Heat cycle?
"?" Shi Xi looked at Chi Zaiqing with a surprised expression. If she remembered correctly, the young master had already gone through his heat in the cave.
Omegas only go into heat once a month, and it's only been less than a week, so it's already time for their heat cycle to start again. This is not normal.
Moreover, the original storyline did not include any part where Chi Zaiqing went to the front lines and experienced another bout of arousal.
Only Chi Zaiqing misses Jiang Yichen and worries that he might be in danger... So what's going on now?
Thinking of a possibility, Shi Xi looked at Chi Zaiqing with concern, "Are you experiencing irregular heat cycles?"
"..." Chi Zaiqing remained silent.
His estrus cycle has always been very regular, so why does Aran think his estrus cycle is irregular?
Besides, omegas usually don't tell others about their heat cycle, so Aran shouldn't know... But judging from Aran's words, he seems to know quite a bit about what his heat cycle is like.
"There's no disorder," Chi Zaiqing said to Shi Xi, suppressing his doubts. "It's been normal all along."
Shi Xi: "…………"
Looking at Chi Zaiqing, Shi Xi suddenly realized that she might have misunderstood something.
"You didn't come during your heat when we were in the cave?!" Shi Xi asked.
"No." Chi Zaiqing shook his head.
Shi Xi was shocked.
No way?
The plot didn't even follow that part; it was completely skipped!
What happens next in the story?!
Without a temporary bond, the two main characters, even if they have feelings for each other, probably won't have very deep ones.
Jiang Yichen didn't have time to develop a relationship with the young master, so it's unlikely that the young master would risk going to the war-torn front lines.
Shi Xi's expression was too obvious, and Chi Zaiqing noticed that something was wrong.
"Why does Aran think I've already gone through my heat cycle?"
Shi Xi glanced at him before saying, "That day when I came back from looking for the bracelet, you didn't come to pick me up, and your face was all red... I read online that this is what omegas look like when they're in heat."
"No, I was thinking about Aran that day." omitting the part where he was at odds with Jiang Yichen, Chi Zaiqing only gave part of the reason.
Shi Xi was stunned upon hearing this.
"A-Ran," Chi Zaiqing looked at him, "Can I stay at your house for a few days?"
Where's your brother?
Shi Xi asked subconsciously.
Even if he could agree, Chi Yan'an, who is obsessed with his younger brother, would never agree.
"I went to deliver the mecha to Jiang Yichen."
The Devourer is the latest all-around mech, and currently no one but its creator can pilot it.
Therefore, he was the only one who could deliver the Devourer.
"Did you take any inhibitors?" Shi Xi asked, pushing Chi Zaiqing away.
Omegas are practically powerless during their heat cycle, and going out without using suppressants or patches is extremely dangerous.
Besides, his security system here isn't very good.
"I hit him." Chi Zaiqing nodded obediently.
"That's fine then." Shi Xi stood up, patted Chi Zaiqing's head, and said, "Get up. I'll take you home later."
He has to go see Pei Muban tomorrow, so he can't take care of the young master. It would be more appropriate to send him back to the Chi family.
Shi Xi entered the bedroom, changed her clothes, and was about to open the door when she found the other person standing at the door.
I don't know when he caught up.
Chi Zaiqing looked embarrassed, nervously clutching the hem of her clothes. "Aran, I've lost my keys. Could you let me stay for the night?"
"...Where are your servants?" Shi Xi asked.
"I was afraid something might happen," Chi Zaiqing said, "so I sent them all back."
Shi Xi really couldn't understand the spoiled young master's thought process.
So he dismissed everyone and then came here?
Just playing around.
"Where's the terminal block?"
"I forgot to bring it."
"Young Master," Shi Xi sighed, her violet eyes turning serious as she looked at Chi Zaiqing, and said earnestly, "It's not safe for me here."
"It's okay, I can take care of myself," Chi Zaiqing said, his azure eyes brimming with confidence.
Shi Xi took a half step back and looked at Chi Zaiqing with a suspicious gaze.
In the original story, Chi Zaiqing was a spoiled young master, and Chi Zaiqing's behavior in front of him was indeed like that.
Therefore, he did not believe him.
After a long silence, Shi Xi finally said to Chi Zaiqing, "Just one night, and this will not happen again."
Chi Zaiqing nodded, his gaze involuntarily drifting towards Shi Xi's room... It's so good, I can finally sleep with A Ran tonight.
Shi Xi changed the bedding, then stuffed Chi Zaiqing into the room and slammed the door shut.
"Go to sleep." Shi Xi's tone was firm and brooked no argument, leaving no room for negotiation.
Chi Zaiqing: "…………"
Chi Zaiqing stood there for a while, then took out Shi Xi's clothes from the closet and changed into them. Finally, he sat on the bed, leaned back, and collapsed onto the bed.
He hugged the blanket and took a deep, satisfied breath.
This place is full of Aran's scent.
My gaze passed through the wooden door and seemed to fall on Shi Xi. He raised his head slightly, his azure eyes gradually becoming moist, and his full lips occasionally let out soft sounds.
Chi Zaiqing's eyes darkened. He gently nuzzled Shi Xi's pillow, softly calling Beta's name, "Aran, Aran, Aran..."
...
After settling Chi Zaiqing in, Shi Xi thought for a moment and, adhering to the principle of "the less trouble, the better," decided not to report the matter to Pei Muban.
—Afraid of making the other person angry to death.
After all, Pei Muban had inexplicably gotten angry not long ago. If he knew that Chi Zaiqing was staying here, he would probably be so angry that he would jump out of bed and give him a good scolding.
Shi Xi tidied up quickly and went to sleep in another room.
The next day, when Shi Xi was about to leave, Chi Zaiqing was still asleep.
Shi Xi patted Chi Zaiqing's face, "Young Master, dinner's ready."
Chi Zaiqing paused, staring blankly at Shi Xi, then broke into a bright smile, "Good morning, Aran."
"It's not early." Shi Xi frowned, glancing at his vibrating terminal. Pei Muban was urging him again, "It's almost nine o'clock."
Chi Zaiqing nodded upon hearing this, "I see."
"Let's eat." Shi Xi pointed towards the dining room and instructed Chi Zaiqing, "The food is on the table. I'm going out for a medical check-up."
"Hmm." Chi Zaiqing smiled, seemingly uninterested in Shi Xi's schedule.
"Then I'm leaving." Shi Xi stood up, and added with concern, "Don't open the door if a stranger knocks."
Chi Zaiqing nodded obediently, "Aran, come back soon."
Shi Xi put on her coat, waved to him, and indicated that she understood.
...
Shi Xi was the last to arrive at the destination, arriving right at 10 o'clock.
"You even know about physical exams?" Pei Mu leaned back in his chair, glancing at Shi Xi with a displeased expression.
He almost knocked dents out of the chair's armrests before this person arrived.
"Sorry, boss, I overslept." Shi Xi apologized immediately.
Pei Mu's gray-green eyes narrowed slightly.
So honest, what's this kid up to behind his back again?
Pei Mu tapped his fingers twice on the armrest, then glanced at Shi Xi—
"You check it first."
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com