Redeeming that Beautiful, Strong, and Miserable Omega [Transmigrated into a Book] - Chapter 12

Chapter 12: Common Sense

The Douglas Fir pheromones dangerously shrouded the air.

It wasn’t until Xu Ruozhou’s scent gland began to seep rose-scented fluid that she realized how dangerous it was for a marked Omega to try and test an Alpha in this manner.

“I’m sorry, Wen Yan, I…”

Just as Xu Ruozhou was about to apologize, she looked up and was startled by the Alpha’s bloodshot eyes.

She remembered the look in Wen Yan’s eyes that day and the events at the hotel, instinctively taking a step back.

The pain of the Alpha’s canines piercing her skin seemed to linger in her memory. Almost as soon as the Douglas Fir pheromones were released, her scent gland, protected by a pheromone patch, began to faintly tremble.

Seeing the Omega’s confused look, Wen Yan tried to force a comforting smile, but the pain made it impossible to control her facial muscles, resulting in a slightly distorted expression.

Wen Yan said, “I’m fine.”

She knew Xu Ruozhou grew up in an orphanage and established her understanding of gender late. The Xu family hadn’t hired a private tutor for her, so Xu Ruozhou could only search the internet for related physiological knowledge.

It was completely normal not to understand these things.

When I have money, I must hire a tutor for Xu Ruozhou. Wen Yan even had time to think about the future, but the gland, desperate for comfort, wouldn’t let her off easily.

“I’m fine.”

Wen Yan repeated it again, seemingly to Xu Ruozhou and also to herself.

She was clearly not fine.

The Alpha was hunched over, kneeling on the ground, one hand clutching her scent gland. Her whole body was like a taut string, ready to snap if stimulated any further.

At this point, forcibly injecting an inhibitor to postpone the rut period would likely cause irreversible damage to her body.

Wen Yan felt her body had turned into a furnace, deadly hot everywhere. She painfully bit her lower lip, tilting her neck up. A few drops of crimson blood fell from the corner of her lips.

“Wife, please leave first.”

Wen Yan forced out the sentence. Xu Ruozhou was slightly stunned, as if she hadn’t expected this answer.

She grew up in an orphanage and hadn’t received proper AO gender differentiation education. Most of her knowledge was acquired haphazardly after being recognized by the Xu family.

Xu Ruozhou’s limited physiological common sense told her that this time, it was truly her fault.

Hesitating for a moment, Xu Ruozhou pursed her lips and lifted the long hair covering the back of her neck. “Will you be alright if I just bite you like last time?”

With that, the ignorant Omega actually peeled off the pheromone patch in front of the Alpha, revealing that vulnerable patch of pale skin.

The Alpha’s eyes instantly turned blood-red like a beast’s. Xu Ruozhou caught a glimpse of the almost ferocious expression on Wen Yan’s beautiful face, suddenly felt scared, and involuntarily retreated half a step.

The Douglas Fir pheromones in the air grew increasingly intense.

Feeling the warm breath getting closer, Xu Ruozhou nervously closed her eyes, but the pain of being marked in her memory did not arrive.

After a long time, a pair of scalding hands smoothed the transparent pheromone patch back onto her scent gland.

Xu Ruozhou was momentarily stunned. She turned her head and found the Alpha was clear-headed, the blood vessels in her dark eyes gradually receding, having returned to her usual appearance.

However, upon seeing the specific situation, her reddish-brown eyes widened in shock.

The Alpha’s scent gland on the back of her neck was pierced by a thick, arm-sized Alpha-specific inhibitor. Due to the lack of skill, there were several small holes bleeding on that fragile spot. Drops of crimson blood fell onto the floor, staining the marble floor red.

“It’s okay.”

Wen Yan saw Xu Ruozhou’s expression and thought she was still scared, so she spoke to comfort her.

“Fortunately, you didn’t enter a heat cycle because of my pheromones.”

The Alpha felt a surge of lingering fear and lightly patted her heaving chest. “I only brought Alpha inhibitors. It looks like I’ll have to keep an Omega one in stock from now on.”

“Xu Ruozhou, don’t be afraid. I will abide by the agreement. I will absolutely not force you if you don’t want it.”

Xu Ruozhou could hear that she was serious, but why?

Xu Ruozhou stared at that beautiful face, almost indistinguishable between AO, for a long time. She still didn’t understand why a person could undergo such a drastic change overnight.

She had touched her face. Wen Yan’s face was clean; there was no thick foundation, nor was she wearing any high-tech device that could alter her appearance.

The person standing in front of her was indeed the Wen Yan who used to chase after Xu Mingxin every day, yet had confessed her love to her at the hotel.

“Wife, wife?”

The Alpha’s sickly sweet, deliberately cute voice interrupted Xu Ruozhou’s scattered thoughts.

Xu Ruozhou snapped back to reality. The scorching heat on Wen Yan’s cheeks had subsided, and the bloodshot eyes, previously dominated by the rut, had returned to pure dark pupils. The only constant was her spoiled tone.

“Wife, are you still angry?”

“Everything I said before was just said out of anger, wuwuwu. Why don’t you just hit me once?”

“As long as you stop being angry, forget my butt; you can even hit my face.”

The sudden rut period had nearly made her forget the events that transpired in the private room.

Xu Ruozhou swallowed her multitude of questions, helped the kneeling Alpha stand up, and guided her to sit on the guest sofa in the office.

“Wife, you’re not angry anymore?”

Xu Ruozhou softly acknowledged her with an “Mm.”

Wen Yan’s eyes widened. When she finally saw Xu Ruozhou’s reddish-brown eyes return to their usual calmness, she let out a sigh of relief.

She’s mollified, aww.

As expected, the female lead is reasonable. It’s not in vain that I…

“Don’t celebrate too soon.”

Xu Ruozhou’s words interrupted the little scheme running through Wen Yan’s mind.

Those reddish-brown eyes looked over, scrutinizing Wen Yan’s every movement and expression inch by inch.

“Wen Yan, you need to give me a reasonable explanation. Why exactly don’t you want to cooperate with Yin Rong?”

Wen Yan had never fabricated so many lies in her life.

She spoke until her throat was dry. She casually grabbed a bottle of water from the office desk and cautiously glanced at Xu Ruozhou, who was bowing her head in thought, feeling extremely anxious.

Given the female lead’s intelligence, she wondered if this explanation would be enough to temporarily deceive her.

Finally, those reddish-brown eyes looked up again. Wen Yan’s Adam’s apple bobbed nervously several times.

Did she find out?

If she did, will I be sent to be dissected?

The car is downstairs. Should I escape now?

If I escape now, maybe I can enjoy a few days of freedom. At worst, I’ll just die again, and maybe I’ll transmigrate back.

However, Wen Yan received a response she had never expected.

Xu Ruozhou’s expression was solemn. “I was being inconsiderate.”

Wen Yan quickly waved her hands. “No, no, those were all just my wild guesses.”

Xu Ruozhou frowned deeply. “What you said makes a lot of sense. I was too hasty this time.”

She looked serious. “While the location of the acquired land plot is important, safety must come first. I didn’t consider this point, nor did I personally inspect the site.”

“I will stabilize Yin Rong first. Later, I will personally bring an inspection team to the site to test whether the safety index of this land plot meets the standards. If it does, we can continue to pursue cooperation with the Yin Group. Is that acceptable?”

“Yes.”

Wen Yan nodded distractedly, knowing well that this deal was certainly off the table.

Yin Rong would no longer cooperate with Xu Ruozhou once safety inspections were requested.

In front of the French window, Xu Ruozhou took out her computer and continued working with a serious expression. Wen Yan tilted her head and watched her from the sofa.

So focused, so hardworking.

So charming.

Wen Yan believed that a person like Xu Ruozhou would succeed no matter what world she lived in, except…

[My dear female lead, when will you realize the malice of this world toward you?]

[Those opportunities that are actively presented to you are not gifts from heaven. They just want to break your wings, trap you in a golden cage, and make you a canary for their pleasure.]

Wen Yan pursed her lips.

Compared to these people, the original host didn’t seem so despicable.

After all, the original host was simply bad, but the malice of these people was the real danger to Xu Ruozhou.

It seemed that to live up to the title of “female lead,” Xu Ruozhou was born into misfortune.

Wen Yan’s mind wandered.

That’s why at the end of the plot, Xu Ruozhou…

“Wen Yan.”

“Yes.” Wen Yan snapped back to reality, almost slipping off the sofa. “Wife, what are your instructions?”

Xu Ruozhou’s gaze returned, carrying a hint of scrutiny, but Wen Yan noticed the emotion, labeled as lingering fear, hidden deep in her eyes. She guessed Xu Ruozhou had likely figured out some clues.

“You should go back now. I’ll be sleeping at the company for the next few days.”

“Okay.” Wen Yan nodded.

Magpies chirped on the branches, and new green buds sprouted from the withered trees.

The lifeless villa seemed to have returned to its appearance ten years ago.

The Wen family was bustling early in the morning. Servants watered the garden and chatted, the kitchen listed ingredients to purchase, and workers applied waterproof paint to the roof.

And Lin Xi.

Because Wen Yan had hired many new people, she was constantly running around, busy all the time.

During the days Xu Ruozhou was away, Wen Yan repeatedly considered the situation and still felt bad about simply driving Lin Xi away.

The reason was none other than a troubled conscience.

Although the things the original host did were not her actions, she had taken the original host’s identity, inherited her family business, and even retained her memories, so naturally, she had to bear some of the evil she had committed.

Wen Yan promoted Lin Xi to housekeeper.

“M-Master, what did you say?”

Lin Xi’s eyes widened, a tiny crack appearing in her perfect mask. Wen Yan could still recall her expression at the time.

Wen Yan patiently repeated, “Lin Xi, I’m going to promote you to housekeeper.”

“From now on, all matters, big and small, in the entire Wen family will be under your charge.”

“Thank you, Master. Lin Xi will definitely not disappoint your expectations.”

Of course, she wasn’t completely defenseless.

Every night when Lin Xi brought her milk, Wen Yan would first chase her out, then take out a silver needle and test it to see if it would turn black.

Later, she figured, since Lin Xi administered chronic poison in the original book, she wouldn’t die immediately, and a silver needle might not even detect that type of poison. So, she placidly resigned herself to eating whatever she was given.

She was living quite comfortably.

Judging by her current state, the poison probably hadn’t taken effect yet.

Xu Ruozhou stayed at the company for a long time this time. Wen Yan spent her days lounging in the villa, boredly scrolling through short videos.

It was only then that she learned from the news that the land plot Yin Rong had vouched for had severely excessive toxic substances in the soil, failing to meet land-use standards. The relevant departments had already launched an investigation.

This land plot wasn’t owned by Yin Rong himself but was entrusted to him by a collateral branch of his family. Wen Yan hadn’t expected Xu Ruozhou to act so quickly.

However, she had done a good deed. The workers who would have built skyscrapers on the toxic land no longer had to face exorbitant hospital bills this time.

Merit +1.

That very evening, Xu Ruozhou returned, looking exhausted from the journey.

Hearing the door open, Wen Yan dropped a half-chewed chip on the floor. Her dark eyes lit up, and she scurried over. “Wife, you’re back~”

“Have you eaten? Do you want some water?”

Xu Ruozhou shook her head. Her face was weary, but her eyes were astonishingly bright.

“Wen Yan, you were right.”

“Yin Rong is problematic. I almost fell into his trap.”

Wen Yan moved closer to Xu Ruozhou, solicitously massaging her shoulder, feigning surprise. “Oh my goodness, it really was a toxic land plot?”

“If they developed land like that, who knows how many people would have been harmed. Yin Rong truly has a black heart.”

“You should stay far away from scammers like that, ugh—”

“So disgusting.”

Xu Ruozhou nodded. “Don’t worry, I know what I’m doing.”

Wen Yan smiled and didn’t say anything more.

Too much is too much. Given the female lead’s level of vigilance, she would likely be wary no matter what Yin Rong said next time.

By helping the female lead avoid the toxic land plot in the plot, Xu Ruozhou shouldn’t be propositioned by that outwardly respectable pervert Yin Rong, right?

Wen Yan thought.

However, Yin Rong got off too easily.

In the original book, he was retaliated against by the female lead, leading to divorce and bankruptcy. After going completely insane, he was kicked by someone into a river. When his body was recovered days later, it was bloated and decomposed beyond recognition.

“Tsk, tsk.” Wen Yan picked up the chips and took a bite.

He got off cheap.

“By the way.”

“Is there something else?” Wen Yan held her chips, blinking and looking confusedly at Xu Ruozhou.

She saw those reddish-brown eyes fall upon the busy figure in the background.

Wen Yan’s internal alarm bells went off.

Shit!!!

I forgot to tell Lin Xi to leave.

Xu Ruozhou looked at her with a half-smile. “Wen Yan, did you take what I said seriously at all?”

Wen Yan read a hint of danger from the curve of her lips.

Sensing their gaze, the figure checking the kitchen’s grocery accounts slightly paused.

Wen Yan tossed the chips away and scrambled to drag Xu Ruozhou back to the bedroom.

Xu Ruozhou was used to her strange behavior. This time, instead of being surprised, she sat down comfortably on a chair, ready to hear what kind of novel explanation Wen Yan would come up with this time.

“Wife, I actually promoted Lin Xi to be the housekeeper. Auntie Wang is old, and it’s inconvenient for her to manage the accounts all the time.”

“Oh?”

Seeing the Alpha’s careful expression, Xu Ruozhou was almost amused. “I recall telling you that this Lin Xi is problematic, didn’t I?”

“Why this time?”

Wen Yan knew the female lead would eventually find out that Lin Xi not only hadn’t left the Wen family but had been promoted to housekeeper, so she had prepared her excuse in advance.

“Wife, Lin Xi has injuries and can’t do the heavy labor outside.”

Xu Ruozhou’s expression settled, and she quietly watched her, her eyes signaling her to continue.

Wen Yan lowered her eyes guiltily, too embarrassed to explain how those injuries came about, only giving a brief explanation.

“She only wears long sleeves and long pants, regardless of the season, because she has scalding injuries on her legs, waist, back, and hands. They weren’t treated promptly and left her with chronic issues. They flare up whenever she touches water.”

“With her condition, she wouldn’t be able to find a job outside, so I thought…”

Wen Yan observed Xu Ruozhou’s expression. Seeing that she didn’t seem angry, she whispered, “Since she’s been working for the Wen family for so many years, she’s diligent and smart. She learns everything quickly, so I figured, why not just let her be the housekeeper?”

Xu Ruozhou stared at her in silence, and after a long time, she chuckled softly.

“Alright, I’ll listen to you then.”

!!!

Was it really that easy to pass the test?

The Alpha’s eyes suddenly lit up, looking eager, like a dog begging for a reward, Xu Ruozhou thought.

Innocence and kindness are valuable qualities, but if taken advantage of by ill-intentioned people…

They would become a lethal weapon.

Xu Ruozhou’s gaze turned toward the tightly closed door, and the curve of her lips slowly disappeared.

Meanwhile, the black-haired maid walked down the stairs with light steps, her eyes lowered.

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