yujie was stunned; she hadn’t expected the perfumer to be so young. She looked Qi Ran up and down. “Are you a fan of mine?” Otherwise, how could he understand her pheromones so well?

Qi Ran raised an eyebrow, thinking the girl’s logic was quite peculiar. Seeing no need to explain, he said, “The official version of the perfume will be delivered to you as soon as possible. If there are no other questions, we’ll head back first?”

The last sentence was directed at Qi Su. Qi Su nodded. “Go on, get to work.”

…

Coming out of the office, Chen Rongsheng asked with a smile, “Second Young Master, did you really have no contact with perfumery before?”

Qi Ran smiled. “It’s impossible to say I’ve had zero contact, but I still have a lot to learn. I hope Brother Chen will give me more guidance in the future.”

Chen Rongsheng felt slightly more at ease. “I wouldn’t dare ‘guide’ you; let’s explore and improve together.”

With Tang Yujie’s matter settled, Qi Ran was in a good mood all day. Just before finishing work, he went to the restroom. While washing his hands, his brow suddenly furrowed. The familiar needle-pricking sensation returned, causing his face to turn pale instantly.

…

Jiang Siheng stepped out of an office and happened to run into Qi Su, who was coming out of Jiang Sen’s office.

Qi Su’s expression was somewhat poor. Seeing Jiang Siheng, he nodded as a greeting, showing no desire for small talk.

Jiang Siheng followed him to the elevator and noticed the cold sweat on his forehead. He asked with concern, “Are you alright?”

Qi Su nodded and stepped into the elevator the moment the doors opened.

Jiang Siheng hesitated for a moment, then followed him inside.

Qi Su leaned against the elevator wall, his eyes half-closed, feeling incredibly dizzy.

Jiang Siheng noted, “Is Gu Bai coming to pick you up?”

“No one… I came by myself. I’m fine, you…” Before he could finish his sentence, his vision suddenly went black.

Jiang Siheng saw the previously speaking Qi Su suddenly go limp. His heart tightened, and he instinctively reached out to catch him.

At that moment, the phone in his pocket began to vibrate…