Omega Taming the Black Moonlight - Chapter 53

Even though she and Yan Liu had eaten the same food, kissing Yan Liu felt like a bee finding honey, leaving a sweet, fragrant taste lingering between her lips and teeth.

Perhaps she should say something to explain her loss of control.

Yan Liu looked deeply shocked, like a startled little bird.

Her eyes were wide and watery, her lips rosy, and her cheeks flushed with a sweet, rosy glow.

Ji Yilian couldn’t suppress her inner feelings.

So adorable.

How could someone be so adorable in this world?

She tapped her fingers on the table, trying to think of something to say that would soothe the Omega’s emotions.

One thing Bess had been right about:

Little Sweet O.

Yan Liu truly was incredibly sweet.

Ji Yilian had never even bothered to look closely at other Omegas.

But Yan Liu was different—from the tips of her eyebrows to the ends of her hair, she was unlike anyone else.

Yan Liu couldn’t speak, only her eyelashes trembled as her face flushed crimson. She raised a hand to wipe her lips.

Her whole world had just collapsed.

The System had told her to properly pursue Ji Yilian, and she had indeed taken it seriously. But… she never imagined anything like this would actually happen.

This kiss, for example, was absolutely not part of her plan.

Even Ji Yilian’s great beauty couldn’t quell Yan Liu’s simmering resentment.

The girl scrubbed at her lips with such force, her eyes brimming with tears. Clearly furious, she couldn’t bring herself to lash out at Ji Yilian, instead turning her anger inward.

A flicker of tenderness crossed Ji Yilian’s usually satisfied gaze. She reached out and grasped Yan Liu’s wrist.

“Stop scrubbing,” she said coldly.

Perhaps stirred by a hint of anger, Ji Yilian’s aura suddenly became intimidating. Yan Liu could feel the overwhelming force of her Spiritual Power crashing over her like a tidal wave, threatening to drown her completely.

Already on the verge of tears, Yan Liu’s pent-up resentment finally burst forth at Ji Yilian’s sharp words. Her tear-filled almond eyes blinked twice, and crystalline droplets slid down her long lashes.

“Why are you crying?” Ji Yilian asked, instinctively reaching out to wipe away the girl’s tears.

She had seen Yan Liu cry several times before, but this was the first time she had been the cause. She knew she was in the wrong.

“Ji Yilian! That was my first kiss!” Yan Liu snapped, her lips pressed into a thin line.

But with her eyes red-rimmed and tears still glistening on her cheeks, her voice cracked with emotion, sounding more fragile than accusatory. Instead of demanding answers, she only evoked pity.

Yan Liu was undeniably striking. Her original features were already delicate and refined, but when she first arrived, malnutrition and lack of rest had left her pale and gaunt, obscuring her natural beauty.

However, since her Spiritual Body awakened a few days ago, she had undergone a complete transformation. With proper nourishment, ample rest, and regular exercise, she had shed so much sweat that her skin now appeared remarkably supple and fair.

She possessed the kind of captivating charm that could make your heart ache to be offered to her, even with just a single blink and a tear.

Ji Yilian withdrew her hand, releasing the girl’s wrist, and lowered her gaze.

“…This was my first kiss too,” she murmured, her voice slightly awkward.

But it was the truth.

Yan Liu’s anger flared at these words.

“That’s no excuse for treating me like this!” she retorted, her crimson lips moving sharply, her voice rising.

“Why not?” Ji Yilian snapped, her dark eyes lifting abruptly to meet Yan Liu’s.

Their gazes clashed, and Yan Liu suddenly remembered her mission.

Now that things had escalated this far, she had no choice but to throw caution to the wind.

“We have no relationship! How dare you do this to me? This is disrespectful and offensive. You don’t respect me at all!”

Yan Liu wanted to rebuke Ji Yilian, but she noticed the other woman’s eyes growing brighter, as if she had suddenly realized something crucial.

An ominous feeling stirred in Yan Liu’s heart. Before she could fully process it, Ji Yilian spoke.

“What kind of relationship would allow someone to treat you like that?”

The question left Yan Liu completely stunned.

Ji Yilian closed the distance between them, her gaze locking intently on Yan Liu’s.

“What kind of relationship do you think would justify such treatment?”

Her hand lingered on the girl’s cheek, her index finger tracing Yan Liu’s lips in an intimate gesture.

This was purely instinctive.

In the past, Ji Yilian would never have allowed herself to be so familiar with anyone.

But Yan Liu always defied convention, becoming the exception.

Yan Liu had been simmering with anger and resentment, but before she could finish her protest, Ji Yilian had already cut her off, even posing such a loaded question.

It was as if she intended to seize this moment to demand a formal commitment.

Panicked, Yan Liu’s mind went blank. She pushed Ji Yilian away.

“I don’t know what you’re talking about… Someone’s coming!”

The girl’s voice trembled with alarm, her delicate face flushed crimson, and her almond-shaped eyes began to glisten, as if she were about to burst into tears.

Ji Yilian adored every one of Yan Liu’s reactions.

If they weren’t in the Ocean Restaurant but in her private aircraft, or perhaps at home…

Suppressing a surge of emotion, Ji Yilian retreated and settled back into her chair.

If Yan Liu could sense someone approaching, she certainly could too.

She preferred to keep everything between her and Yan Liu hidden, away from prying eyes.

When the Ocean Restaurant manager and the veterinarian arrived, their attitude toward Yan Liu was noticeably warmer than before.

Previously, their enthusiasm and courtesy toward Ji Yilian and Yan Liu had stemmed from a desire to avoid trouble, born out of respect for their status.

Now, it was genuine gratitude.

As a veterinarian, he naturally loved animals. He never imagined that his arrogance and negligence could have nearly endangered a dolphin.

If not for the timely warning from this lovely Omega lady, they would have followed protocol and waited until the end of the year for the animals’ collective check-up—by then, it would have been too late.

Lina’s condition would have deteriorated beyond recovery within months.

Today’s discovery was remarkably timely.

“We are truly grateful, Madam.”

“If anything had happened to Lina here, our restaurant’s reputation would have been ruined. You know how the Animal Protection Association has repeatedly warned us to cherish these animals. If any mishap had occurred, we wouldn’t have been able to explain ourselves no matter how hard we tried.”

The manager shuddered, imagining what might have happened if Lina’s foreign object hadn’t been removed in time. The subsequent complications could have become life-threatening. He shook his head, a wave of lingering fear washing over him.

These ancient, primitive animals were now exceedingly rare, meticulously protected by humans.

The restaurant’s very existence was due to powerful backers and stringent regulatory compliance, allowing it to maintain its foothold in the competitive dining industry.

If rumors of animal abuse or neglect were to surface, even with their influential connections, the public outcry on StarNet could force them to shut down immediately.

Both the manager and others who benefited from this establishment genuinely loved animals. It was this passion that drove them to create such an environment and pursue this business.

Their gratitude toward Yan Liu was sincere.

“This is a VIP pass for our restaurant,” the manager said. “You can claim it through your Smart Brain. Whenever you visit our restaurant or any of our chain locations in the future, you’ll receive priority service.”

The VIP pass guaranteed Yan Liu a table at any time and offered a 70% discount, though the manager didn’t explicitly mention the latter.

It was considered vulgar to be too blunt about money with distinguished guests. The implication was clear enough; they would understand.

Feeling the warmth from the manager and the veterinarian, Yan Liu felt a little embarrassed, but she still smiled brightly.

“I’m just glad Lina is okay,” she said, unconsciously leaning closer to Ji Yilian.

It was an instinctive muscle memory, like a child hiding behind a trusted adult when feeling shy.

But realizing how close she was to Ji Yilian, and recalling what the alpha had just done to her, Yan Liu pursed her lips, her heart fluttering with renewed embarrassment and annoyance.

She forcibly suppressed the urge to physically connect with Ji Yilian.

Yan Liu tried her best to project an air of composure.

“Madam, would you mind telling us how you noticed Lina wasn’t feeling well?” the veterinarian couldn’t resist asking.

He was deeply devoted to these primitive animals, never neglecting his duties, yet he hadn’t detected the slightest abnormality in Lina.

How could this Omega woman, who had only come for a meal, sense something amiss in such a short time?

The veterinarian was genuinely curious. If he could learn any special observation techniques, he could better understand the needs of these animals in the future.

Yan Liu paused for a moment, hesitating whether to reveal that she had sensed it through her Spiritual Power.

Ji Yilian intervened smoothly, “It’s a special ability. I’m afraid I can’t disclose the details.”

Having noticed Yan Liu’s hesitation, Ji Yilian stepped forward to cut off the conversation.

The veterinarian reluctantly abandoned his line of questioning, feeling a pang of regret.

A special ability, huh? It would indeed be impolite to press further.

However, the incident left them deeply concerned about the possibility of similar emergencies recurring.

If they couldn’t detect early signs of discomfort in the primitive animals, it would be too late to act when a crisis struck.

As Ji Yilian and Yan Liu prepared to leave, the manager hesitated, then blurted out, “Madam, would you consider becoming our restaurant’s special consultant?”

Yan Liu, who had already stepped halfway out the door, retreated back inside.

“What does a special consultant do?”

A job just fell from the sky!

Though she had already become an S-Rank Healer, securing her future primary profession, Yan Liu wasn’t opposed to taking on additional work.

Can I admit it? Deep down, I’m just a little money-grubber.

When the manager posed the question, he had already braced himself for rejection.

To her surprise, Yan Liu responded with a question, showing no sign of displeasure. Her heart leaped with joy, and she quickly explained:

“A special consultant means that whenever you have the time and availability, you would come periodically or irregularly to help us check if any other animals have special conditions.”

Regular health checkups for all the primitive animals were a massive undertaking, impractical for frequent short-term operations.

If Yan Liu could become a special consultant, helping them identify sick animals more efficiently, it would save them costs while ensuring no oversights or omissions in their work. This would also greatly benefit the Ocean Restaurant’s reputation.

Yan Liu listened attentively to the manager’s explanation, her eyes sparkling with a mischievous smile.

“Is there a salary?”

Doing good deeds occasionally was fine, but working for free every day was unacceptable.

A person had to have principles!

Yan Liu’s cat-like eyes clearly conveyed her anticipation and eagerness to earn money through her labor, leaving the manager momentarily stunned.

“Yes, yes, of course! Rest assured, we’ll offer you the highest possible compensation.”

Hearing this, Yan Liu immediately nodded in satisfaction.

“Alright, then I accept. I’ll become your special consultant.”