Transmigrated Into a Scumbag Alpha In a Melodramatic Novel and Been Targeted by My Love Rival - Chapter 12

Shen Ruofei’s personal attendance at Fang Yu’s birthday party brought a delighted smile to Fang Hongkang’s face, etching deep creases in his cheeks.

Wang Yue, standing beside him, quickly stepped forward with polite flattery. “Miss Shen’s gracious visit truly honors us. Little Li, come greet Miss Shen.”

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Fang Li was the true heiress the Fang family had gone to great lengths to find. Like Fang Yu, she was an Omega, but her appearance lacked Fang Yu’s sweetness and carried a hint of restraint.

Shen Ruofei was undoubtedly a dazzling Alpha. Her mere presence drew the attention of everyone in the room.

As Fang Li approached Shen Ruofei, her cheeks flushed slightly, and she spoke timidly. “H-hello, Miss Shen.”

Shen Ruofei smiled faintly at Fang Li but didn’t acknowledge her, instead turning to Fang Yu. “I’ve been getting frequent headaches lately and don’t feel like socializing. Could you find me a quiet spot?”

“Of course, Senior. Follow me.”

Fang Yu led Shen Ruofei to a secluded lounge area near the wall. The space was spacious and quiet, with few passersby, and situated at a higher elevation within the banquet hall, offering a clear view of everyone’s faces. The curtains could also be drawn for private conversations.

Bodyguards formed a protective circle around them. As Fang Yu sat down with Shen Ruofei, she held her hand and said with concern, “Senior, my adoptive parents and that other sister… no matter what they say, please don’t take it to heart. Oh, and Senior, you’ve been mentioning headaches a lot. Have you been to the hospital for a check-up?”

“It’s nothing serious. Don’t worry about me. Today is your birthday, so you should enjoy yourself.”

“Just seeing you, Senior, makes me happy.”

Fang Yu was called away by her adoptive parents to greet other guests. The news of Shen Ruofei’s arrival had been widely publicized, and many people came hoping to meet her. However, Shen Ruofei’s bodyguards turned them all away.

Shen Ruofei slowly swirled a glass of red wine in her hand, leaning back against the sofa with one leg crossed over the other. She gazed down at the endless stream of guests with half-lidded eyes. A layer of sheer, light-colored gauze draped across the lounge entrance, adding an air of mystery to Shen Ruofei’s demeanor.

When Xia Wu arrived, she was stopped by the security guards. Only after Xia Wu identified herself did Shen Ruofei order the guards to let her pass.

Xia Wu’s breath hitched at the sight of Shen Ruofei’s striking yet elegant attire. Her gaze inadvertently lingered on Shen Ruofei’s pale, firm chest.

Noticing Xia Wu’s gaze, Shen Ruofei playfully tugged at her jacket collar. “What’s this? If you want to look, just say so.”

“May I sit?”

Shen Ruofei patted the seat beside her. “Come, sit.”

Long dresses, while visually appealing, can be more restrictive than practical for Alphas. Xia Wu had chosen a crisp white double-breasted suit today, which accentuated her pristine, untainted aura. The tailored jacket cinched her waist perfectly, highlighting her slender, flowing figure.

Shen Ruofei admired Xia Wu for a long moment, her eyes curving into crescents of amusement.

Xia Wu sat on the other side of the sofa, maintaining a deliberate half-meter distance from Shen Ruofei.

“I’ve been quite the talk of your social circle lately, haven’t I?”

“Indeed.”

Xia Wu crossed her legs and sat upright, subtly clenching her fists where Shen Ruofei couldn’t see.

Romantic relationships between Alphas weren’t uncommon, but it was also frequent for Alphas, lacking the calming influence of an Omega’s pheromones, to become irritable, unstable, and resentful towards their partners.

As a result, very few Alpha couples managed to last.

Whether Shen Ruofei was joking or serious, she claimed she had no interest in any of the Alphas chasing Fang Yu.

This was her own declaration.

Xia Wu sighed imperceptibly and changed the subject, chatting with Shen Ruofei about other matters. “Mr. Zheng asked me a few days ago if I wanted to stay at OmniTech, but I didn’t give him a clear answer. He must have caught wind of something, because he’s now assigned me another time-consuming project.”

“You’re capable, and he appreciates you. Isn’t that a good thing?”

“Aren’t you afraid he’ll find other ways to keep me at OmniTech?”

Fu Ling arrived with a gift. When Shen Ruofei saw her, she uncrossed her legs, a mischievous glint flickering in her eyes.

She placed her empty glass on the table and turned to Xia Wu. “Mr. Zheng did discover your talent, after all. You’ve worked for him for five years, so it’s natural that he’d be reluctant to let you go. When your contract expires, simply tell him you’re coming to work for the Shen Family. No one would dare refuse someone the Shen Family has set their sights on.”

Shen Ruofei’s final words carried an unyielding sharpness, yet her face was radiant with smiles—a classic case of a smiling wolf in sheep’s clothing.

Xia Wu slowly narrowed her eyes, a rare sense of satisfaction blooming in her heart at Shen Ruofei’s words. She simply nodded and murmured, “Alright.”

The guests had mostly arrived. This time, the Fang Family had invited not only the city’s elite families from Baijin City, but also scientific researchers with whom Fang Yu had good relations.

Fang Yu had initially hoped to host a private gathering for her scientific friends, but Fu Ling advised her that these researchers needed fresh funding for their projects. Gathering them all at this banquet presented an invaluable opportunity.

As the banquet began, Fang Yu and Fang Li were escorted before the assembled guests.

The tale of the true and false heiresses was a favorite melodrama among the wealthy elite. Yet despite being the “false heiress,” Fang Yu’s scientific achievements over the years were undeniable.

Fang Li, raised by ordinary parents, had been overwhelmed by the sudden plunge into luxury when she was reunited with her family. Even as the true heiress, no one paid her much attention.

The Fang family was clearly using Fang Yu’s birthday banquet as an opportunity to push Fang Li into the spotlight before all the city’s elite.

What cunning manipulation.

But would the Alphas who adored Fang Yu allow the family’s scheme to succeed?

From the moment Qin Rong and Ning Shuchen arrived, they stayed by Fang Yu’s side. Fang Hongkang and Wang Yue positioned Fang Li beside her, determined to at least make an impression on Baijin City’s high society.

Lu Nanzhen arrived later. Annoyed by Fang Li’s persistent presence beside Fang Yu, she frowned and told her to keep her distance.

Fang Li clutched the hem of her exquisite dress, timidly retorting, “My… my father told me to stay with my sister.”

“Don’t act like a clingy tagalong. Today is Xiao Yu’s birthday, don’t you know?”

“But… but…” Fang Li bit her lip, her voice tinged with resentment. “Today isn’t Fang Yu’s birthday at all. It’s my birthday.”

Despite her innocent appearance, her words carried an unexpected arrogance.

Lu Nanzhen’s expression hardened. “Fang Li, if it weren’t for Xiao Yu’s kindness and patience, you wouldn’t even have the privilege of being here today.”

The real show was about to begin. Shen Ruofei turned to Xia Wu. “Why are you the only one here, idling away your time? Shouldn’t you be keeping Xiao Yu company? I can’t help but feel you don’t actually care for her very much. What a heartless Alpha.”

“What have you prepared for today?” Xia Wu sensed something amiss.

Shen Ruofei stood up and smoothed the creases in her suit. “Something that will make Xiao Yu happy.”

Xia Wu rose and stood beside Shen Ruofei, both quietly observing the scene in the banquet hall.

In the dance pool, Fang Li’s mental state was visibly deteriorating.

Perhaps pushed too far, she glared at Lu Nanzhen and snapped, “What’s the point of clinging to Xiao Yu? She doesn’t like you! She’s surrounded by different Alphas all the time. You can’t marry her, so you’ll end up marrying me anyway! Why do you mock me so cruelly?!”

Lu Nanzhen: “???” What kind of demonic logic is this?

“Fang Li, you’re too full of yourself. Even if I never win Xiao Yu’s affection, it’s not like you’d ever get a chance.”

Fu Ling had quietly moved to stand behind Fang Yu. She tilted her head back to observe Shen Ruofei and Xia Wu standing in the distant lounge, then steadied her breathing and remained motionless.

Ning Shuchen had long found Fang Li irritating.

That green tea spent all day playing the victim, acting pitiful even after getting special treatment, as if Fang Yu had mistreated her. It made Fu Ling, the true descendant of the Fang family, have to swallow her anger even when she returned home.

But ever since Fang Li returned, Fang Yu had rented an apartment near the lab and never gone back to the Fang family home, leaving many of her belongings behind—clearly making space for Fang Li.

Yet Fang Li showed no gratitude. When she heard Fang Hongkang and Wang Yue discussing how to help Fang Yu find an Alpha who could benefit the family, her jealousy of Fang Yu flared.

She felt she had endured enough. Today, on her birthday, Fang Li would make everyone see that she was the true daughter of the Fang family, and Fang Yu was nothing but an imposter!

How dare so many people flock around Fang Yu? How dare every Alpha who meets her fall for her charms?

Fang Li seethed with anger!

“Fang Yu is nothing but a white lotus who attracts trouble like a magnet! She invited all of you here just to show off in front of my parents and me! She’s just a bastard child abandoned by her real family—what right does she have to compete with me?!”

Ning Shuchen, a master of words, sneered at Fang Li’s hysterical outburst. “Have you been taking some strange medication? Ever since you returned to the Fang family, Xiao Yu has endured everything silently, even refusing to return home. Wang Yue approached her about matchmaking, using her to benefit the Fang family, yet she’s held her tongue all this time without a single complaint. And you’re the one lashing out at her? How despicable can you be, twisting the truth like this?”

Fang Li’s lips trembled, tears welling in her eyes, making her look as if she’d suffered a great injustice.

Fang Yu lowered her head, remaining silent. She took a deep breath but couldn’t find the words to speak.

Wang Yue stepped forward, pulling at Fang Yu’s arm and frowning. “Who are these friends you’ve brought? They’re always picking on your sister, and you never stand up for her!”

“I…”

“President Fang’s discipline is indeed commendable, as I’ve heard today. But there’s one thing I don’t quite understand. How can a stepdaughter who’s been part of the family for over twenty years be so easily replaced in favor of a biological daughter she’s barely met? Or has the Fang family always treated their children merely as tools?”

All eyes turned toward the voice. Shen Ruofei stepped forward calmly, her gaze steady. Fang Yu looked at her with the same hope and gratitude she had felt during their first encounter.

After all these years, Senior was still the only one willing to stand up for her in front of such a crowd.

Shen Ruofei stood protectively in front of Fang Yu. Dressed in high heels today, she looked down at Wang Yue with a haughty air. “Since she’s not even your family, why not spare her? Let your biological daughter have what she wants. At least that way you won’t be the laughingstock of the day.”

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