After Being Transmigrated into a Cannon Fodder Scum Alpha - Chapter 40

Inside the car—

Lin Chen was still reviewing the events at the amusement park, but as she delved deeper into her memories, her mood soured. She had heard certain “rumors” about Lu Nian; a younger schoolmate of hers, an Omega, had once been dumped by her Alpha boyfriend because of Lu Nian. Combined with her own inexplicable dislike for the woman, Lin Chen had never really associated with her.

She thought their paths would never cross after graduation, yet here they were meeting again because of the little snowy owl—and Lu Nian had even taken the initiative to invite Yun Qi.

“It’s all your fault,” the Omega muttered, crossly poking the little snowy owl sleeping in her lap.

The owl was poked awake and looked at Lin Chen with confusion. It thought its crime of scratching Lin Xi’s bedsheets had been discovered, so it fawningly nuzzled Lin Chen’s hand, cooing and chirping to act spoiled.

Driving the car, Yun Qi glanced at Lin Chen. The huffy Omega looked like a hamster with its cheeks stuffed full of food—utterly adorable. Having spent more time together, she realized Lin Chen was actually quite childish; despite having endured so much hardship, she still maintained that spark in her eyes. She truly was protagonist material.

In the back seat, Lin Xi glanced at her Mother, then at her Mama, and finally fixed her gaze on the poked-over snowy owl.

“Mama, what did the teacher want to see you for?” She had been thinking about this all day at school. Huang Siting had called her name several times, but she hadn’t even heard her. She had asked other classmates, but none of their parents had been summoned, making her somewhat uneasy. She didn’t want her image in her parents’ hearts to be damaged, and after reflecting on recent events, she was certain she hadn’t done anything wrong.

Yun Qi saw Lin Xi’s uneasy reflection in the rearview mirror and found it quite amusing. Perhaps fearing a teacher summoning one’s parents is a universal childhood trait. It’s just that in her own childhood, she never had the chance to be afraid of such a thing.

“The teacher called us to talk about Xi’er’s performance at school, of course,” Lin Chen said, not wanting to tell her daughter about Lu Nian. “The teacher told us Xi’er is very well-behaved, and that we should reward her properly.”

Hearing her Mama’s words, Lin Xi relaxed.

The little snowy owl chirped softly, wanting to tell Lin Xi she was being lied to. But when it noticed Lin Chen’s gaze shifting toward it, it remembered its own “good deeds” had likely been discovered. It instantly turned into a “quail,” sitting motionless like a plush toy as Lin Chen poked one “hole” after another into its fluffy body.

“Do you still remember Nan Yue?” The Omega, fresh from her bath, looked at her partner.

Nan Yue? Yun Qi immediately remembered who that was. Since arriving in this world, she had rarely been openly mocked, and almost never because of Lin Chen, so she had a fairly deep impression of Nan Yue.

In appearance, she gave off a similar vibe to Lu Nian—cold and aloof—and they both belonged to the “scholar” type. Lu Nian researched ancient organisms, while Nan Yue researched pharmacology.

“What a joke. Why would I remember your friend’s name?” Although the Alpha remembered, she didn’t want to admit it. What if I do remember? Is the Omega asking this to make me admit I actually care about her?

So she does remember, Lin Chen thought with a smile, not taking her partner’s stubbornness to heart.

“Then do you think she’s pretty?” Lin Chen asked in a soft voice.

Hiss— now that is a lethal question.

Even though the Omega seemed to be asking casually with an innocent expression, Yun Qi sensed the “big bad wolf” attributes hidden beneath the rabbit exterior. It was the Earth equivalent of “Who’s prettier, me or my best friend?” If the answer is the girlfriend, it’s: “So you did observe her and secretly compared us.” If the answer is the best friend, the outcome is even grimmer.

Is a pregnant person really this sensitive? Recalling Lin Chen’s clingy behavior lately, Yun Qi confirmed her suspicion.

Whether it was the current Lin Chen or the one from before, she liked her. It seemed that as long as it was Lin Chen, regardless of her state, she couldn’t help but feel a sense of closeness.

Looking at her made her happy—no, as long as she was nearby, she was happy. Previously, when she was reading in the study and the Omega was there petting the owl, the mere awareness of her presence made Yun Qi exceptionally joyful.

She wasn’t a “homebody” by nature; in her past life, she loved outdoor sports, though mostly alone. She hated having others around; even with people she knew well, it made her uncomfortable, as if she were being watched. But Lin Chen’s presence made her realize she was also afraid of loneliness and that she, too, wanted someone to accompany her.

It turned out she didn’t hate having someone with her in her past life; she just hated the people who were with her.

‘Is the influence of high-compatibility pheromones really this powerful?’

The doubt she had pondered many times surfaced again. She felt that even if she had met Lin Chen in her past life, she would have been instinctively attracted. But she didn’t know if this shift in thought was an Alpha’s instinct and pheromones subtly changing her over time.

Come to think of it, the first time she saw Lin Chen, her gaze had instinctively stuck to her. So, had the pheromones already begun working then?

No—Yun Qi denied it to herself once more. When she first transmigrated and Little Scum downloaded the plot into her brain, she had felt a surge of joy just hearing the name “Lin Chen.”

However, she had no time to think further. As time ticked by, the “little rabbit’s” eyes grew redder, and Yun Qi felt the Omega was about to burst into tears.

“I said I don’t remember.” The Duke’s expression turned annoyed. Was Lin Chen bringing up another Omega now to mock her? And as Lin Chen intended, she was successfully provoked; now her mood wasn’t pleasant either.

“Professor Lu Nian and Nan Yue are very similar. I thought you seemed to like that type,” the Omega spoke slowly, giving her partner time to think. “Nan Yue is my friend…”

She didn’t finish the sentence, but the meaning was clear: she thought the Duke liked that “type,” or was interested in her best friend. Her tone was soft, and Yun Qi couldn’t distinguish if this was an interrogation or a simple statement of an observed fact.

“Perhaps I need to declare once more: I am not Lin Jue or those other Alphas you know. My taste isn’t that low to fall for an Omega like Lu Nian. As for Nan Yue, I already told you I don’t remember her.” The Duke looked at Lin Chen mockingly. She felt that by insulting Lin Jue or the other Alphas Lin Chen was familiar with, she was indirectly insulting Lin Chen as well.

[Scum Value +10.]

‘Why so little?’

[Because while you objectively belittled Lin Chen, the person being ‘insulted’ is in a very pleasant mood.]

When Yun Qi mocked her, she hadn’t included Nan Yue. She remembered how close that woman was to Lin Chen; if she mocked Nan Yue in front of the Omega, she felt it might lead to a bad outcome. In her past life, she’d occasionally hear office gossip—like “A” constantly expressing negative views about “B’s” friends or disrespecting them, leading to a breakup.

She didn’t want Lin Chen to dislike her because of Nan Yue. These details she usually wouldn’t notice had somehow become important where Lin Chen was concerned.

“Alright, it was my mistake.” The Omega apologized obediently upon hearing her partner’s answer, satisfied that Yun Qi had specifically excluded Nan Yue from her scorn.

Lin Chen pulled the string on her clothes, making the ears on her hood stand up and drop down, hoping this action would stop her partner from being angry. She felt that being pregnant had made her “stupid.” Looking back at the time when Yun Qi was acting out, the Omegas she sought weren’t at all like Lu Nian; Yun Qi seemed to have always preferred the softer-looking type, like Jin Mo or Lin Yaoyao…

Lin Chen used to wonder if Yun Qi was choosing partners based on how she had looked as a child, but seeing Yun Qi’s attitude toward her then, she thought she was just being self-indulgent.

“Hug~~” She reached out her hands to Yun Qi, but before the Alpha could respond, she nuzzled her way in herself.

In her Omega form, Yun Qi was soft, just like the “little milk ball” she was as a child. Under the covers, Lin Chen gradually shed her outer layers, tossing them out one by one until only a thin piece of intimate sleepwear remained.

A wave of warmth radiated from Yun Qi. The fatigue of a long day of play erupted at this moment, and Lin Chen’s eyes gradually closed. Before sleeping, she wondered when the Organization would reply; she had already sent a message to headquarters through Nan Yue, hoping for a solution.

Yun Qi didn’t expect Xu Jilin to be so fast; just one day after her request, she had found someone.

Entering the private booth, she found an Omega with the scent of Baby’s Breath pheromones—this was someone Xu Jilin had pulled from the database.

Sea Lavender and Lily have 100% compatibility, but there is actually another flower that suits it well: Baby’s Breath. Its compatibility with Sea Lavender is slightly lower at 96%, but it’s still within the high-compatibility range. Moreover, the Omega before her was around the same age as Yun Qi and was an extraordinary beauty.

Yuan Ying was a nightclub waitress. While serving a customer, the person suggested taking her to meet someone. She initially felt unsafe and wanted to refuse, but seeing the amount the customer transferred, she took the risk and came.

Before the person arrived, she assumed it would be an Alpha, but it turned out to be a tall Omega wearing a mask, which left her confused. Since the Omega arrived, she hadn’t done anything but stare at her. The direct gaze made her uncomfortable, but having worked in nightclubs for years, she had seen far more lewd stares. Thinking of the balance in her account, she endured it.

“Release your pheromones,” she heard the Omega say in a very unique voice.

It was her first time being asked by an Omega to release her pheromones, which was a bit embarrassing. While she hesitated, she saw the customer who invited her hold up a finger representing a number. Thinking of her future financial freedom, she complied.

Slowly, the fragrance of Baby’s Breath filled the room. Yuan Ying’s figure became even more enchanting enveloped in this scent, her beautiful curves becoming more breathtaking. Her slight trembling was also timed perfectly. In truth, she was a bit afraid; because of her workplace, she knew many high-society scandals—like some Omegas being naturally attracted to Omegas, or others who, due to neglect by their partners, enjoyed torturing beautiful Omegas to vent their rage.

A colleague of hers had encountered the latter; that customer’s partner had married a “special profession” Omega and treated her coldly, so the customer came to the nightclub in a rage to vent, torturing her colleague to the point where she could no longer conceive.

However, the person before her seemed emotionally stable; likely not that type. Unfortunately, the other two in the booth were completely indifferent to this beautiful sight.

Xu Jilin currently had no interest in romantic matters, and Yun Qi felt disgusted; she felt she couldn’t stand it for another second.

“Alright, you can go,” Yuan Ying heard the Omega say. She was surprised that the request was so simple, but the money in her account was real. After confirming one more time, she left.

Today is truly lucky, was her thought as she stepped out.

So it has nothing to do with the pheromones, was Yun Qi’s thought.