Transmigrating Before The Crazy Beauty Scum A Loses Control - Chapter 71

After a simple lunch, Luan Yenan prepared some casual clothes for Zuo Baixuan.

“It’s not a very formal meeting, so just wear something comfortable. You can wear this outfit when you fly back home later.” Luan Yenan said, choosing a style that Zuo Baixuan liked.

Zuo Baixuan stood in front of the mirror, looking at the well-made but simple shirt and the matching casual jeans. There was also a warm-looking down jacket hanging on the rack.

Perhaps Luan Yenan now understood her preferences better than she did herself.

“Thank you.”

Luan Yenan was still admiring Zuo Baixuan in the mirror when she heard her thanks. She paused for a moment before responding, “You’re welcome.”

Zuo Baixuan checked the time. “Where and when are you meeting Qin Yuancheng?”

“At the coffee shop downstairs in our hotel. It’s about time to head down now.” Luan Yenan said nonchalantly, as if it didn’t matter much. “I also told him that we’ve already eaten and that I’ll be sending you to the airport later. So don’t feel pressured, just chat with him casually.”

The more Zuo Baixuan got to know Luan Yenan, the more she admired her.

When dealing with outsiders—whether they were wealthy individuals, the media, or relatives—Luan Yenan never seemed to be at a disadvantage.

It was as if no one could affect her.

Even when facing the wealthy Qin family, with whom she had an uncle-niece relationship, it didn’t stop her from doing only what she wanted to do.

Thinking about it, even her own grandfather couldn’t influence her in the slightest.

After all, she had built her company entirely on her own merits, and no one could control her.

With that in mind, Luan Yenan wasn’t worried about being sidelined. Her confidence came from the fact that even if her efforts were completely destroyed, she had the ability to start over.

“Are you ready? If you want to keep him waiting a bit longer, we can have another cup of tea upstairs.” Luan Yenan suggested, noticing that Zuo Baixuan seemed lost in thought.

Zuo Baixuan walked over to Luan Yenan and suddenly asked, “What if I don’t want to see him and just go straight to the airport?”

“Then we’ll go straight to the airport, I’ll call the driver.” Luan Yenan said, pulling out her phone.

[ “Luan Yenan, you really like me, don’t you?” “If you can still say that after you sober up, I’ll admit it.” ]

The memory from yesterday flashed through her mind.

Zuo Baixuan’s face turned slightly red, but she reached out and tightly held Luan Yenan’s hand.

Luan Yenan looked at Zuo Baixuan.

Zuo Baixuan grinned. Luan Yenan wasn’t immune to being influenced—she could influence her.

Luan Yenan noticed Zuo Baixuan’s smile and found it strange, just like the “thank you” earlier.

Perhaps Zuo Baixuan’s emotions weren’t just amplified by alcohol. Being overseas had also temporarily freed her from the constraints that usually bound her.

If that was the case, Luan Yenan didn’t want to let Zuo Baixuan go back home.

But reason told her that this state was only temporary, and a real solution was needed. She also wanted to see more of Zuo Baixuan’s smiles.

Luan Yenan tightened her grip on Zuo Baixuan’s hand and led her out.

When Zuo Baixuan saw the emotions swirling in Luan Yenan’s eyes, her heart tightened, and she pulled her back.

Luan Yenan turned around in confusion, seeing the concern in Zuo Baixuan’s eyes. She naturally stepped closer and gently hugged her. “What’s wrong? If you really don’t want to see him, we don’t have to.”

Zuo Baixuan felt a sense of calm when she was hugged, she hugged Luan Yenan back.

She felt a bit conflicted.

She wanted to care for Luan Yenan but felt she didn’t have the right.

She wanted to stand by her side but felt she was too tangled up in her own mess to do so.

But she could still offer a hug, and she wanted to give Luan Yenan strength.

Zuo Baixuan hugged her back, nuzzling into her chest, and shook her head. “No, this is enough, let’s go down.”

Luan Yenan rested her head on Zuo Baixuan’s, trying to restrain herself from not letting go.

…

When the couple entered the pre-booked private room, they saw Qin Yuancheng sitting alone by the floor-to-ceiling window, dressed in a sharp suit, watching the sunset being slowly swallowed by the night.

The half-warm, half-cold light illuminated his face, making his features appear sharper and giving off an indescribable gloom.

Luan Yenan looked around the room and smiled when she saw that Qin Yuancheng was alone. “Uncle, you came alone? That’s quite rare.”

Luan Yenan called him “uncle” but her tone was as casual as if she were talking to a stranger.

Qin Yuancheng turned to look at the two of them and smiled warmly. “Are you talking about Liangquan? He did come, but he was so busy taking care of me on the plane that he didn’t get any rest. He was exhausted, so I let him rest at the hotel. It’s not far from here, just a short walk. He was worried about me coming alone.”

His words made him sound like a man basking in love, completely devoid of the authoritative aura he had just moments ago.

This was somewhat similar to Luan Yenan.

Zuo Baixuan glanced between Luan Yenan and Qin Yuancheng.

No.

The niece and uncle didn’t look alike, and their temperaments were different.

Qin Yuancheng’s smile made her feel uncomfortable—it seemed insincere.

Luan Yenan led Zuo Baixuan to sit down. “So, Uncle, what did you want to discuss with us? If it’s about giving your company special treatment, I won’t agree. The public bidding time has already been set.”

“Hahaha, you make it sound like I need special treatment. Don’t worry, our company will prepare well for the bidding.” Qin Yuancheng laughed, but his eyes flickered.

The thought of seeking special treatment wasn’t something he could easily dismiss.

If Luan Yenan were just an ordinary, inexperienced newcomer, he might have considered investing some pocket money to help his niece break free from her annoying grandfather.

But that wasn’t the case now.

Luan Yenan’s project had already reached a level where investment required billions, and even a slight difference in the decimal point on the bidding contract could mean losing the project. Securing it with certainty was no easy task.

The companies competing with them were all wealthy, and it came down to how much profit they were willing to sacrifice.

Moreover, Luan Yenan’s recent trip abroad had caused quite a stir.

Not only were there reports of her attending the summit, but her brief speech in Silicon Valley had also generated buzz in the industry.

As a businessman, he couldn’t help but be tempted by such a lucrative opportunity—it was a chance to elevate his family’s status.

He had already seen enough of Luan Yenan’s business acumen.

From using “blockchain coins” to quickly capture public attention, enduring attacks while waiting for the perfect moment to turn all the attention into free publicity.

To the series of new ideas and technologies, rapidly completed projects, and the sensation they caused both domestically and internationally.

Just her influence alone was already remarkable.

Luan Muyin had anticipated this and arranged for security at her company and bodyguards for her, even reaching out to the reclusive martial arts Su family through old connections to ensure her safety.

As her uncle, he had indeed been a step behind, and he had even made a wrong move.

“I just happened to be on a business trip abroad and thought I’d drop by to see you. I heard Baixuan was here too, so I wanted to apologize to her.” Qin Yuancheng said with a smile.

Zuo Baixuan looked at his insincere smile and feigned surprise. “Uncle, what are you talking about? We’ve barely met, and there’s no grudge between us. There’s no need to apologize.”

Qin Yuancheng instinctively narrowed his eyes.

Luan Yenan laughed openly, not explaining what she found amusing, but it was clear she found the situation interesting.

She said to Qin Yuancheng, “Exactly, Uncle, what are you talking about? This is only the second time you’ve met my wife.”

Not just Zuo Baixuan.

Even Luan Yenan herself had only met him twice.

Qin Yuancheng suppressed his emotions, pretending not to catch the underlying meaning in the couple’s words.

“True, ever since my sister—Yenan’s birth mother, an Omega—passed away, I haven’t been in the right state of mind. Now that I’ve recovered, I realize I missed Yenan’s growing up. I feel sorry for my sister.”

His insincerity was almost written on his face.

Zuo Baixuan was certain of her thoughts, her eyes turning cold as she looked at Luan Yenan and held her hand.

Luan Yenan smiled at Zuo Baixuan, quietly watching Qin Yuancheng’s performance, feeling the sadness of her original self’s life.

From the original self’s perspective, even as a top-tier Alpha, being raised poorly still made her unlikable.

Not receiving a response from Luan Yenan, Qin Yuancheng didn’t mind. He naturally assumed it was due to years of resentment.

He continued, “The apology I owe Baixuan is about what I mentioned on the phone to Yenan—finding an S-class Omega to treat her. After all, Yenan used to suffer from severe pheromone immunodeficiency disorder.

“But after talking to Muyin, I realized how wrong I was. Baixuan is also an S-class Omega, and your compatibility is as high as 95%. Since your marriage, Yenan’s symptoms haven’t reappeared, and now that you’re marked, I’m really happy for you.”

Qin Yuancheng believed he had shown all the friendliness expected of an elder.

But what Luan Yenan saw was yet another feudal patriarch, similar to Luan Lizheng, with a self-righteous veneer of understanding.

Many people, due to unfortunate family backgrounds, vow to break free and not become like their parents, but some still end up resembling them. Qin Yuancheng was one of them.

Luan Yenan understood this feeling well because she had a thorn in her heart too.

In her previous life, she felt that her occasional bouts of madness stemmed from what she had witnessed as a child, a reflection of that despicable man. That’s why, in her past life, she avoided emotional relationships beyond work.

In this life, she restrained herself, not wanting to become like that despicable man who treated his wife as a possession to be manipulated at will.

Similarly, she despised all feudal patriarchs, whether it was Luan Lizheng or the hypocritical Qin Yuancheng before her.

Luan Yenan looked at Zuo Baixuan.

Zuo Baixuan was first shocked by Qin Yuancheng’s words.

Pheromone immunodeficiency disorder sounded like “autoimmune encephalitis”—a term that immediately gave an idea of the problem, but it was a rare condition she had never heard of in daily life.

Zuo Baixuan’s mind was in turmoil.

Thinking of Luan Yenan’s past fainting spells.

If Luan Yenan really had this rare condition, Qin Yuancheng’s suggestion wasn’t entirely unreasonable.

Seeing the change in Zuo Baixuan’s expression, Luan Yenan smiled helplessly.

Then she turned to Qin Yuancheng. “Uncle, of course, I wouldn’t refuse treatment. But there’s something I hope you’ll understand. Even if one day Baixuan and I divorce, I won’t marry anyone else.”

“…” Zuo Baixuan’s breath hitched at the word “divorce.”

It was as if the day of divorce had suddenly appeared before her.

This was something she had written in the contract, a goal in her plan, but hearing it from Luan Yenan’s mouth, she felt a tightness in her chest and an overwhelming discomfort.

Why did she feel this way?

It seemed she no longer wanted a divorce.

But if she followed through with her plan, could they really avoid divorce?

Zuo Baixuan looked at Luan Yenan’s profile.

They both had secrets they hadn’t shared.

Even though they were holding hands, the distance between them seemed to grow again.

“It’s about time. Wife, I’ll take you to the airport. You’ll have to take care of the company matters back home.” Luan Yenan said, glancing at her watch.

Qin Yuancheng put down his coffee cup, frowning for a moment before composing himself, “So soon? You haven’t even ordered coffee yet.”

“Uncle, we’ve heard your apology, haven’t we?” Luan Yenan said, pulling Zuo Baixuan to her feet.

Qin Yuancheng also stood up, unable to hide his dissatisfaction. “And your response?”

“Uncle, let me ask you one thing. Did you send Si Ruxin?” Luan Yenan smiled.

Qin Yuancheng felt a chill run down his spine at that smile.

Luan Yenan continued, “I’ll visit Jiangcheng when I return. The bidding will be during the winter break, and I’ll notify all companies once the time is set. You can rest assured, Uncle.”

“…” Qin Yuancheng was left speechless, completely shut out by Luan Yenan’s business-like approach, leaving no room for personal favors.

Luan Yenan took Zuo Baixuan’s hand and walked out.

Qin Yuancheng narrowed his eyes as he watched them leave, then pulled out his phone and made a call. “Quan, you’re right, we need to take more drastic measures.”

…

Luan Yenan carried the backpack Zuo Baixuan had left at the front desk, along with a suitcase containing the clothes she had worn over the past few days. Luan Yenan had packed them while Zuo Baixuan was still asleep.

Zuo Baixuan had opened the suitcase and seen that everything except the nightgown she had worn the past two nights was neatly packed.

As for the nightgown?

Luan Yenan had said matter-of-factly, “You don’t like wearing nightgowns anyway, so let me keep it as a memento.”

Zuo Baixuan could almost imagine Luan Yenan sleeping with the nightgown, smelling her scent.

Ahhh! This crazy woman!

When Zuo Baixuan took the suitcase, her expression was filled with resentment.

Luan Yenan stared at Zuo Baixuan’s face, not blinking, as if trying to imprint her features in her mind.

“Well, even though we’ll be apart for a while, don’t miss me too much.”

“Don’t worry, you left a lot of clothes at home.” Zuo Baixuan retorted, but her voice betrayed her unease, making it sound strange.

Luan Yenan looked at Zuo Baixuan, her eyes shimmering with emotion, she wanted to keep her by her side forever.

But in the end, she sighed softly and reluctantly hugged Zuo Baixuan tightly.

Like most couples at the airport, their clingy behavior didn’t draw any attention.

Luan Yenan kissed the top of Zuo Baixuan’s head. “I’ve arranged for a car to pick you up on the other end, I’ve sent the driver’s number to your phone. Make sure to contact him.”

Zuo Baixuan leaned against Luan Yenan and nodded. “I’m not a child, you don’t need to arrange these things for me.”

Luan Yenan gently stroked Zuo Baixuan’s head for a while before letting go.

“Alright, see you later. We’ll meet again back home.” Luan Yenan said with a smile, waving.

Zuo Baixuan took one last look at Luan Yenan before turning to leave.

She thought she wouldn’t feel reluctant, but before passing through the VIP security check, she looked back three times, watching Luan Yenan in her coat, her wavy hair swaying with the movement of the crowd.

Luan Yenan watched Zuo Baixuan disappear from sight, then touched the back of her neck.

It had been tingling since the coffee shop, and now the sensation had intensified.

Luan Yenan turned and quickly left the airport.

Sitting in the car, she pondered the fact that Qin Yuancheng had mentioned “Pheromone immunodeficiency disorder” today, indicating that this wasn’t just a secret within the Luan family.

In the near future, it was possible that many people would come to know about it.

Moreover, the progression of the illness was uncertain, and it could flare up at any moment.

The subsequent work needed to be accelerated.

They had to push for a rapid IPO, urge partners to assist, and keep up with the technological advancements from Chen Huanyu’s side.

Luan Yenan looked out the window at the moon obscured by dark clouds and said to the driver, “Could you arrange for bodyguards to protect my wife back home as well?”

“We’ve already arranged that. We were aware of your wife’s trip to New York City, but as bodyguards, not surveillance tools, we respect privacy and didn’t disclose anything.”

“Thank you.” Luan Yenan exhaled, rubbing her temples. This way, she didn’t have to worry about any extreme actions being taken.

…

Time flew by.

After returning home, Zuo Baixuan quickly immersed herself in her final exams.

Having completed all her credits in previous years, these were her last exams during her university tenure.

After finishing the exams, she submitted her revised thesis and now sat in her dorm room, with only work matters to attend to.

“Little Zuo, you’re really diligent. If Boss Luan doesn’t give you a raise upon her return, it would be unjust.”

Even after all this time, Jiang Lingdan still deliberately brought up Luan Yenan every day.

Zuo Baixuan, still easily affected, felt a tremor in her heart at the mention.

While she was busy with domestic affairs, news of Luan Yenan continued to come from abroad.

For instance, she had signed a long-term lease contract for cloud computing power with a foreign company; or she had purchased a park abroad to establish a cloud computing center.

The public opinion surrounding “cloud computing” had reached its peak.

Numerous forums for computer and coding enthusiasts were constantly discussing this topic.

There was a hint of overpraising, possibly setting up for a downfall.

But the praise was evident to all, while the anticipated downfall never came.

Since Zuo Baixuan returned home, Luan Yenan still sent her photos of landscapes, though the frequency had decreased over time.

Perhaps she was busy, or maybe she lost interest as Zuo Baixuan’s replies became less frequent.

Thinking this, Zuo Baixuan sent a message to Luan Yenan’s chat box: “My final exams are over.”

“Since your finals are over, how about coming to Jiangcheng with me for a few days? I’ve been inviting you since the first year, and you’ve always declined. Now that you’re about to graduate, you really should visit, don’t you think? Even though we’ll continue working together in the same company, it feels different now, don’t you agree?” Jiang Lingdan’s words carried a tinge of sadness, highlighting the imminent graduation atmosphere.

Zuo Baixuan hesitated.

Jiang Lingdan added, “Anyway, the busy period at the company is over for now, and you can keep up with other things online. Plus, it’s confirmed that Boss Luan will be in Jiangcheng for a business trip after she returns to the country. You can come back with her then.”

“What about your work?”

“Our department has been quite relaxed recently. Ever since the photos of you and the boss at the overseas summit made it to the trending searches, the public opinion has been very positive. The country even promoted and established a model entrepreneurial image for publicity. I could almost be unemployed, so taking a few days off is no big deal.”

Zuo Baixuan stared at Jiang Lingdan.

Jiang Lingdan, unable to withstand the gaze, confessed, “It’s actually Senior Chen. She said she wanted to visit my home, and I couldn’t help but agree. Now I regret it, but Senior Chen is like a forward-running code. If I suddenly back out, she’s bound to have a bug. I don’t dare, so I wanted to bring you along.”

“What happened between you two without me knowing? You didn’t even tell me.” Zuo Baixuan expressed her surprise.

Jiang Lingdan looked at Zuo Baixuan with a meaningful gaze, “It’s not like you told me when your relationship with Boss Luan changed, did you? I had to figure out the anomalies myself.”

Zuo Baixuan was even more surprised, “You and Senior Chen… slept together?”

“Wow!! I knew you must have already crossed the cooperative relationship with Luan Yenan, and you kept it from me! Little Zuo! Zuo Baixuan! Are you asking for a beating?” Jiang Lingdan immediately caught the nuance in Zuo Baixuan’s thought process.

Even though she only mentioned anomalies, Zuo Baixuan used the term “slept.”

Discussing such matters with close friends is one thing, but it also indicates that Zuo Baixuan assumed the anomaly was this!

Jiang Lingdan felt she had cracked the case.

After a moment of silence, Zuo Baixuan felt there was no need to hide it anymore, “I was just embarrassed to say it. If you asked, I wouldn’t deny it.”

“Tsk… Knowing you for so long, this is the first time I deeply realize you’re actually a tsundere.” Jiang Lingdan found it somewhat uninteresting upon hearing Zuo Baixuan’s admission.

“So, are you and Senior Chen…?” Zuo Baixuan tried to steer the conversation away.

“I won’t tell you. If you want to know, come with us to Jiangcheng.” Jiang Lingdan bargained.

“Fine.”

With that one word, the next day Zuo Baixuan, Jiang Lingdan, and Chen Huanyu boarded a plane to Jiangcheng.

Chen Huanyu wore a hood and an eye mask throughout the flight, whether she was sleeping or avoiding social interaction was unclear.

Jiang Lingdan chattered away, introducing Zuo Baixuan to the fun things in Jiangcheng they must try.

This was the first success of her four-year plan!

Feeling Jiang Lingdan’s magnified enthusiasm and excitement, Zuo Baixuan also smiled.

After landing, Jiang Lingdan’s parents would pick them up.

The trio dragged their luggage out of exit three, but Jiang Lingdan didn’t see her parents’ car and called to ask.

Amidst the surrounding noise, she moved closer to the wall.

Chen Huanyu quickly followed.

Zuo Baixuan also shifted her position, but her gaze fell into the distance.

A luxury car pulled up in front of exit two.

Suddenly, Zuo Baixuan caught sight of someone emerging from exit two.

It was Luan Yenan, wearing a coat, flanked by two bodyguards, her aura standing out starkly from the surroundings, attracting many glances.

She had lost weight, but her eyes were as sharp as ever.

Her striking appearance attracted discreet glances, and some even recognized her.

Yet, she remained aloof, unaffected, with the crowd kept at bay by her bodyguards.

She glanced at her phone.

Zuo Baixuan had a sudden inspiration, thinking Luan Yenan might be about to send her a landing photo, and she also pulled out her phone.

Hoping to capture the moment she took the photo and send it to her simultaneously, giving her a surprise.

But.

The door of the luxury car parked outside exit two opened.

Si Ruxin stepped into the frame of the phone with a smile.

Zuo Baixuan instinctively took a photo.

Capturing the moment Luan Yenan put away her phone and looked up at Si Ruxin, they seemed to be conversing.

Luan Yenan soon followed Si Ruxin into the luxury car.

The bodyguards got into another car, and both vehicles drove away.

Luan Yenan is back in the country, and she didn’t inform me?

Checked the phone, no message from her?

Left with Si Ruxin, and didn’t inform me?

“Uh… Luan Yenan’s itinerary does include a trip to Jiangcheng…” Jiang Lingdan, who had just returned from her call, happened to see the scene on Zuo Baixuan’s phone, interrupting her reverie.

Why, of all times, did they have to run into this.

Jiang Lingdan couldn’t even ask Zuo Baixuan: Didn’t Luan Yenan tell you?

Chen Huanyu walked over from the wall, “Exit two is also for domestic arrivals. Luan Yenan must have transferred from Jing City.”

Ah!

That sounds even worse, landing in Jing City without notifying Zuo Baixuan, directly coming to Jiangcheng.

They might even have been on the same flight… no, perhaps even the same flight, just Luan Yenan in first class and them in economy, so they didn’t see each other!

These thoughts I can have, surely Little Zuo can think of them too.

Senior, if you can’t speak properly, could you just not speak!!!

Jiang Lingdan glared fiercely at Chen Huanyu.

Chen Huanyu, unaware of the glare, continued, “Luan Yenan will attend a banquet in Jiangcheng tonight, hosted by the Si family.”

“How do you know?” Jiang Lingdan was puzzled.

Chen Huanyu pulled out the enterprise cloud, “Recently, Luan Yenan’s schedule has been listed here, to facilitate preparation of different materials by everyone. Although I’ve said she’s making herself an easy target for assassination, she doesn’t care.”

“…” Jiang Lingdan covered her face.

Chen Huanyu’s words were indeed cutting.

But spoken in such a soft, childlike tone, saying something like “assassination” it felt oddly adorable.

She trembled with laughter, careful not to let Zuo Baixuan notice.

Zuo Baixuan stared at her phone for a while, then suddenly asked Chen Huanyu, “Can you find out the specific address of the banquet?”

Chen Huanyu nodded.

Zuo Baixuan then asked Jiang Lingdan, “Can you find me a dress rental shop?”

Jiang Lingdan’s suppressed laughter stopped abruptly, her eyes widening, then turning excited.

Author’s note:

Jiang Lingdan: Reporting from the front, Little Zuo is going after her wife!