Since childhood, Luo Fei had seen many Omegas from privileged backgrounds. Some were gentle, some unruly and willful, and there was even one as handsome yet violent as his Dad… but an Omega like Mo Lin, mentally troubled and crying so pitifully, was a first for Luo Fei.
Luo Fei carefully studied Mo Lin and realized his features were remarkably similar to Mo Han’s, yet their temperaments were worlds apart—Mo Han was refined and graceful, composed and collected; Mo Lin was a weak, fragile Omega young master, crying with his face covered in tears, eyes so red they were unsightly. It truly left one at a loss for words.
Seeing Luo Fei, Mo Lin clearly froze for a moment. His voice full of hostility, he choked out, “Who are you? Are you here to mock me?”
Luo Fei coughed lightly. “I’m here for the banquet, just happened to pass by.”
Mo Lin immediately started crying again, red-eyed. “Sob, sob… Father doesn’t like me, my brother hates me, even you, a stranger, want to laugh at me… sob, sob, my legs will never be healed, I’ll have to live in this wheelchair forever, sob, sob…”
Luo Fei: “……………………”
The scene before him was somewhat shocking. Luo Fei stood rigidly in place, not knowing what to do for a moment.
Omegas were said to be more fragile, but an Omega this fragile was rare to see. Tears flowed like a tap opened full, impossible to stop. His whole face was blotchy from crying.
Luo Fei was completely dumbfounded.
This “fragile Omega crying scene” before him truly refreshed his worldview.
Looking at the tear-streaked, miserable figure, Luo Fei said awkwardly, “First, stop crying.”
Mo Lin looked up at him, red-eyed, looking utterly pitiful like a bullied victim, making Luo Fei’s scalp tingle.
Luo Fei took a deep breath. “So grown up, and crying like this—what kind of behavior is that? Dry your tears.”
He took a light blue handkerchief from his pocket and handed it to Mo Lin. This handkerchief was made of a special, very soft material. He always carried it but rarely used it; he never expected to use it today to wipe an Omega’s tears… Luo Fei felt like ten thousand elephants were stampeding through his heart.
Mo Lin took the handkerchief and haphazardly wiped his tears, sniffling as he did.
Luo Fei frowned deeply. “Stop this fuss. If you keep making a scene, it will make your brother very upset. He cares deeply about you.”
Mo Lin stiffly turned his head away, saying indignantly, “He doesn’t care about me at all. He couldn’t care less if I lived or died. My existence is nothing but trouble to him. He’s so outstanding, so popular—what does he need a crippled younger brother like me for? He only sees me as a burden…”
Luo Fei was speechless. “He’s your own brother, how could he dislike you? You’re the one disliking yourself.”
As if stepping on a sore spot, Mo Lin suddenly threw the handkerchief Luo Fei gave him forcefully onto the ground, crying as he said, “I don’t need your fake kindness… sob, sob, you know my brother, I bet you’re no good either… sob… you Alphas are all hypocrites, I don’t want to see you!”
Luo Fei: “………………”
Now he’s cursing me too?
Mo Lin glared fiercely at Luo Fei and maneuvered his wheelchair to leave. In his haste, his wheelchair nearly got stuck on a garden corner as he turned.
Worried he might fall, Luo Fei immediately helped steady the wheelchair. “Careful.”
Looking down, Luo Fei unexpectedly noticed that under the messy hair covering his forehead, behind Mo Lin’s left earlobe, there was a tiny red mole, only a few millimeters in diameter. The round red mole contrasted sharply against the surrounding pale skin, looking quite distinctive.
At such close range, Luo Fei couldn’t detect any obvious pheromone scent from Mo Lin. Was he using an Omega suppressant?
Luo Fei only hesitated for a split second before Mo Lin maneuvered his intelligent wheelchair around and left, not even saying thanks.
Luo Fei: “…”
Watching his departing figure, Luo Fei rubbed his temples with a sense of helplessness.
He never expected that among the Omegas the Association matched him with, there would be someone like this. The crying tantrum just now left Luo Fei utterly astonished beyond belief!
In a place beyond Luo Fei’s sight, Mo Lin swiftly took the rear elevator inside the villa, returning upstairs in his wheelchair.
Noah’s gentle mechanical voice sounded in his ear: “Master performed very well. If you developed a career in the entertainment industry, you could definitely win a Best Actor award.”
Mo Lin casually took off his pajamas, changing into the shirt and trousers placed on the sofa. While adjusting his shirt collar in the mirror, he said in a low voice, “Noah, is teasing your master a special hobby of yours as an intelligent mecha? Do you want me to reinstall your system?”
Noah immediately said, “No need, thank you.” Following that, in a slightly ingratiating tone, it added, “The autonomous analytical ability you bestowed upon me is the key feature that makes me superior to ordinary mechas. Am I not my master’s pride?”
Mo Lin smiled faintly, using the mirror to wipe his red, swollen eyes. “Then analyze from your perspective. Just now, in that act, could he spot any flaws?”
“He won’t.” Noah said decisively. “To prevent him from recognizing your eyes again, you used an entire bottle of special eye drops to make them red, deliberately messed up your hair, and even changed your speech intonation. Even if your features are somewhat similar, your temperaments are so utterly different. He definitely won’t think you are Mo Han.”
“Mm.” Mo Lin nodded with satisfaction and went to the bathroom to quickly wash his face. “Hopefully, he’ll completely lose interest in Mo Lin. I don’t want to provoke this big trouble.”
“Then why did you become friends with him?” Noah asked, puzzled.
“That was as the Alpha, Mo Han.” Mo Lin said, picking up a towel and drying his fingers as he spoke, “Luo Fei is an Alpha. He naturally wouldn’t develop feelings beyond friendship for Mo Han, who is also an Alpha. Simply being friends with him won’t affect my plans.”
“Are you sure?” Noah asked.
“Of course.” Mo Lin put the towel down with a smile and said, “When an Alpha prince comes of age, he will choose the Omega with the most suitable genes and to his liking to be engaged to. As long as that Omega isn’t Mo Lin, who he gets engaged to has nothing to do with me. I can continue to stay by Father’s side as Mo Han.”
—He put his tailcoat back on and adjusted his bow tie.
—In the mirror, the youth once again became the refined and graceful Mo Han.
Noah couldn’t help but complain: “Master, isn’t it tiring switching back and forth like this?”
Mo Han adjusted his bow tie as he said, “The identity of Mo Lin doesn’t usually need to appear. If Luo Fei hadn’t suddenly come to the Mo family this time, I wouldn’t have to work so hard to put on an act.”
He stored the wheelchair in the adjacent secret room and then took the elevator downstairs.
Outside the door, Luo Fei was still standing there, head lowered in thought.
Seeing Mo Han come out, Luo Fei immediately stepped forward and asked, “I saw your younger brother just now. How is he? Is he alright?”
Mo Han shook his head, a flash of dejection in his eyes. “He’s fine. I’ve told the butler to find him and give him a sedative so he can get some sleep first.”
Luo Fei glanced at him, puzzled. “Your eyes look a bit red?”
Mo Han said flatly, “My brother angered me.”
Luo Fei understood and asked, “How long has your brother been like this?”
Mo Han appeared downcast, his voice a bit hoarse. “He’s had poor health since childhood. With Father always indulging him, his mental state has been very fragile. After an accident at age ten left his legs disabled, he’s been extremely sensitive and very resistant towards the family. We’ve tried everything, even consulted psychologists, but he remains the same. Every time he sees us, he cries and throws tantrums. Father and I both find it hard to get close to him.”
Luo Fei gently patted Mo Han’s shoulder, comforting him. “Don’t be too upset. His condition should be treatable… Right, I know a senior expert in orthopedics who has done deep research on physical disabilities. Do you want me to introduce him?”
“No need,” Mo Han said. “Father has already brought in several experts in this field who regularly examine Mo Lin. Thank you for your concern.”
“You’re welcome. I also hope Mo Lin can recover soon.” Luo Fei’s words this time were sincere.
“Let’s not talk about him anymore.” Mo Han sighed and said, “Let’s head back to the banquet hall first.”
Luo Fei glanced sideways at him. Fine beads of sweat had formed on his forehead, looking like a soft sheen under the sunlight. Probably a bit tired from his brother’s fussing?
Though Mo Lin and Mo Han shared similar features, their personalities and temperaments were worlds apart.
If Mo Han was like a star in the sky, shining and admirable, then Mo Lin was a shadow in the darkness, something people wanted to avoid.
To think there could be such diametrically opposite twin brothers. Today had truly been an eye-opener for Luo Fei.
Since Mo Han didn’t want to bring up his brother again, Luo Fei had to drop the topic and returned to the banquet hall with him.
At the hall entrance, Emile looked frantic. Seeing Luo Fei approach, he immediately stepped forward and said, “Mother suddenly fainted at home. The butler has already taken her to the hospital.”
Luo Fei was alarmed. “What happened?”
Emile said, “I don’t know the details either. I just got the news.”
Hearing this, Mo Han said, “Princess Xiya has always had poor health. You two better go to the hospital quickly to check on her. Should I send someone to escort you?”
Emile shook his head. “No need, we drove here ourselves. We can go back on our own.”
Mo Han nodded. “If you need any help, just say so. Goodbye, both of you Seniors.”
Luo Fei also nodded his farewell. Immediately after, he and Emile left the Mo family estate together.
Only when their figures disappeared at the end of the road did Mo Han turn and go to the lounge beside the banquet hall, closing the door behind him.
As expected, his father was waiting for him here. Seeing Mo Han, he asked, “How did it go?”
Mo Han gently exhaled, his expression finally relaxing. Smiling, he said, “The trouble should be dealt with. The First Prince quite dislikes Mo Lin. Moreover, an Omega like Mo Lin—disabled in both legs and mentally ill—even with excellent genes, could never become a Prince Consort. Next, we just wait for His Majesty to announce the First Prince’s marriage arrangements.”
Mo Qiming nodded and walked up to his son, his gaze softening. “All these years, having you stay by Father’s side as Mo Han… it’s truly been hard on you.”
Mo Han shook his head. “Father, don’t say that. I don’t find it hard at all.”
Mo Qiming sighed. “Actually, Father doesn’t mind whether you are an Alpha or Omega. You have always been Father’s pride. It’s just that… for the company, using an Alpha identity is much more convenient… And what happened back then…”
He suddenly stopped, a complex emotion flickering in his eyes.
Mo Han was infected by his mood and couldn’t speak for a moment.
After a long pause, Mo Han looked up at his father and said firmly, “Father, rest assured, I will absolutely never leave the Mo family.”
Mo Qiming reached out and gently stroked his son’s hair. Softly, he said, “With such a good son, your Father can’t bear to send you away either.”
Mo Han said seriously, “So, let’s keep this secret together. In everyone else’s eyes, I am an Alpha. In the future, I will marry a clever, sensible wife and bring her home.”
Mo Qiming looked at his confident son and smiled. “Alright.”
At that time, Mo Han never imagined that while using his Omega identity to make Luo Fei completely lose interest, he would attract Luo Fei’s attention with his Alpha identity.
Who could have guessed the First Prince had such peculiar tastes, even being interested in an Alpha?!
