The Cannon Fodder Crazy Beauty Has Awakened [Quick Transmigration] - Chapter 8

Flirting Right in Front of the Female Lead Omega

After finishing the stir-fried noodles, Jiang Mengyu finally felt the heart-pounding hunger subside. She tossed the box into the trash and took a shower in the bathroom. By the time she came out, it was almost midnight.

Exhausted, Jiang Mengyu didn’t even bother drying her hair. She simply sat on the bed, waiting for it to air-dry naturally.

No one had messaged her on WeChat. As a cannon fodder character, she had no parents, few friends, and not a single genuine one at that.

So when Jiang Mengyu opened WeChat, the first thing she saw was the chat window with Chi Jingyan.

She tapped in and casually sent a “1,” only to be met with an unsurprising red exclamation mark.

Chi Jingyan had blocked her.

This outcome was within Jiang Mengyu’s expectations. After how furious she had made Chi Jingyan tonight, it would’ve been strange if she hadn’t been blocked.

Closing WeChat, Jiang Mengyu placed her phone on the desk nearby, closed her eyes, and let her mind drift. Eventually, she fell asleep without realizing when.

When she woke up the next morning, her head ached slightly likely from sleeping with wet hair. Fortunately, it wasn’t anything serious.

Now that she had money, Jiang Mengyu went to the hospital first to get a checkup. She wanted to know her current rank.

Rank testing wasn’t a particularly complicated procedure, and the results came quickly. However, Jiang Mengyu’s case was somewhat complex, and the doctor couldn’t give her a definitive answer. The report simply listed her as an SS-rank Alpha.

Jiang Mengyu knew her rank was far beyond just SS, but according to the novel’s setting, SS was already extremely rare. SSS existed only in legends, with no confirmed cases in reality.

Though dissatisfied with the results, Jiang Mengyu remained calm. The doctor, however, was both surprised and delighted, SS-rank Alphas were uncommon and often possessed exceptional talent in certain fields.

Seeing Jiang Mengyu’s composed demeanor, the doctor couldn’t help but ask, “You’re still in school, right?”

Jiang Mengyu: “Mm.”

Just as the doctor was about to ask which school, Jiang Mengyu added, “But I just got expelled.”

Doctor: “Huh?”

What kind of school would expel an SS-rank Alpha?!

Jiang Mengyu didn’t bother explaining. After leaving the hospital, she didn’t return to her rented apartment right away. Instead, she hailed a cab and headed somewhere else.

It was a bar.

During the day, the bar was closed for rest, its door half-shut with no one in sight.

System 031 was puzzled: [Host, what are you doing here?]

Jiang Mengyu answered succinctly, “Interview.”

Pushing the door open, she stepped inside and noticed someone at the front desk. The person eyed Jiang Mengyu up and down with narrowed eyes.

“Hello, can I help you?”

Jiang Mengyu pulled out a job posting and handed it over. “I’m here to apply as a server.”

System 031 was stunned.

[Host, where did you get that?]

Jiang Mengyu replied offhandedly, “Found it.”

The receptionist asked her to wait and made a call. Soon, another person emerged and led Jiang Mengyu into a back room.

Jiang Mengyu took out her ID card, she was already an adult, so there was no risk of employing underage labor.

The manager sized up Jiang Mengyu. The girl didn’t talk much, but her face was exquisitely beautiful, her figure slender and delicate. Yet, there was an inexplicable air about her that made her seem steady and reliable.

The manager asked her a few more questions. Truth be told, he was already sold, just based on Jiang Mengyu’s naturally stunning face alone, he had to keep her!

So he quickly asked, “When can you start? There might be a small training session.”

Jiang Mengyu thought for a moment. “Tomorrow night.”

Once the deal was settled, the two quickly signed the contract.

As Jiang Mengyu walked out of the bar with the contract in hand, Chi Jingyan had just received detailed information about her from Secretary Zhao.

“SS-rank?” Chi Jingyan frowned, her instincts telling her something was off. If Jiang Mengyu was truly the same rank as her, why had she been completely overpowered by her?

It didn’t make sense.

Secretary Zhao’s expression was grave. “Based on how she used pheromones to manipulate those Alphas into marking each other, we suspect her pheromones have a hypnotic effect making people unconsciously obey her.”

This was actually a terrifying ability because they didn’t know Jiang Mengyu’s limits. If this ability worked on all Alphas below her rank, and she was already SS-rank.

Didn’t that mean, in terms of pheromones alone, Jiang Mengyu was practically unmatched among Alphas and Omegas except for Betas, who couldn’t detect pheromones at all?

Chi Jingyan’s frown deepened. “Suspect?”

She didn’t want vague suspicions, she wanted a definitive answer.

Secretary Zhao hesitated. “Young Miss, our people haven’t had direct contact with her yet. According to Professor Chen, the best course of action would be to bring her to the lab in person.”

Chi Jingyan shot him a glance. “Are you suggesting I send someone to kidnap her?”

Secretary Zhao immediately fell silent. How could he dare say such a thing?

Though that was exactly what he meant, the final decision rested with the young miss. If she was willing, taking away an orphan wouldn’t be difficult.

“Don’t touch her.” Though Chi Jingyan also wanted to teach Jiang Mengyu a lesson, she knew Professor Chen too well. If Jiang Mengyu were brought to him, she’d be lucky to escape with her life intact.

She was still interested in Jiang Mengyu and didn’t plan to torment her to death just yet.

“Don’t tell my father about this.” Chi Jingyan paused, then cast a cold glance at Secretary Zhao. “Secretary Zhao, you know my temper.”

Secretary Zhao understood. This young miss was not an easy person to deal with when angered, she recognized neither family nor reason. And with the old master doting on her, even Chairman Chi couldn’t control her.

“Rest assured, I serve you. Naturally, I’ll follow your orders.”

Chi Jingyan gave a dismissive hum and lowered her head to continue reading the documents.

After a moment of hesitation, Secretary Zhao spoke softly, “Young Miss, if you don’t want to destroy her before she rises to power perhaps you should recruit her to your side as soon as possible.”

Chi Jingyan lifted her gaze to look at him.

Secretary Zhao explained, “She’s an SS-rank Alpha with such a unique ability. You might be able to hide it for a while, but the family will find out sooner or later.”

“Leaving aside whether others might be tempted, just think about Miss Chi Jia…”

Secretary Zhao left the implication hanging.

Chi Jia was the daughter of Chi Jingyan’s third uncle and had always loved opposing her. If she found out Jiang Mengyu possessed such a talent and was at odds with her, Chi Jingyan could easily guess, Chi Jia would definitely try to use Jiang Mengyu for something.

But if Jiang Mengyu could be turned into an ally.

Chi Jingyan’s face remained cold. She hadn’t fully believed Jiang Mengyu’s words that day. She needed to confirm who Jiang Mengyu truly liked before proceeding with her next steps.

After a moment of silence, Chi Jingyan suddenly asked, “What is Jiang Mengyu doing now?”

Secretary Zhao checked his phone and made a surprised sound. “She went to a bar.”

“A bar?”

Secretary Zhao handed over his phone. Chi Jingyan glanced at the familiar name on the screen and couldn’t help but sneer.

She remembered that Chu Muyao’s birthday was the day after tomorrow, and she had apparently reserved a private room at this very bar to celebrate with friends.

Had Jiang Mengyu somehow gotten wind of this and gone there in advance to lie in wait?

Who was she waiting for?

Chu Muyao? Or herself?

At this thought, Chi Jingyan couldn’t help but recall Jiang Mengyu’s earlier provocation. She gritted her teeth that question, Can an Alpha mark another Alpha? had kept her up all night.

She had endured a whole night of nightmares!

After a night of training, Jiang Mengyu officially started her job the next day.

Today happened to be Chu Muyao’s birthday, a pivotal scene in the original story, a small climax in the romantic development between the main leads.

System 031 suspected its host had deliberately taken this job precisely because she knew this.

[Host,] System 031 reminded again, [the fate between the main leads isn’t something that can be easily severed. Even if you temporarily alter the original plot, they’ll still find their way back to each other for other reasons.]

Besides, there were already signs of budding ambiguity between Chi Jingyan and Chu Muyao. If the host interfered now, it might only make Chi Jingyan dislike her even more.

“I know,” Jiang Mengyu replied quickly, but that didn’t stop her from heading straight to the third floor.

The bar had three levels: the first floor for dancing, the second for lounge seating, and the third for more private VIP rooms.

Jiang Mengyu remembered the original story mentioning that Chi Jingyan and the others would be in Room 305.

Though she had just started, she had already built good rapport with her colleagues. Now, as they all sat together chatting, Jiang Mengyu joined them.

From where she sat, she had a clear view of the staircase. She checked the time, 8:30 PM.

Chi Jingyan’s group hadn’t arrived yet.

Just as Jiang Mengyu was thinking this, someone called her name.

“Xiao Jiang.” It was another Beta colleague, approaching with a hesitant tone. “The guests in Room 303 are asking for you.”

Jiang Mengyu stood up, and the colleague whispered in her ear, “One of them is particularly difficult. Be careful.”

Jiang Mengyu nodded. “Thanks.”

She stepped toward room 303. At the same time, Chi Jingyan’s black Cayenne pulled up at the bar’s entrance.

She and Chu Muyao got out of the back seat one after the other. Today, Chu Muyao was dressed especially adorably wearing heeled Mary Janes and a fluffy, pale yellow sundress, her face lightly made up, accentuating the rosy glow of her cheeks.

In contrast, Chi Jingyan’s outfit was much more understated. She wore a fitted camisole with a black jacket over it, paired with wide-leg jeans, looking effortlessly casual.

As she stepped out of the car, Chu Muyao nearly twisted her ankle, but Chi Jingyan swiftly reached out to steady her. Chu Muyao steadied herself with Chi Jingyan’s support, then looked up at her, her cheeks flushing even redder.

“Thank you, Jingyan.”

Chi Jingyan withdrew her hand. “No problem.”

Chu Muyao held her bag with both hands. “The others will be a little late. Should we go in first?”

“Sure.”

Chi Jingyan narrowed her eyes, glancing up at the bar’s sign. She knew Jiang Mengyu was working here tonight maybe they’d run into her soon.

This wasn’t her first time here, so she was familiar with the bar’s layout. Once inside, she led Chu Muyao straight to the third floor. Just as they reached the stairwell, a server approached them.

“Good evening, ladies. Please follow me.”

Chi Jingyan scanned the area but didn’t see Jiang Mengyu. Hadn’t Secretary Zhao said she was on the third floor?

Though the thought crossed her mind, her expression remained indifferent as she followed the young server toward room 305.

Just as they rounded a corner, the door to one of the private rooms suddenly swung open from the inside.

The person who stepped out was dressed in the bar’s uniform, a white shirt paired with a black vest, cinched tightly at the waist, making it seem almost too slender to grasp.

She must have styled herself deliberately. Her originally straight black hair had been dyed brown and lightly curled, with loose strands naturally framing her face, while the ends were tucked loosely beneath a cap.

Chi Jingyan noticed a silver earring on her left ear, adding a mature, alluring charm to her already captivating features.

Who else could it be but Jiang Mengyu?

Chi Jingyan stopped in her tracks. Chu Muyao, confused, halted as well.

At first, she didn’t recognize Jiang Mengyu.

But Jiang Mengyu spotted Chi Jingyan and Chu Muyao immediately. She closed the private room door behind her and walked toward them.

As she drew closer, Chi Jingyan caught a faint whiff of alcohol from Jiang Mengyu.

She’d been drinking.

Chi Jingyan frowned slightly. She tilted her chin toward Jiang Mengyu but addressed the server beside her, “We don’t need you anymore. Let her take us.”

The young server hesitated, but Jiang Mengyu reassured her softly, “It’s fine. I’ll handle it.”

Only after Jiang Mengyu spoke did Chu Muyao recognize her. Her round eyes widened in surprise as she stared at Jiang Mengyu. “Jiang Mengyu?”

“What are you doing here?”

Jiang Mengyu didn’t answer immediately. Instead, she looked at Chi Jingyan first. Noticing this, Chu Muyao followed her gaze.

She saw that Chi Jingyan’s expression was as calm as ever, as if she’d already known Jiang Mengyu worked here.

Does Jingyan pay special attention to Jiang Mengyu?

Chi Jingyan didn’t notice Chu Muyao’s gaze. She only glanced at Jiang Mengyu for a brief moment before looking away, acting as if they were complete strangers.

She didn’t look at Jiang Mengyu, but Jiang Mengyu had been watching her the whole time.

To be precise, from the moment she appeared, Jiang Mengyu’s gaze had remained fixed on Chi Jingyan, even though Chi Jingyan wouldn’t spare her a single glance. Yet, Jiang Mengyu never looked away.

At the same time, however, Jiang Mengyu didn’t ignore Chu Muyao either. She answered softly, “To earn money.”

Chu Muyao was taken aback for a moment before remembering that Jiang Mengyu’s family circumstances weren’t very good.

At this thought, her face flushed slightly with shame over her earlier assumption.

She had thought Jiang Mengyu had come chasing after her.

“That’s,  that’s good,” Chu Muyao said gently.

Perhaps sensing the awkwardness, she quickly changed the subject, “Where’s our private room?”

“Follow me,” Jiang Mengyu said, turning to lead the way.

From the beginning until now, Jiang Mengyu hadn’t said a single word to Chi Jingyan, yet she had exchanged a few words with Chu Muyao.

But Chi Jingyan noticed that before turning away, Jiang Mengyu had glanced at her once more her eyes deep and unreadable, as if she had something to say.

Meanwhile, Chu Muyao remained oblivious, completely unaware of the undercurrents between the two.

Chi Jingyan’s lips curled faintly in what seemed like a smile, though there was no warmth in her eyes.

Jiang Mengyu was quite the actress talking to Chu Muyao while looking at her. What was this supposed to mean?

Playing fair, not favoring one over the other?

Chi Jingyan remained silent.

Jiang Mengyu led them to Room 305. The others hadn’t arrived yet; only Chu Muyao and Chi Jingyan had come early.

After bringing them in, Jiang Mengyu didn’t leave immediately. Instead, she bent down to pick up the water pitcher on the table and poured water for both of them.

Chu Muyao felt a little awkward.

Though Jiang Mengyu was just doing her job, it still felt strange to her.

To make matters worse, Chi Jingyan didn’t speak either, idly spinning her phone in her hand. She appeared indifferent to everything, yet Chu Muyao noticed that Chi Jingyan kept glancing at Jiang Mengyu from time to time.

Chi Jingyan’s gaze wasn’t obvious, but Chu Muyao was certain she wasn’t mistaken.

Were these two about to clash again?

Chu Muyao pressed her lips together and said nothing, sipping from her cup with both hands.

With Jiang Mengyu present, she didn’t want to talk to Chi Jingyan, afraid of making things awkward.

As for Jiang Mengyu, she had once openly pursued Chu Muyao, even offending Chi Jingyan in the process so Chu Muyao didn’t feel comfortable speaking to her either. All she could do was drink water.

The atmosphere in the private room was a little strange.

After pouring the water, Jiang Mengyu began arranging the wine cups and dice on the table. Her movements were unhurried, her eyes slightly lowered, not looking at either Chu Muyao or Chi Jingyan.

Watching for a while, an inexplicable thought flashed through Chu Muyao’s mind was Jiang Mengyu doing this on purpose?

It was as if she was deliberately fiddling with these things just to stay in the room a little longer.

But Jiang Mengyu wasn’t doing anything unnecessary. Maybe Chu Muyao was overthinking it.

She lowered her head and continued drinking, failing to notice that although Jiang Mengyu was tidying up, she stood very close to Chi Jingyan. At one point, when Jiang Mengyu bent down to pick something up from the table, her calf nearly brushed against Chi Jingyan’s leg.

Chi Jingyan appeared indifferent to her surroundings, yet her attention never left Jiang Mengyu. The moment Jiang Mengyu moved closer, she swiftly shifted her legs away and shot Jiang Mengyu a cold, warning glare.

Jiang Mengyu remained silent, shaking the dice in her hand. As Chi Jingyan frowned and glared at her, she subtly glanced at Chu Muyao.

For some inexplicable reason, Chi Jingyan understood Jiang Mengyu’s silent message.

Was she reminding her to keep her distance from Chu Muyao?

Chi Jingyan scoffed inwardly. Who did Jiang Mengyu think she was? What right did she have to dictate her actions?

Moreover, was it her or Chu Muyao that Jiang Mengyu was really concerned about?

Instead of complying with Jiang Mengyu’s unspoken request, Chi Jingyan deliberately moved even closer to Chu Muyao. Tilting her head slightly, she said in a calm voice, “Muyao, pass me some water.”

Hearing this, Chu Muyao set down her own glass, her cheeks flushing pink. “Okay.”

After speaking, Chi Jingyan cast another glance at Jiang Mengyu. Relaxing, she leaned back against the sofa, crossing her legs as she addressed Jiang Mengyu bluntly, “What are you still doing here? Get out.”

Her words were merciless, leaving even Chu Muyao momentarily stunned.

Jiang Mengyu met her gaze deeply but said nothing. Setting down what she held, she turned and walked out without another word.

This reaction made Chi Jingyan watch her departure with narrowed eyes.

Since when was Jiang Mengyu, that mad dog, so obedient?

She was probably plotting something.

Chi Jingyan’s eyes lingered on Jiang Mengyu’s retreating figure, her guard rising.

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