Redeeming that Beautiful, Strong, and Miserable Omega [Transmigrated into a Book] - Chapter 49

Chapter 49: The Rings

Lin Xi observed Xu Ruozhou’s expression and asked tentatively, “Xu Mingxin’s situation isn’t good right now, and she has no one following her. It might be easier for us to act now.”

“CEO Xu, should we move ahead with our plan?”

Thinking of what Wen Yan had just told her, Xu Ruozhou hesitated, but finally shook her head slowly. “Forget it, let her be.”

“She has already paid the price for her actions. There’s no need to take her life. However—”

Xu Ruozhou’s tone shifted, her eyes sharp. “Continue to have people monitor her. If she shows any intention of harming Wen Yan, notify me immediately. At that time, I will… resolve it myself.”

“Yes, CEO Xu.”

Xu Ruozhou casually picked up an umbrella, preparing to leave. A slight sound came from the staircase of the villa, and Xu Ruozhou instinctively looked over.

Wen Yan rubbed her eyes, drowsy, and walked down the stairs to Xu Ruozhou, embracing her. Xu Ruozhou put down the umbrella, wrapped her arms around Wen Yan’s shoulder, and patted her with amusement. “Didn’t you just say you wanted to sleep a little longer?”

“Why did you suddenly come down?”

Wen Yan smiled sheepishly, released her arms from Xu Ruozhou, and carefully took out an exquisite small box from her embrace, handing it to Xu Ruozhou.

Xu Ruozhou was puzzled. She remembered Wen Yan had been with her constantly lately. Even if she bought a gift, she should have known.

Inside the box was a necklace.

In the center of the necklace was a bright golden moon, flanked on both sides by four purple gemstones. The main body was made of gold. Because the maker’s technique was inexperienced, the sharp tips of the crescent moon were slightly uneven.

Xu Ruozhou touched the sharp tip of the crescent moon, sensing the care the maker put into polishing it. “Wen Yan, did you make this necklace?”

Wen Yan touched her head awkwardly. “Mhm.”

Xu Ruozhou’s lips unconsciously curved up. She cupped Wen Yan’s face and kissed her. “I love it.”

A bright red lip print appeared on her cheek. Wen Yan was a little shy. “It’s not very well made. I just hope you don’t dislike it, Wife.”

Although Wen Yan was humble, Xu Ruozhou noticed that Wen Yan’s gaze was fixed on her neck, her hands eager to try it on, but she didn’t know how to ask.

Xu Ruozhou’s eyes twinkled with fragmented laughter, and she offered an easy way out. “Can you help me put it on?”

“Yes.” Wen Yan’s eyes immediately lit up. Xu Ruozhou turned around. Wen Yan wrapped the slender gold chain around her neck.

The gold color further accentuated the Omega’s cool white complexion. Wen Yan tried to clasp the necklace, but no matter how hard she tried, she couldn’t. Sweat began to bead on her forehead.

“What’s wrong?” Xu Ruozhou noticed Wen Yan’s arm trembling and looked back at her. Wen Yan wiped the sweat with her sleeve, took the necklace off, and said with some frustration, “I’m sorry, Wife.”

“The necklace seems broken. It’s my fault for not checking it properly. You go to work first. I’ll give it to you after I fix it.”

Xu Ruozhou was a little regretful but still nodded. “Okay.”

The continuous heavy rain had caused some flooding in the villa, and the servants had just finished clearing the area in front of the door.

Xu Ruozhou picked up the umbrella again. Before leaving, she glanced at Wen Yan. Wen Yan held the necklace and obediently waved to her. Xu Ruozhou’s heart warmed. She walked over and kissed her cheek, saying in a voice only they could hear, “Tonight, I also have a gift for you.”

“Oh, okay.”

Xu Ruozhou was escorted to the company by the driver. After a while, Wen Yan, who was repairing the necklace, slowly registered what was said, and her face turned slightly red.

A gift?

Could it be the one she’s thinking of?

Lin Xi, standing nearby, watched Wen Yan’s expression change repeatedly and couldn’t help but ask, “Master, what’s wrong?”

“Are you running into any trouble? Is there anything Lin Xi can help you with?”

Wen Yan was silent for a long time before finally speaking slowly. “Is there any exercise that can improve finger dexterity?”

Lin Xi: …

Although her Master’s thought process was strange, Lin Xi responsibly recommended one or two exercises to Wen Yan. Wen Yan gave up after a few minutes and laid down like a salted fish.

Wen Yan, nestled on the sofa, exuded an aura of being barely alive, making Lin Xi feel compelled to advise her. “Master, won’t you persevere a little longer?”

“Exercise is like that. You need to persist long-term to see results.”

Hearing Lin Xi’s words, Wen Yan’s tone was flat. “It’s fine.”

“My wife can move herself.”

Lin Xi: …

The shareholders of the Wen Group still underestimated Wen Yan’s trust in Xu Ruozhou.

The day before yesterday, a laid-off manager, dissatisfied with his firing, insisted on traveling in the heavy rain to their home, demanding Wen Yan intervene.

This manager was a long-time company employee and related to Wen Yan’s elders. He thought Wen Yan would handle the matter, but unexpectedly—

“A direct dismissal? That does sound a bit…”

Before Wen Yan could finish speaking, the manager, who was nearly depressed from Xu Ruozhou’s pressure, acted as if he had found a confidant, shedding tears and snot. “Right, CEO Wen? Xu Ruozhou is too much! You must rein in your Omega! As an Alpha, how can you let your Omega overstep her authority and bully your loyal subordinate?”

“I’ve been here for three dynasties! If I haven’t contributed, I’ve certainly put in hard work for the Wen Group! How could she dismiss me directly without any room for negotiation?”

“…”

Upon hearing it was Xu Ruozhou’s decision, Wen Yan instantly changed her expression. “I see. That does sound a bit rushed.”

“How about this? I’ll give you an extra month’s salary as New Year’s money for your children.”

The manager: ?

“Don’t think it’s too little. While Omegas are busy working outside, we Alphas at home must learn to be frugal. How about this? I’ll lend you a copy of The Eight Virtues of an Alpha. Study it well.”

The manager’s eyes widened. Wen Yan immediately covered his mouth, raised her index finger, and made a gesture. “Shush—”

“Any more talk would be rude.”

The manager: …

Late at night, Wen Yan finally fixed the necklace and lay in bed, joyfully waiting for Xu Ruozhou to return.

At this moment, two knocks came on the bedroom door. Wen Yan thought it was Xu Ruozhou returning, put on her slippers, rushed over, and opened the door. “Wife, you’re back…”

Lin Xi stood at the door and said softly, “Master.”

Wen Yan couldn’t hide her disappointment, sounding frustrated. “It’s you, Lin Xi. What is it?”

Lin Xi nodded. Wen Yan opened the door wider. “Then come in and talk.”

“Okay.”

Inside the room, Wen Yan frowned. “Are you saying that on the day of the wedding, you felt controlled by a mysterious force?”

Lin Xi nodded. “Mhm. Those Daoists entered through the main entrance. I originally intended to stop them, but for some reason, I couldn’t control my body at the time. I could only watch them go in.”

So that’s it.

This matter is indeed related to the System on Xu Mingxin.

“I understand.” Wen Yan gave a slight nod to Lin Xi. “Thank you, Lin Xi. I will be careful. Are your injuries feeling better?”

Lin Xi’s hand gripping her trousers tightened slightly. She lowered her head. “Thank you for your concern, Master. My injuries are much better.”

“That’s good.”

Wen Yan smiled. “Oh, I almost forgot to thank you. Thank you for being willing to stay at the Wen Group and help Ruozhou. Her burden is too heavy. I appreciate you helping her share the load.”

“I thought you would go to school then. I didn’t expect you to come to the Wen Group. Was it for Ruozhou?”

Lin Xi remained silent. After a long pause, she whispered, “It was for you.”

“Mhm?” Wen Yan didn’t hear clearly. “Lin Xi, what did you say?”

Lin Xi slowly let go of her grip on her trousers and shook her head. “Nothing. Never mind.”

“I’ll go back to my room now. Get some rest, Master.”

After Lin Xi left, Wen Yan lay in bed, tossing and turning. The pattering rain outside made her feel melancholy, as if her mood was also soaked with humidity.

If the System is still with Xu Mingxin, how could they have failed?

Did they not communicate well? Or is everything not over yet?

Thinking of this possibility, Wen Yan suddenly sat up straight, took out Xu Ruozhou’s handcuffs, and cuffed herself to the bed. Then, she realized this might be useless and unlocked the handcuffs with the key.

Wen Yan’s thoughts became increasingly chaotic. She buried her face in the pillow. Xu Ruozhou finally finished work and rushed back, looking travel-worn. Wen Yan quickly scrambled out of bed and took the bag from her hand. “Wife, you’re back.”

“I was worried the rain was too heavy and you were trapped at the office!”

Xu Ruozhou looked exhausted but smiled as she replied, “Didn’t I say this morning that I had a gift for you tonight? How could I break my promise?”

A gift?

Wen Yan’s ears felt slightly warm. She hung up Xu Ruozhou’s rain-dampened trench coat. “Wife, don’t think about that kind of thing now. Go take a hot shower. I’ll blow dry your hair.”

It had been raining all day. Although Xu Ruozhou had a car, she couldn’t avoid being splashed by water when getting in and out.

Xu Ruozhou nodded. After a quick hot shower, she put on a bathrobe and leaned into Wen Yan’s embrace, enjoying her hair-drying service.

The warm air blew on her hair. Xu Ruozhou let out a comfortable sigh. Wen Yan was very attentive. “Do you feel a little more relaxed, Wife?”

“Mhm.”

Xu Ruozhou remembered the item in her bag. “By the way, the gift…”

Wen Yan straightened Xu Ruozhou’s head and sighed somewhat helplessly. “Wife!”

“We were quite boisterous last night. Let’s go to sleep early tonight.”

Xu Ruozhou: ?

Xu Ruozhou narrowed her eyes, realizing Wen Yan was thinking the wrong thing again. Wen Yan turned off the hair dryer. Her face gradually flushed. “I said not tonight, Wife~”

Xu Ruozhou stood up and walked to the bedside table. Wen Yan thought she was reaching for the props and shyly closed her eyes. After waiting a long time, she didn’t feel her hands being cuffed. Instead, a small box was placed in her hand.

Wen Yan opened her eyes, puzzled. “What is this?”

Xu Ruozhou smiled. “Open it and see?”

Wen Yan opened the box.

Under the light, two blue diamonds shaped like pigeon eggs were set in rings. Wen Yan’s eyes widened. “Blue diamonds?!”

Wen Yan said incredulously, “Wife, when did you turn the blue diamond necklace into diamond rings?”

Xu Ruozhou slowly curved her lips. “I originally planned to use them as our wedding rings before the wedding, after all…”

“This was the first gift you gave me.”

Wen Yan was startled. She didn’t expect Xu Ruozhou to still remember that mishap.

Thinking of the rainy night that nearly cost Xu Ruozhou her life, Wen Yan felt a little depressed. “It’s all my fault. Although I knew you were in a difficult situation at the Xu family, I didn’t realize the Xu family was so wicked!”

“My giving you the blue diamond necklace only intensified Xu Mingxin’s jealousy toward you. I…”

“Shush—”

A cool finger pressed against Wen Yan’s lips. Xu Ruozhou’s eyes carried a smile. “Wen Yan, that’s all in the past.”

“Xu Tao and Xu Zhongshan are locked in a psychiatric hospital. Xu Mingxin has lost all her support and is no longer a threat to us. Everything is over.”

Wen Yan was stunned and slowly nodded.

Xu Ruozhou was right, except—

Hadn’t the events just aligned with the original plot again?

Before she could think deeply, Xu Ruozhou leaned into her embrace, hugging her waist tightly. “Wen Yan, let’s make up for the final ceremony that was ruined at the wedding.”

“We haven’t exchanged rings yet.”

Wen Yan hesitated, holding the rings, but in Xu Ruozhou’s expectant gaze, she nodded seriously. “Okay.”

Xu Ruozhou took out the blue diamond ring from the box. A clap of thunder suddenly sounded in the sky. Wen Yan frowned, rubbing her arms. “What is wrong with this rain? It feels endless.”

“Wife, try to work online as much as possible these days. The humidity outside is heavy. You might catch a cold even with an umbrella.”

Xu Ruozhou heard her somewhat nagging advice, and a warmth swelled in her chest. “Mhm, I’ll listen to you. I’ll work from home with you these next few days.”

The blue diamond, symbolizing their love, was placed on Wen Yan’s left ring finger.

Another clap of thunder fell from the sky. This time, even Xu Ruozhou was startled. She instinctively looked at Wen Yan, afraid she was frightened by the thunder, but found Wen Yan had closed her eyes, seemingly asleep. Xu Ruozhou shook Wen Yan’s shoulder.

“Wen Yan, are you sleepy?”

Wen Yan wanted to shake her head, but she seemed unable to. Her soul seemed to be gradually separating from her body. Was it because she was too tired?

Despite this, Wen Yan still tried hard to respond to the increasingly vague voice in her ear.

“Wen Yan, are you alright?”

“Alright.”

“Wen Yan, wake up and put the ring on me.”

“Okay.”

“Wen Yan?”

“…”

“WEN YAN!!!”

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