Transmigrated as a Scum Alpha Cannon Fodder, Sweetly Pampering the Heroine - Chapter 7

Leaving Shen Shu’s ward, Xu Jinman’s unsettled mood made her mind wander. It wasn’t until she reached her own ward that she belatedly touched the back of her neck.

That familiar throbbing pain had returned.

Her gland felt like it had been bitten by a mosquito, a small, swollen, and warm bump.

Xu Jinman walked silently to her room, oblivious to the nurses and patients who stopped at a distance, as if something terrifying clung to her.

Only after her door closed did they exhale in relief.

A doctor emerged from the ward—the same emergency physician who had rushed to Xu Jinman’s home that day.

A nurse asked, “Dr. Lin, as Miss Xu’s attending physician, what rank Alpha is she? S-Rank?”

Dr. Lin, one of the few who knew Xu Jinman was an Omega, replied, “Why do you ask?”

Hearing the nurse mention the Alpha’s oppressive aura Xu Jinman had just exuded, he chuckled. “You’re probably just intimidated by her.”

Unaware of the commotion outside, Xu Jinman lay uncomfortably on her bed, closed her eyes, and soon felt as if a fire had been lit beneath the mattress, roasting her from below.

She drifted into a fitful, feverish sleep.

When Xu Jinman opened her eyes again, she heard Professor Qin’s familiar voice by her ear. He had likely noticed she was awake and paused his conversation with the nurse.

“Miss Xu?”

“I’m feeling a bit unwell again,” Xu Jinman said, “just like before.”

Professor Qin asked everyone to leave the room, then approached her with the report in hand. “Are you feeling completely numb again?”

“Yes.”

“The nurse mentioned you were in Miss Shen’s room earlier?”

“Mm-hmm.”

Xu Jinman’s mood darkened.

“Have you experienced this before when interacting with Miss Shen?”

“Only that one time…” Xu Jinman paused, her thoughts suddenly clearing. She looked up sharply. “You’re not suggesting my symptoms are related to her, are you?”

“We need further confirmation on that,” Professor Qin replied, neither confirming nor denying. He continued, “Also, due to your differentiation issues, your glands haven’t been functioning properly, and you haven’t been able to sense pheromones. That’s why the pheromone reading in your Omega report has consistently been 0.”

Normally, both Alphas and Omegas have pheromone indicators.

This indicator represents both their sensitivity to pheromones and their overall sensitivity level.

The scale ranges from 0 to 10, with 0 indicating no sensitivity and 10 indicating extreme sensitivity.

An Alpha’s 10 indicates extreme sensitivity, while an Omega’s 10 signifies a high susceptibility to heat cycles. A score of 10 is rare and typically requires medication to suppress.

“Your levels fluctuated last time, but only reached 1. Yet in just a few days, they’ve already climbed to 5.”

“Does that mean pheromones can now affect me?”

Xu Jinman pondered, “Even if that’s the case, what does Shen Shu have to do with it?”

She had never heard of an Omega being affected by the pheromones of another Omega.

Professor Qin: “It’s indeed very strange. That’s why I wanted to discuss this with you. We may need to convene a consultation with several specialists, and you’ll need to undergo further testing.”

Xu Jinman: “……”

Professor Qin observed her expression. After spending the past few days with Xu Jinman, he felt less intimidated by her than before.

It was as if she had been possessed by a completely different soul overnight. Not only was she polite, but when the nurse accidentally missed her vein during an injection, the nurse was so terrified she nearly burst into tears. Yet Xu Jinman didn’t blame her and even offered comfort.

In the past, that needle would have been plunged straight into the nurse’s body.

As expected, Xu Jinman agreed.

Xu Jinman had always prioritized her health. Regardless of what she planned to do in the future, her physical well-being was her most valuable asset for navigating this transmigration.

Moreover, she needed time to think about what to do next.

After staying in the hospital for a few more days, Lu Yun personally replaced everything in the room each time she visited. Even if it was just a banana stem that had discolored, she insisted on replacing it with one freshly picked.

As a villainous cannon fodder character, Lu Yun was utterly detestable.

But as a mother, she was deeply moving.

Xu Jinman realized she had to prepare for the possibility of never returning to her original world. Whether it was Shen Shu or Lu Yun… these people would become her only ties to this world.

Xu Jinman began formulating new plans.

To survive smoothly in this world, relying solely on the Xu Family wouldn’t suffice. She needed to become strong herself. Otherwise, she wouldn’t be able to help Shen Shu, let alone protect herself.

She remembered from the novel that the Xu Family would soon face a crisis.

And the catalyst for this crisis was the bidding document lying on Shen Shu’s bedside table.

“You don’t need to apply this medicine tomorrow. The pain is gone now,” Xu Jinman said.

A soft knock sounded from outside the curtain. Xu Jinman called out, “Come in.”

The nurse teased, “Miss Xu, are you worried your wife will get jealous? Even skipping the medicine now? I’m forty years old, not some young nurse.”

“The bruise will fade on its own in a few days,” Xu Jinman said, pulling up her hospital gown and slowly buttoning it with her slender fingers, concealing her impressive figure.

Jealousy was just an excuse.

Regardless, she was a married woman. Even if the nurses were all Betas, they were still women, and she would avoid any unnecessary contact if she could.

It was a matter of respect for Shen Shu and her own principles.

The door opened, revealing Zhou Pei, the original Xu Jinman’s assistant. A female Beta with a neat, short black haircut and professional attire, Zhou Pei was described in the novel as a loyal and ruthless subordinate.

The so-called “ruthlessness” merely referred to her tendency to resort to violence, a trait likely influenced by the original Xu Jinman’s own temperament.

“Miss, I’ve brought the documents you requested.”

Xu Jinman glanced at her. “Why didn’t you ask why I needed these?”

Without hesitation, Zhou Pei replied, “You instructed me to focus on tasks and refrain from asking questions.”

Xu Jinman raised an eyebrow, lowered her gaze to review the documents, and used a pen to revise several figures.

Zhou Pei’s gaze flickered momentarily as she watched Xu Jinman.

Twenty minutes later, Xu Jinman looked up and handed the documents back to Zhou Pei. “Return these to whoever provided them. Tell her to pursue this matter aggressively. As long as it’s legal, we must secure this deal.”

Zhou Pei had perfectly concealed her initial surprise and nodded in agreement.

Xu Jinman stretched languidly. Having slept too much these past few days, she decided to join Zhou Pei for a stroll downstairs.

One of the advantages of the Specialized Hospital, besides its impeccable service, was its environment, comparable to a five-star park. Even the flowers in each garden bed were changed with the seasons.

As the two women reached the lobby and prepared to take the side exit of the glass corridor to the rear garden, Zhou Pei’s slightly cold voice called out to her.

“Miss Yin is here, and…” She paused. “Your wife.”

Xu Jinman stopped in her tracks and followed Zhou Pei’s gaze.

Shen Shu was walking out from the direction of the patient wards, with two women—one tall and one short—standing ahead of her, clearly waiting for her.

Shen Shu had seen Yin Xue before.

During Xu Jinman’s countless verbal humiliations, Yin Xue had always clung to Xu Jinman’s arm, radiating charm and allure.

She had also witnessed Yin Xue embracing Xu Jinman from behind in the dimly lit corridor after that nauseating wedding.

Their romantic relationship was common knowledge.

Why they were here to see her was equally obvious.

Shen Shu carried her bag with a detached expression and walked past them, only to be stopped by Yin Xue, who stepped into her path.

“Miss Shen, why are you leaving the hospital alone? And carrying your own things?” Yin Xue scrutinized Shen Shu from head to toe. “Didn’t Xu Jinman take care of you?”

“Oh, I forgot, your wedding night is already over…”

This implied that Xu Jinman had grown tired of Shen Shu after just one night.

The words were crude, the implication filthy.

Shen Shu calmly curved her lips into a slight smile. “Are you jealous?”

Yin Xue’s smile vanished abruptly, replaced by a cold sneer. “Jealous? Shen Shu, what are you? Why would I be jealous of you?”

“If not, then not. No need to get so worked up.”

Shen Shu’s voice was soft, her tone even softer, as if she truly didn’t care.

The more Shen Shu acted this way, the uglier Yin Xue’s expression became. The Alpha beside her, a woman of refined manners, tugged at Yin Xue’s arm, trying to calm her down.

Yin Xue shook off the hand. “She only married you to play with you. Your frail body won’t last… Who knows? By tomorrow, you might be a discarded wife…”

Before she could finish, a cold, languid voice cut her off unexpectedly.

“Wife.”

Shen Shu’s body stiffened at the sound.

Everyone turned their heads in surprise.

Xu Jinman, still in her hospital gown, strode toward them with long strides, finally stopping before Shen Shu under the watchful gazes of the crowd.