Transmigrated Into a Scumbag Alpha In a Melodramatic Novel and Been Targeted by My Love Rival - Chapter 16

Shen Ruofei’s words immediately diverted the Alphas’ attention.

The Fang family’s downfall was inevitable. However, aside from Fang Hongkang and Wang Yue, the other relatives might still harbor resentment and harass Fang Yu upon her return.

Shen Ruofei needed to help Fang Yu settle all her affairs during this time to feel at ease.

The Alphas present were no pushovers, and their hushed discussions reeked of conspiracy, as if they were plotting to “annihilate” the entire Fang family.

Finally, Fu Ling couldn’t stand idly by. To prevent causing further resentment among the Fang family members that might haunt Fang Yu later, she proposed first warning the Fang relatives. If they persisted in causing trouble, they could act decisively then.

Qin Rong shot Fu Ling a glare, clearly annoyed by her “imperial consort” demeanor. “Fu Ling, you claimed to be from the royal family of Nation Q. You can’t possibly not know where Xiao Yu is now, right?”

Fu Ling made no secret of her contempt for these Alphas, her tone dripping with disdain. “So what if I know? You think I’d tell you so you could harass her?”

Her gaze settled on Shen Ruofei, who sat at the head of the table, absentmindedly twirling a strand of black beads. She seemed utterly indifferent to the Alphas’ chatter.

Shen Ruofei was a master strategist. She had already brought Fang Yu’s case back to Nation Q, established direct contact with Fang Yu’s biological parents, and secured a deep partnership with the Zenith Research Institute. Any future collaborative research between the Yusong Research Institute and Zenith would likely require approval from the Shen Family first.

To pull off such a major move behind the scenes, without a single sound—no wonder Shen Ruofei is the Family Head of the Shen Family.

Fu Ling reevaluated Shen Ruofei.

She had always seen her as a useless, spoiled heir, but now it seemed that was merely a facade deliberately presented to the world.

Shen Ruofei yawned, looking utterly languid. “You can argue all you want, just don’t bother Xiao Yu. And this isn’t some social club, so why are you all here so often?”

Ning Shuchen sidled up to Shen Ruofei, raising an eyebrow. “Is your head still bothering you? We just came to keep you company and have some fun. Are you unhappy?”

“I couldn’t be happier to see you all gone.”

Their incessant chatter was giving her a headache.

When Shen Ruofei overheard those Alphas scheming against the Fang family earlier, she knew extricating herself from this situation would be no easy task.

She needed to ensure the Heroine ended up with her Official Couple, while making sure none of her rivals’ underhanded attacks landed on her.

What a mess.

Noticing Shen Ruofei frequently pressing her hand to her forehead, Ning Shuchen asked if she was still suffering from aftereffects of the car accident. “I know a doctor who’s amazing at treating headaches. Want me to introduce you? Consider it my way of thanking you for teaching me how to chase after Xiao Yu all this time.”

Shen Ruofei looked up with a smile, seeming somewhat surprised. “I didn’t expect you to actually know how to repay favors. I’m touched.”

Ning Shuchen rolled her eyes with a hint of pride. “Yeah, right. I don’t see you being that touched. I’ll give you my business card later. Contact me if you need anything.”

Xia Wu watched the two whispering and chatting. She averted her gaze, thinking that out of sight meant out of mind.

Xia Wu hadn’t come today to discuss Fang Yu with Shen Ruofei. It was simply too crowded to bring it up.

Even Shen Ruofei wasn’t sure when Fang Yu would return. Zhou Ling had reported that Fang Yu was getting along exceptionally well with her birth parents, suggesting her return was still a long way off.

Until Fang Yu returned, Fu Ling would be constantly pestered by these Alphas and unable to escape to Nation Q.

After discussing how to handle the Fang family at Shen Ruofei’s place, Fu Ling began her “tongue battle” against the crowd.

Qin Rong and Lu Nanzhen were stung by Fu Ling’s words. Ning Shuchen, having endured enough mockery these past few days, excused himself before Fu Ling could speak further, saying he had another interview to attend, and left hurriedly.

Xia Wu remained seated, unmoving throughout the exchange.

When Fu Ling looked at her, Xia Wu calmly met her gaze. “Director Fu, is there anything else? Miss Shen and I have matters to discuss. Your presence here makes it awkward for me to speak freely.”

Xia Wu maintained her usual reserved demeanor, appearing indifferent and unassuming. Yet beneath this facade lay a ruthless cunning, sharper than anyone else’s.

Fu Ling was about to respond when Shen Ruofei lazily lifted her eyelids. “Director Fu, you’ve fought like a gamecock today, securing impressive ‘victories.’ Perhaps it’s time to rest?”

“Miss Shen, I underestimated you. I didn’t realize you were so formidable.”

Fu Ling could see that Shen Ruofei and Xia Wu indeed had something to discuss, so she decided not to prolong the confrontation.

“It’s not my prowess, but the Shen Family’s,” Shen Ruofei said, straightening and yawning. “Why credit me? I helped you this time, but I’ll bill you next. Reasonable, right?”

Fu Ling sensed Shen Ruofei was subtly shifting the credit from the Shen Family to herself, but she didn’t point it out, merely nodding in agreement.

With Fu Ling gone, Shen Ruofei turned to Xia Wu. “Speak. What’s on your mind?”

“You’ve been feeling unwell lately?” Xia Wu’s tone carried a hint of concern.

“Not too bad, just a little dizzy. I’ve been craving alcohol, wanting to go racing, wanting to…”

Shen Ruofei trailed off, wiping her lips with her thumb. She leaned back against the chair, slightly parting her lips, revealing glimpses of her soft, crimson tongue.

Xia Wu assumed Shen Ruofei was entering her Susceptibility Period and scrutinized her closely, but detected no trace of pheromones.

This is just her usual seductive posture from the nightclubs, Xia Wu thought. She’s probably been cooped up at home too long, frustrated by the oppressive weather keeping her indoors.

With this realization, Xia Wu scoffed, “You’ve really been holed up at home all this time? Is racing and drinking your only entertainment?”

“Not that I can think of right now. I think all those Baijin City rich kids just do stuff like this…”

Before Shen Ruofei could finish, Xia Wu grabbed her wrist, pulled her to her feet, and dragged her outside. Shen Ruofei didn’t resist, just smiled and asked where Xia Wu was taking her.

Xia Wu “tossed” Shen Ruofei into her sports car and drove her to a ski resort in a neighboring city.

The biting cold of the ski resort seemed to sober Shen Ruofei up a bit.

Shen Ruofei followed Xia Wu, watching her deftly retrieve skiing equipment from the lounge and even stop by a nearby shop to help her pick out a proper outfit, asking if she knew how to put it on.

Like an emperor awaiting service, Shen Ruofei spread her arms expectantly. “No, President Xia, help me?”

Xia Wu composed herself and began helping Shen Ruofei with her gear. As she worked, Shen Ruofei studied Xia Wu’s fair, unblemished face, her long, soft lashes, and her gently rosy lips. The icy goggles added an indescribable touch of refined elegance.

Hmm, she’s rather alluring.

Just as Xia Wu bent down to zip up Shen Ruofei’s jacket and slowly straightened, Shen Ruofei suddenly gripped her chin, tilting her head to meet her gaze. “President Xia, have you really only had eyes for Xiao Yu all these years? Should I introduce you to other Omegas? What’s your type?”

Xia Wu’s lips curved slightly, the smile carrying an inexplicable chill. “Miss Shen, have you suddenly become an enthusiastic matchmaker? You’re already looking for a way out, trying to set me up with other Omegas before you’ve even helped me win Xiao Yu’s heart?”

Shen Ruofei’s fingers traced the skin beneath Xia Wu’s chin. “I’m not just helping you, you know. But seeing how lackluster you’ve been, I’ve grown anxious on your behalf.”

Xia Wu helped Shen Ruofei put on her hat and goggles, her expression calm and composed. “Opportunities require patience. If I acted as rashly as those people, wouldn’t I end up bruised and battered like them? I have no interest in joining that kind of chaotic frenzy.”

“The longer we wait, the greater the chance the opportunity will slip away.”

Shen Ruofei released Xia Wu’s chin, her fingertips lingering with the lingering fragrance of Xia Wu’s skin.

Xia Wu remained silent, and Shen Ruofei didn’t press further. She’s smart enough to understand what I’m saying, Shen Ruofei thought. If she’s said this much, she must know what I mean.

Xia Wu led Shen Ruofei to a gentle, hundred-meter slope. After a few basic instructions, Shen Ruofei quickly caught on and began challenging steeper, more difficult runs.

By evening, the ski resort was as bright as daylight.

Learning to ski seemed effortless for Shen Ruofei. Standing at the summit, she panted, gazing up at the moonlit sky. The moon’s glow washed over the stars, dimming their light. The gentle silver radiance, like a splash of water on a watercolor painting, blurred the Milky Way into a hazy smear.

Xia Wu stood beside Shen Ruofei, gazing at the same night sky. “Moonlight is the glow of something already dead,” she said. “Unlike sunlight, which causes all living things to grow and age, only under moonlight can living creatures escape the curse of mortality.”

“Sunlight gives life to plants and animals, but it also accelerates the march of death. If we were constantly bathed in moonlight instead… do you think we could live forever?”

After playing for a few hours in the cold wind, Shen Ruofei’s head was completely clear.

Seeing that Shen Ruofei could answer her, Xia Wu concluded that she was no longer so dazed and lethargic.

Xia Wu leaned against her skateboard and exhaled a cold breath. “I don’t know if we could live forever. But if you start engaging in more normal stress-relief activities instead of drinking and reckless driving like before, your headaches will definitely be less severe.”

“Ooh, so you do care about me after all.”

Shen Ruofei smiled smugly, her eyes fixed unwaveringly on Xia Wu, their gaze soft and playful.

Xia Wu reached out and tucked a stray hair that had escaped Shen Ruofei’s hat back into place, her movements swift and efficient. “You’re my future boss, after all. The more comfortable you are, the less I’ll have to worry, right?”

“You’re making fun of me before you’ve even arrived? You’re quite something.”

With the conversation having reached this point, Xia Wu finally revealed her purpose for visiting Shen Ruofei today. “Mr. Zheng wants to meet you. He knows I’m already committed to you and hopes to speak with you.”

Shen Ruofei rotated her neck, adjusted her goggles, and laughed heartily.

“Let’s race to the bottom of the mountain! If you win, I’ll meet him!”

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