The Scumbag Attackers Regretted It Deeply After My Death - Chapter 23

She was just about to clear up the misunderstanding when Yao Zhenzhen interrupted her!

Yao Zhenzhen offered a reserved, somewhat bashful smile and said, “Uncle Li, don’t talk nonsense. I treat her like my own biological older sister.”

“Hahaha, she’s an Omega after all. Young girls are thin-skinned, I understand, I understand!” Dr. Li laughed heartily, not taking the denial seriously at all.

Watching the misunderstanding deepen, Zheng Xiulan looked at her daughter in confusion, not quite understanding why Yao Zhenzhen was allowing Dr. Li to continue believing the lie.

Once the doctor had left, Zheng Xiulan couldn’t help but ask, “Why did you say those things to your Uncle Li just now?”

Zheng Xiulan’s questioning was like a sharp sword piercing straight through Yao Zhenzhen’s heart. However, Yao Zhenzhen quickly reverted to her usual self; it was as if the pitiful, delicate act she had put on in front of Jiang Nian’an was merely a hallucination.

“What things? Did I say something wrong? Nian’an jie will be my Alpha sooner or later. Her becoming mine is just a matter of time. Right now, she’s just being deluded by that b*tch Yao Anna’s outward appearance.”

“Mom, haven’t you always supported me being with Nian’an jie? Don’t you want to be the mother-in-law of the CEO of the Jiang Financial Group?” Yao Zhenzhen knew exactly what Zheng Xiulan wanted—wealth and power. Every word was a precision-aimed dagger striking Zheng Xiulan’s deepest desires.

A light of absolute determination flickered in Yao Zhenzhen’s eyes. She tilted her chin up slightly, having already decided in her heart that Jiang Nian’an was the only Alpha worthy of her life’s devotion!

As for Yao Anna, she would expose her true face sooner or later, letting Jiang Nian’an know that she, Yao Zhenzhen, was the best and most suitable Omega for her!

Zheng Xiulan was momentarily speechless, unsure of how to respond.

In the depths of her heart, she truly did hope her daughter would marry Jiang Nian’an. That way, they could rely on the powerful backing of the Jiang family and never have to worry about being bullied or suffering indignity again!

However, nothing was set in stone yet. Wasn’t Yao Zhenzhen speaking a bit prematurely by talking about it with such certainty?

“But, President Jiang is still Yao Anna’s fiancé after all. If someone with bad intentions hears you talking like this, what will we do?”

Facing her mother’s concerns, Yao Zhenzhen showed a look of disdain. She let out a small huff. “Uncle Li is an honest and simple man; he would never gossip. Even if someone else heard and spread it around, what’s the big deal? What can Yao Anna do to me? It’s not like I have a heart condition—she can forget about scolding me to death!”

“Besides, Mom, didn’t you see? When I grabbed Nian’an jie’s hand earlier, she didn’t push me away! You have to realize that for a high-ranking Alpha like her, there are countless Omegas throwing themselves at her, acting all flirtatious, but she ignores them all. Yet, she treats me differently. Do you know what that represents?”

Zheng Xiulan frowned slightly, hesitated for a moment, and then asked, “What does it represent…?”

“It represents that Nian’an jie actually has feelings for me! It’s only because Yao Anna is in the middle causing trouble that she can’t express her feelings for me,” Yao Zhenzhen said with complete confidence.

Hearing this, Zheng Xiulan fell into silence. She cast a skeptical glance at the adamant Yao Zhenzhen. Seeing her daughter so firmly convinced, a seed of doubt sprouted in her mind. Could it be true? Was Jiang Nian’an really in love with Yao Zhenzhen?

Seeing how logically Yao Zhenzhen laid it out, Zheng Xiulan actually began to believe the nonsense for a moment. She nodded and said hesitantly, “Alright then. You must get along well with President Jiang and hold onto that thigh tightly. Let’s go to the ward first to see your father.”

With that, she turned toward the ward, though her heart remained half-doubtful of her daughter’s words.

“Mm-hmm, I will definitely get along well with Nian’an jie!” Having gained her mother’s understanding and support, Yao Zhenzhen was overjoyed. A sweet, blissful smile broke across her face, as if she truly had already become Jiang Nian’an’s girlfriend.

Not long after the two returned to the ward, Jiang Nian’an finished paying the fees and returned with the receipts. She placed the documents gently on the table, then turned to look at the mother and daughter. “Since Mr. Yao hasn’t woken up yet, I’ll head back to work. I have an important meeting at the company this afternoon.”

Hearing that Jiang Nian’an was leaving, Yao Zhenzhen felt incredibly reluctant. She walked slowly over to the Alpha, tilting up her pitiful little face, her eyes filled with grievance and longing. Her small hand tightly gripped the other’s sleeve, seemingly trying to get her to stay a bit longer.

Yao Zhenzhen tugged at her sleeve.

Jiang Nian’an: “?”

What was this supposed to mean?

Yao Zhenzhen spoke in a wheedling tone, “Nian’an jie, Dad hasn’t woken up yet and I’m scared… can’t you stay and keep me company?”

What kind of nonsense is this woman talking?

Jiang Nian’an’s brow furrowed slightly as she rejected the request without hesitation.

“No.”

If Yao Anna had been there to see this, she would have laughed ruthlessly. How thick was Yao Zhenzhen’s skin? Jiang Nian’an was a recognized workaholic in the industry—the type who lived for her job. Was Yao Zhenzhen’s brain short-circuiting to ask her to stay behind for company?

Hearing the Alpha’s cold and heartless rejection, Yao Zhenzhen’s face instantly felt hot, as if she had been slapped. She had just finished bragging to Zheng Xiulan that Jiang Nian’an liked her, only for Jiang Nian’an to ruthlessly decline such a minor request the next second. It was a total slap in the face!

Seeing that Yao Zhenzhen’s expression looked poor, Jiang Nian’an went silent for a moment before lowering her voice. “The company is indeed busy, and I cannot accept this condition. Second Miss Yao can choose a different request that is within my power.”

Upon hearing the explanation, Yao Zhenzhen’s expression softened. She had heard of Jiang Nian’an’s strict and serious attitude toward work. Her request had indeed been a bit much, making things difficult for her “Nian’an jie.” She forced a smile, putting on the act of a sensible, well-behaved girl.

“Nian’an jie, don’t misunderstand. This wasn’t one of the three favors you promised me; I was just asking casually. I know you’re busy, and I won’t make things difficult for you. You should go handle your company business. I’ll call you when my dad wakes up!”

Jiang Nian’an was a bit speechless. If it wasn’t one of the three favors, then how did she have the nerve to ask her to stay?

This Omega was a bit too confident!

“Fine. When Mr. Jiang wakes up, I will come to visit the old gentleman again.”

Jiang Nian’an gave a casual response and, without lingering, hurriedly left the hospital.

After the Alpha left, Yao Zhenzhen immediately acted as if nothing had happened, turning to Zheng Xiulan. “Nian’an jie is just too busy with work right now. We should be understanding of her.”

Zheng Xiulan looked deeply at her overconfident daughter and sighed inwardly, though she voiced her agreement.

However, in her heart, she felt that Yao Zhenzhen’s words were becoming unreliable. She felt that Jiang Nian’an’s attitude didn’t seem to hold the affection and special treatment her daughter described.

Oh well. She decided to let the young people handle their own romantic problems.

Zheng Xiulan figured that her daughter was naturally beautiful and precious—she certainly wouldn’t lose to that little vixen Yao Anna!

Night fell over the horizon, and everything grew still, as if the whole world had entered a dream.

In her hotel room, Yao Anna was in a deep sleep when she was suddenly awoken by a persistent ringing.

She forced her blurry eyes open, fumbled for the phone to press answer, and slowly sat up. Leaning against the headboard, she rubbed her sleepy eyes and looked out at the bustling night view.

“Hello…?”

The sound of breathing came from the other end.

It was Pei Congling. Hearing the Omega’s raspy, sexy voice—rich with the magnetic quality of someone who had just woken up—it felt like a small hook gently scratching at Pei Congling’s ear. Upon hearing her, Pei Congling’s hand, which had been holding some documents, paused. With a hint of uncertainty, she asked, “Did I wake you up?”

Yao Anna reached for the water glass on the nightstand and took a large gulp of the cold water. The chill cleared her groggy mind. She cleared her throat and replied in a slightly hoarse voice, “No. Did you need something?”

Remembering what she had to tell her, a smile touched Pei Congling’s eyes. She said brightly, “I have one piece of good news and one piece of bad news. Which do you want to hear first?”

“The bad news,” Yao Anna said, hardly needing to think.

“The bad news is that your biological father was so angry you sent him to the hospital!”

Yao Anna arched an eyebrow, thinking that Pei Congling seemed to have a misunderstanding of the term “bad news.” Wasn’t this actually a huge cause for celebration?

“Oh, I already knew that. So, what’s the good news?”