PM Chapter 84

最佳契合 (Perfect Match) – 十九瑶

Extra 2: Who the Hell is Boss Lady?!

After Xie Yan’s cheating scandal, the Olive Inn was an instant success.

At the same time, Dai Xiao also rose to fame.

For obvious reasons.

Dai Xiao is a sexy, towering, and alpha male in his prime. He made an appearance with Zheng Feiluan in a scene from “Catching Three” that Xie Yan’s fans recorded. Because of their seemingly close relationship and the fact that they shielded He An from danger on both sides, everyone assumed the wrong thing: that Dai Xiao is also a humble young man from a noble family.

Even though he is not as well-known as Zheng Feiluan, anyone who can work with him to open an inn must be from the upper classes in Yuanjiang.

The name “Dai Xiao” might even be fake.

This led to Dai Xiao’s unexpected rise to fame.

Ten days after Zheng Feiluan and He An left, omegas and betas with various motives came to stay at the inn all the time. They skipped out on traveling and instead spent a whole day at the inn. The moment Dai Xiao walked into the courtyard to trim the plants and flowers, they would sprint out to “run into” him. It didn’t matter what they talked about—the hydrangeas, the swing cradle, the paper lanterns, and so on—the topics were the same.

“You manage to maintain the inn so extremely well. I have never seen an alpha like you.”

“Really?”

Dai Xiao was taken aback.

Every once in a while over the last two years, Cheng Xiu would ask him, “What kind of hairstyle even is that?” Hearing so many comments from complete strangers all of a sudden was flattering for him.

Aside from those who said nice things about his gardening skills, there were also those who said nice things about his caring personality, sexy muscles, attractive tattoos, and great photography skills. Someone even went so far as to call his scruffy face “a kind of rugged handsomeness that emphasizes his wild strength.”

Cheng Xiu cracked up, “Bwahahahahahahahaha!”

While silently having feelings of jealousy.

No one else in this world knows who Dai Xiao really is but him:

The inn was rented, the camera was borrowed, and the bike was picked up from a place that restores used bikes. Nothing really belonged to Dai Xiao except the cat and the 18,000[mfn]Approximately $2,471.14 USD.[/mfn] yuan in his bank account. Since the cat takes 3,000[mfn]$411.86 USD.[/mfn] yuan each year, it should be considered a negative asset; hence, the total was 15,000[mfn]$2059.28 USD[/mfn] yuan. In his spare time, he would browse the web for sales and coupon codes, which he would then use to buy two years’ worth of underwear at an exceptionally low price. And he never wasted a single centimeter of toothpaste, rolling it up as he used it. He wouldn’t throw away his toothbrush even if the bristles were worn down, and he would quickly get rid of anyone who did. When he couldn’t squeeze out the shampoo, he’d pour hot water into it and shake it before slowly pouring it on his head…

He even cut the bed boards himself.

Despite several people’s best efforts, they were unable to uncover Dai Xiao’s intriguing past. Cheng Xiu thought, “Leave this miserable alpha be. He’s broke as hell. He has no history at all, and it would be a miracle if someone could find anything.” And even though he is actually a man named Cheng Xiu who owns a wedding home in the center of Yuanjiang and is paying off his mortgage, people often mistake him as an employee hired by Boss Dai.

Hmph.

Thankfully, Dai Xiao’s alpha radar appears to be defective. Even when approached by his suitors, he kept being stingy and bad-mannered.

For instance, when Cheng Xiu casually sipped his fruit tea in the living room, he noticed Dai Xiao was having a conversation with a pretty man at the counter. That man seemed to want to take some travel photos and ask Dai Xiao to hang out with him for the afternoon so that he could take the pictures.

With no hesitation, Dai Xiao agreed and insisted on 305 yuan, causing the young man to pull out 300 yuan bills.

Dai Xiao accepted it, counted it, and frowned, “Three hundred and five.”

The young man faked looking through his wallet and then said with a smile, “I don’t have any more. Can’t you just give me a discount?”

“Okay, I can give you that.”

Unfazed, Dai Xiao opened the cashier’s drawer. There were different bills inside, from one cent to fifty cents to one yuan, ten yuans, and fifty yuans.

Man: “……”

Seeing the disappointed look on the pretty boy’s face instantly lifted Cheng Xiu’s mood from irritation to relief. Drinking his large glass of fruit tea, he grinned as he sank onto the sofa.

After the man left, Cheng Xiu crossed his legs and said, “You two had a lovely time talking.”

Dai Xiao took the three hundred-yuan notes in his hand, carefully straightened out the wrinkles, and placed them in the drawer: “This is basic etiquette when entertaining guests.”

“…Why would you take travel photos with him? What was the point of that?”

Dai Xiao turned his head and said, “He paid for it.”

Cheng Xiu interrupted, “Are you selling your body for money?”

Dai Xiao was stumped, “I’ll only take pictures for him. How does that sell my body?”

“Aren’t you still, still… you know…” Cheng Xiu raised his hand and wiggled it in an accusatory manner, demanding, “Aren’t you responsible for me?!”

“Whatever.”

Dai Xiao thought he was being ridiculous, so he didn’t pay any attention to him. He reached for his camera and started to carefully adjust its settings. Cheng Xiu sat on the couch for a while and thought about how interesting it was that bees and butterflies kept coming lately. He became more irritated by it, so he asked, “Hey, a lot of people have been asking you lately if you’re a rich second-generation. Why don’t you tell them? Has anyone caught your eye?”

Dai Xiao sat next to him and said, “I explained it, but no one believed me.”

With his arms crossed, Cheng Xiu commented, “Your explanation needs to be convincing enough.” He paused and continued, “That won’t work. After getting to know you for a while, people will realize you are not some rich heir. And then you’ll…”

“Cheng Xiu, what’s wrong with you?”

Dai Xiao glanced over at him with a serious expression, set aside his camera, and let out an annoyed laugh.

Cheng Xiu chewed on the straw and avoided his gaze,”…Hmph.”

Half of the fruit tea in the cup was gone in an instant.

Shortly after, Cheng Xiu resumed his playing with his tablet, this time tapping his fingers on the screen while making a loud noise to display an aggressive mood. Dai Xiao felt uneasy and turned his head to look, only to find Cheng Xiu going through a job listing website, but his intended workplace location was Yuanjiang, not Luotan Town.

Cheng Xiu didn’t even raise his head, “I’m looking for a job for myself.”

“You?” He decided to play the supporting role and asked in a shocked tone, “Why are you looking for a job?”

“Because I can’t stand being here anymore!!!”

Cheng Xiu jumped up, threw the tablet behind him, and stormed out of the living room. After seeing him walk away in anger and disappear into the sunlight, Dai Xiao couldn’t help but laugh so hard that he slipped off the couch.

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　　Obviously, Cheng Xiu was only rambling; he had no intention of actually leaving. But his pride intensified, and he brought his bitterness with him wherever he went, making Dai Xiao deal with a foggy, enraged environment for twenty-five hours every day.

Meanwhile, Cheng Xiu didn’t know and thought he was hiding it well. To say he’s “tolerant and nonchalant” is an understatement.

Dai Xiao rubbed his forehead helplessly.

It turns out betas can also have a scent?

In late October, a public account known as “Crab Voyage” visited Olive Inn for an interview. The editor was greeted by Dai Xiao and Cheng Xiu in the small living room. However, it almost turned into a blind date show: Dai Xiao was the guest, Cheng Xiu was the background, and a dozen interview questions about the inn were used as a cover, but they swiftly moved on to personal questions like, “How long have you known Mr. Zheng Feiluan?”

Dai Xiao pretended not to know and said it wasn’t too long.

“Not as long as I have.” Cheng Xiu stepped forward and put his chin on his hand to interrupt.

The editor pretended not to hear and asked with a smile, “Is Mr. Dai single now?”

Dai Xiao paused for a moment before answering, “I suppose so.”

Suddenly, Cheng Xiu got flooded with a tsunami of sourness, as if he were a bottle of aged vinegar.

Once the editor got the needed response, she gladly asked, “So, what’s your ideal omega, Mr. Dai? Could you tell us?”

She specifically asked about omegas and not betas, so I can only answer with “omega,” and that’s not my fault.

Dai Xiao told himself.

“They have to be the gentle and lovely type.” he said.

“…Gentle and lovely.”

Cheng Xiu clenched his jaw in silence. His face turned dark, and he walked away with a strong distaste. 

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　　A few days later, an online channel called “Budget Trips With Allen” came out to interview him. Cheng Xiu sat back on the sofa, sipping Yuenyeung milk tea, and began his childish revenge.

Allen was serious, holding his notepad, and said, “Excuse me, one is an alpha and the other is a beta. Could you tell us what pushed you to manage an inn together?”

Dai Xiao: “That’s…”

Cheng Xiu said with a sneer, “We share an interest.”

“Really?” Allen wanted to know more, “And that is?”

“Omegas.” Cheng Xiu responded.

“What an unexpected answer…” Allen said as he chewed on his pen and continued, “Then what kind of omegas are you most interested in?”

“The gentle and lovely kind.”

Thud!

The teacup was slammed against the table, leaving a little puddle of milk tea. A maniacal smile spread across Cheng Xiu’s face as he raised his chin and grinned widely.

Dai Xiao then took the milk tea away.

Dai Xiao lowered his head calmly, took a sip, and then carefully wiped the table with a tissue. As he cleaned, he declared, “I have to say, my opinion on choosing a romantic partner has had some changes as of recently.”

Allen: “Oh?”

“Don’t you think betas are cute? Particularly those who are always angry. The only thing that they can do is make your life…thrilling and hard. So I chose to go with a wider range of partners instead of just omegas.”

He then gave Cheng Xiu a pat on the back and laughed out loudly, “You should look at betas and alphas as possible partners too. It’s a big world.”

Cheng Xiu was shocked and coughed so much that his face turned as red as flames.

When the interview was over and Allen left, Dai Xiao walked away with his hands in his pockets like nothing had happened. On his way to the door, a pillow smacked him in the back of the head from behind.

Dai Xiao spun around, “What?!”

“Your, um, opinion on choosing… uh, a partner… was it true?!” Cheng Xiu’s excessive stuttering exposed his genuine feelings, despite his best attempts to appear unaffected.

Dai Xiao chuckled and nodded thoughtfully, “Of course it’s true, boss lady.”

“Who the hell are you calling boss lady?!”

After an awkward silence, Cheng Xiu screamed out in anger in the living room, grabbed another pillow, and threw it. Dai Xiao caught it in midair, used it as a shield, and rushed back out of the small living room.

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　　Later in the evening, two people sat on rattan chairs under the bougainvillea swing and ate big bowls of hot noodles.

A hearty serving of noodles topped with pickled mustard greens, minced pork, fried egg, and pork intestines.

Cooked by Dai Xiao.

Cheng Xiu is someone who couldn’t cook anything. When He An was around, he took advantage of him. When He An left, he went to take advantage of Dai Xiao. Over the last two years, he has successfully resisted eating too much in any one meal.

Dai Xiao ate a lot, slurping the soup and noodles. He then put his chopsticks on the empty bowl and spoke, “Cheng Xiu, have you noticed that you have no idea how to get along with me since He An and the others left?”

“…No, I haven’t.”

Cheng Xiu mumbled the three words hesitantly while chewing his noodles.

Dai Xiao laughed and asked, “Then why don’t you smile at me at all?”

Cheng Xiu bit into the fried egg and grumbled, “Don’t be coy with me. I know you know what you’ve been doing lately.”

“All right.”

Dai Xiao just shrugged. The man, who stood at around 1.80 meters, wore a look of pure innocence.

A guest came in from the outside at this time. They stepped over the doorway with a suitcase, looked around, and then slowly made their way inside. With much enthusiasm, he extended his hand and greeted the two men seated beneath the swing, “Hello, this is Olive Inn, right? I’ve reserved a room for two nights!”

Dai Xiao nudged Cheng Xiu with his elbow and told him, “Hurry up, this is the boss lady’s job.”

“Don’t call me boss lady!”

Cheng Xiu protested discreetly.

Despite his protests, his actions spoke volumes. Leaving the bowl of noodles on the ground next to him, he got to his feet, rubbed his hands together, and jumped right into entertaining the guests with his captivating energy.

Dai Xiao ate his noodles with incredible satisfaction and delight. He made himself comfortable on the rattan chair by resting and placing his head on his hands.

I need to hire someone soon.

He thought excitedly.

As a caring owner of the inn, you can’t allow your wife to feel exhausted every day, right?

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My gosh, Dai Xiao is so sexy. Good for you, Boss Lady Cheng! 🙈😂

Translated and edited by janemoyu (02/06/25)