When Jiang Yi woke up, it was already nighttime.
After all their exertions, they had only eaten a little throughout the entire day. When Jiang Yi woke, she felt utterly famished.
Worried Jiang Sixian might be starving too, she reached out and gently shook her awake. Jiang Sixian opened her eyes, looking up at her drowsily: “What’s wrong?”
Jiang Yi said softly: “It’s dark out, time to get up. We’ve slept all day—Auntie Ning will be worried about whether we’ve eaten. She’ll probably come check on us soon.”
Even though their relationship was known, seeing them in such disheveled states might still be difficult for Ning Wenying to accept.
It was better to exercise some restraint in front of their elders.
Jiang Sixian nodded, rising sleepily from bed while wrapped in the air-conditioning blanket, looking thoroughly exhausted.
Jiang Yi hopped off the bed, breathing in the strong scent of pheromones clinging to her. She stood by the bed looking at Jiang Sixian with bright eyes: “Shower?”
Jiang Sixian nodded, raising misty eyes as she lazily made a request: “But I don’t have much strength left, Jiang Yi…”
Jiang Yi’s heart skipped a beat. She scratched her cheek sheepishly and suggested: “Then… should I carry you to the bathroom?”
Jiang Sixian sat up, kneeling at the bedside as she reached to loop her arms around Jiang Yi’s neck, whispering: “Why don’t we just shower together?”
“T-together… shower together?”
Jiang Yi was stunned into stuttering. Jiang Sixian blinked at her: “Is that not okay? After what we’ve done, surely this is fine too.”
With her girlfriend saying this, how could Jiang Yi refuse?
Of course it was okay!
Jiang Yi scooped the girl up bridal-style, heading toward the bathroom: “Okay, whatever you want is fine.”
After showering, they soaked together in the bathtub. Jiang Sixian leaned against Jiang Yi, nuzzling her shoulder as she asked: “Are you…”
“What?”
Jiang Sixian placed a hand on Jiang Yi’s thigh: “Thinking about something naughty?”
Jiang Yi’s ears immediately turned red as she protested quietly: “I’m not! It’s just… shameless on its own!”
Jiang Sixian nodded thoughtfully, teasing her: “Oh… you say it’s shameless. Why is that?”
Why? What other reason could there be except that it gets aroused just from seeing you!
But how could Jiang Yi say something like that out loud? She could only mumble: “It’s just… lewd and perverted!”
As she spoke, Jiang Yi leaned closer to Jiang Sixian’s ear and whispered: “Don’t you think it’s strange? Like… a girl having this kind of thing. Doesn’t it seem ugly to you?”
Jiang Sixian turned her head, looking at Jiang Yi with surprise: “Why would it be ugly? Isn’t this normal anatomy?” According to physiology textbooks, alpha female bodies were exactly like Jiang Yi’s. And Jiang Yi was younger, with a more athletic and attractive figure.
Belatedly, Jiang Yi realized Jiang Sixian was native to this ABO world. Here, gender was only divided into ABO, unlike her previous world’s male/female binary.
To Jiang Sixian, this body probably didn’t seem strange at all.
Jiang Yi felt her previous worries had been unnecessary and sighed in relief. But she still said somewhat conflicted: “But I think it’s ugly. The most perfect body should be like yours.”
“Soft all over. Slender yet strong limbs, with such softness at the chest and waist—like a work of art. No extra strange parts, just a beautiful girl.”
Having grown accustomed to Jiang Yi’s usual cold remarks, this sudden praise made Jiang Sixian unexpectedly shy.
She turned her head, looking at Jiang Yi while trying to suppress her embarrassment: “Are you saying… you really like my body? Or do you just prefer omega female bodies in general?”
Jiang Yi thought for a moment before answering: “Both.”
She wrapped an arm around Jiang Sixian’s waist, answering earnestly: “I think omega female bodies are the most ideal form. But you’re the only omega I’ve known, and will ever know, so I love your body especially.”
The phrase “will ever know” pleased Jiang Sixian immensely. Pressing her lips together to suppress a smile, she reached up to caress Jiang Yi’s cheek: “I feel the same.”
Alpha, beta, or omega—she believed Jiang Yi’s body struck the perfect balance between strength and softness, the ideal form. Simply because it housed Jiang Yi.
Jiang Sixian smiled, leaning close to whisper in Jiang Yi’s ear: “You’ve been saying such sweet things today, Jiang Yi. I should reward you.”
Jiang Yi was puzzled: “What kind of reward?”
When Jiang Sixian pushed her against the edge of the bathtub by the waist, she understood exactly what kind of reward it was.
Gripping the tub’s rim, Jiang Yi looked down at Jiang Sixian in shock: “Don’t… Jiang Sixian… stop…”
The only response was a firm “Don’t move.”
Soon, the sound of splashing water filled the bathroom, interspersed with soft protests.
The noises carried beyond the door, reaching Ning Wenying who had come to rouse the girls for dinner, making her blush fiercely.
Ning Wenying stood outside for a while, but when it became clear they had no intention of stopping their antics, she sighed and went back downstairs.
Returning to the dining room where Jiang Qionghua was bringing out dishes, she noticed the girls hadn’t followed and asked: “Where are the kids? Still not up?”
Ning Wenying felt her cheeks heat up again as she approached Jiang Qionghua, whispering: “Up? With how energetic those youngsters are, they’re still… busy.”
Jiang Qionghua was stunned. Keeping her voice equally low, she said incredulously: “Again? Are those two trying to make sure we know or something?”
Ning Wenying shot her a look: “What, were you planning to go catch them in the act? They’re in the bathroom—wouldn’t be appropriate to barge in now.”
Of course Jiang Qionghua wouldn’t actually interrupt, but she still grumbled as she sat at the table: “Honestly, they’re not kids anymore—they should know some moderation! Don’t they need to eat? Don’t they care about their health?”
This made Ning Wenying laugh: “And you’re one to talk to your daughter about this?”
Remembering her own behavior during Ning Wenying’s heats, Jiang Qionghua flushed. She muttered: “Well I was at least slightly better.”
At the very least, she would still consider whether Ning Wenying needed to eat.
Ning Wenying sighed, deciding not to dwell on the children’s affairs. She served Jiang Qionghua some soup and said: “Alright, let’s eat first. They’ll come down when they’re hungry.”
By the time Jiang Yi and Jiang Sixian emerged from the cottage, it was past nine in the evening.
Finding the kitchen empty, Jiang Yi rummaged for leftovers, reheating them before setting the table for their belated dinner.
Hearing movement from her study where she’d been working, Jiang Qionghua hurried downstairs to the dining room. Seeing Jiang Yi, she visibly relaxed and called out: “Jiang Yi…”
Both girls turned simultaneously, their faces lighting up as they greeted her.
Jiang Qionghua smiled, approaching to pat both their heads affectionately: “Good, you’re both alright…”
She took a seat at the head of the table, gazing at Jiang Yi with maternal concern: “How are you feeling? Any injuries still bothering you? Does your wrist hurt?”
Jiang Yi shook her head: “Doesn’t hurt anymore. Just some scraped skin.” Alpha healing abilities were remarkable—she barely felt anything wrong anymore.
Still worried, Jiang Qionghua asked several more detailed questions while circling Jiang Yi to inspect her thoroughly.
After examining her precious daughter from all angles, Jiang Qionghua’s sharp eyes caught the love bite on Jiang Yi’s neck. Her face paled slightly.
After a brief struggle, she couldn’t resist pointing at it: “What’s this large red mark on your neck? Did an insect bite you? Did you apply medicine?”
Across the table, Jiang Sixian paused mid-sip of her soup. She looked up at Jiang Yi, who appeared thoroughly flustered.
Jiang Yi glared at her with a silent question: “Did you do this?”
Suppressing a smile, Jiang Sixian gave an almost imperceptible nod.
Seeing this confirmation, Jiang Yi grew even more flustered. She pulled her collar free from Jiang Qionghua’s grasp, covering the mark as she fibbed: “Yeah… the kidnappers took us to the mountains… probably got bitten by something while running from them.”
Tugging her collar higher, she added awkwardly: “I’ll put some ointment on it.”
At this, Jiang Sixian looked up at Jiang Qionghua with a sweet smile: “Don’t worry Auntie Qionghua, after dinner I’ll help Xiao Yi apply the medicine properly.”
Hearing this, Jiang Qionghua felt complicated emotions swirl within her.
You two alone together—would medicine application really be the priority? More likely you’ll just create more “bite marks.”
Yet Jiang Qionghua had to play along, unable to expose their little charade. She forced a smile: “Then I’ll leave it to you, Xianxian…”
Ah well, best not to interfere in the children’s affairs.
She then discussed the kidnapping case, informing Jiang Yi that police would come tomorrow for statements and advising her to tell the complete truth.
After this, she couldn’t resist adding: “When the time comes, try crying a bit. After such a dangerous ordeal, you must have been terrified—show that. Leave the rest to your mother.”
Jiang Yi nodded obediently: “Okay, I’ll listen to you, Mom.”
This simple acknowledgment made Jiang Qionghua’s heart bloom with joy. Unable to resist, she ruffled Jiang Yi’s hair again: “Good girl.” Having saved Jiang Sixian, Jiang Yi had made her mother immensely proud.
But saying “You’re my pride” felt too embarrassing in this context.
She gave Jiang Yi’s hair another affectionate tousle, then glanced at Jiang Sixian wearing Jiang Yi’s clothes and sighed: “Alright, eat up then get some proper rest.”
Jiang Yi nodded sheepishly: “Mm, we will. You should rest too. And stop messing up my hair—it’ll make me go bald.”
Jiang Qionghua laughed heartily at this, promptly ruffling her hair again.
After ensuring both girls finished their meal, Jiang Qionghua finally returned to her room. Replenished, Jiang Yi patted her full stomach and headed back toward her cottage.
Jiang Sixian quickly caught up, slipping her hand into Jiang Yi’s. Jiang Yi glanced at her, cheeks pink: “You’re really bold, spending all day at my place and still coming over tonight?”
Jiang Sixian replied matter-of-factly: “I promised Auntie Qionghua I’d apply your medicine.”
Jiang Yi teased: “Apply medicine? How exactly are you planning to do that, jiejie?”
They happened to be passing through the quiet garden. Jiang Sixian stopped walking and turned to face her: “Like this, watch carefully.”
With that, she gently tugged down Jiang Yi’s collar and pressed her soft, warm lips to the slender neck.
The sudden kiss made Jiang Yi feel instantly healed everywhere.
She naturally wrapped her arms around Jiang Sixian’s waist, murmuring: “One won’t be enough—might need many applications. Jiejie, give me more.”
Jiang Sixian kissed her again, whispering softly: “Okay.”
