The Ex-Wife of the Scumbag A Who Abandoned the Female Lead - Chapter 13

Could it be a false heat? Seeing Ru Xi Cheng slow her pace, Shi Nuocen thought the other party was probably fine and didn’t need her help, so she dismissed the idea of approaching.

She turned and left, naturally failing to see the extreme disappointment and slightly obsessive, reddened eyes of her ex-wife.

Shi Nuocen remembered that she still had an advertisement and five fight scenes to shoot for the period drama today. If she didn’t hurry, she might be late.

As for Director He’s film, she had already inquired about the start date. Due to the sudden addition of a new character, the relevant scripts needed revisions, so it would take at least three more days.

When she arrived at the advertising studio wearing her martial attire, she had just lifted the half-drawn curtain and peeked in when a booklet was hurled violently at her. She dodged it by tilting her head, only to be met with a torrent of scolding from the advertising director, who accused her of being late and ruining everything like a “bad apple spoiling the barrel.”

But first of all, she wasn’t late at all. Thanks to completing the five fight scenes almost in one take, she had saved a lot of time. There were still a full 15 minutes before the official start of the advertisement shoot. Secondly, as far as she knew, this advertisement was supposed to feature the male leads one through four, all dressed in their character costumes. At the moment, aside from her, the other three hadn’t even arrived yet.

So, it was clear that the advertising director was either picking a fight for no reason or using her as a punching bag to vent his anger.

“You, go move those things inside!” The director pointed arrogantly at the mountain of cardboard boxes piled outside the studio and ordered, “Be careful! Those are all props. If you break any, you can’t afford to pay for them!”

Hearing this, Shi Nuocen didn’t move an inch. Instead, she crossed her arms and retorted, “Why should I?”

The scriptwriter nearby quickly tugged at her sleeve and whispered, “Director Yu is in a bad mood today. The team that was supposed to move the props suddenly canceled, and he’s furious. When he’s angry, he takes it out on others. Besides, among everyone here, you have the lowest status.” So, he’s targeting you because you’re the easiest to bully.

Shi Nuocen thought to herself: Status? The scriptwriter was being polite.

“Are you going to move them or not?” Director Yu snarled menacingly, then glanced at the scriptwriter. “If she doesn’t move them, then you do it!”

“Me? I’m an Omega! I don’t have the strength for that.” The scriptwriter never expected the fire to spread to her and was momentarily terrified.

“Alright, don’t drag others into this.” Shi Nuocen raised her hand and snorted coldly. “I’ll move them. Satisfied?”

“That’s more like it. You should’ve done so earlier.” Director Yu finally seemed somewhat pleased.

“Wait!” Just then, someone suddenly pulled back the curtain and called out loudly, halting the scene. The newcomer was dressed in professional women’s attire, looking serious and giving off the vibe of a very capable elite woman.

Director Yu frowned and was about to lose his temper, but upon recognizing her face, he was slightly taken aback and then broke into an ingratiating smile. “It’s Secretary Shang from Movie Queen Ru’s team! What brings you here?”

Shi Nuocen was both surprised and curious. Why was her ex-wife’s secretary here?

Unexpectedly, Secretary Shang suddenly pointed firmly and declared in a resolute tone, “I’m here for her!”

The finger was clearly pointing in her direction. Shi Nuocen immediately asked in confusion, “Looking for me? What for?”

“Just come with me,” Secretary Shang replied before walking away without hesitation or pause, like a precise machine executing a command.

Shi Nuocen furrowed her brows but still followed behind her. The two passed through several filming sets before finally arriving at a black mid-sized van parked in a corner of the underground parking lot.

“Go inside. The boss is waiting for you inside.”

Boss? The only person Secretary Shang would refer to as “boss” must be Ru Xi Cheng!

What could Ru Xi Cheng possibly want with me? She couldn’t help but feel suspicious.

It wasn’t until she stepped into the van and was overwhelmed by the familiar scent, and saw her ex-wife with flushed cheeks and teary eyes, that she was utterly shocked and couldn’t help but blurt out:

“You! You didn’t remove my mark?”

Shi Nuocen was truly astonished. Ru Xi Cheng’s pheromones were a blend of various floral scents, and due to her unique constitution, the fragrance would change according to her emotions. For instance, right now, it was a sharp and tangy citrus scent. But no matter how it changed, an Omega who had undergone a permanent mark would, during the days of their monthly heat, emit the scent of the Alpha who had marked them, both internally and externally. This, of course, also served as a deterrent, warning off any potential suitors.

And indeed, at this moment, she could smell her own pheromones on her ex-wife. Though faint, it was unmistakable. After all, a permanent mark penetrated deep into the core of the gland. Unless the Omega underwent a complex medical procedure to remove the mark, their pheromones would remain intertwined within each other’s glands for life.

Ru Xi Cheng, however, didn’t answer. Instead, with slightly reddened eyes, she grabbed Shi Nuocen by the collar and asked in a distressed and agitated tone, “Why didn’t you follow me back then? You clearly noticed something was off with me, didn’t you?”

“I…” thought it was a false heat. Shi Nuocen opened her mouth to speak but was cut off by her ex-wife’s questioning.

“Why didn’t you use the 3,000 yuan I lent you? Do you look down on me? You’ve already left the Shi family.” Why won’t you come to me?

As she spoke, Ru Xi Cheng grew increasingly upset but refused to turn away, stubbornly maintaining eye contact.

“You’d rather sign with some small entertainment company and live in a ten-person dormitory than come to me.”

All you had to do was persuade me a little. Ru Xi Cheng thought to herself.

“Calm down,” Shi Nuocen said, her mind still in disarray, one question after another swirling in her head.

How does my ex-wife know so much? Did she investigate me? What is she trying to achieve by saying all this?

“I can’t calm down. I’m so uncomfortable I could die,” Ru Xi Cheng’s eyes seemed to burn with fire as she suddenly raised her voice, her tone tinged with obsession. “You endure it when others insult you or order you around. Why am I the exception? Is it because I’ve never had the heart to force you?”

“…” Shi Nuocen grew more and more confused by the situation.

Seeing her remain unmoved, as if silently agreeing, Ru Xi Cheng’s anger flared even hotter. She crossed her legs, lifted her chin, and with the proud demeanor of a decisive queen, declared:

“Shi Nuocen, appease me, or I’ll make sure you never survive in the entertainment industry!”

Shi Nuocen finally understood something upon hearing this. She thought: So the ex-wife’s revenge, though delayed, had indeed arrived.

But she was also thoroughly annoyed by the series of frustrating events today! Leaning back in her seat, she adopted a carefree attitude and sneered, “If I can’t make it, then I can’t make it. At worst, I’ll just go sit under an overpass with a broken bowl.”

She was completely indifferent. Unwilling to accept threats or be manipulated.

Ru Xi Cheng was momentarily speechless but, knowing this person’s temperament, took a step back and proactively offered an incentive: “Alright then, since you’ve discovered the marking situation, let’s cut to the chase. I need you. Besides that, I also need you to cooperate with me regarding the Ru family and some upcoming work arrangements act as my shield. As long as you do this well, I’ll pay you 100 million per month. What do you think?”

A hundred million? And that was just for one month’s salary. It had to be said, this was truly a lavish offer.

“But what do you mean by the Ru family and work arrangements?” Shi Nuocen crossed her arms, a guess flashing through her mind. “Is the Ru family pressuring you to get married? But you’re only 24, is there really such a hurry?”

Ru Xi Cheng replied with an unsteady breath, “They have their reasons for being in a hurry. As for my work arrangements, you’ll find out soon enough if you agree.” The implication was that she didn’t want to say more. In truth, she couldn’t say much more, as she was nearing her limit. The irresistible cravings of her heat were relentlessly tormenting her nerves, and her empty gland, after three years, was fervently yearning for the mark of the person before her.

Shi Nuocen couldn’t help but raise an eyebrow. She understood now. Her ex-wife needed her help not only with the monthly physical demands of her heat but also with career and family matters.

“So, how long will this transaction last?” Shi Nuocen used the word “transaction.”

Hearing this, Ru Xi Cheng felt somewhat hurt, but she concealed it. Lifting her chin slightly, her moist and alluring eyes instantly exuded a hint of pride as she said, “It depends on the situation.”

“Is that so? Well, if it lasts three to five years, I’m afraid I might drain your liquid assets,” Shi Nuocen joked.

“If you have the capability,” Ru Xi Cheng stared intently at her, her desire growing stronger, her breaths becoming more rapid. She thought to herself: Even if it drains me, I’m not afraid. I can still earn money. Besides, even if I were to live off my savings, it would be enough to last a lifetime. What I fear is not the cost, but the possibility that one day, someone might no longer be willing to accept what I offer.

“Alright then, the deal is struck.” Shi Nuocen extended her right hand to shake her ex-wife’s hand.

But ten seconds passed, and when it was time to let go, Ru Xi Cheng didn’t release her hand. Instead, she leaned against Shi Nuocen’s side, her pink lips slightly parted, her breaths scorching hot. That burning, fervent air brushed against Shi Nuocen’s ear.

Following closely was a whisper that sent shivers down one’s spine.

“Nuocen, hold me. Use your embrace and your mark to make me feel good. I want pleasure.”

With that, she let her body fall into the arms of the person before her.

Shi Nuocen held her ex-wife. Of course, she knew what this meant. Her ex-wife didn’t just want a simple bite; she also wanted pleasurable and satisfying foreplay.

So, it seemed that earning 100 million wasn’t going to be easy after all.

She was rapidly thinking about what to do, but Ru Xi Cheng, under the influence of her heat, was clearly much more impatient. Unable to wait, she pressed her flushed, dazed cheek against her neck, her delicate nose lightly sniffing her scent while occasionally nuzzling and murmuring fragmented words of longing and discomfort.