Rong Qiu is a beta, and an orphan at that.
Despite this, he excelled and gained admission to the best school in A Star, where he had a sweet and affectionate relationship with another beta. On the day they graduated and moved in together, Rong Qiu’s lover, Qin Ye, suddenly disappeared without a trace.
Rong Qiu searched every inch of A Star until one day, he entered the most famous bar and finally saw the person he wanted to see…. His lover, Qin Ye, seemed noble and distinguished, chatting and laughing nearby. The familiar voice, however, uttered words that sounded unfamiliar to Rong Qiu.
“I, Qin Muye, an S-rank alpha, the youngest son of the Qin family. Destined to marry an S-rank omega, how could I marry someone like Rong Qiu, an obscure beta, he’s simply just for fun before graduation….”
False name, false background—clearly, his once cherished love was now treated as worthless.
Realizing this, Rong Qiu woke up, used his remaining savings, and went to the interstellar mental clinic to erase his memories….
Since it’s alpha Qin Muye who doesn’t love him, Rong Qiu decided to remember only the beta Qin Ye, who belonged to him.
***
Facing the beta who left without a word five years ago, Qin Muye restrained his wrists, bit into his neck with menacing fierceness, but unexpectedly burst into tears.
“I missed you.”
Rong Qiu, bewildered, sniffed the unfamiliar scent and quickly pushed away the now uncontrollable alpha. His face showed the deliberate tenderness reserved for strangers.
“You’re not him.”
Though your appearance resembles him in every way, my lover is a beta, and an orphan named Qin Ye.
***
Qin Muye: Your ex-boyfriend…
Rong Qiu, smoking: None of your business, don’t mind this handsome boy’s business.
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◆ Note: Multiple triggers, be careful when entering – cliché amnesia plot x self-sacrifice x initial antagonistic characters (including good ones, but look carefully) x bottom with a lovey-dovey brain (including giving up exams, raised in an orphanage, severely lacking love – if you can’t accept, stay away) x bottom has a catchphrase “ah” (habit since childhood, details in extra, if you can’t accept, stay away) x strong social class discrimination (if you can’t accept, stay away) x severe discrimination against beta (if you can’t accept, stay away) x has supplementary CPx to be added, chasing wife, dog-blooded clichés…
◆ If you can accept all of this, I wish you a pleasant reading.
One-sentence Summary: “Sorry, my boyfriend is already dead~”
Theme: Self-esteem and self-love, each person is an independent and free bird
However, I strongly disliked how the secondary character, Rong Qin, was handled. In my opinion, he was more culpable than the ML. Without giving too much away, he played a significant role in pushing the ML to make certain decisions and consistently undermined their relationship. It's frustrating that he doesn't face any consequences for his actions, while the ML had to make amends.
Despite the ML's transformation and respect for the MC's career, which included a scene where Rong Qin reacts negatively to MC taking on a leadership role, I still struggle to empathize with him. I can understand why the MC forgave him quickly, given the emotional ties, but it's hard to swallow.
On a positive note, I was glad to see the second couple's downfall; they seemed to be a disaster waiting to happen. Overall, I enjoyed the story, although the reading experience was marred by technical issues on the translation platform. The navigation often led me to incorrect chapters, forcing me to constantly refer to the table of contents. Since it's a free translation, I suppose I shouldn't complain too much.
The reviews before me might not have paid attention to the genre tags or aren't accustomed to this kind of storytelling. The main character, Qin Muye, can be viewed as a jerk, but compared to other MLs, his worst offense is perhaps indifference. His personality and beliefs resemble another ML from the 'Alpha Predator' series, Qu Moyu. He believes that an S-Class Alpha requires an S-Class Omega for pheromonal balance, which explains why he ignores our Beta protagonist, Rong Qiu, without crossing the line as Qu Moyu did.
Rong Qiu shares similarities with Shen Dai from 'Alpha Predator', but she's a Beta and far more assertive. The ABO world in this story treats Betas harshly, which is unusual, but the author seems to shape the narrative as they wish. In my opinion, Betas should occupy a neutral position due to their lack of pheromonal influence, making them the most functional in society. However, most ABO stories follow a pattern: if the MC is Omega, it's about Omega discrimination; if Beta, it's focused on Beta struggles.
The amnesia plot provided a satisfying arc, as Rong Qiu's initial submissive behavior tugged at my heartstrings. Her upbringing without love distorted her understanding of relationships, but witnessing her humility towards Qin Muye created a tug-of-war between empathy and frustration. The early chapters weren't unbearable, though – I've read worse.
If Rong Qiu had higher self-esteem, she might have challenged Qin Muye's aloofness earlier. But as the story progresses, she becomes a strong, independent, and intelligent character, surpassing Qin Muye in many ways. The side couple, an AB duo, initially seemed like a positive influence, but their relationship eventually took a dark turn, contrasting with the main couple's issues.
The endings for both couples felt fitting, resolving their conflicts realistically. As for the second male lead concern, fear not – there isn't one. Rong Qiu is self-sufficient, making it difficult to find a suitable replacement.
Lastly, a minor gripe: occasionally, the omniscient narrator revealed too much, taking away the surprise factor and dampening the storytelling experience.
Overall, I'd rate this story a solid 4.1 stars, considering its enjoyable nature.