Pretending to Be a Submissive O: My Fiancee Is a Little Pup - Chapter 16

The sudden advice caught Ji Yaran off guard.

Be careful of… Song Qingxue?

Why would Tang Rui say such a thing?

However, Tang Rui offered no further explanation. After speaking, she turned and left the restroom, returning to her own room.

Ji Yaran watched her figure disappear from sight, an indescribable feeling rising in the depths of her heart.

Since Ji Yaran hadn’t returned for several minutes, Song Qingxue sent her a few more texts. Ji Yaran replied while walking toward her room, fearing that if she didn’t provide enough comfort, the Omega would lose her sense of security.

The moment she sent the last message, Ji Yaran pushed open the door. Song Qingxue was curled up on the bed, looking as pitiful as if she were ill.

Ji Yaran felt a faint pang of heartache.

A subtle scent of blood orange drifted through the air, like… an Omega’s pheromones.

She wasn’t sure if it was an illusion, but lately, she often caught a sweet fragrance on Song Qingxue. Sometimes it was very faint, like the fresh scent of body wash, while other times it was as rich and pungent as freshly sprayed perfume.

But she was a Beta, how could she possibly smell an Omega’s pheromones?

“Qingxue, how are you feeling?” Ji Yaran stepped into her slippers and walked over quickly. As soon as her hand touched Song Qingxue’s skin, she found the girl’s body was startlingly cold, as if she had been soaked in ice water, yet her forehead was burning hot.

“Sister…” Song Qingxue pursed her lips and whispered, “I feel so unwell…”

“You might have caught a cold,” Ji Yaran felt even guiltier. “Should I pour you some hot water? You might feel better after drinking something.”

“Sister, I’m not thirsty,” Song Qingxue shook her head. Her fingers gripped Ji Yaran’s sleeve, and she slid across the sheets toward her. “I just feel cold one moment and hot the next…”

The air conditioner in the room was off. It was currently the transition between summer and autumn when it was hot during the day and cold at night, making it easy to catch a fever, especially for an Omega whose constitution was naturally weaker than average.

“Have you taken your suppressants?”

“I already have…” Song Qingxue bit her lip, suddenly speaking timidly, “Sister, can you hold me?”

Without waiting for her consent, Song Qingxue leaned in proactively to cling to her. Her body was incredibly soft, so much so that even Ji Yaran, a Beta, felt a strange sensation stir within her.

An Omega’s body was like a drug for the mind and spirit, one taste and you were hooked, even the strongest will would inevitably waver.

Even a Beta.

Ji Yaran had never thought that one day she would feel such an impulse toward an Omega.

Song Qingxue was such a well-behaved and clingy Omega, she could cook, she was sweet-talked, she was practically the ideal life partner. Ji Yaran truly found it hard to imagine anyone not liking an Omega like her.

Despite knowing her for so long, she hadn’t really heard Song Qingxue talk about her past dating experiences.

Song Qingxue… had she really never dated an Alpha before?

Omegas were always perceptive. Just as Ji Yaran drifted off into thought, Song Qingxue looked up from her embrace, a hint of grievance brewing in her watery fox-like eyes: “Sister, what are you thinking about?”

“Nothing,” Ji Yaran snapped back to reality and pinched Song Qingxue’s cheek. “I was just thinking, you’re so delicate, what are you going to do in the future? Relying on suppressants forever isn’t a long-term solution.”

“Sister, what do you mean…” Song Qingxue’s lips tightened, and Ji Yaran felt her body tremble slightly. “I only want to be with you, I don’t want to be with anyone else.”

Ji Yaran sighed softly in her heart.

She thought to herself, what Omega stays with a Beta forever?

Even setting aside societal views, an Omega’s biology wouldn’t allow it. The effect of suppressants was ultimately limited, only an Alpha’s mark could truly stabilize an Omega’s pheromones.

“Is it…” Song Qingxue paused, looking up at her cautiously and asking somewhat timidly, “What did… Tang Rui say to you just now?”

“Huh?” Startled by the sudden mention of Tang Rui, Ji Yaran blinked.

“Sister, don’t listen to what others say,” Song Qingxue took her arm and leaned her head on her shoulder, her voice sounding heart-wrenching. “I like you very much, I don’t want to leave you at all.”

“It’s nothing like that, don’t overthink it,” Ji Yaran quickly denied. “Tang Rui was just talking to me about some work matters.”

Omegas were generally sensitive and fragile, even a little suspicion could make them spiral into overthinking for a long time. Ji Yaran really didn’t want Song Qingxue to feel so insecure.

“Sister, really? You’re not lying to me?” Song Qingxue looked half-convinced, clearly lacking security.

“Really, I’m not lying to you.”

Song Qingxue hesitated for a moment and asked, “Then… what did you talk about in the restroom just now? Can you tell me?”

Song Qingxue’s eyes naturally looked as if they were brimming with tears, she seemed sincere to the core. Ji Yaran had no doubt that if she were a real estate agent, she would be the top performer in the company, a few sweet words would have any client buying a house.

“She gave me her boss’s business card.” Ji Yaran didn’t mention Tang Rui’s warning about Song Qingxue. She didn’t know if Tang Rui had a prejudice against her, but through her interactions over the past few days, she could tell Tang Rui was just cold and proud, not a bad person at heart.

“A business card?” A flash of surprise appeared in Song Qingxue’s eyes. “Sister, is she introducing you to a company?”

Since leaving Yu Shi, Ji Yaran hadn’t signed with an agency yet. Doing everything herself wasted a lot of unnecessary time and energy.

“Yeah,” Ji Yaran nodded. “I want to give it a try.”

All-Stars Media was a legitimate and famous company in the industry, people fought tooth and nail to get in. Ji Yaran wasn’t without ambition, so when Tang Rui offered an olive branch, she wanted to seize the opportunity.

“Sister, I support your decision,” Song Qingxue said. “If you can sign with All-Stars Media, it will be a huge help to your career.”

“I think so too,” Ji Yaran said. “So, I plan to meet with President Su first.”

“President Su… is it Su Tan?”

“Yes. You know her?”

“Of course, I even went to All-Stars Media for an interview last week.”

“You went there? And the result…”

At the mention of this, Song Qingxue’s expression dimmed, a bitter, self-deprecating smile appearing on her lips. “Probably… not great.”

Seeing her disappointment, Ji Yaran placed a hand gently on her shoulder and comforted her, “Don’t be too sad. Even if this company doesn’t work out, there will be others.”

“Mhm,” Song Qingxue quickly reined in her unhappy emotions and said to her seriously, “Sister, I hope you succeed.”

Ji Yaran tenderly ruffled her hair.

Song Qingxue nuzzled against her. “Sister, you smell so good.”

Ji Yaran couldn’t help but laugh. “Me? What could I possibly smell like?”

She wasn’t an Omega, how could she have a scent? She suspected Song Qingxue’s sense of smell was acting up due to her pheromones.

Song Qingxue’s nose twitched a few times. “I just think you smell fragrant, like sunflowers.”

“My body wash is water lily scented, and I haven’t even sprayed perfume.”

“It’s still fragrant,” Song Qingxue looked up and pleaded, “Sister, can I sleep while holding you tonight?”

Her eyes were watery, as beautiful as a sea condensed from moonlight, possessing a magic that made it impossible to refuse.

Ji Yaran patted her shoulder. “Sleep however you want.”

Song Qingxue beamed. “Thank you, Sister!”

She leaned over and buried her face in Ji Yaran’s soft chest.

Ji Yaran looked down at the person in her arms and sighed in her heart, though her lips curled up involuntarily.

What a little rogue, taking advantage of her even while sleeping.

The interview with All-Stars Media was scheduled for Sunday at 4:00 PM.

The interview went quite smoothly, primarily focusing on her acting skills. Although her performance in past works hadn’t been outstanding and her reputation wasn’t great, the other party didn’t seem to mind.

Su Tan, the boss of All-Stars Media, was a recognized Best Actress winner. It was said she had her own set of rules for picking talent, being able to see a person’s suitable roles and career path from just a few performances.

Recently, there were rumors in the industry that Su Tan and a popular female star were lovers. They were said to have married secretly but were now in a cold war due to some conflicts, causing quite a stir.

At this moment, in a spacious office, this scandal-prone movie star was carefully reviewing Ji Yaran’s resume. She wore a sexy yet dignified modified white suit over a slim black dress. Her jet-black hair reached her waist, and her vivid red lips were striking, making her look like a beauty straight out of a painting.

“Your acting is quite good,” Su Tan said slowly while flipping through the resume. “I heard you were working with Yu Shi before?”

The topic was somewhat sensitive, as rumors about Ji Yaran and Yu Shi’s relationship had been rampant.

Ji Yaran didn’t hide anything and spoke truthfully, “We collaborated on a few projects, but we aren’t working together anymore.”

“Oh?” Su Tan arched an eyebrow, looking at her with interest and a half-smile. “Why?”

“Director Yu and I had different views, so…”

“You’d rather give up a leading role to play a supporting one?”

Su Tan asked very bluntly. Ji Yaran was silent for a moment before saying, “Yes.”

“I understand,” Su Tan set down the resume, resting her chin on her hand as she studied her. “I hope we have a pleasant collaboration.”

“President Su, you mean…”

Su Tan was a straightforward person. She took a contract from a stack of documents on her desk and handed it over with a smile. “All-Stars Media welcomes Miss Ji’s arrival.”

Ji Yaran took the contract and flipped through a few pages. After a while, she looked at Su Tan: “Thank you, President Su, for giving me this chance.”

“Do you have a manager?” Su Tan asked. “If not, the company will arrange one for you later.”

“Not at the moment,” Ji Yaran paused, then suddenly thought of something and spoke hesitantly, “Before… it was Song Qingxue…”

As expected, a flash of surprise crossed Su Tan’s eyes at the mention of the name. “Song Qingxue? You two know each other?”

“She is currently my assistant.”

“Song Qingxue came for an interview before. Her performance was quite good, and I know some people who know her. However, she is an Omega after all, so the company was hesitant. Why, do you want her to be your manager?”

“I’ll follow your arrangement, President Su.”

“I understand. I’ll consider your preference.”

Ji Yaran finished signing the contract in the office.

“Miss Ji, I’ll have someone see you back.”

“Don’t trouble yourself, President Su, I can head back on my own.”

“In that case, I won’t keep you. Miss Ji, I look forward to your performance.”

Ji Yaran rose and left the office. Su Tan watched her back, a faint smile playing on her lips. After a long while, she picked up the office phone and dialed a number.

“Hello?” Song Qingxue’s voice came from the other end, light and casual.

“I met that promising actress you mentioned,” Su Tan spoke meaningfully. “Her performance is indeed quite good.”

“She decided to sign?”

“Yes. She had no reason to refuse, did she?”

“She is Ji Yahan’s younger sister.”

“I know,” Su Tan leaned back in her chair, saying lazily, “Your fiancée, right?”

The phone let out a series of beeps. Song Qingxue had hung up.

Su Tan sighed and set down the receiver. “I was just saying, what a temper.”

***

When Ji Yaran left the company, she saw the sky was somewhat gloomy.

There was a line at a nearby shop. Ji Yaran asked a middle-aged woman and found out it was a new milk tea shop that had recently become very popular.

It was still early for dinner, and thinking about how hard Song Qingxue had been working with her on set, she decided to join the queue. She heard Omegas loved sweet things, so milk tea… probably wouldn’t be a mistake.

The wait took forty minutes.

Ji Yaran walked out of the shop carrying two cups of Cheese Strawberry. It had started raining at some point. She took a taxi back to the hotel, and as soon as she opened the door, she saw Song Qingxue getting off the bed.

“Sister, you’re back? How did the interview go?”

“It went well,” Ji Yaran placed the bag on the table. “I passed a milk tea shop and bought two cups. Try them.”

“Milk tea?” Song Qingxue walked to the table and saw the two Cheese Strawberries. One was half-sugar, the other was zero-sugar, and the bag clearly showed traces of rain.

She asked hesitantly, “Sister, is it raining outside?”

“Yeah,” Ji Yaran walked over and opened one cup. “Here, you Omegas like sweet things, right? The half-sugar one is yours. Don’t go for full sugar, eating too much sugar isn’t good for your health.”

Song Qingxue’s body gradually stiffened, a bone-chilling coldness creeping up her spine.

“Don’t eat so much sugar, it’s not good for you. But since it’s your birthday today, we’ll make an exception.”

“When you’re as big as me, come and help me. That way, I’ll have more time to play with you…”

“When Qingxue grows up, people will love her even more than they do now. But remember, eat less sugar.”

She lowered her eyes and gave a forced smile: “Sister… did you queue up specifically for me?”

Ji Yaran gave her a look: “Of course. I queued for forty minutes, I’m exhausted today.”

Song Qingxue looked down at the cup of milk tea. It took a long time before she spoke, her voice laced with complex emotions: “Sister… you’re really good to me…”

“What?” Ji Yaran didn’t hear her clearly. She was almost collapsed from fatigue and immediately took a sip after inserting her straw.

“Nothing,” Song Qingxue’s voice was slightly raspy. She slowly picked up the cup, feeling the warmth radiating from it. “I said… I really like it.”

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