After Transmigrating into a Scumbag Alpha, the Female Lead Can Read My Mind (GL) - Chapter 16

Yu Dong looked incredibly peaceful as she slept.

She was covered by a fluffy, warm blanket that concealed most of her body, revealing only faint outlines.

Her fair, delicate face was nestled in a soft pillow, her breathing steady, and her hair fanned out on the pillow.

From every angle, it was a serene and harmonious picture.

Jiang Beiwang also noticed a faint scent of gardenias floating in the air.

It blended perfectly with the scene.

The beautiful female lead’s peaceful sleeping face and the light, not overwhelming, fragrance drew her closer. She couldn’t help but lean in to admire Yu Dong as she slept.

However, as she got closer, Jiang Beiwang noticed that Yu Dong’s brows were slightly furrowed, indicating that she wasn’t sleeping as soundly as she appeared.

It was just that the furrow was so subtle that it wasn’t clear from a distance.

Jiang Beiwang’s purpose for coming here wasn’t just to watch Yu Dong sleep.

Although that was part of the reason.

But primarily, she wanted to check if Yu Dong was well-covered by the blanket.

Or, if she had caught a cold or fever from being in the rain.

After all, Yu Dong’s figure looked very slender no matter how you looked at it, and she didn’t seem to eat much during meals.

Furthermore, Yu Dong was an Omega, and she had used such low-quality inhibitors before, which caused allergic reactions. There was a concern about whether her scent gland would have problems.

Jiang Beiwang pulled the blanket further up Yu Dong’s body, only satisfied when it reached her neck.

Yu Dong’s entire body was enveloped by the blanket, leaving only a small part of her face exposed.

After tucking her in, Jiang Beiwang noticed that the room window was still open.

The night wind blowing in would still be quite cold, and with the persistent drizzle, the outside air was damp and cool.

Jiang Beiwang silently moved to the window and glanced at the quiet flowerbeds downstairs.

What a peaceful night.

With very light movements, she closed the window and then moved back to Yu Dong’s side.

Yu Dong was currently asleep, and no one was watching. Touching Yu Dong’s forehead to check for fever shouldn’t be out of character, right?

[Host, the original character would never appear in the female lead’s room at this hour.]

Jiang Beiwang nodded.

The system’s meaning was that since she had already done it, this little bit wouldn’t make a difference.

The system hadn’t punished her yet, which meant the system believed that if no one knew, it wouldn’t be considered out of character.

So Jiang Beiwang confidently placed the back of her hand against Yu Dong’s forehead.

Not very hot.

She shouldn’t have a fever.

Confirmed. Time to leave.

Jiang Beiwang was about to withdraw her hand when it was suddenly met by a cool touch.

She immediately froze.

Yu Dong naturally clasped her hand and pressed it against her cheek.

The temperature of her face seemed a little lower than her forehead, probably chilled by the wind blowing in from the window.

Jiang Beiwang didn’t dare to move, fearing Yu Dong might suddenly wake up the next second.

Her hand was caught between Yu Dong’s cheek and the pillow. Because her hand was restrained, she had nowhere to hide and could only use her other hand to support herself on the edge of the bed to maintain balance.

What to do?

If Yu Dong suddenly woke up, how would she explain suddenly appearing here in the middle of the night?

If I had known this, I would have just let the maid come.

It was useless for Jiang Beiwang to regret it now. She had to find a way to resolve this awkward position and free her hand from Yu Dong’s grasp.

Although it was rare to be relied upon by the beautiful female lead—it could be called reliance—her hand seemed to be used as a warm pillow.

But their statuses were different.

This was highly inappropriate.

And Jiang Beiwang could vaguely feel the system starting to get exasperated.

She could already imagine the system’s emotionless mechanical voice saying, “You are the worst scumbag Alpha host I have ever seen.”

Jiang Beiwang maintained this posture for a few minutes, confirming that Yu Dong was likely still asleep and only instinctively trying to use her hand as a pillow.

She moved her fingers ever so slightly.

Then she saw Yu Dong’s eyelashes flutter.

Okay, I’ll stop moving for now.

Jiang Beiwang could only stiffly stop her movements to avoid truly startling her awake.

••••

Yu Dong’s sleep wasn’t peaceful.

Even though she was covered by a warm blanket, she still felt waves of coldness throughout her body. The space beside her felt empty and chilly.

Her scent gland, however, was hot and swollen.

Yu Dong wanted to wake up, but her vision was pitch black, her consciousness hazy, as if she were trapped in a dark swamp.

Getting caught in the rain wouldn’t make her feel flustered or helpless; instead, it would usually make her mind calm and clear.

But this time, unexpectedly.

Perhaps the night wind was quite cold; she only felt her hands and feet were icy.

Her thoughts, however, were jumbled.

In a daze, Yu Dong felt something press against her forehead.

••••

The gardenia scent in the air seemed to have become much stronger.

When she realized this, a part of Jiang Beiwang’s brain went blank.

It seemed that because she had closed the window earlier, the air in the room wasn’t circulating well, causing the pheromones to not disperse and become increasingly concentrated.

And now she was so close to Yu Dong.

Jiang Beiwang awkwardly touched Yu Dong’s scent gland on her neck. The moment she made contact, she indeed felt a burning sensation.

Forehead not hot.

Scent gland hot.

Is this… her scent gland, having a fever?

[Host, the female lead previously used low-quality inhibitors for too long, causing severe scent gland allergies. After being drenched in the rain for so long, it’s normal for it to go out of control.]

Normal?

Jiang Beiwang looked at Yu Dong’s slightly furrowed brow.

So what now?

[Normal means the female lead’s scent gland is already at its limit, so losing control is normal. It doesn’t mean the female lead’s current situation is normal.]

The system said.

[The current situation requires quickly injecting pheromones into the female lead.]

Inject… pheromones…?

Those few words left Jiang Beiwang a bit stunned.

She was indeed a scumbag Alpha now, but she hadn’t been an Alpha since childhood. For the sudden world-setting, Jiang Beiwang felt she needed some time to accept it.

Jiang Beiwang stiffly held her position for a while.

In other words, she now had to… mark… Yu Dong?

[Temporary marking is also acceptable.]

Although the system said so, if she really marked Yu Dong now, the system would surely pop up a dozen penalty windows.

The system was digging a pit for her.

Jiang Beiwang knew very well that marking Yu Dong now would purely ruin her character.

Fortunately, the system didn’t intend to make things too difficult for her.

[There’s another way. Host, first soothe the female lead with pheromones, then apply the special ointment from this system to the scent gland. That should also be fine.]

Compared to marking and temporary marking, this was clearly more feasible.

Jiang Beiwang took a deep breath.

The air was filled with the sweet, rich scent of gardenias; she could even feel a hint of sweetness with every breath.

Even Jiang Beiwang herself felt a little warm all over.

If she stayed any longer, she felt her own consciousness would become muddled too.

Jiang Beiwang was not very skilled at releasing her own pheromones. She clumsily tried several times, almost getting it each time.

Finally.

During her unknown attempt, the room finally held some of her pheromones.