MORIC - Chapter 24
Chapter 24: Staying Over with a Love Rival
Xuan Ping returned to the dormitory very late.
Guyun Academy's dorms didn't have much of a curfew, and the floor manager only did room checks once a week, usually on Sunday nights.
When she came back, she was carrying a box of strawberries, intended for Chi Yueshan.
But Xuan Ping knocked on the door for a long time, and Chi Yueshan never opened it. After a moment's thought, she decided to call her.
It was already past midnight. Some students, still excited from the Kendo Tournament, were having fun in the school's ballroom, while others had already fallen asleep.
Chi Yueshan had been kept behind by Xi Zhoumeng.
It wasn't Xi Zhoumeng's choice, either. The door to their building had been locked for the day.
Unlocking an AI-controlled door required professional personnel, and labor costs in the galaxy were exorbitant. It wasn't that these wealthy young ladies couldn't afford it; they mostly just found it troublesome.
Because any personnel hired at the school were teachers.
Most teachers had their own airs, and besides, the moment you called a teacher, everyone would know about it.
Instead, the rich young ladies who couldn't get back to their rooms could just stay a night at the on-campus hotel.
Chi Yueshan had changed back into her own clothes. The pants were so ugly that Xi Zhoumeng couldn't bear to look at them, so she tossed her a set of pajamas.
Xi Zhoumeng's AI dorm butler was dutifully cleaning the room, changing the bedsheets and pillowcases. Chi Yueshan, fresh from her shower, sat on the single sofa, feeling more and more uneasy the longer she watched.
It wasn't that she was overthinking it; it just really, really looked like the aftermath of something.
Especially with Xi Zhoumeng leaning against the window frame, smoking a cigarette.
The cigarette smoke even carried a scent of black tea, not at all pungent. Xi Zhoumeng's back looked imposing, and from where Chi Yueshan was sitting, she had a perfect view of her side profile.
It was as irritating as it could possibly be.
"How about I just climb down the wall?"
Chi Yueshan said, steeling herself. She could guess with her toes why Xi Zhoumeng was so annoyed.
Her own sudden heat and the locked dormitory door.
The standard dorm rooms at Guyun Academy were all equipped with single beds. When these young ladies, used to sleeping in large beds, first started school, some had thought about changing them, but the dorms were too small.
There was no room.
Just a moment ago, Chi Yueshan had lain on it and felt its softness; it was like sleeping on a cloud.
And Xi Zhoumeng had actually said it was just so-so.
Just what kind of life did she lead?
Hearing Chi Yueshan's words, Xi Zhoumeng didn't even turn her head. "It's all cacti down there. Are you sure your skills are that good?"
The area below was indeed filled with flowering cacti. Even if Chi Yueshan were truly agile, her heat had made her clumsy, and she was still dizzy.
That was the side effect of the suppressant, a feeling like having a cold.
Xi Zhoumeng even let out a cold laugh. "You'd better not get my pajamas wet."
Chi Yueshan already hated this troublesome constitution of hers and showed herself no tenderness. The area was a shocking red, as if it had been cruelly abused by someone.
Xi Zhoumeng didn't look at all, afraid that her long dry spell would make her defile her little love rival.
The romantic experience she had crammed in her original world had long since made her fully aware of her own views on relationships.
This type of little chili pepper—liking her was one thing, but being with her would be terrifying.
She was the type who wanted something that would last forever.
Xi Zhoumeng didn't believe that forever had a time limit. But she couldn't deny the infectiousness of such scorching passion. She was afraid that when the other person got tired of it, she would be the one to commit a crime first—something like dismembering them and keeping the pieces by her side, or making them a part of her own body.
Or maybe fashioning them into one of those cochlear implant rings she used to play with at the casino, which would also count as never being apart.
But right now, Chi Yueshan's mind was filled with only that big lug, Wen Xinghuo.
What a pity.
Xi Zhoumeng sighed.
The sight of a beautiful woman smoking with a melancholic air truly created an atmosphere. Chi Yueshan was certain that a candid photo could sell for a lot of money.
"I'll wash and dry the pajamas tomorrow morning."
Xi Zhoumeng: "It's a gift."
Her tone was light and airy. This person lived a life of unchecked luxury. Just now, when Chi Yueshan opened her closet, she saw several new handbags, their prices so high that Chi Yueshan didn't dare look too closely.
This charitable attitude was so infuriating!
Just as Chi Yueshan was about to say something, a call request from Xuan Ping came through.
Chi Yueshan's financial situation was average, so she didn't have a genetic light-brain. That's why she never took off her watch.
Not even in the shower.
The notification sound was a bit comical, a very energetic rooster crow.
"Xuan Ping."
Chi Yueshan looked at her light-brain and only then realized Xuan Ping had sent her several messages. She had forgotten all about them while she was busy expressing milk earlier.
Xuan Ping looked at Chi Yueshan, noticed she was in an unfamiliar place, and asked, "You're not back yet?"
Chi Yueshan hesitated with an "uh," and glanced at Xi Zhoumeng, who was still smoking. Xi Zhoumeng's hair wasn't even dry, and she was wearing a camisole in the cold weather. Her exposed back was partially covered by her long, dark hair, making her look even more alluring.
"No… I'm not coming back tonight."
Chi Yueshan felt a little guilty.
Xuan Ping let out an "ah." "Then where are you? Not at school? Did you find a part-time job off-campus? But working outside isn't safe, and besides, the competition ended today, so it's time to have fun! Didn't we agree to go together?"
A box of strawberries still sat on Xuan Ping's desk.
Chi Yueshan hurriedly explained, "No, no, I didn't go to work. I'm at school."
Xuan Ping: "Did you go to a bar?"
Chi Yueshan shook her head.
Xuan Ping also thought it was unlikely.
"Then where are you?"
Chi Yueshan stammered again, looking left and right.
Xi Zhoumeng found it annoying to listen to. Without turning her head, she said coldly, "With me."
At first, Xuan Ping didn't react. "Who?"
Chi Yueshan pursed her lips and nervously touched her nose. Only then did Xuan Ping notice that Chi Yueshan had even changed her clothes.
Xi Zhoumeng added, "She's not coming back tonight."
Xuan Ping exclaimed in surprise, "Senior Xi?!!!"
Chi Yueshan covered her face and let out a pained "mm-hmm."
Xuan Ping's voice stuttered, "Yueshan, you… how are you with Senior Xi? Did you two get a… a room?"
"No, no, no, if I were getting a room, it should be with an Alpha, right? At the very least, it should be Senior Wen, shouldn't it?"
For the first time, Chi Yueshan found Xuan Ping to be quite noisy.
Thinking about what happened today, the blush that had finally faded came rushing back. "We didn't get a room, really."
Her voice grew smaller. "My heat came early, and she help-helped me."
Xuan Ping let out another heavy "ah!" "How could this happen!"
She thought of the dress Chi Yueshan had changed out of. "So at that time… how are you now? That was so dangerous, Yueshan! There were so many Alphas today!"
An Omega's heat pheromones could trigger an Alpha's susceptible period. In such a crowded place, it was undoubtedly a ticking time bomb.
"You didn't have any suppressants with you, did you?"
Chi Yueshan hummed in agreement. "So, it was… it was her…"
Xuan Ping let out a whimper and said with great emotion, "Senior is truly as beautiful as she is kind-hearted!"
Chi Yueshan couldn't refute it, but she felt that something was very strange.
When that person was tasting my milk, her gaze was very unfriendly.
Not to mention Xi Zhoumeng's current appearance, which was very much like a feudal young lady from a drama who, having been violated, was about to jump off a building to prove her innocence.
Was it really that serious? It's not like I'm going to steal her bed.
And I'm the one in heat!! I couldn't have forced her!
"I'm much better now. It's just that the second-year dormitory building is locked. I'll go to class with you tomorrow morning."
Chi Yueshan checked her schedule. Her Tea Arts class was already in its final stages. Her quiz scores were a mess; forget the top three, she'd be lucky not to fail. Flower Arranging was slightly better; all that was left was the final practical exam, and she could only hope the teacher would be lenient.
Ugh, but it's still so hard! I hate all these flowers and plants!
The scariest was the Drama elective. She had absolutely no clue what to do!!!
Xuan Ping: "Okay, but you can take leave for your heat. If you don't want to miss class, maybe just skip the public courses for now?"
Chi Yueshan nodded.
After hanging up, Chi Yueshan began to suffer again. The thought of Flower Arranging was like a knife to her heart, and the thought of the Drama elective made her want to die.
The thought of her complete lack of progress in changing her major was even more agonizing.
Every day at Guyun Academy felt like she was torturing herself.
After finishing her cigarette, Xi Zhoumeng turned around to see Chi Yueshan clutching her chest.
She raised her eyes slightly and asked coolly, "Leaking again? What on earth are you so worked up about?"
Her perceptiveness was simply terrifying.
It had taken Chi Yueshan several heats to understand the cause of her own overflow.
She had to keep her emotions stable. The moment she got agitated, it would become uncontrollable.
Xi Zhoumeng was truly frightening.
Chi Yueshan looked up and forced an awkward smile. "N-No."
Xi Zhoumeng said, "Oh," then, "Well, do as you please. I'm going to sleep."
Tomorrow was her routine Mecha Theory class. Xi Zhoumeng had no interest in the subject, but fate had other plans.
When she enrolled, Xi Li had filled in her preference form to include it, saying that with S+ spiritual power, she shouldn't waste the gift heaven had bestowed upon her.
For Xi Zhoumeng, whose major in her original world was metal mechanics, mechanical theory was no problem at all.
During her repeat student days, she was even the captain of the robotics calculation team, often leading her team in competitions against other galaxies.
Even though she had changed her identity and become another person, the halo of a genius was hers to wear whenever she pleased. People often thought her resume was astonishing, her talent exceptional, and her family background and appearance were all top-tier.
But this top-tier person had no great ambitions.
These honors were easily attainable for Xi Zhoumeng, with no need to strive for them at all.
She needed something 【interesting】.
At least for now, this world within a book still had things she found could pass the time.
If even time couldn't hold her, then the only path left was death.
Xi Zhoumeng had the AI robot toss a blanket to Chi Yueshan, then turned off the lights.
The recliner Chi Yueshan was lying on was very, very soft, and its angle could be adjusted. It was countless times better than the hard plank bed in her own dorm.
The blanket carried Xi Zhoumeng's scent. She sniffed her own clothes; they had the same scent.
The other's pheromones seemed to have only leaked out for a brief moment, yet it was enough to make Chi Yueshan's heart flutter.
How could this be?
I should only be moved by Senior Wen Xinghuo's scent, right?
And Xi Zhoumeng is also an Omega.
I would absolutely never get involved in an O/O relationship.
Impossible, absolutely not, it will never happen!
Chi Yueshan closed her eyes and silently began reciting the basics of mecha theory, attempting to forget the chaotic speculations in her mind.
The next day, she woke up at the crack of dawn. Xi Zhoumeng was still asleep. She was wrapped in her blanket, her face not even visible.
Chi Yueshan washed her face and changed her clothes. The dress was already dry and hanging on a hanger. She stood in front of it for a long while, not knowing what to do with it.
This young lady never wore clothes that others had worn; she didn't even want the pajamas back.
"What are you doing."
Xi Zhoumeng's voice was muffled, laced with the drowsiness of someone who hadn't woken up properly.
It seemed she hadn't slept well at all.
Chi Yueshan hesitated. "I was planning to leave."
They said yesterday that the door would open at seven. There were fifteen minutes left.
Xi Zhoumeng: "If you're going to scram, then scram quickly."
Outwardly, she maintained the image of a well-mannered noble lady, but in reality, she was not short on vulgar language.
Chi Yueshan: "Your dress…"
Xi Zhoumeng was extremely impatient. Who knew how uncomfortable it was for her to lie awake all night with a clear mind. Although this girl's pheromones were suppressed by a patch, as someone with a 100% compatibility match, she, a person who was neither fully A nor fully O and had never been in heat, was being driven to complete discomfort.
All she could do was have the system shock her a few more times, but she really couldn't accept that thing.
A toy is a toy, but this thing grew out of her body!!!
"Take it. Take everything you've worn."
Chi Yueshan let out an "uh."
Xi Zhoumeng sat up abruptly, her hair sticking up a little. Even having just woken up, she still looked beautiful.
"Can you please hurry up and leave."
Chi Yueshan put on her own clothes. Beneath her thick glasses, her green eyes gazed at Xi Zhoumeng.
This person has such a bad temper when she wakes up.
Chi Yueshan wasn't angry, though. After all, if she put herself in the other's shoes, she would be very annoyed too.
"Got it."
After speaking, Chi Yueshan picked up the dress and opened the door.
Xi Zhoumeng reminded her, "The bag over there, take it."
Hanging behind the door was a paper bag. The logo indicated a well-known brand.
Chi Yueshan let out an "ah."
Xi Zhoumeng urged, "Scram."
When Chi Yueshan was heading back carrying the paper bag with the pajamas and dress, she discovered that at the bottom of the bag were quite a few high-end pheromone patches and suppressants.
There were many flavors; just of vanilla, there were over a dozen bottles.
Is this person a wholesaler?
No matter how much of a problem Chi Yueshan had with Xi Zhoumeng, she couldn't bring herself to badmouth her now.
This young lady was indeed quite nice, though the possibility that she just had money to burn couldn't be ruled out.
Perhaps it was because she had expressed milk yesterday, or perhaps these high-end suppressants were very effective. After a night's sleep, Chi Yueshan felt refreshed and invigorated, with at most a bit of a stuffy nose.
She ran into Xi Shuang at the corner.
This second-year senior was rather friendly and greeted Chi Yueshan with a "hi."
Chi Yueshan knew she was good friends with Wen Xinghuo, so she greeted her back.
Xi Shuang was about to say something when she suddenly caught sight of Chi Yueshan's paper bag and let out an "oh—"
"You and Xinghuo are already that close??"
Chi Yueshan: "Huh?"
Xi Zhoumeng groggily followed Duan Daizhen to Mecha Theory class. It was only after she sat down that she remembered she hadn't put on hand cream.
As she rummaged through her bag, Duan Daizhen asked, "Did your little love rival schoolmate stay at your place yesterday?"
Xi Zhoumeng happened to pull out a small bottle. Duan Daizhen let out a surprised "eh?" "Why do you carry lotion around with you?"
Xi Zhoumeng: …
This isn't… when did this fall into my bag.
What's wrong with Chi Yueshan? What proper Omega is like her? If I were her partner, I'd definitely drag her to an Omega hospital for a thorough check-up.
But that's a separate issue. Kinks are one thing, but what's the point of kinks if your body isn't healthy?
Xi Zhoumeng's head started to ache again. She felt she was being too nosy.
What does it have to do with me?
The system popped up at the right moment.
【I see you're moved.】
Xi Zhoumeng: Not to that extent.
【System: You care about her so much. Why?】
Xi Zhoumeng ignored it. After thinking it over, she decided to send Chi Yueshan a recommendation for a high-end hospital.
Attached message: This is an illness. It needs to be treated.
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