My Jealous and Beautiful Villainous Wife (ABO) - Chapter 40

That evening, when Si An finished work and Long Xiao came to pick him up, Long Xiao immediately noticed something different about Si An.

The Omega, dressed in a white suit, leaned elegantly against a stone pillar in the underground parking garage, his gaze lowered as he casually smoked. The slender cigarette dangled precariously between the index and middle fingers of his right hand, threatening to fall.

His profile looked both weary and captivating, his aura hazy and indistinct.

Long, light-gold hair cascaded down his shoulders, the thick strands curling around his cheeks. His ice-blue eyes were distant as he stared at the ground. The cigarette had burned for an unknown duration without being drawn, a small ash falling to the ground.

Si An possessed an excellent physique broad shoulders, a narrow waist, and long, slender legs. His tall frame was neither overly muscular nor lacking in definition.

Had an Omega unfamiliar with Si An’s gender arrived earlier, they might have been instantly captivated.

Long Xiao’s gaze paused momentarily before he stepped out of the car and strode purposefully toward Si An, closing the distance in a few quick strides.

As the overhead light was blocked, Si An slowly lifted his eyes to meet Long Xiao’s gaze.

Long Xiao didn’t frown, but his brows lowered slightly as his gaze first carefully scanned the Omega’s complexion before settling on the cigarette between his right index finger and middle finger.

Why are you smoking today?

Before this, Long Xiao hadn’t known Si An smoked. Yet seeing him with a cigarette now felt perfectly natural, nothing particularly surprising.

But more than whether Si An smoked or not, the Alpha was more concerned about why he was smoking.

Was he in a bad mood?

Long Xiao studied Si An’s face. His pale pink lips were pressed together, his eyes half-lidded, their gaze distant. Compared to earlier that morning, he seemed to have lost some of his vibrant vitality, as if all his desires had already been satisfied.

This feeling inexplicably made Long Xiao feel uneasy.

His heart gave a slow, hollow thump.

Si An didn’t answer Long Xiao’s question. He calmly dropped the cigarette, crushed it under his shoe, and said, Let’s go.

With those words, Si An walked past Long Xiao and climbed into the passenger seat. He faced the window and closed his eyes, showing no intention of further conversation.

Long Xiao followed Si An closely, keeping pace. He got into the car and stared at Si An’s silent, averted head, noticing the sliver of exposed skin at the nape of his neck. He hesitated, wanting to speak, but ultimately chose to remain silent.

The car started quickly, the Alpha’s driving as steady and smooth as ever as they headed toward the address the Omega had sent earlier.

It was a high-end Western restaurant, an unexpected choice.

Si An, who disliked Western cuisine, had主动 chosen this place. Long Xiao was puzzled but refrained from asking.

Si An seemed even colder and more distant at night than during the day, maintaining a palpable sense of detachment.

It felt as if these few short hours had widened the gap between them.

The oppressive silence made it clear to the Alpha that he shouldn’t voice any questions, or ideally, make any sound at all.

Long Xiao sensed this and quietly complied, though his brow gradually furrowed.

In this season nearing winter, darkness fell early. Outside the car, streams of traffic glowed with colorful lights, and skyscrapers blazed with illumination.

The light filtering through the car’s privacy film cast a dim glow across Long Xiao’s profile. His strikingly deep-set features and high, sharp nose created a silhouette that was both aggressive and aloof.

Si An had closed his eyes when he first got into the car, but he opened them again later. As he gazed at Long Xiao’s reflection in the window, a sudden wave of dissatisfaction washed over him.

A compatibility rating of just over seventy percent—he wasn’t even sure if it would be enough to completely cure his Pheromone Disorder.

Yet, apart from that, the earnest and straightforward Alpha wasn’t so bad. He could be a bit dense at times, but Si An could tolerate it.

He had even been considering accepting the match, but then he realized that their connection, beyond their primal compatibility, was actually quite shallow.

Si An half-closed his eyes, his gaze drifting between the city lights outside and the Alpha’s reflection.

Just as they were pulling up to the Western restaurant, he abruptly asked, What’s our pheromone compatibility rating?

The question seemed random, and his voice was low. Long Xiao heard him clearly, but he didn’t answer immediately.

Long Xiao turned to glance at Si An, but all he saw was the Omega’s aloof silhouette. His posture alone seemed to convey a sense of rejection.

Long Xiao withdrew his gaze and focused on the traffic ahead. After a moment’s reflection to confirm his memory, he answered Si An, Seventy-six point eight percent.

Long Xiao’s response was firm, slow, and calm, revealing that he had known the answer for a long time.

Si An’s half-closed eyes snapped fully open, a sharp glint flashing in his narrow, upturned gaze. He turned his head, staring intently at Long Xiao’s profile.

You knew, so why didn’t you say anything sooner?

The Alpha had known all along, yet never mentioned it. And despite knowing, he still pursued him?

In the dimly lit space, both men’s pupils seemed to glow faintly—one golden, the other icy blue—their eyes shining with intensity.

This wasn’t a mere look it was more like a glare, devoid of anger but tinged with displeasure.

This was the first time Long Xiao had ever received such a completely sharp look from Si An.

To be honest, if the atmosphere weren’t so tense, the Alpha would have found it rather exhilarating.

Long Xiao smiled faintly, his gaze still fixed on the road ahead as he replied to Si An, In your eyes, this will become another demerit point for me, won’t it?

I’ve researched it. Generally, to treat Pheromone Disorder, the compatibility between two people needs to reach at least eighty percent.

But I’m a dragon. I’m not like ordinary Alphas. Even if our compatibility is below eighty percent, I can still assist you with your treatment.

Of course, I’m not saying I’ll only help after we’re together. If you want, we can start right now.

As his words faded, they finally came to a red light that lasted a full two minutes. Long Xiao turned his head, his gaze softening as he looked at Si An’s face.

Are you upset? Because I withheld information, or because our compatibility is too low?

If it’s the latter, don’t worry about it. It’ll increase.

The Alpha’s deep, magnetic voice was calm, as if the Omega’s concerns were trivial. His expression remained serene, a faint smile playing on his lips. His soothing tone was undeniably charismatic, yet it only fueled Si An’s simmering anger.

Omega finally sat up straight, his face and gaze cold and distant. He still didn’t soften his expression toward the Alpha’s smile.

He turned his head slightly, the dim light catching his profile and highlighting the deep blue of his eyes.

…Long Xiao, as a dragon, you seem to have many privileges.

The Omega’s tone was almost wistful, yet his voice remained flat, his face expressionless.

Your compatibility rating rises, your pheromones are unique… As long as you love each other, it doesn’t matter who your future partner is.

Due to his Pheromone Disorder, Si An’s choices for a partner had always been constrained by strict criteria.

But it was clear that Long Xiao was different, both in temperament and circumstances.

The Alpha’s love was free and unburdened.

Long Xiao watched Si An, taking in every nuance of the Omega’s reaction. The smile faded from his lips, and his golden eyes darkened.

Si An, don’t say that. But if you’re willing, you will be my future partner.

So, ultimately, aren’t you the one who benefits from all my ‘privileges’?

The Alpha spoke softly, his voice like a whispered endearment, his golden eyes fixed on Si An with gentle warmth.