The rich, almost decadent aroma of cherry wine filled the air, occasionally interspersed with hints of fresh lime that offered a momentary clarity before being swept back into the surrounding haze of deeper romance.
A delicate, snow-white arm extended from the disheveled edge of the bed, dotted with faint red marks that stirred the imagination…
The next second.
It was pulled back, drawn into even thicker waves.
Shh—
…
Lu Ningshuang was in deep trouble!!
The moon hung high in the sky, and the bedroom was utterly quiet, with only faint traces of pheromones lingering in the air, curling around her nostrils.
Lu Ningshuang slowly sat up, then glanced to the side—
Where an extraordinarily beautiful woman lay.
Raven hair and red lips, radiant in her allure.
The woman’s disheveled black hair framed her cheeks, revealing only glimpses of her fair skin. Even with her eyes closed, one could tell this splash of vibrant beauty was lavish and exquisite.
The dim lighting added a touch of softness.
And ambiguity.
Before Lu Ningshuang could fully take it in, the beauty beside her fluttered her delicate, cicada-wing lashes twice, as if she might wake at any moment.
What to do?
Panic surged in Lu Ningshuang’s heart.
Should she… run now?
Before she could decide, the beauty’s eyes slowly opened.
At first, her gaze was hazy, unfocused, reflecting the dim, profound light of the bedside lamp in hues of warm glass. Gradually, she noticed the shadow looming over her, and their eyes met, landing on Lu Ningshuang nearby.
“Mm…”
The beauty let out an unconscious soft hum.
Unlike the typical coquettish tone of an Omega, her voice was low and gentle, exceptionally pleasing.
Sigh.
Lu Ningshuang knew the stunning beauty before her wasn’t as fragile as she seemed right now, but her gaze was still irresistibly drawn.
Well deserved.
To die under a peony flower, to be a ghost…
“Ahem.”
“You’re… you’re awake.” Lu Ningshuang heard herself speak, her voice soft and a bit timid.
Too wimpy.
She raised her volume slightly. “Just woke up—thirsty? Want some water?”
Qin Yushu’s gaze finally settled on her, lingering for two seconds. “Sure.”
“Huh?”
As she moved, Qin Yushu sat up a little, one brow arched. “Didn’t you ask?”
Her voice gradually cleared, low and measured. “Just saying it?”
Lu Ningshuang: “…”
True enough.
She’d only mentioned it to ease the awkwardness, but the beauty’s focused stare was too intense.
“Of course not.”
Lu Ningshuang agreed and dutifully went to pour water for her.
The room’s lights brightened.
As she handed over the clear glass, entranced by the beauty once more, Lu Ningshuang couldn’t help glancing at the woman leaning against the headboard.
Up close, she realized the woman’s eyes were a deep black, pure without a trace of impurity.
Like an abyssal cold pool, occasionally rippling with spring water.
Snowy skin and raven hair, lips lush and alluring—already captivating colors, now even more so because…
The covers were pulled up to about a dozen centimeters below her shoulders, her long hair cascading down, her slender neck exposed, along with delicate collarbones and shoulders, all pristine white, marked with scattered red plum blossoms.
Lu Ningshuang admired quietly until Qin Yushu caught her red-handed. “Nice view?”
Lu Ningshuang hadn’t poured much water, afraid the other might spill it on the bed in her groggy state.
In any case, she had a knack for caretaking.
Qin Yushu drank about half, leaving a little. Her fingertips rested on the glass, slender and pale through the refraction, utterly beautiful.
Caught off guard by the question, the honest Lu Ningshuang nodded instinctively. “Beautiful.”
Qin Yushu glanced up at her. “Smooth talker.”
Her hair had a slight wave, pairing with her overly striking features to form the classic big-wave look of a femme fatale.
This vibe usually belonged to female Alphas, but on this Omega, it was no less potent.
Yes.
She was an Omega.
No one knew that better than Lu Ningshuang, an Alpha herself—the lingering pheromones in the air were proof.
Lu Ningshuang protested, “I’m just telling the truth.”
Qin Yushu eyed her for a moment, her profound gaze making Lu Ningshuang fidget uncomfortably, like a bewildered newbie.
Then Qin Yushu said, “Not resting? That much energy?”
Lu Ningshuang replied softly, “I’m going to take a shower.”
“Oh.” Qin Yushu responded indifferently.
Gazing at the beauty’s face, perhaps overcome by lust clouding her mind, Lu Ningshuang blurted out—
“Want to…”
Go first?
After all, it wasn’t a solo activity.
“Together?” Qin Yushu finished.
Huh?
Huh????
Before Lu Ningshuang could react, Qin Yushu’s gaze fully fixed on her face, her tone laced with teasing amusement. “Fancy a mandarin duck bath?”
!!! What?!
Lu Ningshuang shook her head frantically like a rattle. “No, no…”
Her fair cheeks flushed vividly under the bright light, impossible to hide.
Kind of cute.
Qin Yushu thought.
The domineering President Qin didn’t give her a chance to explain, her lips curving in a half-smile. “Kid, didn’t expect you to play like that.”
“…”
Lu Ningshuang’s face boiled like a kettle.
Fortunately, President Qin knew when to stop. After fully enjoying the little Alpha’s embarrassment, she said—
“Go ahead.”
The little Alpha was soft and fair-skinned, a look Qin Yushu quite liked. As for her skills… well, she’d worn Qin Yushu out earlier, though she’d enjoyed it thoroughly.
She believed the other had too—they were both satisfied.
Tsk, female college students had their perks.
Qin Yushu began considering extending this relationship. Adulthood meant tough monthly Heat Periods.
Finding someone agreeable and easy to control was rare. From the info she’d gathered and the night’s events…
Not the sharpest tool in the shed.
Even better.
The pheromones in the air seemed thicker again. Lu Ningshuang gave Qin Yushu, lost in thought, one last look. “You sure you don’t need to?”
Qin Yushu looked up. “Looks like you really…”
Lu Ningshuang caught on instantly. “No, really not!!”
“I’ll go myself. Won’t disturb you.”
Qin Yushu watched Lu Ningshuang’s flustered retreat, murmuring meaningfully, “Trouble.”
Then added, “Keep it quiet.”
“Mm-hmm.” Lu Ningshuang didn’t turn back. “I’ll be careful not to wake you.”
Qin Yushu felt relaxed, though the day’s events had been nonstop and exhausting. This brief wake-up chat brought sleepiness crashing back.
An Omega’s body just wasn’t as convenient as an Alpha’s.
“Stay after your shower tomorrow. I have something to say.”
Lu Ningshuang had already closed the bathroom door and missed it.
Steam filled the bathroom.
Wiping the mirror, Lu Ningshuang saw her face—
Almond eyes and willow brows, soft hair, lips a subtle pinkish-red, pure without excess.
Compared to the voluptuous beauty Qin Yushu in the bedroom, her face was the innocent first-love little white flower type.
Sigh.
As a bona fide Alpha, Lu Ningshuang’s looks weren’t very Alpha-like—in fact, more Omega-esque.
Hard to judge.
From childhood, this face brought conveniences and troubles alike.
She did prefer the beauty outside’s face.
Anyway, not the time for that.
Leaning forward, her gaze dropped to her own shoulders and collarbones, similarly marked with red spots.
Clear and distinct.
Of course.
They’d gone that far; how could she escape unscathed when the other had bloomed so vibrantly?
Tit for tat.
But seeing it made Lu Ningshuang’s mind blank for a moment—
How had things turned out like this?
Awareness suddenly hit Lu Ningshuang.
She realized she was cannon fodder in an ABO novel…
Per the plot, she’d run into the female lead Omega in Heat tonight. Intending to help, but how could a mere cannon fodder handle that?
Before Lu Ningshuang could even get her to the hospital, the domineering CEO Alpha would swoop in.
As the official CP, he’d happily take the female lead, their fateful mishap turning into a one-night stand that launched their romance.
Meanwhile, this cannon fodder Alpha got dragged off to prison for daring to touch the heroine.
Who let a nobody like her lay hands on the lead? Suicidal!
While the mains romped in a presidential suite.
In these novels, assistants and cannon fodder weren’t real people anyway 🙂
But now—
What to do when a brainless Mary Sue sweet novel came true, and she was the one who’d spent the spring night with the heroine?
Help!!!!!!
The plot glitched inexplicably. She hadn’t met the lead on the road, no CEO Alpha appeared, and she’d taken his role…
In the original, just touching the heroine meant jail.
Now, every hand, mouth, eye, inch of skin would need digging out by the CEO hero to atone…
Even instant death would be merciful; more likely endless torture.
Thinking of the male lead’s character, Lu Ningshuang shivered.
Run!
Must run!
What if the hero came back…
Better not caught in bed!!
Action over thought!
Lu Ningshuang dawdled in the bathroom awhile, then emerged to find Qin Yushu asleep.
She quietly packed her things, stole one last glance at the sleeping beauty to confirm she was out, then slipped away.
Downstairs, Lu Ningshuang paid the suite’s bill through tomorrow noon, ensuring ample sleep for the other.
No big Alpha ego from her—ABO genders weren’t about rigid roles. But it’d happened to both; running without paying would be shameless if Qin Yushu footed it later.
The kind where she’d wake at midnight cursing herself.
But seeing her paltry bank balance after scanning the code, Lu Ningshuang fell silent, her thoughts shifting oddly.
Maybe… shameless was fine?
This was pocket change to Qin Yushu.
Survival first, no embarrassment.
Surprisingly, Lu Ningshuang slept well that night.
Maybe lifelong caution.
The next day.
She clocked in for work dutifully.
A senior in college, graduating in under half a year, in her internship semester.
Software engineering major, still with a full head of hair thanks to talent and short tenure.
She’d found a small local game company for her internship.
From a 211 uni, relevant major, solid skills, good personality, pretty and disarming—got along with colleagues despite being new.
Morning passed smoothly.
Until lunch break.
“Lu Ningshuang? Which one’s Lu Ningshuang?” A professionally dressed female Beta stood at the department entrance, calling out.
Lu Ningshuang raised her hand and stood. “…Me.”
Lu Ningshuang had just entered society not long ago and still carried a hint of her student days. After more than a decade of schooling, she couldn’t shake the habit of standing up whenever her name was called.
She was soft and fluffy, somewhat cute.
The elite-looking female Beta in professional attire glanced over, her expression unchanged as she said, “Come out for a moment.”
It wasn’t until Lu Ningshuang left that the quiet office erupted in chatter once more.
“Isn’t that the assistant to the newly parachuted President Qin? What does she want with little Lu? Is she family?”
“I heard that President Qin has quite the background—she’s the daughter of our headquarters’ big boss, their only child, and she’s set to inherit the entire Tian Sheng…”
“Damn! Who knew little Lu had connections like that? She’s been hiding it deep!”
In the elevator, Lu Ningshuang still tried to probe the assistant. “Jiang Teli, I wonder why you’ve called me out…”
“President Qin wants to see you.”
Last night, after learning the original plot, Lu Ningshuang had realized that the parachuted President Qin at their company was none other than the novel’s female protagonist, the Omega Qin Yushu.
But at that moment, she feigned surprise and pressed on. “Then, may I ask what President Qin wants with me? Could you give me a little heads-up so I can prepare?”
Lu Ningshuang had a deceptively innocent, obedient face that could charm anyone when she turned on the sweetness—and it had always worked in the past. But today, she hit a wall with Assistant Jiang.
No matter how she hinted or circled around it, Assistant Jiang only repeated, “You’ll find out when you get there.”
Lu Ningshuang could only tilt her head up and silently watch the elevator floor numbers climb.
The elevator rose steadily, but she no longer felt any tension—because her heart was colder than a decade of gutting fish at a supermarket!
“President Qin is waiting for you inside.”
Assistant Jiang dropped the line and turned to leave.
Early death or late death, it was still death; better to die early and reincarnate sooner. Everyone had to die anyway—maybe she wouldn’t even have to die?
Standing at the door to the president’s office, Lu Ningshuang frantically psyched herself up before reaching out to knock.
“Come in.”
A clear, cold, languid voice drifted from inside the room—different from last night, yet somehow similar.
Lu Ningshuang’s fingertips brushed the icy metal doorknob. With a push, she stepped inside.
A cascade of thick, dark hair caught her eye first, dense and quivering, pulling her as if back into last night’s enchanting dream.
Lu Ningshuang glanced out the window, forcing her mind to clear.
It was still daytime!
While Lu Ningshuang’s emotions twisted and turned, President Qin didn’t even lift her head.
She was focused on a document and merely said upon hearing the sound, “Close the door.”
The ever-obedient Lu Ningshuang complied without question.
It seemed… maybe… probably… perhaps… it wasn’t that bad?
Get a grip! She could still be saved!*
Click—
The door shut.
When she turned back, Qin Yushu had already set aside her document. She leaned back slightly, exuding an air of poised leisure, utterly confident as if she had everything under control.
Behind the beauty loomed a massive floor-to-ceiling window, its glass crystal clear with perfect lighting.
Noon sunlight bathed the room in a hazy spring glow, gilding Qin Yushu in a layer of golden sheen—except for her eyes, which remained untouched, pitch-black and profound, locking onto Lu Ningshuang with unerring precision.
Backlit and at a distance, her expression was hard to read.
Neither spoke.
Tap, tap—
Qin Yushu’s pale fingertips drummed lightly on the desk, the sound sharp and clear in the silent office, striking straight to the heart.
Her gaze sharpened abruptly.
“Miss Lu, still planning to run?”
The utterly bewildered Lu Ningshuang: “Huh?????”
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