I Transmigrated into a Scummy Alpha and Stole the Heroine from Her Tragic Romance - Chapter 63

Her reaction was so fast that the audience didn’t even have time to see what had happened. All they saw was a flash of question marks on the screen.

“What does that mean? Is there a secret I can’t see even as a paying Jinjiang TV subscriber?”

“President Yu’s little sprint just now was adorable. That sudden burst of energy was so funny. I love that contrast!”

“Qi Xiyao’s face turned red too. Did she get hold of some kind of private clothing?”

“Let’s be honest. We’re all girls here. Everyone has private clothes. There’s nothing to be shy about. I bet it’s something even more private, hehe.”

“Qi Xiyao: This was a miscalculation!”

At the time, Qi Xiyao had no idea there was a cat paw stick in the couple’s room. She thought Yu Peirong had brought something playful with her. But after remembering that they were all living in the same villa and constantly seeing each other, she blushed deeply and stammered awkwardly.

“Why don’t you clean up yourself? I’ll head downstairs to make a cup of coffee.”

Luckily, she had already seen the coffee machine earlier, and now she had a decent excuse to use it.

Yu Peirong’s face also turned slightly red. Her skin warmed as she gave a soft cough and quietly replied, “Okay.”

Qi Xiyao walked downstairs to get coffee. She saw An Xiaomachi and Du Xi standing there, trying to figure out how to use the new coffee machine. She walked up behind them, lifted her hand, and traced a circle on the touchscreen button as she gently asked,

“What would you like to drink?”

An Xiaomachi raised her hand excitedly.
“I want a caramel macchiato!”

Du Xi also named the coffee he wanted. The three of them waited a few minutes together. Soon, the rest of the group was ready and came downstairs.

This episode’s theme was a timed restaurant challenge. They were only given a 500 yuan startup budget, so it was going to take some effort just to get things prepared.

The restaurant would officially open the next day. Lu Zhiyao gathered everyone in the living room and began dividing the tasks. Some would go grocery shopping, while others would visit the restaurant. The restaurant itself was not located inside the villa but at a different location nearby.

Transportation was provided for free only on the first day. After that, they would have to pay for it themselves.

Everyone there was new to dating variety shows. From what they had seen before, the format usually involved casual dates, chatting about ideal types, and either lighthearted flirting or dramatic conflict. None of them had expected something like this.

Lu Zhiyao, raised as a rich heiress, had never done anything like this before. Still, she happily and naturally assumed the role of leader.

“I asked earlier. The theme this time is a Western-style tea restaurant. I’m planning to visit the restaurant to check out the space and start decorating. Who wants to come with me?”

There was a brief pause.

Zhao Yuan quickly raised her hand and said in a cheerful voice,
“I’ll go.”

“I’ll head out to buy ingredients then,” An Xiaomachi said, her tone full of excitement. “Let’s make a group chat and discuss the menu. That’ll save us time.”

Du Xi hesitated.
“I…”

Before he could finish, An Xiaomachi pulled him over, sneaking a glance at Yu Peirong and Qi Xiyao.
“No ‘I’! You’re coming with me. I’ll pick you as my ‘crush’ contestant if that convinces you.”

Du Xi looked confused.
“What?”

Gu Jinhua laughed heartily.
“I’ll join in too. I love choosing dishes.”

That left just Qi Xiyao and Yu Peirong. Their task was to decorate the restaurant interior.

Since everything was well-organized, the production crew had already arranged transportation. Yu Peirong and Qi Xiyao were quickly taken to a beautifully curated decoration store.

As Yu Peirong entered, a staff member gently tapped her arm. When she turned, the person smiled and slipped a small note into her hand.

The store employee, a young woman dressed in a cute outfit, spoke in a sweet voice.

“Each of you will complete a small task separately. For every challenge you complete within the time limit, you can choose one free decoration item. Complete one task, get one item. Complete two, get two, and so on.”

The first task was a game called “Draw and Guess.”

Yu Peirong was very familiar with this game. It was a classic variety show segment. She and Qi Xiyao had great chemistry, and she was confident they would finish it quickly.

However, instead of giving them paper and pens, the employee simply smiled and made a gesture inviting them forward.

“After a ten-second countdown, a prompt will appear on the screen. One person stands behind the other and draws the image on her back. The person in front must guess it. Good luck.”

Both of them were a little stunned.

A staff member nearby shouted,
“Hurry up! The countdown is about to begin.”

Yu Peirong quickly moved to stand behind Qi Xiyao.

The first image was a popular emoji, a smiling bear face. As the two got ready, a soft blue light lit up Qi Xiyao’s back, and a large white screen appeared behind them.

Yu Peirong gently touched her back, and sure enough, the dot she drew appeared on the screen.

The host started counting down.
“Three, two…”

“Wait!” Qi Xiyao suddenly said.

She quickly took off her jacket, revealing a polka-dot camisole dress underneath. Most of her back was now exposed. When Yu Peirong touched her, a tingling sensation spread across her skin.

Qi Xiyao’s shoulders flinched, and her earlobes turned slightly red.

Yu Peirong instinctively wanted to hold her waist to steady her, but with the cameras rolling, she hesitated. Especially when the host let out a quiet chuckle.

Yu Peirong’s soft fingertips brushed over Qi Xiyao’s smooth, pale skin. The dress exposed her delicate shoulder blades. Her back had beautiful lines, and Yu Peirong was careful not to press too hard, not wanting to ruin the moment.

After she finished drawing the first image, Qi Xiyao easily guessed it. Her ears were completely red as she coughed lightly twice.

They completed the second and third drawings quickly. By the fourth, however, Qi Xiyao had had enough.

She insisted they switch places.

The woman who had been so shy at first had completely relaxed and seemed to enjoy it. Her fingers explored Qi Xiyao’s back, deliberately touching her most sensitive spots. The touches were light but made Qi Xiyao shiver uncontrollably.

Before Yu Peirong could respond, Qi Xiyao, afraid she might refuse, quickly pulled off her coat, leaving only her blouse underneath.

She tied Yu Peirong’s long trench coat around her own waist. With one hand pressing down on Yu Peirong’s shoulder and the other at her waist, she looked like she was ready to take revenge.

Qi Xiyao waited for several seconds, confused.
“Why hasn’t it started yet?”

The host could barely contain their laughter.
“Congratulations, you’ve already passed the first round. I just didn’t have time to announce it earlier.”

Qi Xiyao slowly took her hand off Yu Peirong’s waist, speechless.

The livestream chat exploded with laughter.

“Oh my god, this Omega is so strong. I love her!”

“Xiyao couldn’t stand being teased. She had to tease back!”

“Just a passerby here, but is Qi Xiyao really an Omega? She’s so cute!”

“Come on, does anyone really believe that Peirong is Xiyao’s sugar mama?”

“Whoever started that rumor is clueless. You think a sugar mama would come on a dating show and play games like this?”

“Don’t believe or spread rumors, but we can believe in Rongyao!”

The second task required them to answer questions about each other. They had to recall birthdays, height, weight, hobbies, and more. This challenge was no problem for either of them.

The third task involved finding items inside the store. After they split up, Yu Peirong crouched and jogged through a side room. There, she found a small 10-centimeter plush cat doll and put it in her pocket while a staff member watched.

The host raised an eyebrow, slightly surprised, but since it was part of the game, they let it go.

Because the two of them worked quickly, they finished early and had time to deliver the items to the tea restaurant to begin decorating.

When they arrived, they saw Lu Zhiyao lifting Zhao Yuan to reach something on a high shelf.

To be honest, Lu Zhiyao could have easily reached it by jumping. But she had called Zhao Yuan over anyway. They stood close together. Zhao Yuan’s ears turned pink, clearly enjoying the gentle attention from a tall and elegant Alpha.

Yu Peirong felt a sinking feeling in her chest.

This was exactly what she had feared would happen.

Earlier, when they got out of the car and were briefly out of the camera’s view, Yu Peirong had whispered to Qi Xiyao that Lu Zhiyao had a lot of tricks. She was good at pretending to be kind and charming, but only a few people knew how fake she truly was underneath.

She could tell Zhao Yuan seemed to like Lu Zhiyao. Even though she didn’t know Zhao Yuan personally, she was still a sincere Omega. Yu Peirong didn’t want to see her fall into the same trap.

She planned to find an opportunity to quietly warn Zhao Yuan. A producer with such a cool and rational demeanor probably wouldn’t be the type to lose her head over love.

Meanwhile, Lu Zhiyao, as she held Zhao Yuan in her arms, was also feeling a bit distracted.

In truth, among all the Omegas on the show, the one she admired most was Qi Xiyao. Her favorite Alpha was Yu Peirong. But she wasn’t foolish enough to dream about having both.

She originally joined this show simply to annoy Yu Peirong and to tease Qi Xiyao, confident that the rules of the program would prevent anyone from seriously confronting her about it.

What she didn’t expect was that Yu Peirong would actually show up.

As she wrapped her arms around Zhao Yuan’s soft waist, she spoke to her in a gentle voice, yet from the corner of her eye, she was quietly observing the interaction between Yu Peirong and Qi Xiyao.

Lu Zhiyao herself wasn’t even sure what she was feeling. It wasn’t exactly jealousy. Rather than wanting to win Yu Peirong’s affection, she now had another secret and satisfying idea forming in her mind.

She would wait for the perfect moment to strike a heavy blow.

Yu Peirong and Qi Xiyao quickly decorated the restaurant’s edges using the small accessories they had brought. The restaurant followed a romantic French style, and their decorations were tasteful, not cheap. Though simple, they added charm and fit the setting beautifully.

About ten minutes later, the other team finally arrived, tired and breathless.

Du Xi had insisted on carrying nearly everything himself, not wanting the two girls to struggle. He hauled bags and pushed a cart, nearly exhausting himself.

He dropped everything on the floor, then stood to catch his breath while sipping a glass of water. Gu Jinhua smiled and began organizing the items. Before long, everything was sorted and in place. She casually asked as she worked,

“What are we eating tonight?”

As soon as food was mentioned, An Xiaomachi perked up. She wasn’t currently filming any dramas and would be taking a break after this variety show, so she didn’t have to worry about maintaining her figure. She immediately shouted,

“Outdoor barbecue! There’s a grill in the courtyard. I saw it earlier.”

Du Xi took another sip of water and asked,
“How much do we need to spend on ingredients?”

To keep the dating show from turning into a full-on cooking competition like Chinese Restaurant, the show limited the restaurant’s opening hours to six per day. The contestants didn’t need to spend their initial funds on groceries because ingredients could be exchanged by completing tasks. The original 500 yuan starting fund was meant for meals.

For seven people to have a barbecue, especially a do-it-yourself one, they would need sauces and skewers, and 500 yuan definitely wouldn’t be enough. Since the restaurant had yet to make a profit, An Xiaomachi’s wish had to be postponed.

Gu Jinhua tried not to laugh. She picked up a small dish and gently tapped An Xiaomachi on the arm.

“Alright. If we make money tomorrow, I’ll treat you to something delicious.”

An Xiaomachi playfully raised her hand as if to hit her.

“You’re the youngest here. How dare you challenge me?”

The group laughed and joked for a while. As the sky darkened, they decided to just cook a few dishes at home for the evening and save the outdoor barbecue for the next day.

On the way back, they stopped by a supermarket to buy vegetables and alcohol. Both Zhao Yuan and Gu Jinhua were good cooks, but while preparing dinner, Gu Jinhua also set up a small camera in front of her like a food vlogger and filmed herself close-up while she cooked. No one knew what she was so cheerful about.

An Xiaomachi was helping out in the kitchen. When she saw this, she burst out laughing.

“You’ve lost it. Are you planning to switch careers and become a livestreamer?”

Gu Jinhua ignored her and continued talking to the camera as if it were a livestream.

During dinner, someone opened a bottle of alcohol, and everyone had a little to drink to celebrate their first night together. After all, they still had six full days ahead of them.

They played dice after the meal, and Qi Xiyao ended up drinking quite a bit. At first, she seemed fine, but eventually, the alcohol got to her. She excused herself to shower and rest in her room.

Once she left, the other Omegas also started feeling tired and didn’t want to push themselves. Whatever plans they had for the night were quietly set aside.

Yu Peirong felt sweaty and decided to take a quick shower as well.

Just after brushing her teeth, she heard a knock at the door. She tied her hair up quickly and walked out to answer it.

The moment she opened the door, she saw Qi Xiyao. The livestream had already ended. Qi Xiyao casually walked into the room, sat on the neatly made bed, crossed her legs, and began swinging them slowly.

“Yaoyao.”

Yu Peirong saw that Qi Xiyao had just showered and was wearing only a thin nightgown. Worried she might catch a cold, she hurried over with a bath towel, trying to wrap it around her. But Qi Xiyao dodged.

She looked up, took Yu Peirong’s hand, and asked,

“That thing you had in your suitcase earlier… where did it come from? I don’t think I’ve ever seen it before.”

“Oh, that?” Yu Peirong explained,
“That’s from the couple’s hotel we stayed in when you were filming.”

“Hmm?” Qi Xiyao tilted her head, cheeks flushed, and locked eyes with her.
“So you’re saying, back then, you were already thinking about doing something like that with me?”

Yu Peirong was stunned.

Absolutely not. She had no such thoughts.

At least, not at the time.

But Qi Xiyao didn’t wait for a denial. She looped her arms around Yu Peirong’s neck, her breath warm against her cheek, carrying a faint citrus scent.

They had bought some fruit wine from somewhere. It had a mild taste but strong aftereffects. Qi Xiyao’s pale face was now flushed red as she gazed at Yu Peirong with unfocused, tipsy eyes.

“So I don’t attract you at all?”

Yu Peirong had no words.

Now she was certain that Qi Xiyao was completely drunk. Her girlfriend had always been cautious and rarely drank in public settings. She usually avoided alcohol altogether.

Drunk Qi Xiyao was completely different. The usual restraint was gone, replaced by a relaxed and bold side.

When she didn’t get a reply, she started blowing softly on Yu Peirong’s lips. A moment later, she leaned in, gently licking the corners of her mouth.

Yu Peirong had just brushed her teeth with the sakura-flavored toothpaste she brought from home. The fresh scent lingered in her mouth and quickly transferred to Qi Xiyao’s lips.

Qi Xiyao kissed her several times before Yu Peirong gently pushed her away.

Not satisfied, Qi Xiyao tugged at Yu Peirong’s collar, clearly displeased with her reserved attitude. Suddenly, she stood up using Yu Peirong’s body as support, then slowly circled her completely. Finally, she pushed Yu Peirong down onto the bed and looked down at her, her expression fierce and her voice demanding:

“Did you cheat on me? Why do you smell like another Omega?”

The sudden accusation felt like a pot crashing out of nowhere. Yu Peirong, who had been thinking about how to gently send Qi Xiyao back to her room, was startled. She quickly asked,

“What other Omega’s scent?”

Qi Xiyao grew even more fierce. Fuming, she grabbed Yu Peirong by the collar. Her pull loosened the neckline of Yu Peirong’s clothes, revealing a large area of smooth, pale skin.

“Still trying to hide it from me?” Qi Xiyao raised her voice slightly, and there was a hint of grievance in her tone. “You definitely marked another Omega behind my back. I can smell it. It’s sakura-scented pheromones. I’m not making it up.”

Yu Peirong was speechless.

She couldn’t help but laugh, though she was also a little helpless. Just as she reached out to pull Qi Xiyao up from the bed, a familiar scent of citrus green tea reached her nose.

The next moment, Qi Xiyao stood up by herself and tugged her loose nightgown down, revealing one smooth, rounded shoulder.

The Omega leaned in close and exhaled beside her ear. Her warm breath tickled Yu Peirong’s skin, especially around her sensitive gland area. The sensation made her itch from within.

“Be good,” Yu Peirong raised a hand and gently rubbed the top of her head. “I need to take a shower.”

“I’ll join you,” Qi Xiyao declared immediately.

Yu Peirong gave her a look but swallowed the words “Didn’t you already shower?” She didn’t want to give the drunken Qi Xiyao another chance to launch into some strange drama.

As soon as they stepped into the bathroom, Qi Xiyao enthusiastically began helping her undress. Yu Peirong had never seen her like this before in all the time they had known each other. She quickly raised her arms to indicate that she could manage on her own.

But the next second, Qi Xiyao gently pressed a finger to her lips, signaling her to be quiet.

She removed Yu Peirong’s top and unfastened her bra, fully revealing the Alpha’s flawless figure. Yet she didn’t stare. Instead, she reached out and began to trace shapes across her back with her finger.

Yu Peirong froze for a second before realizing that Qi Xiyao was imitating the game from earlier that day, when she herself had drawn on Qi Xiyao’s back with her finger.

But Qi Xiyao couldn’t seem to get it quite right. After several attempts, she walked out, rummaged through her bag, and finally found the tool she was looking for — a paintbrush.

She returned to the bathroom and ordered Yu Peirong to lean against the smooth, clean wall. Then, at her own pace, she began painting on the Alpha’s back.

Qi Xiyao painted a cartoon bear’s face, just like the emoji Yu Peirong had drawn on her earlier. The soft bristles of the brush glided across Yu Peirong’s back, making her shiver. Her breathing became shallow, and she clung tightly to the edge of the glass shower door.

A wave of heat built in her lower abdomen.

She didn’t know how much time passed before Qi Xiyao finally said with delight,

“All done.”

Before the words had fully left her lips, she stepped back and observed her work. After two seconds, she frowned slightly, clearly dissatisfied. Without a word, she pushed Yu Peirong further into the shower, closed the door, and picked up the showerhead to rinse the paint off.

The air was filled with the sweet scent of Omega pheromones, like an intoxicating drink that blurred the senses. Yu Peirong could feel her mind slipping, her breath uneven, her chest rising and falling with intensity.

Qi Xiyao helped her wash, starting from her lower back and working her way upward, carefully wiping off the drawing she had just made. Her fingertips, covered in foamy body wash, grazed Yu Peirong’s soft skin. The foam melted with the warmth, then rinsed away with water. On the creamy white canvas of skin, hints of red bloomed like flowers in the snow, stunning and sensual.

Once she had finished cleaning off the bear drawing, Qi Xiyao left the shower for a moment. She returned with the brush again, gently dried Yu Peirong’s lower back, and drew a secret symbol only she would recognize.

It was a small golden-yellow grapefruit. Delicate, round, and adorably detailed.

Satisfied with her creation, Qi Xiyao tossed the brush outside the bathroom and turned to leave. But before she could go, Yu Peirong wrapped her arms around her from behind, holding her in place.

Her clothes were already soaked by the shower’s spray.

Yu Peirong’s voice was low, her arms circling Qi Xiyao’s slender waist. It was just like the way she had held her during the challenge earlier in the day, only now it was no longer a performance. This time, the embrace was real and firm.

The scent of fresh gardenia and her Alpha pheromones slowly filled the space.

“You’ve finished your drawing. So now, is it my turn to help you?”

Before Qi Xiyao could respond, she felt Yu Peirong’s warm, soft lips press against the gland on the back of her neck.

Yu Peirong tilted her head and, with more force than before, bit down without the gentleness she had shown earlier.

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