That Alpha Rose to Power

Cheng Qiusheng was handsome and reserved. He and the movie star Feng Jing had secretly married five years ago.

In the eyes of their elders, he was considerate and accommodating. He kept their home in perfect order and was devoted and attentive to his husband, Feng Jing, never sparing him affectionate whispers.

Feng Jing's expression was gentle, but after hearing those same tender words from Cheng Qiusheng for five years, he had long since grown tired of them.

1

In the safe, orderly life he had built for himself, Cheng Qiusheng slowly planned each day with Feng Jing.

Feng Jing would kiss him and touch him warmly, but rarely left a mark on his glands.

One day, Cheng Qiusheng couldn't help asking about it. Feng Jing gently drew him onto his lap and nuzzled him. "So many fans know what my pheromones smell like. I'm sorry. When the time is right, I'll make our marriage public. We've been married for five years, Shengsheng. Don't you trust me?"

Cheng Qiusheng looked at their clasped hands and opened his mouth. He wanted to say, "You forgot to wear your ring again today."

He didn't ask. Later, he found out for himself.

Cheng Qiusheng became the first Omega in the autonomous prefecture to file for divorce.

2

On the day of the divorce, Cheng Qiusheng went alone to the hospital to have his mark removed.

In the pouring rain, a man with strong brows and deep-set eyes stepped out of the car that had stopped in front of him and held out an umbrella.

His childhood friend had become a powerful figure. Cheng Qiusheng's youthful, lovestruck gaze was long gone, and he seemed not to recognize the man anymore. His frail figure in the rain looked like a flower branch ready to snap at any moment.

Seeing the indifferent pity in Shen Yishan's eyes, Cheng Qiusheng simply nodded. "Hello. Thank you."

3

While teaching his students lately, Cheng Qiusheng noticed that one student's "guardian" seemed a little off.

Lou Qi came from an excellent family and was exceptionally talented. He was always gentle and proper toward Cheng Qiusheng, his "teacher." Even when they shared an interest, their conversations always stopped at an appropriate point.

At least, a refined and steady man like Lou Qi would never cross the line.

But Cheng Qiusheng noticed that the proper, well-mannered Mr. Lou had suddenly started doing inappropriate things.

Lou Qi explained earnestly and gently, "When you were in an unhappy marriage, I chose to respect you and not interfere. Now that you're divorced, I no longer need to hide my concern and feelings for you."

4

After the divorce, Feng Jing felt like a lone wolf that had been abandoned. He had long since become immersed in the happy, peaceful married life Cheng Qiusheng had once planned for them. Without their marriage and without Cheng Qiusheng, he was no longer himself.

"Shengsheng, will you marry me again?" The message he sent sank without a trace.

Later, in front of a private club, Feng Jing saw the mysterious big shot everyone talked about holding an umbrella for Cheng Qiusheng as he got out of a car.

The next day, Feng Jing spotted a striking headline on an industry news site.

"Famous Musician Spotted at Bauhinia Theater, Allegedly Meeting Secret Lover in Private."

The figure being held protectively at Lou Qi's side in the news photo was unmistakably the person Feng Jing could never forget.

P.S. This is a stress-relief story with outrageous melodrama and an extremely old-school feel. The romantic entanglements are as complicated as the blurb suggests. Each person gives their all during their respective one-on-one arcs, and no one is just a prop.

Who ends up on top is up to you. Who leaves or stays is up to you. If that's not your thing, proceed with caution.

Theme: Cherish what you have while you can. The alpha has to grovel to win him back.