After Transmigrating as a Scum Alpha, I Pampered the Best Actress Omega - Chapter 4

Don’t smile at me like that, I won’t be able to help myself.

A bright light flickered in Zhai You’s eyes as she gave a soft smile: “Get in the car.”

“Okay…”

Jiang Bailu climbed into the vehicle. She pursed her lips slightly, her hands resting formally on her knees, maintaining a deliberate distance from Zhai You.

In the front seat, the assistant surreptitiously glanced at the two women in the back via the rearview mirror, his mind a complete fog. What is going on? Is Sister Zhai taking Jiang Bailu out to play? Why does he have to be the third wheel?

Distracted, he noticed Zhai You leaning her elbow against the window, a satisfied smirk hanging on the corner of her mouth.

Tsk, I don’t get it.

After driving for a while, Jiang Bailu watched the road outside, unable to tell where they were headed.

“Didn’t you say we were going to get registered (the marriage certificate)?” As soon as she finished speaking, the assistant slammed on the brakes, nearly hitting a utility pole.

“Can’t even drive a car properly?”

Zhai You looked up coldly, but the corners of her lips were twitching upward so violently she couldn’t hide them; there wasn’t a trace of actual anger to be found.

It scared the daylights out of the assistant.

The assistant asked hesitantly: “Sister… Sister Zhai You, you’re getting married?”

“Mm.” A sound vibrated in Zhai You’s throat, and then she couldn’t resist adding, “Are you going to give us a wedding gift-money?”

…Truly a dog, the assistant cursed inwardly, while keeping an obsequious smile on his face: “Sister Zhai You wouldn’t care for the pittance I could offer, stop joking.”

Zhai You: “I do care.”

“…”

“You have no idea how serious Bailu’s mother’s illness is. She’s in urgent need of money right now, so she won’t be polite with you. Don’t worry, whatever you give is the thought that counts; I won’t blame you.”

Zhai “The Skinner” You couldn’t contain her inner delight. Speaking with animated gestures, she forced the assistant to transfer 2,000 yuan to Jiang Bailu.

Jiang Bailu didn’t want to accept it. She didn’t even know the assistant, and besides, this was a fake marriage. She couldn’t fathom Zhai You’s intentions. A mere 2,000 yuan—perhaps not even enough for one of Zhai You’s meals—yet she was still fleecing her own assistant for it.

“Just take it; it’ll be returned in the future anyway.” Zhai You watched lazily, nodding only once she saw Jiang Bailu accept the transfer.

“By the way, I haven’t added you yet.”

After all that talk, this was the real goal.

Having lost 2,000 big ones, the assistant didn’t even have the heart to watch the drama anymore and drove straight to the Civil Affairs Bureau.

As they got out, he ground his molars: “I wish you a happy wedding!”

“And I wish you find a partner soon,” Zhai You replied politely.

“…”

“Ideally before you resign, otherwise you won’t get your gift-money back. What a shame that would be.”

“…” Go to hell.

The assistant didn’t have the courage to say that aloud. He could only watch as Zhai You and Jiang Bailu walked side-by-side into the Civil Affairs Bureau.

Jiang Bailu’s health didn’t seem very good.

In the short distance from the car to the entrance, the rims of Jiang Bailu’s eyes had already turned a faint red. Her face was bloodless, and she pressed her hand to her lips, coughing several times.

A handkerchief was handed to her. Jiang Bailu followed the hand upward with her gaze.

“Thank you…” Jiang Bailu smiled at Zhai You, the curve of her eyes exceptionally gentle.

“Are you sick?” Zhai You frowned.

She scanned the hall and noticed a hot water dispenser nearby. “Wait here, I’ll go get you a cup of water.”

Hearing this, Jiang Bailu coughed a few more times in her urgency. She waved her hands frantically, wanting to say it wasn’t necessary, looking overwhelmed by the favor.

By then, Zhai You was already walking toward the water dispenser.

Helpless, Jiang Bailu found a seat. Afraid of passing her illness to others, she chose a spot with empty seats on both sides.

A young couple with happy smiles on their faces walked over and sat down right as Jiang Bailu’s heart was suspended in her chest.

“…” Jiang Bailu coughed low again. Just as she was about to quietly change seats, the young couple called out to her.

“Are you alright?”

Jiang Bailu lowered her head, appearing somewhat timid: “I’m fine.”

“Where is your Alpha?”

This young couple were both Betas. In this society, Betas make up the majority—nearly 80%.

Omegas and Alphas are considered quite rare.

In such an environment, an unspoken rule had emerged: fragile Omegas should be cared for by strong Alphas. So, their first instinct was to ask Jiang Bailu: Where is the person responsible for taking care of you?

Jiang Bailu instinctively looked toward the water dispenser. Only then did the couple breathe a sigh of relief: “Why come to register while you’re sick? There’s no rush to wait a while.”

Jiang Bailu opened her mouth and said weakly: “I can’t wait.”

The young couple: “…”

Her mother was currently lying in a hospital bed. With every day they delayed, the success rate of the surgery dropped.

She just wanted to sign the contract with Zhai You quickly, get the money, and treat her mother. So Jiang Bailu couldn’t wait; as soon as she finished tending to her mother, she had been desperate to call Zhai You.

Jiang Bailu pinched her palm with her fingertips.

For her mother, she could even agree to a sponsorship agreement, so getting married now was nothing in comparison.

Her eyes dimmed slightly. The young couple didn’t see it; they were busy discussing when to hold their banquet.

Someone else walked in, bringing a gust of cold wind that blew over Jiang Bailu.

Her throat began to itch again, and her chest felt tight. Just as she was squirming in discomfort, Zhai You arrived with the hot water.

“Here, hot water.” Zhai You sighed inwardly as she placed the water in Jiang Bailu’s hands.

She had been a bit too impatient.

She was so eager to trick the girl into this that she intentionally didn’t mention the fact that the contract hadn’t been signed yet, thinking she’d get the certificate first and worry later.

Now, seeing Jiang Bailu’s naturally fair ears turned bright red from the cold, she couldn’t help but feel a pang of heartache.

Yet she couldn’t say much, only watching silently with her beautiful eyes.

The two people nearby were whispering. One of the young Betas called out to Zhai You: “As an Alpha, is this how you take care of someone? Where are the words of concern?”

Zhai You turned back, confused, to look at these busybodies.

Upon seeing Zhai You’s stunningly aggressive face, the young couple fell silent in unison.

“Actually… for someone like you, you’ve done… decently well.”

“Huh?”

“It’s just, well…” The young man looked at Zhai You, then at Jiang Bailu behind her. “You’re Zhai You, right?”

Zhai You finally understood—she had been recognized.

The two Betas were so embarrassed they didn’t want to speak. What could they say? Talk about Zhai You?

With Zhai You… if you weren’t paying close attention, you’d forget she was an Alpha; people only remembered her for being “scum” and “trash.” On shows, she didn’t care if her opponent was an A, B, or O; she’d tear into them regardless. Her pettiness and arrogance were peerless.

Forget taking care of people—it was already a miracle if she wasn’t bullying them.

Gossip accounts in the industry had secretly leaked that Zhai You had recently targeted a minor star, forcing them to sign a sponsorship contract.

Knowing this, the soon-to-be-married couple had clucked their tongues in the past. In a highly gossipy tone, they had lamented how murky and filthy the entertainment industry was and how Zhai You wasn’t even human.

Now, the very Zhai You they had cursed behind her back was standing right in front of them. It was inevitably awkward! Reality mirroring the internet is never a good thing!

Wait, why would Zhai You bring someone to the Civil Affairs Bureau? Wasn’t it supposed to be a sponsorship?

Thinking this, they looked at Jiang Bailu behind Zhai You, seeing only the rim of her reddened eyes.

Truly not human.

They couldn’t curse her to her face, but they could curse her in their hearts. Little did they know… Zhai You could guess exactly what they were thinking by their expressions. One thing they got right: she was very petty.

If they cursed her behind her back and she didn’t know, fine.

But doing it to her face without her blowing up? That wouldn’t be Zhai You.

Besides, she was wealthy and influential now; she had the means to be arrogant! So what was she waiting for!

Zhai You was so excited her speaking pace quickened: “What are you two doing pointing fingers? Think I’m not good enough to her? Then look at you—what do you have left besides being ‘lovey-dovey’?”

Left with… lovey-dovey? The young couple looked at each other.

Zhai You also felt those words weren’t quite right, because “lovey-dovey” was exactly what was missing between her and Jiang Bailu.

She had ended up hurting herself with her own words.

Zhai You stiffened her neck, suddenly not knowing what to say, but unwilling to admit defeat.

“It’s alright.” Jiang Bailu finished her warm water and stood up, her voice extremely soft: “It’s our turn. Let’s go over.”

“Hmph, I won’t lower myself to their level!”

Like a victorious rooster, Zhai You held her head high and followed Jiang Bailu to get their certificate.

Behind them, the two Betas were still whispering.

“Rumors can’t be trusted.”

“Yeah, why do I feel like this Zhai You is a bit of a ditz?”

“…”

Zhai You followed behind Jiang Bailu, watching her back.

Jiang Bailu was a head shorter than her; Zhai You could wrap her whole body in an embrace if she reached out.

“What’s wrong?” Feeling the gaze, Jiang Bailu turned around. Her harmless, deer-like eyes looked at Zhai You, her pupils reflecting Zhai You’s silhouette.

Her eyes are so beautiful, Zhai You thought.

“You haven’t complimented me on my looks today.”