After Transmigrating, I and the Female Lead Both Found It 'Really Fragrant' (GL) - Chapter 16

Shen Qiqi was half-awake, half-asleep, dreaming of a jumble of fragmented scenes. As she tossed and turned, a hand wrapped around her waist, holding her tightly in its embrace.

Wrapped in a faint fragrance, Shen Qiqi had a sweet dream and slowly woke up feeling very satisfied.

…The first thing she saw was a perfectly shaped jawline. Looking up, she saw pale pink lips with a slightly upturned corner, seeming to smile yet not smiling, captivating.

Upon realizing her surroundings, Shen Qiqi suddenly opened her eyes wide.

…What was going on? How did she end up in Liu Shuang’s arms? …Was she still dreaming?!

Looking closer, she found that Liu Shuang had one arm around her waist, and she was buried in the other’s chest. Their bodies were almost entangled, so close that their breaths were unconsciously intertwined.

It was soft, warm, and faintly fragrant.

At such a close distance, even the usually carefree Shen Qiqi was a little uneasy. She unconsciously swallowed a gulp of air and raised her head.

Liu Shuang was still asleep, her face as white as jade, her breathing shallow, like a quiet sleeping beauty. Even her sleeping posture was proper and inviolable.

Shen Qiqi lay there quietly, not daring to make a sound, and could only examine her carefully.

The female lead’s face was indeed exceptionally beautiful. Her black hair and snowy skin, her cherry lips and delicate nose, were like a masterpiece meticulously crafted by an artisan, flawless no matter how many times she looked at it. Such beauty would make even a woman’s heart tremble.

No wonder the original owner had been so jealous and hateful.

Her black hair was like seaweed, spreading and intertwining, with a few strands wrapped around her intertwined fingers and her beautiful shoulders. Her gaze naturally slid down the slender white neck and into the deep neckline…

Shen Qiqi couldn’t help but blush, quickly averted her gaze, and felt ashamed of her imagination.

With such an icy beauty as her senior sister, she had all these impure thoughts in her mind, which was truly insulting to the female lead.

She blinked her eyes to clear her head and create some distance between herself and Liu Shuang.

Unexpectedly, as soon as Shen Qiqi moved, Liu Shuang moved with her. Her long eyelashes trembled as she slowly opened her eyes, and the half-closed double pupils were filled with a stunning brilliance.

When she woke up, she saw Shen Qiqi staring at her with wide apricot eyes, blinking without blinking, as if she were dumbfounded. The white skin on her face immediately turned a light red.

“…Awake?”

Shen Qiqi nodded dumbly. Seeing her flushed face, she couldn’t help but look away awkwardly, her heart pounding. She whispered, “I’m not very steady when I sleep. Did I trouble Senior sister?”

Liu Shuang seemed to be stung and immediately released her arm from around Shen Qiqi’s waist.

She looked away and said softly, “…It’s fine.”

Shen Qiqi was more than just unsteady, she had exceeded Liu Shuang’s imagination. To prevent her from performing a set of military boxing in her sleep, Liu Shuang had no choice but to confine her within her arms, which had restrained her restlessness.

There was an indescribable atmosphere between the two of them, which was quite strange. Liu Shuang looked at her for a moment, then got out of bed first and prepared to go to the courtyard to wash.

“Senior sister, how long have I been asleep?” Shen Qiqi stretched in the back, softly asking, “Isn’t it time for dinner?”

Liu Shuang paused, turned her head to look at her, and said, “You’ve been asleep for a night. It’s already the early morning.”

Shen Qiqi was startled. She had never slept for so long, and she had actually slept until the next day! It was probably because she was so frightened and exhausted before that she felt much better after a good night’s sleep.

Shen Qiqi sat up from the bed, yawning and putting on her shoes.

Liu Shuang was facing away from her, dressed in a plain white robe. She pushed open the door, revealing a deep blue night sky like water, with scattered stars twinkling and a touch of brilliant gold on the horizon in the distance as the sun was about to rise.

Shen Qiqi looked around and couldn’t find her clothes, so she called out, “Senior sister, where are my clothes?”

Liu Shuang replied from a distance, “They’ve been taken to be washed.” The clothes were covered in sweat and dirt and were too dirty to wear.

Shen Qiqi was stunned. “Then… what am I going to wear?!”

Liu Shuang was silent for a moment, then said, “Wear mine.”

Shen Qiqi blinked, muttering, “I’m so sorry,” as she got up and opened Liu Shuang’s wardrobe, quickly glancing over the undergarments and accurately finding the Qingli Sect’s standard uniform.

She was half a head shorter than Liu Shuang, so the dress looked a bit long on her. The skirt, which originally barely reached her calves, almost dragged on the ground.

Shen Qiqi had to roll up her long sleeves, bit a white headband in her mouth, grabbed a handful of black hair, and tied it into a high ponytail. Then, she lifted her skirt and slipped into the courtyard.

Liu Shuang was washing up at the well. When she saw Shen Qiqi come over, her gaze paused on her for a moment.

Shen Qiqi walked up to her, spread out her arms, and spun around in place, asking, “Senior sister, your clothes are a bit big. Do I look strange wearing them?”

Liu Shuang averted her gaze and said indifferently, “No.”

Shen Qiqi also imitated her and sat down by the well. She scooped up a handful of water from the wooden bucket and splashed it on her face. The well water was cool and refreshing, washing away the remaining sleepiness.

For breakfast, her senior sister had personally made some egg pancakes, which were very delicious. Shen Qiqi ate one after another, feeling her empty stomach rumble and her appetite grow. She mumbled with her mouth full, “Thank you so much, Senior sister, yesterday I really troubled you.”

Liu Shuang shook her head gently and transferred the remaining pancakes to a plate. These were for Master Chang Yao.

Shen Qiqi smiled embarrassedly, recalling how embarrassed she felt for crying so much yesterday, and asked, “By the way, Senior sister, won’t that corpse just be left there?”

“I’ve already sent a message to the peak masters of each peak,” Liu Shuang turned around and sat down beside her. “Don’t worry.”

Shen Qiqi looked at her with bright eyes. As expected of the female lead, she was incredibly reliable! Thinking about how she was only at the 9th level of Qi Condensation now but already had such a calm demeanor, she would definitely achieve great things in the future.

Those cannon fodder would definitely regret missing out on such a potential talent! Absolutely!

After finishing breakfast, and with some time before classes, Shen Qiqi helped wash the dishes and then sat in the garden with Liu Shuang to practice their cultivation. They continued until the sun rose high in the east and warmed the medicinal herbs in the garden. Then, they saw Master Chang Yao walk out of the room with a full belly.

As soon as he saw Shen Qiqi, he yawned and asked, “Why are you here?”

Shen Qiqi opened her eyes and replied generously, “I had some trouble yesterday, so I stayed here for the night.”

Master Chang Yao was quite surprised. Liu Shuang never let anyone stay overnight, so why had she made an exception this time?

He looked at his disciple from afar. Seeing that she had her eyes closed and a calm expression, he smiled and said, “Did you sleep well? The guest room hasn’t been cleaned for many years, and it must be very damp to sleep in.”

Shen Qiqi was stunned. “There’s a guest room here? I slept in Senior sister’s room…”

Master Chang Yao was stunned and looked at Shen Qiqi for a moment, then said, “…That’s fine. Xiao Shuang is usually cold, so it’s not bad for you to come and keep her company.”

Shen Qiqi nodded, “Don’t worry, Master, I’ll take good care of Senior sister!”

They both talked for a while, and Liu Shuang, feeling somewhat helpless, opened her eyes and said, “Junior sister, it’s time for morning classes.”

Shen Qiqi suddenly realized and jumped up from her chair. “Then let’s go to class, Master, goodbye!”

“Alright, alright,” Master Chang Yao waved his hand, smiling kindly as he watched them fly away on their swords.

••••

Liu Shuang’s flying sword had barely landed at Xueya when it drew a multitude of curious gazes.

Liu Shuang wasn’t alone today.

Someone was actually willing to approach her voluntarily?!

And that person was… Shen Qiqi?!!

Many disciples stared at them in disbelief as they walked side by side into the building, their poses as if struck by lightning, filled with astonishment.

Within a few moments, this news spread rapidly throughout the Qingli Sect’s information network, shocking countless onlookers.

“Is the sun rising from the west today? I actually saw Shen Qiqi and Liu Shuang coming to morning classes together?!”

“Wait, who and who, coming to class? Say that again!!!”

“It’s true, I was right beside them, watching them get off the flying sword together… Shen Qiqi was even holding Liu Shuang’s waist, and she was smiling so sweetly.”

“… Don’t lie, aren’t they known to be mortal enemies?”

“How could Miss Shen look up to a useless person like Liu Shuang? I bet she has some bad ideas in mind.”

“Let’s place our bets, a bottle of Ganxin Dew, Shen Qiqi is definitely going to mess with Liu Shuang!”

“Hehe, finally, there’s going to be a good show. I’ll bet two bottles!…”

The two, unaware of the gossip, walked into the classroom, and the inner disciples who had been chatting together suddenly fell silent, casting a wave of curious glances at them.

Amid the meaningful silence, Liu Shuang remained calm, and she and Shen Qiqi sat down side by side.

“Senior sister, I feel like their gazes are really strange,” Shen Qiqi looked around and rubbed the goosebumps on her arms. “What’s going on?”

Liu Shuang sat down and said, “Don’t mind them.”

The two sat very close, with an intimacy that others couldn’t share. Seeing this, Fu Luo clenched her fists with her eyes wide.

In the past, she and her junior sister had always been the closest. But now, Shen Qiqi, whether she was crazy or what, had actually willingly cut ties with her and was now confiding in Liu Shuang!

She really couldn’t bear it, associating herself with a useless person!

How naive!

At this moment, the female disciple beside her shook her arm and exclaimed, “Ah Fu, look at that Junior sister Shen…”

“What’s there to look at!” Fu Luo narrowed her eyes and gritted her teeth.

“No, look at the clothes she’s wearing,” the female disciple bit her lip, her expression hesitant. “Isn’t it a bit bigger than usual?”

Fu Luo looked intently and frowned slightly, “That’s true…” The sleeves and hem were both a bit longer, and it didn’t fit her well at all.

“I don’t think those are her clothes…” The female disciple glanced at her expression and her voice became even smaller.

Fu Luo’s pupils constricted, and she suddenly realized, her expression complex, “…Shameless!”

Shen Qiqi: I think you’ve got the wrong idea…

Liu Shuang: Don’t mind them..

T/N: Hahaha…