The Mad Beauty and the Sick Young Lady [Transmigration Novel] - Chapter 25

Jiang Zhuoye didn’t stay long this time before leaving. It was said she had many more announcements to attend and had to meet with her lawyer to discuss the lawsuit.

Because of the recent hot searches and the positive outcome, Jiang Zhuoye’s resources increased significantly.

She was already a top-tier figure in the entertainment industry with superb looks and body, and her personal fashion sense was excellent. Many first-tier fashion brands considered it an honor to have her as their spokesperson.

Su Li had initially worried that this incident would affect Jiang Zhuoye’s career, but she later realized her concerns were unnecessary.

After seeing the person off, Su Li quickly entered her studio and began the sketch for a new oil painting.

Her own painting style was not very realistic; it had always been abstract and brilliant. Even the last painting, based on her dream, had no concrete objects, only splendid colors, lines, and soft shapes.

This style was actually very suitable for modern home interiors, which is why the staff at the auction website had contacted her several times, requesting more of her work.

Su Li had never had many expenses before, nor did she have a strong desire to earn money. But after talking with Jiang Zhuoye, she decided to earn more, just in case.

She could afford the small gifts for those who were affected this time, but what about next time? And the gifts for Jiang Zhuoye on holidays and her birthday they certainly shouldn’t be shabby.

Su Li didn’t have a specific image in mind, allowing the pencil to wander freely on the canvas. But when she snapped out of her trance, she suddenly realized that what she was drawing was clearly Jiang Zhuoye.

It was the scene of Jiang Zhuoye standing tall and elegant in her hallway, smiling at her.

Su Li had just finished the eyes but hadn’t drawn the mouth yet. Looking at those exquisitely beautiful eyes, she let out a soft sigh.

She felt… that deep within Jiang Zhuoye’s eyes, there was a buried, profound negative emotion. She wondered what Jiang Zhuoye had experienced.

Su Li hadn’t intended to paint Jiang Zhuoye this portrait definitely couldn’t be sold. But since the rough outline was there, she didn’t want to stop.

After a whole afternoon of effort, Su Li finished the entire sketch. Feeling dizzy, she stumbled back to the living room and took deep breaths while looking out at the small garden.

The small garden had been designed by a professional landscape architect, featuring blooming flowers throughout the year. Even though it was now winter, precious flowers and plants were still in bloom.

Su Li looked out, appreciating the flowers, and suddenly saw a somewhat familiar figure loitering outside.

She walked closer to the window and was surprised to find that the person was actually Yu Xianxian!

It was Yu Xianxian, the excellent Omega who was completely devoted to Ying Feiyan!

What was she doing here? Why was she lurking suspiciously in my backyard without coming in?

Su Li asked Aunt Zhang to go out and check the situation. If Yu Xianxian tried to run, so be it, but if she didn’t, Aunt Zhang should pull her into the house.

Aunt Zhang, being seasoned and experienced, knew how to handle pampered young ladies. She quickly dragged Yu Xianxian into the reception room.

Su Li was wearing a set of trousers and a shirt that gave her a commanding presence, sitting in the reception room with an exquisite bone china tea set in front of her.

The moment Yu Xianxian entered, she frowned and tried to leave:

“Why did you bring me in? I was just passing by. Is it wrong to just pass by?”

Aunt Zhang firmly held onto Yu Xianxian:

“Our Miss has something to say to you!”

Yu Xianxian:

“I have nothing to say to her!”

Su Li softly spoke a sentence:

“I doubt that. You came here for Ying Feiyan, didn’t you?”

Yu Xianxian froze, as if she had been stabbed. After a long pause, she slowly sat down, her tone hostile:

“You should know Ying Feiyan was sent to the police station, right?”

Su Li shrugged:

“I know, but does that concern me?”

Yu Xianxian’s eyes flared with anger, her eyebrows practically knotted:

“Of course, it concerns you! Jiang Zhuoye is the one who put her there, and isn’t she your person? Now I hear she’s even going to sue. Don’t you think you should talk some sense into her and let Ying Feiyan go?”

Su Li let out a soft sigh, her slender fingers picking up the teapot to pour herself a cup of tea, which she then took a sip of.

This unhurried composure made Yu Xianxian want to jump up:

“Can you please listen to me properly!”

Su Li finished her tea, then raised her eyes:

“I understand. However, I’m sorry, but Jiang Zhuoye has her own ideas, and I cannot change them.”

Yu Xianxian was so angry that her eyes widened. She finally slammed her hand onto the armrest of the chair, only to gasp in pain from the impact:

“Hoo… you’re fooling no one. Jiang Zhuoye wouldn’t frame Feiyan if it weren’t to get revenge for you!”

Su Li:

“‘Frame’?”

Yu Xianxian glared at her:

“Our Feiyan is always a gentleman, but in front of you two, she always loses control. That must be your two’s fault! She never loses control when she’s with me. Did you two top Omegas release pheromones to seduce her?”

Su Li was utterly astonished. She remembered Yu Xianxian from the last gathering, who didn’t seem this unreasonable back then.

Could it be that after dating Ying Feiyan a few times, Yu Xianxian had been completely brainwashed and become Ying Feiyan’s lapdog?

Looking at Yu Xianxian, who was blindly believing the scumbag woman despite the facts, Su Li felt a chill run down her spine.

If she hadn’t broken off the engagement… she might be even more pathetic than Yu Xianxian now…

Su Li was shocked and took a moment before speaking:

“I genuinely don’t know what you’re talking about. We are both Omegas. Don’t you know the heavy price we pay for releasing pheromones? Never mind me, why do you think someone of Jiang Zhuoye’s status would seduce Ying Feiyan?”

Yu Xianxian found it hard to answer that question immediately. After thinking for a moment, her eyes suddenly lit up:

“It’s all for you! I don’t know what kind of sordid dealings you two have, but at the party last time, the way she looked at you was like she was looking at a lover. There’s definitely something wrong!”

Su Li:

“…”

She was utterly stunned by the words “like a lover,” her head aching, unable to speak.

Seeing this, Yu Xianxian’s eyes went wide. She adopted the demeanor of a spoiled young lady and shouted:

“I caught your fox tail! I knew there was something going on between you two, otherwise, how could you possibly break off the engagement! You must have been involved with Jiang Zhuoye all along, cheating on and betraying our Feiyan. And now you and your paramour are framing Feiyan. How can Feiyan be so unlucky!”

Su Li’s head was throbbing, her temples ringing. Her emotions grew increasingly agitated and difficult to control. Hearing Yu Xianxian’s aggressive words, her heart pounded erratically.

Yu Xianxian was about to continue shouting when she suddenly saw the frail and pale Su Li stand up and pick up the teacup.

The next second, a full cup of hot tea was abruptly splashed onto Yu Xianxian’s chest!

Su Li suffered from cold sensitivity and always drank her tea very hot. This splash of tea stung Yu Xianxian’s chest, leaving her soaked and making her heart skip a beat!

“You… how dare you…”

Yu Xianxian’s eyes were tearing up, but before she could retaliate, Su Li raised her voice and shouted toward the door:

“Aunt Zhang, show the guest out!”

Aunt Zhang rushed in, forcefully grabbing Yu Xianxian’s arms and dragging her out the door, throwing her directly outside the main gate.

Yu Xianxian cursed wildly outside. Aunt Zhang closed the door, blocking out the sound, and quickly returned to the reception room to check on Su Li:

“Miss, are you alright? Is your head hurting? I’ll help you upstairs!”

Su Li’s head was indeed aching. Leaning on Aunt Zhang’s shoulder, she took the elevator back to her bed to lie down. Aunt Zhang then gently massaged her scalp.

“That’s enough, I think I’m fine.”

After sending Aunt Zhang away, Su Li lay in bed, staring at the ceiling and pondering Yu Xianxian’s words.

She actually thought she and Jiang Zhuoye were together… how could that be? They were both top Omegas! How could they possibly be together?

Historically, Alpha-Omega pairings were the norm, and even Alpha-Beta pairings were rare. Omegas were one in a million individuals, and their partners were always Alphas. Even Beta-Omega pairings were almost non-existent. Throughout history, every famous couple followed this rule.

But now, Yu Xianxian actually believed that the way Jiang Zhuoye looked at her was “like a lover”?

Su Li took a deep breath, feeling her head start to ache again.

She was absolutely certain that her feelings for Jiang Zhuoye were purely platonic. She had never had any thought that went beyond friendship.

Perhaps there was admiration and appreciation for her beauty, courage, and ability, but this was all on a friendship level, with no other meaning.

Su Li recalled yesterday, when Jiang Zhuoye had placed her hand on her collar, back, and other places while talking those overly intimate gestures… How did she feel at the time? She seemed to remember being shy, blushing, and her heart racing.

But that was perfectly normal! Su Li had few friends and even less intimate contact with others. A sudden close interaction would naturally make her shy and nervous, which didn’t mean anything at all.

Then she thought, why did Jiang Zhuoye feel the need to touch her?

Looking at her like a lover?

The more Su Li thought about it, the more frightened she became. Could it be that Jiang Zhuoye really felt…

…something more than friendship for her!

Su Li’s eyes widened as she stared at the ceiling, feeling like her whole world was about to fall apart.

I took you as a friend, and you actually wanted…

What should she do!

Su Li’s heart ached. The thought of potentially losing her only Omega friend made her sad.

What if Jiang Zhuoye really found an opportunity to confess to her? What would she do? Cruelly reject her? Wouldn’t that mean their friendship would be over too?

Su Li thought and thought until her mind was a mess. Finally, she picked up her phone and edited a text message to send to Jiang Zhuoye:

“I want to rest well these few days, let’s not contact each other for a while.”

Jiang Zhuoye replied instantly:

“Did something happen? How long will we not be in touch? I’ll miss you so much. A day without seeing your message is a day I won’t be happy.”

Su Li looked at the text message, her hands trembling.

She used to think this was just daily teasing between close friends, the kind of thing all best friends would say. But now…

No matter how Su Li looked at it, she felt that this was Jiang Zhuoye’s proof of love!

Jiang Zhuoye, you are good in every way, why do you have to be a lesbian!

And being a lesbian is one thing, but why do you have to like a straight woman like me!

Su Li’s emotions were extremely complex. She looked at the text message again, and the more she looked, the more it seemed like pink bubbles were popping up on the phone screen.

Thinking of the image of Jiang Zhuoye knitting her beautiful brows and typing with her long fingers, Su Li blushed while inwardly scolding herself. Why hadn’t she realized it sooner and cut off Jiang Zhuoye’s misguided affection?

She could only hope that Jiang Zhuoye wasn’t too deeply involved yet.