Omegaverse: Salted Fish Life in the Yaoi Novel

Chapter 91: Ch 91: Stopover and Awkward Encounters

The bus finally pulled over at the designated rest stop, the engine humming softly before falling silent. PD Xu Cui stretched out his arms dramatically and raised his voice to wake the sleeping guests.

"Stopover!" he exclaimed, his loud announcement cutting through the quiet cabin. The guests all groaned, slowly waking from their slumber as they rubbed their eyes and stretched their stiff limbs.

Su Wanyan cracked her eyes open and immediately looked at Mo Yan, who was fortunately still asleep. She let out a sigh of relief and stretched her legs, which had grown sore from the limited space. She also raised her arms over her head, letting out a satisfying pop as her joints loosened. Using her Heart of Nurture skill, she sensed that Mo Yan’s diaper was already full and needed changing.

Su Wanyan looked around, searching for a suitable place to change the baby. Unfortunately, she couldn’t find one on the bus. She sighed softly, bent down to Mo Yan’s travel bag, and took out a fluffy towel, a pack of wipes, and a fresh diaper.

After gathering everything, she unstrapped Mo Yan from her car seat. She gently took the baby into her arms, giving her soft, tender kisses on the cheeks.

Mo Yan smiled in her sleep, as if sensing the tenderness of Su Wanyan’s care. Su Wanyan smiled back, then took the towel, wipes, and diaper and carefully stood up. But when she looked down at the seat in front of her, Shen Guoxing and Mo Xingxue were still fast asleep. Su Wanyan sighed, knowing waking the two wouldn’t be an easy task.

She sighed again and gently roused Mo Xingxue. "Xuexue, Xuexue," she called out. However, Mo Xingxue didn’t even budge, still deeply asleep with her hand supporting Shen Guoxing’s head. Su Wanyan sighed and changed her target to the little one.

"Xing’er, Xing’er," she said, gently trying to wake Shen Guoxing too. But, just like Mo Xingxue, she didn’t budge at all.

Su Wanyan sighed. These two are so hard to wake up, she thought with a fond chuckle and a helpless smile. She turned to the bigger one again. "Xuexue, Xuexue," she said, shaking Mo Xingxue this time. However, like the first try, she didn’t budge at all!

Su Wanyan sighed and shook Mo Xingxue awake again. "Xuexue, Xuexue," she said, using more force now. After many unsuccessful attempts, Mo Xingxue finally woke up. "Huh?" Mo Xingxue let out softly, wiping her eyes with her right hand while still holding Shen Guoxing’s head firmly in place.

"We arrived at the stopover," Su Wanyan said, a relieved smile on her face. "I was wondering if you wanted to go to the bathroom," Su Wanyan added with a small but bright smile. Mo Xingxue covered her eyes, her mouth hanging open.

Too bright! Mo Xingxue thought. Su Wanyan’s twinkling eyes plus her bright smile almost burned Mo Xingxue’s eyes, which were still unaccustomed to the sudden light.

Su Wanyan let out a small chuckle seeing that. "You’re overreacting," she said, shaking her head fondly. Mo Xingxue also chuckled along with her, lowering the hand that was hiding her eyes. Mo Xingxue looked at what Su Wanyan was holding and Mo Yan in her arms and guessed what she was trying to do. "I’ll wake up Xing’er," Mo Xingxue said, a small smile playing on her lips.

Su Wanyan nodded in agreement and waved goodbye. "Toodles!" Su Wanyan said, waving one more time before heading to the bathroom.

Left alone, Mo Xingxue looked at Shen Guoxing, who was still resting her head on Mo Xingxue’s arm. Seeing that, Mo Xingxue couldn’t help but let out a laugh before gently rousing the child awake. "Xing’er, Xing’er," Mo Xingxue said gently. However, the child didn’t wake up and instead found a new comfortable position.

She must be really tired, Mo Xingxue thought, shaking her head. "Xing’er, Xing’er," Mo Xingxue called to the slumbering child. However, it proved to no avail as this time Shen Guoxing didn’t even move an inch. Mo Xingxue let out a laugh in disbelief before trying again. After trying six times, Shen Guoxing was still dead asleep.

Mo Xingxue looked shocked at that. Is this how Yanyan feels every time she wakes me up? Mo Xingxue couldn’t help but question inwardly, shaking her head at the thought. "Xing’er, Xing’er," Mo Xingxue said, using more force this time. However, it still didn’t work. Anyone would have given up by now, but fortunately, not only was Mo Xingxue highly competitive, but she was also someone with a very strong maternal instinct.

Because of Mo Xingxue’s persistence, Shen Guoxing finally woke up. "Aunt Xingxue?" Shen Guoxing asked, her voice still groggy. Mo Xingxue smiled at her. "Let’s go to the bathroom," Mo Xingxue said with a soft smile. Shen Guoxing nodded and wiped her eyes with her right hand, stretching out her other hand, asking Mo Xingxue for a lift.

Mo Xingxue gently took Shen Guoxing into her arms and began leaving the bus, heading to the bathroom.

But when she got there, Su Wanyan was hugging the freshly changed Mo Yan in her arms while Lin Xuanyu was pitifully clutching Su Wanyan’s shirt. Su Wanyan was still on her default expression, but the bright smile and twinkling eyes had stopped existing.

Su Wanyan sighed and looked up, shocked to see that Mo Xingxue was there and finding this awkward situation. "So, let me explain," Su Wanyan said, shrugging off Lin Xuanyu’s hold and walking toward Mo Xingxue.

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Meanwhile, a few minutes prior, Su Wanyan stepped down from the bus and headed straight to the bathroom in the corner. She wryly smiled upon seeing the cubicles clearly labeled for alphas, betas, and omegas. After all, there was no distinction between alpha males or females, but it still made her uncomfortable.

Su Wanyan sighed and entered the bathroom. Fortunately, the sinks here had a long, flat surface. She gently laid down the soft, fluffy towel on the sink and then carefully placed Mo Yan on top of it.

Su Wanyan then expertly changed Mo Yan’s diaper, the baby looking satisfied as the fresh one was secured in place. Su Wanyan smiled and gently took Mo Yan into her arms again, rocking the baby softly and planting many tender kisses on her cheeks. Mo Yan cooed in her sleep, as if approving of the affection even in her dreams.

Su Wanyan smiled again. She gathered the tools she had used and prepared to go out when the cubicle at the very front opened and Gu Chengze came out. He glanced at Su Wanyan and immediately frowned, then looked down at little Mo Yan in her arms, scoffing at the sight. Su Wanyan frowned, feeling her mood dampen. She sighed inwardly and shook her head, telling herself that Gu Chengze was not worth her time.

Su Wanyan walked past him, already heading to the door, when she heard Gu Chengze speak. "Playing with the toys I disposed of?" Gu Chengze asked, washing his hands calmly. Su Wanyan paused, but instead of lashing out again, she gathered her breath and started moving again. "When will you stop the family game?" Gu Chengze asked, walking toward her. He then brushed his shoulder against hers harshly as he passed.

Gu Chengze looked behind him, staring straight at Su Wanyan, who was desperately hiding what she was feeling inside. Gu Chengze smirked coldly. "Sorry, it’s not my fault you were standing there like an idiot," Gu Chengze said, laughing mockingly. He then glanced at Mo Yan, who was deeply asleep, and frowned. "What’s with her? Why does it look so poor?" Gu Chengze asked, the mocking in his voice evident.

Su Wanyan clenched her hands tightly, the emotions she was feeling wanting to take over, but she knew it wouldn’t do her any good. Keep it in, Su Wanyan. Keep it in, she repeated the mantra in her head, hugging Mo Yan close to her chest.

Then Gu Chengze showed off his cold smirk again. "What, cat got your tongue?" Gu Chengze asked, shaking his head in mock disappointment. "Pathetic," he said coldly, already walking away.

Su Wanyan heaved heavily when he left, her eyes shaking with suppressed emotions. That.. that motherfucker, Su Wanyan thought, clenching her hands. She could endure being humiliated by that man and all—after all, she could take revenge by taking away his opportunities.

But Mo Yan had done nothing wrong. In fact, why didn’t he have any compassion for the child? Why did he say those cruel things to his own daughter? Also, why would he call Mo Yan, who was perfectly human, an "it"?

Su Wanyan felt her anger boiling again, but she quickly calmed down. She looked at Mo Yan in her arms and stretched out her index finger. With the back of it, Su Wanyan gently caressed Mo Yan’s face. "Don’t listen to him," Su Wanyan said gently to the sleeping baby. "He’s just a jerk," she added, placing a kiss on top of Mo Yan’s forehead.

After doing all that, she came out of the bathroom. But as she stepped out, it seemed like trouble was following her today as Lin Xuanyu was the first to greet her.

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Here today’s Chapter, y’all! Also, kindly point out some mistakes ’cause tbh, I’ve already slept like eight times while revising this shi. Also, feel free to comment y’all! I won’t be able to reply for now since I have class tomorrow LMAO!