Chapter 46.1

The name of the man, Rong Jing, whirled crazily on the tip of his heart.

Gu Xi slowly covered his mouth, his bright eyes brimming with tears as he gazed in Rong Jing’s direction, not missing a beat.

Seeing this scene, the surrounding staff couldn’t help but burst into giggles, feeling that these two could easily create lots of interesting scenarios in a drama.

When Gu Xi finally snapped out of his daze, he pulled back the hand that was about to hit the reject button.

He had almost pressed it.

Meanwhile, the guards from the Alpha side of the room remained standing, as their job required, not expecting Omega on the other side—who had already rejected ten candidates in a row—to show any mercy to this newcomer.

These Alphas are really pitiful, they thought. Every one of them were neatly set up for a predetermined fate even before entering the room. Well, we can only blame it on the rarity of Omegas. Not to mention, this certain Omega has legendary pheromones. Really feel sorry for these guys.

However, in the next second, they heard a loud bang that echoed through the connected rooms. It imitated the sound of fireworks.

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Meanwhile, after pressing the agree-to-match green button, Gu Xi stood up abruptly, his tension palpable to those around him.

He quickly opened the door, marched towards the men-Omega’s restroom around the corner, entered a cubicle, and paced anxiously inside. Sitting down, he found himself overwhelmed by conflicting emotions at the worst possible moment. Gu Xi slowly buried his head in his arms, letting out a quiet sob.

Struggling to contain himself, he took deep breaths to regain his composure.

Tears continued to fall from the corner of his eyes, landing on his clothes with a soft patter.

He never knew Omega tear glands were so developed. He wasn’t one to show weakness, and nothing had ever been worth crying over for him. Even during the months of his captivity, he had never shed a tear because letting that sadist see him cry was the same as giving in to his twisted desires.

However, the moment Rong Jing walked in, his emotions seemed to soar uncontrollably into the sky, and he could no longer rein them in.

Having lived for more than twenty years, this was the first time he understood the feeling of crying brought on by overwhelming joy.

It was a bittersweet feeling that he couldn’t resist.

…

Rong Jing also saw the green light lit up. He was somewhat surprised. Seeing the guards smirking knowingly, he scratched his head awkwardly.

It was an unexpected discovery that the Omega he had rejected before was actually Gu Xi. Shocked, he decided to give it a try.

If those people could try, why couldn’t he?

Still, he couldn’t guarantee that he wouldn’t get carried away. The feeling, similar to that as if he had just downed ten bottles of erguotou, was truly a tough thing to handle.

However, thinking about Gu Xi’s isolated state just now, Rong Jing decided to have the matchmaking center do another round of matching. 

He made a lot of assumptions.

Gu Xi might accept because of their friendship.

But he might also refuse, as Rong Jing could sense Gu Xi’s aversion to matching with anyone.

Never in his wildest dreams did he think that Gu Xi would be so kind-hearted and immediately choose to accept. Even though Rong Jing wasn’t someone who cared much about others’ opinions, seeing that admiring and astonished looks from the guards gave him a somewhat ‘I’m special’ feelling.

He took his seat, waited for a while, and noticed that the other side was very quiet.

The staff immediately explained that Gu Xi had gone to the restroom but would be back soon.

Just at that moment, with his emotions in check and a refreshed face, Gu Xi appeared at the door. Except for slightly reddened eyes, he looked normal, though a bit tense.

On his way back from the restroom, he suddenly thought of a question.

Rong Jing went to the Alpha room without explicitly stating it was for matching. What if he just happened to pass by? If Rong Jing had no intention of matching at all and he hastily pressed the green button, wouldn’t that be extremely embarrassing?

Worried that he might be reading too much into things, Gu Xi breathed a sigh of relief only when he saw that Rong Jing did sit in the matching area.

When Gu Xi returned, the staff beside him explained, “Just now, your friend went to fill out the voluntary withdrawal form for you. He noticed your application number and realized you were the Omega he rejected some time ago. So, he asked us to redo the matching for you. We hope you won’t be upset.”

Gu Xi looked at the familiar face across from him, his expression softening like a calm pool of water.

The room at the matchmaking center, which had felt like an abyss just moments ago, now seemed to have sunlight shining into its dark corners.

Gu Xi cleared his throat, saying with composure, “No, I won’t.”

He glanced at the matching compatibility display on the right and indeed saw a black light, indicating a compatibility of over 99%.

Gu Xi couldn’t help but touch the head of the display light, a faint smile playing on his lips.

Could it be that sometimes, even the heavens show him a little favor?

It seemed like his fate had changed since he met Rong Jing.

Lost in these random thoughts, he pressed the communication button.

Gu Xi: “I went out for a moment.”

Rong Jing: “Ah, okay.”

Silence.

Gu Xi felt a bit overwhelmed, as if he had returned to his teenage years. Words were repeatedly drafted and erased in his mind. After much contemplation, he missed the right moment to speak.

On the other hand, Rong Jing considered the twenty requirements that Gu Xi had on his list. He pondered for a moment before saying, “I might not be able to comply with some of the requests you made just now. Like, not inquiring about your name or profession—I already know those. Also, there’s no need to pay me for making… but, I’ll try my best to fulfill the others.”

Gu Xi responded, blushing, “You don’t have to.”

His emotions were running high, and he had forgotten the strict demands he had made. Now, he didn’t know where to start to backpedal.

Could it be that Rong Jing, with his personality, would actually meticulously follow through? Ain’t no way, right?

Gu Xi looked at the obtrusive matching requirements, none of which seemed normal.

Who wrote this again? Not me.

He silently tore the paper off and tossed them into the nearby trash can.

“Unexpected events often occur with temporary markings. What I mentioned earlier was just for common situations. You don’t need to worry about those. How about we just let things happen naturally?” Gu Xi pondered over whether this statement would ruin the image Rong Jing had of him while still expressing his true thoughts.

Rong Jing thought Gu Xi was a person who knew exactly what he wanted and that he had set all those rules in advance with the intention of finding someone who would help him during his heat. “Don’t lower your standards because of our relationship. Stick to your requirements,” he said, straightening his posture as if he was in a formal interview.

Gu Xi: “…” No need.

Why on earth did he have to stay up all night writing those twenty rules? Wouldn’t sleeping be more enjoyable? Those requirements that were supposed to torture those Alphas were now torturing him…

As the two walked out of the matching room, announcements in the matchmaking center simultaneously blared, broadcasting that two individuals had just achieved a pheromone compatibility of over 99.9999%, and that the AO matching was successful.

In the hall, the Alphas and Omegas watched the source of the broadcast in shock, causing a commotion.

A heavenly match! Oh my goodness, who were the two that just went in? Did anyone see them?

What, this is too exciting! I feel like we’re witnessing people making history! Are they going to be on TV?

The staff intercepted the two, asking if they would be willing to accept an interview from a television station. It had been years since the matchmaking center had seen a heavenly match. Of course, if they declined, their images could be pixelated on TV.

Gu Xi glanced at Rong Jing and promptly refused. His distinctive features would still be recognizable even with pixelation, and fans would undoubtedly identify him.

The guards from the Alpha area approached those that were in the Omega area, asking what had happened and how they had achieved a successful match so quickly.

The staff, looking at the departing heavenly match, chuckled, “They supposedly came here together.”

“You mean an Omega brought their own Alpha in a matchmaking center and actually ended up matching them?” This was quite a unique situation. Did the two just want to irritate people with their love?

The matchmaking center had a photo printing room where they could take pictures of the successfully matched pairs.

Rong Jing: “You wanna take a picture?”

Gu Xi: “Up to you.”

Although his tone was indifferent, if one listened closely, they would feel a hint of unmistakable shyness.

Gu Xi glanced at the photo room, where several recently matched Alphas and Omegas were taking commemorative pictures. It turned out he would have this day too. Gu Xi adjusted his attire and followed Rong Jing, appearing obedient and gentle, enough to captivate any Alpha.

However, Rong Jing was oblivious to the hidden turbulence beneath Gu Xi’s indifferent surface. He was only thinking about when Gu Xi’s heat cycle would occur and what preparations needed to be made. Based on the original story, he speculated that it might take a year or two before his heat comes again, since there hadn’t been any heat cycles since the mall incident. He felt a momentary sense of relief and luck.

Gu Xi: “…” He accidentally overheard the second half of Rong Jing’s thoughts.

Rong Jing felt that these photos were reminiscent of those taken at a marriage registry, which could probably taint Gu Xi’s image. Gu Xi had only agreed to the match due to their friendship, and he might still be confused about it.

There was no point in taking photos if it would just affect him. Just thinking about it was enough.

Rong Jing: “Nah, forget it.”

Gu Xi was an idol, and these photos could easily lead to misunderstandings.

Gu Xi’s shyness disappeared in an instant. Expressionless, he replied, “Oh.”

The Alpha he matched with seemed as hard as a rock. Gu Xi silently gazed out the window at the cloudless sky.

What had seemed like a sunny and pleasant day just moments ago suddenly felt a bit glaring.

Walking outside one after the other, Gu Xi gazed at Rong Jing’s retreating figure, feeling as if he were looking at an impenetrable barrier. His fists clenched slightly.

There was an itch in his heart. I wanna do something.