Scum A with a Sweet Black Lotus O – Chapter 126

“Zhizhi, more… bind me.”

Fu Chaoyun: “……”

Her vision returned.

She was dazzlingly vibrant in Pei Xuezhi’s eyes, but wasn’t the Pei Xuezhi who was currently “threatening” the Alpha just the same?

Though she was in a posture that seemed to oppress, her cheeks were faintly red, her slightly narrowed eyes were exceptionally bright, her breath came in slight gasps as she spoke, and her lips, along with the tip of her crimson tongue that occasionally peeked out, were vivid.

Just like a rosebud on the verge of blooming in the dead of night; one knows it has thorns, yet it still draws countless admirers.

——Even her so-called piercing thorns were part of her beauty.

Meeting that person’s gaze, which was brimming with affection, Fu Chaoyun nodded as if possessed.

“Good girl~”

A murmured sound, simultaneously rewarded with a kiss, and then those fingertips landed on the Alpha’s lips, repeatedly pressing and rubbing.

“Of course, I’m not some selfless sharer either, and these things will also become my leverage to ‘extort’ Jiejie.”

“For instance, this time I helped Jiejie overcome a crisis, so Jiejie must keep it in mind, and this money can also play more roles in other areas in the future.”

“I’ll gather these threads of clues together, ultimately binding myself and Jiejie completely together, so Jiejie won’t be able to escape.”

The fingertip resting on her lips suddenly pulled away, warmth replaced by coldness.

And the Pei Xuezhi before her, eyes shimmering, was clearly smiling when she looked at her, even with a hint of gentleness.

A gentleness that made one’s hair stand on end.

“Terrifying, isn’t it?”

This wasn’t the first time Pei Xuezhi had revealed this other side of hers to Fu Chaoyun.

Previously, the other party had accepted it, but perhaps due to her inherently suspicious nature, she couldn’t stop herself from testing the other party again, and again, and again.

——This was Pei Xuezhi’s inherent flaw.

She might accept it at first, but if it happened too many times, the other party would likely grow tired of it, gradually becoming weary.

But what could be done?

The reason she had reached this point of pushing her luck¹ was entirely because she had been spoiled by the person before her.

So……

No matter what happens, you have to accept it all!

Because from the moment this was exposed to the other person, the two of them were already deeply bound together.

Inseparable.

Fu Chaoyun, who was being stared at, shook her head. She also looked into Pei Xuezhi’s eyes, “Zhizhi feels uneasy because I still haven’t done well enough.”

Is that so?

Is that so?

——It’s not.

Actually, from the beginning until now……

“You’ve already done well enough,” Pei Xuezhi murmured softly.

Then, raising her voice, she repeated, “Jiejie has already done well enough.”

It was her greed and desire for control acting up.

It was these two things controlling her, influencing her, making it so she could never fully give herself without reservation, always making the worst, most terrible assumptions.

So she tested, again and again.

Just like that scum she had once detested so much.

If Fu Chaoyun was an optimist, then Pei Xuezhi was a born, out-and-out pessimist and negativist.

In a fleeting moment of low spirits, caught off guard, Fu Chaoyun turned the tables, bumping against Pei Xuezhi and kissing her.

“This is also very good.”

The Alpha’s eyes were bright; clearly, she had heard Pei Xuezhi’s earlier ambiguous murmurs.

“This way, Zhizhi won’t get hurt, and can even maintain rationality when I’m in danger.”

“Naturally, I want Zhizhi to love me a little more, but protecting yourself is also very important. And from another perspective, this situation means Zhizhi values me very much, right?”

Right.

But……

Pei Xuezhi’s brow furrowed slightly. Just as she was about to speak, or rather, to clarify the importance of this matter to Fu Chaoyun.

She saw the Alpha blink her bright eyes, checkmating her first.

“Does Zhizhi not like me anymore?”

Pei Xuezhi sighed, “I do like you.”

“Very much.”

“Then isn’t that fine.”

This time, it was Fu Chaoyun who thoroughly silenced the other’s unfinished words. The outdoor autumn air was gradually cooling.

Fu Chaoyun clearly used some force, directly pinning Pei Xuezhi against the wall and kissing her.

The streetlight by the road stretched their figures longer and longer, until at the very end, they intertwined, indistinguishable from one another.

Fu Chaoyun even opened her windbreaker a little, kissing while pulling the other person closer.

All around was desolate and chilly, only this spot flowed with heat.

When they finally separated, Pei Xuezhi’s breathing was a bit too rapid, and at this moment, the Alpha’s dominance was fully apparent.

“Zhizhi still has the energy to think so much; clearly, I haven’t done enough.”

So! Corny²!

Words fit for an overbearing CEO, yet when spoken by this person, they were tinged with a few wisps of cuteness. After speaking, this person, heedless of everything, was about to lean in for another kiss.

Pei Xuezhi then remembered they were still on the street. She tried to stop her, but couldn’t.

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In a daze, it seemed an unknown passerby went by, and she faintly heard a sentence, “I feel like a dog, walking on the street on a cold day and still getting f*cking kicked!”

Fu Chaoyun: “……”

Fu Chaoyun smoothed Pei Xuezhi’s slightly messy hair, “What bad intentions could a little kitty have? She just wants her owner to dote on her a bit more.”

Pei Xuezhi’s cheeks were somewhat red, it was unclear if it was an aftereffect from before, or if she was blushing now.

“You’re the kitty.”

“Alright, alright, I am.” Fu Chaoyun wasn’t annoyed, smiling cooperatively, and even—

“Meow~”

Then the big kitty had the fur on her head playfully mussed.

Fu Chaoyun wasn’t annoyed, shamelessly leaning in, “So, if the kitty acts cute, is there a reward?”

“Yes.”

“What is it? What is it?” The Alpha’s eyes sparkled.

Pei Xuezhi coughed lightly, seemingly to cover something up, seemingly to ease the mood, “You were just rewarded.”

“Is that so… Then can I get an advance on the next one? Just a little bit? I’ll be very, very good~”

Someone was pushing her luck again.

She was forcefully suppressed by Pei Xuezhi again, “No.”

The dejected big kitty, “Okay then.”

But there was a consolation prize—Pei Xuezhi took Fu Chaoyun’s hand, and they walked down the street, fingers intertwined.

Fu Chaoyun was very cooperative.

It was unknown how much time passed, or perhaps it was just an instant.

“Zhizhi can think of me in your head.”

“More… bind me.”

——It’s okay, she would willingly accept everything.

This time, Pei Xuezhi didn’t look back. Through the shop window glass by the street, she could see Fu Chaoyun’s face.

The image was somewhat blurry, but the lightheartedness on that person’s face was unmistakable, without the slightest hint of difficulty or reluctance.

How could there be someone so good and yet so “foolish.”

The corners of Pei Xuezhi’s lips curved up slightly.

To put it another way, she had always talked about “control,” “possession,” even “swallowing whole,” but from beginning to end, the one who was completely eaten up was actually her.

Controlled by her in another way.

And yet—

Yet, she found it sweet as malt sugar³.

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With Ms. Feng’s “money power”⁴ to help, Fu Chaoyun’s side indeed went much smoother.

And Pei Xuezhi once again proved that she was indeed a business prodigy, or perhaps an “all-rounder.”

In less than a month, she had familiarized herself with all these formerly completely unfamiliar projects and companies.

Of course, she had also put in a lot of effort behind the scenes.

Because of this little interlude with Ms. Feng, Pei Xuezhi’s entire future life plan would undergo significant changes.

Pei Xuezhi mentioned this to her former mentor. The history department teachers all hoped she would continue her research and further studies, but Pei Xuezhi was never an indecisive person.

Since a decision had been made, although regrettable, they could only let go and offer their blessings.

Someone as talented and composed as Pei Xuezhi would find it very easy to succeed no matter what she did.

In the past, she had chosen the history department; now, it was merely that this major was no longer chosen by her.

She had chosen what was “more important” to her at present.

Ms. Feng was still undergoing treatment abroad. Occasionally, she would contact Pei Xuezhi, discussing either some business matters or Pei Xuezhi’s mother.

All her compensation to Pei Xuezhi was based on the deceased. Pei Xuezhi still hadn’t called her “Mom.” Both were intelligent people, well aware of everything, and their communication remained at an appropriate level.

Occasionally, the other party would also request some “excessive” photos, such as old photos of Pei Xuezhi’s mother, Pei Qingheng.

Pei Xuezhi fell silent for a moment, “Sorry, I don’t have any.”

This sounded very much like an excuse, and since Pei Xuezhi had clearly received “benefits” from the other party, it seemed rather ungrateful.

Unexpectedly, although Ms. Feng was regretful, she wasn’t dissatisfied, “Qingheng didn’t like taking pictures when she was young.”

Pei Xuezhi seemed to grasp something crucial, “You don’t have any photos of my mother either?”

“I used to have one or two, but not anymore…” The deep affection in that lost tone made what had happened self-evident.

Ms. Feng looked over, then smiled, “To be honest, if I hadn’t suddenly seen you, I would have almost forgotten what your mother looked like. Twenty years is too long…”

“Yes, it is.”

Pei Xuezhi offered a few words of comfort before hanging up the video call.

Fu Chaoyun came out after finishing her work, saw Pei Xuezhi staring blankly, and leaned over to ask, “What’s wrong?”

“Jiejie.”

Pei Xuezhi’s tone was very slow, her gaze distant, “I think I told you before, I don’t quite remember what my mother looked like…”

“You did say that.” Fu Chaoyun nodded, then added, “You should probably take fewer calls from Ms. Feng in the future.”

Clearly, she believed Ms. Feng was the culprit, causing her Zhizhi to recall some unpleasant past memories.

Then quickly cut it off!

Even if it seemed slightly immoral.

Pei Xuezhi, however, smiled, “I’m not sad.”

She added, “She probably resembled me somewhat, or rather, whether it was her or the other one, they both resembled me somewhat…”

There was an obvious slip of the tongue here.

A child is born after the mother, so it should be the child resembling the mother, not the mother resembling the child.

Fu Chaoyun thought Pei Xuezhi wasn’t feeling well. She lowered her head and kissed Pei Xuezhi’s brow.

“They both resemble Zhizhi, so they must also be extremely beautiful.”

“Mm…”

Pei Xuezhi seemed to be soothed by her comforting gesture. They moved past this topic and started chatting about other things.

Mostly Fu Chaoyun talking, and Pei Xuezhi listening.

Something about Zhao Yujun and her former first love still being entangled, seemingly stuck deep in a mire, sinking deeper and deeper, unable to break free…

And Fu Lingfeng had finally dealt with the existence of her old flame, or rather, had thoroughly clarified that there was really nothing between them. Now, her relationship with her sister-in-law, Wen Wan, was warming up.

When talking about the second couple, Fu Chaoyun’s tone was quite relaxed, “When Jiejie comes back, I can return the company, and then I’ll be completely free of obligations! So, Zhizhi, will you completely keep me, okay?”

Her tone was very clingy.

Pei Xuezhi, who had suddenly become a wealthy person, looked the Alpha up and down, and said reservedly, “Then I’ll have to consider it carefully.”

“I’ll pay you to keep me!” a certain Alpha was impatient.

Pei Xuezhi still didn’t yield. At this moment, Fu Chaoyun was standing while Pei Xuezhi was seated. Though there was a height difference, Pei Xuezhi’s posture as she tilted her head to look askance at the other still carried a hint of superiority, truly like an overbearing CEO.

“My standards are very high.”

Fu Chaoyun gritted her teeth, “I’m really good, I guarantee I’ll satisfy you, Boss Pei!”

The Omega was not broken by her offensive, maintaining a thoughtful composure, cool and noble, “I’ll consider it.”

“Boss Pei, try me~ I’ll let you use me once, you’ll know after you’ve tried. Try it, you won’t lose anything by trying, Boss Pei~” The Alpha tirelessly marketed herself, her words sweet.

“Alright.”

Just as Pei Xuezhi relented, Fu Chaoyun received another call, which she quickly ended.

Seeing Fu Chaoyun still standing there after the call, eyes vacant, looking dazed, this role-playing game couldn’t continue.

“What’s wrong?” Pei Xuezhi asked, “Whose call was it?”

Fu Chaoyun: “Fu Lingfeng’s.”

Pei Xuezhi raised an eyebrow slightly.

Not even calling her Jiejie anymore?

“She actually said Wen Wan-jie is pregnant, and she wants to take early partner’s parental leave!” Fu Chaoyun was gritting her teeth. “She’s an Alpha, what right does she have to take parental leave herself! She just wants to skive off work!!”

“Despicable! Contemptible! Ulterior motives!!!”

Pei Xuezhi remembered that in her previous life, Wen Wan had divorced and given birth to her child alone. In this life, her life trajectory had changed. With Fu Lingfeng, her spouse, by her side, it should be much better.

But for Fu Chaoyun to be so resentful right now—

“Very regrettable,” Pei Xuezhi said. “Jiejie’s attempt to transfer the company has failed, so you can’t retire early, and thus cannot…”

“Who says!”

Fu Chaoyun’s expression was super fierce, as if carrying a kind of desperate, last-ditch effort. As she suddenly pressed down on Pei Xuezhi’s body, preparing to draw the curtains⁵, a few discontented grumbles could still be heard.

“She’s not the only one who can take partner’s parental leave!”

She could too!!

“Jiejie……”

Pei Xuezhi was about to say more but was directly covered by Fu Chaoyun.

“Shhh—”

“Zhizhi, don’t disturb me, okay? This is a matter of utmost importance, extremely urgent⁶, brooks no delay! No one can bear the responsibility if we miss it!”

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