Transmigrating into a Scumbag Alpha, a Dainty Omega is Pregnant with My Child - Chapter 37

There were only four days left in the honeymoon trip. For these final four days, the production team finally showed a bit of a conscience. They didn’t issue any formal missions, instead allowing the couples to truly experience the seaside atmosphere—romantic honeymoons, enjoying fine food and wine, sightseeing, and trying out various marine entertainment facilities.

During this time, the couples were cozy and relaxed, and the footage captured was entirely sweet and harmonious. After all, with the finale approaching, the director wanted to show the audience a “happily ever after.”

Xiao Yun, however, was in a different boat because she had to cooperate with Jiang Cha’s performance. As each day passed, her pain decreased slightly, and her happiness grew a bit more.

Day 1: Hot Air Balloon Ride.

Jiang Cha wore a red and white floral dress, her collarbone glowing ivory. She gently circled Xiao Yun’s waist, leaning her head against Xiao Yun’s heart.

“Yunyun, your heart is beating so fast.”

How could it not be? First, she was afraid of heights. Second, she was afraid of Jiang Cha. Combining the two made her feel invincible—in the sense that she was afraid of being alive.

Yet, she remained cooperative, lightly encircling Jiang Cha and lowering her head to catch the scent of her hair. Half of her anxiety was smoothed over by that hint of rose fragrance.

“Whenever I’m with you, my heart always beats this fast,” she said loudly, making sure the camera recorded it.

Hearing this, Jiang Cha’s body stiffened for a moment. Then she looked up, her eyes shimmering like pools of water, and gazed at her affectionately. She took Xiao Yun’s right hand and placed it gently over her own heart on the left.

Xiao Yun’s lips twitched slightly, like the fluttering of a butterfly’s wings. A softness traveled from her fingertips to her heart, leaving her entire chest numb. She was terrified Jiang Cha would blurt out: “I am one with you.”

“Let’s take a photo together,” she said, letting go and pulling out her phone.

“Sure.” Jiang Cha turned around, leaning back into her embrace to create the image of a protected woman, flashing a peace sign with her head tilted to the right. Xiao Yun placed her hand on Jiang Cha’s shoulder, tilting her head to the left so they were head-to-head.

Click.

Day 2: Cable Car.

The production team seemed to be dancing on her fears. She boarded the cable car and looked down at the ant-sized buildings. Her scalp felt numb, especially when the cable car passed the joints and made a dropping sound. She felt like her heart had migrated to the top of her head, leaving its original cavity empty—the literal definition of an out-of-body experience.

Jiang Cha sat next to her and noticed her fear. “Are you afraid of heights?”

Xiao Yun’s face was pale; she nodded with difficulty.

It would have been better if she hadn’t said anything. Hearing this, Jiang Cha pulled Xiao Yun’s head into her lap—she was soft and warm.

“Yunyun, don’t be afraid. I’m here.”

Isn’t this more terrifying than the height?

Xiao Yun remained motionless. Her heart had already flown into the sky to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the sun.

Day 3 & 4:

They didn’t do any more height-related activities. Instead, they chose surfing, cycling along the beach, and barbecue camping.

In every scene, Jiang Cha didn’t miss a chance to tease her, and they took many photos. Xiao Yun cooperated fully, but by the final night of beach camping, a sense of imbalance grew within her.

Why should I be the only one feeling awkward and afraid?

She decided she would provoke Jiang Cha back to let her know she was a “formidable” Beta, and that Jiang Cha should ideally keep her distance.

At night, the sea breeze was cool, and the atmosphere inside the small tent was warm and intimate. Jiang Cha had already laid down the bedding and was lying on her side in a pure white camisole. Her silhouette was like a range of rolling mountains, her curves exquisite. She was propping her head up with one hand, seriously editing the photos they had taken over the past few days.

Because the tent was small, Xiao Yun had to lie on her side, and they were practically body-to-body, able to hear each other’s shallow breathing.

Where should I start?

Xiao Yun emboldened herself and leaned closer. She told herself she had to make Jiang Cha understand that she wasn’t someone who could be easily bullied or used.

She started with a “gaze.” When she stared at Jiang Cha with a burning look, Jiang Cha naturally felt the heat from this “little stove.”

Putting her phone down, Jiang Cha looked back with charming eyes. “Yunyun.”

As she spoke, her lips moved slightly—like bouncy pink jelly. Xiao Yun swallowed hard. She pinched a strand of Jiang Cha’s long hair, twirling it around her index finger. “Are you tired today?”

She brought the hair to her nose, sniffed it, and gave her a predatory look. Surely Jiang Cha is scared now?

Jiang Cha lowered her eyes. “With Yunyun here, I’m not tired. I’m happy… I’ve never been this happy.” Her lowered brows and shy face were a testament to her acting skills.

Xiao Yun lost her patience, let go of the hair, and gently pushed her shoulder, flipping over to press down on her.

Now she must be scared.

Jiang Cha’s hands were clenched tight. She looked at Xiao Yun nervously, her lips half-pursed, revealing her white teeth. Xiao Yun’s hair fell over Jiang Cha’s collarbone, the tips grazing her skin and leaving a trail of faint redness.

Jiang Cha’s red lips were right beneath hers. Xiao Yun only had to lean down slightly to kiss her. Yet, Jiang Cha showed no sign of panic or fear.

Instead, it was Xiao Yun who felt stuck in limbo.

The ambiguous atmosphere lasted less than a few seconds before Xiao Yun sat up and walked out of the tent. It took her a long time to realize: if Jiang Cha didn’t even mind sleeping next to someone, why would she care about a kiss?

A woman who will do whatever it takes… Hmph!

She had lost.

However, this ambiguous moment was captured by the cameras. The hashtag #YunJiangCampingKiss instantly trended.

[Netizen]: Hiss hiss, is there more? I don’t want photos, I want GIFs!

[Netizen]: Director, stop teasing us! Show us the full footage!

[Netizen]: Definitely happened! Look at Xiao Yun’s expression, haha!

The next day, while waiting at the airport, Xiao Yun was caught between laughter and tears. The production team was heartless; they had used a camera angle to make it look like a “forced perspective” kiss.

Since they were taking a separate plane, there were no cameras around anymore. Jiang Cha had returned to her normal state, focused on her phone with a cool expression. Xiao Yun had no idea what she was doing.

Jiang Cha was typing rapidly: “Xiao Ke, how is the lawyer search going?”

Xiao Ke was her personal assistant who hadn’t come on the trip but was handling matters regarding Jiang Cha’s ex-wife. The ex-wife’s second trial was about to go public in a month; if they didn’t act now, it would be too late.

Xiao Ke: “Sister Jiang, I found an incredibly powerful lawyer overseas named Xiao… something. Unfortunately, she’s busy with another case and turned me down.”

Jiang Cha: “What if we offer more money?”

Xiao Ke: “More money? She asked for 5 million just to start. Since you just made your comeback, I didn’t push further.”

Jiang Cha: “It’s fine, I can find a way. Can we still contact her?”

Xiao Ke: “She’s already involved in that other case. She said it’s complex and she won’t take other work for six months. Are lawyers making that much money these days? Is that kid just hype?”

Jiang Cha: “In that case, we’ll have to find another way. I’ll be back tonight and see you at the office tomorrow.”

Xiao Ke: “Understood!”

Jiang Cha closed WeChat and sighed.

Xiao Yun stirred her coffee, watching her sigh. From the corner of her eye, she saw they were talking about the ex-wife, so she knew why Jiang Cha was worried. Li Rang’s second trial was coming up; she was panicking.

According to the original novel, the lawyer [Xiao Yun] found never actually appeared for unknown reasons. Instead, Jiang Cha, Li Rang, and Li’s parents found a lawyer from elsewhere, gathered powerful evidence, and got Li Rang’s sentence reduced. The original author didn’t detail the logic; she just got out.

But as it stood, Jiang Cha hadn’t found a good lawyer yet. In the original plot, Jiang Cha would have already “hooked up” with a big shot and the lawyer they introduced.

Unfortunately, Jiang Cha had no “big shots” around her other than the “useless” Xiao Yun.

Her only hope was the lawyer Xiao Jiang had found—”Xiao Yizui” (Xiao One-Mouth). It was an ugly name, but she really wanted to see how “powerful” that mouth was. She wondered how Xiao Jiang’s contact was progressing; logically, she should have taken the case by now.

Once they boarded the plane, communication between her and Jiang Cha diminished. Perhaps they were busy, or perhaps Jiang Cha was done using her and had tossed her aside until she needed her again. The flight was eight hours long. As soon as they took off, they both fell asleep. Xiao Yun slept deeply because Jiang Cha had used her as a teddy bear the previous night, clinging to her all night and leaving her with no peace to sleep.

Now, she had finally shed the burden. No more acting. It felt great. She quickly drifted into dreamland.

Fifth Prison, Visitation Room.

Li Rang’s parents sat in the waiting room, their expressions numb. They were middle-aged; her father wore a sharp suit, and her mother wore a mink coat with emerald earrings and heavy makeup.

They were very unhappy about Jiang Cha trending and remarried. Their perfect daughter-in-law had run off with someone else in the blink of an eye. Even if their daughter had committed a crime, Jiang Cha should have waited a while; she was just too impatient.

“Look at her and her new wife… Hmph, good thing she didn’t enter our family officially. We don’t want a daughter-in-law who shows her backside on a TV show.”

This was Li Rang’s mother. She shoved her phone in front of her husband. The Alpha male looked stern and coughed. “A-Rang is coming. Say less. She’s suffering too.”

Li Rang had already seen the trending topics. With the second trial a month away, she had grown numb. She didn’t want to know how Xiao Yun had manipulated Jiang Cha into being so intimate. Especially the tent footage—if that was what was broadcast, what was left unshown? Had Jiang Cha been permanently marked? Even if she had, Li Rang was a confident doctor; she could completely flush any “excess pheromones” from Jiang Cha’s body. Jiang Cha could only ever be her Omega.

Her parents coming to visit meant there was good news. She didn’t expect Xinran to move so fast; she had only sent the money a few days ago.

She washed her eyes, which were red from crying over the videos, and used ice to reduce the swelling before walking into the visitation room.

“Dad, Mom.” She sat down.

Her father didn’t react much, but her mother’s lips trembled the moment she saw her. “Rang-rang, how is life in there?”

“It’s fine.”

After some pleasantries, Li Rang got to the point: “About the lawyer Xinran recommended… have you met them?”

Her mother blinked through tears. “Who is Xinran?”

Li Rang’s expression dropped. “The sweet-looking Omega, about 25. I told her to find you.”

Her mother looked confused. “I haven’t heard of a Xinran.”

Her father finally spoke: “We haven’t heard of a Xinran, but a very famous lawyer from overseas contacted us. She’s very interested in this case and refuses to take our money.”

Li Rang was still stuck on the “Xinran” matter. Had Xinran not contacted her parents? Had she been scammed? Her heart tightened, but she quickly snapped back. “Refuses to take money? That sounds unreliable.”

“Oh, it’s reliable,” her mother countered. “The lawyer said she’s only famous abroad. No one knows her here, and she’s young. She wants to develop her career back home, so she sought us out.”

She pulled out her phone. “We scheduled a time. She said she wants to ask you some questions personally.”

She started an international video call.

In the video, a woman appeared wearing a blue suit, her hair in “lazy curls” tied in a ponytail. She wore a white cowboy hat that matched her suit. The hat shaded her eyes, revealing a sharp nose and a slim chin. A cigarette dangled from her red lips. She took it between her fingers, pushed up the brim of her hat, and revealed a handsome face.

“Hello, my dear Vice President Li. From today on, I am your defense attorney. My name is Xiao.”

“Can you clear my name?” Li Rang asked impatiently before she could even finish.

Lawyer Xiao flicked her ash. She didn’t smoke it, just let it burn. In the haze of smoke, she seemed to be drifting in the clouds. “Don’t be in a rush, Vice President. Today is just day one. I need to ask you some questions to understand the basics. As for the rest, we’ll talk in person when I return to the country.”

Li Rang was surprised. “Let’s talk in person then.”

“Oh, sorry. I’m not used to speaking pure Chinese yet; I need time to adapt.”

Li Rang thought to herself: This kid seems a bit unreliable. “Go ahead and ask.”

“Dear passengers, our plane has successfully landed. The temperature in your city is 5°C. Please change your clothing before leaving the airport to avoid frostbite.”

Xiao Yun woke up from a nightmare with a start. Jiang Cha was already awake, her makeup perfectly applied, sitting primly beside her.

“You didn’t show signs of waking, so I didn’t call you,” Jiang Cha said with a smile. It seemed her mood had improved.

“It’s fine. Let’s go.”

It was 5:00 PM. The sky was bright, and the sun was out, but the temperature was still low. She shivered before even leaving the airport. She wrapped herself in the black trench coat she had prepared. Soon, Xiao Jiang called. She declined it; she needed to find their ride first.

Butler Mei was waiting outside the lounge. Seeing Xiao Yun, she immediately had two bodyguards take the luggage. “Miss Xiao, Miss Jiang, welcome back.”

The cold was a shock, but Xiao Yun felt a sense of relief—she was finally fully dressed and didn’t have to worry about skin-to-skin contact.

Once in the car, Jiang Cha sat next to her, leaning slightly closer. It didn’t feel awkward anymore. After all, they both had clothes on.

She found a moment to call Jiang Chengcheng. After a few rings, it connected.

“Miss Xiao!” Xiao Jiang sounded incredibly excited. “Did you dump me?” She sounded like a jilted lover.

“Stop that. Let’s talk business,” Xiao Yun interrupted.

“You’re so heartless. You had me running around while you went on vacation and got a tan.”

Xiao Yun: “How… how do you know I got a tan?”

“It’s visible in the videos.”

“Business,” Xiao Yun repeated, leaning slightly toward the window.

“Good news. Double good news. Lawyer Xiao has already intervened in Li Rang’s case. she says there’s room for a reduction in the sentence. She’ll be back in the country soon.”

“That’s great. We should invite her to dinner when she’s back.”

“I’ll contact you the moment she returns.”

Hanging up, her mood was excellent.

“What’s wrong, Yunyun?” Jiang Cha asked.

She shook her head, not mentioning the matter. Jiang Cha leaned her head on Xiao Yun’s shoulder. “Are you not going to tell me your secrets anymore?”

Xiao Yun glanced at the rearview mirror and caught Butler Mei’s eye. She reached out to pull Jiang Cha into her embrace and kissed her hair. “I’ll tell you when we get home, okay?”

Jiang Cha stared at her red lips. “Okay.”

Butler Mei watched with a beaming smile. “The Second Miss and Miss Jiang are so different after this trip. It’s wonderful.”

Xiao Yun saw her smile and thought to herself: “Is my dad home today?”

“I was just about to tell you. The Chairman, the Madam, the Eldest Miss and her wife, and Miss Xia have all gone to your grandmother’s house. They won’t be back until tomorrow. It’s just you two today.”

Xiao Yun nodded. That meant she and Jiang Cha didn’t have to act for anyone at home. Nice.

She pulled out her phone and sent Jiang Cha a WeChat: “A day without having to act.”

Jiang Cha, still leaning on her shoulder, replied: “Isn’t the butler still here?”

Xiao Yun: “The butler isn’t always around.”

Jiang Cha was silent for a moment before sending a smiley face. She wondered: Is Xiao Yun reminding me not to lean on her? She pulled away, sat up straight, and fixed her hair.

When they arrived home, Butler Mei and the staff moved the luggage while she and Jiang Cha went inside. She instinctively created distance. They walked from the first floor to the fourth.

“Are you busy tomorrow?” Xiao Yun asked to break the awkward silence.

“I have to go to the office. There’s a lot to handle.” Since her comeback was a hit, many collaborators had likely reached out.

Jiang Cha’s tone was cold and distant, returning to the “unapproachable” feeling she had when they first met. It turns out the distance from “familiar” to “stranger” was only a camera’s length away.

As expected of her.

“How about you, Yunyun?” Jiang Cha asked politely.

“Me? I start my internship next month. I have exams then too. I’m going to spend these few days at home studying.”

Xiao Yun had found the lawyer; her second step was to find a proper job in this world. Even if the Xiao family fell eventually due to “plot forces,” she would have a way to make a living.

They walked separately, not even making eye contact, keeping a meter of distance between them. They were incredibly “unfamiliar.”

Suddenly, Xiao Yun heard a bell ringing. She turned around to see a fluffy white ball rushing toward them. Meatball hadn’t seen her “pretty sister” in a long time and wanted to jump up for a kiss immediately.

“Meatball!” Xiao Yun shouted. “Go back! Don’t come here!”

Meatball didn’t stop. Like it hadn’t heard her, it rushed straight for Jiang Cha.

Xiao Yun had never realized the sheer strength of someone with a phobia of dogs until that moment.

Before she could even see clearly, she heard Jiang Cha scream. Then, she was pounced on like she was being tackled by a tiger. By the time she realized what was happening, Jiang Cha’s arms were locked around her neck, her legs were wrapped around her waist, and her chest was pressed tightly against Xiao Yun’s.

“Yunyun, save me!”

She was like a eucalyptus tree being hugged by a koala. There was no separating them.

Xiao Yun, afraid she would slip, supported her weight while trying to shoo Meatball away with her foot.

“Go play! Your sister is afraid of you!”

“Woof woof!” Meatball tilted its head innocently, sticking its tongue out.

“Do you not understand? Go play! Cough cough.”

Meatball didn’t understand; it just wanted to be close. But it couldn’t.

Jiang Cha squeezed her neck in a near-chokehold. “Yunyun, is it gone? Is it gone?” She kept her eyes shut tight, burying her face against Xiao Yun.

Even in winter, through all those layers of clothing, Xiao Yun felt a surge of physical discomfort.

Helpless, she shouted for Butler Mei to leash the dog. Then, holding Jiang Cha, she rushed into the bedroom.