I Confessed to the Wrong Enigma, Then Got Pregnant as a Top Alpha [Transmigration] - Chapter 34

Chapter 34

Seeing Zhong Cheng, Qi Ran was also somewhat surprised; after all, he hadn’t expected the two of them to meet a second time in such a short period.

Hearing this, Tong Xinrui smiled and said, “Xiao Zhong, do you two know each other?”

Zhong Cheng nodded. “We met yesterday. I thought he was here to sign a contract, but it turned out he wasn’t.”

Tong Xinrui looked at Qi Ran. “If you have any intention of developing a career through signing, you can look for Xiao Zhong. He’s a good manager.”

Not expecting Tong Xinrui to start promoting him, Qi Ran chuckled and shook his head. “I have no such intention.”

“It’s a pity. With your conditions, your future development would definitely be excellent,” Zhong Cheng said, unable to hide his regret.

Listening to the conversation, Chen Rongsheng was caught between laughter and tears. “We only came here today to be responsible for picking out perfumes. You’re not allowed to poach my employee.”

“Rest assured, Manager Chen. I’m very satisfied with this perfume. It just so happens my gown for that day is white it fits perfectly. Thank you, Xiao Qi.”

“You’re welcome. I’m glad you’re satisfied.”

“In that case, we’ll head back first and leave you to your work.” Chen Rongsheng packed up the items on the table and led Qi Ran out of the lounge.

Watching them leave, Zhong Cheng said to Tong Xinrui with considerable regret, “With his looks and personal conditions, if he were willing to debut, he would definitely become a superstar.”

Tong Xinrui looked at his face full of pity. “Don’t even think about it. This kid clearly doesn’t lack money or connections. Even if he really wanted to debut, given the Qi family’s strength, they would certainly build the best for him. It wouldn’t be your turn then.”

Zhong Cheng didn’t feel Tong Xinrui’s words were unpleasant; it was simply the truth. “I just feel it’s a waste of such a good prospect. Whether I manage him or not doesn’t matter, but since he himself has no intention, forget it.”

Tong Xinrui looked at the perfume in her hand. “I, on the other hand, feel that this person’s attainment in perfumery is also quite good.” To be able to pick out what she liked in one go—this ability was something even Chen Rongsheng wasn’t quite up to.

…

Meanwhile, Chen Rongsheng and Qi Ran emerged from the elevator. On the way, Chen Rongsheng smiled and said, “With your conditions, it wouldn’t be impossible if you wanted to develop in the entertainment industry. Have you never thought about it?”

Qi Ran shook his head. “My heart isn’t in it. I also don’t like jobs that lose freedom and privacy.”

To be more direct, he had no intention of entertaining others. Artists might seem glamorous, but in reality, they all display a public persona. He couldn’t live a life of constantly wearing a mask and being peered at by others.

“You have a point there. Besides, in the acting profession, those who can become famous are a minority after all.” Betting one’s future with youth is fine when young, but as one gets older, it becomes unreliable.

Coming out of Shang Xin, it was already past 4:00 PM. Going back to the company would just be clock-out time. Thinking of Jiang Siheng’s Fish-Flavored Shredded Pork, Qi Ran said after getting in the car, “Leader, I’ll drop you back. Can I leave a bit early? I have something to do.”

Hearing this, Chen Rongsheng checked the time. “Fine. Drop me back and then you can go. What, do you have a date today?”

Qi Ran smiled but didn’t explain further.

After dropping Chen Rongsheng back at the company, Qi Ran drove directly to Jiang Siheng’s place. After parking the car and taking the elevator up, he smelled the Fish-Flavored Shredded Pork the moment he opened the door.

He was instantly hungry.

Jiang Siheng, who was stir-frying, heard the noise and turned around, meeting the bright eyes of the youth at the door. “Why so early today?”

“Couldn’t wait to come back and eat.” As he spoke, Qi Ran pulled out a chair and sat down, clearly having no intention of going upstairs first.

Seeing this, Jiang Siheng laughed. “Go wash your hands, then come back and serve the rice. This is almost ready.”

Qi Ran nodded. “Okay! Smells so good!” He even gave Jiang Siheng a thumbs up.

Watching Qi Ran dash out, Jiang Siheng couldn’t help but curl his lips into a wide smile.

Qi Ran changed his clothes, washed his hands, and returned. While serving the rice, he glanced at the Fish-Flavored Shredded Pork in the pan and couldn’t help but swallow. “Jiang Siheng, I’ve actually wanted to say this for a while have you never thought about opening a restaurant?” If Jiang Siheng were willing to open one, it would definitely be a hit.

Startled by the question, Jiang Siheng paused. “No.”

Hearing this, Qi Ran said regretfully, “That’s such a pity. If you opened a shop, business would surely be amazing.” That way, after he moved out from Jiang Siheng’s place, at least he could still spend money to eat his cooking. Otherwise, there might be no chance in the future.

Seeing his regretful expression, Jiang Siheng laughed and said, “Isn’t it good that I cook for you alone? How many people do you want me to cook for? You certainly have a heart for saving all living beings.”

Qi Ran gave a “hehe” grin. “Cooking for me alone is obviously great.” But could it last a lifetime?

Hearing this, the Little White Bird covered its mouth with its wings and giggled: [Marry him! If you marry him, you can eat it for a lifetime!]

Qi Ran: “…Listen to me, thank you…”

The Little White Bird collapsed on the ground and rolled around: [No need to thank me. Thinking about the Host is what I should do. Just a reminder: the lead couple’s affection value is 1,400 points away from completing the mission, the Shou’s favorability is 130 points away, and the Gong’s favorability is 820 points away. There are about 4 days left to finish the mission—you better hurry up~]

Qi Ran brought the rice to the table. “Tomorrow night is Jiang Ren’s birthday banquet. I’ll work hard when we meet to try and farm those points.” The most difficult one was Jiang Sen’s favorability; it was necessary to focus on him tomorrow.

Taking a bite of the sweet and sour Fish-Flavored Shredded Pork followed by a mouthful of rice, Qi Ran felt like he was ascending to heaven. “So delicious! Jiang Siheng, you’re truly the best!” After praising Jiang Siheng unsparingly, he gave another thumbs up.

Because the Fish-Flavored Shredded Pork was truly amazing.

Jiang Siheng watched the youth focused on eating, his eyes full of smiles. “I’m glad you like it.”

Qi Ran ate without looking up. “I love it so much. I want another bowl of rice.” He’d have to post on social media later and rave about it.

After devouring half a pot of rice in one go, Qi Ran felt there was no room left in his stomach. He looked at the remaining Fish-Flavored Shredded Pork with regret and said to Jiang Siheng, “Can you help me heat this up tomorrow morning? We can’t waste it.”

Jiang Siheng laughed. “Eating this for breakfast tomorrow too?”

Qi Ran nodded. “No problem, just this. I could really eat your Fish-Flavored Shredded Pork for a whole year without getting tired of it.”

“Is it really that good?”

“It definitely is! Don’t you dare doubt your own strength. You’re the Alpha who knows how to cook best that I’ve ever seen in the top tier!”

“Thanks?”

“Don’t mention it.”

Qi Ran stood up to return to his room to rest, feeling that if he kept eating like this, he might become fat one day. He could only blame his lack of resistance to Jiang Siheng’s culinary skills.

Seeing that he looked quite uncomfortable from being full, Jiang Siheng couldn’t help but say, “Take some digestive tablets in a bit.”

This time Qi Ran didn’t refuse. “I probably should.”

“I’ll bring them to you later,” Jiang Siheng said. He took Qi Ran’s finished dishes to the sink, rinsed them, and put them in the dishwasher. Finishing up, he turned around and said, “Will you be going with me tomorrow night?”

Although Jiang Siheng didn’t specify what it was, Qi Ran knew it was Jiang Ren’s birthday banquet. “Yes. Remember to bring the peach crisps as a birthday gift from both of us.” Thinking of something else, Qi Ran turned to Jiang Siheng. “Does Uncle Jiang still not know about the two of us? You haven’t told him, have you?”

“No, but he should find out tomorrow.”

Qi Ran nodded. “Mm.” Let him find out then; one more person wouldn’t make a difference.

…

To attend Jiang Ren’s birthday banquet, Qi Ran had specially prepared a suit. He changed into it in the restroom near the end of the workday. The well-tailored suit outlined his waistline perfectly.

The Little White Bird made “tsk-tsk” sounds in his head: [Look at this chest, look at this butt… I told you no one in this world can refuse ‘Pure Lust.’ But it’s a pity.]

Qi Ran ignored the Little White Bird’s initial nonsense and asked, “What’s a pity?”

The Little White Bird “tsk-tsked” again: [It’s a pity the ‘Pure Lust Abs’ and ‘Pure Lust Immortal Waist’—I don’t know when the Host will draw them. There’s also ‘Pure Lust Skin,’ ‘Pure Lust Beautiful Legs,’ and the ‘Pure Lust Flush’ that can sublimate everything…]

Qi Ran: “…” Thanks, but hopefully never.

Seeing that Qi Ran didn’t speak, the Little White Bird didn’t give up: [Don’t you want to ask about these effects?]

Qi Ran: “Don’t want to ask, not curious, thanks.”

The Little White Bird was choked by this sentence: [But I insist on saying it! Pure Lust Abs: still having charming abdominal lines at age 80, not obtrusive but a thin layer of muscle with a looming aesthetic… Pure Lust Immortal Waist: focus on the ‘Immortal’ a waist only immortals deserve to have, lean and powerful, slender but not weak… Most importantly, no lumbar disc herniation at age 80! Pure Lust Skin: white but not greasy, smooth but not oily, with a built-in fog effect, beautiful as congealed fat… Pure Lust Beautiful Legs: elegant lines, thin-long-straight are the basic elements, but the key is thin without being scrawny… Combined with the Pure Lust Flush, there are no dead angles on the whole body, making the Host look like a character from a manga fingertips, joints, elbows, knees, ankles, and toes naturally tinged with pink…]

Qi Ran let out a cold laugh. “As expected of a perverted system, only you could think of so many indecent things!”

The Little White Bird, who was waiting for Qi Ran’s delighted reaction, wailed loudly: [You have no heart! You don’t understand anything!]

Qi Ran: “I don’t want to understand.” Better to never draw those messy things in his life. Why would he, a top Alpha, need those things?

Zhang Zihao pushed the door open and happened to see Qi Ran adjusting his collar in front of the mirror. The youth’s posture was tall and straight, and the well-fitted suit outlined his physique perfectly, especially his straight legs and the beautifully curved hip line…

How could this hip line be so…

Qi Ran turned his head and saw Zhang Zihao, greeting him: “Brother Zhang.”

Suddenly, Zhang Zihao subconsciously moved his gaze away and gave an unnatural cough. “Do you have a date tonight?”

“No, attending a senior’s birthday banquet. I’m done, you can use the mirror.” With that, Qi Ran opened the door and left.

Watching him leave, Zhang Zihao touched his chest. He knew Qi Ran was good-looking, but he hadn’t expected him to be this good-looking. He rubbed his nose, the image in his mind lingering.

Qi Ran came out of the restroom and received a call from Jiang Siheng. “I’m ready, have you arrived?”

Jiang Siheng replied, “I’m here, downstairs. You’ll see me as soon as you come down.”

“Okay, wait for me.” Qi Ran went straight to the elevator, not forgetting to ask, “Did you bring the stuff?”

“What stuff?”

“What do you think? The peach crisps.”

A low laugh came from Jiang Siheng’s end. The deep, low voice was tinged with tenderness and was exceptionally pleasant to the ear. “Mm, I brought them.”

Hearing the laughter, Qi Ran’s ears felt a bit itchy. “That’s good. I’m entering the elevator, see you in a bit.” After hanging up hurriedly, Qi Ran let out a breath.

When he emerged from the company, Jiang Siheng honked twice to indicate his location. Qi Ran ran over and got into the passenger seat, sighing in relief when he saw the paper bag in the back.

Jiang Siheng said amusedly, “Why do you care so much about that?”

“It wouldn’t be good to go empty-handed.” Besides, he’d have nothing to talk about with Lu Ling then. He was counting on tonight to clear both the main and side missions together. Jiang Siheng raised an eyebrow but didn’t say more.

…

When the two of them arrived, they coincidentally ran into Qi Su and Qi Tingfeng getting out of their car.

Qi Su called out, “Qi Ran.”

Getting out of the car, Qi Ran noticed the two standing nearby. His heart skipped a beat, then he walked over with a smile. “Brother, Dad, you guys just arrived too.”

Looking at the approaching Jiang Siheng, Qi Tingfeng’s face was somber. “Mm.”

Jiang Siheng nodded to Qi Su and called Qi Tingfeng “Uncle.”

Qi Su spoke up: “I should thank you for your help that day.” He was referring to the time Jiang Siheng took him to the hospital.

Jiang Siheng glanced at Qi Ran. “It was nothing.”