After Transmigrating Into a Book, I Was Forced to Play the Role of a Scumbag Alpha (GL) - Chapter 37

Chapter 37

After Shen Hanzhi left in the evening, the little girl waited several days for the senior-junior drama to update. She hurriedly pressed the play button.

On the screen, the senior walked out of the teaching building. The junior saw her from afar and quickly walked over, seemingly accidentally bumping into her. The books in her arms scattered on the ground.

The senior’s eyes darkened slightly. She squatted to help pick up the books. The junior, picking up books, lightly slid her left fingertip over the senior’s arm, then acted as if nothing happened, gathering her books.

They stood up, and the junior smiled apologetically at the senior, saying, “Sorry, I didn’t hurt you, did I?”

The senior stared directly at the junior, saying, “No, be slower next time.”

They parted, walking in opposite directions. The senior glanced at her arm, took out her phone, typed a message, and sent it.

In the afternoon, the senior went straight to a hot spring hotel near the school. After class, the junior headed there too. The hotel offered good privacy with a double hot spring pool, undisturbed by outsiders.

As the junior entered the pool, the senior pinned her against the edge. The junior’s eyes lifted slightly, her fingertip lightly touching the senior’s lips, teasing, “Why’s Sister in such a hurry? You bumped into me this morning. Did you miss me?”

The senior’s eyes darkened, kissing the junior’s ear, saying, “You teased me first today. No begging for mercy later.”

The junior wrapped her arms around the senior’s neck, asking innocently, “What’s Sister saying? I don’t understand.”

“Is that so? You’ll understand soon,” the senior said, her eyes darkening. Her kisses landed densely on the junior’s lips.

Intermittent panting mixed with water splashes rose and fell in the pool. The camera blurred, as if veiled in thin gauze, obscuring the view.

“Sister, I’m so tired…” the junior’s voice sounded muffled, like it was veiled too, unclear.

“Really? Then let’s exercise more,” the senior said, kissing her without pause.

The little girl saw the crucial part blurred again, sighed deeply, and opened the comment section, still confused.

[Wow, this is so intense. The junior’s such a tease.]

[The senior couldn’t resist her.]

[Little kitten needs to be bullied to tears to behave.]

[Can’t they just show it all? What’s with the water filter? Can’t handle it?]

[They’re so playful. I’m learning bad habits.]

The little girl sighed. She knew too few words. She recognized common ones, but words like “tease,” “bully,” or “behave” weren’t in her lessons yet. She couldn’t understand, sighed again, and resolved to study harder.

Later, the scene cleared. The junior, soft and limp, was carried by the senior to the hotel room, her neck covered in red marks, like a fish out of water, leaning weakly in the senior’s arms.

The little girl, with sharp eyes, noticed the red marks on the junior’s neck but didn’t understand. New to the world, she didn’t know what they were. Thinking it was part of the drama, she hesitated to ask Aunt Liu, deciding the marks weren’t important and planning to ask tomorrow.

Filled with a desire to learn, the little girl drifted to sleep.

The next morning, she woke early, but Aunt Liu had to take Liu Can to school. The little girl planned to ask Aunt Liu at noon or afternoon.

It was the weekend. After breakfast, the little girl studied English and history in the morning, then politics and biology in the afternoon—new subjects she enjoyed, feeling fulfilled.

Shen Hanzhi, less busy on weekends, had Rose Manor renovated, removing the dog kennels in the backyard to build a rabbit hutch. She left the rose fields untouched but rebuilt all the pavilions.

She lounged on an outdoor chair with juice and a fruit tray nearby, relaxing while the little girl studied hard.

After class, the little girl felt drained, lying limply in Shen Hanzhi’s arms.

Shen Hanzhi laughed, rubbed her lower back, and coaxed, “Did my little rabbit learn too much today? Let’s have a barbecue in the yard tonight with Aunt Liu and Liu Can, okay?”

“A barbecue in the yard? I know about that. Wen Hengqiu and them often had barbecues at Rose Manor. I used to watch from the attic,” the little girl said, her expression dimming. She quickly added, “But I don’t envy them anymore. I have Sister now.”

“Yes, I have my little rabbit too. I’ll take good care of her and won’t let her be bullied again,” Shen Hanzhi said, holding her tighter.

Fearing the little rabbit recalled unhappy memories, Shen Hanzhi coaxed softly, “Come, let’s help Aunt Yang move things.”

“Okay!” After resting in Shen Hanzhi’s arms, the little girl revived, following Shen Hanzhi to move items.

Yang Man and Song Meihong smiled. Before, Shen Hanzhi never delayed wages but was strict and cold. Since marrying Wen Jin, she became more approachable and polite. Though they worked for money, it felt more comfortable now.

They helped move things. Yang Man smiled, saying, “No need, we’ll handle it.”

“It’s fine, Aunt Yang. Together, it’ll be faster,” Shen Hanzhi said, smiling.

The yard had a long table for items. They set out prepared ingredients, and two barbecue grills were ready. As they finished, Aunt Liu returned with Liu Can.

“Mom, why did Sister and them put all the food out?” Liu Can asked curiously, her hair in a bun, wearing a floral dress, looking playful and cute.

“We’re eating in the yard. Go to your room and don’t wander,” Aunt Liu instructed.

“Okay,” Liu Can said, a bit disappointed. Her mom seemed to fear she’d bother Sister and Little Jin. Liu Can knew she was different from peers. Her bun never looked neat, no matter how hard she tried, tangling her hair. Sister and Little Jin probably didn’t want to play with her either.

Liu Can obediently headed to the villa, then heard Sister call her.

“Liu Can, where are you going?” Shen Hanzhi asked, smiling, seeing her head inside.

“Mom told me to go to my room,” Liu Can said, nervously clutching her backpack strap. She only felt at ease talking to classmates and teachers, not unfamiliar people.

“Put your bag away, wash your hands, and come out. We’re barbecuing tonight,” Shen Hanzhi said, smiling.

“Can I?” Liu Can’s eyes lit up.

Aunt Liu locked her scooter and hurried over, saying, “President Shen, no need. You and Little Jin eat. Yang Man made food for Liu Can and me.”

“Everything’s ready for four. Join us,” Shen Hanzhi said, smiling.

“Alright,” Aunt Liu replied, smiling.

She took Liu Can to put away their things and wash hands. Liu Can’s movements were slow, her six-year-old intellect delayed, unable to control actions like others. Washing hands took many lessons at her special school.

Aunt Liu reminded, “Be good later. Don’t trouble Sister and them, okay?”

“I’ll behave,” Liu Can said, nodding seriously. Neighborhood kids threw stones at her, calling her names. She didn’t want Sister and Little Jin to dislike her too.

Shen Hanzhi started grilling, cooking beef skewers on one side and lamb on the other. Aunt Liu told Liu Can not to move and helped grill vegetables like enoki mushrooms and leeks. Soon, the barbecue aroma filled the air.

Liu Can sat obediently, warning Wen Jin, “Little Jin, stay away from the grill, or you’ll get burned.”

“Okay, we’ll both stay back,” Wen Jin said, smiling.

Seeing no disdain in Wen Jin’s eyes, Liu Can smiled widely. She wanted to talk to peers, but they often got annoyed quickly. Though used to it, it hurt. Now, Little Jin didn’t seem to mind.

“Little Jin, today at school, the teacher taught us to draw birds. She praised me…” Liu Can shared school stories happily.

Wen Jin listened, a bit envious. Sister said scoring over 200 next year would get her to college!

Shen Hanzhi grilled lamb and beef skewers, brought them over, and placed them on a clean plate, saying, “Eat first, or they’ll get cold.”

“I’ll give Mom one,” Liu Can said thoughtfully, taking a skewer to Aunt Liu, saying, “Mom, eat.”

Aunt Liu’s eyes reddened but she hid it, took the lamb skewer, and smiled, saying, “Okay, I’ll come soon. You and Little Jin eat first.”

Liu Can nodded, returned to her seat, and ate obediently. Her movements were slightly uncoordinated, but school training gave her some self-care skills. She ate the skewers neatly.

After grilling more, Shen Hanzhi sat with them to eat.

Liu Can enjoyed the meal. Sister and Little Jin didn’t dislike her, and the barbecue was delicious. They ate from sunset to dark, with yard lights on. Liu Can felt full.

After dinner, they cleared plates. Liu Can wanted to walk, having eaten too much.

Kids often get lost in their world. Liu Can gazed at the stars and moon, walking happily, unaware she left Shen Hanzhi’s yard. The villas looked identical, and soon she panicked, realizing this wasn’t Sister’s yard.

Dog barks came from behind. Liu Can turned and saw a young woman with a large golden retriever, Xiaohua, lying by her, nuzzling her white jeans撒娇ly.

The woman, Guan Ziyu, laughed, rubbed Xiaohua’s head, saying, “Xiaohua, I told you not to rub on me. Look, my pants are covered in your fur.”

Xiaohua whined aggrievedly, nuzzling her more.

Seeing someone, Liu Can hurried over, eyes red, asking, “Sister, I left home and can’t find my way back. The houses look the same. Can you help me?”

Guan Ziyu, a doctor at Nandu City First People’s Hospital, sensed something off from Liu Can’s words, asking, “Do you remember where you came from?”

Liu Can shook her head, sniffing, saying she forgot, distracted by the moon and stars.

Seeing her near tears, Guan Ziyu softened, asking, “Do you have a phone to call your family?”

Liu Can cried, saying between sobs, “I don’t have a phone. The teacher doesn’t let us bring phones to school. Mom got me a kids’ smartwatch, but I took it off to wash my hands. Sister, I don’t know what to do. Can you help?”

From her words, Guan Ziyu deduced the girl likely had a mental condition. As a neurologist treating strokes, she knew less about intellectual disabilities, but her medical sensitivity noticed Liu Can’s issue.

Unwilling to see her cry, Guan Ziyu softened her voice, saying, “Do you remember your mom’s phone number? I have my phone and can call her.”

Liu Can shook her head, crying harder.

Guan Ziyu pulled out a tissue, handed it to her, and comforted, “Don’t panic. Your family will look for you. I’ll wait with you.”

Liu Can wiped her tears, saying politely, “Thank you, Sister.”

“No need. Don’t cry, or your mom will be sad. Have some candy to feel better, okay?” Guan Ziyu, who carried candy, peeled a milk candy and placed it in Liu Can’s palm.

Liu Can looked at the candy, recalling her teacher’s warning, muttering, “But the teacher said not to eat things from strangers.”

“Do I seem like a bad person? Would a bad person wait with you for your mom?” Guan Ziyu said, smiling, noting her caution.

But then Liu Can muttered, “Sister doesn’t seem bad. I’m sad, and candy makes me happier.”

Saying that, the cautious Liu Can ate the candy, took deep breaths, and felt slightly better.

Guan Ziyu handed her another tissue. Liu Can wiped her face, her mood lifting. Her gaze fell on Xiaohua.

Liu Can’s eyes lit up, asking politely, “Sister, can I pet the dog?”

The large Xiaohua looked at Liu Can curiously.

Guan Ziyu smiled, saying, “You can, but don’t hurt it. Dogs feel pain too.”

“I know. I’ll pet it gently,” Liu Can promised.

Guan Ziyu nodded, knowing kids her apparent age—around six or seven—could be rough, potentially harming animals.

Liu Can squatted, staring at Xiaohua. Guan Ziyu said, “Xiaohua, don’t be mean to the little sister, okay?”

Xiaohua tilted its head obediently, not barking. Liu Can happily petted its head, then its back. Xiaohua, enjoying it, lay down, exposing its belly.

Guan Ziyu shook her head, amused, seeing Xiaohua so unreserved after a few pets.

Liu Can played happily with Xiaohua. Kids’ worlds were simple—one moment crying, the next playing joyfully, forgetting everything.

Guan Ziyu sighed. If the girl’s family didn’t come, she’d have to call the police for efficiency, but worried Liu Can would be scared at the station. She considered letting her stay at her place first.

Meanwhile, at the villa, Aunt Liu thought Liu Can was in her room. Not finding her, she rushed out in a panic.

Seeing her distress, Shen Hanzhi asked, “Aunt Liu, where are you hurrying to?”

“Liu Can’s missing. I searched everywhere,” Aunt Liu said anxiously.

“Maybe she went out? I’ll get people to look,” Shen Hanzhi said, rallying the villa staff. She took the little girl to search.

The villa complex had many paths. Shen Hanzhi’s group found Liu Can first, but Wen Jin froze at the sight of the dog.

Shen Hanzhi had Wen Jin stay behind her, approached, and said, “Liu Can, why’d you come out? Aunt Liu’s worried sick.”

Liu Can stopped petting Xiaohua, stood excitedly, saying, “Sister! I was looking at stars in the yard and wandered out. When I looked around, I couldn’t find home. Luckily, this kind sister stayed with me.”

Shen Hanzhi nodded to Guan Ziyu, saying, “Thank you, Miss Guan. Good thing she’s okay.”

Guan Ziyu, unused to Shen Hanzhi’s politeness, asked, “President Shen, is she a distant relative?”

Shen Hanzhi smiled, saying, “Sort of, my aunt’s daughter. I’ll call her mom so she doesn’t worry.”

She called Aunt Liu, saying, “Aunt Liu, we found Liu Can. She’s fine, just in the complex. She got lost. You all head back. Little Jin and I will bring her.”

After informing Aunt Liu and the staff’s WeChat group, Shen Hanzhi told Guan Ziyu, “Miss Guan, I’ll take her back. Thanks for today.”

“No need to be so polite, President Shen. It’s not a big deal,” Guan Ziyu said, subtly observing Shen Hanzhi.

From Shen Hanzhi’s words, Guan Ziyu learned Liu Can was the daughter of Shen Hanzhi’s aunt. She hadn’t expected Shen Hanzhi to be so kind, helping a maid find her child, given her past reputation.

“Let’s go home. Your mom’s worried,” Shen Hanzhi said, smiling at Liu Can.

Liu Can looked at Xiaohua and Guan Ziyu, reluctant to leave.

After a moment, she gathered courage, saying to Guan Ziyu, “Sister, can I have your phone number? I have a kids’ smartwatch but forgot it. I want to play with Xiaohua again.”

Shen Hanzhi, guessing Guan Ziyu noticed Liu Can’s disability and fearing rejection might upset her, said first, “Miss Guan’s a doctor, very busy. Little Can, let’s go home. Your mom’s waiting.”

Liu Can looked at Shen Hanzhi, knowing she was Sister, and said obediently, “Okay, I’ll listen to Sister.”

Though agreeing, Liu Can looked deflated, liking the big dog.

Perhaps pitying her sad expression or for other reasons, Guan Ziyu stopped her, saying, “Wait, your sister has my contact. Ask her for it to save on your watch. If you want to see Xiaohua, call me. If I’m free, I’ll bring Xiaohua to you.”

“Sister, you’re so nice. I really like Xiaohua,” Liu Can said, kids often bonding best with animals.

Guan Ziyu, seeing Shen Hanzhi’s concern, smiled, saying, “I’m serious, not just for your sake. She’s pretty cute.”

Shen Hanzhi nodded. If it was voluntary, she’d help Liu Can save the number.

Shen Hanzhi held Wen Jin, with Liu Can on her right. Liu Can, in high spirits, shared her fun with Xiaohua, thrilled.

Back home, Liu Can saw her mom’s red eyes and rushed to hug her, saying, “Mom, a kind sister helped me, then Sister Shen found me.”

Aunt Liu wanted to scold her but, seeing her teary eyes, couldn’t. She only said, “Never wander off again, okay? There are bad people out there, especially since you’re an omega. If you got taken, I’d blame myself forever.”

Seeing Aunt Liu cry, Liu Can took Guan Ziyu’s tissue, wiped her tears, saying, “Mom, don’t worry. I won’t wander again. Don’t cry or be mad.”

Shen Hanzhi and the little girl returned to the first floor, giving the mother and daughter space.

Later, Aunt Liu calmed down and showered. Liu Can, still thinking of Guan Ziyu’s number, took her smartwatch, went upstairs, and nervously knocked on Wen Jin’s door, saying, “Little Jin, is Sister in your room? I need her to save a number.”

Shen Hanzhi, cuddling Wen Jin watching cartoons, opened the door, letting Liu Can in.

“Sister, save that sister’s number. Oh, I don’t know her name,” Liu Can said eagerly.

Shen Hanzhi entered the number, saying, “She’s Guan Ziyu, my age. Call her Sister. Here, it’s saved.”

“Thank you, Sister,” Liu Can said, happily heading downstairs.