CHAPTER 27

As the conversation ended, Ye Chengxing was tightly embraced by the Omega.

This embrace carried an almost suffocating emotion, and Li Jia softly murmured, "Meeting Sister is the luckiest thing that has ever happened to me in this lifetime..."

Ye Chengxing was initially feeling a bit uncomfortable being held like this, but upon hearing her words, a sense of pity remained.

Villains are truly pitiable in a way.

The Omega's voice continued intermittently, "Especially when Sister will help me with even washing up later. Just thinking about it makes me feel like I'm troubling Sister too much."

That tone simply made Ye Chengxing couldn't help but feel even more tender towards her. She immediately replied, "It's not troublesome at all, not in the slightest."

Li Jia lifted her gaze and said, "Then, Sister, how about coming to my room later?"

As she spoke, she hesitated and added, "But is that okay? I'm afraid I won't feel comfortable knocking on your door later..."

Ye Chengxing remembered the incident when Li Jia hesitated to ask for her help and ended up worsening her wound by trying to wash it herself. She promptly interrupted, "Of course, it's okay."

She thought that Li Jia probably had a thin skin and was worried about feeling uncomfortable as a guest. With a high level of certainty, she repeated, "Let's go directly to your room."

Omega immediately smiled genuinely and gratefully, saying, "Thank you so much, Sister."

She left the dining table for Xiaobai to clean up and followed Li Jia into her room.

Omega's room was very tidy. There were some books and papers on the desk, with a few books not completely closed, revealing neatly written notes, pleasing to the eye.

Ye Chengxing looked at those notes and remembered the compliments Li Jia received from her tutor earlier. In the past few days, she had been too busy with the food shop and hadn't paid much attention to Li Jia's studies. Her gaze fell on the books, and she spoke with concern, "By the way, do you find these assignments tiring? If they are, we can adjust the frequency and timing of your classes."

"Tiring?" Li Jia met her concerned gaze and paused for two seconds. "Actually, it's a little tiring..."

Upon hearing Li Jia express this thought directly, Ye Chengxing parted her lips, intending to suggest adjusting the frequency, but before she could speak, Li Jia smiled again and said, "But the entrance exams are coming soon, and I can hold on a bit longer. Plus, I really enjoy learning, and I'm grateful that Sister is willing to give me this opportunity."

When Omega said these words, her eyes held a light that seemed unwilling to be interrupted. Ye Chengxing listened to her words and felt a softness in the depths of her heart. Who wouldn't like and cherish someone who, despite experiencing setbacks, still approached life with a positive attitude? She ruffled Li Jia's hair and smiled, saying, "It's okay, it's up to you. But don't push yourself too hard in your studies. It's important to balance work and rest, and your health is the most important thing."

Li Jia heard her words but didn't respond. Instead, she spoke up, "But having Sister by my side makes studying even more motivating... So, Sister, would you accompany me to study for a while?"

Ye Chengxing quickly nodded, indicating that there was no problem at all.

To be honest, she had already imagined this scene before she transmigrated. If she had a younger sister, she would take good care of her. Even though she was already working, if her sister was still in school, she would assist her with her studies.

Although in reality, she didn't have a younger sister, her friends had teased her before, saying that she wouldn't think like this if she really had a sister. Now, Ye Chengxing just wanted to retort. Who said she wouldn't think like this?

But now, she really wouldn't think like that anymore. After all... she was now someone's sister.

Thinking of Li Jia, Ye Chengxing couldn't help but smile with a hint of twinkling stars in her eyes. The corners of her eyes naturally curved upwards, but the curve wasn't sharp. Instead, it gave her gaze a touch of indescribable affection, like a mesmerizing brew of peach blossoms.

After Ye Chengxing responded, she didn't say anything else. Li Jia raised her eyes slightly, sensing that the Alpha's gaze was still on her, but the smile in her eyes wasn't directed at her. It seemed to be triggered by thoughts of someone or something else.

Realizing this, Li Jia's gaze slightly darkened.

If it were the Ye Chengxing from her previous life, she would probably understand her intentions to a great extent. After all, vile people's thinking patterns were all the same. But the Ye Chengxing in front of her, the Ye Chengxing of this life, genuinely puzzled her. She couldn't fathom her thoughts, just like how she initially thought all of this was an act, but every action Ye Chengxing took turned out to be completely contrary to her expectations.

What was she thinking now? And who or what was causing her to display such a gentle smile that seemed overwhelmingly dazzling with just a single glance?

Tightening her grip on the pen she had just picked up, a surge of thoughts flooded Li Jia's mind. However, her expression became even more innocent. She leaned closer to Ye Chengxing and spoke softly, as if it were just a casual question, "Sister, who are you thinking about?"

Why does everyone around her have their attention elsewhere, and not focused on her?

Ye Chengxing had been lost in thought a moment ago. Although she transmigrated into a book, she didn't consider everything here to be false or view the people in this world with a condescending attitude. She didn't think of Li Jia as a mere character confined to the pages of a book either. To her, everything here was real and deserved genuine treatment.

Among the people she had a genuine connection with in this world, there was only Li Jia. The only person she felt somewhat familiar with was Li Jia. If Li Jia relied on her, she was no different.

Moreover, emotions between people were mutual. If she treated Li Jia sincerely, she believed Li Jia would respond to her feelings sincerely as well.

When she heard Li Jia's question, Ye Chengxing was a little slow to react. They were just talking nicely, so why did it suddenly shift to the question of who she was thinking about?

Ye Chengxing unintentionally made a questioning sound.

Li Jia's gaze grew even darker.

She thought that Ye Chengxing was indeed thinking about someone else.

The Omega pursed her lips, suppressing the emotions in her eyes. Just as she was about to speak, Ye Chengxing reacted and smiled, saying, "Why ask such a question?"

Li Jia concealed her emotions without a trace and looked into her eyes, like a real little sister acting spoiled to her older sister. She said, playfully revealing a hint of cunningness, "I'm just curious. Sister, you were smiling so gently just now. Could it be that you were thinking of someone you like?"

Ye Chengxing chuckled at her words, unable to hold back as she reached out and lightly tapped Omega's head. The action was natural and affectionate. "What are you thinking? There's no one else. I was just thinking about you."

Her words were sincere, carrying an undeniable sense of closeness both in and between the lines. It wasn't deliberate, but a genuine expression of someone who genuinely cared.

The pretense and probing words froze instantly. Li Jia listened to her words and her eyelashes trembled slowly. After a long time, she repeated, not daring to believe, "You... were thinking about me?"

The answer was too unbelievable, causing her heart to beat erratically, like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, making it impossible to calm down.

"Yes, who else could it be?" Ye Chengxing saw Li Jia's dazed expression and couldn't help but repeat with a smile.

She noticed that Li Jia would sometimes react like this—her whole person would seem overwhelmed by a single sentence.

It looked particularly adorable.

Upon hearing Ye Chengxing's words, Li Jia paused for a while, her lips parting and closing, several seconds passing without her being able to utter a word.

After a long time, she finally reacted and obediently replied, "Oh, I see."

It was as if a startled cat, with its fur standing on end, had just raised its paw, ready to bare its teeth and growl, but before it could do anything, its owner had lovingly stroked it, smoothing its fur. Its teeth weren't bared, its mouth wasn't snarling, and its fur wasn't standing on end anymore. It softly returned to its owner's side, occasionally rubbing its tail against their hand.

Ye Chengxing didn't know exactly what had just happened. Seeing that Li Jia stopped her curious questioning all of a sudden, she assumed it was just a child's curiosity, asking one question after another. She found Li Jia adorable whenever she saw her, and couldn't help but smile again.

Li Jia noticed her smile and couldn't help but recall what the Alpha had said earlier.

Was she really thinking of her?

Her heartbeat slightly quickened.

Li Jia squeezed the pen in her hand, applying the same force as before but not entirely the same.

The Omega's cheeks blushed slightly, and her pupils were moist with joy, sparkling like clear water.

Ye Chengxing would never deceive her.

So this gentle smile must be just for her, right?

She calmly wrote out the solution steps on the test paper, each stroke appearing beautiful.

As Ye Chengxing watched, she slightly straightened up and moved away.

Li Jia seemed completely focused on answering the questions, but she felt that her constant gaze might make the other person uncomfortable.

Perhaps she should give all the space to the other person.

Thinking this, Ye Chengxing quietly stood up, but before she could, the Omega leaned over and encircled her waist with a force that made Ye Chengxing want to retreat, but she was pulled forward by the Omega.

"Sister, are you trying to leave? Is it because being with me is boring?" Li Jia's innocent expression seemed to indicate that she hadn't expected Ye Chengxing to stand up, so she instinctively encircled her waist to prevent her from leaving.

Ye Chengxing shifted her body, feeling a bit uncomfortable being held in this manner, but unfortunately, she couldn't break free.

Li Jia appeared delicate and fragile, like a gentle willow in the wind. How could she have such strength?

She stood, while Li Jia sat, and Omega practically pulled her entire body forward. It all felt a bit strange.

"I wasn't trying to leave, and I'm not bored..." After a long time, Ye Chengxing spoke softly, with a hint of helplessness. She gently patted Li Jia's hand, "I was just worried that I would make you uncomfortable while you were working on the questions, so I wanted to leave quietly. I didn't expect to disturb you." And this sudden disturbance was quite unexpected.

Li Jia quietly listened to her words, and only after Ye Chengxing's last word fell did she slowly respond. However, her hand that was still around Ye Chengxing's waist didn't loosen. She pressed her gently and made her sit back in the chair.

She used quite a bit of strength, but her tone was soft and gentle. "Then it's fine for Sister to sit down. I won't feel uncomfortable. On the contrary, with Sister by my side, my efficiency will be higher."

With each word, Ye Chengxing hadn't even been off the chair for a few seconds before she sat back down.

"But Sister, it's still better not to stand up casually. Being by my side doesn't bother me, but if you've already sat down and then stand up again, it might feel a bit disruptive to my thoughts..." Omega's words were clear and distinct.

"Okay, then I won't move."

Ye Chengxing was feeling a bit conflicted with Omega's actions of encircling her waist and forcefully making her sit back down. Sometimes, Li Jia seemed innocent and harmless, while other times there was an indescribable contradictory strangeness about her.

After thinking it over, Ye Chengxing attributed this to Li Jia's lack of security, which caused such strong reactions from her.

Ye Chengxing gazed at the Omega's profile, which had become calm again since she sat back down.

So, how could she address this lack of security?

After pondering for a while, Ye Chengxing felt that she needed to consider Li Jia's feelings even more. She wanted to make Li Jia feel loved and accepted, as she might have some self-doubts deep down. But it didn't matter, Ye Chengxing would continuously affirm her.

Having made up her mind, Ye Chengxing didn't move anymore and sat beside Li Jia, watching her solve the problems.

With this close observation, she realized that the private tutor had underestimated Li Jia's abilities.Watching Li Jia solve the problems was truly a visual feast.

Her solutions were smooth and accurate, and her handwriting was beautiful and neat.

Li Jia felt Ye Chengxing's gaze, but her writing didn't falter. Her mood became even better, enjoying this time spent with Ye Chengxing, and her lips curved up slightly.

......

After doing the exercises and test papers, it was already late.

Ye Chengxing hadn't done anything herself, she had simply watched Li Jia solve the problems, yet she felt exhausted.

"Do you study this late every day?" she asked with some concern.

"It's fine," Li Jia replied, collecting her books and capping her pen. "It's not too tiring."

Hearing her response, Ye Chengxing felt even more concerned. "Then let me give you a massage, and we can wash up later."

"A massage? Wouldn't that be too much trouble, Sister?" Li Jia appeared hesitated.

"How could it be?" Ye Chengxing smiled, reaching out and tucking Li Jia's long hair behind her ear. "Just stay seated."

Li Jia still seemed a bit embarrassed but obediently pulled her clothes down a bit.

Ye Chengxing paused for a moment, unable to help coughing. "No need... to take off your clothes."

Li Jia also froze at her words, as if not understanding. "I just exposed my shoulders a little so that it's easier for Sister to move. Why would I take off my clothes?"

She asked the question so seriously.

Ye Chengxing realized she had overreacted and felt embarrassed. She wanted to find a place to hide in that instant.

She recalled a similar situation when she helped Li Jia bathe last time.

Sigh, she really was overthinking things.

Li Jia clearly didn't know anything, and everything was unintentional. Ye Chengxing felt ashamed for misinterpreting her actions.

"It's alright, it's alright," Ye Chengxing quickly waved her hand. "Let's start quickly."

Besides, exposing a bit of her shoulder did make it more convenient for the massage.

The cold, white shoulder resembled fresh snow, reflecting a radiant light under the lamp.

Ye Chengxing had some knowledge of massage techniques, but she hadn't had many opportunities to practice them, so she wasn't sure how well she could do it.

Standing behind Li Jia, she couldn't observe her expression. She asked, "How does it feel? Is the pressure too light or too heavy? Let me know if you feel anything."

Hearing her words, Omega whispered, "It's a bit light... Could you apply more pressure, Sister?"

Ye Chengxing followed her request and applied a bit more force.

"Mmm... Sister, you're so good. It feels so comfortable..." Li Jia's voice came intermittently with the movements. Ye Chengxing bit her lip, feeling her face heating up.

Unintentional actions, she quickly reassured herself in her heart.

These were all Li Jia's unintentional actions.

Li Jia didn't know anything, and her own excessive thoughts were making her blush with embarrassment.

Just at that moment, the Omega turned her head and looked at her, puzzled. "Is my room too hot? Why is your face so red, Sister?"

Ye Chengxing's movements paused, and she felt like she was about to emit smoke. She swiftly changed the topic at lightning speed, "Um, I think the massage should be about right. Let's go wash up."

Li Jia didn't know if she caught the meaning behind the topic change. She stood up and stretched her neck and shoulders. "Okay, but Sister's touch really feels amazing..."

Before her words could finish, Ye Chengxing stood up and entered the bathroom, leaving only distant sounds coming through the bathroom door. "I'll wash first and then help you bathe."

A smile curved on Li Jia's lips as she responded.

However, what she said was the opposite of what she actually meant...

Being touched by Ye Chengxing like that only made it more difficult for her to endure.

But a massage wouldn't be bad either. A full-body massage would surely be wonderful.

However, if that happens, Ye Chengxing would definitely see it, right? She would see her instinctive reaction to her touch.

Let's take it slow and not scare her.

Li Jia restrained her expression and entered the bathroom.

......

After Ye Chengxing finished washing up and rinsing her mouth, she pondered for a moment. Li Jia had an injury in the palm of her hand, so she only needed to help her wash her face.

But if that's the case, it should be faster, and she would probably go back to her own room soon.

In fact, it was pretty close to what she had imagined.

The Omega obediently lifted her face, allowing Ye Chengxing to proceed. After wiping and cleaning, Ye Chengxing wrung out the water from the towel and hung it up.

She looked at Li Jia and tidied up the strand of hair that fell near her lips. Just as she was about to call out Li Jia's name, her wrist was grabbed.

Li Jia met her gaze.

Her face was already dry, but her eyelashes seemed a bit damp. "Sister, Can we... sleep together tonight?"

Ye Chengxing hesitated for a moment before speaking, "What?"

"I mean, just sleep together," Li Jia held her wrist and pulled it towards herself, rubbing her cheek against Ye Chengxing's hand. "It feels so good to have Sister by my side. Can Sister stay with me a little longer?"

It finally dawned on Ye Chengxing upon hearing this. Li Jia probably just wanted to continue being with her.

But saying it like that... it could easily lead to misunderstandings.

Ye Chengxing couldn't help but reflect on herself.

How could Li Jia mean it that way? She had been thinking too much.

But it seemed that Li Jia was indeed very attached to her.

She had been quite busy recently, and she hadn't paid enough attention to Li Jia.

Thinking about this, Ye Chengxing felt a sense of guilt.

After all, they were sisters, and they were just going to sleep together. They wouldn't do anything, so it shouldn't be a big deal. She was overthinking it.

But considering how much Li Jia was so attached to her, especially since she was the one who brought Li Jia out and away from that place, it was understandable.

After pondering for a while, Ye Chengxing hesitated but didn't refuse. Instead, she agreed, saying, "Alright, let's sleep together tonight."

Ye Chengxing emphasized the word "tonight."

Her intention was only for tonight, but since Li Jia had already brought it up, it wouldn't just end at tonight. There were ways to turn one tonight into countless more.

However, Ye Chengxing clearly didn't grasp this concept. If she did, she probably wouldn't have agreed so readily.

Li Jia understood very well that Ye Chengxing wasn't fully aware of this, so she didn't leave any time for Alpha to think it through. Upon hearing Ye Chengxing's agreement, she showed a satisfied expression and snuggled into Ye Chengxing's embrace, not giving her a chance to think further. All Ye Chengxing could see was Omega's eyes curving as she softly and joyfully said, "Sister is so kind."

Ye Chengxing's train of thought was successfully diverted. She thought that it was just a small matter she agreed to, and yet Li Jia was so happy. She realized that she should spend more time with her.

After they finished tidying up, the lights were turned off, and the moonlight seeped into the room.

Whether it was before she came to this world or after, Ye Chengxing always slept alone, so having someone next to her now felt a little unfamiliar.

In the dim light, Li Jia's expression was unclear to Ye Chengxing. Boldly, her gaze fell on Alpha, and couldn't help but wonder where this version of Ye Chengxing came from.

At first, she thought she had been reincarnated into a parallel world, but she later realized that everything was the same as in her previous life, except for this Ye Chengxing in front of her.

Moreover, through their interactions, the feelings this Ye Chengxing evoked in her became increasingly complex.

She didn't seem like someone from this world at all.

She was extremely unfamiliar with the dynamics between Alpha, Beta, and Omega, perhaps having some superficial understanding but still being very unfamiliar with the instinctive reactions. Otherwise, she wouldn't have accepted Li Jia's request to sleep together so readily after sensing her slight reaction.

Not only that, she would also cook many delicious dishes that she had never made before. Her movements in the kitchen were so familiar, as if it were a routine.

To her, she was like light.

But light is the most difficult to grasp and hold onto.

Will she stay by her side forever? How can she keep someone as good as her?

Late at night, people generally can't control their thoughts, and Li Jia couldn't help but wonder why Ye Chengxing was helping her like this.

Could it be that she simply enjoys the feeling of helping others?

Wouldn't her character become too monotonous if she always played the role of a helper?

Li Jia looked at the faint outline of Ye Chengxing in the moonlight, her eyes slightly narrowed.

The advantages brought by rebirth are too great. Combined with the actions and preparations during this period, many people who used to feel powerless against her now seem as boring as specks of dust. She had almost finished her preparations and was planning to speed up her actions. However, upon further consideration, she thought that there might still be some use in giving Lin Que some time to utilize. It would enrich the plot of the whole situation if Ye Chengxing simply enjoyed the feeling of helping her. This way, Ye Chengxing would probably feel more involved.

And then there was her own character now—

A gentle, pure, and ambitious Omega who was strong enough. That was how Ye Chengxing imagined "Li Jia" in her heart.

Li Jia thought to herself that she had no discomfort about including her entire self in the plan. She repeatedly calculated in her mind how to make Ye Chengxing even more deeply immersed in this plot. If this were a play, she hoped it would never end. She could pretend to be any kind of person Ye Chengxing wanted without making her feel abrupt.

As long as she could stay by her side.

She meticulously planned what would happen next, but there was no trace of it on Li Jia's face.

It seemed a bit distant, unsatisfied, she moved closer to Ye Chengxing.

Until their skin touched, the words of Omega sounded as soft as a whisper, "Sister, you must stay with me forever."

Li Jia's skin carried a chill, and when it first touched Ye Chengxing, it felt like ice. Ye Chengxing couldn't hear her words clearly and asked, "What did you just say? I didn't hear it clearly. Can you say it again?"

Repeating it again was, of course, impossible. Suppressing her covetous emotions, Li Jia pressed even closer to her body and said, "I didn't say anything... I just said it feels a little cold."

Ye Chengxing instinctively held her hand, thinking that it was strange for something as cold as ice to not feel cold. She held on tighter, wanting to warm her up.

Compared to Li Jia, Ye Chengxing's palm was warm.

While Ye Chengxing warmed her hand, she gently patted her back and hummed a soothing melody, softly singing an unknown tune to lull her to sleep.

Neither of them spoke for a while, and the room fell into silence.

The moonlight shining through the window, the warm and soft body with a faint fragrance, and the gentle lullaby in her ears.

Li Jia greedily sniffed the pheromones on Ye Chengxing's body, which carried a hint of oolong tea fragrance. She held the Alpha even tighter. She didn't really want to sleep, but after being gently comforted by Ye Chengxing for a while, she started to feel a bit drowsy.

She suddenly felt that this simple embrace was also quite nice. Her body couldn't be completely satisfied, but mentally, she felt the same joy and contentment.

... She didn't want to let go.

Ye Chengxing felt that Li Jia was holding her even tighter, and couldn't help but feel more pity for her.

Indeed, she was still quite uneasy.

Although the embrace was indeed a bit too tight and intimate, with their heartbeats and breaths almost intertwining, Ye Chengxing ultimately allowed Li Jia to hold her like that.

After all, it was just a hug between sisters. If it could make Li Jia feel more secure, she was willing to let her hold on for a while longer.

While Ye Chengxing continued to soothe Omega to sleep, she kept thinking. By the end of it, she didn't know if Li Jia had fallen asleep or not, as she herself was feeling a bit drowsy.

Originally, she had planned to return to her own room once Li Jia fell asleep... that was her initial plan.

But now it seemed a bit difficult to put that plan into action.

Leaving aside the fact that she was also tired, the main issue was that Li Jia was holding onto her tightly.

Ye Chengxing quietly glanced at Li Jia's sleeping face illuminated by the moonlight. Li Jia seemed to be already asleep, but even in her sleep, she continued to hold onto her tightly.

Ye Chengxing tentatively reached out and touched Li Jia's arm. Li Jia seemed to sense it and moved her body slightly, but she didn't let go. Instead, she buried her face deeper into Ye Chengxing's embrace.

Seeing this, Ye Chengxing couldn't help but smile, but she didn't make any further movements.

She was quite tired, so she might as well just sleep like this.

Little did she know that not long after she fell asleep, Li Jia, who should have been fast asleep in her embrace, opened her eyes and looked at her, seemingly dissatisfied with their current position.

Li Jia gently placed Ye Chengxing's hand on her waist, making it appear as if Ye Chengxing was actively holding her.

After doing this, Li Jia adjusted herself and then closed her eyes again, satisfied.

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