Reborn as a Scummy Alpha, I Became Every Heroine's Obsession - Chapter 32

Xiao Bai asked cautiously, “President Feng, are you angry?”

“Angry?” Feng Jiying let out a cold laugh. “Why would I be angry? It was just an act. Liu Huaiqing took her away, which probably put those old men at ease. They won’t come bothering me now. It’s a win-win situation. What do I have to be angry about?”

Xiao Bai touched the tip of her nose gently.

She felt the President was lying. If he truly wasn’t angry, why did he repeat himself?

“President, I don’t think it’s a problem if you like Miss Gu. She’s an Alpha from the Outer Zone, not like those arrogant Alphas from Central City. After spending so much time with you, she’s never shown any interest in the Feng family’s wealth, and she’s never hurt you. She doesn’t show possessiveness or greed at all. That says a lot—Miss Gu is cultured and a true gentleman among Alphas. Being with someone like her wouldn’t be a bad thing. And since she doesn’t come from a powerful background, she could even marry into the Feng family. You wouldn’t lose your inheritance, and you could still run the company. Isn’t that the real win-win?”

As she drove, Xiao Bai glanced up at the rearview mirror, watching Feng Jiying’s expression and staying ready to adjust what she said at any moment.

Feng Jiying tapped his fingers lightly on the small desk beside him. The quiet tapping echoed in the car.

“You sound like you know a lot.”

Xiao Bai lowered her head in slight embarrassment. “What could I possibly know? I’ve had my glands removed. I’m not even really considered an Omega anymore. My body’s weaker than a Beta’s. If you hadn’t taken me in, I probably would’ve been sent back to the Outer Zone.”

“Actually… I chose to have my glands removed. It wasn’t Miss Wen Rui’s fault. After I was marked by Wen Cheng, her pheromones affected me deeply. I fell hopelessly in love with her. But I knew someone like me—an Omega from a place like mine—could never marry someone as exceptional as her. So, to avoid more pain, I asked Miss Wen Rui to help me remove my glands.”

“But after that, I realized something. It wasn’t my pheromones falling for Wen Cheng’s. It was me. I fell in love with her. Once I was no longer under the control of those instincts, my true feelings came to the surface. But there’s a distance between us I can never cross, so…”

Xiao Bai rarely talked about her personal feelings.

Feng Jiying had always known she had been through heartbreak, but she had never asked directly. She respected and protected this wounded Omega.

“That’s why, President, love really is a strange thing. I’ve always wondered… back in the days of early humans, they didn’t have glands or six different genders. Their love came purely from the heart. I used to wonder what that kind of love felt like. And now, without my glands, I’ve finally experienced it. It’s amazing. Even though I know I can’t be with Wen Cheng, I still want to stay here in Central City, where she lives. I want to breathe the same air she breathes, see the same blue sky she sees. Even if I never see her again, just being in the same place as her makes me happy.”

Feng Jiying asked quietly, “Why are you telling me all this?”

Xiao Bai replied sincerely, “Because you’re a truly good person. I know you won’t look down on me or laugh at me for saying these things. I also know you’ve hated being an Omega since you were a child. But whether someone is an Omega or an Alpha, they have the right to follow their heart. I just hope you won’t let your pheromones cloud your judgment.”

From the moment someone becomes an Omega, they’re doomed to face inequality in this interstellar society.

Every step forward is a struggle, so she wanted the President to find happiness.

Feng Jiying’s expression softened slightly. The freezing cold air in the car eased up a little. Xiao Bai finally stopped shivering.

“Turn the car around. We’re going home.”

“Alright!” Xiao Bai answered happily.

She quickly made a U-turn.

No more overtime today! Hahaha! Woohoo!

Federation Central Medical Division – Director’s Office

“Teacher…”

Wen Rui hesitated.

The file in her hands felt strangely heavy. For some reason, she didn’t want to hand it over.

“You’ve been slacking off lately, Wen Rui. Why is the report on Gu Qiqi taking so long?”

Gong Suizhi stood facing the floor-to-ceiling window with his back turned, his hands clasped behind him.

His cold, emotionless voice echoed through the room.

“I gave this task to you because you had contact with Gu Qiqi back when you were in the Outer Zone. I thought you’d be familiar with her and could handle it more effectively. But you’ve disappointed me.”

The young male Omega turned around.

His skin was pale, almost translucent. His hair flowed like a waterfall of ink, long and shiny, hanging down to his waist and loosely tied at the back of his neck.

He was tall and slender, with a fragile kind of beauty.

His long fingers were perfectly shaped, each joint elegant and precise.

He looked like a god who had descended from the heavens—flawless in every way.

Gong Suizhi slowly stepped forward and gently bent down. He lifted Wen Rui’s chin with one hand, making her look up and meet his gaze.

“The Federation has issued a top-level protection order for Gu Qiqi. That caught my attention, so I did some digging. It turns out Gu Qiqi isn’t just an S+ level Alpha in terms of spiritual power.”

He paused, then added calmly, “Her spiritual strength may have reached 3S+.”

“3S+?!”

Wen Rui’s eyelashes trembled.

There was disbelief in her eyes.

Her grip on the file tightened.

“You are my most promising student,” Gong Suizhi said. “Among all Omegas, you’ve been the most ambitious. Some Omegas, after reaching adulthood, only care about marriage. They compare who married better. They’ve been a huge disappointment. But I know you and I are of the same mind. You are the one who can inherit my legacy. So don’t let me down.”

After a moment of hesitation, Wen Rui handed over the file.

“This is the result of a preliminary checkup I did on Gu Qiqi. I didn’t find anything unusual. Honestly, I still don’t understand why her pheromones don’t affect other Omegas.”

Gong Suizhi accepted the file and opened it, carefully going over the contents.

“She’s an excellent test subject. But her spiritual and pheromone levels are too strong. It’s nearly impossible to force her cooperation. She’s like a ticking time bomb. If she’s stable and harmless, she could be a huge asset to our research. But if her character is poor or she starts to negatively influence Omegas, then such a powerful Alpha must be dealt with early.”

“You need to stay close to her. Build contact, monitor her, and if necessary, make her obey you.”

Wen Rui lowered her head again, avoiding Gong Suizhi’s eyes.

“Yes, Teacher.”

A satisfied smile appeared on Gong Suizhi’s lips. He turned and stood by the tall window, gazing down at the other buildings and crowded streets of Central City.

In the current interstellar Federation, the President had become a figurehead.

A delicate balance existed between rising new forces and the traditional family powers.

The three main family powers were the Wen family, the Feng family, and the Liu family—with the Feng family being the strongest.

The new forces included Gong Suizhi, the Minister of Health; Chen Luofeng, the Principal of the Military Academy; and Liu Huaiqing, who controlled the black market.

In times of chaos, heroes rise. Everyone wanted a piece of the power in this unstable star system, each trying to strengthen their own influence.

Inside Liu Huaiqing’s car, Gu Qiqi suddenly noticed a pleasant scent.

“What’s that smell? It’s actually really nice.”

Her life had been chaotic lately, and the sudden appearance of unexpected ‘game-like’ twists kept her nerves constantly on edge.

But the moment she smelled that fragrance, Gu Qiqi felt herself begin to relax.

Driving the car, Liu Huaiqing let out a small laugh. “It’s incense. This one calms the heart and soothes the mind. I know you’re not influenced by pheromones, but you can still smell them. Most Alphas who aren’t affected by pheromones tend to dislike their scent, so I lit some incense to mask the smell of my own pheromones.”

Liu Huaiqing was extremely meticulous.

Her attention to detail could be unsettling. She was like air—impossible to guard against and always finding her way in.

It felt like if Gu Qiqi let down her guard even a little, she would fall into that gentle trap, only to realize too late that she was already stuck in a swamp, half-sunk and completely powerless to escape.

Gu Qiqi raised an eyebrow slightly.

She still held onto that old belief: when something is too unusual, there’s definitely something wrong.

No one shows kindness without a reason. If they do, they’re either scheming or stealing.

Liu Huaiqing didn’t look at Gu Qiqi’s face. She continued speaking calmly.

“President Feng has entered a sensitive phase and was even triggered into a heat cycle. Heat cycles can’t be resolved unless the Omega is marked. During this period, Omegas experience mood swings and instinctively crave Alpha pheromones. I heard you’ve been absent from school for seven days. You must be exhausted.”

“According to ancient human medicine, the foundation of life lies in the kidneys. This incense also nourishes kidney energy and helps restore it.”

Gu Qiqi: “…”

That might’ve been a little too considerate.

“You’re not heading toward the black market, are you?” she asked, narrowing her eyes.

“You seem to know quite a bit about it,” Liu Huaiqing replied with a smile. “I’ve always been curious—how did you manage to guess in one try that I’m the king behind the black market?”

“Of course,” she added, “even if you repeat the reasoning, you gave me back then, I still wouldn’t believe it.”

On the surface, Liu Huaiqing appeared gentle and graceful, with the calm elegance of a Jiangnan woman from the early human era.

But Gu Qiqi wasn’t fooled by her appearance.

An Omega who could manage a massive black market and control so many idle Alphas from the Outer Zone couldn’t possibly be as soft as she looked. She had to be incredibly capable—and dangerous.

“Some things just can’t be explained,” Gu Qiqi said, pointing to her head. “It’s all instinct. What can I say? My instincts are just that accurate.”

The car turned into a quiet, secluded spot.

This location was different from where Gu Qiqi and Liu Huaiqing had met the first time.

Gu Qiqi had always known the black market had a large underground network, but she hadn’t expected there to be so many hidden access points.

Liu Huaiqing calmly unbuckled her seatbelt. Then, without warning, she leaned toward Gu Qiqi.

“Miss Gu, are you really not even a little interested in Omegas?”

Today, Liu Huaiqing was wearing a designer qipao. While it had a high collar, the front was cut with sheer fabric that left a delicate, open section over her chest.

As she leaned forward, the soft, pale curve of her chest was clearly visible.

It was a direct, intentional move—unapologetically seductive.

Gu Qiqi, unfazed, raised one finger and gently tapped Liu Huaiqing’s arm, pushing her back to her seat.

“I only just went through gender differentiation. I’m still basically a kid. Isn’t this kind of behavior a little unfair?”

Liu Huaiqing smiled, clearly not ready to give up. She leaned in again, this time wrapping an arm around Gu Qiqi.

But the next moment, there was a soft click.

She was just helping Gu Qiqi unbuckle her seatbelt.

“A kid?” Liu Huaiqing said with a knowing smile. “You didn’t seem so innocent when you crushed that pheromone sugar cube.”

Gu Qiqi and Liu Huaiqing got out of the car.

Everyone in the black market wore a mask.

They all wore specific uniforms.

Whether Alpha or Omega, everyone concealed their pheromones.

Here, everyone was no different from a Beta.

They treated one another with equality and self-respect, united by a single goal:

To help the people of the Outer Zone obtain residency in Central City, so they could enjoy the same rights and benefits.

Liu Huaiqing was the only one not wearing a mask.

She was confident enough to let everyone see her face.

“Boss, someone accidentally entered the black market. What should we do?”

A masked figure in black approached respectfully, dragging a large sack behind them.

Liu Huaiqing’s expression changed instantly.

She stood tall and straight, her presence cold and commanding, like a judge deciding someone’s fate—without emotion or hesitation.

“Deal with it,” she said calmly.

“Yes.”

The masked person immediately dragged the sack away.

When Liu Huaiqing turned back to Gu Qiqi, her expression softened once again into its usual calm and gentle smile.

“Miss Gu, please come inside.”

But Gu Qiqi’s heart skipped a beat.

In her original world, Liu Huaiqing must have held a grudge against her because she had stumbled upon one of the black market’s secret locations.

That meant now she had to be even more cautious.

After all, she knew Liu Huaiqing’s true identity.

Liu Huaiqing would never let her walk away freely. She would always keep a close eye on her.

To Liu Huaiqing, Gu Qiqi was like a ticking time bomb—unpredictable and dangerous. When the moment came, Liu Huaiqing wouldn’t hesitate to eliminate her.

Liu Huaiqing walked close beside her, just barely brushing against her arm. Her exposed skin from the sleeveless qipao subtly grazed Gu Qiqi’s, as if intentionally flirting.

“Miss Gu, there’s no need to be so wary of me,” she said with a soft smile. “After all, I’m trying to win your favor.”

They stepped into a hidden elevator.

The elevator descended directly into the underground levels.

When the doors opened again, what Gu Qiqi saw was completely unexpected.

The room before her was lavish and golden, as if she had entered an underground palace.

No one here wore a mask. People moved about confidently, focused on their tasks. It felt like a world of its own.

Gu Qiqi said quietly, “With someone as unpredictable as Miss Liu, it’s hard to tell when you’re being honest… and when you’re not.”

Liu Huaiqing smiled, her tone gentle. “No matter how mysterious a person may seem, the heart doesn’t lie. If you’re willing to look, Miss Gu, you’ll see for yourself whether I’m telling the truth or not.”

She really was good at seduction. The emotions in her fox-like eyes flowed so naturally that without strong self-control, it was hard to tell what was real.

As they walked, Liu Huaiqing suddenly stumbled.

Gu Qiqi instinctively reached out to steady her, only to find Liu Huaiqing falling softly into her arms.

Liu Huaiqing gently wrapped an arm around Gu Qiqi’s neck, her lips close to Gu Qiqi’s ear.

“Miss Gu… I think I twisted my ankle,” she whispered. “Would you mind carrying me? We’re about to discuss something very important, and it might affect our entire partnership.”

Gu Qiqi wasn’t the type to ignore someone in need. Without thinking too much, she scooped Liu Huaiqing up in a bridal carry.

Liu Huaiqing rested one arm around Gu Qiqi’s neck, while her other hand naturally settled against Gu Qiqi’s chest, feeling the firm strength beneath her fingertips.

She breathed in Gu Qiqi’s soft, sweet pheromone scent.

Taking a slow, deep breath, her expression remained calm, but the excitement in her eyes was impossible to hide—like a cat catching the scent of catnip.

It was rare to find an Alpha who was both strong and respectful toward Omegas.

Liu Huaiqing was becoming more and more eager for Gu Qiqi to become her Alpha.

But even more than that, she wanted to tame her.

Her body was already beginning to respond.

Liu Huaiqing took a deep breath, slowly exhaled, and forced herself to push away the images in her mind that had stirred her excitement.

“In two months, Miss Gu, you and I will enter the mandatory pairing period. Have you thought about where you want to live in Central City? Do you have any personal preferences? What kind of food do you like? Do you care about your living environment? Would you rather be in a lively high-rise or a quiet villa? Maybe we could plant flowers around the yard… or get a cat, or a dog. Something to keep things from feeling too dull.”

She asked question after question, not like someone being assigned a pairing partner, but like someone planning a married life with their future spouse.

Gu Qiqi, standing at a hallway intersection, asked plainly, “Left or right?”

“Just follow your instincts,” Liu Huaiqing said with a soft smile. “I trust your heart.”

Gu Qiqi: “…”

Silently, Liu Huaiqing was releasing her pheromones, letting them settle faintly on Gu Qiqi.

Alpha pheromones were known for their possessive nature—but Omegas could be just as territorial, though usually to a lesser degree.

Eventually, they reached the meeting room.

Liu Huaiqing slipped out of Gu Qiqi’s arms, perfectly steady on her feet, and calmly walked over to the sofa and sat down—completely unharmed.

The secretary had already prepared two cups of tea. Liu Huaiqing picked up one and took a graceful sip. Then she gently pushed the second cup toward Gu Qiqi with a polite gesture.

“Please, Miss Gu. Help yourself.”

Gu Qiqi was stunned. “Wait… you…”

She was speechless. Seriously?

That ankle injury was completely fake.

“You really put on a good show.”

Liu Huaiqing smiled, not denying anything, and sipped her tea as if nothing had happened.

“I found your sister,” she said casually. “She’s still in the Outer Zone. But it seems she doesn’t want to come to Central City.”

“That’s not possible.”

Her sister had talked about Central City since they were kids. All of Gu Qiqi’s dreams about this place came from her sister’s stories.

If her sister didn’t want to come now, then why did she know so much about it? Why talk about it with so much hope?

“You must’ve found the wrong person.”

“Miss Gu, please believe me. I am the king of the black market, after all,” Liu Huaiqing said calmly.

She took another sip of tea, her voice smooth and composed.

“I’ve done what I promised—I found her. But she doesn’t want to follow your wishes and come here. Still, to prove I’m not lying, I can let you speak to her through the terminal. My people are still in the Outer Zone, but the call will only last three minutes.”

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