Accidentally Choosing the Strongest Alpha in the Galaxy on a Blind Date
Lin Jing was silent for a moment after hearing this, then frowned and asked, “It’s just a matchmaking event. Why would they need a special witness? Isn’t that usually for engagement or wedding?”
When Ander got the news, he immediately looked into it, and surprisingly, he knew the answer to the General’s question, “Normally, a simple matchmaking event wouldn’t require it, but this isn’t an ordinary matchmaking.”
“Whoever heard of a matchmaking event that’s not one-on-one but one-to-many, where young Mr. Ji picks someone he likes from a group of high-quality Alphas?
It’s called a matchmaking event for the sake of sounding nice, but in reality… it’s more like a selection event.
A selection event specifically prepared for the newly appointed youngest SSS healer. They might even turn it into an engagement ceremony if someone is chosen, just to be safe.
Didn’t you see how the Empire’s high-ranking officials want to show their importance and ensure young Mr. Ji finds someone he likes, made the selection criteria as strict as competing for a family heir position, if not more so.
The family heir, aside from bloodline and strength, at least doesn’t need to meet appearance requirements.
This time, the higher-ups not only require a compatibility of over 90% with young Mr. Ji, but also demand outstanding looks, noble or aristocratic background, belonging to a first-tier family, and possessing S-level mental strength or above.
Although the conditions are many, they can’t overshadow young Mr. Ji’s excellence.
With his exceptional looks and rare SSS healer status, it’s said that even the Fifth Prince is on the list and has confirmed his attendance.”
Lin Jing listened as Ander counted on his fingers, recounting everything he had heard, his frown deepening.
Although he knew a young SSS-level healer would attract covetous eyes, he didn’t expect so many people to compete.
However, it seemed none of this concerned him.
Lin Jing was about to voice his decline to the invitation when Ander changed the subject, expressing concern, “But I think, if possible, the General should agree to go…”
He paused, and under Lin Jing’s gaze, explained his worry, “Your brother Lin Yu will also be there.”
Ander’s life was saved by Mr. Ji, not to mention Manfred was also snatched back from the jaws of death by him.
Knowing that the hypocritical and ruthless Lin Yu would attend, he genuinely feared young Mr. Ji might be deceived by Lin Yu’s good looks and family background, ending up completely devoured.
For the benefactor who just saved them, Ander couldn’t just stand by and watch young Mr. Ji wade into troubled waters.
But if they directly pointed out the problem, people might not believe them and think they were being petty.
So the best solution was for the General to be the witness.
If Lin Yu tried any tricks to win over young Mr. Ji, he could intervene.
If young Mr. Ji really did take a liking to him, the General could remind him.
If young Mr. Ji still insisted… well, at least they would have done their part.
Lin Jing understood the implication in Ander’s words.
He knew his snake-hearted brother better than Ander did.
If Lin Yu dared to kill his own brother, what wouldn’t he dare to do?
Lin Jing didn’t speak for a moment, and just when Ander thought he wouldn’t respond, Lin Jing nodded, “Tell the higher-ups, I’ll go and be the witness.”
It wasn’t even half a day after Lin Jing responded that the news reached Lin Yu’s ears.
Lin Yu was in a secret chamber receiving treatment, sitting in a wheelchair.
His face, somewhat resembling Lin Jing’s, was pale with an unhealthy, sickly gray color.
A special genetic serum was injected into him.
As the serum entered his body, Lin Yu’s complexion changed visibly, becoming rosy and fair.
His features, now healthy-looking, transformed his entire appearance.
His body became robust and normal.
At this moment, his features were handsome, with a slight smile on his lips.
His slightly dark hair fell down, covering his gray-black pupils, resembling glazed stones, giving him an overall gentle and elegant, yet deceptive appearance
The doctor treating him lowered his eyes as he put away the medical instruments, checked once more, and then stepped aside.
“Young Master, this time it can last ten days. Next time, I’ll come again to treat you.”
Lin Yu, referred to as Young Master, didn’t speak.
His lips still held a smile, but there was no warmth in his eyes.
Once he got over the discomfort, he looked up quietly at the doctor, who shivered.
“Young Master? Is there still a problem?”
Lin Yu said, “This time it was earlier again. Before, one injection could last half a month. What do you think the problem is?”
The doctor’s face turned a bit pale.
He thought carefully before explaining, “Young Master, this is an illness you were born with. Years of injections have led to your body developing a resistance, which is why the duration is shortening.”
What he didn’t dare to say was that this time it shortened by five days, and who knows when it will shorten again next time…
When it no longer has any effect, he would be powerless.
Lin Yu listened and seemed to think of something, then laughed.
The sound was pleasant, yet it sent a shiver down one’s spine.
It was unclear if he was asking the doctor or himself, “You say we were born at the same time, so why am I like this, while he… is normal?”
The doctor didn’t dare respond to that.
General Lin being called normal wasn’t accurate.
It was just that one had a surface issue, while the other had a genetic defect.
General Lin was genetically flawed, inferior from birth, unable to match or pair, destined to be alone, without descendants.
So even though the Young Master had health issues, the old marshal kept it hidden from the public and handed the Lin family’s leadership to the Young Master.
It was at this moment that a subordinate came to report the latest news.
Lin Yu’s expression changed after hearing it.
“He agreed? That’s surprising. Isn’t he indifferent to everything? Is this Ji Anli really that special?”
He then corrected himself, “Oh, I forgot, this Ji Anli did save that dog Manfred from my hands.”
The subordinate was speechless. The doctor tried even harder to minimize his presence.
He thought, the Young Master was becoming more twisted with his illness.
Why did he have to compete with General Lin?
Lin Yu didn’t mind and suddenly asked, “What’s my compatibility with this Ji Anli?”
The subordinate was delighted to hear this and immediately replied, “93%, a very good match. Plus, this person is a SSS-level healer. If a successful bond is formed, it might help with the Young Master’s recovery. The old marshal has already submitted the Young Master’s information to the higher-ups. The Young Master’s name is on the list, so if Mr. Ji chooses the Young Master, then it’s certain he’ll join the Lin family.”
Lin Yu didn’t speak after hearing this, lost in thought, and unexpectedly looked at the doctor.
“Do you think it’s possible? Can Ji Anli really cure my illness?”
The doctor didn’t dare to answer, “This…”
He sneaked a glance and saw Lin Yu’s snake-like gaze, immediately nodding in agreement, “There’s a great possibility. After all, he’s the youngest healer with such a high level. If he becomes the first 4S healer in the future, then no illness would be a problem.”
He was quite good at making empty promises, just hoping to muddle through for now.
Lin Yu finally felt better.
“In that case… Ji Anli must become part of the Lin family, understand?”
His subordinate shivered.
“But… with the second young master as a witness, he probably won’t let the eldest young master succeed.”
Lin Yu said, “Then… at all costs, make sure he doesn’t show up at this matchmaking event.”
Today Ji Anli’s heat period finally ended. He felt pretty good without needing suppressants but sighed at the thought of the heat period continuing next month.
He picked up his books to go to class and noticed only Xie Lie and another person guarding the hotel door.
He was puzzled since the two brothers usually worked together, and the next shift would be the other two.
Xie Lie noticed his confusion and, feeling a bit uneasy, explained, “Xie Jiu won’t be responsible for protecting Mr. Ji for now. Someone new will be selected from the security department. Rest assured. The newcomer has strong psychic power.”
Ji Anli didn’t mind and casually asked, “Does he have another task?”
It seemed odd to change when they were used to the routine here.
Xie Lie realized he couldn’t hide it and confessed, “The empire’s higher-ups have selected all those with at least S-level psychic power and a 90% match with Mr. Ji. From them, they chose those who are outstanding in appearance, strong in personal ability, from good families, under 30, and still unmarried…”
Though Xie Lie didn’t finish, Ji Anli understood.
He was stunned, thinking President An wasn’t exaggerating.
He expected the empire to value him, but not to this extent.
Seeing his thunderstruck expression, Xie Lie’s usually stern eyes showed a hint of amusement as he reassured, “The higher-ups are just preparing in advance. They don’t intend to force Mr. Ji to go. If you don’t want to, it’s fine.”
Ji Anli gave him a long look, feeling the reassurance was ineffective.
If they went to such lengths to select candidates, the higher-ups probably wouldn’t give up if he didn’t choose one.
The newcomer couldn’t help but add, “Not only that, but I heard the Fifth Prince is also on the list. Although he won’t be the heir, he’s the strongest overall candidate. Mr. Ji might want to consider it.”
After all, as an SSS-level healer, if he didn’t have a strong Alpha to protect him and chose someone unsuitable, it could be dangerous
Ji Anli understood the underlying message but didn’t care much.
However, it was clear that the empire’s top brass was determined to find him an Alpha with the highest compatibility who wouldn’t hold him back.
They were worried that if he couldn’t control his heat period with the available inhibitors, his healing abilities would diminish, and the empire would lose a rare SSS-level healer.
That was the crux of the matter.
But if he let the top brass continue like this, it would never end.
If he went and looked but didn’t find anyone “pleasing to the eye” the empire’s top brass couldn’t force him into a marriage, right?
At least they wouldn’t bother him for a while.
With this in mind, Ji Anli started considering going, planning to just take a look and then say he didn’t find anyone suitable.
If he wasn’t impressed by the best of the best, it was unlikely that someone with better compatibility would appear anytime soon, and the empire’s top brass would be too embarrassed to present anyone else to him, right?
This thought reached its peak when Ji Anli arrived at the academy and was distracted by several Alphas dressed flamboyantly like peacocks trying to catch his attention.
Especially when the guard beside him “thoughtfully” explained that these were outstanding individuals from noble families, but with only an 89% compatibility, they were eliminated and unwilling to give up, trying to have a chance encounter.
After class, Ji Anli returned to the hotel and directly messaged President An, “What if I go to the matchmaking event and don’t find anyone I like? Will this marriage still continue?”
President An replied, “Ji, are you agreeing to this?”
Ji Anli responded, “That’s not the point. The point is, what if I don’t find anyone?”
President An said, “Although the chances are slim, since the best of the capital star are gathered here. Of course, if you really don’t find anyone suitable, we won’t go against your wishes. After all, we want to find you a partner for mutual growth, not a resentful couple. If you don’t find anyone, naturally, we won’t continue in the short term.
It just means your fate hasn’t arrived yet.”
Ji Anli was waiting for this response, “Alright, then set a time, and I’ll attend the matchmaking event.”
Once he met the people there, he could just say he didn’t find anyone suitable, and they couldn’t force him to keep attending, right?
This method was quite efficient, getting it done in one go without having to meet people one by one repeatedly.
President An immediately informed the empire’s top brass that Ji Anli agreed to attend the matchmaking event.
The top brass was thrilled.
They knew preparation was key.
If they started looking for people now, how could they find such excellent and suitable candidates?
To prevent Ji Anli from backing out, they immediately scheduled the matchmaking event for 8 PM three days later in the largest hotel hall on the capital star.
When Ji Anli learned of the date, he continued with his usual routine, eating and drinking as usual.
On the evening of the matchmaking event, after class, he was surprised to see a grand entourage outside his room
The empire’s upper echelons were really taking this large-scale matchmaking event seriously.
Not only did they carefully select the most suitable marriage candidates, but they also prepared Ji Anli’s attire and personal stylists.
This made Ji Anli feel a bit guilty—should he not have agreed to this?
But it was too late to back out now.
After refusing the outfit, he was told that the clothes were tailor-made for him, so not wearing them would be a waste.
In the end, he was dressed up anew, and Ji Anli felt numb.
Why did he feel like such a scumbag?
Surely, he was bound to disappoint a bunch of quality Alphas.
It had to be said that the people sent by the empire’s upper echelons were truly skilled.
After being dressed in a set of luxurious clothes, Ji Anli’s already outstanding face was elevated several degrees, leaving everyone staring at him without blinking.
The lucky one chosen tonight was really in for a treat.
Even if he wasn’t an SSS-level healer, just this face alone was enough to make anyone’s heart flutter—an Omega that could captivate anyone.
This face even made the Beta makeup artist’s heart skip a beat, especially when viewed up close.
That face was flawless, with porcelain-white, delicate skin.
If he wasn’t afraid of being thrown out, he would have, helplessly, touch it.
The skin was just too good, and the features were too superior!
At this moment, he could only lament why he was just a Beta, without even the qualifications to participate.
Ji Anli didn’t know what everyone was thinking.
He only knew that once he was finally ready and stood up, he saw everyone staring at him, forgetting to react.
He felt a bit uneasy but calmly asked, “Is there a problem?”
Everyone shook their heads repeatedly.
Even Xie Lie, who was always focused on following orders without distractions, couldn’t help but be stunned.
Although he knew the chances of his were slim, but for a moment, he still regretted not going himself and letting Xie Jiu go instead.
But it was just a fleeting thought, and he quickly returned to his duty of protection.
The makeup artist and others soon left, leaving Ji Anli alone in the hotel room.
After a bit of preparation, there was only an hour left before the matchmaking event started. He and Xie Lie were ready to head out.
When the three of them reached outside the hotel, they discovered that the upper echelons had also prepared a high-tech hover car and two escort teams.
As soon as the escort team saw Ji Anli appear, they immediately formed two neat rows, standing in armor on both sides, ensuring that the area where Mr. Ji appeared was protected like a fortress, impenetrable by any living being.
Ji Anli had expected them to take it seriously, but… wasn’t this a bit over the top?
But it had to be said that the moment he appeared, the people who had been curiously watching on the side gasped when they saw Ji Anli.
Instinctively, they moved a bit closer, and the amazement and infatuation in their eyes made it indeed feel quite “dangerous.”
Ji Anli was witnessing such a scene for the first time.
He quickly got into the hovercar, and once the protective doors closed, shutting out all those prying eyes, he finally breathed a sigh of relief.
He silently vowed that this would be his first and last time attending a matchmaking event.
Several hovercars swiftly headed towards their destination, with Ji Anli sitting in the lead car, while the rest of the escort team was spread out in the following vehicles.
Ji Anli sat alone in the unmanned, self-driving hovercar, curious about this special vehicle.
After checking, he found out it was the latest model, made entirely of integrated defense materials.
As long as he didn’t open it from the inside, it could withstand attacks from several SSS-level psychic power users without a scratch, let alone harm the person inside.
Ji Anli felt an overwhelming sense of security.
But halfway through the journey, there was a sudden loud bang not far ahead, followed by countless fireworks exploding, lighting up the pitch-black night almost as bright as day.
Sensing danger, the hovercar immediately stopped, and the other vehicles followed suit.
Xie Lie’s voice came through the intercom, “Mr. Ji, stay in the car and don’t come out. I’ve already sent people to check the situation. Once the crisis is resolved, we can continue.”
Ji Anli responded and looked out the window towards the commotion, wondering if those fireworks were actually signal flares.
Just as this thought crossed his mind, Xie Lie’s warning alarm blared sharply, automatically emitting a mechanical warning, “Alert! Alert! Detected a SSS-level psychic power user with severe genetic defects rioting within 500 meters! Immediate action required! Danger level S+.”
Xie Lie’s face changed dramatically.
Seeing the highest-level alert issued by the military, he realized that allowing such a genetic defect riot to occur would result in catastrophic danger.
Ji Anli, who was close to Xie Lie, also heard the alarm, Genetic defect?
Isn’t that related to beastman genes?
An S+ level riot?
Accidentally Choosing the Strongest Alpha in the Galaxy on a Blind Date