The Villainous Sister-in-law Mistakenly Marked as the Heroine (Transmigration) - Chapter 5

Rong Jing staggered back to her room, waves of heat coursing through her body. Leaning against the wall, she took deep breaths, her eyes filled with confusion. “How could this happen?”

She walked into the bathroom and splashed water on her face.

But it did nothing to help.

Staring at her reflection in the mirror, she saw her fair skin flushed pink, the corners of her eyes tinged red, and even the tip of her nose reddened by the rising heat.

Unable to suppress it by washing her face, she moved to the bathtub, turning on the water while calling He Yan.

Her fingers trembled as she dialed, overwhelmed by the surging heat.

He Yan: “What’s wrong?”

“I think… I’ve gone into heat.”

He Yan shot to her feet. “What did you say?!”

“I’ll try to control it with cold water for now. Come get me. I’ve never experienced this before, I don’t even know what my pheromones smell like or if they’re leaking. Hurry.”

“Got it. I’m on my way.”

After hanging up, she stepped into the bathtub. The icy water clashed with her feverish body, drawing a pained whimper from her lips.

Omegas typically entered heat after maturation.

She had almost convinced herself she was some kind of anomaly among omegas.

But last night… and now…

Staring blankly at the water, she murmured, “Lin Qile… is this because of you?”

Pressing a hand to her chest, she felt her heart pounding wildly, as if something strange was trying to break free.

He Yan arrived quickly.

The moment Rong Jing got into the car, He Yan urgently asked, “How do you feel now?”

“It seems to have passed.”

Rong Jing had changed clothes, her body now chilled. She flexed her hand clenching, releasing, then clenching again. “Yeah, it’s gone. No sensations left. It only lasted about twenty minutes.”

“I rushed over as soon as you called. That was the shortest heat cycle I’ve ever heard of. Whatever, let’s get you checked first.”

“Mm.”

Exhausted, she closed her eyes.

At the hospital, He Yan drew a vial of her bl00d for testing.

While waiting for the results, He Yan leaned against her desk, arms crossed, curiosity gleaming in her eyes. “I asked around, but no one knew who you were with yesterday. So, who was it?”

Rong Jing massaged her temples. “Don’t you have anything better to do?”

“Can’t I care about my best friend? You’re twenty-eight and still without an alpha. You won’t even settle for a beta, I was starting to think you’d die a virgin.”

“That wouldn’t be so bad.”

“Why are you so stubborn? Clearly, there’s someone who triggered your heat. Why resist it? Unless it’s your enemy? Should I start listing your rivals?”

Rong Jing gave her a deadpan look.

“Or… are they married? Or was the technique so bad it traumatized you?”

Rong Jing: “…”

She ignored the question and walked to the water dispenser to pour herself a drink.

Technique?

She had no basis for comparison, how could she judge?

But something told her it had been a little… inexperienced.

As she raised the cup to her lips, the memory of Lin Qile gripping her chin and kissing her deeply flashed through her mind,”Pfft! cough!”

“How do you choke on water?”

“Nothing.”

Flustered, she tossed the cup into the trash. If only she could discard last night’s memories just as easily.

Soon, the test results came back.

“Everything’s normal. Your readings are identical to this morning’s. Are you sure you were in heat earlier?”

Rong Jing rolled her eyes at her. “Although I’ve never experienced a heat cycle before, I’m still an omega. I attended the same physiological health classes as you, so I can tell the difference.”

“Actually…” He Yan nudged her with an elbow. “My theory might be worth testing. Your pheromones are exclusive they only respond to the person who marked you.”

Her pheromones only liked Lin Qile?

Images flashed through her mind Lin Qile clubbing, picking fights, acting arrogantly, being utterly brainless, and persistently harassing Wanning…

Her face darkened instantly.

Were her pheromones really that tasteless?

He Yan asked, “Just what kind of person makes you so resistant?”

“Don’t ask. Just give me the suppressants.”

“Hey, your pheromones have been dormant for over a decade. Now that they’re finally showing signs of activity, you want to suppress them again? That’s just, ” She stopped mid-sentence when she saw her friend’s resentful glare.

She handed her a dose of suppressants.

Taking it, Rong Jing muttered in frustration, “Such useless pheromones might as well stay dormant!”

He Yan: “…”

Just what kind of person could make Rong Jing avoid them like the plague?

Leaving the hospital, Rong Jing drove home.

On the way, Rong Wanning called, tearfully saying she had work and was returning to the company.

Leaving this late? She wasn’t foolish enough to believe that excuse.

“I’ll make Lin Qile call off the engagement. Don’t worry.”

“Auntie…” Rong Wanning choked up. “Thank you. You’re the only one helping me. Dad just tells me to obey Grandma.”

Rong Hui had always been introverted. Because Bai Jiao valued education, he pursued his bachelor’s, master’s, and doctorate degrees consecutively before becoming a professor.

Marriage, children it seemed he’d never had an opinion of his own, always following Bai Jiao’s lead. Though he wasn’t her biological son, he was far more obedient than Rong Jing, her actual daughter.

Rong Jing reassured her, “Just get used to your dad’s personality. Be careful heading back to the company.”

“Mm.”

After hanging up, she started the car again. But after driving for a while, she suddenly slammed on the brakes.

This whole mess was Lin Qile’s fault so why were she and Wanning the ones suffering?!

The more she thought about it, the angrier she became, with no outlet for her frustration.

Pulling out her phone, she found Lin Qile’s number and called directly.

Only to be hung up on?!

Gritting her teeth, she hissed, “Lin Qile, do you have a death wish?”

After taking several deep breaths, she called again.

This time, it connected.

“Lin Qile, you dare hang up on me?!”

“No, no, no, I was doing yoga with my mom! I didn’t mean to hang up. I was about to call you back when you beat me to it,” Lin Qile hurriedly explained.

Rong Jing: “Hmph!”

That ‘hmph’ somehow gave off the vibe of a tsundere young mistress.

Lin Qile quickly asked, “Miss Rong, what did you need?”

“You have the nerve to ask? I told you to call off the engagement, what have you actually done? If you can’t do it, just say so. I have more direct methods!”

“I swear I’m innocent here! I pleaded earnestly with my mom to cancel it, but she’s convinced I’m giving up because my love is unrequited. She’s dead set on marrying Wanning to me.”

Rong Jing sneered. “She’s not wrong, you are indeed lovelorn.”

“Actually, I don’t like Rong Wanning anymore.”

Rong Jing froze for a second before curling her lips disdainfully. “I couldn’t care less who you like, but I’m warning you if you don’t call off the engagement within three days, I’ll release that video of you during your—”

“Rutting heat phase online and ruin my reputation. I remember, Miss Rong. No need to keep reminding me. I do care about my dignity, and I’ll make it happen. Just give me some time, I promise I’ll get it done!”

“Stop wasting my time and get to it!”

With those six icy words, Rong Jing hung up.

Lin Qile leaned against the wall with a long sigh.

She was even more anxious than Rong Jing to resolve this matter. She couldn’t afford to provoke the main antagonist not when it concerned her chance to return to her own world.

At 10 p.m.,

The original host’s mother her other alpha parent, Qi Song returned home.

Lin Qile noticed how well people here maintained their youth. Despite being in her forties, Qi Song showed no signs of aging.

She exuded an air of scholarly refinement, her long, straight black hair glossy and smooth. Rumor had it she kept it this way for her wife, Lin Xinrou, who enjoyed cosplay.

“Darling!”

Lin Xinrou rushed over and threw herself into Qi Song’s arms. “You’ve worked hard.”

Qi Song embraced her fondly and spun her around.

“Alright, you must be exhausted. I’ve drawn your bath, and there’s soup simmering. Let me serve you some.”

“Mm.”

Qi Song released her and headed upstairs. As she passed Lin Qile, she remarked, “If you delay graduation again this semester, consider changing majors.”

“No, Mom. I promise I’ll graduate on time.”

Since she didn’t know how long she’d be stuck here, she might as well continue pursuing what she loved—healing and saving lives.

Seeing patients leave the hospital with smiles had been her childhood dream.

Qi Song gave a faint smile. “Then I’ll be waiting for your transcript.”

“Of course.”

Lin Qile entered the kitchen, where Lin Xinrou hummed cheerfully while working. An idea struck her.

“Mom.”

“What is it, sweetheart?”

“Mom, I really want to break off the engagement. And it’s not because Rong Wanning broke my heart, I just suddenly realized something. I want a love like yours and Mama’s. I don’t want to keep giving endlessly, gambling on the chance that the other person might someday return my feelings.”

Lin Xinrou froze.

“I want to meet someone I love, who loves me back, a natural connection without any reluctance or resentment. That’s the kind of love I want, and Rong Wanning doesn’t fit that.”

“Sweetheart, you—”

Lin Qile stepped forward and took Lin Xinrou’s hands. “Mom, you’ve always protected me with everything you have, giving me all I wanted. But I took you for granted. I chased after Rong Wanning obsessively, thinking she was my one true love. But she wasn’t. The person I should love most is you.”

Tears welled up in Lin Xinrou’s eyes as she gazed at her, moved. “Sweetheart…”

“I don’t want to fool around anymore. I’ll study hard, take care of you, and make myself better to earn pure love through my own merits, not some marriage of convenience built on exchanged benefits.”

“Oh, my baby’s grown up…” Lin Xinrou sobbed, pulling her into a tight embrace. “My baby’s finally grown up.”

“Yes, I have. And now I can protect you, Mom.”

She had reviewed the original host’s records. Some details unsettled her, but since the original host had overlooked them, they didn’t form concrete evidence.

But one thing was certain.

The original body’s mother, Qi Song, was not as gentle and family-oriented as she appeared to be!

“No matter what happens in the future, I’ll protect you, Mom.”

“Mhm.”

Lin Xinrou released her, sniffling as she asked: “So you really don’t want to marry Rong Wanning anymore?”

“No, I don’t. I don’t think she’s necessarily worthy of me. Someone as outstanding as me deserves an equally remarkable partner!”

“That’s right, my precious is the most outstanding person in the whole world! Well… if you’re sure, I’ll help you cancel the engagement.”

Yes!

Success!

She smiled and said: “Then please help me call off the engagement!”