Divorcee O Finds Me Irresistible - Chapter 34

What the hell? How did she just appear in the stairwell?

The portly supervisor cursed under his breath, then flew into a rage when he saw his gray-faced companion abandon him to flee.

As Fu Shuang slowly ascended the stairs, the supervisor forced an awkward smile, his usual smooth-talking charm vanishing instantly. He stammered, “Xiao Fu… I mean, Xiao Shuang, what are you doing here?”

Fu Shuang replied coldly, “That recording you made is legally admissible evidence of criminal activity. If I give it to the company executives, you’ll be fired immediately. Even posting it online would be explosive. Manager Zhou, your good times are over.”

Standing at the bottom of the stairs, her slender figure seemed to tower over the pudgy Beta man. Glancing at his probing gaze, Fu Shuang spread her arms wide and smiled. “Trying to grab my phone? Too late. I’ve already saved it to the cloud and backed it up in multiple locations.”

Manager Zhou slapped his fleshy face, grinding his teeth as he muttered, “Xiao Shuang, you can’t be so ruthless…”

Fu Shuang smiled. “You’re right. I didn’t want to go this far either. You’re Ning Jie’s supervisor, and I respect you greatly.” She emphasized the last few words, leaving Lao Zhou unsure whether it was genuine respect or sarcastic mockery.

“I… I wasn’t planning anything. You heard me earlier—I never intended to agree to that fool’s harebrained scheme…” Manager Zhou wiped the sweat from his face. Despite the freezing weather, he was drenched in perspiration. If this intern’s meddling cost him his job, it would be a devastating loss!

Losing an intern was inconsequential—they were just cheap labor earning a hundred yuan a day. But a barefoot person fears no one wearing shoes. If she could bring down a personnel manager at a major corporation, even a one-for-one exchange would be a massive win for her.

Manager Zhou replayed the bastard’s earlier incitement in his mind, regretting it so deeply his intestines felt like they were turning blue. He pleaded in a small, pathetic voice, “Xiao Shuang, I’m truly sorry. I didn’t mean any harm. Can you forgive me? If you keep this quiet, we can live in peace from now on. I’ll never target you again. I’ll meet any condition you set… Finding a job in middle age is so difficult…”

Seeing his compliance, Fu Shuang’s expression immediately shifted into a chilling smile. Her eyes lingered on the fleshy folds of his face as she drawled, “Indeed, I wholeheartedly agree.”

Manager Zhou let out a shallow sigh of relief and continued his persuasive efforts with renewed warmth.

Fu Shuang responded readily, her smile unwavering. “It would be an honor to continue working with you, Manager Zhou. Thanks to your guidance these past few months, I’ve learned a great deal. Continuing our collaboration would certainly benefit me… but…”

She paused dramatically, leaving Lao Zhou to guess her intentions. His heart skipped a beat as he thought, Could she really be about to make an outrageous demand?

“A few days ago, when I was delivering documents to the Compensation Department, I couldn’t help but glance at the records. Your monthly income exceeds the combined salaries of half our department, doesn’t it?”

Lao Zhou was speechless, scratching his head awkwardly. He couldn’t decide whether to laugh or remain serious.

Fu Shuang regarded him like a slab of glistening, fatty meat—any scrap she could pluck would sustain her for half a year. Her gaze was so intense it sent a shiver down Lao Zhou’s spine. As expected, she continued, “I’m desperately short on funds lately. As a supervisor who cares for his subordinates, how about sharing some of your wealth with me?”

Lao Zhou swallowed hard. “How much are you asking for?”

Fu Shuang extended a hand, her fingers twirling gracefully. “This much.”

“Five thousand?”

“Fifty thousand,” she said calmly, smiling. “I want it transferred in one lump sum by this Friday. Otherwise, guess who’ll be hearing this recording?”

With just a glance, Lao Zhou understood. “No, no, don’t give it to Xiao Ning! I’m begging you!”

Fu Shuang tapped her phone screen, silently urging him to transfer the money quickly. She then brushed past him, pulled open the heavy fire door, and returned to the company floor.

Lao Zhou never imagined he’d be blackmailed by an intern. He consulted several lawyers, who advised him to keep evidence and ensure the recording was deleted after payment.

Fifty thousand yuan! How could he just hand over that kind of money?

That afternoon, Lao Zhou noticed Xiao Ning and Fu Shuang interacting more frequently than usual. The seemingly harmless Omega’s every glance sent shivers down his spine.

When it was time to leave, Fu Shuang left earlier than anyone else, even greeting the supervisor on her way out. The others were stunned, wondering if Lao Zhou had developed a soft spot for the intern and was now favoring her.

After work, Fu Shuang quickly changed into a sweater and coat, completely covering her face except for her round, hazel eyes. She hid in the elevator, barely daring to breathe.

With a ding, her phone buzzed: “You have received a transfer of 25,000 yuan.” Before she could silence her phone, a chorus of “wows” erupted. Everyone in the elevator turned to stare at her, their eyes practically watering with envy.

Fu Shuang: “……”

Left with no choice, Fu Shuang lowered her head, pretending nothing had happened, and glanced at her phone.

Zhou – HR Manager had sent her a message: “The remaining amount will be transferred once you delete the recording.”

Fu Shuang pocketed the money without replying, feeling smugly satisfied. Well, extortion still pays the bills.

Xu Qing noticed Fu Shuang practically skipping out of the office building, her steps light and her face radiant. Something was definitely up.

“Did you strike it rich?” Xu Qing wrapped her arms around the girl, pressing a kiss to the sliver of forehead visible beneath her hood.

Fu Shuang, still scanning for familiar faces, tugged her hood tighter, burying her hands under Xu Qing’s coat as she grinned. “Bingo! You guessed it.”

Xu Qing blinked her bright, clear eyes. “Did you really strike it rich? Is there anything in it for me?”

Fu Shuang beckoned Xu Qing closer, signaling her to lean in. Seeing Xu Qing obediently lower her head like a large, well-behaved dog, Fu Shuang suddenly felt mischievous. She blew a warm breath into Xu Qing’s ear.

Xu Qing was extremely ticklish. The sudden warmth stimulated her sensitive nerves, causing her ear to twitch involuntarily—a reaction reminiscent of a cute, large dog shaking its head.

Fu Shuang had once owned a black-and-white border collie. In winter, its fur grew thick and plush. Agile and fond of running, it would eagerly dash over whenever she called. With a perfectly proportioned head and amber eyes that sparkled brightly, its most endearing feature was its triangular ears, covered in the finest, softest fur. Whenever she reached out to stroke them, the dog would lower its head in contentment.

At times, Xu Qing behaved just like that gentle, lovable dog. Though her outward appearance was elegant and aloof, projecting an air of “keep your distance,” her inner self was warm and tender, as if she would never get angry no matter how much teasing she endured.

The thought made Fu Shuang chuckle aloud. Xu Qing suddenly understood, but she wasn’t one to indulge in childish games. How could she stoop to arguing with a child? Composing herself, she narrowed her eyes, reverting to her usual aloof demeanor. She pulled on her helmet, creating an impenetrable barrier.

Fu Shuang found it amusing. Having struck it rich that day, she was in an exceptionally good mood and needed no excuse to tease Xu Qing. She tapped Xu Qing’s helmet, and when Xu Qing ignored her, Fu Shuang put on her own helmet and began bumping into Xu Qing like a bumper car.

Xu Qing: “You…”

Fu Shuang blinked, feigning innocent confusion. “What?”

Xu Qing: “Never mind.”

Too childish to bother with, she thought. The age gap was too wide; she had to let the little one have her fun.

The “little one” expertly climbed onto the vehicle, pressing her hands and chest against Xu Qing, hugging her tightly. If not for the helmets, she probably would have clung to Xu Qing like a plaster.

“Where to, Princess?” Xu Qing’s tone carried the eager-to-serve air of a knight.

Fu Shuang heard the question and replied bluntly, “I want to buy clothes today.”

Making her wear that ugly sweater felt as humiliating as defecating in public.

She gave Xu Qing a location, and Xu Qing navigated from the back seat. They arrived at their destination in just over ten minutes.

In the past, Fu Shuang had never hesitated when buying clothes at the mall, with someone always there to handle the payment. But as an Omega, every trip to a crowded mall required extensive preparation: basic inhibitors, sedatives, emergency medication for fainting spells, and the mandatory presence of an adult Beta escort. Several people would wait outside the fitting room while she tried on clothes, making the experience cumbersome and unpleasant. Most of the time, vendors would bring custom-made pieces to her home for fittings, and price was never a concern. Having lived to her early twenties and attended university, she still lacked a proper understanding of the value of everyday clothing.

When Xu Qing saw Fu Shuang foolishly holding a sweater worth several thousand yuan, ready to pay, she grabbed her arm in alarm.

“……Don’t you think it’s pretty?” Fu Shuang asked, her aesthetic standards paramount.

“It’s pretty, but it’s not worth it,” Xu Qing said, her heart aching at the thought of the price. “How much do you earn in a month? Isn’t spending three thousand on a sweater too much?”

A flicker of doubt crossed Fu Shuang’s bewildered face. “Is it really that expensive?” she blurted out. “I just thought—!”

Xu Qing, slightly perplexed, took the sweater and examined the fabric closely. “This is a blend of wool and mohair, not particularly high-end materials. The synthetic fibers are abundant, and the machine-knitted weave is coarse. Aside from its looks, there’s nothing to recommend it. It’s definitely not worth the price.”

She wanted to research the women’s clothing brand further, knowing that convincing her girlfriend wouldn’t be easy. Just like persuading Fu Shuang to wear her own sweater that morning, it would require all of Xu Qing’s persuasive skills and inner resolve.

But this time was different. Fu Shuang quickly accepted Xu Qing’s advice, dropping the sweater and agreeing, “Let’s not buy it. Let’s go.”

The overly attentive boutique clerk’s expression instantly soured, her smile freezing on her face as she tried to salvage the situation. “Miss, why don’t you try it on again? It really looks stunning on you!”

“Beauty” had lost its allure. Though Fu Shuang had unexpectedly come into some money today, she wasn’t about to squander it recklessly.

Ignoring the clerk’s pleas, Fu Shuang turned to leave, overhearing the clerk mutter just loud enough to be heard, “These Alphas these days are so useless! Stingy beyond belief—they can’t even buy their girlfriends what they want!”

Fu Shuang whirled around. “What did you say?”

The clerk abandoned her forced smile. Stores like this didn’t rely on volume sales; their strategy was to lure in a “fat sheep” and fleece them thoroughly. Just one or two big sales could cover a week’s operating costs, so they had no patience for non-potential customers. Hearing Fu Shuang’s confrontational tone, the young clerk calmly straightened the clothes, her voice dripping with disdain as she said, “I was saying, someone as young and beautiful as you shouldn’t be dating a penniless girlfriend. If she won’t even buy you a dress, what makes you think she’ll ever spend money on makeup or perfume?”

“While you’re young, open your eyes and don’t waste your time on a poor wretch like that!”

Fu Shuang opened her mouth, momentarily stunned by the taunt from another woman. Her fiery temper nearly drove her to slap the speaker across the face.

You can say I can’t afford clothes, but you can’t call the person I love a poor wretch!

This is going too far!

Xu Qing remained unfazed. Seeing her girlfriend’s face flush crimson with anger, she quickly pulled Fu Shuang back, rattling off a string of nonsense: “Alright, alright, darling, don’t mind her. She has to smile all day just to make a little money selling clothes—it’s not easy. Unlike me, a poor wretch of an Alpha with perfectly good hands and feet, who can only lie around at home, waiting to spend my wife’s money. Not only am I incapable of earning, but I even have the nerve to criticize what you buy outside. I’m truly a despicable person, aren’t I? But don’t worry, honey, I don’t care what others say about me. As long as you still love me, that’s all that matters. Come here, give me a kiss. After we’re done looking at clothes, will you buy me a car, please?”

Fu Shuang: “……”

Shop assistant: “……”

Fu Shuang’s anger vanished as easily as the raging flames of Flaming Mountain extinguished by a gentle wave of the Banana Leaf Fan. Worse, Xu Qing’s flippant remark sent her into uncontrollable laughter, her body shaking, tears welling in her eyes, and her voice cracking from the force of her mirth.

“Fine, I’ll go car shopping with you. Have you already picked one out?” Fu Shuang’s words carried a hint of genuine seriousness, but Xu Qing, oblivious, assumed she was playing along to put on a show for the “stuck-up saleswoman who mocks hardworking people for not being able to afford her store’s clothes.”

“Let’s go! There’s a 4S dealership right next door. I’ve had my eye on one for a while, just waiting for you to give it your seal of approval,” Xu Qing said, her eyes crinkling into a sweet, innocent smile as she nestled affectionately against Fu Shuang’s Omega form, once again shattering the shop assistant’s composure.

After the couple left, the deeply shaken shop assistant finally regained her senses, took a sip of water, and muttered, “In this day and age, Alphas are being supported by Omegas? When did being a kept woman become so… brazen?!”

Leaving the gloomy women’s clothing store, Xu Qing immediately reverted to her serious persona. She remained unfazed even when Fu Shuang playfully poked her waist. Though the younger woman hadn’t found clothes she liked, she was overjoyed, tilting her head to study her Alpha Sister and wondering how she could switch so effortlessly between “serious” and “utterly full of it.”

This woman was truly remarkable. Not only did she satisfy Fu Shuang’s physical needs, but she also provided boundless emotional support, making her laugh as easily as drinking water.

“Baby,” Xu Qing said, leading her girlfriend around. They transitioned from the lavish women’s clothing store to the entrance of another globally renowned fashion boutique. Xu Qing nervously touched her nose and suggested in a small, tentative voice, “This store’s quality is decent, and the prices aren’t too outrageous. Three thousand yuan should be enough for a full winter outfit. I usually shop here. Why don’t you take a look? I’ll pay later.”

Fu Shuang didn’t glance at the dazzling racks of clothes. Her eyes remained fixed on her Alpha Sister, her hazel eyes reflecting the starry sky. Perhaps it was the damn marking taking effect, or perhaps it was simply the irresistible charm of Xu Qing’s personality… Fu Shuang only knew that in that moment, she truly loved her Older Sister.