Coveted After Becoming a Monster [Quick Transmigration] 49

Chapter 49

Qi Fu rushed home and sat on the sofa, still conflicted, her mind filled with the sounds she had heard.

How could Ji Yulin be that kind of person?

Did I hear wrong?

Before her doubts could be confirmed, she heard Qi Peilan’s voice from not far away. It was Ji Yulin on the phone, asking about the better clothing stores and custom tailoring in the Thirteenth District.

Ji Yulin had no interest in this. The clothes she wore were all from the Research Institute. She had been in the Thirteenth District for so long, but she had never taken the initiative to learn about it.

But now that the little octopus had turned into a person, she couldn’t let Li An wear her clothes all the time. She could only buy a batch first and then wait for custom-made ones.

Although Qi Peilan didn’t understand, she still gave her card number and explained that these stores did not accept outside customers. Only those with the card number could enter.

She didn’t know what Ji Yulin had said.

Qi Peilan explained a lot again.

Qi Fu became more and more annoyed. With a swoosh, she stood up and ran out with a huff.

Ji Yulin, it’s bad enough that you’re fooling around in front of An An, but you’re also buying clothes for another woman!

Didn’t you say that all your money is Ji An An’s?!

You bastard!

After a loud slam of the door, Qi Peilan couldn’t help but look over and shout, “Where are you going? Didn’t you just come back?”

Seeing no answer, she raised her voice, “Are you coming back for dinner tonight?!”

Qi Fu’s voice came from a distant place, shouting angrily, “No, what’s there to eat? My friend’s home is about to be stolen, and in the future, all the food will be eaten by another woman!”

Qi Peilan was confused and could only say helplessly, “This child…”

Although Qi Fu had shouted with righteous indignation, the moment she arrived at the shop door, she had already lost half her courage before she even stepped in.

Through the glass, she poked her head in and looked. The moment she saw the familiar corner of the shirt, her gaze quickly shifted away and she quickly dodged to another place. Then she saw the figure opposite Ji Yulin.

Qi Fu was stunned for a moment and couldn’t help but look at her carefully.

The person had pink hair and blue eyes. Her delicate features were youthful. She could only tell that she was an adult, but it was hard to tell her age.

She was wearing Ji Yulin’s clothes, but they were obviously not a good fit. The sleeves and pant legs were a bit short, revealing her slender wrists and ankles. Her skin was fair, but it was not Ji Yulin’s pale and thin feeling. It had a warm and moist jade-like quality, which made this person look even more delicate and clean.

Overall, she was definitely a very beautiful girl.

But Qi Fu’s focus was not here. When her eyes fell on Li An’s face, she couldn’t move them away. The image of the little octopus suddenly popped into her head.

Although the species was different, this girl inexplicably looked very much like Ji An An, as if the little octopus had turned into a person and had suddenly aged a dozen years.

Qi Fu sucked in a breath of cold air, and a terrible thought suddenly popped into her head.

This was a substitute that Ji Yulin had found after the little octopus had been in a coma for a long time and she was in extreme grief.

Qi Fu’s expression changed, and it instantly became complicated.

She had never thought that Ji Yulin loved An An so deeply that she had even found a human version of her substitute.

But…

The previous sounds echoed in her ears, a sobbing plea, one after another.

“Ma, Mama… don’t…”

“Don’t.”

Qi Fu narrowed her eyes, and an even more terrible thought appeared.

Ji Yulin had actually fallen in love with Li An a long time ago, but because of the difference in species and reproductive isolation, she had not dared to get close. It was not until she had found this substitute that she had released her suppressed and unseemly love.

Qi Fu, who thought she had seen through it, her brow twitched.

Ji Yulin!

You beast, you pervert, you’re worse than a pig or a dog. Ji An An sees you as a mother, but you want to sleep with her. You’re not a good person!

Now that Ji An An is in a coma, you’ve found a new love and are spending money on another woman!

Scumbag!

Qi Fu roared in her heart, her angry face almost distorted.

“Captain, Captain Qi?” The waiter standing by the door was hesitant, his arm that was about to welcome her was raised and then lowered.

At the same time, the people inside also heard the sound and turned to look.

Ji Yulin frowned.

Li An’s eyes lit up, and she looked at her with surprise.

Qi Fu was suddenly startled. Only then did she notice that there was someone beside her. After coughing twice, she returned to her original state, walked in with a pretense, and said with a sheepish smile, “What a coincidence, Professor Ji. You’re here to buy clothes too.”

Her gaze shifted, and she said stiffly, “Who is this? I’ve never seen her before.”

Ji Yulin glanced at her, her tone still the same, “Not a coincidence.”

Then her gaze shifted to the other side, and she said to the waiter, “This batch is not suitable. Bring another batch.”

Because of Qi Peilan’s proof, Ji Yulin received the highest courtesy in the store. Originally, she could have even waited at home and had the staff bring the clothes to her.

But Ji Yulin felt that the atmosphere between the two of them was stiff—now, whenever she made a move, Li An would look at her at a loss. So she had brought her out for a walk, hoping that after leaving the previous environment, Li An would relax a little.

As a result, she had attracted Qi Fu.

Ji Yulin pressed her lips together and looked in front of her.

The decoration in the store was not luxurious, but it was very comfortable. Many green plants were dotted around, and a faint floral fragrance could be smelled, which suppressed her restless mood a little.

Only a little.

When she saw out of the corner of her eye that Li An had taken the initiative to invite Qi Fu to sit beside her, Ji Yulin’s face grew heavy again.

Li An was completely unaware and was still immersed in the grief of Ji Yulin having a new love and not wanting her. At this moment, seeing Qi Fu was like a lonely piece of wood in the sea, suddenly seeing a reef, and with a thwack, she crashed into it.

Captain Qi, you have to stand up for this humble girl!

Qi Fu, who was usually thick-skinned, was at a loss under such an eager gaze and carefully sat on the edge of the sofa.

Li An immediately scooted over, reducing the original half-meter distance to the size of a palm.

She didn’t know what to say and just looked at her with eager eyes.

The sofa sank more, and Qi Fu’s body swayed. She quickly propped herself up with her hands and leaned back to create some distance.

She didn’t dare to move to the side, afraid that others would think that she, Ji An An’s family, was showing weakness in front of the third party.

Qi Fu gritted her teeth and secretly told herself that she must be tough. Ji An An was in a coma now, and she was the only one who could help her. She must not be a coward.

She opened her mouth and tried, “You, where are you from? I’ve never seen you before. What’s your name?”

Her very imposing and pressing words were actually said with a sense of panic.

Li An, who was looking at her with eager eyes, was stunned for a moment. Only then did she remember that her identity was different now. Her mind spun, and her tongue rolled, and she stumbled out, “Ji An, An.”

Out of the three questions, she had only made up an answer for one. Li An wanted to say that her name was Ji An An, but she had forgotten that she was not yet fluent in speaking, and her tone was very awkward. The three simple words were also said with a strange tone.

Qi Fu frowned. Before Li An could correct her, she repeated, “Ji An? What a strange name.”

Li An: …

Ji Yulin, who was about to speak up to help: …

And at this moment, the sound of wheels turning on the floor was heard. A salesperson pushed the next batch of clothes over and said, “Professor Ji, this is our store’s latest collection.”

Ji Yulin tilted her head, her gaze falling on the pile of clothes, but her attention did not return.

Actually, she didn’t want Li An to have contact with others, but on this road, Li An had been listless, either scared by her actions and looking at her pitifully, or lowering her head and thinking about something on her own.

Now that Qi Fu had appeared, Li An finally showed a hint of elation. Although Ji Yulin was a little uncomfortable, she couldn’t bear to interrupt.

Besides, a person and a little octopus were different. Even Ji Yulin needed some time to adapt and think about how to take care of the human-form Li An.

Her pale, slender hand rested on the fabric. Ji Yulin sighed silently, and a frustrated emotion gathered in her eyes.

As she was thinking, Qi Fu, who had found out her name, began a new round of probing, “Ji An, where are you from? When did you meet Professor Ji?”

She laughed awkwardly and added, “Don’t get me wrong. I’m just curious. I’ve never seen you before.”

Li An’s gaze shifted, trying to ask Ji Yulin for help, but then she remembered that she didn’t like her anymore. She said to Qi Fu dryly, “From the seaside.”

“From the seaside?” Qi Fu frowned and thought, Is there such a place in the Thirteenth District? Could it be a relatively remote town?

Perhaps it was an area outside the thirteen safe zones, composed of survivors who could not obtain a safe zone identity. Qi Fu had met one or two when she was on a mission before.

However, their living conditions were extremely poor, and the residents’ life expectancy was also very low, and there was often a risk of being wiped out.

Qi Fu’s gaze inadvertently swept over and landed on Li An’s pink hair, which was falling on her shoulders.

Such a conspicuous hair color, was it dyed?

Where would a person from that kind of place have the mind to fuss over their hair color, and to look so…

Qi Fu was conflicted. Her gaze fell, and she looked at the ill-fitting clothes on Li An. But she doesn’t even have clothes.

A poor third party who relied on Ji Yulin for support.

Qi Fu snorted coldly.

On the other side, Li An was also thinking. She casually took a small complimentary cake from the table, subconsciously took a bite, and was smeared with a circle of cream. She didn’t notice and was lost in thought.

She was planning how to get closer to Qi Fu as a human and ask her to help her find Ji Yulin’s new octopus.

And Ji Yulin over there had already chosen the clothes. She turned her head and called out, “Baby.”

The deliberately raised voice startled Li An and the other, and they subconsciously turned to look.

Ji Yulin’s expression did not change, her voice softening a little, “Try them on. See if the size is right?”

As she spoke, she walked to Li An, pulled a tissue with one hand, and held Li An’s chin with the other, bending down to wipe her.

Li An was forced to tilt her head back but did not resist at all. She had long been used to Ji Yulin’s care. Even at this moment, she felt it was natural.

Ji Yulin’s expression softened a little, and she coaxed warmly, “You’re so old, yet you still eat like this.”

Li An hummed twice in response.

Ji Yulin wasn’t angry and just said, “If you like it, shall we take two home later?”

The salesperson over there was very perceptive and immediately said, “I’ll go and pack them for you later. We also have a few other desserts in the store that are quite good. Shall I bring some up for you?”

At these words, Li An’s eyes lit up. She didn’t even care that her chin was still being held. She pressed Ji Yulin’s hand and began to nod.

Ji Yulin just smiled, her fingertips exerting a little force, deforming Li An’s face, but she still wouldn’t let go. She held her head and swayed it, and said dotingly, “You glutton. Try on the clothes before you eat.”

Li An thought for a moment, then nodded emphatically.

The activity of catching the third party was suspended. Heaven and earth were big, but eating was the biggest.

She was coaxed over, but she didn’t care about Qi Fu’s feelings.

She was sitting alone by the side, just a little distance away, looking at Li An and then at Ji Yulin, her pupils contracting and then dilating.

Scandalous, scandalous, simply scandalous!

How could they start flirting in front of others? Even her mom and Aunt Su, who were a legal couple, knew to avoid the child before flirting.

They, they, this pair of dog women, how could they do this in front of her?

Did they have any regard for Ji An An? Oh, no. They didn’t have any regard for her when they were flirting in Ji An An’s room before.

But, but she was awake now, and was staring at them from not far away.

Ji Yulin, you beast! You’re not human!

Qi Fu’s face was full of disbelief.

Ji Yulin let go of her hand and then subconsciously rubbed her, and said warmly, “Go on.”

Li An got up and followed the salesperson.

Ji Yulin sat for a few seconds. Before she could say a word to Qi Fu, she suddenly got up and walked toward the fitting room.

She was still worried about Li An and decided to go and see.

Qi Fu, who had been left behind, silently took a deep breath.

You two are really!

A little clueless about the world!

The gaze from behind was like a knife, stabbing at Ji Yulin’s back. But she couldn’t be bothered with what Qi Fu was thinking. Li An’s identity was special, and there was no reasonable explanation for it at the moment. If Qi Fu wanted to misunderstand, then let her. As long as Li An was not affected.

The sound of footsteps approached. The accompanying salesperson was standing at the door and was waved away by Ji Yulin.

The fitting room was similar to the reception area outside. It was also decorated with green plants, but a few roses could be faintly seen hidden among them, their fragrance subtle and lingering.

But Ji Yulin’s attention was not here. She quickly walked in.

Perhaps because she was in a hurry, the wooden door of the cubicle was not tightly closed, leaving a small gap, and the rustling of fabric could be heard.

Ji Yulin’s footsteps paused. She stopped in front of the door and knocked.

“An An?”

The sound inside suddenly stopped.

Ji Yulin’s voice lowered, and she said more gently, “I just remembered that there are a few dresses in these clothes. Can you manage on your own?”

“I can,” Li An replied quickly. She even raised her hand and grabbed the doorknob, and with a hard push, the closed lock instantly clicked, completely locked.

The curve of her lips returned to a straight line. The little bit of good mood that had just been generated by their closeness now disappeared.

A dark look flashed in Ji Yulin’s eyes, and her expression grew heavier.

The rustling sound was still there, but it was much fainter than before. It was unclear if Li An was deliberately guarding against her.

Ji Yulin pressed her lips together, took a step back, and forced her tone to be warm, “Then I’ll wait for you here. If you have any problems, just call me.”

Li An gave a muffled “hmm” but never called Ji Yulin’s name.

Ji Yulin’s heart sank and sank, completely falling to the bottom of a cliff.

And outside, Qi Fu had already run to the shop door, it was unclear who she was contacting, but she was chattering on and on.

“…You go and check for me where the seaside is, and if there’s a person named Ji An. Yes, pink hair and blue eyes, and her eyes are a little red and swollen.”

“Of course I know that no one is born with pink hair. I’m not stupid. Her hair is pink now.”

“Huh? Are her blue eyes real? They should be real. She’s so poor, she probably can’t afford colored contacts. Those things are so expensive now.”

“Hiss, she can’t afford colored contacts but she can dye her hair? How would I know where her money comes from…”

Qi Fu scratched her head and thought, “What if that someone dyed it for her? She thinks that Ji An is not similar enough, so she dyed her hair pink to be a substitute.”

“Aiya, just go and check. Don’t be so talkative.”

“By the way, do you have any way to break up a couple? The kind where the third party is kicked out.”

“I should seduce the third party myself?” Qi Fu stroked her chin and showed a troubled expression, “That’s not good…”

But in the next second, she became resolute and gritted her teeth, “If there’s a stepmother, there’s a stepmother.”

“I, Qi Fu, would do anything for a friend. I can’t just stand by and watch Ji An An be bullied by a stepmother.”