The Sickly Girl Becomes a Scum Alpha - Chapter 1

“Time of death, April 1st, 11:45 PM.”

“We did all we could…”

The doctor’s voice faded in Chu Ci’s ears. She felt her consciousness sinking, but her body was becoming lighter.

Is this what dying feels like?

Her awareness was consumed by darkness, swallowing her last bit of regret. Despite fighting on a sickbed for so many years, she ultimately couldn’t beat her illness. It was a shame; she didn’t get to see her parents one last time…

“Chu Ci! Giving up so soon? Keep drinking, it’s your big day!”

“We’re just getting started!”

A cacophony of noise suddenly exploded in Chu Ci’s ears, jolting her awake. She blinked, blinded by the vibrant, shifting lights in the dim room.

What’s going on? Is heaven this wild?

Chu Ci was stunned. The blaring music thrummed unpleasantly in her chest, and the harsh smell of alcohol mixed with various strange perfumes assailed her nose, giving her a headache. On top of it all, a group of people were chattering in her ear, making it even more irritating.

She couldn’t take it anymore. Her stomach churned, and she shoved away the person in front of her, stumbling as she ran out.

Standing in the opulent hallway, she felt dizzy and disoriented. She could only lean against the soft, leather-wrapped wall, moving forward until she saw a sign for a restroom.

Chu Ci: “…” Do you still have to use the bathroom when you’re dead?

Realizing something was probably wrong, but not caring enough to figure it out, Chu Ci rushed into the bathroom and vomited everything out. She rinsed her mouth so thoroughly it felt like the skin was peeling off, trying to get rid of the annoying taste of alcohol. After a moment, she weakly leaned against the sink and finally looked up at her reflection.

She froze.

The person in the mirror had a slight flush on her cheeks and a delicate nose with droplets of water on it. Her willow-like eyebrows curved elegantly, and her lips were full and red. She had waist-length wavy hair, making her look incredibly charming.

She looked just like Chu Ci, yet completely different.

For as long as Chu Ci could remember, her life was filled with sterile white hospital rooms and the sharp smell of disinfectant. The doctors said she was born frail and wouldn’t live long. Her parents’ immense wealth was all that kept her alive, but her life was tied to the hospital.

Because of this, things that were normal for most people—like wearing makeup or growing long hair—were impossible for her. Years of illness had left her with a constant pallor, and her lips were always bloodless. She was so fragile it seemed a gust of wind could blow her away. Every meal was calculated by a nutritionist. Drinking alcohol was out of the question; she couldn’t even have a sip of soda.

So… what was happening now?

As the question formed in her mind, Chu Ci’s head suddenly throbbed.

[Ding! The Torment and Abuse System has been bound!]

[System 9527 is at your service!]

Who’s talking?!

Chu Ci whirled around in a panic, but the large restroom was empty except for her. Where was that voice coming from?

[No need to look. I have no physical form and exist only in your mind. Host, please calm down.]

As if it could read her thoughts, the system immediately answered her question.

“Who are you?”

System: “…”

[Forget it. Let’s just start the information upload.]

[Uploading world information…]

[Fusing host’s body…]

[Receiving mission…]

[Ding! Information upload complete!]

Before Chu Ci could ask another question, a jolt of pain, much more intense than before, swept through her brain. It felt like her skull was being pried open and something was being shoved inside.

But the pain was momentary. After a sound like a microwave beeping, Chu Ci felt a rush of information flood her mind.

She had transmigrated into a book!

This was a classic Yuri ABO novel called “Captive Love,” filled with melodramatic abuse tropes and constantly dancing on the edge of legality. The original host was the Alpha heir of the top-tier Chu family. Using her status, she forcefully married the Omega protagonist, Jian Sui. After getting what she wanted, she grew bored, ran off to party on their wedding night, and then frequently cheated. She subjected the protagonist to extreme humiliation, forced markings, and was so twisted and deranged that she pushed all boundaries of cruelty. Her life story was practically a full criminal code.

In this criminal catalog… no, this melodramatic romance novel, everyone was essentially a villain. The only exception was the Omega protagonist, Jian Sui. She was kind, good, and stubbornly held on to her integrity. She was relentlessly tormented and abused, but in the end, to stop the original host from committing more crimes, she dragged her into a fire, and they died together. It was a complete tragedy.

After reading the full story, Chu Ci was silent for a long time. She seriously suspected the author wrote this to spite society.

But thankfully, according to the system, she had arrived at the very beginning of the novel. The original host had just graduated from college and, while useless, hadn’t yet started committing crimes. There was still a chance to change everything.

[Warning! Detecting thoughts that conflict with the system’s mission. Warning issued once!]

The sudden alert in her mind startled Chu Ci.

“What does that mean?”

[Ding! Mission received successfully. System mission: The host must follow the original plot and physically and emotionally torment the protagonist, Jian Sui. Use all possible methods to make the protagonist feel pain and increase her disgust toward the host, thereby completing the plot.]

“I’m not doing that,” Chu Ci said, frowning at the air in front of her. “The original host’s behavior was so twisted. I don’t want to be a criminal.”

[The host must be clear. If you complete the mission, you can return to your original world with a healthy body. If you don’t, you will die.]

The system’s cold voice laid out its terms.

Health!

For Chu Ci, who had suffered from illness her entire life, those two words were an enormous temptation. No one yearned for a healthy life more than she did. Her firm refusal began to waver.

[The sooner you complete the mission, the sooner you’ll have a healthy, long life. You can return to your parents and enjoy your new life.]

The system continued to tempt her. Chu Ci was still hesitant. “What if I don’t complete it…?”

[I already told you, you will die.]

The system’s cold, robotic voice sounded a little impatient. Why did this host keep asking questions that it had just answered?

Chu Ci fell silent.

[Ding! Host body fusion complete!]

Another alert sounded. The hand Chu Ci was using to lean on the sink suddenly felt weak. Her face visibly paled, and the familiar, heavy feeling of chronic illness returned.

[Argh! Why is she such a severe invalid?!]

The system’s voice in her head sounded utterly distraught. Chu Ci wryly twitched her lips. Only now did it realize?

[It’s okay. We can go for a cold, cunning, twisted, sickly-sweet villainess route! We’ll inflict all kinds of inhumane torture on the protagonist!]

The system’s breakdown lasted only a moment before it started reassuring itself.

Chu Ci: “…”

“I haven’t agreed yet.”

Perhaps because the original host was healthy enough, Chu Ci felt a little better than she had before.

[You have no power to refuse. If you do nothing, your condition will worsen day by day until you die.]

Hearing the word “die,” Chu Ci’s fingers curled slightly. She didn’t want to die.

[The plot has begun. Please work hard to complete your mission. System 9527 is at your service!]

As soon as the voice stopped, silence returned to Chu Ci’s mind.

Did she really have to do those things?

Before Chu Ci could figure it out, someone else pushed open the bathroom door.

A woman in a sexy red dress entered. Her lipstick was smudged, her clothes were messy, and she was clearly drunk. When she saw Chu Ci, she laughed. “There you are! Everyone’s waiting for you! Keep drinking, it’s your big day!”

Chu Ci remembered. This was the very beginning of the story. It was the original host’s wedding day to the protagonist, Jian Sui. To humiliate Jian Sui, the original host had run off on their wedding night to party with her friends, leaving the protagonist alone in the bridal chamber.

Hmm… this plot point was doable. After all, she couldn’t possibly go back and consummate the marriage!

“Okay, let’s party.”

Chu Ci made up her mind and nodded.

“That’s the spirit!” The woman, one of the original host’s friends named Cao Xi, wrapped an arm around Chu Ci’s arm and leaned in conspiratorially. “Hey, you got a high-and-mighty ice queen at home but aren’t touching her. What’s the deal?”

Chu Ci recalled the original host’s lines from the book and repeated them. “She’s just pretty to look at. She’s cold and has no fun. It’s boring.”

“Oh? I thought that’s what you liked about her. Women, huh?”

Cao Xi laughed and pulled Chu Ci out.

Back in the private room, the deafening music, the suffocating mix of scents, and the eye-straining lights all returned…

Chu Ci looked at the chaotic crowd and painfully clutched her forehead. This was having fun? This was torture!

After an agonizing hour in the room, during which she fended off countless Omegas and dumped numerous drinks, Chu Ci felt like she was about to die. Then, Cao Xi pulled her aside, looking mysterious.

Breathing in the fresh air again, Chu Ci looked at Cao Xi with a newfound gratitude. She had just saved her life!

Cao Xi, excited and secretive, led Chu Ci to a room door. “Go on in. It’s a wedding gift from me. Enjoy yourself~”

With that, Cao Xi wiggled her hips and left. Chu Ci looked at the door and had a bad feeling.

After a moment of hesitation, she pushed the door open to maintain her character’s facade.

The moment the door opened, Chu Ci decided that Cao Xi’s life-saving grace was officially canceled!

Inside was an overtly erotic-themed room. On the pink bed lay a voluptuous woman, wearing very little clothing. When she saw Chu Ci, her eyes lit up, and she beckoned to her alluringly.

“Bang!”

Chu Ci slammed the door shut. There was no way she didn’t know what Cao Xi was up to.

She turned, ready to go find Cao Xi and settle the score, but then she remembered—this was part of the plot.

On her wedding night, the scum Alpha went out, partied, and slept with someone else. The next morning, the protagonist, Jian Sui, caught them in the act. The original host showed no remorse and instead insulted the protagonist.

Ugh…

This meant she actually had to wait in this room until the next day for Jian Sui to catch her!

Chu Ci’s face twisted into an expression of pure agony. This was torture!

Five minutes later, the alluring woman, now fully dressed, sat on the sofa, staring in silence at Chu Ci, who was on the bed wrapped tightly in a blanket, terrified of being taken advantage of.