The Stand-In Alpha Goes Viral on a Dating Show - Chapter 13

Chi Wan…

An Ran’s gaze was icy and locked on Chi Wan.

What exactly are you doing? If you’re still hung up on your ex, then why come and provoke me?

The lingering dampness on her fingertips made An Ran irritable.

She felt like she’d been toyed with—deliberately, cruelly—and that kind of manipulation made her want to do something drastic.

Meanwhile, Chi Wan was standing confidently in front of several exes, flashing a sly smile.

Chu Rou looked down at the distinct bite mark on her arm, then at the smirk on Chi Wan’s lips—she was completely speechless.

Ruan Xiao couldn’t help but remind her, “Chi Wan, don’t forget what you’re supposed to do next.”

But even as she said it, she was wondering—

What does she mean by this? Both Chu Rou and I brought it up, so why is she only reacting like this to Chu Rou…?

“Oh right, I almost forgot—there’s you too.”

Chi Wan suddenly chuckled, lifting her eyelids with lazy dominance as she shot a glance her way. That casual arrogance made her somehow unbearably attractive.

The next moment, she turned fully toward Ruan Xiao and began walking in her direction.

Click-clack. Red high heels struck the floor in rhythm.

Thump-thump. That was Ruan Xiao’s accelerating heartbeat.

“W-what are you trying to do?” Ruan Xiao’s voice trembled.

From her outfit alone, it was obvious she had the heart of a soft, romantic girl—especially drawn to commanding Alphas. And at this very moment, Chi Wan fit that image perfectly. Her pulse was completely out of control.

“Nothing. Why so nervous?”

Chi Wan teased her in a low voice, and then, without waiting, grabbed her wrist with a force that left no room for resistance.

Before Ruan Xiao could react, she felt something soft brush her arm—something that made her heart flutter—

Then came the sharp sting.

She instinctively looked down.

Sure enough, there was a bright red bite mark, glaringly obvious.

So this is what she meant…

Ruan Xiao should’ve felt disgusted. She hated being touched without permission.

But maybe it was all too sudden—her feelings hadn’t caught up yet.

Now, staring at the mark, all she could feel was her heart racing faster.

“Chi Wan! Are you a dog or something? Who just bites people out of nowhere?!”

Lu Xin exploded, utterly flabbergasted.

She couldn’t believe Chi Wan had now resorted to biting without provocation!

“Out of nowhere? Please. It was their idea.”

Chi Wan smiled lazily, but when she said the word “idea,” she deliberately drew it out, her tone full of implication.

“You—! Don’t look at me like that! I don’t want to be bitten, I—I…”

Lu Xin was flustered under Chi Wan’s unreadable gaze.

Her words said no, but her body betrayed her as she took an involuntary step forward.

Chi Wan noticed, but didn’t care.

Because just then, the system notification rang in her mind:

【Ding! Congratulations, Host! You’ve completed the task “Give any ex a hickey”—and with two exes no less! Rewards doubled! Devilish body figure +4%!】

Along with the system’s cheerful announcement came a burst of fireworks exploding in her mind.

Chi Wan was secretly delighted. She had done it on purpose—giving both exes a hickey—just to test if the reward would stack. And the result? Just as she suspected!

【Hehe, don’t get too smug! You’ve still got to help Mingyu with flower arranging. The original host didn’t know how to arrange flowers—you do?】

Not at all.

Chi Wan shrugged without shame.

So direct and shameless, it left the system stunned.

【Then why did you agree to help them?!】

Because losing face is worse than losing the fight!

She couldn’t back down without even trying!

Chi Wan cracked her knuckles, fired up and ready.

She looked like a rookie charging into battle, fearless and full of fire.

Just as the system was mentally lighting a candle for her, it suddenly yelped in excitement:

【Host! Wait! Because of your strong desire to rise above, the “Protagonist Comeback Halo” has been triggered! Complete this mission, and you’ll gain a permanent flower arrangement skill!】

What mission?

Don’t tell her it’s something insane, like making out with the villain for an hour.

In her current relationship with An Ran, if she dared try that, she would be seen as a pervert!

【Calm down! Nothing like that. The mission is: “Keep the villain’s intimate clothing on your person for one month.” You don’t even have to wear it! Easy, right?】

Hell no! What part of that sounds easy?!

Chi Wan wanted to swear out loud.

Seriously, hiding another Omega’s panties or bra in her pocket for a whole month—how is that not perverted?

If someone found out, her reputation would be destroyed.

Honestly, for safety, it might be better to wear it than hide it.

But the thought of herself walking around in An Ran’s delicate white-flower bra?

Nope. No way. Even Chi Wan, with her thick skin, felt her face turning red just imagining it.

【Come on, the arrow’s already on the string—you can’t back out now! You’re only ten steps away from Mingyu! She’s already looking at you—if you don’t decide now…】

Fine! Shut up already! I’ll do it, okay?!

Chi Wan felt like she was being pushed into a pit, full of regret and foul language she couldn’t say aloud.

【Ding! Permanent skill granted! But you must complete the task within 45 days or face a terrifying punishment!】

Got it, got it! Just shut up already!

At this point, even hearing the system’s voice gave her a headache.

Chi Wan finally stepped in front of Mingyu, and noticed a flicker of stiffness flash across her expression.

Oh? That reaction… looks like she recognizes me!

Chi Wan couldn’t help sneering inwardly.

All of the original host’s exes had tried so hard to hide their past relationships with her, but Mingyu—their so-called “white moonlight”—clearly knew everything.

How ironic.

In the kitchen doorway, An Ran watched everything through the glass.

She’d seen Chi Wan bite one ex, then another, and now she was running off to help her ex’s first love arrange flowers. Was Chi Wan trying to get herself killed?

In An Ran’s memory, Chi Wan definitely didn’t know how to arrange flowers.

She hadn’t planned to interfere, but her eyes drifted to the bandage on her fingertip.

With a sigh, she pushed open the door. Fine—just consider it repaying that one small favor.

Chi Wan was already at Mingyu’s side, stating bluntly, “I’m here to help.”

Then she picked up a few flower stems, glanced at the vase’s texture, and began casually arranging them.

“Look at her! Chi Wan’s actually trying to arrange flowers? Does she even know how?!”

“Chi Wan, stop! If you mess it up, you’ll just get roasted again!”

“The other one’s a rich heiress with formal training. Chi Wan doesn’t even qualify as a hobbyist and she dares help?”

“Hey, don’t be so harsh. What if she’s actually good? She is super pretty!”

The livestream comment section exploded with chatter.

Rich heiress vs. gold-digger influencer—what a drama!

From the moment Chi Wan approached Mingyu, Lu Xin and the others couldn’t look away.

They thought Chi Wan—the fake—would be totally overshadowed by Mingyu, the real deal.

But they were dead wrong.

Chi Wan’s bright red dress swept through the scene like a blazing flame.

She wasn’t trying to blend in—she was commanding attention. And compared to her, Mingyu’s pale ensemble looked almost forgettable.

Suddenly, a thought flashed through their minds:

In the face of s3x appeal, innocence doesn’t stand a chance.

But Chi Wan’s beauty wasn’t tacky—it was refined.

Especially when she held those vibrant blossoms in her pale arms, she truly outshone the flowers.

An Ran watched her from across the room as Chi Wan gently picked through the blooms.

That smooth, porcelain skin among the flowers… It was dazzling—so dazzling that An Ran couldn’t look away.

She had to pinch herself to snap out of it.

Her original goal was simple: pull Chi Wan back to the kitchen to help, and spare her from embarrassing herself in front of Mingyu.

But to her surprise, Chi Wan could arrange flowers—

She wasn’t just faking it, either. Her movements were effortless but structured, casual yet meticulous. The final arrangement was a harmonious mix of elegance and charm.

“Oh my god—I actually understand her flower arrangement! And I’ve never had an artistic bone in my body!”

“Same! It’s so beautiful!”

“As a professional, I would totally take a class from Chi Wan! Please open one!”

An Ran was about to slip away unnoticed—

But the second her toes moved, Chi Wan looked up with a brilliant smile.

“You’re here!”

“…Yeah.”

But I don’t think I needed to come.

An Ran’s eyes dimmed slightly.

So strange… In her previous life, Chi Wan couldn’t do this.

Could it be because of the persona she’d taken on in this life? Or maybe… was this all the butterfly effect from her rebirth?

Lost in thought, she suddenly felt something tickle her elbow.

She looked over—one of the flowers was gently brushing against her, playful and light.

And just then, Chi Wan’s clear voice rang in her ears:

“Feeling better now?”

An Ran froze. Chi Wan pointed at her finger, then handed her the bouquet she’d just finished—

A stunning explosion of color, paired with that big, cheerful smile:

“Sorry, Miss. I was out of line earlier. I hope you have a lovely day, every day.”

Before An Ran could even respond, the flowers were held in front of her.

And in that moment… it felt like spring had arrived.

“Whoa—she’s giving it to her? That girl in the white dress again! Is Chi Wan into her or what?!”

“OMG, I’m getting butterflies! Chi Wan really knows how to charm!”

“Hmph! Damn heartbreaker! I want that bouquet too!”

Up on the staircase, Lu Xin and the others watched the scene unfold and exchanged sour looks.

Lu Xin finally snapped and shouted, “Hey! Chi Wan! You said you were helping us!”

“What’s the rush? There are still flowers left, aren’t there?”

Chi Wan picked up a few more blooms and, in mere seconds, assembled another bouquet in a totally different style.

It took her barely a minute.

Everyone had to admit it—Chi Wan really was a flower-arranging expert.

【Hmph! And it’s all thanks to me! Without this system, she would’ve totally bombed!】

Oh please.

Chi Wan rolled her eyes.

For this skill, she now had to carry around An Ran’s underwear for thirty whole days!

Just imagining the next month of paranoia nearly brought her to tears.

Good thing at least she had her own room.