Chapter 92 You're not my husband?! (3) "If it's really with..."
Meanwhile, Fu Li was having a lively conversation with Luo Ran.
Which one is your 'ran'?
Luo Ran smiled faintly: "It's the 'ran' in 'burning'."
The young man had curved eyebrows and upturned eyelashes that seemed to hold shimmering light. "It sounds like the sun, it's a very cool name."
Suddenly, as if struck by a thought, Beta unconsciously lowered his eyes, his ears turning bright red as if bleeding. "Um...may I ask if Mr. Luo has a girlfriend?" It was the first time he had done something like this, so he couldn't help but appear shy and flustered.
Luo Ran watched the beautiful girl's shy demeanor with great interest for a while, his eyes flickered slightly, and he said in a teasing tone, "What if I said I don't have a girlfriend, but I do have a boyfriend, what would you say then?"
"Huh?" Beta suddenly looked up, a look of confusion in his eyes.
Seeing the other person's innocent yet disappointed expression, Luo Ran coughed guiltily. He thought to himself that even if he used the excuse of already having a partner, he couldn't extinguish the other person's longing. To prevent him from possibly rekindling his feelings if he met Luo Ze again, it was better to shatter all expectations at once.
Having made up his mind, Luo Ran's face regained a playful smile. He placed his hands under his chin and said casually:
"Just kidding. I don't have a steady partner right now, how about we become friends? By the way, do you often strike up a conversation with a stranger you're meeting for the first time like this?"
Caught off guard by the question, the young man blushed instantly and waved his hands in protest, "Uh, no, I've never done that before, I..."
Luo Ran reached out and placed his right hand on the back of Fu Li's hand, a loving smile on his face. His fingertips gently brushed against the delicate skin beneath, and he spoke meaningfully, "It's okay, that's not what I meant. So, do you want to go out with me?"
Fu Li's expression froze for a moment. She glanced at the large and small bags of luggage beside her and stammered, "Now?"
The man nodded with a smile: "Yes. After all, I have a lot of people to spend time with, and I only have time today. Time is limited. If it doesn't work out, I don't know when the next time will be."
He portrayed himself as a carefree, philandering playboy.
He waited for Fu Li's reaction, thinking that after being teased like this, the other party must have seen through his true nature. A pure and reserved Beta like him would never accept a philandering guy, and the little bit of pink bubble that had just risen burst.
Although it's not right to deceive him like this, Luo Ran believes it's the best thing for him.
The young man's expression shifted several times. After struggling for a long time, he seemed to finally make up his mind and nodded: "Well... alright then. You... wait for me."
I got up and went to the airport's luggage storage area to store my luggage.
She returned to stand in front of Alpha and, as if summoning her courage, said to him, "Let's go."
Luo Ran thought that the conservative Beta youth would definitely back down in front of the playboy with completely different values, but he didn't expect that the other party seemed to have decided on him and was determined to seize this opportunity to get along.
Is it really that much charm that Loze is just infatuated at first sight?
While puzzled, Luo Ran also felt a sense of displeasure, and a competitive spirit suddenly ignited in her heart.
So determined? Fine, fine, then don't blame me for using my ultimate move.
He stood up, his eyes crinkling with laughter, and casually put his arm around Fu Li's shoulder, leading him toward the exit.
As we walked, he said in a casual tone, "Okay. I have a place I frequent; let's go there to celebrate this meeting."
The two hailed a car outside the airport.
Upon arrival, a neon bar sign came into view, with the words "Early Month" written in artistic font. The entire street was lined with nightclubs, and although the night's revelry hadn't yet begun, the atmosphere inside and outside was already heating up. Several handsome men and beautiful women gathered at the entrance, smoking. Their clothes were smart and stylish, but their eyes held a strong sense of desire, which, against the backdrop of the neon lights, created a hue of lust.
This place was clearly a mixed bag, teeming with Alphas and Omegas, both men and women. A strong scent of incense and perfume wafted through the air. Even though Fu Li couldn't detect any pheromones, the stench made him wince.
He clearly had never been to a place like this before, and his expression changed from feigned composure to panic.
Luo Ran felt that it was about time. He didn't necessarily want to scare the person; he just wanted to make them back down.
So he casually said, "What's wrong? Are you not used to this place? If you really can't, you can go back first. I can go in by myself."
Unexpectedly, the young man said anxiously, "I...I'll go in with you!" He stepped into the doorway first, but because he didn't see the threshold, he tripped and stumbled several steps, accidentally bumping into a hard chest.
I'm sorry.
"Hey, where did this kid come from?" a flippant voice rang out.
Fu Li looked up and saw a lustful face magnified in her eyes. The other person's expression was playful, filled with intense desire.
Fu Li was startled and before she could back away, an arm pulled her back from behind. Looking up, she saw Luo Ran protecting her in front of her, his expression serious and cold, as if he were giving a silent warning to the stranger opposite him.
"He came with me."
It means don't have any ideas you shouldn't have.
The person opposite was clearly also an Alpha. Despite being warned, they showed no sign of restraint. Using the daylight streaming in from the door, they scrutinized the young man's fair and handsome face and reached out to touch him.
"She looks pretty, is she a Beta?"
The instant he approached, a top-tier pheromone aura emanated from Luo Ran. The rich scent of gardenias penetrated the thin suppressor patch, revealing a highly aggressive and threatening signal. This made the Alpha opposite him shudder.
Among their own kind, the strength of pheromones can distinguish the level of an opponent. Faced with an enemy of overwhelming superiority, submission is a biological instinct.
Then Fu Li saw the Alpha who had just tried to molest her suddenly change his expression, withdraw his hand with an ugly look, and hurriedly pass by them, seemingly muttering something like "sissy" in displeasure.
Luo Ran watched indifferently as the other person walked out of the store in a disheveled state, then turned back and forced a smile again. Under Fu Li's confused gaze, she comforted him, "Are you alright? It's a bit dark here, just follow my footsteps."
Feeling the warmth emanating from the Alpha, the Beta's face instantly flushed red, his heart pounding wildly, as he let the Alpha lead him forward by the hand.
He asked with some doubt, "Did that person say something before they left?"
Luo Ran's expression remained unchanged.
His pheromones smell like gardenias. This type of floral pheromone is mostly found in Omegas. Many people think that it's a bit "effeminate" for an Alpha to have such delicate pheromones, especially for a top-tier Alpha.
It seems the other person was intimidated by the powerful pheromones he exuded, but was unwilling to give up, so he cursed under his breath, trying to save face.
However, Luo Ran didn't care about any of that. Besides, Fu Li was a Beta, so she couldn't smell it at all.
He casually replied, "It's nothing," and led his group to a booth in a corner.
A waiter dressed in a black leather jacket walked over with a menu, his long black hair hanging down, but his head was deliberately turned towards Luo Ran. He asked him in a sweet tone what he wanted to order, and his actions and postures seemed to be deliberately seducing him.
The Alpha's brow furrowed slightly. He disliked this kind of place, and even more so, he hated the complex mix of pheromones emanating from it. He would never have come here if it weren't to scare away the Betas.
But in front of Fu Li, he still acted like a playboy. He casually picked up the waitress's fingertips and complimented her on how beautiful she looked today, which made the female Beta giggle. She touched his exposed arm before turning around to get them drinks.
Seeing this, Fu Li hesitated to speak.
Luo Ran caught a glimpse of the complex expression on his face out of the corner of her eye. She inwardly berated herself, feeling both amused and helpless. She had really sacrificed her own image just to scare Fu Li away.
Even so, the young man remained obediently seated, enduring the subtle, scrutinizing glances from those around him. He whispered to the Alpha beside him, "Um, let's not order from the bar. They offer juice."
Luo Ran's gaze involuntarily fell on the young man's lowered eyes. His dark eyelashes were slightly upturned, and his eyes revealed a quiet and peaceful light, which was out of place with the noise and indulgence around him, like an elf who had wandered into this place.
He only realized what was happening when Fu Li asked him again.
She secretly scolded herself for being so rude today, staring at someone she was meeting for the first time.
He verbally rejected the other party's suggestion, saying in a flippant tone, "Since we're already here, what's the point of not drinking? I'll have a special cocktail." However, he ordered juice for Fu Li instead.
Since the two sat down, several eyes have been cast at them, both openly and secretly.
Most of them were after Luo Ran.
He had just released his pheromones in public, displaying a highly aggressive aura unique to top-tier Alphas, which was exceptionally attractive to Omegas. Meanwhile, the Betas in the shop were captivated by his charming and amorous face, with many casting mesmerizing glances and some even giving him flirty looks.
Luo Ran frowned inwardly.
He hated this place because the people here seemed to be in heat all the time. Like a pack of wild beasts releasing pheromones without any restraint.
Although he had inadvertently revealed his pheromones earlier, it was to scare away an Alpha.
However, because of his actions, the pheromone scent in the store is becoming increasingly strong. If this continues, it could cause a false positive pregnancy period, which would be difficult to handle.
But in order to establish a frivolous persona that would be disliked by young people, Luo Ran suppressed his worries, always keeping a lazy smile on his lips, playing the role of a playboy who had been indulging in a life of pleasure for a long time.
Seeing his demeanor, the OOBBs who had been secretly observing him began to move closer. It wasn't until two bolder Omegas approached and offered to share a table with them that the situation changed.
“Brothers, if you don’t mind, please sit with us. We can even buy you drinks,” one of the Omegas said sweetly.
Luo Ran glanced at the bewildered look on the young man's face and readily agreed. The two Omegas immediately sat down next to Luo Ran, squeezing the Beta youth into a corner of the booth.
After that, more Omegas and Betas came up to chat with Luo Ran. He accepted them all, offering each of them a drink, but politely declined invitations from the later ones.
To outsiders, the handsome, tall Alpha in the booth was flanked by a sweet-looking Omega and a flamboyantly dressed Omega, enjoying himself immensely. He was clearly a seasoned player and a seasoned Casanova.
The Beta youth in the corner was the only one being ignored, pitifully sipping his juice. His clothes were scantily clad and simple, making him look like a lamb that had strayed into a wolf's den, desperately trying to suppress the discomfort of his surroundings.
Even so, he remained seated and did not choose to leave.
On the other side, Luo Ran drank glass after glass of wine, his face calm and composed, but his heart was growing increasingly anxious.
Actually, there were people who wanted to chat with Fu Li, but most of them were forced to retreat by the threatening pheromones deliberately released by Luo Ran.
He knew perfectly well that people who came here were either looking for a romantic encounter or a hookup.
These guys were drawn to Beta's handsome face and youthful inexperience, and made him their prey.
But only the youths he brought were different.
Throughout, Luo Ran could feel a clear gaze secretly watching him, carrying a youthful flutter of emotion and a hint of worry. It made his heart tremble slightly, as if being gently touched by a feather.
As the alcohol evaporated the heat from his body, he couldn't help but hate himself more and more.
Even though this wasn't the real him, even though his original intention was to discourage the young man and let him live his own life, even though he hated the stench of various pheromones mixed together in the dead air, hated the people who came to chat him up, hated his own pretentious flirtatious behavior, and hated the covetous looks that other Alphas cast at the Betas, he still had to sit here, pretending to be having a pleasant conversation with the Omegas, deliberately ignoring the pure gaze that the Betas were casting at him.
How annoying!
Alcohol amplified her emotions, and Luo Ran finally couldn't take it anymore. She stood up and walked towards the bathroom, ignoring the two little O's questioning looks.
He finally vomited at the sink.
I've never felt so disgusted in my life. After vomiting for a while, I felt much better.
As Luo Ran gradually regained his senses, he turned on the tap to wash the sink. The bright silver mirror reflected a slightly tipsy, handsome face, with two flushes on his cheeks and his eyes slightly narrowed, giving him a truly dashing air.
Suddenly, he seemed to realize something. He was leaving the young man there alone; would someone be watching him?
Secretly annoyed that he shouldn't have come up with such a terrible idea to bring the person here, he turned around to hurry back, but unexpectedly saw the person standing by the door.
Fu Li clasped his hands tightly in front of him; he was still not used to the atmosphere here.
"Um...do you need me to buy you some hangover medicine? You don't seem to be feeling well..."
"Besides, drinking too much alcohol is bad for you," Beta said earnestly. His bright eyes revealed a clear concern as he stared directly at Luo Ran.
The latter seemed to be burned by such a gaze and abruptly looked away.
He heard himself ask, "Why...why aren't you leaving?"
"Huh?" Beta didn't expect him to ask that, and said somewhat awkwardly, "Well, I saw you drank a lot of alcohol, and you must be feeling unwell. So I wanted to check on you..."
The young man's sincere concern came from the bottom of his heart. His eyes seemed to hold the light of falling stars, filled with youthful affection, and looked like a dazzling gem that was irresistible.
At that moment, Luo Ran seemed to hear her own heart pounding like a thunderclap, leaping joyfully as if it were about to jump out of her throat for Fu Li to see.
Alcohol clouded his judgment. Luo Ran walked step by step to Fu Li, pressing his body close to his, his deep eyes flashing with intense darkness, full of aggression.
"Even if I leave you alone in the booth and talk to other people the whole time, ignoring you, you still won't hate me?" His thoughts were chaotic, and he still held onto the obsession he had with making the young man hate him.
The other person seemed uncomfortable being so close, yet because they liked him, they didn't resist. A slight blush rose on their cheeks, and they looked away slightly, saying softly, "You helped me before. So, I don't dislike you."
Like a young animal newly entered into the world, its eyes held only the purest emotions. Luo Ran's heart pounded like a drum, his deep eyes as dark as an abyss.
He suddenly let out a sneer, saying cryptically, "I merely stopped that Alpha from touching you. Do you expect me to repay you with my body?"
The young man's flushed face was reflected in his deep eyes, making him even more shy. He shrank back and whispered, "No, I just... wanted to try again..." His eyes held the purest adoration for the person he had fallen for at first sight.
Luo Ran clenched his fists, cursing inwardly, unsure whether he was cursing at himself or someone else. He then grabbed the young man's wrist, ignoring the Omega waiting for him in the booth, and strode towards the door.
Stepping outside, the daylight had been replaced by night. It was already nine o'clock at night. There was a hotel just across the street.
Luo Ran grabbed Fu Li's hand and pulled him into the hotel, asking the front desk for a room. Then he took Beta up in the elevator.
At this moment, his actions were no longer largely controlled by reason. One half of his consciousness clamored to teach this newcomer to the world a lesson, to show him what "the world is treacherous" truly meant, while the other half was filled with pity and excitement, mixed with a secret and unspeakable desire, like a pure-hearted boy experiencing his first crush, wanting to hold the young man in his arms, kiss him, and crush him.
The door slammed shut.
Fu Li was pinned against the wall, one hand across her ear, and all she could see was the Alpha's gloomy and cold handsome face, as if a storm was hidden within.
"Didn't you say you'd repay me with your body? If I asked you to sleep with a man you'd only met once, would you dare?"
Fu Li's eyes widened. Normally, he wouldn't have, but the indescribable flutter of love at first sight made his heart pound, and courage and impulse filled his heart.
Looking at the young man's seemingly terrified face, Luo Ran curled his lips into a cold smile and said coldly, "If you're unwilling, then we don't need to see each other again."
I thought to myself, this should scare him away. Good, even if he sees that face again, he'll stay far away and won't be foolish enough to be kidnapped.
But the next second, the young man shyly raised his hand, hooked his wrist with his index finger, raised his face, and his eyes were moist and clear, sparkling as if they were shining.
"If it's you, then yes, it's possible."
In that instant, Luo Ran felt as if a string in his mind had snapped. Immediately afterward, his hands gripped the other person's shoulders uncontrollably, pinning him to the bed. Facing him, he said fiercely, "Do you know what kind of person I am?! If I go to a place like that again, are you going to come looking for me yourself?"
Fu Li recalled the smoky, chaotic environment of the bar; he truly hated that kind of place. His delicate brows furrowed slightly, and he asked softly, "Then...could you please not go next time?"
Her soft, pleading voice shattered Luo Ran's last shred of reason.
He could no longer resist leaning down to kiss those rosy lips. Because they had just drunk juice, there was still a hint of sweetness on their lips, and the soft touch made it more wonderful than anything Luo Ran had ever experienced in his life.
His kiss was initially haphazard, but thankfully the young man's inexperienced cooperation helped. He quickly mastered the technique, prying open the young man's lips and relentlessly conquering them.
The inhibition patch on the back of her neck was damp with sweat, and the scent of gardenia pheromones filled the entire room. Unfortunately, Fu Li, being a Beta, couldn't smell it.
It wasn't until the Alpha straddled the young man and was about to remove his clothes, looking at the person beneath him with a flushed face, shy yet fearful, his posture like a lamb willingly offered as a sacrifice, that Luo Ran suddenly realized what was happening.
What am I doing? Am I going to have a one-night stand with someone I just met?
The other person is clearly naive and has never experienced love. How is what he's doing any different from seducing a minor Beta?!
Luo Ran immediately stopped what she was doing, hurriedly got off the young man, and slipped and fell off the bed.
That night, he stood on the balcony for a long time in the cold wind until the scent of gardenia pheromones in the air gradually faded away.
The Beta youth in the room came out, wearing a coat that Luo Ran had asked the hotel to give him.
Standing somewhat hesitantly behind the man, she cautiously asked, "Um, Mr. Luo, are you alright?"
Luo Ran exhaled his last breath and stubbed out his cigarette. Turning around, he met the young man's bright, moist eyes, his tone calm and composed:
"I have something to tell you."
"Hmm," Fu Li said softly, indicating that she was listening attentively.
Beta's face was flushed, and her exposed skin had a delicate pinkish-white hue, like a little rabbit just out of its burrow, pure and innocent, so cute that it made one's heart flutter.
Alpha's Adam's apple bobbed up and down, and for some reason, he swallowed back the truth he was about to say.
He changed the subject, saying, "Actually, I don't have a proper job. I'm just a painter who sketches on the streets, and I also worked as a wandering drummer for a while. If you follow me, you probably won't enjoy any superior material conditions."
Hearing his words, the young man's eyes did not dim; instead, they brightened even more: "Mr. Luo's life sounds very romantic and free!"
As he spoke these words, just as when he first praised Luo Ran's name as being as handsome as the sun, his eyelashes trembled slightly, and dappled light and shadow fell upon him, like the radiance of a star.
Alpha gazed intently at him, his pupils widening slightly. Under the night sky, his heart pounded, and he thought with a sense of resignation: "If I really tried it with him, it might not be so bad."
Author's Note: I'm late. But it's big and long. In the next chapter, Ali will be with her younger brother. The older brother won't appear for a while.
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