Rumor Has It, That Omega Rocked the Stage Again! - Chapter 11

Just moments ago, a noblewoman who often clashed with her—comparing everything from the Mu family to their children’s achievements—had called with feigned concern, “Madam Mu, have you seen the posts online? So it turns out you weren’t the Mu family’s original wife. No wonder you never mention your maiden family.”

Xu Li nearly gritted her teeth to dust. She couldn’t change her origins. After marrying into the Mu family, she had severed all ties with the Xu family, not wanting anyone to know her background. Otherwise, how could she blend in with these noblewomen who had been pampered since childhood?

Moreover, Xu Li, who had entered high society halfway, didn’t understand their tastes or their elegance. She had tried her best to learn and fit in, but today, she had been utterly defeated, everything stripped back to its original state.

There were plenty like this noblewoman. Perhaps the news had already spread among the noble circles, making her a laughingstock. She couldn’t help but feel some resentment toward her daughter. If Mu Anlan hadn’t insisted on targeting Mu Li, would they be dealing with this mess now? But after all, she was her own daughter. Xu Li could only blame her silently, not wanting to disrupt the household further.

Xu Li summoned Mu Anlan and instructed her, “Let’s end this matter here. Mu Li has someone backing her. Delete all the posts as soon as possible, and I’ll arrange to have the exposés about our family taken down.”

Mu Anlan knew immediately that Xu Li was retreating. But she was so close—just a little more, and Mu Li’s reputation would be ruined. How could she give up? Realizing Xu Li no longer wanted to be involved, she pretended to agree. “Alright, Mother. I’ll arrange it right away.”

Watching Mu Anlan’s retreating figure, Xu Li still felt uneasy and called out to her again. “Anlan, Mu Li has already married into the Ji family. She’s no longer part of the Mu family. She won’t compete with you anymore, so don’t dwell on it.”

At this, Mu Anlan whirled around and shouted at Xu Li, “That’s right! Mu Li married Ji Yu—who is she? The youngest Marshal, the Federation’s guardian deity! The Ji family has been a military dynasty for generations, with countless battle achievements. By marrying her, Mu Li gains reputation, prestige, power, and wealth—everything within easy reach. And what about me? Since childhood, you’ve taught me not to fall short of her. Everyone else did prefer me, but can you find me a partner more outstanding than Marshal Ji? I can’t accept this, Mother!”

Mu Anlan stared fiercely at Xu Li. The gentle, quiet daughter Xu Li had known seemed to vanish in that moment. She didn’t know whether Mu Anlan had been pushed to this point or if this was her true nature all along. Xu Li opened her mouth but said nothing, watching as Mu Anlan left.

Mu Anlan didn’t delete the posts. Instead, she intensified the smear campaign against Mu Li, focusing on how she had been rebellious since childhood, neglected her studies, and always associated closely with Alphas and Betas, using her Omega status to achieve her goals. She even insinuated that Mu Li had deliberately ingratiated herself with the Alphas who attended family gatherings—leaving the extent of this “ingratiation” to the imagination of netizens.

Online, there were plenty who resented Mu Li’s success. The moment new “dirt” surfaced, regardless of its validity, they seized the chance to vent their frustrations.

Even though they knew it was false information, they couldn’t stand seeing Mu Li, an Omega, excel so brilliantly. They schemed to drag her into the mud, wanting her to be tainted just like them—only then would they be satisfied. With the freedom of online speech, slandering someone wasn’t illegal and carried no consequences, emboldening more people to act without fear.

However, as the First Military Academy issued a statement to protect its reputation and students, strongly condemning the Mu family for distorting the truth and demanding they apologize for their remarks and compensate the affected students, the tide began to turn.

On StarNet, netizens began exposing Mu Anming and Mu Anlan’s long history of bullying weaker students, currying favor with privileged heirs while domineering over those from ordinary families. These incidents, long an open secret at the school, were now being dredged up one after another, flooding the platform like a tidal wave and sparking another wave of public condemnation against the Mu family.

Then, Ji Yu updated her StarBlog. The last time she had posted was after the battle that had nearly cost her life due to Mental Strength instability—a victory announcement forwarded by her assistant. Given that Ji Yu had never personally posted before and only used her account for military updates, her speaking out now was unprecedented.

Ji Yu’s StarBlog read, “The First Military Academy is the future of the Federation. Baseless accusations and slander against it will not be tolerated. Mu Li’s Mecha operation skills are outstanding. I hope more passionate individuals who love Mecha will apply to the First Military Academy—for the Federation, unstoppable.”

Ji Yu’s post completely shifted public opinion. The Ji family had earned the Federation’s trust and respect through generations of loyalty and sacrifice. If Ji Yu was willing to vouch for Mu Li, then the people were willing to believe in her too.

The scales of public opinion, which had wavered even after the official statement, now tipped decisively in Mu Li’s favor.

While Mu Li’s predicament was resolved, the Mu family faced disaster. Their stocks plummeted overnight, and the next day’s market opening was devastating. Mu-branded products and businesses were boycotted en masse, leaving the family severely weakened.

Shareholders demanded answers from Mu Ye—no one could accept watching their investments evaporate overnight. The boycott showed no signs of ending, with netizens digging in their heels, vowing to continue until the Mu family publicly responded.

Mu Ye stormed home in a rage. Xu Li, who had been applying a face mask, hurried over when she saw him. “Honey, you look terrible—did something happen at the company? Didn’t Anming already cover the misused funds with the Mecha? Is there another issue?”

The moment she touched his arm, Mu Ye shoved her away. The Alpha’s strength sent Xu Li sprawling to the floor. “It’s all because of your precious children! The whole internet is in an uproar, boycotting everything with the Mu name. What do you suggest we do now? Are Anming and Anlan home? Get them out here—now!”

Xu Li, hearing how serious the situation was, ignored her own fall and feared that her children would also be scolded if they came out. Suppressing the pain, she stood up and said to Mu Ye, “Honey, they’re still young. They’re just upset about Mu Li’s current achievements.” She rolled her eyes and added, “Besides, Mu Li got into such a prestigious school and program. With such a bright future ahead, she’s probably already forgotten how the Mu family raised her. Truly an ungrateful wretch.”

Mu Ye’s Alpha instincts took over. Indeed, his daughter had grown wings—not only achieving remarkable success but also joining outsiders against the Mu family. What an ingrate! They never should have raised her!

Just as Mu Ye was about to speak, he remembered the Mu family’s current predicament. He had already married Mu Li off and promised Ji Yu not to interfere in her affairs. Mu Li had fulfilled her duty as an Omega married out of the family—what more could he demand of her? Only that faint, insignificant thread of familial affection remained. He doted on Xu Li because she made him feel the pride of an Alpha, basking in the admiration and respect from her and her children.

But Mu Li, like her mother, always made him feel distant. She resembled his ex-wife so much that every time he saw her, he was reminded of that independent, outstanding Omega—a truth he could never admit, nor wanted to: his fragile ego had once betrayed a woman who truly loved him.

The shareholders were growing restless, demanding an explanation for the public outrage. Otherwise, they would call a shareholders’ meeting to replace him as chairman. But the Mu enterprise was built on his early wealth and years of hard work—how could he willingly surrender it?

After some thought, Mu Ye realized the Mu family had to make a sacrifice. Mu Anming was the heir and couldn’t be sacrificed, or his authority in the company would crumble. That left only Xu Li and Mu Anlan.

“This matter can’t be resolved easily. Either you or Anlan must hold a press conference and apologize to the public. Otherwise, if the Mu family falls, everything we have now will be gone.” Mu Ye softened his tone, persuading, “Do it for Anming’s sake.”

Xu Li was reluctant at first, but considering Mu Anming’s future and Mu Anlan’s reputation, she had no choice but to compromise. Though timid, she genuinely loved her children. In the end, she bowed her head in agreement.

“Miss, the Mu family is not only in internal turmoil, but the public has also started boycotting their products,” the butler reported to Ji Yu.

“What’s their plan? Throw some insignificant person under the bus?” Ji Yu didn’t even look up, as if she had long anticipated the Mu family’s predicament and remarked dismissively.

“The Mu family announced a press conference tomorrow afternoon. The one being pushed out is Madam Mu.”

“Always acting like Alphas are the most important, as if they can’t survive without them, yet when trouble comes, they shove an Omega forward. The Mu family really has no spine,” Ji Yu sneered. “Keep watching them. If they cause more trouble at the press conference, inform me immediately. I’ll go check on Mu Li.”

Ji Yu had just stepped out of the study when she saw Mu Li walking in her direction.

A few minutes earlier, Mu Li had seen Ji Yu’s StarBlog post, and the online comments directed at her. If Ji Yu hadn’t intervened, Mu Li would likely have ignored it, just as she had done back in the cultivation world—leaving all praise and criticism for others to debate. Mu Li didn’t fully grasp the reach and influence of StarBlog in this interstellar era, but she could sense the impact of Ji Yu’s post, which had shielded her from the harm of public opinion. She had lost count of how many times Ji Yu had proactively done something for her.