After a Disabled Alpha Marked a Yandere Female Lead - Chapter 47

Chapter 47: VIP

The question was truly strange. Zhu Qingluo sensed a hint of contempt, and her heart immediately felt a sense of unease. The person in front of her seemed educated and elegant, with a strong sense of professionalism, as if she were a pure scholar devoted to her research, oblivious to the outside world. So why did she hold such hostility towards her? Besides, her life had never intersected with hers before.

Suddenly, a thought flashed in Zhu Qingluo’s mind. If she didn’t have a history with her, did Professor Shen have one with Jiang Yun…? In real life, the probability would be extremely low, but she was in a rated novel, so it was hard to say for sure.

“Naturally.” Her heart was pounding, but she kept a calm expression. “Professor Shen, you’re quite a joker. Aren’t they important to you?”

Professor Shen bent down and knelt, lightly tapping her thigh with a small hammer. There was no reaction at all. As she continued her examination, she answered Zhu Qingluo’s question. “I’ve seen people who have lost an arm or a leg, or even a corpse. They can’t use honeyed words to deceive the people closest to them. That’s what’s important.”

Her answer didn’t seem to fit the question. However, the pause at the end of her sentence and the smile that unconsciously appeared on her face betrayed her. Zhu Qingluo’s expression darkened slightly. “What do you mean?”

Professor Shen stopped tapping with the hammer. Her expression was gentle as she explained, “Those people… are all volunteers for my experiments.” The air was silent for a moment. For Professor Shen, the theory of the experiment was above all else, and its importance was self-evident. In that sense, she had answered Zhu Qingluo’s question. Zhu Qingluo watched her. Professor Shen’s examination process was more concise than other doctors. In fact, it only consisted of the first few steps.

Professor Shen stood up and walked to the instrument table to adjust the relevant data, focusing on observing the final report. During this process, Zhu Qingluo waited quietly. She noticed the stack of files on the desk to her left and a thought crossed her mind. She put her hand on the wheelchair’s armrest and slowly turned it. Without making a sound, Zhu Qingluo arrived at the desk and turned her head to look at a medical record. Zhu Qingluo’s brows furrowed when she saw the bold signature in the lower right corner. Shen Siya?! This was the other alpha in the original novel, not only Jiang Yun’s mentor but also a respected professor at a research center, with access to cutting-edge technology that many people dreamed of. However, Shen Siya was actually a wolf in sheep’s clothing, the most deranged of all. She had several different identities, and her shadow was always present when underground rebel organizations were causing trouble. Later, Jiang Yun would be swayed by her words and make a wrong decision that would affect her entire life.

Just then, Professor Shen’s voice came closer. “Miss Zhu, there’s another report you need to review…” When Shen Siya returned with the report, she was slightly surprised to see that Zhu Qingluo was not in her original spot. She then found her by the window, holding a glass of water. Zhu Qingluo was drinking with her head bowed, bathed in sunlight. Shen Siya felt a little apologetic, thinking she had gone to get water. She said politely, “If you need anything, you can just tell me.”

“Okay,” Zhu Qingluo replied. She placed the glass back on the table. The water rippled slightly, and it was clear she hadn’t taken a sip. Shen Siya then walked over to her. She first asked some questions about her daily routine to create a personalized treatment plan. This was all part of the preparation, but Zhu Qingluo felt there was more to it. Shen Siya was writing on the report. Her pen tip paused as she reached the family member section, and a blot of ink spread on the paper. She smiled sarcastically, her tone pointed. “Jiang Yun has never come to me for anyone else. What value do you have that makes her willing to lower herself in front of me?”

Zhu Qingluo felt a little uncomfortable. She looked at the other person calmly, a cold smile appearing on her lips. “We’re married. I suppose she wants to fulfill her obligation to take care of me.”

At her words, Shen Siya, who had been impeccable from the moment she walked in, changed her expression. Clearly, the word “married” was a taboo. That look on Shen Siya’s face flashed by, and her expression returned to normal. Her voice, however, was a little low. “So that’s it.” She closed the report and met Zhu Qingluo’s eyes. In that moment, Zhu Qingluo clearly saw the hostility in her gaze. It wasn’t just her own malicious speculation.

When both of them had a new understanding of each other, Shen Siya didn’t make a move. “We’re done for now. I’ll have someone send you back. I’ll tell Jiang Yun about the rest of the precautions.” Shen Siya capped her pen. Just then, a nurse appeared behind Zhu Qingluo as if on cue and wheeled her out of the office.

Zhu Qingluo saw Jiang Yun waiting in the hallway outside. Jiang Yun glanced at Shen Siya, then placed her palm on Zhu Qingluo’s shoulder. “Wait for me for a bit,” she said. Zhu Qingluo nodded slightly. She turned to see the door close. Before she could think, the nurse next to her spoke. “Professor Shen said that you can relax in the activity area outside while you wait.”

There was a spacious activity area ahead. Other patients were there. Some were doing light exercises, while others sat in chairs in a daze. These people were all physically disabled and more silent than normal people. Perhaps because Zhu Qingluo was there, they didn’t look at her like she was a freak. They even made welcoming gestures, which was a little shocking. Zhu Qingluo ignored this and continued to think about other things.

…

Inside the office, from the window, one could clearly see the patients moving around in groups of two or three below, including the nurse who was slowly pushing Zhu Qingluo past the eaves. Jiang Yun’s gaze shifted, following her into the distance.

“I haven’t seen you in a few years, but you still haven’t changed. You’re still as stubborn as ever.” Shen Siya sat behind her desk with a cup of tea. She took a sip, seemingly to herself. During this time, her gaze lingered on Jiang Yun, with a knowing look. But Jiang Yun didn’t react much.

“Teacher, just say what you mean.” Jiang Yun leaned against the window, a little distance away, her eyes on Shen Siya’s face. Her expression was solemn, without her usual playfulness. Any outsider could see the obvious hierarchy between the two, as if there was an insurmountable mountain between them. Shen Siya could see this clearly, and it sometimes bothered her. Jiang Yun was once her most brilliant student, but later, by some twist of fate, she took over the family business, and their paths grew more and more distant. There was no going back now…

Shen Siya crossed her hands, gripping them with a hint of nervousness. “I warned you back then not to get involved in the pheromone therapy industry, not to search for the past… It’s extremely dangerous, do you understand?” The air was still for a moment. Jiang Yun smiled. “I understand.” Her eyes were filled with a casual indifference, both real and fake, and even Shen Siya couldn’t tell the difference. Jiang Yun composed herself, thinking about the path she had taken over the years. Because of their disagreement back then, she had kept it a secret from Shen Siya. For the few years she had been in the industry, she had acted as low-key as possible to the outside world.

Shen Siya’s gaze lingered on her. After a while, her shoulders relaxed. She then leaned back in her chair and rubbed her forehead. “I’ve been working on the glandular disorder issue for years. You just have to be patient. I will cure you in the future.”

“Thank you for your trouble, Teacher.” The atmosphere between the two immediately softened. Looking at Jiang Yun in the sunlight, Shen Siya felt as if she had gone back in time. Jiang Yun used to look at her with such admiration and respect. Shen Siya’s face was beaming. She said helplessly, “You know… I’ve always doted on you the most.” Jiang Yun’s gaze froze. After a while, she didn’t object. Her attitude remained respectful and humble, without a single flaw.

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Meanwhile, outside in the sun, Zhu Qingluo suddenly stopped her wheelchair because there was a patient ahead who was acting erratically and running wildly through the crowd. The others scattered in fear. The nurse next to her, worried that the person would crash into Zhu Qingluo, quickly said something to her and then moved to block the approaching person. “009, stop!” The nurse came into the crowd. The patient looked like a young man, but he was deliberately hunched over, his posture unusually curved and a bit creepy. The patient suddenly lifted his face. His makeup was white and powdery, and his eyes were smudged with an unknown red pigment.

“Ah—” The nurse was startled and unconsciously took a step back. Then, other patients swarmed around, some to watch the show, and others to stir up trouble. The scene immediately became chaotic. The head nurse brought people over and restored order. The patient with the painted face was held down by two people. Seeing that the situation wouldn’t be resolved quickly, Zhu Qingluo simply moved her wheelchair, turned around, and slowly went indoors from the edge of the crowd.

The hallway of the sanitarium was spacious, and only one or two patients passed by occasionally. Following her memory, she came to the outside of the office, but the door was tightly closed. The two seemed to still be in conversation. Zhu Qingluo was about to go to the waiting area, but the hand on her wheelchair stopped. She looked up, as if she sensed something, and saw the scene inside through a window on the opposite wall. Jiang Yun had her back to her, standing in front of the desk, her expression unclear as she said something to Shen Siya. When Jiang Yun looked out the window, Shen Siya’s gaze was still on her. That look was… a kind of possessive, crazy emotion. Zhu Qingluo’s heart skipped a beat, and her temples suddenly throbbed.

But this wasn’t the most important thing. It was that Shen Siya had seen her. Shen Siya’s expression changed. She stared at Zhu Qingluo with a sinister look, as if she felt threatened by her trespassing on her territory. Zhu Qingluo held onto her wheelchair and involuntarily backed away. Alarm bells immediately went off in her mind. At the same time, she noticed that both of them had turned around, and Jiang Yun was also looking at her.

Shen Siya glanced at her, her expression already changed. She altered her original plan and said to Jiang Yun in a low voice, “Miss Zhu’s health is not fully recovered. Considering the unpredictable factors… I suggest she stays here for a period of observation.”

“How long?” Shen Siya thought she had agreed and smiled. “Well, it’s not too long, not too short…” Before she could explain further, Jiang Yun turned around and walked toward the door. The door opened. Zhu Qingluo was about to leave, but then the light in front of her dimmed as Jiang Yun suddenly appeared. Her figure enveloped her, covering most of the sunlight. It was a little dizzying, making it hard to tell whether it was fear or anticipation.

However, at this moment, Zhu Qingluo felt a strange sense of security.