The Scumbag Alpha's Plan to Save the Female Lead - Chapter 25

Chapter 25

Fu Jinyan’s words were like a thunderclap thrown into a calm lake, instantly stirring up layer upon layer of waves. Although the lake was small, a few droplets from the waves always managed to merge with the sea.

Meng Yuan covered her mouth in astonishment, listening as the male voice on the stage continued on his own.

“Yesterday’s Fu family banquet had severe negative social repercussions. Due to my personal inappropriate remarks, the hard-working Betas in society have been disheartened, and I have also generalized and denied the efforts of Omegas who have relied on their own abilities to succeed in society. For this, I offer my most sincere apologies.”

“In addition, I must apologize to the Omegas in the school who have been harmed, especially student Ruan Ye. Because I failed to promptly stop the campus rumors and was overly confident in my own charm, I mistakenly believed you were also interested in me and thus restricted your personal freedom everywhere under the guise of dating standards. I am deeply sorry. To express my apology, starting today, I will forgo the opportunity to continue studying at North-Anderson and will not pursue the Federation’s highest education at any school. That is all.”

The moment he finished speaking, everyone’s gaze immediately pierced toward the exquisitely beautiful Omega in the third row, who wore a simple ponytail and a school uniform.

She didn’t show any emotion. Her expression was as indifferent as usual, unaffected by praise or criticism. She merely shifted the arm holding the parasol to better shade the head of the person sitting in the wheelchair.

Due to the previous rumors of clinging to Fu Jinyan, Ruan Ye’s reputation at school was poor. Once one rumor started, another followed. Recently, because of her close relationship with Zhi Qiu, there was a new wave of gossip at school.

Now that the past misunderstandings were suddenly cleared, many people felt sorry for their previous actions. However, there were also those who were insincere, just seeking to draw attention and show off.

A male Omega, whose clothes bore prominent brand logos and who wore heavy makeup, used his manicured hand to lightly touch the girl’s shoulder, offering a feigned apology: “Ruan Ye, I’m truly sorry about before. We misunderstood you, thinking you were really being supported by Fu Jinyan. But the rumor didn’t start with us, and besides, we’re all in the same class. I hope we can get along well from now on.”

Facing Chen Nuo’s pleasant, smiling face, Ruan Ye’s reaction was notably cool. She gently shook off the hand on her shoulder and merely turned around to offer a polite smile.

Not receiving a response, Chen Nuo’s smile stiffened. For the sake of appearances, he had no choice but to smooth things over for himself.

He slunk back to his circle of friends, rolled his eyes, and quietly complained, pouting: “Why the act? She just found a new backer, didn’t she?”

Ruan Ye hadn’t genuinely smiled, or rather, she hadn’t smiled with genuine emotion. Zhi Qiu looked up, staring into the girl’s pale grey eyes, trying to discern some happiness or sense of relief, but she couldn’t read anything.

Feeling a gentle tug on the corner of her school uniform, Ruan Ye lowered her gaze to the person in the wheelchair. The Alpha in the wheelchair had a pair of black eyes filled with confusion and worry displayed all over her face. Yet, Ruan Ye knew that the seemingly fragile body actually held vibrant life and the capacity to give someone complete love.

Zhi Qiu was a person completely different from her.

“You’re not happy.”

It was clearly a question, but this time Zhi Qiu used a tone of certainty. She immediately followed up with a question: “Why?”

Ruan Ye smiled sincerely, yet ninety percent of the smile was tinged with bitterness. She crouched down next to the wheelchair, her pale grey eyes welling up with tears, and said hoarsely, “I don’t hate anyone.”

In Ruan Ning’s memory, Fu Jinyan had also apologized to her, but that seemed to be many years after graduation. The time wasn’t important enough for her to remember it.

By the quiet hospital bed sat a woman, her skin as white as snow, her hair as dark as ink. It was summer, and she wore an exquisitely tailored silk qipao. The black color further accentuated her snow-white complexion. Her smooth, beautiful hair was loosely pinned up with a peach wood hairpin. Occasionally, stray strands escaped the pin, making her look effortlessly natural.

Even from a distance, it was clear that this was a graceful woman with stunning beauty.

Beautiful as she was, she was unfortunately a workaholic with obsessive-compulsive tendencies. A man in glasses and a formal suit rushed into the room, clutching stacks of documents. He seemed accustomed to working overtime in the hospital room and said in a low voice, “Boss.”

Hearing this, the woman with the elegant demeanor opened her eyes, her pale grey eyes still showing signs of fatigue from staying up all night. Although Ruan Ning stayed at the hospital because she was worried about her lover’s physical condition, she still had to handle all the big and small matters of the company and had to work overnight in the hospital room.

Ruan Ning raised her hand, waiting for the new batch of documents. She asked languidly, “Why so early? Is it urgent? Did another branch company run into a problem?”

Facing her boss’s three rapid-fire questions, Wang Lei stood rooted with the documents, unsure whether to move or stay put. After thinking for a moment, he didn’t hand over the files but bit the bullet and replied directly: “Boss, Mr. Fu is outside the room and wants to see you.”

A hint of surprise flashed in Ruan Ning’s eyes. She lowered her suspended hand and saw the man standing by the hospital room door.

The man looked as though he had been standing for a long time. His suit trousers were dusty, and his styled hair had fallen flat. Ruan Ning’s expression softened, and she said gently, “Come in, Fu Jinyan.”

Fu Jinyan had arrived at the hospital three hours ago, but the person in the room seemed to have just fallen asleep. Not wanting to disturb her, he sat outside for a long time until Ruan Ning’s assistant rushed in to deliver documents, and only then did he stop him.

It had been ten years since graduation, but Fu Jinyan was still the same—leather shoes, suit, slicked-back hair, the demeanor of a businessman. The man had entered, but Ruan Ning didn’t look up. She took the documents from her assistant’s hand and casually flipped to a page.

Fu Jinyan, who was being ignored, smiled good-naturedly and remarked: “Time flies, and you’re still the same—terribly cold. I wonder what it will take to warm you up.”

Careless words often carry hidden meaning. Ruan Ning closed the file, looked up coldly, and said frostily, “Whose terrible idea was it to send you as an intermediary? Don’t beat around the bush here. Say whatever you have to say now. If it’s nothing important, please have your company book an appointment in advance next time you want to see me. Let’s keep it strictly professional. I don’t have time to waste on small talk.”

Having her intentions seen through immediately, Fu Jinyan had expected to be found out sooner or later, but not this quickly.

Since getting married, he had never involved himself in the private affairs of other prominent families. Usually, Meng Yuan would handle the negotiations, but this time it was a request from Uncle Zhi, which Fu Jinyan could not refuse.

Caught between a rock and a hard place, Fu Jinyan simply sat down and spoke frankly: “Ruan Ning, I’ve come at Uncle Zhi’s request to persuade you.”

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