After the Nerd Marked the Top Omega - Chapter 22.2

Undoubtedly, the other party must have seen the picture she sent and decided to go to the staff canteen on a whim.

Fang Xu didn’t know what the most appropriate reply would be, so she sent an emoji.

[Fang Xu: Cat nodding.gif]

Her sister loved using these cute emojis, and she had saved quite a few.

Pei Yunci looked at the fluffy cat on the screen, and a barely noticeable smile appeared in her eyes.

Pei Yunci did not put off the follow-up examination she had promised Du Xing’an.

Seeing her, Du Xing’an was finally relieved: “You finally came.”

“Is it the same checks?” Pei Yunci asked.

Since her scent gland problem began, the hospital had been the place she frequented most often, besides the company, and she was very familiar with all the procedures.

Du Xing’an said, “Your pheromones are much more stable. This time, we need to extract some pheromones.”

Pei Yunci: “Okay.”

“It’ll hurt a bit,” Du Xing’an warned.

The scent gland is the most sensitive area

Pei Yunci complied, her lips turning a little pale from being bitten, but she could feel the Alpha pheromones in her scent gland seemed very anxious, doing their best to soothe her.

Pei Yunci: “How long until the results are out?”

“Thirty minutes,” Du Xing’an said: “Just stay here and wait for the results.”

Without an inhibitor patch, Pei Yunci was still an S-class Omega, and could easily affect others.

“Mm,” Pei Yunci’s fingertip gathered some of the citrus pheromone. She asked, “Are you going straight home after the check-up?”

She hadn’t come early, and it was already dark outside.

Du Xing’an shook her head: “Going back to the old family residence. My grandpa said if I don’t go back, the Du family won’t consider me family anymore.”

She had studied medicine abroad and then joined the hospital after returning, both of which thoroughly angered the old man. Wherever she appeared, the old man wouldn’t look kindly at her.

Pei Yunci thought for a moment and reminded her: “An Alpha manager recently joined your family company.”

Du Xing’an raised an eyebrow: “The old man actually let the illegitimate child into the company?”

Pei Yunci saw clearly: “It might not be your grandpa who let him in.”

No matter how much he disliked Du Xing’an practicing medicine, the old man still looked down on the illegitimate son.

“Then it’s someone else,” Du Xing’an eliminated the suspects, and the answer was obvious.

Du Xing’an: “So the old man wants me to return to the old house today just for this matter?”

Pei Yunci: “Highly likely.”

“Headache,” Du Xing’an sighed, then looked at the person in front of her: “Do you have anyone reliable you can recommend to help?”

Anything that could be solved with money was not a problem.

Pei Yunci nodded: “I’ll give you the contact information after the report comes out.”

With the matter easily resolved, Du Xing’an breathed a sigh of relief: “Yunci, from now on, whatever you say, I’ll do. If you tell me to go east, I absolutely won’t go west.”

Pei Yunci: “Now, quiet down.”

Du Xing’an: “…”

After a moment of silence, she whispered, “How are things going between you and Fang Xu?”

Pei Yunci looked at her, appearing still a bit confused.

“It’s about the bank card,” Du Xing’an reminded her, “Is she still… having a tiff with you?”

Unable to find a more suitable word, she could only temporarily use “having a tiff.”

The Alpha pheromones, having finished their work, circled the scent gland quietly.

Pei Yunci: “No.”

Du Xing’an was a bit surprised: “You coaxed her?”

“I didn’t coax her,” Pei Yunci corrected: “I just clarified things.”

Du Xing’an had met Fang Xu and knew she was well-behaved and obedient, a typical model student.

She was hesitant: “You didn’t ‘clarify things’ by making her cry, or through threats and coercion, did you?”

Pei Yunci recalled the time; the other party did indeed cry.

She cried very badly.

But “threats and coercion”—no, there was none of that.

In the two seconds she remained silent, Du Xing’an had already finished filling in a dramatic, cliché story.

She pulled her chair closer and said earnestly, “No matter what, she is a university student, seven years younger than you.”

Pei Yunci narrowed her eyes: “What do you mean?”

For some reason, Du Xing’an felt a sense of pressure.

She pursed her lips, but continued what she was saying: “If Fang Xu really made you angry, it’s because she’s too young and she’s not malicious. Don’t hold it against her.”

Pei Yunci didn’t reply, instead asking, “You’ve only met her once, and you’re already speaking up for her?”

It seemed the good student was much more popular than she thought.

Du Xing’an didn’t feel like she was speaking up for Fang Xu, just stating the facts.

But since Pei Yunci had just helped her resolve a family issue, she still spoke tactfully: “No, it’s just that you shouldn’t bother getting worked up over a university student.”

Pei Yunci said calmly: “I’m not worked up over her.”

It was more likely that the girl was worked up over her.

“That’s good then,” Du Xing’an knew the person in front of her wouldn’t bother to lie, “Anyway, once your scent gland is healed, you and she will be over. There’s no need to take small matters to heart.”

Pei Yunci hummed, her thick, long eyelashes lowered. She peeled off the medicinal patch; the needle mark on her scent gland had healed somewhat.

“Inhibitor patch and spray.” Du Xing’an handed the items to her.

Looking at the person dealing with her pheromones, she chatted casually: “Have you heard? That Alpha from the Gu family has been involved in quite a few rumors lately.”

Pei Yunci thought for a moment: “Isn’t he blind dating?”

Her mother had called a few days ago and mentioned this matter.

“Yes,” Du Xing’an was well-informed: “But during his blind date, the girlfriend he was currently dating suddenly showed up.”

Pei Yunci finished cleaning up the pheromones on her body: “Quite normal.”

In high society families, many played around, and some kept mistresses, whether before or after marriage. Such an incident would, at most, cause a minor loss of face.

Du Xing’an: “If it were just that, I certainly wouldn’t have mentioned it to you.”

Pei Yunci looked at her, “Is there something else?”

Du Xing’an nodded, unable to suppress a laugh: “He never said he was keeping a mistress; he said he genuinely wanted to date her. Then the girlfriend found out and caused a scene at the blind date location, and that Omega from the Li family was called a homewrecker right to her face.”

The scene was said to be utter chaos.

Pei Yunci could imagine it: “He brought it on himself.”

“Exactly,” Du Xing’an still found it amusing to think about: “The Li family and the Gu family are roughly equal in status; how could the Li family possibly tolerate such an insult?”

Then she sighed with emotion: “Fortunately, you and the good student don’t have some dramatic mistress-like relationship.”

Pei Yunci looked up at her: “What are you trying to say?”

I’m trying to say that with your cunning, you could easily manipulate the good student, was the thought.

But those words couldn’t be said. Du Xing’an sat up straight and shook her head: “Nothing.”

She changed the subject: “I heard your parents are returning to China?”

Pei Yunci: “For the birthday banquet.”

She didn’t like attending banquets and rarely made public appearances. But she also had to maintain relationships with other companies and couldn’t escape it, so she fixed the annual birthday banquet, only having to be bothered for that one day.

Since many people were invited to the birthday banquet, and preparation took a long time, her parents returned to the country a month in advance.

Du Xing’an nodded: “I guessed it was for this reason. I’ll definitely send you a big gift on your birthday.”

Pei Yunci said calmly: “No need.”

Du Xing’an raised an eyebrow: “Why are you being modest? When it was my birthday, you gave me a limited edition sports car.”

“I’m not being modest,” Pei Yunci said: “Just send me that gaming company under the Du family.”

Du Xing’an thought for a moment before realizing which company she meant. The person in front of her was even more familiar with her family’s businesses than she was: “If you want it, take it. I have absolutely no objection.”

Of course, even if she disagreed, the other party could probably still get her hands on it.

Pei Yunci hummed: “In three months, I’ll give you another company.”

Du Xing’an became interested: “Another one you took from the Du family’s illegitimate son?”

Pei Yunci: “It could be.”

Hearing this, Du Xing’an gave her a thumbs-up.

This was the confidence of a capable person.

May was quietly coming to an end. In about a month, it would be summer vacation.

That day, the Computer Science department held a grade meeting, requiring everyone in the major to attend. Attendance was taken, so no one could skip.

The meeting was in the afternoon, right when people tended to feel drowsy, and many entered the classroom yawning.

“Is there anything important about the grade meeting?” Liu Hanxue hadn’t checked the major group chat lately.

Fang Xu replied: “The department leaders want to clarify things early about the graduation project, the school’s graduate recommendation policy, and job searching for the senior year.”

Tang Xingxing nodded: “I heard there will also be senior students sharing their experience with graduate school entrance exams and employment situations.”

“Oh, I see,” Liu Hanxue had good eyesight and found three connected seats: “Let’s sit here.”

Students from the major trickled in. Liu Hanxue whispered, “These are senior year matters. Why are they holding the meeting now? It makes me a little nervous.”

Tang Xingxing also smiled: “When it really is senior year, who would actually come?”

The closer it got to graduation, the tighter the students’ schedules became.

“You’re right,” Liu Hanxue sighed: “But couldn’t they just post this information in the group chat instead of holding a whole meeting?”

Seeing the school leaders and teachers arrive, Fang Xu reminded them: “Keep your voices down a little.”

Their words made sense, but if the teachers heard them, no one would look good.

Tang Xingxing and Liu Hanxue understood and immediately stopped the previous conversation.

Liu Hanxue asked: “Xu Xu, did you take time off from your internship today?”

“Yes,” Fang Xu replied: “The counselor said everyone must attend, no leave allowed.”

After speaking, the three of them exchanged glances, their inner thoughts the same: Formalism is harmful.

Fifteen minutes later, the grade meeting officially began.

It started with the leaders’ speeches, and then the agenda proceeded.

Fang Xu listened to the parts about scholarships and the selection of outstanding graduates. As for working or continuing her studies, she had already decided, so she didn’t need to struggle with it, and the other matters were not very relevant to her.

The three of them were sitting towards the back. Fang Xu took out her phone to check her sister’s messages.

[Fang Xu: Yi Yi, are you feeling better now?]

When her sister woke up in the morning, she told Fang Xu that she was in her susceptible period. Fang Xu immediately requested a leave of absence for her, telling her to stay home and rest well.

[Fang Yi: I have the inhibitor. I’m much better now.]

[Fang Yi: It’s just that the spot on my scent gland is still a bit uncomfortable, it’s warm and a little sore.]

These were common symptoms of the susceptible period, usually lasting one to two days, but Fang Xu was still a little worried.

[Fang Xu: Let’s see tomorrow. If you’re still uncomfortable, remember to go to the hospital.]

She was not by the child’s side and was always worried about unexpected issues.

[Fang Yi: Okay.]

[Fang Yi: Sis, is this how you feel when you have your susceptible period?]

The finger on the screen paused slightly. Only now did Fang Xu realize something.

[Fang Xu: I don’t think I’ve ever had a susceptible period.]

Fang Yi, who was originally lying on the bed, instantly jumped up. She was too anxious to type and sent a voice message directly.

Fang Xu couldn’t listen right now and checked the transcribed text.

“Sis, are you telling the truth or just joking? The school’s basic physiology class said that an Alpha’s susceptible period comes once every one or two months. Have you really not had one since your secondary differentiation?”

Fang Xu also knew this common knowledge, but she had been a Beta for over twenty years and had only recently differentiated, so it was easy to overlook.

[Fang Xu: I haven’t. I’ll go to the hospital when I have time.]

The message was sent, and in a moment, another long voice message popped up from the other side.

“Sis, don’t wait for ‘when you have time’! You’re attending the department meeting at school today, right? Go to the hospital as soon as it ends! This can’t be delayed. Why isn’t it summer vacation yet? I want to go to Jiangcheng right now. Otherwise, I could supervise you going to the hospital.”

“Sis, you must go! And you have to send me pictures.”

In the past, she was the one who had to report to her sister. Now, she understood her sister’s concern.

Fang Xu’s lips curved into a slight smile, and she didn’t want the child to worry anymore.

[Fang Xu: Got it. I’ll go after the meeting ends. I’ll send you pictures when I get to the hospital.]

[Fang Yi: Good! Sis, I can’t wait for the vacation.]

Perhaps because of her susceptible period, the child was clearly being more affectionate today than usual.

[Fang Xu: Soon. Just one more month, and I’ll buy your ticket then.]

High school summer vacation starts later than university, and if she were a senior, the school would make students stay an extra month. Fortunately, Fang Yi was only in her first year of high school and didn’t have that trouble yet.

[Fang Yi: I’m going to start making a travel guide for Jiangcheng when the holiday starts.]

[Fang Yi: Cat smug.gif]

[Fang Xu: Cat pat head.gif]

…

Two hours later, the meeting ended.

Everyone walked out of the classroom building. It happened to be during the break between classes, so those starting class and those finishing were both in the hallways, making the crowd huge.

The three of them followed the flow of people forward. They happened to meet two people head-on: Song Shu and her friend.

Fang Xu gave a slight nod but didn’t stop, greeting her like an ordinary classmate.

After taking two steps, she brushed past Song Shu.

Knowing that Tang Xingxing disliked Song Shu and wanting to prevent any conflict between the two, she changed the subject and asked, “Xingxing, Hanxue, are you going straight back to the dorm?”

“Yes,” Tang Xingxing was very satisfied with her friend’s attitude towards her ex-girlfriend. “Speaking of which, who were you chatting with just now? You were smiling so happily?”

Fang Xu replied with a smile: “My sister. She’s coming over for the summer vacation. I’m going to take her around Jiangcheng. Do you have any recommended sights?”

“Now that you mention it, I’m not sleepy anymore! When we get back to the dorm, I’ll quickly organize the fun places I’ve been to and send them to you, along with my collection of delicious restaurants.”

Liu Hanxue interjected: “Send me a copy of the restaurants, too.”

“Sure, sure…”

…

The person next to Song Shu was both a roommate and a classmate in the same major. They were close, and she knew about Song Shu and Fang Xu.

She only heard Tang Xingxing’s question but not Fang Xu’s answer, so she naturally guessed: “Do you think Fang Xu might be dating a new girlfriend?”

Without even thinking, Song Shu said, “How is that possible?”

She had known Fang Xu for a long time and understood her personality: reserved, quiet, seemingly smart, but completely clueless about relationships, the typical bookworm.

If it hadn’t been for her confession in high school, the other party probably wouldn’t have started dating.

“You’re right,” the friend naturally sided with Song Shu: “Her breaking up with you is her loss. She’ll regret it sooner or later.”

Song Shu hummed and didn’t chat anymore: “Let’s go into the classroom.”

Leaving the classroom building, Fang Xu said goodbye to her roommates and walked towards the hospital.

Upon arriving, she first took a photo and sent it to her sister.

[Fang Yi: I see it, Sis. Go get checked quickly, and remember to tell me after you’re done.]

[Fang Xu: Okay.]

She registered normally and underwent two scent gland examinations. By the time she sat in front of the doctor again, more than an hour had passed.

“Your scent gland is fine. It’s just that with secondary differentiation, the first susceptible period can be unstable. Compared to Alphas who differentiated normally, your body hasn’t fully adapted to the secondary differentiation yet, which is why your susceptible period has been delayed.”

Hearing this, Fang Xu felt relieved and asked, “Is there an approximate time when the susceptible period might arrive?”

The doctor replied: “Generally within about two months, but everyone’s physical condition is different, so an exact time cannot be determined. Remember to carry an inhibitor with you at all times. If you have a partner who is an Omega, you can have more contact with Omega pheromones.”

Fang Xu: “If I don’t contact an Omega, it shouldn’t have a major impact, right?”

The doctor replied: “No, it’s just a matter of timing. I’ll give you some medication to regulate your scent gland. Come to the hospital immediately if any problems arise.”

Fang Xu nodded: “Thank you, doctor.”

Leaving the hospital, she sent the diagnosis results to her sister.

[Fang Xu: No need to worry.]

The other side replied quickly, suggesting she was constantly checking her messages.

[Fang Yi: That’s good!]

After chatting with her sister for a bit longer, she opened Pei Yunci’s chat box.

When they signed the agreement, she had mentioned that if she needed pheromones, Pei Yunci was obligated to provide them. But she brought it up then partly as a test and partly because she didn’t want to be in a passive position.

Now that she was more familiar with Pei Yunci, she knew the other party was busy with work. If she didn’t have to trouble her, she preferred not to.

However, it had been over a month since the last temporary mark.

When she had the examination just now, she could barely smell the campanula scent on her scent gland; the mark was about to fade.

Presumably, the other party felt the same.

Fang Xu’s fingertip moved, and she sent a message to the other party.

[Fang Xu: Are you busy lately? Should we meet?]

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