My Ex’s White Moonlight Omega Has a Crush on Me - Chapter 3

The white light completely enveloped her vision, only receding slowly after a long while.

The terrible sensations from the car crash had all vanished, dissipating like a nightmare in the early hours of the morning.

Chao Wan sat on the edge of the hotel bed, head lowered, her long hair obscuring the doubt in her eyes.

She raised one hand and examined it carefully.

There was nothing unusual, except that her skin had become much more delicate and smooth.

She then stood up and went to find a mirror in the guest room.

The reflection showed fair skin, long black hair cascading over her shoulders, a faint, almost imperceptible mole beside her nose, and lips slightly pursed in a cool, detached expression.

Chao Wan bit her lip lightly, feeling somewhat breathless.

Instinctively, her fingers unbuttoned the collar of her shirt, seeking some air.

The reflection in the mirror mimicked her actions.

Following her gaze downward, she was dressed in a cotton shirt and tailored trousers.

It was a flawless, formal outfit, yet it felt slightly immature, not a style she would have chosen in recent years.

[Retrograde successful.] The inexplicable voice suddenly echoed in her mind.

[Trial period: 30 minutes.]

[After this, you may need to complete system tasks in exchange for life time or rewards. Enjoy your experience.]

Chao Wan was dazed for a moment before returning to sit on the edge of the bed. After a long while, she remembered to ask about the meanings of “system tasks” and “life time.”

But no matter how many times she called out in her mind, there was no further response.

“…” She felt utterly withdrawn.

#Alpha Best Actress Chao Wan# #Car Crash Plunge from Bridge#

That early morning, two trending topics topped the charts, marked with a purple “explosive” symbol.

In a dimly lit room, thick curtains blocking out any light, a woman sat with her head bowed, her expression pale and hollow.

The cold glow of the screen illuminated half her face as she gripped her phone tightly, the veins on the back of her hand faintly visible.

The facts were clear, yet painfully glaring.

Her throat dry, the woman pushed back the covers and went to pour herself a glass of water, as if seeking psychological comfort to distract herself.

Crack.

She hadn’t held it steady. The cup shattered on the floor, dark tea from the previous night soaking into the woolen carpet.

The assistant waiting outside the door to wake Ji Tanyue, who had been dozing off, was abruptly startled by the noise and hurriedly pushed the door open.

“Ms. Ji, you…”

The woman had her back turned, crouching down and curling into herself, her shoulders trembling slightly.

Ignoring the broken shards of porcelain, the floor was already littered with scattered items, a diary and various other things.

In a photo closest to Ji Tanyue, a girl with a still-youthful face smiled faintly at the camera.

During the “30-minute trial period” mentioned by the system, Chao Wan considered many possibilities and roughly grasped her situation.

The “Wanwan Not Like Her” system was most likely real. In any case, she had successfully escaped that hopeless car crash and been projected into the past.

Now, she was 21 years old, about to graduate from university.

And the hotel room she was currently in was designated for actors resting before their auditions for Pillow Galaxy.

Outside the window, the sky was dark, and the amber streetlights had already lit up, it was the peak of the evening commute.

Chao Wan withdrew her gaze, leaning back into the soft sofa, her eyes downcast and silent.

The afternoon auditions had already concluded, and she was likely scheduled for the evening session.

She could understand everything so clearly because Pillow Galaxy was the first TV series Chao Wan had ever acted in.

In the drama, she played the female lead, Cen Xinghe, and with this role, she won both the Best Newcomer Award and the Best Actress Award at that year’s Silver Leaf Festival.

From then on, her future was paved with gold, a smooth and unobstructed path ahead.

But now, looking back, it all seemed rather strange.

During the audition, Chao Wan clearly remembered the hesitant looks the producer and screenwriter gave her, and the director’s indescribable expression.

The other competitors were all outstanding, far surpassing the inexperienced Chao Wan in both acting skills and suitability for the role.

Yet, in the end, she was the one who landed the part.

Chao Wan muddled her way into the crew, muddled through filming the entire series until it wrapped, and then won the Silver Leaf Award.

Marketing accounts and fans swarmed her with flattery, but she never once wondered why she, fresh out of school, had been given such a golden opportunity.

But after her rebirth, everything made perfect sense.

Those coveted resources were clearly handouts from her “keeper,” Qin Siyu.

Chao Wan closed her eyes, her heart sinking abruptly.

Everything fell into place. In this life, she was determined to shine on her own.

She no longer wanted “Pillow Galaxy.”

As for Qin Siyu, she didn’t want anything to do with her either.

After all, her death anniversary had already passed. As a dog of an ex, Qin Siyu should have long been cremated and turned to ashes.

Just as she was thinking this, her phone buzzed twice beside her.

[Qin: How did the audition go? Tell me when it ends, I’ll come pick you up and take you home.]

The ashes had come back to life.

So annoying. Who wanted to be picked up by a dead person?

Chao Wan frowned, thought for a long moment, and typed a reply on the screen.

[I don’t want to audition anymore, and you don’t need to pick me up either.]

[Let’s break up.]

She clicked send, and a wave of relief washed over her.

Chao Wan changed Qin Siyu’s contact name to “Dog,” then blocked and deleted her in one swift motion.

After finishing all that, she stretched lazily and decided to go out and clarify things with the director and producer at the audition site.

She wasn’t going to audition for “Pillow Galaxy.”

But as she reached the door, Chao Wan found the handle stuck as if glued shut, and her keycard no longer worked.

That strange voice sounded again.

[Friendly reminder: During the trial period, you may only move within the designated area. Other areas will unlock in 5 minutes.]

“Alright,” Chao Wan mumbled.

“Then, after the trial period ends, what do I need to do?” she asked, puzzled.

[Complete specific tasks issued by the system and successfully enter a romantic relationship with the target character,] the system replied dryly.

Target character?

Chao Wan thought for a moment, then stiffened slightly.

The white moonlight Omega actress with light tea-colored curly hair and a red mermaid dress.

Also, her former love rival.

Chao Wan pursed her lips and silently pressed herself against the wall, looking very much like a child being punished for saying the wrong thing.

If she remembered correctly, during an argument with her aunt, she had once said, “I hate Ji Tanyue.”

Although it was said in anger and didn’t truly reflect her feelings, Ji Tanyue was still her former hidden love rival and had even been used as her substitute…

Winning over Ji Tanyue? She couldn’t do it.

[Task failure will deduct all of the host’s life points and return you to your original world.]

“……”

Chao Wan didn’t want to speak, sinking further into self-isolation.

Five minutes passed in the blink of an eye. Soon, the handle loosened and could be turned.

[The trial period has ended. Do you wish to continue binding with the “Wanwan Not Like Her” System?]

Did she even have a choice?

“Bind,” Chao Wan replied.

[Congratulations, binding successful. Initial life time granted: 240H.]

[Issuing the first task now: Scent Recognition. Under the heat period BUFF, successfully suppress the heat using Ji Tanyue’s pheromones. Reward: 2400H life points.]

The task was issued, and the system vanished without another word, just as before.

Chao Wan stood in a daze, not fully grasping the task’s content, yet her muscle memory effortlessly turned the doorknob.

Pushing the door open, her eyes met the opulent hotel corridor, adorned with golden carpets. Waiters occasionally passed by, offering polite nods.

Hesitantly, she stepped out, glancing left and right, wandering aimlessly along the floor.

What had the system just said…? How could Ji Tanyue possibly appear at the audition venue for Pillow Galaxy?

And what about the heat period buff?

But at this moment, she had taken a sufficient dose of suppressants to disguise herself as an Alpha, there was no way she could enter her heat period.

As if hearing her thoughts, the system began to respond to her doubts.

Suddenly, Chao Wan felt an abnormal surge deep within her body.

Her lips parted slightly, her vision blurring with a haze. She murmured, “Wait a moment…”

Her heart pounded wildly, almost leaping out of her chest.

Her entire body felt weak, the heat coursing through her driving her to breathe instinctively through parted lips. Her cheeks flushed crimson as she leaned against the corridor wall, unable to move.

The nape of her neck suddenly grew scorching hot, as if someone were gently roasting it with flames.

So hot, so unbearable.

Why did it happen so suddenly…? She didn’t want to be this disheveled.

Tears fell uncontrollably. Clenching her fingers, Chao Wan felt a wave of grievance, desperately trying to suppress the pheromones that were escaping uncontrollably, lest they attract the Alphas on this floor.

But it was useless. The cool, faintly sweet scent in the air continued to spread silently.

The pheromones grew so potent they could seep through the doors. A few minutes later, she could even hear footsteps approaching from a nearby room, along with the person’s slightly heavy breathing.

Chao Wan’s mind was a mess, filled with fear. Staggering to her feet, she could think of no other solution and hurried back to the room she had just left.

There should be suppressants or inhibitor patches in the hotel drawer.

She locked the door, pulled open the bedside drawer, and frantically rummaged through it.

Nothing. There was nothing.

[Cheating is prohibited.] The system automatically reminded her.

Then, with a click, the lock on the door disengaged on its own.

[Please proceed with the task.]

The hotel door, designed to block the spread of pheromones, had been her last line of defense, but the system had deliberately opened it.

Chao Wan bit her lip, her limbs weak.

After a moment’s thought, she mustered the strength to stand.

She couldn’t just wait for disaster to strike.

Her vision blurred with a thick haze, making it hard to see. Chao Wan stepped back into the hotel corridor, avoiding the room where the Alpha had been, and slowly groped her way in the opposite direction.

But all the doors remained firmly closed to her.

Her ankles weak and strength depleted, Chao Wan leaned against the wall, breathing in shallow gasps, her eyes rimmed with red.

Suddenly, a cool, slightly bitter scent wafted through the air.

The feverish heat that had been driving her mad gradually subsided. Chao Wan swallowed instinctively, her gaze hazy as it drifted toward the source of the fragrance.

The second room on the right, its door was unlocked, slightly ajar.

A voice in her heart seemed to scream, luring her closer.

With the Alpha behind her closing in and the unbearable heat surging within, Chao Wan had no choice but to boldly push the door open.

No one was inside. The furnishings and bedding were clean.

She would only stay for a little while, then leave quickly.

Leaning against the doorway, Chao Wan tried to bite her lip to stay alert, but her breath was warm, and her vision began to lose focus.

Suddenly, she noticed a long black silk dress spread out on the bed in the center of the room.

Chao Wan keenly caught the scent lingering in the air, cool and fragrant, reminiscent of the pleasant aroma after a rain.

As if bewitched, she dragged her feet closer.

Unable to withstand the surging heat coursing through her body any longer, she collapsed weakly by the bedside, burying her face into the dress. She nuzzled against it affectionately, greedily inhaling the captivating fragrance that stirred her heart.

So fragrant.

[Task completed. 2400H life points have been credited.] An automated notification sounded.

The moment the system’s voice faded, the dress was abruptly snatched from Chao Wan’s embrace.

At the same time, she felt a cold palm cup her chin, forcing her to turn toward the direction behind her.

It wasn’t forceful, yet it carried an undeniable sense of oppression.

The bathroom door in the room had opened at some point, revealing a woman in a silk nightgown, her hair still damp and clinging to her snow-white neck.

Her striking phoenix-like eyes met Chao Wan’s, their expression unreadable.

“Who are you?”