Transmigrating Before The Crazy Beauty Scum A Loses Control - Chapter 81

When Luan Yenan woke up again in the hospital bed, she lay on her back, staring at the ceiling.

Back at the factory, she had already sensed that her condition was deteriorating, and it worsened the closer she got to Zuo Baixuan.

At first, she thought it was due to the overwhelming excitement of the situation at the factory. But as she got closer to Zuo Baixuan, she realized it wasn’t just her emotions—her body was overly sensitive to Zuo Baixuan’s presence.

Even the slightest physical proximity, the most casual touch, made it hard to suppress that primal restlessness.

She avoided Zuo Baixuan’s embrace, stepping back, but it didn’t change the outcome of her pheromones going haywire.

If her purpose in being summoned to this world was to help the female lead, then she should have completed her mission by now. Yet, the abnormalities in her body remained unchanged.

As an atheist, she really shouldn’t have believed in divine intervention.

But just helping Zuo Baixuan complete her revenge plan had been interesting enough.

Today at the factory, watching Zuo Baixuan bloom like a flower was exactly what she had hoped for, something she wanted to shape with her own hands, like trimming a flower with scissors.

Now, taking a deep breath, she could still catch the faint scent of blooming flowers amidst the sharp smell of disinfectant in the hospital room.

A smile unconsciously crept onto Luan Yenan’s lips.

The beeping of the life support machine quickened along with her thoughts.

This scene startled the doctor, who immediately called for the head nurse to increase Luan Yenan’s medication dosage, but Luan Yenan stopped them.

“Doctor, I don’t feel unwell. Can I see my family now?”

The doctor checked the data again, confirming it was stable, then nodded.

Remembering how Luan Yenan had called Luan Yecha into the room earlier, making him mumble numbers under a blanket like a madman, the doctor knew there was tension between the siblings.

So, he added, “All your family members are here today. Who would you like to see?”

“My two mothers.” Luan Yenan replied.

The doctor personally relayed the message, wanting to avoid any further complications.

A moment later, Luan Muyin and Luan Xing entered the room. Seeing Luan Yenan lying in the hospital bed, looking frail but still spirited, they both sighed in relief.

After inquiring about her condition, Luan Xing even said, “Xuanxuan is waiting outside too. She’s very worried about you. Should we let her in?”

Luan Yenan shook her head. “It’s better if she doesn’t come in. I’ve marked her, even if it’s just a temporary mark. My pheromones are too sensitive to her right now. It’s best if we don’t see each other for a few days.”

“That makes sense. I’ll go out and let Xuanxuan know. Do you have any message for her?” Luan Muyin asked.

Luan Yenan thought for a moment and asked, “Xuanxuan and I caused quite a stir this time. Things must be chaotic outside, right?”

Luan Muyin sighed helplessly. “You know about that? Such a big deal, and you didn’t even tell us… Although… although this was something Xuanxuan had to do, you should have discussed it with us. There was no need to risk everything! The public opinion about your company is terrible now, and your grandfather, he…”

Luan Yenan didn’t argue, just smiled. “Mom, could you tell Xuanxuan to go home and rest early? There’s still a tough battle ahead. I can hide in the hospital with my pheromone disorder, but she can’t. She should rest today.”

Luan Muyin nodded repeatedly. Not only did Zuo Baixuan have a tough fight ahead, but she also had a lot to handle herself. After instructing Luan Xing, she quickly walked out.

Once Luan Muyin left, Luan Xing looked at Luan Yenan and asked, “Yenan, be honest with me. Are you still hiding something from us?”

Luan Yenan was surprised. How did Luan Xing know?

But when she turned her head, she saw the uncertain expression on Luan Xing’s face.

She couldn’t help but laugh. So, Luan Xing was just fishing for information.

But even if it was just fishing, her momentary change in expression must have given her away.

This matter couldn’t be told to Luan Muyin.

Because Luan Yenan still hoped that Luan Muyin would wholeheartedly help Zuo Baixuan in the coming days.

But she could tell Luan Xing.

“Mom, I’m going to divorce Xuanxuan.”

Luan Xing was stunned, as if she had heard a bad joke. But seeing Luan Yenan’s serious expression, it was clear she wasn’t joking.

“Marriage isn’t something so simple. Even if there’s a lack of communication between you, can’t you just talk it out? Why go straight to divorce? We can help you figure things out with the company. And your illness, it’s not like it can’t be cured.”

Luan Yenan shook her head. “It’s not about the company. The key is that my marriage with Xuanxuan was fake from the start. We both knew it would end in divorce.”

“Divorce” was inevitably the endpoint of their abnormal relationship.

“What?” Luan Xing had suspected that Luan Yenan was hiding something, but she never expected it to be something this big. “Fake? How could it be fake? You two always looked so loving, like a couple everyone envied. Even your grandfather today was impressed by Xuanxuan, saying, ‘Now I understand why Yenan chose Zuo Baixuan.'”

“But from the beginning, it was just a transaction.” Luan Yenan said, staring at the ceiling.

Luan Xing caught the key point. “It was a transaction at first, but what about now?”

“Now, I like her.” Luan Yenan answered directly, without any hesitation.

“Then why…” Luan Xing couldn’t understand. Given Luan Yenan’s personality, if she confirmed her feelings, why wouldn’t she fight for it? Unless… “Xuanxuan doesn’t like you?”

“Maybe she does, but given her past experiences, it’s hard for her to trust marriage, or an Alpha. Especially an Alpha like me, whose pheromones could go haywire at any moment and potentially harm her. She never told me about any of her revenge plans. I forced my way into all of it.” Luan Yenan’s eyes showed a rare hint of helplessness.

Now, the biggest problem was these damn pheromones that could send Alphas and Omegas to heaven or hell.

If this were the ordinary world, and she were just an ordinary woman, perhaps at this moment, after helping Zuo Baixuan solve her problems, she would grab Zuo Baixuan’s chin and say, “Woman, it’s time to repay me.”

That’s how it should be in CEO novels, right?

Luan Yenan found some dark humor in the thought.

After hearing her words, Luan Xing fell silent.

If Luan Yenan and Zuo Baixuan’s marriage had been a contractual arrangement from the start, Luan Xing could only support their decision to divorce.

Even if Luan Yenan had given everything to help Zuo Baixuan, even if Luan Yenan was now lying in a hospital bed in need of companionship, none of that was enough to justify emotional blackmail.

Luan Xing looked at her child with heartache, gently patting her head. “So, you don’t want to see her today because you’re trying to delay the divorce?”

Luan Yenan was taken aback by the question.

Delay?

Maybe there was some truth to that…

She, who had always been decisive and resolute, found herself hesitating and wanting to avoid the issue when it came to Zuo Baixuan and the thought of leaving her.

But in the end, Luan Yenan smiled and said, “‘Divorce’ is written in the contract between Xuanxuan and me, and it’s in her notebook too. How long can I delay it? Mom, if Xuanxuan asks, tell her I’ll see her when I’m feeling better. After all, I’m not in good shape right now. Even if we’re getting divorced, I should do it with some dignity. Otherwise, how can I be a memorable ex-wife?”

Although Luan Xing didn’t want to admit it, Luan Yenan really did resemble a fox right now, her eyes gleaming with a cunning that sent shivers down one’s spine.

Talking about being a “memorable ex-wife.” it was as if after the divorce, she would become the hunter again, and Xuanxuan the prey. It all felt like some incomprehensible game.

Suddenly, Luan Xing felt a wave of dizziness, a realization dawning on her. She realized that the decision to divorce might not have anything to do with the company’s issues or even Luan Yenan’s pheromone disorder. At its core, it was just these two kids being stubborn.

Luan Yenan, this child, believed that Xuanxuan didn’t trust her because she kept everything to herself and made Luan Yenan investigate on her own.

Xuanxuan, on the other hand, felt that due to her childhood experiences with her scumbag father, she couldn’t open her heart and truly love or trust someone, especially an Alpha.

But!

These two highly intelligent kids were both trapped in their own stubbornness.

Why didn’t anyone seriously consider that a sensitive child like Xuanxuan wouldn’t allow herself to be marked by an Alpha she didn’t accept? Even a temporary mark required a great deal of trust for an Omega with childhood trauma!

Oh, wait.

Maybe they both knew, but neither was willing to admit it first.

Tsk, what a pair of stubborn kids.

But children’s matters should be left to the children to handle. No need for someone her age to worry about the petty emotions of adolescence.

Luan Xing shook her head. “I won’t meddle in you kids’ affairs. If you have something to say, say it to her face. I’ll pretend I don’t know anything. Alright, rest well. I’ll go home and make some soup for you.”

Luan Yenan leaned back on the hospital bed, watching Luan Xing’s dismissive expression as she turned and left without hesitation, blinking in confusion.

What’s going on!

Not even a word of comfort?

How could Mom be like this!

But upon reflection, she realized she didn’t really need comfort right now.

She just needed to wait for the right moment to meet Zuo Baixuan.

In fact, she was almost looking forward to it—to seeing Zuo Baixuan’s reaction when she finally said the word “divorce” just as Zuo Baixuan had wished.

Luan Yenan’s lips curled into a smile as she gazed out the window.

In the dim night, a full moon hung at the corner of the building across the way, shining as brightly as it had on New Year’s Eve in New York.

…

At home, Zuo Baixuan was forcing herself to sleep.

In the past, when Luan Yenan wasn’t home, she had to lock the door of the guest room to fall asleep.

But tonight, she tossed and turned in her own room.

Finally, she chose to go into Luan Yenan’s master bedroom and lay down on Luan Yenan’s bed.

Even though Luan Yenan hadn’t slept in this bed for a long time, the faint, lingering scent of Luan Yenan was enough to calm her.

She was truly exhausted.

As her body relaxed, Zuo Baixuan quickly fell into a deep sleep.

The next day, she was awakened by Jiang Lingdan ringing the doorbell.

Jiang Lingdan had come as promised to check on her friend, bringing breakfast and updates on the outside world.

After returning from the factory yesterday, Zuo Baixuan had turned off her phone.

She knew it was irresponsible, but caught in the whirlwind of public opinion, she could only use this method to let everyone calm down before dealing with it.

When she turned her phone back on, she saw the expected flood of messages—anger, accusations, confusion, inquiries, and even mockery.

Except for one message from her professor, who seemed to hesitate before sending a concerned note, ultimately just informing her that her thesis had been approved.

Zuo Baixuan put her phone away.

She was grateful that Chen Huanyu and Jiang Lingdan had taken the initiative to handle things yesterday.

One took care of the technical side, the other managed public relations.

The emotions within the company had been quickly stabilized.

But outside, chaos still reigned.

Yesterday, after accompanying the family to send Luan Yenan back to the hospital, Luan Lizheng had immediately announced that “Front End” would join forces with its subsidiaries, grand-subsidiaries, and several other well-known companies to launch the “Smart Life” project.

When this news broke, the general public didn’t think much of it, assuming it was just Luan Lizheng, as Luan Yenan’s grandfather, cleaning up the mess left by “Yituan.”

But industry insiders all understood that the Luan family’s internal strife was about to escalate.

What was initially thought to be a struggle among the younger generation for inheritance had now turned into Luan Lizheng firmly backing Luan Yecha and opposing Luan Yenan.

This had even left Luan Muyin scrambling, as “Front End” was now divided into three factions, teetering on the brink of collapse.

Hearing Jiang Lingdan recount the situation, Zuo Baixuan felt even more guilty.

When she executed her plan, she knew it would affect “Yituan” and “Front End” but she went ahead anyway.

But since Luan Yenan had known about all this from the start, why had she allowed Zuo Baixuan, blinded by hatred, to continue? With her abilities, Luan Yenan could have stopped it at any time.

This crazy woman, why did she go to such lengths!

And now, after going this far, why didn’t she want to see her?

Was it because of her illness?

But did she really think she could hide her suspected pheromone immunodeficiency from anyone?

If that were the reason for not seeing her, she might as well have played the role of a devoted lover and staged a dramatic farewell with Zuo Baixuan.

In the end, it was probably just anger.

Anger that Zuo Baixuan had kept things from her, and anger that her plans didn’t include Luan Yenan in the end.

Thinking of this, Zuo Baixuan’s heart ached. The rift between them was caused by her own obsessions.

She still couldn’t find the right stance to ask for a meeting, didn’t know how to explain, how to apologize, or in what capacity…

Jiang Lingdan set out the breakfast and turned to see Zuo Baixuan clutching a tissue, looking dejected, her eyes devoid of their usual spark, as if she had lost her soul. She no longer resembled the driven, goal-oriented Zuo Baixuan from before.

It was expected—someone who had lived for revenge would feel lost once that goal was achieved, like a walking corpse.

Jiang Lingdan had anticipated this, but seeing it now still made her heart ache for her friend.

It wasn’t until Jiang Lingdan sat down across from Zuo Baixuan that Zuo Baixuan’s gaze quickly shifted to her. Jiang Lingdan, who had barely settled into her seat, immediately scooted over.

It was clear from Zuo Baixuan’s expression that this was Luan Yenan’s designated seat.

“So, are you planning to go to the company today, or do you want to rest a bit more? Although the public discussion has died down, I know there are still quite a few people upset with you and Luan Yenan. After all, being blindsided by your own CEO is a big deal. The employees are pretty polarized now.” Jiang Lingdan said.

Zuo Baixuan didn’t respond, continuing to sip her soy milk.

Jiang Lingdan wasn’t in a hurry, giving Zuo Baixuan time to think.

She went on to share some details she had noticed after rushing back to the company yesterday. Some employees had already submitted their resignations to HR, holding back their curses but demanding the company buy back all their shares.

And this morning, as soon as the stock market opened, the previous streak of limit-up gains was broken, with the stock hitting limit-down right at the opening.

The stock forums were flooded with analyses.

From the CEO’s betrayal to Luan Lizheng’s announcement.

Since the released documents didn’t reveal Zuo Baixuan’s relationship with Ji Liangquan, all people saw was the sudden exposure of criminal evidence by the Luan-Zuo couple, leading to his downfall.

Those without shares cheered, praising their righteous act.

Those with shares cursed, some accusing the Luan-Zuo couple of manipulating stock prices, others claiming Luan Yenan was funneling benefits to the Luan family.

Zuo Baixuan finished her soy milk, set down the cup, and finally spoke. “We’ll bear the criticism. But the company can’t stop. Let those who want to resign go, and those who want to sell their shares can do so at yesterday’s price.”

Jiang Lingdan looked at Zuo Baixuan, momentarily stunned.

So, Zuo Baixuan hadn’t been lacking time to think. She just didn’t want to talk while drinking soy milk.

This habit…

Was so much like Luan Yenan’s.

Jiang Lingdan looked up, staring at Zuo Baixuan’s face, and said, “Luo Yun contacted our senior. She said Luan Yenan had instructed her to lend us the tech team she had previously organized. She also said she’d gather some other rich kids to buy shares and stabilize the stock price.”

Zuo Baixuan’s eyes flickered at the mention of “Luan Yenan” She tried to remain calm as she said, “I’ll go to the company today. I don’t have any classes left this semester, so I can focus on the company. Professor Chen should understand. Let all the partner companies who need compensation come to me. I’ll give them an answer. But all previous contracts must be fulfilled as agreed. I won’t allow them to take advantage of the chaos.”

Jiang Lingdan continued to watch.

Wow, not just the habit of not talking while drinking, but even her tone and demeanor now were like Luan Yenan’s doppelgänger.

Jiang Lingdan frowned for a while before finally saying, “Little Zuo, I think your current state isn’t right. Maybe you should rest a bit more?”

“Is my state not right?” Zuo Baixuan asked, her tone so calm it seemed like there was no issue at all.

But Jiang Lingdan felt a chill run down her spine and spoke honestly, “Little Zuo, do you know? You’re acting a lot like Luan Yenan right now!”

“…” Zuo Baixuan fell silent.

Yes, she was acting like Luan Yenan because her mind was completely occupied by thoughts of Luan Yenan.

After hearing Jiang Lingdan say so much, she realized with bitter amusement that her life had been confined to the contents of that one plan.

With “divorce” as the endpoint.

She thought that without the shackles, she would have freedom.

But now she realized how foolish she had been.

Her life had been like a pre-written outline, ending with the final stroke of the plan, as if her life had no meaning beyond that.

Revenge achieved, and then what?

Now that everything had gone as she wished, what came next?

All she could think about was how, if she were Luan Yenan, she might be able to face this blank slate calmly and continue creating what came next with her own hands.

Zuo Baixuan smiled bitterly. “I really don’t know how to handle this, so I keep thinking about what Luan Yenan would do. If it were her, she’d manage it.”

Jiang Lingdan, however, felt a headache coming on. “Even if it were Luan Yenan, this mess would be hard to clean up, right?”

Zuo Baixuan shook her head. “No, if it were her… Let me put it this way: she’s like a fox. Every step she takes seems meticulously planned, but it’s always unpredictable, erratic, yet still under control.”

Jiang Lingdan looked at Zuo Baixuan, whose eyes were filled with admiration and reverence.

Just admit it, you’re passionately in love with her!

And you’re becoming like her!

Maybe even turning into her!

Jiang Lingdan had countless things she wanted to say, but as Zuo Baixuan’s friend, she couldn’t bring herself to say them, especially since the couple still had their “divorce” plan.

She could only casually agree, “That’s true. Luan Yenan always changes plans so quickly on the enterprise cloud. Our senior used to worry that someone would assassinate her because she posted detailed schedules in public spaces. But later, she realized the schedule changed every hour and gave up trying to reason with her. Who could predict her next move? If you want to learn from her, don’t be bound by plans.”

“Don’t be bound by plans.”

Zuo Baixuan stood up.

She suddenly felt like such a fool.

She could make plans, but she could also change them. She had spent fifteen years refining her plan, but she could also write a hundred new ones in fifteen minutes.

Since she had already broken free from her obsessions, why cling to those rigid plans?

“Hey? Little Zuo? You’re not going to eat?” Jiang Lingdan looked up.

Zuo Baixuan shook her head lightly, picked up her phone, and made a call.

On the other end, Luo Yun’s groggy voice came through. “Who is it… so early in the morning…”

“It’s me, Zuo Baixuan.” she said as she walked toward the window.

“Ugh… you two are really something!!! Just now I got a call at 7 a.m., and just as I was getting back to sleep, you call again at 9. Do you think everyone lives like you, without a nightlife?!” Luo Yun was furious.

As a rich second-generation with no ambition, she only wanted to go with the flow and ride on others’ coattails. She wasn’t about to sacrifice her life for this couple.

Scamming money was one thing, but scamming lives? No way!

Hearing that Luan Yenan had also called Luo Yun at 7 a.m., Zuo Baixuan couldn’t help but smile.

They really were a pair, calling the same scapegoat one after the other.

Zuo Baixuan never thought she’d have a day where she felt happy because she and Luan Yenan had called the same person in quick succession.

“There are two things I need your help with.”

“Just say it, I’m really done with you two.” Luo Yun grumbled.

“First, I need Si Ruxin’s contact information.”

“Huh?” Luo Yun’s eyes widened. Zuo Baixuan wanted Si Ruxin’s contact info?

Now this, she wasn’t too sleepy for.

“Second.”

“Hey, don’t skip ahead! I’m not in a hurry to sleep anymore. Tell me more about the first thing. What do you need it for? You know Si Ruxin is your love rival, right?” Luo Yun, ever the gossip, couldn’t miss a chance for drama.

“She’s not really a love rival. But she could be a business partner. I want to sign her for a new project.” Zuo Baixuan replied.

“Oh~ but~ but~ are you sure she’s not a love rival? Luan Yenan just told me this morning to contact Si Ruxin for a meeting. Even though she’s still under Old Luan’s surveillance, she’s planning to make a move in secret.” Luo Yun said.

Zuo Baixuan saw her own smile reflected in the window, her dimples showing. “So, she has to rely on you to contact Si Ruxin? How can she be a love rival then? Luan Yenan is probably the only woman who, even while planning a divorce, still upholds Alpha ethics, right?”

“Wait… what did you say… divorce?! You two are getting a divorce?!” Luo Yun was fully awake now.

“I don’t plan to divorce. So, I need your help with the second thing.” Zuo Baixuan continued.

“Go on!” Luo Yun gritted her teeth. She didn’t want to see the Luan-Zuo couple divorce—that kind of drama was not her thing.

After hearing Zuo Baixuan’s request, Luo Yun burst out laughing. “Damn!!! I was too hasty. I used to think you two were a perfect match because you were a couple, but now I see it’s because you’re both crazy!”