Chapter 52 Online Romance with a Bad Beta: A Burning Neck

Two days later, two people appeared in front of the largest port on Red Tea Star.

As soon as I got off the aircraft, the oval-shaped aircraft buzzed away and headed to the next passenger.

This was Xi Congshuang's first time going out since arriving in this world, and she found everything before her quite novel.

It wasn't that she didn't want to go out the past two days; it was just that there was a woman in the house keeping a close eye on her, who was wary of her every move and suspected that Xi Congshuang's helpers would always appear outside the door.

Xi Congshuang didn't want to do anything to upset her anymore, as it would be counterproductive. She just stayed quietly in front of her, occasionally watching TV dramas starring the actors from Interstellar Era.

Xi Congshuang didn't quite understand why Tan Yicheng would always have an indescribable expression whenever she passed by while she was watching a drama, as if she were watching something shocking.

She felt that what she was watching was normal, and because of the six genders, the relationships between the characters were more intricate and interesting.

Looking up at everything before her, Xi Congshuang said without turning her head, "I've already had my special assistant greet Wei Lin first. I'll take you to the VIP room to meet her later, so you can rest assured."

The largest port on this planet resembles an egg cut in half. The egg is an inorganic, silvery-white color, perfectly round and without any cracks. It reminds Xi Congshuang of the phrase "seamless." Although it doesn't look huge, it can easily withstand the landing of several spaceships larger than whales.

The passengers came and went in their own hurried ways, none of them noticing the two people who were very different in appearance but had to stand together.

The sunlight outside the port shone on everyone, casting faint shadows on the gray-white ground, and the wide roads were lined with beautiful flowers and green plants.

The flowers exude a faint fragrance in the sunlight, which is refreshing and pleasant. Only when you get close can you see that they are lifelike artificial plants. Even the fragrance emitted by the flowers is a specially blended floral perfume.

What's amazing is that the flowers, which seem to be of different kinds and have different fragrances, do not emit a complicated or pungent scent; instead, they blend together beautifully.

The greenery before her eyes once again confirmed Xi Congshuang's guess that green resources were relatively scarce in the interstellar era.

She stood there for a while before realizing that Tan Yicheng hadn't arrived, so she turned around to look.

When Tan Yicheng, who was a few steps behind, slowly walked over, his eyebrows slightly lowered, he looked rather impatient.

She was surrounded by hurried passersby and cleaning robots, all of whom, without exception, treated her like a stone in a river, walking around her.

Xi Congshuang looked up at the sky. The sun hung high in the clear blue sky, and the spaceship in the distance gradually magnified in her eyes like a black dot.

The artificial sun on Red Tea Star adjusts its temperature according to the time of day, remaining constant—neither too cold nor too hot. It also brings rain at fixed times every week, and the planet's inhabitants have long been accustomed to a life with a fixed schedule.

It's 3 PM now, and the sunlight, after being adjusted, is warm and gentle, the perfect temperature for the human body.

However, Tan Yicheng's face gradually paled as she stood in the sunlight, and upon closer inspection, her lips were also much paler than usual.

Xi Congshuang noticed the discomfort in the person next to her: "What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"

Tan Yicheng was indeed uncomfortable. From the moment she stepped off the aircraft, she was surrounded by a multitude of pheromones from the outside world, all of which relentlessly penetrated her senses.

Now that her glands are damaged and there are no pheromones in them, she cannot be injected with any medication to help her resist interference from other people's pheromones. She is unable to protect herself from the invasion of external pheromones, which makes her extremely troubled.

Passersby avoided her, simply because Tan Yicheng looked unwell and seemed unapproachable.

Therefore, Tan Yicheng usually only goes out at night when there are fewer people around. There are still quite a few pheromones left outside, but it's still much better than during the day.

I only went out during the day today because I had no other choice.

"Yeah, too many people, too many different pheromones." Tan Yicheng raised his hand, frowning as he pressed the back of his neck. "It's quite annoying."

Xi Congshuang pondered for a moment and comforted her, "At least you are still responding to pheromones, which is a good thing."

That's what you say, but why does it sound so infuriating?

Tan Yicheng gritted her teeth: "Who did this?"

Xi Congshuang readily agreed: "Me."

The raging fire was forced to be extinguished. At this point, no matter how much Tan Yicheng vented his anger, he couldn't change the situation.

Tan Yicheng: "You certainly did it neatly."

Her face was pale, and she straightened up with all her might, preparing to go in with Xi Congshuang.

However, she overestimated her endurance. As soon as she entered the gate, all sorts of pheromones hit her, making her face even paler and almost causing her to lose her balance.

A hand with a low body temperature reached out and grabbed Tan Yicheng's elbow, steadying her.

Xi Congshuang asked, "Should I help you to the side to rest?"

"No need." Tan Yicheng didn't want to wait any longer. Hope was so close, and she needed to see him to feel at ease. She pulled away from Xi Congshuang's hand and repeated, "No need, I can still walk."

"All right."

Xi Congshuang didn't stop her and let her go. She followed her and found it quite amusing to see Tan Yicheng's tense back and guarded expression.

What was he thinking? He would never attack her in public, would he?

This put Red Apple, who was standing to the side, in a dilemma. The current situation was perfect for offering warmth to the female lead, changing her character and reducing her tendency to break down.

But it was truly afraid of the second outcome of offering warmth only to find itself delivering itself to someone else's door.

I'm so conflicted, I don't know what to do.

Sigh, with a host like this, life is really difficult.

Xi Congshuang followed closely behind. The person in front of her was tall and slender with a steady gait. He was a few centimeters shorter than her, and she could see Tan Yicheng's nape with just a glance.

The snow-white nape of her neck, with glands reddened from the stimulation of chaotic pheromones.

She's so sensitive; even stray hairs can irritate her slightly swollen glands, making her feel uncomfortable.

Tan Yicheng was so bothered that he instinctively reached out to cover the back of his neck, but when he saw the crowd around him and remembered where he was, he quickly put his hand down.

"..."

I seem a little embarrassed.

Xi Congshuang stepped forward, grabbed her wrist, and pulled her to a corner under Tan Yicheng's astonished gaze. She then opened the capsule hotel and pushed her inside.

"Xi Congshuang, you...?" Tan Yicheng couldn't shake off her hand and lost his balance. He was pushed and his back hit the wall of the capsule hotel.

Xi Congshuang also came in. The sensor door closed automatically, blocking out the outside light, and the overhead light turned on.

Red Apple, a step too late, slammed herself against the cold, hard door with a thud, completely unaware of what had happened.

"Huh?!" What happened? Let me see!

What's going on? Why are they pulling people into capsule hotels out of the blue?

Is another fight about to break out?

Even though the red apple was extremely anxious, it couldn't pass through the wall. This function could only be performed when it had sufficient energy, so it could only anxiously flap its wings and circle around outside.

"May the God protect you, and may the host not do anything foolish..."

The capsule hotel's interior, as seen from the outside, is not large. It is lined up in a corner of the harbor, with one-way ventilation windows made of high-quality soundproofing materials, providing excellent privacy and serving as a temporary calming place for alphas and omegas.

Once the door was closed, Tan Yicheng could no longer hear any sounds outside, and the world instantly became quiet.

Tan Yicheng: "Xi Congshuang, what exactly are you...?"

She had a bad feeling and wanted to leave.

But the place was cramped, making it difficult to even turn around. She had to let Xi Congshuang, who was blocking the doorway, go out first before she could leave.

"..."

The beautiful woman approached step by step, showing no intention of leaving. She even pushed aside Tan Yicheng's blocking hand and reached her hand, which was always cold, towards the back of Tan Yicheng's neck.

That hand was undeniably beautiful, with long, slender knuckles and delicate, pale skin. Only the knuckles had a warm, pale pink hue. But as long as the hand didn't try to reach towards the back of her neck, Tan Yicheng could still appreciate it to some extent.

"Don't touch it...!" Tan Yicheng's voice trembled.

Unable to stop her, Xi Congshuang ran her hand through her loose hair and pressed her palm against the burning glands on the back of her neck.

The burning hot back of her neck was enveloped by a slightly cool temperature, like charcoal fire meeting ice. She couldn't help but crave the coolness yet couldn't help but push it away. Tan Yicheng felt a shiver run through her body and subconsciously clenched her teeth, her back tensing up.

Even at this moment, she still raised her hand, trying to push Xi Congshuang away.

The other person was half an arm's length away from her, a distance that was neither too close nor too far, allowing their aura to easily envelop her. Although the person in front of her was clearly a beta, she inexplicably felt as if she were being shrouded in their aura, unable to break free.

"Don't move, or you'll hurt yourself." Xi Congshuang's calm voice rang in her ears, making her jump again.

Tan Yicheng gritted his teeth, wanting to curse, but he couldn't think straight.

Instead, Xi Congshuang pressed harder on the back of her neck, pulling her closer to her, and buried her nose in the side of her neck: "I don't have any pheromones, you can lean on me for a bit."

She had checked and found that alphas in this world only mate with omegas, and had nothing to do with her, a beta without pheromones or mental power. She decided to help out as a good deed.

This kind of hug is no different from a handshake in a business meeting, except that it lasts longer than a cheek kiss.

Xi Congshuang patted her bent-over, tense back: "Given your current condition, I'm afraid you'll just collapse on the road, which will only delay Professor Wei Lin's examination of you."

When pheromone hormone levels fluctuate significantly, the test results are questionable in terms of reliability and accuracy, and doctors will not accept them.

Moreover, given Tan Yicheng's special circumstances, Professor Wei Lin would definitely advise him to rest for a few days before undergoing further examination.

When people have free time, they tend to reminisce about the past. If Tan Yicheng suddenly thinks of something unpleasant these days, her "collapse value" will increase until she gets tired of it, and she will directly say "game over" to this world.

Even if it means death, Xi Congshuang would not accept dying for such a trivial reason; at least she would die a worthy death.

Thinking about it, Xi Congshuang sighed helplessly and looked down at the head in her arms: "For your own good, you should behave yourself. I don't want to die yet."

“You…” Tan Yicheng couldn’t break free, the scent of another person’s perfume lingering around her nose.

It has a light and elegant woody scent that is not overpowering. Xi Congshuang doesn't like to wear accessories, but she has always had the habit of wearing perfume.

Xi Congshuang: "Yes, it was my fault, I will make it up to you."

"..."

Who told you that?

Compensation my foot! If it weren't for the current situation, when would Tan Yicheng have ever been so humiliated?

He looked delicate and frail, but he was incredibly strong, with arms as tough as steel, and he was pressing on her vital points.

I don't know what she was thinking, that she had to pretend to be an omega. Apart from her face, what about her resembles a sensitive and fragile omega?

This kind of behavior would only be disliked by a true omega with a sensitive mind.

Capsule hotels are designed for travelers who are in a hurry. As temporary accommodations, they are small and generally only allow one person to stay alone.

Even when you're alone, you always feel like you're bumping into walls when you turn around, let alone when there are two people inside at the same time.

Tan Yicheng even felt a strange sense of security; if she had that thought, then she was truly seeing things.

Because the capsule hotel isolated me from noise and various pheromones from the outside world, the temperature on the back of my neck gradually subsided.

A few minutes later, Xi Congshuang asked, "Are you feeling better?"

She raised her hand and said in a calm tone, "It's almost time for Professor Wei Lin to land. My assistant is on her way."

"..."

*

Upon receiving the notification, Gloria, carrying a bag and a water bottle, arrived near one of the most conspicuous spots in the port—a row of capsule hotels.

She raised her hand to look at the smart device in her hand, and then went to each of the house numbers one by one.

“009, 010…Found it, it’s 012.” Straightening herself up, Gloria cleared her throat and prepared to knock on the door.

The boss's salary was fair enough to compensate for her capricious and willful nature, not to mention that maintaining a good image at all times was what she, as a special assistant, was supposed to do.

"Knock knock".

The Red Apple airplane, which had been anxiously waiting on the rooftop, landed and asked, "What are you doing?"

Gloria couldn't hear or see the system, so she focused intently on waiting for the door to open.

A moment later, the tightly closed door slowly opened, and Gloria adjusted her perfect smile, ready to welcome her boss.

"Hello, Mr. Xi... uh?"

Xi Congshuang walked out from inside with a leisurely air, her clothes slightly disheveled.

That's normal; maybe the boss took a short nap inside.

Gloria's eyes widened.

What was unusual was that another person walked out from behind the boss. This person had messy hair, a flushed face, and slightly swollen lips.

The capsule hotel, which is only meant for one person, is now crammed with two people.

Gloria: "..."

This is incredible! The boss is so eager for his new love interest that he doesn't want to waste a single moment.

Tan Yicheng tidied her hair, which had been messed up during the struggle, pressed the back of her hand against her face, which had turned red from the pheromones, and licked her lips, which she had bitten until they were swollen.

Her neck no longer hurt, but she felt inexplicably more annoyed.

Because of the look in that beta female assistant's eyes.

What kind of look is that? Who does she take me for? Glancing at Xi Congshuang to the side, she thought to herself, what kind of behavior do you usually have that makes her look at you like that?

Xi Congshuang, who was innocently caught in the crossfire, raised her hand: "Water."

Gloria handed over the water with both hands: "Here it is, as you instructed, it's iced."

Xi Congshuang took the water, intending to unscrew the cap and drink, but then noticed the lingering red marks on Tan Yicheng's neck.

Remembering that applying ice water is also a way to reduce swelling, she stopped drinking the water and handed it to him, saying, "Here, take this and use it as an ice pack."

Without any hesitation, Tan Yicheng took the water and pressed it against the back of her neck, making her gasp for breath from the cold.

Unbeknownst to her, her expression resembled that of a stray cat that wanted to bar its teeth at people but didn't dare to actually scare them, making it impossible for anyone to get angry at her.

If Red Apple knew what she was thinking, she would definitely give Xi Congshuang a serious warning. Her idea was simply outrageous; she was the kind of person who forgot the pain once the wound healed.

The scabs on her palms and neck had only recently fallen off, and you still think she wouldn't dare scare people? She'd kill someone!

Before arriving, Gloria had already sent people to welcome Professor Wei Lin and her assistants. Now all she needed to do was bring her boss over so that the two sides could meet.

Gloria: "Mr. Xi, how should I address this young lady?"

Tan Yicheng looked away: "Not familiar with each other."

Xi Congshuang nodded: "Yes, we're not familiar with each other."

They weren't really close. At most, she had only known Tan Yicheng for three days, so they couldn't really be considered close.

She added, "Her name is Tan Yicheng, and she will be Professor Wei Lin's patient. I will fully fund her treatment until she recovers."

This was indeed stipulated in the contract, and Tan Yicheng did not refute it.

"..."

Gloria was startled, her gaze shifting uncertainly between the two: "Miss Tan..."

1. One-night stand?

What a heartless relationship this is.

But the boss also fully funded her medical treatment, so he wasn't entirely heartless. Gloria really couldn't figure out how to describe this relationship.

#I really don't understand the world of the rich#

Tan Yicheng felt a chill run down his spine for no apparent reason. He looked around but didn't see anything.

Meanwhile, Xi Congshuang said to Gloria, "There are too many people and too much attention going through the regular passage. It will be more convenient and faster to go through the special passage later and get on the vehicle directly... The aircraft will head to the hospital."

“Okay.” Gloria, without suspecting anything, responded and raised her smart device to send a message.

Tan Yicheng overheard their conversation and felt that Xi Congshuang had been acting strangely lately, being unusually attentive.

She quickly put the matter out of her mind because she met Professor Wei Lin.

Seeing the person standing right in front of her, Tan Yicheng's feelings went through several changes. If she had to describe her feelings in one word, it would be: hope.

No alpha can tolerate a damaged gland and constant interference from various external pheromones. She knew very well that sooner or later she would not be able to stand this kind of life and would go crazy.

Xi Congshuang stepped forward and shook hands with Professor Wei Lin: "It is an honor to meet you in person, Professor Wei Lin. I have already arranged accommodations. Would you please move over and rest?"

"No need, no need. I'm so tired of being on the spaceship, I feel like grass is growing in my bones. Let me move around a bit." Wei Lin shook hands with her, and as they got closer, she could smell the other person's scent.

Professor Wei Lin is an alpha with white hair. She has a pair of blue eyes that have turned into a deep blue over the years, and do not appear cloudy.

In fact, she should be described as having white hair and a youthful face, even though she is several times older than she appears to be.

The age of the people in the interstellar world is different from that of Xi Congshuang's era. Their lifespan has been extended to two hundred years, and alphas with stronger physical qualities have even exceeded three hundred years of age.

Now over two hundred years old, Wei Lin should be considered elderly, but she is well-maintained and in good spirits.

Strictly speaking, Xi Congshuang knew nothing about Wei Lin, who was renowned throughout the interstellar world. She was unfamiliar with this world, let alone this person.

That day, she urgently contacted the person she had the most conversations with in her address book and left them only one sentence: "Whoever is best at treating AO glands, bring them to Red Tea Star at all costs."

If it doesn't work, Xi Congshuang has no choice but to accept that she is destined to die here.

Unexpectedly, Gloria gave a definite answer from the AI, giving Xi Congshuang leverage to successfully negotiate.

Xi Congshuang was naturally pleased with Wei Lin's answer, and Gloria raised her hand to guide the way, leading Professor Wei Lin toward the aircraft.

Now that the female lead's biggest worry has been resolved, there's no need to keep a close eye on her; she doesn't like the feeling of being closely monitored.

Xi Congshuang, who should have been the host, fell a step behind and looked back, only to see the person standing to the side, lost in thought, seemingly pondering something.

She had no choice but to turn back and nudge Tan Yicheng's arm: "What are you spacing out for? Are you still feeling unwell?"

My temperature is a bit high, do I have a fever?

No, Xi Congshuang recalled the information she had looked up. Alphas always have a slightly elevated body temperature. She wasn't an alpha, so she couldn't be sure exactly how high was considered "slightly elevated."

Tan Yicheng reacted as if frozen by ice, quickly withdrawing his hand: "What?"

Xi Congshuang: "?"

She wanted to ask the other person what they wanted to do.

At the same time, the broadcast sounded in Xi Congshuang's ears.

"Honkai value -0.05, current Honkai value 93.9."

"I always said that hard work pays off, and a wonderful life is just around the corner. Keep going!"

All day long, the system just writes things that people then die.

"..."

Xi Congshuang raised her eyes and looked at Tan Yicheng in front of her, thinking to herself, "Is this guy some kind of tanky monster with a high Collapse value?"

So hard to fall off.

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