The Five Heartless Scumbag Alphas Turned Against Each Other Because Of Me - Chapter 115

Tan Hua stared at Sheng Yiheng with a blank expression.

Under that cold gaze, Sheng Yiheng shifted awkwardly. Even she began to realize that Lu Huaixu probably wasn’t that foolish. She gave a sheepish laugh and quickly changed the subject. “Okay, okay—let’s not talk about Lu Huaixu for now.”

“So, what do you think about my earlier suggestion?”

Tan Hua replied flatly, “I think nothing of it.” Her voice was cold and merciless. “I finally got a rare day off. So can you do me a favor and disappear from my sight, right now?”

Sheng Yiheng looked utterly wounded. “Do you really dislike me that much?”

She looked downcast and muttered, “Are you kicking me out so fast because you already made plans to meet Lu Huaixu for a secret midnight date?”

“We’re both dating you, right? If it’s just you and her, that’s a date. But if I join in, it’s still a date—just with three people. Can’t I come too?”

“I promise I’ll just sit on the side and watch quietly.”

Tan Hua crossed her arms, took a deep breath, and raised a brow. “Even if she and I were all over each other—kissing and making out right in front of you—you’d be fine with that?”

“Kissing? That’s so violent,” Sheng Yiheng said with a grimace. “Why is Lu Huaixu so lacking in tenderness?”

Then her expression instantly flipped into one of hopeful flattery. “Why not choose me instead? I’m super gentle—”

Tan Hua didn’t give her a chance to finish the rest of that wild proposition. She grabbed Sheng Yiheng and shoved her out the door, firmly blocking the entrance.

“Go home and get some sleep,” she said, voice firm.

Sheng Yiheng looked like she still wanted to protest, but Tan Hua showed no mercy—she shut the door in her face.

Standing there, Sheng Yiheng raised her hand, intending to punch in the code and let herself back in. But then she remembered how tired the Omega had looked, how drained she seemed.

She let her hand fall slowly.

Forget it. Let’s just leave it for tonight. Tan Hua had been through enough stress lately because of Cheng Yuan. She was probably exhausted.

If she kept pushing right now, clinging and pestering, she’d only end up becoming a nuisance. Worse, Tan Hua might start to resent her—just like she resented Zheng Jinyu.

That would be a disaster.

With a deep sigh, Sheng Yiheng glanced once at the security camera above the door, then quietly turned and walked away.

On her way back home, she muttered to herself the whole time: Lu Huaixu has no sense of honor. We were all playing fair—mutual understanding, no underhanded moves—and she pulls something like this.

And the worst part is… it actually worked.

Just thinking about how Tan Hua had given in to Lu Huaixu’s financial power—for just six hundred million—made Sheng Yiheng’s heart ache.

Six hundred million!

She could toss that kind of cash out like spare change and still have more left over!

At that moment, Sheng Yiheng’s regret hit her like a brick. She was practically sick with it.

If I had known money could get me everything, I wanted with her, I would’ve confessed a long time ago!

Sheng Yiheng let out a long, heavy sigh. Clearly, she had overestimated Tan Hua’s sense of integrity.

But still… how long was this “girlfriend agreement” with Lu Huaixu supposed to last? A few months? A few years? Surely not forever, right? Could a mere six hundred million really buy that much fake affection from an Omega?

She fell into deep thought. No, she concluded, that’s not likely.

After all, if Tan Hua was willing, there were plenty of Alphas ready to throw money at her. Like herself. Like Zheng Jinyu. That pretty-boy high schooler. Or even Tang Yanrou, who never lacked money.

The more she thought about it, the more Sheng Yiheng realized—she had a lot of romantic competition.

But then, if so many Alphas were interested in Tan Hua… why would she lower herself for six hundred million just to be with Lu Huaixu? What exactly did Lu Huaixu have that made her worth it?

The more she thought, the more anxious she became. Regret and frustration gnawed at her all night. She tossed and turned in bed for hours, unable to close her eyes.

If she’d known earlier that Tan Hua was this easy to sway, she would’ve made her move long ago.

The longer she lay there, the more intense her regret and resentment became—it was almost powerful enough to resurrect a cursed villain from a fantasy drama. She didn’t sleep a wink the whole night, and by the time she showed up at work the next morning, her face was so stormy that people were actively avoiding her.

But even though everyone steered clear, Sheng Yiheng didn’t hold back.

Recent events involving Cheng Yuan had set off warning bells in her head. Cheng Yuan hadn’t offended anyone. She hadn’t flaunted wealth or status. So who would’ve targeted her out of nowhere?

The only explanation that made any sense to Sheng Yiheng was jealousy—from Alphas who liked Cheng Yuan, whose hearts had been stolen by her, and who were now lashing out at her in anger.

Right now, everyone still assumed that she, Sheng Yiheng, was in love with Cheng Yuan. That’s why all the hatred had been directed there. But what if, one day, people realized her affections had shifted?

Wouldn’t they turn on Tan Hua next?

At that thought, Sheng Yiheng’s expression darkened. She immediately called in the company’s chief legal officer.

“Go look into something for me,” she ordered. “See if any of our employees have been up to shady business.”

Chief Legal Officer: “?”

“Are you saying…” he began carefully, “that we might have corporate spies?”

Sheng Yiheng raised her eyes, gave him a meaningful look, and—without explaining—nodded coolly. “Yes.”

“There are rumors that someone has been leaking sensitive information. But that’s not all. Some employees are slacking off and using underhanded tactics to harm their coworkers. I want all of it investigated thoroughly.”

“If you find anything—anything even remotely shady—fire them immediately.”

“Also,” Sheng Yiheng added, raising a finger, “remember this: we live in a society ruled by law. So make sure all your methods are strictly legal and by the book. Got it?”

“…Got it,” the legal officer replied stiffly.

Since when did corporate tyrants start caring about legal procedures? he thought, baffled.

He said nothing more, though. After nodding and leaving the office, he gently closed the door behind him. As he walked away, he couldn’t help but wonder—Why does it suddenly feel like a storm is coming?

Back inside, Sheng Yiheng was already back to work, determined to whip the company into shape. She attacked the task with renewed energy and ruthless efficiency.

Of course, she didn’t forget to gloat a little along the way.

She sent a message to Zheng Jinyu, just one line:
“Hua will definitely like me more in the future.”

Zheng Jinyu, who received the message out of nowhere: “?”

Zheng Jinyu was currently investigating Yan Yan.

She was well aware of Yan Yan’s obsessive feelings toward her, which meant she couldn’t afford to let her guard down—not even for a moment. On top of that, the Omega’s subtle yet pointed warnings from the night before were still fresh in her mind. So even though she was already on a business trip, Zheng Jinyu had arranged for someone to keep a close eye on Yan Yan’s every move.

If Yan Yan could push Cheng Yuan into the water in front of a crowd, then what might she be capable of doing behind closed doors?

If this situation continued to escalate, it wouldn’t be good for anyone—neither for Cheng Yuan, nor Tan Hua, nor for herself. If nothing happened, great. But if something did… Zheng Jinyu didn’t let herself finish that thought.

Instead, her mind wandered to a different matter—what was Sheng Yiheng even bragging about?

Zheng Jinyu narrowed her eyes slightly. Did she succeed? Had she actually won over Tan Hua?

Whatever it was, it definitely wasn’t good news for her. Still, it probably wasn’t anything too serious either. If something major had really happened between Sheng Yiheng and Tan Hua, with Sheng Yiheng’s personality, she’d already be shouting it from every rooftop.

So Zheng Jinyu decided not to dwell on it. She took a breath, calmed her thoughts, and focused back on her work.

Meanwhile, Tan Hua slept straight through until noon.

Stretching lazily in bed, she finally remembered she and Lu Huaixu had made plans for a prenatal checkup today. She shot upright with a start, rubbed her eyes, and reached for her phone. Lu Huaixu hadn’t rushed her, only left a simple message:
“Call me when you wake up.”

Tan Hua quickly texted back:
“Awake.”
Then she got up to get ready.

Just as she finished dressing, Lu Huaixu messaged her again:
“Come over to my place for lunch.”

Tan Hua didn’t hesitate—she cheerfully trotted out the door. On her way there, she muttered to the system, “She’s the one with the money, but the way she’s acting—so attentive and thoughtful—it makes me feel like I’m the one being spoiled. Doesn’t seem right.”

“You just don’t get it, Host,” the system replied. “This woman’s been single for a thousand years, and she finally managed to throw money at someone and score herself a wife. There’s no way she’s letting you slip away now.”

“Wake up. Lu Huaixu is trying to seduce you with all this sweetness—soft words and warm meals—just so she can lull you into accepting her. Then she’ll lock you down, get that baby born, and boom: wife and child, all in one go, no extra cost.”

Tan Hua: “???”

“Otherwise, why is she suddenly being so nice to you for no reason?” the system asked. “Is it that you have a mission to win her over, or does she have a mission to conquer you?”

Tan Hua: “…”

That… actually made a bit of sense.

She was struck with sudden clarity. After a moment of deep thought, she asked, “Is there a chance—just maybe—that she’s found out who the baby’s real father is?”

System: “Wait… are you suggesting that Lu Huaixu has definitive proof that the child in your belly is hers?”

Tan Hua nodded seriously. “Otherwise I really can’t figure out why her attitude changed so drastically. I mean, aside from my unparalleled beauty, intelligence, and righteous aura, there’s not much else for her to be so hung up on.”

“…But then again, given how many amazing qualities I have, it’s not that strange if she suddenly saw the light and fell for me, is it?”

The system was momentarily stunned into silence. It racked its virtual brain for a snappy comeback—but came up empty. In the end, it opened its metaphorical mouth, gave up, and chose to ignore her self-adoring logic.

“Fine. So how do you plan to figure out whether she’s found anything out through her investigation?”

“Isn’t it obvious?” Tan Hua smiled slyly. “Just test her.”

“How?”

Tan Hua didn’t respond—she just threw the system a long, meaningful look.

The system froze.

A chill ran down its circuits.

Don’t tell me…

She’s about to do something crazy again, isn’t she?

President Lu: [suspicious mode activated]

Tan Queen: Hehe. Hehehehe~

Even though I put up a “taking a break” notice, look at that—I still updated.

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