How Could a Scumbag Alpha Possibly Love His Wife? (GL, ABO) - Chapter 24
Bai Juntang went abroad mainly because of the recent regulation that banned Omegas from participating in competitions.
In any field, if an Omega wants to compete, they must inject suppressants in advance to prevent the stimulation of their glands due to physical activity, which could lead to dangerous situations.
Mu Ruchu, as a professional race car driver, also had to do this. She would receive an injection before every competition.
Although these suppressants are expensive, they come with side effects, so it’s rare for an Omega to perform better than an Alpha. This makes Mu Ruchu’s results all the more impressive.
If she weren’t an Omega, it’s likely she would have taken first place already.
Bai Juntang had been abroad for several days, visiting international tournaments, meeting with the president of the association, and discussing this issue. The Alpha president was very firm in his stance and even showed Bai Juntang the numerous incidents of delayed races and other competition accidents caused by Omega’s sensitive periods.
One by one, the pieces of evidence were placed before Bai Juntang, and the person in front of her spoke with righteous indignation: “Omegas are simply not suited for competitive sports. This regulation isn’t targeting anyone specifically, it’s just the reality.”
Bai Juntang could only find the situation both ridiculous and frustrating.
With global birth rates steadily declining and Beta fertility rates being lower, Omegas—who are more fertile—have increasingly been the focus.
Most Omegas cannot attend school regularly because of their sensitive periods. They marry young, and those with higher compatibility are more likely to conceive. They go on to have children, continuing the cycle.
As a result, the professional opportunities for Omegas have shrunk significantly. Today, it’s the ban on Omegas racing cars. Tomorrow, it will likely extend to prohibiting them from swimming, and eventually, all sports.
Although Bai Juntang was furious, she realized she was powerless. With more than a dozen racing clubs joining forces in opposition, it seemed that the path for Omega professional race car drivers was about to be completely shut down.
The city lights had already faded for the night. Bai Juntang stood by the hotel’s floor-to-ceiling window, staring out at the long river. She watched as the drawbridge slowly began to rise, and she couldn’t help but feel a rush of emotions.
Knock knock knock—
At that moment, there was a knock on the hotel room door. It was the team leader.
“Boss, has Mu Ruchu returned?” The team leader asked as Bai Juntang opened the door. “She said she wanted to take a walk on her own, so I didn’t stop her. But it’s getting late, and she still hasn’t come back to the hotel. I’m starting to worry.”
Bai Juntang paused for a moment, then pulled out her phone and called Mu Ruchu.
The phone was quickly answered, but there was no immediate reply. All she could hear was calm breathing and the sound of wind blowing.
“Where are you?” Bai Juntang asked. “It’s so late, and you’re still not back at the hotel. Are you planning to stay out tonight?”
“No,” Mu Ruchu replied with a faint smile. “I’m on my way back to the hotel. I was just taking a stroll by the river. Don’t worry about me. I’m not as fragile as you think.”
Earlier that day, Mu Ruchu had seen the race event chairman take a firm stance. Sitting in her chair, she could feel the unfriendly glares from all around her.
She knew those glares all too well.
Whenever she participated in a race, those same prying, unfriendly eyes were always fixed on her.
During the race, she could even feel the stares of the other drivers—most of them were Alphas—speaking in languages Mu Ruchu couldn’t understand, but the looks in their eyes spoke volumes.
Even though she didn’t understand their words, Mu Ruchu could read the contempt in their gazes.
“Omegas should stay at home and have children. Racing is an Alpha’s profession, little Omega.”
“No matter how fast you race, what’s the point? If you can’t win first place, you’ll just go home, find a match, get pregnant, and have children, right?”
“Stop participating in these races. What if your fragile body gets hurt?”
These words, laced with blatant provocation, had been slapped back in their faces by Mu Ruchu’s racing results.
But now, it seemed like she really might not be able to continue racing.
“I just want to be alone for a while,” Mu Ruchu told her friend. “It’s 10:30 now, I’ll make sure to be back at the hotel by 11:00.”
Bai Juntang understood that Mu Ruchu was in a bad mood, so she advised, “Don’t wander too far. Make sure you’re back by 11:00.”
After hanging up, Bai Juntang turned to the team leader and said, “It’s getting late, you should rest as well.”
“Boss,” the team leader said seriously, looking at Bai Juntang. “If Mu Ruchu can’t continue competing, will our club be forced to break the contract with the sponsors? Right now, there aren’t many people in the club who can compete internationally. What will happen to our future development?”
“Let’s take it one step at a time,” Bai Juntang replied. “There’s no need to worry about it just yet.”
Once everyone had left, Bai Juntang walked around the room but couldn’t fall asleep.
This regulation not only caused the club to lose millions in sponsorship deals, but the long-term losses could be even greater. It might even cause the Qian Gu Racing Club, which is currently ranked in the top 20 worldwide, to plummet to the bottom of the rankings.
When Bai Juntang first founded the club, she was just doing it for fun. She never expected Mu Ruchu to rise to the occasion, leading the club into the top 20 globally by her own efforts.
Now, with their star driver suddenly out, it was a huge loss for Bai Juntang.
She felt wide awake and restless. The situation couldn’t be undone, and tomorrow they would be packing up to return home. Once back, there would be even more issues to deal with.
Bai Juntang glanced at her phone, then, after thinking for a moment, decided to call Cheng Wan.
It should be daytime back home, so calling her wouldn’t be too disruptive.
Before she could think it over any more, her fingers dialed Cheng Wan’s number.
The phone rang for a while before it was answered. Bai Juntang was surprised to hear the loud noises in the background and asked, “Where are you? Why’s it so noisy?”
Cheng Wan, holding a phone in one hand and several sets of clothes in the other, said helplessly, “Miss Bai, I… I’m at work. Can I call you back later?”
“Work?” Bai Juntang furrowed her brow. Even if she was working, she should be in the office—why was there the sound of children screaming?
“I’m sorry, I really have to get back to it,” Cheng Wan said anxiously. “I’ll call you back later.”
“That’s alright.” Bai Juntang stopped her. “I just wanted to let you know that I’m returning to the country tomorrow. If you have time, let’s have a meal together.”
Cheng Wan thought for a moment, then nodded. “Sure, give me a call once you land, and I’ll see if I have time.”
“Alright, I’ll rest now,” Bai Juntang said softly. “Be careful with your work. You’re now carrying two lives.”
Bai Juntang’s words made Cheng Wan’s heart feel warm. The past couple of days had been so busy that she had almost forgotten she was pregnant.
After hanging up the phone, Cheng Wan rushed to the work desk, holding several sets of clothes. She said to Chang Le, who was sitting on the floor, eating her lunch, “The clothes are here. We’ll change into them later. A group of kids is coming over this afternoon.”
Today, the company was hosting a live event in partnership with the shopping mall, inviting over a hundred families to participate in performances. Around 40-50 people had already arrived in the morning, and another group was scheduled to come in the afternoon.
Chang Le nearly choked on her fried noodles and quickly drank half a bottle of water, complaining, “What kind of work is this? When did we office workers start organizing events?”
Cheng Wan felt a bit embarrassed. Actually, organizing the event was supposed to be her responsibility. But when Chang Le saw how busy Cheng Wan was, she volunteered to help, and now the two of them were overwhelmed.
“This is such a big event, and the company only sent the two of us? They must be trying to work us to death,” Chang Le said, peeking out from under the desk. She quickly pulled her head back and continued eating her noodles. “It’s already two or three in the afternoon, and I’m just having lunch now. I’m starving.”
“Just eat a little more, don’t rush,” Cheng Wan said, crouching down in front of her. She was a bit embarrassed but tried to comfort her. “I’ll be busy with the event and the other staff soon. You can take a break.”
Cheng Wan was really grateful to Chang Le. If she hadn’t come to help, Cheng Wan probably wouldn’t have had time for lunch, let alone a break.
Chang Le, cheeks puffed up like a hamster, mumbled through a mouthful of food, “I’m almost done. Just wait for me to finish these last couple of bites, then I’ll join you and help!”
Normally a graceful eater, Chang Le now finished the rest of her fried noodles in just a few bites. She washed it down with half a bottle of water and wiped her mouth. “All done, let’s get to work.”
Cheng Wan was amazed, watching her finish so quickly. Just as she was about to stand up, she suddenly felt dizzy. Her vision went black for a moment.
Chang Le immediately reached out to steady her, worried. “What happened? Are you okay?”
“I’m fine,” Cheng Wan said, gripping the desk and shaking her head. After a few moments, her vision cleared, and she felt better.
Noticing the concern in Chang Le’s eyes, Cheng Wan smiled weakly. “I’m okay. I think I just stood up too fast and got dizzy.”
“Are you sure?” Chang Le asked, still worried. She noticed Cheng Wan’s face had turned pale and quickly added, “You don’t look well. Maybe you should take a rest.”
“I’m fine. I think I’m just tired from all the work today,” Cheng Wan said, taking a moment to recover. “The event is about to start, so we can’t delay it any longer.”
Although Chang Le was still concerned, she could tell that Cheng Wan didn’t want to rest. The rest of the afternoon’s tasks were mainly taken over by other staff, giving Cheng Wan a chance to rest.
After the event, there were still parent-child games to manage. Cheng Wan found a spot to rest against a wall. She didn’t feel well and had some strange, painful cramps in her stomach.
Could it be that I’m just too tired today?
Cheng Wan leaned against the wall, feeling faint and exhausted. The pain in her stomach came in sharp, uncomfortable waves.