Song Jinzhi's father looked somewhat grim, and at this moment, Song Jinzhi understood why her father had urgently called her back. She glanced at the holographic image of Gu Sijiu, who was clearly tipsy but not drunk. She was smiling and hugging an Omega, and although it was just this one picture, it was enough to raise many concerns.

It was common knowledge that Gu Sijiu and Song Jinzhi were engaged, given the high status of both families in political and business circles, and naturally, there were those who paid attention to their marriage. Gu Sijiu had come to this world without the awareness expected of an Alpha, and she was oblivious to how many eyes were watching her. Now, before they were even married, Gu Sijiu was openly hugging another Omega. Even this simple picture, if it got out, would be detrimental to both families.

"Dad, I... I was unaware of this matter..." Song Jinzhi said helplessly, but as soon as she said this, her father's expression darkened even further.

"Xiao Jin, you have been independent since you were young,  rarely causing me and your mother any worry. However, in this matter, we cannot help but be concerned. This isn't a small issue, it relates to your lifelong happiness."

"Dad can see that that child Gu is not a fickle person, but this time she has gone too far. I advise you to spend less time at work and more time with your Alpha. I heard from your uncle that you've been working overtime lately. Though the company's performance has improved, look what has happened now. I'm not against you working, but you need to understand what is more important for you."

Song Jinzhi's father spoke softly, but his intention to have her stay home was very clear. Listening to him, Song Jinzhi fell silent. She understood that her father was looking out for her, but she couldn't agree with his viewpoint. She knew she could manage both the company and family. If... if the person she was marrying truly loved her, they wouldn't prevent her from doing what she wanted.

Gu Sijiu... was clearly not that person.

"I understand. I will talk to Gu Sijiu about this matter and resolve it as soon as possible."

"Good, that's settled then. You two should discuss things privately and avoid making a scene. I've managed to suppress this incident for now, but there's no guarantee there won't be a second or third time. You should also let her know to be more careful."

After their conversation with her father, Song Jinzhi turned to leave. She got into her car, feeling a bit exhausted, but she just sat there without moving, her eyes slightly reddening. She felt deeply troubled, not just because of Gu Sijiu, but also due to her father's lack of understanding. In truth, she never asked for much, her parents had already given her a lot of affection that other Omegas didn't receive. Maybe she was being too greedy, hoping to retain her freedom after marrying Gu Sijiu. Unfortunately, what she had fought so hard to secure could be easily shattered by Gu Sijiu with a single blow.

Song JinzhI smiled bitterly as she glanced at the cake beside her. She took it out of the car and tossed it into the trash can before activating the self-driving mode to head home. When she arrived, Gu Sijiu was sitting in the living room watching TV. She had cut up a variety of fruits and arranged them on the table, clearly enough for two.

When Song Jinzhi returned, Gu Sijiu was laughing at a scene in the show. The sight of her leisurely sitting on the sofa brought forth the anger and resentment that had been building up in Song JinzhI for a long time. She glared at Gu Sijiu with eyes like an ice wolf who had been robbed of something precious, enough for Gu Sijiu to sense something was off.

"What's wrong with you?" Gu Sijiu sensitively noticed the low pressure emanating from Song Jinzhi and walked over to ask softly. Song JinzhI looked up and projected the holographic image.

"Gu Sijiu, is this your plan? I really didn't expect you to hide your true intentions so deeply. On the surface, you pretend to agree to let me work at the company, giving me a false sense of freedom, but secretly, you restrain me in this way. You've become smarter, but also much more despicable than before."

Song Jinzhi tried to maintain a calm voice, but anyone listening closely could hear the tremor in her tone. Gu Sijiu was utterly bewildered by her sudden barrage of accusations. She knew someone must have taken this photo and sent it to Song Jinzhi, but... how was it any of Song Jinzhi's business if she was the one being secretly photographed? Why was she being confronted about it?

"Song Jinzhi, I don't understand what you mean, and what's the big deal about this photo? We don't have an actual relationship. Am I not allowed to interact with other Omegas?" Gu Sijiu felt that Song JinzhI was being unreasonable, showing signs of resistance. Seeing her defend herself as if nothing was wrong made Song JinzhI's heart ache, and she let out a self-deprecating laugh.

Yes, indeed, there was nothing between her and Gu Sijiu. She shouldn't have forgotten what kind of person Gu Sijiu was just because of the recent peaceful days. She was someone who would lay hands on her fiancée, someone who had pretended for years just to possess her. How could she possibly live well with such a Gu Sijiu? She was like a knife stuck in her body, occasionally twisting to inflict pain, continuing until she was left battered and bruised.

"Yes, I have no right to control you, but as long as you have even a tiny bit of awareness as an Alpha, you shouldn't be photographed like that. What do you want me to do? Stay by your side? Submit to you like other Omegas? Gu Sijiu, what do you want from me?" Song Jinzhi's eyes turned red as she weakly questioned her, feeling a pang of bitterness in her heart at the thought of having to continue living like this.

"It's just a hug in the photo, it doesn't mean anything. I didn't initiate the hug with that Omega, and I didn't know someone was taking pictures. Song JinzhI, even if you suspect me with ill intent, don't think of me as so despicable." Gu Sijiu felt both angry and wronged at Song JinzhI's relentless questioning. She knew how much Song Jinzhi despised the original owner of this body, but the person in this body now wasn't the old Gu Sijiu—it was her. She didn't want to be falsely accused for things the original owner had done, especially when those actions had nothing to do with her.

"It's you who made me completely lose faith in loving someone, it's you who have shown me the ugliest side of humanity. The pain I am feeling now is all because of you, Gu Sijiu. A person like you should disappear from this world." Song Jinzhi lost her rationality, ignoring Gu Sijiu's explanations entirely. Her voice was raised, almost releasing all the pent-up frustration she had accumulated over time.

Gu Sijiu listened to her words, frozen in place as she saw the hatred in Song Jinzhi's eyes. She could understand Song Jinzhi's hatred for the original owner. If she were in Song Jinzhi's position, dealing with an abusive and despicable Alpha, she would also wish for that person's demise. However, understanding didn't mean she should bear the unjust accusations meant for the original owner, nor did it mean she had to tolerate Song Jinzhi's inexplicable anger directed at her.

"Song Jinzhi, why are you saying all this to me? In your heart, am I just a despicable, shameless person who only uses underhanded tactics? Ask yourself how I've treated you during this time. I've never forced you into anything, you wanted to work, and I supported you unconditionally. Now, I just went to a bar to have a drink with friends, and because of some inexplicable person taking this photo, you're saying all this about me."

Gu Sijiu argued back, feeling wronged. She thought Song Jinzhi was being unreasonable—she hadn't done anything wrong, yet Song Jinzhi was putting the blame on her. What if someone died on the street tomorrow? would she blame that on herself too? The thought of never having been spoken to like this before made Gu Sijiu feel even worse.

"Isn't it true? In the past, you used violence, trying to overpower me with your Alpha's so-called superiority. Now you've learned to use any means necessary to hurt me. Gu Sijiu, you are that kind of despicable person, and no matter what you do now, it cannot change the fact that you are a scumbag."

Song Jinzhi let out the thoughts she had been holding back. She knew that saying this might be excessive, sentencing someone to a figurative death and labeling their very nature as worthless. But because it was Gu Sijiu, she felt that any vicious words directed at her were justified. After speaking, she looked up at Gu Sijiu, only to find the latter's eyes were red, staring intently at her as she stepped closer.

This stance sent a chill down Song Jinzhi's spine. She had seen Gu Sijiu angry before, at those times, Gu Sijiu would coldly confront her and maybe lay a hand on her, but never like this. She bit her lower lip, her hands trembling slightly from clenching them too tightly. Tears gathered in her eyes, but she forcefully held them back, refusing to let them fall.

In that moment, Gu Sijiu resembled a wounded lion, evoking both fear and regret in Song Jinzhi for saying such hurtful words. Her upbringing made her feel guilty, but what outweighed that now was the fear she felt towards Gu Sijiu.

"You have no right to say that about me. I haven't harmed you at all since I got here, Why would you say that about me?" Gu Sijiu struggled to hold back her tears, feeling her vision blur even more. Since coming to this world, the person she interacted with the most was Song Jinzhi. She always thought that even if they couldn't become friends, they could coexist peacefully, but Song Jinzhi clearly did not think the same way.

Gu Sijiu really missed her previous world. Even though her family was gone and she had few friends, she still longed for the carefree days of her past. But here, she had nothing, was nothing, and didn't even know how to return to her former life. Why should she be mocked and scolded by Song Jinzhi? She wasn't the original owner, she hadn't done anything wrong to Song Jinzhi. Why was Song Jinzhi saying such things to her?

Looking at Song Jinzhi, Gu Sijiu had so much she wanted to say, so many explanations to give, but her frustration and grievance were overwhelming, making her feel that explaining was exhausting. She stepped in front of Song Jinzhi, noticed her defensive posture, and in the end... said nothing and turned to go upstairs. Seeing Gu Sijiu's back, Song Jinzhi hadn't expected her to leave directly. While she felt a sense of relief, her emotions became complicated.

Just now, Gu Sijiu looked like she was about to cry, and that couldn't have been just her imagination. The one who had plotted against her was Gu Sijiu, yet she displayed that kind of vulnerability. Song Jinzhi frowned as she sat on the sofa, her mind filled with the image of Gu Sijiu trying to hold back tears.

Why did she feel a little sorry for her?

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