After Disabled A was Reborn, She Got Scummed Again - Chapter 9

After saying those words, Qin Xiao returned to her room.

Aunt Liu couldn’t help but smile. She then found a pillow and blanket to make Chu Qiyan sleep more comfortably.

This Miss Chu was the only Omega in over twenty years who had ever gotten this close to Qin Xiao.

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The next morning, Qin Xiao, dressed in casual wear, came out of her room. Seeing another person on the sofa, she couldn’t help but pause for a moment.

But she quickly returned to her usual composed self. After all, it was still a bit unusual to suddenly have someone else appear in her home.

Aunt Liu promptly pushed her over to the dining room for breakfast. Every morning, Aunt Liu prepared a full spread tailored to Qin Xiao’s preferences—an entire table filled with food that was colorful, aromatic, and delicious.

The savory aroma of the dishes drifted through the air, and under its tempting influence, Chu Qiyan slowly awoke.

The dining room was right next to the living room, so sitting at the head of the table, Qin Xiao could see her clearly.

Chu Qiyan sat up with sleepy eyes, let out a big yawn, and looked around the room in confusion. Her expression quickly changed to panic and disorientation, then finally settled on surprise when her eyes met Qin Xiao’s.

Across the room, their eyes met. Qin Xiao still wore her usual aloof, noble expression. Despite her simple home clothes, her entire body emanated an unmistakable cold, commanding aura.

Chu Qiyan stared at her, her eyes full of shock and fear. Then her thoughts drifted away, and she dazedly spaced out. Qin Xiao, seeing her disheveled appearance, soon looked away.

Chu Qiyan’s gaze slowly refocused. Qin Xiao was currently eating toast in her usual composed and graceful way.

Her skin was pale to the point of translucence; short black hair hung neatly to her shoulders. She gave off a fragile and sickly impression, yet remained sharp and capable. Her phoenix eyes glinted coldly, with a high nose bridge and thin, elegant lips—her features were striking and perfectly balanced.

Chu Qiyan couldn’t resist taking a few more glances.

She suddenly thought Qin Xiao looked very beautiful—perhaps because it was morning and the coldness in her had slightly subsided. Or perhaps it was because she was quietly eating breakfast, adding a touch of domestic warmth. Either way, for a moment, Chu Qiyan felt an illusion of closeness.

Then, realizing where her gaze still rested, she saw Qin Xiao sipping milk and suddenly lowered her head.

She suddenly remembered—

Last night, she’d forcibly kissed Qin Xiao! And she kept clinging to her! Hugging her, refusing to let go, begging her to mark her…

Recalling her shameless pleas, the heat in her actions, and her expression, she turned red. Even her ears burned bright red.

How embarrassing!

Still, they were engaged—being marked wouldn’t have been that bad, right? She could only comfort herself with that thought.

But… Qin Xiao didn’t throw her out. Wait—was she in Qin Xiao’s room right now?

Why is Qin Xiao being so tolerant toward me? According to rumors, she was cold, heartless, and decisive—even toward Omegas. Those who tried to climb into her bed were thrown out mercilessly, and their fates weren’t pretty.

Chu Qiyan lowered her head in contemplation, covering half her face with one hand.

But still—she’d begged so desperately under the influence of the drug, yet Qin Xiao hadn’t marked her. She didn’t even receive a temporary marking. Did that mean Qin Xiao was indifferent to such things? Uninterested in Omegas? Or… did she find her repulsive?

Well, she was closer to Chu Qian, after all.

Yet Qin Xiao had stood up for her last night. She was the one who called the doctor when she was drugged…

Confused and overwhelmed, Chu Qiyan couldn’t make sense of it all. Her emotions were tangled—fear, confusion, embarrassment…

When she looked up again, she found Qin Xiao staring at her as she covered her face.

“Go wash up and come eat,” Qin Xiao said coolly.

There was no doubt who that was directed at.

“Yes!” Chu Qiyan responded promptly.

Then Aunt Liu walked over with a warm smile.

Chu Qiyan hurriedly got off the sofa and followed her to wash up.

By the time she returned to the living room, Qin Xiao had already finished breakfast.

Now dressed in a casual sporty outfit, Chu Qiyan had changed out of her sleepwear. The look was simple and comfortable, and Qin Xiao could tell at a glance—it was her own clothing. It hung a bit loosely on Chu Qiyan.

Qin Xiao raised an eyebrow in slight surprise but didn’t comment. It seemed Aunt Liu liked her quite a bit and was quite pleased. Besides, she herself had never worn that set anyway.

Standing in front of her was a young woman with a fresh, natural beauty. Her skin was fair and tender, glowing like a peeled boiled egg. Her palm-sized oval face was adorned with a pair of large, round apricot eyes, sparkling with clarity and light. At the moment, those eyes held a hint of hesitation, mixed with a sly, yet not annoying, glint of mischief.

“Eat,” Qin Xiao said, shifting her gaze away.

“…Okay, Qin… Clan Leader, thank you…” Chu Qiyan parted her pink lips, as if she was about to say more, but was quickly interrupted.

“You’re welcome. After breakfast, we’ll go to the hospital.”

“Huh? No need, really—I feel fine…” Chu Qiyan blinked her big round eyes in confusion.

“We’re going together,” Qin Xiao replied as she glanced at her and then slowly maneuvered her wheelchair toward the living room.

Chu Qiyan froze for a moment, baffled. Why go to the hospital together? Was Qin Xiao worried about her? Or…

In just one night, Chu Qiyan’s view of Qin Xiao had shifted greatly. She wasn’t as scary as the rumors made her out to be. In fact, she seemed rather kind and a little considerate.

Qin Xiao had changed into a casual suit. The collar of her shirt subtly shimmered with an embroidered silver thread pattern that appeared and disappeared under the light. Chu Qiyan, too, had changed into a light yellow long dress—fresh, elegant, and graceful. It had been delivered by the household staff.

Once they were ready, the two headed out together.

When they got downstairs, Qin Xiao immediately spotted a bright red sedan parked in front of the hotel—Xu Chanmian’s car. Just like the woman herself, it was fiery and bold.

“Ah, Qin Xiao, what a coincidence! Morning, little beauty!” Xu Chanmian greeted them with a bright smile.

“…You’ve been waiting quite a while,” Qin Xiao replied coldly. But there was a glint of amusement in her phoenix eyes—just as she suspected, Xu had indeed gone looking for Lu Ming.

“Morning, Dr. Xu. Thank you for your help last night…” Chu Qiyan smiled sweetly as she thanked her.

“I was just following your boss’s orders.” After tossing that comment over her shoulder, Xu Chanmian hopped into her car, which roared to life and quickly sped away.

“Let’s go,” Qin Xiao said as she led Chu Qiyan toward a low-profile black sedan—though the car’s luxurious logo was anything but discreet.

Most of Qin Xiao’s vehicles were custom-modified, equipped with automatic lift systems for her wheelchair.

Sometimes, her assistant would carry her into the car.

Like now—her assistant lifted her into the back seat, while Aunt Liu folded and stored the wheelchair in the trunk.

Once inside, Qin Xiao closed her eyes to rest.

With Chu Qiyan present, she couldn’t handle work at the moment. The business matters she dealt with were highly confidential—any single piece of information could influence a small family’s financial fate or cause waves across entire industries.

So, Chu Qiyan—who had been sneakily glancing at Qin Xiao—now stared at her openly.

She stared directly at the woman with her eyes closed, her face cool and noble. Qin Xiao was truly a refined lady, characterized by her sharp jawline and a hint of chill and aloofness. But now, her expression was relaxed, making her look like a flawless, delicate porcelain doll—snow-white and beautiful.

The longer she looked, the more distracted Chu Qiyan became. Is Qin Xiao really the cold, heartless person everyone says she is?

Last night’s events suggested otherwise. Qin Xiao hadn’t been frightening at all. Or… was it just because of her “fiancée” status? Still, with Qin Xiao’s power and position, there was no reason for her to curry favor with someone like herself. Could it be… Qin Xiao likes her?

Chu Qiyan pondered this, though they hadn’t interacted much before. She had always been closer to Chu Qian…

Nothing made sense anymore.

Just as Chu Qiyan was lost in thought while staring at her, Qin Xiao slowly opened her sharp, cold phoenix eyes.

Startled, Chu Qiyan tried to look away, but it was too late. Their eyes met—and Qin Xiao’s were utterly calm and emotionless, tinged with an icy chill. The silence in the air suddenly felt awkward.

Chu Qiyan forced a smile, then quickly turned her eyes toward the window.

Qin Xiao had long since sensed the intense gaze directed at her. That blatant stare had lingered on her for a long, long time—so long it made her uncomfortable. But when she opened her eyes, all she saw was Chu Qiyan with her big apricot eyes filled with confusion staring at her.

“What is it?” Qin Xiao asked, her voice cool and emotionless.

“N-No… nothing…” Chu Qiyan quickly replied, not daring to look at her.

The air fell into silence again.

After a moment, Chu Qiyan turned back and looked at her. “Thank you…”

“You’re welcome,” Qin Xiao replied lightly, her gaze still fixed ahead. After a pause, she added quietly, “If anything happens in the future, you can come to me.”

“…Okay.” Chu Qiyan nodded blankly, surprised and a little bit confused.

“Um… about last night—thank you for helping me after I was drugged…” After hesitating, she added, “Could you help check the surveillance footage? I want to know who drugged me…”

She was nervous, but since Qin Xiao had treated her kindly so far, she gathered the courage to ask.

“Chu Qian,” Qin Xiao answered without hesitation, lifting her eyes to glance at her. Before Chu Qiyan could react, she added, “I saw it.”