After a Real Person Plays the Protagonist of an Anguish Novel [Quick Transmigration] - Chapter 21.1

Chapter 21.1: Housewife 21

The light projected by the fireworks was brilliant, casting dreamlike colors across Tang Yiqing’s face. At this moment, Tang Yiqing was a presence even more beautiful than the fireworks themselves.

The gazes of both Shen Mingzheng and Shen Zeqi were fixed upon him. In this moment, Tang Yiqing’s charm was undeniable. Whether they admitted it or not, their eyes could not lie.

Tang Yiqing looked up at the magnificent canopy of the sky. He could smell a hint of gunpowder, but his mood was quite excellent.

However, he couldn’t help but wonder: in the original plot, wasn’t it Shen Mingzheng who set off the fireworks after the divorce? He was supposed to take Shen Shanyu to celebrate their restored freedom, having finally rid themselves of a wife like him.

As the fireworks gradually faded, Shen Zeqi’s grip on Tang Yiqing’s hand tightened slightly. He turned his head to look at him. “Mr. Tang Yiqing, now that you have returned to being single, anyone is free to pursue you. Naturally, I am no exception.”

Tang Yiqing was already immune to Shen Zeqi’s abnormal mental logic. This man had already claimed he would replace Shen Mingzheng before the divorce was even finalized; there was nothing he wouldn’t dare say now.

For a moment, Tang Yiqing didn’t know how to respond. He was simply grateful to Shen Zeqi for this firework display, which finally allowed him to hold his head high in front of Shen Mingzheng.

Just then, Shen Mingzheng let out a cold snort. “Second Brother, I must thank you for the fireworks as well. They were indeed beautiful. Similarly, they can be seen as a celebration of my divorce.”

It finally dawned on Tang Yiqing—so that was how it was…

Shen Zeqi glanced at him. “Since you want to thank me, I won’t be modest. I truly do like your… ex-wife.”

As soon as he finished speaking, Shen Zeqi pulled Tang Yiqing by the waist. Before the person in his arms could react, he leaned down, intending to kiss his lips.

Tang Yiqing was startled, his face flushing deep red. Only Shen Zeqi would do something so explosive: on the day of his own younger brother’s divorce, he could set off fireworks in celebration and then embrace his former brother-in-law to stage a kiss right in front of his brother’s face.

Shen Mingzheng’s fists clenched abruptly. Shen Zeqi kissing Tang Yiqing’s forehead earlier had already pushed the limits of his endurance. This scene was an eyesore. Without time to think, his fist flew forward.

Shen Zeqi was well-prepared this time and didn’t take the hit for nothing like he had before.

The two began to fight right under Tang Yiqing’s nose. He felt helpless; when Alphas fight, they don’t care if they are brothers—they go for the kill. Pheromones leaked out continuously, and Tang Yiqing instinctively moved away. As an Omega, he couldn’t intervene and had to avoid being caught in the crossfire.

Just as Shen Mingzheng and Shen Zeqi were locked in an inseparable struggle, a powerful and forceful wave of pheromones swept toward the two entangled men.

Tang Yiqing immediately covered his nose, his eyes reddening with fear. His legs felt so weak he nearly collapsed. Although that red wine scent was one he liked, it was currently filled with aggression.

He looked over to see Shen Shuowen standing about two meters away from Shen Mingzheng and Shen Zeqi. He was still wearing the protective suit unique to the fourth floor. A servant must have told him his two brothers were fighting; he had rushed down without even having time to straighten his clothes. With Father and Mother Shen away, as the eldest son, he naturally had to step in to handle house affairs.

However, Tang Yiqing noticed his complexion was poor and his body was swaying slightly.

By now, Shen Mingzheng and Shen Zeqi had stopped. A struggle between three S-class Alphas’ pheromones was physically exhausting. Both were panting. Shen Zeqi looked at Shen Shuowen, about to say something, when he saw Shen Shuowen close his eyes and collapse.

Tang Yiqing let out a cry of alarm. Shen Mingzheng and Shen Zeqi immediately rushed forward to support him. That night, the Shen household was in utter chaos.

Ultimately, Shen Shuowen was taken to Huo Wei’s clinic by Shen Zeqi and Shen Mingzheng. Tang Yiqing waited at home.

Leaning against his bed, the more he thought, the more worried he became. When he woke up in the hotel that day, he had seen the shocking sight of empty inhibitor vials on the floor. Those were all used by Shen Shuowen to stay with him through his heat.

Tang Yiqing felt increasingly guilty. Eventually, he heard the sound of a car driving in. The headlights shone through the window, and he immediately jumped out of bed to look down from the windowsill. He saw Shen Mingzheng and Shen Zeqi returning together, which made him subconsciously breathe a sigh of relief—it meant Shen Shuowen was likely fine.

However, late into the night, Tang Yiqing was still tossing and turning. Finally, he got up and found Huo Wei’s WeChat to send him a message.

“How is Shen Shuowen’s condition now? Is he alright?”

After a while, a reply came back: “He has entered his rut. His condition is not good.”

Hearing this, Tang Yiqing’s heart skipped a beat, and his hand involuntarily gripped the phone tighter. After a moment of thought, he sent another message: “Is there anything I can do to help?”

A while later, Huo Wei messaged back: “If possible, there is indeed a favor you can help with.”

Tang Yiqing didn’t hesitate. He threw on a coat and headed out, driving toward Huo Wei’s hospital.

Shen Shuowen had helped him so many times; now that he needed help, Tang couldn’t possibly ignore him.

At the hospital, Tang Yiqing was led to the top floor by Huo Wei. This area belonged exclusively to Shen Shuowen; his hospital was also a research institute, and Shen Shuowen held shares in it.

When the treatment room door opened, Tang Yiqing saw Shen Shuowen inside a sealed chamber. Through the transparent glass, he could clearly see Shen Shuowen’s agitation. It was the first time he had seen him in such a state.

When Shen Shuowen saw Tang Yiqing, his gaze fixed directly upon him. His bloodshot eyes were like a beast staring at its prey. He ground his teeth, baring sharp canines at Tang Yiqing.

Tang Yiqing shrank back slightly in fear. His gland began to swell and ache, as if he were being pulled back to the night he was marked. Back then, he was groggy and delirious, but when the teeth pierced his skin, that sharp, numbing sensation made him clearly feel the pain.

The current Shen Shuowen had lost his sober restraint, turning into someone completely foreign to Tang Yiqing. If he entered the isolation chamber now, his gland might be bitten to pieces…

“Don’t be afraid, you don’t need to go in,” Huo Wei said.

Tang Yiqing looked at him, waiting for his next words. He then heard Huo Wei say, “We just need to take something from your body.”

While Tang Yiqing was still confused, he was led into a cubicle and saw the machine inside. His face flushed deep red instantly. At this point, how could he not understand…?

He had seen such machines on the fourth floor of the Shen house.

Huo Wei looked like he didn’t know how to start. “Um… you Omegas should be familiar with this. It’s for extracting reproductive chamber fluid… Um… do you know how to use it?”

Tang Yiqing’s entire neck was red. He nodded. “I know how.”

Huo Wei immediately breathed a sigh of relief. “Good, as long as you know how.”

Huo Wei stepped out. Tang Yiqing stared at the machine. His sense of shame regarding its usage was overwhelming, but in the end, he did it.

When Tang Yiqing came out, he handed a small cup of liquid to Huo Wei. Huo Wei took it immediately, saying as he walked, “Once this is diluted and blended, oral administration can achieve great results. It can alleviate the pain brought by Shen Shuowen’s rut.”

Tang Yiqing was stunned. There was sweat on his brow, and his skin, which had been pinkish, was now completely flushed.

Soon, he saw how it was used. Through the glass dome, Shen Shuowen stared at him. He first used his nose to sniff the contents of the vessel, then used his finger to scoop it out and put it into his mouth. He then enjoyed licking the remains from the corners of his mouth with his tongue.

Tang Yiqing felt like he was about to go up in smoke. He didn’t dare watch any longer. On the way home, he opened all the car windows, letting the cold wind pour into the cabin. But even so, it didn’t seem to take away the heat from his body.

The next morning, Tang Yiqing woke up a bit late. He checked the time; his biological clock was usually punctual, but he was thirty minutes late.

After a quick wash, he went downstairs. To his surprise, only Shen Shanyu was at the dining table eating. Tang Yiqing couldn’t help but look toward the stairs. Had no one else gotten up?

He took his seat and drank some porridge. Then he heard Shen Shanyu speak dissatisfiedly, “Mommy, you didn’t wake me up again today. Why haven’t you been waking me up lately?”

Tang Yiqing slowly placed his spoon in the bowl and looked at the little boy beside him. He said with a smile, “Because Mommy has already divorced your Daddy, and you were awarded to Daddy. From now on, your Daddy should be the one doing these things.”

Shen Shanyu’s small frame froze. Although he didn’t quite understand what “awarded to Daddy” meant, a sense of panic grew in his heart, and his eyes turned red. “I told you not to divorce Daddy. Now look, he really doesn’t want you anymore.”

Tang Yiqing sighed helplessly; you couldn’t explain things to a child. “It’s not that your Daddy doesn’t want me, it’s that I don’t want you guys, do you understand?”

Shen Shanyu’s eyes widened. He had never imagined that one day his gentle mother would say such words—that he didn’t want them…

“That’s not true! You’re lying!” Shen Shanyu argued loudly.

Tang Yiqing didn’t plan to say more to him. Just then, he heard movement on the stairs—casual footsteps accompanied by a yawn. It sounded like Shen Zeqi.

When the person came down, it was indeed him. He spoke lazily, “Little Shanyu, what are you shouting about so early in the morning?”

The person Shen Shanyu feared most was Shen Zeqi, so he didn’t dare make a sound. Then he saw Shen Zeqi sit in his father’s chair. He couldn’t help but whisper, “Second Uncle, you’re in the wrong place. That’s my Daddy’s seat.”

Shen Zeqi let out a light laugh. “From now on, this is my seat.”

Tang Yiqing lowered his head and ate silently. He noticed Shen Zeqi seemed in a better state, but he still didn’t dare provoke him.

He had realized that Shen Zeqi was someone who sought satisfaction through his words; in reality, he didn’t do anything truly out of line to him. He just teased him constantly—the more Tang struggled, the more excited he became. He was a person who enjoyed conflict and especially loved to annoy Shen Mingzheng. As long as Shen Mingzheng was unhappy, he was happy.

In fact, Tang had long noticed that Shen Zeqi was always secretly competing with Shen Mingzheng, but recently it had become more intense and obvious, almost reaching a point of open hostility.

At this time, Shen Zeqi put some food in his bowl. “Eat. Eat more and put on some weight.”

Tang Yiqing gave no response and ate silently. The way he said it sounded like he was talking to a pet, which reminded Tang of the black panther Shen Zeqi kept in the backyard.

When he first saw it, the panther lunged at the cage, scaring him into a cold sweat. Strange people kept strange pets.

Just then, Shen Mingzheng came downstairs. His eyes were bloodshot and circled with dark shadows; he clearly hadn’t rested well.

When he reached the dining table, he paused. His gaze fixed intensely on Shen Zeqi, teeth gritting secretly. The latter only returned a smile and even put food in Tang Yiqing’s bowl. He also watched with his own eyes as Tang Yiqing ate the food.

Early in the morning, Shen Mingzheng felt the blood rush to his head. Seeing him come down, Shen Shanyu acted as if he had found a protector. “Daddy, Second Uncle is sitting in the wrong seat. Quick, make him switch back.”

Shen Mingzheng didn’t want to argue so early, and it was just a seat. But most importantly… he realized he had no reason to demand Shen Zeqi get up, and he feared hearing a repeat of last night’s rhetoric.

“Hurry up and eat, or you’ll be late,” Shen Mingzheng said, then sat in the opposite seat.

Shen Shanyu’s pout was extremely high. At this point, Shen Zeqi leaned over Tang Yiqing. “Shanyu, don’t call me Second Uncle from now on. Call me Daddy. I’m going to be with your Mommy.”

As soon as he said it, everyone at the table froze. Shen Shanyu looked dazed, unable to process it. His eyes were red as he looked at Shen Zeqi, and then he heard him say again, “Isn’t this great? You’ll have two Daddies and two Mommies.”

As the words fell, Shen Shanyu burst into loud wailing. Although he didn’t quite understand, he could sense the horror behind those words.

Tang Yiqing was also horrified by Shen Zeqi’s words. He had thought he was used to his speech patterns, but Shen Zeqi always managed to say something even more shocking.

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