Falling Into the ABO World, I Tamed the Obsessed Alphas - Chapter 97

Pei Yiyan also stood up smoothly. “We’ll take our leave.”

Shen Yuqing lifted his chin slightly. “Goodbye.”

He picked up the white cane placed beside him and led Pei Yiyan steadily out of the room. Someone tried to stop them, but after a single glance from Shen Yuqing, they stepped aside.

Pei Yiyan took in all of this, a faint smile flickering in his eyes.

Once outside, Wu Yi and Xiao Zhao hurried over.

Xiao Zhao rushed up to Shen Yuqing, looking him over anxiously. “Young Master, are you alright?”

Meanwhile, Wu Yi turned to Pei Yiyan, who gave him a reassuring look. Wu Yi relaxed.

Good. As expected, seeking Shen Yuqing’s help had been the right move.

Shen Yuqing said, “I’m fine. Let’s go back.”

He loosened his grip, intending to return the cane to Pei Yiyan, only to find that Pei Yiyan still held his hand tightly, showing no sign of letting go.

Ah, right they were still in the Pei Corporation.

Shen Yuqing handed the cane to Xiao Zhao instead and continued holding Pei Yiyan’s hand as they walked toward the elevator.

Wu Yi trailed behind, watching the two holding hands like some lovey-dovey couple. He couldn’t help but marvel inwardly truly worthy of the Young Master! His acting was so convincing, even Wu Yi almost believed it!

Once in the car, Pei Yiyan naturally sat with Shen Yuqing.

The privacy partition rose, and Shen Yuqing leaned back in his seat, closing his eyes. “From now on, should we assign you a few bodyguards when you go out?”

Today had been chaotic and exhausting. If this happened a few more times, he might lose his mind before the male leads did.

Pei Yiyan glanced at his tired expression and lowered his gaze slightly. “No need.”

Shen Yuqing detected a hint of dejection in his tone and opened his eyes to explain, “I’m not saying you shouldn’t go out. I just think incidents like today might happen often, and I want to ensure your safety.”

“No need,” Pei Yiyan repeated softly. “They probably won’t have time to bother with me anymore.”

Shen Yuqing studied him for a moment before nodding. “Alright.”

Only now did it occur to him that assigning bodyguards might actually make things more inconvenient for Pei Yiyan.

In the original novel, at this stage, Pei Yiyan was quietly building his own power. He likely didn’t want anyone other than Wu Yi to catch wind of it.

Shen Yuqing closed his eyes again. There was still some time before they arrived he could catch a quick nap in the car. Otherwise, he’d definitely doze off in the afternoon.

He yawned and was about to drift off when he heard the person beside him speak again.

“You didn’t ask me.”

Shen Yuqing kept his eyes shut, mumbling, “Ask you what?”

Pei Yiyan said, “Aren’t you curious about what was discussed in today’s meeting at the Pei Corporation?”

Shen Yuqing still didn’t open his eyes. “No need to ask. If you wanted to tell me, you would have already. Besides, I overheard some of it and pieced together the rest.”

Pei Yiyan pressed his lips together. Shen Yuqing had always been sharp that much was undeniable.

Just as he hesitated over whether to explain in more detail, he heard the steady rhythm of Shen Yuqing’s breathing beside him.

He looked over again to find Shen Yuqing slumped against the seat, his head tilted to the side, fast asleep.

Was he really that tired?

It seemed like Shen Yuqing was perpetually on the verge of dozing off.

Pei Yiyan’s gaze lingered on his face. Right now, Shen Yuqing was completely unguarded before him.

He let out a sigh and leaned back in his seat, closing his eyes.

Xiao Zhao, seeing that it was about time, first dropped Shen Yuqing off at the academy gates.

Shen Yuqing was woken up and drowsily glanced outside. They had arrived at the academy.

Turning his head, he said to Pei Yiyan, “I’m off.”

As he opened the car door to step out, he suddenly remembered something and added to Xiao Zhao, “Don’t prepare dinner for me tonight.”

Xiao Zhao acknowledged with an “Okay.”

Shen Yuqing finally stepped out but heard another voice ask him, “You’re not coming back tonight?”

He turned back to look at Pei Yiyan and replied, “I’ll be back late.”

After getting out and closing the door, he yawned again. “Go ahead, I’m heading in.”

With that, he turned and walked into the academy.

Xiao Zhao started the car and drove into the neighborhood. From the back seat, Pei Yiyan’s gaze remained fixed outside the open window. He saw Shen Yuqing jogging toward someone who had stopped to wait for him.

Pei Yiyan got a clear look at the other person’s face.

An alpha.

He wanted to observe further, but Xiao Zhao had already turned the car, and Shen Yuqing and the alpha disappeared from view.

Who was that alpha?

Pei Yiyan instinctively wanted to ask but then remembered he was still supposed to be “blind” and forcibly held back.

When he came to his senses, he thought again what did it matter who that alpha was?

Pei Yiyan closed his eyes. Rather than dwelling on trivial matters, he should focus on handling his own affairs.

Shen Yuqing walked side by side with Song Wangzhuo toward the mecha department. After the midday break, Song Wangzhuo looked much better, clearly well-rested.

In contrast, Shen Yuqing had been busy all day.

He sighed. He really was born to toil.

Song Wangzhuo asked, “Didn’t you rest at noon?”

Shen Yuqing replied, “Oh, I had some things to do. I dozed off in the car just now.”

Song Wangzhuo didn’t press further. When they reached the classroom, only a few classmates were inside. That afternoon’s lecture was a large one, with multiple departments gathering in the auditorium. The others had likely gone ahead to secure seats.

Shen Yuqing exhaled, grabbing his things. “Let’s go.”

Song Wangzhuo gave a quiet “Mm.” Just as he picked up his belongings, the teacher called from the doorway, “Song Wangzhuo, come with me. You’ll be assisting later.”

Shen Yuqing’s eyelid twitched. Last time during a large lecture, Song Wangzhuo had been detained. Surely nothing would happen again this time, right?

He was starting to develop a conditioned reflex.

Song Wangzhuo agreed and said to Shen Yuqing, “I’ll go ahead. See you afterward.”

Shen Yuqing nodded. “Alright, see you then.”

He wanted to remind him to be careful but held back. Restrain yourself.

Song Wangzhuo still didn’t know who had saved him.

Come to think of it, the main system hadn’t assigned any side quests lately.

Could the side quests be over already?

So, when would the rewards be distributed?

He was looking forward to it.

The system quietly chimed in: [Host, based on my extensive experience, there will definitely be more side quests later.]

Shen Yuqing rolled his eyes: [What, your system doesn’t even let people dream now?]

The system silently retreated again.

However, this time things indeed unfolded just as Shen Yuqing had guessed the afternoon passed peacefully without any incidents!

Moreover, thanks to the large lecture format, he managed to hide in a corner and even take a nap. Aside from being slightly noisy, it was practically his own little paradise.

Shen Yuqing woke up feeling refreshed and much more energetic.

Carrying his bag, he left the classroom and happened to run into Lin Sui, who was also stepping out.

Just as Shen Yuqing was about to greet him, Lin Sui hurriedly walked away in the opposite direction.

It was rare to see Lin Sui in such a rush where was he off to?

Shen Yuqing watched for a moment but didn’t bother chasing after him to ask. He still had to head home first.

When he arrived, Xiao Zhao was surprised. “Young Master, didn’t you say you weren’t coming back?”

Shen Yuqing walked inside and saw Pei Yiyan turn his head to look at him. “I’m just here to drop off some things. I’ll leave right after.”

His gaze shifted to the TV, which was, unsurprisingly, tuned to the same familiar channel. Shen Yuqing couldn’t help but ask, “You watch this channel all day, every day don’t you get bored?”

Pei Yiyan, cradling a cat in his arms, replied, “For me, it’s a way to pass the time.”

Shen Yuqing opened his mouth, hesitated for a long moment, and finally said, “Well, you should still go out more. Don’t just sit at home all day.”

Pei Yiyan tilted his head slightly toward Shen Yuqing and answered slowly, “After what happened today, they’re probably too afraid to take me out now.”

Somehow, Shen Yuqing detected a hint of grievance and resentment in those words.

Shen Yuqing said, “I offered to arrange bodyguards for you, but you refused.”

Pei Yiyan’s expression turned cold as he turned his face away, his eyes fixed on the TV, clearly unwilling to engage further.

Shen Yuqing didn’t mind. He went to his bedroom, changed into a fresh T-shirt, washed his face, and returned to the living room.

By then, Pei Yiyan had stopped watching TV.

With the television off, the living room was much quieter.

Pei Yiyan leaned back in his chair, silent and still, lost in thought he looked utterly lonely.

Shen Yuqing quickly averted his gaze. This really wasn’t good.

If this continued, he might end up making himself sick from isolation.

He had to think of a solution.

Shen Yuqing walked over to Pei Yiyan and said, “How about I take you out for a walk?”

Pei Yiyan lifted his eyelids slightly and, after a long pause, replied, “Mm.”

Though it was just a simple sound, Shen Yuqing sensed that Pei Yiyan’s mood had lightened a little.

Shen Yuqing nodded. “Alright, then don’t rest too early. I’ll take you downstairs for a stroll when I get back.”

Pei Yiyan’s hand, stroking the cat, paused briefly. His tone cooled again. “No need.”

Shen Yuqing had already started toward the door but turned back at Pei Yiyan’s words. “We just agreed on it why the sudden change?”

Pei Yiyan didn’t answer.

As he changed his shoes, Shen Yuqing added, “Well, I might be back late tonight anyway. If you don’t want to go, that’s fine. We can do it another day.”

He slipped on his shoes. “I’m off. Get some rest early.” The door opened and closed behind him.

Xiao Zhao brought dinner to the table and noticed Shen Yuqing had already left.

He said to Pei Yiyan, “Young Master Pei, it’s time to eat.”

Without a word, Pei Yiyan set the cat aside and stood up, heading to the dining table.

Xiao Zhao blinked. Was it just his imagination, or did Pei Yiyan seem to be in an exceptionally bad mood?