The Gorgeous Omega Came to Seduce Me [Entertainment Industry] - Chapter 18

Look at our poor Xiao Mi’s expression—she must be terrified. I told you (dog.emoji) Fruit shouldn’t have invited that scumbag. Making a victim work in the same space as their abuser is unheard of.

Couldn’t agree more. This is beyond ridiculous.

Um… just gonna say, it seems like Ji Liao hasn’t even glanced at your precious Xiao Mi since she appeared.

Ji Liao truly hadn’t looked at Cheng Mi even once.

From the start of the livestream until now, Ji Liao’s earpiece had remained silent.

Wu Zi hadn’t contacted her, and she had no idea whether Zhou Xingyun had found the person or not.

At this point, Ji Liao couldn’t leave even if she wanted to. The large screen directly opposite her was still broadcasting the live feed from outside.

The civilian guests had already begun arriving, with pitch-black vans pulling into the venue one after another.

There were eight civilian guests in total: three Alphas, three Omegas, and two Betas. Since dating shows usually only featured Alphas and Omegas, Betas were rarely included, which meant Beta viewership for these programs had always been relatively low. This time, A Moment of Affection had added Betas to the guest lineup, not only attracting more viewers but also introducing greater unpredictability into the potential pairings.

The first civilian guest stepped out of the car as the door opened—a male Alpha with decently striking features. The moment he exited, he immediately found the camera, flashing a confident smile and waving, deliberately showing off the luxury watch on his wrist.

Don’t get it. Too full of himself. Next.

Agreed.

Perhaps sensing the shift in the live chat, the main camera quickly turned away from the male Alpha, preparing to welcome the next guest.

The second to appear was a female Beta. The A Moment of Affection production team had arranged separate entry paths for Alphas and Omegas. The eight guests would traverse long corridors from opposite sides of a building before finally meeting in a semi-open lounge resembling a balcony—a setup meant to evoke the feeling of “fate bringing two people together.”

This Beta entered through the Omega path. Her demeanor was gentle and understated, offering a quiet smile to the camera before heading toward the entrance, her entire presence reserved and introverted.

Since this guest’s vibe was refreshingly unpretentious, the live chat became noticeably friendlier, with viewers discussing the guests’ appearances and backgrounds while speculating about potential romantic sparks.

Ji Liao frowned at the screen, her eyes tracking the guests’ movements while her mind remained preoccupied with Mu Shenshen.

Worried that Mu Shenshen might already be gone by the time Zhou Xingyun arrived, Ji Liao unconsciously pressed her lips together. As she waited for Wu Zi’s update, her fingers tapped impatiently against the script resting on her lap.

OMG OMG! Look at her expression while watching the screen—so disdainful, so arrogant. So that.

This is intense.

Ugh, I want her to scold me.

Not exaggerating, but I’m feeling a little that right now.

…What’s wrong with this chat? Of course, only freaks would like trash like Ji Liao. You all deserve each other.

Wu Zi: “…”

Was her public image… developing in a weird direction?

She stood outside the venue monitoring the situation, her emotions fluctuating wildly like a rollercoaster ride. Just as she was growing increasingly nervous about the direction of the live chat in Ji Liao’s perspective stream, Ji Liao’s phone suddenly vibrated.

Wu Zi was momentarily startled and nearly dropped the phone in her panic. Fumbling to grip it properly, she saw the caller ID displayed as ‘Zhou Xingyun.’

Remembering Ji Liao’s instructions before going on stage, Wu Zi quickly answered the call. Before she could even speak, the other party launched into a tirade: “Who exactly is this person you asked me to find? She’s not here. I’ve been ringing the doorbell forever—”

Seeing that the other person was rambling on, Wu Zi hurriedly interjected, “Miss Zhou, hello—”

“Who are you?” The voice on the other end instantly cooled, cutting off abruptly.

“Uh,” Wu Zi stammered, “I’m Teacher Ji’s assistant. She’s unavailable right now and asked me to relay any urgent messages to her.”

“Assistant?” Zhou Xingyun echoed, as if pondering, then seemed to realize something. “Oh, so she’s back at Sky Brilliance, is she? What’s she doing that she can’t answer the phone? Since when do backstage jobs come with such restrictions?”

“No, no, that’s not it,” Wu Zi hastily explained. “Teacher Ji is currently recording a show. It’s already been announced on Weibo—you can check it out.”

“Recording a show?” Zhou Xingyun paused briefly before suddenly understanding.

In the past, Ji Liao had always refused to appear on shows, partly due to her introverted nature but also largely to promote Cheng Mi. Yet even an outsider like Zhou Xingyun could see that Ji Liao had far more commercial appeal than Cheng Mi.

Now that Ji Liao had suddenly agreed to appear on a show, regardless of whose idea it was, it was clearly meant to address the rumors and target Cheng Mi.

Zhou Xingyun had long considered the rumors surrounding Ji Liao a ticking time bomb and had always disliked Cheng Mi. Now, with two of her least favorite issues resolved at once, her mood instantly brightened.

“Good, recording a show is great. Then hurry up and notify her. She said it herself—if the person goes missing, she needs to know.”

“Just ‘the person is missing’ is enough?” Wu Zi quickly confirmed again.

“Yes, that’s all I know.”

Completely baffled, Wu Zi anxiously rushed to communicate with the production team. While dealing with them, she internally panicked: What does ‘the person is missing’ even mean? Why does this sound so ominous? Is there someone else involved? Is Teacher Ji’s private life this dramatic?

As Wu Zi negotiated with the production team, the van carrying the final guest rolled into view.

Ji Liao had already seen seven ordinary participants and was growing weary. She leaned back into the sofa, her gaze drifting toward the sidelines.

Wu Zi was standing with the production team, making her an obvious target. Ji Liao spotted her immediately and frowned.

Has Mu Shenshen really gone missing?!

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Wifey, wifey, what are you looking at, wifey?

Wifey, why are you frowning? Even when you frown, you’re so beautiful—look at me!

The thought that Mu Shenshen might no longer be at home made Ji Liao unexpectedly anxious. She worried that the carefree Omega might have wandered off and gotten lost.

Just as Ji Liao couldn’t resist the urge to stand up, Zhu Linchen suddenly spoke from nearby: “Wow, this last guest looks like they could debut on the spot.”

Ji Liao frowned slightly but didn’t respond.

“…Mu Shenshen, right?” Qin Ming glanced at the off-screen prompt and said.

Ji Liao froze, then abruptly turned to look at the large screen.

On the magnified display, the gorgeous and willful Omega wore a wide-brimmed beach-style hat. The loose shirt fluttered in the sea breeze, clinging to the Omega’s body and outlining their stunning curves. The edges of light-colored denim shorts peeked out beneath the shirt’s hem, while slender high heels adorned their feet, leaving long, pale legs boldly exposed to the air.

Spotting the camera’s position, the flamboyantly beautiful Omega curled their lips into a smile, swiftly removed their sunglasses, and revealed clear, bright eyes—feline-like in their allure—before winking playfully at the lens.

Off-screen, Ji Liao: “…”

After a long silence, the earpiece finally crackled to life with Wu Zi’s nervous voice: “Mr. Ji, your friend just called. They confirmed the person is indeed missing.”

Ji Liao reached up to mute the live broadcast microphone, staring at the screen where Mu Shenshen’s lively, coquettish gaze sparkled with carefree laughter. Through gritted teeth, he said, “…Got it.”

“S-should we go look for them?” Wu Zi asked uncertainly.

“No need,” Ji Liao closed his eyes briefly and took a deep breath. “I’ve already found them.”