But I’m Just a Beta

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In this ABO world with its rigid hierarchy, Qi Zhao is the most unremarkable beta, a background character. Born into a family obsessed with social standing, his beta designation meant social exile. He had resigned himself to an ordinary life, but at twenty-four, he’s forced to fight for his younger sister, who is about to be married off to a fifty-year-old man.

His friends introduce him to Qi Wei. Qi Wei offers to alter all of Qi Zhao’s official records, to be his backer and stepping stone. In return, he wants only one thing—Qi Zhao himself.

Qi Zhao remains silent for a long time. “…But I’m just a beta.”

Qi Wei, on the other hand, is one of the world’s most elite alphas.

Qi Wei smiles, his eyes flashing with the satisfaction of a predator trapping its prey. “Whether you’re an alpha, an omega, or a beta, from now on, you’re mine.”

The person he yearns for day and night isn’t defined by their A, B, or O status.

Betas don’t have pheromones. To an alpha with heightened senses, Qi Zhao’s scent is unique. During his rut, even hiding in Qi Zhao’s closet won’t allow Qi Wei to nest. He has to hold Qi Zhao, constantly close, to successfully navigate his rut.^^

Alpha attacker, madly in love at first sight and strategically advancing step by step x Beta receiver, who understands everything but keeps their edge hidden.

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可我只是个Beta
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Nyrial
Nyrial rated it
January 15, 2025
Status: c52
I love a possessive, obsessive ML, but often times novels that feature that end up with the ML being too forceful or only having purely possessive desires without love. In this case, the ML is very possessive and obsessive and manipulative, but he truly loves and respects the MC, and will actually accept the word 'no' and let the MC do what he wants. Likewise, I like how the MC is very clear and honest, and is willing to talk through things like an adult. He's also not s*upid, and... more>> knows about the manipulation tactics the ML uses to get together with the MC, but he's still willing to be in the relationship. One complaint I do have, however, would be that the writing can get a bit repetitive, especially regarding ABO stuff (such as descriptions of the differences between Alphas and Betas, Alpha behaviours, etc) <<less
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Common_people
Common_people rated it
December 22, 2024
Status: Completed
Good ABO story, but still lack something that I don't know what. This novel focus on how the obsessed alpha catch his wifey beta. Really, it's always about the MC and ml, and everyone else just an extra with a Little script. I can't even see the villain make a wave. These two have Psychology problem and trauma. So, the plot it self talk about how these two Resolve their own problem, and be a really couple. Although it's a lil bit uncomfortable to see the MC doting too much... more>> on wolfy ml, but from ML side, he already giving too much until he is crazy like that. So.. Whatever. <<less
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Lioness18
Lioness18 rated it
June 15, 2025
Status: Completed
This novel wasn't bad, but I think certain parts were a bit repetitive. The MC kept mentioning how he studied alphas and continuously mentioned how he was a beta and how he didn't have glands to release or accept pheromones. It felt like he would mention his beta status and lack of pheromones almost every 5 chapters. Then when the ML would lose control and ask to bite the MC's neck, the MC would once again waste time mentioning how he didn't have glands and how biting was a foreign... more>> concept to him. I don't know how many times the ML had to explain that his emotional attachment to the MC allowed him to be soothed by the MC, in spite of his beta status. For a person, who claimed to be knowledgeable of alphas, the MC still had a lot to learn.

Honestly, my favorite part of this book was the ML. Yes, the ML was overly possessive and if he had his way he would chain the MC to himself, but he truly loved the MC, which meant he wanted to see the MC rise up in the world. The ML wanted everyone to see how great the MC was and know that he was taken. Though the ML had some unhealthy characteristics, his overwhelming love for the MC was amazing to read. If he could've ripped out his own glands to give to the MC he would. Also, the ML's actions were easier to accept because the MC was fully aware of the ML's possessiveness and manipulation. The MC was a bit cold and didn't have much faith in love so I think he needed someone like the ML to show him love could be constant. However, this didn't stop the MC from sometimes fighting or being difficult to test the ML's tolerance. The ML truly had the patience of a saint. After over a decade of watching from a distance, the ML not only wiggled himself into the MC's heart, but most of their intimate scenes involved him "helping" the MC, due to the difficulty in betas accepting alphas. The ML repeatedly went without because it simply made him happy to be close to the MC.
Spoiler

They don't consummate their relationship until ch 84 and the scene is sort of confusing. I thought I was reading the wrong thing until I realized the author was taking a poetic approach to their first time and comparing it to the elements. It had very little detail. The later scenes had a bit more detail, though.

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Though I wanted to shake the MC sometimes, I actually liked the relationship between him and the ML. They weren't perfect and both had experienced trauma or had some psychological scar, but their commitment to each other was interesting to read. Their love for each other was undeniable and I liked watching the MC come to terms with his feelings and just accept the ML's love. Some people might call the ML toxic for his somewhat stalkerish qualities, but he would never hurt, ab*se, or confine the MC. Even when they're intimate, the ML tries his hardest to hold back, which I personally appreciate because I've read some novels with toxic leads who practice zero self-control and believe "no" means "yes" but still claim to love protagonist. I usually root for those types of leads to end up single so I'm glad this book didn't go that route. Overall, the writing needed some work but again not a bad read. <<less
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Shadow236
Shadow236 rated it
May 1, 2025
Status: Completed
I just want to appreciate the extreme consent displayed in this novel. I love a good obsessive, possessive and manipulative ML, but usually that comes hand in hand with characters who r*pe the MC too. But no!! Not our lovely ML. He accepts no and apologises. Slowly nudges the boundaries, but never goes past it. Doesn't bully MC. Asks if everything is okay. Tries to get permission for EVERYTHING. It got so bad (good in my opinion) that MC told him to stop with certain things. ML went off vibes... more>> (because he's stalked the MC so much, so he knows him extremely well) and still asks permission anyway, if the vibe feels off. Top tier ML.

Now MC was beautiful too. He gave me Asexual/Aromantic vibes throughout most of it, but he still gave ML a chance. He never let ML go past his bottom line. I appreciate that. I'm glad he always stood on business, but was always willing to compromise. He's so softhearted to ML.

Overall, I love this couple. I'm gonna miss them! I know I'll return when those horrible MLs get too much, in other books.

Thank you author for writing this masterpiece and thank you translator for bringing this to us. This was a beautiful experience! <<less
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Bbsnugs
Bbsnugs rated it
April 23, 2025
Status: Completed
This is an intense love story, the ML’s love for the MC is crazy and obsessive, he would basically do anything for the MC. Most would call him insane but this is the kind of love the MC needed for him to open up his heart. They are very sweet together in their own way and the story mainly revolves around this.
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ya-oy
ya-oy rated it
June 2, 2025
Status: Completed
Took me a while to finish but I finally did!!

This novel.... I can only say it's not for everyone :`). Chi Wei's obsession and possessiveness is unmatched. Your toxic ML from your fave manhwas can't even compare with how obsessive he is 🫡

He's the definition of a yearner and if there's a competition for pining he'd be a f*cking champion.

Bros so obsessed he ... more>>
Spoiler

1. hallucinated seeing the MC, so much so that he's struggling to understand that the MC by his side is real and not just a product of his imaginations.

2. Almost everyone interacting with MC during his time abroad is paid by the ML, the only exception is the guy Hua.

3. MC is under surveillance 24/7

4. Just read the book y'all 🙏

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But his redeeming quality is his respect for MC's personal boundaries, boi is literally on his rut (10x stronger than a normal alphas btw) yet he respects him so much he and his primal instincts are keen on not disobeying his NOs. Y'all know how mucj of a big deal this is in the omegaverse world where consent suddenly goes out the window when the omega's heat or the alpha's rut arrives. <<less
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HopeWorldian
HopeWorldian rated it
May 21, 2025
Status: c101
Very unsatisfying, overall.

Plot: 3/5

Nothing too exciting happens. There’s only one antagonist, and the pacing was terrible.

Characters: 3/5

Not compelling. The MC & ML have trauma and yet can’t go to a therapist because of the ML’s possessiveness.
Spoiler

There’s a part where the ML says that he went to school for medicine and so the MC doesn’t have to see a therapist for his trauma, he can talk to him. Absolutely wild! He forgot to take ethics during school clearly.

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Romance: 2/5

Their relationship felt more like a trauma response than real love. Especially when it came the to MC’s avoidant attachment style. I think the whole concept of defying biology in alpha x beta relationships was emphasized way too much in this story.
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Suzuranao
Suzuranao rated it
May 21, 2025
Status: Completed
Slightly unsatisfying but personal nitpick so rating it 4.7 if anything lol

TL is good, at least there's correct pronouns but I was confused at times with the names of places constantly calling kyoto the place even if this is set in "CN" so I didnt know if it was just a translation of capital or it really was kyoto flat, it just bewildered me enough to mention lol

ANYWAYS onwards to actual tl. QW (ML) is Cray Cray with Capital C, but also Cunning with a Capital C and Caring with... more>> Capital C. He's deranged yandere, possessive jealous as hell, that meme of person not trying to sneeze veins showing up in their face but if QZ (MC) even shows sign of being displeased or wary he sits down like a good dog and waits to be called. Seriously.

So red flag that is actually lined green inside, and there's very little conflict actually, its like slice of life, the romance is also not explosive because they both want the same thing from the other, stability, safety and security, which makes for a not terribly exciting romance but it has its own charm.

If you're looking for the general high blood pressure excitement of contract A/B/O novels it's not for you, but it does have its own share of excitement in its own way. <<less
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Fisukisuki
Fisukisuki rated it
May 13, 2025
Status: c101-102
Qi Wei truly make me feel sated. Because it's been a while reading ML Gong as Crazy as him. Crazy Twisted Yandere and yet Absolutely Devoted Doting Caring Loving "I'll-hurt-myself-first-before-hurting-my-beloved" kind of guy. The kind of "My beloved is My First and My Everything". The kind of crazy who ready to cage his beloved and yet won't do it anyway because his beloved feelings came first.

Anyway Qi Zhao grow to understand him so well and yet rather than disgust or annoyance, he feel flattered, warm and happy. Anyway he can... more>> take Qi Wei's crazy love with oper arm and absolutely Willing Heart.

Anyway this story is Absolutely about their Love and Life but Deeper. If you're hoping for some adventure or Faceslapping... Nah. It's not about that. But better...!

The Unconditional Love doesn't lie. It's Absolutely Happy Ending too. No Miracle Whatsoever but in a way Better...

Anyway this novel one of a Kind in the Best Way Ever!!! I LOVE IT SOOOOOO FREAKING FCKING MUCH!!! FOREVER ETERNALLY WITH MY ETERNAL LOVE AND BEYOND IN ANY UNIVERSE!!! <<less
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Fave
Fave rated it
May 5, 2025
Status: c1
I really enjoyed reading this. It’s not to plot heavy and mainly focuses on the main characters lives.

I hope future authors who plan on writing possessive and obsessive male lead characters can take a page from Qi Wei’s book. This is truly how it’s done, he loved Qi Zhao so deeply and so completely yet he never once used force, never once used violence in fact his love was almost too humble. He asked for consent for everything, even holding hands despite his pheromones going crazy.

I’ve always thought I could... more>> never handle a possessive lover irl but if he was like Qi Wei, having my best interest at heart and always putting my happiness first and pursuing me wholeheartedly then maybe it’s not so bad lol.

Anyway give this a chance. <<less
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