Slither Mate (WangXian & XiCheng FF) || Hybrid Omegaverse AU

Slither 68

"Wangji, what's the meaning of these?" The Qiren asked, tone calm but full of authority. The dinner came to a halt except for Lan Yi who keeps munching in the middle of the drama.

The pictures were scattered on the table, an image of Lan Zhan holding an omega by the waist, their back facing the camera that was obvious that it was taken from a far viewpoint. Some pictures were taken sideways, which shows their features pretty clearly. 

"Is that the Jiang's adopted son? Is that why you keep insisting on looking after your brother?" The older asked, nerves on his temple slowly becoming visible.

Lan Zhan's fists started trembling under the table, hearing his uncle say such words in an awful manner like he doesn't deserve to step into this world. But thankfully to his brother, he was stopped before he burst, he felt Xichen's hands rubbing soothingly on his forearm and his attention was caught, he eyed his brother who just gave him a sympathetic smile and an assurance that he will help him through this. For Xichen, it's enough that their uncle is controlling him, but his younger brother? That's a different story. 

When Xichen was about to butt in, Lan Yi suddenly spoke, now finished eating and wiping her hands clean, "Now stop being a brat in front of the food, Qiren. You'll spoil them," she clicked her tongue, "Though, it already tastes spoiled since you started talking nonsense," she added, sighing dramatically while she wipes the sides of her lips. 

"You stay out of this, Lan Yi," he said sternly. 

Lan Yi's eyes went wide in disbelief, then cracked a laugh at his attempt to shut her up, "Oh my, feisty," she commented, completely unfazed at the thrown daggers at her. "Anyway, I met up with the boy and he's so sweet!" she giggled. 

Qiren's brows furrow, eyes darting at her, "You met with him and you didn't even tell him to get away from Wangji!? That's tarnishing our name! Brother already did once, and I wish to not happen again!" he was not able to contain his anger that his voice raised and echoed in the room. 

The female-alpha raised a brow, "You're the only one thinking about that, you've been blinded by this family's ideals! Dad is already not here, and so is your father! Stop pushing your own ideal to the kids! They are already at the right age to choose what they want for themselves!" she fires back, voice louder than his. 

"And then what? They will fail in the end?" Qiren replies with a hint of a growl, gritting his teeth. 

"Failing is a part of their growth! What if they fail? Then the next time they try they'll know what to do! Stop being a control freak just because you were not able to create the ideal life you want for yourself!" She bangs her fist as she growls back, her orbs turning yellow in anger.

"This conversation is pointless. We're not talking about my life here, what we're talking about is for the sake of these kids that are under my care!" He growls, both of them baring their canines at each other.

"For fuck's sake! Of course, it's pointless because you think you're in the right here! You were not! You're dumb for your own good, stop taking the credit of raising them because they are well mannered because they have good parents and not as a control freak like you!" She growls, wolf canine teeth baring and claws of sharp nails appearing on her fingers that are gripping the table, damaging the edges. 

The people inside the dining hall flinched at her rage, it was their first time seeing her bare her teeth and growls that almost made the whole room shake. 

She sighs exasperatedly, upon noticing herself turning into her wolf form from her uncontrollable emotion, slowly she calmed down, her features disappearing slowly. She sighs once again, "And one piece of advice, if I were you I'll opt to not mention what your filthy mouth said earlier in front of the Jiang, you might regret it. You take good care of your business, being blinded with your own ideals might bring you to your knees," her scowl turning into a smug, standing from her seat and straightening the creases of her dress. 

Qiren didn't bother to speak anymore, finding her advice ridiculous. Of course, he has always taken care of his business neatly. 

"And you, two," She turns her attention to his grandsons. 

The two flinched, still caught up by the dangerous aura she had a while ago. "Don't listen to this fucker, go get some clothes. This house is a filth, I can't even breathe the stench of a dumb fucker. " Then she turns her back at Qiren. 

The two immediately nod in obedience, them too, don't want to hear anything from their uncle.

"Wangji, we're still not done talking about these pictures. We'll talk about them later. I will introduce you to better omegas," it was a command that made the two brothers stop in their tracks on getting up from their seats. 

Lan Yi gritted her teeth but tried to calm her anger down, she marched to where the pictures were sitting and picked everything and ripped them off in front of his face. "Now the pictures are gone. You don't need to talk about it anymore. What you should be focusing on right now is securing your investors. One of your investors is the Jiang, right? There's a real catch but I won't spoil. Figure it out yourself," she smirked, marching out followed by the two brothers.

When they finally left, Lan Zhan and Xichen looked at each other, confusion on their faces are evident. 

"I know you're confused," she suddenly uttered making the two turn their eyes at her, "You'll know sooner," she giggles, her usual self turning back. "First, we should go to my penthouse! You can stay there to avoid your demon uncle," she offered, giggling on the process. 

Lan Zhan and Xichen smile sheepishly at her, rubbing the back of their heads as if they have something to say. 

She sighs when she received no response from the two, so she faced them only to be welcomed with their sheepish faces, "What?" she asks, raising an eyebrow.

"Um.. can we....?" Xichen awkwardly utters, a sheepish smile on his face.

She tilted her head, waiting for the next words, but by the look of his grandsons he immediately caught what he wanted to say, "You want to go to your mate?" she asked, brows wriggling to tease. 

Xichen's cheeks flushed a tinge of pink, "Well..." he mumbles. 

"Then can I go there too?" she exclaimed excitedly. 

Lan Zhan chortles, "I'll ask dad," he answers. 

Lan Yi gasped, eyes wide in disbelief, did he hear him right? He calls the Jiang's head 'dad'? "Are you that open to them already?" she asked, still can't believe what she heard. 

Xichen nods, "Yes, grandma. They are pretty outgoing, they also let us stay there," he added. 

"Oh my!" she shrieks enthusiastically, "I want to meet them!" she giggles. 

Just then Lan Zhan's phone buzzed, "They said it's okay, grandma," he said after reading the message. 

"Cool! Can I stay there for days though? or even a week? or more than that?" she pouts.

"I already asked them and mom said it's fine," Xichen answers this time. 

"Really?! Then off we go! I also want to talk with them about your wedding!" she giggles excitedly/ 

"Wedding?" Xichen raised a brow confusedly. 

"Yeah! I already talked about it with your mate, guess he hasn't told you yet."

Xichen shrugs, "He hasn't," he answers. 

"Then we should go so we can talk about it!" she giggles, "I'm excited!"

Lan Zhan and Xichen shook their head with a smile on their face. Well, it's a good thing they have their grandma today, if not, what could've happened back there?

Just as they were about to head out, Xichen's phone buzzed. 

[Unknown
+86xxxxxxxxxx
Did you receive my present? Quite cute right? 
Have fun!] 

Xichen's brows furrowed, he knew it. Someone is trying to ruin them.

[Unknown
+86xxxxxxxxxx
Yours will be next. 😘]

His hand gripped a little tight on his phone, but eventually pocket them to avoid him from breaking it. 

He knows who is it.

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A/N: The trouble is moving. HAHAHAHA. Thanks for waiting! I hope you like the update.