After Becoming a Scummy Alpha, I Met the Reborn Omega (GL) - Chapter 18
After Hua Miaomiao left, Lin Changsheng remained in Mo Zhaoyan’s office.
Mo Zhaoyan reviewed the report Lin Changsheng had submitted.
The data appeared normal, but it differed slightly from the version Tang Ying’s investigation had uncovered—some of the figures had been altered.
Lin Changsheng’s report only covered part of the drug’s data.
Although she was indeed adjusting the inhibitor’s formulas, the current report was incomplete.
She had merely used it as a pretext to visit—hoping that meeting the Huayang president might trigger some memories.
Lin Changsheng noticed Mo Zhaoyan’s cold, serious expression and felt a bit nervous.
After all, her report could only be considered half-finished.
She feared Mo Zhaoyan would see through her motives, especially since her arrival had been so abrupt.
“Mo Zhaoyan,” Lin Changsheng began hesitantly, “I haven’t fully recovered my memories yet. The inhibitor data is still being adjusted. This report isn’t complete.”
Mo Zhaoyan had already noticed that.
However, she chose not to expose Lin Changsheng.
The expert Tang Ying had consulted had pointed out potential issues with the drug.
But external experts simply didn’t have Lin Changsheng’s level of understanding when it came to inhibitors.
They needed more time for proper research.
“Then continue refining it,” Mo Zhaoyan said calmly. “Thank you for your hard work.”
Lin Changsheng felt a bit embarrassed.
After all, the original problems had been caused by the body’s previous owner—now it was up to her to fix them.
But she still hadn’t figured out the original owner’s true intentions.
Her memories were fragmented, and the parts about the inhibitor research were especially sparse.
She kept thinking about the flash of a red flower in her memory.
The more she thought about it, the more she suspected it was connected to Huayang.
After all, Huayang had previously researched those types of flowers.
Currently, Lin Changsheng had increased the concentration of the Changsheng Flower in the inhibitor formula.
She didn’t yet know what side effects that might cause.
For now, her plan was to reduce the flower’s concentration back to normal levels.
Even then, clinical trials would be necessary to prove the drug’s safety and effectiveness.
“But we probably won’t make the original launch date,” Lin Changsheng said cautiously.
Mo Zhaoyan hadn’t truly intended to launch right now anyway.
In her past life, she had suffered greatly from rushing a product to market too soon.
Deep down, she felt uneasy about pushing the release.
Still, after a year of heavy promotional investment, a delayed launch would mean huge financial losses.
Mo Corporation desperately needed the income.
“What’s your suggestion?” Mo Zhaoyan asked.
“How about holding a press conference?” Lin Changsheng said. “Postponing is better than launching a flawed product.”
Mo Zhaoyan had already considered this.
She watched Lin Changsheng closely, scrutinizing her every expression.
Could she trust her?
What if, like the previous life, Lin Changsheng had tampered with the drug?
If this was all an act, meant to lull her into letting her guard down?
Countless doubts flickered through Mo Zhaoyan’s mind.
The seed of suspicion began to sprout.
Yet Lin Changsheng sat there, earnestly explaining her ideas—showing no sign of deceit.
Staring at her now, Mo Zhaoyan suddenly thought of the Lin Changsheng from when they first married.
Back then, Lin Changsheng was passionate about her work, always saying,
“Science is the foundation of human progress. Developing science is the future of humanity.”
At the time, Mo Zhaoyan had merely teased her for being a workaholic.
But later, when Lin Changsheng truly became one, she regretted it bitterly.
No—science should serve humanity’s future.
But the Lin Changsheng of the past had eventually shifted away from that goal.
Had that Lin Changsheng really been… the real Lin Changsheng?
The sudden, chilling thought made Mo Zhaoyan’s heart race.
Other terrifying possibilities swirled in her mind.
She quickly shook off those absurd notions.
“A press conference does seem necessary,” Mo Zhaoyan said. “But without major news to announce, it won’t be enough to suppress the negative press.”
Mo Corporation was a giant.
Countless competitors were lurking in the shadows, waiting for the chance to strike.
Everyone coveted the massive profits generated by inhibitors—but lacked Lin Changsheng’s technology.
“Major news?” Lin Changsheng echoed thoughtfully.
Suddenly, she thought of Wen Lier.
The world’s only known case of a successfully surviving semi-differentiated human—one who had lived to the age of 21.
In the past, the original owner had concealed Wen Lier’s existence to manipulate Zhou Yiyi, never publicly announcing the breakthrough.
The drug involved hadn’t undergone clinical trials but had indeed been successful.
If they revealed this achievement to the world…
It would cause an uproar—enough to dominate the headlines.
It could perfectly overshadow the delay of the new inhibitor launch.
“What if I have another drug I can announce instead?”
Lin Changsheng’s involvement in other research projects wasn’t a secret—Mo Zhaoyan knew about them.
But she had never known exactly what they were.
She hadn’t expected Lin Changsheng to bring it up herself.
“But this drug isn’t ready for the market yet,” Lin Changsheng added. “We can only… paint a picture for everyone.”
She sent all the data she had on the semi-differentiation drug to Mo Zhaoyan—completely, without holding anything back.
Upon receiving it, Mo Zhaoyan was deeply shocked.
Although she didn’t fully understand the technical details, she knew enough to realize that the problem of semi-differentiated individuals was a global research frontier.
To think that Lin Changsheng had made such a breakthrough—and in secret no less!
The Lin Changsheng of the past would never have handed over such precious information voluntarily.
This made Mo Zhaoyan even more suspicious of the person before her.
Soul transfer?
She thought of Lin Xiaoyou’s words.
But if it were true, then the Lin Changsheng standing before her wasn’t the one she had vowed to protect.
What meaning would her own return have, then?
Mo Zhaoyan refused to believe it.
She would rather think it was just amnesia that had changed Lin Changsheng’s behavior.
“But if we announce this drug’s existence,” Mo Zhaoyan said seriously, “it would mean exposing Wen Lier. Would she agree to that?”
Her words struck Lin Changsheng hard.
She had thought things too simply.
This wasn’t just about the company—it involved Wen Lier’s life.
“I’ll go ask her,” Lin Changsheng said immediately.
Even when the company was in crisis, Mo Zhaoyan hadn’t forgotten to seek the consent of the person most affected.
This gentleness made Lin Changsheng admire her even more.
It also forced Lin Changsheng to reflect on herself:
Had she been so used to ignoring other people’s feelings?
Determined, Lin Changsheng went to find Wen Lier—at the same laboratory as before.
Wen Lier, although she had promised Lin Xiaoyou not to approach Lin Changsheng, couldn’t avoid her now that Lin Changsheng was the one reaching out.
Besides, she was secretly pleased.
If only Mo Zhaoran wasn’t there too, she would have been even happier.
“Brother-in-law, what brings you here?”
Mo Zhaoran had been increasingly clingy these days—more shameless than ever.
Wen Lier was already close to losing her patience.
“I need to talk to Wen Lier about something,” Lin Changsheng said.
Mo Zhaoran glanced around and pointed at herself.
“You mean… you want me to leave?”
Lin Changsheng thought for a moment.
It wasn’t something Mo Zhaoran absolutely needed to be excluded from.
Besides, as a shareholder of the company, she had a right to know what was happening.
Thus, he didn’t ask her to leave.
Lin Changsheng explained to Wen Lier the plan she had discussed with Mo Zhaoyan—seeking her opinion first.
After all, announcing the drug would inevitably expose Wen Lier.
As the world’s first semi-differentiated individual to survive to the age of 21, Wen Lier would instantly become a global sensation.
Living a normal life afterward would be extremely difficult.
Unexpectedly, Wen Lier didn’t hesitate at all.
A bright smile lit up her face.
“Of course! I’d be happy to!”
Lin Changsheng looked at her brilliant smile and worried she hadn’t fully grasped the consequences.
“You must understand,” she said, “if you’re exposed, you’ll be hounded by the paparazzi.
Wherever you go, you’ll be followed.”
“I believe President Mo will protect me,” Wen Lier replied confidently.
“Besides, it was you who saved me.
Being able to help you is my honor.”
Lin Changsheng felt a pang of guilt.
Strictly speaking, it had been the original Lin Changsheng who saved Wen Lier, not her.
Meanwhile, Mo Zhaoran strongly objected.
“No way! You don’t know what those people are really planning.
What if someone tries to kidnap you for research?
You’ve always wanted a peaceful life, haven’t you?”
“None of your business!” Wen Lier snapped back.
The two of them immediately began arguing again.
Watching them, Lin Changsheng felt a mixture of emotions.
She realized she couldn’t allow a young girl like Wen Lier to bear the consequences of the company’s problems.
These issues were the original Lin Changsheng’s mess—and now hers to solve.
“I’ll find another way,” Lin Changsheng said firmly.
She was still too soft-hearted.
She couldn’t bring herself to use Wen Lier.
She couldn’t destroy Wen Lier’s chance at a peaceful life.
Wen Lier’s existence had already been full of hardship.
For the rest of her days, she would need the help of medication just to survive.
How could Lin Changsheng be so cruel as to ruin what little peace she had left?