After the Scum Alpha Picked Up Her Rival Omega - Chapter 3

Realizing something was wrong, Ming Ruixue immediately withdrew her Alpha pheromones, but Si Xia, who was standing closest to her, was in trouble.

The Omega clenched her fists with restraint, a pink flush gradually climbing up her fair, soft cheeks. Her legs went weak, and she barely managed to steady herself by grabbing onto the banquet table.

As Si Xia inhaled the scent, her soul felt like it had departed. It was like stepping on soft clouds—light, airy, and intoxicating. It was more head-spinning than any vintage wine at this banquet.

Is my rival a catnip spirit? As a cat in heat, she could barely stop herself from leaning in and huffing her!

Ming Ruixue got her pheromones under control and looked at Si Xia, pausing. “Why are you looking at me like that? Did I say something wrong?”

Si Xia’s previously icy gaze had turned scorching. For a moment, it looked like she wanted to eat her—or rather, “devour her whole” would be more accurate.

Ming Ruixue’s bright eyes blinked. “Si Xia, if you keep looking at me like that, I’ll start to think you’re interested in me.”

Si Xia couldn’t find her voice; the lingering scent of catnip had nearly undone her. She grabbed a glass of ice water and took several gulps to suppress the restlessness in her heart. The cold liquid sliding down her throat provided significant relief.

Si Xia looked away. “Don’t flatter yourself. How could I possibly be interested in you?”

As the female lead of this book, Si Xia would eventually turn the tide and become famous, while the original owner was destined for infamy.

Ming Ruixue was the smartest of the catnip spirits. She knew she had to build a good relationship with Si Xia to survive. They couldn’t be rivals anymore.

“Si Xia, I was in the wrong regarding past events. To show my sincerity, however much you lost, I’ll compensate you in full, alright?”

When Ming Ruixue first arrived, she had counted the long string of zeros in the original owner’s bank account. It was enough money to last several lifetimes.

Over the past year, Ming Ruixue had snatched multiple endorsements and film resources from Si Xia. The lost earnings added up to a substantial amount.

Si Xia unceremoniously held up a slender index finger.

Ming Ruixue stammered, “Ten million?”

Si Xia was silent for a moment. “The price of buying a production line for dried fish snacks. Can you afford that?”

“What?” Ming Ruixue processed this, her smile deepening. “A dried fish production line?”

Staring at her rival’s “mocking” expression, Si Xia grew angry. If Ming Ruixue hadn’t snatched her resources, her dream of buying a dried fish production line might have been realized long ago.

She could have even bought a catnip-scented perfume production line.

Ming Ruixue looked at Si Xia, a smile playing on her lips. “Fine. Then I’ll buy a dried fish production line to compensate you—and the best, most fragrant kind, too.”

The Alpha’s serious expression made Si Xia gasp. What is my rival trying to do?

To Si Xia, these words sounded like a hidden threat to shut down all dried fish production lines, cruelly ensuring the world would have no more dried fish.

Ming Ruixue coughed lightly and asked, “Is one production line not enough?”

Si Xia’s icy gaze froze. “Ming Ruixue, you are not allowed to target my dried fish!”

At this moment, the Omega looked exactly like a cat protecting its food. She almost wanted to fight her over a dried fish snack. Why is she a little cute? Ming Ruixue wondered.

Ming Ruixue watched her with interest. “Why are you protecting your food like a cat? Do you like dried fish that much?”

The air froze. Si Xia stunned for a few seconds. “I… I’m not a cat.”

The Omega became visibly nervous. She held her breath and glared at Ming Ruixue. “And I don’t like fragrant, crispy dried fish at all!”

In that second, Ming Ruixue was certain: Si Xia loved dried fish. It seemed she would have to send that production line to earn her forgiveness.

Having figured out Si Xia’s hobby, Ming Ruixue’s mood improved, and her catnip scent grew slightly stronger.

Si Xia couldn’t stay in front of Ming Ruixue for another second. She felt her cat tail was about to be stimulated into popping out. Unable to endure any longer, she grabbed the hem of her evening gown and fled in a hurry.

Watching the Omega’s retreating back, Ming Ruixue was somehow reminded again of that beautiful cat with the bristling fur.

Tan Rui saw her run off and walked over. “Ruixue, did you just chase her away with your temper?”

Ming Ruixue tilted her head back and downed a glass of wine. “Si Xia seems to really hate me.”

“No way, it’s not like you just found out today.” Tan Rui acted like she’d heard a joke. “Do you have amnesia? Or did you forget all the things you’ve done?”

The original owner’s mistakes had to be carried by Ming Ruixue, this “big unlucky” catnip spirit. She felt very innocent.

Ming Ruixue frowned and thought seriously, then asked Tan Rui, “Do you know how much it costs to buy a dried fish production line?”

Tan Rui was stunned. “Why would you buy that thing?”

Ming Ruixue said solemnly, “To apologize to someone.”

“Huh?” Tan Rui counted on her fingers. “The people you’ve offended can’t be counted on both hands. Who are you apologizing to?”

Ming Ruixue clenched her fist. “To Si Xia, who else?”

Tan Rui reached out and felt Ming Ruixue’s forehead. “No fever. How did your brain break?”

“Forget it.” Ming Ruixue dodged her hand. “I’ll go look it up myself.”

Ming Ruixue didn’t look like she was joking. Could she really have changed her ways? Tan Rui set down her glass and chased after her. “Ruixue, my uncle owns a big factory and has some connections. I’ll ask for you. Maybe they’ll give a discount for my sake.”

Ming Ruixue stopped. “I want the best production line.”

“Deal!” As a very qualified friend, Tan Rui immediately called her uncle to inquire.

The next morning, when Ming Ruixue woke up, she received a message from Tan Rui: [It’s settled. A production line from a state-owned factory with decades of history. Signing this afternoon—installments or full payment?]

Ming Ruixue replied: [How much?]

Tan Rui sent back a number. Ming Ruixue rubbed her eyes to clearly see the zeros. After sending an “OK,” she received a “Boss is so generous” emoji from Tan Rui.

After the rainy night, the sky was clear and a rainbow arched across the horizon.

After washing up, Ming Ruixue pushed open the balcony glass door to check on the growth of the catnip in her flowerpots.

Just then, Peng Jia called to tell her that Director Ye’s new variety show had selected her. She asked if Ming would be willing to go for a screen test for the show Law of Romantic Attraction tomorrow.

A Director Ye production was guaranteed to be high quality.

Ming Ruixue was naturally willing. As a catnip spirit, she was about to grow weeds staying at home. “I’ll be there on time tomorrow.”

Peng Jia hadn’t expected Ming Ruixue to agree so readily. “That’s great! You’re finally willing to put your heart into your career.”

At the same time, at Si Xia’s entertainment agency, her manager Zhan Qiangwei cried out in surprise, “What?! Director Ye also invited Ming Ruixue?!”

Hearing this, Si Xia felt terrible instantly. “Sister Qiangwei, should I still take it then?”

Zhan Qiangwei pushed up her glasses. “Not everyone gets a chance to be in Director Ye’s works. If you miss this, I’m afraid…”

Si Xia understood this logic. In the time she’d been with the company, most of her roles were in flop dramas that made no splash. Only a movie from her debut had gained her a wave of “visual” fans. Right now, she could make money based on her beauty, but if this continued, Si Xia would eventually vanish from the industry. Then, her dream of buying a dried fish production line would be completely destroyed.

“Sister Qiangwei, I’ve decided to take the job!”

Si Xia clenched her small fists. She still hadn’t settled the score with that hateful Alpha rival for rubbing her cat butt!