After the Nerd Marked the Top Omega - Chapter 35.1

When Fang Xu saw the message, she had just finished tutoring and was leaving Ke Yue’s house.

Her hand suddenly came into contact with the cold air, which was a bit chilling. She tucked her hand into her sleeve and tapped her fingertips lightly on the screen.

【Fang Xu: Hope your check-up goes smoothly!】

Pei Yunci had mentioned this before, but she hadn’t expected it to be so soon.

Just after sending the message, her phone rang. After becoming familiar with her, Pei Yunci preferred to call for a chat.

Fang Xu answered the call, and the other party’s clear, pleasant voice reached her ear: “Are you busy lately?”

“Not really,” Fang Xu replied.

She always reported good news and kept bad news to herself, never mentioning if she was too busy or tired.

Pei Yunci: “Then do you want to come to the hospital too?”

“Huh?” Fang Xu didn’t quite understand.

Was she eager to terminate the agreement and asking her to come over immediately?

When this thought arose, her heart suddenly felt heavy, and she felt a sense of loss.

Pei Yunci: “It’s a good time to check your body and see if there are any issues after the secondary differentiation.”

When the two signed the agreement, both sides had responsibilities.

Fang Xu was to assist with the treatment, but if she needed pheromones, Pei Yunci also had to help.

Being reminded of this, Fang Xu finally recalled the matter. At the time of her secondary differentiation, her gland felt uncomfortable, and she even went to the hospital to get a prescription for a synthetic Omega pheromone.

But not long after, the two completed the marking, and symptoms like gland pain stopped appearing. Fang Xu had almost forgotten about it.

She pursed her lips and said, “There shouldn’t be any problem.”

“Shouldn’t?” Pei Yunci repeated the two words: “You haven’t gone for a check-up since then?”

Fang Xu: “…No.”

“Can you come over now? It’s the same hospital as before,” Pei Yunci said.

Although they weren’t face-to-face, separated by the phone screen, Fang Xu suddenly imagined the other person’s beautiful eyes.

She couldn’t refuse.

Moreover, the other person was doing it for her own good.

Fang Xu agreed, “I’m coming over now.”

She hung up the phone, checked the route on the navigation, and took the subway to the hospital.

Du Xing’an finished arranging the checks and saw Fang Xu enter.

Pei Yunci had told her in advance, so she wasn’t surprised. She said, “Follow me to the laboratory first.”

Fang Xu nodded lightly. As they walked, she couldn’t help but ask, “Is Yunci finished with her check-up?”

“Not yet,” Du Xing’an pointed to the room ahead: “She’s in the process of having pheromones extracted. Your check-up is simpler and should be finished earlier than hers.”

Fang Xu looked at the closed door of the room ahead and asked with some concern, “Are they extracting pheromones from the gland?”

“Yes.”

Pheromones are present in various parts of the body, but the concentration is low. For checks, the pheromones from the gland are the purest and most suitable.

Fang Xu frowned slightly: “That must hurt a lot.”

Du Xing’an took out the instrument: “It’s fine, she doesn’t even feel the pain.”

Last time, she had accompanied Pei Yunci and talked a bit too much, so this time the other party didn’t want her present, leaving only a nurse. Du Xing’an wouldn’t push herself on someone who didn’t want her around.

“Please take off the inhibitor patch.”

Fang Xu looked down and obediently removed it.

She knew the doctor and Pei Yunci were friends, but she seriously added, “Her saying it doesn’t hurt doesn’t mean it doesn’t hurt.”

Du Xing’an chuckled. ‘Near an Alpha, act like an Alpha.’ How did a good student’s words make her unable to retort after spending time with Pei Yunci?

She asked, “It does hurt a lot. Do you want to accompany her?”

Fang Xu hesitated for a moment: “…Maybe not.”

“Even if you want to, you can’t,” Du Xing’an then sounded like a serious doctor: “You are an Alpha, you shouldn’t be nearby at a time like this.”

Fang Xu: “I see.”

“Exactly,” Du Xing’an couldn’t keep quiet, “It will be ready in five minutes.”

As the instrument diligently worked, she asked about Fang Xu’s usual symptoms: “During this time, has your gland ever hurt, or have you had any abnormal pheromone releases?”

Fang Xu: “No.”

In a little while, the test results came out. Du Xing’an looked through them and handed them to her: “All pheromone indicators are normal, and there are no issues with the differentiation. No need to worry.”

Fang Xu paused for a moment before saying, “Thank you.”

“Don’t mention it.” Du Xing’an didn’t notice anything unusual about her. “I’m going to check on Yunci. You can rest outside for a bit.”

After the doctor’s figure disappeared, Fang Xu withdrew her gaze and found a random seat.

The hospital was built in the suburbs, with few surrounding buildings and a beautiful environment suitable for wellness and healing. However, with winter arriving, most trees, except the evergreens, were somewhat bare.

Fang Xu looked through the report. The data showed no problems; she was very healthy.

Being able to terminate the agreement early was a good thing.

When Pei Yunci came over, she saw the girl spacing out, her eyes fixed on a withered tree, with several white papers in front of her.

She spoke, “What are you thinking about?”

Fang Xu was startled and involuntarily blurted out the thought in her heart.

“Being able to terminate the agreement early is a good thing.”

As the words fell, there was silence.

Pei Yunci sat down, her eyebrows subtly moving, her tone revealing no emotion: “A good thing?”

Fang Xu pursed her lips: “It’s certainly a good thing that you can recover your health sooner.”

Pei Yunci’s expression softened slightly, and she said unhurriedly, “I thought you didn’t want to be in this agreement with me and wanted it to end sooner.”

Fang Xu quickly shook her head: “No.”

Once the agreement ended, they wouldn’t be able to see each other anymore.

If she were to be true to her heart, provided it didn’t affect Pei Yunci’s health, she would hope for this agreement to last longer, but reality was not like that.

She asked again, “How were your test results?”

Pei Yunci had undergone more than ten checks since the morning before Du Xing’an gave a conclusion.

“The gland’s recovery is very good. Starting this month, you can use synthetic Alpha pheromones to observe the situation. But if the pheromone control becomes unstable, I might still need your help.” Pei Yunci repeated the doctor’s words.

Fang Xu smiled: “Okay, anytime.”

She was genuinely happy for Pei Yunci.

When they first met, the other party’s life was in danger, but now she had improved so much.

Pei Yunci asked, “What about you?”

“No problem, I’m fine too.” Fang Xu handed her the report.

She should have been fine a long time ago, but she hadn’t gone to the hospital for a check-up.

Pei Yunci skimmed through it. After confirming there were no issues, she said, “That’s good.”

“Mm,” Fang Xu then said, “I rushed out today and didn’t bring the agreement.”

Pei Yunci’s fingers paused slightly, and she said, “I didn’t bring my bank card either.”

“Besides, I might still need your help in the next two months.”

Are you in such a hurry to terminate the agreement?

“It’s fine,” Fang Xu said, “Whenever you have time.”

The girl sat obediently, and her words were sensible, but Pei Yunci was not in a great mood.

She said, “Alright.”

“Also… that day at the company, I was worried about being seen by colleagues, which is why I walked so fast.” Fang Xu thought for a moment and explained again.

A faint smile appeared on Pei Yunci’s face: “I know. What, were you afraid I was angry?”

Fang Xu cautiously observed for a moment. Seeing that the person was genuinely not angry, she breathed a sigh of relief and said, “No.”

“…”

The Alpha really couldn’t lie; every word she said was full of holes.

After saying what needed to be said and confirming there were no other matters, Fang Xu prepared to leave first.

Pei Yunci asked, “Shall I take you back to school?”

“No need, I’ll take the subway back myself.”

“Mm.” Pei Yunci didn’t insist.

She sat in the car, watching the girl’s receding figure, her mind drifting elsewhere.

A while ago, she was still wondering if the other party liked her. Why else would she always blush when she was around her?

Pei Yunci genuinely looked down on Alphas, and it was also true that she had no interest in dating before.

But having spent so much time with Fang Xu, she did find the girl interesting. If the other party felt that way, the two could try.

However, today, Pei Yunci began to doubt her own thoughts.

Was the other party genuinely interested, or did she simply misunderstand?

After leaving the hospital, Fang Xu didn’t contact Pei Yunci again.

But compared to before, she found herself thinking of the other party more and more often.

Fang Xu now fully recognized her feelings.

She looked at the problem in front of her and gently sighed.

Confess?

If Pei Yunci were an ordinary person like her, she might have some hope. But Pei Yunci was the head of the Pei Group; their family backgrounds were vastly different, not a match at all.

This idea was immediately dismissed by Fang Xu.

Moreover, confessing now would only prove that she had developed ulterior motives in this relationship. Since it was over, she hoped to leave a good impression.

After a long period of overthinking, Fang Xu could only draw one conclusion: there was no possibility for them.

Her heart felt stuffy and a little uncomfortable.

She now wholeheartedly agreed with Yi Yi’s words: a photo would have been nice.

Just as she was sighing, the screen of her nearby phone suddenly lit up.

Fang Xu immediately picked it up and tapped to open the message.

Then, she felt a moment of disappointment. It wasn’t Pei Yunci.

【Shen Feihuai: Your game updated again? Shouldn’t you be busy with your graduation project during this time?】

After the last incident, Shen Feihuai occasionally asked questions about the game. Fang Xu would answer whatever she knew, and the two slowly became familiar.

【Fang Xu: The graduation project is easy; it doesn’t take much time.】

【Shen Feihuai: …Master. [Kneeling in awe] [Kneeling in awe]】

【Shen Feihuai: Do you have time recently? Let’s meet up, just to make friends.】

Even if Fang Xu didn’t come to her studio, she still wanted to get to know her.

【Fang Xu: I’m quite busy right now. How about after the New Year?】

【Shen Feihuai: Of course! No rush.】

【Shen Feihuai: Will your game be updated again?】

【Fang Xu: Yes, there will be a small event added for the New Year.】

To run a game and keep old players, small events and limited-time items are needed from time to time.

【Shen Feihuai: I look forward to it!】

She was also playing Operating a Snack Street and loved the princess character in it the most.

After the chat, Fang Xu watched the screen naturally turn off.

It was true, why would Pei Yunci casually chat with her if there wasn’t something important?

Fang Xu took a deep breath, adjusted her mood, and secretly told herself: After tonight, just forget about this.

Otherwise, it would be a bother to both herself and Pei Yunci.

The next day.

Fang Xu found that.

She couldn’t forget.

As she entered the company in the morning, she was in a hurry and nearly bumped into Pei Yunci.

She quickly stopped her steps, and Fang Xu’s voice was lowered: “I’m sorry.”

Pei Yunci looked at her for a moment and said, “It’s alright.”

This small incident woke everyone up.

“Good morning, President Pei.”

“Good morning, President Pei.”

“…”

Pei Yunci nodded lightly in response, then entered the exclusive elevator with her assistant.

Only after the person left did Fang Xu dare to exhale.

Jin Yu was also there, standing next to her, saying, “Xiao Xu, how dare you nearly bump into President Pei?”

“I was a bit sleepy and didn’t see her,” Fang Xu said.

She was telling the truth. She had tossed and turned all night yesterday, her mind full of Pei Yunci, and only fell asleep near dawn.

“It’s okay,” Jin Yu reassured, “I heard that someone once accidentally spilled coffee on President Pei’s clothes.”

Fang Xu was surprised: “What happened after that?”

Jin Yu thought for a moment and said, “Apparently, that person worked overtime at the company all night. They were pouring coffee with their eyes half-closed and genuinely didn’t mean it. President Pei wasn’t angry and went to change her clothes herself.”

If the person had been trying to follow a novel plot and catch Pei Yunci’s attention that way, they would probably have been fired on the spot.

Fang Xu nodded. She knew that Pei Yunci looked aloof on the surface, but she was very gentle.

After January, schools gradually began their winter breaks.

Jiangcheng University broke up early, but Fang Xu stayed at the company for an extra week. Today was her last day, and she had already requested her leave.

After getting off work, Fang Xu walked slowly along the road, sending her train ticket information to her sister.

Soon, the child called.

“Sis, you’re finally coming home!” Yi Yi asked her, “Do you have a lot of things? Do you want me to pick you up at the station?”

Fang Xu smiled and said, “No need, just one suitcase. I can manage by myself.”

“Alright,” Yi Yi said, “Then I’ll wait for you at home.”

“Mm,” Fang Xu then asked, “Has Third Aunt, or any other relatives, come by again?”

“No,” Yi Yi said proudly, “They might be worried that I’ll eat too much.”

Fang Xu asked, “Do you really want to eat beef and crab?”

Even a casual remark from the child, she remembered clearly.

“Yes!”

“I’ll make them for you when I get back.”

“Sis, I love you the most.”

“Mm.”

“…”

After they finished talking, when Fang Xu was about to reach the next intersection, she saw a safety warning sign ahead.

[Construction ahead. Please detour via Ping’an Road.]

“The repairs hadn’t started this morning, had they?”

“A detour is fine. This road should have been fixed a long time ago. The sidewalk is all pitted; you can’t walk on it when it rains.”

“Exactly, and it’s in the city center. It’s only starting repairs after two or three years.”

“The more central it is, the harder it is to repair. Lots of cars, lots of people, difficult to coordinate. It’s good that it’s being repaired at all.”

“I was just complaining, and you’re lecturing me. As if everyone doesn’t know that.”

“…”

It seemed to be a couple arguing in the crowd. Many people nearby seemed to be on their phones, but their ears were all perked up, as everyone loved gossip.

Fang Xu only listened to a couple of sentences, then went back to thinking about her own things.

Pei Yunci should be using the synthetic pheromones now. She wondered how things were going.

She was going back to Yucheng, so she wouldn’t be able to rush over immediately; she should tell her.

【Are you feeling better】—Deleted.

【Should your pheromones be stable during this time】—Deleted.

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