Mistaken ‘O’ is a Crazy Gorgeous Boss - Chapter 39

Over the next two days, Qin Huan and Qu Han drove the two of them around, exploring every corner of Mingqiu County.

At every stop, Shen Zhikou would end up with something new in her hands, sometimes it was sugar-roasted chestnuts from a time-honored shop, other times sweet and tangy candied hawthorn skewers, or even Mingqiu County’s specialty grilled grass cakes.

Often, after taking just one bite, Qu Zhen, who was always by her side, would naturally take over holding the treat, ready to bring it back to her lips the moment she wanted another taste.

After witnessing this pattern repeatedly, Qin Huan, who had been watching from the side, couldn’t help but press her lips together to suppress a smile, exchanging knowing and pleased glances with Qu Han.

On the day of their departure, Qin Huan sought out Qu Zhen for a private talk. She didn’t beat around the bush but got straight to the point in the flower shop’s greenhouse.

“Zhenzhen, have you thought it through?”

At first, Qu Zhen was a bit confused, but when she caught sight of Shen Zhikou sitting not far away, understanding dawned on her.

“Mom.”

“There’s no room for shyness in this matter. You need to take action, understand?”

Qu Zhen nodded. “I’m already taking action.”

Qin Huan blinked in surprise. She had assumed it would take her daughter a while longer to come around and had been planning to give her a nudge, never expecting that the progress bar was already full.

“I’ve confirmed my feelings,” Qu Zhen said softly. “From here on, I’ll do my best.”

“Good. The next time you come back, I’ll ask you again.”

“Okay.”

While Qu Zhen carefully watered the plants, Qin Huan turned and walked toward Shen Zhikou outside the greenhouse. Qu Zhen instinctively wanted to follow, but before she could take a step, Luobo, who had been brought to the shop, tugged at her pant leg. She crouched down to stroke the dog’s ears, glanced in the direction of the two, and ultimately decided to suppress her curiosity and continue watering.

At 4:30 in the afternoon, the two prepared to head back. After saying their goodbyes at the flower shop, as Gu Shutang passed by Shen Zhikou, she whispered softly, “Thank you.”

Shen Zhikou didn’t pause or acknowledge the words, continuing on her way without a reaction. It wasn’t until the car disappeared around the street corner that Gu Shutang finally withdrew her gaze.

Two evenings earlier, the moment she had returned to her rented apartment, the doorbell had suddenly rung. Initially startled and tense, she peered through the peephole and, confirming it wasn’t Yan Shuang, opened the door.

To her surprise, the beta standing outside had been sent by Shen Yunxi to deliver some items.

Two large boxes full of pregnancy supplies and a box of pregnancy comfort agents, crucial for pregnant Omegas, left her stunned and hesitant.

After ensuring she accepted the items, the female beta quickly left.

She didn’t fully understand Shen Yunxi’s intentions but had a vague sense that it might… might be related to Shen Yunxi’s Omega mother.

It was a sorrowful story, one that left everyone sighing with regret whenever the tragically deceased Omega was mentioned.

…

As dusk fell, the car’s headlights cut through the darkness, dispelling the chilly night.

On the return journey, Qu Zhen remained in the driver’s seat throughout. After over four hours of driving, they arrived back at Xinyu Garden, both exhausted from the trip. They tidied up briefly, washed up, and then fell asleep in each other’s arms.

To focus on studying, Qu Zhen followed Shen Zhikou’s early rising routine over the next week, heading to the university library to study.

On Friday morning, after waking up, Qu Zhen wanted to go to the kitchen to make breakfast, but Shen Zhikou stopped her. With a light but firm grip on her wrist, she guided Qu Zhen to sit on the sofa cushion.

“I’ll make breakfast today.”

Qu Zhen insisted, “Sister, let me do it. You’ve already worked so hard.”

“I’ll do it.”

Qu Zhen wanted to say more, but a sudden warmth touched her lips as a soft tongue gently licked them, leaving her frozen stiff.

“This is my bargaining chip.”

Shen Zhikou pulled back slightly. “Now, will you agree?”

The frozen girl’s ears flushed bright red, her voice barely a whisper. “O-okay.”

As the aroma of food drifted through the kitchen door, Qu Zhen gradually snapped out of her daze. Shen Zhikou brought the plates to the table, placed a glass of warmed milk at the right seat, and then glanced at Qu Zhen, signaling her to come over for breakfast.

Only when she reached the dining table did Qu Zhen understand why Shen Zhikou had insisted on making breakfast.

On the white marble table sat two steaming bowls of tomato noodle soup. In the bowl on the right, two soft-boiled eggs were halved and placed side by side, accompanied by a crab stick, forming the number “100” at a glance.

Beside it was a plate of sliced kiwi and dragon fruit, arranged in a pattern that also cleverly resembled “100.”

It reminded Qu Zhen of parents who would creatively prepare breakfasts with hidden “100” motifs to cheer their children on before exams.

A dimple appeared on her right cheek as Qu Zhen couldn’t help but feel overjoyed, even a little shy at being treated like a child.

She smiled softly. “Thank you, sister.”

“You’re welcome.” Shen Zhikou, dressed in a champagne-colored satin blouse, pulled out a chair and sat down. “Wishing Xiao Zhen success in her exam.”

Qu Zhen replied, “Then I’ll take your kind words to heart!”

After breakfast, they left the residential area. When the car arrived at the south gate of C University, Qu Zhen lowered her gaze to unbuckle her seatbelt, then took a letter out of her bag.

The envelope was pale blue, Shen Zhikou’s favorite color, sealed with a star-shaped sticker. Her fair cheeks slowly flushed as Qu Zhen handed the letter to Shen Zhikou, bowing her head slightly.

“Sister, if you’ve been satisfied with my efforts these past few days, please accept this love letter.”

Shen Zhikou seemed genuinely surprised, a hint of amusement sparkling in her eyes as she teased softly, “So, Xiao Zhen was busy writing a love letter right before her exam?”

Qu Zhen feigned composure, summoning every ounce of courage as she replied, “Yes. Because pursuing you and preparing for the exam are both very important to me. I can’t slack off on either.”

“Though I’ve been studying for the exam all along, I only started writing this letter this week,” she admitted honestly. “Even though it was rushed, I can assure you that I put my absolute best effort into it, two hundred percent focus and dedication. But my ability to express myself has always been lacking, and my writing still needs improvement, so it might not… fully meet your expectations. Still, I’ll keep working hard and improving. So, please give me the chance to give you this letter.”

Seeing the usually shy girl muster this much courage already brought Shen Zhikou more than enough joy.

She didn’t tease the flustered young alpha any further, her fingertips brushing against Qu Zhen’s as she took the letter.

“I’ve accepted it. See you this evening.”

Qu Zhen beamed. “Yes, see you this evening, sister.”

…

The open-book exam wasn’t particularly challenging for Qu Zhen. She only paused to think a bit longer on the final question.

As it was the final course of their senior year, no one turned in their papers early during the entire one-and-a-half-hour exam. When the familiar campus bell rang, the entire class, as if rehearsed, handed in their papers neatly and orderly, then stood up and bowed to the teacher on the podium.

The teacher was momentarily taken aback but soon smiled warmly. “This course has come to an end. I wish you all a bright future and smooth sailing.”

The classroom echoed with continuous applause, which only faded after the teacher left, and the students gradually filed out of the room.

Qu Zhen followed behind Yang Shumeng, and the four of them crowded into the stairwell. When the path cleared, they gazed at the distant Xiangyuan Lake and couldn’t help but sigh.

“Time flies so fast. I have this indescribable feeling.”

“Yeah.” Jiang Cheng’s eyes sparkled. “It’s all over now, except for the postgraduate entrance exams.”

“Actually, there’s still quite a while to go. We won’t officially graduate until next summer,” Zhou Yun said with a smile. “We can save the ‘happy graduation’ for then.”

Qu Zhen nodded. “Right, there’s still plenty of time.”

“Thinking about starting my internship soon makes me miserable,” Yang Shumeng lamented. “Interns have no rights at all. We’re busy like dogs every day, and when I think about it before bed, I don’t even understand what I’m so busy with.”

Zhou Yun chimed in, “Stop, my mental state is about to take a nosedive.”

Qu Zhen was amused by the two of them and broke into a smile. Compared to the anxiety and melancholy about the upcoming internship, she was more looking forward to meeting Shen Zhikou that evening and seeing her reaction after reading the love letter.

Moreover, she had a vague feeling that the first night after the course ended might also be the first night they fulfilled their marital duties.

The thought made her cheeks burn again. Fortunately, the chilly wind swiftly swept away the warmth on her face.

After spending some time in the dormitory, tidying up the last of her belongings, Qu Zhen said goodbye to Yang Shumeng and the others. Since some of her luggage couldn’t pass the subway security check, she changed her route and took a taxi home.

At 4:30 in the afternoon, a light drizzle began to fall over the rainy city of Haicheng. By 5:10, the drizzle showed signs of intensifying, but Qu Zhen was completely unaware of it.

She was sitting on the carpeted floor by the sofa, speeding through the study materials in her resource pack. Even though she had prepared herself, she still felt shy when she saw the clear and explicit images.

Forcing herself to finish despite the embarrassment, her fingertips-tinged pink, and her mind slowly replayed the hazy scenes from the night of her secondary differentiation.

Snowy skin, soft clouds, a slender waist, and delicate legs.

Every part of her was enough to make peaches and plums blush with envy.

With a soft thud, Qu Zhen flipped her tablet face down on the sofa cushion and hurried to the bathroom to splash cold water on her face.

This method had always worked in the past, but today it was slow to take effect. Even after repeated rinsing, she couldn’t suppress her longing to see Shen Zhikou.

It wasn’t until the alarm reminding her to prepare dinner rang that she pushed the thought aside and began preparing a nutritious meal for Shen Zhikou.

At 7:10, the doorbell rang earlier than expected.

Having just finished her tasks, Qu Zhen happily went to open the door for the returning Omega. Even though she knew Shen Zhikou could unlock it with her fingerprint, she wanted to see her even sooner.

The smart door slowly swung open, first revealing a bouquet of pristine white lilies, followed by the Omega hidden behind them.

Qu Zhen stared unblinkingly at Shen Zhikou, like an excited little puppy, and only gently took her hand after she entered the room and set down the bouquet.

“Xiao Zhen seems a bit different tonight.”

“How so?”

Her cheek was lightly pinched, and Qu Zhen heard the words, “Xiao Zhen is full of anticipation, waiting for a response.”

“Then…”

“Zhenzhen,” Shen Zhikou’s tone shifted, “the lilies have bloomed.”

Clueless Qu Zhen replied, “Mm, the flowers are beautiful.”

“What I mean is…” Shen Zhikou leaned in, her gaze fixed on the flushed earlobe, “let’s make up for our wedding night tonight, Zhenzhen.”

Qu Zhen’s face turned bright red, her heart pounding wildly.

“Okay. The ambiguous atmosphere lingered until after dinner. The two parted ways to wash up in separate bathrooms. When Qu Zhen finished drying her hair and saw what Shen Zhikou was wearing as she pushed the door open, her face flushed so deeply it seemed about to drip blood.

“Sister.”

Shen Zhikou walked toward her, her eyes shimmering with a captivating light. “Hmm?”

Her slender waist was tightly cinched by the inner clasp of the white uniform, making it appear even more delicate and narrow. Above, the soft, towering curves were damp with moisture, like blooming flower buds, while her straight legs were clad in sheer knee-high stockings of the same color, so thin they seemed as if they could easily be torn.

This was the group performance costume their dormitory had purchased together during their sophomore year for the elective course “Drama Appreciation.” However, due to the seller sending the wrong outfit and size, this set had been buried at the bottom of Qu Zhen’s suitcase. Perhaps because she had been solely focused on studying that afternoon, she had mistakenly mixed it up with the packaging of another white jacket, leaving it piled abruptly in an inconspicuous corner.

She never expected Shen Zhikou to find it, let alone that Shen Zhikou would… take the initiative to wear this uniform, which carried an implicit meaning.

Her throat felt dry and scratchy, as if flames were burning within. Before she could speak, Shen Zhikou walked straight up to her.

The stunningly beautiful Omega stepped barefoot onto the tops of her feet. Then, she took the alpha’s hand and guided it slowly downward, her fingertips stopping at the edge of the white thigh-high socks.

“Happy wedding, Zhenzhen.”

The heat blowing against her ear felt scalding. When Qu Zhen clearly heard Shen Zhikou’s next words, the program running in her mind crashed completely, and her ever-present rationality vanished into nothingness.

She turned her head and kissed Shen Zhikou.