After Desperately Pretending To Be An Omega In Front Of My Girlfriend - Chapter 6
After honestly staying home to recover for a week, the day finally arrived to sign her contract.
With her sprained waist fully healed, Qi Yu sprang out of bed early that morning, full of energy, and sat down in front of the mirror to do her makeup.
Her eyes were naturally a little narrow, so she applied a gradient eyeshadow, deepened the eyeliner along the center of her lids, and put on glossy black contact lenses.
A pair of bright, innocent almond-shaped eyes immediately appeared in the mirror.
Her expression still looked a little too cool.
So she dusted a light pink blush over the apples of her cheeks and beneath her eyes.
Perfect.
She took out her phone, selected a sweet summer-themed filter, smiled brightly at the camera, and uploaded a selfie to Weibo.
Qi Yu:
Off to sign with the company~ Wish me luck!
The apartment hallway was nearly empty.
The crisp clicks of Qi Yu’s high heels echoed against the marble floor as she walked down the corridor.
After only a few steps, however, she suddenly stopped.
Something didn’t feel right.
She turned around and went back inside.
Off came the high heels.
On went a pair of white flats decorated with tiny floral prints.
Standing before the full-length mirror, she looked herself over once more before nodding in satisfaction.
Qi Yu stood 175 centimeters tall—a perfectly standard height for a female Alpha.
In high heels, she radiated powerful CEO energy.
But…
Cute little Omegas didn’t need CEO energy.
Fenghua Entertainment’s headquarters stood in A City’s bustling New Development District.
The thirty-eight-story skyscraper towered into the sky, gleaming brilliantly beneath the sunlight.
With help from the receptionist, Qi Yu quickly found Wu Zhen’s office.
Pushing open the door, she saw Wu Zhen seated behind a spacious executive desk, reading something on her computer.
Seeing Qi Yu enter, Wu Zhen stood up with a smile and shook her hand.
“Hello, Miss Qi.”
“Come in and have a seat.”
“No need to be nervous.”
She instructed her assistant to prepare some tea before leading Qi Yu to a glass conference table beside the floor-to-ceiling windows.
“Hello, Manager Wu!”
Qi Yu sat down gracefully, her crescent-shaped eyes carrying a hint of bashful shyness.
Leaning comfortably against the leather sofa, Wu Zhen folded her hands together on the table.
Looking directly into Qi Yu’s eyes, she spoke in a tone that was warm without losing its professionalism.
“I’ll skip the formalities.”
“From today onward, we’re partners.”
“But before signing the contract, there are a few things I’d like to ask.”
Qi Yu obediently nodded.
Wu Zhen got straight to the point.
“Are you currently in a relationship?”
“No.”
Qi Yu shyly rubbed the bridge of her nose.
Wu Zhen nodded with satisfaction.
“I don’t interfere much in my artists’ private lives.”
“However, while your career is still developing, I’d prefer that romantic relationships don’t damage your public image.”
The assistant quietly placed a cup of black tea in front of Qi Yu.
Knowing new artists were usually nervous, Wu Zhen smiled gently.
“Have a sip.”
“Relax.”
Then she asked her next question.
“One more thing.”
“Have you ever had a sugar sponsor…”
“…or been romantically involved with someone who was already married?”
She asked it as casually as if she were saying, Did you have soy milk or regular milk for breakfast?
“Pfft—cough, cough…”
Qi Yu nearly sprayed out her tea.
She coughed until her face turned bright red before frantically shaking her head.
“N-No!”
“I’ve never been in any relationship…”
“…and I’ve definitely never had a… um… sugar sponsor.”
The assistant hurried over, gently patted her back, and handed her a tissue.
Having judged countless people over the years, Wu Zhen looked at Qi Yu’s flustered reaction and immediately believed her.
She chuckled softly.
“Don’t misunderstand.”
“I ask every newcomer these same questions.”
Qi Yu nodded seriously.
“I understand, Manager Wu.”
The assistant Wu Zhen assigned to Qi Yu was a Beta girl named Coco.
She had straight bangs, a round face, and adorable dimples that appeared whenever she smiled.
Coco was naturally outgoing.
Before long, she and Qi Yu were chatting like old friends.
On the way to the Human Resources Department to sign the contract, Coco chattered nonstop.
While waiting for the elevator, she stood on tiptoe and whispered into Qi Yu’s ear.
“Manager Wu asked if you’d ever…”
“…had a sugar sponsor, right?”
Qi Yu nodded.
Coco stuck out her tongue before lowering her voice even further.
“The manager next door signed an acting student a few days ago.”
“Turns out she’d been the mistress of a wealthy Alpha woman.”
“The Alpha’s Omega spouse came storming into the company.”
“It nearly drove Manager Wang crazy.”
“They spent a fortune settling the whole mess.”
Just then…
The elevator doors opened.
A tall woman stepped out.
She wore impeccable makeup.
Her chin was slightly raised, and her gaze was sharp.
She was an Alpha.
And someone Qi Yu knew.
Shi Yunwei.
A student from the acting class next door.
Qi Yu and Shi Yunwei had been rivals ever since they competed over a web drama.
Back in their freshman year, the two of them had auditioned for the lead role in the same production.
The director ultimately chose Qi Yu, whose acting was clearly stronger.
He’d even pointed out that Shi Yunwei’s performance looked too obviously rehearsed.
Humiliated, Shi Yunwei had stormed out on the spot.
A week later, however…
The director personally called Qi Yu to apologize.
The investors had intervened.
The lead actress had been changed.
Naturally…
The replacement was Shi Yunwei.
Qi Yu had been depressed over it for a long time.
Logically, she should have been the angrier one.
Yet Shi Yunwei acted as though she were the victim instead.
From then on, she constantly opposed Qi Yu and repeatedly sabotaged her auditions whenever she got the chance.
One could honestly say…
The reason Qi Yu didn’t land a proper female lead role until her junior year was thanks in no small part to Shi Yunwei.
Shi Yunwei spotted Qi Yu standing outside the elevator.
Surprise flashed across her face.
Then she immediately realized…
Qi Yu had been signed by Fenghua Entertainment.
Disgust openly filled her eyes.
After Shi Yunwei walked away, Coco leaned over again and whispered,
“The mistress I mentioned…”
“…was the Alpha who just got off the elevator.”
“I think her name’s Shi Yunwei.”
Qi Yu hadn’t expected to receive work on the very day she signed her contract.
The investors behind Alley had specifically requested dinner with the newly cast female lead—Qi Yu.
Originally, they had chosen another actress.
Director Wang had rejected their choice.
Apparently unhappy with his decision to cast an unknown student instead, the investors insisted on meeting Qi Yu in person.
Anyone with half a brain knew they weren’t coming with good intentions.
Standing outside the hotel entrance, Qi Yu looked thoroughly miserable.
Just then, she caught sight of a figure that looked suspiciously like Shi Yunwei entering the hotel.
She didn’t think much of it.
Coco tried comforting her.
“It’s okay, Sister Qi.”
“No matter how powerful President Chen is, he can’t force you.”
“If they try anything, just scream and run!”
“Manager Wu will absolutely back you up.”
When they reached the private dining room, Coco was stopped outside.
She silently mouthed to Qi Yu,
Don’t be afraid!
Qi Yu pushed open the door.
The pungent smell of alcohol mixed with Alpha pheromones immediately hit her in the face.
Suppressing her instinctive disgust at the overpowering scent, she frowned ever so slightly.
Several men in expensive suits sat around the table.
The moment they saw the beautiful Omega entering, their eyes lit up.
Their gazes reminded Qi Yu of filthy sewage glistening beneath moonlight.
“So you’re Xiao Qi!”
President Chen waved enthusiastically.
“Come, come!”
“Sit over here!”
He pushed a glass of alcohol that had clearly been poured long before her arrival toward her.
Qi Yu glanced at the waiting glass.
She made no move to touch it.
Instead, she smiled politely.
“Thank you, Chairman Chen, for valuing me enough to invite me despite your busy schedule.”
President Chen burst into laughter.
“Director Wang likes you.”
“So naturally I trust his judgment too!”
Qi Yu laughed awkwardly.
President Chen leaned even closer.
“You know…”
“I’m honestly curious.”
“What exactly was it about you that caught Director Wang’s eye at first glance?”
As he spoke, his hand slowly drifted toward Qi Yu’s thigh.
Qi Yu had only just entered the industry.
Physiologically, she was still an Alpha with an overwhelming instinct to defend her personal space.
She was just about to tell President Chen to behave himself—
when—
The private room door opened from outside.
Qi Yu instinctively turned around.
Then she froze.
Gu Qian?
Why is she here?
President Chen was equally dumbfounded.
“B-Best Actress Gu?”
“W-What are you doing here?”
Without even sparing Qi Yu a glance, Gu Qian calmly walked over and sat beside her.
Smiling gracefully at President Chen, she asked,
“What?”
“Chairman Chen isn’t happy to see me?”
“Of course not!”
President Chen hurriedly laughed.
“The Best Actress herself is here!”
“I couldn’t be happier!”
He awkwardly took another sip of alcohol.
Gu Qian smiled faintly.
“I heard Chairman Chen specially invited the female lead to dinner.”
“I assumed someone like me…”
“…the second female lead…”
“…wouldn’t be worthy of your attention.”
Qi Yu stared at Gu Qian in utter disbelief.
The famous powerhouse actress rumored to have been cast as the other female lead in Alley…
…was Gu Qian?
She had spent countless nights practicing desperately just to act opposite that mysterious actress…
Only to discover she’d been walking straight into the wolf’s den.
Qi Yu regretted everything.
President Chen was an old fox.
He immediately understood that Gu Qian had deliberately come to protect Qi Yu.
Although inwardly disappointed, he continued smiling warmly.
“I was just worried Best Actress Gu would be too busy.”
“Come, come.”
“Since you’re already here…”
“Let’s eat!”
“And drink!”
Unable to take his frustration out elsewhere, President Chen began relentlessly urging Gu Qian to drink.
Qi Yu watched as Gu Qian reached for the glass.
Beneath the table, she tightly grabbed Gu Qian’s hand.
Worry filled her eyes.
Gu Qian simply gave her a reassuring look…
…and drained the glass in one swallow.
Watching Gu Qian’s face flush crimson before she eventually collapsed unconscious against Qi Yu’s shoulder, Coco stammered in panic.
“S-Sister Qi…”
“W-What do we do now?”
Rubbing the bridge of her nose with her free hand, Qi Yu sighed irritably.
“Call her assistant.”
“Tell her to come pick Gu Qian up.”
Qi Yu didn’t dare contact Gu Qian’s manager.
Even without much experience, she could guess that Gu Qian had come to rescue her behind her manager’s back.
If the manager discovered Gu Qian had secretly attended the dinner…
…and gotten completely drunk…
She’d definitely receive an earful afterward.
Fortunately, Coco already had Xiaofan’s number saved.
She quickly explained everything over the phone.
After hanging up, Coco looked utterly miserable.
“Sister Qi…”
“Sister Xiaofan says she can’t get here.”
“She wants you to book a hotel room tonight and let Sister Gu sleep it off.”
“As long as nobody photographs you together…”
Qi Yu: “…”
After sending Coco away…
Qi Yu dragged Gu Qian into a hotel room and deposited her onto the large bed.
Looking at Gu Qian’s flushed face and hearing her soft, uncomfortable whimpers, Qi Yu sighed.
Resigned, she crouched beside the bed and gently unfastened the buttons at the front of Gu Qian’s dress.
Once they were undone…
Gu Qian seemed noticeably more comfortable.
Her breathing gradually evened out.
Qi Yu went into the bathroom to fetch a basin of warm water.
The moment she returned—
Her hands nearly loosened, and she almost dropped the basin onto the floor.
At some point…
Gu Qian had taken off her dress and casually tossed it onto the floor.
Her smooth, fair body rested against the soft mattress, glowing like polished jade beneath the warm, intimate lighting.
Qi Yu hesitated before carefully stepping closer.
Wrapping an arm gently around Gu Qian, she tried to pull the blanket over her.
The instant her fingers brushed against Gu Qian’s silky skin…
Goosebumps erupted all over Qi Yu’s body.
Yet the moment Gu Qian sensed Qi Yu’s warmth…
She wrapped both arms tightly around Qi Yu’s neck, refusing to let go.
“Gu Qian…”
“Wake up.”
“Be good and go to sleep, okay?”
Qi Yu coaxed patiently, deliberately keeping her eyes turned away from Gu Qian’s body.
Out of nowhere, Gu Qian found surprising strength.
With one swift movement, she rolled over and pinned Qi Yu beneath her.
Her long black hair spilled across Qi Yu’s chest.
Her breathing had grown hurried.
Her eyes were unfocused.
This is bad…
Qi Yu immediately realized something was wrong.
There was a very good chance the alcohol Gu Qian had drunk had been tampered with.
But there was no time to think about anything else.
She could only speak softly.
“Gu Qian…”
“Wake up.”
“It’s me.”
“Qi Yu.”
The rich fragrance of hibiscus made Qi Yu’s own breathing gradually become heavier.
Without realizing it, her hand gently caressed Gu Qian’s waist.
Gone was the proud, untouchable Best Actress who had dominated the dinner table.
Only longing…
…and helpless vulnerability remained on Gu Qian’s face.
Leaning close to Qi Yu’s ear, she whispered softly,
“Do you know…”
“…what the doctor told me last time?”
“What?”
Qi Yu asked blankly.
“The doctor told me…”
Gu Qian’s soft, warm lips brushed lightly against hers as she murmured indistinctly,
“…when it gets too uncomfortable…”
“…don’t rely so much on suppressants…”
“…try to relieve it naturally whenever possible…”
She slowly traced Qi Yu’s dry lips with gentle, lingering kisses before finally lifting herself up again.
Her fingertips lightly stroked the corners of Qi Yu’s reddened eyes.
Smiling with all the allure of a bewitching fox spirit, Gu Qian whispered,
“Tonight…”
“…will you help me relieve it?”
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