WMSR — QT Chapter 157

 

WMSR – QT Chapter 157

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Yet Bai Yichen, who was resting easy far too soon, clearly overlooked one critical detail: his starkly minimalist, perfunctory self-introduction video stood out with bizarre distinctiveness amid an ocean of hormone-fueled competitors vying for attention like displaying peacocks. Far from sinking into obscurity as he had anticipated, Bai Yichen's video was seized upon as an eccentric spectacle by amused netizens upon its upload. Word spread rapidly through the grapevine, propelling the video's popularity to surge until it firmly established itself within the top several dozen entries of the thousand-video pool, while its comment section skyrocketed straight into the top ten.

Chapter 81: A02, Modified into a 0 (Continuation)

The discourse beneath Bai Yichen's unconventional video proved intensely turbulent. Unlike the chorus of lavish praise lavished upon the top-ranking videos, the commentary here leaned heavily toward criticism. Some users established prediction threads wagering that this Bai Angus would fail to catch the eye of a single omega, while others mocked the sheer laziness of the submission—criticizing its dry, barren content and lack of basic video filters, noting that the dark bruising beneath Bai Angus's eyes was glaringly visible!

Naturally, a larger faction comprised those alphas who had likewise registered for the current marriage matching cycle but suffered the misfortune of missing out on the top one thousand. Many clamored with indignation, arguing that such a perfunctory individual lacking sincere commitment possessed zero qualifications to secure a spot in the top tier and demanding his disqualification—with the vacated slot conveniently filled by pulling an alternate candidate from their ranks.

Given that tangible stakes hung in the balance, the uproar raised by the disgruntled alphas was deafening. Unfortunately for them, while Bai Yichen's video leaned excessively sparse, it contained no infractions against civility, decorum, or regulatory guidelines, rendering the alphas' aspirations dead on arrival.

In the blink of an eye, the deadline for video uploads arrived. By this juncture, a stark divergence in popularity had materialized across the submissions—some soared triumphantly at the apex, while others languished in obscure corners. At this stage, those alphas whose rankings slumped near the bottom found themselves secretly envying Bai Yichen's clip. Although that fellow drew a torrent of censure for his slapdash execution, he commanded immense traffic, sitting proudly atop the premier tier where countless omegas were guaranteed to lay eyes on him. Conversely, those relegated to peripheral corners faced negligible odds of ever being clicked on by an omega. Such a disparity spawned widespread conspiracy theories among the disgruntled contestants, with many convincing themselves that Bai Yichen must have anticipated the phenomenon and orchestrated it deliberately to ambush public attention and provoke omega curiosity—what a cunning stratagem!

Numerous alphas inwardly cursed themselves for failing to conceive of the maneuver first, recognizing it as a deceptively simple gambit. Regrettably, while the pioneer of such a stunt provoked widespread discussion and fascination, any imitators trailing behind would inevitably invite universal scorn. Moreover, with the submission portal now permanently closed, these alphas had no choice but to suppress their restless ambitions and offer earnest prayers that a tender-hearted omega might randomly select them.

While the star-net seethed with impassioned debates regarding the current cohort of alpha promotional reels, the eligible omegas of the empire scrutinized the official portal's candidate gallery with equal fervor. In truth, these omegas invested far more attention into the proceedings than casual observers on the network, many tracking the entire lifecycle of the event because their future happiness hung directly in the balance, leaving zero margin for negligence. Given that omegas operated within an insular social circle—benefiting from state stipends since birth, luxuriating in affluent lifestyles, and showered with lavish coddling from families and peers—the majority had cultivated pampered, capricious dispositions. Coupled with restricted societal obligations and total exemption from formal employment, these omegas enjoyed boundless leisure and crushing boredom. This surplus of free time drove them to fixate on peer competition within their own demographic, constantly striving to outshine one another across trivial metrics such as designer couture, cutting-edge luxury novelties, and patronage of high-end resorts and scenic destinations.

Naturally, selecting a lifelong companion and choosing the alpha destined to share their journey through the marriage matching system constituted the pinnacle of critical priorities. A misstep at this juncture represented a catastrophic blow equivalent to squandering half their life's stake. Consequently, numerous omegas girded themselves for battle, determined to secure the finest alpha available—demanding impeccable lineage, superior individual credentials, competence, latent potential, striking physical aesthetics, multi-faceted talents, humor, and a gift for endearment. Thus, the widespread sentiment among alphas that contemporary omegas grew increasingly demanding was far from a delusion.

Driven by these rigorous criteria and hyper-critical mentalities, the omegas reviewed the alpha portfolios with painstaking scrutiny. Virtually every submission occupying the leading ranks or triggering heated network debates had already crossed their screens—and Bai Yichen's entry proved no exception.

In fact, among all participating alphas discussed within the omega social sphere this season, Bai Yichen outshone every rival outside of the universally acknowledged elite tier. Of course, while his baseline personal credentials met respectable thresholds, the omegas were certainly not discussing him out of admiration. Put bluntly, this particular alpha had provoked collective outrage. How dared he treat their demographic with such insolence, turning in a slipshod performance utterly devoid of sincerity and dismissing the omegas entirely? Such an arrogant alpha deserved to be universally boycotted; they vowed never, under any conceivable circumstance, to cast a vote in his favor!

Let an arrogant brute like him rot in perpetual solitude!

Amidst the animated commotion filling an exclusive omega lounge, an omega graced with soft baby fat and wide, luminous round eyes suddenly spotted an acquaintance seated in a distant corner, prompting him to bounce excitedly across the floor. "Colin! Why are you sitting all the way over here? Have you checked out this season's alpha videos yet?"

The Colin addressed by the round-eyed omega was a striking figure boasting obsidian hair, dark eyes, delicate features, and an ethereal, otherworldly beauty. This individual radiated a distinct, tranquil composure that singled him out as an arresting presence even amidst a gathering of dazzling omegas. Fortunately, the establishment operated as an omega-exclusive sanctuary; had such an exquisite individual stepped out into the open public sphere, he would inevitably have set alphas' eyes blazing with predatory green light.

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