Sleazy?
How was that possible?
If they had to discuss that word,
wasn't his eldest brother Luo Chen's domineering CEO talk even sleazier?
Why single him out?
For once, Luo Ming thought seriously for a few seconds, then grew a little more earnest. "You were badmouthing my eldest brother in the break room. Aren't you afraid I'll report you?"
Chen Bei blinked. "Yes, scared to death. But if I say I'm scared, will that stop you?"
"Beg me." Luo Ming raised an eyebrow. "Maybe..."
"Please."
"..."
Chen Bei's expression was utterly serious, yet Luo Ming detected a distinct air of I'm beyond caring, so what can you do to me?
While he was still dazed, Chen Bei had already lifted his insulated mug to his lips. "Sorry, Second Young Master Luo, I have to get back to my desk, or President Luo will start roaring like a dragon again."
Without waiting for Luo Ming to speak, Chen Bei strode past him on his long legs.
Only then did Luo Ming curl his lips. "Night-blooming cereus?"
How rare.
On the day of the livestream, the production crew arrived at the Luo Family villa early.
The crew installed the dozens of cameras they had brought at every possible filming angle.
Their work was professional and discreet, ensuring that every detail of wealthy family life would be displayed on-screen.
The viewers in the livestream chat were eager to stir up trouble.
[Why aren't you putting any in the bathrooms? I want to see President Luo's face when he's constipated!]
[I heard the Luo Family has a little underground dark room specifically for locking up disobedient omegas. Isn't the director going to look for it?]
[OMG, filming hasn't even officially started, and I'm already excited! What do I do? Will there be any forced-love scenes?]
Just then, Chen Bei walked into the villa carrying a suitcase.
The cameraman instinctively turned the lens toward him, just as he took off his black-framed glasses.
The scrolling comments froze for a moment, then flooded in even faster.
[I told you, wherever there's an A, there's an O! With that body and face, he obviously comes from a top-tier family!]
[Wait, I know him. Isn't he President Luo's special assistant? He's joining the reality livestream too?]
[Compared to the Luo Family's bunch of psychos, the special assistant looks a little weak and helpless. Hehe, is he going to get ravaged?]
"Special Assistant Chen." Steward Wu came forward to greet him. "President Luo is waiting for you in the study. He said you must get there within three minutes..."
Special Assistant Chen put his glasses back on. "Does he have a death wish?"
Even if I grew fucking wings, I couldn't fly there in time, okay?
The instant his cool, clear voice fell silent,
Steward Wu and the chat both froze.
Someone was the first to react.
[Can I take back that "weak and helpless" description now?]
[This special assistant is something else. That dead-inside swagger really hits the spot!]
[Get me all his information within three minutes!]
[...]
By the time Chen Bei entered the villa's living room, the young masters participating in the shoot were already in place.
In the original novel, although their lines were similar, each had his own distinctive brand of good looks.
The cameraman swung the lens over and went straight in for a close-up-
The eldest, Luo Chen, was domineering and obsessive, with a sharply chiseled face. Years in the business world had given him ruthless methods, and he radiated an aura of "keep your distance, I'm your goddamn overlord," frequently demanding that his subordinates' entire families be buried alongside him.
The third, Luo Yu, was scheming and sinister. His features were understated, yet possessed an indescribable viciousness. His long, narrow phoenix eyes hid behind gold-rimmed glasses that concealed his calculations. His overseas business expansion was thriving, and he was known as the leader of Wolf Street.
The fourth, Luo Chenghai, was refined and aloof. Although he had yet to finish his master's degree in law overseas, he was already mature and steady. His striking features bore not a trace of a student's air, and he had led his team to victory in more financial lawsuits than he could count.
Chen Bei's gaze swept over them one by one. After silently labeling each, he took out his list and asked in a businesslike tone, "So... is someone late?"
"We've only been apart for a few hours, and you already miss me, Special Assistant Chen?"
A flippant voice came from behind him.
Special Assistant Chen turned around and, sure enough, saw Luo Ming's devilishly beautiful face.
According to this world's setting, alphas typically had more imposing features and stronger physiques, enjoying every innate advantage. After all, they had to control society and remain ready to prevent beta and omega uprisings.
But Luo Ming was clearly an exception.
His features were more exquisitely sculpted than even a top-tier omega's, and the faint, languid curve of his lips made him look utterly wicked. His frame, however, was tall and powerfully built, with broad shoulders and a narrow waist. One look, and he seemed very good to...
Domineering and obsessive, scheming and sinister, a refined scoundrel, wickedly charming and wildly arrogant.
Heh, all these scumbag traits.
The original author really had them down.
"I'd like..." Special Assistant Chen withdrew his gaze and expressionlessly took out a pen, writing directly in his notebook. "To deduct points from you."
"You start with a hundred points. Each late arrival costs ten. Performance will be assessed daily, and whoever scores lowest will clean every toilet in the villa."
Luo Ming's expression froze. After a pause, he asked, "You're deducting points right off the bat? Aren't you going to let me explain?"
Special Assistant Chen said, "Chances are generally reserved for people who don't run their mouths so much."
"Ha."
Luo Chen, who had left the study and sat down on the sofa three minutes earlier, laughed aloud.
Apparently, Special Assistant Chen wasn't only going off on one person.
Now I can relax.
[I'm dying. Is Special Assistant Chen here to whip this show into shape? Throwing his weight around right at the start?]
[The young masters are all so handsome. Can he really bring himself to do it?]
[Why do I feel like Special Assistant Chen just swaggered straight into my heart?]
[Me too, me too! Looking all cool and aloof while delivering such fierce scoldings. I seriously love it!]
Behind the monitors, the director was still studying the script with his assistant when someone beside him offered a reminder.
"Director Meng, the ranking's gone up again!"
"We've been live for less than half an hour, and we've already broken several records!"
Director Meng was unconcerned. "Naturally. A full cast of S-rank alphas is enough of a selling point on its own."
"Just wait. Once it's aired a little longer, 'The Young Masters' will become an unsurpassable..."
"Director Meng!" the assistant interrupted in an exaggerated tone. "All the buzz is about Special Assistant Chen right now. The cameraman's asking whether we should give him more screen time!"
"Special Assistant Chen?" Director Meng turned around skeptically. "You mean that omega in black-framed glasses? Surely not?"
His gaze landed on the monitors as he analyzed the current situation frame by frame.
He saw nothing unusual, just an ordinary working stiff.
"Let's stick to the original plan." Director Meng looked away. "Film the young masters' daily lives first, then arrange for the top-tier omegas to enter and introduce more points of conflict. Ideally, we'll get some romance."
Director Meng intended to return to studying the script, but the voices coming from the monitors made surprise cross his face, forcing him to look back again-
Luo Chen sprang to his feet in agitation. "Special Assistant Chen, where did you get the nerve? You actually dare order me around?"
Luo Yu frowned. "Special Assistant Chen, I don't have the patience to play this idiotic game with you!"
Luo Chenghai was impatient. "Special Assistant Chen, I have an online case roundtable shortly. You'd better not disturb me."
The corners of Luo Ming's mouth lifted, and he was just about to speak.
"Stop smiling. Shut up." Chen Bei shot him a cold glance, then turned to the others. "I only have one thing to say."
"Anyone who wants to act like hot shit can get the hell out right now."
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