Trial Marriage (ABO)

1. The Cheng family, one of the most prominent families, is about to choose a spouse for their eldest daughter.

Word is, the omega requirements are incredibly strict, with several rounds of interviews alone.

Tong Jingying was happily watching the drama unfold when her family suddenly informed her that she would be entering the Cheng household for a trial marriage the next day.

Tong Jingying: I was just here for the gossip, and now I'm the gossip? I didn't even apply!

With no way to escape, Tong Jingying stayed up all night learning about the young lady.

Jiang Xing is the stepdaughter of the Cheng family head. She's around Tong Jingying's age, and has a bold, carefree personality.

Word is, she's been pursuing her one true love lately, following her all the way overseas and never giving up.

Tong Jingying was mostly reassured, and moved into the Cheng household with her luggage the next day.

Good news: Jiang Xing really isn't home.

Bad news: Jiang Xing's "stepmother," Cheng Nianqing, is home.

2. Cheng Nianqing is a legend in Aocheng.

She took over the family at a young age and led its company to new heights. Even the Jiang family, allied with hers through marriage, is now running like clockwork under her management.

Everyone respects Cheng Nianqing. Everyone fears Cheng Nianqing.

Tong Jingying is no exception.

Until one night, a thunderstorm brought back painful memories. She curled up on her bed, trembling under a blanket.

But Cheng Nianqing knocked on her door of her own accord.

A fresh, soothing pheromone enveloped her, and Tong Jingying drifted into a gentle dream.

3. Later, after Jiang Xing failed to win over her crush, she returned home, heartbroken.

She glanced at Tong Jingying, who was sitting nearby, quiet and adorable as she ate, and felt a stir in her heart.

"How about we give it a try?"

To her surprise, the omega across from her was startled and frantically waved her hands.

Tong Jingying looked at Cheng Nianqing, who was pretending to be calm, then answered with a straight face, "Maybe you can call me your little stepmom."

Jiang Xing: ???

Jiang Xing: Who could've guessed? The person I thought I'd be marrying is my mom's girlfriend!

Reader's note:

1. My take on ABO. Female Alphas have no accessories; this is an AU with lots of personal worldbuilding.

2. Older woman and younger woman, age gap, reunion after a long separation. They are each other's only love, body and soul.

Theme: No matter where you are, face life with optimism.