7. Let’s Meet

The Shen family, generations of merchants, was a prominent name among high society. The news of the second young master being kidnapped, tortured, and left naked on the street caused a massive uproar.

Surveillance footage from that night was immediately reviewed, revealing the culprit had planned meticulously, never showing their face and choosing routes cleverly to avoid capture.

Based on Shen Ruifeng’s description upon waking and a glimpse from the footage, the suspect was identified as a male beta, about 1.8 meters tall, around twenty years old, with pure Eastern features, fair skin, and delicate beauty.

He had an accomplice, but this accomplice was even more elusive, with only their existence confirmed.

When investigators asked Shen Ruifeng the reason for his kidnapping, the truth was both pitiable and absurd.

He said the beta was looking for someone named “Flying Little Rabbit” and kidnapped him by mistake. Even after realizing the error, the beta had no intention of stopping, making the act particularly heinous.

The military acted swiftly, locating the crime scene in the forest within hours, but the wooden cabin had been burned down, leaving nothing behind.

Still, it wasn’t a total loss. They detected traces of alpha pheromones at the site, though too faint to match in the database, confirming the beta’s accomplice was an alpha.

The Shen family’s eldest son publicly declared he wouldn’t let the beta who harmed his brother escape, offering a hefty reward for credible leads on the suspect.

Who could have imagined that this beta, described as delicately beautiful yet brutally vicious, was the gloomy, timid adopted son of the Li family, who never dared lift his head while walking?

…

Yin Sangyu, watching Shen Eldest Son’s indignant expression on his phone screen, thought this was nothing compared to the original novel. In the book, Shen Ruifeng, smitten with the protagonist, constantly clashed with Xiao Muyi, earning his hatred.

Later, when Xiao Muyi’s scheme to frame the protagonist was exposed, Shen Ruifeng, to vent for the protagonist, publicly crushed Xiao Muyi’s fingers.

That one act brought about his doom, with the Shen family slaughtered to the last, not even a dog spared.

As the real Flying Little Rabbit, Yin Sangyu silently mourned Shen Ruifeng’s current misfortune for three seconds.

But from another angle, Shen Ruifeng’s early encounter with Xiao Muyi, as long as he survived, wasn’t necessarily bad.

At least Xiao Muyi would likely avoid him to evade recognition, possibly preventing the family’s tragic annihilation.

Yin Sangyu browsed other reports on the case to check for overlooked clues, stumbling upon netizens calling it “the bloodbath caused by Flying Little Rabbit.”

The cute name paired with “bloodbath” was oddly comical amidst the eeriness. Yin Sangyu was about to give a courtesy laugh when a critical fact hit him.

Given: Flying Little Rabbit equals himself. Shen Ruifeng was mistaken for Flying Little Rabbit and nearly died.

Conclusion: Xiao Muyi was actually after his life.

And from how accurately Xiao Muyi targeted a male alpha, he’d likely already seen through Yin Sangyu’s disguise.

Yin Sangyu froze. More than shock over when he’d been exposed, his lips quivered, feeling deeply wronged.

Yes, he’d pretended to be a beautiful omega to deceive, but he hadn’t scammed money or sex. He called Xiao Muyi “big brother” so sweetly, spent hours cheering him up, and all he got in return were a few songs. Was that worth murderous intent?

What kind of villain was this, so high and mighty that even a little deception wasn’t allowed?

Still in his susceptibility period and unable to handle stress, Yin Sangyu grew angrier the more he thought. He opened Xiao Muyi’s chat window, determined to give him a piece of his mind, but noticed an unread message from Black.

Black: Rabbit, did you see today’s news?

Black: It seems dangerous people are looking for “Flying Little Rabbit.” I’m a bit worried about you.

Ten minutes later.

Black: It’s just a username. There are so many Flying Little Rabbits. I know I’m overthinking, but I always worry too much. Sorry…

Black: I know you’re busy these days and I shouldn’t bother you, but I just want to confirm you’re safe. If you have time, please reply.

Well played, the villain was still pretending.

Yin Sangyu, forgetting he’d also played the sweet girl and was just as guilty, showed the chat to the system, holding back sorrow and mocking: “Look, what a hypocrite. Wants to kill me yet acts so concerned.”

System: […As long as you’re happy, Host.]

“Hmph, I’m done with this guy.”

Fuming, Yin Sangyu swiped the screen, deleted the contact without hesitation, his actions fluid and swift, too fast for the system to stop.

Done, he tossed the phone aside, pulled the covers over his head, retreating to his safe space as if drawing a line.

The room fell silent. After a long pause, the system’s mechanical voice spoke: [Host, you said you had no wishes.]

[But have you really not considered redeeming the villain and wishing for your susceptibility period to disappear?]

The moment the words landed, with a whoosh, Yin Sangyu threw off the covers. His red, teary eyes widened, looking dazed, as if overloaded with information.

[Host?]

The next second, Yin Sangyu sprang like a rabbit, snatching his phone with a serious expression, resubmitting a friend request to Xiao Muyi with the note: Sorry, big brother! I deleted you by mistake!

Four days later.

Yin Sangyu finally emerged from the terrifying vortex of his susceptibility period. He first iced his eyes, then immediately called Madam Zhu to apologize and wish her a happy time.

As for everything else, he didn’t want to dwell on it for a second.

A mature alpha must let go of the past. The susceptibility period was like being possessed by something filthy—not the real him.

Now, to ensure that filth never possessed him again, Yin Sangyu, who’d planned to coast through life, found a new goal.

Redeem the villain, and a beautiful life awaited.

With newfound motivation, Yin Sangyu began a serious review.

Xiao Muyi didn’t dwell on the “accidental deletion,” not even asking further, maintaining his usual attitude, sending goodnight messages daily despite no replies, swapping roles with the initial Yin Sangyu.

The “bloodbath caused by Flying Little Rabbit” seemed to have nothing to do with Xiao Muyi.

His willingness to keep pretending suggested two possibilities.

First, Xiao Muyi didn’t know the alpha who saved him was Flying Little Rabbit, believing his murderous intent was unexposed, so he kept up the act, waiting for the next chance.

Second, he’d guessed everything but had thick skin and stellar mental resilience, still pretending while awaiting the next opportunity.

Either way, it was bad news for Yin Sangyu.

With things escalating this far, forget online dating redemption—the villain’s redemption value not turning negative was already generous.

Yin Sangyu furrowed his beautiful brows: “System, what now?”

System: [I warned you before, Host. Deceiving the villain never ends well.]

Yin Sangyu’s expression stiffened slightly. He’d only concocted the online dating plan to brush off the system, not taking it seriously. Now, he could only blame himself.

But it wasn’t beyond salvage. Since the novel’s villain never forgave deceit or betrayal, there was only one path left.

Make the lie real—prove “Flying Little Rabbit” was truly a beautiful omega, letting Xiao Muyi question his own life.

With a plan in mind, Yin Sangyu had the system open the mall interface, browsing through it. He’d gotten a rough sense of the mall’s offerings days ago.

Before unlocking it, he hadn’t imagined it held so many wondrous items, but they came at a steep price, most beyond his reach.

After flipping through over ten pages in the special transformation category, Yin Sangyu found what he needed, tapping the confirm button with his index finger.

The system’s prompt sounded: [Ding—[Female Omega One-Day Disguise Potion] exchanged successfully. 10,000 points deducted. Current points remaining: 12,201.]

The next second, a faint white light flashed, and a small lavender bottle appeared in Yin Sangyu’s hand, emitting a light, elegant water lotus fragrance.

Curious, Yin Sangyu opened it to peek inside. It was plain, transparent liquid. Uncertain, he asked: “Will drinking this really turn me into a female omega?”

[Yes.]

Yin Sangyu nodded, placing the potion in the bedside cabinet without hesitation.

Normally, an alpha wouldn’t be so calm about posing as an omega, but Yin Sangyu was an exception.

His looks took after Madam Zhu—delicate and enchanting, pleasing to the eye, not inferior to a female omega. As an alpha, he appeared more aggressive, with a natural aloofness that intimidated others when expressionless.

But as a child, he lacked that edge. Adorable like a doll, with chubby cheeks everyone wanted to pinch, everyone thought he’d be an omega until his differentiation at six.

Even after becoming an alpha, Madam Zhu often dressed him in princess skirts. In his teens, before fully maturing, he’d return from military academy to wear cute clothes for keepsakes.

Thus, he had close omega friends, easily posed as a sweet girl online, and called a beta “big brother.”

So, for Yin Sangyu, as long as he wasn’t found out, pretending to be an omega was no big deal.

Moreover, he was eager to see Xiao Muyi’s expression when he realized Flying Little Rabbit was truly a female omega. The villain, so decisive with Shen Ruifeng, probably never considered he could be wrong.

Yin Sangyu smirked mischievously, picked up his phone, considered his wording, and messaged Xiao Muyi: Big brother, are you there? I have something to say. I’m sorry, please don’t be mad, okay?

Xiao Muyi’s reply came quickly, as if waiting.

Black: Rabbit, you don’t need to apologize. No matter what happens, I won’t blame you.

Flying Little Rabbit: Big brother, I actually heard what you said that day. It was just so sudden, I got scared and pretended not to hear.

Black: I should apologize for making such an outrageous request out of nowhere.

Flying Little Rabbit: Big brother, I wasn’t ignoring you these past few days on purpose. I just didn’t know what to do, so I chickened out.

Flying Little Rabbit: Sob sob, big brother, I’m sorry. I said I’d always be with you, yet I tried to delete you. I’m such a bad egg!

Yin Sangyu mentally praised his cleverness, neatly explaining his odd deletion behavior.

In the rental room, Xiao Muyi’s gaze lingered unconsciously on the words “always be with you” before continuing.

He felt he should act disappointed over Flying Little Rabbit’s attempt to delete him, so he didn’t reply, waiting to see what else the alpha would come up with.

Flying Little Rabbit: I’ve thought it through now.

Flying Little Rabbit: Big brother, let’s meet. How about next Saturday? I can sneak out.

The invitation was so sudden, Xiao Muyi hadn’t anticipated it. His eyes widened slightly, a rare moment of panic.

But he quickly calmed, staring at Flying Little Rabbit’s last message, his expression tinged with suspicion, dark emotions pooling in his eyes.

After a long pause, Xiao Muyi exhaled softly and replied: Okay.

[Note: Bad egg means coward.]