After Transmigrating Into A Novel, Not Only Did I Become An Omega, But I Also Provoked The Male Lead’s Mother - Chapter 39

Watching the dejected girl clutch her chopsticks, determined not to waste food as she forced herself to eat the bizarre dishes covering the table, Su Yao sighed and quickly stopped Bai Zhi. She tossed the meal and ordered takeout from their usual place.

Just as Su Yao finished ordering and was about to take a shower, Bai Zhi tugged at her sleeve. The girl spoke softly, her voice tinged with tears: “Sister…”

Su Yao smiled helplessly, reached out, and gently patted Bai Zhi’s head. “It’s okay,” she said indulgently.

Forget it. What cooking skills can you expect from a high school student?

Those three simple words instantly brightened Bai Zhi’s mood, a smile spreading across her face.

Qin Yue had just finished massaging an elderly man’s paralyzed legs, washed her hands, and stepped outside when she noticed Grandma Yang walking away in the distance.

Unlike her usual vibrant and eye-catching attire, Grandma Yang was dressed simply, looking like any ordinary elderly woman.

Curiosity piqued, Qin Yue grabbed her down jacket and followed.

Grandma Yang wasn’t taking a vehicle; she walked silently along the road.

The winter wind howled bitterly, its icy bite penetrating deep into the bones, like razor-sharp blades slicing across her cheeks. Qin Yue tightened her scarf.

About two or three kilometers from Xixing Sanatorium stood a large public hospital. Qin Yue watched as Grandma Yang entered.

Qin Yue knew stalking wasn’t right, but she worried about Grandma Yang being alone. Gritting her teeth, she followed inside.

Grandma Yang seemed preoccupied, not noticing Qin Yue the entire way. After checking in, she was about to step into the elevator when she swayed and nearly fell. Quick-thinking patients nearby rushed to support her.

Qin Yue couldn’t stand by any longer. She hurried forward to steady Grandma Yang, her voice tinged with concern. “Grandma Yang!”

Pressing a hand to her dizzy head, Grandma Yang watched the white blur before her eyes gradually sharpen. When she saw Qin Yue, she paused, then seemed to recall something and sighed.

Instead of brushing Qin Yue aside, she simply shook her head, signaling she was alright, and straightened her posture.

Still worried, Qin Yue insisted on accompanying Grandma Yang to the Oncology Department for her appointment.

After entering the clinic with Grandma Yang, the doctor reviewed her previous test results on the computer. He wanted to check how her liver and kidney functions were holding up after her medication, and to perform a full-body CT scan to see if the cancer had spread.

“My advice remains the same,” the doctor said. “You should be admitted to the hospital as soon as possible for chemotherapy. It could buy you a few more years.”

Grandma Yang shook her head, her expression calm, as if she hadn’t just heard news about her own limited lifespan. “Doctor, just give me some medicine. I don’t want any more tests.”

The doctor hesitated, glancing at Qin Yue, hoping she might persuade her.

Just as Qin Yue opened her mouth to speak, Grandma Yang grabbed her hand and pulled her behind her. “She’s just a child I know. She doesn’t have any say. Just give me the medicine, Doctor.”

Seeing he couldn’t change her mind, the doctor sighed and reluctantly prescribed the medication.

The regular medications were fine, but Tucatinib, the imported drug, cost ten thousand yuan per bottle. It was specifically targeted at Grandma Yang’s cancer and highly effective. If she wanted to live, this was the best treatment.

Previously, Grandma Yang had been determined to live and gritted her teeth to use her savings to buy a single bottle. Now that it was gone, she had come to terms with her situation and wanted to save her remaining money.

Grandma Yang asked the doctor if there was a cheaper medication available. The doctor said he could help apply for some subsidies, which would reduce the cost to around 8,000 yuan.

But even 8,000 yuan was still too expensive for Grandma Yang.

She sighed and left with the prescription without another word.

Qin Yue opened her mouth, but she realized she couldn’t say anything. Since she had no money herself, anything she said would be pointless.

As she followed Grandma Yang, Qin Yue noticed the old woman bypassing the payment desk and heading straight for the hospital exit.

“Grandma Yang?” Qin Yue called out, hurrying after her.

“It’s alright, Yue,” Grandma Yang said, waving her back with a wan smile that barely reached her eyes. “Let’s go home.”

A lump formed in Qin Yue’s throat, a sourness rising to her nose as her eyes grew hot.

She wanted to help Grandma Yang, but she had no money herself.

They left the hospital in silence, Qin Yue supporting the old woman.

Just outside the doors, a gaunt man approached and blocked their path. “Looking to buy medicine? Cheaper than the hospital!”

Qin Yue eyed the man warily, about to refuse, when she heard Grandma Yang hesitate. “Do you have… Tucatinib…?”

“Tucatinib, right? I’ve got it!” the wiry man said quickly, leaning closer and whispering, “I have a special channel for it—very cheap. Only about four thousand yuan a bottle!”

The price was half the usual cost, and Qin Yue couldn’t believe it.

Seeing Qin Yue’s skepticism, the wiry man lowered his voice again, “This stuff’s imported. A friend of a relative brought it back from abroad to avoid taxes. The expiration dates aren’t fresh, but as long as it’s within the shelf life, it’s still effective, right?”

His confident tone left Qin Yue unable to argue.

Grandma Yang was tempted, driven by her will to survive. She nodded eagerly, wanting to buy it.

Another bottle of medicine might give her more time with her companion, Grandma Hai.

The wiry man demanded payment first, but Qin Yue refused, insisting on seeing the medicine first.

Unfazed, the wiry man pulled out photos, showing various imported drugs at low prices. “We have to be careful because they’re smuggled to avoid taxes. We don’t want tax inspectors finding out. So, transfer the money first to prove you’re serious buyers. Then we’ll take you to get the medicine.”

The man’s words made sense. Grandma Yang thought for a moment, then paid for a bottle of medicine.

The wiry man told them to follow him and led them to get the medicine.

Qin Yue still felt uneasy. She supported Grandma Yang, observing their surroundings, memorizing the route, and even pulled out her phone, dialing 110, ready to call.

The wiry man led them through twists and turns, finally arriving at a small alley.

Qin Yue’s phone kept vibrating. She glanced at it—it was a message from Ling Jixiao, repeatedly asking where she was and demanding she send her location, as if something urgent had come up.

After a moment’s hesitation, Qin Yue sent her location and wrote that she was getting medicine here. If she didn’t hear back within half an hour, Ling Jixiao should call the police.

Ling Jixiao had come to secretly see Qin Yue, driven by longing. Having never been in love or dated before, she’d never realized how painful unrequited love could be—how she craved seeing Qin Yue at every moment.

Since she wasn’t busy, she’d driven over, hoping to catch a glimpse of Qin Yue without disturbing her and then leave.

But halfway there, as she passed a hospital while stopped at a red light, Ling Jixiao spotted Qin Yue.

The girl was as beautiful as ever. A rosy blush adorned her fair cheeks from walking, and her delicate nose was pink from the cold, making her look quite adorable.

Qin Yue was walking with an elderly woman, apparently following a man. Without hesitation, Ling Jixiao turned her steering wheel and followed them.

When they entered a narrow alley too narrow for her car, Ling Jixiao parked and felt a sudden unease. She quickly texted Qin Yue to ask where she was.

A moment later, Qin Yue replied that she was buying medicine.

Why go to this secluded alley instead of a pharmacy?

Ling Jixiao’s anxiety grew. Then Qin Yue sent another message saying that if Ling Jixiao didn’t contact her within half an hour, she should call the police. This pushed Ling Jixiao’s unease to its peak.

First, Ling Jixiao called her bodyguards, ordering them to rush over as quickly as possible. Then, she got out of the car alone and walked into the alley.

The alley was deep and narrow, fortunately with few branches.

Meanwhile, Qin Yue and Grandma Yang were led to a room deep in the alley, where two men were already present.

They really did have the medicine, though not much of it.

“You can take the medicine,” one of the tall men said, “but it’s 20,000 yuan per bottle.”

“How dare you jack up the price like that!” Qin Yue glared angrily at him.

“Heh, don’t like it? Then get out,” the tall man said casually.

Qin Yue pulled Grandma Yang closer, looking at the three men before them. “Fine, then give our money back!”

“What money?” the tall man asked mockingly.

“You!” Qin Yue was incredulous, yet she didn’t dare provoke them further. These men clearly weren’t to be trifled with.

Lowering her voice, she pleaded, “Brothers, my grandma desperately needs this medicine. You said it was only over 4,000 yuan a bottle when we agreed to come here. Why has it suddenly quadrupled in price?”

“I never said that!” The wiry man snapped, denying it outright.

Grandma Yang’s lips trembled with anger, but seeing the burly men before her, she knew she was helpless. She tugged at Qin Yue and whispered, “Let’s get out of here.”

Qin Yue couldn’t swallow her anger. “Aren’t you afraid of karma for ripping off sick people like this?” she snapped.

“Heh, you little brat!” The big guy chuckled, his two buddies joining in. “Bring on the karma! We’re not scared of anything! Hahaha!”

Realizing she couldn’t fight them, Qin Yue decided to leave and call the police. She pulled Grandma Yang to leave, but the man in glasses blocked their way.

“I changed my mind!” The big guy suddenly roared. “I’m going to sell you that bottle of medicine whether you want it or not!”

Seeing they were determined to take their money, Qin Yue discreetly reached for her phone to call the police. The wiry man noticed and lunged forward, grabbing her hand.

“Hey, bro! This bitch is trying to call the cops!” he shouted.

Qin Yue struggled fiercely, but the wiry man’s grip was like iron.

Grandma Yang hurried to help, but the wiry man shoved her to the ground.

Just then, loud banging came from the front door.

The old wooden doors in the alley were flimsy and poorly soundproofed. Ling Jixiao, outside, heard Qin Yue’s cries and grabbed a brick from the yard to smash the door.

The brick quickly broke through. Seeing the scene inside, Ling Jixiao calmly ordered Qin Yue to take Grandma Yang and leave first.

Qin Yue glanced at Ling Jixiao, realizing she’d only get in the way if she stayed. Gritting her teeth, she helped Grandma Yang away.

“Don’t let them escape!” the big guy shouted.

Ling Jixiao’s gaze sharpened. She hurled the brick at the wiry man, who was about to grab Qin Yue.

The wiry man had to stop to dodge the brick.

“Damn it!” he roared, picking up a wooden club to swing at Ling Jixiao.

The big guy and the man in glasses rushed to grab Qin Yue and Grandma Yang.

Ling Jixiao barely dodged the wiry man’s club. Snatching up whatever she could reach, she hurled it at the big guy and the man in glasses, disrupting their advance.

Ling Jixiao retreated a few steps into the courtyard, bent down, and quickly picked up another brick.

Seeing Ling Jixiao blocking their path, the big guy and the man in glasses changed their minds and tried to grab her instead, wary of the brick she was waving around.

While the big guy and the man in glasses kept Ling Jixiao occupied, the wiry man seized the opportunity to strike her on the back with his club, causing her to stumble.

A searing pain shot through her back. Gritting her teeth against the pain, Ling Jixiao swung the brick around and smacked the wiry man on the head, knocking him unconscious.

Seeing blood now, the big guy and the man in glasses froze in fear.

The Ling family’s security guards rushed over and quickly subdued the remaining two men.

Pale from the pain, Ling Jixiao ordered them to be “taught a lesson” before being sent to the police department. She left with a frown.

Qin Yue and Grandma Yang hadn’t gone far. Seeing Ling Jixiao emerge, they hurried over to greet her.

Ling Jixiao was touched by Qin Yue’s concerned expression, but she was still angry about Qin Yue’s earlier actions. With a dark expression, she simply said, “Get in the car,” and climbed in herself.

Qin Yue bit her lip, watching Ling Jixiao’s retreating figure.

She knew she had made Ling Jixiao worry, but when she saw Ling Jixiao’s cold and angry expression instead of her usual warmth, she felt wronged.

Support After Transmigrating Into A Novel, Not Only Did I Become An Omega, But I Also Provoked The Male Lead’s Mother