After Ditching Four Powerful Alphas, I Differentiated into an Omega - Chapter 19

How?! Is this even possible?!

Three Alphas?! This is even more absurd than a fever dream!

She, the great first Alpha of the capital, didn’t match with a single Omega?!

Qiao Yu stared at her phone like an old man on the subway. Is there anything in this world more unbelievable than her not being able to go home? She didn’t believe it and was about to call the agency to demand an explanation, but to be safe, she called her mother first. After a dead silence, Qiao Yu couldn’t help but ask, “Mom, did you see the matching results?”

“I did,” Mrs. Qiao said calmly. “Since the results are out, the three on the list can compete for you.”

Qiao Yu: “…” Why would Alphas compete for her? She wanted a soft, sweet Omega.

“But Mom,” she struggled, not giving up. “Don’t you think this agency is a little unreliable? What if we try another one?”

Mrs. Qiao was silent for a long time. “This is the top testing agency in the country.”

So, it was almost impossible for them to make a mistake.

Besides, the person who tested Qiao Yu was the most respected director in the country, a doctor who was one of the best in the world. If the director couldn’t be trusted, then no other agency could.

Mrs. Qiao was very busy, and her voice was cold. “You’re about to differentiate. You can handle things yourself until then.”

With that, she hung up on her daughter. Qiao Yu clutched her phone, her heart aching. Your lack of attention to detail is destroying my warmth.

Jiang Mei couldn’t describe the subtle, joyful feeling in her heart when she heard her name. It was like her life, which had been in a long drought, had finally been blessed with rain. It was like a pair of hands had finally cleared away the thick fog on her path, and a dazzling light had shone through, warming her entire being.

With the development of technology, genetic matching had become a common way of finding a partner. Not many people would decide their future happiness based on a momentary emotional impulse.

Jiang Mei had thought that someone like her would never be able to afford the luxury of love, but now, God had taken pity on her and opened a door to happiness. She wanted to grab it greedily.

Compared to defeating a hundred rivals, defeating Song Wanying and Ye Yunjian was much easier, although it was still as difficult as reaching for the sky.

Jiang Mei’s passionate gaze was fixed on Qiao Yu’s panicked and furious face. She wanted to try. Even if she was a moth drawn to a flame, even if she would be shattered, she wanted to try.

Qiao Yu was both shocked and angry. She wanted to burn the matching results. She cautiously looked around and grabbed Meng E. “E-E, if you let a single word of what happened today get out…”

She narrowed her eyes, her face full of menace.

Meng E wanted to laugh but didn’t dare. She quickly nodded and zipped her mouth shut. “Don’t worry, my lips are sealed.”

“Even if I’m cremated one day, I’ll take this secret with me to my grave.”

…That’s not necessary.

Even with Meng E’s guarantee, Qiao Yu was still very unhappy. Three Alphas? What a joke! It was as if they thought she had lived too long! She had dreamed of an Alpha’s dominant love, but… wouldn’t three be a little too much?

If someone else was kissed once by their partner, she’d be kissed three times. If someone else was bitten once by their partner during their heat, she’d be bitten three times. The thought of three people biting her at the same time made Qiao Yu shiver. It was outrageous!

“Host,” the system said, unable to bear breaking her unrealistic fantasy. “The matching report says you can pick one person out of these three. It doesn’t say all three of them are yours.”

Qiao Yu: “…” Oh.

Can’t I even dream?

Qiao Yu became even more unhappy. She listlessly opened her eyes and noticed Jiang Mei standing silently behind her. She was so startled she froze. “When did you get here?”

Qiao Yu felt guilty and didn’t dare to look into Jiang Mei’s eyes. They had promised to be sisters for life, but now, because of a single matching report, their relationship had become so ambiguous. She nervously swallowed. “You… didn’t hear anything, right?”

Her cautious thoughts were written all over her face. In the past, Jiang Mei would have pretended she didn’t know anything, but not now. She wanted to possess her, to make her her own. Jiang Mei’s voice trembled slightly with excitement. “I heard everything.”

“Every single word.”

The smile on Qiao Yu’s face immediately froze. This is so awkward.

She laughed awkwardly. “Actually, I didn’t expect these matching results either.” She explained, “But I don’t think this result is very reliable. I’ll go get another one when I have time.”

She refused to believe that another agency would also give her a gift package of three Alphas.

A hint of disappointment flashed in Jiang Mei’s eyes, but it was gone in an instant. She perked up again. “What do you want to eat for lunch?” She took a drink out of her school uniform pocket and gently placed it in Qiao Yu’s palm. “I bought it a long time ago, but I never had a chance to give it to you.”

“They say drinking this is good for differentiation.”

Qiao Yu’s words of refusal immediately circled back into her mouth. “Thank you.”

What a kind and beautiful little angel. She even thought about how I couldn’t afford supplements right now. Qiao Yu looked at her and smiled. “Once my bank cards are unfrozen, I’ll treat you to a big meal.”

A slight curve appeared on Jiang Mei’s lips. “You don’t have to. If you like it, I’ll buy it for you every day from now on.” Jiang Mei whispered, “My boss said my performance was good two days ago, so he’s raising my salary. It’s twice as much as before.”

So I can take care of you, she said to herself.

Qiao Yu wasn’t too surprised. Of course, her performance was good. With a face as beautiful as hers, just standing there would attract a bunch of people like her who were thirsty for beauty.

Although Qiao Yu told Meng E to keep the results a secret, the news that Qiao Yu had a genetic match still spread like wildfire.

Tang Shu, who couldn’t bring herself to find Qiao Yu but desperately wanted to know the results, blocked Meng E. “Stop right there.”

Meng E stopped. Tang Shu walked around her with her head held high. “Tell me, who did Qiao Yu match with?”

“I don’t know,” Meng E said expressionlessly and walked past Tang Shu. Tang Shu’s hand suddenly grabbed her wrist and pulled her back, pinning her against the wall. “You don’t know?”

“But I heard you were the one who read her results.” Tang Shu leaned closer, her beautiful eyes fixed on the Omega whose lips were sealed. “Or do you not want to tell me?”

Meng E’s face turned slightly pale. She struggled twice in protest but was held even tighter by Tang Shu. Meng E looked up at her, her voice cold. “If you want to know, go ask her yourself.”

Tang Shu chuckled, her tone playful. “But I want to ask you.”

As the distance closed, the citrusy, sweet, and fragrant pheromones on Tang Shu’s body filled Meng E’s senses without warning. Meng E awkwardly twisted her body and tried to push her away. Tang Shu frowned. “Try to move again.”

Meng E stopped moving. Her hands were awkwardly on Tang Shu’s flat, soft stomach. She immediately pulled her hands back as if she had been burned. Meng E turned her head away, her ears a little red. “I won’t tell you. Don’t bother trying.”

Tang Shu’s temper immediately flared. She grabbed Meng E and pulled her toward an empty corridor. Tang Shu sneered. “You’ll tell me eventually.”

“I have ways to make you talk.”

Qiao Yu searched the entire school for Meng E but couldn’t find her. She was bored and read a book, but all she could hear were whispers. Everyone knew her matching results were out, but no one knew who her matches were. So, everyone they could think of, no matter if they were related to her or not, was paired with her.

Qiao Yu felt nothing inside and even wanted to laugh. They’re pairing me with everyone. Am I some kind of master key?

Some of the people they were pairing her with were already married, and some were even her classmates’ parents. She couldn’t believe they could come up with such things. Qiao Yu felt inexplicably annoyed. After sitting for a while, she began to feel something was off. “This feeling…” she hesitated. “It’s like that time of the month.”

The system kindly explained. “Host, this is normal. The changes in hormone secretion during the differentiation period affect the central nervous system, which leads to mood swings. Feeling irritable, angry, anxious, or sad are all normal. You don’t have to worry too much.”

Qiao Yu put her book down expressionlessly. “Then when will the differentiation period end?”

“At the very least, a month. At the most, three years.” Before the system could finish, Qiao Yu jumped up excitedly. “Three years?! Are you trying to make me into Nezha?!”

Matching with three Alphas was already annoying enough, but now she had to differentiate for three years?

Qiao Yu felt her vision go dark. She shouldn’t have listened to this amateur system. This garbage system was ruining her youth, her spirit, and her money. It was harming herself and others.

Qiao Yu desperately needed to vent, but no matter if she called or texted Meng E, there was no response. Qiao Yu shook her leg and could only wait patiently. About half an hour later, Meng E finally came back, looking defeated. Qiao Yu quickly grabbed her and looked her up and down. “What’s wrong?”

Meng E came back to her senses. “Nothing’s wrong.”

Then, she confessed. “Tang Shu just asked me about your matching results, but I didn’t tell her.”

Tang Shu? Qiao Yu had almost forgotten about her fair-weather friend. Ever since that phone call, Qiao Yu hadn’t seen any of her messages. Without a doubt, she had been blocked on all fronts. Tang Shu’s inquiry wasn’t a big deal. Qiao Yu looked at Meng E silently. “Did she bully you?”

Meng E flinched and subconsciously looked away, avoiding Qiao Yu’s gaze. “No.”

She was still a terrible liar. Qiao Yu took Meng E’s phone and called Tang Shu. “Let’s meet in the alley behind the school after class. The one who doesn’t show up is a dog.” Without giving Tang Shu a chance to respond, Qiao Yu hung up and looked at Meng E’s hesitant eyes. “No one can bully a friend of Qiao Yu’s.”

“You don’t have to worry about this. Just focus on your studies. Don’t let it affect your grades.” She secretly ruffled Meng E’s soft hair. “Be a good girl, okay?”

Meng E hesitated for a few seconds. “Then you have to be careful. She didn’t really do anything to me. She just kept me from leaving. She’s not a bad person.”

Qiao Yu stared at her silently. Meng E’s delicate eyelashes trembled. “I’m going to go read now.”

The atmosphere in the class was especially strange today. One, because of Qiao Yu, and two, because tomorrow was the semi-annual midterm exam. No matter how rich their families were or how arrogant they were, if they didn’t do well on the midterm, it would all be revealed at the parent-teacher conference, and they would be in for a night of chaos.

The class was unusually quiet. The teacher nodded in satisfaction. “While grades are important, you also need to take care of your bodies, especially those of you who haven’t differentiated yet.” His gaze happened to fall on Qiao Yu. The teacher paused before saying, “If you’re not feeling well, be sure to report it to me in time.”

It wasn’t a big deal when an Alpha differentiated. At most, it would scare the Omegas. But if an Omega differentiated without warning, that would be a problem.

If an Omega’s pheromones spread, the whole school would become chaotic. The teacher had the “privilege” of experiencing it years ago. It was a massive, earth-shaking event that felt like a dream, and he still couldn’t bring himself to think about it.

The teacher glanced at Qiao Yu. He thought, since Qiao Yu’s test result was an Alpha, there shouldn’t be any major problems. However, after class, he still cautiously reminded Qiao Yu, “Be careful when you differentiate later. If you feel like something’s wrong, tell me and leave the classroom so you don’t scare your classmates.”

He was a little excited to see what it would be like when a top Alpha like Qiao Yu differentiated. He even thought, It would be great if Qiao Yu differentiated at school.

Qiao Yu was busy thinking about how to fight Tang Shu. Hearing him, she lifted her eyelids excitedly. “I know, I know.”

The teacher secretly admired her. Even though she hasn’t differentiated yet, she has the aura of a top Alpha down perfectly. The teacher was very pleased. He had a top student in the grade and an Alpha. He, a Beta, had enough to brag about for the rest of his life.

But, the teacher leaned in. “Are you going to get into a fight?”

Qiao Yu opened her mouth, but the teacher waved her to be quiet. “A fight is fine. Just be careful.” Alphas have a lot of energy and love to mess around. It’s in their nature, so he couldn’t stop them. “But don’t bully an Omega.”

How can a dignified Alpha pick on a delicate Omega?

The smile on Qiao Yu’s face froze. If I can’t bully Tang Shu, does that mean I’m just going to get beaten up? Qiao Yu’s vision went black. The teacher tentatively opened his mouth. “You’re fighting an Omega?” He couldn’t help but sigh. These Omegas are so brave. They even dare to fight an Alpha.

“It’s fine,” the teacher comforted her. “Omegas are so delicate. A punch from them won’t hurt. Just endure it.”

Qiao Yu: “…”

Qiao Yu was filled with regret now, but she had already made the appointment, so she couldn’t not go. After school, Meng E reached out and grabbed her. “Yu Yu, should I go with you?”

Jiang Mei also looked up. Although she didn’t say anything, the meaning in her eyes was clear. Qiao Yu quickly shook her head. “No, no, no, you don’t have to. I can handle it.” If she agreed to let them come, they would see her get beaten up. Qiao Yu shook her head like a rattle. To completely stop them from following her, Qiao Yu put her hands on her hips and pretended to be fierce. “Do you really think a top Alpha like me would lose?”

Meng E’s lips moved, and she finally gave up.

Qiao Yu was satisfied as she walked with her backpack. Tang Shu was already there, and she was with four or five other Alphas. Qiao Yu’s face was full of questions. That’s not fair. She’s cheating.

She immediately wanted to back out, but Tang Shu had already spotted her. “Qiao Yu!”

Qiao Yu had no choice but to walk over. Tang Shu narrowed her eyes, smiling without sincerity. “You’re all alone?”

“What’s wrong with being alone? I’m an Alpha!” Qiao Yu said, pretending to be calm. She looked calm on the outside, but she was gripping her phone behind her back so tightly that it was almost breaking. Tang Shu walked toward her. Qiao Yu was forced to put her phone away. “Don’t you want to know who I matched with?”

An unnatural expression crossed Tang Shu’s face. “Who wants to know? Who cares?”

Even so, a hint of anticipation showed in her innocent eyes. Qiao Yu smiled slightly. “Do you really want to know?”

Tang Shu frowned, annoyed that Qiao Yu was teasing her. “Tell me or don’t.” I won’t let you get to me.

Based on her understanding of Qiao Yu’s terrible personality, Qiao Yu wouldn’t be able to hold it in for more than a few minutes. She didn’t need to pester her. Tang Shu wasn’t in a hurry. She was in a good mood and even bought Qiao Yu a bubble tea. “I heard Meng E’s reaction was pretty dramatic.” Tang Shu stared at her without moving. “So, it was an Alpha?”

“No,” Qiao Yu said innocently, not even blinking as she lied. “It was an Omega.”

Tang Shu was a little surprised. Then, she heard Qiao Yu say, “And you’re very familiar with this person.”

Tang Shu fell into thought. An Omega she was familiar with? She went through all the Omegas in her friend group, but Qiao Yu kept shaking her head. Tang Shu was getting impatient. Qiao Yu glanced at the Alphas behind her, then suddenly sparkled and said loudly, “Surprise!”

“That’s right, it’s you! My dear Miss Tang!”

System: “?” The host is lying again.

Tang Shu was startled by the sudden increase in Qiao Yu’s volume. Once she realized what Qiao Yu was saying, she froze. “???”

“Me?” She pointed to herself in disbelief. How could it be me? I already have a partner! Tang Shu stared at Qiao Yu in confusion, but Qiao Yu looked calm and collected, with no hint of guilt. Tang Shu began to doubt herself. Could it really be me?

If it’s me, then Meng E’s strange reaction makes sense, but Tang Shu frowned. Something still doesn’t feel right.

Half an hour later, Tang Shu finally processed the information. But to be safe, she reached out. “I don’t believe it unless you show me the paperwork.”

Qiao Yu slowly sucked on her pudding. “I don’t have it anymore. I deleted it.”

“Are you messing with me?” Tang Shu stood up in a fit of rage. Her Alpha friends also glared at Qiao Yu. Qiao Yu shivered and had no choice but to say, “Okay, I admit I lied to you.”

Tang Shu looked like she knew it all along, and her anger immediately flared up. Then, she heard Qiao Yu say pitifully, “Because there were other people on the matching report besides you.”

“You’re not the only Omega I’m a match with. I was afraid you’d be angry if you knew the truth, so I didn’t dare to tell you.”

Even though Qiao Yu was a good actor, Tang Shu still felt like something was off. She strongly suspected that if she pretended to be angry again, another Omega would be added to Qiao Yu’s matching list. In a few hours, all the Omegas in the city might be on her list.

A moment later, Tang Shu finally realized that Qiao Yu was just toying with her. Tang Shu was furious. “Stop talking nonsense. I don’t believe you!”

Tang Shu was emotional. Qiao Yu remembered her teacher’s advice: not to fight back. However, no one expected that a gentle push from a delicate Omega like Tang Shu would send Qiao Yu flying into the wall with a thud.

Everyone was shocked by the sudden turn of events. Tang Shu wanted to walk over and check on her, but Qiao Yu looked up, her eyes full of tears. She pointed at Tang Shu and cried, “You hit me?”

“You actually hit me?”

Her pained expression was so vivid and sincere that the few Alphas and Tang Shu froze. “…?” Is she trying to scam us?

Qiao Yu was secretly shocked. Tang Shu is an Omega, and she’s so strong? But while she was thinking, it didn’t stop her from making a fuss. “How dare you, Tang Shu? You hit me over a small argument. I’m going to post this on my social media and tell the world that you’re bullying an Alpha!”

Tang Shu’s lips twitched. “…” I’ve never been so speechless in my life.

She walked toward Qiao Yu with a cold face, but Qiao Yu kept backing away in fear. “Don’t come any closer!” She quickly stopped her. “If you come any closer, I’m going to scream!”

Tang Shu rolled her eyes. “Go ahead and scream. No one’s going to save you today, even if you scream until your throat is raw.”

After a brief silence, Qiao Yu started yelling at the top of her lungs, “My throat is raw! My throat is raw!”

Half an hour ago, Lu Shangyi had received a garbled message from Qiao Yu. She frowned and replied, but she didn’t get a response. After thinking for a few seconds, she got up and grabbed her car keys, heading to Qiao Yu’s school. She waited for a few minutes at the school gate but didn’t see Qiao Yu. After asking Jiang Mei, she found out that Qiao Yu had already left the school.

Lu Shangyi wouldn’t look for Qiao Yu for no reason. Jiang Mei told Lu Shangyi everything about Qiao Yu’s meeting with Tang Shu and then headed to the alley behind the school herself. Jiang Mei’s deep expression became more serious. I should have gone with her.

She couldn’t help but speed up. Jiang Mei told herself that Qiao Yu was an Alpha, and no matter how weak she was, she wouldn’t be bullied by an Omega like Tang Shu. But even after trying to convince herself a hundred times, she still couldn’t stop worrying.

After silently praying that Qiao Yu wouldn’t get into an accident, Jiang Mei walked even faster.

Tang Shu couldn’t understand why a shameless person like Qiao Yu existed in the world. Her ears were hurting from Qiao Yu’s yelling, and she was afraid that someone would come and hear Qiao Yu’s slander, which would have a negative impact on her reputation. So, she pushed Qiao Yu against the wall and threatened her in a low voice, “Scream one more time, and I’ll pin you against the wall and kiss you!”

As if her throat had been squeezed, Qiao Yu finally fell silent. Tang Shu let out a sigh of relief. But before she could fully relax, Tang Shu’s peripheral vision caught Qiao Yu’s shy, awkward expression. She immediately became alert. Did she actually take me seriously?

She quickly let go of Qiao Yu. Tang Shu brushed off her clothes with a frown and scoffed, “You’re not picky at all.”

Qiao Yu looked up innocently. “Why should I be? You’re my genetic match.”

Tang Shu was speechless. She thought and thought. Is Qiao Yu not lying? Am I really her genetic match? Otherwise, someone with Qiao Yu’s personality wouldn’t have feelings for me. Tang Shu was so annoyed by Qiao Yu. She secretly saw Qiao Yu stealing a glance at her. Tang Shu sneered and put on a show. “Very good, woman. You have successfully captured my attention.”

“But I already have a partner. You should give up.”

Tang Shu finally felt a little superior. She had a partner. She was the woman that Qiao Yu could never have. Tang Shu smiled in satisfaction. “You should look for someone else.”

She had already found out what she was so curious about and didn’t want to waste any more time with Qiao Yu. She lifted her foot, but Qiao Yu’s slender arm gently blocked her. Tang Shu frowned. “Since we grew up together, I suggest you forget about me.”

“And don’t have any unrealistic fantasies about me.”

“But,” Qiao Yu said with a sincere expression, “even though you have a terrible temper and are not likable at all, a meeting is fate. Why can’t we give each other a chance to get to know one another again?”

To make Tang Shu believe that she was on her list, Qiao Yu used all her effort. “Everything happens for a reason. You’re my genetic match. Isn’t this destiny? Isn’t this the result of a thousand times of passing by in a past life?”

She opened her innocent eyes. “You’re already here. Don’t you want to give a try with a popular Alpha like me?”

Lu Shangyi drove over, following Qiao Yu’s voice. But instead of the abduction she had expected, she saw a kid confessing her feelings to another Omega. She slowly put her hand down from the steering wheel, relaxed her back, and casually looked at Tang Shu.

Jiang Mei had been running to the alley. Once she finally saw Qiao Yu safe and sound, she let out a sigh of relief. Just as she was about to walk over, she suddenly saw Lu Shangyi, who was sitting in the car without a word. Jiang Mei stopped. “You’re here too?”

Lu Shangyi nodded gently, a smile in her eyes that was hard to decipher. “I just arrived.”

With that, she calmly looked up. Her voice was unreadable. “She’s still confessing to someone. You should wait two minutes before you go over.”

Jiang Mei’s heart immediately tightened. Qiao Yu was confessing to someone? She looked at Qiao Yu and then at Tang Shu. She didn’t believe it. Tang Shu’s name wasn’t on the matching list, and Qiao Yu had never shown any interest in Tang Shu before. So, she couldn’t possibly like Tang Shu.

If she liked Tang Shu, she would have pursued her already. How could she have watched Tang Shu date another man?

Lu Shangyi invited her to sit in the car. After a moment of silence, Jiang Mei said, “Thank you.”

Tang Shu felt like someone was watching her from the shadows. The feeling of dread became stronger as time went on. Tang Shu looked around frantically, but there was no one. Her heart fluttered. Tang Shu quickly distanced herself from Qiao Yu. “You wish.”

Leaving a confused Qiao Yu behind, Tang Shu and her friends left the alley in a hurry.

Qiao Yu was a little confused. They were having a good conversation. Why did she leave so suddenly? She still hadn’t settled the score for her push. The sky was getting dark, and the surroundings were eerily quiet. Qiao Yu shivered and quickly left the area as well.

As she reached the intersection, the car window next to her rolled down. “Get in.”

Qiao Yu was startled by the sudden voice. When she saw that it was Lu Shangyi, she excitedly leaned against the car door. “Sister Lu? Why are you here?”

A slight smile appeared on Lu Shangyi’s face, but that smile made Qiao Yu feel uneasy. Lu Shangyi laughed softly and didn’t answer. “Do you want me to get out and open the door for you?”

Qiao Yu didn’t dare. She quickly got into the car. Her butt hadn’t even landed on the seat when she stared at Jiang Mei in disbelief. “Why are you here too?”

A small curve appeared on Jiang Mei’s lips. “You weren’t responding to my messages, so Sister Lu was very worried about you. She called me and asked where you were, so I came with her.”

Qiao Yu then realized that her random presses had sent a message to Lu Shangyi. She stared at the messy symbols and words on the screen and fell silent. Her eyelashes trembled with guilt. “I’m sorry, I accidentally touched the screen.”

As a brave Alpha, she couldn’t show weakness in front of Sister Lu.

Qiao Yu cleared her throat. “But I’m so happy that you were worried about me, Sister Lu.” She looked touched. “Your health hasn’t fully recovered, Sister Lu.”

Jiang Mei was confused by this. She knew that Lu Shangyi was staying at Qiao Yu’s house because she wasn’t feeling well, but she couldn’t understand why. Wouldn’t it be more effective to be treated in a hospital? If it was a chronic illness from her car accident, getting proper treatment at a hospital would be the most reliable option. If she was in her heat, she shouldn’t have stayed at Qiao Yu’s house for so many days.

If Lu Shangyi accidentally released her pheromones and caused Qiao Yu to differentiate early, Lu Shangyi would have only one outcome: a forced mark by a newly differentiated Qiao Yu.

Jiang Mei’s face was serious as she thought. She couldn’t read Lu Shangyi’s mind, but she could be sure of one thing: Lu Shangyi was interested in Qiao Yu.

Like Song Wanying, Lu Shangyi hadn’t had much contact with women since she differentiated. It was one thing for her not to be interested in the countless attractive women out there, but there were also many women like Qiao Yu, and she didn’t seem to be interested in them either.

A sense of crisis rose in Jiang Mei’s heart. She stared at the back of Lu Shangyi’s head for a moment and then helplessly lowered her head.

The Lu family was incredibly wealthy. Even though all the power was in her brother’s hands, the current Lu Shangyi was not someone she could compete with. An unperceived envy rose in her eyes. Jiang Mei let out a helpless bitter laugh. If only she was like Lu Shangyi… No, if she only had half of her family’s wealth, that would be enough.

But that was just a fantasy.

The four great families of the capital—the Lu, Song, Ye, and Qiao families—were all giants that she could never hope to climb.

Jiang Mei was in a low mood and didn’t say much on the way home. What was unusual was that Lu Shangyi was also very quiet today. Qiao Yu got bored of talking and cautiously shut her mouth as well. The atmosphere in the car was clearly off and suffocating. She didn’t know what had happened between Lu Shangyi and Jiang Mei, but her gut feeling told her that it was best not to provoke either of them right now.

After a twenty-minute drive, they finally arrived home. Since Jiang Mei was already there, Qiao Yu enthusiastically asked her to stay the night again. Jiang Mei wanted to refuse, but Qiao Yu kept pestering her, so she reluctantly agreed.

Lu Shangyi’s face was calm, but the meaningful look she gave Qiao Yu when she got out of the car made her feel uneasy.

Qiao Yu didn’t dare to cling to Lu Shangyi anymore. She obediently studied with Jiang Mei for a whole night and then left the house with her backpack early the next morning. Lu Shangyi nonchalantly opened her laptop and calmly handled the emails in her inbox.

The midterm exams lasted for three days. The oppressive atmosphere during the exams made Qiao Yu put her mischievous thoughts aside and behave herself. After the last exam in the afternoon, Qiao Yu finally felt like she was alive again. “The weather is so nice today. I have a feeling that it’s a good day to go out and have some fun!”

Meng E looked at her with envy. “Unfortunately, my dad is in the hospital, and I have to go take care of him.”

Qiao Yu stopped stretching. “Is it serious? Do you want me to go to the hospital with you?”

“No, that’s okay,” Meng E said nonchalantly with a smile. “It’s an old problem. It comes and goes every year. I’m used to it.”

Qiao Yu instinctively wanted to transfer some money to Meng E, but she suddenly remembered that her cards were frozen, and her hands stopped awkwardly in mid-air. Meng E gently pushed her hands back. “Yu Yu, I appreciate your kindness, but you should save your money for your wife in the future.”

Qiao Yu scratched her cheek. “That’s still a long time away.” She was still three or four years away from the legal age to get married.

“Oh, right, Yu Yu, you haven’t met Ms. Ye yet.” Meng E blinked curiously. “Do you want to secretly go see her?”

Go see Ye Yunjian? Qiao Yu shook her head wildly without even thinking. Her tone was complicated. “What’s so great about an Alpha?”

She has two eyes, one nose, and one mouth. Isn’t she going to look the same as Sister Lu, Sister Song, and Jiang Mei? If she really wanted to see an Alpha, all she had to do was look in the mirror.

Meng E was convinced and nodded. “But you never know with fate. Even if you don’t want to see her, she might come to you herself.”

Qiao Yu wasn’t looking forward to it at all. She couldn’t even handle one Omega like Lu Shangyi. How could she handle three Alphas?

Even though she said she wasn’t looking forward to it, a seed of curiosity had quietly sprouted and was growing strong in her heart. The more she pretended not to be curious, the more she wanted to know. Qiao Yu went through a period of reflection and finally made up her mind. “I’ll just secretly go take a look, just one look.”

“She’s a match for me through scientific means. I’m just going to see if the results are lying to me.”

The system looked at her numbly as she tried to convince herself. “Host, you’re just thirsty.”

An old pervert can’t stop being thirsty. The system wasn’t surprised at all. Now that the system had called her out, Qiao Yu’s face turned red. Since she had been discovered, she might as well be proud of it. She lifted her chin. “That’s right, I’m thirsty for her body!”

“Whose body are you thirsty for?” A cold voice interrupted Qiao Yu’s thoughts. Lu Shangyi walked up to her, her deep eyes holding a meaning that Qiao Yu couldn’t decipher.

Lu Shangyi’s stare made Qiao Yu feel guilty. Her eyes darted around, trying to find a place to hide. Qiao Yu decided to play dumb. “Sister Lu, why are you here?”

“I’m going back. I came to say goodbye.” Lu Shangyi’s voice was calm. Qiao Yu’s eyes widened in surprise. “You’re leaving? You’re not going to stay for a few more days?”

“Wouldn’t my staying here stop you from being thirsty for others?”

Qiao Yu found it hard to believe that a dignified and serious person like Lu Shangyi would tease her. Her face turned red, and she felt even more guilty. “Don’t misunderstand, Sister Lu. I was just kidding.”

Qiao Yu didn’t know if Lu Shangyi believed her, but she had gotten used to the warm atmosphere that Lu Shangyi’s presence created. Now that Lu Shangyi was gone, the whole house felt empty. She uncomfortably walked around. “It seems like I’m better suited for a lively place.”

Like the place where Ye Yunjian is.

After finding out Ye Yunjian’s location from her social media, Qiao Yu excitedly rubbed her hands together. “I wonder if Ms. Ye is tall and pretty.” Qiao Yu began to look forward to it. “I hope she’s like Sister Song and Sister Lu.”

System: “What’s the point of having three identical people?”

Qiao Yu was stunned. The system had a point. She closed her eyes and put her hands together, immediately mumbling, “I am willing to be a vegetarian for ten years in exchange for Ms. Ye being a glamorous and powerful Alpha.”

The system quietly said, “Will you be able to handle it, Host?”

Qiao Yu’s eyes widened, and the system immediately went silent and played dead. With a little bit of anticipation, Qiao Yu finally arrived at the club where Ye Yunjian was. She politely declined the receptionist’s help and wandered around the club by herself. It was crowded today, as some rich person was hosting a party, which made it difficult for Qiao Yu to search.

After walking around for a while and still not seeing Ye Yunjian, Qiao Yu started to feel tired. Just as she was about to give up, she heard a very clear and pleasant sound of high heels behind her.

Qiao Yu’s eyes lit up. The sound of the footsteps was definitely a top Alpha’s. She quickly got up, a charming and innocent smile on her face as she turned her head. Her voice was incredibly soft. “Ms. Ye…” Suddenly, the smile on her face froze. “Sister Song?”

And Lu Shangyi?!

Qiao Yu was stunned. “Sisters, why are you here?”

Didn’t Lu Shangyi say she was going home? Wasn’t Song Wanying’s schedule packed today?

The smile on Song Wanying’s face was especially charming. She walked closer, cornering Qiao Yu. Her smiling voice, filled with coldness, slowly spoke next to Qiao Yu’s ear. “Ms. Ye?” Song Wanying’s red lips exhaled a warm breath, but Qiao Yu shivered.

Song Wanying’s deep eyes stared at her without moving. “Did you come here to see her today?”

At the same time, Lu Shangyi also chimed in, her voice cold and clear. “But didn’t you just confess to your childhood sweetheart two days ago?”