The Scumbag Omega Chases After Platonic Love - Chapter 1

At that time, she had encountered a scumbag, and even if time were to rewind, she wouldn’t regret it.

*****

“Are you okay? Wake up!” Nai Bing helped the stranger who had suddenly collapsed by the roadside. If she hadn’t pulled her back quickly, the woman would have been run over by a car and torn to pieces.

Nai Bing wondered how such a clueless adult could exist. She looked perfectly normal. No, her appearance was actually exceptional, radiating ethereal beauty that outshone everyone on the street. A refined and alluring presence, she was the kind of woman who captivated anyone at first glance.

“Ah, thank you,” the rescued woman, Yi Zhanying, said. That day, she had joined the rush of office workers heading to work on time, but she hadn’t driven.

As her vision cleared, she saw a clean, clear face looking down at her with genuine concern and kindness. An angel? She seemed to sprout invisible wings behind her.

As if touching a sacred ray of light, Yi Zhanying gently stroked Nai Bing’s cheek and smiled. “You’re so adorable, it makes me want to…”

“Huh?” Nai Bing recoiled several steps, shielding herself. What’s going on? Why is she suddenly acting so weird? Touching my face and using that sultry voice to say things like ‘I want to…’ Her gaze is so intense, like she wants to devour me whole.

Could she still be delirious from fainting?

Did she skip breakfast and her blood sugar dropped?

Nai Bing waved the sandwich she’d reluctantly bought for ten yuan to show it off, then gently placed it down, signaling, “It’s yours.” She dashed across the crosswalk, determined not to be late for her first day of internship at the psychology clinic.

Twenty-one-year-old Nai Bing was a senior in college. To save money, she’d initially planned to stay in her dorm, but the internship site was too far from campus. After calculating the time and commuting costs, renting a small apartment seemed more practical.

As she jogged, she worried about the sandwich—a luxurious meal with ham, egg, salad dressing, and nutritious vegetables. She’d hesitated for ages before buying it to celebrate her new job, as she usually spent far less than ten yuan on breakfast.

Oh, please let the stranger treat my sandwich well!

*****

Meanwhile, Yi Zhanying carried the food from the kind stranger into her office at the real estate company, greeting the receptionist on her way. As the planning department director, she was used to handling complex projects.

She examined the sandwich. Most people would pair it with milk or soy milk, but this girl was only eating the sandwich? Recalling the girl’s plain clothes and canvas shoes, which were clearly worn and frayed from countless washes, Yi Zhanying realized she hadn’t even asked for her name. Saving my life and refusing any reward… she’s truly an angel.

Yi Zhanying took small bites, savoring every crumb of the sandwich.

Nai Bing’s first day at the clinic was spent running errands and doing odd jobs. The psychologist, a seasoned professional in her forties, was patient with the new intern. Even when Nai Bing clumsily made coffee, the psychologist didn’t scold her but instead offered gentle guidance.

Nai Bing spent the entire day on edge.

Just before five o’clock, as she was about to leave work, she received a message from her college friend Xiao Qi: “Bingbing, remember you promised to come over and celebrate your official entry into the workforce? Yay!”

Xiao Qi was arguably Nai Bing’s only true friend since leaving her rural hometown. They had been inseparable throughout their four years of university, their vastly different backgrounds and personalities somehow drawing them together.

“Hehe, sounds great! I’ll clock out after the boss leaves. Need me to bring anything? Let me know if you’re missing anything at home.”

“No need! Just bring yourself!”

Nai Bing locked up the consulting room and happily took the subway to Xiao Qi’s house—a two-story detached villa in an upscale residential area. The nameplate on the door read “Yi.”

“You’re here!” Yi Mingqi greeted her warmly, pulling her friend inside by the hand and offering her a pair of new slippers. “Just a heads-up, my sister will be joining us later.”

“Your sister?” Nai Bing settled onto a soft rug and a floor cushion in front of the coffee table.

“Yeah, she should be off work by now, unless something came up.” Yi Mingqi brewed tea with a tea bag.

That’s right, Nai Bing realized. After all this time, I’ve never met Xiao Qi’s family. I only know she has a mysterious mother who rarely appears and a sister she rarely mentions. As for her father… he might as well not exist.

“I’m home!”

As the saying goes, speak of the devil, and he shall appear. The mysterious sister had already unlocked the door and pushed it open, but her voice was strangely familiar. The moment they turned to look at each other, both froze, as if fate had secretly tied a red string between them. An invisible connection crackled in the air, like an electric current.

“What’s going on? Do you two know each other?” Yi Mingqi, the younger sister, was completely bewildered by the scene. What’s with the cloak-and-dagger act? You’re acting like Viet Cong spies!

“What a coincidence! To be precise, she’s my lifesaver,” Yi Zhanying said, stepping into the living room after changing her shoes. She sat down politely across from Nai Bing, her smile warm and welcoming.

“Oh, then you two should catch up. I’ll go out and buy some groceries,” Yi Mingqi said, realizing they were out of soy sauce and deciding to pick up some curry while she was at it.

The two were now alone in the room, the atmosphere thick with awkwardness and unspoken tension. For some reason, Nai Bing found herself blushing, nervous, and her heart racing under the gaze of those naturally alluring eyes.

What’s happening to me? I’ve never reacted like this to anyone before. Is this even normal? Oh no, my ears are turning red too! She’s probably noticed. Will she think I’m too young and laugh at me?

“You must be a friend of my sister’s,” Yi Zhanying said, breaking the silence. “I never properly thanked you for saving her last time.”

Catching Nai Bing off guard, Yi Zhanying leaned closer, her voice dropping to a playful whisper. “I don’t know what you want. Money would be too shallow. How about we cut to the chase? A kiss? Or perhaps something more… a night of passion? I’m open to anything.”

“……”

The woman’s eyes curved into a gentle, seductive smile, her outward composure belying the depravity within. To utter such words so casually struck Nai Bing like a bolt of lightning.

Who wants a kiss from you? Who wants a one-night stand?

“That’s… a bit disgusting,” she murmured, regaining her composure as she calmly sipped her tea.

Yi Zhanying’s perfect facade began to crumble. Disgusting…?

Confirming she hadn’t misheard, she was taken aback by this direct rejection, the first time anyone had ever thrown such cold water on her advances.

Raising an eyebrow, she asked softly, “Even if I offer myself? You wouldn’t want to try?”

“I’m sorry, but I don’t indulge in such things,” Nai Bing replied, her face as cold and still as ice. She even wondered if this beautiful woman was mentally unstable and needed psychiatric help. To be honest, for someone with her standards, such an aggressive approach was downright perverse! Tsk tsk, stay away from me!

Suddenly, as if struck by Cupid’s arrow, Yi Zhanying’s heart blossomed, completely captivated.

“So adorable,” the woman murmured, utterly entranced.

Huh?

Nai Bing was even more shocked. Does a normal person’s mind work like this? Being called disgusting only makes her like me more! Overwhelmed with fear, she kept drinking tea and glancing at the time, trying to hide her discomfort. Where’s Xiao Qi?

Ten agonizing minutes dragged on…

“I’m back! What were you two talking about?” Yi Mingqi, laden with groceries, headed straight for the kitchen. Nai Bing, pretending to help, sidled over to her friend.

She craned her neck for a furtive glance back. Yi Zhanying was sitting alone on the sofa, casually scrolling through her phone, seemingly on a call, speaking in flawless English.

“Xiao Qi, what’s your sister really like? She gives me the creeps,” Nai Bing said, fidgeting with a green vegetable and keeping her distance for safety.

I’ve been single for twenty-one years, a virgin who’s never even held hands with a girl, let alone kissed anyone. And Yi Zhanying is clearly a predator, a walking danger zone, a living weapon of seduction.

“Her? She’s a social elite. Already a department head at a major company at such a young age. Stunning looks and figure, super popular… but she’s a total scumbag.”

“A scumbag?”

“Yeah, her private life is a mess. I rarely mention her to you. I never imagined you two would actually meet.”

Even her own sister says that? No redeeming qualities, then. No wonder she came on so strong right away. She’s too used to getting her way.

The light beef hotpot was ready and neatly arranged on the kitchen table. The sisters celebrated Nai Bing’s first steps into the working world. She felt the warmth of a family atmosphere. No parents, but at least she had friends. I’m so lucky~

“I’m leaving now. Thank you for today,” she said after the meal.

“Be careful on your way home.”

“Stay safe.”

After the guest left, Yi Zhanying pulled her sister aside to ask about her, unable to suppress her fluttering emotions. She was completely captivated by the mysterious Xiao A.

“Xiao Qi, tell me about her. Where does she live? What are her hobbies?”

“Give it a rest, will you? What’s with you falling for my friend so quickly?” her sister scoffed.

“I’m being serious,” Yi Zhanying insisted, her eyes conveying her sincerity.

“Well, that’s a first.”

******

Over the next few days, Nai Bing continued to receive strange gifts: flowers, a large stuffed dog, perfume. On the weekend, she was woken up from her nap by a delivery man at the door, a huge bouquet of vibrant roses blocking her face, the petals still damp with water.

“Excuse me, are you Ms. Nai Bing? Please sign for your flowers.”

“Oh…”

It was the first time in her life she’d received such a direct gift. The feeling was both wonderful and bizarre. She ended up placing the stuffed dog on her bed, as there was nowhere else to put it in her cramped room.

She had no use for perfume, but it looked expensive…

Doesn’t she realize this kind of behavior is intrusive? She didn’t even ask if I wanted this. I’ve never dealt with anything like this before, Nai Bing thought, completely at a loss.

After getting Yi Zhanying’s number from Xiao Qi, she finally dialed it herself. “Hello?”

“Hello, is this Nai Bing?”

“You recognized me just from that?!” Nai Bing exclaimed, startled.

“I never forget a face, and your voice is equally unforgettable,” Yi Zhanying replied. She was currently out gathering research material for a project, essentially working overtime. “Did you receive the gift I carefully selected? You didn’t throw it away in anger, did you?”

“Of course not.”

“Did it bother you?” Yi Zhanying asked, bringing up the topic herself.

“It’s just… I unilaterally showed you my enthusiasm, and it’s awkward to reject you.”

“So you do understand! That puts my mind at ease!” Nai Bing sighed in relief. “Anyway, please don’t do this again. I appreciate your kindness, but that’s all it is. Let’s just leave each other alone. You’re happy, I’m happy, everyone’s happy.”

“But I don’t want to,” Yi Zhanying countered. “I liked you from the moment I saw you, so I’ll keep trying. Maybe you’ll change your mind someday?”

“I’m hanging up now!” Nai Bing pressed the red button, cutting off the call. How could this person be so strange? I said no, but she completely disregards my feelings.

How outrageous! Yi Zhanying glanced up and saw the freshly arranged bouquet in the vase. This must be karmic retribution, she thought.

After being coldly rejected, she calmly saved the unfamiliar number in her phone. What should I name it? she wondered. Remembering that Little Bing was born in the Year of the Dog and that “puppy love” meant a hazy first love, she decided on “Puppy~”.

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