After Transmigrating Into A Novel, Not Only Did I Become An Omega, But I Also Provoked The Male Lead’s Mother - Chapter 23

Qin Yue left with a pout.

Even if someone was a good person, they shouldn’t curse at others!

Although Qin Yue wasn’t angry when Ling Jixiao called her “clueless,” she still felt hurt by the remark. She could be a bit careless sometimes, but she wasn’t that clueless!

Grumbling unhappily, Qin Yue trudged back to school.

Ling Jixiao stood on the balcony, watching Qin Yue’s retreating figure, grinding her teeth.

Just as Qin Yue was about to retort after being called “clueless,” a noise came from outside the door.

It was the cook.

Ling Jixiao asked the cook to prepare an extra portion of dinner, intending to save it for Qin Yue.

If Qin Yue didn’t have class tomorrow and needed to return to school, Ling Jixiao would have found a way to keep her longer.

Still a little dizzy, she watched Qin Yue’s figure disappear completely before going back to wash up and get into bed.

Before sleeping, she asked Su Yao to handle the media situation.

As for what the Zhang family had done, Ling Jixiao didn’t have evidence yet, but she wasn’t the type to swallow a bitter defeat. There would be an opportunity eventually.

After a good night’s sleep, Ling Jixiao fully recovered. The next day, she took Ling Jingxi to the charity gala.

As the heir to the Minghui Group, Ling Jingxi, now in university, was old enough to start meeting important figures in the business world.

After introducing Ling Jingxi to several business leaders and taking photos of the auction items, Ling Jixiao took him home.

On the way back, Ling Jixiao glanced at Ling Jingxi, who was sitting upright beside her.

“Jingxi, how have you been?” Ling Jixiao asked.

“Pretty good, Mother,” Ling Jingxi replied earnestly.

Ling Jixiao nodded. “You’ve been getting too close to Young Master Zhang lately. It’s best not to get too close to him.”

Ling Jingxi looked puzzled. “The Zhang Group is our partner. Why shouldn’t I get close to Young Master Zhang?”

Ling Jixiao’s expression remained calm. “The Zhang family’s reputation isn’t good. It’s best to avoid getting too close.”

Ling Jingxi nodded in agreement, but his downcast eyes betrayed his reluctance. He resented his mother for meddling, didn’t care about Young Master Zhang’s reputation, and even felt a flicker of envy—after all, no matter what Young Master Zhang did, his family would always protect him!

And me? I’m just an adopted son!

Remembering Grandpa Ling’s instructions, Ling Jixiao spoke again. “After you graduate from university, you’ll study in Country X for a few years.” This was where all Ling family heirs went to study—the country’s business schools were ranked number one in the world.

Ling Jingxi’s pupils contracted sharply. He lowered his head, and his fists clenched tightly at his sides. He didn’t want to leave at all.

Ling Jixiao didn’t notice.

“Okay, Mother,” Ling Jingxi said calmly, suppressing all his emotions.

Ling Jixiao didn’t notice Ling Jingxi’s expression, still preoccupied with thoughts of several projects.

While Ling Jixiao was working, Su Yao requested a morning off.

Ling Jixiao was quite surprised. “You want to take time off?”

As the Chief Secretary to the CEO, Su Yao rarely asked for time off.

“Yes,” Su Yao nodded.

Ling Jixiao didn’t even glance at the leave request, her hands busy with work as she calmly asked, “What’s your reason for requesting time off?”

Su Yao flushed crimson, struggling to articulate her embarrassing situation. After a prolonged silence, she remained mute.

Ling Jixiao looked up at Su Yao’s flustered state and chuckled, “Going on a blind date? Alright, it’s approved!”

Su Yao rolled her eyes. While her mother was anxious about her age and pushing her into matchmaking, Ling Jixiao was hardly any younger!

However, as a subordinate, she dared not voice her thoughts. Losing her job would be minor compared to the increased workload she’d face if she spoke up!

“Um, thank you, CEO Ling,” Su Yao replied through gritted teeth.

Bai Zhi wanted to go out and asked Qin Yue, but Qin Yue refused.

“I have to work at the coffee shop tomorrow, so I don’t have time to go shopping with you,” Qin Yue replied.

Bai Zhi slumped over the table, hesitated for a moment, and then said, “Then I’ll just go to the nearby mall and wait for you at the restaurant for lunch.”

Qin Yue thought for a moment and nodded in agreement, but still couldn’t help asking, “What about your boyfriend?”

“We broke up ages ago!” Bai Zhi said nonchalantly. “Sigh, when will I find an Alpha who can make my heart flutter and make me throw caution to the wind?”

Qin Yue rolled her eyes and said nothing.

While Qin Yue was busy with her part-time job, Bai Zhi wandered the streets alone, bored.

Finally finished shopping, Bai Zhi walked to the restaurant where she’d agreed to meet Qin Yue and sat down at a random table.

As she waited for Qin Yue, she heard someone arrive behind her, but she paid no attention, continuing to play games on her phone.

Before long, the sound of conversation drifted back to her.

“We’re all here with marriage in mind. While we’re waiting for our food, I have a few requests I’ll just lay out plainly.”

Bai Zhi listened to the man’s voice as she casually took a sip of water from the table, her curiosity piqued.

So, the table next door is a blind date? This guy sure is straightforward.

“At your age,” the man continued, “not that there’s anything wrong with you, but you’re just not as appealing anymore. Even a Beta man in his forties is still considered a catch!”

“Of course, I hope you’ve never been in a relationship before. My previous three partners all had exes, and that really bothered me!”

Sitting nearby, Bai Zhi mentally roared, Bro, you’ve had three partners? Why can’t she have been in a relationship before? What are you so afraid of? Are you worried your exes were hotter, better, or richer than you?

Before she could finish her mental rant, the man spoke again, “My second requirement: you must be completely untouched, no intimate contact with anyone else. Otherwise, I can’t accept you.”

Bai Zhi, “……” Is this guy crazy? The feudal era is long gone!

The man continued, “Third, no children for five years after marriage! Because when I was in university, the Senior I liked got married. If she didn’t have children or divorce within five years, I’d reluctantly consider having kids! And if we do have children, I prefer a Beta daughter because my inheritance must go to my Alpha sister’s children!”

Bai Zhi, “……”

This guy is out of his mind! His own child won’t inherit his wealth, but his sister’s will? What kind of twisted obsession with his sister is this? Is this a blind date or a psychiatric consultation?

“These are my basic requirements. As for myself, I work in the public sector with a monthly salary of 4,000 yuan—a stable government job! I know your salary is higher, but my position is secure. Yours could disappear overnight if your company goes bankrupt! So, after marriage, I expect you to quit your job and focus on managing the household…”

Bai Zhi couldn’t stand it anymore. She stood up and walked over to the neighboring table, determined to see what kind of arrogant Beta man dared to spout such nonsense.

She saw a slightly chubby man with thick glasses, looking greasy and unimpressive. What’s this? Where does he get his confidence?

“You’ve already left all your wealth to your sister’s child,” Bai Zhi snapped. “What are you doing here? The child’s real father is the one supporting the family—you should be the one watching over your sister’s child! Why are you even here?!”

“And your Senior hasn’t divorced or had children yet, so she’s waiting to have her own child! How dare you talk such trash! I’ve never seen such a shameless sycophant!”

Bai Zhi was so angry she was practically blowing steam. But when she turned around and saw that the woman being matched with this jerk was Su Yao, she froze.

“Who the hell are you? This is our business, not yours! Keep your mouth shut, little girl, or you’ll never get married!” the creep snapped back.

The moment Bai Zhi realized it was Su Yao, she felt even angrier for some reason.

A successful corporate executive, and she’s actually here on a blind date?

Has she really stooped this low?

Bai Zhi grabbed Su Yao and faced the sleazy man with a cold smile. “Uncle, you’re complaining about someone being too old? You look like a greasy forty- or fifty-year-old man! One glance at you and my eyes feel oily! And you, a Beta man? What are you even? You work for a public institution? So what? A public institution is nothing special! Four thousand yuan a month isn’t even enough to keep a dog! And you have the nerve to tell others to quit their jobs? Where do you get off? Let me tell you, Alphas belong with Omegas. What are you, a Beta, doing getting involved? Here’s what you deserve for that sleazy face of yours!”

The girl fired off the words like a machine gun, leaving the man no time to react.

Before the sleazy man could recover, Bai Zhi immediately pulled Su Yao away. What if he gets desperate and tries to hit me? I need to get out of here fast!

Su Yao was caught between laughter and exasperation. Well, in the business world, you see all kinds of weirdos.

Seeing the girl’s furious expression, Su Yao asked helplessly, “Are you misunderstanding something?” She wasn’t an Alpha; she was just a Beta!

Just as she was about to explain that she wasn’t an Alpha but a Beta, Bai Zhi interrupted her.

Bai Zhi, however, wasn’t fazed. “Misunderstanding? This male Beta is just too bizarre! How could you even agree to a blind date with someone like that? I never expected you to go on blind dates!”

To be honest, even as a passerby who overheard this absurd conversation, Bai Zhi couldn’t help but walk over and start yelling.

With that appearance, what right does he have to be so picky? And he keeps complaining about the woman’s age when he looks like a pig himself!

What surprised Bai Zhi most was seeing Su Yao, which stirred a mix of emotions within her.

Su Yao, completely bewildered, replied, “Why can’t I go on a blind date? I’m of age!”

Despite the man’s bizarre behavior, he had been introduced through a friend of her mother’s friend. She had no choice but to meet him.

Because her mother was in poor health, she was constantly pressuring her to get married. To appease her mother, Bai Zhi had no choice but to go on a blind date.

“What’s with setting up blind dates just because you reach a certain age? This isn’t some feudal dynasty! We’re supposed to believe in free love!” Bai Zhi declared, her chin lifted like a proud little peacock.

Su Yao wanted to laugh but held it back, though the corners of her lips still curled slightly, betraying her amusement.

“Alright, alright, you’re right,” Su Yao said, glancing at her watch. “But I have to get to work. Be careful out there, young lady, and don’t stay out too late.”

She looked at the young woman before her and couldn’t resist reaching out to pat the head of this proud little peacock.

As Su Yao leaned closer, her warm palm touched Bai Zhi’s head. Bai Zhi’s eyes widened. In that moment, a faint fragrance enveloped her, and everything around her seemed to fall silent, leaving only the frantic pounding of her heart. Her vision blurred, leaving only Su Yao’s face, framed by a look of indulgent affection.

Seeing Bai Zhi’s dazed expression, Su Yao found it quite adorable. She smiled, picked up her bag, and left.

Bai Zhi watched Su Yao leave, her hands pressed against her chest, still dazed.

Even after Su Yao had disappeared from sight, Bai Zhi remained frozen in place, staring in the direction she had gone.

“Weren’t you supposed to be waiting at the restaurant? Why are you standing here?” Qin Yue approached, finding Bai Zhi standing motionless like a statue.

Bai Zhi turned her head blankly, her hand still pressed against her chest.

“What’s wrong?” Qin Yue looked her up and down. “Chest pain? Fibroids?”

“I…” Bai Zhi blinked, her voice wavering. “I’m in love…”

“Huh? That fast!” Qin Yue, who had grown immune to Bai Zhi’s frequent romantic switches, casually asked, “So, who’s the lucky one?”

“I don’t know.” Bai Zhi shook her head.

Qin Yue studied her, sensing something was off. “What’s their name?”

“I don’t know.” Bai Zhi shook her head again.

“How old are they? Where do they live?”

“I don’t know.” Bai Zhi continued to shake her head.

Qin Yue’s face twisted in exasperation. “… Then what kind of love is that?!”

Still clutching her chest, Bai Zhi drifted in a dreamy state. “Oh, it was love at first sight!”

Qin Yue felt a twinge in her teeth. Hah, love comes too fast, like a tornado!

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