I Transmigrated into a Scummy Alpha and Stole the Heroine from Her Tragic Romance ( LILY, ABO ) - Chapter 16

Although Qi Xiyao did not say anything in the end, she still gave a gentle smile, just like before. She looked a little shy as she said to Yu Peirong,

“I will make the most of this opportunity. Thank you, Director Yu.”

Even though Qi Xiyao seemed friendly and polite, Yu Peirong remembered that she had called her “Sister Rong” before. Now, she had switched back to the more distant and formal “Director Yu.” That small change left Yu Peirong confused. She could not figure out what she had done to make Qi Xiyao uncomfortable.

Of course, she would never bring up something as small as a change in how she was addressed. As Qi Xiyao stood quietly nearby, waiting for her instructions, Yu Peirong casually glanced at her face and raised her voice just a little.

“Did you not sleep well last night?”

Qi Xiyao froze when she heard that. Without thinking, she raised her hand to cover her eyes.

Her eyelids were thin and expressive, and her features were naturally lively. She usually wore light makeup and rarely emphasized her eyes. But today, she had put on a thick layer of concealer. To balance her overall look, she had carefully done the rest of her makeup, which made her appear even more delicate and beautiful.

Yu Peirong was not someone who focused on looks, but even she had to admit that when Qi Xiyao looked at her with those bright, clear almond-shaped eyes, a quiet feeling of tenderness rose in her chest.

She lifted her hand and pointed toward a small room inside the office. It was enclosed on three sides and had a sliding door. Her voice was calm but firm.

“Go get some sleep.”

When Qi Xiyao gave a soft surprised sound, Yu Peirong quickly changed her tone and continued.

“What are you surprised about? Do you want rumors going around that I dragged you home and tortured you all night? Walking around with dark circles like that, who are you trying to frighten? Sleep for two hours. The AI assistant will wake you up. I already set it up. It will not disturb me. Just make sure you do not snore.”

Thinking about the rumors that had spread before, Qi Xiyao felt slightly embarrassed. She lowered her head and stared nervously at her toes. When she finally pulled herself together and looked up, ready to explain, she saw that Yu Peirong was already focused on her documents. There was nothing more she could do.

Qi Xiyao ended up sleeping deeply and peacefully.

She had taken naps in offices before, but only short ones. She had never truly relaxed. This time, Yu Peirong’s private resting room had a smart diffuser that filled the air with lavender in the beginning. It was very light. By the time she woke up, the scent had shifted to a blend of centella and pine wood. The air was fresh and calming.

Yu Peirong had told her to sleep for two hours, but she ended up sleeping for a full three hours. When she got up, Yu Peirong was no longer at her desk.

Maybe she was in a meeting. Or maybe she was dealing with something else.

Qi Xiyao felt completely refreshed. The heaviness in her body was gone.

After thinking for a moment, she sent Yu Peirong a message.

“Sister Rong, let me treat you to dinner tonight.”

Ever since she found out that Yu Peirong was also an Omega, the heavy weight that had been hanging over Qi Xiyao’s heart had finally disappeared. She no longer worried about being tricked or misled. After all, a test result from a public hospital could not be faked.

In this world, people with Alpha and Omega genders usually formed AO couples. Some were AA pairs, as long as one had a weaker pheromone level. But a relationship between two Omegas was completely impossible. Their pheromones made it so. There was no risk of being judged for anything romantic.

Thinking about how much Yu Peirong had helped her in the past, Qi Xiyao felt a warm feeling rise in her heart.

Even though Yu Peirong often spoke with a sharp tongue, Qi Xiyao could now clearly sense the quiet care behind her words and actions. Helping her get a role in the film industry this time had genuinely taken her by surprise.

She knew the Yu Corporation had tried to suppress her, and when she first heard Yu Peirong was joining the company, her heart had filled with despair. She thought Yu Peirong had always disliked her.

While she was still lost in thought, footsteps suddenly approached. Qi Xiyao instinctively looked toward the door. When she saw Yu Peirong walk in, she immediately stood up and walked over.

She went to the break room and made a cup of strawberry fruit tea. When she came back, she saw Yu Peirong staring intently at her screen and typing on the keyboard.

The white blouse Yu Peirong wore outlined her slender figure. The sleeves were slightly rolled up, revealing a wrist as pale as snow.

There was a faint scar on the side of her right wrist. It was hard to notice unless someone looked closely. Although it was a small imperfection, it still felt a bit regretful to see.

But that scar did not take away from her beauty. Her black-rimmed blue light glasses rested on her nose, making her look calm and elegant. Her long fingers moved skillfully across the keyboard. It was a kind of beauty that walked the line between purity and allure, and it was deeply captivating.

Qi Xiyao could not help but stare. She was so absorbed in the moment that she did not even realize until Yu Peirong’s voice brought her back to reality.

“I have something to take care of tonight. Let’s have dinner another time.”

Yu Peirong was currently dealing with the two people who had secretly taken photos, and she also had pressure coming from her family and other directions. She clearly did not have the time to go to dinner with Qi Xiyao.

Most importantly, the two of them had just appeared on the trending list. Even though it was all a misunderstanding, if they were seen together too often, people might start thinking that Qi Xiyao was deliberately trying to flatter Yu Peirong.

However, Yu Peirong never brought any of this up, and Qi Xiyao, being thoughtful, did not ask unnecessary questions either.

After work, Yu Peirong stayed in the office, continuing to get familiar with the company’s operations. Meanwhile, Qi Xiyao ran into Yu Corporation’s executive, Yu Shang, just outside the company entrance. He looked upset this time and no longer had the energy to follow her around and bother her.

Qi Xiyao realized it had been a while since she had seen her best friend, so she sent a message in their small group chat. Her best friend replied that she was working overtime. Another girl, who also had a good relationship with Qi Xiyao, tagged her and said she happened to be out shopping. She asked if Qi Xiyao wanted to join her.

They met up in a private room at a quiet Japanese restaurant.

The girl’s name was Zhao Yayi. Qi Xiyao had met her a few years ago, and they had kept in touch ever since. Not long ago, Zhao Yayi had invited her out, but Qi Xiyao had to attend a formal event and politely declined. This time, she took the initiative to treat Zhao Yayi and even chose her favorite Japanese dessert.

They enjoyed their meal together, chatting comfortably. Toward the end of dinner, the conversation shifted from Zhao Yayi’s job to Qi Xiyao herself. As Zhao Yayi took a bite of the last piece of mango mochi, her eyes sparkled with curiosity as she started asking about Yu Peirong.

“Yu Peirong is useless. Even if she is an Alpha, she is still a disappointment. And you actually ended up on the trending list with her yesterday. How unlucky,” Zhao Yayi commented sharply.

In the past, Qi Xiyao would have stayed quiet when people spoke badly about Yu Peirong. But now, seeing the scorn on Zhao Yayi’s face, she could not help but grip her cup tightly and speak up in her defense.

“Director Yu isn’t like that. You shouldn’t believe every rumor you hear. She respects her employees and works very hard. She’s not one of those spoiled rich kids who waste money and do nothing.”

“Really?” Zhao Yayi clearly did not believe her.

“Yaoyao,” she said while sipping her juice. Seeing that Qi Xiyao was about to argue further, she gave a bitter smile and added,

“I don’t know if you’re naive or just too trusting. How can you be so easily fooled? Do you remember that Omega from your company who canceled her contract, Xu Xiaoqi?”

Looking at Qi Xiyao’s puzzled expression, Zhao Yayi spoke slowly and clearly.

“Do you know why she terminated her contract just when her career was about to take off? It was because of Yu Peirong. That cold and ruthless woman pushed her into a corner.”

“The person who trusted her the most ended up with damaged glands and is now living in a psychiatric hospital for Omegas.”