Scum A with a Sweet Black Lotus O – Chapter 147
by Little Panda—Fu Chaoyun would never harm Pei Xuezhi.
That person looked at Pei Xuezhi and suddenly started to laugh.
“Xuezhi knows everything already?”
Despite having Fu Chaoyun’s physical form, the two had distinctly different demeanors and expressions.
Standing before the hospital room now, with people constantly passing by, it wasn’t a good place to talk. Pei Xuezhi had no choice but to pull the person inside.
Both were injured; the Alpha was also in a hospital gown. When Pei Xuezhi pulled her, she tugged at the sleeve.
The Alpha lowered her head. Even that tiny bit of interaction, without any direct physical contact, seemed to bring immense satisfaction to that person.
Since both sides were well aware of the situation, there was no longer anything to hide.
Pei Xuezhi looked at the face before her. The declaration made by “Chi Guisi” before she disappeared still seemed to echo in her ears—
“That’s right, how could ‘Fu Chaoyun’ not like ‘Pei Xuezhi’…”
“I can’t possibly escape!”
“You’ll care about me eventually. I’ll find a way to make you care about me…”
“The next time we meet, you will definitely like me.”
“Then—”
“Goodbye.”
…
“I will inherit everything of hers, especially—the beauty!”
Everything before had been a precursor; the other party had been after “Fu Chaoyun’s” body from the very beginning.
Ask her to return it willingly? Clearly… impossible!
During negotiations, it was crucial not to lose one’s composure. Pei Xuezhi lowered her gaze slightly, her long lashes concealing the worry beneath. When she looked up again, only calmness remained.
“Where is she?”
“Is she the only one you care about?!”
The Alpha, who had just been cherishing Pei Xuezhi’s gentleness, suddenly showed a fierce expression—even though that gentleness hadn’t been directed at her, and couldn’t even truly be called gentleness!
Then.
She started laughing again, her beautiful face twisting into an expression of joy that bordered on madness. “Gone, disappeared… Her soul has probably scattered and dispersed!”
Finally, she added in a smug, infuriatingly provocative1 tone.
“Now, I am Fu Chaoyun!”
She was the sole victor.
She should give up hope!
【She’s lying!】
Before Pei Xuezhi could answer, the System’s voice chimed in first. 【Fu Chaoyun’s other half is also in this body right now. It’s just that she was injured earlier, and her spiritual power is weak, so she’s temporarily suppressed by this one.】
Pei Xuezhi held no goodwill towards the System, which had caused this mess and now expected others to clean it up.
However, she also didn’t believe that Fu Chaoyun would disappear just like that. The moment the other party mentioned it, although reason cautioned her, her thoughts became muddled, and she had a fleeting moment of distraction.
Though she quickly recovered, the System’s interruption was rather timely. Moreover, when it came to soul manipulation, the System was clearly more adept than her. Right now, Fu Chaoyun’s well-being was paramount. She temporarily set aside her previous grievances and asked patiently.
“Then how can Fu Chaoyun wake up?”
【Ah… Overpower this current persona?】
Pei Xuezhi: “…”
Nonsense.
That was as good as saying nothing.
The System also seemed embarrassed and quickly tried to make amends. 【Right! Emergency treatment! Or perhaps… give her a little stimulation?】
Stimulation?
Pei Xuezhi pondered this. The Alpha, having not received a reply for a long time, started to get agitated again.
“So, you can only spend the rest of your life with me, this Fu Chaoyun!”
Pei Xuezhi was finding this rather tiresome.
Every time she encountered this one, it was always long-winded, rambling… spouting useless nonsense. Especially this time, wearing Fu Chaoyun’s face, it made Pei Xuezhi even more impatient.
She didn’t even want to speak. Glancing behind her, she suddenly walked towards the Alpha.
That person had actually always known that her beloved liked the other half of herself, and had no feelings for her.
Indifferent neglect, cold words… Even though she had been rejected thousands, tens of thousands of times, and knew that having the person stand before her might not be a good thing, when that person approached her, she still couldn’t help but…
Feel her heart flutter for her.
Her vision was completely filled by the other person. She saw Pei Xuezhi extend a hand, her expression cold and indifferent. This time, however, she wasn’t just tugging at a sleeve; her hand moved directly, as if aiming for her shoulder.
What was she going to do?
The Alpha couldn’t stop herself from wondering.
That soft hand finally landed on her shoulder, then pushed hard. The Alpha felt the world spin, followed by a sharp pain in her head. Her vision began to blur, gradually succumbing to darkness.
【What are you doing?!】 The System was also stunned!
Pei Xuezhi had pushed the person unconscious. Now, she expertly pressed the call bell. Even though the soul currently occupying this body disgusted her, it was still Fu Chaoyun’s body. She firmly believed that one day, the rightful owner would return. So, she bent down to help lift the person slightly, then explained.
“Didn’t you say the Scum Alpha’s soul is too strong, which is why it’s dominating the body? Now that both are unconscious, it gives her a fair chance to compete. Even if it’s not successful immediately, it can at least let her ‘rest’ for a while. It’s better than letting her swagger around using Fu Chaoyun’s body…”
The System was dumbfounded!
It could be done like this?!! Violent suppression?!!!
After all, it was a high-class ward. Medical staff arrived quickly. Pei Xuezhi recounted the “accident” of Fu Chaoyun inadvertently hitting her head. Although they found it strange, who could argue when the patient was paying so much?
They dutifully began treatment…
During this time, Pei Xuezhi watched from the side, and the System naturally watched with her.
Since waking up, Pei Xuezhi had not shown any extreme emotions. But the more this was the case, the more the System feared her. It couldn’t help but ask, trembling:
【Th-then what if it’s not successful?】
Pei Xuezhi’s tone was calm. “We’ll think of other ways.” Then she added, “There will always be a way.”
【…】 The System couldn’t help but shiver.
…
…
—There was indeed another way.
In a pitch-black, lightless expanse, tossed about by a torrent of black liquid, “Fu Chaoyun” finally awoke.
“You’re here.”
Hearing the voice, she turned. Not far away stood another Fu Chaoyun. Identical features, yet in terms of aura and appearance, this one seemed much gentler and brighter.
“Fu Chaoyun” didn’t speak.
She had indeed successfully occupied this body named Fu Chaoyun. But ultimately, they were products of the same soul. When she entered this body, everything about her was inevitably absorbed and integrated by the physical form…
Including memories, including her spiritual soul.
The two still hadn’t merged into one; her will resisted it. But by now, they both possessed each other’s memories.
Fu Chaoyun knew the entire origin and past, and the other half, the Scum Alpha, also possessed this Fu Chaoyun’s memories of her daily interactions with Pei Xuezhi. Convenient for her to better impersonate the other?
But what good did possessing them do? She was still seen through by Pei Xuezhi at a glance. Even that thing (the System) stood against her, as if… she had never been favored by fate.
Just like this time. Pei Xuezhi’s decisiveness—the Fu Chaoyun in her consciousness, though unable to move, had seen it all clearly.
They were clearly both Fu Chaoyun, yet that one could possess the name Fu Chaoyun, while she could only inhabit different bodies, be treated as different people, at most earning the title “Scum Alpha” to differentiate them.
At this moment, she looked at the other Fu Chaoyun. “She recognized me.”
Similar eyes and brows; hers were gloomy, while the other’s were radiant, facing the light—or perhaps, she herself was the light.
Receiving no answer, the Alpha’s eyes grew even more somber. “You must be very pleased, aren’t you!”
Fu Chaoyun paused. “…A little?”
Scum Alpha: “…”
Such undisguised pleasure! Noticing the other’s dissatisfaction, Fu Chaoyun deliberately pushed further. “Alright, a lot.”
“…………”
This completely enraged the Alpha. She practically shrieked:
“The one occupying Fu Chaoyun’s body now is me! No matter how unwilling you are, you can only watch pathetically from the shadows! You can’t compete with me! You can only stay here and watch me be with her… Over time, she’ll eventually fall for me. That day will come…”
“You know this very well, because I am also Fu Chaoyun!”
“And then I’ll absorb you…”
This time, however, Fu Chaoyun was not provoked.
At first glance, these words seemed to be persuading Fu Chaoyun to give up, but upon closer reflection, wasn’t she also trying to convince herself?
So, Fu Chaoyun continued to watch her quietly until the other had vented all her anger.
Only then did Fu Chaoyun say, “Let’s merge into one.”
Her Zhizhi was waiting outside for her return, perhaps worried sick, perhaps exhausted. How could she not try her best?
Perhaps, this could solve the problem fundamentally.
Merge into one!
Only by merging would they become the complete “Fu Chaoyun” that Pei Xuezhi first met.
What kind of suggestion was this?
Too absurd!
How could she possibly offer up the body she had worked so hard to obtain!
The Alpha on the other side should have scoffed at these words. She should have ruthlessly mocked Fu Chaoyun for overestimating her own abilities, for her wildly fanciful2 ideas. Yet, perhaps captivated by the other’s focused gaze, as if drawn by some magical force, she unconsciously fell into the other’s trap, following her words and asking.
“On what grounds?”
On what grounds, indeed!
Her tone was still arrogant, superior.
Fu Chaoyun, however, didn’t mind.
The System was truly not a good system.
Through the other’s memories, Fu Chaoyun saw the Scum Alpha’s previous life. She indeed had never received the past Pei Xuezhi’s affection, yet she had also never harmed Pei Xuezhi…
In the long, dark river, distorted tentacles writhed continuously behind Fu Chaoyun—those were manifestations of the Scum Alpha’s emotions. And before her, a romantic ocean had blossomed.
Champagne roses and baby’s breath3 complemented each other, and upon closer inspection, a few black roses were hidden among them.
The dark color did not detract from its charm.
The black mist billowed higher, controlled by the Scum Alpha’s consciousness, and surged towards Fu Chaoyun. But the sea of flowers in front extended, and amidst that magnificent beauty, it easily dismantled the attack.
Flowers scattered into the black tide, vibrant and splendid, even dyeing that endless blackness with a layer of warmth and romance.
Fu Chaoyun picked up a flower. The black tide transformed into a bright sunlit, warm spring. When she looked again at the Alpha who shared her appearance, her amber eyes were deep and earnest, almost tender.
Why?
On what grounds?
The answer had always been exceedingly simple.
Fu Chaoyun spoke.
At the same time, a voice also sounded beside the ear of her other self, as if in her mind, or perhaps directly from her spiritual soul.
Deeply imprinted upon her soul, never to be forgotten no matter how much time passed, it was a resonance from her very soul.
Gentle yet clear.
Firm and resolute.
“—Fu Chaoyun would never harm Pei Xuezhi.”
Regardless of which “Fu Chaoyun” it was.
Footnotes
- 气死人不偿命 | qì sǐ rén bù cháng mìng | Lit. “to anger someone to death and not have to pay with one’s life.” Meaning: extremely infuriating, maddeningly provocative, to a degree that could metaphorically kill someone with anger without legal consequence.
- 异想天开 | yìxiǎng tiānkāi | Lit. “ideas strange, heaven opens.” Meaning: to indulge in wild fantasy, to have unrealistic ideas.
- 满天星 | mǎntiānxīng | Lit. “sky full of stars.” Common name for Gypsophila, or Baby’s Breath flowers.
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