The Black Lotus Wife Forces Me to Pretend to Be an Omega. - Chapter 30

The day of the weigh-in arrived quickly. This wasn’t Luo Xiaoxiao’s first time stepping onto the scale, but it was the first time she felt this nervous.

After removing her extra layers of clothing, her toned figure was revealed.

She looked at her reflection in the mirror with some surprise. Having only been in this world for a little over half a month, how had she already achieved such results?

Truly worthy of an Alpha.

A dangerous glint flashed in Li Fanshuang’s eyes. Luo Xiaoxiao’s body indeed didn’t resemble that of an Omega. So was she really an Alpha?

It seemed she would need to find another opportunity to test this theory.

However, just thinking about it now made Li Fanshuang’s back ache slightly. Whatever Luo Xiaoxiao had been eating, her strength was truly remarkable.

Painful as it was, it had been quite… enjoyable.

After Luo Xiaoxiao stepped off the scale, Sun Weiliang looked at her with undisguised admiration.

“Coach Luo, you’re simply amazing.”

Luo Xiaoxiao clicked her tongue mentally. Her current body was much more resilient than her previous one. In her past life, being a woman had meant she couldn’t push her body fat percentage too low, but now things were different.

She felt extremely confident. As long as she didn’t offend the novel’s female lead Li Fanshuang too badly, she could probably rely on boxing to reach the pinnacle of success once again.

“Not bad, not bad,” Luo Xiaoxiao said cheerfully as she put her clothes back on.

Li Fanshuang handed her the burger Luo Xiaoxiao had prepared earlier. The moment she stepped off the scale, Luo Xiaoxiao devoured it ravenously.

Two bites and the burger was gone.

“Much better,” Luo Xiaoxiao exhaled in satisfaction.

The others looked at her as if she were some kind of monster.

“Xiaoxiao… no! Coach Luo, you’re a freak!” Lu Yu’s lips trembled uncontrollably. “You actually lost over 20 pounds!”

“Mhm.” Luo Xiaoxiao wanted to say this was basic stuff—she’d done much more extreme things before.

Zhu Yuxin rolled her eyes. “If you hadn’t ordered takeout in the middle of the night yesterday, you might have gotten even better results.”

At these words, Yuan Zhiqing nearby also lowered her head guiltily. So what if she’d ordered takeout? She’d done the same last night.

Lu Chenfeng shot Li Fanshuang a meaningful look that clearly said: Your wife doesn’t seem like an Omega.

Li Fanshuang responded with an eye roll: I know.

When it was Yuan Zhiqing’s turn to weigh in, Li Fanshuang took the opportunity to approach Lu Chenfeng. “So you think she…”

“Hard to say for now,” Lu Chenfeng replied with some disdain. If Luo Xiaoxiao were an Alpha, her physique would indeed be on the smaller side.

Compared to the nearly 180cm tall Zhu Yuxin, Luo Xiaoxiao stood at only 168cm—the same height as Li Fanshuang.

Hmph! A weak Alpha at best, unlikely to cause any real trouble in Li Fanshuang’s life.

“You should head back now. Find time to test her later. Your physical exam is coming up—you’d better make an appointment on the app.”

Li Fanshuang pouted. “Do you have some kind of quota to meet at your hospital? First you tell Yuan Zhiqing to get checked, now you’re pushing me to schedule an exam too?”

Lu Chenfeng fell silent, her eyes fixed unwaveringly on Yuan Zhiqing.

Li Fanshuang finally understood what it meant to prioritize romance over friendship.

Luo Xiaoxiao watched their interaction with a sour taste in her heart, though she couldn’t bring herself to voice it.

In the novel, it was written that Lu Chenfeng adored Li Fanshuang—she treated her well and always stepped forward to protect her whenever she was in danger.

Luo Xiaoxiao scoffed inwardly. What did that have to do with her?

Ding-dong—

A text message chimed in. It was from Madam Luo Jing.

“The surgery went smoothly. Don’t worry.”

Luo Xiaoxiao’s eyes welled up with tears, nearly spilling over right in front of the cameras.

Li Fanshuang noticed her distress and walked over, handing her a tissue. “What’s wrong?”

Remembering that today was Madam Luo Jing’s surgery day, Li Fanshuang hesitated. “It’s not about the surgery, is it…?”

“It went perfectly!” Luo Xiaoxiao’s eyes shimmered with tears as she looked excitedly at the camera. “My mom’s surgery was a success!”

The kidney transplant worked!

 

Oh my god, sweetie, don’t cry. Your mom’s watching you.

 

This is heartbreaking. Xiaoxiao’s an Omega, yet she’s so thin—there’s not an ounce of extra flesh on her, just skin and bones!

 

Hey, she’s on a weight-loss regimen. You can’t say that. You can call her dedicated, but don’t imply anything…

No one’s implying anything. It’s just painful to see, especially since this girl can eat five bowls in one meal.

Luo Xiaoxiao’s words moved countless netizens, and those familiar with her family situation flooded the comments with congratulations.

Li Fanshuang also let out a sigh of relief.

Seemed like the doctor Lu Chenfeng had found for Luo Jing really was skilled—though her wallet certainly suffered for it.

Noticing Li Fanshuang’s expression, Lu Chenfeng frowned. “What’s with that look? You don’t trust me?”

“No,” Li Fanshuang denied.

But everyone present could tell—Li Fanshuang’s connection was Lu Chenfeng.

Luo Xiaoxiao paused, realizing she had unwittingly racked up another debt of gratitude.

“Thank you, wifey,” she said sincerely.

Li Fanshuang flinched under her gaze, averting her eyes and feigning composure. “It’s nothing. Just doing what I should.”

“Xiaoxiao, Sis Shuang is a good person,” Lu Yu chimed in, clapping Luo Xiaoxiao on the shoulder. “You’ve gotta give her lots of babies in the future.”

Luo Xiaoxiao: What?

Li Fanshuang: Absolutely not.

Sun Lei, sensing a golden opportunity, immediately sidled up to Li Fanshuang and Luo Xiaoxiao.

“Then, on behalf of the audience, I’d like to ask—when do you two plan to have kids, and how many?”

Luo Xiaoxiao’s lips twitched. How exactly was an Alpha like her supposed to give birth?

Li Fanshuang covered her face, too embarrassed to face the question, her smile strained. “We haven’t really thought about it yet.”

“Exactly,” Luo Xiaoxiao muttered, her eyes reddening as she shot Sun Lei a resentful look. “Director Sun, you know my mom just got better, and you’re already pushing for grandkids… Where would I even get the energy for that?”

She looked on the verge of tears again.

Li Fanshuang wrapped an arm around her, murmuring softly, “It’s okay, it’s okay. Mom will be fine.”

During the conversation, Li Fanshuang cast a reproachful glance at Sun Lei beside her.

Sun Lei pouted, feeling somewhat aggrieved himself. By now, he had realized that Luo Xiaoxiao was practically heaven-sent to torment him.

“Alright, let’s announce the winners,” Sun Weiliang checked the time, knowing he needed to head to training soon. Without delay, he handed over the proceedings to Ye Zhao and Qin Heya.

Qin Heya took the results and announced, “Our first-place winners are Shuangshuang and Xiaoxiao.”

Everyone saw their scores—the result was well-deserved.

“The two of them will receive a 2,000-yuan fund for our upcoming activities.”

“In second place are Lu Chenfeng and Yuan Zhiqing—you’ll get 1,000.”

“Lu Yu…” Qin Heya paused as she looked at the card on her phone, wondering if her eyes were playing tricks on her. “Your challenge wasn’t completed.”

Lu Yu and Zhu Yuxin were practically shattered.

“It’s all your fault!” Lu Yu pouted at Zhu Yuxin beside her. “All because of you! Knocking on my door in the middle of the night, making me order takeout!”

“Wasn’t it you who said you missed me and asked me to come to your room?”

Woo-hoo, keep talking, say more—we love hearing this!

 

Oh my god, these two fish are just too adorable together.

 

I swear, when I first came here, it was for Li Fanshuang and her little sweetheart, but now I’m different.

 

What little sweetheart? More like her little psycho.

Hey, upstairs, don’t say that!

The bickering between Lu Yu and Zhu Yuxin continued, but the looks they exchanged told a completely different story.

Lu Yu: So, has Xiaoxiao seen how miserable I am now? She’s my good friend—surely she wouldn’t leave me to die?

Zhu Yuxin: Who knows?

“In that case, we should just go back,” Lu Yu said, her eyes reddening—her exaggerated acting left Luo Xiaoxiao dumbfounded.

It was truly… even worse than Fang Jin’s.

“I can give you money,” Luo Xiaoxiao said expressionlessly. “But I have one condition.”

“Name it.” Lu Yu sniffled. “You know you’re my good friend—I’ll agree to anything you ask.”

Luo Xiaoxiao took a deep breath, frowning seriously. “What I want to say is—never, ever enter the entertainment industry. Your acting is just too cringeworthy. I’m afraid your skills might scare off Shuangshuang’s fans.”

“What?” Lu Yu’s lips twitched. Was this how you saw my heartfelt performance?

How infuriating!

Li Fanshuang nodded in agreement—that performance had been terrifying, worse than some famous actress’s infamous eye-widening scenes.

Lu Yu huffed lightly. “Fine, whatever. My daddy said he’d give me another island once I get married anyway.”

Luo Xiaoxiao: Well, I asked for way too little.

Regret gnawed at her—why hadn’t she seized the chance to demand more?

Li Fanshuang knew Luo Xiaoxiao must be regretting it now. But let’s not forget—Lu Yu getting married wouldn’t be easy.

Back then, Fang Jin had been a small-time artist under their company’s label—easy to control. But now…

Zhu Yuxin was no penniless boy to be trifled with, and the Zhu family wasn’t some simple clan either.

“I’ll give you 500.”

“What!” Lu Yu couldn’t believe that after all her efforts, she’d only managed to get five hundred yuan.

“Are you joking with me?” Lu Yu’s face flushed with anger. “You said you were my best friend—is this how you treat me?”

Luo Xiaoxiao raised her hand, refusing to be guilt-tripped. “Darling, I only have 2,000 yuan. So, name your price.”

“Then give me all 2,000.” Lu Yu reached out her hand.

Before Luo Xiaoxiao could refuse, Li Fanshuang grabbed her wrist and calmly stared at Lu Yu. “No way. This is my wife’s hard-earned money. How shameless can you be?”

Lu Yu pouted pitifully at Li Fanshuang. “And I’m not working hard?”

“While my wife was pushing herself to lose weight, you were ordering takeout. When she was thirsty, she licked ice instead of drinking water. She went over twenty hours without eating or drinking, ran laps, then hit the sauna, and after that, plunged into cold water. And you call that hard work?”

Lu Yu gulped. No way—was Luo Xiaoxiao really that crazy?

“Otherwise, how do you think she lost so much weight in such a short time?” Luo Xiaoxiao shrugged before turning back to the camera.

“Friends, you see the glamour of athletes on the surface, but you don’t know the immense effort behind the scenes that makes them worthy of their achievements today.”

As her words faded, an inexplicable energy surged through the livestream.

Damn, I’ve been in sports for years, and this is the first time someone’s said this!

 

Exactly! I won a bronze in a provincial competition once, and I swear, I felt like I could never hold my head up again.

 

Sniffles… Someone actually spoke up for us.

Boxing, MMA, UFC, bodybuilding—it’s all the same. To get results, you’re constantly fighting against your own body.

Luo Xiaoxiao’s words earned her two million new followers, most from the sports world—including Sun Weiliang, who had followed her long before.

The clip of Luo Xiaoxiao went viral.

Sun Weiliang reposted the official video with the caption:

Boxer @SunWeiliang: I’ve always known Coach Luo is incredible. Someone who wakes up before 5 AM for runs and yoga? No ordinary person does that.

Slowly, Luo Xiaoxiao’s speech became a source of motivation, pushing countless people forward.

Even Li Fanshuang was moved by her words. She recalled the time she’d invited Luo Xiaoxiao to the Zhiyu Court production and realized how ridiculous she’d been.

Why had she ever thought Luo Xiaoxiao fit the fragile image of Zhiyu’s early days? Maybe her background wasn’t privileged, maybe her life hadn’t been easy—but she was strong.

Sun Lei cleared his throat.

“Alright, that concludes our Southern Province Challenge. A friendly reminder to our viewers: our guests underwent healthy weight loss under professional supervision. Please don’t attempt to replicate it. Now, everyone, proceed with your assigned tasks!”

“What?” Luo Xiaoxiao scoffed. “So you’re not even giving us a break?”

“I’m exhausted—I need sleep!” Lu Yu whined.

Yuan Zhiqing also looked miserable. “This isn’t fair. We haven’t had proper rest in over twenty hours.”

“Teacher Yuan, would you like to show us your takeout order on your phone?” Sun Lei asked with a forced smile.

Yuan Zhiqing pursed her lips. She’d rather offend a petty person than Sun Lei.

“Seems like no one has any objections anymore. Let’s go! Move out!” With Sun Lei’s command, everyone sprang into action—except for Ye Zhao and Qin Heya, who remained standing in place.

“What’s the matter? Teacher Ye, are you two exempt from this task?” Li Fanshuang couldn’t hide her dissatisfaction. What, just because they were a bit older, they got to rest?

Ye Zhao shook her head. “Our task is promotional work. We chose the cultural travel route.”

Luo Xiaoxiao hummed in acknowledgment—this wasn’t something she could handle.

Li Fanshuang didn’t waste any more time and quickly set off with Luo Xiaoxiao.

“Here, take this.” Once in the car, Luo Xiaoxiao pulled out a chocolate bar from who-knows-where.

Li Fanshuang was torn between laughter and exasperation—wasn’t this from the club’s supplies?

“You—”

“I figured Sun Lei wouldn’t give us time to eat, so I grabbed one for you in advance.” Luo Xiaoxiao yawned. “You’ll have to bear the burden of driving.”

This mission was another full-day self-drive trip.

Li Fanshuang sighed. People always said a measly salary of fifteen hundred made life bitter, but she didn’t even have that much and still had to work this hard.

At least her wife was considerate.

“It’s fine. You rest.”

Li Fanshuang started the car, her mind preoccupied with how she could keep her wife from leaving.

Of course, if she were an Alpha, the chances of avoiding divorce would be higher—after all, Li Fanshuang was a high-ranking Omega.

If not for her high rank, which allowed her to conceal certain traits, she would’ve been exposed long ago.

But now, she was worried about something else—what Lu Chenfeng had told her about that so-called “fated Alpha.”

That thing could cloud her judgment. Just thinking about it was exhausting.

Sometimes, Li Fanshuang scolded herself—why couldn’t she just be decisive and strangle that so-called fate?

Of course, she couldn’t actually commit a crime.

First Task: Take a photo with a mermaid.

At first, Li Fanshuang wondered if this “mermaid” was the legendary dugong. But upon arrival, she realized it was a real mermaid.

A delicate Omega, clad in a mermaid tail, flaunted her alluring figure before the crowd of tourists.

Luo Xiaoxiao’s eyes were glued to the sight as she pressed against the glass, scrutinizing the mermaid like an awestruck child.

Li Fanshuang crossed her arms, masking her displeasure with a neutral expression. “You like her?”

“She’s amazing!” Luo Xiaoxiao pointed at the mermaid, who was drawing a heart toward her through the glass. “Look, she doesn’t even have a breathing apparatus or any diving gear!”

The little mermaid seemed to read Luo Xiaoxiao’s lips and blew another kiss her way.

A staff member approached, greeting Li Fanshuang enthusiastically. “Hello, Teacher Li! I’m a fan of yours.”

“Really?” Li Fanshuang nodded politely. “Actually, we have a task—we need to take a photo with the mermaid. I was wondering if…”

She trailed off, feeling the weight of her financial struggles for the first time.

After hearing this, the manager immediately began explaining, “Of course, we have different pricing options here. Naturally, if you’re going into the water, you’ll need equipment—renting suits, gear, plus a photographer. All together, it’s only 2,888 per hour.”

Luo Xiaoxiao’s eyes widened slightly. “What?”

Staring at the manager in shock, Luo Xiaoxiao’s face clearly spelled out one word: Scammer!

“What?” The manager stiffly averted her gaze, turning instead to Li Fanshuang. “Do you two think the price is too low?”

Li Fanshuang’s composure cracked. She pulled the manager aside. “Here’s the thing—we’re here to film a segment, and we don’t have that much money on us. Is it possible for us to shoot it ourselves?”

“No money?” The manager’s voice rose as she gave Li Fanshuang a cold glance. “Well, in that case, we can just charge you 200 for the venue and costume rental.”

“Thank you.”

The manager raised a hand. “Don’t thank me yet. 200 won’t cover the mermaid performance.”

“Huh?”

Li Fanshuang froze. So you mean we have to perform it ourselves?

Her gaze drifted toward the aquarium tank. Li Fanshuang swallowed hard—she was a little afraid of water.

She had nearly drowned once while filming a scene.

Luo Xiaoxiao glanced at Li Fanshuang, well aware of the toned figure hidden beneath her casual sportswear.

Taking a deep breath, Li Fanshuang reminded herself that sometimes, she needed to borrow Luo Xiaoxiao’s tactics.

She leaned in close to Luo Xiaoxiao. “Darling, I want to see a mermaid. Will you perform for me?”

Here we go again, here we go again.

Luo Xiaoxiao’s heart sank. Wasn’t this enchantress supposed to be offline yesterday? Why is she making a comeback today?

Li Fanshuang took Luo Xiaoxiao’s hand and pressed it against her own cheek. “Xiaoxiao, please? I know you’re an amazing swimmer. I’m scared of water—please, after we go in, can you guide me?”

Luo Xiaoxiao’s ears flushed red. Good grief, is she testing my resolve like this? This is just too much!

The old Luo Xiaoxiao might have held firm, but the current one was already floating on cloud nine.

“Fine, I give up. How can such a big Alpha still act so spoiled?”

Turning away with slightly pink cheeks, Luo Xiaoxiao followed the staff to change.

Wait, was Shuangshuang just acting spoiled? I didn’t even notice!

 

Oh my god, Xiaoxiao’s filter must be an 8x scope. Our Shuangshuang has such a cool, detached face—how is that acting spoiled?

 

That wasn’t acting spoiled—that was straight-up seduction.

 

Agreed!

Agreed!

 

She’s practically a modern-day Daji!

Too bad our Shuangshuang is an Alpha. What kind of Alpha is this alluring?

Once Luo Xiaoxiao changed and slipped into the water, the faint outlines of her muscles became even more pronounced in the salty seawater.

A long, shimmering purple fishtail trailed behind her—this way of swimming was exhausting.

But after adjusting for a while, Luo Xiaoxiao found it manageable.

Li Fanshuang had been nervous at first, but the moment Luo Xiaoxiao took her hand, a soft, reassuring warmth spread from her palm to her chest.

Luo Xiaoxiao gestured quickly: Hurry up and take the photos—we only have ten minutes.

Li Fanshuang nodded, took out her phone, and began taking photos.

The two of them looked at the camera, lips curved in soft smiles—not exaggerated, just serene, as if time stood still.

And this very picture was downloaded by netizens: The Film Queen and Her Mermaid Lady.

A school of small fish swam over, as if they, too, wanted to join in the subtle intimacy between the two.

The crowd of tourists around them grew larger, with countless people gathering to take photos.

“Mom, look at that mermaid, she’s so pretty!”

“Oh my!” The child’s mother pulled out her phone and aimed it at Luo Xiaoxiao.

Her slender yet powerful figure looked incredibly healthy.

“I wish I had a body like that!”

“Ugh, are they a couple?”

“I want to go too!”

In an instant, countless people signed up for the mermaid photo service.

The two gradually surfaced.

At that moment, a crew member from the show approached. “Teachers, you haven’t completed your task yet.”

“Wasn’t it just taking photos?” Luo Xiaoxiao sounded displeased, while Li Fanshuang beside her seemed physically drained.

Li Fanshuang gasped for fresh air. She had been underwater for too long and started feeling uncomfortable, so she surfaced after just five minutes.

“No, we need at least three photos, and you have to take them with the fish shown in the reference pictures.”

Li Fanshuang covered her face, blaming herself. “I didn’t read the task carefully.”

Luo Xiaoxiao didn’t mind that. She was more concerned about Li Fanshuang’s condition.

“How are you feeling? I noticed you looked pale underwater.”

Li Fanshuang shook her head. “I’m okay. I was just a little oxygen-deprived.”

“Then maybe we should rest before going back in,” Luo Xiaoxiao suggested with a worried frown.

Li Fanshuang took deep breaths, quickly regaining her composure. “It’s fine. Let’s continue.”

This was how she usually handled things during filming—she didn’t want to affect everyone else because of herself.

They reviewed the photo requirements again. One of the specified fish was already in the previous photo, leaving only two more to find. Li Fanshuang thought she could hold on a little longer.

After diving back in, the two searched swiftly.

The first fish was easy to find, and they quickly took the second photo.

But the third fish seemed to be playing hard to get—no matter how hard they looked, it was nowhere to be found.

Finally, Luo Xiaoxiao found the little creature hiding in a crevice between rocks.

It was no bigger than a palm.

Luo Xiaoxiao held it in her hand and took the final photo with Li Fanshuang.

Relieved, she released the fish back into the water.

But when she turned around, she saw bubbles of all sizes escaping from Li Fanshuang’s mouth.

No! Li Fanshuang was choking.

She swam to her side immediately.

However, due to suffocation, Li Fanshuang began thrashing wildly, her fear of water overwhelming her once again.

Luo Xiaoxiao wrapped an arm around her waist and pressed her lips against Li Fanshuang’s, sharing her own breath.

Outside the glass, crowds pressed closer, snapping photos of the two.

A passing photographer froze, captivated by the near-perfect scene before her.

Click—

The mermaid’s kiss was born.