After Being Transmigrated as the Cannon Fodder Scum Alpha, She Relies on Acting Cute to Survive - Chapter 6

Huh??

Ruan Ci didn’t have the original host’s memories. She couldn’t distinguish which of the original’s friends this Alpha was… a medical student? They seemed close, could it be…

The name was on the tip of her tongue when her train of thought was interrupted.

Like a protective hen guarding its chick, the butler pulled his Young Lady—who was still in her pajamas—behind him. His voice was calm: “Dr. Xu, please don’t waste any more time.”

Ruan Ci: “…” Wait, who was I thinking of??

Having nothing she wanted to say to her anyway, Xu Yayi gave a light snort and entered the room with her medical kit.

Following the Alpha to the doorway, Ruan Ci suddenly smacked her own forehead.

Oh, right! One of the original host’s childhood friends, Xu Yayi!

Xu Yayi didn’t like fooling around with the rest of them. She had gone abroad years ago to study medicine and had now returned, seemingly drawing a clear line between herself and the group.

If the Ruan and Xu families weren’t old family friends, Xu Yayi would never have bothered with a “second-generation ancestor” (spoiled brat) like Ruan Ci.

—Xu Yayi’s research focus was on treating Omegas, though her own orientation leaned more toward Betas. She claimed to prefer Betas who weren’t delicate or artificial—those who could actually take a hit.

In this world, it was rare for an Alpha to like another Alpha; usually, that involved very specific fetishes or some hidden… uh.

The Omega who had previously refused any touch from a Beta was now lying on the bed like she’d lost her soul, allowing Xu Yayi to examine her.

Ruan Ci watched from the side, full of nervous energy.

After a moment, Xu Yayi spoke: “It’s all superficial trauma. Not serious.”

If these were on an Alpha, they’d be fully healed in a single night. But an Omega’s body was fragile; they needed the help of medication.

However, this “little sweetie” on the bed didn’t look like a pampered lady; Xu Yayi had even felt two calluses on her hands.

Xu Yayi had a sharp eye. In just a few minutes, she had thoroughly analyzed every injury on Lin Shu’s body—the conclusion being that it hadn’t reached the point where she was strictly necessary.

The Alpha rolled her eyes, casually adjusted the gold-rimmed glasses on the bridge of her nose, and stood up straight. “That’s it. Rub some ointment on, and she’ll be fine in less than a week. Next time, don’t call me unless her brain is falling out.”

Ruan Ci was startled by her brisk, decisive manner. Seeing her about to leave, Ruan Ci quickly grabbed her sleeve.

Facing Xu Yayi’s impatient gaze, Ruan Ci’s ears burned with embarrassment. She pointed at Lin Shu and whispered, “Her hand is injured too. Could you… could you look at it again?”

Those marks looked painful just to see. She knew they were serious, so how could the doctor just walk away after a few words?

Xu Yayi narrowed her eyes.

The Alpha aura on her body became very intense.

—When an Alpha is about to lose their temper, some pheromones tend to leak out. The stronger the Alpha, the more oppressive the pressure.

Ruan Ci, however, was so slow she simply thought the pressure was because the other woman was taller than her. She just kept tilting her face up foolishly, waiting for a reply.

After a few seconds of eye contact, Xu Yayi began to suspect if this childhood friend—who had always been “Omega-like”—had simply turned into an Omega. Otherwise, why was she acting so… “O”?

“That’s an extra charge,” Xu Yayi said, crossing her arms.

In the past, she would have done things exactly as she pleased and wouldn’t have said another word to Ruan Ci before leaving. But today, seeing this childhood friend looking so “tasty,” she couldn’t help but want to tease her.

“…Okay.”

Ruan Ci didn’t think much of it. Business was business; even childhood friends have to make a living and support a family.

This time, Xu Yayi stared at her with a bone-chilling gaze for a full minute.

—The richer people are, the stingier they usually get. Ruan Ci used to be that type. Why was she so easy-going today? So easy-going she didn’t seem like herself at all.

Xu Yayi wasn’t the type to hide things and make herself unhappy. She blurted out: “Is your brain broken? Are you being held hostage?”

The butler: “…”

He really wanted Dr. Xu to eat those words. Then he looked at his Young Lady—mentally chanting: No matter what curses you say, I’ll pretend I didn’t hear them. Just snap back at her, snap back…

To his surprise, his Young Lady replied in a matter-of-fact tone: “Just assume my brain is broken, then.”

The butler: “?”

Ruan Ci couldn’t fake the original host’s persona, and she didn’t plan to.

Anyway, no one here dared to put her body on an operating table for research. She had nothing to fear.

There are many things that can cause a person’s personality to change drastically. She wasn’t afraid of people guessing.

The butler: “…”

Xu Yayi: “…”

Xu Yayi: “Fine then.”

Lin Shu’s hand received proper treatment. Hopefully, the situation from the original plot wouldn’t occur—

However, her spirits remained low. She hadn’t eaten much for two days straight. The tiny bit of fat she’d had on her face was completely gone, leaving her chin so sharp it looked dangerous.

Every time Ruan Ci saw Lin Shu’s nearly transparent, pale complexion, she worried. She wanted to nurse her back to health and help her gain some weight.

The other woman seemed to have completely lost faith in life, lying on the bed all day staring at the ceiling, not even blinking for long periods.

Having taken Ruan Ci’s money, Xu Yayi was fairly professional, coming by every other day.

After checking on Lin Shu that day, Xu Yayi’s suggestion was: “She has no will to live. You should decide whether to prepare for a funeral or set her free.” She viewed Lin Shu as nothing more than a canary in a cage.

Ruan Ci: “…”

She finally realized that Lin Shu couldn’t go on like this. “Resting” didn’t just mean lying down. Mental collapse would eventually affect the physical body.

After thinking it over, Ruan Ci decided to have a talk with Lin Shu.

Swish! Ruan Ci pulled open the curtains, letting in a flood of brilliant evening light.

It was the time of the setting sun, and the twilight was exceptionally beautiful.

She turned her back to the Omega on the bed—who hadn’t even flickered an eyelid—and stood there for a moment, pursing her lips.

—Then she turned around and brought in a chair from outside.

She was afraid that if she sat on the chairs already in the room, Lin Shu wouldn’t want to sit on them later. She didn’t doubt the female lead’s loathing for her for a single second.

After building up her courage, Ruan Ci spoke seriously: “I will satisfy whatever you want. Just… just calm down.”

Currently, Mr. and Mrs. Ruan were still safe and sound, and the Ruan family was at its peak—this wasn’t an empty promise.

The Alpha in pajamas sat upright on the chair, like a diligent student listening in class: “Don’t be so agitated. You’re still so young, you have a long life ahead of you, I…”

Lin Shu suddenly snapped her eyes open. Her thin lips moved slightly as she spat out four words: “I want you dead.”

Four words, direct and to the point, with no room for negotiation.

“…” Ruan Ci was stunned for a few seconds before saying with a lack of confidence, “That’s… that’s just not fun. I want to live. Is there no other way? I can give you money, fame, profit…”

The more she spoke, the colder Lin Shu’s gaze became, and Ruan Ci’s voice grew smaller until it vanished.

Lin Shu repeated coldly: “I want you dead.”

Ruan Ci bit her lip.

She stood up, her eyebrows knitted together: “How can a person be so…”

“Be so…”

She didn’t even dare to slam the table; how could she say anything meaner?

But she couldn’t let herself be too suppressed, nor could she let Lin Shu feel truly offended.

Thinking of four words, Ruan Ci’s eyes lit up.

The room fell silent as the Alpha—who theoretically should have been able to split a durian with her bare hands—scolded the other woman petulantly: “Be so un-cute!”

Lin Shu: “…” Is she sick?

The butler, who had been dragged over by the Alpha doctor to watch the drama: “…” That’s it. Our Young Lady has been broken by Lin Shu!!

Xu Yayi: “Pfft, HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA…”