The True Record of a Flirty Omega's Failed Balancing Act - Chapter 44

Chapter 44

◎Come Home With Me◎

Xu Guiyi could tell You Zhuoqing’s words were extremely offensive, even containing a strong sense of hostility towards her.

But she didn’t immediately glare at You Zhuoqing or make any other equally aggressive move. Instead, she looked at Ning Chanyue, who was sitting beside her.

Ning Chanyue’s body trembled slightly upon hearing those words, but she must have felt Xu Guiyi’s gaze. Ning Chanyue slowly raised her head and met her eyes for a few seconds, but… she didn’t make any other extra movements.

That’s right, Ning Chanyue, who had been relatively protective of her just moments ago, didn’t speak, shake her head, or deny You Zhuoqing’s words now.

…So, does she agree with You Zhuoqing’s words?

This made Xu Guiyi’s pupils, which were fixed on Ning Chanyue, shrink.

That’s right, she must have let Ning Chanyue down.

“Ms. Xu?” You Zhuoqing prompted after Xu Guiyi was silent for a while.

But even if she did let Ning Chanyue down, the person next to Ning Chanyue shouldn’t have the right to comment, should she?… What was she pushing for?

With this thought, Xu Guiyi’s jaw tightened slightly. She frowned at You Zhuoqing. After a two-second pause, she said slowly, “Whether Ning Chanyue comes with me or not is a matter between her and me. It should be Ning Chanyue’s decision, not yours.”

After saying this, she lowered her head and looked back at Ning Chanyue.

But by then, Ning Chanyue had already lowered her head and wasn’t looking at her anymore.

One second, two seconds…

Ning Chanyue just looked at the tabletop calmly, not acknowledging anyone or saying a single word.

Just when Xu Guiyi thought Ning Chanyue wouldn’t speak again, Ning Chanyue suddenly sighed. Although her gaze was still fixed on the yellowish tea, she finally opened her mouth and said, “I called you here because I naturally want to go with you. But… if I go with you, will you suddenly abandon me again without warning, Xu Guiyi?”

This was her biggest fear all along, wasn’t it?

For some reason, looking at Ning Chanyue’s expressionless face at this moment, Xu Guiyi suddenly remembered that time in the car on the way back, when Ning Chanyue cried and then suddenly fell silent in despair, as calm as stagnant water, begging her not to leave.

And now? The fact that Ning Chanyue could ask this question, was it because after countless nights of crying in pain over her decisions, she just wanted a simple promise?

The thought of this filled Xu Guiyi’s heart with a dense pain. She no longer seemed to care if Ning Chanyue would go back with her. Instead, she looked at Ning Chanyue, who still hadn’t raised her eyes, and said sincerely, “No. I know what I did in the past was under the pretense of thinking for both of us, but it did hurt you, which makes it hard for you to fully trust me again. Regarding the child, I know it must be difficult for you to bear alone, so I want to take you back and face it together. I naturally hope you’ll come back, but whether you want to or not is your choice. Even if you don’t come back with me, I will do my best to ensure your health… I know words are cheap, but I will prove it to you with my actions.”

As soon as her words fell, Xu Guiyi saw Ning Chanyue’s eyelashes flutter. But before Ning Chanyue could respond, You Zhuoqing on the side pulled the corners of her mouth and started to applaud.

“Clap, clap, clap.”

You Zhuoqing leaned against the sofa, with her arms crossed, and looked sideways at Xu Guiyi. “That’s so well-said. So why did you suddenly abandon Ningning back then? Ningning is too soft-hearted to ask you some things, so I’ll ask for her—”

“Are you really not just taking her because she’s pregnant with your child? If there was no child, would you still have come to get her? How can you guarantee that you won’t leave Ningning again? My father and sister were against me before, but I still persisted. I’m telling you, do you really love her? If you love her, shouldn’t you catch her firmly? Why did you hurt her like that time and time again? If I were you, if I had a car accident a few years ago and woke up to find Ningning gone, I would have found her at any cost, instead of being so hesitant and even making excuses when Ningning ran to you on her own.”

“And you know she’s pregnant. How can you guarantee her safety? I can call in a great doctor and get custom pheromones for her. Can you? And you just got off work so late today, you must be very busy with your internship every day. So what about Ningning? She’s already weak from the pregnancy. If anything happens, can you be there for her 24/7? Have you thought about any of this?”

You Zhuoqing said all of this in one breath without pausing. After she finished, she couldn’t help but let out a snort at Xu Guiyi’s stunned expression.

That’s right, even though You Zhuoqing was aggressive, it had to be admitted that there was some truth to what she said. The privileged environment, the constant care, and the obsession with Ning Chanyue were all things You Zhuoqing was proud of… and were things Xu Guiyi had not provided to Ning Chanyue in a short time, or ever.

But a few seconds later, Xu Guiyi looked up again and said to You Zhuoqing with reason, “Yes, those are my shortcomings. But I’ve already thought about it on the way here. I can have Ning Chanyue stay in a hotel next to the community, and I can visit her whenever I want. As for the internship, an Alpha relative of a pregnant Omega can leave two hours early every day…”

“Okay, enough… Are you guys having a debate and I’m the judge? Is that it?” The seemingly endless argument between the two seemed to annoy Ning Chanyue greatly. Before Xu Guiyi could finish, Ning Chanyue suddenly slapped the table, causing it to shake.

The teacup on the coffee table instantly tipped over, and the tea inside spilled onto Ning Chanyue’s fingers.

“Hiss…” As if in pain, and as if a reflex, Ning Chanyue gasped.

But before Ning Chanyue could fully pull her hand away from the table, You Zhuoqing on the side immediately withdrew her gaze from Xu Guiyi, turned to grip her wrist, and asked her, “Does it hurt? Do you want me to take you to rinse it with water?”

But for some reason, after saying this, You Zhuoqing glanced at Xu Guiyi on Ning Chanyue’s other side, intentionally or unintentionally.

But at this moment, Xu Guiyi had already moved her concerned gaze from Ning Chanyue. She raised her hand and felt the temperature of the tea in the plastic cup. Then, she was visibly relieved. She righted the teacup on the table and started wiping up the spilled tea.

“It doesn’t hurt…” At this point, Ning Chanyue spoke. But her tone had softened a lot. She shook her wrist slightly and said again, “Let go.”

Upon hearing this, You Zhuoqing’s gaze paused. She didn’t let go immediately, but Ning Chanyue continued to shake her wrist.

…So, after a few seconds, You Zhuoqing slowly put Ning Chanyue’s hand on the sofa before she let go.

That’s right, facing Ning Chanyue, You Zhuoqing had put away her fangs and become a little flustered again.

And all of this was naturally seen by Xu Guiyi.

It was clear that You Zhuoqing loved Ning Chanyue, but there seemed to be another emotion mixed in with that love.

What was it?

Xu Guiyi pursed her lips, thinking carefully.

Xu Guiyi’s gaze shifted to You Zhuoqing again. She saw her still looking at the spot Ning Chanyue had just touched with a lingering gaze, but she must have felt Xu Guiyi’s gaze. You Zhuoqing looked up and gave her a disdainful snort.

This made the corner of Xu Guiyi’s lips curl into a small smile.

Because this You Zhuoqing reminded her of the ferocious but loyal dog tied up at the gate of her grandmother’s village when she was a child. They would bare their teeth and bark at strangers entering their home, but with just a word from their owner, they would immediately fall silent.

When that loyal dog barked, it was anxious that the stranger would take it away. It was afraid that the stranger would go into the house to steal or harm its owner… And what about You Zhuoqing?

That’s right. If You Zhuoqing were the rightful wife, she could have righteously kicked Xu Guiyi out the moment she arrived. But at this moment, You Zhuoqing also seemed to be anxious, anxious that Ning Chanyue would really run away with her, and also afraid that if she wasn’t obedient and didn’t listen to Ning Chanyue, Ning Chanyue would really leave her.

That’s right, You Zhuoqing didn’t seem to have full confidence that Ning Chanyue would stay here, or rather… she had no confidence at all.

After realizing this, Xu Guiyi regained her usual composure. After smiling politely at You Zhuoqing, she ignored her and said to Ning Chanyue, “Are you willing to trust me again, Ning Chanyue?”

Having listened to their argument since she walked in, Ning Chanyue seemed extremely tired and sleepy. When she heard Xu Guiyi’s voice again, she didn’t ask any more questions. She slowly closed her eyes and hummed in agreement.

Which meant, she agreed to leave.

Ning Chanyue’s voice was very soft and brief, but Xu Guiyi saw You Zhuoqing’s back, which had been straight, slump in defeat.

“Ningning…”

You Zhuoqing parted her lips and called out futilely.

Perhaps because she heard You Zhuoqing’s call, Ning Chanyue’s hand, which was still on the sofa, tightened slightly the moment she got up.

But what was the use? She still stood up and walked with Xu Guiyi.

You Zhuoqing’s tough act, her aggression, her flattery. It was as if they no longer mattered the moment Ning Chanyue gently nodded.

“Put on your jacket. It’s raining and cold outside.”

Even so, You Zhuoqing still picked up the jacket that Ning Chanyue had been holding and offered it to her.

Ning Chanyue’s steps paused. She turned around, took the jacket, forced a small smile, and said softly, “Thank you.”

You Zhuoqing stared blankly at Ning Chanyue for a while, then suddenly closed her eyes and took a deep breath, as if resigned. But the moment she felt the door open, she looked out the door with her dark eyes and said in a low voice, trying to fight for one last bit of hope, “Will you still go see Auntie with me tomorrow, Ningning… We promised.”

Then, she saw Ning Chanyue turn to look at her… Perhaps out of guilt for You Zhuoqing’s care during this time, or for some other reason, Ning Chanyue actually nodded slightly.

This made You Zhuoqing’s eyes, which had been dim, brighten a little. Of course, only a little.

Then, with a bang of the door, silence returned to the room.

You Zhuoqing closed her eyes again. She took a few deep breaths, trying to calm her emotions, but it seemed impossible to find peace…

Because every time she closed her eyes, Ning Chanyue’s smile, Ning Chanyue’s actions, and her voice seemed to reappear before her eyes and in her ears.

Then, she remembered every moment she spent with Ning Chanyue these past few days. The joy of first seeing her in this house, the fluttering in her heart when Ning Chanyue pulled her onto the bed when she had a fever, and the thunderbolt and anxiety she felt for her health when she found out she was pregnant…

Every time she thought of a piece of the past, she couldn’t help but fall for her again.

But why… why did she leave again? Was she really unable to hold on to her?

Perhaps for the first time, You Zhuoqing felt such intense self-doubt.

But this doubt didn’t last long, because soon, an abrupt ringtone came from You Zhuoqing’s pocket.

You Zhuoqing frowned. She probably wanted to hang up. But after seeing the contact, she immediately pressed the connect button.

“Why are you calling so late, Ms. You?” You Zhuoqing asked, the end of her voice still trembling slightly.

“Ms. You, when you asked me to customize the pheromones for you this morning, you said you needed them fast. I’m calling you as soon as I’m done… Do you still need them?”

After hearing the other person’s words, You Zhuoqing was silent for two seconds before saying, “…Bring them in.”

“Okay, I’ll be right there. It’s the address you gave this afternoon, right? Can you open the door?”

You Zhuoqing hummed in response, then hung up the phone and walked toward the door.

Outside the front door, Ning Chanyue was already gone. There was only the sound of rain, rain, and more rain.

The rain was getting heavier.

You Zhuoqing looked up at the dense raindrops.

When will the rain stop?

You Zhuoqing wondered blankly.