Chapter 90 You're Not My Husband?! (1) "Love at First Sight"...
On a cloudless day, the sun shone brightly, a gentle breeze blew, and the sun poured its radiance onto the ground, its intense light so bright it made one's eyes dazzle.
A clear female voice announced boarding instructions in the language of country D over the loudspeaker.
In the crowd, a clean-cut young man dressed in a T-shirt and shorts stood at the boarding gate, holding his phone and waiting for the shuttle bus.
He had a pair of bright, clear eyes, seemingly radiating light. His thumb was pressed against his lips, as if he were deep in thought. His exposed skin was so white it seemed to reflect light. He was slender, with delicate features, and his soft, flowing hair swayed gently in the breeze, revealing a slightly protruding lump of flesh on the back of his fair neck, as if it hadn't fully developed, withered like the dried roots of a plant.
Someone accidentally bumped into me, followed by a soft apology from the other person.
The young man nodded slightly and whispered, "It's okay." However, the other person muttered, "I thought he was an Omega, but he's a Beta?" and then walked away.
Fu Li looked up from her phone, expressionless, as the impolite man walked away. She thought angrily to the system, "Is this sexism? That's going too far."
The system comforted him, saying, "Alright, alright, in this little world, Betas are indeed a sign of being an ordinary person. You'll occasionally encounter those kinds of people, so please be understanding."
Fu Li shrugged and put his phone in his pocket. He then joined the crowd to queue and board the ferry.
In his mind, the system was saying: "[In the last world, I didn't expect the male protagonist to go to such lengths to keep you, far exceeding my expectations. This massive energy confrontation had already alarmed the Heavenly Dao of the small world. Fortunately, he managed to escape in the end. However, after we left, the male protagonist gave up ascension and fell into an eternal slumber, holding your body. Therefore, the mission was ultimately judged as a failure.]"
Speaking of this, Fu Li was speechless: "Please, he only fell into a deep sleep a hundred years after I left. How can that count as my failure?"
The system's electronic voice cheered: "However, because of the numerous plot errors in these smaller worlds, I reported it to headquarters. You're lucky; headquarters didn't determine it was your fault, and instead gave you a twenty-year reduction in your sentence. We'll do a good job in this world; there won't be any problems!"
Fu Li took a deep breath: "I hope so."
A week ago, the system brought him to the fourth small world. This is an ABO world with three genders. In this society, Alphas and Omegas have a higher social status. These two genders only account for 20% of the total human population. The remaining 80% are Betas, whose glands are not fully developed, and they are often the representatives of ordinary people.
Studies have shown that the average IQ of Alphas and Oxygenators (A and O) is much higher than that of Betas, and most of them are social elites. Therefore, social resources are largely skewed towards these two genders. The top-performing Alphas and Oxygenators are the elite of the elite, often exhibiting superior performance in multiple aspects such as physique, appearance, and intelligence, making them incomparable to ordinary people.
Alphas are typically robust and muscular, while Omegas are delicate and fragile, like porcelain that needs protection. They are easily distinguishable by their appearance alone.
Therefore, Fu Li, who has a rather delicate appearance, was mistaken for an Omega by his teacher. However, in reality, he is a true Beta in this world. His glands stopped developing ten years ago, so he has no fertile period and cannot smell any pheromones, making him no different from other Betas.
Implicit gender discrimination has always existed in this society. The middle and upper classes, especially the upper echelons, largely view Betas as inferior beings with no potential for advancement, while instead idolizing top-tier Alphas and Omegas.
That's why the system advised Fu Li to be patient after what had just happened. There was no need to get into a fight over a single sentence. If the other person was an Alpha or Omega, even an inferior one, no one around them would side with them.
In short, the most important thing now is to complete the Black Lotus quest and finish the storyline. The system patiently explained, "According to the storyline, the male lead, Luo Ran, will be on the same flight as us. After falling in love at first sight, you will quickly become a couple. Complete the prerequisite quests before the main storyline begins."
Fu Li sighed. Don't be fooled by how simple the system makes it sound; the tasks in this world are anything but easy.
The male protagonist, Luo Ran, is the heir of the Luo family, the most prestigious family in Country C. Due to his rebellious nature, he left the family at a young age to make his own way in the world.
In this world, Fu Li's identity is the same as her original name. After falling in love with the male protagonist at first sight, she obtained his contact information and then relentlessly pursued him, successfully becoming his boyfriend.
However, after dating for only six months, Luo Ran suffered a head injury in an accident and lost all memory of the past six months. Just then, his family found him and took him back to his hometown. There, he met the Omega female lead, and their pheromones showed a 90% compatibility. Naturally, their families arranged a marriage for them. Luo Ran's previous rebellious nature stemmed from his dislike of having his family control his life, which also meant he didn't have any feelings for the female lead.
However, as they spent more time together, a chemistry gradually developed between them. Just then, the ex-boyfriend, Fu Li, showed up at the Luo family. He hadn't expected her boyfriend to be the only son of a wealthy family, and immediately declared himself the rightful wife, trying to steal her fiancé. But faced with the obstruction of the male lead's family and friends, and the deep affection between the two, he ultimately failed.
Although the male protagonist remembered the past, his feelings had already changed over the past six months. He realized his true feelings and rejected Fu Li's request to get back together.
Ultimately, Fu Li, having lost both her beloved and her status as a member of a wealthy family, went completely mad. She set fire to the Luo residence, intending to take the male and female leads with her. The male lead risked his life to protect the female lead and escape, but in the end, only Fu Li perished in the fire, thus ending his tragic and unfulfilled life.
After hearing this, Fu Li exclaimed: "A loser ex? And he's going to be burned alive? Do I look happy to you?!"
The system went on and on about how melodramatic the story was, emphasizing that as cannon fodder for a former "dark moonlight" ex, one must possess sufficient strength and charm, and someone like Fu Li would definitely be up to the task...
Completely unaware that Fu Li was stroking his chin, a deep, unfathomable light gleaming in his eyes.
Since I'm the rightful wife, why not just scroll to the bottom?
---In this world, we didn't actually have to kill the male protagonist...
Fu Li found his seat in economy class. He was a tourist visiting country D and was now preparing to fly back home.
Shortly after he sat down, a flight attendant approached him and congratulated him in fluent Mandarin that a first-class seat had become available on his flight. The airline had decided to randomly select an economy class passenger as a gift to upgrade him for free. Fu Li was the one chosen.
Free upgrade? Is this for real?!
A look of surprise appeared on the young man's face. He thanked the flight attendant in a sweet voice, his face radiant as if carved from jade. He was then led to the first-class cabin.
Another flight attendant who witnessed the scene covered her mouth and whispered to her colleague, "What an adorable Beta. He's so handsome, I thought he was an Omega!"
The flight attendant led Fu Li to his seat and politely asked if he would like anything to drink later. Fu Li waved his hand to thank her and praised her in accented D language, saying, "Sister, you are beautiful and kind-hearted." The flight attendant blushed and left.
The young man sat in the spacious first-class seat, tapped the leather seat beneath him, and showed just the right amount of surprise and satisfaction on his face.
I never imagined I'd be so lucky. I got to travel abroad and even get my first-ever first-class experience for free.
At that moment, a system notification sounded: [Male protagonist detected approaching.]
He happily picked up his phone, ready to post a picture on his WeChat Moments. Just then, a tall, handsome figure suddenly appeared in the rear camera's view. It instantly caught Fu Li's eye.
A man wearing a light-colored suit appeared from around the corner of the gangway. The well-tailored suit accentuated his broad shoulders and narrow waist, and his strong, powerful muscles could be vaguely seen under the shoulder pads.
Next, a face with deep-set features and sharp angles came into view. The bridge of the nose was high and slender, and a pair of dark eyes shone with a cold and profound light, exuding an aloof and elegant detachment. He possessed a masculine charm that was both ascetic and alluring.
Tall, with long legs, handsome and strong, and seemingly with eight-pack abs, he perfectly fits the aesthetic standards of young people.
He was momentarily stunned, forgetting what he had originally intended to do. He stared blankly as the other person sat down in a seat across the aisle, from which he could catch a glimpse of the person's profile.
Her heart raced involuntarily, and two blushes rose on her fair cheeks.
Normally, handsome guys of this caliber would just zip past in a supercar or luxury car, but this face, this physique, and the suppression patch on the back of his neck—he must be an Alpha, no—a top-tier Alpha! Right now, he's sitting less than five meters away from me, and he'll be like this for the next five hours!
---Ahhh! I really want his contact information, but if I go up and strike up a conversation, will I be scolded and driven away because I'm a Beta?
---But, but, I've finally found my crush, should I just let her go so easily? If I don't take the initiative, will I regret it later?
The young man's face had turned completely red, and his heart pounded as all sorts of wild thoughts raced through his mind. He had never experienced anything like this in his more than twenty years of life.
Is this what love at first sight feels like?
From the moment of takeoff, Fu Li grabbed a magazine haphazardly, flipped to a random page, and used the page to cover his face, secretly peeking at the handsome man across the aisle through the top of the magazine. He could hear his heart pounding, and pink bubbles seemed to float before his eyes. Yet, he was constantly worried about being discovered, like a timid little animal caught in a voyeuristic act.
After the flight stabilized, the man took out a laptop and began working. His slender fingertips lightly touched the keyboard, gleaming with a cold white light. His hands, with their distinct knuckles and cleanness like jade, had a magical power that attracted the young man's gaze.
It's often said that a man's serious work ethic is the most likely to arouse hormones, and Fu Li thinks that's absolutely true.
Alpha's cool profile suddenly turned icy and then relaxed, his thin lips slightly pursed, his expression focused and serious.
Throughout the flight, Beta's gaze remained fixed on the man's face.
He was only surprised to realize that five hours had already passed when the pre-landing announcement came over the loudspeaker in the cabin.
Hearing the broadcast, the Alpha on the other side also put away his computer, turned to the side, and talked to the person behind him.
Looking into those cold, indifferent eyes, Fu Li felt a pang in her heart at the thought that she might never have any contact with them again.
It's so rare to meet someone who makes your heart flutter. Wouldn't it be such a waste if you couldn't even exchange a single word with them?
At that moment, a tremendous motivation suddenly arose in his heart.
She suddenly stood up, clenched her fists, straightened her back, and walked to the other side of the aisle.
"Um... I wanted to... ask something..."
Alpha was sitting in his seat waiting for the others to leave when he heard a sound. He looked up and saw a pretty young Beta with a flushed face and watery eyes looking in his direction, stammering out his request:
"Um...would it be convenient for me to have your contact information?"
It took all the young man's courage to just utter those words. His face flushed with shame, and he wished he could bury his head in his hands immediately.
Seeing his expression, Luo Ze immediately understood. His cold gaze froze slightly.
As a top-tier A, he had encountered this situation far too many times. In the past, he would either ignore it or coldly refuse.
But when Alpha's cool, indifferent eyes reflected Beta's rosy, delicate face and her shy, flustered expression, he inexplicably pulled out a tissue, scribbled a number on the pen beside him, and wrote the character "洛" (Luo) next to it with sharp, straightforward strokes, then handed it to Beta.
"Is this alright?" The Alpha's voice was like a cold stream flowing through a forest in winter, clear and serene, slightly husky with a touch of magnetism. The young man's ears turned slightly red.
She quickly reached out and took it, saying "thank you" in a soft voice.
So... it's a success?
I never imagined I'd actually get a phone number, especially since it was handwritten by the other person. The cool, pine-like aura emanating from Alpha wafted into my nostrils.
By the time they came to their senses, the other person had already left.
He was left standing alone in the aisle, still clutching the thin tissue in his hand, proving that what had just happened was not an illusion.
The young man looked down at the piece of paper with the number written on it, a wide smile curving his lips. When the flight attendant came to call for passengers, she saw him chuckling like a pervert.
Flight attendant: ......
Author's Note: A new world begins! This world is the story of twin brothers A and an adorable Beta who can't smell pheromones. Basically, the male protagonist from the original world split into two personalities, putting on a melodramatic story of "falling in love at first sight with the older brother but marrying the younger brother." This includes, but is not limited to, "I'm my brother," "My sister-in-law smells so good," and "The Beta who can't smell pheromones deserves to be deceived by men." Of course, there will still be a dark room in the end.
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