I Fall Every Time I Meet an Alpha [Transmigrated into a Book] - Chapter 54

Three days had passed since Zhong Xiaoxiao’s heat period, and it seemed like nothing much had happened. Apart from feeling dizzy and muddle-headed at the beginning, she soon returned to normal. However, staying at home playing video games every day wasn’t exactly productive, so she decided to go back to school.

“Mom, you don’t need to drive me. Really, I can go by myself.”

“No way.” Zhong Yuanyuan absolutely refused to agree. She couldn’t help but think about Zhong Xiaoxiao’s heat period, what if she lost control and something terrible happened with the driver or someone else? She had to nip that danger in the bud.

Unable to argue with her, Zhong Xiaoxiao had no choice but to let her mother drive her.

In the car, Zhong Yuanyuan couldn’t resist giving endless reminders, terrified that Zhong Xiaoxiao might get hurt at school. It was as if everything had reverted to when Zhong Xiaoxiao was in kindergarten back then, Zhong Yuanyuan had been just as overly cautious, her mind constantly conjuring up worst-case scenarios.

“Mom, I’m fine. Focus on driving.” Sitting in the passenger seat, Zhong Xiaoxiao was even more uneasy than her mother this woman’s driving skills left much to be desired.

Before, Zhong Xiaoxiao had found it amusing when she saw someone drive their car up a tree. But now that she was experiencing it firsthand, it wasn’t funny at all in fact, it was downright terrifying.

“Don’t worry about my driving,” Zhong Yuanyuan boasted when the topic came up. “Even though I haven’t driven in a while, I’ve already gotten the hang of it again these past few days. I think I’m doing pretty well.”

Swerving and jerking on flat roads, slamming on the brakes every now and then was that “pretty well”? Zhong Xiaoxiao’s heart was in her throat the entire ride.

At an intersection, an old man suddenly darted out on an electric bike, and Zhong Yuanyuan slammed on the brakes. Zhong Xiaoxiao nearly flew out of her seatbelt.

When she was thrown back, that nauseating, dizzy feeling surged up again, she couldn’t tell if it was from her heat period or just plain carsickness.

“Mom, it’s not far. I’ll just walk the rest of the way.” Zhong Xiaoxiao’s face was pale as she unbuckled her seatbelt.

Zhong Yuanyuan stuck her head out the window, cursing, “You damn fool! In such a hurry to be reborn?!”

Horns blared behind them. Seeing Zhong Xiaoxiao getting out of the car, Zhong Yuanyuan called after her, “I’ll pick you up at noon!”

“…” Zhong Xiaoxiao had no desire for that.

When would this helpless, dependent life ever end?

If she were still seventeen, being driven around by her mother wouldn’t be a big deal. But she was an adult now, it just felt like a hassle.

After getting out of the car, Zhong Xiaoxiao pulled out a mask and put it on before heading toward the school gate.

Returning to school, everything felt different.

The air was thick with all sorts of subtle pheromones. Before her heat, Zhong Xiaoxiao hadn’t been able to detect them at all. But now, her nose had suddenly become sharp. Those scents seeped through her mask, worming their way into her nostrils, making her nose itch and her eyes water.

“Hey, Zhong Xiaoxiao!” A girl suddenly slung an arm over her shoulder from behind, and a distinctive fragrance wafted over. The scent hit Zhong Xiaoxiao like a wave, making her head spin.

Turning, she saw Meng Yuqing’s face, her sharp features had softened considerably, and her phoenix eyes, when not glaring, were actually quite pretty. A tiny black mole on the tip of her nose was oddly mesmerizing.

Zhong Xiaoxiao felt dizzy, her mind clouded.

Meng Yuqing kept her arm around her and asked, “Are you okay now? Ready for school?”

“It’s okay!” Zhong Xiaoxiao responded softly. For some reason, Meng Yuqing’s embrace created an overwhelming sense of oppression. She felt her body go limp, devoid of strength.

“Meng Yuqing!” At that moment, Meng Yuzhou appeared, grabbing his sister’s arm from behind like an eagle snatching a chick and yanking her away. He immediately stepped forward, shielding Zhong Xiaoxiao. His face darkened as he gritted his teeth and spoke angrily to his sister, “I warned you to stay away from her. Or else I won’t be polite.”

The moment Meng Yuqing was pulled away, Zhong Xiaoxiao felt the air tremble slightly. The oppressive sensation vanished abruptly, and the pressure in her heart withered rapidly, like a flower wilting at an alarming speed.

What was that suffocating feeling just now? Zhong Xiaoxiao couldn’t make sense of it her mind was a complete mess, her thoughts utterly paralyzed.

Meng Yuqing, having been dragged away, was deeply displeased. She glared past Meng Yuzhou at Zhong Xiaoxiao, as if a delicious treat had been snatched from her lips. Her expression was naturally unpleasant. “Brother, what are you doing? Trying to pick a fight with me?”

“I should be asking you the same thing!” Meng Yuzhou retorted. “You ran off the moment we got out of the car. By the time I realized, I saw you holding Zhong Xiaoxiao and whispering something, your face way too close like you were about to kiss her.”

Meng Yuzhou had reached his limit. “Don’t forget what you are now!”

“And what am I?” Meng Yuqing sneered. “I didn’t do anything.”

“If you had, it would already be too late!” Meng Yuzhou was furious, veins bulging on his forehead. He was trying hard to restrain himself, but Meng Yuqing always knew how to provoke him.

“What did I do? Clearly, I did nothing. You’re the one acting crazy.”

“Nothing? Meng Yuqing, you’re really something, lying through your teeth with your eyes wide open!”

Zhong Xiaoxiao had a headache from their bickering. Weakly, she called out, “Stop fighting, you two.”

Ugh, these siblings were so annoying. Why were they always arguing?

An unpleasant tension hung in the air. Zhong Xiaoxiao had barely relaxed when she felt the weight of a mountain pressing down on her again, making it hard to breathe.

“I don’t want to argue with you,” Meng Yuzhou said, turning to pull Zhong Xiaoxiao along. “Let’s go.”

Seeing him take Zhong Xiaoxiao, Meng Yuqing refused to back down and grabbed her too. “Zhong Xiaoxiao is mine.”

Meng Yuzhou immediately shoved Meng Yuqing’s hand away. “Let go of her!”

“Why should I?” Meng Yuqing stood her ground. “Have you forgotten you two already broke up? You have no ties anymore.”

“Ugh! You’re both so annoying!” Zhong Xiaoxiao had had enough. She shook them both off. “I’m leaving by myself. Don’t follow me!”

Her head heavy and her steps unsteady, Zhong Xiaoxiao staggered forward, putting distance between herself and the siblings. The air seemed less stifling now.

Meng Yuzhou and Meng Yuqing watched her go, exchanging a tense glare.

Ever since learning his sister had presented as an Alpha and harbored ill intentions toward Zhong Xiaoxiao, Meng Yuzhou had grown paranoid and on edge.

He thought Meng Yuqing was too dangerous.

“Even if you’re my sister,” Meng Yuzhou glared at her, barely containing his rage, “if you push me too far, don’t blame me for what happens.”

Meng Yuqing scoffed. “What’s the point of clinging to her after breaking up? Doesn’t Zhong Xiaoxiao deserve to start a new life?”

“Even if she does, it won’t be with you!”

Pervert, lunatic, obsessive, malicious, psychologically twisted. These were all the impressions Meng Yuzhou had of his younger sister.

The moment Meng Yuqing got close to Zhong Xiaoxiao, Meng Yuzhou’s first instinct was that she was up to no good.

In the past, she had resorted to underhanded methods now, she didn’t even need to try. Her very body could harm her!

Zhong Xiaoxiao remained completely unaware, utterly defenseless against Meng Yuqing!

Watching Zhong Xiaoxiao walk away, Meng Yuzhou thought, I have to tell her the truth about my sister. Otherwise, who knows what might happen? He couldn’t follow Zhong Xiaoxiao every second, she needed to learn to protect herself.

Zhong Xiaoxiao left the siblings behind and headed to the classroom alone. Sitting at her desk, she still felt a bit dizzy, though it was better than before.

I should’ve stayed home a few more days. What was the rush to come to school? It’s not like I’m really here to study anyway.

Right now, saying she didn’t regret it would be a lie, Zhong Xiaoxiao missed her bed at home more than ever.

The Meng siblings soon took their seats to Zhong Xiaoxiao’s left and behind her. Meng Yuzhou looked at Zhong Xiaoxiao. So did Meng Yuqing. The way they stared at her was like two vicious dogs fighting over a piece of meat.

System 666: Alright, that’s enough. You’ve already achieved your goal of making the male lead tense over the female lead. Don’t take it too far.

Meng Yuqing: Of course. Next, I need to make sure my brother feels this sense of danger all the time.

At first, the system wasn’t entirely pleased with Meng Yuqing’s actions, but seeing the male and female leads’ storyline back on track, it wasn’t too opposed. No matter the process, as long as the result is right, that’s all that matters.

Knowing his sister was watching like a hawk, Meng Yuzhou didn’t hesitate any longer. He grabbed a scrap of paper and quickly scribbled a line before passing it to Zhong Xiaoxiao.

Zhong Xiaoxiao’s muddled mind snapped awake the moment she read it.

It said: My sister has presented as an Alpha.

What?! Meng Yuqing is an Alpha now?!

And she had just been hugging her earlier!

At the thought, a chill ran down Zhong Xiaoxiao’s spine.

Meng Yuqing was right behind her, her neck was practically exposed right by her mouth.

“What’s on your mind?” Meng Yuqing’s voice suddenly whispered by her ear, startling Zhong Xiaoxiao so badly her heart pounded wildly. A heavy presence enveloped her, rendering her immobile. Zhong Xiaoxiao didn’t realize it yet—this was pheromone suppression.

Meng Yuqing leaned in, speaking intimately into her ear, and in that moment, it almost felt like she kissed her neck so faint it might as well have been a feather brushing past.

Zhong Xiaoxiao felt her entire soul tremble, her skin breaking out in goosebumps.

“Are you done yet?” Meng Yuzhou stood up and yanked her away. The desk between them made it awkward.

The moment Meng Yuqing was pulled back, the pressure on Zhong Xiaoxiao vanished, and she could finally move again.

Realizing she was free, Zhong Xiaoxiao jumped to her feet, whirling around to glare at Meng Yuqing. “What the hell was that?!”

The few classmates who had arrived early all turned to look.

Meng Yuqing’s expression was indifferent, while Meng Yuzhou’s gaze was murderous.

“Why so dramatic?” Meng Yuqing swatted her brother’s hand away and sat back down, reclining lazily as she gave Zhong Xiaoxiao an innocent look. “Can’t I even whisper to you? How heartbreaking.”

Zhong Xiaoxiao felt that what just happened was truly terrifying, and her heart was still racing. She tried hard to pretend to be calm and said to her, “I have nothing to say to you. Don’t talk to me in the future.”

Meng Yuzhou stared at Meng Yuqing and said to Zhong Xiaoxiao, “Shall we switch seats?”

“Oh, sure!” Zhong Xiaoxiao was more than willing. Right now, she just wanted to stay away from the terrifying woman that was Meng Yuqing. Alphas were dangerous, no matter whether they appeared to be men or women on the surface.

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