I Fall Every Time I Meet an Alpha [Transmigrated into a Book] - Chapter 16

Of course, the strong-willed heroine with such a rich inner world would never become depressed. She would curse everyone out instead.

Zhong Xiaoxiao had barely enjoyed the good news of the male lead planning to break up with Gan Qingyun when she suddenly found herself in the middle of a hair-pulling incident with Meng Yuqing. And now, the whole school knew about it. Zhong Xiaoxiao was incredibly upset. In her heart, she cursed Meng Yuqing from start to finish.

That also made her realize something. If the male lead broke up with Gan Qingyun, he would have to end up with her. And if that happened, wouldn’t the vicious supporting female character return as well?

No. Was she still doomed to live under the shadow of the villainess, even in this new life?

After crossing over into this world, Meng Yuqing had not really bullied her. Aside from pushing her once on the first day, she had done nothing else. But just because she was not being cruel now did not mean she would not be in the future. Maybe she was just waiting for the right moment to strike.

The more Zhong Xiaoxiao thought about it, the more she believed that was likely. She had no idea what kind of tragedy might be waiting for her ahead.

Right now, Meng Yuqing was like a tiger that had temporarily hidden its claws.

Someday, when she revealed her true strength, she would tear her apart completely.

“A tiger that has hidden its claws?” Meng Yuqing smirked when she heard Zhong Xiaoxiao’s mental comment.

Zhong Xiaoxiao had no idea that Meng Yuqing could hear her thoughts, so she let her imagination run wild.

That only made Meng Yuqing even more certain. Zhong Xiaoxiao definitely had the script. She knew how the story would unfold.

That was fine. Since no matter what she did, she would still be the vicious supporting character in Zhong Xiaoxiao’s eyes, then she might as well let things play out as expected.

Meng Yuqing was so focused on listening to Zhong Xiaoxiao’s thoughts that she barely paid attention in class. The teacher, noticing her distraction, called on her to answer a question.

Meng Yuqing stood up, glanced at the question on the board, and quickly found the answer.

“Teacher, this is how you solve it…”

She explained her solution clearly and logically. The teacher nodded with approval. When allowing her to sit back down, the teacher reminded her, “Even if you understand the material, you still need to pay attention in class and stay focused.”

“Yes, Teacher,” Meng Yuqing replied with a smile.

But in her heart, she thought, Pay attention? These questions are far too easy. If it were not for the system’s mission, sitting in this classroom would feel like a complete waste of time.

Zhong Xiaoxiao was also not paying attention. Her thoughts were all over the place.

When the teacher suddenly called on someone to answer a question, she became nervous for no reason, relieved only when she realized it was not her.

After hearing Meng Yuqing answer so fluently, Zhong Xiaoxiao grew even more curious. Was Meng Yuqing actually that good at studying?

When she read the novel, she had focused on the relationship between the male and female leads. Supporting characters like the villainess had always been in the background. She never paid attention to whether Meng Yuqing was smart or not. But based on what she just witnessed, Meng Yuqing was probably quite capable.

If someone like Meng Yuqing, with excellent grades, became the malicious villainess, then she would definitely be the high-IQ type.

Zhong Xiaoxiao suddenly felt that even though she had lived a few more years than Meng Yuqing, that still might not give her the upper hand.

Meng Yuqing was a serious threat.

In the same classroom, there was someone else whose thoughts were far from the lesson.

Meng Yuzhou was feeling anxious about breaking up with Gan Qingyun.

The way he handled relationships, starting and ending them whenever he pleased, made him seem unreliable. But from the beginning, he had only agreed to date Gan Qingyun on a trial basis. He had never made any promises.

He did not love her. There was another reason he had agreed to date her.

No matter what, the breakup had to happen. It was for Zhong Xiaoxiao.

Thinking of this, Meng Yuzhou turned to glance at Zhong Xiaoxiao. Seeing the kind and innocent girl beside him made his heart soften.

He would bring her back to his side, protect her, and stay with her forever.

Zhong Xiaoxiao felt his gaze but did not dare look back. She was afraid some terrifying spark would fly between them.

Later that afternoon, as Meng Yuzhou was leaving, he quietly said to her, “Wait for me.”

Zhong Xiaoxiao was stunned for a moment. Was he really going to break up with Gan Qingyun?

Was the moment finally here?

This was a big moment for Zhong Xiaoxiao.

Even though she had always wanted the plot to unfold according to the novel, she was not the original female lead. She had no romantic feelings for the male lead.

If she really ended up dating him, what would she do if he tried to kiss or hug her? Could she refuse him?

“What did you just say?” Gan Qingyun stared at him in disbelief. “You want to break up with me?”

“Yes. I do not want to waste your time anymore,” Meng Yuzhou said honestly. “Let’s break up. I’m sorry.”

“Why? What did I do wrong?” Gan Qingyun’s expression began to fall apart. She actually already knew why. She just did not want to accept it.

She wanted to hear him say it out loud.

“When I agreed to date you, I said we could give it a try. But now, I just do not feel anything anymore.”

“You do not feel anything?” Gan Qingyun suddenly laughed coldly. “So I am boring to you now? Then who do you find interesting? Zhong Xiaoxiao?”

“This has nothing to do with her,” Meng Yuzhou replied, clearly trying to protect Zhong Xiaoxiao. “This is my own decision. I am sorry. Truly.”

“Of course you are sorry. Meng Yuzhou, you have made me a joke!” Gan Qingyun shouted with bitterness. “How long have we even been dating? Two weeks? Half a month? I am Gan Qingyun. In what way am I worse than her?”

“You are not worse than anyone. You are a great person. I am the one who failed you,” Meng Yuzhou said. He was beginning to feel impatient.

He just wanted to end things cleanly and pursue the one he truly cared about. He did not want to drag things out any longer.

“Meng Yuzhou, are you telling me that not even for a single second did you like me?”

“No. I never did. I am sorry.”

Gan Qingyun stared at him, speechless. She could see now that his heart had never been with her. He had probably been waiting for the right moment to toss her aside.

“Leave. I do not want to see you again,” she said, completely disheartened.

“I am sorry,” Meng Yuzhou said one last time. He gave her a final look, then turned and walked away.

He showed no emotion toward the pain of the girl he had just hurt. He did not love her. Her sadness meant nothing to him.

Du Lingyan appeared beside Gan Qingyun.

“Well, well. Look who is crying now. I told you he didn’t love you. Breaking up early is best—”

“Will you shut up already?” Gan Qingyun snapped.

Du Lingyan was caught off guard and quickly changed her tone.

“Alright, alright. How about we go get a drink? Celebrate your breakup in style.”

Gan Qingyun needed somewhere to release her anger and frustration.

She did not say no right away.

In the end, Du Lingyan dragged her away.

After Meng Yuzhou broke up with Gan Qingyun, he felt a noticeable sense of relief. He turned around to look for Zhong Xiaoxiao, but what he saw made his expression darken. She was standing with that despicable person.

“Zhong Xiaoxiao!” As soon as Meng Yuzhou saw them together, his anger exploded. He rushed over and grabbed Zhong Xiaoxiao’s hand. “Why are you still with him? You need to break up with him right now.”

Zhong Xiaoxiao looked puzzled. Her eyes moved back and forth between Meng Yuzhou and Meng Yuqing. Their faces were almost identical and they were about the same height. How could Meng Yuzhou not recognize his own younger sister?

This was unbelievable.

“I…” Zhong Xiaoxiao stammered because the whole situation felt so surreal. To Meng Yuzhou, her hesitation seemed like reluctance, as if she could not bear to break up.

“You promised me. I already broke up with Gan Qingyun.” Meng Yuzhou was clearly agitated as he spoke.

“I know. I know that.” Zhong Xiaoxiao glanced over at Meng Yuqing. She felt extremely confused. What was going on with these siblings? The older brother seemed unstable, and the younger sister looked like she had completely lost her mind.

Meng Yuqing simply stood to the side watching, wearing a faint smile. She had no intention of helping.

“Then what are you waiting for? Break up with him already.” To Meng Yuzhou, Meng Yuqing’s half-smile seemed filled with confidence, as if she was sure that Zhong Xiaoxiao would never leave her. The thought made him even more frustrated. His fists were itching. He still remembered how this person had once said, right in front of him, that they were just playing with Zhong Xiaoxiao’s feelings.

“I want to break up with you.” Zhong Xiaoxiao followed Meng Yuzhou’s lead and spoke directly to Meng Yuqing.

“Alright. Let’s break up then.” Meng Yuqing agreed easily, then turned to Meng Yuzhou and asked, “So you’ve broken up with Gan Qingyun? That means I can go after her now, right?”

“Do whatever you want,” Meng Yuzhou replied coldly.

What was happening? Zhong Xiaoxiao looked at Meng Yuzhou, then at Meng Yuqing. Had the two of them made some kind of deal? Meng Yuqing wanted to pursue Gan Qingyun? That was never part of the story. She had never said anything like that before.

Forget it. That did not matter right now. What mattered was the fact that Meng Yuzhou seriously could not recognize his own sister. Was he face-blind?

Meng Yuqing heard Zhong Xiaoxiao’s inner frustration and let out a soft laugh.

“Zhong Xiaoxiao, goodbye,” she said.

“Alright. Goodbye,” Zhong Xiaoxiao replied.

Meng Yuqing found her chubby cheeks a little too cute to resist. She reached out to give them a squeeze, but before her hand could touch her, Meng Yuzhou grabbed her wrist.

His eyes were filled with hostility. “What do you think you’re doing?”

“Oops, sorry. My hand slipped.” Meng Yuqing pulled her hand back and looked at Zhong Xiaoxiao with a teasing smile. “You’re really cute. I like you a lot.”

Zhong Xiaoxiao was speechless. She gave her a silent eye roll in response.

At that moment, Gan Qingyun and Du Lingyan walked out of the school gate with a group of friends. From a distance, they spotted Zhong Xiaoxiao standing with the Meng siblings. The three of them looked like they were arguing, and Meng Yuzhou was holding Zhong Xiaoxiao’s hand.

Gan Qingyun’s heart ached at the sight. That pain quickly turned into jealousy. The urge to strangle Zhong Xiaoxiao was suddenly overwhelming. Why did she get to have his heart? What made her so special?

“Wow, things look heated over there,” Du Lingyan said casually. She glanced at the scene, then turned back with a smirk. “What do you think your ex-boyfriend is saying to that couple?”

The words “ex-boyfriend” made Gan Qingyun grit her teeth. She snapped back angrily.

“What does that have to do with me?”

“Hey, is that Zhong Xiaoxiao’s boyfriend?” Du Lingyan pointed in their direction. As everyone turned to look, Meng Yuqing turned her face toward them. She was dressed in men’s clothes. Du Lingyan’s grin widened.

“What is up with those two siblings?”

Gan Qingyun stared at Meng Yuqing’s face in shock. Then she looked over at the other pair standing behind her. A sudden realization hit her.

Could it be?

A scene flashed through her mind. That night at Lovers’ Hill. Was that really Meng Yuqing in disguise? Was it all just a setup to make Meng Yuzhou jealous and force him to break up with her?

Had this all been a trap set by Meng Yuqing and Zhong Xiaoxiao?

A sharp wave of clarity struck her. Everything made sense now and her hatred deepened.

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