Chapter 2: Day Two of Pretending to be A

Chapter 2: Day Two of Pretending to Be an Alpha

Day Two of Pretending to Be an Alpha

Chu Mo was completely caught off guard when Xie Songchen actually agreed to be his secretary.

Wasn’t he aware that this was a position that revolved around the CEO, with the CEO at its core?

Could a prideful alpha like him really accept such a role?

Once the shock wore off, Chu Mo remained silent for a while before asking, "Do you know what a CEO's secretary does every day?"

Xie Songchen frowned slightly and replied in a matter-of-fact tone, "It’s all laid out in the contract, isn’t it?"

Chu Mo stared at Xie Songchen’s face, trying to read something, but it was in vain.

Xie Songchen acted as if this were just an ordinary job transfer, without a hint of humiliation.

Suddenly, it dawned on him—

Even if it meant swallowing his pride to serve as Chu Mo’s secretary, Xie Songchen was determined to stay at Shengmo.

After all, this was a position close to Chu Mo, and Chu Yun often came to the company to visit Chu Mo. Setting aside the humiliation of the role for an alpha, this was a golden opportunity for Xie Songchen.

He’s really something—I’m almost moved to tears.

Chu Mo sneered and said, "I never imagined you’d stoop this low for Chu Yun…"

Xie Songchen, oblivious to Chu Mo’s assumptions, looked at him with slight confusion.

In the original story, after Xie Songchen refused Chu Mo’s job transfer request, Chu Mo went out of his way to make life difficult for him.

However, Xie Songchen thrived under pressure, landing several major deals through his abilities, becoming a pivotal figure in the company’s projects. This made it impossible for Chu Mo to easily fire him, and within three months, Xie Songchen became a powerhouse within the company.

If Xie Songchen chose to be a secretary…

How could he still become a powerhouse?

Yet, the agreement was already in Xie Songchen’s hands.

Chu Mo scrambled for an excuse to take it back.

"Being my secretary isn’t as simple as you think," Chu Mo said, his tone laced with menace. "If you don’t perform well, I can fire you on the spot. Understand?"

Xie Songchen wasn’t intimidated at all and replied calmly, "Isn’t that precisely what you’re hoping for?"

Chu Mo: "..."

In the next moment, Xie Songchen placed the agreement on the desk, bent down to pick up a pen, and signed it with ease.

The name "Xie Songchen" was written large, dominating nearly half the page, as if it were a deliberate challenge.

Chu Mo was stunned.

Xie Songchen handed the agreement back to Chu Mo, his expression unreadable, saying confidently, "Done, it’s signed."

The challenge was unmistakable.

Chu Mo took a deep breath but didn’t take the agreement.

As a transmigrator, you always have to face the "little accidents" that frequently occur in the plot, just like how he suddenly presented as an omega before.

Even if accidents occur, you must find a way to complete the plot.

"Very well," Chu Mo stepped into his role, looking at Xie Songchen with a forced smile, his tone threatening, "It seems you really don't want to stay at Shengmo anymore."

Xie Songchen was completely unfazed by Chu Mo's threat, calmly uttering a few words, "You're not going to back out, are you?"

He looked at Chu Mo with a composed expression, leaving Chu Mo at a loss for words.

Chu Mo clenched his jaw, reluctantly signing and stamping the agreement.

He knew the male lead was a cool, handsome, and domineering alpha, but he didn't expect him to be this arrogant!

Watching Xie Songchen's retreating figure, Chu Mo sneered in his heart—

Keep being arrogant, who can be more arrogant than you? When the real battle begins later, let's see if you still make a sound.

Xie Songchen left the office, casually folding the agreement in half and stuffing it into his pocket.

After returning to the department, Xie Songchen reached out to put on his hoodie's hood and sat down with a blank expression at the corner workstation.

Seeing Xie Songchen's icy demeanor, his colleagues thought he was definitely laid off.

Everyone gave him sympathetic, curious, and gleeful looks.

Xie Songchen paid no attention to the various looks from around.

Behind the computer screen, Xie Songchen quietly took out the folded agreement and unfolded it slowly.

He gazed at Chu Mo's signature for a while.

The next second, he reached out.

Under the table, he quickly and discreetly pinched his thigh.

The pain made Xie Songchen instantly straighten up, his eyes slightly widening.

"What's wrong with you?" a colleague beside him asked cautiously.

Xie Songchen calmly tucked away the agreement, glanced at the colleague, and simply said two words, "Happy."

Colleague: ???

Happy about being laid off?

And dude, you don't look happy at all?!

Evening.

At Chu Mo's standalone villa in the city center.

The cooking aunt prepared a sumptuous dinner for Chu Mo and Chu Yun. Chu Yun had just finished playing basketball at school, took a shower upstairs, quickly dried his wet hair, and came down to eat.

Although an omega, Chu Yun was almost as tall as Chu Mo, and even in a loose T-shirt, hints of muscle definition were visible.

Chu Yun had a sunny, cheerful personality, loved sports, was tall, fair-skinned, and had muscles. If he didn't say, many would mistake him for a good-looking alpha.

In the novel's setting, Chu Yun's charm transcended ABO genders, almost enchanting everyone.

Chu Yun's three alpha brothers all dote on him, but the person he is closest to is still Chu Mo.

Normally, Chu Yun spends the most time with Chu Mo. Their parents and the other two brothers are abroad, and only Chu Mo has been by his side, taking care of him.

"Brother, I heard your company is developing a super cool 3A game recently," Chu Yun said eagerly as soon as he sat down, "Can I get an internal account?"

"You're always asking me for accounts," Chu Mo pretended to be annoyed but couldn't hide his doting smile, "Don't worry, haven't I always let you play new games first?"

Chu Yun smiled happily at this: "Thank you, brother, you're the best."

Chu Yun is usually bold and flamboyant, with a hint of pride rarely seen in omegas.

He only spoke in such a coquettish manner in front of Chu Mo.

"By the way, Xiao Yun, about the compatibility thing..." Chu Mo suddenly changed the subject.

Chu Yun paused, chopsticks in hand, frowned, and showed resistance to the idea of matching with strangers.

"I've looked into those alphas, and none of them are up to par," Chu Mo said calmly, "Once the database is updated, I'll take you for a second matching."

Chu Yun, even more resistant to the matching test than in the original story, frowned and said in a somewhat awkward tone, "Brother, do I really have to find an alpha to match with?"

Of course, otherwise how would the plot move forward, Chu Mo thought.

"Actually, in my opinion, compatibility doesn't mean much," Chu Mo said earnestly to Chu Yun, "What matters more to me is whether the other person can make you happy."

Chu Yun looked at Chu Mo, at a loss for words.

After a moment, Chu Yun said, "I know those alphas with 100% compatibility, and honestly, they're all pretty lousy."

Chu Mo was surprised. He didn't expect Chu Yun to say that and couldn't help asking, "How... ahem, you feel the same way?"

"Brother, compared to you, the alphas I've met are all inferior," Chu Yun said offhandedly while picking at his food.

Chu Mo tentatively asked, "Including Xie Songchen?"

"Yeah, Xie Songchen is all looks and no substance," Chu Yun recalled his former deskmate with a look of disdain, "And didn't you say it too, brother? He looks weaker than an omega."

Chu Mo was taken aback, "When did I say that?"

"Back in high school, before either of us had differentiated," Chu Yun widened his eyes at Chu Mo, "You came to the parent-teacher meeting, Xie Songchen's parents didn't come, and he sat next to you. He passed out from low blood sugar, and you had to carry him to the infirmary."

Chu Mo tried to recall and vaguely remembered the incident. But it was long before the plot started, and he didn't pay attention to who Chu Yun's deskmate was, just doing a good deed casually.

If Chu Yun hadn't mentioned it, he wouldn't have remembered it at all.

"But now he's differentiated into an alpha," Chu Mo looked at Chu Yun and asked, "You're not falling for him, are you?" His eyes were full of wariness.

"No," Chu Yun answered without hesitation, "I wouldn't mind never dating an alpha, brother."

Chu Mo coughed, nearly choking, and quickly drank some water, "Xiao Yun, although I also look down on those alphas, you can't just say things like staying single forever..."

Chu Mo almost blurted out, "Snap out of it, you're a heartthrob."

"Brother, do you want me to be happy?" Chu Yun looked at Chu Mo and suddenly asked very seriously.

His attitude was so solemn that it took Chu Mo a second to react.

"Of course," Chu Mo replied.

Chu Yun continued, "Then don't pair me with an alpha."

After saying that, Chu Yun dug into his meal.

Chu Mo sighed inwardly, not expecting Chu Yun to be so disappointed with these alphas. It seemed he, as a facilitator, needed to accelerate the development of these alphas.

The next day.

Everyone at Shengmo Group was surprised. Not only was Xie Songchen not fired by Chu Mo, but he was also reassigned to a secretary role.

But soon, everyone understood Chu Mo's intention—he was merely looking for a valid excuse to push Xie Songchen to resign.

After all, the secretary's work centered on Chu Mo, and it was too easy for Chu Mo to find fault.

As soon as Xie Songchen arrived at the secretary department with his computer and office supplies, before he could even get settled, Chu Mo had Li Shuo put him in his place.

"These, these, and these," Li Shuo said coldly, dumping piles of documents on Xie Songchen, "These files and reports need to be compiled into electronic versions and sent to Director Chu for review by lunchtime."

For an intern reassigned mid-term, this workload was already overwhelming.

But everyone knew the reason. Colleagues remained silent at their desks, and the entire secretary department was so quiet that the ticking of the wall clock could be heard.

Xie Songchen accepted the documents without protest, without any complaint.

"By the way, you also need to prepare a coffee for Director Chu," Li Shuo glanced at the clock and commanded without emotion, "Deliver it to him before the next meeting starts."

Xie Songchen looked up at Li Shuo, "Should I get his usual?"

"What kind of question is that?" Li Shuo snorted, mocking, "If you don't get his usual, are you going to get yours? Didn't I send you the instructions in your email last night? Did you even follow up?"

Everyone held back their laughter while feeling sympathy for Xie Songchen—the coffee Director Chu liked wasn't easy to find.

Xie Songchen, who was publicly mocked, didn't react angrily but calmly got up to buy the coffee.

Li Shuo watched, thinking to himself, even if Xie Songchen did well in the Business Department, he could never become a good secretary.

Chu Mo stood in front of the one-way glass in his office, wearing a satisfied expression.

Humiliating Xie Songchen like this, it wouldn't be long before he resigned on his own, and would harbor hatred towards Chu Mo, seeking revenge...

Another day of trying to get the story back on course.

Xie Songchen was running out of time.

Three minutes before the meeting started, Xie Songchen still hadn't appeared.

This task was clearly overwhelming for the protagonist.

Chu Mo even suspected that Xie Songchen was late because he was picking the worst-tasting coffee to retaliate against him.

Just as the meeting was about to start, Xie Songchen strolled into the conference room calmly, carrying the coffee.

He had the secretary department's ID badge hanging around his neck, dressed in a crisp black suit jacket with a white shirt inside. He was tall and strikingly handsome, drawing the gaze of many executives as soon as he entered the room.

"Is this the new secretary? Quite handsome."

"He seems to be an alpha? Why did Director Chu let an alpha be his secretary?"

"Wait, isn't that Xie Songchen..."

The crowd couldn’t help but whisper among themselves, some confused, some impressed, some astonished.

Xie Songchen paid no attention to the whispers, placed the coffee on the table, and said curtly to Chu Mo: “Coffee.”

His casual attitude, completely lacking the usual deference shown by other secretaries, made everyone nervous, fearing that Chu Mo would lose his temper at any moment.

Chu Mo frowned as he took the coffee, then suddenly froze—

It was his favorite matcha latte, which he usually drank in private, known for its sweet taste.

Chu Mo's eyes were filled with surprise. To maintain the bossy CEO image, he only drank the bitterest espresso at work. How did Xie Songchen know he liked lattes?

No, impossible. Xie Songchen couldn’t possibly know that.

Chu Mo quickly reasoned that Xie Songchen was just trying to oppose him and had happened to guess right.

Chu Mo should have seized this opportunity to throw the coffee cup on the floor and put on a show of anger.

But after suffering from the bitterness of espresso every day, Chu Mo couldn’t bear to waste the matcha latte in front of him.

So he took a big sip, scowled, and feigned displeasure: “Why is it so sweet?”

Xie Songchen glanced at the coffee in his hand, frowned slightly, apparently irritated by Chu Mo’s nitpicking: “Secretary Li told me to buy what you like.”

“Didn’t Li Shuo fill you in?” Chu Mo frowned at Xie Songchen, raising his voice. “You should have done your homework on what coffee I like.”

As he spoke, Chu Mo couldn’t help but take another sip because it was simply too good.

After a moment of silence, Xie Songchen replied unapologetically:

“I thought you’d like it.”

The room went dead silent.

Everyone was stunned. They hadn’t expected Xie Songchen to dare confront Chu Mo like this.

Chu Mo realized that if he didn’t lose his temper now, his persona would collapse.

So, he slammed the coffee cup down hard on the table:

“Clatter!”

Just as he was about to reprimand Xie Songchen, something unexpected happened.

Because he slammed it too hard, the coffee splashed out of the cup and landed on Chu Mo’s light-colored jacket.

Chu Mo was speechless: “…”

He hadn’t expected the coffee cup to be so flimsy.

Xie Songchen, standing nearby, froze. At that moment, it seemed he finally remembered he was a secretary. He quickly took out a handkerchief, bent down, and started cleaning the spill for Chu Mo.

Chu Mo’s face was livid as he watched Xie Songchen clean the coffee stain, his jaw clenched.

Everyone could see that Chu Mo was extremely angry, and the atmosphere in the meeting room turned icy.

And they all knew that Chu Mo disliked Xie Songchen, so no one dared to intervene.

Chu Mo didn’t expect Xie Songchen to suddenly get close to him. As an Omega disguised as an Alpha, he never let any Alpha get close to him in his daily life.

In the novel, Xie Songchen is a top-tier Alpha with potent pheromones. When he used his hand to wipe the fabric for Chu Mo, Chu Mo’s hair stood on end in alarm.

This is the suppression of an Alpha over an Omega, hardwired into their genes.

Chu Mo is portrayed as an enemy to Alphas, supposed to suppress Xie Songchen, but at this moment, he held his breath, not daring to exhale.

After regaining his composure, Chu Mo feigned calmness.

He crossed his legs, leaned back slightly, putting distance between himself and Xie Songchen, and snapped coldly, “Stop wiping.”

After completely distancing himself from Xie Songchen, Chu Mo quietly sighed in relief, while his gaze was sharp with vigilance toward Xie Songchen.

He needed to get Xie Songchen out of the secretary department immediately.

At this moment, Li Shuo hurried over and said, “Mr. Chu, there are spare clothes in the dressing room…”

Chu Mo cut him off with a gesture.

Li Shuo froze.

“The suits I wear are all high-end custom,” Chu Mo said, even though his suit was stained with coffee, his gaze still radiated an air of nobility. “Changing requires professional assistance.”

After saying that, he looked up into Xie Songchen’s narrow eyes, curled his lips, and taunted, “Is Xie Songchen going to serve me while I change?”

Chu Mo specifically emphasized the humiliating word “serve.”

As soon as these words were spoken, the room fell silent.

Even Li Shuo, who knew Chu Mo’s intentions, was so shocked his jaw dropped.

Everyone knew Mr. Chu had a temper, but they didn’t expect him to be so harsh toward an intern.

Everyone glanced at Xie Songchen with pity.

Hearing this, Xie Songchen was stunned, his gaze flickering with disbelief toward Chu Mo.

Chu Mo’s lips curled up, and the smugness in his eyes grew more pronounced.

He doubted Xie Songchen could stay in the secretary department after such humiliation.

“Unfortunately, Xiao Xie is unwilling,” Chu Mo spread his hands in mock helplessness, but the curve of his lips couldn’t be suppressed. “As a secretary, if you can’t adapt to the secretary position, you should do your homework before returning.”

After saying that, Chu Mo stood up, casually removed his suit, and handed it to someone nearby: “Li Shuo, come and help me change.”

As soon as the words fell, the room grew even quieter.

Li Shuo did not respond to Chu Mo’s words for a long time.

Chu Mo turned around in confusion, looked behind him, and then froze.

A tall figure stood between Chu Mo and Li Shuo, naturally reaching out to take Chu Mo’s dirty coat.

Chu Mo instinctively took a step back, maintaining a vigilant distance from Xie Songchen, and frowned, “What are you doing?”

Xie Songchen looked at Chu Mo’s retreating movement, raised his eyelids, and answered seriously:

“Doing homework.”

He said it lightly, every word like a strong counterattack against Chu Mo.

Chu Mo stood still, completely dumbfounded—

No way, Xie Songchen is willing to endure such humiliation for Chu Yun?!

He really is, I’m moved to tears!