The Cannon Fodder Alpha Who Made the Heroine Pregnant - Chapter 45

45:

Chu Zhao’s sudden coldness left Zhou Lan at a loss.

Their relationship had started rocky, but recent collaborations had built mutual understanding—even tacit understanding.

Now, just as their goals were within reach, this rift threatened to derail everything.

Zhou Lan barely slept until 3-4 AM, waking at 10 AM to a dozen missed calls from Zhou Xianling’s assistant.

She’d forgotten, her father had booked her entire day.

After returning the call, she prepared at her usual pace.

Knocking on Chu Zhao’s door, she was informed: “The guest has already checked out.”

She hesitated, then didn’t call. What could she say?

Yesterday she’d asked if something was wrong. Chu Zhao had shut her out completely.

In conflicts, when one party seeks communication while the other stonewalls, even minor issues become irreparable.

With a sigh, Zhou Lan left the hotel.

Chu Zhao had left the car, apparently not returning to the villa.

The meeting point was a golf course. Zhou Lan disliked golf—past experiences felt like wasted sleep time.

Zhou Xianling’s assistant Kang Kang ushered her in.

On the greens, Zhou Xianling mingled with peers—mostly middle-aged men plus two female Alphas by their hairstyles.

Compared to Zhou Xianling’s maintained physique, the others oozed greasiness, middle-age spread and lecherous gazes.

The attractive Omega caddies—clearly curated for these patrons—endured lingering stares, especially when bending to retrieve balls.

The predatory looks turned Zhou Lan’s stomach.

Kang Kang announced her arrival. The group’s initial admiration at her youthful sporty look shifted upon learning her identity.

“Zhou Xianling’s daughter? That good-for-nothing daughter?”

Their forced smiles couldn’t mask earlier lust.

A female Alpha tried draping an arm over her. Zhou Lan dodged.

“Come now, I heard our niece plays wild too!” someone joked.

“Let’s compare whose games are more exciting!”

A balding man scribbled a 5 million yuan check. “Perform for us. Whoever I pick keeps this tonight.”

Most caddies hesitated, but some began eagerly performing—aware such windfalls came at hidden costs.

Zhou Lan sat apart, unimpressed. If this was Zhou Xianling’s idea of temptation, he’d miscalculated.

Her past life’s eight-figure savings proved money couldn’t sway her principles.

Noticing her disinterest, Zhou Xianling led her away.

“Only those resisting temptation endure,” he said, citing the Chu family’s crimes as examples of unchecked desires.

Zhou Lan felt only revulsion, and sudden lyrical inspiration.

“Is this today’s agenda?” She’d leave immediately if so.

Zhou Xianling shook his head. “I’m showing you money’s limitless power.”

“Your current allowance lets you play rebel. Inheriting Zhou Corp grants true freedom.”

Zhou Lan laughed sharply. “I know exactly what billions represent.”

“But I’ve told you why I refuse. I won’t repeat myself.”

Her continued rejection forced Zhou Xianling’s contingency: test-tube babies to groom as heirs, a secret even from Ling He’na.

Had Chu Zhao not uncovered this, Zhou Lan might’ve believed his insistence on bloodline succession.

His real plan? Install her as interim leader while breeding replacements.

“Zhou Corp has reformed,” Zhou Xianling lied smoothly. “Besides, you care for Chu Zhao, right?”

“Would you let those old foxes bully her alone? Once pregnant, she’ll be sidelined permanently.”

The jab struck true. Seeing Zhou Lan’s hesitation, Zhou Xianling smiled. “Come. More demonstrations await.”

What followed were displays of grotesque wealth that turned Zhou Lan’s stomach, until she finally walked out mid-“event.”

“Why assume I’d want this?” she demanded.

Zhou Xianling simply said: “Money achieves 99% of things. In Jiangning, I am an emperor.”

His goal was clear: immerse her in depraved luxury until she succumbed.

“People differ,” Zhou Lan retorted, exiting the den of vice.

As her phone powered on outside, multiple missed calls from Chu Zhao appeared—unprecedented.

Has something urgent happened? Zhou Lan immediately redialed, heart pounding.