Reborn as a Scummy Alpha, I Became Every Heroine's Obsession - Chapter 36

Among Alphas, there is an unspoken rule: the strongest always has the final say.

Gu Qiqi, as the class representative of First Year, Class Three, defeated all the other class leaders with absolute strength.

That meant, among all first-year students in the Alpha Division at 330 Military Academy, she was the undisputed strongest.

Even though she came from the Outer Fringe, the Alphas from Central City did not dare to show her any disrespect or arrogance.

They did their best to suppress their uncontrollable admiration.

And when Gu Qiqi received an exclusive one million credit sponsorship from Feng Jiying, most of the Alphas in the audience saw it as a mark of honor.

They looked at her with open envy.

Class Three broke into loud cheers.

They were proud of Gu Qiqi.

“Boss Gu is the coolest!”

“Boss Gu is unbeatable!”

“Kiss! Kiss! Kiss!”

When Song Lin suddenly shouted something different, Yun San and Nan Qi turned to stare at her.

Song Lin blinked. “Why are you all looking at me like that?”

The lively atmosphere quieted down immediately.

Song Lin shrank her neck a little and glanced around, realizing that everyone was staring at her with strange expressions.

Still, she straightened her back, lifted her chin, and said confidently,
“What? President Feng and Boss Gu were in a mandatory pairing, right? So now, doesn’t that make President Feng her Omega? I didn’t say anything wrong.”

When it came to strength, no one could argue against Gu Qiqi.

Every Alpha in the crowd knew they weren’t strong enough to defeat her.

Even if they dared to provoke her, they would only end up injured in the arena.

But the moment it involved an Omega, things changed.

Alphas were naturally aggressive and extremely possessive of Omegas.

The Feng family was the most powerful among the three major families. Feng Jiying was the family’s sole heir, but because she was an Omega, she couldn’t inherit after marriage.

Many Alphas secretly had their eyes on her.

“Hey, don’t get ahead of yourselves, Class Three. So what if she’s a student council president? She’s not running the entire academy. First-years need to learn how to stay humble.”

This comment not only angered the Alphas, but even the Omegas began to glare at Song Lin.

Yun San sighed. “See? You caused a mess again.”

Nan Qi raised both hands, showing she had no part in it.

An Omega from a prominent family sneered.
“Typical Alpha behavior. You all treat us like property. We Omegas are not accessories to Alphas. President Feng donated that prize because she wants to support the school and cultivate talent, not because she belongs to anyone. And you, annoying Beta, have no right to speak for her.”

“President Feng can choose whichever Alpha she likes. She is the most outstanding Omega in Central City. Which of you Alphas come from a family more powerful than hers? You think you’re qualified to win her over?”

“Exactly. Can you please respect Omegas in public? We don’t appreciate being treated roughly by Alphas. None of you truly care about us. You just treat us like objects to satisfy your pride.”

The Alphas were no longer willing to stay silent. In their eyes, Omegas were meant to be attached to them.

Omegas were physically weaker and mostly served reproductive roles.

Alphas, on the other hand, were expected to provide and protect. From their perspective, Omegas only needed to stay home, embroider flowers, and enjoy a high social status. They believed they were the ones being treated unfairly.

“You Omegas are just useless. You can’t lift a thing or carry a load. All you do is sit at home sewing and raising children. What do you contribute to society? Being treated like accessories is already more than you deserve. If it weren’t for this election, you wouldn’t even have the right to step into the Alpha division.”

The Alpha population in the Interstellar Federation had already split into two extremes.

Because Omegas were so rare, not every Alpha could find one of their own.

Once an Omega was permanently marked by an Alpha, they would obey only that Alpha and become completely bonded.

Alphas, however, were unaffected by the bond.

If they encountered another Omega they liked, they could still pursue them freely.

This imbalance led to even more unfair distribution between Alphas and Omegas.

One group of Alphas became fanatics, worshipping and chasing after Omegas, hoping to win one for themselves.

The other group became anti-Omega extremists. They despised Omegas and even abused them after winning them over.

Song Lin had no idea that her six simple words would spark such a heated conflict between the two genders.

She almost ended up trapped between both sides.

The atmosphere grew louder and more chaotic, but no one dared to act first.

No one wanted to be the first to throw a punch, because the one who did would face the harshest punishment.

System Alert:
[Host, be careful. A mental energy riot is likely. If it happens, the result will be the same as last time. You must act early to prevent a mass breakdown.]

Hearing the system’s warning, Gu Qiqi instinctively stepped forward.

But Feng Jiying quietly reached out and took her wrist. She leaned in close and whispered,
“I suggest you stay out of this.”

Gu Qiqi paused and stepped back. She raised an eyebrow.
“President Feng doesn’t seem to know me very well.”

Feng Jiying also took a step back to keep some distance.
“Just think about what I said. Some chances, once missed, won’t come back. In Central City, you won’t find another person with as much wealth as me.”

With that, she turned and walked off the stage with calm elegance.

The entire venue fell quiet once again.

No one dared say another word. Feng Jiying was someone none of them could afford to offend.

Wen Rui clicked her tongue.
“These days, relationships are controlled by pheromones and money. Love doesn’t seem to matter anymore.”

Liu Huaiqing let out a quiet laugh.
“Why? Didn’t your sponsor give you enough funding?”

Wen Rui was about to reply but froze. She had just realized how infuriating Liu Huaiqing’s words could be.

“That’s none of your concern, Counselor Liu.”

Meanwhile, Zhao Zhongtian stared at Feng Jiying’s figure as she walked away.

He seemed to have fallen for her at first sight.

To him, Feng Jiying was like a snow lotus growing on a high mountain peak — noble, proud, untouchable. The more out of reach she was, the more he wanted her.

But then he remembered the disturbing things that had happened between him and the twisted headmaster.

And suddenly, Zhao Zhongtian felt dirty. He felt disgusted with himself.

If he could win over someone like Feng Jiying, someone so pure and flawless, he felt like all the filth clinging to him might finally be washed away.

Zhao Ruri noticed Zhao Zhongtian staring at Feng Jiying. His eyes were filled with something she immediately recognized—curiosity, or maybe something more. She leaned in and whispered,
“Brother, do you like that Omega from Central City?”

Zhao Zhongtian’s thoughts were interrupted. He frowned and warned her,
“Watch your mouth.”

“I’m just asking quietly. No one else can hear. And besides, isn’t Central City always encouraging Alphas to go after the Omegas they like? If you like her, you should pursue her.”

“Brother, you’re amazing. After your gender differentiation, your mental power level was classified as 2S+. These Central City Alphas are all so soft and careful. None of them can match you.”

Zhao Zhongtian immediately cut her off.
“I told you before, in Central City, you need to be careful with your words. And my mental power rating is confidential. Don’t mention it again. Why are you always so reckless?”

Zhao Ruri shrank back at the coldness in his voice.
“I’m sorry. I won’t say anything else. Please don’t be angry.”

She sulked and returned to her seat, unhappy.

Her eyes fell on Gu Qiqi, who was still glowing with victory on the stage, holding a one million credit reward.

She clenched her fists. In her eyes, her brother should have been the one standing there, not Gu Qiqi.

Her brother was the best.

She was convinced that the only reason he was upset and lashing out at her was because of Gu Qiqi.

If Gu Qiqi hadn’t shown up, her brother would be the center of attention.

Why did someone with only an S+ rating beat her brother, who had a rare 2S+?

She would help him take back everything that was rightfully his.

She would make him the most admired Alpha in Central City.

She would make the world fall at his feet.

Zhao Ruri and Zhao Zhongtian had grown up together in the Outer Fringe, relying only on each other.

Before their gender differentiation, they had no way to protect themselves.

Zhao Zhongtian hadn’t been strong by nature. It was only after his differentiation that his 2S+ mental power enhanced his physical strength.

Their lives had always been difficult.

But Zhao Zhongtian had protected her every step of the way.

He never let her suffer.

Zhao Ruri admired him more than anyone. To her, he was her world. She worshipped him like a god.

Without him, she would never have made it into Central City or had the life she had now.

Anyone who dared block his future would become her enemy.

Now that she had also differentiated as an Alpha, she finally had the strength to help him.

After the student council elections ended, all Alphas were told to remain on the field. The Omegas were instructed to return to their own district for the rest of their activities.

At the same time, Gu Qiqi and Gu Qingyun had made a secret plan to sneak into the principal’s office and gather evidence against him.

“It’s just collecting evidence. Why do I have to go? Your mental strength isn’t low, and you’re pretty skilled too,” Gu Qiqi said suspiciously.

She had always been cautious. As a side character, she didn’t want to get herself eliminated by getting involved in something she didn’t need to.

Gu Qingyun replied, part coaxing and part serious.

“Your mental strength is high, but you joined 330 Military Academy right after you differentiated. You still don’t know much about the basics. There’s a lot of potential in you that hasn’t been unlocked. It takes pressure and danger to bring that out. This is the perfect opportunity.”

The Gu family was different from others. They were born with naturally strong bodies and a strong instinct for battle.

After differentiation, they didn’t care much about mental power levels. No matter how high or low the rating was, they always had strong physical advantages. That strength was part of their bloodline.

Gu Qiqi narrowed her eyes.
“You’d better not be lying to me. If anything goes wrong, I’ll make sure you’re the one who takes the blame. I have federal government protection. You don’t.”

She wasn’t exaggerating. Gu Qiqi had a red-seal protection document from the Federation.

That made Gu Qingyun pause.

Could it be that the Federation President already knew Gu Qiqi’s true identity?

Back when the main Gu family was wiped out, the government had claimed it was due to war. They said the family had died fighting enemies to protect the Federation.

But the surviving branches of the Gu family had always believed there was more to the story.

Gu Qingyun wasn’t ready to say anything for sure yet. She would keep watching and waiting.

“Right now, all the Alphas are gathered in the middle of the field. No one is watching us. You need to move fast. We only have ten minutes. I’ll be at the door keeping watch. If I detect any pheromones or mental energy nearby, I’ll call your terminal. That’s your signal to leave through the emergency exit.”

System Alert:
[Host, you’re clever. You know how the twisted principal is connected to Zhao Zhongtian. If you get rid of him, it will stop that toxic storyline from happening. You’ll avoid the chaos and stay safe.]

Gu Qiqi stepped carefully into the principal’s office.

According to Gu Qingyun, the principal had a disturbing obsession with Alphas and liked to record his actions.

He used old-fashioned cassette tapes, something from ancient human history. Almost no one used them anymore.

He was extremely cautious and had hidden them very well in case he ever got exposed.

She only had ten minutes.

She had to find the tapes before the principal noticed anything.

Gu Qiqi crouched down and suddenly paused.

“I have a system. In a high-tech world like this, shouldn’t I have some kind of gadget or ability to help me?”

System Response:
[Host, you’re just a side character. You’re not the protagonist. Don’t be greedy.]

Gu Qiqi sighed silently.

Meanwhile, Gu Qingyun stood guard around the corner.

She had a sharp sense of hearing and could catch even the faintest sound.

Just then, the crisp sound of high heels echoed clearly from the stairwell.

Her expression froze.

Feng Jiying walked toward the principal’s office as if she owned the place.

She looked calm and elegant, as if nothing could touch her.

Gu Qingyun crouched lower and debated whether she should try to stop her.

But Feng Jiying glanced her way and gave her a cold, unreadable look.

Gu Qingyun silently backed down and stayed hidden.

It made sense. Feng Jiying had a close relationship with Gu Qiqi.

Maybe she was here to help her.

Gu Qingyun repeated that thought to herself until it felt believable.

Gu Qingyun stayed focused, her eyes fixed on the stairwell corner. Since two people had already gone inside, she was even more cautious.

She glanced downward casually, then froze.

Someone else was heading toward the principal’s office.

It was Wen Rui.

And she was crawling out of some hidden tunnel.

Gu Qingyun was stunned.

Was this really one Alpha against two?

Was Gu Qiqi really that bold?

She was still so young. Wasn’t this a bit much? Surely this kind of behavior wasn’t good for her health.

Inside the principal’s office, Gu Qiqi was busy searching for the audio tapes when she suddenly heard a noise at the door.

She immediately looked for a place to hide.

She noticed the wooden cabinet in front of the principal’s desk. As long as she controlled her pheromones and mental energy, she would not be detected. Without hesitation, she slipped inside.

She held her breath and stayed completely still.

The door opened. Feng Jiying stepped in and scanned the room, only to find it empty.

Strange. She had clearly seen Gu Qiqi come in. Gu Qingyun had even been guarding the door. Something was definitely going on.

Just then, her terminal buzzed with a message.

Xiao Bai:
President, the Grand Elder’s car is outside. He seems to want to speak with you. If you’re finished here, please come out soon. I may not be able to handle this alone.

Feng Jiying replied with a simple confirmation.

She frowned, certain Gu Qiqi was hiding somewhere.

But Gu Qiqi’s mental strength was much higher than hers. If she didn’t want to be found, it would take time and effort to locate her.

That idiot. Did she even realize how serious it was to sneak into the principal’s office? If she got caught, the consequences would be severe.

“Gu…”

Before she could finish the name, she heard footsteps again outside the door.

Feng Jiying gritted her teeth, glanced around, and spotted the same wooden cabinet.

She had no choice but to hide inside.

To her surprise, the cabinet had a small motion-activated light.

When it turned on, she saw Gu Qiqi staring at her in surprise.

“Gu Qiqi…”

Before she could say anything more, Gu Qiqi quickly covered her mouth.

“Shh…”

The two of them switched to typing messages on their terminals.

Feng Jiying:
Why are you here?

Gu Qiqi:
Why are you here?

Before they could exchange another word, the door creaked open once more.

Both of them immediately controlled their breathing, suppressing their pheromones and spiritual energy.

Wen Rui entered the office, fanning herself with her signature elegant folding fan.

“Finally. I’ve been waiting for this opportunity.”

She had been desperate to find out what exactly had happened to Gu Qiqi over the past few years.

The principal had sealed all the files on Alphas selected from the Outer Fringe.

She had been forced to crawl through a hidden tunnel just to get in here.

Now her dress was completely dirty.

Where would the principal hide something important?

She began searching the room and soon found a thick folder tucked away in a cabinet. Her eyes lit up.

Then, she heard movement at the door.

Her heart skipped.

If the principal caught her, she wouldn’t be able to explain herself.

She had no choice but to hide.

She glanced around and saw the same spacious wooden cabinet across from the desk. It looked clean and big enough for her to hide in without wrinkling her dress.

Without hesitation, she climbed inside.

But the moment the soft yellow light inside turned on, she froze.

Three faces. Six eyes.

All staring at one another in silence.

Wen Rui stared.
“You…”

Before she could say more, Feng Jiying pressed a hand over her mouth with complete indifference.

Wen Rui’s eyes went wide but she didn’t make a sound.

Then, high heels tapped across the floor.

Liu Huaiqing entered the room with calm precision.

All the Alphas and Omegas were supposed to be outside on the field. This was her perfect chance.

She needed to find hard evidence of the principal’s illegal Omega trafficking.

But something felt off.

The desk looked disturbed.

Someone had clearly been here.

Her sharp heels clicked across the floor as she stepped deeper into the room.

She frowned, trying to detect any lingering pheromones or spiritual presence.

Inside the cabinet, the three hiding girls held their breath.

That tapping sound on the wood floor was oddly eerie and made their skin crawl.

Strangely, Liu Huaiqing couldn’t pick up any scent or energy.

She didn’t plan to stay long. The music playing from the field reminded her that time was limited.

She took out her terminal and scanned the entire office.

She would review the data later and send someone else to go through it thoroughly.

She couldn’t afford to expose her identity now.

Meanwhile, Gu Qingyun, still standing guard, spotted Liu Huaiqing and quietly slipped away.

Was this some kind of strange ritual unique to Central City Omegas?

No wonder Gu Qiqi had agreed to help so quickly.

Gu Qingyun wanted no part of whatever game they were playing.

Just as Liu Huaiqing reached the doorway, more footsteps approached.

She sighed.

This could not be happening.

Fine. Better to hide first and figure it out later.

She turned back and opened the same wooden cabinet.

Once again, the light inside flicked on.

Four faces. Eight eyes.

They stared at one another in complete silence.

Liu Huaiqing blinked.

The small cabinet had officially reached its emotional and physical limit.

Feng Jiying slowly turned to Gu Qiqi with a blank expression.

Gu Qiqi stayed completely silent.

Outside, although Gu Qingyun had already left, she made a mental note to speak with Gu Qiqi later.

She was still too young. She needed to be careful not to drain her energy.

Even the strongest Alpha could be ruined by emotionally demanding, overindulgent Omegas.

At that moment, the principal entered the office with Zhao Zhongtian.

Zhao Zhongtian narrowed his eyes.

“Principal, I think someone’s been in here.”

The principal waved it off.

“Don’t play games. I already gave you a chance. If you can’t do it, that’s on you. Now take off your clothes and lie down.”

Zhao Zhongtian hesitated.

He had told his sister, Zhao Ruri, that he would just talk to the principal for a few minutes and then come right back.

“Principal… can we not do this today?”

SMACK!
Another slap landed hard on his face.

The twisted headmaster had a fixation with slapping people. He believed this kind of seemingly harmless action was the most effective way to shatter someone’s dignity.
“You’d better not test my patience,” he warned coldly. “Otherwise, I’ll bring your younger brother in here instead.”

Hearing that, Zhao Zhongtian could only obey and begin removing his clothes.

But his instincts told him clearly that someone had entered the office and still hadn’t left.

“Headmaster, what if someone really is hiding in your office?” he asked carefully.

Inside the wardrobe, the four hidden individuals were extremely tense.

They weren’t truly afraid of consequences. There were enough of them to handle anything. But this situation was incredibly awkward.

Zhao Zhongtian undressed while slowly walking toward the wardrobe. He stared at it, eyes locked with suspicion.

Gu Qiqi was extremely nervous. She quietly lifted her hand and covered Feng Jiying’s eyes.

In the next moment, their vision went completely black. When they opened their eyes again, they were surrounded by a void.

Feng Jiying spoke in a cold tone, “Gu Qiqi, you just blinded me.”

Liu Huaiqing explained calmly, “This is a mental consciousness space. We’ve exited reality.”

Gu Qiqi didn’t quite understand what that meant.

Wen Rui spoke thoughtfully, “Everything inside a mental space cannot be sensed by the outside world. And we can’t sense anything happening outside either. So right now, we’re gambling on whether Zhao Zhongtian will open the wardrobe. If he doesn’t, we win. Honestly, I know the headmaster is a pervert, so don’t worry. We just need to endure for a few minutes.”

The other three turned to stare at her.

Wen Rui blinked innocently. “What? Why are you all looking at me like that?”

Feng Jiying stayed silent.

Liu Huaiqing also said nothing.

Gu Qiqi didn’t respond either.

Wen Rui smiled faintly. “Alright, save your shock. Even if you’re dying to know how I know all this, I’m not telling.”

Although they were in a mental space, the fact remained that they were physically crammed into a small wardrobe. Some physical contact was inevitable.

However, aside from the person who created the mental space, everyone else could barely feel anything physically.

Thankfully, the headmaster assumed Zhao Zhongtian was just stalling and didn’t force him to open the wardrobe.

The twisted headmaster was in an especially good mood today.

But no one noticed that the office door had silently opened a small crack.

Outside, Zhao Ruri’s eyes widened. Her eyes turned red, fists clenched tightly, and her body trembled as she stared at everything happening inside.

Wen Rui whispered, “Hmm… I think they’re gone now. Feng Jiying, you’re stepping on my skirt.”

Feng Jiying didn’t respond. She didn’t feel like speaking at all.

Liu Huaiqing glanced at the time. “It’s already five o’clock. Miss Gu, shouldn’t you announce your decision?”

“According to federal law, in official agencies, any promise or vow made by an alpha to an omega must be fulfilled. If not, the alpha will be punished by the federal government. Alphas from the border zones may even be expelled from Central City.”

Liu Huaiqing took a step closer. “So Miss Gu, you’d better double-check your terminal balance. Make sure you don’t miscalculate.”

Since Gu Qiqi was the creator of the mental space, she was more in tune with her physical body than the others.

And yes…

She could clearly feel Feng Jiying pinching the flesh on her upper arm. Hard.

At the same time, Gu Qingyun was hiding behind a tree not far from the building, observing everything.

First, she saw Zhao Ruri screaming wildly as she ran out, stumbling and falling flat on her face.

Not long after, she saw the slightly hunched Zhao Zhongtian, followed by the revolting headmaster.

The headmaster even gave Zhao Zhongtian a smack on the butt.

Then came Wen Rui, softly humming to herself while smoothing out the wrinkles on her dress.

Next was Feng Jiying, whose expression clearly showed she was in a terrible mood.

Then Gu Qiqi emerged, rubbing her sore upper arm.

And finally Liu Huaiqing appeared, looking happier than anyone else.

Gu Qingyun stood frozen. She truly didn’t understand what had just happened.

That night, at the Feng family villa.

Feng Jiying lay in a small bedroom on the second floor. Her brows were tightly furrowed. Her sleep was far from peaceful.

In her dream, she saw a female omega being very intimate with Gu Qiqi.

As the dream continued, the omega’s face slowly changed until it became Liu Huaiqing’s face.

A surge of jealousy and heat filled Feng Jiying’s chest. She instinctively reached out to stop them.

But her hand passed through empty air.

The overwhelming sense of loss jolted her awake.

Feng Jiying sat up in bed.

She looked around the familiar but slightly unfamiliar room. She could smell the faint scent of familiar pheromones lingering in the air. She frowned, a trace of regret in her expression.

She had sleepwalked into Gu Qiqi’s room again.

She raised her wrist and checked the time on her terminal.

One o’clock in the morning.

Tch.

Thinking about the scene in her dream, her frown deepened. The frustration and heat in her chest refused to fade.

She hated these uncontrollable emotions.

Without hesitation, Feng Jiying initiated a video call to Gu Qiqi.

She didn’t care if Liu Huaiqing had moved in with Gu Qiqi.

She didn’t care if anything had happened between them that she definitely didn’t care about.

But she needed answers.
Why had she started sleepwalking into Gu Qiqi’s room ever since she left?

Did Gu Qiqi drug her?

Was she after her inheritance?

[Terminal notification: The other party has declined your video call.]

Hmm.

Didn’t answer.

Fine.

Now she was even angrier.

Do you want to see President Feng get jealous?