ABO My Alpha is a Housewife - Chapter 19

Yes, my fiancé.

When Qin Ziyao was a child, he loved playing with Ji Shuran. Because he was ten years older, people would jokingly ask if he wanted to take Ji Shuran home.

Qin Ziyao actually did have such thoughts. He asked his family how to make Ji Shuran his family.

Having already differentiated into an Alpha, Qin Ziyao was told by his family that if Ji Shuran differentiated into an Omega, they could arrange a marriage alliance with the Ji Family. Once Ji Shuran grew up, he could bring him home.

Knowing he could secure Ji Shuran early, Qin Ziyao worried someone else might snatch him up first. He couldn’t even wait for Ji Shuran to differentiate. He insisted on having the Qin Family elders speak with the Ji Family immediately, agreeing that the two families would announce their engagement as soon as Ji Shuran differentiated into an Omega.

A few years later, Ji Shuran indeed differentiated into an Omega. Qin Ziyao, having prepared everything, proposed.

The still-young Ji Shuran didn’t fully understand what being engaged meant, but the engagement ring Qin Ziyao had prepared was beautiful, and he loved it, so he accepted.

Five years ago, they had already become engaged.

Ji Shuran’s current cold attitude toward Qin Ziyao stemmed from Qin Ziyao’s decision to pursue a doctorate abroad three years ago. When he returned last year, he brought back an Omega named Zhao Qing. The two were very close, with Qin Ziyao insisting that Zhao Qing was just a good friend.

But Ji Shuran had grown up. He was no longer a naive child oblivious to matters of the heart. He could clearly see the Omega’s feelings for Qin Ziyao.

Yet Qin Ziyao stubbornly insisted on treating Zhao Qing as merely a friend, and the two friends continued to meet for coffee and meals.

It was infuriating.

Qin Ziyao remained devoted to Ji Shuran, his affection unwavering. But his mind seemed to be malfunctioning. Whenever Ji Shuran grew angry about Zhao Qing, Qin Ziyao always dismissed it as overthinking, as if Ji Shuran were doubting his sincerity.

Even now, Ji Shuran had brought up the school students only because Qin Ziyao had mentioned that one was taking classes at South Eun University while the other was studying there. He argued that there was no need to publicly announce their engagement the more people knew, the more likely rumors would spread questioning whether they had been engaged all along. This way, they could nip the rumors in the bud.

Ji Shuran was angry but agreed. After all, school was for studying, and Qin Ziyao had already said his piece. Continuing to insist on publicizing their relationship would make him look desperate for a man.

Yet Qin Ziyao was highly educated, strikingly handsome, and a top-tier Alpha. Many students at the university secretly harbored feelings for him, and there was even a dedicated forum on the school’s website for him.

Unbeknownst to Qin Ziyao, Ji Shuran, as a student and avid forum user, fumed daily, wanting to curse him out. Yet Qin Ziyao remained oblivious, pretending not to know him whenever they were at school.

All these factors combined to make Ji Shuran’s attitude toward Qin Ziyao increasingly hostile.

Qin Ziyao, however, simply believed Ji Shuran was going through a rebellious phase and would eventually grow out of it.

Although they had stayed in touch during Qin Ziyao’s years abroad, they rarely saw each other. Even the strongest relationships require maintenance after long periods apart, but the Zhao Qing incident and the school’s situation had deprived them of the opportunity to reconnect.

Their conversations now lacked the intimacy they had shared before Qin Ziyao’s departure, and Ji Shuran frequently snapped at him.

Once your brother gets married, let’s get married too.

Qin Ziyao silently calculated in his mind. If Ji Jinzhao started looking for a marriage partner now, by the time all the formalities were completed, Ji Shuran would be in his third year of university.

Ji Shuran didn’t know how to respond.

Did he like Qin Ziyao? Of course he did. Otherwise, with Zhao Qing’s presence causing friction, he would have broken off the engagement long ago. He also wanted them to go back to how they used to be, but he didn’t know how.

But marriage? At least, he didn’t want to marry the Qin Ziyao he knew now.

It’s still early. There’s no rush to discuss this so soon.

Mm. Qin Ziyao felt defeated. Ever since he returned from abroad, Ji Shuran had stopped sharing his worries with him. He didn’t know what to do. The current Ji Shuran was like a hedgehog, bristling with thorns. How could he bring him back to his former self?

The car stopped, and Ji Shuran opened the door to get out, immediately running into Mo Chi. Mo Chi, are you here to pick out a suit too?

Mm.

Mo Chi hadn’t expected to run into them here. While the rest of the school might not know about Ji Shuran and Qin Ziyao’s relationship, everyone in their social circle was well aware of it.

Qin Ziyao instinctively raised his hand to stop Ji Shuran from hugging Mo Chi’s arm, but realizing Mo Chi hadn’t differentiated into an Alpha, he awkwardly withdrew his hand, pretending to be busy.

Mo Chi glanced at Qin Ziyao and whispered to Ji Shuran, Should I head inside first? I don’t want to intrude on you two.

Ji Shuran turned to look at Qin Ziyao, who was currently answering a phone call.

No need, I’m having a heart attack.

Mo Chi didn’t ask why he was having a heart attack. Among their group of friends, he was the one with the most disastrous love life, making him feel unworthy of inquiring about their affairs.

Qin Ziyao hung up and walked over to Ji Shuran. Shuran, you and Mo Chi go inside first. Zhao Qing is nearby I’ll go say hello and join you shortly.

Hah! You have to see him even for a moment?

Qin Ziyao frowned. Why did Ji Shuran always react this way whenever Zhao Qing was mentioned?

But Zhao Qing just happened to be nearby, and he only planned to chat briefly before returning. I’ll be back soon, he explained before leaving.

Ji Shuran finally lost his composure. It’s always Zhao Qing! Sometimes I really wish he’d just break off the engagement and marry Zhao Qing instead!

Mo Chi felt like he’d just stumbled upon a juicy piece of gossip. His eyes widened, and he tried to keep his tone neutral, not wanting Ji Shuran to think he was gloating.

Does Qin Ziyao have someone else?

Not exactly. Ji Shuran lowered his head. If Qin Ziyao truly had someone else, he wouldn’t be in this frustrating can’t live with him, can’t live without him situation. It’s his friend Zhao Qing. Anyone can see Zhao Qing likes him, but he acts like a fool, insisting they’re just friends. Every time Zhao Qing needs something, he drops everything and runs off, like right now—leaving me to go greet his friend.

Zhao Qing saved him once overseas, so I can’t exactly stop him from seeing him, can I?

Mo Chi recalled how Qin Ziyao had instinctively tried to prevent Ji Shuran from touching him earlier. He raised an eyebrow. I might have a solution to this!

Huh? Ji Shuran looked puzzled.

Just trust my plan.

Twenty minutes later, Li Ziyu arrived.

Remember, just say you and Shuran are friends, but your gaze toward him should be intense enough for anyone to see you’re in love with him. If anyone asks, insist you’re just friends.

Ji Shuran immediately understood Mo Chi’s plan, but he remained uncertain. Li Ziyu has known us since childhood. He won’t believe it.