Don't pretend, everyone knows you're the villain!

The next second, Xie Sicen changed the subject.

"Put yourself in his shoes. If your boyfriend was bullied and you didn't know, you would feel terrible if you found out later, right? On the other hand, if your boyfriend knew you had been through something like this but wasn't there for you, and you deliberately kept it from him and treated him like an outsider, he would definitely feel uncomfortable."

"Always think of others, but think more about yourself too. Yin Zhaoshu, don't use the excuse of being a good person to end up getting no benefit in the end."

Yin Zhaoshu felt that Xie Sicen was completely unaware of the background of her so-called "little boyfriend" when she said those things.

Not everyone is as powerless and helpless as Yin Zhaoshu, and not everyone is as protective of their own and as empathetic as Xie Sicen.

How could Qi Zhiyu possibly be bullied? The young master of the Qi family is always dazzling and sought after wherever he goes; no one dares to bully him.

Everything he experienced was fully known to Qi Zhiyu. If Qi Zhiyu hadn't once said that she hoped he wouldn't be expelled, he probably wouldn't have been able to endure the bullying and continue his university studies.

Why are alphas able to maintain their dominant position? Even ordinary people can more easily climb to higher social classes.

Alphas naturally possess a competitive advantage over betas and omegas due to their innate physical attributes and intelligence.

For an alpha of his background to rise quickly, the military is the best route.

But now is not the time.

Yin Zhaoshu slowly opened her mouth and exhaled, "Xie Sicen, don't think too idealistically of everyone. I'm not the kind of person who always sacrifices for others, as you say."

“I must get something in return for everything I do; I’m not the kind of person who gives without expecting anything in return.”

So that's how it is... You have to get something in return for what you give. Everything you've done and endured for Qi Zhiyu was for the sake of getting Qi Zhiyu, the expectation that Yin Zhaoshu would give unconditionally.

Qi Zhiyu was truly valuable in Yin Zhaoshu's eyes; no wonder he destroyed him in the end because he couldn't have him.

Despite the obvious clues, he, as an observer, was completely unaware of Yin Zhaoshu's motives.

Xie Sicen pursed her lips and tentatively made a hypothesis.

What would you do if you didn't receive a reward due to unforeseen circumstances?

Yin Zhaoshu thought about it seriously for a while, then shook his head.

"I don't know, I can't accept this situation."

Xie Sicen lowered his head and chuckled softly. Upon hearing this, Yin Zhaoshu looked at him in surprise.

"What unexpected ambition and competitiveness! Ruthlessly plundering what interests you, and never caring about what you don't care about, so carefree and unrestrained. My friend, I think I'm finally starting to get to know you."

"..." Yin Zhaoshu was surprised by the other party's reaction; there was no retreat as expected.

Xie Sicen was always shrouded in a layer of mist, making it impossible for him to see the other party's true face.

Yin Zhaoshu took her hat to work part-time at a cake shop, while Xie Sicen wandered aimlessly on the street for a while before deciding to go to a bar.

Completely forgetting that she wasn't wearing a hat, Xie Sichen was immediately the center of attention as soon as she entered the room, a treatment that made her stop in her tracks.

Xie Sichen, belatedly realizing the situation, was a little annoyed. She thought she might as well turn around and leave; she didn't necessarily have to drink the wine.

Suddenly, a hand grabbed my arm. The voice was soft yet arrogant, and the tone was unfamiliar.

"I've seen you before. You were the one sitting with Yin Zhaoshu in the mecha classroom, right?"

Xie Sicen saw the owner of the hand instantly stop twisting the other person's wrist, "Little boyfriend?"

"?" Qi Zhiyu frowned in displeasure and let go of her hand.

Then, looking up at Xie Sicen, he said, each word carrying a hidden threat, "When you're out and about, you can't just say whatever comes to mind."

Xie Sicen seemed not to understand Qi Zhiyu's meaning and smiled gently at Qi Zhiyu, feeling embarrassed.

"Sorry, I spoke too hastily. He's Yin Zhaoshu's boyfriend."

"Let me introduce myself. I'm Xie Sicen, a beta. I'm Yin Zhaoshu's friend. It's a pleasure to meet you. A cute omega like you is truly a sight to behold."

Xie Sichen glanced at the pheromone-suppressing patch on the back of Qi Zhiyu's neck. According to the plot, Qi Zhiyu was about to reach her prime, and her relationship with Lu Zhiyan should be progressing smoothly.

Why are you still in a bar?

Qi Zhiyu digested Xie Sicen's words about Yin Zhaoshu's boyfriend with a displeased expression.

When I spoke again, there was more stiffness and resistance.

"Qi Zhiyu, omega. Yin Zhaoshu and I haven't established a relationship yet, so don't talk nonsense."

Yes, if this gets out, it won't be good for the reputation of omegas.

"Oh? Is that so... I'm so sorry, I misunderstood." Xie Sichen pretended to realize something, her face full of apology, but she emphasized the word "misunderstanding".

What a selfless act of dedication, done anonymously and without recognition.

Look at you, Yin Zhaoshu. What you're enduring has nothing to do with the other person. The sacrifices you think you're making are completely invisible to them.

Qi Zhiyu's expression softened upon hearing the apology, thinking that Xie Sicen was just making wild guesses, not that Yin Zhaoshu was talking nonsense.

That makes sense. Why would Yin Zhaoshu tell his friends about something like this? He had already told Yin Zhaoshu that he didn't want others to know about their relationship.

Although keeping Yin Zhaoshu wouldn't be of much use, he was still an alpha. The initial thought was that if I couldn't find an alpha I liked, I'd mark Yin Zhaoshu, at least to smoothly get through the initial period and ensure I wouldn't be mistreated or controlled. After all, Yin Zhaoshu's obedience was rare among alphas.

Qi Zhiyu sized up Xie Sicen. As a beta, he was about the same height as an alpha, but the thing was, he was quite handsome.

As he walked towards the bar, he asked Xie Sicen, "Is this your first time drinking here?"

With Qi Zhiyu sitting beside her, those who had originally intended to strike up a conversation with Xie Sicen all stopped in their tracks.

It's a good cover, keeping each other out of trouble.

"No, I was wearing a hat when I came. There was a little mishap today, and I forgot I was wearing a hat before I came in."

"Thanks to meeting you, otherwise I wouldn't have been able to handle those people."

Qi Zhiyu felt that apart from the initial incident where her boyfriend made a mistake, Xie Sicen's subsequent words were quite pleasant to listen to.

"What would you like to drink? It's on me," Qi Zhiyu said generously to Xie Sicen.

The bartender waited patiently with a friendly expression for Xie Sicen to order her drink.

Xie Sicen raised an eyebrow; treating someone to a meal wasn't a big deal. A glass of wine wasn't expensive for either of them.

I didn't intend to kill Qi Zhiyu, so I drank as usual.

As the bartenders were mixing drinks, a handsome man approached them.

He seems like a very goal-oriented person.

"Zhiyu, I've finally waited for you. It wasn't in vain that I've been waiting here."

"Guard them?" Xie Sicen scoffed inwardly.

If he were really waiting for Qi Zhiyu, he wouldn't have had the chance to sit and drink with Qi Zhiyu.

How hypocritical! And her clothes are so flashy.

Qi Zhiyu, however, was overjoyed, which made Xie Sicen think that this young master Qi Zhiyu had a problem with his taste.

Qi Zhiyu quickly said to Xie Sicen, "Drink slowly."

"Um... goodbye?"

Qi Zhiyu didn't respond to the "goodbye" part. After all, they weren't friends, and they might never see each other again. After paying the bill, he left the bar with Lu Zhiyan; it seemed the drinking was just a lie.

It's a good thing that they're making such a good thing... Only when Qi Zhiyu doesn't want him will he have a chance.

Xie Sicen downed her drink in one gulp and left the bar. Some bolder men tried to chat her up, but when ignored, they were too embarrassed to refuse and tried to forcibly stop her.

As soon as he reached out, Xie Sicen twisted his wrist, causing him to howl in pain.

After letting go, she glared coldly at the clueless man in front of her.

"I'm in a good mood right now, so get lost."

Even without using pheromones, you can tell this person is an alpha.

Their self-important attitude is truly disgusting.

The man, rubbing his wrist, tried to retaliate, but Xie Sichen dodged him with lightning speed. In an instant, Xie Sichen tripped him, then leaned down and punched him in the head, startling the alpha man so much that he instinctively closed his eyes.

The fist landed near the man's ear. Xie Sicen withdrew her fist and stomped on the man's knee, grinding it against him.

Xie Sichen's tone was both gentle and chilling, "You have no guts but you try to stir up trouble like others? Coward."

Xie Sicen stared at the man's face contorted in pain, a mocking smile appearing on her lips.

"If you dare to show your face in front of me again, I will cripple you."

"Do you understand?"

The man was in pain from the foot pressing on his knee, his forehead was covered in sweat, and his pheromones were even leaking out, causing a commotion. Fortunately, bars have good countermeasures against pheromones, and staff members quickly took action.

Seeing that the man remained silent, Xie Sicen kicked him in the stomach in displeasure.

"Answer me, are you mute?"

The man was in so much pain that he didn't care, but he still slowly responded while hissing.

"I understand..."

Xie Sicen felt a chill as she left the bar; it was too stuffy inside, or perhaps the alcohol had made her feel hot.

Twice in one day, he resorted to his fists to solve problems. No one listens to reason; an alpha's pheromones are a powerful thing—they can suppress others without resorting to violence.

0561 floated along with Xie Sicen, "Host, should we go back to the dormitory?"

Xie Sicen felt she was too clear-headed, so clear-headed that she felt grateful even when Qi Zhiyu gave her charity.

"Go back, there's nowhere else to go."