Reborn as a Scummy Alpha, I Became Every Heroine's Obsession (GL) - Chapter 4

Gu Qiqi had grown up in the Outskirts.

The Outskirts were barren, with poor soil and backward education.

In order to suppress any independent thought among the people of the Outskirts, the wealthy elite of Central City controlled all their resources.

They ensured that the people of the Outskirts had nothing but blind reverence and deep fear toward Central City, preventing any uprising due to the blatant inequality.

Gu Qiqi recalled the unspeakable plotlines from the game system. Frowning, she sat on the bed, cupping her face with both hands, lost in thought.

In this game world, she was the kind of ultimate cannon fodder character who didn’t even get three appearances before being written off.

So, she had no idea what happened in the later parts of the plot.

But it didn’t take a genius to figure out that this game wasn’t meant to be taken seriously.

The storyline revolved entirely around things that couldn’t be described in polite company—it probably barely had a plot to begin with.

Gu Qiqi’s shoulder-length hair fell loosely around her face.

In the orphanage, the children had to put in every ounce of energy just to survive. They had neither the time nor the will to care about appearances. As a result, Gu Qiqi had never grown her hair past her shoulders. Whenever it got too long, she would just snip it off herself with whatever scissors she could find.

Only when her “Jiejie” saw it would she give a helpless smile and patiently trim the messy ends into some kind of shape.

There was an older Beta woman in the orphanage whom all the kids affectionately called Jiejie (Big Sister). None of them knew her real name—they only knew that she was kind to them.

In this world, aside from Jiejie, no one had ever treated her with genuine warmth.

Except for that person.

Gu Qiqi unconsciously clenched her fists.

A woman who had entered her life when she was young—approaching her with false kindness and ultimately betraying her trust.

Too much time had passed. She could no longer remember that woman’s face or voice. But the feeling of being deceived—that she remembered all too clearly.

She no longer believed in love. She didn’t even know whether that beautiful woman had differentiated into an Alpha or an Omega.

Elegant and well-dressed, she had looked every bit like someone from Central City. Gu Qiqi could only hope she’d never run into her again—otherwise, she might not be able to hold herself back from beating her to a pulp.

Gu Qiqi knew that in the game system, people like them weren’t even worthy of having names. They were born in the sewers of society, living their lives like ants—insignificant and hopeless—before eventually fading out of existence.

That was why she had to seize every opportunity.

She couldn’t let Feng Jiying succeed in kicking her out of Central City.

[System Prompt: Friendly reminder, Host—if your gene-matching collar doesn’t pair with an Omega’s genes within the next 48 hours, it will self-destruct.]

Gu Qiqi: ??

Why hadn’t Feng Jiying told her this?

This cursed thing really couldn’t be taken off.

…

The Next Day

Feng Jiying hadn’t slept well the previous night. Already in her sensitive period, she was especially reactive to the scent of pheromones.

The sweet, sugary scent of pheromones always managed to drift from the first floor up to the second, sneaking right into her room like it had a mind of its own.

Feng Jiying was in her sensitive period. She had taken a suppressant and applied pheromone-blocking patches, but those could only dull the effects—not erase them completely.

Her body still felt restless, and her mind was on edge.

There were even faint lines appearing on her usually flawless, elegant face—all from frowning too much.

After a quick morning shower, her hair was still damp, the ends dripping slightly as she walked out.

Gu Qiqi, on the other hand, was eating breakfast at full speed.

The food in Central City really was better than anything she’d ever had in the Outskirts—not only delicious, but healthy and balanced. No wonder the people here lived so long. They clung to life like it was the most precious thing in the world.

What she didn’t know was that the messy haircut she had given herself in the Outskirts—just chopping off the ends whenever it got too long—had turned out to be the latest trend in Central City: the wolf-cut. Young, handsome Alphas were all crazy about it.

But it wasn’t an easy look to pull off. The hair couldn’t be too fluffy, too curly, or too fine and flat—or it wouldn’t hold its shape.

Gu Qiqi’s hair and head shape were a perfect match. The cut gave her a cool, carefree vibe. She looked fresh and youthful, like a wild little wolf. Her sharp phoenix-shaped eyes were bright and full of energy, with the slight upward tilt at the corners adding just a hint of charm.

She had just gone through her gender differentiation, though, and her pheromones were still unstable. That gave her a slightly awkward, clueless air—like she didn’t quite know what to do with herself yet.

She also didn’t realize that soft, non-aggressive Alphas were actually more popular.

Feng Jiying calmly sat down across from her and started eating breakfast slowly, her expression as composed as ever.

Gu Qiqi kept stuffing food into her mouth, but she couldn’t stop glancing at Feng Jiying. She was trying to figure out how to bring up the fact that the collar around her neck would self-destruct if it didn’t match with an Omega’s genes within 48 hours.

Self-destruct.

She was still so young—she definitely didn’t want to die just yet.

Before heading out that morning, Feng Jiying had taken another dose of suppressant.

During her sensitive period, she needed to keep her pheromone levels below the threshold to avoid losing control of her emotions.

She hated the version of herself that was ruled by pheromones.

And she hated the way the federal government had forced humanity to evolve into six genders just for the sake of reproduction.

How they marked every Omega at birth like they were nothing more than breeding stock.

Feng Jiying said, “After breakfast, the driver will take you to school. The federal government has matched my work hours with your class schedule. We’re not allowed to be apart for more than twelve hours at a time. So, for the next three months, I expect you to behave.”

Gu Qiqi tilted her head slightly. She didn’t quite understand what Feng Jiying meant by “behave.”

It wasn’t like she had anywhere to go in Central City anyway.

Still, she quietly nodded.

Looking at Gu Qiqi—whether she was genuinely submissive or just pretending—Feng Jiying couldn’t help but feel a sudden wave of irritation rise within her.

Feng Jiying said coldly, “Although we’re not allowed to be apart for more than twelve hours, as long as you stay within a 30-meter range, it doesn’t count as separation. So do me a favor and stay out of my sight as much as possible.”

Gu Qiqi rolled her eyes internally.

As if she wanted to follow her around like a lost puppy.

She replied flatly, “Oh…”

After her gender differentiation, Gu Qiqi had awakened an exceptionally rare 3S+ mental power. Because of that, she was assigned to Central City’s top military academy.

She now wore the academy’s sharply tailored uniform, but the most eye-catching and awkward part of it was the suppression collar at her neck. Right in the center of the collar sat a small, round, blinking light—cute and utterly humiliating.

For an Alpha, wearing something like that was a direct blow to their pride. It was degrading. Most Alphas wouldn’t stand for it.

But Gu Qiqi didn’t show even a trace of resistance.

She had spent a long time preparing herself mentally.

Sitting up straight, she tugged lightly at the snug collar, then looked at Feng Jiying and asked, “So, President Feng… when are we doing the gene confirmation?”

If they didn’t confirm within 48 hours, the collar would explode.

She had just finally awakened her own self-awareness. There was no way she was going to be cannon fodder again.

Feng Jiying’s hand, holding her chopsticks, trembled ever so slightly.

That sweet scent of Gu Qiqi’s pheromones seemed to flood her senses all over again.

With a sharp clack, Feng Jiying set her chopsticks down and stood up, leaving the room without so much as a backward glance.

Gu Qiqi blinked, confused, and touched the tip of her nose. “If you don’t want to do it, then just say so. What’s with the attitude?”

[System Prompt: Friendly reminder, Host—there are only 36 hours left until the collar self-destructs.]

At the Academy

As soon as Gu Qiqi stepped out of the car and walked through the school gates, she looked up at the imposing structure in front of her.

This was the 330th Military Academy—Central City’s most elite and tightly regulated school, managed directly by the federal government.

Back when she’d been controlled by the game system, she was constantly jumping into dangerous situations, recklessly pushing herself to the edge.

She hadn’t even shown up to class more than a handful of times.

But now… things were different. This time, she was going to study hard, prove herself, and build a future.

The academy was divided into two main campuses:

The Alpha Division and the Omega Division. Between them stood a 5-meter-high wall, topped with electric fencing.

It was built to keep impulsive Alphas from scaling the wall.

At the school gate, a few whispered voices floated in the air.

“Is that the Alpha whose gene compatibility with President Feng is over 90%?”

“She doesn’t look like much… just some underdeveloped kid.”

“Probably just trash from the Outskirts.”

“Look, she’s even wearing a suppression collar. Once it’s activated, her mental power will be weakened too.”

Gu Qiqi knew how this would go. According to the game system’s original plot, she had made plenty of enemies. Most students at the academy weren’t exactly fond of her.

Her character back then had been a cocky troublemaker, arrogant, lazy, and obnoxious.

But she wasn’t that person anymore.

Now, she was determined to take root in Central City.

She was going to change her future.

So when another Alpha came over to provoke her, Gu Qiqi turned around, lifted her chin slightly, and faced the challenge head-on.

A tall, blonde Alpha stepped up to her. “Alphas speak with strength. If you lose, you go back to the Outskirts—permanently. Don’t ever step foot in Central City again. And don’t go near President Feng.”

It was clearly unfair—an adult Alpha who had received formal military training challenging a newly differentiated Alpha to a fight.

Everyone thought Gu Qiqi would back down.

After all, people from the Outskirts rarely dared to anger those from Central City.

Because if someone from the Outskirts hurt a citizen of Central City—even by accident—they would be expelled without question.

And no matter the era, residency status was everything.

Gu Qiqi replied simply, “Alright.”

The blond Alpha lunged at her and threw a powerful punch.

But before his fist even came close, he was thrown backward—like a kite with its string suddenly cut—his body slamming into the ground.

Gu Qiqi’s spiritual power had been released without any restraints, flooding out of her like it had been forged into her bones and bl00d.

All the Alphas nearby felt the crushing pressure of her presence. Their expressions shifted in discomfort.

This wasn’t just fear of someone stronger.

It was a blow to their pride.

An Alpha from the lowly Outskirts had overpowered someone from Central City.

The blonde Alpha fell to one knee. The overwhelming pressure made it impossible to lift his head. Bl00d slowly trickled from the corner of his mouth. His eyes were wide with disbelief. “Your spiritual power… it’s S+?!”

Just then, a sweet Omega voice called out playfully:

“Little Qiqi… still so disobedient. Getting into fights like this… Aren’t you afraid they’ll throw you out of Central City?”

Gu Qiqi froze for a second. That voice… it sounded familiar. And that nickname…

This was the second time she’d heard it. It couldn’t be a coincidence.

Wen Rui strolled toward her at a leisurely pace, her tone light and teasing.

Gu Qiqi immediately retracted her spiritual power. Her expression shifted to innocent and wide-eyed, as if she hadn’t just crushed someone into the ground moments ago.

Wen Rui smiled with her sly, fox-like eyes and gently hooked a finger under Gu Qiqi’s chin.

“My little ex-girlfriend… It’s been three years, and now you’ve learned how to bully people?”

Everyone nearby froze.

“Ex-girlfriend?!”

Meanwhile, in a car parked quietly outside the school gates, Feng Jiying was watching.

Her fingertips paused mid-motion.

“Ex… girlfriend?”