The Five Heartless Scumbag Alphas Turned Against Each Other Because Of Me - Chapter 98

As soon as the words fell, the room descended into complete silence.

Sheng Yiheng felt like she couldn’t keep up with Lu Huaixu’s erratic train of thought. Weren’t they just talking about how Tan Hua owed her a huge, staggering sum of money? How did the conversation suddenly jump to Tan Hua stealing Alpha genes?

She glanced at Lu Huaixu suspiciously. Could it be that the alcohol had scrambled the woman’s thoughts to this extent?

But then—what was this about Tan Hua stealing Alpha genes?

Sheng Yiheng couldn’t help but shift her gaze away from Lu Huaixu and turn it back toward Tan Hua.

Tan Hua’s mind had completely short-circuited. Wait a minute—she had gone to a gene bank to steal Alpha genes? When had she ever done such a thing?

After a moment of contemplation, Tan Hua narrowed her eyes and summoned the system:
“What’s going on? The original host actually did something like that? Why didn’t you tell me earlier?”

The rapid-fire interrogation nearly gave the system a heart attack. It stammered nervously, “I-I didn’t know either, Host… The novel never described in detail anything about the original host being pregnant.”

To be fair, the system wasn’t entirely wrong.

After all, in the original novel spanning over three million characters, two million nine hundred and ninety thousand of them were dedicated to showing just how much the five Alphas adored the female lead—how they fought each other for her, got jealous, and how their favoritism caused the women around them to become crazed with jealousy, constantly scheming against the female lead and making her life miserable.

From a once-admired daughter of heaven, the female lead ended up trapped in the inner court, forced into petty schemes—a tragic figure caught in endless drama.

Still, Tan Hua wasn’t so easily fooled.
“I don’t believe the novel didn’t even so much as mention the original host being pregnant.”

“Well…” the system stammered again, then frantically began searching through the novel. After a while, it responded with excitement, as though it had discovered a new continent:
“There is something! I found it, Host!”

Tan Hua: “Speak.”

“In the original story, the original host revealed to Zheng Jinyu that she was pregnant around the time the female lead had just returned to the country. But Zheng Jinyu thought she was just using cheap tricks to win back his affection, so he completely ignored her.”

“In fact, later on, the original host was kicked out of Zheng Jinyu’s house by one of the maids, and during that incident, the maid deliberately pushed her down the stairs. She started bleeding and miscarried on the spot, losing the child.”

“There wasn’t much written about it. After the miscarriage, the original host was weak and spent a long time recuperating at home. Meanwhile, the female lead’s return marked the peak of her romantic entanglements with the Alphas, so the original host’s pregnancy was simply glossed over.”

“No one paid it any attention.”

Tan Hua: “…” Her feelings were complicated; she was momentarily speechless.

Even though there was now concrete evidence the original host had been pregnant, the real question still remained unanswered—where did the child come from?

Tan Hua asked the system a few more questions, but this time, it couldn’t dig up any more useful information.

As for the whole “stealing another Alpha’s genes” bit—that was never even mentioned in the original plot. Well, it made sense. The villainous female character was only ever there to highlight the female lead’s kindness and virtue by contrast—through her own disgraceful and vile actions. Why waste words on anything else?

Total waste of ink.

And so, after all the roundabout confusion, they were right back where they started.

Faced with the scrutinizing eyes of two Alphas, Tan Hua laughed awkwardly.
“I honestly don’t remember doing anything like that…”

She blinked, and suddenly had a stroke of inspiration. She proposed, rather cleverly:
“How about this—you both just forget everything, and let’s pretend the baby in my belly is Zheng Jinyu’s. Sound good?”

Sheng Yiheng: “…”
You’ve really got the nerve. Why should such a precious matter be handed over to Zheng Jinyu just like that?

Sheng Yiheng immediately voiced her disapproval.
“What do you think?”

Tan Hua pressed her lips together and said nothing, diving back into her thoughts to figure out a solution.

Lu Huaixu looked at her struggling to frown her way through a plan, resting her chin in her palm as she asked with a blank expression,
“You really don’t remember?”

“I really don’t,” Tan Hua answered sincerely. “If I did, whether the baby’s other mom was a billionaire or just an average office worker, do you think I’d be sitting here calmly? I’d be tracking her down, demanding her paycheck, and making sure she helps raise this kid with me.”

Sheng Yiheng’s eye twitched uncontrollably. She turned to Lu Huaixu and said,
“That does sound exactly like something she’d do.”

If Tan Hua had the faintest clue who the other woman was, Sheng Yiheng had no doubt—even if that woman was half a step from the grave, Tan Hua would be dragging her back to take responsibility.

And judging from Tan Hua’s confused and anxious look, she really didn’t seem to be lying. Lu Huaixu couldn’t help but pinch the bridge of her nose, a headache creeping in.

Her uncle had already done an impressive job uncovering this much in such a short time. As for the rest, even if she was anxious, all she could do was wait.

She had hoped Tan Hua might give her a lead. But Tan Hua acted completely clueless—like the person they were talking about wasn’t even her.

Wait a minute…

Lu Huaixu’s eyes suddenly snapped open, locking onto Tan Hua. The abruptness of the movement made both Tan Hua and Sheng Yiheng jump in fright.

Before Tan Hua could say anything, Sheng Yiheng was already on her feet, snapping,
“What the hell are you doing? You trying to scare us to death in the middle of the night?”

“You ever heard of people dying from being scared?”

Tan Hua immediately pulled Sheng Yiheng back and clung to her tightly, not daring to let go. Lu Huaixu suddenly had the aura of a grim reaper, and the only way Tan Hua felt even remotely safe was by sticking to Sheng Yiheng like glue.

Seeing the Omega clearly scared, Sheng Yiheng instinctively opened her arms and wrapped them around her.
“Don’t be afraid,” she said softly, gently patting Tan Hua’s shoulder. Then, shooting a cold glare at Lu Huaixu’s unreadable face, she added,
“I’ve got you.”

“Come on. Let’s go back to bed. No need to stay around this moody storm of a woman—she’ll scare you into nightmares.”

And with that, Sheng Yiheng wrapped an arm around Tan Hua and firmly led her away.

Tan Hua glanced back, half suspicious and half thoughtful. Lu Huaixu didn’t move, didn’t try to stop her—it was like she had no interest in holding them back.

But… wasn’t she just trying to get answers?

That didn’t seem like something Lu Huaixu would simply let go.

Still, before Tan Hua could think more about it, she was already being pulled out of the room. When Lu Huaixu’s figure was completely out of sight, Tan Hua finally relaxed, the deep furrow in her brows starting to ease.

“I think something’s off with President Lu,” she muttered to Sheng Yiheng.

“What’s off?” Sheng Yiheng asked, then immediately took the opportunity to throw shade at her.
“She’s always been like that. Not like me—beautiful, rich, gentle, and patient.”

Tan Hua looked at her, utterly speechless.
“…”
This level of shamelessness really needs to be studied.

She remembered clearly—when she first met Sheng Yiheng, her expression had been just as cold and standoffish as Lu Huaixu’s was earlier. It wasn’t until they spent more time together that Tan Hua realized Sheng Yiheng was actually a slow-to-warm-up, secretly warm-hearted introvert.

Back then, she’d played the aloof ice queen, but in reality, she was a chatty, self-loving golden retriever who couldn’t stop muttering about everything.

The difference between the current Sheng Yiheng and the one from the beginning was… massive.

Maybe the look Tan Hua gave her was too revealing, because Sheng Yiheng suddenly choked a little—then quickly changed the subject.
“Alright, stop overthinking it. People like her—always scheming—are constantly paranoid. Just forget what happened. Pretend she was just having a breakdown.”

“As for the baby’s origin…” Sheng Yiheng said casually,
“You don’t need to worry about that either. Lu Huaixu will definitely investigate it for you behind the scenes.”

“She’s the kind of person with too much money and too much free time—loves sticking her nose in other people’s business.”

For some reason, Tan Hua couldn’t help but feel that the last sentence had a very… gritted-teeth kind of tone.

Jealousy? she wondered silently.

Probably.

After all, if she were being honest, even she would be grinding her teeth in jealousy over someone like Lu Huaixu.

Beautiful, genetically gifted, filthy rich with money she couldn’t even spend fast enough, and with nothing better to do all day than exist in perfection. Even just one of those traits would be enough to spark envy. But Lu Huaixu? She had them all—the full package. It was enough to make anyone’s eyes burn with jealousy.

Only in a novel, Tan Hua thought bitterly, would someone like this actually exist—flawless from every angle.

But then, like someone who’d just had an energy shot, she suddenly perked up again. It was precisely because this kind of perfect Alpha only existed in stories that she couldn’t let this rare opportunity slip through her fingers. No, she shouldn’t mess it up—she should treasure it properly, maybe even… get a taste of what sweet romance felt like.

Tonight seemed like a golden opportunity. Lu Huaixu was drunk, her mind fuzzy and disoriented—ideal conditions for a little impulsive, tipsy intimacy.

Unfortunately, Tan Hua had already been through way too much that day. She was completely exhausted. The thought flickered through her mind and disappeared just as fast.

Forget it. Another time. She’d rest up, recharge, and then make a move.

She wasn’t getting any younger, after all. Her body probably couldn’t handle the wild instincts of a drunk Alpha in full heat. Clicking her tongue in regret, she stared at her belly and muttered silently,
“This is all your fault. Of all the times, you had to show up now?”

Great. Now the good stuff was completely off-limits.

While she was still lost in her wandering thoughts, Sheng Yiheng had already helped her into a car. Disgusted by the seedy bar Tan Hua had been staying in, Sheng Yiheng decided to take her straight back to her own home.

Tan Hua’s mind was still a little restless, and after washing up, she was honestly feeling a little tempted to stir up some sparks. But after calling out for Sheng Yiheng a few times with no response—and with her eyelids suddenly getting impossibly heavy—she ended up falling into a deep sleep on her side before Sheng Yiheng even came in.

Sheng Yiheng stood beside the bed, bending slightly to take in the Omega’s peaceful, sleeping face.

Under the soft light of the bedside lamp, the Omega’s skin looked smooth and delicate, her features still carrying a touch of youthful innocence. She didn’t look like someone already carrying a child—more like the sweet girl-next-door who had just graduated college.

Without realizing it, Sheng Yiheng crouched down, resting her cheek in her palm as she stared.

When she wasn’t being loud or dramatic, Tan Hua was actually quite likeable.

She wasn’t like Cheng Yuan, who resembled a pure white gardenia—someone you liked instantly at first glance. But there was something in Tan Hua’s eyes, a seductive charm laced with cold indifference, that was even more dangerous. She seemed like the kind who gave you her body but never her heart—and that kind of cruelty drove people mad.

The powerful always craved the thrill of conquering what they couldn’t easily have—and Tan Hua was exactly that: a beautiful, dangerous prize worth fighting for, one that would surely spark a bloody storm among Alphas all vying for her.

The longer Sheng Yiheng looked, the more she liked what she saw. To think this stunning little treasure had even come knocking on her door—what a reward for all the good karma she must’ve racked up in her past life.

She stared for a long, long time, captivated. Eventually, though, she reluctantly got up, quietly closed the bedroom door behind her, and left.

A proper person acts with integrity. No matter how tempted she was, she wouldn’t take advantage of someone vulnerable.
…Unless there was alcohol involved, maybe.

Sheng Yiheng stood in the hallway, deep in thought for a while, before finally walking away.

Tan Hua slept like a rock. When she finally woke up, it was already noon—past twelve.

She shot up from bed like a spring-loaded trap, moving so fast the system watching her was completely stunned.

I’m late! she thought, scrambling through her morning routine. Her mind was blank with panic, but somewhere in the chaos, another thought clicked into place:

Wait… why should I care what they say?

Those people in the office could gossip all they wanted—it had nothing to do with her.

She spat out the toothpaste foam, only to suddenly gag, stomach rolling violently. After a few dry heaves, she looked up at the mirror, face pale.

The system’s voice piped up cautiously,
“Host… are you okay?”

“I’m fine,” Tan Hua muttered, wiping her mouth. She shook her head and added coldly,
“If it keeps acting up like this every day, I’ll go get it taken care of tomorrow.”

Her belly was silent. The system was silent too.

A few seconds later, the system finally whispered,
“You know I’ll always support you, Host.”

“Mm,” Tan Hua nodded, finished getting ready, and rushed downstairs.

But as she stepped out the front door, she suddenly froze.

She didn’t have a car.

Her only ride to work—no, her moving mountain of gold—had already been sent off for repairs after the crash.

Just as Tan Hua was trying to figure out how she was going to get to the office, someone called out to her.

An elegant and kind-looking elderly woman stepped forward and said warmly,
“Miss Tan, President Sheng specifically asked me to make sure you eat breakfast—well, lunch—before sending you to work.”

Tan Hua turned her head and looked at her, confused.
“And you are?”

“I’m just the nanny who’s taken care of President Sheng since she was a child,” the woman replied simply, then gently pulled Tan Hua into the dining room. She served her a bowl of rice and even scooped up a small bowl of soup, only relaxing once she saw Tan Hua eating obediently.

“Don’t worry,” she added. “President Sheng already arranged for a driver to take you to the company.”

As soon as she said that, Tan Hua heard the soft hum of a car pulling up outside.

Everything had been planned out quite thoroughly. But Tan Hua wasn’t feeling very hungry, so after just a few bites, she set down her chopsticks.

“I’m full, Auntie. I’ll head to work now,” she said, and without waiting for the woman to try and persuade her, she quickly changed shoes and headed out the door.

Once she got into the car, it started moving smoothly without her needing to say a word. The navigation system was already set to Shengyuan Group.

Tan Hua sat in the back seat, head down, going through work emails and messages. By the time the driver reminded her that they had arrived, she had already finished sorting through most of her tasks from the morning.

She unfastened her seatbelt, politely said “thank you,” and stepped out, heading straight toward her office at a brisk pace.

She walked quickly. Along the way, many employees turned to look at her—some looked like they wanted to say something, but no one actually did. They just stared as she walked past, following her with their eyes until she entered the elevator.

Naturally curious, Tan Hua wasn’t about to let all those stares go unexplained. As soon as she got upstairs, she headed straight to Sheng Yiheng’s office, leaned into the doorway, and asked,
“Why was everyone staring at me?”

“Who?” Sheng Yiheng looked up reflexively, confused. “Who was staring at you?”

“Your employees.” Tan Hua crossed her arms and raised a brow, looking casual but clearly suspicious. “Don’t tell me you’ve been stirring up trouble behind my back again?”

“What kind of trouble could I possibly be stirring up?” Sheng Yiheng shot her a look. “They probably just heard about Cheng Yuan’s upcoming welcome banquet next month.”

“Oh, that’s it.”

“A welcome-back party?” Tan Hua walked inside, blinked a few times, and looked at her hopefully.
“Can I go with you?”

Sheng Yiheng instantly rejected the idea without hesitation.
“What for?”

If Tan Hua and Cheng Yuan came face-to-face, who knew how chaotic things might get.

“To protect her, of course,” Tan Hua said, pouting slightly.
“What if someone tries to take advantage of the party and hurt her again? I’d be useful, wouldn’t I?”

Sheng Yiheng didn’t reply right away. Instead, she looked at Tan Hua suspiciously, eyes narrowing as she stared at her for a long time.

She looked her up and down, eyes filled with doubt, until Tan Hua finally got irritated.
“What are you staring at?”

“Why do you care so much about Cheng Yuan?” Sheng Yiheng asked, puzzled. “You care more than I ever did—and I used to be her pathetic little simp.”

Tan Hua: “??”
Did she really just call herself a simp? Out loud?

“You and Cheng Yuan…” Sheng Yiheng hesitated, then asked slowly,
“You’re not secretly involved or anything, are you?”

As she said this, she got even more worked up. She stood up, walked quickly over to Tan Hua, and leaned in close, eyes filled with suspicion.

“Don’t tell me Cheng Yuan is your true love! That while she was out of the country, you used the time to charm all of us Alphas one by one—just to make sure none of us were interested in her anymore. Then, when we were all distracted, you could have her all to yourself?”

“Is that why you faked everything? You stole some random Alpha’s genes just to confuse us and keep your secret love affair with Cheng Yuan hidden?!”

“Well, well!” Sheng Yiheng pointed a trembling finger at her, her voice filled with righteous fury.
“You cunning, sly little Omega!”

She was absolutely fired up now.
“Tan Hua, be honest with me—is the baby in your belly actually Cheng Yuan’s?!”

Sheng Yiheng (dramatic): Confess and you’ll be treated leniently. Resist, and the punishment will be severe!

Tan Hua (deadpan, clapping): What a masterpiece of imaginative storytelling.

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