The Gorgeous Omega Came to Seduce Me [Entertainment Industry] - Chapter 21

Can someone explain why things are getting so confusing?

I thought civilian guests needed to consult the Love Consultant before appearing. Why did that composer just walk right in?

That Alpha was so disgusting, it makes sense to send someone normal instead. Imagine the trauma of dating someone like Feng.

Who exactly is dating whom here?

The barrage of confused comments flooded the main screen.

On the once lively then silent beach that had driven the male Alpha guest to leave, Ji Liao took off her ten-centimeter heels and walked barefoot across the sand, stopping before the sulking Omega with a cold expression.

“Want to play some music?”

Ji Liao looked at Mu Shenshen, her tone still light but with a gentleness only she could convey.

“…Can you?”

Mu Shenshen looked up, pouting.

Somehow, what was meant to be a question came out like a whiny complaint.

“If you need me to, I can.” Ji Liao replied casually.

Mu Shenshen stared up at Ji Liao without speaking.

After a moment of silence, Ji Liao stepped into the rose-drawn circle and picked up the guitar Feng Xing Jue had carelessly tossed aside. Pausing, as if remembering something, she extended a hand toward Mu Shenshen: “I’m Ji Liao.”

Mu Shenshen tilted her head, instantly understanding what Ji Liao was playing at. A smug smile crossed her lips as she placed her hand in Ji Liao’s palm, giving it a light squeeze: “Mu Shenshen.”

Ji Liao, flustered by the touch, quickly averted her gaze and began inspecting the guitar.

“Is this guitar okay?” Mu·Only-the-best-will-do·Shenshen sat on the beach chair, genuine concern in her eyes. “That guy earlier said it wasn’t good.”

Having confirmed the guitar was undamaged, Ji Liao began tuning it by ear, her tone still light and indifferent: “Those who know how don’t complain about the instrument.”

Hahahaha, I love this kind of flexing

Did you hear that, Feng? Real musicians don’t blame their tools!

“That guy”—lol Mu didn’t even remember his name

Wait? How is this Alpha tuning without a tuner? Perfect pitch?

Perfect pitch is standard for composition majors, right?

Reply to above: Not that standard, but someone at Ji Liao’s level has it.

On the beach, Mu Shenshen glanced at the nearly empty transparent box in front of them and propped her chin on her hand. “But the other team is way ahead.”

Ji Liao paused. “Really want to win?”

Mu Shenshen: “Mhm.”

Ji Liao looked toward the female Alpha and Omega painting on the other side, then adjusted the microphone height.

Ooooh that look means business, she’s about to go all out

So excited

LOL what’s with the cringey hype? What’s a guitar gonna do?

Checked your profile—of course you’re a Cheng Mi fan. You’re the cringey one here. Do you even know who made your idol famous?

Ji Liao lowered her eyelids slightly, standing calmly in the sea breeze, her hair and crystal earrings swaying gently, accentuating her serene features.

Mu Shenshen studied Ji Liao closely, thinking that even if this little alpha couldn’t play, her looks and poise alone were enough.

Unaware of Mu Shenshen’s thoughts, Ji Liao adjusted the guitar, glanced into the distance, found the microphone, and without hesitation, strummed a bold chord.

A powerful melody burst from the speakers, instantly capturing everyone’s attention. People scattered across the beach turned their heads, searching for the source.

Mu Shenshen blinked in surprise, her beautiful eyes lighting up with something unusual.

After a brief pause in the comments, one tentative message appeared: I don’t know much about guitars, but this sounds way better than what that other Alpha played.

Front row, you’re not imagining it.

Ji Liao seemed oblivious to the reactions, focused entirely on the guitar in her hands. Her left hand glided over the frets while her right danced across the strings, effortlessly climbing scales as the melody swelled through the speakers.

People pinpointed the source and began drifting toward Ji Liao and Mu Shenshen.

With the guitar in hand, Ji Liao transformed—intense and radiant, as if bathed in starlight. Even the sea breeze favored her, tousling her hair and pant cuffs with gentle affection.

The captivating scene drew most of the crowd, who gradually gathered around them.

But Ji Liao stopped and looked at Mu Shenshen. “What do you want to hear?”

“Huh?” Mu Shenshen blinked. “You haven’t started yet?”

Ji Liao replied evenly, “Just warming up.”

Mu Shenshen tilted her head in thought, then realized she knew nothing about guitar music. What if she picked something this little alpha couldn’t play? Would she be upset?

After some mental deliberation, she finally settled on a common tune: “How about… Castle in the Sky?”

Seeing the Omega’s hesitation, Ji Liao smiled faintly but didn’t explain. Instead, she simply said, “Sure.”

Her fingers returned to the strings. With her left hand on the frets and her right thumb and index finger plucking lightly, ethereal harmonics floated through the speakers.

The clear, melancholic notes hovered over the shore, even drawing the attention of the painting duo nearby.

!!

Are those harmonics for real?

How is she this good?

…Today I finally believe the gap between people is wider than between people and apes.

There was a slight delay from the speakers, so Ji Liao slowed her tempo, waiting a beat before diving into the rhythm.

The familiar melody flowed, but Ji Liao kept her eyes half-lidded, expression serene, as if someone else were playing.

Wait, this sounds familiar but also different?

Probably an improvised arrangement—no copyright for the original.

Damn, is she just rearranged it on the spot? Mu Shenshen just named a random song!

LOL, isn’t this her expertise?

Composer’s moment to shine, check√

The gentle, flowing melody carried wistful nostalgia. Mu Shenshen watched Ji Liao’s calm expression, her usually lively and proud eyes now quiet and focused.

“If…” Mu Shenshen suddenly spoke.

“Hm?” Ji Liao blinked, her fingers faltering imperceptibly before seamlessly continuing. She glanced up.

“Nothing.” Mu Shenshen remembered they were still filming and shook her head.

Ji Liao studied her for two seconds but didn’t press.

The song soon ended. As the last note faded, both Ji Liao and Mu Shenshen snapped out of their reverie.

Unnoticed, a crowd had formed around them, still immersed in the music. Only when Ji Liao looked at them did they erupt into thunderous applause.

A college-aged girl cheered, “So cool, sis! That was amazing!”

Mu Shenshen arched a brow at Ji Liao—’She called you sis, huh?’

Feeling the Omega’s pointed gaze, Ji Liao stiffened and adjusted the microphone like an emotionless vote-bot, gesturing stiffly toward the transparent box:

“If you liked it, please vote for us. This matters to me. Thank you.”

Hahahaha, another block of wood

“This matters to me”—ohhh? Since when does a Love Consultant care about a civilian guest’s victory? LOL

Shipping them so hard rn, this is way better than whatever Feng was trying to do!

Stop forcing ships, everyone knows Ji Liao likes Cheng Mi. This is so lame.

Oh, now you care about Ji Liao. Weren’t you the ones accusing her of harassment earlier? Shut up, old man doesn’t want to hear it.

The crowd laughed understandingly and queued to drop their votes into the box. Near the end of the line, someone asked, “If we vote, can you play another song?”

Ji Liao looked up to see the painting duo standing before her. The female Alpha held a stack of cards, while the cheerful Omega clung to her arm, grinning at them.

Meeting their goodwill, Ji Liao softened slightly and nodded, then glanced at Mu Shenshen for confirmation.

Mu Shenshen propped her chin on her hand, eyes curved in amusement and nodded.

Ji Liao turned back. “Sure.”

The female Alpha exchanged a knowing look with her partner before requesting, “Windy and Warm? Can you do that?”

Ooooh classic, thank you for asking!

+1

Great taste!

Ji Liao knew the piece well and nodded without comment, her fingers returning to the strings.

The lively melody was just as stunning; each note crisp and distinct. Listeners couldn’t help tapping along.

Two songs later, Ji Liao had secured nearly all the votes on the beach.

“Now you can win.”

After finishing, Ji Liao politely declined further requests, packed up the transparent box, and handed it to Mu Shenshen.

Mu Shenshen took it, her big eyes fixed on Ji Liao. “Those two were for them. Can you play one just for me? Something soft.”

Ji Liao hesitated, caught off guard by the request.

Mu Shenshen pouted pitifully. “No?”

AAAAH JUST SAY YES ALREADY!

Come to me, kitty, I’ll play for you!

I can too—I play the cotton gin!

Faced with Mu Shenshen’s dejected look, Ji Liao knew she should refuse.

Mu Shenshen was a mischievous Omega whose actions weren’t always genuine. Worse, the cameras were rolling, and as a Love Consultant, she should keep her distance from a civilian guest.

But… like every time before, Ji Liao couldn’t help relenting.

She didn’t know what came over her as she lowered the microphone, picked up the guitar, and played for Mu Shenshen alone.

The tender melody reached the studio through the crew’s audio feed. Cheng Mi, frowning at the screen, suddenly looked stunned.