After Transmigrating as a Scum Alpha, I Pampered the Best Actress Omega - Chapter 9

“I!…” Qiao Yan’s gaze swirled around Jiang Bailu’s face several times. Her own face turned red, though she couldn’t say exactly why.

She gritted her teeth. It was impossible for her to give up on Zhai You. If Jiang Bailu could cling to her, why couldn’t she!

Qiao Yan’s eyes gleamed with a murky light. Suddenly, she lunged forward and threw her arms around Zhai You’s neck. Because Qiao Yan was short, she had to stand on her tiptoes to reach. And because she was so short, she ended up hanging her entire weight off Zhai You, making Zhai You feel like she was being strangled. Before Zhai You could even grab her arms to fight for survival, Qiao Yan quickly let go.

She saw Jiang Bailu’s mouth hanging slightly open in shock. For some reason, this made her feel smug.

“Hmph!”

Qiao Yan let out a snort, tossed her head, and marched away arrogantly.

“…”

“…”

What just happened? Both were quite dazed.

No, I’m tainted! Zhai You snapped out of it. Ignoring her aching neck, she turned to complain to Jiang Bailu: “You promised to help block them, but you didn’t! How am I supposed to stay pure and faithful now!”

Jiang Bailu’s lip twitched almost imperceptibly. Is she blaming me?

No way. Zhai You’s eyes flickered. Since Jiang Bailu failed her duties, Zhai You had every right to punish her!

“You.” Zhai You spoke with a muffled voice. “Come here and rub my neck. I think I sprained it…”

That girl Qiao Yan really had some strength, or maybe it was just because she hung her entire body weight on Zhai You’s unlucky neck. Either way, Zhai You’s neck was crooked.

After checking in at the hospital, the diligent doctor finished the examination: “As an Alpha, how can you be so fragile? You should do… that… less often. Your constitution is too weak.”

Zhai You’s expression stiffened: “I am NOT weak!”

Every doctor knows that for Alphas, their pride is so stubborn that even after they’re cremated, their mouths are still the hardest part of them.

“Fine, you’re not weak.” The doctor turned to Jiang Bailu. “As her wife, take good care of her. She’ll be fine in a few days.”

Zhai You pursed her lips.

Hehe. She was actually quite happy. Jiang Bailu was her wife—since this happened, she should naturally take care of her. Even the doctor said so!

But a second later, she was clutching her neck and wailing in pain. Then, remembering the doctor’s words, she could only keep her face grim and stay silent. What do you mean my body is weak? Anyone would be weak if you did that—it’s a neck! A fleshy neck, not made of iron!

But what was Qiao Yan trying to do with that move?

Zhai You felt this trip was truly unlucky. A “family of three,” visiting three different departments in the hospital.

After Jiang Bailu led her out, she felt a bit guilty. Indeed, according to the contract, she should have blocked for Zhai You: “I’m sorry.” She stopped and said it seriously, her somewhat thin frame standing beside her.

Zhai You paused.

If Jiang Bailu had actually tried to block, it might not have been as simple as a sprained neck. Zhai You ground her teeth: “It’s all Qiao Yan’s fault. Just she wait.”

Her emotions got a bit excited, and she moved her neck.

The pain was so sharp Zhai You’s knees almost went weak.

No, no, no… Zhai You stole a glance at Jiang Bailu. Because her neck couldn’t move, she couldn’t see her clearly. She just felt that Jiang Bailu looked particularly helpless right now.

Come to think of it, she was sick too; there was no reason she should have to take care of Zhai You.

Zhai You took a few sharp breaths, her voice trembling slightly: “Let’s just go home first.”

“Okay.” Jiang Bailu didn’t argue. She really should go back with Zhai You and take proper care of her. Jiang Bailu ran over to drive.

Seeing her back—looking like she could be blown away by a gust of wind—Zhai You’s eyes were full of worry.

Jiang Bailu had a fever.

What if she drove and they both ended up in a car accident?

Given her luck today, it was actually quite possible.

Zhai You didn’t even think before calling her assistant. Right now, she couldn’t lower her head; her neck was held high, making her look extremely arrogant. Her straight-ahead gaze gave off an aura of someone not to be messed with.

Passersby moved out of Zhai You’s way.

Holding her phone at eye level, Zhai You pressed the assistant’s number: “Giving you a chance to redeem yourself.”

The assistant, who had been staring anxiously at his phone for who knows how long, rushed over immediately to resume his role as driver.

Before the assistant arrived, Jiang Bailu had already pulled the car up.

Zhai You told her to wait for the assistant to drive.

Jiang Bailu’s eyes flickered. She looked down and said nothing, thinking it was normal for Zhai You not to trust her. But from then on, she refused to stay within three steps of Zhai You.

Three steps. Exactly three steps.

Zhai You stood tall, eyes fixed forward, unable even to glance at Jiang Bailu. In her heart, she added another major demerit to Qiao Yan’s record.

“Do you want to go home and pack some clothes first?” Zhai You asked suddenly when the silence became heavy.

She remembered that on such a cold, flu-friendly day, Jiang Bailu was still wearing a thin dress. Maybe she didn’t have enough clothes?

Instead of letting her be bullied by Zhai You’s parents at home, it was better to take her out on a shopping spree now. Anyway, she had money now and could support her own woman, letting her spend whatever she wanted. Even if the money came from her parents.

Zhai You really couldn’t help trying to move her neck. Just as it tilted a tiny bit, she hissed in pain.

Before she could add another demerit for Qiao Yan, a cool hand reached out and pressed gently on Zhai You’s neck. Jiang Bailu’s fingers were icy, and the sensation on her neck was very comfortable.

As Jiang Bailu’s hand moved against her neck, leaning in sideways, the two looked quite intimate—like they were laughing and playing. No one could see how serious their expressions actually were.

Zhai You’s heart and mind were full of: So comfortable, I want to purr.

Jiang Bailu, meanwhile, was biting her lip, blaming herself for not doing her job. She used some strength, trying to ease Zhai You’s discomfort.

Zhai You felt a surge of restlessness.

It wasn’t just mental. Because of their proximity, Jiang Bailu quickly smelled that fragrant rose-scented pheromone. It made Jiang Bailu’s pupils dilate for a moment, and her movements became even gentler.

Zhai You wanted to tell her to keep going; her fingers were magic.

Thinking this, her hand involuntarily reached toward Jiang Bailu.

Her nose was also surrounded by a sweet, intoxicating scent that made her want to pull Jiang Bailu close and hold her tight.

Surprisingly, when Zhai You reached out, Jiang Bailu didn’t dodge.

Zhai You knew she was being affected by the pheromones too. Combined with her illness, her resistance was even lower, sending her into a daze. Under normal circumstances, even if Zhai You released her pheromones all over the street, Jiang Bailu would have gritted her teeth and stood firm with red eyes. A resilient Omega indeed.

Just as Zhai You’s hand landed boldly on Jiang Bailu’s chin and showed signs of sliding down her neck…

A mood-killing voice rang out.

The person was trembling: “Sister Zhai, we’re on the street. Can’t you control yourself until you get home?”

After saying that, the assistant glanced warily at Jiang Bailu.

That look made Jiang Bailu snap back to reality. She calmed down, and the corners of her eyes—just as Zhai You expected—turned red.

“Sigh.” Zhai You let out a sigh.

“What is it, Sister Zhai?” The assistant had already taken the keys from Jiang Bailu and was preparing to drive them back to the Zhai mansion to make up for his sins.

“You just added another crime to your list.”

“…” Pettiness! If I didn’t remind you, you’d be on the trending searches tomorrow for being in heat on the street!

What kind of society is this? How can someone not control their own pheromones?

Zhai You didn’t say anything. She clicked her tongue and got into the car, savoring the lingering sensation on her fingertips. She looks thin and pale, but she feels so soft.

She wondered if Jiang Bailu would be even softer given the chance in the future.

Meanwhile, Jiang Bailu sat on the other side with a neutral expression, keeping her distance.

She was also savoring the moment…

Zhai You’s fingers were strong, yet she used a careful touch that didn’t hurt. When they landed on her, she could clearly feel her presence. She should have felt disgust or aversion, just like she had imagined before. Strangely, not only did she not feel aversion, but if the assistant hadn’t reminded them, she really might have passively entered a state of heat.

What kind of society is this? How can someone not control themselves?

And that person was herself. It was far too embarrassing.

Jiang Bailu peeked at her reflection in the car window. The redness at the corners of her eyes was easy to interpret. She shifted her gaze slightly, looking at the blurry reflection of Zhai You through the glass.

Zhai You’s brow moved slightly—it looked like a frown, yet also like a sense of relief. Jiang Bailu’s mood was awkward; she could only recall the afternoon sunlight at the hospital entrance and Zhai You’s warm breath when she leaned close. Even though the breath had only brushed past for an instant, the feeling was too vivid. She couldn’t forget it.

Jiang Bailu pressed her fingers together; her hands and feet were trembling.

Zhai You was also secretly observing Jiang Bailu through the rearview mirror. After getting in the car, Jiang Bailu had been staring out the window without a word, which made Zhai You worry.

Maybe I was too close just now.

Jiang Bailu must have been terrified once she realized.

More patience, Zhai You told herself.

The assistant… the assistant focused on the cars around them, driving seriously to avoid an accident.

They arrived at the Zhai mansion.

Jiang Bailu tried to open the car door, but her limbs were a bit weak, and she failed several times. Her eyes filled with panic. She looked down and tried again, starting to suspect that Zhai You had signaled the assistant to make things difficult for her as a “show of strength.”

Zhai You got out of the car with a stiff posture.

When she realized Jiang Bailu hadn’t come out, she paused and walked over to open the door. Because her neck couldn’t tilt too far, she couldn’t see Jiang Bailu’s expression clearly, but she said: “It’s okay. Come to my room first.”

Jiang Bailu was visibly stunned.

The assistant stayed in the car, unwilling to go down and interrupt Zhai You’s “good business.” He screamed internally: Don’t you rich people have any restraint? You just brought her home!

Zhai You couldn’t see Jiang Bailu—did the assistant really think she’d spare him a glance?

Anyway, she saw nothing and knew nothing, continuing to soothe Jiang Bailu: “My parents come home late and are rarely here. We won’t run into them right now.”

The original plot vaguely mentioned that the Zhai family had too many mansions to count; the parents were away long-term, leaving the original host to mess around as she pleased. Whether it was bringing home starlets or internet celebrities.

She just wanted to bring Jiang Bailu home first; she didn’t want her to be hassled by the parents yet.

How could she bear it?

Jiang Bailu let out a sigh of relief. The car door was open; she only needed to step out.

Just as she moved, she noticed the floral dress she had been wearing for who knows how long. In the past, she never cared; her modest family background was a fact, so why hide it? But now she remembered Zhai You’s words at the hospital about packing clothes.

Is Zhai You looking down on her clothes?

Specifically saying we won’t run into the parents—is she also worried I’ll embarrass her?

Jiang Bailu wanted to speak several times. Zhai You, having waited for a while, reached out a hand toward Jiang Bailu in confusion. Her voice, as beautiful as her looks, rang out: “Let’s get out.”

Jiang Bailu stared at the hand but didn’t take it, though she did step out of the car.

Zhai You withdrew her hand, not thinking much of it.

The sound of the assistant driving back had long been heard by those in the mansion. The butler soon came out to greet them. He glanced at Jiang Bailu but didn’t ask anything. With just one look, he deemed her unimportant.

“Young Master Su Luo called several more times; he wants to invite you to the resort.”

Zhai You tried to move her neck again; it still hurt.

Recalling the chat logs, she had already guessed Su Luo’s intentions and replied coldly: “I’m not going. Don’t take any more calls from him.”

“Yes, Miss.” The butler, having taken care of Zhai You for many years, noticed the abnormality in her neck. “Is something wrong with your neck?”

“Sprained it…”

Zhai You didn’t want to say more; the doctor’s “you’re too weak” comment was still weighing on her. She didn’t want the family to know, so she decided to keep it a secret. While the assistant and butler communicated, Zhai You signaled Jiang Bailu to follow.

The two walked into the house.

Zhai You: “My room is on the second floor. The one with the biggest bed is mine.”

She didn’t hear a reply from Jiang Bailu.

Instead, she heard a woman’s voice calling out dotingly: “Baby, you’re back!”

Zhai You’s heart skipped a beat.