Chapter 12: The Beta Who Hates Alphas

This topic was too hurtful, so Yu Sui silently changed the subject.

It was getting late, so he grabbed his phone and stood up. “I’m heading back first.”

“It’s so late. Why don’t you just crash here?” Jiang Nianxing suggested.

Yu Sui shook his head, utterly on guard.

“Then let me walk you out,” Jiang Nianxing said regretfully.

Yu Sui didn’t refuse.

He Baiyan had his own room.

Lu Jinxia hadn’t caught the full conversation, but He Baiyan had heard every word.

He frowned slightly. Yu Sui hated alphas so much—how could he possibly steal an alpha’s underwear?

He Baiyan asked someone else to look into it.

The results showed that Yu Sui had bought some explosive clothing online—the kind that tore apart with a single tug.

What was he planning to do with it?

Unable to figure it out, He Baiyan decided to head to the dorm and wait for him to return.

He hadn’t expected Shen Anliu to already be there, wearing a troubled expression.

“What’s up?” In the past, He Baiyan wouldn’t have pried, but he knew the reason for Shen Anliu’s worry and wanted to get to the bottom of it, so he spoke up.

“It looks like a thief broke into the dorm,” Shen Anliu explained honestly. “I don’t know if Bro’s clothes are missing any.”

He was concerned for Yu Sui.

He Baiyan gave him a sympathetic look. This guy was getting scammed and still counting the money for them.

“The dorm uses fingerprint unlock,” he reminded him.

Shen Anliu went rigid, unable to believe it.

“I overheard Yu Sui talking about it with Jiang Nianxing when I came up just now. He admitted it himself,” He Baiyan said.

“Why would Bro do something like that?” Shen Anliu asked, stunned at first, then his heart racing as embarrassment set in. “It’s so dirty…”

He Baiyan hadn’t expected that reaction. His eyelid twitched, and he felt a bit speechless. “You could always ask him yourself.”

“Would that… be okay?” Shen Anliu hesitated.

He Baiyan dropped the topic.

He sat down in a chair to wait for Yu Sui’s return.

“What do you need him for?” Since it wasn’t convenient, Shen Anliu was sitting on the bed, wrapped in the blanket.

“Just a little personal business,” He Baiyan said, not planning to elaborate.

Shen Anliu didn’t press further. The two of them sat there, lost in their own thoughts.

Yu Sui took the elevator down, figuring that at this hour, they must be done.

But when he opened the door, he saw He Baiyan sitting at the desk.

Surprise crossed Yu Sui’s face. He hadn’t expected it to be him.

He stepped inside and closed the door behind him. Then he glanced at Shen Anliu on the bed, wrapped up in the blanket, and couldn’t help but let his mind wander.

It looked like things had heated up between them fast. Even after doing it, they couldn’t bear to part.

“What are you doing here?” He pretended not to know as he looked toward He Baiyan.

“I wanted to talk to you about the stream. Didn’t expect you’d be out so late,” the man said.

“I’ve already talked it over with Jiang Nianxing. Don’t worry—I’ve got the routine down pat,” Yu Sui said confidently.

In truth, he didn’t think the protagonist would get physically close to him. All of this was just smoke and mirrors. The stream would catch them off guard for sure.

Still, Yu Sui was worried, so he’d chosen relatively safe options.

At those words, He Baiyan arched a brow. “You’ve got it all figured out?”

Yu Sui lifted his chin. “Piece of cake.”

“Fine,” He Baiyan said without further comment. He stood up and left the room.

Shen Anliu hadn’t spoken the whole time. Only after the team captain left did he look at Yu Sui. “Bro… did you… take my underwear?”

His shy voice trailed off smaller and smaller, his heart pounding as he wondered why Yu Sui would do such a thing.

Yu Sui wasn’t surprised that he’d guessed it.

He walked over to Shen Anliu and looked down at him imperiously. “Yeah, that was me.”

“Why?”

“Because you piss me off,” Yu Sui said with clear hostility.

Shen Anliu’s racing heart cooled at those words. “What did I do to upset you, Bro? Why would you do this to me?”

He could’ve just attacked with mental power, but instead…

“Who told you to be so damn perfect?” Jealousy and disgust twisted Yu Sui’s face as he laid out exactly why he hated him.

“You’re an alpha, but you’re so flawless—no trace of the usual alpha personality flaws. You’re like an angel. I can’t stand it!”

Shen Anliu froze, his cheeks exploding red. “I… I’m not as great as you say. You really think I’m that perfect, Bro?”

The praise left him dizzy, like he’d downed a glass of fruit wine.

“I was planning to leave you with nothing to wear so you’d have to go commando. Then I’d snap some pics and make everyone think you’re a perv. Didn’t expect you’d figure it out,” Yu Sui recited his lines meticulously.

Shen Anliu snapped back to reality, his gaze flickering. “You… wanted to see me…”

“Don’t make it sound so dirty!” Yu Sui corrected him.

“Bro, I’m not as good as you think,” Shen Anliu said, pulling back the blanket.

If Yu Sui hated him for being too perfect, then he’d show him all his ugliness.

Seeing the movement, Yu Sui backed away warily. “What are you doing?”

“Bro, I’m not that innocent,” Shen Anliu said, meeting his eyes. “When I’m talking to you, actually, I…”

The bulge strained against the fabric, impossible to hide.

Yu Sui retreated repeatedly, utterly shocked.

“Bro, I’m just that filthy,” Shen Anliu said. Seeing him so scared made him tense and uneasy. He knew this might ruin everything for good…

But he didn’t want Yu Sui to hate him over a misunderstanding.

Yu Sui looked away, his heart unable to settle. “System…”

He could barely find his voice, calling out in a panic.

[This…] The system paused, then explained quickly. [He’s trying to mess with you.]

“What?” Yu Sui didn’t get it. Right now, he just felt uncomfortable in this space.

[This reaction has to be because of He Baiyan. They were just together, and the guy only left moments ago.] The system was certain. [He’s probably completely disillusioned with you now. Alphas care most about face, and you wanted to humiliate him like that. He knows you hate alphas, so the one you like—an alpha—must disgust you even more, right?]

[Considering your 4S status and the company rules, he can’t lay a hand on you. So he’s using this to gross you out, like how Jiang Nianxing and the others obsess over Queerbaitingpairings. They know you hate alphas, so it’s deliberate. And if you end up hating him, you might stop targeting him.]

Yu Sui breathed a little easier at that.

“So what now?”

[No choice. The protagonist has to torment the cannon fodder, and the cannon fodder just has to take it.] The system sighed. [But luckily, your persona isn’t the type to swallow your pride. You can curse him out, he’ll gross you out, and you’ll become mortal enemies. Perfect.]

Hearing “mortal enemies,” Yu Sui fully relaxed.

He turned back, eyeing the young man whose ears were flushed pink. “You got hard for me?”

Shen Anliu had imagined all sorts of outcomes—like getting kicked out or called disgusting. He hadn’t expected that.

He blinked, then looked up. “Bro… sorry…”

“So gross,” Yu Sui said with disdain, even stepping closer. He asked the system inwardly, “This gonna work?”

He thought of the humiliation to come.

[Put yourself in his shoes.]

Yu Sui shivered. Yeah, he’d hate him forever after this.

Shen Anliu paled at the words, his body trembling.

Of course Yu Sui couldn’t accept him.

Next up: getting kicked out of the dorm.

He clutched the blanket tightly, his fingertips turning ice-cold.

“I was fully dressed, and you still popped one just looking at me? Alphas really do have nothing but garbage in their heads. Don’t tell me you’ve been perving on me before?” Yu Sui eyed him suspiciously.

“I haven’t…” Shen Anliu protested, his heart aching.

Yu Sui sat on his own bed, arms crossed, staring him down. “And you’re still going after I insult you like this? Your gene code’s gotta be a teddy bear or something.”

Feeling that gaze, Shen Anliu felt ashamed yet thrilled. He was actually…

The fabric wrinkled and shifted visibly.

Yu Sui’s eyelid twitched. What the hell was wrong with this guy?

“Shen Anliu, you look like you’re enjoying this. No dignity as an alpha,” Yu Sui sneered. “I’m not an omega, I haven’t released any pheromones, and you’re still like this?”

“Bro, I…” Shen Anliu’s length twitched. He was mortified.

He hadn’t expected himself to react this way…

He reached down to cover it.

Yu Sui raised a brow, zeroing in. “You’re not wearing underwear?”

“Bro, you took it…” Shen Anliu said innocently.

Yu Sui was stunned. Was He Baiyan that stingy? Too cheap to buy a new pair just to have his fun.

Alphas really were all selfish jerks.

“Looks like you were dying to show off in front of me. Fine, I’ll satisfy your dirty little fantasies,” Yu Sui said maliciously.

Shen Anliu had no comeback. He’d never thought of himself that way before. But with Yu Sui’s eyes on him…

He realized he was excited.

Yu Sui finished his tirade and headed to the bathroom to wash his face.

As for why Shen Anliu was like this, he figured the guy wasn’t really into him at all—just putting on a show, not caring about his words. That’s why he could get hard anyway.

But He Baiyan was a total scumbag.

“Is the mission done?” He looked up, asking curiously.

[It’s gone green.] The system replied.

Yu Sui nodded, even more convinced of his judgment.

Shen Anliu still hadn’t moved. He watched Yu Sui come out, wondering if he’d get kicked out.

Yu Sui ignored him and grabbed his clothes to freshen up.

Shen Anliu let out a breath of relief. Hearing the patter of water, he thought back to Yu Sui’s harsh words, and his scalp tingled.

His cheeks burned red. He couldn’t hold back anymore.

His gaze locked onto the bathroom door, eyes gleaming with feral menace—like a wolf that had spotted its prey.

The moment Yu Sui emerged, a pungent scent hit him.

Shen Anliu kept his head down as he scurried into the bathroom, leaving the trash bin stuffed with even more crumpled tissues.

Yu Sui’s eyelid twitched. He strode over and flung open the window.

As Shen Anliu washed his hands, the sound of the door opening made his heart lurch—equal parts terror and thrill. It was actually…

His eyes darted about uncertainly before settling on Yu Sui’s pile of dirty laundry. Right on top sat the young man’s underwear. He knew exactly what dark thoughts were stirring in his own mind, and with no defenses against them, he couldn’t help wondering if maybe…

He emerged awkwardly from the bathroom and watched as Yu Sui blow-dried his hair. Only after the other man had finished did Shen Anliu finally muster the words. “I… I’ll move out tomorrow.”

Yu Sui froze, staring at him in confusion.

“I did something so vile to you, bro,” Shen Anliu said, his voice thick with self-reproach.

“You…” Yu Sui’s mind raced.

[No way. Later on, you’re supposed to play the role of the oblivious roommate, weaving yourself into their little game. If he moves out, how’s the plot supposed to progress?] The System cut in, derailing his thoughts. [Besides, you still need to torment him further. You can’t just let him walk away.]

Regret twisted in Yu Sui’s chest. He fixed Shen Anliu with a disgusted glare. “If you know how vile that was, then don’t do it in the first place.”

“Huh?” Shen Anliu blinked in surprise. “Me?”

“Don’t you like me? You can just up and leave like that?” Yu Sui parroted the lines the System fed him, an inexplicable unease churning inside him even as a malicious smile curled his lips.

In that instant, Shen Anliu thought the young man before him might as well have been the devil incarnate—luring him closer with promises of sin, even though he knew full well the danger that lay ahead. It was just like the wild hammering of his own heart.