The Five Heartless Scumbag Alphas Turned Against Each Other Because Of Me - Chapter 30

Tan Hua hadn’t originally meant it that way. But since Sheng Yiheng had already brought it up, if she didn’t go along with it a little, wouldn’t that make her seem ungrateful?

She immediately put on a slightly embarrassed expression.
“Well, if President Sheng insists on giving me a raise… I suppose that’s fine too,” she said, blinking bashfully. “I won’t say no.”

Sheng Yiheng: “…”
Weren’t you the one hinting at it just now? Now you’re playing innocent?

In the end, Sheng Yiheng coldly rejected her.
“I had no such intention,” she said, curtly cutting off whatever Tan Hua had been about to say next. “Get in the car. We’re in a hurry.”

Once again, Sheng Yiheng demonstrated her stingy nature. Tan Hua was left speechless, leaning helplessly against the sports car.

“President Sheng, doesn’t accompanying you on fieldwork go beyond my normal job duties?”

The Omega narrowed her eyes with a soft, persistent glint, clearly unwilling to give up unless she got paid.

Sheng Yiheng furrowed her brows, staring silently at Tan Hua for a long moment. Neither of them backed down. In the end, Sheng Yiheng conceded. She raised a hand to rub her temple.
“Fine. I’ll give you an extra five thousand for today.”

So stingy—
Tan Hua and her system muttered the same thing in unison, each in their own mind.

Still, meat is meat, even if it’s just a mosquito leg. After a brief consideration, Tan Hua decided not to fuss over it and got into the car without further complaint.

The system was baffled.
“Host, you’re willing to risk your life working for Sheng Yiheng over such a small amount of money?”
This didn’t match her usual personality—it could swear to that.

“Yeah. Why not?” Tan Hua replied with a smile. “Have you ever heard of the saying ‘boiling a frog in warm water’?”

So? the system was still confused.

“I’ll start by getting her used to paying me in small increments—just a few thousand at a time—until she becomes accustomed to it. Then I’ll gradually raise the price, little by little, until I hit a number I’m satisfied with. Even if Sheng Yiheng catches on later, the price by then will already feel familiar to her, and she won’t find it so hard to accept.”

The system: “…”

It knew it—its host was not someone who ever did a losing deal.

The system even found itself feeling a little sorry for Sheng Yiheng.
Other people’s substitutes usually just took their looks or bodies. Sheng Yiheng’s substitute not only coveted her body, but also her wallet.

Tragic.

No one had ever been such a pitiful sugar mama as Sheng Yiheng.

Sheng Yiheng suddenly felt a chill run down her spine. She couldn’t help but glance around. Was Lu Huaixu secretly monitoring her with some hidden device? Was he watching her through a camera right now, eyes drilling into her like he wanted to burn holes in her?

She checked thoroughly, but after some time, she hadn’t even found a tracker, let alone a hidden camera.

Seeing her twisting around in the passenger seat, Tan Hua raised a hand to press her twitching eyelid and asked coolly,
“President Sheng, what exactly are you doing?”

The Omega’s voice brought Sheng Yiheng’s thoughts crashing back to reality. She composed herself and answered,
“Nothing.”

She finally calmed down, then cautiously asked Tan Hua,
“You and Lu Huaixu… are you close?”

“Sort of,” Tan Hua replied vaguely—half-truth, half-lie—making it hard for Sheng Yiheng to get a clear read.

But Sheng Yiheng wasn’t someone who gave up easily. She pressed further,
“‘Sort of’? So are you close or not?”

There was no reply for a long moment. Sheng Yiheng turned to look—only to meet Tan Hua’s smiling eyes.

Tan Hua’s red lips curled into a smirk.
“I’d say… about as close as you and I are.”

Her and Tan Hua? What kind of relationship was that supposed to be?
Sheng Yiheng’s face was expressionless as she thought about it. Probably not very close. After all, Lu Huaixu had said he only brought Tan Hua over to help her with odd jobs. In that kind of employer-employee dynamic, how deep could the relationship really be?

But then again, she contradicted herself:
If they weren’t close, would Lu Huaixu have given Tan Hua a sports car?

“President Lu’s rich,” Tan Hua replied with a smile, as if responding to the question Sheng Yiheng hadn’t realized she’d voiced aloud. “He doesn’t care about something as trivial as a car.”

Sheng Yiheng was startled to realize she’d spoken her doubts out loud.

Suddenly, she felt a bit awkward—and even a little unsettled by Tan Hua’s seemingly innocuous yet deeply suggestive comment.

Was Tan Hua implying that she was stingy?

Still, even if she had the money, who in their right mind would throw it around like Lu Huaixu, acting like some cash-slinging fool every day?
Besides, Lu Huaixu was a venture capitalist—he spent money in exchange for high-risk, high-reward returns.
She, on the other hand, was a pitiful Alpha who earned every cent through blood, sweat, and tears.

Compared to him, Sheng Yiheng looked miserly—and because of that, she suddenly found herself in a bad mood.

She couldn’t quite pinpoint what exactly was bothering her, but the feeling lingered—uncomfortable and unpleasant.

As a result of her sudden sulk, the atmosphere in the car turned still and quiet. The only sound was the wind rustling through their hair, leaving a few strands clinging stubbornly to their faces.

When they arrived at their destination, Tan Hua finally realized that Sheng Yiheng’s meeting place for the project was none other than an elite private school.

Such elite private schools had tuition fees that were ridiculously high, students with equally outrageous backgrounds, and parents whose influence and power were downright terrifying. In most people’s eyes, anything labeled “private elite” might as well be a walking pile of money.

Tan Hua suddenly found herself intrigued. She leaned in toward Sheng Yiheng and asked with a smile,
“President Sheng, if I help you secure this project, will I get a commission?”

Sheng Yiheng gave her a sideways glance.
Just be a stand-in and stay in your lane. Why are you dreaming about this kind of nonsense?

She didn’t believe that someone with Tan Hua’s limited experience or knowledge could be of any real help. But as she gazed into those clear, hopeful eyes, Sheng Yiheng somehow found herself nodding.
“…Yes.”

“How much?” Tan Hua shamelessly pressed further.

Sheng Yiheng thought for a moment.
“One-tenth of a percent.”

It was already higher than what regular employees earned. But since she didn’t expect Tan Hua to actually pull it off or contribute anything meaningful, she threw out a number just to pacify her.

One-tenth of a percent? Not bad.
Tan Hua immediately lit up, grinning brightly as she patted her chest with mock heroism.
“Don’t worry, President Sheng! Even if the world ends today, I’ll make sure this project goes through!”

Sheng Yiheng: “…”
That’s… really not necessary.

The two of them stood casually by the school gate, the sports car parked ostentatiously at the curb. While it wasn’t the most luxurious model, the striking looks of both women still drew plenty of stares from passing students.

A basketball game was in full swing at the school today, so the spacious court was filled with students. From that vantage point, it only took a glance for them to spot what was happening at the gate.

Some students with sharp hearing caught the roar of the car engine and instantly perked up, calling their friends over with curiosity.
“Hey, look! Whose parent is that? They’re gorgeous!”

It wasn’t the car that caught their attention—it was the elegant and sharp-featured Alpha woman, and the graceful, sweet-looking Omega girl beside her.

“They can’t be anyone’s actual parents, right? Who has parents that young? Pretty sure underage childbirth is still illegal.”

That comment triggered a wave of realization among the students. Right—especially the Omega girl, who looked no older than a college student. Way too young to be anyone’s mom.

“Well, maybe not a real mom. Could be a stepmom,” someone quipped. “Wouldn’t be the first time we’ve seen that kind of situation in our families.”

Unbeknownst to her, Sheng Yiheng had just been cast as a deadbeat Alpha who ditched her wife and child.

Meanwhile, Sheng Yiheng was on the phone with a school staff member. After receiving a polite apology and confirmation, she hung up and turned to Tan Hua, who was clearly bored and looking around.
“Let’s go. They’ll meet us inside.”

Tan Hua shrugged without protest and followed Sheng Yiheng into the school grounds like she owned the place.

The area was noisy. On the wide basketball court, young bodies dashed like the wind—athletic, agile, and full of energy. Sleek abs, firm builds, the perfect outlines of toned cores—Tan Hua’s eyes practically glued themselves to the sight.

Ah, the beauty of youth.
She clenched her fingers, barely resisting the urge to walk over for a closer look.

Sheng Yiheng noticed her hungry gaze and gave an inward snort, quickening her pace.

Seriously? She’s ogling someone else right in front of me…
Wait.
Actually, if Tan Hua’s interested in someone else’s body, that’s still better than her being interested in mine. Between someone else’s innocence and mine, I’d rather protect my own.

With that comforting thought, Sheng Yiheng quietly slowed down again.

Tan Hua paused, then suddenly gave Sheng Yiheng a suspicious side glance, a sense of crisis rising in her chest.
“President Sheng… did you have your eye on someone too?”

“Too”—now that was a loaded word, and she used it masterfully.

Sheng Yiheng’s smile was tight and insincere. She didn’t spare Tan Hua any dignity.
“You think I’m like you? Fickle, shallow, falling for anyone with a pretty face?”

She was loyal and principled—she wouldn’t stoop to that sort of debauchery.

But being called out so bluntly didn’t upset Tan Hua at all.
“Well, it’s not really my fault,” she replied innocently. “Everyone’s just so good-looking.”
She blinked, perfectly unbothered. “And it’s not like I’m the only person in the world who’s attracted to more than one woman at the same time.”

Sheng Yiheng’s eyelids twitched. In the end, she decided it wasn’t worth the argument.
“Hurry up. Don’t waste time.”

Reluctantly, Tan Hua tore her gaze away. Compared to beautiful women she couldn’t touch or taste, the money in Sheng Yiheng’s pocket was clearly more important.

The two of them walked boldly past the edge of the basketball court. Though students were still immersed in the game, more and more eyes began drifting away from the court toward them.

Wen Chuan had just made a shot. As she casually lifted her eyes, she caught a brief glimpse of someone by the gate. She was about to refocus on the game—until a beat later, something clicked in her mind.

Wait. Was that… Tan Hua?

Instantly, her interest in basketball evaporated. Her sharp eyes swept toward the gate again, scanning more carefully.

Good news and bad news.

The good news: she hadn’t imagined it. The beautiful Omega really was here at the school.

The bad news: the Omega wasn’t alone. She was accompanied by an Alpha—the same Alpha Wen Chuan had seen at Shengyuan Group.

Wen Chuan’s face darkened.

So Tan Hua hadn’t contacted her… because she was too busy flirting with a whole string of Alphas? Was she so entangled in those affairs that she didn’t even remember Wen Chuan existed?

Her fingers unknowingly clenched into fists.
Yesterday, Tan Hua had been in Lu Huaixu’s arms. Today, she was with Sheng Yiheng. Would there be yet another Alpha beside her tomorrow?

And no matter who it was—would she, Wen Chuan, never qualify to be one of them?

Who was the real stand-in here?
Who was the one footing the bill?
Did Tan Hua even care about this particular “transaction” anymore?

Wen Chuan took a sharp step forward, ready to give chase—only to be abruptly jolted back to reality by a basketball slamming toward her. She caught it by reflex.

Glaring toward the direction Tan Hua and Sheng Yiheng had disappeared into, she took a deep breath.

Not yet.

If they were here on school business, surely they’d be invited to watch the basketball match afterward.

As long as she performed well and captured the crowd’s attention and applause…
Would Tan Hua be able to ignore her then?

Fueled by that thought, Wen Chuan’s play grew even more intense. Her aggressive offense quickly won over waves of admiration and cheers from the Omega girls in the crowd.
Only then did the anxiety in her chest ease, just a little.

Suppressing her restlessness, she was already eager to see Tan Hua’s reaction when she took home the MVP trophy.

Meanwhile, under the school staff’s reception, Sheng Yiheng brought Tan Hua into the school’s guest lounge.
The project they came to discuss wasn’t exactly small, but it also wasn’t their primary goal. Sheng Yiheng’s personal appearance today was more about paving the way for a much larger deal down the line.

Build the relationship now, raise the odds later.

After initial pleasantries, both sides settled into their roles. Tan Hua sat quietly beside Sheng Yiheng, her eyes darting around under the surface of her composed demeanor.

“That one’s pretty, and that one too… Even the principal—wow, definitely a powerful older woman vibe. So cold, so sharp. I love it.”

The system deadpanned:
“…Are you here for the project, or to ogle women?”

Sheng Yiheng, unaware of Tan Hua’s internal monologue, quickly cut the small talk and shifted into business mode.

At first, Tan Hua was so bored by the back-and-forth negotiation that she nearly nodded off.

Then the school representatives casually mentioned the project’s budget: sixty billion.

Tan Hua instantly snapped awake.

She stared at Sheng Yiheng in disbelief.
Sixty billion—and you called this a small project?

You’re telling me you weren’t even that interested in this one, and are instead focused on the next project?

Wait a second…

Tan Hua’s eyes widened.
If sixty billion was considered small… then how much was the next one worth?

Hundreds of billions?
Trillions?

Her heart began to pound. Her blood surged with excitement.

A thousandth of sixty billion…

A slow smile crept onto Tan Hua’s face.

Take a chance—maybe this bicycle will turn into a motorbike!
With that attitude, Tan Hua threw herself straight into the battlefield.

She didn’t hesitate to shamelessly name-drop Lu Huaixu and Zheng Jinyu, flaunting their influence until the school officials, upon hearing those two names, signed the contract with Sheng Yiheng on the spot—without a moment’s hesitation.

Sheng Yiheng: “?”

Wait… that’s it?

All done, just like that?

Why did she even bother coming in person?

No—Sheng Yiheng quickly snapped back to clarity. Right. I’m here for the bigger project that comes next.
As she was recalibrating her thoughts, she suddenly heard Tan Hua smoothly steer the conversation toward the follow-up project.

To her surprise, the school official replied cheerfully,
“If this partnership goes well, we’d love to establish deeper collaboration with your company in the future.”

Sheng Yiheng: “……”

She turned her head to give Tan Hua a sharp, squinting glance—like she’d just seen a ghost.
How did she manage that?

Keeping her expression polite and professionally cordial, Sheng Yiheng forced a few pleasantries toward the school officials while mentally calming herself down.

In the end, she decided it had to be the power of Lu Huaixu and Zheng Jinyu’s reputations.
After all, to these old foxes in the education world, those two names were like golden tickets—exactly the kind of people they were eager to curry favor with.

Once the school staff finally got up and left, Tan Hua immediately leaned over.
“President Sheng, don’t forget my commission.”

Combining this project and the next one, the total revenue had to be at least a billion or two, right?
Tan Hua mentally did the math, and her expression began to crumble under the sheer joy.

“System baby, I think I misjudged Sheng Yiheng,” she whispered with emotion.
“She’s not stingy at all—she’s generous! Even more generous than Lu Huaixu!”

Following Sheng Yiheng’s lead could potentially earn her more money than being with Lu Huaixu, Zheng Jinyu, and Wen Chuan combined.

Her gaze softened as it landed on Sheng Yiheng, full of tender appreciation.
“She just hides her strengths too well. That’s why I misunderstood her.”

“I knew there was no way someone you told me to pursue would be some bottom-tier character.”

System: “…”

Sheng Yiheng, now deeply disturbed by the look Tan Hua was giving her—as if she were a benevolent deity—couldn’t help but snap,
“Can you act normal for once? You’ll get your commission once the payment is settled. Do you really think I’d withhold your wages?”

“I wasn’t thinking that,” Tan Hua replied with a grin. “But since you said so, I’ll be waiting for the money.”

She even lifted her phone and waved it casually.
“I recorded it, by the way. If you try to back out, it’s all on the record.”

Sheng Yiheng was still in the middle of being stunned by Tan Hua’s shameless tactics when the school staff returned again, politely asking,
“We’re holding a basketball match today. Would the two of you be interested in watching?”

The invitation was enthusiastic and warm. Sheng Yiheng couldn’t really decline, so she nodded in agreement.

They were led up to the stands.

As soon as they arrived, Tan Hua’s eyes immediately locked onto Wen Chuan, who stood out strikingly on the court.

Raising an eyebrow in surprise, she asked the system,
“Wen Chuan studies at this school?”

“Of course, Host. Why? Is something wrong?” the system asked in confusion.

“No,” Tan Hua replied with a slow, meaningful smile.
“Just… what a coincidence.”

System: “…Rather than marveling at coincidences, Host, maybe you should be thinking about how to calm Wen Chuan down.”

It warned her, “Based on my analysis, after seeing you and Sheng Yiheng together, Wen Chuan’s anger level is probably near critical mass.”

“You know that too?” Tan Hua looked genuinely surprised.

The system’s metaphorical eyelid twitched.
Is that really the point right now?
The point is: go calm Wen Chuan down before this mission completely falls apart!

Tan Hua knew Wen Chuan would be upset after being stood up yesterday. So when she saw the basketball game was on break and the players were resting, she finally made her move. Stepping down from the bleachers, she casually grabbed a bottle of water from a teacher’s desk nearby.

System: “…”
Seriously? You won’t even spend a few bucks on a proper drink for her?

Sheng Yiheng noticed Tan Hua suddenly walk off and instinctively followed. But as her eyes fell on a familiar figure on the court—pretending to ignore them, yet stealing glances every few seconds—Sheng Yiheng suddenly understood.

So… these two are really about to flirt in front of thousands of students?

Her expression turned cold.
She reached out and grabbed Tan Hua’s arm.
“Where are you going?”

Tan Hua paused.
“Just to talk to someone for a moment,” she replied briefly. It sounded honest, but her vague tone still left plenty unsaid.

Sheng Yiheng frowned slightly and said without hesitation,
“I’m going with you.”

Tan Hua was baffled.
Why are you coming with me to calm Wen Chuan down? You’re only going to make it worse.

She wanted to refuse, but Sheng Yiheng had already stepped ahead, walking directly toward Wen Chuan. Tan Hua sighed and followed.
Fine. Might as well—saves me the trouble of looking for her later.

Sheng Yiheng, with her striking Alpha presence, tall figure, and confident, refined air, immediately drew attention. Several Omega girls blushed as they looked at her, shyly inching closer with admiration in their eyes. Some tried to approach her—only for Sheng Yiheng to coolly say,
“Please move.”

The crowd blocking their path caused a stir, and naturally, Wen Chuan noticed.
In fact, the moment Tan Hua appeared in the stands, she’d been watching everything.

She’d burned with anger seeing Tan Hua whisper to Sheng Yiheng.
Her heart fluttered when she saw Tan Hua walking toward her.
But the moment Sheng Yiheng followed—that happiness vanished completely, replaced by a deep, quiet disappointment.

Now, watching Tan Hua and Sheng Yiheng surrounded by admiring students, Wen Chuan clenched her fists.

Tan Hua really knows how to attract attention.

In just a few minutes, so many girls had gathered around her that it made Wen Chuan burn with jealousy.

Her face darkened. She ignored the girls offering her water.
Her eyes were locked on Tan Hua, wanting to pull her away from everyone’s eyes and keep her to herself.

Tan Hua finally squeezed through the crowd and saw Wen Chuan’s not-so-happy expression. Raising an eyebrow, she slowly walked up and held out the water bottle with a light smile—clearly trying to make peace.

Wen Chuan looked down at the fair, delicate hand holding the bottle and asked with a trace of bitterness,
“Are we really that close?”

Gasps and whispers rippled through the surrounding crowd. Tan Hua didn’t even need to look—she knew plenty of people were watching.

Throwing a tantrum now, are we?

Tan Hua smiled sweetly.

Then, without warning, she shifted the bottle and stretched her hand past Wen Chuan, raising her voice just enough to be heard,
“Excuse me—you’re in the way.”

She brushed past Wen Chuan with a soft nudge and stopped in front of another clean-cut, attractive young Alpha girl standing nearby. Flashing a bright, friendly smile, she blinked and said playfully,
“Hey there, want to be friends?”

Tan Hua’s motto: No problem is too big—as long as you’re willing to let go. Bye! On to the next one.

Wen Chuan: [fuming like a puffed-up pufferfish.jpg]

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