After Transmigrating, I Bent the Female Lead O - Chapter 6
“Do you have… inhibitors…?”
The soft, tender voice unique to Omegas carried an uncontrollable emotion, the usually steady tone trembling slightly, echoing in the empty room. He Lingxing’s face was flushed, and even her mind, under the impact of the Omega pheromones, momentarily forgot everything else.
It was the first time she had been so nervous that her hands and feet felt numb.
Until the voice from upstairs came again.
“He… Lingxing!”
The woman’s soft voice hadn’t undergone the second processing of phone waves, returning to its most primitive state, but the emotion it contained made her heart tremble even more. It seemed the person upstairs had reached their limit and was only asking for her help out of sheer desperation.
Logically, in a world like this, any Omega would keep a few bottles of inhibitors at home to prevent estrus period. For adults, besides inhibitors, there might be other things as well.
But the problem was, the original owner’s Omega attribute was fake!
Even though she had resolved countless emergencies in previous worlds, He Lingxing was still a novice in such matters; she hadn’t eaten pork nor had she really seen a pig run.
Shu Minglan’s trembling voice made her feel that leaving the person there could easily lead to trouble. He Lingxing bit her lower lip, holding a glass of cold water, and was about to go upstairs when the system called out to her.
A few minutes later, Shu Minglan, wrapped in a bath towel and trembling uncontrollably, sat on the bed, her cheeks flushed and head dizzy, looking at He Lingxing, whose face was also flushed.
Upon the system’s reminder, she sprayed a lot of sedative perfume on herself, giving the reason that “same sexes repel,” and she disliked smelling other Omegas’ pheromones.
A cute, pink toy, still in its unopened packaging, was placed in Shu Minglan’s hand. Although both were female, He Lingxing awkwardly turned her head away, not looking at the other’s expression.
The sweet cherry blossom scent would occasionally break through the sedative perfume’s interference and playfully drift into He Lingxing’s nostrils, reigniting the suppressed heat in every muscle and vein of her body. Her gaze fell, revealing the woman’s fair calves and clean, still-damp feet. Her usually pale toes were now tinged with an alluring rosy blush.
He Lingxing recoiled as if burned.
It was the first time she had experienced such weakness in her legs. A strange heat rose from her lower abdomen, making He Lingxing dare not stay here any longer. Shu Minglan’s consciousness was already dimming; if she delayed any longer, it seemed Shu Minglan wouldn’t be able to move on her own.
Certain unbroadcastable scenes flashed through He Lingxing’s mind, and then, the door slammed shut with a bang.
The room’s soundproofing was good, but even from not far away, strange, muffled noises could still be heard. He Lingxing, blushing, quickly hastened downstairs, but a soft, tender sound still broke through the confines of the door, abruptly invading her auditory nerves.
He Lingxing stumbled, almost falling directly down the stairs.
••••
Hearing some faint movements in her drowsiness, He Lingxing groggily opened her eyes on the sofa. Subconsciously checking her phone, she found it was already past three in the morning.
Years of cultivated vigilance made her suddenly arch her back, only relaxing her nerves after seeing that the person walking down the stairs was Shu Minglan.
Shu Minglan had a small frame, and He Lingxing’s clothes were actually Alpha’s average size, so they looked a bit loose on her.
The faint light of the night lamp in the hallway cast a glow on the woman’s slender calves. Her steps were small, and her legs trembled very slightly. Upon seeing He Lingxing sit up, she softly said “thank you.”
Shu Minglan was still holding a bag, which looked like neatly folded bed sheets. This kind of situation would normally be very awkward, but seeing the lingering blush on the other person’s face, He Lingxing felt a teasing impulse rise within her.
“Where are you going in the middle of the night?”
“Home.”
“It’s three in the morning.” He Lingxing shook her phone, the time 03:21 clearly displayed for Shu Minglan to see. “Traffic has already stopped. Can you drive in that state?”
Shu Minglan didn’t know what He Lingxing was planning tonight. Perhaps she should have endured the red wine on her and just taken a taxi, even if it meant an extra hour to get home. But her estrus period was approaching recently, and she had already taken inhibitors in advance…
Considering when the inhibitors suddenly failed, He Lingxing’s home seemed safer than being in a taxi or the banquet hall.
At least this capricious lady was also an Omega, so she wouldn’t take advantage of her vulnerability to infringe upon her.
Just…
Seeing Shu Minglan suddenly raise her foot to go towards the door again, He Lingxing quickly stood up from the sofa and pulled her back.
In other worlds, a woman alone on the road in the middle of the night was a very dangerous thing, let alone in this book whose author’s worldview was astonishing. She couldn’t guarantee what Shu Minglan might encounter on the way.
He Lingxing pulled quickly, and with a large motion, accidentally pulled her over. Shu Minglan subconsciously clutched at her waist, and as she stumbled, her grip slid down—
The loose bathrobe, just like at the edge of the bath, slipped halfway down, fully revealing her rounded shoulders and collarbones. Further down was the full curve outlined by the pure black lace, a sight not to be gazed upon. Shu Minglan, who had just experienced a similar situation, instantly felt a rush of bl00d to her head and covered her small nose.
Experiencing two major public embarrassments in one night, that He woman truly was her nemesis!
“I’m going to bed.”
The awkwardness in the air almost suffocated her. After the impulse receded, Shu Minglan also realized it wasn’t safe to go out now. She rushed upstairs to the room. It wasn’t until she reached the top of the stairs that she remembered something, paused, and quietly said:
“I’ll pay you back for the bedsheets.”
He Lingxing, her pajamas straightened, raised her slender eyebrows slightly, but posed a question unrelated to the topic: “What else is in your pheromones besides cherry blossoms?”
“Omega pheromones don’t match; the scent probably has nothing to do with CEO He.”
“Who said I wanted to match with you? I want to see Murong Feng and you.”
Seeing that she refused to say, He Lingxing quickly added, while maintaining her persona. The woman on the stairs, her slender body half-hidden in the darkness, made her expression unclear. After a moment’s pause, she finally replied:
“Cherry blossom jelly.”
A very dreamy and rare type of pheromone.
••••
He Lingxing had a dream that night.
She didn’t know if her pajamas were a bit too thick, but lying on the bedroom bed, she felt stuffy and lazy to reach for the air conditioner remote control in the middle of the night. When she woke up, she was drenched in sweat, her forehead especially sticky.
Most importantly, in her dream, her sense of smell seemed very clear. The sweet scent of cherry blossom jelly constantly wafted into her nostrils. That fresh yet not overly heavy or cloying scent was more captivating than other Omega pheromones.
In the dream, she clearly knew it was a dream, yet she couldn’t resist the call of instinct. She dreamt of holding Shu Minglan in her arms from above, finding the other’s scent gland, then mercilessly biting through it and injecting her own pheromones.
The woman in her arms was as docile as a lamb, not resisting, obediently enjoying the Alpha’s protection and possession.
She even demanded that Shu Minglan come to her office during work. Shu Minglan secretly came, avoiding others’ gazes, and the scent of cherry blossom jelly constantly fanned the flames in her heart. She punitively pushed Shu Minglan gently, laying her down on the cold office desk. But just as she touched the scent gland, a knock resounded.
“Thump-thump-thump!”
Her consciousness was hazy in the chaos. He Lingxing was still savoring the afterglow of the dream, but then she heard the continuous knocking and instantly woke up from her half-sleep.
Upon opening the door, she saw Shu Minglan’s graceful figure. However, the slightly cold expression on the woman’s face immediately brought He Lingxing to full consciousness, though she still felt a bit uneasy and guilty.
She had never entered an ABO world before and truly hadn’t understood the allure of pheromones until now, belatedly realizing it when scenes with Shu Minglan appeared in her dreams.
Although she had never been in a relationship, He Lingxing felt she was straight. Her interest in women stemmed purely from the influence of pheromones. Currently, she had no intention of finding a partner. If she did in the future, it would definitely be a male after the mission was over and she left this world.
“I made breakfast. I didn’t know what CEO He liked to eat, so I just made some random things.” Shu Minglan looked up, but inexplicably saw a blush on He Lingxing’s face. A strange feeling crossed her mind. “I still have filming, so I’ll be going now. Thank you, CEO He, for yesterday. The money has already been transferred to you on WeChat.”
After speaking, she politely nodded and immediately walked downstairs.
The bedsheets had been taken away, and everything else was neatly tidied, not at all looking like someone had been there. There wasn’t even a trace of lingering Omega scent.
The sensation of heat completely subsided with the cold water rinsing. He Lingxing glanced at the bathroom counter while showering. The items there had clearly been put back in their original places, meaning Shu Minglan must have searched for Omega inhibitors here.
Her heart suddenly tensed slightly.
Fortunately, the original owner’s Alpha inhibitors had run out, otherwise, it would have been impossible to explain, and the pretense of being an Omega would have been directly exposed.
By the time He Lingxing finished showering and walked to the dining table, the person had indeed left. She received a substantial transfer via WeChat. He Lingxing hesitated but accepted it, as bringing up yesterday’s events again would be awkward for anyone.
The breakfast on the table was common sandwiches and milk. The milk was taken from the refrigerator, and the condensation on it had been thoughtfully wiped away. The plate held a translucent onsen egg, not prepared in a completely Japanese style. It was sprinkled with very finely chopped green onions and a hint of refreshing saltiness.
The “chef’s” cooking was excellent. He Lingxing usually couldn’t eat much for breakfast right after waking up, but this time, she finished it all. As she put the plate into the dishwasher, she heard the system remind her:
[Your susceptible period will also arrive soon. Please be sure to prepare Alpha inhibitors, and to maintain the original owner’s persona, you must also purchase Omega inhibitors. Since you are a top Alpha, you will need large doses of inhibitors. It is best to find a fixed Omega or purchase pheromone soothing medication.]
“Inhibitors? If everyone knows their estrus or susceptible period, how did Shu Minglan suddenly go into estrus?”
He Lingxing asked curiously.
Although the female lead in the book later became completely love-struck after meeting the male lead, she herself wasn’t a careless person. Even though she was currently at the tail end of the second tier, she was well-regarded in the industry, and her interactions with people were exceptionally gentle and meticulous.
She hadn’t even been very angry yesterday despite He Lingxing’s meddling, and after such an embarrassing situation, she still got up and made her breakfast. If it weren’t for the animosity between them before, they could probably have been friends.
[Shu Minglan is also a top Omega. If she doesn’t receive Alpha comfort for a long time, the probability of inhibitor failure increases. And such Omegas cannot casually seek out Alphas; they must be compatible. In other words, they need a pheromone compatibility of 85% or higher.]
“So, it’s because Murong Feng and her have particularly high compatibility?”
[The male and female leads’ pheromone compatibility is 90%. Therefore, the male lead marking the female lead is the main mission of this book. Otherwise, with long-term inhibitor failure, the female lead will experience many adverse reactions.]
He Lingxing’s expression was calm, clearly no longer interested in their relationship: “Got it.”
Before coming here, she had thought it would be a story of handsome men and beautiful women. While outwardly that was true, inwardly, it was difficult to describe.
After receiving a call from her subordinate reporting on the progress of a new project, He Lingxing hurriedly returned to the company.
••••
The golden autumn of October brought a rapid drop in temperature. One day it was clear skies, the next, a cool breeze. The sudden drop of over ten degrees in temperature, coupled with the rather thin costumes, made it difficult for the Omegas on set to bear. Shu Minglan gritted her teeth and completed a scene involving falling into water, then quickly drank a bowl of thick ginger soup at her assistant’s urging. She was then permitted by the director to sit aside and rest.
However, despite being a relatively delicate Omega, Shu Minglan’s dedication was on par with Alphas. She would personally complete any task she was capable of. Before filming a wuxia drama previously, she even specifically practiced some martial arts.
After finishing her scenes, no one on the set had any objections to her resting, not even Jia Ximei could find fault. Shu Minglan transferred money to her assistant to order some milk tea, then rested her chin on her hand, wrapped herself in a thick coat, and began to close her eyes and rest.
As soon as she closed her eyes, yesterday’s scenes surfaced in her mind. What pained her most wasn’t the embarrassing moments in front of He Lingxing, but the silent urging of the dark shadow in her heart.
It said that it was the world-line propulsion executive of this world.
As the female lead, she should be with the male lead, not trying to deviate from the world’s trajectory. In her dream, it accused Shu Minglan of being irresponsible, repeatedly resisting contact with the male lead.
For example, yesterday, the voice in her mind had been constantly reminding her to stay, to stay by the male lead’s side. But looking at that tall, handsome man, she had no desire to take things further with him.
Yet, He Lingxing had spilled red wine all over her, and out of helplessness, she had preferred to go back with He Lingxing. Now, looking back, she felt a wave of fear.
She had inexplicably entrusted her trust to He Lingxing.
If the other person hadn’t called her home at that time, but instead found a secluded or dark place, it wouldn’t have been impossible for her to find another Alpha to forcibly mark herself. Even if He Lingxing hadn’t thought of that at the time, she could have done many things after her inhibitors suddenly failed.
If He Lingxing had behaved as she used to, with the crazy personality described in the script, she believed the other person would definitely have done so. At the very least, she wouldn’t have let her off easily without humiliating her first.
But when He Lingxing had her manager, who was by her side, transferred away, and then suddenly offended Jia Ximei, who wanted to proposition her, somehow, she strangely felt that the other person wasn’t as bad and crazy as the script had written.
Two emotions suddenly battled in her mind, coupled with the other party’s accusations, making Shu Minglan’s head throb faintly.
She had endured for so long, and she had just barely escaped from her manager’s grasp in the first step. She had originally planned to terminate her contract immediately after finishing this drama. She didn’t want to see any male leads or CEO Hes anymore.
The long-suppressed anger in her heart made Shu Minglan about to retort in her mind, but then she heard “that guy’s” voice suddenly change to a pleased tone.
[Alright, female lead, listen closely. The male lead will meet you in the plotline soon. Don’t you hate He Lingxing? I have a task for you.]
[After you complete it, that woman named He Lingxing can either face jail time, or at worst, disappear from this world.]