Dressed as the Scumbag Alpha Mom of the Tragic Female Lead (ABO, GL) - Chapter 74

Chapter 74

“Chuxie, did you sleep at the office again after working late?”

Jiang Chuxie was shaken awake from a dream. Likely from sleeping hunched over all night, her body ached, and her head felt foggy.

Outside, dawn was just breaking—too early for work.

“Yeah, why are you here so early?”

She rubbed her eyes with one hand, groping for her glasses with the other. Her arms were numb from pressure, and a sharp, needle-like pain stabbed her waist and abdomen as she sat up.

It wasn’t time for her cycle yet, was it?

“Here.” A familiar voice chuckled, finding her glasses and gently placing them on her face. “You’re working too hard. Is the loan pressure that bad, or are you covering for a colleague again?”

“Haha, no, it’s just—you said I haven’t taken you out lately, right? I wanted to finish work before the weekend.”

Jiang Chuxie’s blurry vision cleared, and she finally saw the face before her.

“So obedient?” The woman patted her cheek, smiling warmly. “Thinking of me is sweet, but not like this. I won’t be happy if you ruin yourself. Take the morning off and get some real sleep. Don’t trade your life for money now only to spend money to save your life later.”

“I finished last night but was too lazy to go home, so I slept here.” Jiang Chuxie yawned, but a sharp pain shot through her abdomen. “Ouch, I must’ve slept with my stomach cramped.”

“What’s wrong? Bellyache?”

The woman leaned down, reaching for Jiang Chuxie’s abdomen.

“Yeah, it hurts a bit.”

A soft hand slipped under her shirt, gently touching Jiang Chuxie’s flat stomach.

“Here?”

Jiang Chuxie frowned slightly, guiding the woman’s hand to the painful spot.

“No, here. Rub it for me.”

The woman chuckled, one hand cradling Jiang Chuxie’s head, the other gently massaging her abdomen.

“Odd, since when did you get so clingy?”

Jiang Chuxie froze, instinctively sniffing the woman’s neck but catching no familiar scent.

“Lingjun, why can’t I smell your pheromones?”

“Hm?” The woman’s voice was puzzled. “Who’s Lingjun?”

“She’s awake! Chuxie’s awake!”

Jiang Chuxie struggled to open her eyes, her lids heavy, managing only a slit. She saw faint light, moving shadows, and heard joyful exclamations.

It was Zhuang Qi’s voice.

As the anesthesia wore off, the pain in her abdomen grew clearer. In a daze, Jiang Chuxie realized she hadn’t died.

An Alpha’s body was terrifyingly resilient—surviving such bl00d loss. Her sudden death in her past life felt almost careless by comparison.

“…”

She tried to call Gu Lingjun’s name, but her vocal cords and tongue wouldn’t obey. She attempted to lift her wrist instead, but her limbs were still unresponsive.

Fortunately, everyone knew what she needed most. Soon, the familiar scent enveloped her.

A gentle hand stroked her forehead, a fragrant breath brushed her face, and the voice she cherished most, trembling with tears, sounded in her ear.

“Chuxie…”

Jiang Chuxie relaxed, her eyes shifting, straining to see the person so close.

Gu Lingjun held her hand, soothing softly, “You just woke up. Don’t push yourself. I’ll stay with you.”

Jiang Chuxie wanted to nod, but her utmost effort only moved her chin slightly.

Seeing Jiang Chuxie out of danger, everyone was elated. But the patient needed rest, so they tactfully left the couple alone after confirming her safety.

Zhuang Qi danced with joy as she left the room, saying to Gao Yuanxun, “Sis, thank you so much. When I heard Xu Wen didn’t make it, my heart sank.”

Zhuang Qi had initially wished Xu Wen dead, but when she heard he hadn’t survived, her heart chilled. Jiang Chuxie was injured earlier, lost more bl00d, and if Xu Wen couldn’t be saved, wasn’t Chuxie in greater danger?

So she credited Gao Yuanxun’s exceptional skill for pulling Jiang Chuxie back from the brink.

Gao Yuanxun shook her head modestly. “I just did my duty as a doctor. It’s not my credit. Chuxie was luckier than Xu Wen—no vital organs hit, just heavy bl00d loss. Your emergency measures boosted her survival odds. As for Xu Wen… heh, he reaped what he sowed.”

While everyone scrambled to stop Jiang Chuxie’s bleeding and keep her warm, Xu Wen’s treatment was perfunctory at best. By the time they reached the hospital, Jiang Chuxie’s condition was slightly better than his.

Zhuang Qi laughed. “You’re right. His evil caught up with him. Hmph, dying like that was too easy.”

“Alright, he paid with his life. Don’t dwell on it. Focus on Chuxie’s recovery now.”

“Yeah, yeah.”

Mu Qing and Gu Lian joined them, thanking Gao Yuanxun. “Dr. Gao, thank you for your efforts.”

Gao Yuanxun waved it off, even humbler. “Uncle, Auntie, please. Saving patients is my job, and I see Chuxie like a sister. No need for formalities.”

She glanced at her watch, apologetic. “It’s getting late, and I have things to handle, so I can’t stay.”

“Of course, Dr. Gao, go handle your business.”

After this ordeal, both Gu Lian and Mu Qing saw Jiang Chuxie as a true son-in-law. Without Gao Yuanxun, Gu Lingjun would be widowed, so they treated her with utmost courtesy.

Zhuang Qi added, “Yeah, Chuxie’s fine now. Sis, go do your thing. I’ll look after her.”

Gao Yuanxun politely bid farewell to the Gu couple. Back in her office, a young doctor was waiting.

“Director Gao, everything’s handled.”

Gao Yuanxun, eyes half-lowered, picked up a folder from her desk and flipped through it.

“Good job.”

The young doctor looked uneasy. “Director, do you think anyone will find out?”

Gao Yuanxun glanced at him lightly. “Has anyone claimed Xu Wen’s body?”

“Well… no.”

“Of course not. After his recent scandal, he was ruined, abandoned by all, divorced, with no kin. After these crimes, who’d bother with his remains?”

The young doctor exhaled softly.

Gao Yuanxun chuckled, patting his shoulder. “Don’t worry or feel guilty. We didn’t neglect him—we confirmed he was beyond saving and let him go sooner. You know what kind of man Dean Xu was. Miss Jiang’s in a hospital bed because of him. No need to waste resources on someone like that. His death saves more lives, doesn’t it?”

The young doctor stiffened, his expression solemn.

“You’re right. Xu Wen doesn’t deserve pity. His death is his only value.”

Gao Yuanxun nodded, her tone soft but persuasive. “As doctors, we hold life and death in our hands. But saving a devil who’d harm more people would be our sin. You did nothing wrong—just hastened his atonement.”

“Director Gao, I won’t waver again.”

Gao Yuanxun smiled warmly. “I always knew you were resilient. How’s your sister? Still healthy?”

“She’s great. She asked about you yesterday. She’s studying hard for exams, aiming for medical school. Without your help saving her and supporting us, we wouldn’t be here.”

“You wouldn’t have succeeded without your own effort,” Gao Yuanxun said, opening a drawer and pulling out a thick envelope, handing it to him. “I know you’re still paying off student loans, and your sister’s college will cost a lot…”

“Director, I-I didn’t do this for money…”

The young doctor waved his hands, but Gao Yuanxun slipped the envelope into his pocket.

“I know it’s not about money, and I’m not insulting you. Everyone faces tough times. You just graduated and have your sister to care for. I don’t want you distracted by these mundane worries.”

“Director Gao…”

“Enough, don’t cry. If you leave here red-eyed, people will think I did something to you. Get back to work. As doctors, we’ll face more deaths—don’t let this weigh on you.”

The young doctor clutched the envelope, nodding firmly.

Gao Yuanxun watched him leave, then looked at the death report, sighing with mock regret. “Such a pity. Once a renowned scholar, who’d have thought Dean Xu would end like this?”

Since her awakening, Gao Yuanxun’s view of the world had shifted. Arrogant Alphas, mediocre Betas, weak Omegas—all were the same to her.

“But don’t worry, I’ll make good use of your body… Your death will be greater than your life.”

Would fighting for gender equality improve this trashy world?

Gao Yuanxun didn’t think so.

But if it made Jingyuan happier, she didn’t mind helping achieve it—by any means.

“Jiang Chuxie…”

She wasn’t sure yet if Gu Lingjun and Jiang Chuxie would be allies or obstacles. They were far different from what she knew.

Gu Lingjun, once a potential ally, now seemed like a naive girl obsessed with love. And Jiang Chuxie… did she truly love Gu Lingjun that much?

If so, why had the old Gu Lingjun tried to recruit her to oppose Jiang Chuxie?

Gao Yuanxun was certain they held secrets she didn’t know. But this time, she’d done them a huge favor, ensuring no conflict for a while.

She’d observe closely to see what changes they’d bring.