The Five Heartless Scumbag Alphas Turned Against Each Other Because Of Me - Chapter 48.2

The mention of the past made Mu Wanyi’s face burn with shame. “That was before. Things are different now…” She knew she’d done plenty of things she wasn’t proud of, and the guilt lingered in her voice. But then she changed the subject abruptly.

“Now, I just want to live like you—date whoever I want, flirt whenever I feel like it, and never have to answer to anyone.”

“So carefree.” Her eyes sparkled with admiration.

Tan Hua blinked. “…Wow. That’s… quite the shameless mindset.”

The two of them walked out of the restroom while chatting. Not far away, Sheng Yiheng and Tang Yanrou were seated quietly, creating a picture-perfect scene just by sitting side by side. Mu Wanyi paused, suddenly looking awkward.

“I’ll leave you to it—I won’t go with you.”

“Okay.” Tan Hua didn’t insist. “If anything comes up again, just call me.”

Mu Wanyi smiled genuinely. Her eyes curved with her grin, and her beauty lit up the space. “I will.” She pressed her red lips together in confidence. “Who knows? Maybe next time, I’ll fight back and make his life miserable too.”

“After all, back before we presented, I was the fearless street queen—righteous and beloved by all.”

That part of their youth had long been buried deep in memory. Tan Hua searched her mind for the old pieces of that story and smiled. “I believe you.”

With those words of encouragement, Mu Wanyi felt a renewed sense of strength. She lifted her chin and walked away with boldness and pride.

Tan Hua shifted her gaze back to Sheng Yiheng and Tang Yanrou. She walked over, politely greeted Tang Yanrou, but didn’t linger on her. “President Sheng, I’m done here. Let’s go.”

Sheng Yiheng stood up. She studied Tan Hua closely for a moment, only nodding when she was sure everything was fine. “Alright.”

As the two were about to leave side by side, Tang Yanrou opened her mouth, wanting to say something to Tan Hua. But she realized the timing wasn’t right, so she could only watch silently as Tan Hua bid her goodbye and walked off intimately with Sheng Yiheng.

Compared to Sheng Yiheng, she was just a stranger to Tan Hua—someone she had only met once.

They didn’t even really know each other. All they had were names. In this situation, even wanting to build a closer relationship with Tan Hua felt like a difficult task.

Tan Hua turned her head slightly, and with what seemed like a casual glance, her eyes swept over Tang Yanrou. Her red lips curled into a smile—subtle, layered, and unreadable.

The system couldn’t understand why the host treated Tang Yanrou so coldly. But some instinct told it—it was probably better not to find out. If it did, it would only be dragged into another chaotic mess of the host’s unpredictable schemes.

Sheng Yiheng, meanwhile, couldn’t help but feel a little confused. Tan Hua was being too cold to Tang Yanrou. While that was technically a good thing, her instincts told her this Omega probably wasn’t up to anything wholesome.

“You’re already bored of her?” Sheng Yiheng asked in a seemingly offhanded tone.

Tan Hua blinked. “Who?”

“Tang Yanrou.” Sheng Yiheng stopped walking. Her eyes locked onto Tan Hua’s face, carefully watching for even the smallest sign of a lie.

Tan Hua looked puzzled. “Why are you asking that?” She tilted her head, genuinely confused. “Aren’t we working right now?” Then she nudged Sheng Yiheng with her elbow. “Don’t we still have a bunch of clients to meet today? Let’s get it done—I’ve got my own things to take care of after.”

Sheng Yiheng was left speechless. Her lips parted slightly, but no words came out.

Mu Wanyi laughed from the heart, her eyes curving into crescents, radiant and full of charm.
“Alright, I will,” she said brightly. Then she pressed her red lips together in a confident smirk.
“Who knows? Maybe next time, I’ll fight back and make him suffer too.”

“After all, before our secondary genders even manifested, I was the queen of the streets—righteous, bold, and loved by everyone.”

Those memories had been buried away for many years. Tan Hua dug them out from the dusty corners of her mind and couldn’t help but smile.
“I believe you.”

Encouraged by Tan Hua’s support, Mu Wanyi straightened up, her spirits lifted, and strode off with renewed strength and pride.

Tan Hua turned her attention back to Sheng Yiheng and Tang Yanrou. She walked over, greeted Tang Yanrou politely, then didn’t spare her another glance.
“President Sheng, I’m done here. Let’s go.”

Sheng Yiheng stood up and looked at Tan Hua carefully, making sure she was truly okay before giving a slight nod.
“Alright.”

The two of them were just about to walk away side by side when Tang Yanrou parted her lips, wanting to say something. But she knew this wasn’t the right time. So she could only watch silently as Tan Hua said goodbye and walked away, closely alongside Sheng Yiheng.

Compared to Sheng Yiheng, Tang Yanrou knew that to Tan Hua, she was just a stranger—someone she had only met once.

They didn’t really know each other at all. All they knew were each other’s names. In that kind of situation, even wanting to become closer and build familiarity felt like a tall order.

Tan Hua turned her head slightly, and seemingly by accident, let her eyes sweep past Tang Yanrou. A subtle, meaningful smile tugged at the corners of her red lips.

The system couldn’t understand why its host was being so cold to Tang Yanrou. But some deep-rooted survival instinct told it: it was better not to know. If it did, it would only end up getting emotionally wrecked again by one of Tan Hua’s wild, unpredictable moves.

Sheng Yiheng was a little puzzled. Tan Hua was being really cold to Tang Yanrou. While that was technically a good thing, her instincts told her this Omega probably wasn’t up to anything pure-hearted.

“You’ve already lost interest in her?” Sheng Yiheng asked casually.

Tan Hua blinked, confused. “Who?”

“Tang Yanrou,” Sheng Yiheng said, pausing as her gaze landed squarely on Tan Hua’s face, trying to read any hint of dishonesty in her expression.

Tan Hua looked genuinely puzzled.
“Why would you ask that?” she replied, then quickly turned the question around. “Aren’t we supposed to be working right now?”
She nudged Sheng Yiheng. “How many clients do we still have today? Let’s get them done. I’ve got my own things to do.”

Sheng Yiheng was momentarily speechless, caught off guard by her bluntness. Her lips parted slightly, but no words came out.

A moment later, Sheng Yiheng gave a sly smile—one that clearly held bad intentions.
“No rush. You’ll find out soon enough.”

She had already made up her mind. No matter how exhausting it would be today, she was going to keep Tan Hua by her side—busy and occupied—so she wouldn’t have a single free moment to flirt or fool around.

Tan Hua had no idea she was already being scheduled and managed down to the minute by Sheng Yiheng. She just felt like today’s client list was never-ending. No matter how many meetings they finished, another would show up. Faces kept appearing, one after another, as if the stream of people had no end.

Eventually, she couldn’t take it anymore and tugged Sheng Yiheng’s sleeve.
“Are you planning to sweep the entire venue today? Why the sudden rush to close so many deals? Can you even handle all this?”

“Of course,” Sheng Yiheng replied smoothly. Her beautiful, seductive face was now adorned with a rare, innocent expression that could almost be called sweet.
“Besides, whether or not I can handle it isn’t something I need to worry about.”

She paused, then added with a half-smile, half-smirk,
“That’s your problem to worry about.”

Tan Hua looked completely exasperated, and Sheng Yiheng gazed at her lightly.
“More clients means more income for you. Isn’t that something to be happy about?”

“No money, no romance. How else are you going to buy expensive gifts for the one you love? How else are you going to enjoy candlelit dinners with other Alphas?”
She patted Tan Hua’s shoulder with a straight face.
“I’m doing this all for your happiness.”

Tan Hua: “…”
I don’t believe you!

Tan Hua decisively rejected Sheng Yiheng’s empty promises. “Not today. I’ve got plans after six.”

Sheng Yiheng asked reflexively, “What could you possibly have to do?”

“Trying to win back my marriage, is that okay?” Tan Hua forced a fake smile. “My ex-wife warmly invited me to her place, hoping to rekindle the flames of love that have long since burned out.”

Even Tan Hua didn’t believe the absurd excuse she had just made up—yet Sheng Yiheng actually stopped pushing her to work overtime.

Sure enough, Sheng Yiheng immediately shut her mouth, glancing at Tan Hua several times with a complicated look in her eyes. Tan Hua, meanwhile, tuned out whatever was going on in Sheng Yiheng’s mind, maintaining her fake smile as she greeted each passing executive.

If not for the decent commission Sheng Yiheng offered, Tan Hua wouldn’t even bother with this job.

But then again—if she shifted her perspective a little… These big shots Sheng Yiheng was trying to partner with probably weren’t so bad either. If she could manage to cozy up to one of them… Tan Hua’s smile suddenly became more sincere and radiant.

Sheng Yiheng noticed the change in her expression. Standing with one hand in her pocket, she watched in silence, feeling an unexpected tangle of emotions. After several interactions, she had come to realize Tan Hua was not the pretty but useless woman she had initially imagined.

In fact, she was more competent than the secretaries in her office.

Whether it was business etiquette, negotiation skills, or navigating social dynamics, Tan Hua was nearly flawless. Sheng Yiheng even found herself occasionally thinking that Tan Hua could replace several of her secretaries on her own.

Businesspeople are always perceptive. Sheng Yiheng couldn’t help but think: if she could keep Tan Hua by her side as a trusted aide, then in time, she might just surpass the glory of the previous generation and bring honor to her family name.

But knowing Tan Hua’s flirtatious and shallow nature—always chasing after attractive Alphas—keeping her around would likely be a challenge.

She was like a handful of sand, easily swept away by the slightest breeze, the kind who would leave without a second glance.

For the first time, Sheng Yiheng felt troubled.

Letting such a money-making machine walk away felt like a huge loss, but persuading her to stay? Sheng Yiheng didn’t have nearly enough leverage.

Except for money.

But everyone had money. If someone offered a higher price, Tan Hua wouldn’t hesitate to leave her for someone else.

This troubling thought darkened Sheng Yiheng’s expression, making her look stern and unapproachable.

Tan Hua, puzzled by how Sheng Yiheng had suddenly fallen into deep thought, whispered to the system, “What on earth is she thinking about in broad daylight?”

System: “?” How would I know? I’m not a mind reader.

After a pause, the system muttered uncertainly, “Maybe she’s worried Tang Yanrou might steal you away, and now she’s trying to figure out how to keep you.”

Tan Hua’s eyes widened in surprise. “Really?”

Her expression quickly turned gleeful. “Honestly, I don’t really want to leave her either,” she mumbled, lowering her head with a bashful look. “There aren’t many gullible sweethearts like her left in the world.”

“Besides, I still need her to complete two of my missions,” she added. “Even if I get married and settle down later, if she tries to kick me out, I won’t go quietly.”

The system glanced at Sheng Yiheng, still lost in her thoughts, and for some reason, suddenly felt a hint of sympathy for her.

With a host like Tan Hua—this clingy and determined—Sheng Yiheng would have to fend for herself from now on.

Sheng Yiheng was still deep in contemplation: There’s only one real way to win someone’s heart—either through threats or temptation. Based on what she knew about Tan Hua, the former had nearly zero chance of success. But the latter…

Her thoughts paused.

That had almost a 100% success rate.

As a greedy and lustful Omega, Tan Hua’s desire for money was easy to satisfy. But when it came to beauty… Sheng Yiheng couldn’t recall Tan Hua expressing any particular interest in any Alpha at the company.

If she had to pick someone… it might just be herself.

She remembered their first meeting clearly—Tan Hua had looked at her like she wanted to devour her whole. That had honestly freaked Sheng Yiheng out. But was it really worth it to sacrifice herself for such petty gains?

Was the price she had to pay for success and prestige getting a little too steep?

Besides, Tan Hua’s interest clearly lay with Tang Yanrou now. As for herself—Tan Hua had likely lost patience after being denied for so long.

Sheng Yiheng suddenly found herself caught between a rock and a hard place.

Still watching the dazed Alpha, Tan Hua leaned in. “What are you doing?” she asked, annoyed. Was Sheng Yiheng trying to stall and force her to work overtime?

The thought made Tan Hua straighten up and speak firmly. “Sheng Yiheng, if you want me to work overtime, that’s a separate fee.”

Snapped out of her thoughts by Tan Hua’s raised voice, Sheng Yiheng instinctively replied in a serious tone, “Ditch Zheng Jinyu. Come home with me tonight.”

Tan Hua blinked. “Huh?” That was sudden.

Miss Tan: That doesn’t sound very appropriate… (pretending to be shy)

President Zheng: draws sword

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