I Heard I’m a Scummy Alpha? [Transmigration] - Chapter 83

When Qi Yunwei and Yan Zui stepped inside, they found that her aunt’s family had already arrived.

Yan Zhao and He Ran were talking to a slender male Omega, his back facing them. Both wore warm, kindly smiles—expressions they had never once shown to Yan Zui.

“Dad, Mom, we’re here.” Qi Yunwei led Yan Zui forward, her gaze sweeping over three unfamiliar faces: a woman who bore about eighty percent resemblance to He Ran—that had to be Yan Zui’s aunt, her mother’s twin sister; next to her, a middle-aged male Alpha—undoubtedly her uncle; and beside them, a bespectacled female Alpha with silver-rimmed glasses, who must be the girlfriend Yan Zhao had mentioned—the cousin’s partner.

“Aunt, Uncle, it’s been a long time,” Yan Zui greeted.

Qi Yunwei stood beside her, echoing politely, “Aunt, Uncle.”

Only then did Yan Zhao and He Ran act as though they had noticed their arrival, finally letting go of the cousin’s hand.

“Hmph, so you do remember to come. Your aunt’s family has been here for half an hour already!” Yan Zhao’s face darkened with displeasure.

He Ran tugged at him. “It’s a holiday. Don’t scold them.”

“Aunt, Uncle, we just came too early. Please don’t blame Sister Yan Zui,” the cousin interjected smoothly. At once, Yan Zhao and He Ran’s expressions softened again, lavishing him with praise for being “thoughtful and well-spoken.”

The cousin turned, and Qi Yunwei was momentarily taken aback.

He bore a faint resemblance to Yan Zui—about five parts similar.

“Jiejie,” He Yunqing called cheerfully. Yan Zui inclined her head slightly, her expression cool.

“This must be your newly wedded Alpha, right?” He Yunqing smiled. “I’m He Yunqing. You can call me Yunqing, or Xiao Qing.”

“Nice to meet you. I’m Qi Yunwei.” She shook his hand.

It was her first time meeting a male Omega, and she couldn’t help but feel curious. Especially since He Yunqing resembled Yan Zui so much—yet the features suited his face perfectly.

After the handshake, He Yunqing stepped aside and pulled the female Alpha to her feet. “This is my girlfriend, Liang Kejue. We’re about to get engaged,” he said, blushing shyly.

Qi Yunwei’s expression didn’t change, but she unconsciously tightened her grip on Yan Zui’s hand when she heard the name.

Yan Zui glanced at her, then greeted politely, “Hello.”

The lenses of Liang Kejue’s glasses caught the light, obscuring her eyes. She looked gentle and refined, smiling as if wholly unfazed by Yan Zui’s indifference. “Hello. I’ve often heard Xiao Qing talk about his outstanding sister. Every time, I can’t help but feel unworthy in comparison.”

“What are you saying?” He Yunqing flushed and gave her a light tap. “You’re amazing too, otherwise how could I have fallen for you?”

His bold confession left his face crimson.

Qi Yunwei pressed her lips together and shook Liang Kejue’s hand. “So your name is Liang Kejue. I once had a classmate with the exact same name. Which characters are yours?”

“It’s the Ke from jade pendant (yu ke), and the Jue from twin jade disks (yu jue). My mother loved jade, so she chose it for me. Do your classmate’s characters match mine exactly?”

“No, just the pronunciation.” Qi Yunwei replied.

Then she introduced herself deliberately: “I’m Qi Yunwei, Yan Zui’s Alpha. I’m twenty-four this year—well, technically twenty-three, but today’s New Year’s Day, so it’s the new year already.”

Liang Kejue smiled faintly. “In that case, I’m much older. I’m thirty-three, nine years older than Xiao Qing. I’m just grateful he doesn’t mind my age.”

“How could I mind? I love you too much for that,” He Yunqing replied earnestly.

The way the two gazed at each other, they looked like a pair of devoted lovers.

But Qi Yunwei’s heart chilled.

[Same name, same age—it really is her.]

【But Master, in the novel, Liang Kejue only appeared in the hospital, where she encountered Yan Zui unconscious after being tormented by Qi Fanghuai. She had nothing to do with He Yunqing. Why has the story changed?】

[Maybe she first saw Yan Zui somewhere else and fell in love with her, but without another scumbag as a go-between, she never had the chance to approach. Later, she met He Yunqing—who resembles Yan Zui—and mistook him for a substitute. Or perhaps she knew their relation and used him as a stepping stone. Or maybe she didn’t know Yan Zui at all—she was just drawn to He Yunqing’s face. But after seeing Yan Zui today, I’m sure she’s stirred.] Qi Yunwei speculated.

【All of those possibilities make sense.】

[She’s far more calculating than the others. When she first saw Yan Zui, her expression barely flickered. Without sharp eyes, you wouldn’t notice it at all.]

In the novel, Liang Kejue had been a doctor. Though she saved Yan Zui, she became obsessed with her beauty. Instead of calling the police, she assaulted her while unconscious. Later, as Yan Zui was about to be discharged, Qi Fanghuai discovered what happened. Rather than report Liang Kejue, he coerced her into developing drugs in exchange for Yan Zui.

Her vileness was no less than that of the other scumbags.

Qi Yunwei instantly regretted her earlier words.

Neither the Qi family nor the Yan family was any good.

On a holiday like this, there was always someone to ruin it. No matter where they went, it was a pit.

The housekeeper finished boiling dumplings and sweet glutinous rice balls, calling everyone to the dining room.

Qi Yunwei observed: not only were Yan Zui’s parents cold toward her, even her aunt and uncle showed little affection.

Here in her own home, Yan Zui seemed more like an outsider than Liang Kejue.

At the dining table, He Ran pulled He Yunqing to sit at her side, followed by the aunt and uncle, then Liang Kejue.

Qi Yunwei sat across from them, with Yan Zui beside her.

The division was stark—two people against six.

Since she and Yan Zui had already eaten breakfast, Qi Yunwei only tried a dumpling and two rice balls. Luckily, each bowl only had one rice ball—otherwise, eating both would have been too much.

Across the table, no one noticed Yan Zui hadn’t eaten a bite.

No one—except Liang Kejue.

While serving dumplings to He Yunqing, she glanced twice toward Yan Zui.

After the meal, everyone returned to the living room.

At last, Yan Zhao got to his real purpose.

Smiling, he turned to Liang Kejue. “I hear, Xiao Liang, that you’re a medical doctor specializing in Omega physiology?”

“Yes, Uncle,” she replied.

“There’s something I’d like your help with.”

“Not help—family doesn’t say that. You’re Xiao Qing’s relatives, so you’re my family too. Just tell me what you need.”

He Ran beamed. “Xiao Qing really has good taste, finding such a girlfriend.”

He Yunqing smiled shyly.

Yan Zhao continued, “Well, to be honest, Yan Zui and Yunwei have been married for half a year, but there’s still no news. Since you’re a doctor, perhaps you could take a look.”

He Yunqing blinked. “Uncle, what news?”

He Ran chuckled, stroking his head. “Silly child. What news after marriage? Of course, pregnancy!”

“When you and Xiao Liang marry, you’ll need to think about it too.”

“Auntie, don’t say that—” He Yunqing blushed furiously.

“What an adorable boy,” He Ran said, eyes soft with maternal affection.

Qi Yunwei’s anger simmered. She was furious for Yan Zui. Her parents doted on another family’s child while ignoring their own daughter. If not for Yan Zui’s resilience, she might have been driven mad by their coldness long ago.

Yan Zui patted her hand gently. Qi Yunwei turned, meeting her dark, sea-deep eyes filled with quiet concern.

“I’m fine,” Qi Yunwei murmured.

At that moment, He Ran and He Yunqing’s little “motherly love, filial son” play ended, and the discussion shifted back to Yan Zui’s supposed pregnancy issue.

“Xiao Liang, quickly check why Yan Zui hasn’t conceived yet.”

For the first time, Liang Kejue was able to openly study Yan Zui. Her hand trembled faintly with excitement.

Masking her reaction, she said mildly, “During the meal, I noticed you didn’t eat much. Was it poor appetite, or just not to your liking? Breakfast is very important for health, you know.”

He Yunqing, standing behind her, stiffened.

Qi Yunwei explained evenly, “We usually eat around eight. We already had breakfast at home today, so she wasn’t hungry.”

Yan Zhao frowned. “How could you eat at home first?”

“That’s really impolite,” He Ran added.

“Father, Mother-in-law,” Qi Yunwei replied, “Zui does it for her health. Her stomach isn’t good—if she delays breakfast, she feels unwell. Dr. Liang, you’re a doctor, you understand, right?”

Liang Kejue glanced at her, eyes hidden behind reflected light. “Yes, Yunwei is right.”

Only then did Yan Zhao and He Ran drop the matter.

“What’s most important now is keeping healthy. Ideally, she should have a full medical exam,” Liang Kejue added.

“We already did,” Qi Yunwei said. “The results are with Father.”

Yan Zhao scowled. “Both of them are perfectly healthy. Must be the hospital’s mistake—how can a healthy couple fail to conceive?”

“Uncle, don’t be impatient,” Liang Kejue soothed. “May I ask some private questions?”

“Go ahead,” Qi Yunwei said. “I’ll decide afterward whether to answer.”

Irritated by how Qi Yunwei intercepted every chance to speak with Yan Zui, Liang Kejue decided to put her on the spot.

“How is your night life?” she asked. “Sometimes an Omega’s inability to conceive stems from the Alpha’s shortcomings. This one should be answered by Yan Zui.”

Yan Zui frowned faintly, hesitating.

Behind her, He Yunqing tugged at her sleeve, whispering, “Why are you asking that?” face flushed scarlet.

But Liang Kejue pressed on. “If the nights are unsatisfactory, it can affect fertility. I’m a professional, Yan Zui. You can speak freely—Yunwei won’t mind.”

Yan Zui and Qi Yunwei exchanged a glance. Embarrassed, Qi Yunwei said, “We’re doing this for the sake of children. Don’t hold back for my pride—just tell the truth.”

“She’s surprisingly good at night,” Yan Zui replied.

Liang Kejue’s smile froze.

Then Yan Zui’s aloof expression shifted. A faint blush dusted her pale cheeks as she added softly, “Yunwei can do two hours of cardio without pause. I suppose her excellent performance at night is related to that.”

“Wife, stop it. If other Alphas hear this, they’ll feel insecure.” Qi Yunwei quickly covered her lips.

He Yunqing buried his face against Liang Kejue’s back in mortification.

The elders looked equally uncomfortable—especially the two Alpha men.

Liang Kejue, who had meant to embarrass Qi Yunwei, had instead handed her the chance to show off. At that moment, she wanted nothing more than to dissect Qi Yunwei alive.