After the Scumbag Alpha Tries to Save the Love-Struck and Flips Over (Quick Transmigration GL) - Chapter 33

After returning to the villa, Shen Su went straight to the room where she had stayed for seven days.

She happened to run into the butler, who noticed her poor complexion and instinctively called out, “Miss, are you feeling unwell? Should I call a doctor?”

Shen Su lowered her eyelashes, her gaze dark and unreadable. “No need.”

The butler watched her close the door and glanced out the window. It was already dark; he let out a soft sigh.

Shen Su sat on the bed with her arms wrapped around her knees and her forehead pressed against them. Her panicked, unsettled heart was sinking inch by inch. She began to call out for the System, over and over again.

Every time, the System replied: I’m here, dear. Is something the matter?

But Shen Su never answered.

Eventually, the System began to advise her: Host, don’t get too immersed. If you act like this, how are you going to safely clear ten worlds?

Hearing this, Shen Su slowly lifted her head and stared at the clock on the wall. It was already 10:00 PM.

Shen Su: System, besides creating characters and map functions, do you have any other cheats?

System: I wish I did, but I’m useless. At least in this world, I have no other cheats. Host should focus on exiting through death.

Shen Su: !!!

Does that mean the next world will have them?

System: Er… as long as the Host completes the mission, anything is possible.

Shen Su: Understood. These days, even Systems have learned how to dangle a carrot.

System: …

The person and the AI fell silent for a while before Shen Su called the System again.

System: Here!

Shen Su: Turn on the map function. I want to know Lu Yan’s location. Be detailed—precise down to the city, at least.

System: Understood!

Thus, Shen Su lay on the bed listening to the System’s city reports. Drowsiness hit her in waves, and her eyelids began to fight, but she forced herself to stay awake. Not until she heard the words “Capital City” did her strained spirit suddenly relax, and she fell into a peaceful sleep.

Early the next morning, Shen Su went to the hospital for some pre-operative check-ups. Dr. Zhou reviewed the reports seriously, her expression stern, and asked once more: “Are you sure you want to remove the gland?”

“Yes.” Shen Su didn’t hesitate for a second.

Dr. Zhou brought out the pre-prepared agreement. “Sign this.”

Shen Su scanned it quickly to confirm there were no issues before signing her name. Dr. Zhou let out a soft sigh, her gaze softening. “Your check-up results are fine. Check into the hospital today. The surgery starts tomorrow at 1:00 PM and should end around 4:00 PM. Don’t worry; aside from being painful, there shouldn’t be any major issues.”

Even though Dr. Zhou didn’t want Shen Su to undergo this meaningless surgery, since Shen Su insisted, she could only do her best to minimize the risks.

“Okay.” Shen Su figured she needed to concoct a reason so Lu Yan wouldn’t try to contact her during that time. Otherwise, if she suddenly went unreachable, Lu Yan would surely panic.

After finishing the admission procedures, Shen Su made a special trip home to give Lu Yan a “goodnight” call, pretending she was already in bed and about to sleep. In reality, she was fully dressed under the covers; as soon as she hung up, she rushed back to the hospital.

At 12:00 PM the next day, Shen Su went to the parking lot and made a video call to Lu Yan. “Yan Yan, aren’t you home yet?”

The video showed Lu Yan in a car. It was already 6:00 PM back home—quitting time.

Lu Yan let out a yawn. “Not yet. I’m so tired, and I still have to go to a social event. Sister, I miss you so much. I wish your birthday would come sooner.”

Shen Su’s eyes flickered, avoiding the topic. “Eat something to line your stomach before the event. Drinking on an empty stomach is bad for you. Try to drink as little as possible.”

“I know, Sister!” Lu Yan playfully stuck out her tongue, then noticed Shen Su’s background in the video and asked with a smile, “Huh? Sister is in a car, too. Where are you going?”

Shen Su had already prepared her script and told the lie fluently. “I have to go out with my professor for an exchange program for a while. I won’t be able to use communication devices in the early stages, so I might not be able to contact you for two or three days.”

Lu Yan’s smile froze instantly, looking visibly unhappy. “Sister, are you sure your professor isn’t a scammer?”

“Of course not.” Shen Su didn’t even blink as she lied, her tone very certain. “This is a secret project and cannot be disclosed. Don’t tell anyone else, okay?”

Lu Yan didn’t doubt her. In fact, she felt a sense of trust; Shen Su was willing to tell her such an important and classified matter. Shen Su really did love her!

Lu Yan said with a smile, “Fine, my lips are sealed. You can be a hundred percent at ease! But remember to contact me as soon as the project is over. If I can’t reach you for four days, I’ll worry.” And then she would rush over at all costs to find Shen Su.

“Okay. I’ll contact you the moment the project ends.” Shen Su had asked Dr. Zhou; she could be discharged on the fourth day after surgery, though she’d need regular follow-up visits.

“I’ve arrived. I’m going up for the event now. Goodbye, Sister.” Lu Yan waved at the screen.

A wave of bitterness rose in Shen Su’s nose. She forced a smile. “Goodbye.”

With that, all pre-operative preparations were complete. Shen Su smiled as she hung up, took a deep breath, and walked slowly back to the ward.

At 12:40 PM, the medical staff wheeled her into the operating room. After she had been lying prone for fifteen minutes, Dr. Zhou came in and gave her a piece of cloth. “If the pain is too much, bite on this so you don’t bite your own tongue.”

“Thank you.” Shen Su took the cloth and bit down on it.

While organizing the instruments, Dr. Zhou asked, “One last time. Are you sure you want this surgery?”

Shen Su gave a muffled hum in response.

“Alright. It’s time. Let’s begin.” Dr. Zhou exchanged looks with the other staff and raised her hand.

The moment the knife descended, a sharp pain shot into her brain, flowing through her blood into every limb, almost tearing her apart. She couldn’t help but let out a whimper, her fingers clutching the bedsheets until her knuckles turned white.

It was too much pain… she had never hurt this much before. Her bangs were soaked with sweat, her face was ashen, and her lips were devoid of color. Rustling sounds and voices reached her ears, but she couldn’t distinguish what they were saying. Gradually, her consciousness sank into a vast darkness.

When she woke up again, the clock on the wall showed 6:00. Shen Su’s gaze froze. Was it 6:00 AM or 6:00 PM? Her neck was immobilized by medical equipment, so she couldn’t turn her head, but based on the light in the ward, she figured it was 6:00 AM.

Three hours later, Dr. Zhou arrived. “How are you feeling?” Dr. Zhou glanced at the monitors by the bed and let out a sigh of relief.

“I think I’m okay,” Shen Su said hesitantly. “My head is a bit dizzy.”

“That’s normal.” After making some notes, Dr. Zhou said calmly, “Stay in the hospital for two more days for observation. If everything is confirmed fine, you can be discharged.”

“Okay, thank you.” Shen Su gave Dr. Zhou a faint smile.

Dr. Zhou put down her notebook and gave Shen Su a brief look. “Although I really don’t understand your choice, I quite admire your optimistic attitude.”

“Thank you,” Shen Su said again.

“If there’s nothing else, I’ll get back to work.” Seeing that Shen Su was indeed fine, Dr. Zhou left.

Shen Su reached for the nightstand and found her phone. Lu Yan had sent many messages, such as the follow-up to the social event last night:

“Sister, I feel like my alcohol tolerance has improved. I’m invincible!” “The driver got me home safely!” “Goodnight!”

Suddenly, Shen Su’s throat felt tight. Looking at these simple words, she could imagine Lu Yan’s tone—lively, proud, and adorable. A voice that would melt your heart just by listening. But now, these words were like sharp blades stabbing into her heart.

Shen Su suppressed the metallic taste in her throat and read the words over and over. Even when the screen went dark, she resisted replying. She was afraid Lu Yan would call her on video immediately, and then she would be exposed.

On the third day, the equipment on her neck was removed. Dr. Zhou performed the necessary checks, confirmed everything was fine, and told her she could handle the discharge paperwork herself.

After finishing the paperwork, Shen Su returned to her car and touched the skin at her scent gland; it was smooth and even. Technology was very advanced now; it could be done without leaving a scar. Although the gland was gone, Shen Su still put on a scent blocker.

Back at the villa, Butler Song greeted her with a smile. “Miss, you’re finally back!”

Shen Su rubbed her palms together. “Nothing happened while I was away, right?” She had used the same excuse to fool Butler Song.

“Nothing.” Butler Song shook his head.

“That’s good.”

Shen Su breathed a sigh of relief, looked down at her phone, and sent a message to Lu Yan: “I just got home.”

One minute later, just as Shen Su sat down on the sofa in the living room, Lu Yan’s video call came through.

“Sister, I missed you so much~” Lu Yan’s face was very close to the camera, looking as if she were about to kiss her.

Shen Su laughed. “I missed you too.”

“Sister’s birthday is on December 1st. Does that mean I’ll see you in two weeks?” Lu Yan rubbed her hands together excitedly, her gaze falling on an exquisitely wrapped gift box just off-screen. “I’ve prepared a huge surprise for you.”

Shen Su smiled gracefully. “I’m looking forward to it.” Pity, she wouldn’t be able to see it.

With that thought, Shen Su asked, “What has Yan Yan prepared for me? Can you give me a little hint?”

Lu Yan’s lips curved. “Since Sister asked, I’ll reveal just a tiny bit… anyway, it’s quite ‘stimulating’!”

“Is that so…” Shen Su lowered her eyelashes to hide the disappointment in her eyes. She thought that whatever gift Lu Yan had prepared must be interesting, but she wouldn’t be able to experience that “stimulation.”

Then, Lu Yan spent over an hour chatting about interesting things that had happened at work or school. Shen Su suddenly realized something. “Yan Yan, shouldn’t you be sleeping?”

Lu Yan let out a yawn. “But we haven’t talked for long!”

“Get some sleep. You probably have classes tomorrow, right?” Shen Su said warmly.

“Fine. Goodnight, Sister.” Lu Yan pouted. She remembered Shen Su’s schedule; she didn’t have classes tomorrow.

“Goodnight.”

After hanging up, Lu Yan didn’t go to sleep immediately. Instead, she opened the exquisite gift box, her eyes shining brilliantly as she stroked the item inside with absolute gentleness.

If Shen Su were there, she would have discovered that the item in the gift box was exactly the chain from her dream.