The first thing Lui Xian registered was the cold water that was splashed on his face, the liquid getting in his eyes and soaking through his shirt.
He blinked severally, confused as to how he got here.
An angry Yue Xin glared at him from across the table, her hand shaking as she dropped the now empty glass on the table.
"I don't know why I put up with your nonsense for so long! I tried to believe in you, supported you. But it's been three years of nothing but hardship." She looked at him cold in the face. "Your love is no longer enough for me. It hasn't been for a very long time."
"What are you talking about?" Lui Xian asked, using the end of his shirt to clean his eyes.
"Urgghh! You're so slow in the head." She leaned closer, putting emphasis on each word she said. "I am breaking up with you, Lui Xian. I hate that it took me so long to realize that you're really a loser like everybody said you were. I should've listened."
"I'm not Lui—"
"Save it. I will not take you back no matter how much you beg. You're a lowlife omega that cannot even protect me. I was going to send you a text and avoid being seen with you in public like this." She looked around, afraid that she was being secretly recorded in the dimly lit restaurant. "But I considered how long we've been together and decided to show you one last grace."
She stood up, taking her bag with her. "I hope we never cross paths again. You're a mistake I'll never repeat in this lifetime."
Lui Xian felt a sharp pain surge through his heart when she turned her back on him. He immediately stood up but his foot caught the leg of his chair and sent him falling backwards.
Yue Xin turned to his pathetic self on the floor. "You truly cannot survive without embarrassing me." She walked away from him, never looking back once to make sure he was alright.
Lui Xian laid down there, his head and heart throbbing but he didn't understand any of it. He groaned as memories that weren't his own filtered into his brain.
In his previous life he was a girl who enjoyed writing BL stories as a form of escape from the terrible life she had at home. What started as a hobby quickly became her main source of income and she was finally rising to the top.
Everything came to an end after she was framed for plagiarising the work of a famous BL author. Feeling like she'd lost everything she'd made one wish, 'that in a different world she'll be happy and famous'.
Now she had woken up in a different world as an upcoming BL actor who wanted to become rich and famous by any means necessary so he could clear his family's debt and live the luxurious life he always dreamed of.
They were similar in that way, wanting to climb to the top and fixing their family problems. Lui Xian had two little sisters that he had to take care of, and his mother.
His father had borrowed a huge amount of money to start a company he believed would be so successful that they'll be rich for life. Except the company never took off the ground.
Unable to bear the failure and pressure from his debtors, he had killed himself and left his family to deal with the money he owed.
Lui Xian worked odd jobs and tried for several acting roles with the hope he'll finally get his big break movie. But now his long term girl who had given him the most support had broken up with him.
[System loading…Update…100%]
A robotic voice spoke in his mind.
[Name: Lui Xian. Age: 25. Primary Gender: Male. Secondary Gender: Omega. Goal: Become a famous BL actor.]
Lui Xian groaned in pain, struggling to stand up and get back in his seat.
[Syncing with past life…100%]
He poured himself a glass of water and drank it as he listened to the voice.
[Mission detected: Earn 10,000 coins to survive.]
The phone in his pocket dinged and he pulled it out. There were two notifications. One was from his mother reminding him of his sister's hospital bill and the other was from a dating app. He opened the second.
Apparently he had matched with an anonymous alpha that had offered money to have a spicy time with him. If he wants to earn those coins he'll have to sleep with the alpha and then pay his sister's hospital bills.
It had been a decision made in desperation. One of his twin sisters was very sick and he needed money to pay her bill so they could commence with the surgery she needed. There was nobody else he could borrow money from and he couldn't ask his girlfriend either even though she had helped in the past. He had felt guilty at the possibility of sleeping with someone else while he was still in a relationship.
The relationship might be over but he still had some sense of dignity in him. He would cancel the appointment and look for another way to get the money. There had to be an alternative to selling his body. He opened the message from his mom.
'Her pulse is very slow, the doctor said she might not make it till tomorrow. You need to send the money now.'
There was a follow up message.
'You good for nothing kid. Better send the money now, I'll never forgive you if something happens to my daughter. If you can't do this much for me then of what use are you to me? You're nothing!'
Nothing.
He'd been called that word a lot of times in his life. But coming from the woman who gave birth to him, it hurt a lot more. His account was at zero and he wouldn't be able to find a job that'll pay him on time. It left him no choice.
It was sell himself or watch his sister die. As he opened the dating app he knew what his choice was going to be.
He texted the alpha back, asking for the location.
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It was the shady part of town with neon lights highlighting the name of the clubs scattered around. Urine reeked at every corner.
He saw a group of kids standing around a small fire they'd started, sharing a cigarette. They couldn't be much older than his sisters.
Lui Xian checked the address again and sure enough the club in front of him was the destination. The place reeked of smoke and sweat.
He tried his best to walk through the crowd without being pushed into the dancing bodies.
One of the attendants directed him to the private room the alpha had booked for the night. The alpha had informed them of his arrival in advance.
Of course they knew it was him right away. Outside the club might be hideous but everyone inside was dressed immaculately in designers. And with his still wet shirt and tattered pants, he stood out like a sore thumb.
He didn't know what to expect as he walked through the sound proof door.
A tall figure was standing by the makeshift bar, his back to Lui Xian. He lifted a cigar to his mouth and took a long drag.
"You're late." The alpha's voice was strong, smooth, curling around Xian with authority. "I don't tolerate people without manners."
The muscles at his back were taut against the fabric of his suit. It made Xian wonder who the man was.
"I'm sorry for being late," Xian apologised. "I'm not familiar with this side of—"
"And I hate excuses even more."
"Look, I'm really sorry." Xian could feel the heat radiate off the taller man even before he turned to reveal the most piercing and dangerous eyes he had ever seen.
In the dim light they were a bright green. It felt like he was looking into the eyes of a feral cat. The planes of his face were hard but it didn't take away the attractiveness of his full lips and straight nose. The man could've stepped out of a fashion magazine with his well proportioned silhouette.
Xian has never slept with a man, but if this handsome alpha was his partner then it might be a bit bearable for him. He just had to get it over with. Time was ticking.
"Saying sorry doesn't cut it. You're dismissed, I'll find someone more worthy and respectful of my time."
The robotic voice came on. [Rewards: 100 coins + 5 charm points if he forgives you.]
"Please…I really need the money. I'll do anything you ask." Xian's voice was pleading. "Just give me a chance, it really wasn't my intention to be late."
The man's lips tipped at the corners and Xian prepared for the worst. The alpha walked closer to him and bent down, his scent of Cider and smoke made Xian a bit light headed. His mouth was dangerously close to Xian's ear.
"Get on your knees and beg. Let's see if you can make me change my mind."