My Jealous and Beautiful Villainous Wife (ABO) - Chapter 13

Si An leaned back in the passenger seat, his eyes closed and brows furrowed. His pale complexion made him look distinctly unwell.

Long Xiao kept his eyes on the road ahead while glancing at Si An out of the corner of his eye. Seeing Si An’s discomfort, he frowned in concern.

In the silence, a faint, floral-scented sandalwood fragrance quietly permeated the air.

The reassuring pheromone, carrying the Alpha’s will, exuded an intensely calming effect.

Si An’s eyelids fluttered, and before he could even speak, his furrowed brows slowly relaxed.

Gradually, his breathing became steady, and he drifted off to sleep, facing the car window.

Long Xiao’s expression remained unchanged, but he drove even more smoothly.

Seeing the Omega’s brows no longer furrowed, his own relaxed as well.

In the quiet cabin, only the soft rhythm of their breathing filled the air.

The entire car was subtly permeated by the Alpha’s faint pheromone scent, filling every corner.

However, the pheromone concentration remained low, as Long Xiao deliberately restrained himself, releasing only a minimal amount.

He was being extra careful, mainly because he feared being rejected by the Omega again.

— Over a dozen minutes passed.

The jet-black Cayenne came to a smooth stop in a parking space at a restaurant.

Long Xiao parked the car and glanced sideways at Si An, who was sleeping soundly in the passenger seat.

Si An’s light golden hair was casually disheveled, a few strands clinging to his face like butterfly wings.

How could someone be so perfectly formed? Every detail makes me adore him beyond measure.

Even his occasional cold or sharp remarks only made Long Xiao want to lick his cheek.

But that wouldn’t work, would it? His true form was far too large a single lick would send the Omega tumbling.

Dismissing these trivial thoughts, Long Xiao remained silent for a moment before deciding not to wake Si An.

He withdrew his gaze, crossed his arms, and closed his eyes, resembling a silent guardian deity.

Long Xiao had no intention of napping he merely closed his eyes to rest, as staring at the sleeping Omega would have been impolite.

Another dozen minutes passed before Si An’s eyelashes fluttered, and he slowly opened his eyes.

Somehow, Si An had drifted off to sleep. When he woke, his body felt surprisingly refreshed, with no aches or stiffness.

Normally, sleeping anywhere but his bed would leave his shoulders and back stiff and sore.

Si An blinked, rotating his shoulders with a sense of novelty. He glanced to the side and met Long Xiao’s open eyes.

The golden eyes were clear and bright, as if they had been waiting for a long time.

Long Xiao gazed at Si An, his narrow, deep-set eyes appearing even more intense in the dimness. Yet the golden pupils seemed to soften as they met Si An’s gaze, conveying a sense of tenderness.

Did you sleep well? Long Xiao’s deep, magnetic voice was low and soothing, radiating a sense of calm.

Si An cleared his throat, feeling slightly awkward. Ahem, yes, it was alright.

Long Xiao nodded, opened the car door, and stepped out. That’s good.

Before Si An could react, his own door swung open.

It was Long Xiao, opening Si An’s door from the outside.

The Alpha stood there, his tall frame and broad shoulders casting a deep shadow that enveloped Si An completely.

Si An looked up, meeting Long Xiao’s descending gaze.

Please, Si An said, lowering his gaze. He had left the two roses in the car as he walked forward side-by-side with the Alpha.

The reservation had been made well in advance, and even though they hadn’t been there in a while, the restaurant manager wouldn’t dare cancel Long Xiao’s name.

Now, seeing the Alpha and Omega walk in side-by-side, the manager’s face lit up with delight as he hurried to greet them.

Mr. Long, your private room is ready. Please follow me.

He led them eagerly, his demeanor less like that of a restaurant manager and more like that of someone welcoming a god of wealth.

However, both Si An and Long Xiao remained unfazed by the manager’s obsequious attitude. Having grown accustomed to such treatment, they found nothing remarkable about it.

The two walked in silence, Long Xiao quietly adjusting his pace to match Si An’s slightly shorter strides, maintaining their side-by-side position.

Si An kept his eyes fixed ahead, not entirely oblivious to the Alpha’s thoughtfulness. But having grown accustomed to being treated with such reverence, he saw nothing particularly special about it.

Born into nobility and raised in the lap of luxury, Si An always carried himself with a dignified air, his chin held high with innate self-assurance.

It wasn’t that he looked down on people, but every inch of him exuded such effortless grace and aloofness that he gave off the impression of being unapproachable.

…Well, perhaps that impression wasn’t entirely wrong.

The two men entered the private dining room and took their seats. Si An casually scanned the menu, selecting a few dishes without much thought.

After making his choices, he glanced up at Long Xiao, unsurprised to find the Alpha simply watching him, offering no objections.

The restaurant manager, clutching the menu, hurried out of the room, and the door closed softly behind him.

For some reason, the private dining rooms in these restaurants always seemed to be lit with dim, yellowish light.

Under this soft glow, both Si An and Long Xiao, usually so aloof and reserved, seemed to soften, their expressions becoming gentler.

They stared at each other, almost like children competing in a staring contest, the moment oddly childish.

Finally, Si An couldn’t take it anymore. He lowered his gaze, shifting his attention to his phone, which he began to fidget with.

The green bubble notification tone chimed incessantly as his slender fingers tapped away at the screen.

Long Xiao watched Si An play with his phone for a while before finally speaking,

Are you very busy?

The question sounded somewhat foolish, given Si An’s position as the CEO of a major corporation. His demanding schedule was a given.

However, during their dinner the previous night, the Omega hadn’t been glued to his phone, constantly replying to messages as he was today.

Si An looked up, his lake-blue eyes tinged with coldness and a hint of irritation.

Busy. Very busy.

Oh, Long Xiao replied, nodding with a gracious air, and said nothing more.

His expression made it clear he didn’t mind Si An ignoring him, signaling that Si An could attend to his own matters first.

The Alpha’s attitude was remarkably indulgent, almost placid, but Si An found no relief in it.

He closed his eyes briefly, exhaled softly, and slammed his phone face-down on the table with a thud that wasn’t particularly quiet.

Long Xiao’s gaze flickered to Si An’s slender, well-defined hand. He asked again, Not busy anymore?

Unfortunately, this question earned him only a disdainful glare from Si An.

Heh, Long Xiao chuckled softly, finding Si An’s behavior utterly endearing. He earned another cold glare for his amusement.

Though the Alpha couldn’t quite understand what he’d done wrong, he wisely suppressed his smile.

His beloved Omega was so difficult to coax, so hard to read.

But that was alright. He had plenty of patience.

Long Xiao studied Si An’s now-cool expression, thinking to himself, The Dragon Clan Ancestral Teachings Green Dragon Ancestor Edition Wife hard to win over? No matter! Just keep pestering her relentlessly. Even the most stubborn wife will eventually become your wife.