ALSACW – Chapter 21

The moment Gu Qing officially began her lesson, a convincing charisma radiated from her every word and gesture.

So much so that the twenty-nine brawny alphas in attendance listened to a beta—who looked like she could be knocked half to death with a single arm—criticize every alpha flaw from head to toe without showing the slightest hint of anger.

Because, as it turned out, she had a point.

“As everyone knows, of the three secondary genders, alphas have the highest criminal propensity. We betas outnumber you three to one—a full three times—yet look at last year’s national crime report from the Empire. The alpha crime rate is still at the top of the list.”

“What does that tell you? It means that in the eyes of betas and omegas, alphas are potential criminals.”

“Don’t say you didn’t do it, that you’re not that kind of alpha. Do you understand public image? This is the era of the StarNet. If anything happens, it won’t take more than fifteen minutes for the news to spread to everyone’s terminal.”

“Look at your public image. And with that, you’re still obsessed with lifting weights every day, living in a pipe dream where you think alpha dominance attracts omegas?”

The twenty-nine alphas in the room all sadly flexed their muscles, suddenly self-conscious.

“Of course, no one is telling you not to manage your physique. A good body is obviously more likable. But take a look at your own ferocious appearances in the mirror. Aren’t you even scared of yourselves?”

“If you are, then congratulations. In this era where war is no longer necessary, omegas are ten times more scared of you than you are of yourselves.”

At this, the alphas all turned in unison to look at the only scrawny alpha in the room. A wave of understanding washed over them. No wonder the rich woman liked her. So this was the kind of body that made an omega feel secure.

Yun Chuji listened to these words, utterly bewildered. Utterly and completely bewildered.

Hadn’t Miss Tang sent her here to learn how to be a normal alpha? Why did it now sound as if—if she were to be a bit arrogant—she was already a perfect alpha?

Yun Chuji shook her head, denying the thought. The course is thirty days long. It’s still early. I just stand out a little in terms of physique, that’s all.

Finally, Gu Qing said earnestly, “Look at the most popular alpha celebrities right now. Aren’t they all the type who look slim in clothes but are toned underneath? As for you all, I can only think of an ancient proverb I once saw: ‘The right amount of muscle attracts the opposite sex; an excessive amount attracts the same sex.’”

As soon as she said this, the distance between adjacent alphas increased dramatically.

That’s right! Those disgusting perverts in AA relationships all seem to be super muscular guys! Damn it, how dangerous!

Gu Qing looked at the results of her teaching with satisfaction. Mm, another day of diligently training dogs for my fellow omegas!

For the rest of the class, Gu Qing didn’t delve any deeper into the topic. If she continued, she feared these straight alphas, who were all terrified of AA relationships, might get scared enough to flip over her classroom.

Thus, the lesson turned into an educational seminar on various types of popular alpha physiques.

From the pretty-boy type with V-cut abs, to the cool and sexy alpha queen, to the aloof, ascetic type with killer abs—the alphas in attendance had the doors to a new world opened for them today.

Having been bombarded with this new knowledge, the alphas now looked again at the only one among them who had an omega.

A slender but not overly thin build, delicate features so beautiful they could rival an omega’s, a clean and pure aura, and a slightly dazed look in her eyes.

She deserved to have an omega!

The first class ended perfectly. Yun Chuji packed her things and left the classroom, breathing a sigh of relief. She decided she would never come back.

Although the bandit who had kidnapped her was a large, fat man with more flab than muscle, men—especially large-bodied men—always triggered her psychological trauma.

Just then, a male alpha followed Yun Chuji out, quickly approaching her and chattering in her ear, “Sis, you’re walking too fast. By the way, what’s your name? I’m Feng Ling. Let’s sit together next time, okay?”

“…Yun Chuji. About next time…”

“Wow, even your name sounds like it would make an omega feel safe.”

“I own a restaurant. Want to come eat at my place?”

“Honestly, if that omega of yours isn’t treating you well, you can come to big bro here. I’ll definitely make sure you’re fed.”

“No, Miss Tang treats me very well.”

“Don’t be so stubborn. It doesn’t matter if they’re an alpha or an omega; anyone who uses money to keep someone isn’t a good person.” Feng Ling earnestly tried to guide this misguided young alpha, wanting her to understand that there was no such thing as a free lunch.

But the young alpha didn’t appreciate it.

“That’s not true!” Yun Chuji raised her voice. “Miss Tang is a good person.”

Speak of the devil. Yun Chuji looked up and saw none other than Tang Jianxi.

She pointed a finger, her confidence suddenly soaring. “Look, that’s my omega. Isn’t she young and beautiful!”

Feng Ling followed her finger, and his eyes widened. What an omega.

Even with sunglasses on, she was a hundred times more beautiful than the most beautiful omega he had ever imagined.

Several other alphas nearby also looked over and were similarly stunned—

The only thought in their minds was: Damn! I’m going to study hard! I have to find an omega like that too!

Feng Ling tore his gaze away with great difficulty, looking as if he had been shattered and reassembled. His eyes were wide open, having seen a new world beyond eight-pack abs. “Sis, you’re not my sis. From this day on, you are my Master!”

Yun Chuji waved her hands and backed away, not knowing how to handle the situation. How could she possibly be someone’s master! She hadn’t even read enough books!

Fortunately, Tang Jianxi saved her, as always.

The incomparably beautiful omega didn’t walk with the kind of elegance that was so widely praised, but because she herself was beautiful enough, any way she walked seemed to possess its own charm.

She extended a hand as white as ivory, pulled the lucky, scrawny alpha over, and said in a voice more ethereal and pleasant than the most expensive terminal service assistant, “I’ll be taking her now.”

Before the crowd of alphas could snap out of their daze, the two were already gone, having departed in a supercar maglev of which only ten existed in the entire Empire.

One alpha couldn’t help but say, “If I had an omega like that.”

Another alpha finished, “I’d come here for advanced studies too.”

Miss Tang Jianxi, who had just been placed on a pedestal by this group of alphas, was not in a good mood. She recalled the scene she had just witnessed: Yun Chuji and a male alpha, standing close and talking.

As she had walked over, she’d glanced at him. He was good-looking, with sword-like brows and star-like eyes, fitting the ancient aesthetic she had been reading about in historical texts these past few days.

So…

Tang Jianxi poked the still-dazed alpha, her words carrying an inexplicable sting. “What, thinking about that male alpha?”

Yun Chuji nodded, then shook her head, her eyes shining. “Miss Tang, today I discovered that I’m actually not so bad in this era!”

Tang Jianxi raised an eyebrow. “Who said you were bad?”

“I thought I was,” Yun Chuji said, holding out her hands as she listed her shortcomings. “Look, I barely understand the common sense of this world, I don’t know how to support myself, I have no family, and I have no skills to rely on.”

“But today, I discovered that I actually have strengths in this era.”

“Oh? And what are they?”

“I have a good body!”

Saying this made Yun Chuji a little shy. As a former unmarried maiden, her upbringing had never allowed her to talk too much about her own body. But in class today, so many people, men and women alike, were all discussing their bodies, and one physique after another was displayed on the screen at the front.

In that atmosphere, it didn’t take long for Yun Chuji to go from feeling ashamed to getting used to it.

Tang Jianxi, however, couldn’t get used to it. Her eyes widened, and she fired off questions like a machine gun. “What did you learn in that class?!”

“A good body? Who gave you that evaluation? Did you show anyone? That male alpha?”

Tang Jianxi’s barrage of questions left Yun Chuji momentarily stunned.

She patiently answered them one by one. “We learned how to be a good alpha.”

“The teacher said it. She said omegas like alphas like me, who don’t have a lot of muscle.”

“I didn’t show anyone.”

“That male alpha’s name is Feng Ling. He’s a very enthusiastic person. We were just in class together.”

“Oh. Feng Ling,” Tang Jianxi said. She felt a flicker of anger for some reason, perhaps because she hadn’t had her pheromone soothing for the day.

So, like a bad-tempered omega, she said sarcastically, “You’re already on a first-name basis. You’re not going to get engaged next, are you?”

Tang Jianxi knew that in their era, only married couples exchanged names!

Yun Chuji was very confused. She had been about to discuss with Tang Jianxi whether she could stop attending the class. Although the group of alphas didn’t seem dangerous, she still found it hard to adapt.

But now, it seemed Tang Jianxi was… throwing a tantrum?

Yun Chuji leaned in, getting close to Tang Jianxi’s neck, and sniffed.

There was no scent. She had read some materials that said omegas could become emotional when their heat was approaching.

But Miss Tang wasn’t in heat.

She tilted her head up from that position and asked, “Miss Tang, are you angry?”

Tang Jianxi’s eyelashes trembled. She quickly raised her index finger and poked Yun Chuji’s right cheek, pushing her away.

At the same time, she snapped, “Shut up!”

Then she added, “I’m not angry.”

And added again, “Shut up.”

What was she doing!

What did it matter what happened between that male alpha and this little antique? In a year, they would go their separate ways. They were the ones who truly had no relationship.

Tang Jianxi, don’t let the pheromones muddle your head!

After that, Miss Tang, trying hard not to be muddled, said nothing for the rest of the car ride and demanded that the person muddling her do the same.

It was dusk. The evening clouds on the horizon were dyed pink by the setting sun, bearing a slight resemblance to the omega’s complexion at that moment.

And then, they were home.

They returned early, just as the sky was turning dark.

For the first time in a while, the two had a proper dinner together. But whenever Yun Chuji tried to speak, Tang Jianxi would sharply cut her off, as if afraid she might utter some mysterious spell.

After dinner, Tang Jianxi worked while Yun Chuji read.

When the time came, Tang Jianxi turned off her terminal and took a shower.

Then she headed next door.

This time, too, within the contracted three-meter range, their pheromones intertwined hotly in the air, while the sources of those pheromones remained distantly separated and silent.

After the soothing was over, Yun Chuji took advantage of Tang Jianxi’s less-than-sharp state to finally say what she wanted to say. “Miss Tang, I won’t get engaged to anyone else.”

She had figured it out. The reason Miss Tang was angry was perhaps that she was worried Yun Chuji would get engaged to someone else and run off, abandoning their one-year agreement.

This made a lot of sense, because a permanent mark had almost no effect on an alpha, but it was extremely important to an omega.

Hearing this, Tang Jianxi’s expression didn’t change. She only curled her fingers slightly and said, “I know.”

After that, she didn’t tell Yun Chuji to be quiet anymore.

But Yun Chuji decided to continue going to the training camp. After all, it seemed to teach people how to win an omega’s favor. After this incident, Yun Chuji felt it was necessary for her to learn.

Otherwise, if she had to rely on pheromones just to get a chance to explain herself next time, it would be far too dishonorable.

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