Lin Yuji’s been tied up with out-of-town business trips lately, and according to his schedule, he wasn’t due back in A City until tomorrow afternoon.

But here he is, out of the blue, looking all worn out from the road.
Before I can even wrap my head around it, the door swings open again.
“Sorry, the plane was delayed—I’m late.”
I turn toward the voice and spot that familiar figure.
My mind goes blank with a buzz, and my hand reaching for the wine glass freezes mid-air.
Oh, now it makes sense…
No wonder this workaholic Lin Yuji suddenly changed his plans and rushed back to A City.
Turns out, today’s also the day his first love, Fang Zhiyu, is returning home.
…
Fang Zhiyu quickly becomes the new center of attention, surrounded by the crowd alongside Lin Yuji.
This stunning, talented Omega has shed his youthful awkwardness, looking even more handsome now.
Next to Lin Yuji, whose face is only half-visible, they seem like a perfect match.
The two settle down on the other side of the room.
I pull my gaze away and down my second drink of the night.
The Omega beside me notices and eagerly steps in to refill my glass.
That’s when I really take a good look at him—
Soft chestnut hair, a cute little face, and these subtle, pleasing moves that hint at eagerness without being pushy.
Yeah, he’s definitely more likable than an Alpha.
“Mr. Shen seems pretty taken with tonight’s Omega, huh?”
Someone who doesn’t know about me and Lin Yuji chuckles, tossing out the tease.
The voice isn’t too loud or soft, but it draws a few curious stares.
I take a sip, staying cool, and reply, “Quick hands, good instincts.”
…
“Ease up on that workaholic streak,” my buddy next to me laughs, half-scolding. “You applying for a job here or what?”
I just grin and let it slide, the topic shifting away fast.
As my eyes wander, they accidentally lock with Lin Yuji’s calm, unreadable gaze.
For some reason, my heart starts racing a little.