I Heard I’m a Scummy Alpha? [Transmigration] - Chapter 85

Someone who isn’t worth cherishing doesn’t need careful scheming to get what they want.

As long as she found an opportunity to drug Yan Zui, wouldn’t she be able to do whatever she pleased?

She had to create a chance to be alone with her.

Now that He Yunqing was helping them, it wasn’t easy for Liang Kejue to act directly—she would have to play the long game.

After lunch, He Yunqing yawned and said sleepily, “Shopping is so boring. There are too many people here.”

Liang Kejue replied considerately, “It’s the holiday, that’s why it’s so crowded. Next time we’ll go out on a regular day. You’re used to taking afternoon naps—why don’t we head back now?”

The four of them walked out of the mall together. He Yunqing and Liang Kejue got into the Yan family’s car. Outside the car, Qi Yunwei and Yan Zui stood without any intention of joining them.

Qi Yunwei said, “Yunqing, Sister Liang, you two go on ahead. It’s New Year’s Day today, but Yan Zui and I still have to stop by my family’s house. Please let father know for us.”

Behind the lenses of her glasses, Liang Kejue’s eyes darkened.

Qi Yunwei really was cunning—always spoiling her chances to be alone with Yan Zui.

Was she afraid that she, Liang Kejue, was too outstanding, and Yan Zui might fall for her?

It seemed Qi Yunwei also knew what a waste she was—she’d started feeling insecure.

“Alright, I’ll tell Uncle for you,” He Yunqing waved as he said goodbye.

The driver closed the car door and drove away.

Watching the car carrying Liang Kejue disappear, Qi Yunwei finally let out a sigh of relief.

At last, the scumbag was gone.

Out of the corner of her eye, Yan Zui caught her expression. “Are we really going to your family’s house?” she asked.

Qi Yunwei smiled. “Of course not. How could we leave the wolf’s den just to walk into the tiger’s lair? We’re going home.”

They hailed a taxi and returned to the apartment. The moment they stepped inside, Yan Zui pushed Qi Yunwei against the door.

Qi Yunwei blinked in surprise. “Baby, doing this in broad daylight might be a bit”

“I think it’s a case of ‘a guilty mind sees all as guilty,’” Yan Zui said, bracing her hands on either side of Qi Yunwei. Under the ceiling light, her porcelain skin glowed, long dark lashes casting faint shadows beneath her eyes, and her deep blue-black pupils rippled with hidden light. “Master Qi, ever since you heard Liang Kejue’s name today you’ve been acting strange—blocking her from talking to me directly. Did you foresee something again?”

Qi Yunwei’s gaze couldn’t help but drop to Yan Zui’s flushed lips. Wrapping an arm around her slender waist, she said, “She’s a fickle, unfaithful scumbag. Just stay far away from her. Don’t ever be alone with her.”

Yan Zui’s brows knitted slightly, a trace of worry flickering in her eyes. “Then isn’t Yunqing in danger?”

Even now, she was still thinking of her parents’ pampered cousin. Qi Yunwei sighed, soft-hearted yet helpless. “I’ve already warned He Yunqing, but he’s blinded by love for now and doesn’t want to let go of a scumbag. Baby, shouldn’t you worry about yourself? You’re the one Liang Kejue’s after now.”

Yan Zui said matter-of-factly, “Don’t I have you looking out for me?”

Qi Yunwei chuckled. “Fair point.”

Their eyes met, a faint warmth rising in both their hearts. Qi Yunwei lowered her head and brushed her lips softly over Yan Zui’s.

Yan Zui looped her arms around Qi Yunwei’s neck, rising on tiptoe to turn the tables and kiss her back.

Driven back step by step, Qi Yunwei laughed between ragged breaths when they finally broke apart. “For a second there, I thought you were going to eat me alive.”

Yan Zui’s cheeks were flushed, her heartbeat pounding as if it might leap out of her chest. “I really wish I could shrink you down and carry you with me every day.”

【Yan Zui really is the ultimate domineering CEO-O, stealing her master’s lines! Haha.】

After New Year’s Day, Qi Yunwei and Yan Zui returned to work. With over twenty days left until the Lunar New Year, the company was at its busiest. They barely even had time to eat lunch together.

Half a month later, Yunmengze’s progress was gratifying. Qi Yunwei waved a generous hand and issued the year-end bonuses, giving the overtime-weary staff ten days off—including the front desk and security.

With free time on her hands, Qi Yunwei started accompanying Yan Zui to work at Yan Corporation.

The two of them came and went together every day. Secretary Shen watched Qi Yunwei clinging to Yan Zui and guessed that the company Yan Zui had funded for her must have gone under, and she was now here acting cute to get Yan Zui to fund another one.

Six months had passed without a breakup, and the employees of Yan Corporation had grown numb. Some even began greeting Qi Yunwei proactively to show goodwill.

Yan Zui returned from a meeting, unable to hide her exhaustion. She had worked at home until three in the morning and gotten up at seven to grab a few bites before heading to an hours-long meeting. Even with her good health, she was drained.

Qi Yunwei quickly handed her a cup of hot water. Yan Zui took a sip and returned it, saying, “After the annual gala tomorrow night, the company will be on break for seven days.”

“Thank you for sticking with me these days,” Yan Zui added.

Qi Yunwei brushed a thumb under the faint shadows beneath Yan Zui’s eyes, her heart aching. “All I’ve done is stay by your side—how is that hard work? You’re always seeing what others do but never what you’ve given. You never treat yourself kindly.”

Warmth spread through Yan Zui’s chest, a soft smile touching her cool eyes. “I don’t have time to take care of myself. Isn’t that what you’re here for?”

Half a year ago, if someone had told Yan Zui she would completely trust an Alpha, show her vulnerability, she would have scoffed.

But here she was.

Thinking back over everything she and Qi Yunwei had experienced these past six months, she still found it hard to believe.

Qi Yunwei raised the cup of hot water to Yan Zui’s lips. “Have another sip.”

“President Yan, about the annual gala—” Secretary Shen burst in, only to stop dead at the sight of Qi Yunwei holding a cup to Yan Zui’s lips. She quickly bowed her head and apologized. “Sorry, President Yan. I should’ve knocked first.”

“It’s fine. Just remember next time,” Yan Zui said evenly. “How’s the venue coming along? Have you reviewed the press releases?”

Yan Corporation planned to go public in March next year and was eager to boost its image. This year’s annual gala would be headline-worthy—an enormous raffle. Everyone would get a chance to win. The smallest prize was 50,000 yuan in cash. The grand prize? A downtown apartment worth 6.6 million yuan.

There were also luxury cars, jewelry, and more—prizes totaling 100 million yuan. The raffle would be entirely random, with instant redemption on-site.

Even Secretary Shen, with her 30,000-yuan monthly salary, had been waking up smiling since learning the prize list, dreaming every night of winning that downtown apartment. The other employees would probably go wild once they heard.

“The venue is ready,” Secretary Shen reported. “The professional photographers said the photos will perfectly capture Yan Corporation’s understated luxury. I’ve also lined up thirty media outlets. Tomorrow night each one will launch a trending headline. I’ve reviewed all the drafts—they’re excellent.”

Yan Zui nodded. “Good. Thank you for your hard work these past few days. I’ll give you a big red envelope for the New Year.”

“Thank you, President Yan,” Secretary Shen said, suppressing her excitement as she left.

“This was your idea?” Qi Yunwei asked in surprise.

“I just wrote the checks. The idea came from Ker Bolin—the advertising genius. You probably haven’t heard of him. He’s famous for saving three near-bankrupt companies with his marketing strategies.”

Qi Yunwei blinked at the familiar name. “I think I know him.”

“You’ve seen his case studies?” Yan Zui asked.

Qi Yunwei shook her head.

Yan Zui’s eyes narrowed in sudden realization. “Master Qi—don’t tell me Ker Bolin’s another scumbag?”

“No. His situation is similar to the Liu family’s. In the future, he’ll have a sudden fall from grace.”

“How far in the future?” Yan Zui asked.

【Xiao Man, which month does Ker Bolin get caught cheating?】

【Master, February 15th.】

“Next month, on the fifteenth,” Qi Yunwei said.

Half a month’s warning in advance.

“Will saving him be dangerous?” Yan Zui asked.

Qi Yunwei smiled. “Don’t worry. I’m not done living yet. I won’t put myself at risk.”

Yan Zui called Ker Bolin to invite him to lunch the next day. He accepted without hesitation.

Just after eleven, Ker Bolin arrived at the Yan Corporation CEO’s office. He knocked and stepped inside—only to find no sign of Yan Zui.

Inside the office stood a stranger: an Alpha he didn’t know.

Ker Bolin hesitated, looking at Qi Yunwei. “And you are?”

【Master, you’re the one who came to save him.】