Chapter 6: Day Six of Pretending to be A

Chapter 6: Pretending to be Alpha - Day 6

Pretending to be Alpha - Day 6

While Chi Cheng was lost in thought.

Chu Mo had a waiter from the corner bring over red wine and glasses, glaring coldly at Chi Cheng: "Before these bosses get angry, I suggest you wise up and toast them."

In the original story, Chu Mo and his group looked down on Chi Cheng, whose family had fallen on hard times, and pressured him to toast everyone.

Naturally, Chi Cheng refused, shattering the wine glass in front of the bosses.

Soon, the Chi family's business empire was suppressed and retaliated against by the bosses, bringing the Chi family to the verge of bankruptcy.

Only then did Chi Cheng realize that he carried the fate of the entire Chi family on his shoulders and could no longer act recklessly.

He secretly vowed in his heart that one day he must surpass Chu Mo and his kind as a boss.

After learning to rein in his temper, Chi Cheng became unstoppable in the business world, effortlessly outmaneuvering the bosses who had humiliated him with his smooth and versatile tactics.

In the end, Chi Cheng offered a helping hand when Chu Mo faced a financial crisis.

But at the cost of Chu Mo having to pour wine for him.

It can be said that this plot was pivotal in Chi Cheng's awakening.

"Pour wine for them?" Sure enough, Chi Cheng flew into a rage, wishing he could smash the wine bottle on the bald boss's head, "Chu Mo, are you out of your mind?!"

Chu Mo looked at Chi Cheng and said in a cold and cruel voice, "Chi Cheng, I'm asking you to pour wine and apologize to the bosses out of respect for our past as neighbors, understand?"

Upon hearing this, Chi Cheng sank into a prolonged silence.

But the scene of smashing the wine bottle from the plot did not come.

Chi Cheng took a deep breath, dashed into the private room, took out a bottle of something, opened it, and poured it into a goblet with a loud clatter.

Then, he handed the goblet to Chu Mo.

Only then did Chu Mo see what Chi Cheng had poured into the goblet.

Under the bright lights, golden cola bubbled continuously in the goblet, appearing somewhat ridiculous.

Chu Mo was stunned.

The next second, he looked at Chi Cheng in astonishment.

The bosses nearby, seeing this, started to revel in his misfortune—this kid Chi Cheng dared to humiliate President Chu like this, he's done for!

"President Chu, can you tolerate this?"

"This kid is completely trying to oppose you."

"The Chi family had some trouble before, and your Chu family helped them several times, what an ingrate!"

But Chu Mo did not get angry as everyone expected.

His gaze fell on the cola in the goblet, his expression complex under the bright lights.

"Chu Mo, you can't handle your drink at all." Chi Cheng gripped the bottom of the goblet tightly, looking at the noble and fair alpha before him, and said word by word.

He sneered mockingly, "Every time you went to a banquet as a kid, you'd toast when the elders asked you to, then sneak off to the bathroom to throw up. Later, you even secretly replaced the red wine with cola. Did you really think I didn't know?"

Chu Mo froze.

He didn't expect Chi Cheng to remember that.

As the 'enemy of alphas,' Chu Mo absolutely could not show any weakness.

He clenched his teeth and said coldly, "That was all before I differentiated."

"Really?" Chi Cheng stared hard at Chu Mo.

After a moment, his gaze fell on Chu Mo's shirt pocket, and he slowly said, "If I'm guessing right, you've still got stomach meds in your pocket, don't you?"

Chu Mo was stunned, his eyes wide with shock—

How the hell did Chi Cheng know that?!

Seeing Chu Mo's surprise, Chi Cheng stepped closer, locking eyes with Chu Mo.

Chu Mo was 1.82 meters tall, but Chi Cheng was even taller, looming like a wall, blocking Chu Mo's view.

Chu Mo tried to keep his cool: "What, do you want to fight?"

The nearby bosses panicked too. Apart from Chu Mo, who seemed to have some combat skills, none of the others could possibly match Chi Cheng.

They scattered in panic, yelling "Where are the bodyguards?" scattering like birds and beasts.

Chi Cheng ignored the bosses' ridiculous antics, holding a goblet in one hand and reaching into Chu Mo's pocket with the other.

They were standing way too close.

The sharp smell of whiskey mixed with tobacco wafted into Chu Mo's nose.

Even though it wasn't pheromones, it made Chu Mo freeze up, his fingertips turning cold.

The overwhelming presence of the powerful alpha made Chu Mo's eyes widen.

Chu Mo was thrown off balance and lost his cool in front of this boy who used to only play pranks.

He wanted to back away to put some space between them, but Chi Cheng's large hand had already reached into his pocket.

In the next second, a half-empty pack of stomach meds was pulled out of his pocket by Chi Cheng.

Chi Cheng held up the meds, waving them under the light, his gaze fixed on Chu Mo: "What is this?"

Chu Mo swallowed hard, his hair standing on end.

At this moment, he suddenly realized that the boy in front of him was no longer the little boy from back then, but the second male lead of this book.

A top-tier alpha from a wealthy family, whose pheromone strength was no less than that of the main male lead.

Chi Cheng also froze at this moment.

He realized that he was too close to Chu Mo and, startled, quickly took two steps back.

In his rush, he nearly tripped over his own feet.

The wine glass in his hand fell to the ground, shattering into pieces.

As described in the original work, Chi Cheng shattered the wine glass.

But Chu Mo didn't expect it to happen this way.

Chi Cheng's ears were slightly flushed.

He stepped back into the dim purple light, hiding his discomfort.

The air between them grew tense.

After a pause, Chi Cheng broke the silence, his voice slightly hoarse: "You haven't changed a bit."

The next second, he looked at Chu Mo, holding the stomach medicine in his hand, and coldly said:

"Stop pretending."

"My issues are none of your business," Chu Mo said, extending his hand, "Hand over the medicine."

Chi Cheng's anger had cooled. He frowned and handed the medicine back to Chu Mo, saying irritably, "Who cares about you?"

With that, Chi Cheng tipped his cap and walked away.

Chu Mo was surprised Chi Cheng still remembered his stomach problems.

He’d always seen Chi Cheng as a carefree type.

Was Chi Cheng trying to get close to Chu Yun by buttering him up?

Given Chi Cheng’s attitude, that didn’t seem likely.

He probably just wanted to taunt him.

The bosses, who’d been lurking in the corner, only emerged after Chi Cheng left.

They rushed to butter up Chu Mo: "Mr. Chu, don’t pay that kid any mind."

"Exactly, Mr. Chu, that kid must’ve heard about your stomach problems somewhere."

"Speaking of which, Mr. Chu, if your stomach’s acting up, you really shouldn’t drink..."

Chu Mo glanced at them and said calmly, "My stomach’s bothering me, so I’ll take my leave."

In the parking lot.

Uncle Zhou, the driver, listened to Chi Cheng’s complaints and tried to console him: "Young master, Mr. Chu might just be trying to keep you from upsetting those big shots. He’s looking out for you."

"I don’t need it," Chi Cheng said with a frown, "I’ve seen enough of this social game since I was a kid. What’s the point of groveling when you don’t have real power?"

Uncle Zhou hesitated, then said, "Young master, I don’t understand the business world."

But he could sense that the young master had grown a lot over the years.

The family’s downfall had to have affected Chi Cheng, but he hid it behind his flashy exterior.

"I’m angry because," Chi Cheng paused, his voice slightly hoarse, "he still sees me as that little brat from back then."

Uncle Zhou was silent for a while, then said gently, "After all, it’s been many years since you last met."

Chi Cheng said nothing.

After a while, Chi Cheng watched the unassuming sedan leave in the rearview mirror, pursing his thin lips.

In the darkness, he said to Uncle Zhou, "It's late, time to go home."

After Chu Mo returned home, as soon as he entered, Chu Yun greeted him, "Brother, you're back."

He thoughtfully handed Chu Mo a pair of cotton slippers and poured him a glass of honey water. "You've been drinking. This will help with the hangover and is good for your stomach."

Chu Mo took a sip of the honey water and looked at the expectant Chu Yun, his lips curling into a smile. "It's so late. Why aren't you asleep yet?"

"I was just finishing my coursework," Chu Yun scratched his head, "and waiting for you."

Chu Mo knew that Chu Yun was very disciplined, usually finishing his coursework at the library before coming home.

He was simply waiting for Chu Mo.

"Our little Yun is the most thoughtful," Chu Mo said, reaching out to ruffle Chu Yun's hair. He was surprised to find that his younger brother seemed to have grown taller again.

Chu Mo felt a bit awkward—the main character's advantage was too strong, already over 185 cm...

Chu Yun also noticed Chu Mo's gaze. He straightened up and compared his height with Chu Mo. "Brother, my height is quite tall among omegas, right?"

"Not just among omegas," Chu Mo said, looking at Chu Yun with a joking tone. "Sometimes I even suspect you're an alpha."

Chu Yun paused, then looked at Chu Mo with a grin, revealing his canine teeth. "Our family has good genes."

"By the way," Chu Mo said, remembering that the novel's plot had already started. He couldn't help but probe, "Has Xie Songchen been looking for you recently?"

According to the novel's progress, the two should have already developed a romantic tension.

In the original story, Xie Songchen interned at Shengmo during the day and often sought out Chu Yun after work.

Chu Yun thought for a moment before answering seriously, "Xie Songchen has been looking for me more often recently."

He was telling the truth—Xie Songchen had indeed been looking for Chu Yun more often than before.

For example, a few days ago, Xie Songchen suddenly asked Chu Yun, "What kind of coffee does your brother like?"

Chu Yun was confused, but after repeated questioning, he found out that Xie Songchen had become Chu Mo's secretary.

After that, Xie Songchen started asking him about trivial matters concerning Chu Mo every day.

Hearing this, Chu Mo mistakenly thought their relationship had progressed and was inwardly delighted.

On the surface, he maintained the demeanor of a protective alpha, coldly saying, "That kid really doesn't know his place, daring to talk to you."

"Brother, don't worry. I couldn't possibly like him," Chu Yun said.

But Chu Mo didn't take this statement seriously. In his view, it was just because the protagonist couple hadn't confessed yet.

Before confessing, the protagonist couple always denied their feelings for each other.

He was familiar with the novel's tropes.

"But, brother, why did you make Xie Songchen your secretary?" Chu Yun suddenly asked, looking at Chu Mo. "He doesn't look like a secretary at all."

Chu Mo was momentarily stunned: "Not like a secretary?"

"Right," Chu Yun said earnestly. "He's always been a loner at school, hardly any friends, often skipped classes, and completely ignored the professors."

What Chu Yun said was quite similar to Xie Songchen's usual image at the company.

"Ahem," Chu Mo cleared his throat. "You're right, he's indeed not suitable to be a secretary. I'll find a chance to move him to another position later."

The awkwardness in his voice was hard to hide.

Chu Mo really wanted Xie Songchen out of the secretarial department.

After all, he had to turn Xie Songchen from a rookie into a big shot in the company within three months.

However, Xie Songchen had already been fetching tea and water in the secretarial role for many days.

Chu Mo had tried various ways, getting Li Shuo to assign Xie Songchen a bunch of tough tasks, but Xie Songchen always breezed through them.

After the 'clothing change' incident, Xie Songchen became the standout in the secretarial department.

Among a group of omega and beta secretaries, Xie Songchen stood out just by being there.

Plus, while others wore the department's uniform, Xie Songchen wore his own bought suit, making him even more noticeable in the secretarial department.

Even though Xie Songchen's suit was the cheapest, it made him look more superior than the others.

That same morning.

Chu Mo was still trying to find a way to get Xie Songchen out of the secretarial department.

"Did you finish organizing the documents I gave you this morning?" Chu Mo coldly questioned the tall figure in front of him. "If you can't even handle this little bit of work..."

"Done," Xie Songchen said calmly, placing a stack of documents on the table. "The digital version's in your email, and I've cc'd all the departments."

Chu Mo was speechless.

Chu Mo: "About last month's overseas subsidiary's financial report..."

"I've sorted and translated the international financial report, both in Chinese and English, and sent it to your email," Xie Songchen said to Chu Mo, calmly.

Chu Mo inhaled sharply.

Even he, the boss, found the workload overwhelming, yet Xie Songchen managed to finish it so quickly.

Truly the main character.

A strange thought even crossed Chu Mo's mind—Letting Xie Songchen go would be a loss for the secretarial department.

Ahem, no, he had to steer the plot back on course, to turn Xie Songchen into a big shot.

Just as Chu Mo was deep in thought about how to get Xie Songchen out of the secretarial department.

Xie Songchen's calm voice suddenly broke the silence: "When will you give me my clothes?"

Chu Mo was startled: "Clothes? What clothes?"

Xie Songchen glanced at his colleagues in the secretary department's uniform and then at his own cheap suit.

Chu Mo instantly grasped his meaning, his heart skipping a beat—was the protagonist planning to stick around the secretary department for the long haul?

Chu Mo frowned and asked, "Xie Songchen, do you want to stay in the secretary department forever?"

Xie Songchen looked at him expressionlessly: "You're the one who got me into this."

Chu Mo finally understood what it meant to "invite a god easily but send one away with difficulty."

He massaged his temples in frustration and said, "Secretarial work is better suited for omegas or betas. You're an alpha."

After a moment of silence, Xie Songchen asked, "I don't see why I wouldn't fit in."

Chu Mo was nearly speechless. Was this kid here just to oppose him?

"We're both alphas. You get what I'm saying—it's not about your performance, it's about fit." After thinking for a while, Chu Mo finally came up with a reason. "Xie Songchen, I'm straight, into omegas, not alphas."

Chu Mo was at his wit's end and could only come up with such a clumsy and flippant excuse.

Hearing this, Xie Songchen froze.

He gaped at Chu Mo, his throat working.

A peculiar emotion flashed in his eyes.

Chu Mo opened his mouth to add more: "So, Xie Songchen, you should go back..."

"I don't get it," Xie Songchen said, his voice icy, his eyes like he was seeing a stranger. "But since that's how you feel, I respect your choice."

With that, Xie Songchen strode out of the office, leaving only his retreating figure.

Chu Mo was left speechless.

What made Xie Songchen change his mind so suddenly?

Chu Mo sat there, completely baffled.

Before Chu Mo could savor this unexpected victory, Li Shuo rushed into the office.

He told Chu Mo, his face serious, "Mr. Chu, the business negotiation with Dingming Group has been rescheduled to an earlier time. They seem to want you there in person."

"The current CEO of Dingming is Zhou Ming. I don't want to deal with that guy." Chu Mo frowned and waved his hand dismissively. "Let the business team take care of it..."

At that moment, Chu Mo froze.

As Li Shuo was about to leave, Chu Mo called out to him, "Hold on, are you sure Dingming bumped up the meeting?"

Li Shuo nodded, "Yes, I'm sure."

A flicker of surprise crossed Chu Mo's face.

The negotiation between Dingming and Shengmo was a key moment in the original story.

Because this negotiation was a major challenge Chu Mo had assigned to Xie Songchen.

In the novel, Chu Mo was well aware of how difficult Zhou Ming, the CEO of Dingming Group, was to deal with and deliberately assigned this negotiation project to Xie Songchen under the guise of "training him," waiting to see him fail.

Chu Mo originally thought that since Shengmo and Dingming already struggled to cooperate, this would be a perfect opportunity to fire Xie Songchen.

But he didn't expect that Xie Songchen would defy the odds and turn the tables, successfully negotiating the project despite everyone's doubts.

This marked a pivotal moment in Xie Songchen's growth.

Now, with Dingming moving up the negotiation timeline, it meant this key moment was coming sooner than expected.

"This project," Chu Mo said to Li Shuo, speaking each word deliberately, "I want to hand it over to Xie Songchen."

Li Shuo froze.

He nearly dropped the documents in his hand.

"Xie Songchen?" Li Shuo widened his eyes in disbelief. "He's just a secretary—and an intern, no less!"

Is the boss out of his mind?!

Chu Mo ignored him, stood up, and walked toward the door.

Li Shuo followed behind Chu Mo, trying to talk him out of it: "Moreover, Mr. Chu, you know Zhou Ming is a notorious negotiation expert..."

When Chu Mo arrived at the secretary's department, Xie Songchen was packing his things.

Xie Songchen barely reacted to Chu Mo's arrival.

"Xie Songchen," Chu Mo cleared his throat and spoke to him, "there's a system development project with a real estate group. I think you're the perfect fit for this..."

Xie Songchen glanced at Chu Mo and replied without hesitation, "Not interested."

Chu Mo was taken aback and quickly added, "If you pull this off, you'll get a hefty bonus."

Chu Mo further emphasized, "I know you can handle this."

Xie Songchen continued packing his things without looking up, saying, "Weren't you the one who said it? Some things aren't about how well they're done, but whether they're suitable or not."

He was quoting Chu Mo's earlier words.

His tone was laced with sarcasm.

Chu Mo was stunned.

Was Xie Songchen... throwing a fit?

Chu Mo was shocked!

This cold, unflappable guy actually had a temper?!