Chapter 22 Chapter 22 You are, my wife.
The sharp teeth pierced his skin, and Fu Xu groaned in pain, tears instantly welling up in his eyes. However, the expected marking was not completed. His body seemed to reject it all. As soon as Chen Louchen's pheromones entered his glands, it was as if they were injected into endless darkness and disappeared without a trace in an instant.
"Why..." Chen Louchen muttered to himself, his eyes filled with confusion and pain. He didn't understand why this omega couldn't be marked? Why did being close to him make him feel comfortable, yet he couldn't truly relieve the restlessness?
Like a madman, he bit Fu Xu's gland over and over again, but failed every time. Each time, both of them suffered double the pain. The side of Fu Xu's neck was already bloody and he was almost unconscious from the pain. His body instinctively wanted to escape, but Chen Louchen's hand grabbed him like an iron clamp, making him unable to move.
"Let me go... please... Mr. Shen..." Fu Xu cried and begged, tears blurring her vision.
Just when Fu Xu thought he was about to die, Chen Louchen suddenly stopped, his forehead resting against Fu Xu's shoulder, his breathing as heavy as an old bellows, with a strong smell of blood.
In his confused mind, something seemed to penetrate the fog. He saw the wound on Fu Xu's neck, the tears on his face, and the fear and despair in his eyes.
"I, I can't be marked, Mr. Shen." Fu Xu said almost pleadingly, "You, deserve the best omega. I... I will apply for a divorce."
From childhood to adulthood, Mr. Shen was the first person who was so kind to him. Even if it was just a little bit, it was hard-earned for Fu Xu. Maybe Mr. Shen was not a good person, but Mr. Shen gave him food and promised to let him stay. But now, he can't stay.
"Don't... go..." Chen Louchen's voice was broken and hoarse, with a hint of emotion that he himself didn't even realize, "Stay with me..."
Fu Xu was suddenly stunned.
Stay with Mr. Shen... Even if I do, can't I be marked?
These words exploded in his chaotic mind like a thunderbolt. This powerful and intimidating alpha, this Mr. Shen who always had a cold face and seemed indifferent to everything, was actually begging him?
He looked at Chen Louchen's head buried in the crook of his neck, looked at his back tensed with pain, and suddenly felt as if something was blocking his heart.
He has always been the abandoned one. The Fu family doesn't want him because he is a defective omega. Others always look at him with sympathy or contempt. He has never been needed by anyone, and no one has ever said to him, "Stay with me."
Even though the current situation was painful, and even though Mr. Shen only said this because he lost control, Fu Xu still felt as if something had gently touched somewhere in his heart.
It's painful...but it seems to be needed.
As soon as this thought came to mind, a sweet floral fragrance suddenly emanated from his body. The fragrance was very faint, but extremely pure, like the first flower quietly blooming in a garden after the rain.
Chen Louchen suddenly raised his head and looked at Fu Xu in a daze.
What was he doing just now?
As the sweet floral fragrance lingered at the tip of his nose, his chaotic consciousness seemed to be washed away by a clear spring, and suddenly became clearer. Chen Louchen looked down at his blood-stained hands, then at the hideous wound on the side of Fu Xu's neck. His Adam's apple rolled violently, and panic and helplessness surged in his eyes, like a child who had done something wrong.
"I..." He wanted to say something, but found that his mind was empty. Some memories were shattered into dust, and only the trembling omega in front of him remained.
Fu Xu felt his whole body crawl with fear when he was looked at by him. Just when he wanted to shrink back, his wrist was gently grasped by Chen Louchen. The force was very light, with a cautious and tentative feeling, without any of the brutality from before. He raised his head, and Chen Louchen's eyes, which were always covered with ice, now seemed to be covered with a layer of mist, reflecting his shadow clearly, and with a bit of inexplicable dependence.
"Does it hurt?" Chen Louchen's voice was very low, with a hint of imperceptible helplessness. His thumb unconsciously stroked the red mark on Fu Xu's wrist, as if confirming something.
Fu Xu was stunned for a moment, then he opened his mouth, but no sound came out of his throat. He could only watch as Chen Louchen clumsily touched the wound on the side of his neck with his fingertips, and then suddenly retracted his hand as if he was burned.
"I'll go call a doctor." Chen Louchen said as he was about to stand up, but he stumbled the moment he turned around and subconsciously grabbed Fu Xu's arm again. This action was done very naturally, as if they were born to be close to each other like this.
Fu Xu stumbled as he was pulled, and he panicked even more. What happened to Mr. Shen? Could it be that the side effects of the inhibitor hadn't worn off yet? He looked at Shen Louchen's tightly pursed lips, at the hand that was clutching his arm. The hand had distinct joints, but it was now slightly pale, as if afraid he would run away.
"No need... I can handle it myself." Fu Xu said in a low voice, and tried to pull his hand back, but Chen Louchen held it tighter.
"No." Chen Louchen frowned, his tone a little stubborn, "It will be infected." He said, his eyes wandering around the room. After getting the medicine box, Chen Louchen glanced around and then fell back on Fu Xu's face. The confusion in his eyes became more serious, "Is this... my home?"
He doesn't remember buying a house like this.
Fu Xu's heart sank. Mr. Shen...had he lost his memory?
Chen Louchen had indeed forgotten. He only remembered that Liao Jiazhi would give him an injection to relieve the pain every time he was in pain. He remembered the pain surging in his body, but he could not remember why he was in pain, or even why he was with the person in front of him. His memory seemed to be split in two, one half was the empty past, and the other half was the present that began when he opened his eyes and saw Fu Xu.
The inexplicable pulling feeling in his body became more and more clear. He just wanted to follow this person and be closer to him. As long as he looked at him, the remaining anxiety in his heart would slowly calm down.
"This is...Mr. Chen's house." Fu Xu carefully chose his words. Looking at Chen Louchen's confused look, his heart was in a mess. Mr. Liao's words were still echoing in his ears. The choice of divorce weighed heavily on his heart, but how could he say it to Chen Louchen who depended on him?
"Mine?" Chen Louchen frowned. This place didn't look like a property he would buy at all. It looked more like a place his father would buy.
"Ah, Mr. Shen, you allowed me to live here, so it can be considered... ours..." Fu Xu said carefully.
When Chen Louchen heard the word "we", his brows relaxed a little, and his grip on Fu Xu loosened, but he still didn't let go. "Oh." He responded, as if accepting the answer, but also as if he didn't understand. He just quietly looked at the wound on the side of Fu Xu's neck, and suddenly said: "You... here..."
Chen Louchen's voice was very soft, but it scratched Fu Xu's heart like a feather. He shook his head and was about to explain when the door was pushed open with a bang.
Zong Yuan stood breathlessly at the door. When he saw the scene in the room, his face turned pale. Chen Louchen's shirt was still stained with blood, and Fu Xu's neck was bloody and fleshy. The two were still holding hands.
No matter how you look at it, this scene looks like an endless atrocity.
"Minister! Are you okay?" Zong Yuan rushed over and tried to separate the two, but was given a cold glance by Chen Louchen. The look in his eyes was not fierce, but it carried a kind of inviolable vigilance, as if he was protecting something that belonged to him.
Zong Yuan was stunned for a moment, feeling that the minister was acting strangely today. He turned his gaze to Fu Xu, his brows furrowed: "Mr. Fu, what are you doing..." He swallowed his words back before he could finish them.
He knew that Fu Xu was a flawed omega who couldn't even do basic pheromone soothing. Now he was in this state. How could he possibly take care of the minister who was on the verge of losing control?
"Assistant Zong." Fu Xu pulled his hand back and wanted to stand up, but Chen Louchen pressed his shoulder silently. He could feel the coolness of Chen Louchen's fingertips. The force pressing on his shoulder was very light, but it revealed a sense of "don't leave".
Zong Yuan saw all of this, and then he walked up to Fu Xu, trying to keep his tone calm: "Mr. Fu, I know you may be in trouble, but look at you now..." He pointed at the wound on the side of Fu Xu's neck, "The minister's condition is very unstable now, and he needs professional care. You..."
The implication couldn't be clearer: If you can't even take care of yourself, don't bother Minister Shen.
Fu Xu's face paled. He knew he was useless, with a glandular problem that prevented him from even being marked. Now he had injured himself, making him seem like a burden. Back when he was at the Fu family, he had long been accustomed to such looks, those mixed glances of pity and contempt that pierced his body like needles, forcing him to shrink his neck and behave himself.
His mother told him that he had to be good and obedient so that others would pity him and give him food to eat. So he always believed that he should do whatever others said, never refute, never fight for anything, and live quietly like moss in the corner of the wall.
But Chen Louchen's words "Don't leave" just now, and the hand on his shoulder at this moment, were like a stone thrown into stagnant water. He raised his head, looked at Zong Yuan's anxious face, and then turned his head to look at Chen Louchen. The alpha was staring at him without blinking, and the dependence in his eyes was almost overflowing.
"I can do it." Fu Xu heard his own voice, not loud but very clear.
Zong Yuan was stunned: "What did you say?"
"I said, I can take care of him." Fu Xu took a deep breath and clenched his fists.
Fu Xu said "I can take care of him" with such certainty that Zong Yuan opened his mouth but was speechless for a moment. He looked at Chen Louchen, trying to find some sign of opposition on his boss's face, but he saw that Chen Louchen just lowered his eyes and stared at Fu Xu's profile, his fingers still unconsciously stroking the fabric on Fu Xu's shoulders. He looked so trusting, like a tree clinging to vines, without any of his usual cold and hard nature.
“Minister, you…” Zong Yuan tried to speak, but was interrupted coldly by Chen Louchen: “Get out.”
These two words are not very aggressive, but they carry an unquestionable deterrent force.
Zong Yuan was stunned for a moment, then belatedly realized that Chen Louchen hadn't let down his guard. His cold rebuke was clearly a gesture of protection. Zong Yuan suppressed his doubts and retreated to the doorway, but couldn't help but look back. He saw Chen Louchen lowering his head and gently touching the gauze on Fu Xu's neck with his fingertips. His movements were so gentle that his heart couldn't help but skip a beat. This wasn't just a violent outburst, it was clearly... a change of character?
However, I heard that this pheromone disorder will have sequelae after the onset of the disease, but this disease is too rare, and the minister is always at the old house at this time. In this situation, if he does something rashly, it may easily lead to mistakes.
The door was gently closed, and the room suddenly became quiet. Fu Xu could clearly hear Chen Louchen's breathing, which was slightly trembling. He moved his shoulders, wanting to remind him to let go, but Chen Louchen tightened his grip first and said sullenly, "Don't let him come here again."
Fu Xu was slightly startled. When he turned around, he met Chen Louchen's eyes. The pair of eyes that used to be covered with ice were now very clear. Reflecting the moonlight leaking in from the window, they seemed to be filled with crushed stars. However, there was a hint of uneasiness hidden deep inside. "He looks at you with a bad look."
Such obvious hostility.
Fu Xu's heart felt like it was gently bumped by something. How could Chen Louchen actually notice all this? He opened his mouth, wanting to say that Assistant Zong was just worried about him, but was interrupted by Chen Louchen's sudden move to move closer. The alpha's breath brushed past his ear, carrying a hint of the crisp red wine scent that strangely soothed the panic in his heart.
"You just said that you would take care of me?" Chen Louchen's voice was very low, more like a hoarse voice after tenderness.
Fu Xu nodded, but his fingertips curled slightly. He didn't have much confidence. How could he take care of a person like Chen Louchen? But looking at the dependence in the other's eyes, he couldn't say "Actually, I can't do it".
Chen Louchen seemed to have received some great promise. His eyes lit up and he held his hand tighter, but he did not forget to avoid the red mark on his wrist. "Then you can't leave." He said it as a matter of course, with a little imperceptible pleading, "You can't leave."
Fu Xu looked at him like this, and the idea of divorce in his heart sank again. Although Mr. Liao said that they wanted to divorce, he didn't stipulate that it should be now. He couldn't just abandon a person with sequelae at this time, not to mention that this person was Mr. Shen.
In the end, Fu Xu was unable to bring out the words that Liao Jiazhi threatened him with.
Forget it... let's talk about it later.
The moonlight outside the window was obscured by the clouds at some point, and the only light left in the room was a warm yellow wall lamp by the bed, which made the shadows of the two people very long.
Fu Xu looked down at the wound on the side of his neck that was wrapped in gauze. As his fingertips touched the edge of the cloth, they were gently pressed down by a slightly cool hand.
"Don't touch it." Chen Louchen's voice was particularly clear in the quiet room, with a bit of unquestionable seriousness, "It will hurt."
Fu Xu was stunned for a moment, and when he raised his eyes, he met Chen Louchen's gaze. The alpha's eyes were very focused, completely devoid of the coldness and indifference that kept people at a distance in the past. He suddenly remembered that when he first came here, Chen Louchen always looked at him indifferently, as if he was looking at an insignificant decoration, and was even reluctant to use a single word when speaking.
"I'll go... pour some water." Fu Xu wanted to avoid the overly scorching gaze. Just as he stood up, he felt the corner of his clothes being gently pulled. Chen Louchen was sitting on the edge of the bed, looking up at him, and the uneasiness in his eyes spread like ripples on the water.
"I'll go with you."
Fu Xu did not refuse, but just paused. He always felt that Chen Louchen now was like some large animal that had just been born. Although it looked scary, it could treat the first creature it saw as its own relative. This feeling made him feel a little at a loss, but he inexplicably couldn't bear to break it.
The kitchen was at the end of the corridor. Fu Xu walked in front and could clearly hear the footsteps following behind him. They were neither fast nor slow, always keeping a distance of half a step, like a shadow that would never disappear. Fu Xu opened the refrigerator with trembling hands and wanted to take a bottle of mineral water, but his wrist was gently held.
On weekdays, Fu Xu was just used to doing housework, and he was not familiar enough to treat it as his own home. Mr. Shen's action... was he wrong? Was Shen Louchen really testing him?
"Mr. Shen... I didn't mean it..." Fu Xu raised his eyes and apologized first.
Chen Louchen frowned, his eyes fixed on the thin wrist in his palm.
Rough, thin, and skinny, it is obvious that he is malnourished.
Could it be that the Shen family is so harsh to others on a daily basis?
Thinking of this, Chen Louchen glanced at the kitchen, pulled Fu Xu over without saying anything, and took out a box of milk from the cabinet with ease. However, there were no tools at hand, so Chen Louchen had to use great force to tear open the package directly, took out a bottle from it and handed it to Fu Xu: "Drink this." Chen Louchen's fingertips rubbed the back of Fu Xu's hand, bringing a little coolness.
This is good for your health.
Fu Xu was stunned.
He thought Mr. Shen wouldn't care about his stomach problems. Could it be that his memory hadn't completely faded? But looking at the clear blankness in his eyes, it didn't seem like he remembered the past.
Fu Xu took the milk, and his heart warmed up. He said softly, "Thank you."
When Chen Louchen heard the thanks, the corners of his mouth seemed to rise slightly, but he soon returned to his ignorant look, only loosening his grip on the corner of his clothes and following him closely.
When Fu Xu drank milk, he stood by and watched, his eyes fixed on his Adam's apple, watching it roll gently with the swallowing movement, his eyes a little too focused.
Fu Xu's cheeks were burning with anger when he was looked at. He hurriedly finished his drink and wanted to go back to his room, but Chen Louchen followed him. When he reached the bedroom door, Fu Xu stopped and turned to look at the person behind him: "Mr. Chen, you...you should rest too."
Chen Louchen's brows furrowed slightly, as if he didn't understand, or didn't want to understand. "What about you?"
"You... don't live here." Fu Xu pointed to the room farthest from him, which had a custom-made door. "You usually live in that room."
Fu Xu took two steps back. He didn't want to leave for the time being, but looking at Mr. Shen's appearance, he could see the sequelae of the inhibitor. If he could take good care of Mr. Shen during this period, maybe he could help him find a place to stay after Mr. Shen woke up. Besides, Mr. Shen had said before that he should not have any unreasonable expectations. If he stepped out of line, there was no guarantee that he could leave the Shen family alive.
Chen Louchen looked in the direction of his finger at the tightly closed door, then turned back to look at Fu Xu. The confusion in his eyes was gradually replaced by grievance, like an abandoned large dog.
"I..." He opened his mouth, as if trying to organize his words. After a long while, he whispered, "I can't sleep alone."
"Then... do you need a doll or something?" He could contact Butler Chen about this.
"No." Chen Louchen refused bluntly, put his arm around Fu Xu and brought him into the room.
"How about... Mr. Shen, you sleep here and I'll sleep on the sofa?" Fu Xu took a step back and pointed to the single sofa in the bedroom.
Chen Louchen's eyes moved between the sofa and Fu Xu, and finally he shook his head, his voice so low that it sounded like he was acting coquettishly: "It's too far away from you."
Fu Xu was completely at his wit's end. He looked into Chen Louchen's astonishingly bright eyes, in which his own shadow was clearly reflected, with a kind of desperate dependence, as if the light in those eyes would instantly go out if he said "no".
"But..." Fu Xu still didn't know how to refuse. He had never refused anyone before. At this moment, his voice was as low as a mosquito's hum, "But..."
Chen Louchen snorted lightly, not caring what Fu Xu said at all. He quickly took off his coat and rolled onto the bed, taking Fu Xu with him.
“Mr. Shen…” This is against the rules.
Fu Xu's heart was beating as if it was going to burst through his chest. He heard the sound of fabric rubbing against each other behind him. He could feel Chen Louchen's warm body enveloping him, with the refreshing breath of an alpha, like the wind in a mountain stream, clean and reassuring.
"Don't make me say it a second time."
The alpha's cold and hard voice came from behind. Even though he had lost some of his memory, the strength engraved in his bones still made Fu Xu dare not speak again.
At first, Fu Xu tensed up his body and even breathed lightly, fearing that any movement would bump into the person behind him. But after a long time, there was no movement behind him, only the sound of even breathing, with a slightly imperceptible tremor. Fu Xu breathed a sigh of relief, and his tense nerves slowly relaxed. The fatigue of the past few days and the shock he had just suffered surged up together, and his eyelids became heavier and heavier.
Just when he was about to fall asleep, he suddenly felt the person behind him move slightly, and then an arm carefully wrapped around him and rested lightly on his waist, with a hint of tentativeness.
Fu Xu's heart skipped a beat, and he woke up instantly. Just as he was about to speak, he heard Chen Louchen's muffled voice ringing in his ears, with a bit of hazy hoarseness: "Don't run."
The voice was very soft, but it scratched his heart like a feather, making all of Fu Xu's words stuck in his throat. He could feel Chen Louchen's breath brushing the skin on the side of his neck, with a hint of warmth, mixed with the smell of alph essence, forming a strange sense of comfort.
Fu Xu gradually relaxed, letting the arm gently wrap around him, as if he was gently wrapped by an invisible net. He had never felt such warmth since he was a child. When he was in the Fu family, he always huddled in the cold little bed alone at night, and would be woken up to work at the slightest movement. Over time, he developed the habit of light sleep and would wake up at the slightest movement. But tonight, being gently held by Chen Louchen like this, listening to his steady breathing, he felt unprecedented peace of mind, and soon fell into a deep sleep.
This was the first time in his life that he had a good night's sleep without nightmares.
The next morning, Fu Xu was awakened by a ray of sunlight shining through the gap in the curtains. He moved his body and found that he had turned around without knowing when and was nestled in Shen Louchen's arms. The alpha's arms were tightly wrapped around his waist, his chin resting on the top of his head, his breathing even, and he was sleeping soundly.
Fu Xu's face flushed red instantly, as if he had been splashed with a basin of hot water, even his ears were burning. He tried to move away cautiously, but Chen Louchen subconsciously hugged him tighter, mumbling something indistinctly, but he knew it was a protest against his leaving.
Fu Xu froze in place, his nose rubbing against Chen Louchen's shirt, where he could smell the faint scent of disinfectant mixed with his unique, refreshing scent. He raised his head and secretly glanced at Chen Louchen's sleeping face.
His lips, usually tightly pursed, were now slightly relaxed. His long eyelashes cast a small shadow beneath his eyelids, fading all the hard lines and giving him a softer look. Fu Xu suddenly realized that Chen Louchen was actually quite handsome, but his usual cold demeanor made people overlook his features.
At this moment, Chen Louchen's eyelashes trembled and he slowly opened his eyes.
The moment their eyes met, Fu Xu lowered his head suddenly as if he was scalded, his heart beating rapidly, and even his fingertips were trembling slightly.
"Awake?" Chen Louchen's voice was hoarse from just waking up, and no emotion could be heard from it, but it made Fu Xu's face even hotter.
"Yeah." Fu Xu responded softly, struggling to get out of his arms, "I want to... go wash up, Mr. Shen."
Chen Louchen then let go of his hand and watched Fu Xu rush into the bathroom almost fleeing in panic. A barely perceptible smile flashed in his eyes. Chen Louchen simply sat up and followed Fu Xu's back with his eyes until the bathroom door closed, then he slowly leaned back on the bed.
Fu Xu washed his face with cold water in the bathroom. Looking at his flushed cheeks in the mirror, he couldn't help but patting them. He didn't understand why he was so nervous. They were just sleeping together, and it was Shen Louchen who took the initiative to hold him in his arms. But when he thought of the feeling of nestling in Shen Louchen's arms just now, his heart seemed to be filled with something, warm, and a little panicked.
He finished washing up slowly and opened the bathroom door, only to see Chen Louchen sitting on the edge of the bed with his hands on his knees, like a primary school student waiting for his parents to check his homework. He stared straight at the bathroom door, and when he saw him come out, his eyes visibly lit up.
"Okay?" Chen Louchen stood up, walked to his side naturally, and followed him closely.
Fu Xu felt a little uncomfortable being looked at by him, and nodded: "I...I'll go make breakfast."
"I'll go with you." Chen Louchen followed immediately, like a little tail that couldn't be shaken off.
Fu Xu had no choice but to let him follow him into the kitchen.
There are alpha-specific nutrients in the refrigerator. Fu Xu had heard from Butler Chen that this was a pheromone nutrient that Mr. Shen must supplement. Fu Xu also took out a bag of bread from the refrigerator. He had observed Mr. Shen's preferences before. Mr. Shen liked it best when the bread was slightly charred after three minutes in the oven.
Just as he was about to open the oven, he felt someone move closer behind him, their warm chest almost touching his back.
"I'll do it." Chen Louchen's voice sounded in his ears, with an unquestionable seriousness.
Fu Xu was stunned for a moment. Chen Louchen pulled Fu Xu over first to make room for him. Chen Louchen picked up the bread and put it into the oven. His movements were a little clumsy, but he was very focused.
But the next second...
“Hmm…” Shen Louchen stared at the oven seriously, wondering why it wasn’t turning.
The noble young master, when has he ever cooked by himself?
"Mr. Shen, let me do it. Please wait a moment." Fu Xu said softly.
Chen Louchen turned his head and glanced at him, as if to confirm whether he really could do it. Seeing Fu Xu nodded, he walked to the dining table and sat down obediently, but still maintained a posture that allowed him to see Fu Xu, and his eyes followed his movements.
Fu Xu felt a little embarrassed by his gaze and quickened his movements.
Soon, a simple breakfast was ready: golden toast, perfectly fried eggs, and two cups of warm milk.
He brought breakfast to the table and just as he sat down, he saw Shen Louchen pick up a piece of toast and handed it to him.
"Eat." Chen Louchen's tone was firm.
Fu Xu's brain froze for a moment, then he took the toast and took a small bite. Chen Louchen then picked up his own portion with satisfaction and slowly began to eat, but his eyes would fall on Fu Xu from time to time, as if supervising him while he was eating.
This omega is too thin and looks like he will die at home at any moment.
Halfway through eating, Chen Louchen suddenly put down the toast in his hand and looked at Fu Xu with a frown: "You eat too little."
Fu Xu looked down at the toast in his hand, of which he had only taken a few bites, and whispered, "I'm not very hungry."
"No." Chen Louchen insisted, picked up a poached egg, and put it on Fu Xu's plate, "Eat."
Fu Xu looked at the fried eggs on the plate, then at Chen Louchen's serious expression, and his heart suddenly felt warm. He had never had a full meal in the Fu family since he was a child, and always acted according to other people's faces. No one had ever cared about him like this. Before, Mr. Shen only helped him because he didn't want him to die, but now Mr. Shen... is completely different from his usual self.
The sunlight poured into the restaurant through the window, falling on the two of them, bringing a hint of warmth.
After breakfast, Fu Xu cleaned up the dishes. Shen Louchen wanted to help, but was stopped by him. "Mr. Shen... I'll be ready soon."
After washing the dishes, Fu Xu walked out of the kitchen and saw Chen Louchen still sitting at the dining table, like a large dog waiting for its owner.
"I'm sleepy." Chen Louchen's large, bony hands gently rubbed his temples, like an oil painting coming to life. "Sleep with me."
Chen Louchen usually works all night while his pheromones are still relatively stable, and it has become a habit for him to take a light nap for half an hour when he is overloaded.
Fu Xu opened his mouth, but before he could say anything, the doorbell rang.
"Mr. Shen... I'll go open the door." For the first time in his life, Fu Xu felt that he could move so fast, and he reached the door in two steps at a time.
Zong Yuan stood at the door wearing a large black mask. He peeked into the room nervously, then lowered his voice and asked, "Minister, is there something wrong?"
Chen Louchen glanced at the door unhappily and was about to come over with an angry face.
Fu Xu took a few steps back and accepted, "Well, Assistant Zong is here to understand the situation."
It was rare that Chen Louchen didn't get angry. Perhaps he was too sleepy. Chen Louchen glared at Zong Yuan warningly, then turned and went upstairs: "Come up in a while."
"Okay, okay."
Seeing Chen Louchen's back disappear in the corridor, Zong Yuan finally breathed a sigh of relief, took off his mask and went into the house, saying softly: "The Minister always stayed in the old house after taking the inhibitor before, but this time he stayed at his own home. I always feel that it is very abnormal."
Fu Xu swallowed, nodded, and said slowly: "Yes, yes, Mr. Shen's personality has changed a lot."
Zong Yuan's face grew serious. "I've called the Minister these past few days, but he either didn't answer or said he was busy. But when he was at the old house before, the company's affairs were handled normally." He paused, remembering the scene he saw that day. "And the Minister seems to be very reluctant to let anyone get close to him."
"Ah." Fu Xu had never left the house. Apart from the fact that Mr. Shen yelled at Assistant Zong that day, he felt that Mr. Shen's temperament had changed a lot, and he didn't know anything else about him.
"The Minister is like a completely different person! I called Lin Yunzhou, and he wasn't sure why. So, until he recovers, please help take care of him. Report any problems to me immediately." He glanced at Fu Xu, his tone complicated. "The Minister's current appearance is indeed unfit for public viewing, especially for those old rivals. If they saw him like this, they might cause trouble."
He paused, as if making up his mind, "Anyway, I'll trouble you for now. I'll talk to you after I find out what's going on with the minister."
"Can……"
"But what?" Zong Yuan's eyebrows became fierce and he looked at Fu Xu. Would this omega take the opportunity to blackmail the minister?
Fu Xu hesitated for a long time, sweat oozing from his palms. He prepared himself for a long time before speaking, "But, that old man said... that he wants me to divorce Mr. Shen... I... can't stay here forever... right?" Fu Xuyue felt more and more guilty as he spoke, and in the end his voice was almost inaudible. This was what he was most worried about.
Zong Yuan's frown relaxed slightly, and he showed a rare kind expression: "I will keep it a secret from the old man for you. We will make any decisions after the minister wakes up."
They had already been preparing for this matter for a long time, and it was impossible for this incident to affect the minister's plan.
Fu Xu felt relieved a little, but he was still unsure. How could he, a man who couldn't even take care of himself, take care of Chen Louchen, who had lost his memory and was overly clingy?
As soon as Zong Yuan left, Gu Wangyan arrived.
"I'm not late, am I?" Gu Wangyan looked at Fu Xu with a smile.
"No..." Fu Xu could feel the soothing pheromones released by Gu Wangyan, and his tense mood eased a lot.
Gu Wangyan and Hei Fuxu did a simple checkup, his eyes filled with satisfaction. "You've been feeling much better lately." He flipped through the medical records. "Have you been doing the relaxation exercises I mentioned last time?"
Fu Xu nodded, "Yes."
"That's good," Gu Wangyan smiled, "Your condition is better than I expected. As long as you persevere, there's great hope for recovery. However, if you have the chance, you still have to go out and interact with the outside world. Deep down, you actually want to go out, you're just afraid. As long as you relax a little, how about I take you out for a walk tomorrow?"
Fu Xu curled the corners of his mouth and then nodded.
He thought that if Chen Louchen hadn't suddenly become like this, he would probably still be hiding in his shell like before.
"Very good." Gu Wangyan packed up the medical kit and took out his phone and waved it: "I'll add you as a friend so that we can keep in touch."
Fu Xu then remembered that Mr. Shen had prepared a mobile phone for him before, but he had never used it once after his housekeeper Chen taught him.
At first, he thought that it was good enough that Mr. Shen could take him in and give him something to eat, and he couldn't take anything else from Mr. Shen. So...this time, Assistant Zong asked him to take care of Mr. Shen, could he take it as a small reward?
He knew that his thoughts were a bit naive, but if he didn't think so, he still couldn't accept Mr. Shen's gift. If... if he had the opportunity to make money by himself, he would return the money to Mr. Shen then.
Fu Xu carefully took out the phone from the drawer and handed it to Gu Wangyan: "I, I kind of forgot how to do it. Butler Chen taught me before."
Gu Wangyan smiled, patiently walked over and pointed at the screen to teach him: "Here, register an account." Gu Wangyan called himself using Fu Xu's mobile phone, wrote down the number, and taught Fu Xu how to register an account step by step.
"What do you want to be called?" Gu Wangyan asked.
"Name?" Fu Xu wanted to say just call his own name, but he held it back when he opened his mouth. Since Gu Wangyan said it was a virtual name, he didn't want to have the surname Fu anymore, so he just typed the word Xu.
"What avatar do you want to use?" Gu Wangyan continued to ask.
Fu Xu really couldn't answer this question: "I don't know."
"Then use the system avatar first. It's a bit ugly. If you find one you like when we go out tomorrow, you can change it." Gu Wangyan liked Fu Xu very much, and they also had some sympathy for each other, so he was extra patient.
Finally added as a friend, Gu Wangyan sent him an emoticon package.
A kitten opens its paws and says "hello".
Fu Xu raised the corners of his lips, finding the kitten inexplicably cute: "Thank you, Doctor Gu."
"I told you not to be so polite." Gu Wangyan pretended to put on a stern face, "Did you forget what you promised me?"
Fu Xu smiled sheepishly and said shyly, "Brother Wangyan."
"That's right!" Gu Wangyan stood up happily, "Then I won't disturb your rest. Contact me if you have any questions."
"good."
—
Meanwhile, in the old house, Liao Jiazhi smashed his glass to the ground, sending shards flying everywhere. "Useless! A bunch of useless!" He clutched his aching chest, his face pale. "They couldn't even keep an eye on one person, letting that inferior omega take advantage!"
The assistant next to him was so frightened that he dared not breathe and could only lower his head and say, "Minister Shen's current situation... seems a little strange. I heard from Zong Yuan that he obeys Fu Xuyan's orders and never leaves his side."
"Obedience?" Liao Jiazhi sneered, his eyes full of disdain. "It's just a side effect of the inhibitor." He paused, the pain in his chest making him frown. "When he recovers, he'll naturally understand who is best for him."
He thought of Fu Xu's pale and timid face, and the contempt in his eyes grew even stronger. "A low-quality omega who can't even secrete pheromones normally is worthy of staying with Lou Chen? When I feel better, I'll go and chase him away myself."
The assistant nodded quickly, but he felt uneasy. He always felt that things were not that simple.
The other side.
Chen Louchen couldn't sleep because of the ringing phone. He grabbed his hair irritably and followed the sound to the study. He hung up the phone and the world was finally quiet.
Originally, Chen Louchen's hearing was much better than that of other people. Even in a customized soundproof room, he could distinguish faint sounds. He was very unhappy to be woken up from his good nap.
But the phone kept ringing, Chen Louchen took a deep breath and suppressed his anger before answering it: "Hello."
"Minister! You finally answered the phone!" A man's voice came from the other end of the line. "There's some progress on the matter we talked about last time. Jiang Fenggu has not only cultivated a group of his own forces, but even the violent incident a while ago was carried out by his men."
Chen Louchen frowned. He didn't remember this happening. It seemed like someone had helped him solve some problems before... Who was it?
I can't remember.
"Put this matter aside for now. Organize the whole story into a document and send it to me. Wait for my reply." Chen Louchen said in a deep voice.
"yes."
After hanging up the phone, Chen Louchen entered the password and opened the drawer. There were some secret documents inside that should help him find some clues.
Fu Xu sent Gu Wangyan away before returning to the room. Chen Louchen was already sitting upright on the bed.
"Mr. Shen..." Fu Xu's fingers twirled the corner of his clothes, "I'm sorry, I'm late."
The next second, a red certificate appeared in front of him.
It is his and Shen Louchen’s marriage certificate.
Chen Louchen withdrew his hand, looked at the marriage certificate, then looked at Fu Xu, his brows slowly frowned, "Are we husband and wife?"
"Well, I guess so." Fu Xu's voice was a little unnatural.
Chen Louchen's eyes dimmed and his ears drooped, "Then you didn't really dislike me before?" He looked at the place without a photo on the ID, and thought of Fu Xu's unwillingness to sleep with him. His heart felt like it was blocked by something, and he felt depressed.
Fu Xu didn't expect him to think this way, and quickly shook his head, "No, it's just..."
It's impossible for you to like me.
But Chen Louchen seemed not to hear his words. He took the marriage certificate and walked away silently. He sat in the corner of the sofa with his back to him and his tail hanging listlessly.
Fu Xu looked at his back, sighed, and walked over: "Are you... angry?"
Chen Louchen’s voice sounded muffled: “No.”
Fu Xu walked over carefully: "I'm sorry, Mr. Shen... I..."
Chen Louchen twisted his body and ignored him.
"Mr. Shen." Fu Xu lowered his eyes and apologized blindly, "I'm sorry, I know I'm not worthy of you... If you want..."
"I don't want to." Chen Louchen refused without thinking, turned around and stared at Fu Xu, and thought of his father in a trance.
It was the same thing back then. My father knelt in front of my grandfather, but my grandfather still slapped him. Since then, he has never seen his father again.
"You have to live with me from now on." Chen Louchen grabbed Fu Xu's shoulders tightly, his eyes gradually turning red.
Fu Xu nodded obediently, his breathing becoming rapid.
"Omega..." Chen Louchen murmured, the effect of the inhibitor hit him again, and the things in front of him began to blur.
He seemed to have a dream, in which his dad stepped on his father's hand and said that omegas were only useful for so much and that the Security Department would deal with them.
The Security Department...wasn't it originally established to protect everyone's rights? Why has it become like this now? Why...
The scene changed, and a blurry face seemed to be approaching him, and the voice was also unclear.
"Lou Chen, you have to remember that all omegas deserve to die. What you have to protect is your status as an alpha."
-----------------------
The author has something to say: Push your friend's pre-collection: "Pathological Dependence"
Jiang Sui is a beta, the most insignificant person in the world. He has to work part-time to support himself even to complete his studies.
Mo Lianjian is an S-class alpha who has been the center of attention since his school days. He comes from a wealthy family and has a handsome face that is unforgettable, but he hates omegas very much.
Because of Mo Lianjian's casual pointing, Jiang Sui served as Mo Lianjian's follower for four years, blocking all kinds of romantic opportunities for him, and never cared even if he was pointed at by others.
The year of graduation, Jiang Sui asked Mo Lianjian where he would develop in the future, but was interrupted by Mo Lianjian, with undisguised sarcasm in his tone: "Jiang Sui, don't think that you can keep pestering me just by staying by my side for a few years. From now on, don't appear in my sight."
From then on, Jiang Sui obediently avoided Mo Lianjian.
Unexpectedly, just two years later, Jiang Sui met Mo Lianjian on the set.
Somehow, the company was suddenly acquired and he was assigned to be Mo Lianjian's assistant. Jiang Sui, who wanted to resign, was nailed to the spot by Mo Lianjian's words.
"Jiang Sui, I'll triple your salary. You only need to be my assistant for two years. You don't want your omega father to die in the hospital, do you?"
Jiang Sui knew that he was kept only because Mo Lianjian's phobia of O was getting worse and worse, and he was a beta, and he was familiar and easy to control.
——
Jiang Sui differentiated into an omega in the second year. The doctor said that he was induced to undergo secondary differentiation. Jiang Sui felt that his love was too much, but in order to get a high salary, Jiang Sui had to rely on inhibitors every day to maintain the status quo.
At an offline meeting, the unconscious Mo Lianjian suddenly broke into Jiang Sui's rest room and tore off the inhibitor patch on the back of his neck.
"You've been fucking lying to me." Mo Lianjian's voice was so cold it made people tremble. "Take this dirty gland of yours off."
Jiang Sui, who was completely banned, could only flee to a remote place with his father to survive.
He really could not imagine that one day the proud Alpha would kneel in the mud.
"I can't live without you. Please, come back with me, okay..."
Why is this happening?
Don’t you hate omegas?
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
