Chapter 4 Celebration Banquet × Blind Date Banquet √ Hello, single, getting married? ...
This is the 13th one...
Fu Yan took a sip of the amber-colored wine in his hand, using this action to hide the smile that was almost impossible to conceal at the corner of his mouth.
As the mellow aroma of the liquid bloomed on the tip of his tongue, the Omega swallowed all his emotions along with the wine. His expression recovered perfectly, leaving only a perfect curve on his lips that was both polite and distant.
He maintained a proper social demeanor, patiently listening to the other person's conversation. From flowers and jewelry to the latest political news, the other person tried to attract his attention with various topics, every gesture and every word striving to impress the Omega, but Fu Yan's mind had already drifted elsewhere.
He just nodded politely and occasionally agreed, his eyes involuntarily attracted to the young lieutenant general at the other end of the banquet hall.
Of course, so did most of the people at the party.
This was a banquet called a celebration but was actually full of social nature, providing an unspoken platform for interactions between military rookies and the nobility.
Most of the guests who came to this banquet just held up a glass of wine as a courtesy to enhance the atmosphere and make the conversation seem casual and less purposeful.
Under the bright lights, the numerous dishes on the table looked particularly tempting, but few people present actually took any of them.
In the New Star Era, the sources of meat have changed greatly. Most of it is artificially synthesized. Not only is the taste so bland that it is difficult to cook with the flavor of traditional meat, but the energy value is also far less efficient than that of nutrient solution.
Such cost-effectiveness has gradually made it disappear from the dining tables of the people of the empire, and it has not been eliminated in social occasions such as banquets. It is only regarded as a traditional feature of the food culture before the Star Yuan.
The nobles who came and went only tasted the food symbolically, as if it were unbecoming to indulge in such food. In their eyes, these delicacies were no different from the flickering candlelight and delicate flowers, just decorations for the banquet.
And this one of the apparent protagonists of the celebration party really seemed to be just here for dinner.
Wei Yian, an ordinary civilian Beta from an unknown desolate planet in Galaxy IV, fought his way into the center of social power in Eltz with his real merits.
This popular young lieutenant general was dressed in a uniform black and gold military uniform. The simple yet solemn cut outlined his tall and lean figure, which complemented his stern face.
He stood in a slightly secluded corner with a very casual posture. Even though there was food on the plate in his hand, coupled with the dazzling medal on his lapel, he had a bewitching aura that made people want to get closer.
The champagne-colored lights on the wall made the faces of every guest around slightly blurred. Many people were eager to find the right opportunity to chat with the lieutenant general.
Fu Yan was no exception, but he did not rush forward. Instead, he watched and evaluated the target as a bystander.
He found that the lieutenant general completely ignored all kinds of social cues and conventional rules. He seemed to have a natural barrier to those subtle overtures made for various reasons. He was simply unmoved, and many people who intended to approach him returned empty-handed.
"Lieutenant General Wei, you are even more special than I thought."
Another young Alpha in a gorgeous evening gown couldn't help but move closer. She had bright, moving eyes. "You're just like the knight in the story. Can you tell me about what happened on the battlefield? Are the Zerg really that terrifying..."
Facing this rose-like beauty, Wei Yian just nodded slightly and made polite eye contact.
"I'm just doing my duty," he said in a concise and powerful voice. "Sorry, I'm here for a dinner tonight."
"Oh... am I disturbing you..."
Alpha was silent for a moment, then smiled sweetly again, trying to break the slightly awkward atmosphere. "Then let me recommend some dishes to you! You just arrived at the first star, so you must be..."
"Yes." Wei Yian's answer was simple and direct, without any unnecessary embellishment: "No, thank you."
"ah?"
Alpha's smile finally couldn't be sustained. She suppressed her previous playfulness and enthusiasm and said in a slightly exaggerated tone of admiration, "General Wei is indeed worthy of his reputation. His style of doing things is truly unique."
Then, without any malice, he asked softly, "But I'm curious, how are you going to find a partner and solve the pheromone disorder problem?"
After saying that, Alpha turned his head gracefully and walked away with light steps, leaving only the lingering spicy rose fragrance in the air, revealing a hint of his owner's subtle embarrassment and annoyance.
"Ahhh, why are they all like this?! Just talk, why release pheromones? Isn't this just being a hooligan?" the system popped up and said indignantly.
Is this a flirtation... Wei Yian just reacted at this time, he seemed to be thinking about something, the people of Star One speak more tactfully than those of Galaxy IV, their pheromones are much more direct in comparison.
When an Alpha and an Omega interact, the release of pheromones can better convey emotions. Even a Beta who is not very sensitive to this can smell the faint fragrance.
Therefore, in various social gatherings, in order to show one's friendliness and charm, releasing pheromones intentionally or unintentionally has become a default means, like a lubricant in social situations.
But with the addition of this rose scent, this corner has quietly gathered 14 kinds of pheromone residues. For Wei Yian's keen senses, these "charming" fragrances currently only bring uncomfortable stimulation.
He took a light bite of the food on the fork. The slightly strange taste mixed with the various floral and wine aromas in the air, creating an unprecedented and strange experience that was simply indescribable.
[Uh, this plan won't work. Host, let's get out of here quickly. Your information factor's viscosity has increased again...]
There was a hint of guilt in the system's tone; it could sense the overreaction of Wei Yinan's body's hormone levels.
Is this your method of regulating hormones... Wei Yian felt a little headache. As expected, this plan was not reliable.
But it’s not all in vain. After tonight, my “notoriety” should be established on the first star… Wei Yian thought nonchalantly.
"Lieutenant General Wei, excuse my interruption, but could you spare two minutes of your time?"
A soft voice interrupted his thoughts.
The 15th...
Wei Yian raised his head expressionlessly and met a pair of bright eyes that seemed to be soaked in wine.
The visitor first performed a chest-touching salute, then leaned his upper body slightly, and his white and delicate hair meandered over his shoulders, like the finest silk, soft and lustrous.
The man's skin was porcelain white, the yellowish light adding a warm glaze to it. A perfectly composed smile played on his lips, yet a hint of uneasiness lingered between his brows. A tiny, barely noticeable black mole loomed above his drooping eyelids, trembling slightly with his breathing.
The most eye-catching thing is her gem-like eyes, the color of irises, deep and bright, as if they can capture people's hearts.
Omega? Wei Yian's eyes flickered, but he didn't detect any trace of pheromones in the air.
The "amethyst" in front of me, under the light, is like a pool of deep wine, quietly reflecting my own figure.
"Please speak." Wei Yian controlled his emotions and responded politely.
Fu Yan's smile deepened. According to his observation, the style of this General Wei was very inconsistent with his outwardly cold and hard temperament.
He was unusually sincere and honest in front of everyone who approached him to talk, but his answers were always too direct, which often made people feel awkward after a brief exchange and reluctant to continue interrupting them.
"Hello, my name is Fu Yan, and I'm a single, unmarried Omega."
So, Fu Yan looked directly into those cold gray eyes and spoke directly and honestly, and he slowly raised his right hand.
Under the other person's gaze, he turned his palm inward and gently pointed his fingertips to the upper left, revealing several exquisite and unique silver rings.
Then, Fu Yan calmly took off the ring on his little finger that represented his tendency to be single. The silver ring slid gently between his fingers and finally stopped steadily on his index finger.
This was undoubtedly a hint. A subtle emotion flashed across Wei Yian's eyes, but his expression remained calm: "Fifty more seconds."
The Omega in front of him pursed his lips tightly, a bit shy, but his eyes were very straightforward: "You need a match, do my conditions meet the requirements?"
Wei Yinan's eyes narrowed slightly, and he frowned slightly, as if he wanted to refuse directly.
At this time, the system's voice appeared again: [Wow, this person's level is quite high.
But, if she's an Omega, how come there's no trace of pheromones detected? And I haven't seen her on the list of people with a 50% or higher system match. Such conditions shouldn't be allowed...
"30 seconds left."
Wei Yian hesitated briefly, not knowing whether it was because of the system's mumbling or because the other party was always polite.
This was a disguised rejection, and Fu Yan wasn't surprised. But as he stared into those deep, cold grey eyes, like a tranquil swamp, he couldn't help but feel a little lonely.
He drew a wry smile and said softly:
"Well... I'm really sorry to bother you."
Fu Yan bowed again and placed a small ring next to Wei Yian's hand. "This ring is for you."
He paused and added, "It can temporarily block the intrusion of pheromones. It's a small gift from me to express my apology.
"If you don't want to be disturbed any further, you can pretend to go out for some fresh air." Fu Yan blinked, and the small mole swayed slightly on his eyelids as he moved. "The courtyard is a good choice."
"The last 10 seconds. Sweet dreams, General Danger."
[I've checked. It turns out to be a genetically defective pheromone-free Omega! No wonder its compatibility with its host is only 21%...]
The passerby boy is so good-looking, what a pity...]
"Please wait a moment."
The voice behind him interrupted Fu Yan's steps. Omega felt that the man's sharp steps were gradually approaching. Every inch that shortened the pace brought with it an invisible aura, causing everything around him to tremble slightly.
"Perhaps I could borrow two minutes of your time?"
Fu Yan turned around, smiled, and extended his hand to Wei Yian: "Of course."
…
Small Theater:
Fu Yan (extending his hand): Let’s go.
Wei Yian: Yes.
System: What happened?
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