Scum A with a Sweet Black Lotus O – Chapter 39
by Little Panda“She was drunk.”
When Qin Zhenyan introduced himself in the morning, he mentioned that he was running a company.
At that time, his tone was flat, as if it was just casual talk, but later during the hotpot meal while delivering special ingredients and chatting with Pei Xuezhi, he deliberately emphasized that he was a knowledgeable wealthy CEO.
Unlike others in the villa.
This was his pride and support, but now Fu Chaoyun kept stepping on it. Even though Qin Zhenyan was known for his deep thoughts, he almost couldn’t maintain his composure.
Of course, this might also indicate his inner sophistication wasn’t deep enough.
“Of course, I’ve never run a company myself. I’m just a second-generation rich, only good at living off others. Just saying,” Fu Chaoyun suddenly concluded.
Qin Zhenyan seemed stunned by Fu Chaoyun’s completely unorthodox fighting style.
Fu Chaoyun looked up, seeing Qin Zhenyan’s face still somewhat dark, and said, “Just kidding, Mr. Qin won’t be angry, right?”
【Hahaha!】
【Strike first and gain the advantage, Fu Chaoyun is so savage!】
“I’m not angry,” Qin Zhenyan finally spoke.
He took off his glasses, which had become foggy from the hotpot steam, and gently wiped them with a napkin, finally revealing his eyes.
Qin Zhenyan’s eyes were deep brown and profound, unlike Ni Jiaojiao who could still play a college student omega at 32 without any incongruity.
His eyes already showed traces of time, unmistakably.
To put it nicely, he was experienced; to put it harshly, he was weathered and aged.
“I thought before making jokes, one should first seek the opinion of the person involved? Miss Fu seems very happy telling jokes, I can see that, but as the subject, I don’t find it funny at all…”
Before he could finish, Qi Changfeng bumped into him heavily from behind. Qin Zhenyan, who was only halfway through his pretentious act, immediately lost his composure, and his glasses nearly fell into his bowl.
Logically, from that distance, Qi Changfeng shouldn’t have been able to bump into Qin Zhenyan at all, but who told them that a new guest, Xia Shiyi, had joined today?
In front of a love rival, Qi Changfeng had to show off. Seeing that several dishes Ni Jiaojiao liked were running low, he went to get more, and halfway there, his foot “twisted.”
Twisting one’s ankle while walking was perfectly reasonable!
“Sorry, sorry, wasn’t watching where I was going,” Qi Changfeng apologized while putting his arm around this social elite’s neck, acting all buddy-buddy.
“But Chairman Qin, let me tell you something. Ah Yun has already apologized to you, let it go. You’re a proud alpha male, how can you be so petty? If other omegas and betas saw this, you’d really lose face, now that would be serious!”
Qi Changfeng was definitely standing firmly on his good brother’s side!
After all, Qi Changfeng was a swimming coach, and although it was later proven that besides his muscular build, his brain wasn’t bad either, at this moment, muscles were authority!
Qin Zhenyan’s face turned red as Qi Changfeng held him, his elite image completely gone. His tone finally showed some irritation, “Qi Changfeng, let go!”
“Sorry, sorry, my strength is too much, wasn’t careful,” Qi Changfeng said, “But Chairman Qin, your body is quite weak, isn’t it?”
Actually, Qin Zhenyan did pay attention to his physique and worked out when he had time. But how could an office worker compare to someone who was always active outside?
“My body is none of Mr. Qi’s concern.”
Though Qin Zhenyan’s words were polite, after putting his glasses back on to hide his fierce gaze, he glared at Qi Changfeng.
However, Mr. Qi remained fearless.
“No concern, no concern, just saying.”
“But I also think Ah Yun is right. If I were working for a boss like you who can’t read the room [meaning: lacks social awareness], when I want to go home to play games but you make me stay to work, I’d quit in a minute!”
“Mr. Qi, you’re not my employee.”
“That’s true.” Qi Changfeng smacked his forehead, “Don’t even know your company’s size yet. Besides, with my credentials, ordinary companies couldn’t hire me. It would be condescending for me to work at your company.”
Qin Zhenyan: “…”
Then why are you a swimming coach!
Being a swimming coach was just Qi Changfeng’s hobby – he had an Ivy League education, everyone had verified this. Among those present, except for Pei Xuezhi who was a top scorer in the national college entrance exam, no one could match him!
After Qi Changfeng’s interruption, the first confrontation between these love rivals Fu Chaoyun and Qin Zhenyan came to an end.
Afterward, whenever Qin Zhenyan spoke about anything involving Pei Xuezhi, his behavior became much more restrained.
【I have to say, this de-greasing plan was very successful.】
【Must have used Zhi (detergent) lol (dog head emoji)】
【More, more! Why not just be normal from the start instead of trying to float in the sky [meaning: act high and mighty]】
【Chaoyun Muxue szd! [meaning: so damn right]】
By this time, most of the dishes on the table had been eaten, and Qin Zhenyan raised his wine glass toward Fu Chaoyun.
“Fu Chaoyun, how about a drink?”
Fu Chaoyun was busy cooking food in the hotpot and didn’t even look up, “If you want to drink, drink by yourself. This toxic drinking table culture [meaning: forced drinking customs] isn’t welcome.”
Qin Zhenyan: “…”
【I knew it, middle-aged greasy men love pressuring young girls to drink halfway through meals! yueyueyue [meaning: disgusting]】
【Although Fu Chaoyun’s age does qualify her as a young lady, but… something feels off?】
【They’re both alphas!】
【Fu Chaoyun, roast him!】
【No, Fu Chaoyun, let Qi Changfeng roast him!】
Qin Zhenyan quickly composed himself and smiled, “Miss Fu won’t even give me this small face [meaning: show this basic courtesy]?”
“Face is earned by oneself. As long as you don’t pressure me to drink, I’m happy to give Chairman Qin face.”
Fu Chaoyun copied Qi Changfeng, deliberately changing how she addressed Qin Zhenyan to “Chairman Qin.” Since they weren’t superior and subordinate, this form of address was dripping with sarcasm.
“Miss Fu needn’t deflect like this. Earlier, there was a small misunderstanding between us. Now I just want to share a drink to bury the hatchet [meaning: resolve conflicts].”
“One drink and all is forgiven?”
“One drink and the past is forgotten.”
Hearing this, Fu Chaoyun finally looked up.
A faint smile hung on her face, yet it seemed neither genuine nor fake, not reaching her eyes. “Chairman Qin is so sincere.”
“After all, we’ll be living in the same villa. We’ll see each other often, and I don’t want our relationship to be strained over a ‘small joke.'”
“That’s true.”
Fu Chaoyun nodded and picked up her wine glass—though wine had been poured earlier, she hadn’t touched it, drinking only juice when spicy food made her thirsty.
Just as she seemed about to drink, Fu Chaoyun gently swirled the wine glass, the red liquid flowing inside, highlighting her delicate white hand with its distinct knuckles.
She had him right where she wanted him! At least in terms of looks, 33-year-old Qin Zhenyan couldn’t compete with the young and beautiful 23-year-old Fu Chaoyun.
Fu Chaoyun raised an eyebrow, “I still want to know just how sincere Chairman Qin is.”
Her gaze fell on Qin Zhenyan’s wine glass.
Qin Zhenyan answered with action, tilting his head back and drinking it all at once, then turned the glass upside down. Through his glasses, his gaze burned into Fu Chaoyun.
As if saying, it’s your turn.
Fu Chaoyun smiled, “Chairman Qin is indeed decisive.”
Then, she raised her wine glass, its gorgeous red color still no match for her crimson lips and snow-white skin.
Under everyone’s watchful eyes, Fu Chaoyun parted her lips, took two small sips, then set the glass down steadily.
Qin Zhenyan’s eyes darkened, “Miss Fu, this doesn’t seem very sporting…”
Fu Chaoyun felt not the slightest guilt, “When it comes to toasts, it’s always ‘I’ll finish mine, you drink as you please.’ Isn’t that what Chairman Qin meant just now?”
She even winked.
The beautiful wine stain on her lips, coupled with her amber eyes clear as crystal, created an extreme contrast and beauty.
“Miss Fu is truly eloquent, with a tongue like a reed [meaning: silver-tongued, but with negative connotation].”
This second phrase wasn’t a compliment, but the “illiterate” Fu Chaoyun pretended not to understand and turned to give Qin Zhenyan a brilliant smile.
“Mm, same to you~”
Kill a hundred enemies while hurting yourself eight thousand [meaning: a pyrrhic victory]. Take that!
This matter was considered settled, and Fu Chaoyun continued eating. However, Tang Ying leaned in from beside her, “Ah Yun, after so many years of not seeing each other, shall we have a drink too?”
“No.” Fu Chaoyun refused directly.
“Why?”
Tang Ying raised her eyebrows, deliberately glancing toward Pei Xuezhi while speaking, but Pei Xuezhi was focused on eating, expressionless, not even looking their way once.
“Obviously because you don’t have as much face as Chairman Qin~”
“…”
Fu Chaoyun’s mood alone couldn’t affect the whole atmosphere; the table was full of toasting and drinking. After a while, she felt her cheeks burning.
At first, Fu Chaoyun couldn’t help touching her face to cool down, but after a while, she felt her hands were hot too, her entire body was hot!
Ni Jiaojiao, sitting opposite, noticed this with just a casual glance.
“Ah Yun, why is your face so red?!”
“…Hm?”
At this moment, Fu Chaoyun’s head was feeling dizzy, and then she heard a very loud voice – it was Qi Changfeng.
“I get it!”
“Qin Zhenyan! You’re so vicious! You knew my brother was allergic to alcohol and still deliberately made her drink! You’re just jealous that she’s younger and more beautiful than you!!”
“If you can’t play fair, don’t play at all!”
He was also pointing at the mulberry while cursing the locust [meaning: indirect criticism].
“…”
Qin Zhenyan’s mouth twitched, “I didn’t know.”
Qi Changfeng slammed the table angrily, “You’re still making excuses!!”
This CEO wasn’t just for show – even though Fu Chaoyun had suddenly taken ill and he was the prime suspect, he remained logical and articulate.
“I’m new here. How would I know something that even you people who’ve lived with her for over a week didn’t know?”
Qi Changfeng’s voice suddenly got smaller, “…Oh yeah~”
The surroundings grew quiet, and Fu Chaoyun’s voice could be heard, very soft and whimpering.
“Mmm… so hot… and… feel awful…”
“Isn’t Brother Yi a doctor? Why not take a look?” the newcomer Xia Shiyi suggested.
She wasn’t concerned about Fu Chaoyun, nor was she trying to help fellow newcomer Qin Zhenyan out of his predicament. It was just that Qi Changfeng kept jumping around making a fuss, and since they shared the same target as rivals, she couldn’t let herself be outdone.
Jian Yi: “…”
Suddenly felt that being a doctor was quite troublesome – everyone he knew would come to him for any little bump or scratch, as if he was a 24-hour consultation machine.
But complaints aside, Jian Yi was used to it. He carefully observed Fu Chaoyun and frowned, saying, “Ah Yun’s condition doesn’t look like alcohol allergy, it’s more like…”
A hand came down, resting on Fu Chaoyun’s forehead, while also completing Jian Yi’s unfinished sentence.
“She’s drunk.”
The cool, clear voice belonged to Pei Xuezhi.
I never had alcohol except some small tasting and in baked goods, but I am pretty sure my tolerance is higher than hers xD
Thanks for the chapter!!!