Redeeming that Beautiful, Strong, and Miserable Omega [Transmigrated into a Book] - Chapter 22

Chapter 22: Taking Advantage

The piano was ready, and everyone’s gaze was fixed on Xu Mingxin holding the violin, waiting for her to draw the first note.

Xu Mingxin clenched her lower lip. “System, didn’t you predict Xu Ruozhou would refuse to accompany me on the piano right then and there? What’s going on now?”

The cold, mechanical voice slowly emerged from the void.

Host, I can only deduce the future within one hour based on existing information. Xu Ruozhou doesn’t play the piano, so refusing to accompany you was the most likely scenario.

Wen Yan’s appearance is an unforeseen event. My energy has not yet recovered to the point where I can factor in unforeseen events.

Xu Mingxin glared resentfully at Wen Yan. Since the day of the poisoning at the hotel, this transmigrator had ruined so many of her plans.

She continued her conversation with the System in her mind. “What about now?”

“The energy absorbed just now should be enough, right? So many people are mocking Xu Ruozhou’s overestimation of herself!”

Host, I can only absorb the negative energy generated by Xu Ruozhou. The detection result shows that Xu Ruozhou did not generate much negative emotion due to the mockery of others.

With so much discussion, Xu Ruozhou wasn’t affected?!

Xu Mingxin’s face darkened.

She thought that by publicly humiliating Xu Ruozhou, the System could conveniently absorb energy.

Even though Xu Ruozhou had a transmigrator by her side, her situation with the System’s help should still be more optimistic.

She didn’t expect such a perfect plan to be ruined by that useless Wen Yan!

Xu Mingxin continued to stall by pretending to tune the violin.

“System, I want you to re-deduce the future for me based on the current situation.”

Detecting.

Wen Yan’s piano skill level is master-class.

Based on the deduction, during the upcoming piano performance, no matter what wrong note Xu Ruozhou plays, Wen Yan will support her with chords. Their four-hands duet will amaze everyone. People will look at the villain Xu Ruozhou with new respect, and the rumors that Wen Yan is useless will be dispelled naturally.

“Why is it all about Xu Ruozhou and Wen Yan’s future?” Xu Mingxin frowned. “What about mine?”

Host, no one is paying attention to you.

Xu Mingxin was furious. “I am the female lead of this world! What right do Xu Ruozhou and Wen Yan, these two villains and a transmigrator, have to walk all over me?!”

The violin tuning had taken too long. The guests in the audience were getting impatient, and quiet discussions were starting to grow louder.

“Xu Mingxin isn’t deliberately stalling, is she? I’ve never heard that she can play the violin.”

The two people sitting on the piano stool were also frowning, looking displeased at the fake daughter who was still tuning the violin.

Xu Mingxin’s face was flushed a purplish-red. She was enraged. “System, exchange it for me.”

“Exchange it for me right now, no matter how much energy it costs! I must play a violin piece that will stun everyone!”

Exchanging Niccolò Paganini Experience Card for $30$ minutes.

Remaining Energy Value: 1.

A powerful, sustained note suddenly rang out. Wen Yan, sitting on the stool, was startled and quickly pressed the corresponding key.

Following that, dense notes poured down like a storm on Wen Yan, resembling a devil’s tremor.

Seemingly caught off guard by the sudden start of the music, Wen Yan’s expression became increasingly focused, not daring to show any slack. Her hand movements grew faster and faster, almost turning into a blur.

Xu Ruozhou pressed a few repeating bass notes, but then couldn’t keep up and could only sit to the side, listening to the distinctly different melodies of the violin and piano.

The violin’s high notes were bright, and the piano’s sound was deep. They should have harmonized like flowing water and towering mountains, but instead, the two sounds intertwined, sounding like a struggle where neither would yield.

The violin drew out the highest note to an incredibly thin, long sound, finally gaining the upper hand.

Just as the string was about to snap, the guests’ emotions were pushed to the limit, holding their breath. Even Xu Ruozhou felt a sense of breathless tension.

Until the piano suddenly exerted force.

In the instant before the violin’s sustained note completely concluded, Wen Yan pressed the sustain pedal. The low-frequency aftershock of the piano completely enveloped the nearly breaking string sound of the violin, finally gaining a slight edge and ending the back-and-forth piece.

The violin and piano offered a perfect curtain call.

The air was silent for a moment, followed by thunderous applause from the guests.

“My goodness, did I come to an engagement banquet? This is practically a master-class performance.”

“As expected of a daughter cultivated by the Xu family. I thought only Xu Mingxin was skilled in music. I didn’t expect her sister to play the piano so well too.”

“When did the Wen family’s good-for-nothing become so impressive? Her cooperation with Xu Ruozhou was seamless. I’ve been playing four-hands duets with my partner for so many years, and we can’t reach this level. And they seemed to be improvising, right?”

Xu Ruozhou listened to the discussions about her, feeling a sense of undeserved shame for the first time in her life.

She was sitting next to Wen Yan, but Wen Yan was tall and sitting on the side of the stool closer to the guests. Her fingers were also longer than hers, completely obstructing her from view.

These people thought they were playing together, but this seemingly harmonious four-hands duet was entirely dominated by Wen Yan.

The fake daughter stood in the center of the stage, her head held high, basking in the enthusiastic applause. Xu Ruozhou, however, sat beside Wen Yan, looking at her with concern.

The Alpha’s forehead was covered in a thin layer of sweat. The sweat dripped from her cheek, slid down her long neck, and into the inner side of her dress. Even her sweat-dampened hair exuded the clear, elegant scent of Du Zi Song (a pine-like scent).

Her lowered raven-black eyelashes concealed all her emotions, making Xu Ruozhou feel a little panic.

What was wrong with Wen Yan?

She was unnervingly quiet. Only the faint gasps between her lips proved she was still alive in this world.

“Wen Yan, are you okay?” Xu Ruozhou couldn’t help but lightly touch Wen Yan’s long fingers resting on the black and white piano keys with her fingertip.

The owner of those hands seemed to finally come to her senses, lifting her gaze toward her.

It was only then that Xu Ruozhou finally saw her eyes clearly.

The clear black eyes were like the brightest stars in the night sky. Although cold sweat continued to drip from her forehead, those eyes were astonishingly bright, as if vying with the sun for glory.

She looked eager, as if she wanted to go again.

This was completely different from when Wen Yan coached her on the violin. Xu Ruozhou suddenly realized.

“…So you like the piano.”

Upon hearing this, those bright black eyes looked over excitedly, chattering endlessly. “Wife, did you know? It’s been a long, long time since I touched a piano.”

“But, just like before, as soon as I touch the keys, the melody naturally flows from my fingertips. I…”

“…Huh?”

A cool sensation landed on her lips. Wen Yan was slightly startled.

Slowly lowering her eyelashes, she saw the Omega’s tall nose bridge, exquisite collarbone, and those thin lips emitting a faint rose scent.

They were right on her…

That spot.

Wen Yan: !!!

Wen Yan’s face instantly flushed crimson. Her lips were tightly sealed, and her whole body reflexively leaned backward.

She was flustered, completely afraid to move, fearing that the Omega, whose entire weight was leaning on her, would fall off the piano stool.

Wen Yan stammered, “W-Wife, what are you doing?”

The Omega looked at her tightly closed lips with a hint of dissatisfaction, her tone completely natural. “Kissing you.”

Aaaahhhhhhh!

Is the female lead crazy? So many people are watching!

Sure enough, upon seeing this scene, the guest seating erupted in massive cheers and shouts, even more enthusiastic than the applause after the performance.

Outside the floor-to-ceiling windows, a person riding a bicycle past was startled by the sudden commotion. They looked terrified at the opulent hotel, muttering to themselves, “What’s going on? Is there an earthquake?”

Wen Yan: …

Wen Yan hurriedly took a bow and pulled Xu Ruozhou’s arm, dragging her backstage. The faint blush on her cheeks had yet to fade.

She initially intended to feign anger and demand why Xu Ruozhou did that, but when she saw those reddish-brown eyes, her tone instantly softened, becoming gentle, like a spoiled complaint.

“Wife, why did you suddenly kiss me? In public, the optics are so bad.”

Xu Ruozhou was expressionless, her tone incredibly calm. “You are my wife, my legal spouse. How are the optics bad?”

“Or are you seeing other Omegas behind my back and afraid they’ll see and misunderstand?”

“Do you know what people outside are saying about us now? The wealthy circle says you’ve always liked Xu Mingxin and only married me because the Xu family paid you. They say we are a marriage of convenience, completely without affection.”

Uh…

A marriage of convenience seems right, and as for affection, it seems…

Hard to say?

Wen Yan naturally didn’t dare to say these words in front of Xu Ruozhou.

The faint rose scent of the Omega’s lips seemed to linger on her mouth, refusing to dissipate. Wen Yan’s ears were hot. She tugged at Xu Ruozhou’s sleeve, fidgeting awkwardly.

“Wife, what are you talking about? How could I be seeing other Omegas behind your back? Didn’t we agree that neither party would cheat during the duration of our marriage?”

“Is that so?”

Xu Ruozhou’s expression was calm. “We also agreed that we should act like a loving couple when out in public. I kissed you in front of these people. Wouldn’t those rumors about us being a marriage of convenience and having no affection be naturally dispelled?”

“How can that be considered a breach of contract?”

Wen Yan was completely confused by Xu Ruozhou, foolishly rubbing her head. “That seems logical, too?”

“…I’m sorry, wife. I’m too slow. Don’t be mad at me. I didn’t think it through.”

That scared me.

I thought the female lead was intentionally taking advantage of me.

“Mm.” The Omega’s voice was cold and indifferent. Wen Yan sensed she was angry and immediately wrapped her arms around her waist, whining and acting spoiled.

“Good wife, I really know I was wrong. I promise I’ll listen to you from now on~”

“You’ll listen to me?”

Wen Yan nodded, serious like a pecking chick. “I swear!”

“Then one more kiss.”

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