Transmigrating Before The Crazy Beauty Scum A Loses Control - Chapter 36

After Zuo Baixuan left, Luan Yenan was in no hurry to leave. She had already scheduled a check-up with Dr. Tang, and since he was working overtime today, she decided to get the remaining tests done as well.

While waiting for the results in the room, Luan Yenan used her phone to handle some trivial matters.

Knock, knock, knock—

The door was knocked.

“Come in.”

As the door opened, Luan Xing walked in, her face filled with worry. Only when she saw Luan Yenan sitting safely on the bed did she breathe a sigh of relief.

Luan Yenan was somewhat surprised, not expecting Luan Xing to come in.

“Mom, why are you here?”

Hearing the word “mom” Luan Xing couldn’t help but feel moved. A tingling sensation spread from her scalp, reaching her tear glands. She felt like crying again, knowing that if Luan Muyin found out, she would surely be teased.

In the end, she managed to smile and walked slowly to Luan Yenan’s side: “What, can’t I come? If I hadn’t coincidentally scheduled a check-up for my glands today, I wouldn’t have known you were hospitalized after fainting yesterday. You child, such a big thing and you didn’t tell us.”

Luan Yenan could easily handle various decisions, opponents’ provocations, and sudden situations.

But now, faced with her mother’s concern, she was at a loss.

In her previous life, Luan Yenan was seen by others as a true winner in life, having everything.

Only she herself knew that she was like a puzzle missing a piece, and no matter what she tried to fill it with, it didn’t fit. Because the missing piece was lost in childhood, and nothing in adulthood could replace it.

Her mother’s concern felt too unfamiliar to her.

For her, family affection was only a memory from childhood.

Back then, she would have chosen to throw herself into her mother’s arms and act spoiled.

But now, it seemed she couldn’t do that.

Seeing Luan Yenan silent and with a hint of sadness in her eyes, Luan Xing thought she had tried to contact Luan Muyin but failed, hence the sadness.

She explained a bit: “Did you try to contact Muyin? She’s been on a business trip abroad these past few days and might return with your grandfather, too busy to respond. If you tried to contact her last night, she might have been on a plane.”

Luan Yenan knew Luan Xing had misunderstood and shook her head with a smile, trying to reach out and hold her mother’s hand.

Luan Xing had indeed been well taken care of in this world.

Her aged hands were still smooth, a result of meticulous care. Only a small callus near the tiger’s mouth from making pastries remained, a testament to her own hobbies.

“I didn’t tell you because I didn’t have time. Little Xuan was with me all day yesterday, and it wasn’t a big deal, so I didn’t want to worry you.”

Luan Xing held her daughter’s hand in return, and the unfamiliarity and awkwardness between them lessened a bit.

Hearing Luan Yenan explain so earnestly, Luan Xing smiled after confirming she was fine.

“I’m not really blaming you, I just hope you can remember to tell your mothers about anything in the future. Muyin is sometimes too busy, but you can tell me. You’re still a child.”

Luan Yenan saw the familiar smile on Luan Xing’s face and couldn’t help but smile a little too.

“How am I still a child? I’m married.”

From the time she was only as tall as a table, she had been an independent adult for so many years. It was unexpected that now she was returning to being a child.

In front of her mother, no matter how old, no matter how much she had achieved, no matter how well she could take care of herself, she was still a child who needed her mother’s care.

“Even if you’re married, you’re still a child.” Luan Xing reached out, wanting to pat Luan Yenan’s head, but felt it wasn’t appropriate, so she ended up patting her shoulder instead.

Luan Yenan felt that Luan Xing was still a bit reserved, and so was she. But it didn’t matter; with more time together, they would surely regain their former familiarity.

“And you, mom? How are your glands? Everything normal?” Luan Yenan recalled the mysterious conversation she heard while unconscious and tried to find some answers from Luan Xing.

“Oh, there’s nothing wrong. It’s just Muyin being overly anxious. I’ve just been having a lot of good things happening, with big emotional swings causing a bit of an impact.”

“Was the issue with the pheromones there before the memory loss?”

“Yes, it was most severe just before the memory loss, causing a high fever, but after the memory loss, it got better and hasn’t affected me since. Sometimes, people need to let go of unnecessary things to move forward without pressure.” Luan Xing didn’t want Luan Yenan to worry, showing all her optimism.

But Luan Xing’s words were optimistic and positive.

To Luan Yenan’s ears, they had a different meaning.

The past had nothing good to leave for her mother, and it might even bring danger.

Luan Yenan guessed that her sudden fainting might also be related to her confession to Zuo Baixuan.

The matter of “transmigrating into a book” couldn’t be explained by science. But there must be underlying rules to transmigrating into a book, and perhaps one of them is not letting the characters in the book realize they are in a book.

She definitely wouldn’t touch on that again, and it was safer for her mother to forget.

Luan Yenan stared deeply at the bright light outside the window, trying to learn to cherish and hold onto everything she had now.

…

Both Luan Yenan and Luan Xing received good results from their check-ups, so they didn’t linger at the hospital.

After leaving, Luan Yenan got into Luan Xing’s car and had the driver take her home first.

The mother and daughter chatted non-stop in the car.

Luan Yenan said that since Luan Muyin wasn’t home these days, Luan Xing might be bored, and she would try to spend more time with her, but was flatly refused.

“Do you really think I’m a loner with no one to accompany me? I’ve already made plans with some girlfriends from the same neighborhood. After I drop off my check-up report at home, we’re going on a trip.”

Unexpectedly, she was being disliked, Luan Yenan couldn’t help but laugh.

She could be busy with work, occasionally meeting and chatting with her mother. Her mother would care for her, but also had her own life.

What a dreamlike scene.

Luan Xing suddenly remembered something and said before Luan Yenan got out of the car: “In a while, when Muyin and your grandfather return from abroad, remember to come home for dinner. Your grandfather hasn’t calmed down from last time, and this time you got married without informing him, so he’s bound to scold you. Make sure to apologize properly then.”

Thinking of Luan Lizheng, Luan Yenan frowned slightly. Among all the smoothly progressing plans, this stubborn and eccentric grandfather of the original body might become a major variable.

Seeing Luan Yenan silent, Luan Xing thought the child’s temper was flaring up and she was refusing to back down, so she added: “I’ll notify you of the time in advance. Remember to bring Xuan Xuan along for a family dinner, as she needs to meet the elders. Muyin and I will help you, so don’t worry. Be good.”

Luan Yenan snapped out of it, looking at the concerned Luan Xing, and smiled: “Got it, mom. I was just distracted thinking about some work matters earlier. I’ll wait for your notification and bring Xuan Xuan along then.”

Hearing Luan Yenan mention work, Luan Xing also breathed a sigh of relief.

After arriving at the neighborhood, Luan Yenan got out of the car and stood by the roadside waving: “Take care on the road.”

Luan Xing nodded, looking out from the car window at the graceful figure of Luan Yenan gradually shrinking, a grown woman with a mature charm and a reassuring presence.

After seeing Luan Xing’s car off, Luan Yenan checked the time and found it was still early. She first went to sign for the accessories sent by Luo Yun, went home to take a shower, had a quick bite to eat, and changed into a new outfit.

This outfit was probably the one among the sets Zuo Baixuan had put together that most resembled Luan Yenan’s own style.

A white shirt, a black long skirt, paired with a pair of black high heels, making her already tall figure even more striking.

Just her height alone could give her an edge in presence over others.

Since she was going to the school, facing students with little social experience, to soften the sharpness of her presence, she picked a pair of butterfly earrings from the jewelry box and wore one on her left ear.

After grooming herself, she drove to the school.

The principal had told her that she needed to go to the school today to complete the remaining procedures and to accept the task of giving a guest lecture.

After handling these, she needed to attend a group meeting with Professor Chen.

There, she would see Zuo Baixuan.

Thinking of how the little white flower had fled before fully blooming into red this morning, Luan Yenan saw her own smile in the rearview mirror.

…

In Professor Chen’s office, the group meeting hadn’t started yet. Only Chen Huanyu was in the office, keeping watch, having prepared everything by turning on the air conditioning and the ventilation system.

Zuo Baixuan had nothing else to do, so after lunch, she came to Professor Chen’s office. Seeing Chen Huanyu there, she greeted her.

Chen Huanyu nodded slightly, leaning against the corner of the wall, holding her phone, seemingly doing something.

Zuo Baixuan didn’t bother the socially anxious senior further and simply used the office computer to look up information, starting to prepare her graduation thesis.

Not long after, Jiang Lingdan also arrived, first bouncing over to the wall to greet Chen Huanyu: “Senior, you’re here early!”

Chen Huanyu looked up at Jiang Lingdan, just coolly responding with an “Mhm” but her ears turned red with that sound. Without a hood today, she couldn’t hide it.

Jiang Lingdan grinned mischievously; she had wanted to see this. The senior was so cute, her face and ears turning red as soon as she spoke.

After teasing the senior, she saw Zuo Baixuan there and bounced over to her particularly ostentatiously: “Little Zuo!”

Zuo Baixuan stopped what she was doing and looked at Jiang Lingdan, wondering what was up.

“You’re not acting right.” Jiang Lingdan leaned in close to Zuo Baixuan, her nose twitching slightly, then said in a low voice.

Zuo Baixuan watched Jiang Lingdan sniffing and had no idea what mischief Jiang Lingdan was up to now. She simply shifted her gaze back to the computer, ignoring her.

But Jiang Lingdan stared at Zuo Baixuan for a while and then said: “Could it be… Luan Yenan bullied you?”

Almost the instant she heard “Luan Yenan” Zuo Baixuan subconsciously bit the scab on the corner of her lip.

Hearing the word “bullied” she began to ponder, was there any relation to bullying in yesterday’s events?

She glanced at Chen Huanyu in the corner.

Chen Huanyu, whether she sensed the two wanted to whisper or just happened to have something to do, left the office directly.

Once Chen Huanyu was out the door, Zuo Baixuan frowned at Jiang Lingdan, still speaking in a low voice: “What are you talking about? Luan Yenan and I are in a cooperative relationship now. How could she bully me? Even if I have her pheromone scent on me, it’s because we live under the same roof.”

“What pheromones? I didn’t smell any pheromones.”

This reaction, akin to protesting too much, made it even more suspicious.

Zuo Baixuan never expected Jiang Lingdan to react this way, but it didn’t matter; her disguise was impenetrable to Jiang Lingdan.

Zuo Baixuan steadied her mind and pretended to continue looking at the materials nonchalantly: “…It’s nothing. I just saw your dog-like sniffing and wondered what you were smelling.”

Sure enough, Jiang Lingdan didn’t catch any changes in Zuo Baixuan’s expression and went on by herself: “What dog-like sniffing? I could tell you were using our dorm’s shower gel! I was saying, I felt like someone came in this morning when I was half-asleep, but when I woke up, no one was there. I thought I saw a ghost. Tell me, why did you come to the dorm to shower and change clothes today if you have a home to go back to? You must have been bullied!”

When she said the last sentence, her emotions got a bit too intense, and she couldn’t help but raise her voice.

“Bullied by whom?” Luan Yenan’s voice came from outside the door.

Jiang Lingdan thought, well, speak of the devil and here she is, just when I was wondering how to settle the score with you!

Even if your reputation has changed now, if you want to bully my friend, you’ll have to get through me first!

But before Jiang Lingdan could prepare her barrage, she saw Zuo Baixuan, who was looking towards the door, suddenly blush.

Jiang Lingdan frowned slightly, thinking her friend was too spineless, and turned to look, only to be struck speechless by the beauty of Luan Yenan standing at the door.

She even felt a bit like asking Zuo Baixuan: Sister, how did you resist making a move while living under the same roof with this person?

But that inquisitive look was quickly rebuffed by Zuo Baixuan’s glare, and she managed to hold back after a while, changing direction.

“You still have the face to ask? Didn’t you know your wife didn’t come home last night? She changed her clothes in the dorm this morning, didn’t you know? When you dressed yourself up so meticulously, did you ever consider her?”

Luan Yenan had just walked to the side of the computer desk, where she could see Zuo Baixuan’s full figure.

She was wearing a black T-shirt, a white pleated skirt, and a pair of white sneakers. Somehow, it matched her own outfit quite well.

Zuo Baixuan felt a bit self-conscious under the gaze and subtly tucked her feet further under her seat.

Just then, other students walked in.

Upon seeing Luan Yenan, their eyes mixed with awe and a hint of fear, quickly searching for an appropriate way to address her: “Luan… Teacher Luan…”

Her status as a guest professor naturally led them to use a more respectful title.

The arrival of other students actually gave Zuo Baixuan some courage.

Seeing that Luan Yenan didn’t react to the students, she cleared her throat and looked at her: “Teacher Luan, they’re calling you.”

Zuo Baixuan and Luan Yenan’s eyes met.

Luan Yenan looked at her with a smile, knowing that this little white flower was determined to lock herself into the project group and maintain this “teacher-student relationship” at school.

Zuo Baixuan raised her eyebrows, also studying Luan Yenan, curious to see how she would respond.

“Hmm.” Luan Yenan casually acknowledged.

She didn’t even glance at the others, her gaze still fixed on Zuo Baixuan, leaving the students unsure if that “hmm” was meant for them or for Zuo Baixuan. They quickly left.

“Student Zuo, you took care of me yesterday, and today you had to rush back to school to change clothes. So, I brought you some jewelry as an apology.” Luan Yenan said as she walked toward Zuo Baixuan.

With that one sentence, she solidified the “teacher-student relationship.” but it also subtly turned into a flirtatious exchange between a married couple.

After all, a guest professor and a student don’t really have a genuine teacher-student relationship, do they? Not to mention, these two are actually married. The ambiguity in their tone made all the students want to scream for help.

The sight of two beautiful women together was simply too captivating.

Zuo Baixuan, however, instinctively leaned back, turning her head away, not wanting to face Luan Yenan directly again.

But the chair beneath her was gently pulled, scraping against the marble floor, as Luan Yenan ostentatiously adjusted it.

Zuo Baixuan was forced to look at Luan Yenan, unable to look away.

Luan Yenan leaned down, her hair cascading to the right.

Her loose shirt also draped gently, revealing her collarbone, with a small mole that effortlessly drew attention.

A soft chuckle floated in the air, light and teasing.

Zuo Baixuan nervously averted her gaze, finally landing on the butterfly earring on Luan Yenan’s left ear. The fluttering little butterfly was the most interesting design from the selection they had looked at yesterday.

And now, the matching right earring appeared in Luan Yenan’s hand.

Zuo Baixuan felt a sudden coolness on her earlobe.

Luan Yenan’s slightly cool fingers gently pinched her burning ear.

“I don’t have pierced ears.” Zuo Baixuan lifted her eyes to look at Luan Yenan, as if declaring that her plan had failed.

Luan Yenan smirked, a mix of mischief and triumph in her expression, as the butterfly in her hand fluttered up.

Zuo Baixuan followed the butterfly with her gaze.

An ear cuff?

Zuo Baixuan remembered that when they were picking out the earrings, Luan Yenan had clearly said she liked this pair, and she herself had glanced at them a few times. They were definitely stud earrings.

Had Luan Yenan switched them while she and Secretary Zhang were choosing a restaurant?

Seeing Luan Yenan’s preparedness, Zuo Baixuan had nothing to say, allowing her to clip the matching little butterfly onto her ear.

But how did she know that today’s outfit would suit it?

This outfit was something she had dug out after searching for a long time—a low-key, not-too-expensive niche brand, but simple and stylish. The little butterfly matched it well enough, but if she had worn something plainer, it might not have worked.

“I told you, your earlobes are adorable. They look even better with some accessories.” Luan Yenan said, her fingers tracing the outline of Zuo Baixuan’s ear before brushing over the earlobe and the earring.

Zuo Baixuan thought she could hear the faint fluttering of butterfly wings, unsure where this small motion might stir up a storm.

Jiang Lingdan stood to the side, covering her mouth and then her face. She had been blind to think this was bullying.

This was clearly a sugar-coated comeback!!

Back then, at the door of this very office, Luan Yenan had said in front of everyone that Zuo Baixuan’s earlobes were pretty and that she wanted to buy her some jewelry.

And now, here it was!

The other students clearly remembered that moment too, watching in stunned silence.

Jiang Lingdan, seeing Chen Huanyu walk in from outside, grabbed her and bumped her arm repeatedly.

You wanted to know how Luan Yenan was different from the rumors, what kind of person she really is? Well, take a look for yourself! Take a look!

Chen Huanyu didn’t say a word, the faint blush that had just faded now returning to her ears.

…

During the subsequent group meeting, Luan Yenan didn’t give Zuo Baixuan a hard time. She conducted the meeting seriously, offering several directions for guidance and discussing them with Professor Chen, truly embodying the role of “Teacher Luan.”

Except for the occasional flutter of the butterfly earring on her left ear, which was always a bit distracting.

After the meeting, Zuo Baixuan had a class that had been rescheduled to the evening, so she preemptively bid farewell to Luan Yenan and left.

Luan Yenan didn’t try to stop her, simply watching as she fluttered away like an elusive butterfly, leaving with Jiang Lingdan.

Jiang Lingdan, as she left, pulled Chen Huanyu along, saying earnestly, “Senior, you’re too thin. You need to eat a proper dinner. Come on, let’s go get something good to eat.”

She deliberately left out Luan Yenan, who was also quite thin.

Luan Yenan didn’t seem bothered, giving Chen Huanyu a slight nod.

Chen Huanyu didn’t respond or resist, allowing Jiang Lingdan to pull her away.

Luan Yenan had quite a lot to keep her busy. She drove around, handling various tasks, and didn’t return home until after 8 p.m. Without resting, she changed into a workout tank top and shorts and headed into the renovated home gym.

In her previous life, she had developed the habit of exercising after work.

Exercise improved bl00d circulation, stimulated dopamine production, and boosted metabolism. Beyond enhancing physical fitness, it also helped her brain function better and recover more effectively.

She stepped onto the treadmill, played some light music, and let her mind drift.

By the time Zuo Baixuan returned home after her class, Luan Yenan had already been running for a while.

When Zuo Baixuan approached the gym, she saw Luan Yenan jogging steadily on the treadmill. She looked relatively relaxed, but beads of sweat glistened on her back, tracing the lines of her muscles.

Zuo Baixuan had seen this back before.

But seeing it in a different state and from a different angle was an entirely new experience.

She wasn’t sure how long she had been standing there.

Luan Yenan, still on the treadmill, let out a soft laugh, disrupting her breathing rhythm.

Zuo Baixuan took a step back.

“Do you want to come in and work out for a bit? You can use the elliptical or the spin bike.” Luan Yenan said, her back still turned to Zuo Baixuan. She didn’t look back, only observing the doorway through the reflection in the floor-to-ceiling mirror.

Zuo Baixuan paused.

Why had her first instinct been to run away? She had only come to return the butterfly ear cuff to Luan Yenan.

“No, I’m here to return the ear cuff.”

“No need to return it. In the coming days, people like Wen Qing might show up more often. Wearing this will help fend off most of them.”

Luan Yenan slowed the treadmill, gradually reducing her pace until she came to a stop and stepped off.

She grabbed a towel hanging nearby and wiped her face.

Her hair, tied up in a high ponytail for the workout, gave her a youthful and energetic appearance.

Her face was flushed from the exercise, a stark contrast to her usual demeanor.

Zuo Baixuan studied her expression. There wasn’t a hint of arrogance or self-absorption, which convinced her that Luan Yenan was being serious. She nodded matter-of-factly and put the ear cuff back on. “Understood. If there’s nothing else, I’ll head back to my room.”

“Wait, there is something.” Luan Yenan said, draping the towel over her shoulders and leaning casually against the doorframe, stopping Zuo Baixuan in her tracks.

Zuo Baixuan turned to face her, meeting her gaze directly.

Luan Yenan raised an eyebrow slightly.

Was this expression from the little white flower a sign that she was mentally prepared to face her?

“What is it?” Zuo Baixuan’s voice was calm, as expected.

Luan Yenan gestured toward the living room with her chin. “When I got back earlier, I noticed something. There seems to be a scent of pheromones on the wool rug in the living room.”

Whoosh—!

The pointed question made Luan Yenan secretly pleased to see Zuo Baixuan’s composure falter as she tried to maintain her expression. A smile threatened to break through, but Luan Yenan forced it down.

“Oh, when you passed out yesterday, your body was cold, so I dragged you onto the rug. As for the pheromones in the living room, running the ventilation system for a night should take care of it.” Zuo Baixuan replied, her tone much more composed than it had been that morning.

“I see. And what about your lip? Did you bump it somewhere too? It’s still not healed.” Luan Yenan said, reaching toward the corner of Zuo Baixuan’s mouth.

“If you feel bad about it, why not show some conscience and give me a raise instead, Boss Luan?” Zuo Baixuan dodged Luan Yenan’s hand and instead pressed her own finger against Luan Yenan’s collarbone, maintaining a distance between them.

“Sure, a raise. How much do you think is appropriate for the position of ‘boss’s wife’?” Luan Yenan’s suppressed smile finally broke through.

Zuo Baixuan knew this was just Luan Yenan’s mischievous side coming out, so she played along. “If you keep joking like this, be careful. I might just run off with all your assets one day and leave you bankrupt, Boss Luan.”

“Is that so? Then I won’t give you a salary, Boss’s Wife.” Luan Yenan said, her narrow eyes sparkling with amusement, her gaze clear and sharp.

Dopamine really does help people relax quickly.

Author’s Note:

Dr. Luan, Patient Zuo

Teacher Luan, Student Zuo

Boss Luan, Boss’s Wife

The strange and playful dynamics between this married couple just keep growing!

Thank you all so much for your support! I’ll keep working hard!