The Omega Who Canceled the Engagement Ended Up Falling for Me - Chapter 25

Xu Qing was not a reckless person. She maintained a strict routine, keeping regular mealtimes, brewing a cup of coffee precisely at noon, and going to bed before eleven. Aside from rare, exceptional circumstances, she almost never smoked or drank. Her life trajectory had never deviated from its course; whether it was academic exams growing up, or professional certifications and civil service exams, she always achieved satisfactory results after thorough preparation. The only flaw to ever appear in her life was the marriage arrangement orchestrated by her family.

Strictly speaking, that matter couldn’t be blamed on Xu Qing; ultimately, it was the wishful thinking of the previous generation of the Xu and Fu families.

Aside from that, Xu Qing rarely did anything outside of her plans.

Even regarding her feelings for the Omega she lived with, she had intended to keep them hidden until the timing was ripe to confess.

But how many days had it been?

Xu Qing had blurted it out so hastily, all because of a piece of cake?

This did not align with Xu Qing’s pursuit of perfection. In her imagination, a confession should involve roses, a three-tier cream cake, candles, and fireworks to be considered remotely acceptable.

This was her first love—an Omega girl with an incredibly high pheromone compatibility. Just standing beside her, Xu Qing could be infected by her happiness.

She deserved to be treated with solemnity by Xu Qing.

Fu Shuang’s little trick succeeded once again on Xu Qing. She smiled until her eyes curved like crescents, her chin dipping slightly until it almost touched her shirt collar. Her long brown hair swayed with the movement. Despite the large gesture, her voice was tiny, nearly inaudible like a mosquito, as she half-hid herself and uttered a single word: “Mm.”

If Xu Qing hadn’t been listening with rapt attention, she almost would have missed that crucial syllable.

No wonder her physical reaction was so big? Was she afraid I’d misunderstand?

Xu Qing’s thoughts strayed a bit. When she took the cake from Fu Shuang’s hand, she couldn’t help but tremble slightly. Pondering her next words, she picked up the plastic fork that had been endowed with a heavy mission and precisely poked a piece of small cake. She spoke somewhat incoherently: “So… this cake, are you planning to eat it yourself, or do you want me to feed you?”

Fu Shuang opened her mouth: “Ah.”

Xu Qing fed the cake to her, taking the opportunity to glance at her mouth—

The upper and lower rows of teeth were tight and straight, pearly white and beautiful. The left canine was slightly pointed, and her gums were a healthy pale pink. Her tongue was clean, showing she took meticulous care of herself.

Kissing her would definitely be a delight.

Watching her slowly swallow the cake, Xu Qing felt a somewhat “perverted” thought bubble up in her mind.

The chiffon cake was baked very soft, and the animal cream used was distinctively high-quality, smelling even better than it tasted. Xu Qing continued to feed her a second piece. In the eyes of this Alpha who had never been in love, watching a cute Omega eat was a pleasure in itself.

By the third piece, Fu Shuang finally couldn’t take it anymore. Shaking her head like a rattle, she swallowed the sweet, rich cake and said with difficulty, “You’re feeding me too fast, I need a break.”

Xu Qing: “…”

But when she fed dried snacks to her Koala at home, the little cat ate much faster than this.

And the cake wasn’t even as big as a piece of dried meat.

In other words—her girlfriend, classmate Lulu, actually had a smaller appetite than a cat?

This conclusion made her let out a “hmmm.” While thinking, she sampled a piece of cake herself, her mind drifting to: Do I need to do more push-ups tonight to burn off this extra cake?

She also considered that if her girlfriend was a foodie but had a tiny stomach, would all the food she couldn’t finish become Xu Qing’s burden?

Xu Qing knew several friends who had gained weight as soon as they started dating. According to them, it was because they were “forced” to eat too much during the relationship.

After finishing most of the small cake, Xu Qing was convinced of this future possibility!

The pressure felt immense.

She quickly turned around to toss the cake remnants into the trash and brought out the new helmet she had bought for Fu Shuang.

She hadn’t been well-prepared when leaving this morning and could only give her an electric scooter helmet. But this was different—this was a brand-new carbon fiber full-face helmet. Xu Qing had been shopping online for days and only received it this afternoon. The pink and blue paint job was cool and cute, perfectly fitting Xu Qing’s image of an Omega sister.

“Is this for me?” Fu Shuang held the helmet, curiously looking it over. “This must be very expensive, right?”

It only cost Xu Qing half a month’s salary.

Xu Qing couldn’t even bring herself to buy a high-end one for herself, but she didn’t hesitate for a second when buying things for Fu Shuang.

“Try it on to see if the size is right,” Xu Qing said, lifting the visor for her. “I think your head circumference is similar to mine, maybe a bit smaller. Try it first to see if it’s too big.”

Fu Shuang obediently tucked her head inside. The pink-blue color scheme matched her long brown hair perfectly; she looked like a “magical girl” mecha pilot, causing passing commuters to turn their heads repeatedly.

“How is it?”

Through the helmet, Xu Qing’s voice was muffled, and Fu Shuang’s own voice sounded deep as well. She nodded and said, “It fits well. It seems lighter than yours.”

Of course it was, considering the price Xu Qing paid.

“No need to change the size?”

“I don’t think so.” Fu Shuang bobbed her head around under the heavy-looking helmet.

“Come, princess, please get on.” Xu Qing invited her with a hand, like an elegant knight.

Fu Shuang placed one hand in her palm and wrapped the other around Xu Qing’s waist, striding over the bike to sit down. Luckily, she was wearing wide-leg pants today, making movement much easier.

“Very good,” Xu Qing said dotingly. “Are we going straight home now, or to the market first?”

Fu Shuang: “…Let’s go straight back.”

Before the bike even started, Fu Shuang was pressed against Xu Qing, her soft body tight against Xu Qing’s back. The soft, fragrant warmth made Xu Qing feel a bit dazed.

“Thank you, Sister, for the helmet,” Fu Shuang said softly.

“You’re welcome,” Xu Qing said seriously. “It’s already a grievance to have a girlfriend sit on the back of a motorcycle. I’ll take you to look at cars you like in a while.”

Fu Shuang “wa-ed”: “Sister, are you going to give me a car?”

Xu Qing: “I don’t have that much cash, but we can get a loan for a commuter car. By the way, do you have a driver’s license?”

Fu Shuang didn’t have the heart to tell Xu Qing that she had touched almost every car worth over a million, and she wouldn’t look twice at a hundred-thousand-yuan commuter car bought on a loan—

Forget it, this was her fresh, new girlfriend.

“I haven’t taken the test yet, but…” Fu Shuang wiggled against her back and whimpered, “Sister, you’re really too good to me! I’m so moved!”

Xu Qing clearly felt her “ample” features. She coughed sharply, straightened her posture, and said, “Baby, behave.”

Fu Shuang enjoyed seeing her flustered. She boldly rubbed Xu Qing’s stomach and said mysteriously, “Sister, actually, I’ve always been like this. I only forced myself to hold back after meeting you.”

Xu Qing was ticklish; the touch triggered her nerves. She turned her head slowly and warned with fake sternness, “You can’t… touch me randomly while I’m riding.”

So, Fu Shuang obediently leaned against her back, crossing her hands over her abdomen, and stopped making trouble.

As soon as they entered the door, Koala greeted them enthusiastically.

Fu Shuang picked it up for a cuddle, sitting on the sofa and asking how its day had been—

Koala meowed, seemingly blaming them for coming home late and leaving it lonely.

“Fine,” Fu Shuang said, picking up its paws and looking at the living room it had turned into a mess. She said exhaustedly, “Even if you’re bored, you can’t make the house this messy!”

Xu Qing took a sugar-free drink from the fridge, observed the situation, and asked, “Is Koala in heat?”

“Huh?” Fu Shuang said in shock. “He’s only six months old!”

Xu Qing shrugged while holding her drink.

Suddenly, Fu Shuang cried out. Xu Qing leaned over to look, only to see Koala lying on his back in a “seductive” pose. Under the grey fur, a specific organ was exposed, extending and retracting like a pink tentacle. It was a bit gross.

Xu Qing: “…”

Fu Shuang: “…”

“Maybe… it’s exactly what you said,” Fu Shuang shifted her seat, moving far away from Koala. Her disgusted expression said everything. “Why did he develop so fast? Not long ago, he was just a kitten!”

Xu Qing didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. Without much disgust, she leaned over to pat Koala’s head. The cat rubbed more comfortably against Xu Qing’s palm, purring loudly and even turning over to lick her fingers.

Fu Shuang’s look of disgust intensified. With a “I’m getting you neutered immediately” expression, she stood up abruptly. “I’ll clean the house. I’m taking him to be fixed in a few days!”

Xu Qing stood up and said, “Sure. I see the gas is back on. I’ll make something simple for us to eat; you’ll have to make do.”

Fu Shuang felt embarrassed by her cat son’s shameful behavior. They had only known each other for a few days, so how could he be so familiar, rubbing against Xu Qing like that! Too much!

After cleaning the litter box, Fu Shuang went to the sink to wash her hands. She subconsciously touched her swollen nape. Her tense nerves relaxed for a moment; just imagining Xu Qing’s relaxed expression while petting the cat made Fu Shuang a bit overwhelmed.

She took out her suppressant and took a puff, then went into the bathroom. She didn’t close the door tightly, intending to take a quick shower.

According to the cycle tracked on her phone, her heat should be due in the next few days. The app had even sent her a reminder.

How had she survived the last heat?

Oh, right. The last heat was two months ago. At that time, her mother had finished her final round of chemotherapy. The doctor said they should prepare for the end, take her traveling, and fulfill her final wishes.

But her mother chose to spend her final days angry at Fu Shuang, forcing her to swear she would marry into the Xu family and freezing her bank accounts. Unless she married, she wouldn’t get a cent of the inheritance.

Fu Shuang had asked if there was anywhere, she wanted to go. That woman, who had spent her life worrying about Fu Shuang, shook her head with tears in her eyes.

Nowhere.

Even if there were, she wouldn’t tell her.

In that situation, Fu Shuang had no mind to worry about her heat. Because her mood was so low, the pheromones failed to dominate her, giving her a pass.

But this time… Fu Shuang submerged herself entirely under the hot spray of the shower. Her hands couldn’t help but touch sensitive areas. In her imagination, a scent like pine, morning mist, and a cool breeze swept over her, wrapping around her entire being.

The kitchen was far from the bathroom, but the water heater was between the two. Xu Qing heard the continuous sound of the heater and wondered why she was showering now, but very quickly, she smelled that scent that made her nerves shiver: peppermint and lemon.

The spatula slipped from her hand. Xu Qing threw herself out of the kitchen, crashing heavily onto the sofa. She hugged a sofa cushion, trying her best to restrain herself, nearly feeling the urge to jump off the balcony.