The Five Heartless Scumbag Alphas Turned Against Each Other Because Of Me - Chapter 123

Sheng Yiheng was incredibly persistent. When she saw that Tan Hua wasn’t moved, she changed tactics—trying to appeal to both emotion and logic.

“Just think about it,” she said sincerely. “What if the massage therapist takes a day off, and it’s the middle of the night or the weather’s awful, and you suddenly feel really uncomfortable? That’s when I could be useful.”

“I live close by, I don’t charge anything, and we have a strong relationship. You wouldn’t feel awkward around me. Isn’t that actually a good deal for you?”

“We’ve known each other for a long time, and you know what kind of person I am. You know I’m not the kind of Alpha who takes advantage of others or acts inappropriately, right?”

Sheng Yiheng sounded so genuine—her tone calm, her expression earnest, her reasoning clear. It was hard for Tan Hua not to waver, if only for a moment.

But she only fell for it for two seconds before snapping back to her senses.

“You make it sound reasonable,” Tan Hua said, unimpressed, “but I really don’t think I need that.”

She stared directly at Sheng Yiheng. “Besides, I’m an Omega. You’re an Alpha. If something did happen late at night and we were alone together, what do you think that would look like?”

“I’m in a relationship now, remember?”

Sitting nearby, the massage therapist barely managed to keep a straight face. Tan Hua caught the subtle twitch in her expression and noticed a flicker of curiosity in her eyes—clearly, she was enjoying the drama.

“So what?” Sheng Yiheng asked, genuinely confused. “It’s not like we’re sneaking around. I’m just helping you feel better. What’s so inappropriate about that?”

“If you’re really worried that Lu Huaixu will be upset, just invite her to sit in while I help you relax. That way, there’s nothing to hide.”

Tan Hua gave her a look.
“If that’s your solution, then why don’t I just ask Lu Huaixu to learn how to massage me and take care of it herself?”

Sheng Yiheng didn’t even pause.
“If she needs you to ask her before she even thinks of doing that, then what can you really expect from her?”

“Someone who truly cares about you would already be thinking ahead, making sure you’re comfortable, without needing to be told.”

“Like me,” she added confidently.

After shading Lu Huaixu, Sheng Yiheng didn’t miss a beat before praising herself.
“I can promise you—out of all the Alphas around you, I’m the only one who’s this considerate, this thoughtful, and this genuine about making sure you’re okay.”

“Don’t you agree?” she asked, tapping her chest.
“Hua Hua, ask yourself honestly. Deep down, you know the answer. Just don’t lie.”

Tan Hua: “…”
Technically, everything she’s saying makes sense… so why does it all feel a little off?

When Tan Hua didn’t answer right away, Sheng Yiheng patiently kept going.

“And even if you did ask Lu Huaixu to do this, she might not even agree.”

“She’s always busy, raised like a princess, never had to lift a finger her whole life. Do you really think she’d be willing to go this far for you?”

“Plus,” Sheng Yiheng added without hesitation, “aren’t you two just in a contract relationship?”

“If it’s just a temporary thing, there’s even less chance she’d give up her pride to do small chores like this.”

“So, when it comes to this kind of care,” she concluded confidently, “the only person you can really rely on… is me.”

Tan Hua listened to the whole speech, and the corner of her mouth couldn’t help but twitch. She looked Sheng Yiheng up and down before asking:
“So Lu Huaixu is too spoiled to do this… but you’re not?”

You do realize your family background isn’t exactly humble either, right?

“I’m not the same as her,” Sheng Yiheng said, shaking her head, her tone completely serious. “Lu Huaixu likes being admired by everyone, being surrounded like a star in the sky. She enjoys the feeling of others constantly doing things for her. But I’m not like that.”

“I’m naturally someone who gives. Helping you doesn’t make me tired or annoyed. In fact, it makes me happy. It gives my life meaning.”

“That’s why I’m willing to learn, to do everything I can for you. I just want to make the last few months of your pregnancy easier.”

Her words were so heartfelt that even the massage therapist looked slightly moved. But Tan Hua remained completely unaffected. Sheng Yiheng had managed to make even stealing someone’s partner sound noble. No wonder she was a rich girl—her sweet-talking skills could win awards at karaoke night.

Tan Hua was just about to reject her, but before she could even open her mouth, Sheng Yiheng had already convinced her to lie back down. Then, looking lovingly at the massage therapist, she said,
“Sister Zhang, I’ll be counting on you to teach me as much as you can over the next few days.”

“I really care about her. I care a lot.”

“I don’t want to see her suffering because of this pregnancy,” Sheng Yiheng said seriously. “I don’t want her to lose weight, or get moody or stressed. I want this pregnancy to make her glow—to make her more beautiful and happy, like she’s blooming.”

That seemed to hit a soft spot with Sister Zhang, because she immediately nodded, touched.
“Alright, I’ll teach you everything I know.”

Sheng Yiheng smiled sweetly. “Thank you, Sister Zhang.”

Tan Hua: “…”

System: “…”

After watching in silence for a few seconds, the system finally asked in disbelief,
“Since when did Sheng Yiheng get such a silver tongue? Her words are sweeter than syrup!”

“How would I know?” Tan Hua muttered from the bed. “Honestly, I kind of wish she was still the way she used to be.”

“She’s acting way too intense now. It’s starting to creep me out.”

The system twitched.
You? Creeped out? You’re the one who fears nothing and no one. Now you’re scared of Sheng Yiheng? Stop pretending to be delicate.

Still, the system had to admit—Sheng Yiheng really was acting strangely lately.

There was probably only one reason: she was panicking.

After finding out that Lu Huaixu had succeeded, Sheng Yiheng’s usual calm was gone. Before, all the Alphas kept a silent agreement—maintaining balance, giving each other space. But now that Lu Huaixu had quietly broken that balance, things were changing fast.

Even when Tan Hua’s pregnancy was first revealed, Sheng Yiheng hadn’t been this anxious.

Back then, even though Tan Hua was pregnant, the father’s identity was a mystery. That unknown made things feel less threatening. No one thought it would really affect the bigger picture.

But now, it was different.

Lu Huaixu wasn’t just any Alpha—she was part of the foundation that held the situation steady. And once she made a move, the whole balance started to shift.

What made it worse was that Lu Huaixu had done it so easily.

Six hundred million—for someone like Sheng Yiheng or Zheng Jinyu, that was nothing. Barely a blip on their radar. But with just that amount, Lu Huaixu had won Tan Hua over.

How could Sheng Yiheng not be panicked?

After all, she could’ve done the same.

And the worst kind of regret in the world—isn’t it knowing, deep down, I could have?

Because of this overwhelming feeling of regret, Sheng Yiheng—after thinking everything through—finally decided to take action. She would meet sincerity with sincerity, and start digging away at Lu Huaixu’s position by “working hard” to steal her place.

In her mind, Tan Hua and Lu Huaixu were just contract partners anyway. There were no real feelings involved.

As the saying goes: With the right tools and enough effort, even the strongest walls can be torn down.
And what if—just what if—by the time the contract ended, Tan Hua had already been moved by Sheng Yiheng’s dedication and care? Wouldn’t that mean she had a real chance to win her over?

Even the slightest possibility was enough for Sheng Yiheng to try.

Whether it worked or not didn’t matter—for now, her strategy was simple: be there, all the time. Become a constant presence. She wanted Tan Hua to grow used to her, rely on her, and eventually feel like she couldn’t live without her.

Because habit is powerful. People rarely change it once it’s formed. If they could, Zheng Jinyu wouldn’t have hesitated so long to fire Yan Yan back then.

What Sheng Yiheng wanted… was to become that habit. To make herself essential in Tan Hua’s life.

If she could pull that off, then winning Tan Hua’s heart would just be a matter of time.
That’s why she brought the massage therapist over late at night—why she went out of her way to show her care and affection.

As long as Tan Hua didn’t reject her actions, Sheng Yiheng could slowly increase her presence—like boiling a frog in warm water. Quietly, gradually, she’d become irreplaceable.

The only real problem?

Tan Hua wasn’t easy to fool.

Whatever Sheng Yiheng was plotting, Tan Hua seemed to see right through it.

Sheng Yiheng couldn’t help feeling a bit bitter. Maybe being too smart isn’t always a good thing in an Omega. It definitely makes them harder to trick.

Even with her thoughts spinning in a hundred directions, Sheng Yiheng never stopped moving. She worked hard, carefully learning every motion, which made the massage therapist genuinely impressed.

The therapist, growing more trusting, almost started chatting with Sheng Yiheng about relationships—offering advice like someone who’d been through it all. But just as she was about to speak, she suddenly remembered: this woman was technically the third party. She quickly closed her mouth again.

That topic was a minefield. Better not go there.
No point losing her job before anything even happened.

As time passed, Tan Hua started to feel drowsy, her energy fading. Under Sheng Yiheng’s steady and soothing hands, she eventually drifted off into a deep, peaceful sleep.

Once the two women behind her noticed she had fallen asleep, they paused quietly. Then, Sheng Yiheng gently pulled the blanket over her and carefully stepped out of the room.

Tan Hua noticed the movement, but she was too tired to open her eyes, so she let them leave.

Downstairs, Sheng Yiheng—ever determined—pulled out a life-size practice doll from who-knows-where and kept learning from the therapist. Judging by her dedication, she was clearly planning to study all night.

Tan Hua, of course, had no idea. She slept soundly through the night and didn’t wake up until noon the next day.

The system immediately chimed in as she opened her eyes:
“Host, after you fell asleep last night, Sheng Yiheng stayed at your place practicing until around three or four in the morning.”

Tan Hua frowned slightly, still groggy.
“Did the sun rise in the west today?”

The system shrugged.
I’m not human, it thought, how would I understand the twists and turns of a woman’s heart?
But based on its extensive experience… the Alpha was probably falling in love.

Of course, the system didn’t dare say that out loud. Tan Hua was rebellious by nature. If it told her that, she’d do the opposite just to spite it.

So instead, the system changed the subject smoothly.
“Host, you should just take it easy at home today and wait for the paternity test results from the Ning family.”

“Mm.” Tan Hua nodded. “I’ve been working hard for so long—it’s time for a break.”

As she spoke, she lay back down and added,
“This is supposed to be the final world I have to complete. Once I finish this task, I can go back to my real life, to being the youngest and most beautiful academician in my original world. You and the main system better not go back on your word.”

The system: “…”

“We won’t go back on our word—but only if you push the progress bars for all five Alphas to 100%.”

“I know that already,” Tan Hua replied, though something about the system’s wording made her feel like there was a hidden meaning behind it. Still, she was too preoccupied with her real-world, comatose body to dwell on it. So she simply added, “And you’ll also need to cure my illness and fix my brain when this is all over.”

System: “Yeah, yeah. Got it.”

To be honest, the host had really been unlucky.

After studying for years and finally making a name for herself, she became her alma mater’s youngest and most beautiful academician in history—only to be crushed by a student who jumped off a building, leaving her in a coma, a vegetative state from which she hadn’t woken.

With no parents and raised in an orphanage, Tan Hua was all alone in the world. After the initial wave of people pretending to care faded away, she was left by herself in a hospital bed—abandoned and isolated.

That was why the system had chosen her in the first place—out of pity.

But who could have expected that Tan Hua would carry so much anger? In her early missions, she was ruthless, taking down every obstacle in her path. She even won “Rookie Strategist of the Year,” crushing all the other newcomers in her cohort.

The system had accidentally picked up a powerhouse. It was glad, of course—but also deeply worried about her mental health.

Thankfully, after venting all her resentment in those early tasks, Tan Hua began to return to a more balanced state. In this world, the system could clearly feel her slowing down, showing signs of fatigue—and a hint of “retirement mode.”

That wasn’t necessarily a bad thing. After all, this was her final world.

This one had everything she ever dreamed of—loving people, endless wealth. The system figured it could be her reward, a way to make up for everything she’d been through.

It didn’t want her to complete her tasks, return to her real world, and go back to being broke—living paycheck to paycheck, listening to her coins jingle louder than her heartbeat.

After lying in bed for a few more minutes, Tan Hua finally got up and slowly made her way downstairs.

She heard movement in the house. Curious, she peeked into the living room and saw someone—Lu Huaixu’s housekeeper.

They hadn’t seen each other in a while, so Tan Hua immediately flashed a bright smile and greeted her warmly.
“Good morning!”

The housekeeper glanced at her and said dryly, “It’s already noon.”

Tan Hua felt a little embarrassed. She let out a sheepish laugh, then quickly changed the subject.
“Let me see what delicious things we have today.”

The housekeeper had prepared something light. So light, in fact, that just looking at it made Tan Hua feel like she was about to start chirping.

The housekeeper noticed her expression and sighed.
“Just eat a little for now to settle your stomach. I’ll make you something better for your next meal.”

Only then did Tan Hua quietly sit down and start eating without further complaint.

Tan Hua had only eaten about half of her meal when Tang Yanrou showed up at the door, carrying a gift.

The two of them had just finished working together on the Tiandi Hui project. Right after that, Tang Yanrou had been busy with her father’s birthday, and it wasn’t until now that she finally had time to come visit Tan Hua and see how she was doing.

Tan Hua immediately stood up and welcomed her with a bright smile.
“Want to eat something with me?”

Tang Yanrou glanced at the porridge and side dishes on the table and asked hesitantly,
“…Is this breakfast or lunch?”

“Brunch,” Tan Hua laughed. “Doesn’t matter what you call it—as long as I’m full.”
She reached for an extra set of utensils, but Tang Yanrou stopped her with a gentle wave of her hand.
“No need. I just ate before coming over.”

Tan Hua gave up and sat back down, a little disappointed, and continued eating on her own.

“I mainly came to check on your health,” Tang Yanrou said. “I heard you had a rough time during Cheng Yuan’s birthday party.”

“It’s fine now. The one behind it has already been dealt with, so I doubt anything else will—”
Tan Hua cut herself off mid-sentence, falling silent.

Because, honestly, she wasn’t that sure. The female lead was basically a magnet for trouble, and Tan Hua didn’t believe the drama would just end that easily.

Tang Yanrou noticed her sudden silence and clearly understood. Her eyes flickered slightly as she said with a half-joking tone,
“You should stay close to me. It’s safer.”

Tan Hua looked confused.

Tang Yanrou lowered her gaze and added softly,
“When you’re with me, nothing ever happens to you. You’re always safe.”

…Now that she thought about it, that was true.

Tan Hua’s thoughts started spinning. If I bring Tang Yanrou along to be around the female lead, I can test whether she’s really a ‘safe zone.’

Without thinking, she scooped up another spoonful of porridge and nodded eagerly.
“Alright, then I’ll introduce you to Cheng Yuan next time!”

Tang Yanrou raised an eyebrow.
“?”
What does this have to do with Cheng Yuan?

Realizing she had said too much, Tan Hua quickly buried her head in her bowl and pretended to focus on eating, as if she hadn’t noticed Tang Yanrou’s curious stare.

They stayed in that awkward silence for a few seconds—until something else broke the tension.

The housekeeper glanced toward the front entrance.
“Miss Tan, you have another visitor.”

Tan Hua blinked in confusion.
“?”
I didn’t invite anyone today…

Then she saw who it was—Wen Chuan, that little troublemaker.

She hadn’t brought any gifts.

Wen Chuan felt that compared to some fancy, meaningless present, an Omega might appreciate something more straightforward—like money. So, she had come with a card loaded with five million yuan from her personal spending account, fully expecting Tan Hua to be delighted.

But instead of joy, what she saw on Tan Hua’s face was—undeniably—shock. No mistaking it.

Then Wen Chuan noticed another woman sitting beside Tan Hua. She slowly turned her head, eyes meeting Tang Yanrou’s.

They stared at each other for a moment. That was all it took for Wen Chuan to figure it out:
This must be why Tan Hua looked so stunned when I walked in.

She had just walked in on her Omega… having a cozy little moment with another Alpha.

Wen Chuan almost laughed out of disbelief.

She walked forward slowly, posture tall and imposing, until she stood in front of Tan Hua. Her tone was calm, but her eyes were sharp as she looked directly at her.
“And who is she?”

Wen Chuan: I’ve been off-screen too long—I can’t even tell who the love rivals are anymore.
[Face-blind.exe activated]

Tang Yanrou: “Again?”

Tan Hua: ababa.gif

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