Do I Look Bad?

As the minutes and seconds ticked by, Qi Yue stared blankly at his phone, almost pouring milk into his nose. This foolish look made it obvious that he had something on his mind. Qi's parents looked at each other, exchanging glances. After a round of "eye contact warfare," Father Qi admitted defeat. He tapped the table, signaling his silly son to look over.

Qi Yue looked at him blankly.

"Hey, eat quickly," Father Qi clicked his tongue. "Even eating a meal can get milk up your nose. What are you thinking about?"

Qi Yue snapped out of it and gave an irrelevant answer: "Dad, what time is it?"

"It's seven o'clock. Why?"

Qi Yue ignored him, lowering his head in deep thought. When going on a date, should an Alpha arrive two hours early?

At this thought, Qi Yue abruptly stood up and ran straight into his bedroom, leaving the two at the table staring at each other.

He had noticed earlier that when choosing women's clothing for Jiang Qi and Jiang You, he had also picked out a similar style of men's clothing to match like a couple's outfit. From this, he deduced they were no different from any other couple.

Everything went very smoothly. After Qi Yue finished changing, he casually grabbed a hat from the wardrobe, put it on, and texted his "tactician" as he walked.

"I want to ask, what else should one do on a date?" Qi Yue anxiously typed this message and sent it to "Brother Is Coming."

The other side quickly replied: "Didn't I explain it clearly to you above? Alright, don't call me anymore, I'm going to sleep."

Qi Yue tilted his head and clicked his tongue, scrolling up through their chat history. It took him a minute or two to find the dating tips that X had sent him yesterday.

Qi Yue took a deep breath and began to review the key points to remember.

X on the other end was about to go crazy. Yesterday, he had planned to hang out with Meng Sizhe, and everything was set, but his boss had called and told him to buy women's clothes.

Fine, the date was ruined.

With a high sense of responsibility, X had painfully given up his date. It took some effort to sort out the clothes and deliver them to Jiang You before he went home in the evening.

After returning home, before X could even talk to Meng Sizhe, that bastard who liked two Omegas at the same time and couldn't make up his mind approached him again.

Initially, X didn't plan to pay attention, but the other person was unusually persistent, sending over a dozen messages in a row, all asking about dating tips and how to pursue someone they liked.

X: ...

Great, let him teach this bastard how to be a proper human being.

X modified the document's content, sneered, and sent the revised document over. After exchanging a few perfunctory words with Qi Yue, he ended the conversation. He didn't expect this bastard to seek him out again so quickly.

X looked at the clock; it wasn't even eight yet.

"Is he sick?" X cursed inwardly, rolled over, and went back to sleep.

Unaware of this, Qi Yue kept muttering the dating skills to himself, both excited and nervous as he headed to the small park near the old town.

The small park was somewhat dilapidated, and people rarely came here for walks in the winter. When Qi Yue arrived, there wasn't a soul in sight. A gentle breeze blew past, making the bare branches sway in the wind. The long bench under the tree hadn't been wiped in who knows how long, covered in a layer of dust.

Their appointment was at nine o'clock, still an hour away. Qi Yue glanced at the bench, chose not to sit down, and instead stood by the tree, holding his phone to review his knowledge.

Dating Rule Number One: Before the Omega arrives, remind them in a timely manner. Remember to be serious so the Omega doesn't forget.

Qi Yue didn't doubt the authenticity of the document X had sent at all. But since there was still some time left, he wasn't in a hurry and kept reading.

Before he could read for long, a figure appeared in front of him, blocking his light.

"Jiang You?"

Qi Yue looked up and saw the Omega standing in front of him. He casually put away his phone and raised an eyebrow.

The white sweater suited Jiang You very well, making his whole presence seem gentler. His soft, slightly curly hair made one just want to run their hands through it.

Although he was very handsome, Qi Yue had a higher goal today, so this little "benefit" was no longer enough to catch his eye.

"Aren't you going to change?"

Jiang You let out an "un" and lifted the paper bag in his hand, patting it to imply there were clothes inside: "It wasn't convenient at home, so I'll change in the restroom."

Why it wasn't convenient at home, Qi Yue could figure out with his pinky toe. He rubbed his nose, his lips curling up as he nodded. If he had a tail behind him, it would definitely be wagging like a propeller.

This made Jiang You look at him a few more times. He always felt that the Alpha right now looked a lot like a large dog being fed, his eyes shining brightly.

With a complex mood, Jiang You walked toward the park's restroom.

It had to be said that the public restroom was very dirty. The only good thing was that the door could be locked.

Jiang You frowned, turning around to walk out.

【Jiang Qi: Stop being so dramatic and just change. Do you want to go somewhere else and let people know you like wearing women's clothes?】

Jiang You's footsteps paused. He didn't want to, but he wanted even less to change in such a filthy place.

With this stubbornness, Jiang You walked straight out of the restroom.

Under Qi Yue's questioning gaze, Jiang You pursed his lips and avoided his eyes. "Inside... it's dirty."

His voice was as cold as snow, yet it carried a hint of grievance.

Qi Yue blinked, feeling as if he had been shot by an arrow. His heart melted from the sheer cuteness.

"Then let's change to another place." Qi Yue coughed to clear his raspy throat.

Jiang You lowered his head: "I don't want to go to crowded places."

His tone carried a hint of coyness, causing the sweetness level to exceed the limit.

From Qi Yue's perspective, he could see the top of Jiang You's head. The soft hair looked very easy to stroke. Qi Yue's fingers twitched slightly. Perhaps dazed by Jiang You's cuteness, he blurted out: "Then come to my house. My parents aren't home today."

As soon as the words left his mouth, the air instantly froze.

An Alpha bringing an Omega back to his house when no one was home—no matter how one thought about it, it seemed inappropriate.

Of course, Qi Yue didn't have any other intentions; his brain wasn't advanced enough for that. He just suddenly felt a bit selfish.

Although letting the Omega wear the clothes he chose out in public could satisfy his possessiveness to some extent, he had never seen the Omega in women's clothes before, and yet he was going to let other strangers admire it? Damn, was he stupid?

The two thoughts clashed, and the latter won.

Jiang You didn't think too much. Naturally, he was glad he didn't have to change in a dirty place, but going to an Alpha's house to change into women's clothes still made him a bit self-conscious.

As he hesitated, Jiang Qi in his subconscious quickly spoke up: 【Hurry up and agree!】

Jiang You frowned: 【Why?】

Jiang Qi rolled his eyes at this idiot: 【Do you really want to wear women's clothes outside? Isn't it better to wear them and then find an excuse to stay at Qi Yue's house until evening?】

As if a door to a new world had been opened, Jiang You suddenly saw the light.

Earlier, Qi Yue had said that in the heat of the moment, and as a result, he waited but saw no movement from the Omega.

Was he silently rejecting him?

Thinking of this, Qi Yue felt a bit regretful of his hastiness. Just as he was about to laugh it off and say he was joking, he heard the Omega's cool voice.

"Okay."

Qi Yue's eyes instantly lit up. "Then let's go!"

Qi Yue's parents were indeed not home. One had gone to the company, and the other was out on business with her friends. When Qi Yue brought Jiang You home, there was no one there.

Jiang You, who had been tense, instantly breathed a sigh of relief.

Qi Yue closed the door. Turning around, he saw Jiang You standing obediently at the entrance and smiled: "It's not your first time here. Make yourself at home, there's no one else."

Jiang You pursed his lips and forced a smile: "Yeah."

Qi Yue took a pair of slippers from the shoe cabinet and placed them by Jiang You's feet, while he himself walked into the kitchen wearing slippers. When he came out, he saw Jiang You sitting straight-backed on the sofa and smiled.

"Have some fruit."

Qi Yue set the fruit platter down.

Jiang You let out an "un," but didn't move.

With only the two of them in the room, there wasn't a single sound. At this moment, the apartment seemed incredibly large, and an awkward atmosphere spread into every corner.

"I... I'll go change." Jiang You abruptly stood up.

"Oh, oh." Qi Yue rubbed his burning face and coughed. "Change in my room."

Yesterday, after Qi Yue finished choosing the clothes, Jiang You had asked X to buy them, then woke Jiang Qi up, telling him to sneak out for a secret transaction with X before bringing these two sets of women's clothes back.

It could be said that although X didn't look reliable, he was surprisingly dependable. Jiang You and Jiang Qi trusted him a lot.

Of course, trust was one thing, but because wearing women's clothes was too embarrassing, Jiang You had turned a blind eye and hadn't tried them on beforehand. As a result, standing in Qi Yue's room now, his face flushed red as he stared at the white dress.

Oh my god, why was there even women's underwear?

The question was, should he wear it or not?

In the living room, Qi Yue munched on an apple from time to time, occasionally glancing toward his bedroom door.

The apples, which were originally sweet and sour, now tasted like wax, failing to arouse any interest.

Time passed slowly. Qi Yue's mood shifted from nervous, excited, and restless to confused and puzzled. Why hadn't the Omega come out yet?

*Click.* The door opened.

Qi Yue was startled. He sat up straight and looked over, his mind going completely blank.

Damn, so beautiful.

The long-haired Omega, whose hair reached his waist, stood at the door, shyly pulling at the hem of his dress. His amber eyes were clear and bright, as if thousands of words were blending into an autumn lake. The white dress made him look like an untainted elf, making Qi Yue unable to resist wanting to draw closer.

"How is it?" Jiang You pursed his lips, trying to suppress his embarrassment, his hands already wrinkling the hem of his dress.

Qi Yue: Staring.

Receiving no response, Jiang You felt even more uneasy: "Do I look bad?"

Qi Yue: Staring.

"I'll go change back." Jiang You took a step back.

"Damn, Jiang You, you look incredibly beautiful!" Qi Yue didn't hear clearly what the Omega was saying. He eagerly approached him, his dark eyes shining brightly.

Jiang You's ears turned slightly red, and he tilted his head to avert his gaze: "Um, thank you."

Qi Yue scratched his head and smiled: "No need to thank me. Come, have some fruit. Let's not go out for now this morning; the temperature outside is low, and your clothes are too thin."

These words were of course a lie. When he initially chose the clothes, he hadn't been thoughtful enough to consider the long fairy-sleeved dress; at most, he had only thought of reminding the Omega to bring a thick coat to keep warm.

Right now, he just happened to not want the Omega to go outside.

But these words suited Jiang You's wishes perfectly. He had struggled for so long and overcome his embarrassment, wasn't it precisely so he wouldn't have to wear a dress outside?

"Okay." Jiang You breathed a sigh of relief, as if a heavy burden had been lifted, and his expression softened.

However, perhaps because he was too happy, Jiang You didn't pay attention to his footing and slipped to the side.

"Be careful."

Qi Yue quickly pulled Jiang You, but due to momentum, they both fell to the ground. Fortunately, Qi Yue managed to use his strength to swap their positions, grabbing his arm with one hand and wrapping his other arm around his waist, using himself as a cushion for Jiang You. Otherwise, with those thin clothes, Jiang You would have been in a lot of pain from the fall.

"Damn," Qi Yue groaned. After recovering, he quickly looked up, "Are you okay?"

In the next second, Qi Yue's eyes widened. His gaze met another pair of wide eyes, and the soft sensation on his lips was incredibly clear.