Transmigrated as a Scum Alpha Cannon Fodder, Sweetly Pampering the Heroine - Chapter 11

“Say that again?”

 

“Miss Xu, you’ve differentiated into an Alpha.”

 

Xu Jinman slowly raised an eyebrow. What kind of plot twist is this?!

 

If she remembered correctly, she had just yesterday sworn to Shen Shu that she was an Omega.

 

Professor Qin: “Secondary differentiation occurs in only one out of every billion cases worldwide, and Alphas account for only forty percent of those.”

 

Xu Jinman remained silent.

 

“Your differentiation grade is still S, and it might even rise higher once it stabilizes.”

 

Xu Jinman still didn’t speak.

 

“……”

 

Xu Jinman had only read half of this novel; she knew the rest from her friend’s spoilers. This development was completely unexpected and had thrown her plans into chaos.

 

She had confessed her Omega identity to Shen Shu precisely because it would reassure her more than being an Alpha.

 

If yesterday’s incident hadn’t happened, she might have gotten away with it. But now, there was no going back.

 

It was like a reformed con artist committing another crime before the investigation even began.

 

Who would believe a liar’s truth? Who would dare to?

 

“Miss Xu, you’re truly different from before,” Professor Qin remarked, surprised by her reaction. “Actually, this isn’t a bad thing for you…”

 

He phrased it delicately.

 

Xu Jinman had previously pretended to be an Alpha despite being an Omega. Now that she had differentiated into an Alpha, she was one in a billion.

 

How could this be a bad thing? It was practically a stroke of divine fortune.

 

Eldest Miss Xu is such a handful, he thought to himself.

 

Just as he was mentally grumbling, Xu Jinman let out a soft sigh.

 

“You need to take responsibility for maintaining harmony in your family, Professor Qin.”

 

“…?”

 

Xu Jinman explained her meaning simply.

 

“So, you can’t let your wife know you’ve differentiated into an Alpha? Because you just told her you were an Omega.”

 

“Yes.”

 

Whether Shen Shu believed his words yesterday or even saw the Omega report didn’t matter. The crucial point was that now, contradicting himself and claiming to be an Alpha could backfire.

 

Moreover, Shen Shu harbored a deep-seated aversion to Alphas, and such a revelation would likely push her further away.

 

Xu Jinman instructed Professor Qin to act as if the incident had never occurred, known only to the two of them.

 

Her approach was always to negotiate first. If negotiation failed, she would resort to other means.

 

Professor Qin likely still needed to consider Lu Yun’s perspective, so Xu Jinman had even prepared a set of threatening tactics.

 

Professor Qin:

 

“Originally, I intended to keep this matter secret from everyone except your family. Secondary differentiation is an extremely rare phenomenon in human history. If news of it were to leak, it could jeopardize your safety.”

 

Xu Jinman listened for a while, her mind racing.

 

While safety concerns were a factor, it was clear that Professor Qin also wanted to keep this rare secondary differentiation under his control.

 

No wonder his expression had been so complex at first—both grave and excited.

 

Mutual benefit, after all, wasn’t inherently wrong.

 

Xu Jinman recalled Shen Shu’s recent unusual behavior: “So, because I differentiated into an Alpha, I’ve been… struggling to control myself around Shen Shu.”

 

She chose a less reckless term.

 

“Difficult to control.”

 

Including that night on their wedding night.

 

“That night, the doctor mentioned detecting Alpha pheromones. I suspect you began experiencing differentiation symptoms around that time. However, since the process wasn’t fully complete and you hadn’t experienced it before, you couldn’t sense the pheromone leakage… Combined with Miss Shen being in heat at the time, the two factors converged.”

 

Like dry kindling, a single spark was enough to ignite the flame.

 

Similarly, even with suppressants, as an Omega in heat, Shen Shu had no choice but to endure the Alpha pheromone exposure.

 

“However, your impulses aren’t solely due to you being an Alpha and her being an Omega,” Professor Qin explained. “Last time, I wasn’t certain if you were experiencing secondary differentiation symptoms. For your health, I advised you to minimize contact with Miss Shen.”

 

He handed Xu Jinman the report. “But now it’s different. We’ve conducted a pheromone compatibility test. Your pheromone compatibility with Shen Shu is nearly 99 percent. That’s the real reason.”

 

In other words, Shen Shu was like a drug to her—something she couldn’t afford to touch.

 

“Don’t worry,” Professor Qin reassured her. “The problem arose because we lacked clarity about the situation. Now that we understand the cause, targeted treatment will prevent this from happening again. Moreover…”

 

After medication, Xu Jinman no longer needed to avoid her Omega wife. In fact, staying close to Shen Shu stimulated the activity of her newly developing Alpha hormones, which helped stabilize her differentiation.

 

Xu Jinman stared at the ceiling, wondering if Shen Shu had read the report and, if so, what her reaction had been.

 

No reaction would matter anyway.

 

Xu Jinman closed her eyes, regretting not finishing the book earlier.

 

By noon, the rain outside had intensified. Before she could even bring her nutritional lunch to her mouth, a knock sounded at the door.

 

Wei Wuqing rushed in, her face anxious. “Oh dear, back in the hospital again? I rushed over with Shu Shu as soon as I heard.”

 

Remembering Xu Jinman’s previous coldness, Wei Wuqing put on an even more natural act.

 

Xu Jinman’s gaze slid past Wei Wuqing to the slender figure behind her. Shen Shu’s expression was calm, revealing no emotion.

 

She wore a business-casual shirt, buttoned to the top, with one side of her black hair tucked behind her ear. A hint of allure lingered beneath her austere demeanor.

 

Shen Shu stepped forward, carrying a food container. She opened it and placed it on the small bedside table.

 

“Shu Shu, how could you leave Jinman alone in the hospital? Her hand is injured. As her wife, you should stay and take care of her.”

 

Xu Jinman glanced at the chicken soup, then lifted her gaze to Shen Shu, waving her injured hand.

 

“…”

 

Shen Shu, feigning patience, poured the chicken soup into a small bowl. “There are top-tier nurses here. They can take better care of her than I can.”

 

Wei Wuqing turned back and gave her a meaningful look. “That’s not the same. Don’t leave today. I’ll have someone bring you whatever you need. Stay here and keep Jinman company for the next few days.”

 

Seeing Shen Shu’s slight frown, Xu Jinman, not one to push her luck, interjected, “No need. I’ll be discharged tomorrow.”

 

“That’s perfect! Shu Shu can stay with you tonight and take you home tomorrow. Your hand will need time to heal. Shen Shu was spoiled growing up and isn’t much of a cook. How about this… Since you haven’t had your homecoming visit yet, why don’t you both come stay at our place for a few days? I’ll make sure you get plenty of nourishing meals.”

 

 

After Wei Wuqing left, beaming, Shen Shu turned to Xu Jinman without a word, her expression clearly asking why she had agreed.

 

Xu Jinman remained unhurried. She blew on the chicken soup in her bowl and took small sips. After a few mouthfuls, she finally looked up and said, “The rumors surrounding the wedding have been unpleasant. If news of my visit to your home spreads, it might silence some of the gossip.”

 

Shen Shu voiced the question that had been nagging at her for so long: “What’s your real motive?”

 

Xu Jinman didn’t answer immediately. She studied Shen Shu for a moment before speaking slowly, “HP Group didn’t win the bid. I snatched the land. If you’re still interested, contact Zhou Pei directly. She’ll honor any terms HP Group agreed to with you.”

 

Shen Shu’s face paled. How could Xu Jinman know about her deal with HP Group?

 

This reaction was exactly what Xu Jinman had anticipated.

 

Shen Shu and the city’s construction bureau chief had grown up in the same orphanage. Before the bidding process, Shen Shu had inadvertently obtained some confidential information about the city’s development plans from him.

 

The Shen Family, like Xu Tao, had initially dismissed the bid. But after the incident involving the original Shen Shu’s body, Shen Shu had chosen to collaborate with the Han family of HP Group, the Shen Family’s rivals.

 

She sold the information to the Han family in exchange for equity, ultimately setting in motion the alliance between HP Group and Shen Shu that would bring down the Xu Family.

 

“Shen Shu,” Xu Jinman said, pushing the items on the small bedside table aside and sitting on the edge of the bed, instantly closing the distance between them by half a foot. “I don’t like you.”

 

Shen Shu’s pale complexion had returned to normal. She gave a cold smile. “Of course you don’t like me. You just want to torment me.”

 

Xu Jinman: “That was before. I don’t feel that way anymore.”

 

“Really?”

 

“Yes.”

 

“Then you’re willing to divorce me?”

 

“I am.”

 

The answer came without hesitation, without a moment’s thought.

 

Xu Jinman’s decisive response startled Shen Shu for a split second before she regained her composure.

 

“But that wouldn’t benefit you,” Xu Jinman continued. “Your mother, Ms. Wei, has been quite active in the business world lately, leveraging her status as the Xu Family’s in-law… If we divorce now, who will foot the bill for her?”

 

Not only would no one foot the bill, but people would likely kick her while she’s down.

 

Shen Shu had married Xu Jinman for the sake of the Shen Family.

 

Shen Shu was a rational person, and her earlier mention of divorce had been a test of sorts.

 

Xu Jinman was well aware of this, but she chose to bring the issue to the surface.

 

Sometimes, clarifying matters makes it easier to get along.

 

She genuinely wanted to help Shen Shu, but she also needed Shen Shu to understand two things: that the forced marriage was her fault, and that the Shen Family needed her more than ever. Most importantly, they should be allies, not enemies.

 

“Perhaps we could cooperate,” Xu Jinman suggested.

 

“Cooperate?” Shen Shu rubbed her fingertips together, her gaze lowered. Her long, delicate lashes cast a shadow across her eyelids, obscuring the depths of her eyes.

 

“I need to secure the Xu Family’s inheritance. But as you know, I have two half-siblings.”

 

Previously, she hadn’t cared about others’ opinions, maintaining her natural self except when around Lu Yun. But Professor Qin’s words had reminded her: You really have changed.

 

Shen Shu wasn’t foolish. Unsolicited help would only arouse suspicion.

 

She needed leverage.

 

As expected, this statement elicited a far more positive reaction from Shen Shu than her earlier words.

 

Xu Jinman said, “My reputation used to be terrible, and now I want to redeem my image in everyone’s eyes. A stable marriage partner is essential for that, and your reputation is excellent. I need your help. Of course, I’ll help you too.”

 

“Rest assured, from now on, I’ll never touch you again.”

 

A long silence stretched between them.

 

“How can I be sure you’re telling the truth?”

 

“We’ll draft a legally binding marital agreement. You propose the terms, and I’ll sign it.”

 

Shen Shu finally showed some willingness to compromise.

 

This girl is really difficult to deal with, Xu Jinman thought. Cautious, clever, and vengeful.

 

Watching Shen Shu’s thoughtful expression, Xu Jinman tapped her jade-like fingers against the back of her hand and casually asked, “Did you check the contents of the bag yesterday?”

 

“I did.”

 

“……”

 

That’s it?

 

“Xu Jinman.”

 

Xu Jinman looked up.

 

“Even if you’re an Omega, your personality couldn’t change overnight.” Shen Shu continued. “Not only are you not mentioning divorce, but you’re proactively giving me control of the agreement? Unless you…”

 

Her gaze was unwavering, filled with certainty.

 

Xu Jinman felt that Shen Shu’s next words were about to hit the bullseye, though she knew it was impossible, she still held a flicker of anticipation.

 

Shen Shu said, “Someone has dissociative identity disorder.”

 

“I… you’re so clever.”