Transmigrating into a Scumbag Alpha, a Dainty Omega is Pregnant with My Child - Chapter 28.1

The only thing to do was to ignore it.

Xiao Yun didn’t know how to explain; it was simply inexplicable.

The Omega’s face and chest were as red as if they had been baked by the sun. Jiang Cha stepped back, using her hand to wipe the sweat from her chest.

“It was just inertia. You’re not hurt, are you?”

Xiao Yun pulled the flag back, planted it at the bow of the boat, and slowly rowed toward the shore.

She couldn’t see Jiang Cha’s expression, only heard her whisper, “I’m fine.”

Fine? It would be a miracle if she were fine; she’d likely been hit pretty hard.

But given the awkward location of the impact, Xiao Yun couldn’t exactly offer to take a look—that would make her a pervert.

She pretended nothing had happened.

As the kayak reached the shore, Xiao Yun raised the flag and waved it. She jumped off the boat and turned around to extend a hand to Jiang Cha.

Jiang Cha naturally placed her hand in hers, and the two walked hand-in-hand.

“Congratulations, Sister Jiang Jiang!”

“Congrats to the Yun-Jiang CP!”

“Since you won, you’ll be staying in the luxury villa tonight. Give us a kiss for the crowd!”

From the start of the filming until now, the other couples had all kissed—some even quite passionately—while these two had remained the most “pure.”

Yet, they were the most popular.

The internet was screaming to see some “real action.”

A crowd of people began heckling: “Give Xiao Yun a victory kiss!”

“Kiss! Kiss!”

Everyone clapped and cheered, the shouts growing louder.

Xiao Yun had just had that awkward physical contact with Jiang Cha; she wondered why they were making a fuss now.

Jiang Cha’s face was flushed. Her eyes met Xiao Yun’s for a moment before she hurriedly looked away. A fine layer of sweat had broken out on her face, and as it evaporated, it gave off a pleasant scent of roses.

According to their previous agreement—cough—Xiao Yun gathered her focus; she still had to play the part to the fullest.

She placed her right hand on Jiang Cha’s shoulder. The other woman trembled slightly, took a sharp breath, and looked up at her again, her eyes filled with panic and bashfulness.

Can I actually kiss her?

The surroundings fell silent, and the camera moved in closer at an inopportune moment.

Xiao Yun slowly lowered her head. Beneath her palm, Jiang Cha’s shoulder was shaking.

She suddenly leaned in and planted a quick peck on the top of her head, catching a bit of the sweat from the Omega’s hair.

She pursed her lips and turned away. “Alright, the rest isn’t suitable for the cameras. We’re going to enjoy our vacation now.”

After changing clothes, the two began their free time. From lunch onwards, Jiang Cha hadn’t looked her in the eye once.

This was the “no-camera” treatment.

Xiao Yun felt uneasy. After kissing her hair, her lips felt like they were in a danger zone!

Unconsciously, she bit her lip, turning it bright red.

Jiang Cha ate her meal in small bites, her eyes occasionally drifting to Xiao Yun’s lips. They were perfectly shaped, with a full philtrum—very red and very vivid.

The top of her head still felt a slight tingling sensation.

The summer weather was dry and hot. After a few bites, she lost her appetite. She gently set down her spoon and checked the trending topics on her phone.

The video from this morning had hit number one again.

In the video, Xiao Yun was rowing furiously, and she was shouting from behind: “Yun Yun, fast, we’re almost there!”

The shipping fans were having a field day.

One fan used a magnifying glass to find “clues”: [Fast what? Almost where? Did I miss something?]

Another wrote: [Whoa, a car just ran over my face (internet slang for dirty jokes).]

Jiang Cha knew what the netizens were implying and felt a bit embarrassed.

Especially the moment she had tumbled onto Xiao Yun’s back—that feeling had risen instinctively, like a bolt of lightning on a clear day, coursing right through her.

Was this the consequence of being in close proximity to an Alpha?

She hurriedly closed her phone.

Xiao Yun glanced at her. “Not eating?”

Jiang Cha nodded. “Yeah, not much of an appetite.”

Lost her appetite from a kiss on the head?

A cold sweat broke out on Xiao Yun. “Ahem, earlier… I didn’t mean it.”

“It’s fine, just acting,” Jiang Cha said, her hands folded as she stared at her. “I should thank you for bailing me out.”

“Ah?” Xiao Yun was surprised. “You really don’t mind?”

Jiang Cha shook her head. “This comeback is very important to me. Everyone expects me to have married a spoiled brat and hopes I’m miserable. They won’t miss a single chance to smear me. But you…”

Jiang Cha’s gaze shifted toward her. “Really, thank you, Miss Xiao.”

Since the Omega had said so, Xiao Yun naturally felt relieved. As long as Jiang Cha didn’t mind, as a Beta, she had even less reason to be bothered.

“I’m glad you feel that way.”

After saying that, Xiao Yun looked down and picked up a teddy bear.

“I wanted to give this to you earlier, but I got caught up in the win and forgot.”

Jiang Cha looked over. “What is it?”

From the corner of the table, a bear poked its head out. Jiang Cha’s pupils dilated, and the corners of her mouth curled up. “Bunny!”

Xiao Yun handed it to her. “For you.”

Jiang Cha couldn’t hide her joy, hugging it to her chest and rubbing it. She looked at Xiao Yun with immense gratitude. “Thank you.”

“Don’t mention it.” Xiao Yun waved her hand. “You probably can’t sleep without it at night, right?” If Jiang Cha slept well tonight, Xiao Yun could have a peaceful night’s rest too.

“Did I disturb you at night?” Jiang Cha hugged the bear, her almond eyes looking innocent.

“No, I slept very well.” Xiao Yun dismissed the thought with a wave.

Jiang Cha’s heart skipped a beat. If Xiao Yun had kissed her just for the act, then what about bringing Bunny to her? Was that an act too? Or was Xiao Yun naturally this thoughtful and attentive?

“Where do you want to go in a bit?”

Xiao Yun tapped her fingers lightly on the table. “The rest is free time. Or, would you prefer to do your own thing?”

Seeing the faint veins on the back of Xiao Yun’s hand, Jiang Cha took a sip of water and relaxed. “I’m not familiar with this place. Let’s stay together.”

Xiao Yun crossed her arms on the table. “You’re right. If we split up and the director finds us, it’ll be hard to explain. This island is small; it would be troublesome to run into them.”

She bit her lip and thought for a moment. “It’s too hot right now. How about we find a movie to pass the time? Once it cools down in the afternoon, the coastal scenery should be nice. How about a bike ride by the sea?”

Xiao Yun snapped her fingers. “Coming to the beach is all about the sea breeze and seafood BBQ. That’s the only way to make the trip worth it.”

Jiang Cha nodded. “I’ll leave the arrangements to you.”

“Is there nothing you want to play? You can surf or ride jet skis at the beach.”

Jiang Cha tucked a stray hair behind her ear. “I don’t have any specific ideas. When I was in the group, I had no time to play. Now that I have time, I don’t know how.”

This wasn’t a lie. As artists, they lived in the public eye all day. Even going shopping required a report.

Xiao Yun had never experienced such a life of hidden sunlight. No wonder Jiang Cha was so pale; she didn’t go out during the day. Because of a severe calcium deficiency, her body was thin and fragile, even her breathing seemed a struggle.

That wouldn’t do.

A patient’s diet, mindset, exercise, and sleep have a huge impact on their body.

As a doctor, her first priority was to help her relax.

Since she was in charge, she relaxed her brow. “Then let’s go see a movie first.”

At the cinema.

The most popular films were all about romance.

“What do you want to watch?” Xiao Yun asked.

Jiang Cha scanned the titles and pointed at a romance movie called Marriage War.

As fate would have it, Marriage War followed a female Omega, Xiao Rou, who fell in love at first sight with her Alpha wife and had a child. Later, because of her beauty and gentleness, she caught the eye of another Alpha, Ning Ning. Ning Ning set a trap to make her divorce her wife, and the wife went abroad.

Ning Ning took great care of Xiao Rou and the child, treating the child as her own and being incredibly attentive to Xiao Rou.

Ultimately, using both soft and hard tactics, she drugged Xiao Rou’s food. After an accidental night together, they became a couple.

But Xiao Rou was conflicted; she still loved her ex-wife but had developed feelings for Ning Ning. Eventually, the ex-wife returned to the country.

The child wanted their biological mother, and the ex-wife couldn’t let her go.

The choice was agonizing.

Ning Ning then attempted to keep Xiao Rou by self-harming.

Xiao Rou eventually found out about Ning Ning’s schemes, but realized she had fallen in love with her anyway.

To take responsibility, Xiao Rou chose neither of them and instead flew away with her child.

The story ended.

Xiao Yun couldn’t help but see the parallels with the novel about the “stolen wife.”

Which meant the female lead, Jiang Cha.

Though the stories were similar, there was one difference: Jiang Cha definitely didn’t like that “Scum A.”

Beside her, Jiang Cha sipped her milk tea and ate popcorn. When she got angry at the plot, she slammed the popcorn back down. When she saw Xiao Rou being bullied or forced into a marking—with the screen becoming quite suggestive—she took another sip of tea. In the darkness, it looked like she was about to crush the cup.

She was clearly immersed.

“Why would she like that Ning Ning?” Upon leaving the theater, Jiang Cha’s face was flushed with anger as she discussed the plot seriously.

“Ning Ning’s behavior was essentially sexual assault.”

Xiao Yun responded, “There’s a type of person who suffers from Stockholm Syndrome.”

Jiang Cha: “Is that so? If it were me, I would have fought back and sent her to prison. I would never fall in love with her.” Jiang Cha’s words were cold and decisive, each sentence sharp as a blade.

“Right? I think so too.” The words felt pointed, and Xiao Yun played along as calmly as possible.

Jiang Cha was still indignant. “She should have teamed up with her ex-wife to throw Ning Ning in jail.”

Xiao Yun took a sharp breath and paused. Wasn’t this her own future?

Fate was constantly reminding her.

By the time she snapped out of it, Jiang Cha was five meters ahead.

There were many people leaving the theater. Jiang Cha turned to look for her, but was being pushed forward by the crowd.

She looked helpless and pitiable.

“Xiao Yun?”

Jiang Cha turned back, but couldn’t see a single familiar face through the throng of people.

“What are you doing? Keep moving.”

Passersby squeezed past her when she stopped.

“Sorry.”

Suddenly, a warm, large hand grabbed hers. Before Jiang Cha could react, Xiao Yun was standing behind her, shielding her from the jostling crowd.

Jiang Cha took a breath and looked sideways at her. “Where did you go?” The Alpha was tall and larger than her. Being shielded meant their bodies touched occasionally as they moved.

Jiang Cha pursed her lips.

“I agree that Ning Ning was indeed irredeemable, but if—I mean if.” Xiao Yun was still dwelling on her fear. “If Ning Ning hadn’t drugged her, how do you think the story would have gone?”

Jiang Cha whispered, “She still wouldn’t like her.”

The crowd was noisy. Xiao Yun leaned her head in, her ear close to Jiang Cha’s. “What?”

The Alpha’s breath was close and warm. Jiang Cha took two quick steps to create distance. “The lead still shouldn’t like her.”

Xiao Yun remained silent for a moment. “It’s not about liking or not liking. Does she have to go to jail?”

She continued, “If she didn’t do those things, and just treated her well and didn’t hurt her, would she still have to go to jail?”

They reached a less crowded area. Jiang Cha met her gaze and looked up. “If she didn’t break the law, then she doesn’t need to go to jail.”

The wind blew Xiao Yun’s long hair. A trace of a smile appeared on her cold face, and she let out a long breath, as if a difficult problem had been solved. “That’s good.”

Jiang Cha found it a bit odd. Suddenly, Xiao Yun’s hand steadied her shoulder; the warmth of her palm felt like a heating pad.

Jiang Cha shrugged. “Where are we going?”

Xiao Yun’s hand slipped away. “Taking you to get some snacks.”

The snack street was mostly filled with seafood.

Grilled scallops, oysters, crabs, large shrimp, as well as grilled bean curd and duck necks.

The vendors each showed off their specialties without interfering with one another.

The street was filled with the delicious aroma of barbecue. Xiao Yun searched as she walked.

“I heard the grilled shrimp here is amazing.”

As she spoke, Xiao Yun’s mouth watered.

Living in a wealthy household eating refined foods all day, she hadn’t had street BBQ in a long time. She was craving it.

Jiang Cha looked hesitant. “Can we… eat these?”

“Miss Xiao, you’re accustomed to eating this stuff?”

Xiao Yun’s eyes flickered; she almost gave herself away. The original owner was a spendthrift who wouldn’t drink anything but spring water or eat anything but truffles. She quickly said, “I eat this too, just occasionally.”

Jiang Cha nodded, seemingly satisfied with the excuse.

“Want a stick?” Xiao Yun asked.

Jiang Cha shook her head. “I never eat these.”

Xiao Yun felt a bit disappointed and bought five sticks of shrimp for herself.

She bought a fruit bowl for Jiang Cha.

The two found a stall and sat down.

“Have you never been to places like this before?”

Xiao Yun put on gloves to peel the shrimp while she asked.

“Right, this is my first time,” Jiang Cha replied.

“I never had the chance, I wasn’t interested, and I had no one to come with.”

Jiang Cha ate her fruit bowl, looking around with curiosity at the bustling life of the common people.

“Strange. When you were dating before, no one accompanied you?” Xiao Yun took a bite of the shrimp and let out an excited hum. “It’s really good. Want to try one?”

Jiang Cha shook her head and took a light bite of cantaloupe. “When I was dating her, she didn’t like these places either. We had similar tastes, so we probably thought it wasn’t very…”

Jiang Cha hesitated.

Xiao Yun peeled the second shrimp. “Not very hygienic? It’s definitely not.” Jiang Cha couldn’t even eat a meal without thinking of her ex-wife; she really did love her deeply.

Xiao Yun knew that well enough, but as the saying goes, “eating a little dirt keeps you healthy.”

“Then why are you eating it?”

Jiang Cha was surprised.

Xiao Yun stopped her movements.

“I mean, you’re a doctor too. You should be careful about these things,” Jiang Cha explained.

She continued peeling the shrimp. “You shouldn’t be too picky with your food, or you’ll weaken your stomach. It’s like a little rabbit—you can’t protect it forever. it needs to experience external attacks and practice running for its life. Constant protection means if it ever meets a hunter, it might collapse before a shot is even fired.”

Jiang Cha listened, falling into deep thought.

Fearing a misunderstanding—since both Jiang Cha and her ex-wife were doctors and her previous statement might sound like professional contempt—Xiao Yun quickly corrected herself: “Of course, protecting your stomach and not letting it get hurt is also a valid method. What I say isn’t necessarily right.”

“Mhm.” Jiang Cha put down her fruit bowl and eyed the last shrimp in Xiao Yun’s hand. The skin was crispy and the meat looked fresh and delicious. She ventured, “What you said makes sense. Can I have a taste?”

Xiao Yun froze for a moment, then snapped out of it, peeled the shrimp, and handed over the plump meat.