The hotpot meal had everyone in high spirits, and after the soup pot was refilled twice, they were all stuffed. Wei Jin couldn’t resist and loosened the small belt on her dress. It was originally meant to accentuate her figure, but now it hung loosely at her waist.

Meng Yue Sheng rested her chin on her hand, watching Wei Jin’s movements.

Wei Jin thought she had been discreet, but Meng Yue Sheng had seen everything. Wei Jin felt a little shy at first, but quickly regained her composure.

“I ate too much…” she whispered to the person next to her, then reached over to their belt, trying to fit her fingers in. She smiled cheekily at Meng Yue Sheng, “Aren’t you feeling tight? Want to loosen a button?”

Meng Yue Sheng gently moved her hand away, politely declining.

“I think I’m fine.”

Xu Xu was already slumped back in her chair, rubbing her belly, while Gu Ziyan leaned against her, scrolling through short videos. Occasionally, when something funny came up, Xu Xu would sit up to watch for a bit, then flop back down again. The atmosphere was very relaxed.

Wei Jin was still thinking about what to do after the meal. It was finally the weekend, and she wanted to make the most of her free time.

Feeling full and lazy, Wei Jin scooted her chair closer to Meng Yue Sheng, leaning naturally against him, resting her head in the crook of his neck.

Meng Yue Sheng calmly continued to breathe, going through files sent in his work group chat on his phone.

Wei Jin didn’t disturb him and started browsing the web for movies currently playing, planning to go to one with Meng Yue Sheng after they rested. Since it was close to the National Day holiday, there were a lot of films showing—dramas, comedies, animations, sci-fi, and romances. A few even had ratings over nine. But Wei Jin could only pick one to watch with Meng Yue Sheng, and she found herself hesitating.

If she picked a comedy, it might not feel romantic enough. But if she picked a romance, she wasn’t sure if Meng Yue Sheng would enjoy it.

Sigh… Still torn, Wei Jin just shoved her phone in front of Meng Yue Sheng.

“Let’s go see a movie later. I can’t decide. Can you pick something you like?”

Meng Yue Sheng took the phone and opened each movie listing one by one.

Wei Jin wrapped her arms around his and looked through the reviews and synopses with him.

They finally settled on a sci-fi movie.

Wei Jin checked out the cast and reviews—everyone was raving about the big production value, calling it a must-see. So she bought the tickets, noticing they had about two hours before the movie started.

She didn’t ask Meng Yue Sheng why he chose that movie, but he brought it up on his own.

“One of the actors is a senior I admire, so I wanted to check it out,” Meng Yue Sheng said in a calm tone.

Wei Jin, always straightforward, immediately got interested, “Tell me more!”

Meng Yue Sheng glanced at her before continuing, “Meng Yao Ping is actually my uncle from the main family. Our family has many branches, and in our branch, the rules aren’t as strict. But in the main family, the expectations for children’s education are very rigorous. For an omega to enter the entertainment industry was seen as an unacceptable decision.”

“I was still in middle school when I first heard about it. The main family was buzzing with news that an omega wanted to become an actor and was punished by the family head, made to kneel for three days.”

“The rumors were scattered, and he was even put under house arrest. It went on for several months. In the end, no one really knew what he said to the family head, but the matter was settled, and Meng Yao Ping got what he wanted and became an actor.”

“By the time I was in college, Meng Yao Ping was already a household name, and he had been crowned Best Actor.”

As Meng Yue Sheng recounted the story, it felt like he was reliving it, reflecting deeply, “I rarely go back to the main family, so I don’t know how he’s doing now… but when I was a kid, the first time I visited, he was the first one to hold my hand.”

“Ah—” Wei Jin let out a long breath, glancing around, only to see Xu Xu and Gu Ziyan sitting upright, looking like two little hamsters munching on gossip, their eyes gleaming.

Meng Yue Sheng noticed their stares as well, and feeling a bit embarrassed, he stopped talking and stared down at the striped carpet, “It’s just some old story…”

Xu Xu, sensing Meng Yue Sheng’s discomfort, smoothly changed the subject, “So, you two are going to see a movie?”

“Yeah,” Wei Jin replied, tightly intertwining her fingers with Meng Yue Sheng’s, “We’re going to be nice to each other and not be third wheels…”

Xu Xu smiled, her lips curling up, “Since you put it that way, we’ll just have to arrange a ‘chance encounter’…”

Wei Jin pretended to be angry and got up, wanting to hit her, but since her hand was holding Meng Yue Sheng’s, she ended up leaning back against him instead.

There was no chance of a real ‘coincidental encounter.’

Wei Jin picked seats in the middle of the theater. When they arrived, they were surrounded by other omegas, and she stood out a little among them. When those omegas saw her holding hands with Meng Yue Sheng, they giggled softly with restrained excitement.

Once the lights dimmed, there was still some chatter in the theater, but as soon as the sound started, it went silent instantly.

The screen was huge, and the sci-fi atmosphere kicked in right from the start.

Wei Jin noticed how intently Meng Yue Sheng was watching, so she focused on the movie too.

By the end, she still felt like she wanted more.

As the end credits rolled, the other omegas began excitedly sharing their thoughts with their friends.

“Meng Yao Ping acted so well! He’s still so handsome after all these years…”

“This role was really different from his usual ones!”

“Yeah, it was such a nice surprise!”

Walking down the stairs with Meng Yue Sheng, Wei Jin heard him say, “Looks like he’s doing well. It must feel amazing to shine in a field you love.”

Wei Jin squeezed his hand, “You could do that too!”

Meng Yue Sheng turned to look at her, his eyes calm and gentle, “You’re right. I’m happy with where I am now.”

He didn’t need to envy anyone else. After all, his life was already going well.

Wei Jin was thinking of where to go next when Meng Yue Sheng got an urgent call and had to go back to the office.

She bought him a fruit tea from a nearby bubble tea shop and drove him to his company.

“So, next weekend, if you’re free, we can hang out again?” Wei Jin said reluctantly before leaving.

“Sure, and thanks for today.” Meng Yue Sheng patted her head gently, like he was comforting her.

“Alright then, I’ll do my homework next time, and we’ll have a proper date.”

The emphasis was on date.

Meng Yue Sheng didn’t argue and simply replied in a warm tone, “Okay.”

Satisfied, Wei Jin headed home.

It just so happened she could make it back in time for dinner, so she drove home, excited to give her parents a surprise.

Humming a little tune, she drove off.

Of course, her surprise visit earned her a night full of eye rolls.

Little Dad, rubbing his waist, asked Wei Jin how things had been lately.

Not wanting to worry him, Wei Jin answered, “Good, really good, everything’s fine…”

The conversation eventually turned to Meng Yue Sheng.

“So, how are things with Xiao Meng? Have you two set a date yet?”

“Ugh—” Wei Jin blushed a little, “I think we’re doing fine taking things slow. I can’t rush him, right?”

Su Yan and Wei Feng were sitting on the couch. Hearing this, Wei Feng let out a sarcastic laugh, not holding back at all.

With a lazy stretch, Wei Feng draped her arm around Su Yan, “You’re both at that age, and you’re still taking it slow? No offense to Xiao Meng, but I’m just wondering how he’s putting up with you…”

Wei Feng had a big double standard when it came to Wei Jin. In a good mood, she’d say, “You’re my precious baby, the last treasure in the world.” In a bad mood, it became, “You ungrateful child, full of bad habits.”

Su Yan chimed in softly, “I think omegas like to feel a sense of security…”

“Xiao Meng is thoughtful and stubborn, so you can’t expect him to always make the first move… Anyway, Xiao Jin, you should be a bit more assertive.”

Wei Jin, worried about being too forward, replied, “Really? Okay, I’ll try next time…”

After getting advice from her parents, Wei Jin went upstairs and started browsing online.

#Things to know when pursuing an omega

#How to make your feelings clear to someone you like

#Top travel destinations for couples

#Types of behavior omegas dislike the most

Wei Jin knew what couples were supposed to do. She hadn’t personally experienced it, but she had read plenty of novels. All those CEOs would either take their partners on honeymoons at grand estates abroad, or go deep-sea fishing on private yachts, or even vacation on their own private islands…

Wait, do we have anything like that?

Wei Jin messaged her mom, and got a reply that was just two words.

[Heh heh.]

Wei Jin: [So, do we have something like that? bows to the great mother]

The other side was typing for a while.

Her mom replied: [What are you planning? You usually don’t care about this stuff. Why are you asking now? Well, since you asked, I won’t hide it. Yes, we do. In country, I bought a noble title and a castle. In another country, I have a lavender estate, and I bought a few islands before I got married. Some have been turned into tourist spots. Oh, and there’s the vineyard in country, where our wine comes from. We also gave you two properties when you turned eighteen, one of which is my castle…]

Uh? Wait, you’re serious?

I was just asking!

Wei Jin: [I’ve definitely reached beyond my means here.]

Wei Jin: [Bowing in admiration /bows deeply]

Her mom: [Well, you and Xiao Meng can always stay at the little villa your dad bought you when you get married. That’ll save you some money.]

Wei Jin: [Thank you, Your Majesty. I, your loyal servant, will take my leave /bows]

Her mom: [Granted.]

Alright, alright. Wei Jin chuckled to herself.

The sadness and joy of humanity are not the same, and this was a clear reminder of the gap between people.

Her mom, at twenty-three: A business empire, strategic mastermind, top-tier socialite, beautiful partner, total life winner.

Wei Jin, at twenty-three: Wobbly puppy, puppy head tilt, puppy whines, puppy snuggles, Makka Pakka.

Ha. She could only laugh at how broke she was.