Transmigrated as the Scumbag Alpha’s Gorgeous Wife Who Keeps Trying to Seduce Me - Chapter 32

That evening, Chi Lengzhao was, as usual, working in the study. Shen Zhixi hadn’t taken a shower yet, but she had already changed into her pajamas. She wore a loose robe over her undergarments, covering herself from head to toe. Her long hair was tied back to hide the gland behind her neck.

In her room, multiple cameras were pointed at her from every angle, recording her face-washing routine and how she carried out her deep cleansing steps.

The theme for that night’s filming was focused on celebrity nighttime skincare.

Liang Xiaoshu’s team took the wellness approach. They drank tea, soaked their feet, got shoulder massages, and followed traditional self-care routines.

Zhou Ziqing and the other two groups focused on fitness, with running, splits, and yoga.

Lu Manni took the opportunity to promote products she endorsed. She demonstrated using makeup remover, repair serums, whitening masks, and luxury face creams one by one.

Every woman had her own unique way of pursuing beauty and flawless skin.

Except for Chi Lengzhao, who was simply born with perfect skin.

Earlier, the host had even interviewed her.

“Ms. Chi, your skin is incredible. What do you usually do to maintain it?”

“I just wash my face in the morning and at night.”

The host grew curious. “How exactly do you wash it? Do you use any cleanser, herbal essence, or special products?”

“No. Just water and a towel.”

The host jokingly said, “Alright, I’m done. I quit. I can’t keep filming this show.”

Chi Lengzhao didn’t interfere with the filming. She was happy to step away and work. Meanwhile, her assistant Xiao Mo helped Shen Zhixi go through the full deep-cleansing skincare routine on camera.

Once the filming was finished, the production crew packed up and left. Xiao Mo left too.

Shen Zhixi let out a breath of relief and finally went to the bathroom to take a shower.

When she came out, she had changed into a soft and comfortable nightgown.

Chi Lengzhao was on the phone. Through the conversation, Shen Zhixi heard the word “Pantao” several times. It sounded like she was talking to someone named Pantao.

After the call ended, Shen Zhixi hesitated before asking, “What was that about? Did Pantao need something?”

“Not really. She was bored and wanted me to go to a bar with her. I told her I couldn’t. I’m not in Haibin. I’m out of town filming a show.”

“You told her that?” Shen Zhixi looked slightly surprised. She was just about to remind her that they had signed a confidentiality agreement with the production team. They weren’t allowed to reveal filming details or any related information.

Before she could say anything more, Chi Lengzhao noticed the look on her face and smiled.

“Don’t worry. I didn’t give her any specifics. I just told her not to bother me and to take care of her little Mei. I said she could video chat with Hanzi if she felt bored.”

Chi Lengzhao suddenly sighed. “Hanzi is a sensitive person. She’s alone in Country A. It’s normal to feel uncomfortable when you’ve just moved abroad. As her close friend, I should be paying more attention to her.”

Shen Zhixi nodded. She looked at Chi Lengzhao thoughtfully before saying, “Do you want to video call her? Just to check in and see how she’s doing?”

Chi Lengzhao smiled softly. “Pantao is probably talking to her right now. I’ll let them catch up. I’ll reach out in a few days.”

“You should take a shower too. Tomorrow we’re doing extreme challenges. It’s better to rest early.”

Chi Lengzhao nodded lightly, took a change of clothes from the wardrobe, and went into the bathroom.

Shen Zhixi sat on the bed and began scrolling through her phone. She searched online for this question:
Why does a person suddenly seem like someone else?

The answers were all over the place. Most of them talked about psychological or mental disorders, such as schizophrenia or dissociative identity disorder.

Others asked for more detail. “Do you mean they became better or worse? Maybe they had a huge emotional shock, turned over a new leaf, or maybe they snapped and changed completely.”

Shen Zhixi knew deep down that none of those answers explained what she was feeling.

Some people guessed it could be due to plastic surgery, identity theft, or someone impersonating the person.

Her heart skipped a beat. Her fingers continued scrolling down the screen.

Then she saw one particular comment that caught her eye.

Maybe their core changed. Maybe they’re a time traveler.

“What are you thinking about? Overthinking before bed isn’t good for your sleep.”
Chi Lengzhao walked out of the bathroom, drying her damp hair with a towel, and smiled at her.

Shen Zhixi shook her head. Her eyes followed Chi Lengzhao’s every move as she naturally picked up the hairdryer and began to blow-dry her hair.

The humming of the dryer filled the room. Inside Shen Zhixi’s mind, the same humming sound echoed in confusion.

Had someone undergone surgery to look like Chi Lengzhao? Had someone stolen the identity of the Chi family heiress?

Or was this Chi Lengzhao actually a time traveler?
And if she was, where did she come from?

Was she from ancient China? Or another world entirely?

If she really came from ancient times…

Suddenly, Shen Zhixi asked, “Zhaozhao, do you know how a nuclear bomb works?”

Chi Lengzhao paused, thinking she had misheard. “What did you just say?”

“I saw a news article online earlier. It mentioned nuclear weapons. I was curious, so I wanted to ask how an atomic bomb actually works.”

“I was wondering why you’d ask something like that. I almost thought you were planning to quit acting and become a scientist.”

Shen Zhixi gave a small smile and pressed her question again. “But really, what’s the principle behind it?”

“You’re putting me on the spot here. That kind of advanced science isn’t easy to explain.”

Still, Chi Lengzhao spoke calmly. She didn’t seem to notice how Shen Zhixi’s eyes briefly flashed with tension when she said “You’re putting me on the spot,” or how Shen Zhixi’s hands were clenched behind her back.

“I think it has something to do with uranium 235 fission. Neutrons strike the atomic nucleus and trigger a chain reaction. I can’t remember the exact process, but I think it was in middle or high school physics. It’s been so many years, I’ve forgotten most of it. If I had to take a physics test now, I’d probably fail. But I still remember some basic optics and mechanics. I might scrape a passing grade.”

Shen Zhixi quietly let out a breath of relief.

Chi Lengzhao could talk about fission and atomic nuclei and even mentioned learning it in school. That meant she was definitely a modern person, not someone who had traveled from the past.

Chi Lengzhao finished drying her hair, climbed into bed from the other side, and happily started browsing the internet on her phone.

This was her rare moment of relaxation during the day.

Shen Zhixi secretly observed her under the light. She examined every feature of her face with careful precision, as if measuring with a micrometer.

Then she noticed something strange.

Chi Lengzhao’s nose bridge seemed higher than before.

In her previous life, they had shared a bed. Night after night, Shen Zhixi would stare coldly at this woman’s face after she fell asleep. More than once, she had resisted the urge to strangle her in her sleep.

She knew that face too well. The memory of it was carved deep into her heart.

Thinking of everything that happened in her past life, Shen Zhixi’s expression darkened. Once again, hatred and disgust rose inside her.

“What’s wrong?”
Chi Lengzhao noticed the cold gaze and turned her head to look at her.

She wasn’t sure if it was just her imagination, but she thought she saw a very familiar emotion in Shen Zhixi’s eyes.

It looked like deep, lingering hatred.

Shen Zhixi stared at Chi Lengzhao’s nose, clearly suspicious, and said with a serious tone, “Tomorrow is the extreme challenge day. You alphas are always physically strong. I want to test your strength.”

“Sure. How do you want to test it?”

Chi Lengzhao had always been cooperative with Shen Zhixi. She assumed they were going to arm wrestle or something similar.

“Simple,” Shen Zhixi said calmly. “I’ll punch you. Let’s see if you can take it.”

“Huh?” Chi Lengzhao looked confused and was still trying to understand what she meant.

Then suddenly, with no warning, Shen Zhixi swung her fist and landed a punch straight on Chi Lengzhao’s nose.

Chi Lengzhao had no time to react. The punch was fast, brutal, and without mercy. It hit her full force in the face. Tears shot from her eyes instantly, and she almost felt her soul leave her body from the pain.

This hit was far more vicious than the one from the morning, when Shen Zhixi had acted out of panic.

Chi Lengzhao’s nose was broken. Blood covered her face, making her look rather pitiful.

When Shen Zhixi saw the blood, but also saw that the nose was still straight and hadn’t changed shape, she snapped out of her brief anger and hatred.

She was certain now. This Chi Lengzhao had not had plastic surgery.

But maybe, just maybe, she had gone too far with that punch.

Shen Zhixi lowered her head and glanced secretly at Chi Lengzhao, whose face was stained with blood. She didn’t have the courage to look directly at her.

Chi Lengzhao winced in pain, her face wrinkled with discomfort. But she didn’t yell or lash out at Shen Zhixi. She simply got up from the bed and rushed to the bathroom.

Shen Zhixi finally came to her senses and quickly followed her in.

“I’m sorry. I’m really sorry. Let me help stop the bleeding.”

Chi Lengzhao quickly wet a towel, wrung it out, and wiped the blood off her face. But as soon as she cleaned it, more blood came gushing out, soon covering her face again and dripping onto her nightgown.

She was a bit angry. Anyone who got punched out of nowhere would be.

But when she saw how frantic and flustered Shen Zhixi looked, more anxious than she was herself, even her voice trembling with worry, Chi Lengzhao’s anger vanished like smoke.

“I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to hit you so hard,” Shen Zhixi said again, full of guilt.

“Do you want to go to the hospital?”

“No need. It’s nothing serious. And it’s already late. I don’t want the entire production team finding out.”

“But you’re bleeding a lot. What should we do?”

“It’s fine. Just press on it to stop the bleeding. Can you bring me some tissues?”

“Okay.” Shen Zhixi ran back into the bedroom and quickly returned with tissues.

Chi Lengzhao stuffed the tissues against her nose and applied pressure. Gradually, the bleeding began to slow.

Shen Zhixi had never felt this guilty before. She saw Chi Lengzhao’s hands covered in blood as she pressed tightly against her nose and cautiously offered, “Let me hold it for you. You can clean your hands.”

Chi Lengzhao’s voice was thick from the nosebleed. “Alright.”

Shen Zhixi leaned forward and gently pressed both index fingers on either side of Chi Lengzhao’s nose.

Chi Lengzhao freed her hands, turned on the faucet, and rinsed the blood from her fingers. Then she wiped her hands on the damp towel. Her hands quickly returned to their usual smooth and fair appearance.

Shen Zhixi leaned in with her, adjusting her position carefully, afraid that if her grip loosened, the bleeding might start again.

“I’ll take over now,” Chi Lengzhao said with her still-nasal voice.

But Shen Zhixi was acting like she was facing a dangerous mission. Her fingers held firmly in place, not daring to let go.

Chi Lengzhao smiled. “If you press any harder, my nose is going to flatten. What if it ruins my looks and I turn ugly?”

Shen Zhixi’s face turned red. She slowly let go and said quietly, “I’m sorry. I don’t know what came over me.”

“Did you remember something from the past?”

After Shen Zhixi let go, Chi Lengzhao pressed her own thumb and forefinger against her nose.

During the show’s filming, Shen Zhixi had always treated her kindly, so kindly that Chi Lengzhao had almost forgotten that this was the same woman who once cut out her original body’s gland.

Just moments ago, she had seen something flash in Shen Zhixi’s eyes, something brief but unmistakable. Hatred. A deep, long-held kind of hatred.

Chi Lengzhao was certain she had never wronged Shen Zhixi since arriving in this world. If anyone had hurt her, it must have been the original version of herself.

The only explanation that made sense was that she had unintentionally triggered some memory in Shen Zhixi, causing her to act out in anger.

“I…” Shen Zhixi began, lips pressed tightly together.

She glanced at Chi Lengzhao’s neck and noticed it was also smeared with blood. She turned to get a clean towel. “Let me wipe that for you.”

She gently wiped the blood from Chi Lengzhao’s neck, bit by bit, taking her time, as if afraid of hurting her. Her movements were soft and very careful.

Her silky hair brushed lightly against Chi Lengzhao’s chin with every motion, brushing back and forth, gently gliding over her skin.

The tip of Chi Lengzhao’s nose caught the scent of shampoo, mixed with a faint hint of laurel. The combination was subtle but comforting, lingering softly in the air.

Chi Lengzhao’s face flushed. She turned her head slightly to the side.

Noticing the movement, Shen Zhixi assumed her neck was sore from holding still for too long. She looked up and smiled gently. “Almost done. Let me wipe it one more time.”

Chi Lengzhao gave a quiet hum in response and quickly turned her gaze away again.

She didn’t dare meet those bright eyes. Especially now, when guilt made them look so soft and sincere.

Chi Lengzhao felt a quiet sense of danger.

Beautiful things were often dangerous. Sometimes, even deadly.

And Shen Zhixi’s eyes were beautiful.

Eventually, the bleeding stopped. Her nose was swollen, and there was a dark bruise forming along the bridge. Both of their nightgowns were stained with blood, so they each changed into clean ones.

They also changed the bedsheets.

Shen Zhixi wanted to help Chi Lengzhao lie down, but Chi Lengzhao laughed. “It’s just my nose that got hit. My arms and legs are still working fine. I’m not disabled.”

With that, she lifted the blanket and lay back in bed.

After all that, it was already close to one in the morning.

“You should get some sleep. We have to wake up early tomorrow.”

“Yeah.” Shen Zhixi climbed into bed from the other side. She turned toward Chi Lengzhao and said softly, “I’m sorry. I won’t do something like that again.”

Chi Lengzhao smiled faintly. “I treated you badly before. I should be the one apologizing. With how awful I was, you letting me off with just one punch is pretty generous.”

She stared at the ceiling for a moment, then added, “I won’t be like that anymore.”

Shen Zhixi was moved. She asked carefully, “Why not?”

Chi Lengzhao gave a quiet laugh. “Because I’m different now.”

“Different?” Shen Zhixi’s heart skipped a beat.

“You know the saying about turning over a new leaf? That’s what I’m doing.”

Shen Zhixi stared at her in silence. The question she had been holding inside for so long almost slipped out: You’re not really Chi Lengzhao, are you?

But she swallowed it back.

“Get some sleep,” Chi Lengzhao said as she reached for the bedside lamp.

Suddenly, Shen Zhixi leaned over and placed a quick, light kiss on her cheek.

Her lips were soft, warm, and slightly damp as they touched Chi Lengzhao’s skin.

Chi Lengzhao froze completely, her whole body stiff, and her hand that had been reaching to turn off the lamp stopped mid-air.

Shen Zhixi quickly turned around, turned off her own lamp, and said, “Goodnight.”

After a long pause, Chi Lengzhao finally whispered back, “Goodnight.” Then the light on her side also went out.

In the darkness, Shen Zhixi lay with her back facing Chi Lengzhao. Under the blanket, one hand clutched her chest. Her heart was beating so fast.

Thankfully it was nighttime, and thankfully she was hidden under the covers. No one could see how red her face had become.

Chi Lengzhao had also turned her back to Shen Zhixi. One hand slowly reached up and touched the spot on her cheek where she had just been kissed. It still felt warm.

Shen Zhixi had kissed her.

Was it just an apology for punching her?

Chi Lengzhao lay there with her eyes closed, wide awake, overwhelmed by a quiet and sweet kind of shock. A smile slowly spread across her face, one she didn’t even notice herself.

Chi Lengzhao: My wife kissed me. That punch was worth it.

Shen Zhixi: My wife’s beautiful nose is safe. Still perfectly lovely.

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