Captured By The Cold Detective (BL)-Chapter 571: For The Sake Of Mission

It was a grave mistake. Mu Yuze shouldn’t have chosen this outfit on a whim because it reminded him of the endearing nickname He Juan had playfully called him. Seriously, what had possessed him to make such an impulsive decision?

Standing before a full-length mirror, Mu Yuze gazed at his reflection with a mixture of annoyance and frustration.

His discarded clothes and shoes lay forgotten in the corner of the fitting room, and he was now clad in a sleek, form-fitting and glossy black rabbit suit. Bathed in the harsh glare of the overhead lights, the outfit clung to his body like a second skin, accentuating the alluring dip of his waist and the graceful flare of his hips. It was designed to hug his chest, leaving his shoulders and collarbones enticingly exposed. The costume had included white cuffs and collar which now adorned his wrists and neck.

If he tilted his body slightly to the side, he could see a fluffy white ball at the base of his lower back.

As his legs remained bare, Mu Yuze had taken it upon himself to put on a pair of black fishnet stockings to match the suit. Beside his feet, a pair of black leather boots with thick heels were ready for him to wear. The outfit might have covered his most private areas, but why... why did it look so... raunchy?!

Goodness, Mu Yuze, what were you thinking?!

Mu Yuze buried his face into his hands as he lamented his hasty decision, causing the floppy bunny ears attached to the headband atop his head to bounce adorably, adding on to his depression.

If only he could turn back time, he would give himself a resounding slap for selecting this suit from the rack. Water must have seeped into his brain for him to think that this was an excellent choice, even if it was only for a split second. He had to change— yes, he should. Even one of those sexy cheongsams that exposed his chest would be a more sensible option than this.

Mu Yuze moved swiftly to tear off the stupid headband off him, when a voice – he recognized it as the manager’s – rang out in the distance, reminding them of the time.

"You have five minutes left! Fix your makeup and hair, then head straight to the waiting hall at the end of the corridor! If you’re late, you will be disqualified instantly!"

"Damn!" Mu Yuze cursed under his breath as he made another eye contact with himself in the mirror. His hair resembled a bird’s nest, his face devoid of even a trace of makeup. He had lost all sense of time while struggling to don the rabbit suit on himself, leaving him with an impossible task.

Five minutes... five minutes were not enough for him to take this outfit off, select another and dress himself up all over again.

Taking a deep breath, Mu Yuze was forced to reevaluate his choice. It’s okay, he reassured himself, this is for the sake of the mission. Besides, this bunny suit did not look too bad the longer he looked at it. Aside from how form-fitting and snuggly it was, his movements would not be restricted and he would be able to fight freely should the need arise.

Mu Yuze racked his fingers through his hair to tame the unruly strands, slid into the leather boots and gathered his discarded clothes into a bag that had been provided for them. He stepped out of the fitting room to find a few other Omegas who were still busy getting ready as they tapped powder on their faces, applied lipstick, and so on.

"How much time left?"

"Three minutes!"

"Aiyah, my mascara! Can anyone lend me a makeup remover, please?!"

A sliver of relief trickled into Mu Yuze’s heart. It seemed like he did not have to worry too much. Compared to these Omegas, his outfit could be considered modest. He averted his gaze away from Fu Xinyi who had decided to wear a one-piece satin and half see-through lingerie before walking out of the fitting room.

He fiddled with the soft bunny ears in his hands, hesitated for a while before putting it down, opting to take the mask instead.

It was a pure silver mask adorned with bunny ears, covering the upper half of his face. Compared to the headband, at least with this Mu Yuze would feel like he had a shield on.

Securing the mask on his face, he exited the room and walked down the hallway in large strides. At the end, he passed through a double door into a waiting hall that was elegantly decorated. Multiple sofas were spread throughout the hall, and there was a long table offering complimentary dessert and refreshments on the corner. Soft music drifted in the air, though nothing could conceal the growing anticipation and tension that simmered in the atmosphere.

It was easy to distinguish between the wealthy and the common folk who came here for a chance of fortune.

The former had arrived with their own costume, no doubt tailor made, and they mingled in their own exclusive circles. The latter, on the other hand, could only seek solace in the provided desserts, their movements filled with a mix of awkwardness and eagerness to socialize.

Mu Yuze’s eyes collided with Kang Guanyu from across the hall, who had his cheeks stuffed full like a hamster. 𝗳𝗿𝐞𝕖𝘄𝗲𝕓𝗻𝚘𝚟𝕖𝐥.𝚌𝕠𝕞

Kang Guanyu was openly gawking at him and scrutinizing him from head to toe, as though he couldn’t believe what kind of outfit Mu Yuze had chosen. Mu Yuze rolled his eyes; he did not want to receive this look from someone who had opted for a shocking pink buttonless suit, paired with a fucking neon green speedo.

What was up with Alphas and their nonexistent sense of fashion? Except for Juan-gege, of course.

"Attention, everyone," the manager clapped his hands to draw their attention. He was accompanied by several staff members, each holding a clipboard with documents. "The staff will walk around to provide you with the letter of agreement and confidentiality. I’m sure you are aware of what you’re getting yourself into, but Phoenix Ablaze takes precautions seriously. Kindly take a moment to sign your agreement, and we will greatly appreciate your cooperation."

Murmurs filled the hall, mainly from the first-time participants. In contrast, those who had attended the event before eagerly received the documents and swiftly inked their signatures with flourish.

When it was Mu Yuze’s turn, he accepted the clipboard and frowned. The font of the document was too small, and he felt dizzy just to stare at it for a moment. Nonetheless, he still forced himself to skim through a few lines, which informed him that everything that occurred during the event would be his and only his responsibility to bear. From that sentence alone, he could already guess the gist of the documents. He couldn’t say that he had not expected this.

"Please sign here, Sir," the staff guided him courteously, and Mu Yuze nodded before giving a fake signature.

Following that, the participants were provided with scent blockers, gland patches and a few sealed syringes that’s supposed to contain anesthetic.

Mu Yuze pressed his lips into thin lines. Where would he even store these things on his body when he had no pockets or space whatsoever? He looked around and realized that other Omegas were either stuffing the items into their pockets – if they had any – or their chests. Outfits like Mu Yuze’s and Fu Xinyi’s became a headache at a time like this.

In the end, Mu Yuze directly sprayed the scent blocker on himself, applied an extra patch over his gland, and returned the syringe to the staff.

"You don’t need them, Sir?" The staff member asked in surprise. He must have assumed that Mu Yuze was so desperate to climb the social ladder that he left no way out for himself.

"No," Mu Yuze shook his head decisively. He couldn’t care less what the other person was thinking. Either way, he was confident that he could beat up those Alphas if they dared to cross any boundaries.

After all the procedures were completed, the manager flashed a smile as he opened the door opposite to the entrance, which led to an unknown destination. "Go ahead, Omegas. You will be given ten minutes head-start before the Alphas are allowed to enter. From now on, the 9th ’Alice in Wonderland’ officially begins."

As soon as his last word settled in the air, the clock chimed twelve times in succession, marking the arrival of midnight.