After the Nerd Marked the Top Omega - Chapter 26.1
Hearing this, Fang Xu was also a little confused.
She had been a Beta before, and after her secondary differentiation, she hadn’t experienced an Alpha rut, so she didn’t know what the special period felt like.
Since she hadn’t had a rut, she had specifically gone for a check-up a while ago. The doctor said it was normal in the early stages of secondary differentiation. An Alpha rut might occur in about one to two months.
Calculating the time, it seemed about right.
Fang Xu’s fingertips moved, and she first pulled away from the person in front of her: “Sorry, it should be an Alpha rut.”
She briefly explained what happened at the hospital, then said: “Could I trouble you to help me buy some Alpha-specific suppressants?”
After her check-up at the hospital, Fang Xu had started carrying suppressants with her. But she had left in a hurry today and hadn’t brought them.
Pei Yunci: “What about you?”
If she went to buy suppressants, Fang Xu would be alone.
Fang Xu pursed her lips: “Is there an isolation room nearby?”
Pei Yunci was familiar with the area: “The nearest one is two kilometers away.”
If they walked there, her Alpha pheromones would probably be uncontrollable.
She lowered her head and replied to the driver’s message, then pulled Fang Xu by the wrist: “Come with me.”
The time spent in the wind was a bit long, and Pei Yunci’s fingertips felt a little cold.
When her warm skin was touched, Fang Xu held her breath slightly, unconsciously wanting to touch the coolness more, and rubbed her wrist bone against the person’s palm.
When she realized what she was doing, she quickly stopped and tried to pull her hand out.
Pei Yunci didn’t give her the chance.
She looked at the girl: “What? Do you have a better solution?”
Fang Xu paused slightly, then gently shook her head: “No.”
Pei Yunci chuckled lightly: “Let’s go.”
Fang Xu followed her obediently, doing her best to restrain her pheromones to avoid causing trouble for the person next to her.
The sounds of high heels and canvas shoes rose and fell, eventually converging to the same frequency, becoming the accompaniment of the wind in the silent night.
During this time, Pei Yunci seemed to have thought of something, paused her steps, and looked at the person beside her.
Fang Xu’s Alpha rut was becoming more obvious; she took one more step before realizing, and turned to look at her: “Is something wrong?”
Pei Yunci composed her thoughts: “Nothing, the car is just ahead.”
The girl hadn’t even asked where they were going, just followed her the whole way; she was quite obedient.
The driver saw them, brought the keys over, and said: “President Pei, I’ll be leaving then.”
Pei Yunci acknowledged with a hum, then gestured to the back seat of the car: “Get in.”
Fang Xu did as she was told.
But after getting into the car, she realized, and looked at the person who also sat next to her: “Yunci?”
Pei Yunci could guess what the girl was thinking from her expression: “You want to ask why I let the driver leave?”
Fang Xu nodded.
If the driver had stayed, they could have watched her here, so she wouldn’t have to worry about affecting strangers, and Pei Yunci, as an Omega, could have helped her buy suppressants.
Pei Yunci’s gaze fell on her, and she leaned in slightly.
The car interior was a bit small. After the doors were closed, the airflow barely circulated, and the previously subtle pheromones gradually became richer.
Fang Xu wanted to move back, but her back was firmly pressed against the seat, with no way to retreat. Only her long eyelashes hidden behind her glasses blinked rapidly, showing extreme nervousness.
Pei Yunci watched for a moment before asking: “Besides suppressants, have you considered other solutions?”
Fang Xu naturally knew that besides suppressants, marking an Omega could also alleviate the symptoms of an Alpha rut. But she knew very few Omegas, and the only person she had a marking relationship with was the person in front of her.
Fang Xu opened her lips, still hesitating, and her voice was low. Her clear, moist eyes looked at the person in front of her: “Is that okay?”
With an Omega in front of her, the Alpha in rut could still hold back and was still thinking about suppressants. The word “dense” suited her best.
Pei Yunci met her eyes and slowly said: “Yes.”
“The last marking was a month ago. If we complete this marking, I won’t have to trouble you again in a few days.”
Hearing this, Fang Xu also nodded.
This was her first Alpha rut, and she didn’t know how much self-control an Alpha had at this time, so she said: “Keep the car keys with you. If I get too out of control, just lock me in the car.”
Pei Yunci hummed, and with a slight movement of her fingertips, removed both of their scent patches.
Her gaze fell on the Alpha’s scent gland area, and she suddenly asked: “Have you heard?”
“What?”
“If an Omega bites an Alpha’s scent gland, it can also alleviate the rut. Want to try it?”
An Omega’s marking teeth have degenerated and do not have the function of injecting pheromones into an Alpha’s body. The so-called alleviation is merely the effect of pheromones.
Pei Yunci said this just to see how obedient the girl could be in the face of the most genuine physiological reaction.
Fang Xu had studied biology and taken physiology classes. Her instinct told her that an Omega couldn’t mark an Alpha. But the scent of (Jie Geng – Balloon Flower) next to her somewhat disturbed her thoughts.
Pei Yunci said it, and the other person had been an Omega for a long time, so she had plenty of experience and wouldn’t lie to her.
So Fang Xu said: “We can try.”
That way, the beginning and end could be entirely handed over to the other person, so she wouldn’t have to worry about hurting someone.
The scent of citrus and balloon flowers instantly filled the car, merging into a third, sweet and fresh scent.
Pei Yunci paused slightly, then placed her fingertips on the location of the scent gland, the most sensitive spot on an Alpha. She leaned in, and her lips landed on that raised area. If she moved down a little more, she could bite it, but the girl still didn’t move, letting her do as she pleased.
The warm breath fell, yet it felt like a burn in her heart. Fang Xu couldn’t even find her breathing rhythm, and her heart was beating so fast it felt like it would jump out of her chest.
After a moment, she felt a weight on her shoulder.
Pei Yunci didn’t bite, and rested her jaw on the shoulder bone: “I suddenly feel a bit tired, you do it.”
The test had reached its conclusion, and there was no need to unnecessarily give the girl a wound.
Fang Xu was a little stunned, but still agreed, lending her some strength to pull the person onto her lap. The car space wasn’t large, and the two could only press tightly against each other, without any gap.
Fang Xu’s scent gland was getting hotter and hotter, also burning her rationality. A voice inside her was also growing louder, urging her to quickly mark the Omega in front of her.
But she didn’t listen.
Resisting the heat and the discomfort of her scent gland, Fang Xu thought a little sluggishly that the space was a bit small, and she needed to hold the person tighter. She also had to remember to soothe the person sufficiently during the marking, or the other person would be in pain.
The evening gown was made of silk. When she wrapped her arms around Pei Yunci’s waist, it felt as if her fingertips had directly touched the other person’s skin, which was cool and smooth.
Fang Xu’s heart stopped for a moment, her breathing slightly heavy. She looked down before realizing. She let out a deep breath, then lowered her head and buried it near the scent gland.
Pei Yunci reminded her: “Your glasses.”
The good student obediently took them off, and her marking teeth brushed against the location of her scent gland.
Alpha and Omega pheromones influence each other. At this moment, both of their breaths were messy, rising and falling in overlap.
A moment later, her teeth bit down, and the Alpha pheromones that had been suppressed for a long time rushed out, slowly merging into the body of the person in her arms.
Pei Yunci’s eyes were wet with physiological tears. She closed her eyes and rested for a moment before her breathing gradually slowed down.
Fang Xu in her Alpha rut seemed to be more dominant than before. During the marking, if she moved even slightly, the other person would hug her tighter.
After both of their breaths stabilized, Pei Yunci spoke, her voice still a little hoarse: “Are you feeling better?”
Fang Xu nodded: “Much better.”
The rationality that had been eroded by the heat also returned, and her mind was even incredibly active, making her feel much more energized. She felt the Omega pheromones on her scent gland, safely encircling her, without any sadness or sorrow, which finally put her mind at ease.
Pei Yunci hummed, lightly tapped her arm, signaling her to loosen her grip.
Fang Xu looked where she tapped. The evening gown on the person in her arms was a bit messed up from her embrace, with some wrinkles pulled up, revealing a fair ankle.
She quickly let go: “I’m sorry.”
“It’s okay.”
The Alpha’s palm was hot. Even though she had let go, that heat lingered. Pei Yunci took two scent patches, which were always kept in the car, from the front seat and handed them to her: “Put these on.”
Fang Xu put them on, then squinted her eyes, looking for the glasses she had taken off and casually placed nearby.
“Here.” Pei Yunci handed them to her.
“Thank you.”
With the black-rimmed glasses on, those clear and beautiful eyes were hidden. A brief feeling of regret flashed in Pei Yunci’s heart, but it was only for an instant.
She saw the person straightening her clothes and asked: “Are you still going back to the hotel?”
Fang Xu nodded: “I have to send Yiyi back to Yucheng tomorrow morning.”
Pei Yunci understood and gave her the suppressant spray: “Spray down your pheromones. It’ll be hard to get a taxi at night. I’ll drive you back.”
The car space was small, and a lot of pheromones had been left during the marking just now. They used up almost the entire can of spray before completely masking the pheromone scents on their bodies.
Seeing her about to drive, Fang Xu placed her fingertips on the person’s wrist, reminding her: “Your high heels.”
Her mother had died in a car accident, so she was particularly careful about such things.
Pei Yunci looked down and noticed.
There were shoes prepared in the car. After changing into them, she returned to the driver’s seat: “Thank you.”
Fang Xu chuckled lightly: “It’s okay, safety is the most important thing.”
Thirty minutes later, the car stopped at the entrance of the hotel.
Pei Yunci asked: “Is Yiyi asleep?”
Since she was here, she could see the child too.
Fang Xu checked the time: “It’s not her bedtime yet.”
Pei Yunci nodded: “I’ll park the car and go up with you.”
“Okay.”
Hearing the door open, Yiyi walked to the entrance: “Jie (Big Sis), you’re back.”
Then she saw the person next to her and said in surprise: “Sister Pei!”
The person was wearing an evening gown, with no extra jewelry except for a pair of earrings and a delicate silver chain, yet she was much more beautiful and elegant than the celebrities she had seen online.
Pei Yunci chuckled: “I came to see you.”
“Sister Pei, come in quickly, it’s a bit messy here,” Yiyi made way for them at the door.
After closing the door, while Fang Xu was getting water for the three of them, Yiyi was already chatting with Pei Yunci.
“There are a lot of fun places in Yucheng. I should have taken you last time you visited, Sister Pei.”
“Next time I go, I’ll ask you to be my tour guide.”
“I guarantee I’ll do a better job than other tour guides,” Fang Yi patted her chest, then asked: “Sister Pei, should we add each other’s contact information? It’ll be easier to keep in touch later.”
Before Fang Xu could stop her, she heard Pei Yunci agree: “Sure.”
Fang Xu: “…”
As they spoke, Fang Yi rummaged through her suitcase and pulled out a small plush bird ball: “Sister Pei, this is a birthday gift for you.”
“Thank you.”
Fang Yi smiled: “No problem.”
Pei Yunci held the fluffy item in her hand and casually asked: “When are your and Xiaoxu’s birthdays?”
“Mine is on the nineteenth of February, and my sister’s birthday is on the thirtieth of December. We both celebrate our lunar birthdays.”
Pei Yunci’s brows moved slightly: “Your sister’s birthday is on New Year’s Eve.”
“Yes,” Yiyi was very detailed: “So besides the New Year’s Eve dinner, we also have a cake we make ourselves.”
On New Year’s Eve, big and small shops closed for the holiday, and cakes were hard to buy, so making their own cake became a family tradition.
Pei Yunci smiled: “That’s lovely.”
After chatting for a while, she prepared to leave, not wanting to overstay her welcome.
Fang Xu said: “Be careful on the road. I’ll walk you downstairs.”
“No need,” Pei Yunci said: “I can go down by myself.”
Yiyi clung to her sister and also said: “Sister Pei, have a great day.”
Pei Yunci hummed: “Thank you both. I was very happy this birthday.”
Seeing her leave, the child stood at the door for a while.
She wondered if it was her imagination, but she seemed to have smelled a scent of citrus on the other person, which was her sister’s pheromone.
Fang Xu saw her and thought she was reluctant to see the person leave, so she asked: “Do you like your Sister Pei that much?”
The child seemed enthusiastic, but she actually had a line drawn in her heart.
People inside the line could be close and show affection without reservation, like Fang Xu. People outside the line were maintained through superficial relations, not overly enthusiastic, nor would she reveal her true thoughts, such as the relatives who once tried to take advantage of their family’s misfortune.
Fang Yi thought about it and still nodded: “I like her, but I still like Jie (Big Sis) more.”
Her suggestion for Fang Xu to go keep the unhappy Pei Yunci company that night, or her enthusiasm towards Pei Yunci, was all based on the fact that the other person was one of her sister’s few friends.
Her sister was far from home, and she couldn’t rush over in time if her sister encountered difficulties, so she could only hope her sister’s friend would help.
Fang Xu didn’t know the child was thinking so complicatedly, and chuckled: “Why are you comparing us.”
Yiyi stuck to her side again, acting spoiled: “Then I won’t compare anymore. Jie is the best.”
“Alright,” Fang Xu gently pushed her toward the bathroom: “Go take a shower and sleep. We have to get up early tomorrow.”
…
After sending her sister off, Fang Xu’s holiday also came to an end.
The summer tutoring for one of her students had finished before the break. The competition results came out these days, and the student successfully secured a guaranteed university placement, and the parents specially gave her a big red envelope.
Fang Xu didn’t accept it, and the other person repeatedly sent her messages, urging her to take it.
“After your tutoring, the child’s grades improved very quickly. If it weren’t for you, she definitely wouldn’t have such good results now. Please accept it. It’s not a lot of money, just take it as a symbol of good luck.”
“Besides, the child wanted to give it to you, and just asked us adults to transfer it. If you refuse, you’ll have to tell the child yourself.”
“…”
Reluctantly, Fang Xu could only accept it and sent some blessings back to the parents and the child.
“A relative’s child of mine is going into high school this year and plans to study for competitions. They would like your contact information.”
Seeing this message, Fang Xu thought for a moment and still refused.
She currently only had the part-time job with Ke Yue and wasn’t planning on taking on any more for the time being. She would be working on her graduation project and internship in her senior year, and she wouldn’t have spare time to dedicate to another student.
With things settled, Fang Xu returned to work at the company.
Aside from the internship, she also had more free time and had selected a relatively good platform where she could directly upload the game once it was finished.
The summer break flashed by, but the heat hadn’t faded, making the leaves droop until the evening when it finally got better.
The streetlights turned on before the sky was completely dark.
Fang Xu returned to the dorm and found people inside: “Xingxing, Hanxue, you’re back.”
“Yes,” Tang Xingxing saw her and lamented: “If it weren’t for the start of the semester, I’d really want to stay home forever!”
Liu Hanxue also smiled, placing the bag of braised duck on their desk: “It’s a specialty from my hometown. I brought some for you this time too.”
Tang Xingxing and Fang Xu had eaten it before, and the taste was excellent.
“I’m starting to want to travel to your hometown. I bet there’s a lot of good food,” Tang Xingxing said.
Liu Hanxue welcomed the idea: “If you come, you must try the freshly braised duck, still steaming hot. It’s much tastier than what you’re eating now.”
Tang Xingxing’s mouth watered as she listened: “Hanxue, the more you talk, the hungrier I get. I definitely won’t be able to sleep tonight.”
Fang Xu chuckled, giving them the souvenirs she had bought during the summer break. She had related souvenirs for every scenic spot she had visited.
“Pretty!” Tang Xingxing looked at each one: “I don’t think I saw this one when I went there before.”
“Me neither, the little bird ball is so cute.” Liu Hanxue loved the plush toy and asked: “By the way, do you want to go out for a meal sometime?”
Interns didn’t have to work much overtime, and Fang Xu’s evenings were relatively free, so she agreed: “Sure.”
“I can too,” Tang Xingxing said. “When should we go?”
Liu Hanxue thought for a moment: “There’s no time like the present. How about today?”
“Let’s go!” Tang Xingxing agreed.
Then, the two of them looked at the only remaining person, Fang Xu.
Fang Xu chuckled, putting down her backpack: “Let’s go.”
Without too much hesitation, the three of them went to a barbecue stall outside the university.