Phoenix A has Gone Viral Across the Entire Internet! - Chapter 22

432 had originally appeared while arrogantly licking its cat paws, unhurriedly asking Shen Nian what was wrong. Little did the system expect that shortly after showing its face, it would be forcibly dragged into the “little black room” of a system blackout.

[Restricted scene detected. System must temporarily withdraw.] [Restricted scene detected. System must temporarily withdraw.]

After two mechanical announcements, Shen Nian’s sea of consciousness fell silent. There was no longer any response from that cocky calico system.

Jiang Zhiwan’s gaze remained fixed between the Alpha’s eyes, making it easy for her to notice the other woman’s distraction. The scent of sweet orange was fresh. At first, it only drifted aimlessly and quietly, but soon it began to flutter into the Omega’s nose with a powerful sense of presence.

Perhaps influenced by the trace of an unfamiliar Omega’s pheromones mixed within, Jiang Zhiwan felt a sudden, inexplicable surge of stifled frustration rise in her heart. It was uncontrollable and lingering. In contrast, even though Shen Nian was currently “restrained” by her, the Alpha’s eyes remained as calm as ever, as if nothing Jiang Zhiwan did could disturb her emotions in the slightest.

Jiang Zhiwan’s brow twitched slightly. The malicious streak that had been latent within her since her rebirth was finally triggered at this moment. She rested one hand on Shen Nian’s shoulder, while the other slowly rose to peel away the inhibitor patch on the back of her own neck.

The rich fragrance of roses was like a beast lying in wait, silently surrounding its prey, merely biding its time for the moment of attack. When an Omega releases their pheromones so proactively, if it is not for the sake of aggressive suppression, then it is undoubtedly a straightforward, flirtatious signal.

The glass lamps hanging from the dining room ceiling emitted a soft glow. At a certain angle, they seemed to cast a layer of thin mist, granting a hazy quality to everything they illuminated.

After trying to summon 432 several more times to no avail, Shen Nian finally gave up on that idea, preparing herself to face the situation bravely on her own. The moment she regained her focus, what met her eyes was the Omega’s breathtaking profile. Her waist-length black hair was as smooth as a waterfall, making the Omega’s skin appear even fairer. Her features were bright and alluring, yet her overall aura was cold and elegant. When she was not smiling, she seemed to wordlessly keep people thousands of miles away. It was undeniable that Jiang Zhiwan was indeed a beauty.

Unlike her previous indifferent attitude, when Jiang Zhiwan addressed the Alpha now, her tone carried a clearly noticeable hint of intimacy.

“It is just a bowl of hangover soup. Does Ah Nian actually suspect I have poisoned it?”

Though her lips curled into a smile—utterly gentle and bewitching—the true emotion hidden in the depths of her eyes was cold and detached, devoid of any warmth. The casual way Shen Nian had called her “Wanwan” earlier had actually dragged Jiang Zhiwan back into memories of the past.

Before this wicked Alpha had exposed her true nature, she had once passionately pursued Jiang Zhiwan for over three months. However much Jiang Zhiwan’s heart had fluttered back then, she found it equally ironic after learning the truth. Since Shen Nian could still remember that nickname while drunk, Jiang Zhiwan would return the favor by calling her “Ah Nian.” This kind of give-and-take was only fair.

The small space surrounding the two of them was now completely cleared of impurities, filled only with the pheromone scents of cold roses and light, sweet oranges. One cold and one warm, they intertwined and merged alternately, making it difficult to distinguish their original states. If anyone else were present, they would easily realize that the pheromone compatibility between these two had reached an unimaginably high level.

Consequently, despite her incredible self-control, Jiang Zhiwan was more or less affected by the pheromones. She did not care. Even as she sensed the gland on the back of her neck beginning to heat up, she only let out a cold sneer in her heart. She continued to wait with interest for Shen Nian’s reaction. After all, every move she was making now—actions that went against her own will was a calculated attempt to stir up the fire in the other woman’s heart.

The fire of lust can also burn the heart. Jiang Zhiwan thought coldly that it was time for this Eldest Miss of the Shen family, who seems to get everything she wants, to taste the meaning of the phrase “to want but never have.” Since Jiang Zhiwan’s own heart was inexplicably on fire, why should she let Shen Nian remain so composed?

Perhaps it was the alcohol, or perhaps it was the unusual atmosphere. Although Shen Nian could ignore the influence of pheromones, her consciousness did indeed lapse into a brief trance because of the person before her. In her buried memories, there seemed to be someone who, just like tonight, had trapped her face-to-face within a confined space.

In a daze, the face of the person before her overlapped with that memory. Shen Nian’s eyes grew blurry, and following nothing but her heart, she softly whispered the other person’s name.

“Qi Wan.”

Heh, Qi Wan.

Jiang Zhiwan thought with biting irony that it was that name again. The fire in the Omega’s heart vanished in an instant, replaced by another layer of complex emotion. Jiang Zhiwan stepped aside and moved a distance back, only letting out a cold huff in her mind.

Shen Nian, you really are devoted enough.

[Protagonist’s Blackening Value +10.]

After a moment, the mechanical voice announced again:

[Protagonist’s Blackening Value -5.]

Following that, the mechanical announcements fluctuated up and down for two or three minutes before the value finally settled at “+6.” Throughout this fluctuating report, Shen Nian had already been startled about seventy to eighty percent sober. 432 was released at this time, speaking in a somber tone.

“Nian, it looks like you have stirred up trouble.”

Hearing this, Shen Nian blinked slowly. After catching a quiet glimpse of Jiang Zhiwan’s cold face, she could not help but feel somewhat bewildered. Although her consciousness had not been entirely clear just now, thinking back, the only thing she had done that could be considered special was accidentally whispering the name of her rival—the one who had written this melodramatic novel.

432 guessed her thoughts and gave a polite, tiny smile. “Nian, do you know whose ‘stand-in’ Jiang Zhiwan is playing in your life?”

Shen Nian knew this, so she answered quickly, “Is it not some ‘White Moonlight’ who is far away abroad?”

432 continued its deathly smile. “Then do you know what that White Moonlight is called?”

Shen Nian suddenly had a very bad feeling. 432 gloated, intentionally encouraging her. “That is right! Be bold! It is exactly what you are thinking!”

Shen Nian felt a chill. The names for the protagonist and supporting characters were so similar. Had her rival run out of names to use?

After learning the truth, Shen Nian instantly lost her previous confidence. She could not help but feel guilty, finding it difficult to face the Omega standing in front of her. When a person reaches the peak of awkwardness, they will do anything just to shift their attention. At this point, Shen Nian remembered the beginning of this whole mess. Without a second thought, she grabbed the bowl of still-warm honey-lemon soup from the table and gulped it down right in front of Jiang Zhiwan.

It was sweet and sour, and actually quite delicious. After drinking it all, Shen Nian did not forget to quietly check her condition. Only after sensing that her body felt fine did she realize it was not poisoned after all. Capturing this thought, 432 habitually licked its cat paw and looked at her as if she were an idiot.

“If it were really poisonous, would I have not warned you?”

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