Chapter 39: Fated Omega, Love Me Again Part 2

So Liu Xuan didn’t dare openly cause trouble for Leng Youran. She could only trick her into the lounge and then intimidate and bribe her. She hadn’t expected Leng Youran to be impervious to both soft and hard tactics, so she couldn’t help slapping her and having the bodyguards force her to kneel.

It was at this moment that her detested sister-in-law barged in and photographed the scene.

If this got out, although she too was an omega, she would still be detained for a while by the police, and upon release, be drowned in public scorn.

Liu Xuan was a woman of dignity and face, and she would never allow such a thing to happen.

Xiao Luo smiled faintly and said, “You let her go, and I’ll give you the phone so you can delete it yourself. How about that?”

Unable to endure Xiao Luo’s attitude, Liu Xuan panted with rage and scolded, “Xiao Luo! What kind of tantrum are you throwing? Daring to threaten me?”

Xiao Luo said, “You’re just my sister-in-law, not my mother. If my mother knew you were doing this, she’d be very disappointed too.”

Liu Xuan couldn’t help lunging forward to snatch her phone. Xiao Luo really hadn’t expected this and pushed her away.

“You bastard, you dare lay hands on me?” Liu Xuan was so angry her teeth ground together, and she kept lurching forward.

Xiao Luo said, “Don’t come closer! Or my hand might slip and I’ll post this photo online.”

Liu Xuan stopped in place, gritting her teeth, her eyes looking murderous. “Xiao Luo, what exactly do you want to get me to stop?!”

Xiao Luo said, “Didn’t I already say? You let Leng Youran go and set her free, and I’ll delete it.”

Leng Youran’s eyes flickered. She looked up at Xiao Luo, her gaze questioning.

She recognized this woman as Xiao Qing’s little aunt. Her usual behavior was much like Xiao Qing’s; she hadn’t expected her to actually help her.

Liu Xuan weighed the pros and cons and was ultimately forced to agree, telling the bodyguards to release Leng Youran.

Leng Youran’s legs felt numb from kneeling. It took her a while to stand straight. She looked toward Xiao Luo, hesitating as if wanting to thank her.

Xiao Luo said, “Go quickly. Once you’re out, you’d better quit your job here, or something like this could happen again.”

Leng Youran nodded, said a quick thanks, and hurried out the door.

System: 【Quest completed, mission progress 15%!】

Liu Xuan watched Leng Youran’s departing back with immense resentment in her eyes. Then she turned to Xiao Luo and said, “Alright, are you satisfied now? Delete the photo.”

Xiao Luo deleted the picture and said, “Okay, it’s deleted.”

“How do I know you didn’t keep a copy? Give me the phone!” Liu Xuan snatched her phone away, checked the album, then slammed the phone hard onto the floor. Not content, she stomped on it several times with her high heels.

Xiao Luo frowned, not expecting Liu Xuan to be so brazen.

Liu Xuan sneered at her and lectured, “Xiao Luo, I don’t know if your wings have gotten too big, but you dare threaten your sister-in-law. I’ve watched you grow up; you could say I’m as good as your guardian. Who else besides me cares about you? Yet you return kindness with ingratitude. Your actions today are nothing short of an ingrate’s behavior!”

“You talk like that, I’m telling my mom you bullied me.” Xiao Luo didn’t take a single word to heart. She simply folded her arms leisurely and walked toward the door, leaving Liu Xuan shaking with rage.

“You still dare to tattle? Stop right there!” Liu Xuan grabbed her by the back of her collar, and her sharp nails scratched the back of her neck.

Xiao Luo felt a sharp pain from behind and suddenly fainted.

…

When she woke up again, she opened her eyes to the familiar ceiling of the hospital ward.

“Awake?” A low voice sounded. She saw Xia Lingyu’s face and felt a bit puzzled. Why was Xia Lingyu here?

She tried to move her neck, but severe pain came from the back of it.

“Don’t move around. You’re injured.” A cold glint passed through Xia Lingyu’s eyes.

Xiao Luo couldn’t quite grasp her situation. What exactly had happened?

There seemed to be others nearby. Seeing her awake, someone walked over and asked, “Xiao Luo, how are you feeling now?”

Xiao Luo saw it was Old Madam Xiao, her face full of concern as she looked at her. From the corner of her eye, she caught Liu Xuan and Xiao Mu off in the distance. The corners of Liu Xuan’s eyes were red, as if she had been crying.

Who couldn’t cry?

Xiao Luo’s eyes also welled up with tears as she looked at Old Madam Xiao. “Mom, sister-in-law bullied me!”

As she spoke, tears streamed from the corners of her eyes. She was crying miserably. Old Madam Xiao looked at her face, which so resembled her wife’s, and felt her heart ache.

Xiao Luo continued, “Sister-in-law smashed my phone. She knew perfectly well my gland has problems, yet she deliberately scratched my neck. Did she want me to die? I really can’t go on living, wuwuwu…”

Liu Xuan raged, “You…”

Xiao Mu, seeing the cold expression on Old Madam Xiao’s face, quickly wrapped his arms around his wife and told her to stay quiet.

But it was too late. Old Madam Xiao turned around and looked at them icily. “I’ve been good enough to you, haven’t I? And yet you’re still not satisfied, and you find Xiao Luo so offensive you want to force her to her death?”

Although Old Madam Xiao used “you all,” Liu Xuan knew it was directed at her. A sense of grievance filled her, and she shrank into her husband’s arms with red-rimmed eyes.

Xiao Mu had always doted on his wife. He couldn’t help saying to Old Madam Xiao, “Mom, Xuanxuan didn’t mean it. It was just an accident.”

“An accident?” This time, Xia Lingyu spoke up quietly. “Then this madam was far too reckless. I wonder how much force she used to actually cut open Miss Xiao’s gland. Your carelessness nearly cost her her life.”

Hearing this, Old Madam Xiao was reminded that Xiao Luo had almost died. She grabbed a water glass from the table and threw its contents at Xiao Mu and Liu Xuan. Naturally, Xiao Mu shielded Liu Xuan, ending up drenched.

“You—you nearly killed Xiao Luo. If anything happens to her, I will definitely throw you out of the house!”

Hearing this, Liu Xuan couldn’t hold back her sobs.

Xiao Mu became angry. “Mom, you’re going too far. Xuanxuan feels extremely guilty about this, and yet you still say such things. Besides, Xiao Luo is fine now, isn’t she?”

Old Madam Xiao, upon hearing this, shook with rage even more. Only with great effort did she calm down enough to sneer. “Xiao Luo is your sister. She wakes up and you don’t even ask how she is, yet here you are defending your wife who made the mistake.”

Xiao Mu still had his arm around his wife, his expression irritable. “She’s an alpha, Xuanxuan is an omega. She should be more magnanimous and not quibble over such petty matters.”

Xiao Luo said nothing, just continued to look at Old Madam Xiao with tearful eyes. Old Madam Xiao was both heartbroken and furious. Finally, she said, “Fine. You two leave. I don’t want to see you.”

Xiao Mu gave a cold snort and, holding his wife’s hand, headed for the door.

“Xiao Luo, Mother will give you another 10% of the shares as compensation, to ensure you a life of wealth and comfort.”

Hearing this, Xiao Mu and Liu Xuan stopped in their tracks. Xiao Mu spoke, “Mom, what do you mean by this?”

Old Madam Xiao, as the chairman, held 20% of the shares. She had just said she’d give half to Xiao Luo outright.

The other half might not necessarily go to Xiao Mu, meaning Xiao Luo was now the company’s second-largest shareholder.

Liu Xuan’s eyes went red again—this time with true envy.

Old Madam Xiao glanced at them coldly. “What? Do I need your approval to distribute my own assets?”

“No, Mom, but this is too unfair. Have you considered being even-handed?” Xiao Mu protested.

Old Madam Xiao sneered. “I’ve already handed over the company for you to run. What your sister is getting is just a few shares, and you’re not satisfied? Then you can stop being the president.”

Xiao Mu stifled his anger, knowing he was in the wrong, and hurriedly pulled Liu Xuan out of the room.

Xiao Luo felt a bit smug inside. When she met Xia Lingyu’s assessing gaze, she couldn’t help looking away.

Old Madam Xiao sighed and said to Xiao Luo, “Xiao Luo, Mother has truly failed you. If only you had been born a few years earlier.”

The age gap between Xiao Luo and Xiao Mu was too large, leaving them with practically no sibling affection. If anything, it made them dislike Xiao Luo, viewing this younger sister as someone who had come to compete with her brother for the inheritance.

Old Madam Xiao knew this as well and felt she had wronged both siblings. She also regretted being so busy with company affairs in the past that she neglected Xiao Luo’s feelings at home.

Xiao Luo looked at Old Madam Xiao, unable to find any words of comfort.

“Your brother and sister-in-law are unlikely to change. From now on, if you suffer any grievances, tell Mother. Mother will try her best to take your side and get justice for you.”

Xiao Luo said, “Alright, thank you, Mom.”

Hearing Xiao Luo call her “Mom,” a touch of fondness crossed Old Madam Xiao’s stern face. She looked up at Xia Lingyu and expressed her gratitude. “Professor Xia, many thanks to you.”

Xia Lingyu wore a polite yet distant smile and said, “Madam, you needn’t be so polite. It’s my duty. However…”

Old Madam Xiao inquired, “However what?”

Xia Lingyu said, “However, for quite some time, Miss Xiao will require daily gland rehabilitation treatment.”

Old Madam Xiao looked at her, a shrewd glint in her eye. “I’ve heard Professor Xia’s medical skills are outstanding. I wonder if it would be possible for you to personally treat my daughter?”

Xia Lingyu’s smile deepened. “I’d be more than happy to.”

Old Madam Xiao felt relieved and smiled. “Then I’ll thank Doctor Xia. Once my daughter recovers, there will be a generous reward.”

“Madam, you’re too kind… Rest assured, with me here, Miss Xiao’s gland health is guaranteed.”

The two exchanged a few pleasantries. Then Old Madam Xiao yawned, feeling tired, and said to Xiao Luo, “Professor Xia says you still need to stay in the hospital one more day, so I’ll head back first. Just call me if anything comes up.”

Thus, Old Madam Xiao departed.

Once again, only Xiao Luo and Xia Lingyu remained in the ward.

Xia Lingyu pulled out a few tissues and wiped the tear tracks from Xiao Luo’s face. “Miss Xiao, how could you be so careless this time?”

There was a hint of faint displeasure in the woman’s tone.

Xiao Luo stared at the ceiling, then asked, “Professor Xia, did I really almost die this time?”

Xia Lingyu’s movements paused. She lowered her eyes and said, “Mm, almost. My client almost vanished.”

“That’s good then.” Xiao Luo felt somewhat relieved and smiled at Xia Lingyu. “I’ll be in your care from now on, Professor Xia.”

It seemed she would be seeing this woman every day.