The Five Heartless Scumbag Alphas Turned Against Each Other Because Of Me - Chapter 43

Yan Yan was momentarily stunned by Tan Hua’s flirtatious words, but she quickly noticed Zheng Jinyu standing just as dumbfounded in front of the elevator.

Her expression twisted with disgust. “Are you doing this on purpose to make people sick?” Yan Yan forcefully shoved Tan Hua away. She used almost all her strength, catching Tan Hua off guard. Tan Hua fell ungracefully to the ground, landing hard on her backside.

Yan Yan: “?!”

Tan Hua frowned, pain shooting up her tailbone. For a moment, she thought she was about to meet her upright and righteous ancestors in the afterlife.

Shivering slightly, she raised her hand, her voice trembling. “Sister Yan, you really are cruel.”

“If you don’t want me to like you, just say so. I’ll stop liking you.” Even while sitting on the floor, Tan Hua kept up her act. “Is it wrong of me to like you? Can I really control the way my heart races for you? Besides, my feelings are my own business—whether or not you accept them doesn’t matter.”

“Even if you reject me, I’ll still love you—always,” she said, gazing longingly at Yan Yan.

Yan Yan instinctively reached out a hand to help her up, but froze mid-motion. “…”

She nearly lost control of her expression again. With a vicious look, Yan Yan bent down and grabbed Tan Hua by the arm. “Shut up!” she threatened. “If you say one more word, I’ll tape your mouth shut!”

But the moment she said it, she saw the Omega’s eyes light up with disturbing excitement.

Yan Yan hesitated. “?”

What kind of pervert is this?

Startled, she instinctively let go of Tan Hua and backed away several steps, putting as much distance between them as possible. She stared at Tan Hua warily, afraid another earth-shattering sentence would spill out of her mouth.

So unlucky, Yan Yan thought bitterly.

Had she known Tan Hua was this type of lunatic, she would never have confronted her in front of Zheng Jinyu. Now it probably looked like she was bullying her on purpose.

What a complete backfire.

Yan Yan let go so quickly that Tan Hua’s face filled with sadness and disappointment.

“Sister, do you really hate me that much? You won’t even give me a helping hand?”

“I thought that even if we weren’t close, you’d at least show a little sympathy—if only because we’re both Omegas…”

Tan Hua kept rambling, and Yan Yan grew increasingly irritated. What a chatterbox.

Left with no choice, she walked over again and quickly yanked Tan Hua up from the ground. The moment Tan Hua stood steady, Yan Yan jumped back as if avoiding a contagious disease.

“Oh, System, her reaction really breaks my heart,” Tan Hua sobbed insincerely. “I thought that even if we couldn’t be lovers, we could at least be friends.”

The system twitched emotionlessly.

Who would want to be friends with someone as unpredictable and deranged as you? It thought.

One day, you might cause a real scandal.

Of course, it didn’t dare say any of that to her face. Instead, it gently comforted her: “She’s probably just reacting this way because there are still a lot of misunderstandings between you two. That’s totally normal.”

“Once you get to know each other better and clear up the misunderstandings, things will improve.”

Tan Hua wasn’t fully convinced, but she turned to Yan Yan with a bright and radiant smile. “I knew it, Sister Yan. Deep down, you do care about me!”

Yan Yan was now fully convinced that Tan Hua was mentally unstable. She couldn’t help but say, “You should really see a doctor. Seriously.”

I honestly think something’s wrong with you.

Tan Hua went quiet. Just when Yan Yan thought she had finally struck a nerve, Tan Hua’s smile bloomed even brighter.

“You’re already so concerned about my health, and yet you still claim to dislike me?”

“You’re just stubborn.”

Yan Yan: “…”
She felt that if she stayed around Tan Hua any longer, she’d go completely insane.

So, the person Zheng Jinyu had spent the whole day trying to convince without success—after less than five minutes with Tan Hua—promptly turned around, entered the elevator, rushed upstairs, packed up all her things, and moved out that very night.

When dealing with normal people, Yan Yan still had some measure of confidence. But when it came to someone like Tan Hua—whose brain clearly wasn’t functioning properly after a few emotional hits—Yan Yan made a swift and decisive choice: avoid her at all costs.

No need to bring disaster upon herself.

Only after watching Yan Yan disappear into the elevator did Tan Hua notice Zheng Jinyu, who had been standing motionless nearby. She blinked in surprise.
“When did you come down? Weren’t you just in your office?”

Zheng Jinyu returned to her senses and smiled gently.
“If I hadn’t come down, how would I have been able to witness such a heartfelt and moving confession?”

Her tone didn’t carry a hint of anger—in fact, it sounded even more pleasant than usual—but hearing her speak sent a visible shiver down Tan Hua’s spine.

Terrifying.

Tan Hua scrambled to justify herself.
“You saw how hostile she is toward me. It’s probably impossible for us to ever get along. That’s why I had to try to appeal to her emotions and reason. If I hadn’t taken the first step and extended a friendly hand, we might’ve been bitter enemies for life.”

“But if my sincere affection gradually softens her prejudice and dislike, that benefits not just me, but you too, President Zheng, don’t you think?”

“Even if the two of you had a messy fallout, if she sees me as a friend in the future, she might be less inclined to speak poorly of you in public…”

“Well then, I guess I should be thanking you,” Zheng Jinyu said with a polite smile.

Tan Hua fell silent for a moment, then couldn’t help but ask, “Has anyone ever told you that your smile is kind of… frightening?” She tried to phrase it tactfully. “So, could you maybe not smile like that anymore?”

Zheng Jinyu’s smile froze and was instantly replaced with a blank, expressionless face.
“No. Only you.”

“Maybe you’re just feeling guilty about what you did, which is why you’re so uneasy and scared,” she added, turning around to glance sharply at Tan Hua. “Come with me.”

Tan Hua didn’t dare disobey and quickly followed like an obedient child.

After the elevator doors closed, Tan Hua looked up at the ceiling and said brightly,
“The sky is really blue today. And the clouds are so white.”

“Are they as white as Yan Yan’s legs?” Zheng Jinyu asked suddenly.

Tan Hua nearly choked on her own spit. She turned to look at her in disbelief, then decided to deflect with offense.
“I didn’t even know Sister Yan had such fair legs.”

“I’m so envious. You get to be around her all the time—you’d naturally notice something like that. Unlike me, who sits at home alone all day overthinking, crying my eyes out, and in the end, still getting dumped…”

“Tan Hua.” Zheng Jinyu cut her off instinctively. “Nothing ever happened between me and her.”

Tan Hua gave her a sidelong glance, then kept staring at the elevator ceiling.
“I know. At most, you just looked at her legs. Nothing more.”

“Right. Everything between you two is perfectly innocent.”

Zheng Jinyu’s breathing grew heavier. She was probably getting angry. She stared at Tan Hua for a long time without saying a word. Tan Hua kept her gaze fixed upward, looking left and right—anything but at the Alpha beside her.

A long while later, Zheng Jinyu seemed to have calmed herself. She finally asked with some concern,
“Did you hurt yourself when you fell earlier?”

“No,” Tan Hua said, hugging her arms. “I’m amazed you actually spared some energy to worry about me.” She smiled with a hint of sarcasm. “I’ve really been waiting a long time to see this day.”

Her words dripped with passive aggression. Zheng Jinyu fell silent again, like she’d suddenly gone mute.

Then she spoke—quietly and unexpectedly.
“About what happened before… I want to apologize.”
“I was in the wrong. You were my wife, and yet I kept ignoring your feelings, spending time with someone you disliked, and making you angry.”

“I don’t expect you to forgive me now,” Zheng Jinyu said quietly, “but I will do my best to make it up to you.”

Tan Hua turned her head, baffled. “?”
Well, well… did the sun just rise from the west today?

She eyed Zheng Jinyu suspiciously for a while, then leaned in and asked, “Are you trying to trick me into sleeping with you?”

The moment she saw the sudden darkening of Zheng Jinyu’s expression, Tan Hua quickly stood up straight.
“Otherwise, it’s really hard to believe such words actually came out of your mouth.”

Zheng Jinyu took several deep breaths. Her eyes closed and opened, opened and closed again, before she finally managed to speak with a barely steady voice:
“I’m just being honest and sincere in expressing my apology.”

“It doesn’t mean anything like what you’re thinking.”

“Is that so…” Tan Hua still didn’t seem convinced. “If it’s not about tricking me into bed… then are you trying to—” she paused, “trick me into having your baby?”

Before she could even finish the sentence, Zheng Jinyu raised her voice, cutting her off. “I said no!”

Zheng Jinyu was nearly driven mad with frustration.
Is that really how she sees me? Just a shallow, walking reproductive machine? Am I nothing more than a mating tool in her eyes? Do I not have a single redeeming quality?

Seeing that Zheng Jinyu was genuinely angry, Tan Hua finally, albeit reluctantly, accepted the Alpha’s apology.
“Fine.”

“But you said it too late.”
The original host was no longer around to hear it, and Tan Hua herself had no right—or position—to forgive on her behalf.

After a moment of thought, she added, “But I can forgive you for what happened a few days ago.”

Being as sharp as she was, Zheng Jinyu immediately caught the implication in Tan Hua’s words. She tactfully asked,
“What kind of gift would it take for you to forgive me?”

Wait, she’s actually serious?
Tan Hua looked at her in surprise, then cautiously pointed upward.
“…This office building?”

The whole building?
Zheng Jinyu blinked in disbelief, then her eyes shifted.
“That I can’t do.”

Seeing the look of I knew it on Tan Hua’s face, Zheng Jinyu’s brow twitched and she added quickly,
“It’s not under my name, so I legally can’t give it to you.”

“But I can give you another one…”

“Oh! My dearest Sister Jinyu, did you just say that for real?”
Tan Hua instantly closed the distance, moving up to her side and began massaging her arm with great enthusiasm.
“I believe that someone as honest and trustworthy as you—whose word is as solid as gold—would never joke or lie about something like this, right?”

“Sister Jinyu, you are so kind! I’ve truly never met an Alpha as generous, beautiful, and lovable as you in my entire life. I hope that in the next life, I can continue serving at your side, doing anything and everything for you.”

“Sister Jinyu, you’re like a dazzling angel who’s descended right before my eyes. I can hardly believe that someone like me would ever be so blessed as to receive your mercy.”

Zheng Jinyu: “…”

So fake.

In her entire life, Zheng Jinyu had never seen someone’s face change so quickly. She looked down at Tan Hua’s flattering, sycophantic expression, and found herself conflicted.

“You’re not mad anymore?”

“Angry? Of course not,” Tan Hua replied without hesitation. “How could I possibly stay mad when I’m in the presence of someone as angelic as you?”

“So you’ve also forgiven me for spending all that time on business trips with Yan Yan?”

“Of course!” Tan Hua blinked innocently. “Weren’t you with Sister Yan for the sake of the company, our home, and our future? You’ve always been so dedicated and hardworking—how could I be angry at you for that?”

Zheng Jinyu fell silent again. Even hearing it directly from Tan Hua’s mouth, she still found it hard to believe.

“Well, now that Yan Yan has left the company—just as you wanted—and since you’re no longer mad at me… why don’t we…” Zheng Jinyu paused for a beat, “make up—”

Before she could even finish the word “reconcile,” Tan Hua suddenly shot away from her like a gust of wind, instantly donning her aloof and elegant persona.

Brushing the fringe from her forehead with dramatic flair, she gave a detached smile.
“President Zheng, that would cost extra.”

Zheng Jinyu: “…………”

Her eye twitched violently. At that moment, she finally saw Tan Hua’s true colors with painful clarity.

Zheng Jinyu’s expression darkened slightly. Tan Hua, realizing she might have pushed too far, reminded herself that the office building was already half in hand—no point in letting it slip away. She reluctantly lowered her head, softening her tone.
“President Zheng, let’s not talk about that. We can still get along… amicably.”

“Don’t you agree?”

Ding. The elevator arrived. Zheng Jinyu didn’t respond. She held out her hand to block the doors and motioned for Tan Hua to exit first. Tan Hua didn’t seem to care whether or not her question had been answered—she stepped out and began eyeing Zheng Jinyu’s office with interest.

It was enormous—very enormous—and lavishly decorated. Everything was here: a gym, a cinema, even a swimming pool. It completely blew her expectations.
Office? This place looked more like a luxury resort.

“Wow… you really know how to live,” Tan Hua muttered in awe. “Compared to you, I clearly lack imagination.”

The system was equally stunned. When it finally regained its senses, it couldn’t help but murmur,
“Host… maybe you should consider accepting Zheng Jinyu’s offer.”

Tan Hua: “?” Grandpa on the subway reading his phone.jpg

You got bought off by a mere office?! Can you have a little self-respect?

“I suddenly feel like becoming Mrs. Zheng wouldn’t be so bad,” the system said again. “If you married her, you probably wouldn’t even have to go to the bathroom by yourself anymore.”

Tan Hua: “???” What do you mean I wouldn’t have to go myself? What’s the alternative—just go on the spot?

Tan Hua finally lost her patience and gave the system a knock on the head.
“Get a grip. Don’t let a few sugar-coated bullets cloud your judgment. There are plenty of people in this world richer than Zheng Jinyu.”

System: “Like who?”

“Tang Yanrou, of course,” Tan Hua replied without hesitation.

The system’s virtual eyes lit up instantly. “Then let’s find a time to visit her at home!”

Tan Hua was speechless. “Visit her home? What’s your relationship with her? You think you can just show up at someone’s house like that? Besides, I didn’t even get her contact info today…”

“I’ll find it for you!” the system said, full of excitement. “Host, just leave it to me!”

Tan Hua hadn’t expected the system to turn out so shamelessly materialistic. Shaking her head, she tried to refocus, only to realize that Zheng Jinyu was still staring at her—motionless and intense.

Then came a sentence that made Tan Hua wonder if she was hallucinating:

“Is it better here with me, or over at Sheng Yiheng’s place?”

Tan Hua: “…”

This kind of question…

It was like something a jealous ex would say, trying to compete with the current partner over something completely unnecessary.

But for the sake of the office building, Tan Hua answered smoothly,
“Yours, obviously.”

No wonder Yan Yan hadn’t wanted to leave. If Tan Hua were her, she wouldn’t have let go of this golden thigh either.

The original host really messed up—out of all the options, she went and picked the stingiest, most heartless Alpha to work for.

Sure enough, Zheng Jinyu looked visibly pleased by the answer, her expression softening considerably. She casually pointed to the side and said,
“Feel free to enjoy yourself. I’ve still got some work to finish. When I’m done, we’ll go home together.”

“Go ahead, go ahead,” Tan Hua waved her off absentmindedly, then happily darted off toward the private cinema.

Zheng Jinyu let out a quiet sigh. So she really doesn’t care anymore.

If this were before, Tan Hua would’ve obediently waited nearby, sitting quietly until Zheng Jinyu finished her work.

But now… the drastic change left Zheng Jinyu feeling vaguely unsettled.

Meanwhile, Tan Hua had fully surrendered herself to the luxurious pleasures of the space. Zheng Jinyu’s office was simply too comfortable. It even had a yoga room and a mini bar. Standing in the middle of it all, Tan Hua seriously considered canceling her current lease and moving in here immediately, luggage and all.

It was almost impossible not to be tempted.

But the more she thought about it, the more she realized—getting involved with someone like Zheng Jinyu, a married woman, would definitely be a mess. She quickly dismissed the idea and decided to simply make the most of this limited-time comfort while it lasted.

Tan Hua was thoroughly enjoying herself, but Zheng Jinyu—still buried in overtime work—couldn’t find it in herself to feel the same.

Her emotions were complicated. On one hand, she wanted to win Tan Hua back, to rekindle what they once had. But on the other, she couldn’t shake the guilt—because wasn’t she betraying Cheng Yuan by doing this?

After all, she had once promised Cheng Yuan she would wait for her to return.

But…

Zheng Jinyu looked at the Omega, who was now completely at ease, sitting at the bar and listening to soft music. Watching her like that, Zheng Jinyu realized she truly couldn’t let go.

Maybe there hadn’t been much love between them in the past, but things weren’t the same anymore.

She had started to care—really care. And it was out of her control.

She found herself wanting to know what Tan Hua was doing every day, not wanting to miss even a second.

Zheng Jinyu was fully aware that she might be falling hard this time. But her emotions weren’t something she could hold back, no matter how much she tried. She couldn’t even understand it herself—they were already divorced, yet she was more obsessed now than she ever was when they were actually together.

Maybe, she thought as her eyelashes lowered slowly, it was only after losing Tan Hua that she realized how much she meant to her—how deep her feelings really ran.

Even if Tan Hua had no intention of getting back together.

But Zheng Jinyu wasn’t someone who gave up easily. She believed Tan Hua would eventually notice the changes she was making—little by little.

Still, there was one huge problem: Cheng Yuan.

What was she going to do about that?

Cheng Yuan knew how she felt and had always believed in her—completely and unconditionally.

If Cheng Yuan came back one day and discovered that not only had Zheng Jinyu betrayed her, but that she had fallen for someone who was once just a “replacement”—Zheng Jinyu couldn’t even imagine how she would react.

She rubbed her temples in frustration. Emotional problems were proving to be far more complicated than anything she faced at work.

Just then, the sharp sound of her phone ringing pulled her out of her thoughts.

From the corner of her eye, she saw Tan Hua glance over briefly, then turn away just as quickly—completely uninterested in whoever was calling during working hours.

That small reaction left a bitter taste in Zheng Jinyu’s mouth.

She pursed her lips and glanced at the caller ID. It was an old friend—a childhood friend who knew both her and Yan Yan well.

As soon as she answered the call, the friend exploded on the other end.

“Zheng Jinyu, what the hell is going on with you? You’re seriously throwing Yan Yan aside for some complete outsider?”

“That Omega—who even is she? She’s more important to you than ten-plus years of friendship between the three of us?”

“You owe us—no, you owe Yan Yan—an explanation! What kind of person is she that you’d throw away everything for her?!”

This friend had always had a fiery temper, and now she was furious, practically shouting.

Zheng Jinyu took a deep breath, closed her eyes for a moment, and finally replied in a calm, quiet voice:

“She was my wife.”

Silence.

“…What?” the friend asked, clearly stunned. “Say that again?”

“I said, she was my wife,” Zheng Jinyu repeated more firmly. “But we’re divorced now.”

“We divorced because of my relationship with Yan Yan.”

The line went dead silent. Whether from shock or disbelief, the friend didn’t speak for a long moment.

“…When did you even get married? I never heard a word about this.”

“Last year,” Zheng Jinyu answered flatly.

Another pause.

Then the friend asked slowly, “Does Yan Yan know?”

“No. And don’t tell her.” Zheng Jinyu let out a soft sigh. “If she finds out and comes looking for me again, we’ll end up fighting—again. I really don’t want that.”

“…What kind of logic is that?” the friend said, completely baffled. “She’s already mad at you over something like this, and you still want her back?”

“You don’t understand,” Zheng Jinyu said, her voice steady but forceful. “The fact that she still gets upset with me means she still cares. If she didn’t, she wouldn’t even bother arguing. She’d just ignore me—be cold, distant, like I didn’t exist.”

“If she didn’t care, why doesn’t she get mad at Lu Huaixu? Or Sheng Yiheng? Or anyone else? Why only me?”

“It’s because in her heart, I’m different from them.”

Friend: “???” Confused black man meme face.

Are you okay??

I don’t get it. I really don’t. Respectfully… best wishes, but I’m locking this conversation away forever.

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