Top-Tier Alpha, Pay Me Back

[Preorder: The Ancient-Era Version of After Becoming the Violent, Proud Crown Prince's Companion] Wei Xiaochi was a conscientious beta with almost no presence outside of his studies. Then one day after school, he was cornered in an alley by Jiang Zhan, the school bully from No. 2 High, who borrowed a huge sum of money from him. Jiang Zhan was a top alpha with a terrible temper, making Wei Xiaochi's attempts to collect his debt so full of twists and turns that they could rival an entire season of Temptation to Go Home. - Han Ziyang noticed a sneaky figure lurking in the corner, spying on Brother Zhan. Han Ziyang, absolutely certain: "Brother Zhan, this kid is definitely into you. If he isn't, I'll twist my head off and let you use it as a stool." Jiang Zhan: ... At first, Jiang Zhan didn't believe him. Then Wei Xiaochi drank from his drink, ate his food, and even used paying him back as an excuse to add him on WeChat. He believed him. - At a stadium packed with thousands, Wei Xiaochi presented as an omega. The moment his pheromones surged out, a tall figure leaped up from the basketball court and vaulted over the spectator railing. Before the alphas present could even catch a whiff, the newly presented omega had already been swept into the locker room. Wei Xiaochi's back was pressed against a locker. A bead of hot sweat slid down from his temple. Jiang Zhan braced both hands against the locker door, his athletic T-shirt outlining the sleek, handsome lines of his back. Watching the drop of sweat form a thin trail before gathering beneath the omega's chin, Jiang Zhan swallowed and bent down to kiss him. Wei Xiaochi: ... I'm sorry. At first, I only wanted to collect a debt from you. I never had any improper intentions. - Content warnings The bottom is genuinely timid, not pretending to be. The top isn't refusing to pay back the money. There's another reason. - [Preorder: The Ancient-Era Version of After Becoming the Violent, Proud Crown Prince's Companion] A short-tempered, tsundere crown prince top x a slow-witted, timid companion bottom When Wei Ji was thirteen, the emperor appointed him as the crown prince's companion. That evening, his father called him into his study to give him some advice. "This is a chance to bring honor to our family. Do well, and our marquis household will share in the glory. Do poorly, and you'll bring disaster upon us all." Those few words gave Wei Ji nightmares for several nights. He had heard that the crown prince was arrogant and domineering. When Wei Ji arrived at the Eastern Palace and saw for himself, he was even more dismayed. He diligently carried out his duties, and the next four years went smoothly enough. Until one day, while the two of them were in bed together, the crown prince suddenly accused him: "You must have put a spell on me." Witchcraft had always been taboo in the imperial family. Wei Ji turned pale and was about to explain, when he heard the crown prince picking at the bedding and mumbling awkwardly: "If you didn't put a spell on me, then... why am I thinking about you day and night?" Wei Ji: ... Jiang Yan (the Yan in "eaves") x Wei Ji A childhood friends romance Theme: Work hard, live positively