Who Are You?

"Who are you?" The youth sized up the "Omega girl" in front of him, tilting his head to ask: "Brother Gui's friend?"
Jiang He stood beside the Omega, watching the person who opened the door, his glasses almost slipping off his nose. Although the "girl" in front of him had waist-length hair and wore a pure-style JK uniform, Jiang He was certain this was Jiang You!
Why was Jiang You at Gui Yue's house at this hour? And in this getup? Jiang He couldn't help but have some inappropriate thoughts.
Although the more he thought about it, the more unsettling it seemed, Jiang He knew it was best not to ask anything.
Seeing his childhood friend about to ask further, Jiang He quickly stepped forward to change the subject: "Jiang, Jiang You, is my brother home?"
The Omega youth also called Gui Yue "Brother Gui."
Jiang Qi felt a bit complicated. He had thought he was the only Omega who called Gui Yue "Brother Gui," but it turned out he wasn't.
He shifted his gaze from the Omega's clear, bright almond eyes to the Alpha dressed plainly beside him. Jiang Qi suppressed the faint discomfort and disappointment in his heart, leaning aside to make way: "He's inside."
The youth was very obedient to Jiang He, knowing that Jiang He's words meant he didn't want him to ask more. He remained silent, only smiling at Jiang Qi before following Jiang He inside.
In the kitchen, Gui Yue had finished peeling and slicing potatoes, letting out a sigh of relief. Then, he put the potatoes in water to soak. Seeing that Jiang Qi had been gone for a long time and hadn't returned, he puzzledly put down the knife and walked out.
"Jiang Qi, who's here?"
As soon as he spoke, Gui Yue's eyes darkened. Before he could clearly see who was in front of him, he was enveloped in an embrace. "Surprise!"
The Omega, carrying the scent of white peach, made Gui Yue's body stiffen.
From Jiang Qi's perspective, he could see the soft body of that Omega pressing close to the Alpha, two hands tightly hugging his waist, a pale face even rubbing against his chest, clearly taking advantage.
"Gu Bai Qing! Let go!" Gui Yue snapped back to reality, one hand pushing Gu Bai Qing's face, the other pushing his shoulder away. As Gui Yue prepared to kick him, an external force suddenly threw Gu Bai Qing out.
"He's not well."
Jiang Qi stood coldly between Gui Yue and Gu Bai Qing, suppressing his discomfort. Only when his gaze swept over Gu Bai Qing did it flash with a hint of suppression.
Gui Yue saw Gu Bai Qing thrown out and immediately breathed a sigh of relief. Recalling the decisive action just now, his gaze fell on the Omega whose back was to him.
The white shirt and vest outlined his slender waist. Gui Yue felt as if he could grasp it with one hand. Most Omegas had small frames, but Jiang Qi was an exception; he was nearly one meter eighty tall, only half a head shorter than Gui Yue.
Damn it, a little too handsome.
Gui Yue's eyes couldn't leave Jiang Qi, his face slightly flushed.
Gu Bai Qing was still a little dazed from being thrown. After regaining his senses, he looked at Jiang Qi, blinked, then smiled as if understanding something, turning back to look aggrievedly at Gui Yue. "Brother Gui, did I make you uncomfortable? If so, I'll change. Please don't dislike me, Brother Gui."
Gui Yue's heart was pounding because he saw Jiang Qi in a "protective" stance. Hearing Gu Bai Qing's words, he immediately got goosebumps.
What the hell? Gui Yue didn't understand why this idiot was speaking so coquettishly, unlike his usual self.
Jiang Qi frowned. Why was this Omega so "green tea"? Alright, want to compete in "tea-making" skills?
Jiang Qi coldly glanced at Gu Bai Qing. When he turned to look at Gui Yue, his face showed clear confusion and apology: "Brother Gui, I'm sorry, it's my fault. I shouldn't have pushed him away when I saw you were uncomfortable. It's my fault."
His long eyelashes trembled slightly, his amber eyes moist with apology, like a trembling petal falling on a clear autumn lake, rippling and breaking the stillness, making one unable to resist wanting to soothe and comfort him.
Gui Yue wasn't stupid. The Omega just now could casually "protect" him, but now he was crying. No matter how he thought about it, it seemed fake.
But even knowing it was fake, Gui Yue still felt a pang of heartache. "It's okay, it's not your fault." Gui Yue couldn't help but place a hand on Jiang Qi's head and gently pat it.
"It's my fault." Gu Bai Qing looked aggrievedly at Gui Yue. "Brother Gui always spoiled me before, so I'm still not used to it now. I'm sorry."
Gui Yue glanced at Gu Bai Qing, feeling that his condition had worsened since returning this time. He hummed in acknowledgment, warning: "It's your fault. There won't be a next time. Hugging and cuddling, don't you find it disgusting?"
Gu Bai Qing: ...Damn it.
He suppressed the speechlessness in his heart, tears welling up, as if just one more word from Gui Yue would make them fall.
Jiang Qi looked at Gu Bai Qing's White Lotus act, feeling his hands itch a little. Was his own feigned appearance also that annoying?
Jiang He looked left and right, feeling he shouldn't be there. He was so embarrassed his toes could almost dig out a three-room, one-hall space.
But Gu Bai Qing was his good friend after all. Jiang He swallowed, bravely stepping forward to mediate: "Brother Gui, do you... want to cook?"
Jiang He had social anxiety. He looked at the apron on Gui Yue and chose an unrelated topic to break the atmosphere.
The topic change was too abrupt, making the atmosphere even more awkward.
"Mm." Gui Yue didn't feel anything was wrong. He pointed to the sofa, saying: "Let's have lunch at home today. Everyone stays to eat. Even if you can't eat it all, you have to."
Jiang He suddenly felt a slight stomach ache. He turned to look at Gu Bai Qing with pleading eyes, hoping he would cry loudly to Brother Gui and take him away.
Who knew what was wrong with Gu Bai Qing? He glanced at Jiang Qi, then smiled sweetly, walking up to Gui Yue: "How could Brother Gui's cooking be unpalatable?"
The petite and pretty Omega spoke with a natural intimacy that others couldn't learn.
Jiang Qi looked at the Omega's demeanor, almost losing control of his hands. Clearly, their date had turned into a four-person feast.
Damn it, the more he thought about it, the more annoyed he got.
Jiang He glanced at Jiang Qi's darkened face, feeling that if Gu Bai Qing continued like this, he might get beaten.
But Gu Bai Qing was his good friend, and Jiang He was very loyal, so he volunteered to take the hit: "Right... Brother Gui, Uncle Zhao told me to give you this."
As he spoke, Jiang He took out the small box Uncle Zhao had given him from his pocket.
Gui Yue had asked Uncle Chen to make hawthorn wood bracelets before. Uncle Chen was busy, so he thought he'd have to wait until next year, but he hadn't expected it to be so quick.
Just as Jiang Qi was also there, Gui Yue took the small box and casually opened one. It happened to be Jiang Qi's—six hawthorn beads strung on a red thread, with brown patterns carved on the beads, and a delicate little silver leaf hanging from the thread, looking very adorable.
"This is yours." Gui Yue didn't close the box, showing it to Jiang Qi: "The bracelet Uncle Chen made last time has arrived."
Jiang Qi took the bracelet out of the box, a look of fondness in his eyes. These hawthorn beads reminded him of the happy times in the village with Gui Yue.
"Shall I help you put it on?" Gui Yue asked.
Jiang Qi thought for a moment, then shook his head: "No need, I'll take it home."
"Aren't you going to open the other box?" Jiang Qi asked curiously: "Did Uncle Chen make one for you too?"
Gui Yue froze. He had secretly asked Uncle Chen to make it, only using one hawthorn seed Jiang Qi had given him. Because of an inexplicable Alpha pride, Gui Yue hadn't told Jiang Qi.
But the situation was different now.
"Brother Arrives" had said that when pursuing an Omega, one shouldn't be afraid of losing face.
"Mm." Gui Yue was about to explain to Jiang Qi when Gu Bai Qing beside him spoke up: "Brother Gui, is your bracelet made by Uncle Chen?"
"This big sister is so lucky to receive a gift from Young Master Gui. I don't have a gift. Can Brother Gui pay a little attention to me? I'd be happy to death." Gu Bai Qing said, smiling sweetly as he tugged at Gui Yue's shirt hem.
Big sister? Who's a big sister?
Only then did Gui Yue realize the Omega was still wearing the female clothes he had prepared. He had barely had a good look at his Omega in this outfit, and now another Alpha was seeing it.
Thinking of this, Gui Yue's expression darkened.
Jiang Qi also tensed up. This damn green tea really wanted to snatch Gui Yue from him. Listen to that tone? Is he sick?
"Brother Gui, I'm hungry. Let's go cook." Jiang Qi forced a smile, looking at Gui Yue.
"Ah, I want to help Brother Gui cook too!" Gu Bai Qing enthusiastically raised his hand.
Although Gui Yue was happy to be alone with Jiang Qi, the Omega's cooking skills were truly unpraiseworthy. Gu Bai Qing, even more so, might not even be able to tell garlic from onions.
"No need." Gui Yue placed the box with the bracelet on the TV cabinet, waving his hand: "You two just sit there, I'll do it myself."
His gaze fell on Jiang Qi. Gui Yue said awkwardly: "Or, why don't you go change first?"
Before he could get a good look at the Omega in female clothes, everything was over.
It was truly annoying.
But to have another Alpha see his Omega in his heart dressed like that, he was even more annoyed.
Jiang Qi understood the meaning in Gui Yue's eyes, the corners of his lips curved, a hint of a smile flashing in his eyes: "Mm."
And so, under Gu Bai Qing's puzzled gaze and Jiang He's understanding gaze, Gui Yue led Jiang Qi upstairs.
While the two went upstairs to change, Jiang He quickly explained to Gu Bai Qing that Jiang You was a male Omega, and wearing female clothes might be a personal preference.
"Brother Gui likes Jiang You," Jiang He said firmly.
"I can tell," Gu Bai Qing curved his almond eyes, the corners of his mouth lifting: "Brother Gui isn't good at hiding it; one glance is enough to tell."
Jiang He nodded in agreement.
"So you, be a little obedient, don't cause trouble," Jiang He sternly instructed.
Little Bai was good in everything, just sometimes too mischievous.
Gu Bai Qing obediently nodded.
A moment later, Jiang Qi changed back into his own clothes and came downstairs with Gui Yue. The white sweater softened Jiang Qi's slightly sharp gaze, his hair ends slightly curled. Walking beside Gui Yue, he looked like a harmless house cat.
Jiang He sat on the sofa, breathing a sigh of relief. Jiang You looked much better dressed like this.
Because he turned to look, Jiang He didn't notice that when Gu Bai Qing saw Jiang Qi in male clothes, his fingers tightened on the sofa, his pupils contracting as if he had seen something unbelievable.
"I'm going to cook. You two don't need to help. Just sit and chat or play games. Dinner will be ready soon."
When Gui Yue entered the kitchen, the three in the living room looked at each other. After a moment of silence, the atmosphere became awkward.
Just as Jiang He was wondering whether to say something, Gu Bai Qing proactively spoke: "Brother Jiang, sit down and chat."
Who's your brother?
Jiang Qi cursed inwardly, coldly hummed, and sat down on the single sofa furthest from Gu Bai Qing.
"Brother Jiang, how long have you known Brother Gui?" Gu Bai Qing asked curiously.
"Not long," Jiang Qi replied perfunctorily.
"Then, Brother Jiang, do you know how long I've known Brother Gui?" Gu Bai Qing smiled, his eyes probing, casually saying: "I've known Brother Gui for twelve years."
Jiang Qi felt a bit annoyed. This Omega kept talking about how good he and Gui Yue were, how close they were, but so what?! The person Gui Yue liked now was him!
Thinking of this, Jiang Qi tried to suppress his slightly annoyed emotions, glancing at Gu Bai Qing: "Mm."
"Twelve years ago, Brother Gui wasn't in good health. At that time, Jiang He and I also needed recuperation, so we went back to the countryside with Brother Gui. The scenery there was beautiful, and the people were very kind." Gu Bai Qing casually recounted old stories while carefully observing Jiang Qi, but besides a cold expression and an unwillingness to listen, he didn't detect any other emotions.
"At that time, the two of us couldn't be away from everyone; we were always by Brother Gui and Grandpa's side."
Jiang Qi listened with one ear and let it out the other. Besides finding this Omega very annoying, he had no other reaction.
Jiang He beside him frowned, feeling a little unnatural. What's wrong with Little Bai? Why does he keep talking about the past?
Seeing Gu Bai Qing about to speak again, Jiang He cleared his throat, interrupting him: "Right, Little Bai, how long can you stay in the country this time?"
How long can he stay? Just leave quickly, it's an eyesore.
In less than two hours of interaction, Jiang Qi had developed an extreme dislike for the Omega opposite him. His thumb rubbed his index finger.
No one could snatch his Super Adorable.
This thought had just appeared when Jiang Qi suppressed it.
He couldn't think like that. He clearly didn't want to get involved with Gui Yue, didn't want Super Adorable to be heartbroken, but he still basely hoped that before he disappeared, the Omega Gui Yue liked most was him.
He was truly disgusting.
Jiang Qi lowered his eyes, his long eyelashes concealing the expression in their depths. As Jiang You had said, Jiang Qi also felt he was very despicable, selfishly deciding everything.
But he would rather die than have Gui Yue, after they got together, carry their memories of love and go love someone else. That would make him feel his existence was a joke.
【Jiang You: You're overthinking.】
A cold voice echoed in his mind, interrupting Jiang Qi's thoughts.