Dressed as the Scumbag Alpha Mom of the Tragic Female Lead (ABO, GL) - Chapter 49

Chapter 49

Jiang Chuxie had a dream from long ago, from when she’d just transmigrated into this world, her new body undergoing differentiation.

Experiencing gland development in mere days was excruciatingly painful and torturous. Worse, in her impoverished home, no one even noticed she was differentiating.

The original scummy Alpha Jiang Chuxie came from a rare poor village. Her parents, after selling their fields and house, idled away their days, fooling around elsewhere, rarely returning home.

She survived thanks to her grandmother, but her grandmother had passed away not long before.

When Jiang Chuxie inherited this body, she also inherited its memories. But those chaotic recollections felt trivial amid the pain, like watching an unpleasant movie, her attention constantly diverted by her body’s agony and burning.

As time passed, the pain of differentiation faded into insignificance. Thirst and hunger, humanity’s two primal instincts, dominated her mind more thoroughly.

Dragging her weak body, she barely found a water jug and a few dried corncobs in that rundown home. In the chilly spring of江南, Jiang Chuxie survived her differentiation period and birthday with just that.

If she had to say, the hunger and thirst she felt now were nothing compared to then.

“Senior, drink some water.”

And there was such a warm bed, a fragrant scent, and an incredibly gentle… gentle, gentle…

Jiang Chuxie’s eyes snapped open, her body reflexively sitting up, only to collapse back from a splitting headache.

As consciousness returned, the soreness masked by hunger became vivid. Her body felt like it had been beaten, her bones as if they’d fallen apart, her arms, thighs, and abdomen trembling like they were cramping, her vision blurry.

Even during her hardest times, working multiple jobs, her body had never been this exhausted and sore. This reaction was worse than the aftereffects of her differentiation.

“Don’t move, drink some water first.” Gu Lingjun lifted Jiang Chuxie’s head, bringing the water to her lips. “Drink slowly.”

Jiang Chuxie was in so much pain that even slight effort hurt, her mind foggy, only able to react instinctively. Recognizing Gu Lingjun’s voice, she obediently opened her lips.

The perfectly tempered water moistened her dry lips, parched mouth, and sore throat. Jiang Chuxie drank a full glass in one go, finally feeling some relief.

“Have some nutrients now.”

The room’s lighting was dim, but daylight leaked through the curtain gaps, suggesting it was daytime.

Gu Lingjun fed her a packet of nutrient gel. Jiang Chuxie instinctively sucked some, tasting overly sweet, gummy stuff—part jelly, part starch paste. Neither the flavor nor texture was pleasant, but it was surely packed with sugar and calories.

This was a nutrient gel for heat cycles, convenient for eating and energy-packed, though not tasty.

Starving, Jiang Chuxie found it unpalatable but sucked down half the packet, regaining some strength.

“How do you feel now?” Gu Lingjun set the packet aside, moving closer to brush the messy bangs from Jiang Chuxie’s forehead. The treated wound had scabbed over, and Gu Lingjun carefully avoided it, feeling her forehead. “Still in a lot of pain?”

Jiang Chuxie felt the soft, cool, dry palm on her skin, as if it chased away her grogginess and pain.

“Mmm…”

But it still hurt. The pain left her nearly speechless, only able to make faint sounds from her throat and nose.

“You’ve barely slept these past few days, haven’t eaten much, kept up intense activity, and are dealing with the drug’s aftereffects. It’s normal to feel this bad.”

Jiang Chuxie couldn’t think clearly yet, but Gu Lingjun’s voice and touch filled her with safety and comfort.

“Hurts…”

Gu Lingjun chuckled softly, gently stroking her head.

“Does this help?”

It did feel much better.

“Gu, Gu Lingjun…”

Jiang Chuxie kept crying, unable to recall or think much, yet feeling so sad. The gentler and closer Gu Lingjun was, the sadder she felt.

She knew she’d done something irreversible. Even if her brain couldn’t process complex information yet, her body’s memories constantly reminded her of the irreparable act.

Gu Lingjun wore only a white shirt, her exposed skin marked with red imprints of varying degrees, clearly having been through a lot.

But her heat had ended, so she seemed in good spirits. Sensing Jiang Chuxie’s sadness, she leaned down, pulling her into an embrace.

“Senior, don’t be sad or overthink.” Gu Lingjun’s fingertips gently kneaded Jiang Chuxie’s tense scalp, softly kissing the tears from her swollen eyes. “Everyone’s waiting for you to recover.”

Jiang Chuxie had cried too much these days, her eyes still red and raw.

“Ugh…”

Normally, an Alpha cared for an Omega during heat, but Jiang Chuxie had been more delirious than Gu Lingjun. Gu Lingjun had ordered food and water, fed her, and even kept the chaos of the investigation outside at bay so they wouldn’t be disturbed.

Gu Lian and Mu Qing had rushed over, reportedly even hitting Zhuang Qi. Knowing what awaited outside, Gu Lingjun didn’t want Jiang Chuxie to face it yet. At least not until she was stronger.

“S-Sorry… sorry, Gu Lingjun…”

Jiang Chuxie apologized with difficulty, but Gu Lingjun only smiled lightly. “Why apologize? I was willing. If anything, I’m glad it was me.”

Jiang Chuxie sobbed, shaking her head. Seeing her unable to let go, Gu Lingjun sighed.

“Your guilt over this hurts me more.”

Even if Jiang Chuxie didn’t remember, Gu Lingjun hadn’t forgotten. Whether due to drugs or heat, it didn’t change that they’d shared a joyful time.

She preferred Jiang Chuxie’s low, delirious, passionate calls of her name over these “sorrys.”

She loved the unconscious, repeated “I like yous,” not these apologies.

“Senior, no one will blame you.”

Even if no one blamed her, Jiang Chuxie couldn’t forgive herself. The anger, regret, and helplessness from the incident lingered, her once-firm principles, boundaries, and beliefs shattered.

It wasn’t about others blaming her—she didn’t know where to go from here.

Being framed might’ve been unavoidable, but if she hadn’t meddled, if she hadn’t refused to abandon Yu Wen, she wouldn’t have been so easily ambushed.

Her insistence on her so-called principles and self had backfired, ultimately hurting the person she most wanted to protect.

Only Gu Lingjun—she didn’t want her to suffer because of her again.

At this thought, Jiang Chuxie shuddered, finally pulling the most pressing concern from her muddled mind and chaotic thoughts. She grabbed Gu Lingjun’s arm, stammering, “C-Contraceptive… Gu Lingjun, contraceptive…”

She hadn’t marked Gu Lingjun, and they’d held the final line. But with the suddenness of the event, neither had prepared, and heat made conception likely. Doing nothing afterward risked pregnancy.

“I’ve already taken it.”

Though many Omegas in this world married and had children early, Gu Lingjun wasn’t ready for kids. Both were still students, and that could wait until their relationship stabilized.

But with so little rational time during heat, she’d ordered the pill a bit late, unsure if it would work fully.

Jiang Chuxie’s tense expression relaxed, and she let out a soft breath.

Her clarity on this, despite her foggy mind, stemmed mostly from long-held fears and partly from her past-life female instincts.

Gu Lingjun was surprised she’d thought of it. Despite her state, her first concern was contraception—quite the focus.

“Don’t worry, sleep more. I’ll stay here with you.”

Gu Lingjun’s voice and actions were so gentle that Jiang Chuxie, exhausted, fell back into a deep sleep.

The atmosphere in the security chief’s office was heavy. Gu Lian and Mu Qing looked grim, while Zhuang Qi clutched her face, her left eye bruised, her nose purple.

Zhao Zi sat beside her, feeling some pity but knowing it wasn’t the time to show too much concern in front of Gu Lingjun’s parents, only stealing occasional glances.

When the two reached the security department, they ran into Uncle Wu. Unable to find Gu Lingjun or reach her by phone, he’d demanded surveillance footage.

The truth came out quickly. Gu Lian and Mu Qing, already handling work and planning to come soon, chartered a plane back upon hearing the news.

But even a rocket couldn’t undo what had happened. With Jiang Chuxie still weak and Gu Lingjun barring entry, Gu Lian’s anger naturally fell on Zhuang Qi.

Zhuang Qi didn’t fight back, letting Gu Lian vent, hoping to lessen her rage so Jiang Chuxie wouldn’t suffer later. After the chaos, they finally sat to talk.

The security chief recounted the incident and updated them on the police investigation. The Beta was in custody, but no useful confession had been extracted yet. His use of a fake identity to check in was suspicious enough.

Of the four syringes at the scene, two suppressants bore only Jiang Chuxie’s fingerprints, injected into Yu Wen and the male Beta. The two suspicious syringes were confirmed as rare Alpha aphrodisiacs—one with Yu Wen’s fingerprints, the other clean.

The Beta wore disposable latex gloves and dressed suspiciously, clearly prepared with a specific target.

Both aphrodisiacs were injected into Jiang Chuxie. Combined with the footage, the sequence of events was clear.

The only unknowns were the Beta and Yu Wen’s motives. Jiang Chuxie was clearly a victim, but how could Gu Lian accept that easily?

“My daughter went through this, and you expect me to just let it go?”

Gu Lian wanted nothing more than to storm in and tear Jiang Chuxie apart, but her daughter was protecting her, even barring her from the room.

She could force her way in, but that would only embarrass Gu Lingjun. Gu Lian shelved the idea for now, focusing on the matter at hand.

“Auntie, of course we can’t let it go. We’ll make sure those two who framed Chuxie get what they deserve.”

Zhuang Qi quickly took a stand, earning a sharp glare from Gu Lian.

“Don’t think saying that will make me spare Jiang Chuxie.”

“Of course not! Chuxie has to take full responsibility!”

Zhao Zi, exasperated by her nonsense, slapped her arm. “Shut up.”

She knew Zhuang Qi was trying to deflect blame from Jiang Chuxie, but wasn’t this just provoking Gu Lian more? Wasn’t she afraid of another beating?

Gu Lian laughed coldly. “Didn’t expect the Zhuang girl to be so slick. If you hadn’t brought Lingjun to this damned place, would this have happened?”

Zhuang Qi couldn’t dodge responsibility. The target was Jiang Chuxie, and Gu Lingjun was just caught up in it.

“Auntie, vent your anger on me, but first, we need to bring these bad guys to justice.”

Zhuang Qi’s stance was to take the hits. Having been beaten, Gu Lian wasn’t in the mood to argue further.

“I’m going to the police station. Qingqing, stay here to look after Lingjun.”

Though Mu Qing was heartbroken for her daughter, after seeing the footage, she wasn’t as resentful toward Jiang Chuxie. Her restraint was impressive—if Gu Lingjun truly liked her, it could be a good match.

Jiang Chuxie had been dosed with two potent aphrodisiacs, with an unconscious Omega right there, yet still managed to flee.

Frankly, few Alphas could’ve done that. This was why Mu Qing had calmed Gu Lian, urging her not to act rashly.

Jiang Chuxie seemed great in every way, even avoiding marking Lingjun in this situation. But her near-perfection gave Mu Qing an unreal feeling, her only doubt. They’d wait for the investigation’s results.

If it turned out Jiang Chuxie had orchestrated it all, that would be terrifying.

“Auntie, I’ll go with you.”

Zhuang Qi’s face was a mess of bruises, almost pitiful. But her attitude was earnest, and since Gu Lian had already hit her, her anger toward her had eased.

After all, Zhuang Qi and Zhao Zi were stuck at the ski slope when it happened.

“Hmph, I’ll deal with you later!”

“Yes, yes, external conflicts first, then internal ones.”

Zhao Zi stayed at the hotel to keep an eye on Gu Lingjun and Jiang Chuxie. Watching Zhuang Qi follow Gu Lian with a bruised face and a sheepish smile, she couldn’t help feeling some pity.

But this was Zhuang Qi’s strength, rare for an Alpha from a big family. Hopefully, her efforts would soften Gu Lian’s anger, sparing Jiang Chuxie a similar fate.

When Jiang Chuxie woke again, her mind was much clearer. Gu Lingjun sat at the bedside, on the phone, her voice too low for Jiang Chuxie to hear.

But seeing her slender, delicate back, chaotic memories involuntarily flooded Jiang Chuxie’s mind.

Out of shame and regret, a soft moan escaped her throat.

“Senior.” Gu Lingjun noticed she was awake, hung up, and turned to check on her. “How do you feel? Still dizzy?”

In her condition, Jiang Chuxie could only rest. When Zhuang Qi and Zhao Zi reached security, they’d immediately called a doctor.

An Omega’s heat was physically and mentally draining, but with proper energy intake, recovery was usually fine. With an Alpha’s company, it could even be refreshing.

But Jiang Chuxie’s case was unique, so the doctor came to ensure she hadn’t overexerted herself. After their heat ended, Gu Lingjun had the doctor give her a shot, and she’d been on two glucose drips during her sleep.

Jiang Chuxie shook her head, her voice hoarse. “Gu Lingjun…”

Gu Lingjun gently covered her mouth. “No more apologies.”

Jiang Chuxie pursed her lips, tears welling as she looked at her. Her sharp features, usually cold and distant when tense, now seemed so pitiable.

“What, do you really hate what happened between us?”

Jiang Chuxie didn’t know whether to nod or shake her head. She didn’t want this kind of relationship with Gu Lingjun, especially not like this. But to say she hated Gu Lingjun or their time together—she couldn’t.

She hated herself, not Gu Lingjun.

But it had happened, and she knew regret and apologies wouldn’t help.

“I need the bathroom…”

For now, all she could do was recover quickly and deal with those who framed her…

Recalling the incident, her heart still burned with unquellable anger.

“I’ll help you.”

Jiang Chuxie’s limbs were weak, relying on Gu Lingjun to stand. The delicate Omega supported the Alpha’s body, helping her to the bathroom.

“Thanks.”

Seeing Jiang Chuxie move beyond sadness to a grim expression, Gu Lingjun felt a pang of worry.

“The attacker is in police custody, and Yu Wen is under police watch.”

“Who was that man?”

Jiang Chuxie had glimpsed her assailant’s face—too old to be a student, and she was sure she didn’t know him. He’d been in the lounge, clearly targeting her from the start, his professional demeanor far from ordinary.

If she hadn’t been holding a suppressant, he might’ve escaped.

“He checked in with fake info. The police haven’t identified him yet… Senior, they’ll get what they deserve.”

Jiang Chuxie nodded, saying no more.

Gu Lingjun sighed softly and left the bathroom.

Jiang Chuxie wanted more than just those two punished—she wanted the people or forces behind them to face consequences.

At first, she thought it was just Yu Wen’s personal scheme, but when no one in Area B responded to her cries, she knew it couldn’t be his doing alone.

The Beta, from current information, seemed like a hired professional. Their motives differed, evident from the aphrodisiacs.

Yu Wen’s side clearly aimed to tie her to him. If Yu Wen’s motive was personal affection, what was the goal of those helping him?

As for the Beta, his words suggested he just wanted to ruin her.

“Hiss—”

Her thoughts were interrupted by physical pain. She hadn’t eaten much these days, so she hadn’t used the bathroom often. Overindulgence for the first time, plus the drug’s aftereffects, made even this painful.

Jiang Chuxie buried her face in her hands, frustrated—she was like this, so Gu Lingjun couldn’t be much better. Yet she hadn’t even thought to check on her earlier.

She vaguely recalled Gu Lingjun entering heat midway, yet despite her own suffering, she’d cared for Jiang Chuxie’s body and feelings.

“Ah…”

Just thinking about it made Jiang Chuxie sadder. She could fight others’ malice, but how could she repay Gu Lingjun’s kindness and help?

And after this, what kind of relationship should they have?

She didn’t want to remember, but as her mind cleared, vivid, intimate memories kept surfacing from every corner of her brain.

She knew she could no longer see Gu Lingjun as just a friend.

What kind of friends rolled in bed together?

But marrying Gu Lingjun… wasn’t that just following the original story’s plot? Even setting that aside, Gu Lian and his wife must want to kill her after this—how could they agree to her being with Gu Lingjun?

If she got a physical castration now, would it appease their anger?

And what did Gu Lingjun herself think?

With no kids as a premise, would Gu Lingjun still want to be with her?

“Senior, are you done?”

“Oh, I-I’m done…” Jiang Chuxie realized she’d been lost in thought in such a situation and shook her head. “One sec.”

“My dad and Senior Zhao want to visit. Do you want to see them?”

Jiang Chuxie paled at hearing Mu Qing was there—Gu Lingjun’s parents clearly knew.

“Uh, ask them to wait while I change. I’ll meet them in the living room.”

The living room wasn’t… unused, but compared to the utterly chaotic bedroom, it was better forCleveland for guests.

“Okay.”

Hearing her voice was nearly normal, Gu Lingjun felt relieved but also a twinge of loss.

She didn’t expect Jiang Chuxie to stay as clingy as during heat once she sobered up, but she hoped for some emotion beyond guilt.