Dressed as the Scumbag Alpha Mom of the Tragic Female Lead (ABO, GL) - Chapter 46

Chapter 46

Gu Lingjun didn’t stay long in Jiang Chuxie’s room. After washing their handkerchiefs together, she left. They planned to wait for Zhuang Qi and Zhao Zi to return before going to the hot springs, so for now, they each went back to their rooms to rest.

After seeing Gu Lingjun off, Jiang Chuxie opened her laptop. Both she and Zhuang Qi had gotten notebooks since their workload increased. Though current laptops were expensive, bulky, and underpowered, they were still more portable than desktops.

They were here for a vacation, but Jiang Chuxie wasn’t at ease and brought her laptop. However, not every room had internet access—you had to go to specific areas for that. So, in her free time, she just used it to write or run some tests.

“Mmm~”

Jiang Chuxie stretched hard, easing the stiffness from two hours at the computer, and glanced out the window. It was already quite dark, and snow had started falling at some point.

Checking the time, she saw it was nearly five. She grabbed her phone to ask Zhuang Qi when they’d be back and walked to the bed to check the weather.

The forecast had predicted good weather for these days, but it was cloudy when she and Gu Lingjun returned that afternoon.

A layer of snow had accumulated on the resort’s roads. Zhuang Qi’s phone didn’t connect, saying she was out of the call range.

The ski slope’s signal was indeed spotty, as Zhuang Qi had mentioned before heading up. But at this hour, if they were still on the mountain, would they come down tonight?

Looking at the gloomy weather and the snow falling harder, Jiang Chuxie felt a pang of worry.

Could they be stuck up there?

The thought made her restless. After a moment’s consideration, she decided to ask the front desk for the ski slope service station’s phone number.

But when she got to the lobby, the front desk was in chaos. A crowd of guests swarmed the counter, the air filled with chatter and ringing phones.

“Auntie, what’s going on?”

Unable to push through, Jiang Chuxie asked an older female Beta nearby.

The Beta, looking anxious, sighed. “Oh, they say the cable car broke down, and lots of people are still stuck at the ski slope. My son, daughter-in-law, and grandson went skiing. I don’t know if they got down, and I haven’t heard anything. I’m worried sick.”

“Cable car breakdown?”

Jiang Chuxie’s heart sank. Ignoring the crowd, she pushed toward the front desk. The entire resort was run by one company, so the hotel must have the ski slope’s contact info.

She needed to reach Zhuang Qi and confirm they were safe.

“Everyone, please stay calm and don’t push. We’ve contacted the ski slope. Please be patient. The service station has enough space, warm supplies, and food to ensure the safety of those stranded. Don’t worry.”

The hotel staff shouted to calm the crowd, but it didn’t help much.

When friends go on a group trip, aside from someone like Jiang Chuxie, who couldn’t ski due to her fear of heights, most would hit the slopes together. But many guests were families, and skiing wasn’t suitable for the elderly, who often stayed at the hotel.

Asking them not to worry about their loved ones was asking too much.

“Staff are compiling a list of stranded guests, which will be faxed over soon. We’re also arranging for them to contact families, but the mountain has limited phones, so please be patient.”

Jiang Chuxie’s anxiety eased slightly at the staff’s clear arrangements. With the chaos, what good would squeezing to the front desk do?

“Our staff are working hard. Please try to stay calm and return to your rooms. I’m sure you’ll hear from your families soon. If you don’t have a phone, don’t worry—the front desk will forward calls to your room. Rest assured, our staff will ensure your families’ safety.”

Glancing at the guests refusing to leave the counter, Jiang Chuxie stepped back and called Gu Lingjun.

If Gu Lingjun had stayed in her room like Jiang Chuxie, she probably didn’t know what was happening.

Gu Lingjun indeed didn’t. After returning, she’d called her parents, then napped until Jiang Chuxie’s call woke her.

“Senior, what’s going on?”

Gu Lingjun hurried to the activity lounge, where Jiang Chuxie had suggested meeting since the lobby was too chaotic.

“We can only wait. If Zhuang Qi and Zhao Zi are fine, they’ll call.”

“How could the cable car break down? It’s snowing now too. I hope there’s enough warmth up there.”

“I heard the staff say there’s enough cold-weather gear and food. Hopefully, the cable car’s fixed by tomorrow.”

“Senior, I’ll wait with you for news.”

Jiang Chuxie nodded. In this situation, sticking together was better.

“Let’s eat first. We can’t wait all night on empty stomachs. We need to prepare for a long wait. With so many people stuck, it might take a while for Zhuang Qi and Zhao Zi’s turn.”

“Mm.”

The chaos shifted the hotel’s atmosphere. Neither ate much dinner, rushing back to the lobby when the front desk announced the stranded guest list.

“Found them!”

Gu Lingjun and Jiang Chuxie split up to scan the list for Zhuang Qi and Zhao Zi’s names. Since it wasn’t typed or alphabetized, it took them ages to find the two among hundreds.

“Great!”

Gu Lingjun sighed in relief, and Jiang Chuxie’s heart settled.

“At least we know they’re at the service station. Now we just wait for their call to confirm they’re okay.”

“Mm.”

“Let’s wait in the lounge. At least we can sit there.”

Once the list was out, the crowd’s tension eased. Some returned to their rooms, while others, like Jiang Chuxie and Gu Lingjun, gathered in the lounge or restaurant, with only a few staying in the lobby.

Though not everyone at the hotel had companions stranded, many stuck on the mountain wanted to call home, so progress was slow. Zhao Zi and Zhuang Qi’s names were far down the list, likely not getting a turn until late.

Sitting on a lounge sofa, Jiang Chuxie and Gu Lingjun watched people leave happily after calls, unable to deny their own anxiety.

Gu Lingjun rarely stayed up late and was dozing off by 11 p.m., unconsciously leaning against Jiang Chuxie.

“If you’re sleepy, nap. I’ll wake you when the call comes.”

Gu Lingjun wanted to hold on, but her eyelids were heavy, teetering on the edge of consciousness.

“I’m fine…”

Jiang Chuxie sighed, wrapping an arm around Gu Lingjun’s shoulders, letting her rest on her shoulder.

“It’s okay, sleep. If I can’t stay awake, I’ll wake you.”

Gu Lingjun was clearly a good kid with a regular schedule. Jiang Chuxie didn’t like staying up late but could handle it. In her past life at the stock exchange or this life as a coder, all-nighters were a basic skill.

“Senior…”

“Don’t worry, Zhuang Qi and Zhao Zi can take care of themselves.” She gently patted Gu Lingjun’s back, her tone soothing. “We’ll take turns waiting for their call. Don’t stress too much.”

Leaning on Jiang Chuxie’s shoulder, Gu Lingjun’s sleepiness surged. Despite Jiang Chuxie’s pleasant coffee scent, it didn’t perk her up—it was almost soporific.

“You better wake me.”

Gu Lingjun mumbled, her voice heavy with drowsiness.

“I promise.”

Soon after, Jiang Chuxie heard Gu Lingjun’s steady breathing, showing how hard she’d been fighting sleep.

They sat in a corner of the lounge, now nearly empty. Jiang Chuxie carefully draped her jacket over Gu Lingjun, adjusting to hold her comfortably.

Without a smartphone to kill time, waiting felt grueling. Holding Gu Lingjun, Jiang Chuxie’s mind blanked, and she grew drowsy.

Should’ve grabbed some coffee. Not prepared enough.

Yawning, she scanned the lounge, spotting only one other person besides them. Dressed in a thick parka, hood up and zipper pulled over their face despite the indoor heat, they seemed unusually cold.

Sitting motionless in a corner like a statue, they puzzled Jiang Chuxie. But before she could think more, her phone rang with an unfamiliar landline number.

Her eyes lit up as she answered, shaking Gu Lingjun awake.

“Hello! Zhuang Qi?”

“Yeah, it’s me…” Zhuang Qi’s yawning voice came through. “So unlucky. Finally get a trip, and we hit this mess.”

“You’re okay, that’s what matters. How’s Zhao Zi?”

“She’s out cold, so I didn’t wake her. If I didn’t need to let you know we’re fine, I’d be asleep too. It’s freezing up here, everyone’s crammed in the lobby on the floor, and we barely ate…”

As Zhuang Qi griped, Gu Lingjun rubbed her eyes, waking up, and asked softly, “Is that Senior Zhuang?”

“Yeah, she sounds lively. Zhao Zi’s asleep. They’ve had a rough time.”

Zhuang Qi overheard Jiang Chuxie and said, “Gu Lingjun? You guys must be beat, waiting so late. It’s 2 a.m. I won’t keep you—get some rest. We should be back tomorrow, then we’ll catch up.”

“Take care of Zhao Zi. Both of you stay safe, follow the staff, and don’t do anything reckless.”

“Got it, got it. You take care of Gu Lingjun too. But… don’t get too cozy while we’re gone. I support you two dating, but not pre-marital s3x. We brought the girl out—you can’t take advantage and put me in a tough spot.”

Jiang Chuxie’s face darkened, itching to punch Zhuang Qi through the phone.

“Stop talking nonsense and go sleep.”

How could Zhuang Qi say that? If anyone would mess up like that, it’d be her!

Terrified Gu Lingjun, the refined young lady, might hear Zhuang Qi’s “crude talk,” Jiang Chuxie quickly hung up. Gu Lingjun blinked her sleepy eyes, her just-woken look pure and innocent.

“What did Senior Zhuang say?”

“Nothing much. Just that they’re both fine, and we shouldn’t worry. We’ll talk more when they’re back.”

With the call, they could finally rest easy. Gu Lingjun smiled, relaxed enough to joke.

“Senior Zhuang must be so annoyed, right? A rare trip, and this happens.”

Thinking of Zhuang Qi’s tone, Jiang Chuxie couldn’t help but grin.

“Probably karma for having too much fun. Who could’ve predicted this?”

Jiang Chuxie thought she and Gu Lingjun were the ones prone to mishaps, but this time it hit Zhuang Qi and Zhao Zi. Life was unpredictable.

“Still, being stranded on a snowy mountain at night is a unique experience. It’ll probably be a fond memory for them, right?”

Gu Lingjun’s expression was playful, with a hint of envy. Jiang Chuxie shook her head, pulling her up from the sofa.

“Unique, sure. Whether it’s a fond memory depends on them. Come on, let’s go sleep…” Realizing her words sounded ambiguous, she corrected herself. “I mean, back to our own rooms to rest.”

Gu Lingjun chuckled, a mischievous glint in her eyes. “I won’t misunderstand, don’t worry.”

“Uh…” Seeing her expression, Jiang Chuxie realized she’d been overthinking and felt mortified. “I-I’ll walk you back.”

“Okay~”

Gu Lingjun didn’t dare tease Jiang Chuxie too much, worried she’d scare off the earnest senior.

It was past 2 a.m., and the hotel was quiet except for staff. Jiang Chuxie escorted Gu Lingjun to the Omega lodging area’s entrance, and they parted without much chit-chat.

Jiang Chuxie was yawning, eyes heavy. Unfortunately, Gu Lingjun’s area was the farthest from her room, requiring her to pass through the entire B area.

After soaking her feet the first day, she’d only get a quick wash tonight. Everything else could wait.

Area B was for standard rooms, where all four would’ve stayed. But thanks to Gu Lian’s upgrade, she and Zhuang Qi were in the VIP area, and Gu Lingjun and Zhao Zi in the Omega area.

Despite missing a bath and the scare, Jiang Chuxie felt lucky compared to Zhuang Qi and Zhao Zi, stuck sleeping on the floor at the ski slope.

“My jacket’s still with Gu Lingjun… ugh, hope Zhuang Qi and Zhao Zi don’t catch colds.”

Realizing Gu Lingjun had her jacket, she rubbed her arms, praying the two at the ski slope stayed warm.

Relaxed after intense worry and dulled by exhaustion, Jiang Chuxie didn’t notice someone quietly following her.

A tall man in a heavy parka, hood hiding his face, trailed her silently, his steps soundless. He closed the gap, his hand slowly emerging from his pocket.

But just as he neared her, a nearby room’s door swung open. A petite figure darted out, about to crash into Jiang Chuxie.

The man ducked into a corner, then saw it was a male Omega, seemingly in heat.

Jiang Chuxie, walking along at this late hour, was startled when someone lunged at her, retreating three steps.

She reacted fast, and the person missed, collapsing softly with a low moan.

“Help… help me…”

Jiang Chuxie jolted, fully awake. That figure, that voice—it was Yu Wen.

And that scent… damn, he was in heat again?

The Omega pheromones hit her, making her body weak and mind fuzzy.

“Senior…”

Yu Wen clearly recognized her… or rather, wasn’t it too convenient that he pounced just as she passed? Was he ambushing her?

Jiang Chuxie wanted to bolt, but Yu Wen’s faint, tearful plea stopped her. “Senior, help me. I don’t want someone else…”

Omegas in heat were defenseless, their pheromones drawing countless admirers.

If Yu Wen was setting her up, Jiang Chuxie wouldn’t feel sorry for him. But if she left him, he could harm other Alphas, dragging them into this mess.

Not every Alpha had her self-control.

Gritting her teeth, Jiang Chuxie couldn’t let things spiral worse. Luckily, she always carried a mandatory suppressant, ever cautious.

And after last time, she now carried two.

“Yu Wen, if you keep using these dirty, self-destructive tricks, no one can save you!”

Pulling out a suppressant, she grabbed Yu Wen’s collar, intending to jab his neck like before.

Yu Wen, flushed from heat, tears streaming, exhaled hot breaths.

“Senior…”

Though slowed by pheromones, Jiang Chuxie easily overpowered the defenseless Omega, pinning him and pressing the suppressant to his neck.

Area B housed Omegas and Alphas. She didn’t call for help for two reasons: one, Yu Wen might turn on her, and she’d struggle to explain; two, calling might not bring help but a pack of predators.

First, subdue Yu Wen and give him the suppressant.

She’d done this countless times, practiced and smooth. She injected the suppressant, but as she prepared to call for help, something pricked her leg.

“Hiss—”

Instinctively kicking, a syringe slipped from Yu Wen’s limp hand. Seeing it, Jiang Chuxie knew she was in trouble.

Yu Wen had that?

“Sorry…”

As Yu Wen apologized, Jiang Chuxie felt her body react.

Her bl00d seemed to rush to one spot, veins bulging, heart racing, breathing rapid.

If she didn’t know what Yu Wen used after six years in this smutty world, she’d be an idiot.

“Yu Wen, you animal!”

Jiang Chuxie had never been so furious!

Since transmigrating into this ABO world, she’d worked hard to avoid becoming the scummy Alpha from the book.

She deeply pitied Omegas—their suffering from biological oppression, their dependence on the very Alphas who oppressed them, their lack of control over their lives. Even as an outsider, she found it painful and suffocating.

But she wasn’t an Omega, couldn’t fully empathize, and lacked the ambition to change minds or systems. So she did what she could to ensure Omegas weren’t hurt by her.

Maybe it was arrogance, self-righteousness, or self-satisfaction. But over the years, her actions earned her gratitude from many Omegas.

This was the first time an Omega she’d helped hurt her so directly. Even if he was the story’s side character she’d tried to avoid, she’d stuck to her principles.

But this one time could ruin all her efforts.

Couldn’t people hold even a shred of naive hope?

The drug worked too fast. As these thoughts flashed through her mind, her body reacted to the drug.

Unlike pheromone-induced arousal, her limbs and body ached and weakened, except for that part.

Knowing she was in deep trouble, Jiang Chuxie, though never successfully drugged before, could tell this was meant to immobilize her, leaving only that function.

With her last strength, she grabbed her remaining suppressant to use on herself, stumbling to get away from Yu Wen.

Since Alphas could be aroused by Omega pheromones, black-market aphrodisiacs for Alphas were rare, let alone mandatory suppressants for them.

But mechanistically, Omega mandatory suppressants worked on Alphas too.

Just as she pressed the suppressant to her neck, someone grabbed her from behind, and a cold needle pierced her neck.

“Didn’t expect so many people after you. Saves me some trouble. This is upgraded from stud horse breeding aphrodisiacs—guaranteed to keep you going, no suppressant can stop it.”

Fvck!

Jiang Chuxie had never wanted to curse so badly. This smutty world lived up to its name—she was hearing this kind of line!

Maybe the horse-grade aphrodisiac was insanely potent, because her weakening arms regained some strength.

But her mind was foggy, clinging to one simple thought.

If the suppressant wouldn’t work on her, she’d make it do something useful.

She viciously stabbed the mandatory suppressant into the thigh of the man behind her.

“You—”

Unexpecting her resistance, the man stumbled back in pain, giving Jiang Chuxie a chance to break free.

Mandatory suppressants were tightly controlled due to their side effects, including muscle relaxants that could paralyze a normal person for three days.

Ignoring the two, Jiang Chuxie lunged to a nearby door, banging for help. She had to keep repeating this action to resist the drugs’ control.

But inexplicably, Area B was dead silent. No one answered, no matter how she pleaded.