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    “We meet again, Pei-xuemei.”1

    Pei Xuezhi indulged the other person.

    ……

    ……

    After one round.

    The Omega’s neatly trimmed fingertips rested on the Alpha’s chin, stroking it delicately from top to bottom, as if teasing a beloved pet at home.

    “Jiejie, have you forgotten something?”

    Pei Xuezhi’s voice was slightly hoarse, “Like how you’re still on medication, and don’t have—”

    The ability to conceive an heir.

    “It’s all part of the plan, la, part of the plan.” Her scheme exposed, Fu Chaoyun wasn’t annoyed; instead, she grabbed Pei Xuezhi’s hand and even brought it to her lips for a kiss.

    The beauty’s ten fingers were slender, even her fingernails a lovely shade of pink. Kissing and kissing, she couldn’t resist taking a segment in, more deeply…

    That person glanced askance2 at her, “You’re just using this as an excuse to make a scene3.”

    What anger over Fu Lingfeng4 wanting to extend her leave?

    There was naturally some annoyance.

    But more of it was…

    Her scheme exposed, Fu Chaoyun simply dropped the pretense, “You found me out.”

    Pei Xuezhi looked over.

    Fu Chaoyun lowered her head, her expression hidden, perhaps with a hint of embarrassment from being caught. At this moment, her hand rested on Pei Xuezhi’s smooth, flat abdomen, gently caressing it.

    “Ai, what a pity.”

    “A pity for what?” Pei Xuezhi asked.

    “A pity that all my efforts just now were a waste of time.”

    Pei Xuezhi: “…”

    “And a pity that Fu Lingfeng’s cunning plan succeeded.”

    “However—”

    The next second, the Alpha quickly changed her demeanor, “Since it’s already like this, then let’s not waste…”

    The last few words were a bit muffled because a scorching body pressed down on hers again.

    It wasn’t her susceptible period, yet every day was like a “susceptible period.”

    ……

    Drifting in and out of consciousness, Pei Xuezhi clung to her last shred of awareness, “Didn’t… didn’t you say it was a waste of time?”

    Responding to her was the Alpha covering her lips, muffled sounds escaping from the gaps. The one in her vision had an ardent expression, like peach blossoms brushing her face, tinged with a teasing gentleness.

    Having tasted the sweetness, the Alpha completely threw caution to the wind5—anyway, her intentions hadn’t been pure from the very beginning.

    “I’m happy to!”

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    ……

    Little CEO Fu doesn’t make a move easily, but when she does, it’s astonishing6.

    Right now, those two were already on a private island, communication devices cut off. Little CEO Fu’s paternity leave this time was absolutely fixed7, very secure.

    The remaining “useless” sister Fu Chaoyun, who doted on her wife, had no choice but to continue diligently working at the overbearing CEO’s post.

    Overworked, she would occasionally spout nonsense, “What do you say about letting Madam Fu have a third child?”

    Pei Xuezhi was silent for a moment, “Then you might as well expect Naonao and the little goldfish to become spirits8.”

    “…”

    Fu Chaoyun fell silent at once.

    This was obviously impossible; spirits aren’t allowed to form after the founding of the nation9!

    Seeing the big cat with its head hanging, completely listless, Pei Xuezhi petted it, “Why not wait for Jiejie’s child to be born?”

    Fu Lingfeng and Wen Wan10 were currently going through an emotional crisis, recalling their life trajectories from their previous lives; Pei Xuezhi was somewhat tolerant on that front.

    But that tolerance had its limits, and now Fu Chaoyun was being squeezed…

    Sorry.

    There’s a difference between close and distant relations11.

    Hearing this suggestion, Fu Chaoyun’s eyes suddenly lit up, “Good, good, good, this is called the mother’s debts being paid by the child12!”

    Pei Xuezhi patted the other’s head again, “En.”

    As for the little one who hadn’t even taken shape yet but had already been assigned a “rocky” fate…

    One could only say “sorry.”

    If you’re not convinced, tell her biological mom to come and pay the debt!


    The seasons changed, and the time of year entered winter.

    Whether it was Fu Chaoyun or Pei Xuezhi, both became increasingly proficient13 with the matters at hand.

    Although Fu Chaoyun would usually handle work skillfully while cursing and swearing that Madam Fu and Little CEO Fu weren’t acting like decent human beings; Pei Xuezhi, on the other hand, was responsible for soothing the cat beside her.

    Pei Xuezhi had completely taken over Madam Feng’s domestic businesses.

    Madam Feng needed to recuperate.

    Abroad, whether it was the climate or medical facilities, it was undoubtedly better for her.

    Madam Feng hadn’t returned to the country. Even after acknowledging their kinship, the two mostly communicated via video calls. It was much better than the initial awkwardness and unfamiliarity, but they still weren’t close. Pei Xuezhi still addressed Madam Feng as “Nin”14, rather than “Mother.”

    Fortunately, Madam Feng didn’t fuss over these empty titles.

    She only had Pei Xuezhi as her “child,” and moreover, she was the child of her and her past love, Qing Heng15. After she passed away16, everything she owned would be left to this child.

    This point had been agreed upon when the two first met.

    Now, seeing Pei Xuezhi display astonishing talent, Madam Feng also allowed her to get involved with the international businesses.

    After all, that was her true main base17. While she still had some energy, if the child didn’t understand something, she could still offer some guidance.

    It could also be considered as fulfilling her bond with Pei Xuezhi’s mother; when she passed on, she would have something to account for.

    Pei Xuezhi learned very diligently.

    One day.

    She needed to personally visit18 and meet an heir who had recently returned to the country, had a significant background, and collaborated closely with Madam Feng’s businesses.

    “Please come in.”

    The chair swiveled lightly, and the person behind the spacious desk looked up, revealing a pair of ice-blue eyes.

    The other person greeted her, their clear, bright pupils tinged with a warm smile. Tilting their head slightly, when they looked over, Pei Xuezhi’s reflection appeared in their eyes.

    Also showing a touch of youthful liveliness.

    “We meet again, Pei-xuemei.”


    The author has something to say:

    Got stuck19, I’ll write a bit more tomorrow ba.



    Footnotes

    1. 裴学妹 | Péi xuémèi | “Junior female schoolmate Pei.” Xuemei (学妹) is a term used by an older schoolmate (male or female) to address a younger female one from the same school/university.
    2. 乜 | miē | To squint at; to look askance; to cast a sidelong glance, often implying disapproval, skepticism, or a knowing look.
    3. 借题发挥 | jiè tí fā huī | Lit. “to seize on an issue to elaborate on one’s own views”; Fig. to use something as a pretext to make a fuss, vent one’s own opinions, or create trouble when the main issue is something else.
    4. 傅聆风 | Fù Língfēng | A Chinese given name. Fu (傅) is the surname. Lingfeng (聆风) could mean “listening to the wind.”
    5. 破罐子破摔 | pò guànzi pò shuāi | Lit. “a cracked pot is smashed with abandon”; Fig. to give up on oneself when already in a bad situation; to act recklessly out of despair or defiance; to throw caution to the wind because things are already bad.
    6. 不鸣则已,一鸣惊人 | bù míng zé yǐ, yī míng jīng rén | Lit. “if it doesn’t sing, it stays silent; once it sings, it astonishes people”; Fig. One who is usually quiet or inactive but achieves something spectacular when they finally act; to bide one’s time and then achieve great success.
    7. 雷打不动 | léi dǎ bù dòng | Lit. “even if thunder strikes, it won’t move”; Fig. unshakeable, fixed, inviolable, not to be altered under any circumstances.
    8. 成精 | chéng jīng | Lit. “to become a spirit/essence.” Refers to animals, plants, or even inanimate objects gaining sentience, magical powers, and often a human-like form over a long period of cultivation or due to spiritual influence. A common concept in Chinese folklore and fantasy.
    9. 建国后不许成精 | Jiànguó hòu bùxǔ chéng jīng | Lit. “After the founding of the nation, becoming a spirit is not allowed.” This is a popular internet meme and trope in China, often humorously referencing censorship guidelines for modern supernatural content in media, implying that such fantastical events are restricted to pre-modern settings or are simply not permitted in contemporary narratives.
    10. 温晚 | Wēn Wǎn | A Chinese given name. Wen (温) is the surname, meaning “warm” or “gentle.” Wan (晚) means “evening” or “late.”
    11. 亲疏有别 | qīn shū yǒu bié | Lit. “close and distant have differences”; Fig. One treats people differently based on the closeness of their relationship; prioritizing those one is closer to.
    12. 母债子偿 | mǔ zhài zǐ cháng | Lit. “mother’s debt, child repays”; Fig. An idiom meaning that the responsibilities or wrongdoings of a parent (specifically mother here) must be borne or compensated for by their child. Can also be 父债子偿 (fù zhài zǐ cháng) for “father’s debt, child repays.”
    13. 得心应手 | déxīnyìngshǒu | Lit. “what the heart wishes, the hand accomplishes”; Fig. to be skilled and proficient; to have something well in hand; to handle with ease.
    14. 您 | nín | The polite and respectful form of “you” in Mandarin Chinese, similar to “vous” in French or “Sie” in German.
    15. 青姮 | Qīnghéng | A Chinese given name. Qing (青) can mean blue, green, or young. Heng (姮) is an older variant of 嫦 (Cháng) as in 嫦娥 (Cháng’é), the moon goddess, often associated with beauty and grace.
    16. 作古 | zuògǔ | Lit. “to become ancient”; A euphemism for “to die” or “to pass away.”
    17. 大本营 | dàběnyíng | Lit. “main base camp” or “headquarters.” Fig. One’s primary area of operation, power base, or main assets.
    18. 登门 | dēngmén | Lit. “to ascend the door”; Fig. To pay a formal visit to someone’s home or office.
    19. 卡着了 | kǎzhe le | “Got stuck” or “am stuck.” Often used by writers to mean they have writer’s block or are stuck on a plot point. 卡 (kǎ) means to be stuck.

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