The Live-in Alpha Only Wants to Be a Quiet Salted Fish - Chapter 28

Initially, as soon as this sentiment appeared, it was immediately mocked by netizens.

Hahaha, if this isn’t enough, what is?

Sister, why don’t you open your eyes and look? [Image: Public Humiliation Scene.jpg]

You say she’s useless, so she’s useless? Where’s the evidence? /dogeza

Zhuo Shan, on the other side, was inundated with messages, so angry she almost smashed her phone.

She’d only learned yesterday that Lin Mu had hooked up with a female celebrity. No wonder she’d been at the mall that day. She recalled that the “sugar daddy” she’d reeled in not only broke up with her but also forced her to pay back money. The news had even spread through her social circle that she was a materialistic Omega, leaving her nowhere to find another partner.

She was so down and out, while the other person was living comfortably. How could she possibly swallow this resentment?

Evidence? Did they really think she didn’t have any?!

So, following the “useless” claim, various photos were uploaded to Weibo.

Luckily, she’d kept a few photos of each “cash machine” to satisfy her collecting urge. She stared at the backend, full of confidence.

Now let’s see how you’ll explain this!

As soon as the photos were released, the internet exploded. No one expected this “useless” woman to actually be Lin Mu’s ex-girlfriend.

The photos weren’t overly intimate—just holding waists, leaning together, or the Omega kissing the Alpha’s cheek. They clearly looked like staged photos, the kind meant to show off their affection on social media.

However, since the ex-girlfriend’s identity was confirmed, the authenticity of the “useless” claim was now debatable.

Thus, a new trending topic slowly climbed to the tail end of the hot search.

[Is Lin Mu really useless?]

Passersby seeing this name initially thought it was some newly debuted artist. But upon clicking, they found it was a discussion about a female celebrity Alpha’s “performance” abilities. This was much more intriguing than any ordinary celebrity gossip.

So, gradually, the popularity continued to rise, infuriating Su Mo to no end.

It wasn’t that she cared about her private life being discussed by netizens; after all, she knew Lin Mu was truly useless!

What infuriated her were those photos!

“This is what you told me, that you hadn’t even held hands??”

So intimate, hugging each other, and even kissing! Even she…

Artificial respiration? That was life-saving, not kissing. There were no thoughts or feelings involved, it didn’t count at all!

The phone was pressed against Lin Mu’s face, making her cross-eyed.

She had to step back to finally focus and see the pictures clearly.

Upon seeing them, cold sweat broke out. For some reason, she suddenly felt like she’d been caught cheating.

“Um, we didn’t hold hands. As for that other picture…”

Lin Mu sifted through her memories, then finally nodded, her face filled with shame and indignation.

“She staged that photo and ambushed me! She took liberties with me!”

Su Mo looked at the person who claimed to have been “taken liberties with,” but whose eyes in the photo were curved in a wide smile.

“Took liberties? I think you were enjoying it quite a bit!”

She flung the phone at Lin Mu. The more Su Mo thought about it, the angrier she got. She instinctively reached for a pillow.

It was newly restocked, fresh out of the package.

Lin Mu was filled with grief and indignation. She instinctively retreated, ready to flee at any moment.

The one who enjoyed it was clearly the original owner; what did it have to do with her? Why was she always the one getting hurt?!

The pillow wasn’t thrown in the end. Su Mo held it in her hand, trying to calm herself.

True, who doesn’t have a past? Just two or three exes, it’s not worth getting upset over.

Moreover, the current silly Alpha felt very disconnected from her past self. She used to be generous, but now she was stingy. Recalling the word “transmigration” and the author’s instructions, perhaps…

She should find an opportunity to take the silly Alpha to see a brain doctor?

Her gaze lingered on Lin Mu, making her feel uneasy.

“Come here, I won’t hit you.” Su Mo dropped the pillow, her expression mild.

The crisis was averted, but Lin Mu didn’t dare be careless.

“What do you want to do? You said you wouldn’t use force!”

Su Mo rolled her eyes disdainfully, letting out a cold laugh. “What do I want to do… Of course, take photos!”

A mere ex had the audacity to flaunt herself in front of her. Could she tolerate this?

So you’re the only one with photos, huh!

••••

In the afternoon, with the sun shining brightly, an unprecedented scene unfolded on Lin Mu’s bay window where she usually slept.

Lin Mu leaned against the wall, a soft, fragrant Su Mo nestled in her arms. If this weren’t just Chapter 28, readers would think they had fast-forwarded to the grand finale!

Su Mo leaned against Lin Mu’s chest, hearing the rapid, drum-like heartbeat. Her smile was cunning.

“Are you, you, you ready yet!” Lin Mu was so nervous she didn’t know where to put her hands, even stammering her words.

“Make your expression more natural, don’t be stiff. It won’t look good in the photo.” Su Mo complained, rubbing her earlobe against Lin Mu’s chest, hiding her blush.

“Ah, you, don’t rub around!” Lin Mu dodged backward, letting out a delicate gasp, blushing crimson.

“Heh, so flat, and hard.” Su Mo squinted at the screen, scoffing.

“Yes, yes, you’re the biggest.” Lin Mu pouted. She was still an Alpha, where was she flat? If it’s too hard, don’t lie on me!

“Hold me tighter, why are you so far away?” She forcefully pulled Lin Mu’s arm around her waist. Lin Mu’s body pressed against hers from behind, an unusual warmth radiating through their clothes—scalding yet comforting.

“Aren’t you hot?” Lin Mu grumbled, tightening her arms.

The waist in her hands was delicately slender, soft yet firm to the touch, making her instinctively squeeze, eliciting a muffled grunt from the person in front.

“Hmph, what are you doing? Don’t move around!” Su Mo grumbled, swatting at those two paws, pouting in playful annoyance.

No sense of touch…

“Oh.”

Lin Mu murmured in response, her chin resting in Su Mo’s shoulder hollow. A few strands of hair brushed past her nose, tickling, carrying a lingering peach scent.

The atmosphere gradually grew quiet. Sometimes, hugs often are the most tantalizing.

Unconsciously hugging blankets or stuffed animals often happened because one felt a missing half, an emptiness in their arms with nowhere to rest.

The phone was still on front-facing camera. The two on the screen were intimately close. Lin Mu, unusually contemplative, fantasized about her future other half.

Would there ever be a day when she, too, would meet that person and hold them as closely as this?

“Silly Alpha, smile.”

She instinctively raised a smile, and the moment was captured on the phone.

Su Mo scrolled through the photos.

The lighting was perfect, the scene beautiful, except…

The subtle shyness, the perfectly timed smile, like a young girl in love whose secret thoughts had been exposed.

She felt… something wasn’t quite right.

“Silly Alpha, you…”

Su Mo turned her head, almost face-to-face with Lin Mu on her shoulder, their breaths mingling, their noses touching. Any more complaints could only be hidden between their lips.

Her hand unconsciously tightened its grip.

Su Mo almost wanted to close her eyes.

However…

“Hoo hoo, poof poof…”

A gust of wind blew across her face, carrying a faint, damp…

Su Mo: “…”

Lin Mu’s eyes sparkled, claiming credit. “You had an eyelash on your face, I blew it off for you.”

Forget it, just get used to it. Expecting this person to understand is like expecting to push yourself to do something you don’t want to.

Su Mo turned back, sighing silently. The phone, however, gave her a pleasant surprise.

It seemed that the moment of profound eye contact, perhaps touched accidentally, was also captured, intimate yet not quite, unexpectedly alluring.

Su Mo was satisfied. Remembering the picture of the face kiss, she was instantly filled with fighting spirit.

This, you want to compete with me? Even not kissing looks better than your kiss!

••••

The “Useless Gate” controversy raged for a day, with netizens happily discussing and gossiping.

At 8 PM, the parties involved finally deigned to respond.

Su Mo V: Thank you all for your concern, we are very happy. I also warn certain people not to attempt to destroy our relationship through rumors.
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Large numbers of fans rushed to the scene. The two accompanying images drove CP fans almost to madness.

Ahhhh, this is too good! But why is the Alpha’s expression so gentle and shy?

Those who said she’s useless, did you hear? Very ‘sexual’ happiness. It’s their private matter, why do you demons and monsters need to interfere?

It seems she’s useless to her ex-girlfriend, but perfectly capable with our goddess! [Public Humiliation Scene.jpg].

I don’t know if Lin is capable, but Goddess, you definitely are! /dogeza [Pillow Battle.jpg]

Move aside, everyone! Upvote me! Why didn’t they kiss in the second picture? I have coins! I want to see the uncensored sequel!

The trending topic died down for a bit.

Zhuo Shan was still ridiculed. In the end, no matter what she said, no one believed her anymore.

Because Su Mo’s retaliation followed quickly. Accusations of being materialistic and two-timing all came out. Now, not only her social circle but the entire nation knew her true colors.

She was vilified online and subjected to endless scorn in real life. Zhuo Shan’s life became even more destitute. Her hatred for the Alpha and Omega grew even stronger. Just as she was impoverished and destitute, a call came to her phone.

Inside was a distorted, robotic voice, “I’ll give you 100,000. Tell me everything about Lin Mu…”

••••

After dominating the hot search for several consecutive days, Romantic Journey became popular even before it aired. To keep the buzz going, the director decided on the spot to change the pre-recorded home segment to a live broadcast. Of course, this time, they wouldn’t dare bypass Su Mo.

Under the pleas of numerous advertisers and investors, Su Mo, seeing her company’s stock steadily rising, finally gritted her teeth and nodded.

Her identity had changed; she no longer had the freedom she did as a mere actress.

This variety show concerned the company’s future performance and development. With her current influence, she wasn’t powerful enough to dictate terms. Reality was never as easy as fiction.

Besides, compared to the real money she’d get, it was just a small sacrifice of face. Since she had already experienced public humiliation, she might as well go all out. What was the difference between live and pre-recorded? Surely, there couldn’t be anything more outrageous than public humiliation, right?!

Su Mo secretly made her calculations, also taking this opportunity to put forward some demands of her own.

So, on the day of the live broadcast, Lin Mu was once again woken up by a persistent, soul-shattering knock. She glanced at the sleeping Su Mo and reluctantly got up to open the door.

As soon as the door opened, there was a dark camera lens and a greasy pink card.

Romantic Mission: A beautiful morning begins with a kiss. Please wake your wife with a good morning kiss and start a romantic day.

Lin Mu stared at the words, rubbed her eyes, and almost thought she was still dreaming.

Romantic mission? Good morning kiss?

You’re probably trying to kill me!