MBBBA Chapter 6

In the early morning, Qiao Qiao suddenly felt like he was falling into darkness, and he jerked awake, his eyes snapping open.

Zhang Peng was still sound asleep, while Qiao Qiao was sprawled across him, one arm draped over Zhang Peng’s shoulder and one leg possessively wrapped around his waist. His 1.88-meter-tall boyfriend, who was supposed to be a towering alpha, was curled up like a little wife in his arms.

Qiao Qiao, feeling awkward, quickly retracted his leg and even squeezed out a couple of fake tears to hang at the corners of his eyes, contorting himself into a pitiful, post-incident position.

Zhang Peng remained blissfully unaware: zzZZ.

Satisfied, Qiao Qiao drifted back to sleep. In a matter of seconds, his arm flopped out, his leg kicked, and he sprawled into a large, starfish-like position.

All the effort he put into his dramatic pose? Completely wasted.

When Zhang Peng woke up, he couldn’t help but smile at the sight of Qiao Qiao’s carefree sleeping posture.

Qiao Qiao remained oblivious: zzZZ.

He seemed to be dreaming about something pleasant, his mouth slightly open, a satisfied expression on his face.

His pajama top had somehow ridden up to his chest, revealing a pale, slender waist and soft belly.

Zhang Peng gently pulled the blanket over Qiao Qiao’s exposed stomach to keep him from catching a cold.

As he leaned in closer, he noticed the faint marks scattered across Qiao Qiao’s skin, like delicate plum blossoms, and he instinctively touched his own waist.

Yesterday was wild—luckily, my back isn’t sore.

Zhang Peng made a mental note to start exercising more regularly; he couldn’t afford to be worn out.

Before Qiao Qiao woke up, Zhang Peng needed to head to the office, so he quickly got up and began to dress.

Halfway through, he heard the doorbell ring. Pausing, he checked the time on his phone: 7:40 AM.

Who could it be at this hour?

Zhang Peng glanced back at Qiao Qiao, who was still fast asleep, then grabbed his shirt and left the bedroom, closing the door quietly behind him. He went to the front door and looked through the peephole, only to see a man and a woman standing outside—it was the omega he had saved yesterday and his mother.

He quickly put on his shirt, buttoned it all the way up, and tightened his belt, making sure he was fully dressed before opening the door.

Zhang Peng was nothing if not cautious.

When the omega saw the door open, he smiled. His mother, dressed like a wealthy matron, had a stern expression as if everyone owed her 80 million yuan.

“What do you want?” Zhang Peng asked, leaning against the doorframe, clearly unwelcoming and blocking their way in.

“Hello, hello. My name is Jiang Wan. I’m here to thank you personally.” The omega lifted the gifts he had brought—a bottle of Maotai, some tea, and American ginseng—smiling warmly. “I wasn’t sure what you and your partner might like, so I bought these.”

Zhang Peng didn’t reach for the gifts. “Say what you need to say.”

Jiang’s mother snapped, “Hey, what kind of attitude is that—”

Jiang Wan quickly reprimanded her, “Mom, what did I tell you before we came?”

Jiang’s mother fell silent.

Zhang Peng raised an eyebrow. This omega seemed reasonable, but if he was here to push for marriage, Zhang Peng would just throw him out.

But Jiang Wan continued, “Mr. Zhang, I came here today for two reasons. First, to thank you. Without your help, I would have been done for. Second, to apologize on behalf of my mother. She’s been overly concerned with my future and, in her panic, made some poor decisions yesterday. I hope you can forgive her.”

He didn’t mince words in criticizing his mother.

Jiang’s mother’s face turned an odd mix of pale and green, but she didn’t dare argue back.

Zhang Peng could tell that there was some deep-seated conflict between the mother and son, but he had no intention of getting involved.

“Can you guarantee that your mother won’t bother me again?” That was his only concern.

Jiang Wan nodded, shifted the gift boxes to one hand, and pulled out a card from his pocket. “I know an apology is just words, so here’s a gift card as a token of my regret.”

Zhang Peng, who preferred dealing in practical matters, took the card without hesitation, flashing a professional smile.

Jiang’s mother, seeing Zhang Peng’s quick acceptance, felt a mix of relief and disdain. She thought to herself, It’s a good thing we didn’t bring this money-grubbing alpha into the family. He seemed decent on paper, but now his true nature is showing.

She had planned to solve her son’s marital issues while he was unconscious, but Jiang Wan had woken up early, foiling her plan.

Zhang Peng could sense Jiang’s mother’s contempt, but he didn’t care. He loved money as much as he loved Qiao Qiao, and if they were offering it, he wasn’t going to refuse.

Jiang Wan, maintaining his politeness, handed the gift boxes to Zhang Peng, who waved them off. “These are all good things, but they’re not to my partner’s taste. Thanks anyway.”

Jiang Wan nodded, understanding, and pulled out a fuel card. “I’m not sure if you have a car, but this card can be exchanged for cash if needed.”

Zhang Peng swiftly accepted the fuel card as well.

Jiang’s mother was taken aback by how different Zhang Peng was today compared to the proud, unyielding man he had been yesterday. She was almost glad she hadn’t succeeded in getting this greedy, poor alpha into the family. On paper, he seemed impressive, but the closer they got, the more his true nature showed.

She had hoped to secure her son’s future while he was unconscious, but Jiang Wan waking up early had dashed her hopes.

Zhang Peng felt Jiang’s mother’s disdainful gaze but ignored it, content to accept the gifts offered.

Jiang Wan was polite and well-mannered, so Zhang Peng relaxed a bit, no longer treating him as an adversary.

With a smile, Zhang Peng asked, “Is there anything else? My partner is still resting, so perhaps another time for tea?”

Jiang Wan returned the smile. “If there’s a next time, let me treat you both.” He pulled out his phone. “Can we exchange WeChat contacts?”

An alpha exchanging WeChat with an omega? Zhang Peng hesitated, but before he could answer, he heard Qiao Qiao’s voice from behind, “Peng Peng, do we have guests?”

Zhang Peng turned to see Qiao Qiao in his loungewear, his hair a tousled mess that only made his face look smaller. Perhaps it was the good night’s sleep, but his skin looked even fairer and softer.

“Come over and meet them.” Zhang Peng said quickly. “I told you about him—this is the gentleman who fainted on the street. He’s here to thank us.”

Is this a love rival? Qiao Qiao thought, instantly alert. He perked up and trotted over, waving warmly. “Hello, hello, I’m Zhang Peng’s boyfriend. My name is Qiao Qiao.”

Despite having just woken up and still looking a bit lazy, Qiao Qiao was composed and confident. Even the picky Jiang’s mother couldn’t find a reason to criticize him.

Jiang Wan’s eyes lit up at the sight of Qiao Qiao. The young man had rosy lips, bright eyes, and an aura of warmth and charm that made it easy to like him at first glance.

But with Qiao Qiao’s boyfriend standing right there, Jiang Wan could only manage a polite, restrained response. “Nice to meet you. I’m here to apologize to you as well.” He bowed slightly, his attitude sincere.

Qiao Qiao glanced at the clearly displeased Jiang’s mother and quickly understood the situation. It seems even bad bamboo can produce good shoots. This unreasonable mother raised a well-mannered son.

Smiling, Qiao Qiao replied, “No worries, it was just a misunderstanding. To be honest, when Zhang Peng told me someone had taken a liking to him, I was really surprised. I mean, sure, he’s tall at 1.88 meters, has a great body, and is good-looking and capable, but he’s just an ordinary beta. Who would have thought he’d be so sought after the moment he differentiated?”

Jiang’s mother’s face immediately soured, thinking that Qiao Qiao was all appearance and no substance.

Qiao Qiao, still smiling, looped his arm through Zhang Peng’s. “Listing all that out, I guess he is pretty desirable, huh? I’ll have to keep a close eye on him from now on.”

Jiang’s mother was speechless, wondering why anyone would treasure this poor guy so much.

Zhang Peng let Qiao Qiao hold him, playing along as a human prop while discreetly adjusting his stance.

Having his boyfriend praise him like this was almost too much to handle. Especially considering it was early in the morning, and… well, let’s just say… things were… stirring.

Plus, the warmth radiating from Qiao Qiao’s arm was making it hard to maintain his composure.

Really! Can’t! Handle! This!

Zhang Peng kept his expression neutral, but his ears were turning bright red as he silently counted sheep.

One, two, three, four… the sheep turned into little…

Jiang Wan, sincerely, said, “Qiao Qiao, you’re the most adorable person I’ve ever met. If I were an alpha, I’d definitely like you.”

All of Zhang Peng’s playful thoughts vanished, and a sense of alarm rang in his mind.

Jiang Wan pulled out his phone and showed Qiao Qiao his WeChat QR code. “Let’s be friends. Next time, I’ll treat you… both to a meal.”

From the hesitation in Jiang Wan’s “both” Zhang Peng could tell that his attitude had shifted. When it was just Zhang Peng, Jiang Wan had been polite, as if fulfilling a duty of gratitude. But as soon as Qiao Qiao arrived, Jiang Wan’s enthusiasm was clearly directed only at him.

In Zhang Peng’s mind, a blacklist began to form. Top of the list: the ex Qiao Qiao hadn’t explained yet. Second on the list: Jiang Wan, who was now overzealously complimenting someone else’s boyfriend.

Since Jiang Wan had already shown his QR code, Qiao Qiao, out of courtesy, smiled and said, “I’ll just go get my phone…” He let go of Zhang Peng’s arm and dashed off.

“Exchanging WeChat contacts” had become the social etiquette of the modern youth.

But Zhang Peng quickly pulled out his phone and scanned Jiang Wan’s QR code first, adding him as a contact. “I’ll have him add you later.” Zhang Peng said with a smile. “It’s getting late, and we’re off to the civil affairs office to get married.”

Jiang Wan froze. “Get… married?”

Zhang Peng closed the door in his face.

Jiang Wan stood there, speechless, rubbing his nose that had almost collided with the door.

Jiang’s mother, full of concern, looked him over. “I told you I could have come alone. See, you nearly got hurt. This alpha doesn’t even know the basics of caring for an omega!”

Jiang Wan ignored his mother’s complaints, sighed, and muttered to himself, “Qiao Qiao—Qiao Qiao—you’re so adorable—even your name is adorable.”

His mother kept grumbling, “I’m only trying to do what’s best for you. Why don’t you ever listen to me?”

Her voice droned on, but Jiang Wan wasn’t listening.

“Mom, you should go to America tomorrow.”

Jiang’s mother was stunned. “Why? I don’t want to go. I don’t even speak English.”

Jiang Wan kept his polite smile, walking toward the elevator.

Dejected, his mother followed, knowing she had no choice. Ever since Jiang Wan had taken over the Jiang family, he had stopped listening to his mother entirely.

Inside, Zhang Peng had his ear pressed against the door, using his enhanced hearing to catch Jiang Wan’s comments about Qiao Qiao and the sound of the mother and son entering the elevator.

Qiao Qiao emerged from the bedroom with his phone, puzzled to find Zhang Peng pressed against the door with it firmly closed and the Jiang family nowhere in sight.

“Where did they go?” Qiao Qiao asked.

“They left.” Zhang Peng said, stepping away from the door. “Xiao Qiao, let’s hurry up and get married.” His sense of urgency was palpable.

Qiao Qiao was taken aback, thinking, Yesterday, we wanted to rush into marriage to avert a crisis, but now that the situation has cleared up, there’s no ring, it’s not an auspicious day, and we’re just going to rush it?

With their schedules clear, Qiao Qiao quickly made a mental note to buy a ring while Zhang Peng was at work.

Qiao Qiao decided that he would make all the preparations, then surprise Zhang Peng by dragging him to the civil affairs office, pulling out a big diamond ring, getting down on one knee to propose, and getting their marriage certificate on the spot, making Zhang Peng melt with emotion.

The plan was to set Zhang Peng up for a delightful surprise—his current disappointment would only make the joy of receiving the ring that much sweeter.

Zhang Peng, however, regretted his impulsive suggestion to rush to the civil affairs office the moment the words left his mouth. There was no need to hurry anymore, and how could he be so casual about something so important?

His mother’s 500,000 yuan for the wedding could be put to good use. Luo Xuan might flaunt his diamond, but Zhang Peng was determined to buy Qiao Qiao an even better one. And not just a ring—the whole ceremony needed to be perfect. This was a once-in-a-lifetime event; it couldn’t be done carelessly.

To surprise Qiao Qiao, Zhang Peng kept his thoughts to himself, smiling instead. “You’re right. I’ll focus on work first, and we’ll plan the wedding later.”

Qiao Qiao nodded, but as soon as he turned away, he began researching jewelry stores, ranking them by reputation and size, planning to visit each one.

Zhang Peng headed to the office. Though the company’s financial situation was tight, the team’s spirits were high, and many great ideas were gradually coming to fruition.

With some time freed up, Zhang Peng turned his attention to something even more important.

He visited several of the largest jewelry stores in the city center. He had had his eye on a beautiful ring for a long time, but had always hesitated due to financial constraints.

A few days later, a man who claimed to be staying home to play video games and another who supposedly had to work overtime at the office found themselves face-to-face in the middle of a jewelry store in the city center.

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