I Fall Every Time I Meet an Alpha [Transmigrated into a Book] - Chapter 22

Meng Yuqing’s school uniform was a bit too long and loose on Zhong Xiaoxiao, so she had to roll up the sleeves. After drying her hair with her own uniform and tying it back up, she tidied herself before stepping out of the restroom.

Meng Yuqing was still waiting outside. The sight of her only fueled Zhong Xiaoxiao’s anger, making her unwilling to exchange even a word.

“Class is starting. Let’s go,” Meng Yuqing said to her.

Zhong Xiaoxiao snorted coldly, clutching her wet, crumpled uniform as she walked out of the restroom.

The two arrived at the classroom door one after the other and called out, “Reporting in!” The teacher allowed them to enter.

Under the watchful eyes of the entire class, Zhong Xiaoxiao walked in, feeling slightly nervous. Among those gazes, Meng Yuzhou’s was particularly noticeable. Even after sitting down, she could still feel his intense stare. With class in session, neither could say anything, Meng Yuzhou couldn’t ask, and Zhong Xiaoxiao couldn’t explain.

Though she was wearing Meng Yuqing’s uniform, Zhong Xiaoxiao felt no gratitude whatsoever. Just the thought of Meng Yuqing sitting behind her made her feel like she had thorns in her back.

Of course, now that the male lead is back on track, the villainess reverts to her true nature. That’s how the story goes, but why? I haven’t even done anything to offend her lately! Bullying someone for no reason is Meng Yuqing just a plot device? Does she exist solely to torment the female lead without any logic? And after bullying me, she gives me her uniform? What kind of lunacy is this?! Zhong Xiaoxiao couldn’t make sense of Meng Yuqing’s behavior at all.

System 666: Because you did something unnecessary, the female lead is now suspicious.

Meng Yuqing: Just suspicion. It’s not a big deal.

System 666: Meng Yuqing, you must take this seriously. The female lead’s thoughts affect the stability of this world.

Meng Yuqing: Got it.

System 666: You always agree readily, but then act the opposite way. If this happens again, I will consider punishing you.

Meng Yuqing: …

She had heard the system mention punishment before, but since it had never followed through, Meng Yuqing assumed it was just an empty threat. Was it serious now?

Meng Yuqing: What kind of punishments are there?

System 666: There are several options. Electric shocks, burning, flogging, lingchi (slow slicing), I can inflict these sensations on you. You will experience extreme pain. I suggest you behave and not test this lightly.

Meng Yuqing: …

Zhong Xiaoxiao spent half the class fuming, but soon her stomach started acting up again, demanding all her attention. This is so embarrassing. She kept feeling the urge to pass gas. Oh god, a refined girl like me farting in class? Just the thought is mortifying! Zhong Xiaoxiao wanted the class to end more desperately than anyone else.

Finally, unable to hold it in any longer, she raised her hand weakly. “Teacher,  my stomach. I need to use the restroom…” Her voice was faint from the effort of suppressing the pain.

The teacher nodded. “Go ahead. Are you okay?”

“Teacher, I’ll take her to the infirmary,” Meng Yuzhou spoke up. As the class monitor, it wasn’t unusual for him to show concern for a classmate. The teacher agreed.

Zhong Xiaoxiao had planned to go alone, but now Meng Yuzhou was coming with her. This is even worse than dealing with Meng Yuqing!

Even if she didn’t like Meng Yuzhou, she didn’t want her image to completely collapse in front of him.

At that moment, Zhong Xiaoxiao’s stomach growled loudly, leaving her unable to think clearly. After getting the teacher’s permission, she hastily stood up and rushed toward the restroom.

Meng Yuzhou followed her out. In a panic, Zhong Xiaoxiao said to him, “I need to use the bathroom, don’t follow me!”

“I’ll wait outside for you,” Meng Yuzhou replied.

“…” Zhong Xiaoxiao didn’t have time to argue any further. If she delayed any longer, she might not make it in time.

She dashed into the restroom and hurriedly sat on the toilet, her mind completely blank. At this point, she didn’t care whether the toilet was gold-plated or not, what did that even matter to her?

Sitting there, Zhong Xiaoxiao reflected on what she had eaten to cause such stomach trouble. This was unbearable.

Before long, the bell signaling the end of class rang. The noise outside grew chaotic.

Hearing the bell and the commotion, Zhong Xiaoxiao tensed up. She hated nothing more than using the restroom while a crowd waited outside. Just the thought of it made her cringe with embarrassment.

She could hear people entering the restroom, and it even sounded like someone was complaining about the smell.

The restroom was scented with incense and had exhaust fans running constantly, it shouldn’t have smelled bad. Zhong Xiaoxiao quickly realized the problem must be her, and she hid in the stall, too embarrassed to come out.

It was worth noting that this school wasn’t overcrowded each floor had its own restroom, so it wasn’t packed. Soon, the restroom emptied out.

Hearing the silence outside, Zhong Xiaoxiao finally relaxed.

When she finally emerged, she felt completely drained. Meng Yuzhou, who had been waiting, approached her with concern. “Are you okay?”

“!” The moment he got close, Zhong Xiaoxiao stiffened. She had just come out of the restroom, she absolutely did not want Meng Yuzhou to catch a whiff of any lingering odor.

“Ah, I’m fine,” she said, taking a step back.

“You should go to the infirmary,” Meng Yuzhou suggested.

“Really, it’s nothing!” Zhong Xiaoxiao started to say, but then her stomach twisted painfully again. Fine, maybe the infirmary was a good idea.

For the last class of the day, Zhong Xiaoxiao ended up in the infirmary along with the male lead, Meng Yuzhou.

Ah, so this was how the story unfolded.

Lying weakly on the infirmary bed, Zhong Xiaoxiao recalled the original plot. The villainess drenched the heroine in water in the restroom, and the kind-hearted male lead came to her rescue something along those lines.

As she took in the luxurious infirmary, she mused to herself, The infirmary, what a perfect place for romance to blossom.

Zhong Xiaoxiao didn’t think her condition was serious, she had only wanted some medicine. But the school doctor took one look at her and hooked her up to an IV. What was she supposed to do now?

“You shouldn’t eat anything too cold from now on,” Meng Yuzhou advised. “I’ll bring you breakfast.”

Here it comes, the male lead bringing the female lead breakfast. Classic trope.

Zhong Xiaoxiao thought back to the slice of cake she had eaten that morning, she had even let it warm up before eating it, yet it still caused this mess. The heroine’s stomach was way too sensitive. She remembered how, in her past life, she could drink ice-cold cola in the morning without issue though that was rare, since she usually didn’t push her luck.

Who would’ve thought that just this once would lead to such trouble? Zhong Xiaoxiao sighed inwardly for what felt like the hundredth time.

“No need to trouble yourself, I’ll be more careful from now on.” Zhong Xiaoxiao didn’t know why, but she instinctively declined the male lead’s kindness.

“Isn’t this what I should do?” Meng Yuzhou gazed at her with deep affection in his eyes. “I ought to treat you well.”

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