After Transmigrating into a Scumbag Alpha, I Became the Female Lead's White Moonlight (GL) - Chapter 21

The hot water flowed from the faucet. Lu You filled a thermos bottle with water, capped it, and the moment she turned around holding the kettle, she froze.

The doorway of the utility room was blocked.

It was a person she claimed to recognize but had never truly met, and whom she claimed not to know but who had left a strong imprint on her life.

Mu Yi’s gaze also fell upon Lu You’s face.

A girl as clear and sweet as a deer.

Her eyes were flustered and helpless, unconsciously revealing a vulnerability that made one want to cup her in their hands and protect her.

Lu You quickly regained her composure. She had seen this woman’s face before.

It was in the photo in Chi Huan’s office.

Judging by that picture of Mu Yi in a school uniform, the two were at least eighty percent similar.

But when they stood face-to-face, one could clearly sense that these were two completely different people.

One was fresh and gentle like a camellia, the other aloof like a cold spring amidst green pine.

“Hello, I’m Mu Yi,” Mu Yi was the first to break the silence. “I apologize for the intrusion…”

“Chi Huan and I have already broken up,” Lu You interrupted her abruptly.

Mu Yi was taken aback for a moment, then nodded and said, “I know.”

“Don’t worry, I won’t contact her again,” Lu You said.

Mu Yi understood what she was trying to convey.

The only connection between them was Chi Huan.

Lu You wouldn’t contact Chi Huan again, and naturally didn’t want any interaction with Mu Yi either.

“I apologize, but I didn’t come for that,” Mu Yi didn’t leave. She stood her ground and looked up, “In fact, I don’t care about what happened between you and this Chi Huan.”

Lu You was somewhat surprised. She sensed a hidden meaning in Mu Yi’s words, but she didn’t care and didn’t press for details.

She quietly looked at Mu Yi: “If there’s nothing else, I’ll be leaving.”

Mu Yi continued to speak as if to herself: “Chi Huan and I have known each other for many years. We were never apart until I went abroad three years ago.”

Lu You remained unmoved: “I don’t want to know about your affairs. Excuse me.”

“Until I returned home a month ago and ran into her on the street,” Mu Yi continued, “She didn’t recognize me.”

Lu You stopped walking.

“Only three years. It’s impossible for her not to recognize me.”

Lu You calmly asked: “What are you trying to say?”

“I don’t know how to express it, but, Miss Lu,” Mu Yi said meaningfully, “I believe you, too, must have sensed something off about her.”

Lu You’s eyelashes fluttered slightly. Different emotions intertwined and changed in her clear eyes.

Sensed something… off about her?

What was off about Chi Huan?

The same arrogance, the same selfishness, the same…

…

Sad Baozi: [I don’t date Omegas, I’m an Alpha, can’t I just be friends with Big Sis?]

…

The memory of a friend request suddenly leaped into her mind.

Lu You recalled that afternoon when her phone was constantly receiving friend requests from strange IDs.

At first, she thought someone had added the wrong friend.

Then, she guessed it was a prank, deliberately harassing her.

From beginning to end, she never thought it was Chi Huan.

Chi Huan, who declared she was only playing games with her.

Yet spent an entire afternoon trying to add her on WeChat.

—What was she trying to do?

Mu Yi saw her expression change, knowing that she must have remembered something. She curved her lips: “Well?”

Lu You suddenly recovered: “So what? People have moments of eccentricity. Do you think I’d believe such a baseless claim just because of your few words?”

“This matter cannot be clarified with just words, but I believe you should know the truth in your heart, Miss Lu.” Mu Yi had said enough.

She couldn’t allow Lu You to meet Mu Wan, nor did she want to reveal Mu Wan’s existence. She could only use such suggestive words to lead Lu You to think for herself.

Human imagination is the most terrifying weapon.

Leaving that profound statement, she stepped aside: “I apologize for taking up your time. Goodbye.”

Lu You held the kettle, standing in the utility room, silent for a long time.

…

Walking back to the hospital, Mu Yi’s assistant couldn’t help but ask quietly: “President Mu, will this really work? According to the investigation, she is just a very ordinary girl. Can we really rely on her to take down the Chi family’s person?”

In the face of absolute capital, being able to study well and having a little cleverness is useless.

He felt President Mu had made a wrong move this time.

Mu Yi said: “Of course not.”

No matter how useless Chi Huan was, she currently held the identity of the Chi Group’s heir. The best and quickest way to deal with her was actually to persuade Rong Qing.

But… she knew very well that Rong Qing wouldn’t believe her.

No one knew better how protective Rong Qing was of her child. To expose that person with empty words would only bring trouble upon herself.

If she couldn’t convince Rong Qing, she couldn’t bypass the massive Chi family to deal with the fake Chi Huan.

In the face of the massive Chi family, what could Lu You do?

“Then why did you do this?” the assistant asked, confused.

Mu Yi said: “Take a good look at Chi Huan’s expenses yesterday.”

The assistant quickly pulled out the file and scrolled down line by line.

“…One ultra-luxury breakfast, total cost 65,400 yuan.”

“…One serving of fried chicken, total cost 23.12 yuan.”

“…One green apple, total cost 2.5 yuan.”

Mu Yi: “…”

“…One accident insurance policy, total cost… two million?!” The assistant exclaimed in surprise. “Why did this President Chi suddenly buy so much insurance for herself?”

Why else? She knows I know her identity and is afraid I’ll eliminate her, Mu Yi thought expressionlessly.

She motioned: “Look at the name of the beneficiary.”

“…Lu You?” the assistant asked, confused. “Didn’t they break up? I heard the Chi family’s person was just playing around and completely ignored her after the breakup…”

“Does she look like she completely ignores her?”

The assistant shook his head honestly.

Two million in insurance! How much would that pay out?

Most importantly, she dared to write her ex-girlfriend’s name!

Given that spousal murder for insurance fraud was common these days, if Lu You knew, wouldn’t she wish for Chi Huan’s death every day?

“So, she does care about Lu You.”

Although she didn’t know why the impostor cared about Lu You so much, it didn’t stop her from exploiting this relationship.

“—The wound inflicted by the person you love most is always the most painful!”

“I must pull Lu You over to our side!”

By any means necessary.

…

Chi Huan, clutching a blackmail message, was unaware that while she was arguing with someone, Mu Yi had efficiently implemented her threat.

She was stopped by an elder from another family who had come to the party.

“Isn’t this Xiaohuan? It’s been a long time since I’ve seen you.” A woman with an elegant demeanor looped her arm through Chi Huan’s.

Several other luxuriously dressed matrons also looked friendly.

Different varieties of expensive women’s perfume wafted around her nose. Chi Huan was unaccustomed to it: “Hello, hello!”

She didn’t recognize anyone and could only laugh along.

“Look at this child, why is she being so polite with me?”

“I’m not being polite, I’m not being polite! I’m always this polite,” Chi Huan lied easily.

The picture on her phone was like a guillotine hanging over her neck. She was anxious to get away from these people and check on Lu You’s situation.

The matrons laughed heartily: “Xiaohuan is so humorous!”

“We old ladies just love chatting with you young people!”

Though these women were older, they were well-maintained. When they smiled, their charm was more captivating than that of young girls.

Chi Huan had no time to appreciate them; she just wanted to escape.

“I have something urgent…”

The matrons were engrossed in their conversation and completely missed her words.

They chatted happily and pulled Chi Huan over to a nearby lounge area. As soon as they sat down, a server immediately brought drinks and desserts, smiling and inviting them to enjoy themselves.

They then began exchanging everyday gossip.

Chi Huan didn’t know how “Chi Huan” usually interacted with them and didn’t dare to break away rashly. She could only fret internally.

As the matrons chatted, the topic eventually returned to Chi Huan—what she had learned, what she did at home, if she had a new Omega she liked…

One matron suddenly mentioned: “Xiaohuan, dear, the happiest one should be Gu Qing, so why hasn’t she shown her face?”

Gu Qing? Mu Yi’s mother?

Chi Huan’s breath hitched.

The matron sitting next to Chi Huan noticed her stiffness, immediately jumped to a wrong conclusion, patted Chi Huan’s hand, and comforted her softly: “Is Xiaohuan still upset about Xiaoyi going abroad?”

Chi Huan shook her head: “No.”

She was telling the truth, but no one believed her.

“To be fair, Xiaoyi was in the wrong. You were engaged, and she left the country without a word, and now she returns with… someone. It’s truly too much!” one matron sighed. “It’s outrageous, simply outrageous!”

Chi Huan quickly said: “We have already canceled the engagement.”

“Silly child, everyone knows you’re heartbroken,” a voice said.

Chi Huan: “…” I’m truly not heartbroken!

“We’ve all seen how much you love Xiaoyi. What’s an engagement? Your Uncle Mu and Auntie Gu are both on your side!”

Just then, Gu Qing passed by their table and was immediately spotted and called over.

“A-Xiu!”

Gu Qing turned her face. It was a beautiful, delicate face, exactly like Mu Yi’s, but with a unique grace acquired through age.

As the host’s mother, and with Mu Yi absent, Gu Qing had to socialize and catch up with guests to cover for Mu Yi.

Mu Yi hadn’t been discreet when she left with the girl, so many people saw them, but they all tacitly agreed not to mention it.

She saw the group, paused her gaze on Chi Huan for a moment, and greeted the matrons warmly. Her smile wasn’t overly enthusiastic but made people feel very comfortable.

Just like the person herself.

Warm and gentle like clear tea, yet not overwhelming.

“A-Xiu, when did you arrive? You didn’t tell me,” Gu Qing walked over naturally. “Xiaohuan is here too.”

Chi Huan looked up at her: “Auntie Gu.”

“You child, you haven’t come to my house to play for years. Are you tired of your Auntie Gu’s nagging?” She playfully patted Chi Huan’s shoulder.

Her tone and demeanor were completely natural.

It was as if the wary and guarded look Chi Huan had seen when Gu Qing first looked at her was just Chi Huan’s imagination.

That look definitely didn’t suggest she was “on her side.”