IMAO Chapter 2

What on earth did the original owner like about this person?

Jiang Yuan sighed helplessly. How was he supposed to break up with him?

The original owner and Song Yirui had a good relationship. Their families were old friends, and they had grown up together – the quintessential childhood sweethearts. The more Jiang Yuan thought about it, the more helpless he felt. If he suddenly said he wanted to break up, wouldn’t the original owner’s family find it very strange?

After going downstairs, Jiang Yuan greeted people one by one. He saw his AO parents – the original owner’s father was an Alpha named Jiang Tianze, while his mother was a gentle and lovely Omega woman named Fang Shi.

Upon seeing Jiang Yuan, Fang Shi looked at him with concern, half-holding his arm as she asked softly, “Are you feeling better? Is there any discomfort?”

Jiang Yuan shook his head, feeling a warmth in his heart. The original owner’s mother completely fulfilled all his orphan fantasies about the role of a mother – gentle, kind, and loving towards her children.

“No, thank you, Mom,” Jiang Yuan said quietly as he took his seat.

Hearing Jiang Yuan’s words, Fang Shi blushed slightly. Her biological son had always been reticent, but suddenly calling her like this, that “Mom” sounded almost like he was being coquettish. Speaking of coquettishness, Fang Shi’s gaze inadvertently fell on Qiu Jingming, who was sitting beside Song Yirui.

When it came to being coquettish, it was actually their adopted son who was more prone to it. Sometimes that coquettishness was almost too much for her to handle.

But Jingming was an Omega after all, so being a bit delicate was understandable, Fang Shi silently consoled herself.

Today was really just a family dinner, with only relatives in attendance. After toasting the elders, Jiang Yuan’s aunt Fang Qing put down what she was holding and suddenly turned to Qiu Jingming, “Jingming, you’re almost eighteen, right?”

Hearing Fang Qing’s question, Qiu Jingming immediately put down his chopsticks and nodded, saying, “Yes, Aunt. I’ll be eighteen in two months.”

“Jingming, do you have a boyfriend?”

Qiu Jingming obediently shook his head, puffing out his cheeks as his fair skin blushed slightly. “No.”

“Jingming, you really should find someone. At eighteen, you’re considered an adult. Although suppressants can be used now, they’re not good for your body in the long run. It’s better to find someone if you can,” Fang Qing said with concern.

“Thank you for your concern, Aunt. I’ll try my best,” Qiu Jingming smiled sweetly, his gaze wandering intentionally yet seemingly casually over to Song Yirui beside him. At the same time, under the table, he nudged Song Yirui’s foot.

Song Yirui’s hand froze as he was drinking water, and he stiffly averted his gaze.

Meanwhile, Fang Qing’s husband, Liu Huayu, looked at Qiu Jingming with a smile and said, “Jingming, how about I introduce you to someone? My colleague’s daughter is quite pretty. Although her family background is ordinary, she’s a nice person. I’ve met her before. Are you interested in meeting her?”

Qiu Jingming clutched the hem of his clothes, reluctantly shaking his head. “No need, thank you, Uncle!”

Liu Huayu nodded slightly. Seeing Qiu Jingming’s uncomfortable expression, he explained, “Alright then, but don’t be too picky. You have so many pursuers, surely you can choose one you like. We’re not trying to pressure you, but using suppressants during your heat is too harmful to your body. It’s better to prepare early.”

“Actually, I already like someone,” Qiu Jingming said with a smile.

Hearing Qiu Jingming’s words, everyone became interested at once, asking, “Really? Who is it?”

Qiu Jingming stuck out his tongue playfully and said, “I’m not telling you!”

Beside him, Song Yirui’s heart was racing, afraid that Qiu Jingming might suddenly declare his love for him in front of everyone. As Song Yirui looked at Qiu Jingming, Qiu Jingming also glanced at him, his eyes full of affection.

Song Yirui struggled to look away, turning instead to Jiang Yuan. He exhaled deeply, relieved that Jiang Yuan hadn’t noticed.

Jiang Yuan suddenly felt a bit sorry for his adopted brother Qiu Jingming while secretly feeling relieved that he wasn’t an Omega but a Beta. At least he wouldn’t be pressured to get married!

Just as Jiang Yuan thought this, he heard his uncle change the subject and turn to him, “Jiang Yuan, when are you and Yirui planning to get married?”

Jiang Yuan: “…”

Why bring up the one topic he’d rather avoid? Jiang Yuan was at a loss for words, unsure how to respond to his uncle’s question.

Should he say that not only did he not want to get married, but he also wanted to break up?

Jiang Yuan’s gaze swept over the expectant looks of Song Yirui’s parents, feeling awkward and helpless.

Beside him, Qiu Jingming lowered his head, his left hand tightly pinching his right, nails digging into flesh. The pain fueled his silent resentment:

In your eyes, am I only fit to marry some ordinary Alpha salaryman for life, while Song Yirui can only be Jiang Yuan’s?

Are they the only ones who are a suitable match? Am I not good enough?

If it weren’t for my father… Jiang Tianze would have been dead long ago! My father should have been the Major General, not Jiang Tianze!

Since this is what you all think, I’ll just have to steal Song Yirui for myself!

You’re only nice to me out of guilt, aren’t you? Jiang Yuan, Jiang Yuan, that’s all you care about! Can’t you see me at all?

Jiang Yuan, of course, had no idea what his adopted brother was thinking. He was still struggling with what to say. The original owner truly wanted to marry Song Yirui, but he wasn’t the original owner!

Seeing Jiang Yuan’s prolonged silence, those around him were used to it. He was always taciturn, so they didn’t find it strange.

It was Jiang Yuan’s father, Jiang Tianze, who smoothed things over. “Let’s wait until Jiang Yuan finishes military school before discussing this. There’s no rush to get married. Besides, Jiang Yuan is in military school, so some things will have to wait until after graduation!”

“Yirui, I’m sure you understand.”

Hearing this, Song Yirui immediately nodded.

Jiang Yuan felt that Jiang Tianze was implying something, given that he was a Beta, and Alphas could impregnate both Betas and Omegas…

The thought made Jiang Yuan’s skin crawl and his scalp tingle.

Beside him, Song Yirui smiled slightly, his eyes fixed on Jiang Yuan, his affection clearly genuine. He was about to speak to Jiang Yuan when Qiu Jingming, who had been keeping his head down, grabbed Song Yirui’s hand under the table.

Seeing Qiu Jingming on the verge of tears, Song Yirui closed his mouth, the words about marrying Jiang Yuan after graduation stuck in his throat.

Ah, Jingming likes me so much, I shouldn’t say it in front of him. I’ll talk to Jiang Yuan privately later, Song Yirui thought to himself.

The meal continued, with everyone eating and chatting. Jiang Yuan learned that he was supposed to leave for the capital in three days, as school was about to start, and after he left, Song Yirui wouldn’t be following him.

Song Yirui’s mother had arranged for him to attend a decent local university.

Learning this, Jiang Yuan was elated for quite a while! He had been somewhat afraid of staying with the original owner’s Alpha fiancé.

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