Chapter 5: Poor acting skills: soft, weak, and easy to control...
Wei Yian followed Fu Yan's footsteps and quietly left the hustle and bustle of the banquet, leaving behind those curious or speculative gazes.
He didn't look back, nor did he care about the speculation this action might cause.
Outside, the night was as soft as silk, its silver glow gently enveloping the open-air courtyard. Under the tranquil moonlight, the evening breeze was particularly gentle and intoxicating, a gentle breeze rustling with a hint of coolness, the air permeated only by the freshness of grass and trees.
The starry sky of Eltz is no different from that of Galaxy IV.
The moonlight sprinkled on the two of them like water. Fu Yan's face looked even softer in the silver light. He asked softly, "Can I know what made you change your mind?"
The Omega tilted his head slightly, making the small mole harder to find. Wei Yian's eyes accidentally met his, but he didn't answer directly: "Your eyes are very special."
Fu Yan blinked, obviously a little surprised by the sudden praise: "Thank... Thank you?"
He couldn't help but laugh, his voice as light as the blurry shadows of trees under the moon, with a hint of self-mockery: "That may be due to my family genes..."
"I'll get straight to the point, General Wei."
Fu Yan said seriously, "I've learned about your recent situation, and you should have heard of the Fu family."
[Fu family? There are a few people with the surname Fu on the list, but they don’t look much like this person…] The system came out again to make its presence felt.
"I am the direct heir of the Fu family, and the only Omega in the younger generation of the family who possesses atavistic characteristics."
There was a subtle hint of sarcasm in Fu Yan's words, but a faint smile remained on his face. "However, contrary to my family's expectations, my genes seem to have been born with some kind of defect, and the presence of pheromones is almost negligible."
Wei Yian was stunned involuntarily when he heard this. This was almost regarded as a "defect" in the ABO system. Like pheromone disorder syndrome, it was a hidden pain that many people avoided talking about.
However, Fu Yan was very calm, without any pain or unbearableness when revealing his scars.
[Wow, the beautiful, strong, and pitiful type... No! Host, you two really aren't suitable!]
Wei Yian turned a deaf ear to the system's malfunction.
"As an Omega, I face an iron rule: if I don't find a willing partner within the specified timeframe, I will be forced to accept the system's forced matching."
Fu Yan continued, his tone revealing a hint of helplessness, "But now, most people who approach me have ulterior motives, whether it's for status or resources, and they see me as a rare trophy."
Wei Yian understood in his heart that he was not completely ignorant of the Fu family's past.
The Fu family was once one of the most powerful families in the Wuyin Empire. It was glorious for a time, but due to the chaos within the family and excessive blood expansion, it gradually declined and eventually faded out of the center of power.
Just as their symbol, amethyst, changes color when exposed to long-term high temperatures, the family characteristics of the Fu family have also faded and changed over time. The once iconic white hair and purple eyes have become rare, replaced by a more stable light yellow, which has become the characteristic of the new generation of family members.
"Do you think Beta is safer?" Wei Yian narrowed his cold grey eyes. He fiddled with the silver ring on his palm and said in a slightly indifferent tone, "Then you might have found the wrong person."
"No! I... I admire you very much..."
Fu Yan raised his head, his voice filled with an unconcealed plea. He finally couldn't hold back any longer and gently grasped Wei Yian's sleeve: "I swear on the honor of Zijing that I will voluntarily dedicate my loyalty and strength to you without reservation.
"This is a collaboration. I don't want my family's legacy to be eroded by others in my hands... General Wei, are you willing to let me be your assistant?"
Wei Yian looked down at the Omega in front of him. The other party was a little excited, and his soft and long hair was blown by the breeze, like white spider silk clinging to the collar of his black dress.
Enveloped in the silver glow, Wei Yian could clearly see Fu Yan's beautiful face tinged with a faint blush, and the small mole on his face trembled slightly. His purple eyes shimmered in the moonlight, their shimmering light like a mellow, intoxicating wine, yet the aura he emanated was exceptionally pure, without a trace of allure.
Soft, weak, easy to control...
While the strategy of combining with a crippled Omega is unconventional, the benefits of subsequent deployments may be even greater...
In classical poetry before the Xing Yuan era, amethyst means "not getting drunk". It is said that this gem was created by the god of wine carefully pouring wine.
Amethyst symbolizes loyalty and unwavering love. It can bring mysterious power to the wearer and symbolizes the blessing of status and power...]
The system's voice lingered, and it said darkly: [Host, your heart rate is rising...]
Shut up--
The air fell into silence again, but this time, there was a subtle tension in the atmosphere.
In such silence, Fu Yan could clearly hear the sounds of two hearts beating, neither fast nor slow, yet intertwined in extraordinary harmony.
"The acting is a bit poor."
Beta broke the brief silence, his voice cold and direct.
Fu Yan's body stiffened slightly upon hearing this, and he couldn't help but lower his head. His eyelids drooped subconsciously, as if he was belatedly realizing a slight sense of shame about his actions. His pale fingers curled hesitantly in the air, as if he was about to slowly withdraw them.
“But it’s useful.”
Fu Yan's heart trembled, and a hand wearing a leather half-glove gently held up the finger he was about to retract.
Wei Yian's cold voice came from above:
“It’s a pleasure to work with you.”
[Ah? Host! Wake up, a 21% match won't lead to anything—]
The system belatedly let out a scream that almost penetrated the space of consciousness.
However, Wei Yian chose to turn a deaf ear.
He didn't think of anything at this moment. He just took the ring that Fu Yan handed to him and slowly put it on the distal joint of his right middle finger. His movements were gentle and cautious, as if he was concluding some kind of contract.
"Remember to change seats," Wei Yian said calmly, "Master Xiaofu."
…
Eltz, in a private room of a hotel.
"Ahem—what did you say? You found someone?!"
Alpha's expression was a little dull, and his eyes almost popped out of their sockets.
"I must not have woken up yet..." You Zheng rubbed his temples and muttered to himself.
"Go see a doctor," Wei Yian calmly put down the virtual menu that was blocking his way, as if he had already anticipated You Zheng's reaction. "And get your mouth checked."
"I'm fine..."
Even though he said that, You Zheng subconsciously wiped the corner of his mouth, "Also, if you weren't always saying shocking things, I wouldn't be so angry..."
Seeing his friend across from him looking relaxed, as if everything was under control, You Zheng couldn't help but speak:
"No, you're too fast. With your bad temper, who can stand you?"
There was a hint of sarcasm in his tone, as if he was asking who could catch your eye.
"Heh." Wei Yian just chuckled.
This guy... You Zheng's mouth twitched twice, and he felt his fists clench unconsciously, with mixed feelings in his heart.
"Hard, the fist is hard, which Beta or Alpha is it?"
You Zheng paused strangely for two seconds: "It can't be an Omega..."
Wei Yian did not respond.
At this moment, the smart screen in the box suddenly lit up and a piece of news popped up - You Zheng's eyes suddenly became more subtle.
"Wow, you've just arrived at the first planet, and the news is already spreading. Look, [Infatuated Alpha is obsessed with Beta Commander, and hates him out of love and speaks without thinking], tsk tsk..."
Wei Yian raised his head nonchalantly and looked at the screen:
In the picture, Alpha looks like a decent human being, crying bitterly and expressing his infatuation and difficulties.
He claimed that his beloved "Beta" superior suffered from a rare pheromone disorder syndrome, but would rather choose a system-matched partner than be with him, which led to the Alpha's emotional self-control during the susceptible period.
Afterwards, he denounced his own behavior after drinking, as well as his so-called "careless choice of friends" and unintentional occupation of public resources... He never mentioned those discriminatory remarks, and tried to turn this socially controversial incident into a simple emotional entanglement.
You Zheng's words were tinged with joking: "Tsk tsk, this is even better than bleach."
"But which god have you offended? You have quite a strong public relations ability. You know how to use your identity as a shield."
You Zheng was obviously not surprised by the appearance of this news, but he also revealed a hint of dissatisfaction. After all, this was destroying his plan.
Wei Yian frowned slightly.
…
[Breaking News! Imperial civilian Lieutenant General Beta suffers from pheromone disorder syndrome, and unbearable pain, he applies for system matching to find a partner!]
This news headline was like a bombshell, instantly sparking heated discussions among the public. Below the headline, a secretly taken photo attracted the attention of countless people.
Although the photo is blurry and looks like a product of the last century, thanks to the protagonist's deep lines, the black and white facial features seem to penetrate the screen. He slightly turns sideways and looks directly into the camera without hesitation, his sharp eyes piercing the heart.
The young man in the photo had dark hair, gray eyes, deep features, and a complexion so pale it was almost bluish. He exuded a cold, hard aura. His thin frame gave the illusion of frailty, yet he also exuded an undeniable tenacity and aloofness.
It was a holiday, and Starnet was bustling again:
[Is this true? Isn't pheromone disorder syndrome something that only appears in history books? I'm not well-educated, so please don't lie to me.]
[What's the big deal? It's just an idiopathic genetic disease that's only appeared three times in a thousand years.]
[Wow, so this guy can be considered the Chosen One... Tsk, I've learned a lot.]
[……]
[Who took this secretly? You can't achieve this effect without ten years of Parkinson's disease...]
[Strongly condemn the act of secretly filming! Where is the morality? Where is the bottom line? Where is the contact information?]
[Isn't that exaggerated? How can you tell if it's so blurry? Didn't they say the marriage rate in the Empire hit a new low? Why do I keep seeing people courting online? I'm so impressed...]
【What's wrong with you being obsessed with looks? 】
【What’s wrong with you, love-brain? 】
[No, isn't the point that Beta uses the matching system to match partners?]
[What do you mean by "why?" This isn't your AO privilege, so you have to be worthy! You have to be worthy!]
[……]
After a round of spam and bickering, someone became acutely aware of something unusual:
[Hiss—Civilian, Beta, Lieutenant General, aren't these words appearing a bit too often lately?]
[Sounds familiar to me too. Does our Empire have so many "limited edition" vice admirals?]
[Holy crap, have you guys seen the news? A fantastic collaboration! Isn't this the boss of that idiotic, bootlicking legal geek A?!]
[What! Isn't that Wei Yian?!]
…
Small Theater:
System (beating his chest and stamping his feet): My son’s rebellion hurts my heart!
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