The Five Heartless Scumbag Alphas Turned Against Each Other Because Of Me - Chapter 44.2

“You’re also the first person who made me feel, without any sugarcoating, that I’m loved—deeply, and honestly.”

Tan Hua: “?”

The system: “???”

Both Tan Hua and the system were stunned.

Is this kid so emotionally starved she’s lost her mind?

Tan Hua was thoroughly shaken. She genuinely didn’t understand what was going on. After a long silence, she smiled faintly and said,
“Well, if you really like it that much… I can scold you more often.”

Let’s just say… it’s my small contribution to society.

“Really?” Wen Chuan’s eyes lit up, completely focused on the word ‘more often’. Nervously, she asked,
“So… what exactly does ‘more often’ mean? Once a day? Twice? Or… three times?”

She was extra cautious, afraid that if she pushed too hard, Tan Hua might suddenly change her mind and stop ‘disciplining’ her altogether.

After all her years traveling and working in all kinds of chaotic situations, this was the first time Tan Hua had met someone begging to be yelled at.

Even though she couldn’t see Wen Chuan’s face directly, she could practically imagine the hopeful sparkle in the girl’s eyes.

“…I’ll scold you when I have time,” she said finally.

“Sometimes work might keep me busy, so I can’t promise every day. But even if I’m swamped, I’ll do my best to squeeze in time to yell at—no, I mean, check in on your academic progress.”

“Sound good?”

“Great!” Wen Chuan replied, clearly overjoyed. “Then it’s a deal. You’re not allowed to go back on your word!”

Tan Hua blinked and said meaningfully,
“Just make sure you don’t back out. Where else am I going to find someone this willing to be my emotional punching bag?”

Of course, Wen Chuan wasn’t about to change her mind. She was thrilled—even secretly wished she could be scolded in person.

That way, Tan Hua would be by her side. She wouldn’t have to study alone, sitting in silence day after day. She could ask questions, even if she already knew the answers. She could pretend not to understand, just to hear Tan Hua snap at her.

Even when angry, the Omega was incredibly beautiful.

How could Wen Chuan ever pass up a chance to get closer to her?

She had already accepted the reality: apart from reporting her studies, there wasn’t much else that connected her to Tan Hua.

Tan Hua was always busy, always surrounded by glamorous people like Lu Huaixu and Sheng Yiheng—high-status adults with everything going for them. And Wen Chuan had nothing. She was just a student, with nothing but youth to offer.

So, she clung to the only thing she had—a lifeline. The one thing that kept her tethered to Tan Hua.

Wen Chuan didn’t want her to hang up, so she quickly took the chance to ask for help with a problem. At first, Tan Hua patiently explained over the phone. But eventually, she realized that no matter how she explained, Wen Chuan just wasn’t getting it.

Finally, Tan Hua exploded—exactly as Wen Chuan had hoped—and launched into another full-blown tirade.

If there’s one thing you should never do, it’s tutoring students. Even the gentlest rabbit can turn into a raging monster.

Tan Hua’s blood pressure had spiked from yelling, and now that she’d calmed down, her temples were throbbing.

After a moment of reflection, she gave up.

“Don’t ask me about your homework anymore,” she said through gritted teeth. “I’ll hire a tutor.”

Wen Chuan froze. Her heart sank. A little shame crept in.

“…But I don’t have any money,” she mumbled.

“I’ll pay,” Tan Hua snapped, desperate to avoid any more of this madness. She had thought scolding someone would be satisfying—but now she knew: it was exhausting.

“Alright, that’s it for today. Go study on your own. I’ll contact you once I’ve found a tutor.” Without giving Wen Chuan a chance to respond, she quickly ended the call.

Tan Hua shut her eyes and began taking deep, calming breaths.

The system nearly burst out laughing. It felt like it had finally discovered the one thing that could actually throw the host off balance.

Though… this method did kind of hit everyone in the blast radius.

As soon as Tan Hua got upset, the system knew things were going to go downhill for it, too. And just like that, she gave the command:

“System, go find a suitable tutor for Wen Chuan.”

“And make it quick—I want a shortlist by the end of the day.”

The system’s digital expression immediately fell flat. Its cheerful grin vanished without a trace.

I knew it!

The host never did this kind of grunt work herself. She just ordered the system around to handle the messy stuff.

Once the system reluctantly acknowledged the task, Tan Hua finally exhaled slowly and felt a bit of the tension ease from her chest. She put her phone away and looked up—only to realize that Zheng Jinyu had somehow silently walked up behind her.

Catching her off guard.

When Zheng Jinyu saw she’d been noticed, she spoke gently,
“Who made you so angry just now?”

“A kid who’s really bad at school,” Tan Hua replied bluntly. She didn’t want to mention Wen Chuan again—just thinking about that girl made her head hurt. “You’re done with work?”

Zheng Jinyu nodded. “Just finished. Sorry for keeping you waiting.”

“Then let’s go.” Tan Hua picked up her bag, reluctantly tearing her eyes away from the company’s luxurious media room.

Zheng Jinyu noticed her hesitation and couldn’t help but offer,
“If you ever want to come hang out again, you’re more than welcome. I’ll set up full access for you—to the company and my office.”

“No, thanks.” Tan Hua declined politely.

As tempting as the offer was, a little sugar-coated hospitality wasn’t enough to make her risk getting tangled up with Zheng Jinyu again. Not a chance.

Zheng Jinyu didn’t push. She simply said,
“Next time, if you need to see me, just come straight up. Don’t wait downstairs.”

It was clearly a hint—but Tan Hua acted like she hadn’t heard anything.

What would I possibly need from her? Unless she had something to gain, she didn’t even remember Zheng Jinyu existed.

The two of them walked together toward the elevator. Zheng Jinyu turned to her and said,
“I had dinner prepared already. Why not come over to my place tonight and eat?”

Tan Hua instinctively looked at her with suspicion.

Zheng Jinyu sighed, a trace of helplessness in her eyes.
“It’s just dinner. I mean it.”

But seeing that Tan Hua still didn’t relax, she added,
“Of course, if it helps, you can take everything I say and do from now on as part of me trying to win you back.”

“I want to be with you again.”

Her voice was warm and sincere, her gaze deep and filled with emotion. To be fair, Zheng Jinyu, when she was like this, was dangerously charming.

She was stunning—elegant, mature, with a unique air of sophistication. And as an Alpha, she had that strong, commanding presence that only made her more irresistible.

Even Tan Hua had a hard time turning away.

Even though, deep down, she knew this woman had been absolutely awful in the past.

“System,” Tan Hua said blankly, “I don’t think I can hold out much longer.”

The system: “Then don’t hold back, Host. Honestly, I think it’s about time you settled down. You’re not getting any younger. Maybe it’s time to get married, stay home, raise a family—”

“You’re cruel.” Tan Hua’s face darkened.
“I treat you like my most trusted companion—and here you are, trying to shove me straight into the fire.”

“That’s it. We’re done. I’m breaking up with you.”

The system: “……”

Staring into Zheng Jinyu’s soft, loving eyes, Tan Hua felt tempted—but still turned her down without hesitation.

Let’s be real. One Zheng Jinyu, or countless exciting Alpha encounters still waiting out there? Even a fool could make the right choice.

As expected, her proposal was rejected. Zheng Jinyu wasn’t upset in the slightest. She smiled gently, as if she were someone who never got angry at all.
“Let’s go home and have dinner first,” she said softly. “No need to talk about things that make you unhappy.”

Tan Hua had initially wanted to refuse, but after a moment’s thought, she changed her mind and agreed.

She was curious to see what exactly Zheng Jinyu was up to.

When Zheng Jinyu went to the parking garage, she noticed Tan Hua’s sports car. Though a flicker of doubt crossed her mind, she wisely chose not to ask. Their relationship had only just begun to mend, and one wrong word could easily shatter it again.

Sometimes, playing dumb is the best choice for everyone.

Tan Hua had assumed Zheng Jinyu would take her to the same apartment as before. But when the car turned into a different gate, she realized that Zheng Jinyu had brought her directly to her real home.

The one she actually lived in—filled with traces of her daily life.

Tan Hua turned her head in surprise, her eyes suspicious as they studied Zheng Jinyu’s face.
“What’s wrong?” Zheng Jinyu asked with a calm smile. “Didn’t you used to love coming here the most?”

Indeed, the original Tan Hua had loved this place—loved it to the point of obsession. As if merely living here would solidify her bond with Zheng Jinyu, making it unbreakable.

Unfortunately, Zheng Jinyu had seldom brought her here in the past.

“It’s fine,” Tan Hua replied lightly. “A home is a home. It doesn’t really matter where it is.”

Zheng Jinyu’s smile faltered for a split second, but quickly recovered. She said nothing more and quietly led Tan Hua inside. With gentle care, she took Tan Hua’s handbag and hung it up, then retrieved a pair of house slippers and knelt slightly as if to help her put them on.

She looked every bit the devoted wife welcoming her spouse home.

Startled by the image her own imagination had conjured, Tan Hua quickly stepped back.
“I’ll do it myself,” she said hastily.

Zheng Jinyu didn’t insist. She obediently handed over the slippers instead. The domestic harmony of wife and husband only grew more intense, making Tan Hua feel a bit uneasy.

The maid had already set the table. Zheng Jinyu gestured for Tan Hua to follow. As she shuffled forward in slippers, Tan Hua glanced at the spread—dish after dish, a sumptuous feast.

Her appetite was instantly awakened.

The food was simply too tempting to resist. Since Tan Hua didn’t refuse, Zheng Jinyu let out a quiet sigh of relief and smiled again. Then, as if casually, she asked,
“What you said before—does it still count?”

Tan Hua paused in the middle of picking up a dish.
“What do you mean?”

Zheng Jinyu’s voice was soft. “You said, if I was willing to spend money, I could do whatever I wanted to you. Like the things I saw Lu Huaixu doing to you.”

Her Alpha eyes darkened. Accompanied by her gentle tone, Tan Hua suddenly remembered all those flirtatious, provocative words she’d once said—reckless in her efforts to lure Zheng Jinyu.

Her expression stiffened. After a brief moment of thought, she replied,
“That was in the past, President Zheng.”

With a calm smile, Tan Hua continued,
“Those words have expired. They don’t count anymore.”

The flicker of hope in Zheng Jinyu’s heart collapsed in an instant, like falling from the clouds. A wave of unbearable pain surged through her from head to toe. Her face paled slightly, and her wounded gaze locked onto the calm and indifferent Omega before her.

She’s truly merciless, Zheng Jinyu thought bitterly.

Not even the tiniest chance would she grant her again.

But Zheng Jinyu wasn’t willing to give up just yet. She parted her red lips, wanting to speak—but Tan Hua cut her off.

“And what about Cheng Yuan?” Tan Hua’s gaze was sharp, her tone pressing like an interrogation.
“Let’s not pretend. We both know I’m just a stand-in for her.”

“She’s the one you really can’t let go of—the one who’s always haunted your dreams. Your white moonlight, isn’t she?”

“I’ll make it clear to her,” Zheng Jinyu replied without hesitation. Her eyes didn’t waver as they held Tan Hua’s. “The one I truly love now—is you.”

President Zheng: If I don’t speak up now, my wife’s going to run off with some other vixen.

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