Transmigrated Into a Scumbag Alpha In a Melodramatic Novel and Been Targeted by My Love Rival - Chapter 14

Shen Ruofei’s usual careless arrogance had vanished. She held Xia Wu’s wrist loosely, thanking her for relieving her headache. Her gaze, fixed on Xia Wu, was unbearably captivating.

Xia Wu knew Shen Ruofei’s eyes had always been like this—softly captivating even when simply gazing. She gently withdrew her hand from Shen Ruofei’s loose grip, suppressing the pounding in her chest. Her voice turned slightly cold as she asked, “Does your head still hurt?”

“It doesn’t when you rub it,” Shen Ruofei replied, her voice husky and alluring. She relaxed her furrowed brow and leaned over to fasten Xia Wu’s seatbelt. Sitting back, she gripped the car window’s handle, her eyes gleaming with excitement. “Ji Lin, turn around and ram it!”

Let’s see if her car was tougher than that damn minivan.

Xia Wu seemed unsurprised by Shen Ruofei’s decision.

The driver didn’t defy Shen Ruofei either. With a sharp turn of the steering wheel and a stomp on the accelerator, the car surged forward.

The trailing minivan likely hadn’t expected Shen Ruofei to be so bold. A moment of hesitation cost it dearly.

That fleeting hesitation caused the poorly maintained minivan to skid. It veered off the road and crashed into a utility pole with a loud bang.

Shen Ruofei: “……”

Xia Wu remained silent.

Ji Lin slowed the car and asked Shen Ruofei, “Family Head, should we stop to investigate the situation?”

“No need. We don’t want them to point a gun or a camera at me the moment I step out. Just take President Xia to OmniTech.”

“Understood.”

With the crisis averted, Shen Ruofei resumed her languid posture, slowly exhaling as she pulled out her phone and called Shen Hong. “Aunt Hong, whose bait was that?”

Shen Hong asked if Shen Ruofei was alright. After briefly recounting the incident, Shen Hong fell silent for three seconds.

“Just some lowlifes. I’m glad you’re unharmed. Leave the rest to me.”

“Mm.”

Shen Ruofei hung up the phone and turned to find Xia Wu staring at her with an intense gaze.

Xia Wu had long since realized that Shen Ruofei was a mercurial and complex person, notoriously difficult to read. Since the car accident, she had brazenly tarnished her own reputation without a shred of concern.

Xia Wu could guess a sliver of Shen Ruofei’s motives. This woman was nothing like the carefree facade she presented. She was the head of a family that had dominated the northern territories for decades. Who would believe she was an uncalculating fool?

Today’s events were undoubtedly Shen Ruofei’s doing. Xia Wu had stayed close to Shen Ruofei precisely to observe what her next move would be.

Who could have imagined that Shen Ruofei would be surrounded by such peril?

But Xia Wu wasn’t the type to be intimidated by such trivial matters.

Wasn’t this all the more intriguing?

The Shen family’s internal strife presented an opportunity to reshuffle factions and consolidate power. Seizing this chance could greatly benefit Xia Wu.

A smile curled the corners of Xia Wu’s lips. “Miss Shen, I’m curious—what exactly does Director Shen want with me?”

“To strip me of my power and consolidate authority in your hands, of course.”

“Hmm?”

Xia Wu raised an eyebrow.

Shen Hong didn’t seem the ambitious type.

But Shen Ruofei refused to elaborate.

When the driver pulled up to the parking lot at OmniTech headquarters, Shen Ruofei pressed a hand to her forehead. “Xia Wu, I’m not joking. I have no one I can rely on. I need you.”

Xia Wu’s head snapped up, bewildered by Shen Ruofei’s sudden sincerity. What ulterior motive was she harboring?

Nevertheless, since Shen Ruofei had spoken, Xia Wu, now facing her future superior, naturally had to play along. “Miss Shen, rest assured. I will serve you with the same dedication as Director Shen.”

The car had long since stopped. Shen Ruofei unbuckled her seatbelt and leaned over to examine the back of Xia Wu’s neck. “I heard recently that President Xia, who’s never taken a sick day in her life, took three days off. They’re calling you a freak—on you, the Susceptibility Period that’s common among Alphas is practically a rarity. Let’s see, hmm… could I have been the one who infected you?”

Xia Wu raised her head, her gaze heavy as she looked at Shen Ruofei. “If I said yes, would you take responsibility?”

Shen Ruofei found Xia Wu’s expression utterly fascinating. She couldn’t resist teasing her, eager to see this cold, aloof face flush with embarrassment. “Responsibility, you say? Why don’t you go tell Mr. Zheng right now that you can’t take on the new project? Dump your current work early and come keep me company at the Shen Family estate instead. I’m terribly lonely.”

As she spoke, Shen Ruofei revealed a large expanse of pale skin on her chest. Her figure was lean and well-proportioned, without an ounce of excess fat. The suit clung to her skin, accentuating its fine, snowy texture. Xia Wu could even catch the faint scent of her perfume.

No wonder those Omegas threw themselves at her one after another. At those social gatherings, she never seemed to refuse anyone.

Only someone with endless resources could afford such reckless behavior.

Xia Wu couldn’t help but sneer. “Miss Shen, what kind of joke are you trying to pull? You’re the one who parties all night, races cars, and indulges in every luxury. How could you possibly be lonely?”

Shen Ruofei sighed. “These activities are just my way of releasing stress. I can’t help it—I get bored and crave excitement. But once you join the Shen family, I won’t feel empty anymore, really.”

What a smooth talker.

Xia Wu’s lips curved imperceptibly as she reached for the car door.

“I’ll handle things with Mr. Zheng at OmniTech. Now that you’ve dropped me off here, everyone probably knows where I’m headed. Miss Shen, I’ll see you later.”

“Hmm~ Don’t forget to comfort Xiao Yu. If you don’t, you’ll really lose your chance. Don’t blame me if I don’t remind you again.”

Shen Ruofei never forgot her sense of duty.

Xia Wu said nothing as she stepped out of the car.

As she watched Xia Wu enter the OmniTech headquarters, Shen Ruofei’s gaze lingered on the woman’s impeccably tailored waist, encased in a fitted suit. Only when Xia Wu had completely disappeared did the smile on Shen Ruofei’s face gradually fade.

She lowered her head and pressed a hand to her forehead, looking utterly miserable.

Ji Lin, glancing at her through the rearview mirror, asked if she wanted to go to the hospital.

Shen Ruofei was beyond annoyed.

After dumping all that Shen family backstory into her mind, the System had vanished without a trace. No matter how she tried to summon it, it refused to reappear.

She felt a disorienting sense of not knowing who she was.

Yet this was the critical moment.

Fang Yu, having learned her true identity, would need time to process it.

Although Fu Ling had become Fang Yu’s top priority in Shen Ruofei’s heart, she was also the one who had revealed Fang Yu’s true identity. Fu Ling even claimed to be engaged to Fang Yu, which might embarrass and anger her if they met now. It was clear that anyone accompanying Fang Yu at this time would be ill-advised.

Shen Ruofei needed to keep a constant eye on the Heroine and the Official Couple, but her mind was preoccupied with the Shen family’s affairs, making it difficult for her to focus. This left her with a headache and a foul mood.

“No need for the hospital. Just drive to Baijin University.”

“Family Head, are you sure you’re alright?” Ji Lin asked, her eyes filled with concern. Seeing Shen Ruofei’s eyes glazed and unfocused, she gritted her teeth and accelerated straight to Baijin University’s gates. Once there, she pulled out her phone and texted Shen Hong.

Without Shen Ruofei’s explicit instructions, Ji Lin wouldn’t dare act rashly, but that didn’t mean Shen Hong couldn’t persuade her.

As expected, Shen Hong soon called Shen Ruofei.

“The driver said your headache was so severe you couldn’t even straighten up. I’ve booked you an appointment with a specialist. Don’t be stubborn—go right away—”

“Aunt Hong, I’m working on something important. Don’t stop me, okay?”

Shen Ruofei’s voice was deep and carried an irresistible authority.

Shen Hong’s fingers trembled where they gripped the phone. But in the next moment, Shen Ruofei had reverted to her usual careless demeanor. “I’ll listen to you. I’ll go for the check-up after I finish my business, okay?”

“…Take care of yourself.”

Leaning back in her seat, Shen Ruofei instructed Ji Lin, “I’m going to rest for a bit. Have the nearby bodyguards keep an eye out for Fang Yu. Wake me up immediately when she arrives.”

“Understood.”

*******

Fang Yu left the police station, telling Fu Ling and the other Alphas to stop following her.

The bright moon hung high in the clear sky, but her heart felt bitterly cold.

Four Alphas trailed behind her, their eyes fixed on her every move.

Suddenly, Fang Yu stopped and turned around. “I want to be alone. With you all around me, I can’t help but worry about your feelings. Have some pity on me—just let me go.”

It was supposed to be Fang Yu’s birthday after so many years, yet it had ended in this bitter mess.

The Alphas remained rooted in place. Fang Yu hailed a taxi and headed home, not sparing them a single glance.

As soon as Fang Yu was gone, Ning Shuchen could no longer suppress her anger. Clenching her fist, she lunged at Fu Ling and threw a punch.

“You’re the one who keeps hurting Xiao Yu!”

Fu Ling glared back furiously. “I’m trying to help Xiao Yu break free from her emotional chains! She’s never been happy in that family. Only by leaving the Fangs and returning to her biological parents can she truly be free, without any lingering worries!”

Lu Nanzhen, as if struck by a sudden thought, gritted his teeth and joined in, throwing his own punch at Fu Ling.

Fu Ling was clearly dazed. She had managed to block Qin Rong’s punch, but now she roared furiously, “You bunch of idiots! You were all gathered by Shen Ruofei to chase after Xiao Yu! Do you think I don’t know?”

The four women clashed fiercely, neither side yielding.

Ning Shuchen frowned deeply, his expression ferocious. “Xia Wu still hasn’t shown up? We’re seriously lacking firepower!”

Fu Ling was covered in bruises, her face swollen almost to the point of resembling a pig’s snout.

If a passing police officer hadn’t intervened, the reckless Alpha women would have beaten her into unconsciousness.

The three Alphas were temporarily detained at the police station, likely too exhausted to cause any further trouble.

Too ashamed to face Fang Yu, Fu Ling rushed to the hospital, where nurses wheeled her onto a gurney for temporary recovery. She also ordered someone to keep a close watch on Fang Yu’s movements.

Returning home, Fang Yu saw the gifts delivered by hotel staff. Shen Ruofei’s words from the banquet hall flashed through her mind.

After digging through the pile of gifts, she found Shen Ruofei’s box. After staring at it for a long time, she picked it up and drove to the place where she and Shen Ruofei had first met.

At ten o’clock that night, Ji Lin woke Shen Ruofei, saying Fang Yu had arrived and was at a secluded little park on campus.

“Mm, I know. I’m on my way.”

Rubbing her sleepy eyes, Shen Ruofei’s mind gradually cleared.

Ji Lin had already greeted the gatekeeper, making it easy for them to drive onto campus.

When Shen Ruofei found Fang Yu, the girl was huddled in a corner of the park, silently crying while watching something on her laptop.

Shen Ruofei stood nearby, silently observing without approaching.

Fang Yu finally looked up, wiping her tears, and saw the figure standing in the shadows. She whimpered, “Senior…”

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