The Blind Alpha Coveted by the Frail Beauty Omega - Chapter 35

Understanding Her Past

“Mi Ruian likes her? What an utter absurdity!”

Wei Jiangxue let out a cold laugh, feeling more and more that 233 was derelict in its duties. And it claimed to be a gold-star employee? How had it become like this? What on earth had 233 come into contact with to change so rapidly…

There was no answer to that question, so Wei Jiangxue could only set it aside for now.

After groping around for a few steps, Xiao Dong sought her out: “Master, Xiao Dong will take you to the dining room.”

Wei Jiangxue nodded unnaturally. Before going to Mi Ruian’s room, she had intentionally shaken Xiao Dong off. Now that the robot had reappeared on its own, it could only be that Mi Ruian, considerate of her impaired vision, had specifically issued an order for Xiao Dong to find her.

The protagonist is so thoughtful… No! Wei Jiangxue shook her head; 233’s trash talk was getting into her brain again!

Wei Jiangxue took a large stride forward, and Xiao Dong automatically adjusted its speed to stay exactly one body length ahead of her. Once they reached the dining room and she heard Mi Ruian’s voice, Wei Jiangxue felt even worse.

“You’re here. Sit down.” Mi Ruian’s voice was the same as usual; one couldn’t hear any particular warmth or special treatment toward Wei Jiangxue.

Wei Jiangxue breathed a sigh of relief. Just as she thought—233 was just being stubborn. It viewed them through a certain “filter,” which was why it felt like everything was off.

“I had someone prepare sea cucumber porridge; I’ve placed it on your right. Don’t touch the things on your left, just let Xiao Dong help you. There are also rice balls, fruits, and vegetables… if you want tea, I’ve had that prepared as well.”

Before Wei Jiangxue had even sat down firmly, Mi Ruian had finished reciting all the instructions.

This display of care was no different from before, and Wei Jiangxue let her guard down completely. She knew Mi Ruian had always preferred eating individual portions; even back in the rental house, this eldest young lady would prepare double meals of the same standard, with every dish served in small bowls and a rich variety of choices.

Though it was troublesome, it was truly delicious and convenient.

Now Mi Ruian maintained this habit, portioning different dishes into various bowls in a dazzling array. Unfortunately, among the two diners…

Thinking about how her eyes had gone blind again after her estrus period, leaving her unable to eat freely just like before, Wei Jiangxue gave a soft “Mm” and turned her head to say to Xiao Dong beside her: “Please help feed me, Xiao Dong.”

With Xiao Dong, she only needed to open her mouth and wait for the food. Without Xiao Dong, she had to carefully pick at the food and bring it to her mouth; no matter how careful she was, she would inevitably misjudge the direction and soil her clothes.

The safest method was to bring her face close to the bowl and eat quite pathetically. Such table manners were ugly, but they saved her from a lot of trouble.

The world after losing sight was cruel, constantly reminding Wei Jiangxue—you cannot live a normal life like before; you are different from other normal people…

Wei Jiangxue took a mouthful of the porridge Xiao Dong fed her, pushing her melancholy to the back of her mind.

It should have been a time to quietly enjoy the food, but suddenly, a series of clattering sounds came from Mi Ruian’s side across from her.

The crisp sound caught Wei Jiangxue’s attention. She rarely showed a look of concern for the other in front of Mi Ruian: “What’s wrong? Is everything okay over there?”

Because she couldn’t see, Wei Jiangxue didn’t know that Mi Ruian’s expression had changed only after seeing her interaction with Xiao Dong. Her mind had wandered, causing her elbow to bump into a cup, which startled her into dropping her spoon, creating quite a mess on the table.

“I’m fine, I just scalded my finger.” Even though Wei Jiangxue couldn’t see, Mi Ruian maintained a perfect smile.

A miscalculation. She had momentarily forgotten that Xiao Dong would feed Wei Jiangxue.

It’s just a robot…

Mi Ruian forced herself to calm down, inconspicuously lifting her eyes to quietly observe Wei Jiangxue and Xiao Dong.

If she made an excuse to leave the table now and took over Xiao Dong’s controls… Mi Ruian quickly rejected that idea.

Setting aside whether Wei Jiangxue would become suspicious, the lag in the robot during a control hand-off could easily pose a danger to a visually impaired person, such as knocking things over. Mi Ruian couldn’t act on impulse for a moment’s displeasure, and besides, a robot was no threat to her; there was no need for concern.

Thinking of this, her irritation eased slightly, but then she spotted Wei Jiangxue directing Xiao Dong to pick out the vegetables.

Mi Ruian: “…”

She had forgotten that Wei Jiangxue was a picky eater.

Mi Ruian cleared her throat: “Eating more vegetables is good for your health. The doctor said your diet shouldn’t be too narrow; you need to focus on balanced nutrition.”

Wei Jiangxue’s back stiffened at the sudden reminder. For a moment, it felt like she was back in her childhood, being scolded by her grandmother for being picky.

Her grandmother wasn’t someone who spoiled children; she could be very strict at times. For instance, regarding meals, her grandmother believed in the philosophy of “eat what’s there or get out.”

After going hungry for several meals due to her pickiness, Wei Jiangxue finally understood that food was only for replenishing nutrition and energy, not for enjoyment.

One couldn’t demand deliciousness from a necessity for survival; after all, those vegetables had been living fine before, and they didn’t want to be eaten either.

Perhaps because of this, her grandmother’s attitude toward food was very respectful. Even when life became less tight later on, she still cherished every grain of rice.

As for Wei Jiangxue, she had her own little schemes. She didn’t like vegetables, but her younger sister Wei Meng did. So, Wei Jiangxue would shove her vegetables to Wei Meng, and Wei Meng would trade her the dishes Wei Jiangxue liked.

Mi Ruian’s current state made Wei Jiangxue feel a complex mix of emotions: “Thanks for the reminder, I’ll eat them.”

She just needed to do some mental preparation first…

Her expression perfectly illustrated the definitions of “facing death with equanimity” and “sacrificing oneself for a cause.” It left Mi Ruian very puzzled—did she really hate vegetables that much?

“Forget it,” Mi Ruian spoke up to stop her. “If you don’t like them, give them to me.”

“Eh?” Wei Jiangxue was stunned, but she moved incredibly fast, having Xiao Dong put the lettuce back immediately.

While she muttered, “This is so embarrassing,” she urged Xiao Dong to separate the green vegetables from the bowls and send them over to Mi Ruian.

Since the other person had said so, she clearly didn’t mind sharing these dishes. To have someone help her not waste food, Wei Jiangxue naturally cooperated with all her might.

“Broccoli, lettuce, cherry tomatoes… give them all to her.” Wei Jiangxue had just been fed many of her hated foods by Xiao Dong, who didn’t know her preferences. It had been like walking through a minefield; now she called them out one by one, seeking only to send all the loathed items away.

Mi Ruian looked at her with a complicated expression. Having already made the offer, she could only take them all.

I’ll have to think of another way next time to get Wei Jiangxue to eat some… Mi Ruian stared at the plate escorted over by Xiao Dong, her expression thoughtful.

One must put their heart into raising their own wife; perhaps I should research and refine my cooking skills.

That night.

Mi Ruian, who had already decided that Wei Jiangxue was her “possession,” was barred outside Wei Jiangxue’s bedroom door.

And inside the room, a certain heartless person was shouting: “Don’t worry, I’ve locked the door this time! I’m still rational, you don’t have to worry about me dragging you in. If there’s anything, let’s just chat like this!”

Mi Ruian, who had intended to come over with some “tea-flavored” words to coax Wei Jiangxue into sleeping with her and play some adult games, was speechless: “…It’s nothing, just wanted to remind you to close the window. The night wind is strong, don’t catch a cold.”

The silk nightgown she was clutching in her hand was nearly frayed. Mi Ruian looked at the door panel with a mix of laughter and tears, suddenly realizing that there seemed to be a slight discrepancy in how she and Wei Jiangxue perceived their relationship.

They were already in a relationship of an Alpha and Omega who had undergone a temporary marking. Why was Wei Jiangxue still acting like they were just ordinary friends?

Was she too shy?

True, since Wei Jiangxue was different from other Alphas, there would be differences in certain perceptions as well. Mi Ruian liked this version of Wei Jiangxue, so she should accept everything about her.

But… Mi Ruian stared at the door, finding it truly hard to control herself from just breaking it down.

She really wanted to drag that silly person out from inside and interrogate her thoroughly for a clear status. Lover? Partner? Or something else?

…No, Wei Jiangxue was too shy; breaking the door down by force would likely ruin the atmosphere. Even if she were to confess her feelings, it shouldn’t be in this kind of setting. She had to find another opportunity.

Mi Ruian watched the door for a while longer before turning to walk away gracefully.

On the other side of the door, Wei Jiangxue was listening to Xiao Dong read a book. This robot was much better than the text-to-speech function on her phone.

The moment Mi Ruian arrived, Xiao Dong had stopped immediately so Wei Jiangxue could hear the person outside.

Wei Jiangxue actually knew the protagonist would come to talk to her.

Their current relationship was extremely delicate.

First, they were roommates who didn’t get along, then they had a one-night stand—it was already awkward enough up to that point.

And Wei Jiangxue had done something even more outrageous—she had unintentionally blurted out some of her true thoughts.

If Mi Ruian intended to investigate, would this exceptionally intelligent protagonist guess even more?

For example, that there were more worlds outside of this one?

Wei Jiangxue quickly cut off that thought. She hadn’t heard clearly what Mi Ruian was asking outside, only vaguely judging that the other person wanted to enter the room.

Could she be looking for her to clarify the truth and confront her face-to-face? Wei Jiangxue shuddered and quickly shouted that she was going to sleep, shutting Mi Ruian out.

After sending away that “great Buddha,” Wei Jiangxue’s back was covered in cold sweat.

She finally remembered System 233, whom she had blacklisted and blocked all morning. That inexplicable anger had long since dissipated. Wei Jiangxue silently brought 233 back: [233, I’m not mad at you anymore. We are colleagues, and the mission must come first. I don’t care what you’re up to in private, just don’t flaunt it in front of me, okay?]

[System 233: Wuwuwu Host… You finally let this humble servant out wuwu, I promise to listen to everything you say, Great One…]

Seeing it had become obedient, Wei Jiangxue nodded with satisfaction: [To know oneself and one’s enemy is to be ever-victorious. I feel it is very necessary for me to understand more about Mi Ruian. Do you have any way? A simple plot summary isn’t enough.]

233 pondered for a moment: [Well… I actually do.]

Wei Jiangxue immediately pressed: [What is it? Can I use it? Remember, we are a bound pair of colleagues. Until the mission is complete, our relationship can’t be dissolved. We rise together, we fall together.]

[System 233: Shhh, keep your voice down. I’ve temporarily cut the monitoring signal from the Transmigration Bureau. I can help you. The method is—]

[System 233: Dreaming!]