Reborn as a Scummy Alpha, I Became Every Heroine's Obsession - Chapter 34

Wen Rui had been cast aside by the Wen family, yet she was still allowed to remain safely at 330 Military Academy and continue working in the academy’s medical department.

This was all because of Gong Suizhi’s backing.

330 Military Academy held the highest number of high-quality Omegas in Central City. Gong Suizhi needed someone he could trust to protect them.

Among his many students, Wen Rui had always been the most obedient.

But lately, she had started to change. She wasn’t as compliant as before.

Wen Rui sat quietly in the medical office, staring blankly at Gu Qiqi’s detailed physical records.

Her index finger slowly traced along the edge of the paper, brushing over the printed words without noticing.

Even when someone silently appeared behind her, she remained unaware.

“Dr. Wen, hello.”

Wen Rui frowned and immediately snapped the file shut.

“Who let you in? Get out.”

Her usual expression was that of a calm and sly fox, often smiling gently and appearing friendly. It was rare to see her so cold and resistant.

“Dr. Wen, I’m…”

Before the female Beta could finish her sentence, Wen Rui picked up a file folder from her desk and threw it over her shoulder without even turning around. It hit the Beta squarely in the face.

“Don’t make me repeat myself.”

Her tone was emotionless, and she didn’t spare a single glance at the person behind her.

The Beta stood frozen, eyes wide with shock and confusion. She clenched her fingers slightly, clearly unwilling to back down, but she still turned and quietly left the room, closing the door behind her.

Wen Rui smirked. Her fingers tapped rhythmically against the desk, as if she were counting down in her mind.

Just as she reached ten, her terminal beeped.

[Reminder: Incoming call from Teacher. Would you like to accept?]

It was a video call from Gong Suizhi. His miniature holographic image appeared before her.

The three-dimensional projection was incredibly lifelike, almost indistinguishable from seeing him in person. Every subtle expression on his face was clearly visible.

Gong Suizhi: “Xiao Rui, are you upset?”

His voice, like his presence, carried a sense of quiet restraint. He always seemed distant, yet somehow gentle.

He appeared cold, but he cared.

That contradiction made it hard to argue with him, even when one wanted to.

Wen Rui’s fox-like eyes curved into a smile. Her lips lifted slightly into the familiar expression she always wore.

Wen Rui: “How could I be? Teacher, to this day I still remember the first time I met you. It was snowing heavily in the fringe district. People around me were dying of cold and hunger. I was kneeling in the snow, waiting for death to come. Then you appeared in front of me and reached out your hand. You didn’t flinch at my frostbitten fingers. Instead, you used your own warmth to keep me alive.”

Gong Suizhi’s expression softened visibly.

Gong Suizhi: “I sent Xiaohua to help you. She’s a Beta. She doesn’t emit pheromones and won’t interfere with your work. Having someone near you gives me peace of mind.”

Wen Rui’s hand gently brushed over the edge of the file.

Wen Rui: “Thank you, Teacher. But I’ve always worked alone. I don’t like people following me around. Especially clumsy Betas.”

Gong Suizhi’s brows furrowed slightly.

Gong Suizhi: “Xiao Rui, don’t be stubborn. Things are becoming more dangerous for Omegas. I’ve received information that Gu Qiqi and Feng Jiying have officially ended their forced match. The Feng family submitted a petition to the Federal Government. The request was personally made by Feng Jiying.”

Wen Rui’s eyes narrowed slightly.

Wen Rui: “Is that so?”

Gong Suizhi: “Yes. The President has approved it. Gu Qiqi moved out of the Feng estate this morning. Based on the initial gene compatibility screenings in the Interstellar Federation, you and Liu Huaiqing are the only Omegas with a high match rate to Gu Qiqi. You need to make sure you are the next one to enter the matching period with her. This is not a suggestion. It’s an order.”

Wen Rui’s fingers paused.

Feng Jiying had willingly ended her match with Gu Qiqi?

That didn’t seem like her at all.

Wen Rui: “But…”

Gong Suizhi raised his hand to interrupt her.

Gong Suizhi: “Xiao Rui, don’t forget. Even though I took you in as a student, the twin curse of your family still exists. Wen Cheng is now studying at 330 Military Academy under direct federal supervision. He is expected to enter the political and military arena one day. If he fails to live up to their expectations, they will blame you.

We Omegas have carried the burden of guilt since the day we were first classified by gender. But I will help you correct that injustice. One day, things will be different.”

Wen Rui’s smile had grown stiff.

Wen Rui: “Yes, Teacher. I will do everything I can to make Gu Qiqi choose me. I will make sure I am the one to enter the next match with her.”

Gong Suizhi’s smile grew even gentler.

“It’s not about trying. It must happen.”

His smile was faint, like warmth radiating from a glacier.

So clean, so pure, not a trace of impurity.

But a glacier is still made of ice. No matter how warm it might seem, the wind it carries is biting and cold. It is never the soft, comforting breeze of spring.

After the call ended, Wen Rui took a delicate folding fan from her pocket.

With a sharp flick, she opened it and casually fanned herself in front of her chest.

Wen Rui had always been exceptionally beautiful.

She had the perfect oval face, delicate and sharp fox-like eyes, and when she smiled, two dimples appeared beside her lips.

Every day, she wore a new and elegant dress. She looked like a doll come to life.

But she was so sly, so calculating, that people often overlooked her beauty.

Outside the door, the Beta who had been scolded earlier had learned her lesson. She knocked gently before entering.

Wen Rui was satisfied with her sense of timing.

“Come in.”

The Beta walked in and stood beside her, head slightly lowered.

She now knew that the Omega in front of her was not someone she could afford to underestimate.

Wen Rui spoke slowly.

“A female Beta. You used to work as a nurse in a private hospital. You specialize in preparing pheromone suppressants, correct?”

“Yes, Dr. Wen.”

“What’s your name?”

“Teacher Gong gave me a cheap name. He called me Xiaohua.”

Wen Rui gave a faint smile.

“He really does enjoy studying ancient human culture. Why do you want to be near me?”

Xiaohua answered softly.

“Teacher Gong sent me…”

Wen Rui lifted the folder on her left and waved it lazily, as if she were estimating how far it might fly if thrown.

“I asked for your reason, not his. I’m sorry, but I’m a very calculating person. That’s why I hate people who are just as scheming.”

Xiaohua pressed her lips together.

“I hate Alphas. One of them at 330 Military Academy hurt my brother.”

Wen Rui dropped the folder back onto the desk.

“That excuse is acceptable.”

“Dr. Wen, Teacher Gong asked me to accompany you to the Federation’s Gene Match Registration Office. Now that Gu Qiqi and Feng Jiying have ended their match, the Federation will refer to Gu Qiqi’s opinion in choosing a new partner. Teacher Gong hopes you will make a strong effort.”

Wen Rui stood up, opened her folding fan again, and raised it to cover her lips.

“No need for Teacher to worry. Qiqi is my ex-girlfriend, after all. I know exactly how to take care of an ex. Besides, reconciliation is one of the most popular romance plotlines in the interstellar world.”

A cool breeze brushed past the street.

Pedestrians moved by in scattered clusters.

A street-sweeping robot beeped softly as it passed.

Gu Qiqi stood still, slowly looking around.

She was completely confused.

Just a moment ago, she had been lying in bed with Feng Jiying after sharing an intimate moment. She had dozed off beside her.

Now, the breeze was brushing her cheek, and when she opened her eyes again, she was standing in the middle of a busy road.

Was no one around going to question how she appeared out of nowhere?

Fortunately, her clothes were still neatly in place.

[System Notification: Host, the storyline has been forcibly altered. Due to an XX-OO event in the main character’s plot last night, the system has triggered a plot correction.]

What did that scene have to do with her suddenly appearing in the street?

[System: Because Feng Jiying requested to end her forced match with you. In the system’s original storyline, Feng Jiying is the designated Omega of Zhao Zhongtian. Naturally, the connection between her and the host must be cut off.]

Gu Qiqi froze.

Feng Jiying wanted to cut ties with her?

She couldn’t even describe what she was feeling.

It just seemed absurd.

Omegas in Central City liked to play games with people’s hearts.

They always said one thing and did another. It was impossible to understand their true intentions.

Gu Qiqi turned around and saw a strange-looking government building in front of her.

The sign read: Gene Match Registration Office. Beside it were three more large characters: Civil Affairs Bureau.

“You must be Gu Qiqi. Miss Gu, correct?”

A nearby worker suddenly stepped forward and recognized her.

“Hello, I work for the Civil Affairs Bureau. Since you’ve officially ended your forced match with your previous Omega, the next step is to enter a new match, as required by the Federation. The candidates are Liu Huaiqing and Wen Rui. Which one would you like to choose?”

Gu Qiqi was caught off guard.

Shouldn’t such a serious matter be handled in an office, with paperwork and signatures and official stamps?

Why was this being discussed out on the street like a casual chat?

The staff member continued, smiling politely.

“You seem a little unsure, Miss Gu. If I may, allow me to recommend someone. You must know Liu Huaiqing. Lawyer Liu is a famous Omega beauty in Central City. Like you, she’s from the fringe district. The two of you would likely have much in common, and communication would be easier than it was with Feng Jiying.”

“Wait a second…”

[System Notification: Host, as the main storyline progresses, Feng Jiying will continue to be repositioned as Zhao Zhongtian’s primary Omega. All interactions between you and Feng Jiying will be pulled apart, unless you intervene and stop Zhao Ritian’s next XX-OO event.]

Do cannon fodder characters not even have basic rights?

Was she really supposed to clean up every mess the protagonist left behind? Disgusting.

Just as Gu Qiqi was about to decline, a real government officer rushed in.

“Who are you? Impersonating a federal worker is a serious crime. Do you want the Federation police to arrest you?”

Only then did Gu Qiqi break free from the pushy, sales-like approach of the fake staffer.

The woman who had grabbed her earlier slipped away quickly.

“Miss Gu, don’t forget. When you choose again, make sure to choose Lawyer Liu.”

The real worker apologized with a bow.

“I’m terribly sorry, Miss Gu. We failed to receive you properly. Please, follow me inside.”

Gu Qiqi nodded and followed him into the Civil Affairs Bureau.

As they walked, the man explained kindly, “Since you’re from the fringe district and don’t yet own property in Central City, the Federation has arranged temporary housing for you. You will not need to live with your match during the matching period.”

Gu Qiqi nodded again.

That was one plot adjustment she could actually appreciate.

But Gu Qiqi still asked insistently, “Are you certain it was Feng Jiying who personally requested to end the forced match with me?”

“Yes, Miss Gu. That’s what the Feng family elders said. They claimed they heard Miss Feng Jiying mention it herself, and they delivered the request to the Federal Government. The document even had her signature on it.”

Gu Qiqi’s hand curled into a tight fist.

“Currently, there are two Omegas eligible to enter the next matching period with you. One is Miss Liu Huaiqing, and the other is Miss Wen Rui. Which one would you like to choose first?”

Before Gu Qiqi could even consider how to answer, someone grabbed her wrist.

A familiar, cool hand held onto hers—Liu Huaiqing’s.

“Miss Gu, I hope I’m not too late.”

Liu Huaiqing was still dressed in her signature qipao, elegant as ever. Her long figure was draped in a deep jade-green silk dress, and her long hair was pinned up with a single jade hairpin, with a few strands falling gently across her forehead.

Gu Qiqi glanced at her and said, “Isn’t this Lawyer Liu? You’re always composed and in control. I didn’t expect you to use the word ‘hope.’”

Liu Huaiqing didn’t get offended. Instead, she smiled calmly.

Her grip tightened slightly.

“Since you’re teasing me now, Miss Gu, does that mean we’ve become a little closer?”

Gu Qiqi was momentarily speechless.

She was beginning to realize that Liu Huaiqing didn’t think like most people.

Then again, anyone who had managed to become the king of the black market probably wasn’t normal.

Liu Huaiqing added, “There are a few things I need to say, even if you don’t want to hear them…”

Gu Qiqi immediately raised her hand in a stop gesture.

“If you know I won’t want to hear it, then don’t say it. I have important things to deal with. I’d appreciate it if you let go. Otherwise, people might think I—this so-called domineering and unlikeable Alpha—am bullying a delicate Omega like you.”

Liu Huaiqing understood that Gu Qiqi was still upset about what happened that day.

But she truly enjoyed the process of taming Gu Qiqi.

“Miss Gu…”

“Xiao Qiqi, let big sister take a look. Are your injuries better?”

Before Liu Huaiqing could finish her sentence, a sweet and playful voice interrupted her.

Wen Rui appeared, dressed in a delicate princess-style dress, gracefully lifting the hem as she jogged toward them.

The staff member watching nearby was stunned. From years of serving aristocrats, she could immediately sense the subtle tension in the air.

It felt like two elite Omegas from powerful families were about to fight over one Alpha—an Alpha from the fringe district, no less.

Gu Qiqi felt a pulse of pain behind her temples.

One was already difficult enough. Why did there have to be two?

Wen Rui walked right up to her like she had done it a hundred times before. She naturally reached out and took Gu Qiqi’s wrist with one hand, then gently separated Liu Huaiqing’s hand with the other.

She wore the same innocent fox-like smile as always. Her dimples showed clearly.

Gu Qiqi looked at her warily. “What are you doing here again?”

Wen Rui glanced at Liu Huaiqing for just a moment, then turned her full attention back to Gu Qiqi.

With a fluid motion, she wrapped her arms around Gu Qiqi’s and leaned her cheek gently against it.

“Of course I came because I sensed you were missing me, little Qiqi. As your thoughtful big sister, how could I let you suffer from longing for me?”

Gu Qiqi clenched her jaw. Her whole body broke out in goosebumps.

“Can’t you speak like a normal person?”

Wen Rui gave her an indulgent look.

“Alright, alright. Don’t be upset. I’ll be honest with you. I came because I heard you and Feng Jiying ended your match. I wanted to find you right away.”

Liu Huaiqing let out a quiet scoff. Her voice wasn’t loud, but everyone heard it.

“Some people never know how to cherish what they have until it’s gone. But not everything in life can be reversed. Isn’t that right, Dr. Wen?”

Wen Rui could no longer pretend Liu Huaiqing wasn’t there.

“Oh my, I didn’t even notice you were here, Lawyer Liu.”

She widened her fox-like eyes dramatically, then leaned slightly behind Gu Qiqi’s arm.

“It’s my fault. I had my eyes and heart completely focused on little Qiqi. I didn’t even notice anyone else. You’re not mad at me, are you?”

Liu Huaiqing smiled with polite composure.

“Of course not. I know you and Miss Gu used to date. Perhaps you left her because of her background in the fringe district.”

These two were clearly not easy to deal with.

Liu Huaiqing always brought up the past between Wen Rui and Gu Qiqi with just enough subtlety.

Wen Rui, in turn, constantly reminded everyone of the closeness she once shared with Gu Qiqi.

At this point, the staff member decided to speak up.

“Miss Gu, may I ask again—between the two Omegas, who do you choose for the next matching period?”

Wait. Wasn’t there something wrong with the Federation’s process?

By definition, a forced match was only supposed to occur when both the Alpha and Omega declined but were still ordered into a match by the government.

But from the looks of it, these two Omegas seemed more than willing.

What kind of absurd luck was this? Anyone watching would be envious.

Gu Qiqi opened her mouth. “I…”

Before she could finish, both Wen Rui and Liu Huaiqing turned to the staff member and answered at the same time.

Wen Rui said, “Me.”

Liu Huaiqing said, “Me.”

Wen Rui’s smile widened, but the look in her fox-like eyes turned icy.

“Lawyer Liu, perhaps you should stop chasing after someone so young. Our little Qiqi is too fragile. She wouldn’t survive your intensity.”

Liu Huaiqing refused to back down. She responded calmly, “A good horse never returns to graze old pastures. I believe Miss Gu knows how to choose the right path.”

Both women were still holding onto Gu Qiqi’s wrists, one on each side.

In the Federation, Alphas were usually the dominant ones, and Omegas the submissive. Most of the time, it was two Alphas fighting over a fragile Omega.

Rarely did anyone witness two Omegas fighting over an Alpha.

Gu Qiqi tried to pull her arms free, but clearly, both women were holding on with full strength.

Now the three of them were lined up in a row, hand in hand. It was an awkward and almost comical sight.

Gu Qiqi said, “Wait… can you just listen to me for a second?”

But before she could finish, another person walked into the lobby of the Civil Affairs Bureau.

Xiao Bai quietly followed behind Feng Jiying, her head lowered, barely breathing. She had already lost her year-end bonus and didn’t want to risk losing half her salary too.

Feng Jiying looked at the scene in front of her. It made her eyes sting with discomfort.

When Gu Qiqi noticed her sudden arrival, she instinctively pulled her hand back and rubbed her wrist, which was now red from being held too tightly.

The staff member nervously clutched the document in her hand, but her curiosity couldn’t be contained. She still asked, “So, Miss Gu… would you like to sign now? Once you do, the Federation will randomly assign the next Omega for your match.”

In that moment, all three pairs of eyes landed on Gu Qiqi.

For the first time, she felt this much pressure all at once.

She gave a bitter smile and said, “No. I’ll decide my own life. I don’t need anyone else to choose for me.”

She took the paper and pen from the staff member.

Just before signing, she paused and looked at Feng Jiying.

“I just want to know… did you really say it yourself? That you wanted to end our forced match?”

Feng Jiying hesitated but finally said, “Yes.”

Gu Qiqi laughed at herself.

She raised the pen, about to sign.

“Wait…”

Feng Jiying’s voice interrupted her again.

Wen Rui couldn’t help but speak up. “President Feng, maybe don’t stir things up now. Weren’t you the one who ended things with Qiqi? What are you doing here today? Trying to mock her? If so, I’ll be the first to object.”

While the tension escalated between the three of them, Liu Huaiqing remained silent. From her perspective, Feng Jiying was already out of the game. There was no need to compete with someone who had already lost.

Gu Qiqi didn’t want to look at Feng Jiying any longer.

Those eyes behind the gold-rimmed glasses were too hard to read.

It was strange. She had been the one to end things, yet she still came running today.

Did Feng Jiying think she was someone who could be played with so easily?

“Gu Qiqi…”

Feng Jiying tried to speak again, but Xiao Bai leaned over and whispered, “President Feng, I think the Grand Elder passed by earlier. He sent someone to watch the entrance. Maybe we should leave for now.”

Frustration flashed in Feng Jiying’s eyes.

When she found out the forced match had ended, she had impulsively rushed to the Civil Affairs Bureau.

She knew the Federation’s orders couldn’t be changed. Everything was already official.

And yet, she still came.

She couldn’t even explain why.

Gu Qiqi raised her eyebrows. Somehow, she found this whole situation rather amusing.

She crumpled the document in her hand into a ball and threw it into the trash can. Then she handed the pen back to the staff member.

“If you all want me that badly, just saying so isn’t enough. You’ll have to show some actual sincerity.”

She stood with her hands behind her back, positioned right in the center of the three.

Feng Jiying, Wen Rui, and Liu Huaiqing formed a strange triangle around her.

Gu Qiqi smiled.

“Alright, let me give you a little test. For the next twelve hours, you can all transfer money to my terminal account. At nine o’clock tonight, I’ll calculate who sent me the most. Whoever transfers the largest amount, I’ll enter the match with them. Sound fair?”