IMAO Chapter 60.2

Ding.

Jiang Yuan’s communicator vibrated.

Ji Rong: Help me out.

Jiang Yuan was stunned for a moment. When he looked up, he saw Ji Rong walking toward him. He grabbed his wrist and told the Omegas in an innocent tone, “But my boyfriend won’t let me give you my contact information.”

Jiang Yuan, who had been dismissed by the Omegas due to being Beta, suddenly became the center of their attention.

Jiang Yuan: “…”

Ji Rong improvised without hesitation. “Jiang Yuan, didn’t you say you wanted to watch a movie? Let’s go now.”

Seeing Ji Rong’s meaningful look, Jiang Yuan felt he could understand it perfectly. That expression was saying ‘Play along! Please!’

Jiang Yuan: “Oh…”

As Ji Rong spoke, he affectionately ruffled Jiang Yuan’s hair, letting his hand trail down until he reached Jiang Yuan’s earlobe, which he playfully pinched.

Jiang Yuan: !!!

Sivir: !!!

Even as Ji Rong led him out of the private room by the hand, Jiang Yuan could still hear Sivir’s tearful voice from inside.

Sivir: “Didn’t you say Ji Rong was single?”

Liu Shan scratched his head. “He is single! I didn’t lie!”

Sivir: “Bullshit, you can’t fake those kinds of looks!”

The Omegas all started chattering at once, analyzing the situation.

“Exactly, I definitely didn’t see wrong. It’s not fake. Those looks between them, they must be involved!”

“Such a waste that such a good Alpha likes a Beta. I mean, Jiang Yuan is really good-looking, but it’s too bad he’s a Beta, otherwise I would…”

“Hah, if Jiang Yuan were an Alpha you wouldn’t even get a chance. I would’ve claimed him first!”

Gu Bai: ?

Cyril: ?

Liu Shan: ?

All the Alphas from the Federation and Chris’s side couldn’t help but question everything they knew. Had those two really been secretly together?

…

Walking half a step behind Ji Rong, Jiang Yuan let his hand remain in the other’s grip.

“Okay, you can let go now. They’re not following us,” Jiang Yuan chuckled softly.

As his hand suddenly felt empty, Ji Rong felt his heart empty along with it. He looked at Jiang Yuan, who appeared relieved, and said, “That’s good then.”

“Shall we head back now?” Jiang Yuan asked Ji Rong.

Ji Rong hesitated for a moment before saying, “How about… we go watch a movie?”

Jiang Yuan: “?”

Ji Rong: “There’s a Federation film that was recently released. It’s gotten good reviews. Besides, we did say we’d watch a movie… and it’s not right to lie.”

“…” Jiang Yuan paused, then said, “Sure.”

Speaking of movies, he was actually quite curious about the film technology here.

Just as they left the KTV, the sky suddenly turned dark and a fine drizzle began to fall.

They jogged across to the mall, and by the time they reached the upper floor, Ji Rong had already purchased the tickets.

“What would you like to eat?” Ji Rong asked, pointing at the items on display at the counter.

Jiang Yuan glanced over and casually ordered a couple’s combo meal, paying for it right away. The robot server worked efficiently, quickly setting out two drinks and the food.

Jiang Yuan grabbed one drink and handed the other to Ji Rong. “What are you spacing out for? Let’s go.”

Ji Rong held the drink from Jiang Yuan with both hands. Thankfully the lighting wasn’t too bright to reveal his reddened ears. He hurried to catch up with Jiang Yuan. After their tickets were verified, he glanced back at the advertisement screen by the theater entrance. The meal set shown was identical to what they were holding, except it had a sweet name: Couples’ Combo.

There were few people in Theater One. Their row was completely empty except for them, with just a couple sitting in the row in front and a few other pairs scattered around.

Sitting beside Ji Rong, Jiang Yuan noticed that the entire theater was filled with couples. He turned to Ji Rong and asked, “What’s this movie called?”

Ji Rong: “Uh…”

Jiang Yuan: “What is it?”

Ji Rong: “Beta-Omega Eternal Love.”

Jiang Yuan: “A romance?”

Ji Rong thought for a moment and said, “Not entirely.”

The film opened with a text:

Based on a true story, this film is dedicated to the Federation’s greatest scientist and biologist, Yin Si’er.

As the movie began, Jiang Yuan briefly noted that the holographic effects were quite impressive, creating an immersive experience.

The story was simple: it followed a Beta scientist and his Omega lover from a hundred years ago, before Omega suppressants existed, when Omegas were merely considered Alpha’s possessions, confined to homes as breeding tools.

Yin Si’er was a Beta, and his lover was an Omega. They fell in love, wanting to be together, but as a Beta, Yin Si’er couldn’t ease his lover’s heat cycles. His Omega lover endured the pain for Yin Si’er’s sake, cutting ties with their family just to stay together.

Having witnessed Qiu Jingming during heat, Jiang Yuan knew how excruciating it could be. Watching the film, he felt genuine admiration for this Omega.

The scene shifted: Yin Si’er, unable to watch his beloved suffer for his sake, chose to end their relationship, pushing his lover toward an Alpha. But the Omega refused, preferring death to separation. After multiple separations and reunions, they finally stayed together.

Yin Si’er swore to end his lover’s suffering, dedicating twenty years to researching Omega suppressants.

It was their love that drove Yin Si’er to eventually develop Omega suppressants, allowing Omegas to leave their homes and enter society.

Indeed, this wasn’t just another romance film.

It held historical significance.

A scientist who changed the world for love.

Admirable.

Lost in thought, Jiang Yuan heard sobbing from the front.

Removing his holographic glasses, he saw the Omega of the couple in front crying in their lover’s arms.

“It’s so tragic, wuwuwu, how could this happen? Yin Si’er must have been heartbroken. His wife suffered irreversible damage from enduring such pain, dying at just fifty. Wuwuwu, it’s too sad.”

“Yin Si’er’s heart must have been broken, wuwuwu…”

The Omega’s eyes were red like a rabbit’s from crying, small fists pounding their boyfriend’s chest.

The young man looked at them dotingly, “Okay, okay, don’t cry anymore.”

“No, I want to cry!”

The young man: “Keep crying, and I’ll kiss you!”

“Wuwuwu…”

The young man kept his word, kissing his Omega so thoroughly that they became dazed.

Jiang Yuan, sitting in the back row: “…” Isn’t this inappropriate for a public place?

Ji Rong cleared his throat and said, “Should we kiss too?”

Jiang Yuan: “?” Do you even know what you’re saying?

Ji Rong smiled and gestured around the theater. Jiang Yuan looked around to find that besides themselves, the remaining six couples were either kissing or embracing.

Jiang Yuan: “…”

Jiang Yuan glanced again at the passionate couple in front. Oh? The Omega’s shoulder was exposed now. He wouldn’t be surprised if these two started going at it right there.

The Omega seemed to notice Jiang Yuan’s gaze and shrunk further into their boyfriend’s embrace, hiding half their face.

The boyfriend raised his fist at Jiang Yuan, raising an eyebrow. “What are you looking at?”

Then, his gaze shifted to Ji Rong beside Jiang Yuan. “Bro, aren’t you going to do something about this?”

Ji Rong: “I will.”

Ji Rong grabbed Jiang Yuan’s hand and covered his eyes, saying, “Others are complaining, so I have to handle you.”

Jiang Yuan shot an amused look at Ji Rong. This drama queen is still keeping up the couple act?

Jiang Yuan: “How do you plan to handle me?”

Ji Rong mimicked the boyfriend’s earlier words. “Keep looking, and I’ll kiss you!”

The boyfriend in front: “…” Is this guy crazy?

Jiang Yuan made a kicking motion in the air. “Get lost. Are you addicted to acting now?”

Ji Rong just smiled.

Jiang Yuan checked the time and said, “It’s about time. Let’s go get dinner and head back.”

Ji Rong: “Okay.”

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