The Gorgeous Omega Came to Seduce Me [Entertainment Industry] - Chapter 22

“Who are you writing this song for?”

 

In the cramped rental apartment, Cheng Mi leaned over the folding table beside Ji Liao, arms crossed, her expression tinged with curiosity.

 

“No one in particular,” Ji Liao replied, her shoulder-length hair—shorter and more youthful back then—falling over her downcast eyes as she absentmindedly played fragments of the melody. “It’s just a tune that came to me last night while looking at the moon. You could say it’s for the moon.”

 

“Am I not your moon anymore?” Cheng Mi frowned, straightening up.

 

“It’s different,” Ji Liao said, turning to smile at her.

 

Seeing Cheng Mi’s sulky, displeased expression, Ji Liao thought for a moment before adding, “You’ll get better ones.”

 

True to her word, Ji Liao went on to compose many songs for Cheng Mi afterward—each one a hit. Yet, Cheng Mi would occasionally look back and still feel that the one she never received was the best.

 

It wasn’t about whether the melody was polished or mature. It was the expression on Ji Liao’s face as she painstakingly revised that song—so tender, so full of emotion.

 

Hearing that familiar melody again now, Cheng Mi stared at the distant screen, a flicker of pain in her eyes.

 

Why this song? Why this one?

 

…Just who is this Omega?

 

 

Holding an unfamiliar guitar, Ji Liao found herself inexplicably playing this long-forgotten tune.

 

Back when she first composed it, Ji Liao had been naive. On a night when the moonlight was gentle and the breeze tender, she had effortlessly sketched out these notes—so naturally that she hadn’t even bothered to name the song.

 

But she had loved it.

 

Looking back now, even Ji Liao herself didn’t know who she had written it for. Still, when she had penned those notes, she must have been in love with someone.

 

Because as time passed, Ji Liao found herself increasingly unable to play it.

 

It wasn’t a matter of skill. She simply couldn’t recapture the original emotion—even when every note landed perfectly in place, it still felt wrong.

 

Yet just now, when Mu Shenshen sat beside her, eyes sparkling as she watched, Ji Liao had somehow remembered this faded melody and ended up playing it…

 

Snapping out of her reverie, Ji Liao focused on the vibrating strings, suppressing the turbulence in her heart without letting a trace of it show.

 

Their relationship was already complicated enough. She had no intention of letting Mu Shenshen know under what circumstances this song had been written.

 

As the song neared its end, Ji Liao kept hearing faint rustling beside her. Though she tried to ignore it, she couldn’t resist glancing over.

 

Mu Shenshen was fiddling with a loop.

 

She had plucked a few roses from the surrounding circle and was clumsily weaving them together—trying, it seemed, to make a flower crown. But Mu Shenshen clearly lacked experience, her movements awkward and uncertain. Ji Liao waited quietly for a while, but when Mu Shenshen still struggled, Ji Liao set the guitar aside, crouched down beside her, and with a few deft pinches and presses, secured the crown in place.

 

Now this is emotional stability! Can that Feng person takes notes or what?

 

Damn, that’s smooth.

 

Ughhh, so unfair! I want a partner who’ll drop everything to help me too.

 

“Here.” Ji Liao handed the woven flower crown to Mu Shenshen. “Do you want anything else?”

 

Mu Shenshen looked at Ji Liao without speaking, her eyes inexplicably bright.

 

Was a flower crown worth being this happy about?

 

Before Ji Liao’s casual thought could fade from her mind, Mu Shenshen suddenly stood up and gently placed the rose crown on Ji Liao’s head.

 

Feeling the unexpected weight atop her head, Ji Liao froze in surprise, instinctively steadying the crown as she looked up. The usually inscrutable Omega was smiling with lively mischief.

 

“Pretty.”

 

Mu Shenshen tilted her head and grinned.

 

In that moment, a serene yet tender word surfaced in Ji Liao’s heart—

 

‘Moon.’

 

OMG OMG this is so aesthetically pleasing I’m screenshotting like crazy

 

What a classic couple composition! My photographer DNA is tingling

 

If FruitTV has any sense they’d make this scene their promotional poster

 

“Thank you for playing the piano for me,” Mu Shenshen said, standing before Ji Liao with a proud, triumphant smile.

 

Ji Liao paused for a second, blinking to easily mask the tempest in her heart before standing up to respond flatly, “Mm.”

 

Mu Shenshen’s soft, moist red lips parted slightly as if to say more, but Ji Liao spoke first, “I’ll walk you back.”

 

Glancing at the cameras not far away, Mu Shenshen reluctantly muttered an “Oh,” pouting as she followed behind Ji Liao.

 

Hahahaha so oblivious

 

Blockhead blockhead blockhead

 

…Wait, are we all just assuming Ji Liao and Mu Shenshen are a thing? But isn’t Ji Liao the Love Consultant?

 

!! Oh damn, you’re right

 

Can’t help it, their chemistry’s too strong—I can’t control myself

 

Ah whatever, close enough. Might as well get together—way better looking than that male Alpha

 

Ji Liao led Mu Shenshen across the beach, slipping back into her towering ten-centimeter heels.

 

“Are you heading back to the studio now?” Mu Shenshen asked, looking up at Ji Liao.

 

“Yeah,” Ji Liao nodded, about to say more when familiar music suddenly played not too far away—fast-paced, unmistakably a girl group track.

 

Ji Liao visibly stiffened.

 

Mu Shenshen tilted her head in confusion. “What’s wrong?”

 

? What’s happening

 

Why the frown? She looks upset

 

Breaking news—just switched from another feed. Lu Qin’s group is performing a sexy dance to GH’s song

 

Isn’t that Cheng Mi’s group?

 

OH SHIT I GET IT NOW—this song was written by Ji Liao!!! Guys!!! Why are we still here? Start digging for tea!!

 

“It’s nothing,” Ji Liao quickly snapped back with a smile. “Not a big deal.”

 

Mu Shenshen wasn’t convinced, studying her expression. “Really? You looked upset just now.”

 

“Well…” Ji Liao lowered her gaze with a faint smile. “Just remembered I forgot to charge the show for copyright fees.”

 

Mu Shenshen arched a brow.

 

She wasn’t familiar with the entertainment industry—couldn’t recognize GH’s songs or connect the dots—but she could tell her little Alpha was deflecting.

 

Still, with cameras nearby, now wasn’t the time to press.

 

Feigning belief, Mu Shenshen breezily moved on. “Alright then.”

 

“Let me walk you back first.”

 

That’s it?

 

“Is that it? After all the drama that’s been playing out online for months, this is your reaction? So underwhelming.”

 

“@ProductionTeam, pay up.”

 

“LOL, just putting on an act for the cameras, anyone can fake it. Don’t tell me people still don’t realize some nobodies go on variety shows just to whitewash their image?”

 

“Stop yapping, you pay up too.”

 

“HAHAHA the front row is like bandits descending the mountain, I’m dying.”

 

“Absolutely terrifying LOL.”

 

Mu Shenshen walked briskly ahead, carrying a transparent box filled with audience votes, while Ji Liao followed steadily behind in high heels, guitar in hand. As they turned a corner, the living room where the civilian guests had first met came into view.

 

From a distance, Ji Liao spotted the Alpha who had abandoned Mu Shenshen earlier.

 

He was leisurely sipping sparkling water by the long table.

 

Ji Liao’s brows instantly furrowed.

 

Mu Shenshen didn’t hold back either, striding straight in with the transparent box. Feng Xing Jue noticed the nearly full box in Mu Shenshen’s hands and looked puzzled, about to ask, when he caught sight of Ji Liao behind her.

 

Sensing the Alpha pheromones from a fellow Alpha, Feng Xing Jue immediately grew displeased and even shot Mu Shenshen a reproachful glance.

 

Mu Shenshen: “?”

 

Some people really have the audacity to loaf around their superiors despite being useless.

 

Mu Shenshen shook the transparent box and shrugged. “We won. With that guitar.”

 

“HAHAHA Mu Shenshen, what a petty queen.”

 

“Spitting facts.”

 

Feng Xing Jue caught the mockery in her tone and stood up abruptly, though he couldn’t afford to lose his temper on camera. Forcing an awkward smile, he suppressed his anger:

 

“What’s that supposed to mean? So you can play the guitar—big deal. Real contributions come from high earnings. And—” He cast a disdainful glance at Ji Liao. “Don’t you lack basic respect for Alphas? Since you’ve already decided on a One-Day Couple, you should stick with your CP. Yet you went and found another Alpha halfway through… I find that disrespectful. I’m offended.”

 

“…By ‘offended,’ do you just mean my existence?”

 

Mu Shenshen’s expression turned icy, but before she could speak, Ji Liao cut in.

 

Ji Liao had been lowering her eyes, casually propping the guitar against the wall with one hand, her movements smooth and natural.

 

She didn’t look at Feng Xing Jue until after she set the guitar down.

 

Feng Xing Jue’s frown eased slightly—clearly, he showed more ‘respect’ to fellow Alphas. “Minor clashes between CPs are normal. Originally—”

 

“I’d think basic courtesy should come before grand lectures on respect,” Ji Liao interjected coolly.

 

“If you can’t do it, just admit it. No need to force yourself.” She slipped a hand into her pocket, eyeing Feng Xing Jue with faint weariness. “Abandoning your Omega partner midway is the epitome of discourtesy.

 

By your logic, my presence here isn’t because Ms. Mu disrespected her CP, but because you left her first—ending your CP relationship.”

 

Feng Xing Jue hadn’t expected Ji Liao to show him no face at all. His face flushed red with anger as he snapped, “What do you know? Is it my fault for leaving? Could you have kept playing in that kind of environment?”

 

“As you can see,” Ji Liao glanced indifferently at the transparent box filled to the brim, “I don’t discuss triads in the stock market, and I hope you won’t demand your audience exchange business cards with you during street performances.”

 

…Damn, Teacher Ji’s clapback is brutal…

 

…Makes my ‘WTF’ reactions seem so uncultured in comparison…

 

…Is no one noticing how logically airtight she is? Can we get more substantial guests like this? I’m so tired of watching clueless people play favorites…

 

…Couldn’t agree more with the above comment…

 

…So satisfying – not a single curse word but completely eviscerated the opponent…

 

…LMAO this is obviously scripted, sacrificing Feng Xing Jue to build up Ji Liao’s ‘perfect Alpha’ image. Money can buy anything, and you guys believe this…

 

But the next second, the furious Feng Xing Jue began ranting incoherently: “Fine, I get it now. Are you all in on this together? Just using me to make yourselves look good? And pretending to spout all this noble wisdom – who are you trying to fool? You’re just an Alpha too, not any better. Don’t tell me you don’t have designs on that Omega… Ugh.”

 

Feng Xing Jue suddenly covered his nose and stumbled back, collapsing into a chair.

 

Ji Liao remained standing, expression calm, having precisely controlled the oppressive pheromones she’d directed at Feng Xing Jue before gradually withdrawing them.

 

…I just want to ask Cheng Mi’s fans how embarrassed they feel right now…

 

…There’s some eerie similarity here – both immediately deflect blame onto others…

 

…Wait hold the drama, what just happened???

 

…Was that pheromone? Teacher Ji’s pheromone levels are that strong??

 

…Honestly that was satisfying, this guy’s constant yapping was insufferable…

 

Indeed, sometimes the most primal Alpha methods of conflict resolution are the most effective.

 

Ji Liao gave Feng Xing Jue a cool glance before turning to Mu Shenshen: “Tired? Do you want to take a break?”

 

…LMAO hasn’t Teacher Ji been doing all the work this whole time…

 

Left out in the cold, Feng Xing Jue shot Mu Shenshen a resentful glare, but after being intimidated by Ji Liao’s pheromones, he didn’t dare make any further moves.

 

The atmosphere became strangely tense.

 

This segment had already delivered enough drama for the audience’s entertainment. Any further escalation would risk derailing the show, so under the head director’s instructions, the production team quickly stepped in to steer things back on track.

 

“Miss Mu, if you’re tired, you can take a short break at the beverage area where we have juices, cold drinks, and snacks available.”

 

“Congratulations also to Miss Mu for winning higher popularity in today’s One-Day Couple romantic date! In the upcoming ‘Sweet & Sour Confessions’ activity, you’ll have priority in selecting a Love Consultant to answer your questions.”

 

“Sweet & Sour Confessions?” Mu Shenshen repeated, “What’s that activity?”

 

“It’s where you can video call a Love Consultant to share any concerns from today’s date and get their advice. Or if you’re unsure how to impress your crush during tomorrow’s date, you can also seek their help.”

 

Mu Shenshen nodded thoughtfully: “…Oh I get it, like a heart-to-heart phone call, right?”

 

“You could say that” the production team replied.

 

“In that case,” Mu Shenshen’s beautiful eyes flickered as her gaze landed on Ji Liao, whose expression had turned subtle and had already averted her face, “if I get to choose first…”

 

Then I won’t hold back.