The Crematorium of the Top Omega Chasing After Alpha - Chapter 18

Because she had returned too late the previous night, Song Song was already asleep, and Song Qingpei didn’t wake her.

The next day, she went to check on her daughter early in the morning. Song Song’s serene sleeping face looked utterly adorable, and she couldn’t resist gently pinching her little nose.

“Little sleepyhead, time to wake up~”

Song Song rubbed her eyes and mumbled groggily, “Mommy~”

Hearing Song Song’s soft, sweet, childlike voice, Song Qingpei kissed her rosy little cheek. “Hurry and get up. What would you like to eat today? Mommy will make it for you.”

The little one stretched, opened her drowsy eyes, and murmured, “Mommy~”

Song Qingpei smiled and asked, “What is it?”

“Mommy!” Song Song called her name again, “Why did you come back so late last night? I waited for you but fell asleep.”

Song Qingpei had originally planned to find the right moment to talk to Song Song about it. Now that she was asking, she tentatively broached the subject: “Song Song, how would you feel about Mommy going back to work?”

Hearing this, Song Song immediately jumped out of bed, her big, dark eyes wide with surprise, and said in her tiny voice, “No!”

“Why not?” Song Qingpei was somewhat taken aback.

Song Song blinked her big eyes, thinking seriously, and then her eyes reddened. “Because, I keep feeling like Mommy wants to leave me.”

Song Qingpei: “…”

She thought she had hidden her feelings well, but it turned out her daughter had noticed after all.

For so long, she had deliberately suppressed her emotions, afraid of frightening her daughter. But now, looking into her daughter’s clear, bright eyes, Song Qingpei suddenly didn’t know how to explain her thoughts or bring herself to lie to her child.

She could only hold Song Song tightly, burying her face in her daughter’s neck, unable to hold back her own tears.

Confused, Song Song tilted her head and looked at Song Qingpei, gently patting her back with her small hand. “Mommy, you’re crying~”

Song Qingpei shook her head. “No, I’m not.”

Song Song lifted her little hand to wipe away her mother’s tears. “Mommy, don’t you like me anymore? Don’t you want me?”

Hearing the hurt in her daughter’s voice, Song Qingpei felt even more guilty. She held her daughter closer and patiently explained, “Song Song, Mommy isn’t abandoning you. But Mommy has to work to support us, to give you a happy life.”

Song Song’s little mouth formed an “o” shape. “Wah~ Mommy, are we poor again?”

Song Qingpei: “…”

How could she explain this?

Should she tell Song Song that her other mother, Ming Yu, was not only wealthy but also powerful, and that she was working so hard because she felt inferior and feared Ming Yu would take their daughter away?

At this thought, Song Qingpei could only sigh and try to explain the idea of going back to work in a way that would appeal to Song Song.

“Song Song, listen to me. Mommy is going to work to repair mechas. Don’t you love mechas the most?”

Hearing this, the little one immediately stopped crying and listened attentively.

Such a little mecha fan!

Seeing that it was working, Song Qingpei quickly continued to paint a rosy picture: “Song Song, when Mommy becomes really skilled, I’ll build you an incredibly powerful mecha. How does that sound?”

Song Song’s face lit up with joy. “Yay~ That’s amazing!”

Watching Song Song’s happy expression, Song Qingpei also smiled and gently stroked her soft hair. “Song Song, Mommy is going to work now. Will you be a good girl and attend your classes at home?”

“Alright~” Song Song reluctantly believed her.

Song Qingpei: “Song Song is such a good girl.”

Puffing out her cheeks, Song Song said, “Then Mommy has to come back early, okay~”

“Okay, Mommy will definitely come back early.”

Finally having convinced her daughter, Song Qingpei breathed a sigh of relief. Just as she was about to take Song Song out, she heard a knock at the door.

When Song Qingpei opened the door, she saw Ming Yu standing outside with a face that looked as if someone owed her money.

Her expression instantly turned cold. Ignoring Ming Yu at the door, she turned directly to her daughter and said, “Song Song, Mommy will wait for you downstairs. Hurry up, get dressed, and come down for breakfast.”

Watching her walk away, Ming Yu frowned and turned to go back inside.

After getting dressed, Song Song ran to the door with her little legs pattering and called out “Mommy” when she saw Ming Yu.

“Mm, let’s go eat,” Ming Yu said, suppressing her displeasure as she took Song Song’s little hand and walked downstairs. Her face remained sour the entire way.

When Song Qingpei saw the two coming down, she directed her gaze at Song Song, completely ignoring Ming Yu.

During the meal, Ming Yu kept her eyes fixed on Song Qingpei, repeatedly trying to find an opportunity to speak. But Song Qingpei kept her head down, eating or leaning over to feed Song Song, not sparing Ming Yu even a single glance.

By the end of the meal, Ming Yu felt as though the food had no flavor, and her mood was extremely agitated.

“Song Qingpei, I need to talk to you,” Ming Yu finally blurted out, unable to hold back any longer as Song Qingpei finished eating.

Song Qingpei frowned slightly and looked up at her. “Is there anything left for us to talk about?”

Ming Yu: “Of course there is.”

Unwilling to engage with her, Song Qingpei coldly replied, “I’m going to be late. Whatever it is, we can talk about it when I get back.”

With that, she stood up and walked out.

Recalling the unfamiliar Omega pheromones she had smelled the night before, Ming Yu immediately grew wary. She stood up and blocked Song Qingpei’s path. “Where exactly are you going?”

“Do I need to report to you about where I’m going?” Afraid that her job might be jeopardized by an angry Ming Yu, Song Qingpei didn’t explain. Instead, she snorted coldly and walked around her. Ming Yu’s face turned ashen.

Song Song waved her little hand and said in a sweet, childish voice, “Bye, Mommy. Come back early, okay?”

Song Qingpei smiled at Song Song. “Mm, okay.”

The two of them, one big and one small, watched her leave in unison.

“Mommy’s gone,” Song Song said, suddenly slumping onto the table with a pout.

Ming Yu’s expression grew even gloomier.

At that moment, Song Song suddenly turned her head, propped her chin on her little hand, and stared at Ming Yu. “Mommy, why is Mommy still ignoring you? Didn’t you apologize?”

Thinking of the previous night, Ming Yu’s face darkened. “Adult matters are none of a child’s business!”

“You definitely didn’t apologize, and you bullied Mommy!” As she spoke, Song Song’s face scrunched up, clearly upset.

“I did not!” Ming Yu said, enunciating each word.

Song Song pouted. “Yes, you did! Bad Mommy! I don’t want to talk to you anymore.”

Ming Yu: “…”

She didn’t know how to comfort a child or how to explain the situation between them, so she could only change the subject. “Alright, let’s eat first.”

Song Song, who had finished eating long ago, adopted a lecturing tone like a little adult: “You must apologize properly and make Mom forgive you!”

Ming Yu: “…”

She took a deep breath and forced a faint smile: “Alright!”

With mixed emotions, Ming Yu got up and headed to the military headquarters.

Lanxing Military Headquarters.

Ming Yu, dressed in a black military uniform with gold trim, her waist slender and legs long, walked into the headquarters hall with an exceptional aura.

Her appearance immediately drew the attention of many. As the youngest general in the Federation, having risen to the rank as an Omega deity, she truly astonished everyone.

But Ming Yu had a cold and aloof demeanor, appearing stern and unapproachable. As a result, people only dared to observe her cautiously from a distance, afraid to approach and strike up a conversation, lest they inadvertently offend this lofty and unapproachable general.

Ming Yu walked straight ahead without glancing sideways, entering the high-level elevator that went directly to the exclusive office of the marshal on the top floor.

The moment the guards saw her, they immediately saluted: “General Ming, the marshal requests your presence in his office.”

In the office, Marshal Lin Pinghai was seated, reviewing documents. He appeared to be in his early forties, with a resolute and handsome face. His piercing, eagle-like black eyes exuded authority, giving off an intangible sense of pressure.

Hearing footsteps, his sharp, hawk-like gaze unabashedly assessed the person before him who was about to be entrusted with a major responsibility.

Ming Yu stood straight, meeting his gaze without arrogance or subservience, and said, “Marshal Lin.”

Only then did Lin Pinghai withdraw his gaze, laughing heartily. “Ming Yu, you must already know why I called you back this time.”

“I have some idea. It’s about establishing the Lanxing Advanced Military Academy, right?”

Ming Yu’s reply was concise.

“Correct.” Lin Pinghai nodded approvingly, then handed her a stack of documents. “Take a look at this file first.”

After speaking, the marshal gestured toward the sofa opposite, indicating for her to sit.

Ming Yu nodded, closed the documents in her hand, placed them on the coffee table, and began carefully reading through them.

After she finished, the marshal leisurely began, “The establishment of the Lanxing Advanced Military Academy has already been approved by the Federal Department of Defense, and all aspects have been coordinated. However, there is one crucial issue remaining, the selection of the first principal.”

He didn’t finish his sentence, but Ming Yu quickly grasped the implication.

This newly established advanced military academy would enroll the most outstanding students from various military schools. Upon graduation, they would become mid-to-high-level officers in the military. Serving as the first principal would mean establishing a teacher-student relationship in advance, making it easier to win them over in the future.

Moreover, doing so would greatly benefit her career prospects. However, Ming Yu wasn’t particularly enthusiastic about such political maneuvering; she was more adept at direct warfare.

Thus, she didn’t immediately respond. Instead, she frowned slightly and hesitated before saying, “What do you mean, sir?”

Noting her hesitation, Lin Pinghai cleared his throat and said, “Ming Yu, since I intend for you to become the principal, it’s because I hope you can lead the Lanxing military to even greater achievements. More importantly, our military needs reform whether in tactical innovation, personnel quality, equipment, or training standards. Without reform, we will only fall further behind.”

“Although the military has passed the Omega enlistment bill, the enthusiasm for Omegas to join the military has always been low. Moreover, many outstanding Omegas face exclusion in military academies. This trend must be reversed.” As he spoke, Lin Pinghai glanced meaningfully at Ming Yu. “Ming Yu, you are my most accomplished student and currently the highest-achieving Omega in the military. I believe you can resolve this issue appropriately.”

Hearing this, Ming Yu’s brow furrowed even more deeply.

As an Omega herself, she could deeply empathize with how difficult it was for an Omega to stand out in the military. If she had little interest initially, upon learning this news, she had even less reason to refuse.

Without hesitation, Ming Yu replied with a serious expression, “Thank you for your trust, Teacher. I will do my utmost and will not disappoint your expectations!”

“Good, it’s settled then.”

Lin Pinghai nodded in satisfaction. “I will handle the arrangements with the military. Your official appointment as the academy head will be approved at next week’s military conference. Take these documents back and study them carefully. Draft a practical plan for establishing the academy and submit a list of required personnel. I will ensure they are properly assigned to assist you.”

Ming Yu took the documents and replied, “Understood!”

Lin Pinghai smiled. “Alright, you may go. I still have a pile of official duties to attend to.”

“Yes, Marshal Lin.”

Ming Yu returned to her office and began carefully reviewing the materials, preparing to convene a small meeting with her trusted aides.

She was so engrossed in her reading that time slipped by unnoticed.

Suddenly, her office door was knocked. She called out, “Come in,” and looked up to see a familiar face.

The visitor wore a sleek black professional suit, her smooth, dark hair tied into a ponytail. Her fair skin and finely sculpted features gave her a clean, sharp, and radiant appearance.

“Song Xihan!”

Ming Yu was caught off guard by her sudden arrival.

Seeing her surprise, Song Xihan smiled cheerfully. “General Ming, long time no see!”

Ming Yu was momentarily stunned. “What are you doing at the military headquarters?”

Song Xihan chuckled at her reaction. “I’ve just been transferred here as Marshal Lin’s confidential secretary. You didn’t know? It seems you’re not very concerned about your blind date partner.”

Ming Yu pursed her lips, momentarily at a loss for words.

Song Xihan walked over and sat on the nearby sofa, a faint smile playing on her lips. “What, are you not happy to see me?”

“Not at all.”

Ming Yu responded indifferently, heading straight to her desk to organize files and documents.

“You stood me up for our last blind date. Since we’ve run into each other today, why not make up for it?” Song Xihan looked at her with a playful smile and extended an invitation. “Let’s have a meal together.”

“Sorry, I’m busy.”

Ming Yu didn’t even look up, coldly rejecting the offer.

Unfazed by the rejection, Song Xihan smiled mysteriously. “Ming Yu, the person Rui Rui is investigating for you is also dining at the restaurant I reserved. Why not join in and see what’s happening?”

What does this have to do with Song Qingpei?

Ming Yu immediately grew tense, her cold eyes fixed sharply on Song Xihan. “Song Xihan, what are you up to now?”

Seeing her nervous expression, Song Xihan’s smile widened even more. “Why are you so tense? I was just curious about what your ex-girlfriend is like, so I asked Ming Rui to look into it. What a coincidence, we both had the same idea. She ended up sending me the information and whereabouts of Ms. Song as well.”

Ming Yu had been too busy all day to check the email Ming Rui had sent her. Now, she quickly skimmed through the contents and realized it matched almost exactly with what Song Xihan had said.

The most recent update, from just ten minutes ago, showed Song Qingpei walking into a restaurant, chatting and laughing with a tall, beautiful Omega.

Seizing the moment, Song Xihan added, “What a coincidence Ms. Song is currently having dinner at the restaurant my friend reserved.”

Ming Yu immediately recalled the unfamiliar Omega pheromones she had detected the night before. Could it be her?

Her expression turned serious at once. Pointing at the photo, she looked at Song Xihan and asked, “You said she’s your friend?”

“Indeed,” Song Xihan replied with a hint of pride. “Her name is Murong Ruixue. She’s my senior from university and currently heads the Blue Sea Maintenance Department. I’m planning to recommend her to the Marshal to recruit her for the military academy.”

Hearing this, Ming Yu furrowed her brows but remained silent.

Song Xihan watched her with amusement and feigned regret. “Since General Ming is so busy with official duties, I won’t disturb you any further. It seems this meal will have to wait until another time.”

Before she could finish, Ming Yu suddenly said in a low voice, “Let’s go. We’ll have that meal now.”

Watching her rise anxiously, Song Xihan couldn’t help but let a faint, knowing smile curl at the corners of her lips.

With this kind of urgency, it almost looked like she was rushing off to catch someone in the act. How increasingly amusing.

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