Out of Control Overnight: The Irritable Top Alpha Goes Mad Searching for His Wife - Chapter 11

Shen Qing never expected that this guy’s illness was actually caused by bottling things up.

The report indicated that his susceptibility period had been triggered by external factors. However, because of the Omega’s pheromones, a temporary marking, and certain unspeakable events, he had received sufficient comfort. Consequently, all the turbulent fluctuations had returned to average levels.

Granted, this value was still high for an ordinary Alpha, but for Lu Shijun, it was unprecedentedly stable.

Having sat for too long, Shen Qing couldn’t help but rub his waist. Lu Shijun had been comforted, but he, on the other hand, had nearly been broken.

“President Lu, since you’re fine now, you can go back to the company and continue working.”

Lu Shijun was still lamenting the failure of his plan for them to live together. When he turned around and heard his close friend urging him to go back to work, it felt as if his world was ending.

“Xiao Qing, it is almost time to clock out!”

“How cruel of you, actually wanting me to go to work now.”

Shen Qing exhaled slowly. His waist was too sore; he could hardly sit still any longer.

“There are still two hours until the end of the workday. I remember there is a very important meeting at 3:00 PM today. If you drive there now, you will make it just in time.”

Lu Shijun completely wilted. He did not want to work; he wanted to stay with Shen Qing.

“But you are still sick.”

Shen Qing replied, “Yes, that is why you are working while I am taking leave. I recall I have not used any of my annual leave this year. I have twelve days total; I will start by taking three.”

Lu Shijun’s expression shifted through a kaleidoscope of emotions. Shen Qing had already stood up, throwing back the same words Lu Shijun once used to shut others down.

“I am sick; what I need is a doctor.”

Left with no other options, Lu Shijun looked like a defeated warrior, dejected and crestfallen. “Then I will drive you home, or you can stay here and be discharged once you have recovered.”

Shen Qing refused.

In the end, they reached a compromise: Lu Shijun personally drove him back to his rented apartment.

The apartment Shen Qing rented in Beijing was in an excellent location where land was worth its weight in gold. Lu Shijun was very generous toward him; his salary and benefits were at the highest tier. While he could not afford to buy a house yet, renting a nice one was not difficult. However, Shen Qing’s expenses had always extended beyond high rent; he was equally generous toward Lu Shijun.

For New Year’s Eve or birthdays, he would save up to buy luxury gifts for Lu Shijun. Even on ordinary days, if he saw something nice, he would not hesitate to place an order. Because of this, the current Shen Qing was actually broke.

He had not seen a problem with this behavior before. He believed he would never fall in love, let alone marry, so there was no need to hoard money. But now, he felt he had to face reality.

He lay on his soft bed, his body exhausted, yet his mind was sharply awake. Currently, two voices were active in his head. One told him to withdraw as soon as possible; Lu Shijun was someone he should not long for. The other urged him to be bolder; he had been a coward for so long, so was he going to be a coward for the rest of his life?

Eventually, Shen Qing drifted off to sleep without even realizing it.

“Shen Qing, you disgust me!”

“I never expected you to actually like me.”

“Liking a man, you are truly disgusting. Our friendship ends here.”

As the sun set, casting a warm glow over the bedroom, Shen Qing was buried in his blankets, yet his forehead was drenched in sweat. He seemed trapped in a nightmare; his pale lips moved slightly as if trying to explain something, but in the end, no sound came out.

There was a brief knock, and then the door was opened. Lu Shijun familiarly changed into slippers at the entryway. To him, knocking was merely a courtesy to let Shen Qing know he had arrived. As for why he did not wait for Shen Qing to open the door and instead made himself at home, he felt perfectly justified.

His friendship with Qingqing had long surpassed that of family. Family members lived together, so their even deeper relationship meant they should definitely live together.

Thinking of this, Lu Shijun’s expression turned sour. There must be some villain sowing discord, which is why Qingqing was unwilling to move in with him. If he caught that person, he would definitely kill them.

His somber expression vanished the moment he stepped into the bedroom; Lu Shijun could not bear to be harsh with Shen Qing. However, as he drew closer, he realized Shen Qing was having a nightmare.

On that fragile face, long eyelashes trembled violently. A tear escaped from the corner of his reddened eyes, striking Lu Shijun’s heart directly. In all the time they had known each other, when had he ever seen Shen Qing cry?

Lu Shijun’s pupils constricted. He immediately helped him up from the bed, pulling him into a distressed embrace.

“Qingqing?”

“What is wrong? Are you having a nightmare?”

“Wake up.”

The familiar voice began to fracture the cruel dream. Shen Qing finally opened his eyes, but they had not yet focused, staring vacantly into the empty air. After a long moment, he blinked and finally came to his senses.

“Lu Shijun?”

His voice was very hoarse, and his face was deathly pale. Lu Shijun did not know what had happened, but the arms holding him tightened further. “What is it? Did something happen, or was it just a bad dream?”

Lu Shijun gently wiped the fine beads of sweat from his forehead. Uncharacteristically, Shen Qing did not struggle. In the past, his friend would have kept a respectful distance and started lecturing him about boundaries between friends or personal space, all that nonsense that usually annoyed Lu Shijun.

Having finally managed to get close to him, Lu Shijun seemed to become addicted to looking after him. After wiping away the sweat and seeing that his hair was damp, he considerately suggested, “Qingqing, let me help you wash your hair. After that, we can talk about the nightmare.”

He had a beautiful vision; if possible, he even wanted to help Shen Qing bathe. He had wanted to do this for a long time, ever since their university days.

In the male dorms, everyone would invite each other to the public bathhouse. Lu Shijun had enthusiastically invited him many times, but Shen Qing was never willing. He did not understand; what was there to be shy about?

Even though he was an Alpha and Qingqing was a Beta, on the surface, they were the same. Everything he had, Qingqing had too.

Fine, he admitted he was lying. He was just a rough Alpha, but Qingqing was different. Qingqing was a treasure to be held in the palm of one’s hand; he could not be compared to those stinky men. Even at a public bathhouse, it would have to be a private room. He could not tolerate others looking at Shen Qing; he feared he would not be able to control himself and might gouge their eyes out.

“Forget it, I will run the water. Take a hot bath; you must have sweated quite a bit.”

Seeing him about to leave, Shen Qing, now fully conscious, grabbed the edge of his clothes.

“No need.”

“I will just change my clothes.”

His hoarse voice and visible illness made Lu Shijun regret not studying medicine.

“Just a change of clothes? Do you really not need a bath? If you do not have the strength, I can help you.”

Shen Qing clenched his hands so tightly his nails dug into his palms. He shook his head weakly, simply not daring to accept Lu Shijun’s kindness. He felt that if he accepted, he would be a despicable person. If Lu Shijun ever discovered his true feelings, he would probably, just like in the dream, call him disgusting.

Furthermore, his body was covered in marks now. Lu Shijun’s help would only lead to him being exposed sooner. Thinking of this, he took a deep breath and pushed the man beside him away.

“No need. I will change by myself.”