The True Record of a Flirty Omega's Failed Balancing Act - Chapter 42

Chapter 42

◎If I can accept her, can you try to accept me too?◎

So Ning Chanyue pressed the call button under You Zhuoqing’s gaze.

Xu Guiyi’s voice instantly spilled out of the phone, “Where are you? I just got out of the operating room and got my phone… Do you need me to pick you up?”

Xu Guiyi’s voice was naturally low. Perhaps due to staying up all night or anxiety, it carried a hint of hoarseness. But no matter how it changed, it would have been a perfectly normal voice just a few weeks ago.

But at this moment, as soon as Xu Guiyi’s voice fell, Ning Chanyue’s breathing slightly hitched.

Is she really coming to pick her up?

Seeing Xu Guiyi being so proactive, Ning Chanyue’s grip on her phone unconsciously tightened. But then, as if on purpose, a rustling sound suddenly came from her side.

So Ning Chanyue turned her head.

It was You Zhuoqing. She had stood up from the chair and sat on the edge of the bed.

…What does she want?

Ning Chanyue stared at her with a deep frown.

But after You Zhuoqing sat down on her bed, she didn’t make any other moves.

Clearly, this was a bit unexpected for Ning Chanyue. She stared at You Zhuoqing for a few more seconds, and after making sure she wouldn’t make any more moves, Ning Chanyue quickly said to Xu Guiyi, “I’m on Heping Road, in Fengrun Garden. Do you know it? The finals of the campus singing competition I participated in during my junior year were held here, right across from that venue… You should remember it.”

“I remember. I just got off work. I can probably get there in about half an hour,” Xu Guiyi on the phone quickly took over Ning Chanyue’s words. She paused, as if she was very worried about Ning Chanyue, and then changed the subject, “Are you okay?”

Am I okay? It can only be considered okay.

But for some reason, Ning Chanyue didn’t say it out loud. She opened her mouth and just said softly, “…Hurry and come.”

Xu Guiyi answered, and Ning Chanyue took the phone away from her ear.

That’s right, she was going to hang up. But unfortunately, just as Ning Chanyue’s finger moved towards the hang-up button, the person beside her, who had been quiet, suddenly spoke. “Xu Guiyi already didn’t want you once. If you go back with her, aren’t you afraid she’ll not want you again, Ningning?”

You Zhuoqing’s words made Ning Chanyue hold her breath.

What You Zhuoqing said was certainly reasonable, but… no matter what, she needed Xu Guiyi right now. Besides, if she didn’t go with Xu Guiyi, would she just stay here and muddle along with You Zhuoqing?

No.

The person on the other end of the phone, Xu Guiyi, seemed to have heard what You Zhuoqing just said. Her voice instantly became tense. She paused and then continued, “Who is that?”

Who is that? Of course, it’s the You Zhuoqing that Xu Guiyi hates.

Ning Chanyue pursed her lips. What should she say to Xu Guiyi? If she were to say “no one” to cover it up, Xu Guiyi would find out when she arrived. But if she admitted it, what would Xu Guiyi think if she knew she was living with You Zhuoqing…

Forget it. A few seconds later, Ning Chanyue hardened her heart. She took a deep breath and was about to speak, but at this moment, a faint voice came from her side.

“It’s me, You Zhuoqing,” You Zhuoqing leaned a little closer to the phone. She glanced at Ning Chanyue’s darkened expression, but then said unhurriedly, “Visiting someone’s house so late at night is not very polite… But since Ningning asked, I naturally welcome you, Xu Guiyi.”

Then, You Zhuoqing raised her hand and hung up the phone for Ning Chanyue.

The voice on the other end immediately disappeared.

“What are you doing?” Ning Chanyue’s voice was clearly suppressing anger.

“Helping you hang up. You put your phone down a minute ago, ready to hang up anyway.”

You Zhuoqing blinked, smiling harmlessly at Ning Chanyue. The faint light from Ning Chanyue’s phone happened to shine on You Zhuoqing’s lips, making her two canine teeth look especially dazzling.

As if jealous of You Zhuoqing’s actions, Ning Chanyue frowned and didn’t answer for a long time.

She just stared directly into You Zhuoqing’s still smiling eyes.

That’s right, You Zhuoqing was still smiling, but for some reason, perhaps seeing Ning Chanyue’s serious expression, which was completely different from when she was talking to Xu Guiyi, she looked at Ning Chanyue, and her smile slowly became a little bitter.

You Zhuoqing’s eyes trembled slightly. When she spoke again, her voice seemed to have lost its forced ease, and her words were hoarse, as if squeezed from her throat. She asked, “Are you really going to go with her? Ningning.”

It might have been a moment, or it might have been several seconds. You Zhuoqing couldn’t remember clearly, but in the end, without any hope, she still saw Ning Chanyue nod.

Almost at the same time she saw her nod, the corners of You Zhuoqing’s mouth pulled out sharply.

She actually laughed out loud.

Of course, she wasn’t laughing at Ning Chanyue. She was just laughing at her own ridiculousness.

“Why?” You Zhuoqing asked.

Why does she have to go with Xu Guiyi without any hesitation?… Did she not do a good job?

But she had clearly tried to be respectful, just as Ning Chanyue had said. Just like a few days ago, when Ningning wanted to go back to Nancheng, she let her. Yesterday morning, when Ningning didn’t want to go to her house, she also backed down.

…But why did she still want to leave?

Thinking of this, almost uncontrollably, You Zhuoqing’s breathing trembled violently. Yes, she felt like she had tried every method, but she still wanted to leave.

What other way could she use to make her stay?

But at this moment, Ning Chanyue on the side suddenly moved. She saw her gaze lingering on the few pimples that had just appeared on You Zhuoqing’s chin for a while. For some reason, she slowly lowered her eyes and stopped looking at her. Then, she pursed her lips and answered You Zhuoqing’s question softly, “Maybe because I still like her…”

As soon as Ning Chanyue’s words fell, You Zhuoqing, as if relentlessly, asked, “Then how can you learn to like me too?”

How can you also see me?

Looking at Ning Chanyue’s face in front of her, You Zhuoqing suddenly thought, if she leaves with Xu Guiyi, will it be difficult for her to see Ningning again except for work?

No… no.

That’s right, if she locks the door now and tells the security guard at the gate, Xu Guiyi won’t be able to get in.

She can also be like before, ignoring Ning Chanyue’s opinion and forcefully keeping her.

But, but…

For some reason, Ning Chanyue’s resistant expression from yesterday morning suddenly appeared in You Zhuoqing’s mind.

What should she do? What else can she do?… She can’t really never see her again.

When she thought of this possibility, You Zhuoqing’s heart felt as if it was being squeezed, making it impossible for her to breathe. She looked up again, as if wanting to get a good look at her—

But she saw Ning Chanyue pick up her phone again and look at the time.

Is she waiting for Xu Guiyi?

…Heh, is she that impatient? Even though they’re about to part, is she still only thinking about her?

The thought of not being able to see her again, doesn’t Ningning feel even a little bit reluctant?

She didn’t know what Ning Chanyue was thinking, but the thought of Ning Chanyue about to slip away from her hands made her heart ache again and again.

How can she keep her?

So the moment Ning Chanyue turned off the screen, You Zhuoqing took a deep breath. As if going all in, she suddenly said, “Then if I can accept you being with her, can you try to accept me, Ningning?”

But after saying this, You Zhuoqing herself seemed to be stunned for a moment.

“What did you say?” After You Zhuoqing spoke, Ning Chanyue suddenly looked up. Her eyes widened, and she scanned You Zhuoqing in front of her from top to bottom, as if in disbelief.

“…Nothing.”

After saying this, You Zhuoqing awkwardly turned her face away. But after a while, she opened her mouth again, seemingly wanting to fight for something more for herself. But before she could speak, the next second, Ning Chanyue’s phone rang again.

As expected, it was Xu Guiyi.

Xu Guiyi on the phone said, “Ningning, I’m at the gate of the community. The security guard said I have to call you first before he lets me in. I’ll give him the phone now. You can talk to him.”

But whether it was on purpose or Ning Chanyue’s phone had a sound leak, Xu Guiyi’s voice was heard by You Zhuoqing on the side, word for word.

…Is she coming?

Xu Guiyi’s words were as sharp as a knife. Every word and every sentence struck her heart. It was as if Xu Guiyi had traveled a long distance just to give her, who was tangled up with Ning Chanyue, a death sentence.

Soon, after Ning Chanyue said “see you later,” she hung up the phone. The moment Ning Chanyue pressed the hang-up button, You Zhuoqing continued what she was saying. “Is it because I haven’t been good during this time? Why are you in such a hurry to leave with her?”

“No… Honestly, you’ve been pretty good to me during this time,” Ning Chanyue’s affirmation made You Zhuoqing’s eyes light up, but her voice paused, and she then said, “…Thank you. Without you, I wouldn’t have been able to get to Nancheng safely and see my mother. But now… I really have to go meet her.”

After saying that, Ning Chanyue got out of bed, put on her slippers, and walked to the door.

But just as Ning Chanyue opened the bedroom door, You Zhuoqing also stood up and said, “I’ll go with you.”

…After all, Ning Chanyue hasn’t really left yet, which means she still has a chance, right?

Ning Chanyue didn’t say anything, and You Zhuoqing followed her. But when they got to the main door, Ning Chanyue had just opened it when a gust of wind swept in from outside, bringing a few drops of fine rain into the room, forcing Ning Chanyue to close the door a little.

“It’s raining.”

You Zhuoqing said this. She turned around, picked up the umbrella from the entrance, and after Ning Chanyue opened the door again, she held it over her.

She saw Ning Chanyue look up at the umbrella suspended over her head. Soon, she actually turned her head again and looked at her who was following behind her.

You Zhuoqing, as always, stared into Ning Chanyue’s eyes. For some reason, she seemed to feel Ning Chanyue’s eyelashes tremble slightly.

What was Ning Chanyue thinking? Was she thinking about the care she had given her during this time, or was she feeling sorry for her Guiyi who was coming to pick her up in the wind and rain?

She didn’t know.

But when she wanted to follow that gaze again, she saw Ning Chanyue turn her eyes away and continue walking forward.

You Zhuoqing’s footsteps paused, and then she followed again.