Xiao Yanjin awkwardly chuckled, “What’s the problem?” They’re both women, so there shouldn’t be any issue.

Although Ji Yunuo didn’t show a surprised expression, a flicker of astonishment passed through her indifferent gaze.

What’s the problem? The problem is colossal.

An alpha barging into an Omega’s restroom out of the blue? That’s beyond inappropriate.

Ji Yunuo approached, causing Xiao Yanjin to instinctively step aside.

As the wind blew, her ink-black hair fluttered, carrying a faint cold fragrance, oddly pleasant.

“This is the Omega restroom, and you’re an alpha. Do you think there’s no problem?” She extended her elegantly slender hand to wash, her tone icy.

Meanwhile, someone had already dashed out to check the restroom signs, still not used to a world with six genders!

Six genders… Were restrooms supposed to be like hotels, with so many rooms?!

Female Omegas and female alphas, both represented by red figures wearing skirts, only differing in the length of their attire.

Xiao Yanjin felt her veins bulging. Could this situation get any more absurd? Who said skirts were the sole representation of femininity?

After Ji Yunuo finished washing her hands, she walked out, casting a cold glance at Xiao Yanjin.

“Sorry, Miss Ji, I must have mistaken. I hope I didn’t cause you any trouble?” Xiao Yanjin could only offer her apologies.

But Ji Yunuo didn’t leave; she stood tall.

“Are you apologizing to me?” Her voice perpetually carried a chill, devoid of warmth.

Xiao Yanjin: What else would I be doing?

“Rumors have it you dropped out of high school, spending your days idling in bars. I suppose your understanding of relationships is as chaotic as your life. You’re in the wrong restroom… I don’t blame you; after all, your behavior matches your reputation.” Ji Yunuo’s sharp gaze pierced through her, her tone calm and steady, yet cutting, as if she were dissecting Xiao Yanjin’s heart to expose her to shame.

Though she didn’t explicitly say Xiao Yanjin wasn’t worthy of her, her actions and demeanor screamed disdain towards her.

She despised Xiao Yanjin, making her feel utterly embarrassed, which was completely understandable.

But—

Xiao Yanjin chuckled lightly, “Miss Ji, have you ever entered the wrong restroom before?”

Ji Yunuo: …

Xiao Yanjin suddenly leaned in, whispering in her ear, “Is Miss Ji also observing my past behavior? Then I must be truly honored.”

“Xiao Yanjin, you’ve surprised me today.” Ji Yunuo composed herself, lazily lifting her eyelids, “You should know what to do next.”

Xiao Yanjin raised her gaze, but Ji Yunuo had already walked away.

She chuckled. What else could possibly happen next?

Seeing the two enter one after the other, Wei Qin’s face paled, clutching Ji Zhiye’s hand tightly.

Sensing her wife’s sweaty hand, Ji Zhiye sighed and made up his mind.

“Ah Mu, your daughter is quite something, but as for our Nuo Nuo…” Ji Zhiye raised his voice, just to make Xiao Yanjin feel humiliated, glancing at her as if to ask how many legs a shrimp had?

“Sorry, we discussed it just now. We feel Nuo Nuo is still young and shouldn’t rush into marriage.”

Xiao Liangmu listened, disappointed. She had hoped to leverage this marriage to gain support for the Xiao family, but alas, her daughter was not cooperative.

On the other hand, Ji Zhiye glanced at Xiao Yanjin again. Was she really peeling her nails?

Ji Zhiye coughed. He had never seen someone so composed. How could she remain so indifferent when her daughter was so beautiful and outstanding? How could she be so calm?

“So I plan to let them spend more time together. Maybe they’ll get along better in the future.” Ji Zhiye smiled, unwilling to let anyone disregard his daughter.

Wei Qin nearly rolled her eyes and fainted.

Xiao Yanjin seemed to find it amusing, “Aunt Ji, are you joking with me?”

Ji Yi shook his head, “Absolutely not. I’ve made it clear. Xiao Yanjin simply isn’t a match for Nuo Nuo.”

Xiao Liangmu: “Ji Lao Ye, your words are too blunt.”

Ji Yi sneered, “The whole world knows the character of your daughter. Why should I hide it?”

“Ji Lao Ye, you’ve seen Xiao Yanjin since she was little. How can you say such things about her?” Liang Zhi was furious.

“Mom, don’t be angry.” Xiao Yanjin gracefully stopped her, approaching them with a glass of wine.

Xiao Yanjin first went to Ji Zhiye’s side, a glint in her eyes, “Mr. Ji, I understand your affection for your granddaughter. However—”

She turned, walking over to Wei Qin, a faint smile on her lips, “But I, Xiao Yanjin, am used to a certain lifestyle. I’ve seen hundreds, if not thousands, of Omega styles. Miss Ji’s caliber is not something I haven’t encountered before.”

Wei Qin’s eyebrows twitched, suppressing her anger.

Xiao Yanjin stood behind Ji Yunuo, taking a sip of her drink. As she approached, she noticed Ji Yunuo exuding a subtle yet distinct coldness.

With a magnetic voice, Xiao Yanjin said, “Rest assured, Miss Ji, I dare not harbor any affection for you.”

Ji Yunuo remained unmoved.

“But you’re too proud.” Xiao Yanjin leaned in, her voice soft and teasing, “Yet you have the capital to be proud. If Miss Ji ever feels lonely one day and can’t find anyone, feel free to mark me. Though I’m accustomed to a certain lifestyle, I’m not bad-looking. Miss Ji is welcome to mark me anytime.”

Ji Yunuo maintained her elegant posture, unwavering, but her slender jade-like fingers clenched tightly.

“Xiao Yanjin!” Ji Yi exclaimed, “What nonsense are you spouting? Shameless!”

“Everyone.” Suddenly, Ji Yunuo, who had remained silent for so long, stood up.

Her demeanor remained cold, as if even her mother couldn’t approach her.

“It’s been fifty minutes since we started this blind date. I’ve heard every word you’ve said clearly. I want to say that while you were arranging and discussing whether we were suitable matches, did you ever ask for our opinions?” Ji Yunuo spoke each word with precision, her composure making each syllable distinct.

“I have my own opinions, and I don’t need your interference. This blind date was ludicrous from the start. I’m only here to abide by the rules. As for…” She glanced at Xiao Yanjin, her eyes glinting with coldness, a faint smile playing on her lips, “Being with someone devoid of emotions is impossible.”

After hearing this, Wei Qin, who was about to faint, regained her composure once more.

Ten seconds of silence followed, broken by applause. One clap, two claps, piercingly loud.

All eyes turned to the clapping individual.

Xiao Yanjin remained composed, her palms rhythmically striking, lifting her thumb.

“Very well said!”

“You!” Xiao Liangmu felt exasperated. While she had deemed Xiao Yanjin unworthy of Ji Yunuo, once an Omega developed feelings, it was nearly impossible to dissuade her. Her daughter should have been more proactive to make Ji Yunuo like her.

“Zhiye, maybe we really shouldn’t force the children. Although they played together as children, five years of separation may have cooled their feelings. Let’s leave them to chat for a bit more.” Xiao Liangmu expressed hope.

Ji Zhiye nodded, “Alright then, let’s step out first.”

Wei Qin, feeling helpless, rubbed her temples. Perhaps it was better to just leave and forget about trying to kindle any romance.

Xiao Liangmu signaled Xiao Yanjin with her eyes, urging her to use her pheromones.

Pheromones were unique scents released by alphas and Omegas. Each person’s scent was distinct.

Just as the original’s pheromones were milky, Ji Yunuo’s smelled like roses.

However, whether it was an Omega’s or an alpha’s pheromones, releasing an overpowering scent would cause physiological changes in the opposite sex. It could serve as a playful element in AO relationships, attracting the opposite sex and creating a sense of intimacy.

But due to this, many unscrupulous alphas would exploit pheromones to induce Omegas into early heat, during which their immunity would decrease, leaving them vulnerable.

Therefore, taking advantage of someone’s heat for marking purposes was not only illegal but also morally reprehensible.

As a modern woman of the new era, how could Xiao Yanjin ignore female autonomy and forcefully mark someone?

Thus, Xiao Yanjin rolled her eyes at her father.

With everyone gone, the room was empty, leaving only the two of them.

“Just now, you handled it well,” Ji Yunuo poured herself a drink, raising it to Xiao Yanjin in a toast.

“Thank you for the compliment,” Xiao Yanjin smiled.

After a brief silence, Ji Yunuo spoke again, “Actually, you’re different from before.”

Xiao Yanjin nodded, “People change.”

“Just now, my elders were too aggressive towards you. I apologize on their behalf,” Ji Yunuo said, her tone softer.

“You don’t need to apologize. They were right. After all, who would willingly let their treasure be snatched away? If they easily agreed to someone unworthy, they wouldn’t be family,” Xiao Yanjin replied calmly.

Ji Yunuo smiled faintly, her eyes glinting with a hint of coldness, “Why? Did you seem very eager just now?”

Xiao Yanjin felt a cold sweat forming, having recently crossed over, how could she know about marking? Besides, it didn’t seem like the original host had ever marked anyone before.

“It’s getting late; I should go.” Xiao Yanjin stood up, not wanting to waste any more time. She and Ji Yunuo were fundamentally different, both in terms of the original’s identity and her own world. Because of this, she chose to keep her distance from this socialite.

“Goodbye.” Never to be seen again…

Ji Yunuo finished her drink.

Her feigned warmth once again turned cold, her resolve unyielding. She hadn’t returned from abroad to inherit the family business.

She came to fulfill her dreams, not to stoop to marrying someone.

Impossible. Absolutely impossible.