I Transmigrated into a Scummy Alpha and Stole the Heroine from Her Tragic Romance - Chapter 22

Yu Peirong’s face stiffened slightly. She looked at Qi Xiyao with a hint of confusion and helplessness.

Although this wasn’t her first time having physical contact with another girl, it was the first time her heart pounded so wildly from such a simple touch. There was an indescribable emotion crashing through her mind. Qi Xiyao’s fingers had only briefly brushed her lips, but the tingling sensation remained, warm and soft in her memory even after the touch had passed.

Yu Peirong had always believed in her strong self-control, so she was surprised by her own reaction. She quickly reminded herself that she was an Alpha and Qi Xiyao was an Omega.

In this world, once a person differentiated, their primary gender was no longer male or female but Alpha or Omega. Alphas and Omegas were naturally drawn to each other due to instinct, not because she had any unusual feelings toward Qi Xiyao.

Thinking that through helped her calm down a little. She turned on the television, hoping to change the atmosphere and ease the tension in the room.

The television was a smart LCD model. When it powered on, it prompted her to choose the genders of the two guests. Yu Peirong tapped through the options without thinking.

A couple of seconds later, the black screen was replaced by a vibrant and colorful image. At the same time, a soft and seductive moan came through the speakers.

Yu Peirong’s eyelashes fluttered as she instinctively turned her head to look.

On the screen were two women locked in a passionate kiss. One had her wrist tied with a pink ribbon and was leaning against a wall, her clothes halfway off. As they kissed, she reached with her free hand to unbutton the shirt of the woman on top of her. The scene was incredibly intimate.

Before anything more could happen, Yu Peirong hurriedly changed the channel. She didn’t expect the next scene to be even more outrageous.

In the new channel, the two women had already moved to the bed, their bodies tangled together in an intense embrace. The images were bold and provocative. The women’s soft, lingering moans filled the silence, growing more intense by the second. Even though the volume wasn’t high, the sound was enough to make Yu Peirong blush all the way to her ears.

As she struggled to stay composed and reached to change the channel again, the remote was suddenly taken from her.

Qi Xiyao, her cheeks also flushed, took a deep breath and quickly turned the television off with a sharp click.

The moment the screen went dark, Yu Peirong finally felt like she could breathe again.

Surrounded by the immersive sound and provocative scenes just moments earlier, it had felt like even the clean, fresh scent in the air was pushing her over the edge.

The images were burned into her memory, and her heart was still racing uncontrollably. Her breath caught in her throat. Her gaze wandered aimlessly until it landed on Qi Xiyao’s damp hair. Only then did she remember she could use a shower to cool down. Without saying a word, she grabbed her clothes and rushed to the bathroom, leaving Qi Xiyao alone in the room.

She left so quickly that she didn’t notice the change in Qi Xiyao’s expression.

A faint blush slowly spread from Qi Xiyao’s pale earlobes. At the same time, the sensitive gland at the back of her neck started to burn with heat.

She leaned backward until she collapsed onto the soft warmth of the waterbed. Only then did she regain a little strength.

It was the sign that her heat cycle was approaching.

Qi Xiyao had undergone her differentiation at eighteen. Unless something extremely rare happened like a second differentiation, a person’s secondary gender remained fixed afterward.

For Omegas, heat cycles during the first three years were often unstable. If a compatible Alpha could provide comfort, the condition usually stabilized over time.

Back when Yu Shang found out she didn’t have an Alpha, he tried to collect her pheromones for a compatibility report. Even after she refused, he didn’t give up. He made the entire company undergo physical exams and later told her with a smile that their pheromones had a compatibility rate of seventy-one percent.

Matching pheromones between an Alpha and Omega wasn’t just about their classification. It also depended on how well their chemical composition aligned. A thirty percent match was already enough to attempt bonding. A fifty percent match was considered high. Seventy-one percent was a level where resisting a forced marking would be almost impossible for her.

Her last heat cycle had been over half a year ago. That was unusually long. Normally, the intervals between an Omega’s cycles were much shorter. Her pheromones had become more and more unstable. This was one of the downsides of being differentiated. Without a suitable partner, the body would suffer from discomfort.

This drawback affected Omegas the most. Physically, they were not as strong as Alphas. Alphas could mark multiple Omegas. But once an Omega was marked, it became difficult for them to feel attracted to any other Alpha unless they paid a high price to cleanse their glands.

Yu Shang had clearly taken advantage of this, which was why he acted so boldly. Fortunately, her current heat wasn’t happening at the office. Otherwise, she wouldn’t know what to do.

After thinking for a moment, Qi Xiyao opened a pharmacy app and prepared to order Omega-specific suppressants and adhesive patches. Just then, she received a message from Zhao Yayi.

Zhao Yayi was also an Omega. She complained about how her heat cycle had been affecting her work, causing emotional instability and frequent mistakes. Qi Xiyao deeply related to that and replied with a few understanding words.

The heat at her gland continued to grow stronger. While Yu Peirong was still in the shower, Qi Xiyao adjusted the waterbed to a cooler temperature. The change finally brought her some relief from the overwhelming heat.

During the opening ceremony of the production, the crew had already allowed some reporters to film behind-the-scenes footage to build up publicity. Once public interest began to rise, they officially announced the cast.

The lead actors were both well-known for their popularity and acting skills. Although Qi Xiyao had recently been at the center of some controversy and her fame was not very high, her face had become more familiar to the public.

Even unedited high-resolution paparazzi photos captured her beauty with ease. Compared to heavily retouched images, Qi Xiyao looked even more captivating in natural lighting.

After reading some of the online comments praising her looks, Yu Peirong couldn’t help but use her alternate account to like a few of them in silent agreement.

She truly seemed like someone favored by fate. Even though she hadn’t had many opportunities in recent years, whenever she appeared, she always attracted attention with her stunning looks. Her features were expressive and full of life, unlike some other celebrities whose beauty felt soulless and generic.

But beyond her appearance, what Yu Peirong admired the most was Qi Xiyao’s acting.

She had watched her perform all day. With every scene and every line delivered, it felt like Yu Peirong was transported back to the stage she had once loved so much.

Qi Xiyao’s final scene of the day was scheduled for the evening. The earlier shoots focused on the two lead characters, so her part would not begin until around ten o’clock at night.

Perhaps it was because she rarely got an opportunity like this, but Qi Xiyao did not clock out and rest like the other supporting actors. Instead, she sat quietly to the side, seriously reading her script and practicing her lines.

Yu Peirong stood behind her, unknowingly watching her for a long time.

“I won’t die just because I left them. Since they kicked me out and claimed to cut ties, they should have been prepared to face the consequences.”

“Prepared to face the consequences…” Qi Xiyao murmured the last line with a touch of confusion in her voice.

“That part doesn’t feel right.”

So engrossed in her lines, Qi Xiyao hadn’t realized Yu Peirong was standing behind her. She jumped in surprise when she heard the comment and quickly turned her head.

Yu Peirong was holding a warm cup of fruit tea in both hands. Her body just happened to block the cool night breeze from reaching Qi Xiyao. They were filming on location outdoors, and she had likely chosen to wait there rather than return to the hotel to avoid another awkward encounter with Qi Xiyao.

Last night, after Yu Peirong came out of the shower, Qi Xiyao had pretended to be asleep and didn’t say a word. This morning, she had deliberately gotten up early. The scenes on the television the night before had left her feeling deeply embarrassed. On top of that, Qi Xiyao hadn’t slept well either. She had a bizarre and unsettling nightmare.

Earlier that morning, Qi Xiyao had asked the hotel staff and found out that the room wouldn’t be available for a switch until the next day.

“Peirong-jie.”

Qi Xiyao had not expected her to be silently standing behind her. She felt a little nervous, but Yu Peirong did not mock or tease her like before. Instead, she calmly pointed out the emotional tone in the line that needed correction.

Just then, the lead actors finished their scene ahead of schedule. A crew member came to call Qi Xiyao over for her turn. Yu Peirong had no reason to stay and watch her film, so she returned to the hotel, leaving Qi Xiyao’s personal assistant behind to keep an eye on things.

The female lead, Liu Qianqian, was a lively and energetic young woman. Since filming had not officially started yet and everyone was still getting into character, she chatted non-stop in Qi Xiyao’s ear, joking around and exchanging playful banter with the male lead. Her crisp, cheerful voice was like that of a tireless little yellow oriole.

Qi Xiyao sat beside her, but in truth, she barely heard a word.

At that moment, the strange voice from her dream returned, circling around her ears and making her head spin. A wave of dizziness came over her, followed by ringing in her ears again and again.

Suddenly, she felt a weight fall against her shoulder.

Liu Qianqian, who had been laughing just moments ago, turned pale in shock and cried out loudly:

“Qi Xiyao?”

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