Chapter 67 I'm worried you'll hurt me

A week later, Pei Wu was discharged from the hospital and returned to Yunlu Bay.

Then he finally understood what Lu Xiwen meant by "preparation".

The layout of the villa hasn't changed much, but the furnishings have been completely revamped. The large gray walls that used to be painted off-white have been painted off-white, and because the colors have been carefully mixed, they have a warm yellow hue when the sunlight shines on them.

The empty display cabinet was filled with some cute cartoon-style items, and Pei Wu even spotted a popular plush toy.

The sharp edges of the furniture were carefully wrapped up. Pei Wu placed her hand on the stair railing and touched something. Upon closer inspection, she saw that it was carved with a cute cat head on it, and the words "Go for it!" were written next to it.

Pei Wu: "..."

Lu Xiwen stood to the side, chin raised, with an expression that said, "I know everything, no need for praise."

Pei Wu couldn't help but ask, "Who... taught you to do this?"

"Guan Yan," Lu Xiwen said, "Although he keeps targeting me, his taste is impeccable. What do you think, not bad, right?"

Pei Wu was speechless, having roughly understood what Guan Yan was like at home, aside from his usual work.

"Do you like it?" Lu Xiwen asked persistently.

Pei Wu could only nod: "I like it."

Actually, his personality hasn't changed.

Pei Wu can't go to work for the time being, but he can't stay idle, so he goes out for a jog every morning at seven o'clock. When he was in college, he could run ten kilometers without any problem to relieve stress, but this morning he just couldn't handle six kilometers.

Lu Xiwen comforted him from behind, saying, "Your body is still recovering, so there's no need to rush."

Pei Wu tried to steady her breathing: "Mmm."

He braced himself on his knees with both hands, feeling that the situation was better than he had imagined. Perhaps because he differentiated later, his physical strength was still similar to what it used to be and had not declined significantly. Then, Lu Xiwen's pheromones enveloped him, and the tightness in his chest quickly dissipated. Of course, there was also the fact that he was a top-tier Alpha.

Pei Wu updated her personal information with the Omega Protection Association, which meant that the company also needed to do the same.

Everyone was surprised to learn that Pei Zhu's differentiation into an Omega was delayed, but they quickly accepted it. After all, genetic differentiation is always somewhat unpredictable, and with the development of information technology in recent years, it is no longer an isolated case.

Lan Zhe hoped that when Pei Wu returned, she wouldn't have to face too many strange looks.

After about ten days, Pei Wu felt that if he stayed any longer, he would grow mushrooms, so Lu Xiwen finally agreed to let him go to the company.

After washing up in the morning, Lu Xiwen personally applied the gland patch to the back of his neck, and he checked it several times.

Lu Xiwen tried to ignore the scar that almost split the gland in two; it could be repaired, he told himself.

Lu Xiwen put down his trembling fingers and said in a relaxed tone, "Congratulations to Assistant Pei on returning to his peak."

Pei Wu chuckled, "Thank you for your kind words."

After arriving at the company, Pei Wu only had to be unfamiliar with the keyboard for a few minutes before it started clicking away at a rapid pace. He responded to all the employee greetings that kept popping up in the chat window.

At lunchtime, Pei Wu went to the cafeteria and chatted with several familiar senior executives.

After he had walked away, people started talking about it.

"Has Pei Zhu really differentiated? He looks no different from before."

Didn't you see the gland patch on the back of your neck?

"Perhaps this is what it means to be a strong person..."

Pei Wu got her food and returned to her office. Lan Zhe wasn't there; he was probably cutting steak again.

Actually, Pei Wu wasn't nervous; it was Lu Xiwen who was. He was going to get his food, but Pei Wu took the lunchbox and left, saying, "This is the company."

He hoped that Lu Xiwen would take a calm approach to his position, but that was clearly not the case.

Pei Wu only stayed at the project site for another twenty minutes in the afternoon before Lu Xiwen came looking for her.

He visibly breathed a sigh of relief the moment he saw Pei Wu.

Back in the private elevator, in the quiet space, Pei Wu asked softly, "Are you worried?"

"Um."

Pei Wu squeezed his hand: "Get used to it."

Pei Wu retrieved some of the projects he had previously given to Lan Zhe, which made Lan Zhu feel like the air had become fresher. No one could match Pei Zhu's patience; he really didn't want to look at those stupid contractors a second time.

After sorting things out, Pei Wu's current task is to resolve a project collaboration with Guan Yan.

Coincidentally, Guan Yan called at that moment.

How's your recovery going lately?

"very good."

Guan Yan said lazily, "That's perfect, come with me to check it out in person."

It's in the next city, a two-and-a-half-hour drive away.

Pei Wu agreed.

Upon hearing the news that evening, Lu Xiwen jumped three feet in surprise, exclaiming, "Why the sudden business trip? I didn't agree to it!"

Pei Wu was preparing dumpling filling when she heard this, so she paused and turned to look.

The aunt who was helping out on the side kept her eyes down, didn't say a word, and went out as if she was very busy.

"Why does President Lu disagree with normal work requirements?" Pei Wu asked.

A sentence stuck in Lu Xi's throat, but he didn't dare to say it.

"Just because I'm an Omega?" Pei Wu said, a hint of contempt flashing subtly in his eyes. It wasn't directed at Lu Xiwen, but at this preconceived notion. He didn't offer any further explanation, but instead chopped the minced meat with a cleaver, making a "bang" sound.

Lu Xiwen's heart skipped a beat, and he dared not say another word.

Before setting off, Lu Xiwen talked about Guan Yan for a whole hour while carrying Pei Wu on his back.

Waking up early is already annoying enough, but hearing Lu Xiwen muttering to himself like that made Guan Yan want to rush to Yunlu Bay and gag the guy. "How come I never noticed you were such a chatterbox before? You're making Pei Zhu act like he's going crazy when he's not around?"

Lu Xiwen said, "It was my erratic behavior that caused him to leave."

"...He has a truly exceptional backbone."

"He has no backbone."

Guan Yan sat up in bed. "I promise I'll bring Pei Wu back safely."

"Don't you understand?" Lu Xiwen wiped his face. "I'm worried you're setting a trap for me."

Guan Yan: "..."

“I’ll remember your words about Pei Wu finding high-level Alphas as easily as drinking water.” Lu Xiwen said, “Guan Yan, if Pei Wu comes back with some random Alphas around her, I’ll hang myself in red at your doorstep and haunt you as a ghost.”

Guan Yan was terrified of ghosts and spirits, and immediately shuddered: "You're really sick!"

Pei Wu set off at noon, and Lu Xiwen accompanied him for miles. If it weren't for the airport staff stopping him, he could have followed them inside.

Guan Yan ignored the man from beginning to end. Only after he disappeared from Lu Xiwen's sight around a corner did Guan Yan breathe a sigh of relief and say to Pei Wu, "I'll interview you."

Pei Wu: "They didn't say that after I differentiated, the Alpha would become clingy."

Guan Yan chuckled: "Lu Xiwen is like that at heart. Don't let his usual aloofness fool you. Once he decides you're his Omega, his territorial instincts become incredibly strong, not to mention..."

Guan Yan coughed lightly, changing the subject.

Not to mention that turning away that night, it became an unspeakable nightmare for Lu Xiwen.