After the System Called Me Mom, My Arch-Nemesis Omega Fell for Me - Chapter 20

At the top floor of Yuanshan Apartments, the vast floor to ceiling windows offered a view of the city’s glittering night scene.

Lu Lingzhi sat cross-legged on the expensive carpet. In front of her was an exquisite bone china dinner plate containing a light but sophisticated meal just delivered from Jiang Mingyue’s family hotel. She had little appetite, and after a few distracted bites, she picked up her tablet and began idly browsing a forum.

Her fingertip swiped across the screen, and that familiar forwarded comment caught her eye again:

[Jiang Mingyue: Thanks for the concern. I like Alphas.]

The light from the screen flickered across her face. She stared at those words for a long time.

She really likes Alphas.

Since she publicly stated it on a social platform, it shouldn’t be fake, right? Wait…these people have dug up Jiang Mingyue’s family background; won’t that mean a swarm of people will rush to pursue her?

Those who get into Peking University or the Medical University are all top students, but that doesn’t filter out those with bad character. University is a miniature society filled with all sorts of behaviors, should she warn Jiang Mingyue?

Just as she was about to pick up her phone, she remembered she had blocked everyone.

Jiang Mingyue isn’t stupid.

An indescribable emotion, like tiny vines, quietly coiled around her heart, a bit suffocating, a bit bitter.

She was in a bad mood.

She’s such a good liar, what do I have to worry about? I should worry about those Alphas being played like fiddles by her.

Irritated, she switched off the tablet, tossed it aside, and threw herself into the soft sofa. She scooped up Suisui, who was napping nearby, and buried her face in the cat’s warm, fluffy fur.

“Suisui, you and Tongtong are the only ones who are mine.”

“Meow,” Suisui let out a protest and squirmed a little.

Monday

Sunlight filtered through the sheer curtains, spilling into the living room. Lu Lingzhi had just finished breakfast and was curled up on the sofa with Suisui, scrolling through her phone. Without Jiang Mingyue to accompany her on Sunday, she felt a bit bored.

[The System, full of energy and the joy of an upgrade: Ding-dong~! Dear Mama, your invincible, super-thoughtful Tongtong, the new and improved version, is officially online! Scatter flowers~~]

[Lu Lingzhi’s spirit lifted: That’s great! My dear daughter, you’ve finally made a powerful return. From now on, mother and daughter can run wild in the capital. Quick, tell me, what new tricks do you have after the upgrade?]

[The System, sounding very proud: Ta-da! First, the loop ability has evolved! From now on, it can be used seven times a day, and the loop can last up to three hours. Moreover, using the loop more than twice on the same person will trigger a ‘buff stacking’ effect. For example, if person A drinks 200ml of water in a loop and repeats this behavior twice, after exiting the loop, their body will realistically feel like it has drunk 400ml. They’ll feel physically full. Isn’t it magical? Also, I can sense if someone is lying. And the sound effect is no longer a “click” but a “whoosh.” Plus, as a bonus, I can give you a 0.5x slow-motion speech effect. You can also trade one loop for one of these.]

[Lu Lingzhi, impatient: So, does Jiang Mingyue like Alphas?]

[The System: Yes, she super likes Alphas.]

“Ding-dong.”

Someone knocked on the door. Through the app, Lu Lingzhi saw a familiar and flashy face.

It was her good friend, Pei Song.

Pei Song was the same as ever, with those iconic yellow-blue gradient sunglasses perched on his face. He held an expensive-looking sun umbrella in one hand and a mirror in the other, admiring himself. Even standing in a hallway, he looked like he was walking a runway.

He was truly narcissistic to the bone.

Lu Lingzhi opened the door and asked curiously, “How did you find this place? And you didn’t even say you were coming to the capital?”

Pei Song pushed up his sunglasses. “I just won the first National Robot Newcomer Award and I’m attending a Future Robotics Summit. I couldn’t reach you on your phone, so I asked Jiang Mingyue where you were.”

It seemed everyone took it for granted that she and Jiang Mingyue were a package deal.

Pei Song raised an eyebrow. “Aren’t you going to invite me in to sit down?”

The situations of the two were indeed worlds apart.

Since entering different universities two years ago, Pei Song’s career had taken off like a rocket. He had become a rising star in the robotics field and was leading the Pei Group’s transformation from an internet giant into a robotics powerhouse. Lu Lingzhi, on the other hand, had to rely on herself otherwise, the Pei Group would fall into someone else’s hands.

“My apologies, my apologies. Should I be calling you ‘President Pei’ from now on?” Lu Lingzhi stepped aside to let him in, teasing him.

“Cut it out.” Pei Song waved his hand, his eyes scanning the living room.

As Lu Lingzhi poured him a glass of water, she caught a faint trace of cold-toned perfume on Pei Song, it was a specific Omega scent. Her eyes lit up, and she leaned in with a gossiping smile: “Is there a situation here, classmate Pei Song? Are you in love?”

Pei Song’s hand jerked at her words, nearly spilling the water. “Don’t go making up rumors. A student fell down at the venue, and I just helped them up, that’s how the scent rubbed off. Where’s Jiang Mingyue?”

Lu Lingzhi complained, “At school. See, the Medical University is really not for humans, she has to do experiments even on a Sunday.”

Pei Song: “…”

He could tell, but she couldn’t, Jiang Mingyue was angry, which is why she claimed she had experiments on a Sunday.

Pei Song said, “I’ll go home and eat with you later. I should pay a visit to your two moms.”

Lu Lingzhi’s mind stalled. Her face was a mask of confusion. My home? Which home?

Pei Song asked, puzzled: “You can’t possibly not know that you have four moms, right?”

“Four moms?” Lu Lingzhi was completely stunned. “My mom and mommy cheated on each other with their secretaries? I knew those two secretaries never did any real work, always browsing my friend circle and liking every post. I didn’t think they were that kind of people.”

“What cheating?” Pei Song was speechless. “I’m talking about President Xie of the Taiyu Group. She is your legitimate godmother. Your household registration was moved under President Xie’s name long ago. You are now a genuine resident of the capital. President Xie also has a girlfriend. I believe she’s the Dean of the School of Psychology at Jiang Mingyue’s university, surname Chang. If you round it up, she counts as your mom too.”

“Wait! Taiyu Group? Is it the Taiyu Group I’m thinking of? That ‘old money’ noble Taiyu Group?”

Pei Song replied with a hint of envious spite: “It’s exactly the group you’re thinking of. Congratulations, you’ve finally realized your great ideal of becoming the strongest post-00s richest person in the country.”

What kind of ‘chosen daughter’ script is this?

On the internet, there are stories of kidnapped kids going from millionaires to billionaires. She had straight-up ascended from a hundred-millionaire heiress to a trillionaire heiress. The slots for rich people were already limited, and she had taken two.

“I remember President Xie and Dean Chang are DINKs (Double Income, No Kids), so you are essentially their daughter.”

“Hahahahaha! This overwhelming wealth has finally fallen on my head!” The massive surprise made Lu Lingzhi burst into loud laughter. This was like a gold brick falling from the sky. “My godmother, President Xie… what is her full name?”

[The System began playing BGM, scattering a pile of virtual gold coins: Mama, we’re living off the Taiyu Group now!]

The BGM was the “Dual Choice March.” “Choose money or choose looks. “”Which side do you pick?”” Love is so stupid. “”But I still fell for you. “”Money will never betray you. “”We think the same way.” …

Lu Lingzhi slid across the floor, joining the System to help scatter virtual gold coins.

[The System shouted excitedly: Mama!]

[Lu Lingzhi responded with tears in her eyes: Tongtong!]

[The System and Lu Lingzhi shared a ‘century hug’ in her mind: We mother and daughter can finally go home and live off our parents. We’ve achieved the ‘lying flat’ life!]

[The System suggested excitedly: Mama! Once we inherit the family business, let’s hire 99 long-legged Omega models and throw a yacht party. A life of debauchery, neon lights, gold and silver, wine and meat, handsome Alphas and beautiful Omegas!]

[Lu Lingzhi was incredibly generous now: Tongtong. Do you have a System Mall? When the time comes, Mama will get you 99 model systems to party with you. We aren’t short on cash. Whatever treatment Mama gets, you get too.]

[The System: Mama, should we help young President Pei pick a partner? Since we’re rich, two-legged Omegas are easy to find.]

[Lu Lingzhi: Of course! She’s my best friend. I share the wealth. Pei Song deserves the best Omega. I’ll find her a celestial beauty.]

The BGM changed to a rhythmic version. Boom…chacka…boom. Let’s get high, let’s get high.

“Xie Fuyun.”

Lu Lingzhi thought she was hallucinating. “Who?”

“Xie Fuyun. ‘Fu’ as in floating, ‘Yun’ as in white clouds. Haven’t you and President Xie kept each other company for two years?”

Lu Lingzhi: “…”

Can I withdraw those crazy words I just said?

The BGM was instantly paused.

The world went completely silent.

Lu Lingzhi’s reaction at this moment was baffling; her smile froze on her face. She couldn’t laugh at all.

Her name is Xie Fuyun. Xie Fuyun.

Xie… Xie… Fu… Fu… Yun… Yun…

It’s the great villain, Xie Fuyun.

Lu Lingzhi’s vision went black, and she instantly fainted from terror.

[The System was shocked for three seconds, shaking Lu Lingzhi: Mama, what’s wrong? What’s wrong? Do I need to perform CPR? Luckily your first kiss went to Jiang Mingyue…Mama, Tongtong is going to give you mouth to mouth!]

[In Lu Lingzhi’s consciousness: ??? Get away from me! You actually covet my first kiss? I’m faking it, I’m faking it!]