Chapter 34
"Teacher Wen, good evening." Yi Wei stood at the door, looking at Wen Qiulan with a smile. As an Omega, Yi Wei wasn't short, at 170 cm plus high heels, she stood nearly level with Wen Qiulan in slippers. She'd tied her hair into a ponytail today and wore a simple white batwing crop top that revealed her navel and a teasing hint of abs, paired with a black hip hugging shorts.
Wen Qiulan didn't scrutinize her, merely nodding. She placed the slippers she'd prepared in front of Yi Wei, who immediately noticed they were new, plush cotton slippers that would feel wonderfully soft. Yi Wei shed her high heels, eagerly slipped into the slippers, and followed Wen Qiulan inside.
This was their first lesson together, so Yi Wei deliberately put on a slight air of reserve. Before Wen Qiulan told her to sit, she simply stood there, polite and still. Seeing this carefulness, Wen Qiulan once again thought that the normal Yi Wei was indeed a restrained girl; that evening's behavior had clearly not been her true self.
"Miss Yi Wei, what would you like to drink?" Wen Qiulan asked gently from the side. Hearing such a formal, awkward address, Yi Wei inwardly recoiled. "Teacher Wen, since we'll be having lessons together often, please don't call me that. Just call me Xiao Yi." Yi Wei cleverly chose a close nickname; her intentions toward Wen Qiulan went far beyond simply being her student.
"Ah... very well, Xiao Yi. What would you like to drink?" Wen Qiulan's enunciation was always crisp and precise, her habitual cadence. When she pronounced the word "Xiao," she unconsciously softened her tone, making "Xiao Yi" sound exquisitely tender. Yi Wei loved it when she called her that, if only she could hear it in bed, it would be even better.
"Teacher Wen, plain water is fine," Yi Wei said softly. Though she would have preferred alcohol, right now she needed to seem "well behaved."
"Make yourself comfortable; just give me a moment." Wen Qiulan turned and went into the kitchen. Yi Wei casually settled onto the sofa, appraising Wen Qiulan through narrowed eyes.
Wen Qiulan was plainly dressed in a white dress with a gathered waist that highlighted her slender waist and made her legs seem even longer. Yi Wei had long noted that Wen Qiulan's figure wasn't as robust as most female Alphas; instead, she was curvaceous, more like an Omega. She likely practiced yoga or something similar: her rear was firm and pert, her bearing and proportions flawless.
The room was running a powerful air purifier, so Yi Wei couldn't clearly catch her pheromones, but a faint tea fragrance still lingered, a temptation that made her lick her lower lip. She couldn't wait to devour this exquisitely scented Alpha, Wen Qiulan. Every time she imagined it, Yi Wei found herself uncontrollably excited.
"Xiao Yi, before we begin the lesson, I'd like to understand your current piano proficiency to decide the difficulty of the course." Wen Qiulan soon returned with the water, a fresh lemon slice added, looking refreshing.
"Teacher Wen, I can read sheet music and play some simple pieces. The reason I want to study is to consult you about composition. It's my father's birthday soon, and I want to write a piece for him personally."
Yi Wei spun the lie effortlessly, knowing that learning composition was certainly one of the hardest subjects and would take considerable time. She was the only daughter of the Dougli family and had studied piano and dance since childhood; in noble circles, such social graces were essential to avoid embarrassment. As for writing a piece for her father's birthday, that was pure fabrication; she well knew that Duke Dougli, her father, lacked nothing.
"Your father would surely be delighted to hear that, but composition is quite challenging and requires a great deal of foundational knowledge. First, I'll teach you some playing techniques; once you're thoroughly proficient, I'll move on to the next steps."
Wen Qiulan was utterly serious in her teaching. Her bangs fell on either side of her face, slipping forward when she lowered her head; she lifted a hand to tuck them behind her ear. Seeing that gesture, Yi Wei's lower abdomen tightened. The sensation of being able to see but not taste was a truly exquisite torment.
"Shall we start now?" Yi Wei asked quietly, already anticipating Wen Qiulan teaching her to play; that would bring them closer, allowing her to more clearly catch the other woman's scent. "Mm, follow me." Wen Qiulan led Yi Wei to the music room. Once inside, Yi Wei saw not only the piano but a violin and a guitar as well. She'd known Wen Qiulan was outstanding, and seeing this now, she felt deeply satisfied. After all, how could the person she'd set her sights on be anything less than excellent?
"Xiao Yi, this is a piece I wrote specifically for students to practice. It requires a variety of techniques and is ideal for building fundamentals." Wen Qiulan handed a paper score to Yi Wei. Seeing the physical sheet music, Yi Wei paused. These days, scores were fully AI digitized; no complex process was needed: just a simple input would generate a holographic projection score. Yet Wen Qiulan still maintained the habit of paper scores.
She preferred paper scores; there was a ritualistic feel to them. Yi Wei accepted it with a smile, sat at the piano, and began to play. She deliberately made mistakes, then asked Wen Qiulan to show her how to correct them. Each time Wen Qiulan leaned in close, Yi Wei would tilt her head up, secretly drinking in Wen Qiulan's intoxicating scent, sinking into the pleasure of pheromones.
She wanted this Alpha, wanted to kiss those gentle, soft lips, to hold her tight and receive her entry, to let her find comfort in her body and deliver her glandular fluid into her, and she would savor every taste of it. Yi Wei's gaze swept over Wen Qiulan's lower body like a wolf locking onto prey, her eyes narrowing.
With Wen Qiulan's arrival, Yi Wei found each day grew more interesting. After several days of lessons, it was far from the tedium she'd imagined; instead, she spent each day surrounded by Wen Qiulan's scent, a thrill frequently coursing through her body and mind. Yi Wei slept until the following afternoon, and upon waking, she immediately began pondering what to wear and how to get closer to Wen Qiulan, to make her grow fond of her.
Yi Wei knew Wen Qiulan inside out. After that accidental heat the other night, she'd dispatched someone the very next day to investigate Wen Qiulan's entire background, from birth to the present, without missing a single detail. Wen Qiulan's family was ordinary; she was born to a female Alpha and a female Omega. Both families were literary households with innate pride, not particularly wealthy, so called commoners.
Wen Qiulan had excelled since childhood, beginning music at the age of two and winning various awards over the years. At eighteen, she entered the Free University of Music, entering as first and graduating as first. Wen Qiulan was exceptional, that was the most prominent fact in the file. The next was... the dear Teacher Wen had never seriously dated before.
Wen Qiulan was thirty two now, with only two past partners. The first was another pianist she'd met through work; unfortunately, they lasted just three months before breaking up.
Wen Qiulan was the one dumped. The female Omega's reasons were simple: Wen Qiulan was too busy with work and had no time for her, and Wen Qiulan wouldn't touch her. Consider how distressing it must be for an Omega to have a partner yet still rely on suppressants through her heat; Yi Wei could somewhat understand the Omega's reason for leaving.
As for Wen Qiulan's second girlfriend, it genuinely surprised Yi Wei. That person was none other than the female Beta Yi Wei had a one night stand with.
Yi Wei was a hedonist; she'd savored many "delicacies" during her heats, so she naturally didn't bother to remember any particular one. She only recalled thinking that Beta's looks and demeanor were decent that night, so she'd taken her to a room. Unfortunately, Yi Wei grew tired of her after just once, and the other's relentless pursuit afterward only annoyed her, so she simply gave her a sum of money and sent her away.
She never imagined that this person would turn out to be Wen Qiulan's ex, and that she'd broken up after only a month of dating, also citing Wen Qiulan's old fashioned stiffness. Yi Wei curved her lips, humming a little tune in excellent spirits. She confirmed that the gathered information was accurate: meaning that the person she'd set her sights on was still an Alpha who had never tasted what an Omega or Beta was like.
Thinking of Wen Qiulan's inexperienced reaction during her own heat that night, Yi Wei couldn't resist licking her lower lip, swirling the light tea flavored balm on her tongue. She'd specially sought out this tea scented lip balm, but compared to Wen Qiulan's pheromones, it fell hopelessly short. She began to feel thankful that others had failed to recognize the treasure, leaving Wen Qiulan for her. It wouldn't be long before she devoured this "delicacy."
Yi Wei set the file aside, already having decided today's outfit. She chose a simple, muted coffee bean dress that covered her back and chest entirely. Such a low key color and conservative cut were things Yi Wei would have avoided at all costs before, but now, to catch her prey sooner, she could easily endure this restraint. She knew exactly the type Wen Qiulan preferred, and she would, of course, cater to her tastes.
"Deonise, go buy me a piano shaped brooch. No need for a big brand or an expensive price; just ordinarily delicate will do," Yi Wei instructed, seated at her vanity mirror. Deonise was a male Beta, an assistant assigned to Yi Wei by Duke Dougli, effectively her butler. His primary job was handling all matters big and small for Yi Wei, including procuring gifts and dismissing those who pestered her.
"Yes, miss, I'll take care of it immediately." Deonise had been by Yi Wei's side for years and knew this order meant she had a new target. He was highly skilled at selecting gifts of varying levels. Soon he returned with over twenty brooches that met Yi Wei's requirements, all of different styles and brands.
Yi Wei glanced over the brooches on the table and instantly picked one. It was slightly smaller than the rest, but its design was exceptionally distinctive. The piano keys seemed to float, linked by musical notes, with a small, sparkling diamond set at the end. Overall it looked unique and delicate, from a young people's accessories brand on the Moon, not overly expensive. Yi Wei chose this one, and Deonise, understanding, gathered the rest and took them away to discard. To his lady, meaningless gifts were naturally thrown out. Yi Wei checked the time and contentedly placed the brooch in her bag.
Just then, her communicator lit up with Wen Qiulan's name. Seeing Wen Qiulan contact her out of the blue, Yi Wei quickly answered.
"Teacher Wen, what's the matter?" "Nothing much, I just caught a chill last night and am feeling unwell today. Xiao Yi, I'm sorry, can we postpone today's lesson to tomorrow?"
Wen Qiulan's voice was noticeably hoarser than usual, and after only a few words she couldn't stop coughing. Yi Wei pondered for a moment, then an idea suddenly struck her. "Teacher Wen, are you home alone? I want to come see you."
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