Chapter 16
Song Jinzhi didn't gradually stir awake until ten in the morning. When she opened her eyes and saw it wasn't her familiar room, she suddenly sat up like a startled cat, but then she remembered this was the hot spring inn, and her taut nerves slowly relaxed again. She glanced at the long empty bed beside her and realized with a measure of disbelief that she had actually been able to fall into a deep sleep while alone with Gu Sijiu.
Song Jinzhi remembered that she hadn't been able to fall asleep for a long time last night. Gu Sijiu's pheromones had been very distinct in the room. Although the scent wasn't unpleasant, it still made it impossible for Song Jinzhi to relax enough to sleep. Eventually, sheer exhaustion had pulled her under, but Song Jinzhi vaguely remembered waking up once in the middle of the night. At that time, she had sensed an intense fragrance, the scent that belonged to Gu Sijiu.
Alphas and Omegas with high compatibility often can sense each other's thoughts and intentions through the pheromones they release. In that state between sleep and waking, Song Jinzhi had sensed a summons and also felt the sensation of someone intimately nuzzling against her body. The pleasant scent brought an indescribable sense of safety, which Song Jinzhi couldn't resist. She unconsciously moved closer to the other person and then, unexpectedly, slept soundly until now.
Thinking about all that, Song Jinzhi found it hard to believe it had truly happened. After all, she could feel safe with anyone, but she would absolutely never feel that way toward scum like Gu Sijiu. The sense of dissonance made Song Jinzhi restless, even making her start to doubt whether Gu Sijiu really had amnesia. Otherwise, how could there be such a huge change?
She no longer mocked her with cold sarcasm, and even when she had smelled another Alpha's pheromones on her that day, she hadn't flown into a rage. On top of that, Hanhan had also become willing to get close to her. Thinking about all this, Song Jinzhi felt that Gu Sijiu didn't seem like she had amnesia but more like she had become a completely different person. She frowned and looked back at the pillow, finding a long, deep cherry colored strand of hair on it. Seeing that Gu Sijiu wasn't back yet, she picked up the strand, carefully placed it inside a tissue and wrapped it up, then put it into the small bag she carried everywhere. Song Jinzhi was suspicious by nature, especially when faced with something like this, it was better to be cautious.
After doing that, Song Jinzhi got up to wash and change clothes, waiting for the driver to pick them up and take them back. She went out and ate the breakfast the staff provided, and only then learned that Gu Sijiu had gotten up early, eaten breakfast, and had actually gone back to the hot springs. After eating, Song Jinzhi returned to the room, and just then Gu Sijiu also came back from the hot spring.
She was wearing a loose white bathrobe, faintly revealing her shoulders and collarbone flushed red from the hot spring. Humming a tune in a good mood, she casually poured herself a glass of juice and sat on the rocking chair to drink it. Song Jinzhi watched her speechlessly, feeling more and more that this person had genuinely taken this as a vacation, without any consideration for her parents' "ulterior" motives.
"You're certainly taking it easy," Song Jinzhi couldn't help but speak up. Hearing the dissatisfaction in her tone, Gu Sijiu turned around and saw that Song Jinzhi was already tidied up, sitting there prim and proper.
"Of course, isn't coming to a place like this supposed to be relaxing? But you, looking so tense, anyone would think you were here for work."
Gu Sijiu sipped her juice, looking Song Jinzhi up and down. In the first few days after arriving in this world, she had realized that the other party's personality was the type she got along with the least. Besides always directing cold words at her, Song Jinzhi also felt like an overly conservative and repressed person. That type was too rational, always overthinking everything they did, to the point of shortchanging themselves, while Gu Sijiu prioritized enjoyment. To think Song Jinzhi was only twenty five, how could she be even more old fashioned than herself?
"If it were just me coming, I'd be happy to enjoy it. But with someone I dislike, no matter who it is, it's impossible to relax." Song Jinzhi frowned at Gu Sijiu, who was actually turning it around on her, feeling both angry and helpless. She felt as if she had aged ten years in an instant. Faced with Gu Sijiu, she couldn't lose her temper, couldn't raise a hand, and couldn't even stay far away from her. Gu Sijiu was like a mosquito, biting people while constantly annoying them.
"Tch, so now you're finally straightforward about disliking me? Wooden Face, truth be told, I don't really like you either." After saying this, Gu Sijiu suddenly strode toward her, stopping right in front of her. Song Jinzhi instinctively tensed, but the other woman just picked up the juice next to her, poured it into a new cup, and handed it to her.
Song Jinzhi froze for a moment, apparently not expecting her to do that. Watching Gu Sijiu hold it out for a long time, she reached out to take it and sipped a small amount. She felt that although she disliked Gu Sijiu, the proper etiquette still had to be observed, so Song Jinzhi said thank you, and immediately heard Gu Sijiu smack her lips.
"This was given by the receptionist. You can't finish it, and you can't take it with you. Better to give it to you than let it go to waste."
Gu Sijiu's solemnly spoken words made Song Jinzhi's movements freeze. She looked at the cup of juice in her hand that was there because "you can't finish it and can't take it with you either," and blinked. She felt Gu Sijiu had indeed changed somewhat, but she was still very annoying. Before, it was an irritation that made people want to stay far away, but now it was an irritation that made people want to hit her.
The two of them rested in the room for a while, and not long after, Uncle Zhang's car arrived at the entrance.
Gu Sijiu and Song Jinzhi got into the car together. They didn't plan to return to the Song family home and instead had Uncle Zhang drop them off directly at their own place. Seeing Gu Sijiu looking so refreshed and then looking at Song Jinzhi's haggard face, Uncle Zhang felt a bit puzzled. He couldn't help feeling that his young mistress's complexion was far worse than Major General Gu's. The two of them didn't look like they had gone to the same place for a getaway at all.
After arriving home, Song Jinzhi intended to go upstairs and catch up on sleep. Gu Sijiu, having eaten and slept well yesterday, went to the specially equipped gym upstairs, planning to work out. The original host's figure was pretty good, and she had to maintain it well. Gu Sijiu spent the entire afternoon working out in the gym and even ate dinner there. After night fell, a video call came in. Seeing the caller ID, Gu Sijiu answered, and Yi Wei's radiant, smiling face appeared before her.
"Gu, want to come out for a drink? Same bar we ran into each other at last time." Yi Wei was sitting at the bar and appeared to be alone. After the two had met last time, they had exchanged contact information and become drinking buddies to pass the time. Now, hearing Yi Wei invite her, Gu Sijiu agreed without a second thought.
By the time she arrived at the bar, Yi Wei had already had a few drinks. She waved when she saw Gu Sijiu, and Gu Sijiu, under the gaze of quite a few people in the bar, walked over and sat beside her. Yi Wei was a regular at the bar. Many people who pursued her came specifically for her, and she had been the center of attention from the moment she walked in. And Gu Sijiu? Although she wasn't a regular, she also drew a lot of attention when she entered.
Most people, seeing her looks and attire, felt their hearts stir, and they were also quite surprised when they smelled the Alpha scent on her. After all, very few Alphas dressed so enchantingly and gave off such a gorgeous and alluring feeling, almost like an Omega. Unfortunately, the scent on Gu Sijiu clearly and unmistakably told everyone she was an Alpha. Now, watching Gu Sijiu walk over to Yi Wei's side, with two such outstanding people sitting together, and an Alpha and an Omega at that, the smarter patrons quickly dropped any thoughts of approaching them.
"Haven't seen you in a few days, but how come you seem to be glowing? What, did you and your Omega have a nice little heat period?"
Yi Wei looked Gu Sijiu up and down the moment she saw her and couldn't resist whistling at her. Gu Sijiu didn't want her to misunderstand and immediately cut off her fantasies.
"What glowing? It was just soaking in the hot spring. Although I do think my skin has gotten better lately." Hearing Yi Wei compliment her, Gu Sijiu felt a bit pleased with herself. She had been putting a lot of effort into skincare recently, and it was indeed paying off.
Watching her look so delighted, Yi Wei felt a bit puzzled. She felt that Gu Sijiu was different from most Alphas. Many female Alphas focused on ability and power and, of course, liked to look beautiful, but they would never neglect everything else for the sake of beauty. But this woman Gu Sijiu spent every day just focused on dolling herself up, a lot like herself.
Just like tonight, when it was clearly just coming out for a drink, she was wearing a new dress, red high heels on her feet, with delicate eye makeup and dusty rose lipstick. Every color combination was practically perfect, and her makeup skills were impressive. From what Yi Wei knew, Gu Sijiu was a soldier. Could it be that Alphas nowadays were all this seductive? No, definitely not. Gu Sijiu was the only one this flirtatious.
"Order whatever you want, it's on me." Yi Wei touched Gu Sijiu's waist, silently taking a small advantage. Gu Sijiu's waist was very slim yet firm, and she could vaguely feel the texture of muscle. Well, good looks, nice figure, too bad I can't sleep with her, Yi Wei lamented inwardly.
"The usual is fine. Why did you suddenly feel like drinking today?" Gu Sijiu took the drink the bartender handed her and sipped lightly. Yi Wei was about to say something when a decent looking female Beta approached them, carrying an air of refined elegance. But Yi Wei understood that if this person were truly as her appearance suggested, she wouldn't be here and wouldn't be walking over to chat them up.
"Yi, can I call you that?" The other woman was very forward, clearly knowing who Yi Wei was, and her purpose in coming over was fairly obvious.
"Sure, but before calling someone else's name, you should at least let me know yours, shouldn't you?"
"Hello, my name is Angela. You can call me An."
Angela smiled, very satisfied that Yi Wei had asked for her name. She had noticed this Omega from the moment Yi Wei had entered. She was more alluring than anyone else in this bar. Her honey toned skin looked incredibly sexy, and even though she was wearing long pants, one could still imagine the long legs and firm curves wrapped inside them.
Angela knew that many in the bar recognized Yi Wei. After sizing up the other patrons, she had already figured out most of Yi Wei's favorite drinks and preferences. Just as she was about to make her move, Gu Sijiu's sudden arrival had cut her off. Everyone else had no choice but to back off, but Angela had noticed the wedding ring on Gu Sijiu's hand. That was an Alpha with a wife, Angela judged, which was why she had come over to try her luck.
"I thought, compared to me, you'd prefer the one next to me." Yi Wei said, pointing at Gu Sijiu beside her. Angela glanced over. Although she had also been stunned by Gu Sijiu's looks earlier, she preferred Yi Wei's vibe. "While this Alpha is also very enticing, my heart tells me it belongs to you." Angela opened her wrist communicator, her intention very clear. Yi Wei smiled and exchanged contact information with her. After getting what she wanted, Angela smiled and left without lingering, a point that pleased Yi Wei.
"You decided that quickly?" Seeing Yi Wei exchange contacts with Angela so readily, Gu Sijiu was a bit surprised. In truth, Yi Wei wasn't all that interested in this Angela, but the other woman was smart, and she liked dealing with smart people. Besides, this Beta wasn't bad and suited her eye.
"It's nothing, just exchanging contact info. What, are you jealous?" Yi Wei laughed and clung to Gu Sijiu, sniffing the pleasant scent on her again. Gu Sijiu naturally didn't believe that act. She knew that generally, when Yi Wei exchanged contact information, it meant she was willing to have "further" developments with that person.
"Sure am, I'm dying of jealousy. I've turned into one giant lemon. Satisfied now that I've said it?"
Gu Sijiu said with a smiling face. Her peach blossom eyes were naturally bewitching, curving into charming crescents when she smiled, with the outer corners tilting upward. "Really? Hearing you say that, I'm quite happy. So, keep me company tonight. How about letting me have my way with you?" Yi Wei said with a laugh. Hearing this, Gu Sijiu only thought she was joking and naturally didn't take it seriously, even making a pouty, kiss requesting expression.
Seeing Gu Sijiu's face up close, Yi Wei had a moment of dazed distraction. She had never met an Alpha like Gu Sijiu. The fresh scent on her smelled intoxicating at this moment, and her vivid red lips were so temptingly alluring. Seeing the smiling expression in her eyes, Yi Wei even felt it was more intoxicating than alcohol. Yet this scoundrel of an Alpha was completely oblivious to her own seductiveness and still spouted outrageous provocations.
"Alright then, just how do you plan to have your way with me?"
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