A Disabled Alpha’S Guide To Being Loved Chapter 5
byChapter 5: Getting the Marriage Certificate; Keeping the Benefits in the Family
The day of their scheduled marriage arrived quickly. Cheng Cheng was helping Wei Zhi clean the bathroom in his room, while Wei Zhi was organizing documents and books on his desk.
Wei Zhi, pass me the towel hanging on the back of the chair! Cheng Cheng called out, poking his head out while wearing a mask.
Wei Zhi set down his documents, maneuvered his wheelchair over to hand him the towel, and watched him vigorously scrubbing the bathtub.
Xiao Cheng, you don’t have to do this. I can hire a part-time cleaner…
Before he could finish, Cheng Cheng interrupted him while starting on the sink. I can do these things myself. Why let someone else earn the money when we can keep the benefits in the family? How about you just give me a little raise instead?
That’s not how you use that idiom, Wei Zhi shook his head helplessly. How can cleaning a toilet be called ‘benefits’?
Cheng Cheng glanced at him. Do you know the average national salary? The wage you’re paying me is already way above the standard.
Cheng Cheng truly cleaned thoroughly. Everywhere Wei Zhi looked, surfaces were reflecting light; it was much more meticulous than how Xiao Lin used to clean.
Then I’ll round it up for you. Including the five thousand from the contract, I’ll pay you thirty thousand a month. How does that sound? Wei Zhi asked for Cheng Cheng’s opinion.
Cheng Cheng’s entire body trembled. His eyes, visible above the white mask, widened significantly. Thirty thousand!
Wei Zhi nodded. Do you want more?
No, thirty thousand is perfect! Cheng Cheng was full of surprise and joy. It seemed his dream of buying a house and getting a wife was one step closer.
Seeing him so happy, Wei Zhi’s mood improved as well. Secretary He will be here soon to take us to the Civil Affairs Bureau. I’m going to change; I’ll wait for you downstairs.
Cheng Cheng cleaned the bathroom with even more vigor, then borrowed Wei Zhi’s bathroom to change into his only white shirt. He still wore jeans on his lower half. Looking at himself in the mirror, he seemed to have gained a little weight and his skin looked fairer; his previously slightly sunken cheeks were now a bit fuller.
Eating and drinking well at Wei Zhi’s place with nothing to worry about, how could he not gain weight? However, Cheng Cheng liked this change. He headed downstairs full of energy.
As Cheng Cheng walked down the stairs, he saw Wei Zhi’s wheelchair parked by the door. He was dressed exceptionally formally today in a black shirt with the top two buttons casually undone, revealing his pale, exquisite collarbones. He wore beige suit trousers, a combination that didn’t look dull at all.
Wei Zhi was looking at him with a smile, his handsome eyes curving slightly. If one wasn’t careful, they could easily fall for him.
How could this Alpha look like a celestial being from the heavens?
Cheng Cheng rubbed his cheeks and quickly walked to Wei Zhi’s side. Let’s go.
In the elevator, Wei Zhi said, You should push me in backward, otherwise it’s a hassle to get out later.
Oh, Cheng Cheng’s face was still a bit hot, and he didn’t dare look at Wei Zhi. I’ll remember for next time.
Wei Zhi insisted on pointing out the obvious. Your face is a bit red. What’s wrong?
Cheng Cheng felt Wei Zhi was asking despite knowing the answer. He stammered, It’s nothing. The elevator is here.
Once in the car, Cheng Cheng was forced to sit in the back seat with Wei Zhi. He pretended to look at the scenery outside the window and didn’t speak again.
They were going to get married. No matter what, he and Wei Zhi would be a legally recognized couple from now on.
As the scenery flashed by, Cheng Cheng’s heart calmed down a bit, though he felt a slight sense of melancholy.
Wei Zhi clearly didn’t want to let Cheng Cheng off the hook. He propped himself up with his arms and shifted closer to Cheng Cheng’s position. Back there at the door, you were stunned by my handsomeness, weren’t you?
Why are you still bringing that up? Cheng Cheng used feigned annoyance to cover his embarrassment at being caught.
During this time, he had become quite familiar with Wei Zhi, and the two would occasionally tease each other.
Secretary He, who was driving in the front, was so startled to hear Cheng Cheng speak to the boss in such a tone that he almost lost his grip on the steering wheel. He peeked through the rearview mirror to observe the situation in the back, only to see Wei Zhi’s sharp gaze sweep over. He quickly looked back at the road.
Forget it. Don’t look at what you shouldn’t look at, and don’t be curious about what you shouldn’t be curious about. This was the lesson life had taught him.
Wei Zhi clearly wanted to keep teasing this earnest little pup. Although the description was a bit mean, Wei Zhi couldn’t help it; Cheng Cheng was simply too cute.
He lowered his eyes and put on a sad expression, the corners of his eyes even turning a bit red. It seems that being a cripple really does mean losing one’s charm. I can’t compare to when I was a movie star.
That… that’s not what I meant! How could Wei Zhi call himself a cripple?
Cheng Cheng hurriedly turned halfway toward him to comfort him. You used to have tens of millions of fans, and you still have many now! You even have a fan club that hasn’t disbanded to this day. Everyone thinks you’re very charming!
He knew that after paralysis, an Alpha’s gland functions would also decline. According to the internet, Wei Zhi was an S-rank Alpha, yet he had never smelled Wei Zhi’s pheromones.
Even though Betas weren’t sensitive to pheromones, they still had some ability to distinguish them.
But you still don’t like me, which means I’m still not charming enough. Wei Zhi sighed softly, his eyelashes trembling.
I… I do like you. Wait, not that kind of like. It’s just, I really admire you. I admire your looks, your character, your ability, Cheng Cheng finally admitted, fearing Wei Zhi might do something drastic. At the door, I really was dazed. I was even wondering how such a perfect person could exist in this world…
Pfft. Wei Zhi looked up and laughed.
So this person was teasing him again! Was he just some cat or dog that could be toyed with at will?
Just as Cheng Cheng was about to speak, the car made a sudden sharp turn. A car seat offered much less support than a wheelchair, and with Wei Zhi’s unstable lower body, he immediately fell toward Cheng Cheng.
Sitting up, Wei Zhi was half a head taller than Cheng Cheng. He fell heavily, his head bumping into Cheng Cheng’s forehead, while Cheng Cheng’s lips brushed against the back of Wei Zhi’s neck.
Cheng Cheng quickly caught him, letting Wei Zhi fall into his embrace. Before he could even react to the pain, he smelled a scent of mint. It washed over him coolly and refreshingly, both gentle and carrying a hint of underlying dominance.
Is this… Wei Zhi’s pheromones? He subconsciously sniffed. It smelled so good.
Cheng Cheng shuddered.
Wei Zhi was already lying across Cheng Cheng’s lap and naturally saw his small movement. He said apologetically, It’s my pheromones. Mint liquor. Is it a bit too strong?
Cheng Cheng quickly helped him up and leaned him back against the seat. I’m a Beta, I only smelled a little bit of mint.
Wei Zhi nonchalantly released a bit more pheromones. Cheng Cheng smelled an even more intense fragrance. This time the scent of liquor was very obvious, the aroma of alcohol mixing with the mint, permeating everywhere.
Secretary He, driving in the front, was scared to death. He regretted not wearing a mask today.
He had worked for four years and had never smelled his boss’s pheromones. He had assumed the boss’s pheromones were weak due to gland atrophy, and he had always been careful for fear that his own pheromones might leak and affect the boss.
Who would have thought the boss’s Alpha rank was actually that high!
Physiological knowledge told them that the higher the rank of an Alpha, the better their self-control.
Xiao Cheng, please, tell the boss to pull back his pheromones. He was about to lose control!
As Cheng Cheng smelled the increasingly thick scent, he even felt a bit dizzy. He couldn’t help but crack the window open. Brother Wei, your pheromones seem to be getting stronger. Does this count as drunk driving for Secretary He?
Wei Zhi touched his gland, showing a look of regret. It’s been too long since I’ve been out. I should have worn a suppressant patch. I forgot.
Secretary He quickly said, Sir, I have some in my bag. Sorry to trouble Xiao Cheng to help the master apply one.
Cheng Cheng fished a round patch out of Secretary He’s briefcase and gently applied it to the back of Wei Zhi’s neck. As his hand pulled away, his fingernail accidentally grazed a patch of skin, causing Wei Zhi’s upper body to shudder.
The gland is the most sensitive spot for Alphas and Omegas. Cheng Cheng knew why Wei Zhi shuddered.
When they arrived at the Civil Affairs Bureau, Secretary He said goodbye to Wei Zhi and left. Cheng Cheng asked curiously, Where is Secretary He going?
He’s going to the bank next door for some private business, Wei Zhi glanced at him neutrally through his black mask. You’re very concerned about him?
Cheng Cheng grinned. Secretary He is a very good person. He was the first friend I made after coming to Pujiang. He was the one who taught me how to buy tickets and everything before.
Oh. Push me in.
Cheng Cheng looked at the entrance of the Civil Affairs Bureau not far away and thought that Wei Zhi was being quite strange. There was no uphill slope, so why did he need to be pushed? But Cheng Cheng still good-naturedly went to push the wheelchair.
With the current low birth rate, the Civil Affairs Bureau welcomed every couple. The staff was particularly enthusiastic, patiently explaining the process to Wei Zhi and Cheng Cheng.
The staff member smiled sweetly and said to Cheng Cheng, There are five couples ahead of you. If your partner has physical needs, we have a specialized rest area for the disabled.
Wei Zhi smiled but declined. No need. We’ll go straight to take the photos.
Oh, okay. This way, please.
The staff member carefully observed this Alpha who kept a gentle smile. She felt it was a pity; he was so young yet disabled. If he were healthy, there would surely be plenty of Omegas waiting to be picked.
The staff member led them all the way to the photography area. The more she looked, the more familiar this Alpha seemed. Suddenly, it clicked—wasn’t this Wei Zhi!
Wei Zhi, who had left the industry four years ago, had actually appeared, and he was here to get married!
Just as she was dying to share this gossip with her colleagues, her supervisor hurried down and gave her a warning look.
Wei Zhi insisted on not sitting in the wheelchair for the photo. Cheng Cheng couldn’t understand it—it was just a sham marriage, did he need to be so rigorous?
The photographer was an elderly man who also tried to persuade Wei Zhi. Young man, if it’s inconvenient, just forget it. It’s all the same.
No, Wei Zhi said calmly. Xiao Cheng, give me a hand.
Cheng Cheng didn’t dare object. He supported Wei Zhi under his armpits and helped him sit steadily on the red bench of the Civil Affairs Bureau. Seeing that Wei Zhi’s shirt was messy, he reached out to smooth the wrinkles.
The photographer didn’t rush them. Once they were ready, he picked up the camera. Get ready. I’ll count to three and you two strike a pose. One, two, three!
The photographer checked the photo on the camera and frowned at Cheng Cheng. Young man, do you actually want to marry your husband or not? What’s the meaning of sitting so far away from him? And your smile is so stiff.
Cheng Cheng was a bit embarrassed. He was pushed by the photographer toward Wei Zhi until their arms were pressed tightly together.
The pose was fixed, but the expression was still wrong. The photographer said, Young man, smile more happily! Even if his legs are inconvenient, just think about how every morning when you wake up and turn your head, you’ll see your husband’s handsome face. Wouldn’t that make you happy!
Cheng Cheng became even more nervous and subconsciously looked at Wei Zhi.
How could this photographer say such bold things?
Wei Zhi, however, had been smiling the whole time. There wasn’t a trace of reluctance or impatience on his face, as if he truly were a gentle husband quietly watching his wife, waiting for him to get his expression and pose right.
Fine, even the boss had agreed, so why was he being so fussy? Cheng Cheng gave a bright smile toward the lens.
The photographer quickly raised the camera. Just like that, perfect! Three, two, one!
Click. Wei Zhi and Cheng Cheng’s marriage photo was freshly produced.
The processing of the paperwork was even faster. After signing two names, the little red booklets were in their hands.
Looking at the bright Marriage Certificate, Cheng Cheng still felt it was surreal.