Introduction+ Chapter 1

Introduction

Li Han was born into no ordinary world, he was born into a world of subgenders. Alpha's were at the top of the food chain, they were smarter, more intelligent, more outstanding than the two other genders. They were the owners of big companies, they ran the stock market and all of that.

Then there were omegas, although weaker than the two other subgenders they made up with it with their charm and wit. Most of them occupied occupations such as actress or singers or mostly entertainers. Although they were not the most ideal people to work but they were the ones who usually sat alongside the alphas so they were not to be disregarded.

Then finally there were betas, they made up 70% of the world population, they were the middle line between an alpha and Omega but they were nothing special, they were not magnificent as alpha's to run organizations instead they worked for them. They were not pretty as omegas to work in the entertainment industry. Everything about them were average

Their looks

Their jobs

Their life

Even their smarts but once in a lifetime some of their smarts could surpass an alpha's but alpha's will still be at the top of the food chain.

Li Han had low expectation of becoming as superior as an Alpha or Omega, he came from a long line of betas so there was no deviating from that route so he formulated a simple plan right from when he was able to understand words. It was to keep your head down, go to school, study a lot, get a job, make money and have a family. This was the norm for any beta except when two alpha's decided it would be best to have him as theirs.

Chapter 1

Little Li Han, the smallest shrimp in his class, had claimed the absolute perfect spot under the big shady tree at the edge of the playground. He sat there cross-legged with his favorite picture book balanced on his knees, the colorful pages open to the part where the brave little fish discovers the secret coral cave.

Around him the rest of the children were running, shouting, and chasing each other like schools of excited minnows during recess. The noise didn’t really bother him. As long as no one came too close and tried to snatch his book or ask silly questions, Li Han was content to stay in his own quiet bubble.

But today the bubble was being disturbed.

Not far from his tree, unfortunately close enough that every single word reached his ears, a noisy group of little shrimps had gathered around two other children. They were pointing, giggling unkindly, and saying the sorts of things that made Li Han’s small hands twitch in irritation.

“Why do you two look so girly?”

“Yeah, are you gonna give us cooties if we play with you?”

“Are you even real boys?”

The two children being surrounded didn’t answer. They just stood close together, heads slightly lowered, dark curls falling over their faces like little protective curtains.

Li Han tried very hard to keep reading. He really did. He turned the page with extra concentration. He even mouthed the words silently to himself. But the mean voices kept drilling into his ears like tiny persistent bubbles.

He wasn’t a hero. Not even a little bit. His parents always told him: “Mind your own business, Li Han. The ocean is big enough for everyone to swim their own way.” And he liked that advice. He liked it very much.

But the perfect reading spot was the perfect reading spot. There was no other place with exactly the right amount of shade, exactly the right distance from the loudest games, and exactly the right view of the swaying flowers. Moving would mean giving up paradise.

So, with the heaviest sigh a five-year-old boy could manage, Li Han closed his book, set it carefully on the grass, and stood up.

He walked over slowly. He wasn’t the tallest or even the biggest but right now, being slightly bigger than the bullies gave him a tiny advantage. He planted his feet and spoke in the most serious voice he could muster.

“Why are you bullying them?”

All the heads turned at once. The leader of the little gang, a boy with a missing front tooth squinted at him. “Who are you?”

Li Han didn’t answer. He just stared. Hard. His dark eyes were surprisingly intense for such a small face. The group shuffled. One boy took a half-step back.

“W-what if we don’t wanna leave them alone?” the brave one tried again, puffing out his chest. “What are you gonna do about it, huh?”

Li Han sighed again, longer this time. These ones were definitely going to grow up to be the annoying gangster-type who hang around street corners and try to look tough.

“Then,” he said slowly and clearly, “I’m going to call the teacher.”

A beat of silence.

“Wu wu wu!”

Like startled tadpoles, the whole group scattered in different directions, tripping over feet in their hurry to escape the terrible threat of Teacher.

Once the dust settled and the noise moved far away, Li Han finally looked down at the two children he had (accidentally) rescued.

They were… very pretty.

Twins, obviously. They had identical big, dark-blue eyes that sparkled like deep ocean windows, it almost looked black if you didn't look properly. Their eyelashes were so long they almost touched their chubby cheeks when they blinked. Their black hair curled softly around their ears and necks. Even though Li Han didn’t really understand the concept of 'Alphas' and 'Omegas' and just thought they were strange grown-up words but these two definitely looked like what people would call “Omegas.”

"Thanks for saving us." One of them finally spoke up.

Li Han nodded and walked away. He did not want to make any friends, so he sat back down and continued reading, but the twins hurried after him and plopped down right beside his perfect spot, one on each side, boxing him in.

"What's your name? My name is Yo Han."

"And I am Yo Sun. Please tell us your name." They both circled his hands, not planning to let go. Li Han realized this and had no other option than to say his name.

"I am Li Han."

"Fu fu, thank you. From now on, you are our husband."

Li Han was shocked and wanted to correct them, but the bell for recess over had been rung, and the teacher came to get her children, which included Yo Sun and Yo Han. They each gave him a kiss on the cheek before running to their teacher.

“See you tomorrow, husband!” they chirped in perfect unison before they dashed away, laughing and waving, leaving behind one very stunned, very red-faced Li Han cheeks. He decided it was best to forget them.

The day passed on normally, and Li Han went home. His house was nothing special; it was average, like his father's average-paying job, but his father wasn't usually around til dinnertime — that left his mother to look after him.

"Li Han, how was school?" Huang Jin Xiao, his mother spoke.

"It was fine."

"Did you do anything special today?"

Li Han shook his head very quickly. Too quickly, perhaps. Mama raised one eyebrow but didn’t push. Instead she smiled and said, “Come on then. Bath time before dinner.”

Meanwhile, across town in a much bigger house with tall windows and soft golden lights, the twins burst through the front door and immediately threw themselves at their two mothers — both tall, impressive Alphas with gentle smiles.

“How was school, our little pearls?” one mother asked, scooping Yo Han up easily.

“It was the best day ever!” Yo Sun announced from the arms of the other mother. “We met our fu fu today!”

“Fu fu?” both mothers repeated, amused.

“Our future husband!” they said together, nodding seriously. “He’s super brave. He saved us from meanies!”

The mothers exchanged a knowing, affectionate look over the twins’ heads.“Well then,” the taller mother said with a chuckle, kissing Yo Sun’s forehead, “your fu fu must be very special.”“He is!” the twins agreed loudly.

At that exact moment, back in Li Han's house, he was freshly bathed and wrapped in a fluffy towel then suddenly he sneezed.

“Are you catching a cold, sweetheart?” his mother asked, touching his forehead.

Li Han rubbed his nose. “No… maybe someone is talking about me.” His mother laughed softly and hugged him close.