After Transmigrating, I Bent the Female Lead O - Chapter 2
In this book’s world setting, before differentiation, there were only two genders, male and female. After differentiation, it would split into six. Male and female Alphas, Betas, and Omegas were separated accordingly, and private places like bathhouses and dormitories would be clearly divided.
After much hesitation at the entrance of the hot spring bathhouse, He Lingxing ultimately decided to go all-in with the act and pushed open the door to the “Female Omega” section.
Before bathing, just to be safe, she even used the remaining points from previous missions to exchange for an incredibly expensive bottle of “perfume.”
The fragrant, cool, sweet scent of peach blossoms and snow sprayed onto the gland on the back of her neck, feeling a little tingly and itchy. Then, the aromatic scent spread throughout her entire body. The original owner’s makeup, specially applied to disguise herself as an Omega, used excellent waterproof cosmetics, so there was no need to worry too much.
He Lingxing immersed herself in the warm water, her nerves uncharacteristically relaxing for a moment.
While she was processing and pondering the original owner’s memories, she suddenly heard approaching footsteps.
“Tap, tap, tap.”
The sound of a woman’s high heels grew closer and closer, crisp and pleasing like raindrops tapping on an eave. After confirming it was a person of the same gender, He Lingxing’s suddenly tensed nerves relaxed slightly, but she still kept her eyes fixed on the entrance.
“Ding-dong.”
The sound of a correct fingerprint password echoed in her ears.
The bathhouse was set up in areas for all genders. To prevent unnecessary trouble, everyone had their fingerprints and matching medical reports recorded upon employment. Only female Omegas could enter the female Omega bathhouse.
He Lingxing moved quietly to the innermost part of the bathhouse, looking up at the woman who walked in.
The person was in a hurry. After taking off her high heels, her height was about half a head shorter than He Lingxing’s, which was considered slightly taller among female Omegas. Even wrapped in a bathrobe, her figure still showed graceful curves. Her fair legs were half-concealed by the mist, creating a hazy beauty.
Shu Minglan was startled when she saw someone in the bathhouse, but then she relaxed, remembering they were the same gender.
She had severe face blindness and didn’t often appear at the company, so she didn’t recognize the woman inside. However, she couldn’t ignore a colleague. After a moment of hesitation, she still greeted her.
The gentle, languid voice unique to a top Omega, infused by the water mist, gained a dewy sweetness.
He Lingxing’s personal assistant system also cheerfully chimed in her mind.
[Female lead detected! Host, please prepare to execute the “vicious female supporting character mission” to advance the male and female leads’ relationship!]
[Step one: Approach the female lead.]
“Good evening.”
The original owner didn’t appear often at the company and had no direct contact with artists. He Lingxing noticed the other person didn’t seem to recognize her, so she simply didn’t introduce herself, allowing the other person to feel a sense of distance first.
Small talk was not one of He Lingxing’s strong suits. The woman standing before her was also like a shy little white rabbit; after a simple reply, she soaked in the other end of the hot spring and said nothing more.
Seeing that the awkward conversation was about to end before it even began, He Lingxing softly “tsk’d,” feeling a bit annoyed.
“520, give me a hand.”
••••
Although they were two people of the same gender, bathing in front of strangers wouldn’t likely make them feel too relaxed. He Lingxing finished first, stood up, draped the bathrobe next to her over herself, and briskly strode out on her long legs.
A rich, cool scent of peach blossoms and snow drifted into Shu Minglan’s nostrils.
The scent was quite pleasant.
The water around her gently swayed as she scrubbed herself. Shu Minglan looked up from the bath, noticing that this woman’s posture was much more upright than other Omegas.
Due to physiological reasons, Omegas were physically and energetically inferior to Betas and Alphas. Even a top Omega like her was only 166cm tall. He Lingxing was noticeably taller than her, making her the tallest female Omega she had ever seen.
Unable to resist a slight envious glance at the other person’s long, straight legs, Shu Minglan propped herself up on the nearby tiles to stand. But as she stepped up, her foot suddenly slipped. He Lingxing, calculating the timing, turned back just in time, taking two or three long strides to reach her. Just as she was about to grab the other person’s arm to pull her ashore, she was suddenly pulled down by a wildly flailing pair of hands—
A sudden coolness spread across her chest, and then a huge splash erupted as she plunged into the water.
••••
Ten minutes later, Shu Minglan sat on the lounge sofa, wiping her hair with a towel, continuously apologizing to He Lingxing.
Grabbing onto something with both hands is a person’s instinct before falling into water, like grasping at a last straw with all their might. But what He Lingxing completely hadn’t expected was that she had extended her hand, intending to save the beauty from falling…
But the beauty had gotten ahead of her, seizing her shirtfront and mercilessly pulling her down as well.
Shu Minglan’s build was medium to thin, but she wasn’t so light as to be unnoticeable. He Lingxing had practiced Chinese martial arts and judo before, but in the sudden situation, she had no time to use them and fell directly into the water with Shu Minglan.
When the hot spring water went over her head, what was more uncomfortable than the feeling of drowning was her clothes gaping open at the chest, and being tightly held by the woman… He Lingxing wanted her to let go, but Shu Minglan, an Omega, somehow had such immense strength that she refused to let go.
Even though she was skilled, He Lingxing found it difficult to be rough with a delicate woman over something like this. At that moment, she could only let the other person pull off almost half of her clothes before she managed to help her up.
Shu Minglan’s face was beet red.
“I… I didn’t mean to.”
“It’s fine.”
“I’ll treat you to dinner sometime!”
“Sure… good.”
She only thought to go along with it halfway through her reply.
As a qualified “vicious female supporting character,” the first thing to do was to become the female lead’s best friend, and then subtly scheme by her side. Shu Minglan initiated the invitation, and He Lingxing accepted the olive branch. Although the course of events was a bit different from what she expected, even a bit embarrassing, the outcome was ultimately a symbol of success.
Because she was there for a bath, Shu Minglan wasn’t wearing makeup. Her skin, free from thick layers of cosmetics, appeared clearer and smoother than usual, without any blemishes.
Her appearance was typically non-aggressive, like a refreshing first love from a campus drama, with a hint of elusive mystique. Her long, straight black hair, once dried, fell softly over her shoulders, making her collarbones appear even fairer and more delicate.
Shu Minglan’s hair was almost dry.
“Oh, by the way, you…”
He Lingxing quickly pulled out her pre-planned answer and replied briskly, “Just call me Xingxing.”
Shu Minglan softly said, “Add WeChat?”
The original owner’s main WeChat was for work. Based on her experience from previous missions, He Lingxing had created a new WeChat when she transmigrated. After scanning the QR code, Shu Minglan’s WeChat information popped up. Her profile picture was a beautiful blue-eyed ragdoll cat, which also seemed not to be a work account.
He Lingxing then clicked on the note and let her input her own name. Since she had given the nickname “Xingxing,” Shu Minglan naturally wouldn’t coldly use her full name. She changed her note for He Lingxing to “Shushu.”
“My name is Shu Minglan. Shu as in comfortable, Ming as in tea, Lan as in mountain mist. People who are close to me usually call me by the duplicated form of my last name. By the way, your name?”
He Lingxing seemed not to hear the last soft sentence. She stood up grandly, patted her shoulder, and said she had to go first because she had something to do. The original owner’s memories were too fragmented, and there were many details she hadn’t sorted out. The first step, adding WeChat, was enough for now.
The hot air from the hairdryer still made her cheeks flush and feel warm. Shu Minglan squinted, gazing at the woman’s retreating figure. She saw the wine-red big waves flowing down to her slender waist, adding a touch of sexiness to the simple white bathrobe.
What a stunning beauty.
Suddenly, she recalled the warm, soft touch from before, and Shu Minglan slapped her flushed face.
••••
Back in the office, He Lingxing started removing her makeup, only to find that the original owner’s appearance was almost identical to her own.
Her features and Shu Minglan’s were completely different types. He Lingxing’s striking looks and tall stature made her appear rather unapproachable and aggressive.
Alpha features were generally more heroic. To disguise herself as an Omega, the original owner had used makeup to soften her features considerably. Beautiful as it was, it lacked a natural feel.
It might not have been noticeable standing next to other Omegas, but in front of Shu Minglan, the difference was clear. The softness created by makeup wasn’t the same as natural softness, after all, the original owner wasn’t a makeup artist.
Finally, after applying night essence and a night mask, He Lingxing planned to rest in the small room within the office for the night, but a phone call forced her to temporarily abandon the idea of a beauty sleep.
Being interrupted when drowsiness set in always led to a slight temper, and He Lingxing wasn’t someone with a particularly good temper to begin with.
“What’s wrong?” she asked with a hint of impatience the moment she picked up the phone.
“CEO He, as per your instructions, I’ve put pressure on Bai. She’ll send Shu Minglan to Director Jia’s bed tomorrow. No matter how strong a top Omega is, after being marked once, they’ll definitely become dependent on the person who marked them. From then on, you can rest easy, and never worry again!”
The tone of the voice seemed a bit off, and He Lingxing’s brain suddenly short-circuited for a moment.
“Me, worry about what?”
“CEO He, have you forgotten? Didn’t you say last time that Shu Minglan was flirting with Mr. Murong, relying on being a top Omega? Now, if Shu Minglan goes to Director Jia’s bed, Mr. Murong definitely won’t be interested anymore!”
Mr. Murong…?
Murong Feng?
Isn’t that the damn male lead, Long Aotian, of this book!?