The Five Heartless Scumbag Alphas Turned Against Each Other Because Of Me - Chapter 47

She had let her guard down—Tan Hua thought bitterly.

Since she’d already been exposed, Tan Hua didn’t bother pretending to sleep any longer. She opened her eyes and looked straight at Zheng Jinyu’s face, which was now tinged with a faint, frosty chill. Blinking innocently, she said, “I wasn’t trying to eavesdrop on your inner thoughts.”

“I was just feeling a little tired and wanted to close my eyes for a moment,” she added, trying to cover for herself. “I didn’t expect you to sneak in and suddenly start pouring your heart out without any warning.”

Zheng Jinyu’s gaze was calm, but her tone had an inexplicable firmness. “That’s not an excuse.”

Seeing that Zheng Jinyu was not easy to deal with at the moment, Tan Hua had no choice but to furrow her brows and pretend to be disappointed. “At first, when I heard you say how much you cared about me, how much you liked me, I actually felt a little happy. I thought all the grievances and emotions I carried had finally been understood…”

She lowered her gaze, avoiding Zheng Jinyu’s eyes. “But in the end, it turns out your words were just empty talk.”

“You’re still the same as before. You don’t really like me—otherwise, how could you get angry over something so small and start scolding me?”

“That’s not true,” Zheng Jinyu interjected, disagreeing. “It’s precisely because I care about you too much that I’ve become sensitive and paranoid—just like you used to be.”

She looked at Tan Hua seriously and explained, “If I didn’t care, I wouldn’t bother with you. I’d treat you the same way I did in the past—even if you were standing on a rooftop about to jump, I wouldn’t feel a thing.”

“But now, it’s different. Now, if I even imagine you hurting yourself, I get anxious—I panic.”

Her expression was solemn, and her tone earnest—it didn’t sound like she was lying. Tan Hua stared at her for a few seconds, then subtly raised her wrist, which still bore the silver bracelet Zheng Jinyu had put on her, and changed the subject. “So, when exactly do you plan on taking this off?”

“It’s already ten o’clock at night. Don’t I need to go home and sleep so I can wake up early for work?” She narrowed her eyes at Zheng Jinyu. “If I end up late or absent and my stingy boss Sheng Yiheng uses it as an excuse to dock my pay, you’d better be ready for me to come after you.”

As usual, the Omega bared her claws—but there was no real bite to her threat. In fact, it even seemed a little adorable.

Zheng Jinyu’s grim expression softened, and a trace of amusement appeared in her eyes. “I’ll make up for it,” she said. “No matter how much Sheng Yiheng docks your salary—if she does—I’ll cover it.”

With that, she shoved a pre-prepared unlimited credit card into Tan Hua’s hand. “Stop refusing me already.”

Zheng Jinyu had already owed Tan Hua too much. The more she owed, the more she wanted to make amends. Deep down, she almost wished Tan Hua would behave like a materialistic woman and max out her credit card without a second thought.

As long as Tan Hua was willing to use her things, it meant she still felt something for her—whether it was love, or even hatred.

Because only when there is love can there be hate. If Tan Hua truly felt nothing, then she would avoid anything that might connect them, even refusing to spend a single penny of Zheng Jinyu’s money. She’d be eager to cut ties completely.

But that wasn’t the outcome Zheng Jinyu wanted.

Even if she knew that what she was doing was like a moth flying into a flame, spinning her own cocoon of pain—she still wanted Tan Hua to be ruthless toward her. Only then would the guilt that tormented her heart ease, even just a little.

Tan Hua stared at the black card in her hand, eyes lighting up. She couldn’t help but whisper to the system, “Since Zheng Jinyu is being so passionate and generous… if I still refuse, wouldn’t that be really disrespectful?”

The system scoffed. If you want to flirt, just say it. No need to wrap it in such a noble-sounding excuse.

We’re both old foxes here—just one flick of your tail and I already know you’re about to seduce whichever poor fool’s next in line.

With great reluctance (or so she made it seem), Tan Hua accepted Zheng Jinyu’s good intentions. She hesitated before asking, “So I can really use it however I want? You’ll agree to anything I buy?”

Zheng Jinyu nodded. Tan Hua’s eyes sparkled with barely contained excitement. “Then I want to buy a house next to Miss Tang’s place and be her neighbor!”

Zheng Jinyu: “?” Miss Tang? Who’s that?

She lowered her gaze and took in the Omega’s bright, hopeful expression. Her face shifted subtly. Before Tan Hua could even finish enjoying the moment, the unlimited card in her hand was swiftly taken back by Zheng Jinyu.

Zheng Jinyu’s face was expressionless. “You want to buy a house? I’ll just buy it for you and give it to you directly.”

“Before all the paperwork is finalized, you can stay here with me,” she continued, her voice coaxing and persuasive. “Living here is safe, the material conditions are excellent, and most importantly—it’s very close to your workplace.”

In Zheng Jinyu’s view, this was a perfect opportunity—free food, free lodging, total convenience. There was absolutely no reason for Tan Hua to refuse.

That Miss Tang… Zheng Jinyu thought with irritation. Another seductress trying to steal her away. She would never allow Tan Hua the chance to get close to that woman, let alone interact with her.

As expected, the credit card was taken back. Tan Hua didn’t argue—she just yawned and said, “Got it.” Then, giving Zheng Jinyu a very clear ‘time to leave’ look, she added, “I’m sleepy.”

Understanding the cue, Zheng Jinyu tactfully unlocked the silver bracelet from her wrist. She briefly explained how the room was arranged and then left, no longer disturbing Tan Hua.

After lying in bed for a while and confirming Zheng Jinyu had truly left, Tan Hua finally got up to wash up and tidy herself. Today had genuinely exhausted her—it felt like every minute had been stretched into several, the day’s drama more intense than what most people went through in a whole month.

The moment her head hit the pillow again, Tan Hua drifted into unconsciousness.

Just before she lost awareness, one thought lingered in her mind: I need to find a way to get Zheng Jinyu to willingly hire me… establish a legitimate contract where she can spend money on me.

And then there was Lu Huaixu. Now that she had gained full consciousness, would Lu still honor the terms of their contract?

Would she just flip the table the moment she became self-aware and deny everything they’d agreed upon? That would be way too underhanded. The least she could do was give her some mental prep time.

Half-asleep and lost in her thoughts, Tan Hua didn’t sleep well at all. By the time she got up the next morning, she stood in front of the bathroom mirror, staring at the two dark circles under her eyes, questioning her entire existence.

She couldn’t help pulling down her lower eyelid, then snapped a dead-fish-eyed selfie and sent it to Sheng Yiheng.
“Boss Sheng, seeing me like this… would you consider granting me a day off?”

Sitting in the back seat of her chauffeured car, Sheng Yiheng casually opened the photo. “…” What a mood killer, first thing in the morning.

She replied with a single smiling emoji: 🙂
“What do you think?”

Tan Hua shamelessly replied,
“Of course I think it’s reasonable. After all, you’re the only kind-hearted, employee-loving capitalist left in this world.”

“To us, Boss Sheng, you’re practically the kindest, gentlest, most benevolent boss alive.”

Sheng Yiheng: “?” Benevolent?

The expression on her face immediately vanished.
“Try showing up late and see what happens.”

“…”
Well, that backfired. Tan Hua’s hopeful smile collapsed instantly. Grinding her teeth, she sighed.
Fine. You asked for it. If anything happens today, it’s on you.

Tan Hua quickly finished getting ready and headed downstairs. By the time she got there, Zheng Jinyu had already prepared breakfast. The woman had cooked it herself and was now wearing a white lace apron, exuding a warm, domestic charm.

This was a side of Zheng Jinyu rarely seen. Tan Hua couldn’t help but stop in her tracks, her gaze fixed firmly on her.

Even though she had met Zheng Jinyu many times and knew her quite well by now, she still couldn’t resist the soft, gentle aura Zheng gave off—like the perfect wife and mother.

Tan Hua felt her heart pounding uncontrollably at the sight of this nurturing, homey version of Zheng Jinyu. Every tiny cell in her body seemed to come alive, completely bewitched.

Tan Hua found herself unable to move her feet. Her gaze was intense and unwavering, and Zheng Jinyu quickly noticed her presence. The moment their eyes met, Zheng Jinyu’s face softened with a faint smile. “Come eat. Everything’s ready.”

Zheng Jinyu was feeling slightly self-conscious. It had been a long time since she last cooked, and she wasn’t sure if her culinary skills had deteriorated—or more importantly, whether Tan Hua would actually like what she made.

But when she saw Tan Hua obediently walk over and sit down, she breathed a small sigh of relief.

At the very least, their relationship hadn’t completely fallen apart. No matter how awkward things might be, Tan Hua would still give her a little face—not outright rejecting her efforts.

Tan Hua hadn’t actually intended to eat. But really, who could bear to say no to such a gentle, elegant older woman—eyes as clear as lake water, soft hair falling to her shoulders, brows like willow leaves, and skin like polished jade?

Powerless to resist, she sat down across from Zheng Jinyu and, under the woman’s smiling gaze, picked up the bowl of porridge and took a small sip.

“How is it?” Zheng Jinyu asked, a bit nervous.

Tan Hua forced herself to maintain her composure. “It’s very good.”

A woman who could dominate boardrooms in ruthless negotiations and still come home to craft delicate, heartfelt meals—who could possibly resist that?

Trying her best to suppress the chaos in her heart, Tan Hua drank her porridge and sighed dramatically. “What a shame.”

The system asked, confused: “What’s a shame?”

Tan Hua replied wistfully, “A shame this is Jinjiang and we’re limited to 1V1.”

System: “…”

Seeing that Tan Hua looked well, Zheng Jinyu finally let go of the anxiety that had been gripping her. As if proudly presenting a prize, she pushed a few more dishes toward Tan Hua. “Hua Hua, try this too.”

Blinded by temptation, Tan Hua was in no position to refuse. And so, under Zheng Jinyu’s meticulous care, her breakfast was peacefully finished.

When it came time for her to leave, Zheng Jinyu even looked like she wanted to personally send her off—just like a doting wife seeing her spouse out the door.

But the moment Zheng made a move, Tan Hua shivered with the shock of reality and firmly rejected the idea.

If she stayed in Zheng Jinyu’s warm embrace a moment longer, she’d completely lose the will to resist.

So, she ran—fast—fearing that another second in Zheng Jinyu’s presence would be enough to make her fall again.

After she left, Zheng Jinyu stood in place, smiling as she gazed at the direction Tan Hua had disappeared. The emotion in her eyes ran deep—so deep it sent a chill down the spine.

She remained there silently for a long while before finally, slowly, turning back inside.

Once out of Zheng Jinyu’s reach, Tan Hua felt like she had come back to life.

Leaning back in the car seat, she thought to herself: I really do need to keep some distance from Zheng Jinyu.

The woman gave her a strange feeling. Although she couldn’t help but be charmed by Zheng’s gentle, domestic facade, every time she got away and her mind cleared, she’d realize the truth:

Underneath that sweet, serene exterior—Zheng Jinyu was anything but harmless.

She was the very definition of a “white-cut black”—someone who appeared innocent on the surface but was as cunning and manipulative as they came underneath.

She knew exactly how to use her gentle demeanor to lure her prey in, coaxing them willingly into traps she’d already laid.

Thank God I didn’t accept her card, Tan Hua thought with a twitch of her lips. If I had, shaking her off later would’ve been a nightmare. Probably would’ve cost me a few layers of skin just to draw a clear line between us.

Having just escaped a dark-bellied wolf like Zheng Jinyu, Tan Hua felt oddly comforted when she saw the simple-minded, sweet-tempered Sheng Yiheng again.

Her mood lightened, and so did her tone. “Good morning, Boss Sheng!”

Sheng Yiheng, rushing past with quick steps, paused. “?”
Didn’t she just look like a depressed mummy a minute ago? How is she suddenly fully recharged and radiating energy?

After a brief moment of thought, Sheng Yiheng said, “Get yourself ready. You’re coming with me to a meeting in half an hour.”

Tan Hua blinked in confusion.
Don’t you already have a secretary to attend meetings with you? I’m just a decorative substitute—nice to look at, but totally useless!

“There’s an additional bonus,” Sheng Yiheng added.

Tan Hua instantly beamed with delight. “Got it! I’ll get ready right away!”

The speed at which the Omega’s expression changed still astonished Sheng Yiheng, even though she’d seen it more than once. It was almost surreal.

For an employee who could be swayed so easily with money, Sheng Yiheng wasn’t sure whether to feel pleased or concerned.

On the one hand, it was good—Tan Hua was obedient as long as she got paid. On the other hand, it was worrying. What if someone else, like Tang Yanrou—a hopeless romantic who certainly didn’t lack money—threw a few billion her way?

Tan Hua would probably be so dazzled she’d forget who she was altogether.

A sense of regret crept up on Sheng Yiheng. Maybe she shouldn’t have brought Tang Yanrou into Tan Hua’s line of sight yesterday. If she hadn’t, none of these extra complications would’ve come up.

She was now getting a taste of what it meant to hoist a rock and drop it on her own foot.

Tan Hua and Sheng Yiheng went off to prepare separately, while the secretarial department received the last-minute update on Sheng Yiheng’s new meeting companion.

Someone couldn’t help but grumble, “Her again? Ever since she joined, Boss Sheng hasn’t taken any of us to external meetings anymore.”

“She doesn’t look like she’s trying to quietly play the role of Cheng Yuan’s stand-in. Looks more like she’s trying to worm her way into Sheng Yiheng’s bed and become the next CEO’s wife.”

No one objected to the comment. From the silence in the room, it was clear they shared similar thoughts. Although Tan Hua hadn’t been in the company long, Sheng Yiheng had already turned her into a constant presence—keeping her by her side almost every day.

If things continued like this, how long before there were no positions left for the rest of them? Tan Hua could easily push them all out with minimal effort.

Afraid they’d lose their jobs because of her, the secretaries kept their heads down while the muttered complaints continued to ripple through the office.

“I bet Boss Sheng has been lying to us this whole time. She probably never intended to keep us around. That’s why she brought in Tan Hua pretending to be Cheng Yuan’s stand-in—to lull us into dropping our guard. And then, bam—she’ll fire us all by surprise…”

“You shouldn’t say things like that here,” someone finally warned in a low voice, their tone carrying a subtle edge. “Just focus on doing your job. Boss Sheng’s intentions aren’t something we can guess at.”

Out of respect for the speaker’s seniority, no one openly argued back—but what they truly thought remained a mystery.

Still, it was obvious: Sheng Yiheng was biased toward Tan Hua. Anyone with eyes could see it.
And really—why? Was it just because she was supposedly Cheng Yuan’s stand-in?

None of them believed that.

The system relayed the gossip from the secretarial office to Tan Hua, who blinked in confusion.
“Wait, am I not slacking off obviously enough? Why would they think I’m out here trying to steal their work?”

Getting paid for doing nothing isn’t good enough for them?

The secretaries’ hostility didn’t faze Tan Hua one bit. Her mind was focused solely on how to squeeze as much money as possible from Sheng Yiheng before the gig was up.

She finished getting ready quickly. Half an hour later, Sheng Yiheng appeared right on time at Tan Hua’s office door. With her usual icy elegance, she said, “Let’s go.”

Tan Hua immediately grabbed her bag and followed, asking cheerfully, “So, where are we headed today? Is it far? Is the workload heavy? Will there be overtime…”

Tan Hua kept chattering non-stop, until Sheng Yiheng finally grew a little irritated. “It’s not far. The workload isn’t heavy. There’s no overtime. Can you be quiet now?”

“I can,” Tan Hua muttered, pursing her lips. She held back the urge to talk, quietly following Sheng Yiheng into the car.

The whole ride, she felt an itch all over from staying silent. She wanted to ask a few questions, but seeing Sheng Yiheng laser-focused on her laptop, she ultimately swallowed her words.

When they arrived at their destination, Tan Hua didn’t expect the first person they’d run into would be someone she hadn’t seen in a long time—Mu Wanyi. She didn’t look well. Her cheeks were flushed with anger, and she seemed to be arguing in hushed tones with the Alpha next to her.

Tan Hua had originally intended to greet her warmly, but seeing Mu Wanyi’s stormy expression that practically screamed “stay away,” she immediately averted her gaze and pretended not to notice.

She dodged quickly, but Du Yunshuo still caught sight of her. He stopped arguing and pulled Mu Wanyi close by the arm. “Isn’t that the well-connected friend of yours? The one with the powerful backer?”

Mu Wanyi followed his gaze, her expression instantly darkening. “What are you thinking?”

“Just going over to catch up,” he said, dragging her in Tan Hua and Sheng Yiheng’s direction. “Didn’t you say you wanted to prove yourself? Here’s your chance. Ask your dear friend to charm her sugar mama and get us a big project.”

“Are you insane?” Mu Wanyi exploded on the spot. “You’ve clearly gone off the rails. You failed in your business ventures, and now you expect me to cash in favors and relationships to clean up your mess?”

Du Yunshuo halted abruptly. His face darkened in an instant, turning downright terrifying.

Sheng Yiheng took note of the argument, squinting in recognition before turning to Tan Hua. “Isn’t that your friend? Aren’t you going over to check?”

“That wouldn’t be appropriate,” Tan Hua replied, glancing at Mu Wanyi—who had already turned to leave with the Alpha following behind. “That’s their private matter. It’d be nosy of me to interfere like some stray dog chasing rats.”

Fair enough. Sheng Yiheng said nothing more and withdrew her attention from the scene.

Still, Tan Hua couldn’t shake her concern as she stared in the direction Mu Wanyi had gone. “System, was there any mention in the original text about Mu Wanyi’s relationship with her husband?”

“There was one phrase,” the system replied: “A façade of harmony masking separation.”

That’s bad.

Tan Hua frowned. Unable to put the worry aside, she turned to Sheng Yiheng and said she needed to use the restroom.

Sheng Yiheng gave her a long, unreadable look. Though she didn’t say anything aloud, the silent annoyance in her eyes was plain as day—Seriously? Can you go one day without a side quest?

Tan Hua ignored it, hurrying off in the direction Mu Wanyi and the Alpha had gone.

Watching her flustered retreat, Sheng Yiheng couldn’t help but wonder: Did she see Tang Yanrou? Is that what this is? Is she pretending to go to the restroom so she can sneak off and meet up for a secret date?

That was such an Omega thing to do. Without hesitation, Sheng Yiheng quietly followed her.

Tan Hua trailed them all the way to a secluded corner, where she finally saw Mu Wanyi—alone. She hesitated, then approached. “What are you doing here by yourself—” She stopped mid-sentence as her eyes landed on the vivid red slap mark across Mu Wanyi’s cheek.

Mu Wanyi looked surprised to see her, but that emotion was quickly drowned out by a tidal wave of shame and embarrassment. She spun around, back facing Tan Hua, and snapped, “Why are you here? I don’t need your fake concern!”

Tan Hua blinked. “What? I’m not here to care about you.”

Mu Wanyi choked on her own words. “…”
God, she’s unbearable.

Tan Hua marched over and forcefully pulled away the hand Mu Wanyi was using to hide her face. “Now you’re ashamed? Why didn’t you fight back when he slapped you?”

Mu Wanyi was stunned by her blunt tone. “How could I fight back?” Then, under Tan Hua’s fierce glare, she stammered, “I mean… I couldn’t beat him even if I tried…”

“And you didn’t think to call for help?” Tan Hua scowled, eyes fixed on the glaring red mark on her pale skin. “Didn’t you see me just now? If you’d said something, do you think I wouldn’t have helped?”

“What exactly do you take me for? Some cold-blooded sociopath?”

The barrage of questions hit Mu Wanyi like a hammer. Her tears fell before she even realized it. Unable to hold it in any longer, she threw herself into Tan Hua’s arms, voice trembling.

“He wants me to use you—and Zheng Jinyu—to help cover his business losses…”

“But I don’t want to.”

From not far away, Sheng Yiheng stood frozen, watching as a tearful Omega threw herself into Tan Hua’s arms. A vein throbbed at her temple.

She was just about to storm over and pull them apart when Tang Yanrou suddenly appeared at her side. Watching the embrace, Tang sighed like a seasoned romantic and said gently, “You should really treat your Omega better. Be more tender.”

“Otherwise, she might run off with someone else and you won’t even realize it.”

“I’ve known several Omegas who left their partners after being treated poorly—then happily coupled up with their best girlfriends.”

Tang Yanrou looked at Sheng Yiheng with earnest concern. “So stop upsetting Miss Tan. Don’t fight with her anymore, or your relationship could be in serious trouble.”

Sheng Yiheng: “…”
Are you out of your mind?

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