I Fall Every Time I Meet an Alpha [Transmigrated into a Book] - Chapter 57

Meng Yuqing returned to her room and lifted the hem of her clothes to check her abdomen was covered in dark bruises.

That man might have looked delicate, but his strikes were vicious, deliberately targeting areas that wouldn’t be visible.

Rewinding the scene:

Meng Yuqing had immediately lashed out with a kick, but Wang Sicheng reacted swiftly, catching her leg with a smirk. “Oh, little sister, your legs are so long and fair, I quite like them,” he teased, his gaze lingering on her legs before drifting upward.

Meng Yuqing was wearing her school skirt with safety shorts underneath, but his mocking grin still infuriated her.

Her right leg caught in his grip, she was forced into the air, but she retaliated by driving her left foot hard into his abdomen. The impact sent Wang Sicheng stumbling back, forcing him to release her. Spinning midair like a leaf in the wind, she landed gracefully on both feet.

Steadying herself, she charged at Wang Sicheng again, determined to wipe away the earlier humiliation.

Meng Yuqing fought with a combination of Free Combat Sanshou and Twelve-Road Tan Leg, her strikes were swift and relentless, her legs flashing like lightning as she aimed low at Wang Sicheng’s torso (thanks to their height difference). After taking a few hits, Wang Sicheng frowned slightly, realizing he could no longer underestimate his opponent.

Meng Yuqing couldn’t pinpoint Wang Sicheng’s fighting style, but his ability to mimic techniques was uncanny. Soon, he was countering her with her own moves, landing several brutal kicks to her abdomen, enough to nearly cause internal bleeding.

Compared to the raw brawl and pheromone clash between Meng Yuzhou and Xie Baojun, this fight was far more technical. The onlookers, initially worried about Meng Yuzhou and Xie Baojun, soon found their attention drawn to Meng Yuqing and Wang Sicheng. It was like watching a live-action martial arts film, some even cheered. The scuffle only ended when teachers and security arrived.

Both Meng Yuqing and Wang Sicheng wore grim expressions, their uniforms bearing a few footprints. But on the surface, Meng Yuzhou and Xie Baojun seemed worse off.

The system noticed Meng Yuqing inspecting her injuries and helpfully produced a healing ointment. This medicine works wonders. Apply it, and you’ll be fine in no time.

Meng Yuqing didn’t hesitate. Taking the ointment with a quick thanks, she spread it over her bruises. The pain faded almost instantly.

Despite its sharp tongue, the system had a soft heart. Though it had initially refused to switch to Combat Mode for her, it had relented in the end. That was why Meng Yuqing’s Free Combat Sanshou and Twelve-Road Tan Leg had been so effective yet still not enough to thoroughly thrash that guy.

System 666: Don’t take it too hard. He’s way taller than you losing was only natural.

Meng Yuqing: So I should avoid him from now on?

System 666: Not necessarily. Wasn’t it a draw?

Meng Yuqing (grumbling): Why did so many irrelevant people show up? My mission is to get the male and female leads together, isn’t it?

System 666: You’re one to talk. Cause and effect, who was it that provoked them?

Meng Yuqing: Zhong Xiaoxiao didn’t provoke them either! Hey, I’m the villainous female supporting character here! Feels like my role’s been stolen.

System 666: I agree, it’s weird. (Where exactly did things go wrong?)

After applying medicine to Meng Yuzhou, Ye Qincao came to knock on Meng Yuqing’s door: “Little sister, it’s time for dinner. Come out~”

“Got it!” Meng Yuqing responded.

Meng Yuqing changed her clothes and went downstairs for dinner.

At the dining table, the family of four was gathered neatly.

Meng Xijun looked at his son’s face and couldn’t help but ask: “What happened? Did Xiaozhou get into a fight?”

Ye Qincao looked at her son with concern, then glanced at her daughter, unsure of what to say.

Meng Yuzhou, however, acted as if nothing was wrong: “Yeah. The teacher asked for a parent to come to school tomorrow.”

“How did it happen? Why did you fight? Explain clearly.” Meng Xijun looked at Meng Yuzhou unhappily, then turned to Meng Yuqing. These two children were nothing but trouble. Already overwhelmed with work, Meng Xijun now had to make time to deal with this mess at school tomorrow, so his expression was naturally grim.

“That guy wanted to hit me,” Meng Yuqing chimed in, stating the facts, “so big brother beat him up.”

“Why would someone want to hit you out of the blue?” Meng Xijun softened his tone when speaking to his daughter. “Did you cause trouble at school again?”

“They blocked my way, so I kicked him,” Meng Yuqing said. “Just one kick, and he wanted to hit me.”

Listening to the conversation between father and daughter, Meng Yuzhou raised an eyebrow. His sister was so well-behaved in front of their father, but he knew how arrogant she could be. He was used to her two-faced nature.

Hearing that Meng Yuzhou had stood up for his sister, Meng Xijun didn’t blame him much, only saying it shouldn’t happen again.

After dealing with her father’s “interrogation,” Meng Yuqing ate a few bites casually, said she was full, and went back to her room.

Once in her room, she received a message of concern from Zhong Xiaoxiao on her phone.

Meng Yuqing immediately called her back.

After a few rings, the call connected.

“Hello~” Zhong Xiaoxiao’s soft voice came through the phone.

“Can you talk?” Meng Yuqing asked.

“Yeah, I’m in my room,” Zhong Xiaoxiao replied from her bed, then asked, “Are you okay? What happened afterward?”

“Fine, we all went home,” Meng Yuqing said.

“I’m sorry, it seems like it’s because of me.” Zhong Xiaoxiao realized this incident was largely related to her. If those people were connected to Gan Qingyun, then she was now facing his relentless retaliation. Without Meng Yuzhou and Meng Yuqing standing up for her, she probably wouldn’t have gotten away.

“Yeah, I’m in so much pain now.” Meng Yuqing suddenly played up her suffering. “That guy hit really hard. My stomach is bruised. Want to see? I’ll send you a photo later.”

“…” Zhong Xiaoxiao made it clear she didn’t want to see.

“I’m sorry, it’s all because of me.” Zhong Xiaoxiao could only apologize again.

“Yeah, it’s all because of you. So how are you going to make it up to me?” Meng Yuqing pushed her luck.

Huh? How could she be like this? She really was demanding repayment for a favor!

Zhong Xiaoxiao’s thoughts seemed to travel through the phone line, making Meng Yuqing chuckle. “You didn’t think a simple ‘sorry’ would be enough, did you? Zhong Xiaoxiao, I fought for you. Don’t you have anything to say?”

“What do you want?” Zhong Xiaoxiao sighed.

“Treat me to something,” Meng Yuqing said, not deliberately making it difficult for her.

“I don’t have money, and my mom has been keeping a very close eye on me lately.” Zhong Xiaoxiao knew treating someone to a meal was completely out of the question. The female lead’s mother would definitely strongly oppose it if she heard it was with Meng Yuqing, no need to even think about it.

Ah, why had she been getting closer and closer to the villainous female supporting character recently?

Wasn’t it a good thing that the female lead’s mother didn’t want her associating with Meng Yuqing? How could she feel resentful about it?

Zhong Xiaoxiao’s resentment traveled through the phone line and stirred a wave of tenderness in Meng Yuqing’s heart. She wanted to reach through the phone, pinch her cheeks, and pat her head.

System 666: Meng Yuqing, what are you thinking? You’re hopeless!

Meng Yuqing: I wasn’t thinking anything.

System 666: Now is the perfect time since the male lead is injured. We should use this opportunity to make the female lead feel sorry for him and keep them on track with the plot.

Meng Yuqing: Fine, whatever you say.

Meng Yuqing hung up the phone, thought for a moment, then got up and knocked on her brother’s door.

Meng Yuzhou opened the door and looked at her.

“I need to talk to you about Zhong Xiaoxiao.”

“Come in.”

Meng Yuzhou let her into his room this was the first time Meng Yuqing had ever entered his private space. His room was like his personal domain, and Meng Yuqing usually avoided intruding into others’ private areas.

The two sat on the sofa, and Meng Yuzhou poured her a glass of water.

Meng Yuqing looked at him and couldn’t help but chuckle. “In this state, can you even go to school tomorrow?”

“That’s none of your concern.” Meng Yuzhou sat on the sofa, running a hand through his hair, looking tired. “Just say what you need to say. I want to sleep.”

“Those people,” Meng Yuqing got straight to the point, “they bully Zhong Xiaoxiao often.”

“Often?” Meng Yuzhou frowned slightly, he had never known about this.

“You had no idea, right?” Meng Yuqing smiled. “They bully her really badly. Where were you when it happened?”

“Right,” Meng Yuqing answered her own question, “you’re a guy, so it’s not exactly appropriate for you to go into the girls’ bathroom. That’s where they bullied Zhong Xiaoxiao.”

Hearing this, Meng Yuzhou felt a pang of heartache. “They went that far? Why didn’t Zhong Xiaoxiao say anything?”

“If she spoke up, they might have bullied her even worse.” Meng Yuqing said, “But don’t worry, since she’s part of our family now, I’ll protect her.”

Hearing the words “protect her” from his sister, Meng Yuzhou was stunned. After all, the one who had bullied Zhong Xiaoxiao the most in the past was his own younger sister.

“So you’ll bully her after they’re done?” Meng Yuzhou rubbed his face, exasperated. “Why does everyone bully her? What did she even do to deserve this?”

“She didn’t do anything wrong. She’s just too kind-hearted.” Meng Yuqing said. “Too soft and easy to bully so everyone wants to take a shot at her.”

“Is kindness a crime?” Meng Yuzhou asked, as if questioning Meng Yuqing, or perhaps himself.

“Isn’t it?” Meng Yuqing scoffed. “This is a world where the strong prey on the weak, brother. What are you even thinking?”

Meng Yuzhou fell silent, unsure how to handle this. He really couldn’t protect her all the time, but entrusting her to his sister didn’t sit right with him either.

It felt like they had reached a crossroads, no matter which path they chose, it would be wrong.

“Is this all you came here to tell me?” Meng Yuzhou asked, looking at her.

“Yes, that’s exactly what I wanted to tell you,” Meng Yuqing said. “Also, since we’ve offended them at school, they probably won’t let it go. I hope you’ll stand with me, brother.”

Meng Yuzhou thought about those people. The Omegas weren’t much of a concern, but the Alphas were formidable. Who would have thought the school had such hidden talents? He’d been burying himself in books all this time, what exactly had he been studying?

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