Out of Control Overnight: The Irritable Top Alpha Goes Mad Searching for His Wife - Chapter 6

Shen Qing wanted to escape, but the car was only so large; he simply could not avoid it.

Perhaps it was due to the ongoing differentiation, but even with a barrier patch applied, he still felt an instinctive urge to move closer to Lu Shijuan. He remembered that after an Omega receives a temporary mark, they become extremely clingy toward their Alpha. He felt fortunate that although he felt the urge to be near, he could still maintain his self-control.

His examination report showed that his pheromone levels were not high. Perhaps because of this, his level of dependency was not overwhelmingly intense.

However, following Lu Shijuan’s curse, the Alpha’s pheromones began to spread and surge. Lu Shijuan acted exactly as he had in the past; he wanted Shen Qing to be completely covered in the scent of his pheromones. He wanted Shen Qing’s hair, his skin, and even his jacket to be thoroughly saturated with his scent.

“Lu Shijuan.”

Shen Qing’s face turned pale under the intensity of the terrifying pheromones. Generally, an Alpha’s pheromones manifest in one of two ways: aggression or courtship.

Having previously been a Beta, Shen Qing did not know how to distinguish between the two. He only felt that it was difficult to breathe. Because of the violent events from the night before, he subconsciously assumed the Alpha was attacking him.

“I feel a bit unwell.”

The watery mist in his eyes gave him a fragile appearance that made Lu Shijuan’s breath hitch. He did not doubt the statement, assuming Shen Qing was simply suffering from physical discomfort. He knew that an Alpha’s pheromones could not linger on a Beta for long and that Betas usually could not perceive them, yet he still subconsciously restrained his power.

He asked tensely, “Where do you feel unwell? I will take you to the Research Institute. How could the doctors in a broken place like this have any real skill?”

The First Hospital suffered an undeserved blow to its reputation; in his mouth, it had become a broken place.

Shen Qing came up with a random excuse. “I feel a bit nauseous.”

The usually boisterous Alpha suddenly fell silent. The quiet was almost eerie. Shen Qing glanced sideways to see that the man’s muscles were tense. No emotion could be read on that handsome face, but the atmospheric pressure around him was terrifyingly low.

“What is wrong?” Shen Qing asked softly.

Lu Shijuan suppressed the rolling, crimson rage in his eyes. “How could you feel nauseous? Is it because you are looking at me?”

Was his very best friend disgusted by him because of what happened yesterday?

“Shen Qing, do you think I am dirty?”

A metaphorical question mark appeared on Shen Qing’s sickly face. What did this have to do with being dirty?

“No.”

Lu Shijuan did not believe him. He felt that Shen Qing was disgusted by him, disgusted by the shameful things he had done the previous night, and disgusted by his involvement with other Omegas. He took a deep breath. Arrogant as he was, he acted like a coward for once, not daring to press for a final answer.

The rest of the journey was silent; neither of them spoke again. Lu Shijuan kept glancing at Shen Qing’s pale cheeks as he drove the car directly to the Research Institute.

Seeing the destination, Shen Qing felt a momentary surge of anxiety, but he quickly regained his composure. Several of Lu Shijuan’s staff members were standing at the entrance of the Institute. As soon as they saw Shen Qing step out of the car, they all breathed a collective sigh of relief.

“Assistant Shen, President Lu ran off before his examination reports were even finished.”

“Assistant Shen, President Lu’s pheromone levels have exceeded seventy percent. We cannot stop him.”

“Assistant Shen.”

The group spoke all at once, reporting Lu Shijuan’s misconduct. Lu Shijuan’s face darkened as he listened.

“What are you doing? I am standing right here. Why are you all lodging complaints?”

Shen Qing ignored him and instead nodded to his colleagues. “I understand everything.”

Only then did the others fall silent. These people were shrewd; they understood perfectly that as long as Assistant Shen was present, the sky would not fall. Even after they complained to his face, President Lu’s reaction was all bark and no bite. With just one look from Shen Qing, he lowered his head obediently, like a tamed wolfhound.

“Lu Shijuan.”

Hearing his full name, Lu Shijuan’s body tensed. He tried to brush it off, but when he saw Shen Qing’s clear, cool eyes staring at him intently, his entire heart felt full. He was so satisfied that he almost wanted to wag a non-existent tail.

“Xiao Qing, I know what I am doing.”

Shen Qing did not respond. He simply grabbed the man’s crookedly tied necktie and led him toward the Research Institute. He did not walk quickly as his body had not yet recovered. Fortunately, he had taken painkillers at the hospital, and the medication was now working well enough to keep him from appearing too pathetic.

The smile on the corners of Lu Shijuan’s lips was almost impossible to suppress. He leaned over slightly and followed unhurriedly. The necktie had become a leash, and he obediently retracted his claws, allowing himself to be led meekly.

Shen Qing was familiar with the Research Institute. He quickly found the Director and began to consult him about Lu Shijuan’s issues as he had done in the past. However, this time, before he could speak, Lu Shijuan pressed him down onto a nearby sofa to rest.

“Director, do not worry about me yet. Examine him first,” Lu Shijuan said firmly.

This did not cause Shen Qing to panic; he had expected this before they arrived. He sat on the sofa and looked at the Director calmly. “I only have a slight fever, and the doctor has already prescribed medication for me. It is not a big problem. Director, do not worry about me. The real issue is what is happening with President Lu.”

Lu Shijuan frowned and wanted to argue, but Shen Qing’s gaze shifted back to him. His eyes were clear, though the corners were slightly red and damp due to the fever. Shen Qing’s gaze was faint, but strangely, Lu Shijuan’s irritability was inexplicably soothed by it.

He stopped speaking and chose to sit beside him. A moment later, feeling they were too far apart, he moved his body closer. Then, feeling it was still not enough, he moved again until their arms were touching. Only then did he settle down.

The Director raised an eyebrow, taking in all of his movements. He said nothing but signaled for Shen Qing to continue.

Shen Qing looked helplessly at the large man beside him and sighed. “President Lu, I will stay at the Research Institute with you until your pheromones are stable.”

With that promise, Lu Shijuan stopped causing trouble entirely. His logic was simple: as long as the person was by his side, he could keep a close eye on him. Once Shen Qing’s temperature rose again, it would no longer be up to him to decide.

The Director pushed his glasses up the bridge of his nose and smiled. “President Lu will stay in the same VIP suite as before. I will have someone prepare the bed in the adjoining family room for the companion.”

The word “family” was very pleasing to Lu Shijuan’s ears. However, a new problem soon arose for Shen Qing. Lu Shijuan refused to lie in his own hospital bed; instead, he followed Shen Qing like a shadow into the family room.

“Xiao Qing, are you still uncomfortable? I see sweat on your forehead.”

The heating in the Research Institute was very high. Shen Qing was wearing a black turtleneck with a jacket over it, so it was natural for him to perspire. However, he currently had a suppressant patch on the back of his neck, covering several shocking bite marks. He was truly afraid that Lu Shijuan would suddenly step forward, so he could only answer vaguely.

“Is it not normal to sweat when you have a fever? All right, President Lu, you need to go back now.”

Lu Shijuan began to feel aggrieved. He stepped forward, originally intending only to touch Shen Qing’s forehead to check his temperature. However, as soon as he moved, Shen Qing’s expression changed suddenly, and he dodged to the side.

A subconscious reaction cannot be faked.

Lu Shijuan stared at his hand, which was still suspended in mid-air. His expression suddenly turned icy.

His best friend was resisting him.