The Dangerous Omega Who is Good at Disguising Always Wants to Hook Me! - Chapter 14

Chapter 14: This Disease Even Lowers Intelligence

You Yi thought to himself: I must have been possessed or entered a state of cultivation psychosis to hear something so terrifying.

Haha, a guy like Shen Xiliu? Having someone he likes?

What happened to “staying single for life”?

Absurd! Ridiculous!

“You Yi, let’s go. What are you looking at?” While he was zoning out, the lead singer patted his shoulder and followed his gaze to the person helping clean up. “Why are you staring at Qi Yan?”

You Yi said trance-like, “I’m looking at the immortal who might be able to subdue demons and monsters…”

Lead singer: “???”

With a face full of question marks, he patted You Yi’s head and leaned in to listen: “Doesn’t sound like there’s water inside.”

“I’m probably sleepwalking. Haha. Going home, going home.” You Yi slung his bass over his shoulder and walked out in a daze, oblivious to everyone.

Definitely a dream. Otherwise, how could he dream of Shen Xiliu telling him he liked someone? But the black card in his pocket felt extremely real, making him unable to control his expression, shifting between a grimace and a grin.

This kind of thing… this kind of thing… even if he were fake, the idea of Shen Xiliu liking someone couldn’t be true!

Qi Yan had been single for all twenty-four years of his life. Since middle school, he had been confessed to frequently; after all, he possessed a good-looking face and a decent personality, so suitors were naturally plentiful. However, buried in his studies, he had never once had the thought of dating.

It wasn’t just because he lacked romantic feelings for others, but also because his dreams made him unwilling to have close physical contact with anyone. Thus, every time someone confessed or he sensed someone’s feelings, he would tactfully express that he had no intention of dating.

But regarding Shen Xiliu, Qi Yan couldn’t quite read him. They had only known each other a short time. Their actual interactions were both many and few, but they definitely didn’t have a deep understanding of one another. At most, they were “familiar strangers” who might greet each other if they met on the street.

After all, there was no reason for him to like me, right?

Thinking that a strange suspicion or delusion appearing once was enough, Qi Yan tried to move on, but—

“Eh? Professor, you’re not joking, are you?”

Qi Yan felt as if he were hallucinating as he repeatedly flipped through the documents in his hand.

Tan Yimin said, “No need to find it so incredible. It’s a good thing for my research project to collaborate with the PHY Science Research Institute. If you participate, it will bring many benefits to your future. Moreover, Mr. Shen thinks very highly of you. If nothing goes wrong, your entry into the institute after graduation should be very smooth.”

In fact, there was already a hint of “internal selection.” Whether it was the project investment or the current invitation, the initiative had been handed directly to Qi Yan.

Qi Yan’s expression became subtle, his movements pausing. “Mr. Shen?”

Tan Yimin laughed, staring at his face with appreciation. “Yes. To be honest, the fact that this cooperation went so smoothly is largely thanks to you. Although Mr. Shen is generous, few people can get project support from him so easily. It’s likely partially out of ‘face’ for you.”

Before this collaboration, Tan Yimin had met Shen Xiliu. As the head of PHY, Shen Xiliu rarely appeared unless it was a necessary event, so they had only met two or three times. He had long heard from friends that Shen Xiliu was not an easy person to deal with.

“Then this face of mine really has some perks.” Hearing Tan Yimin’s teasing, Qi Yan touched his face and laughed helplessly.

“Hahaha, a beautiful face can indeed bring a good first impression, but more importantly, the inner self determines the depth of a relationship. When getting along with people, if personalities cause mutual discomfort, the relationship is hard to maintain and will eventually break,” Tan Yimin said smilingly.

“Professor, actually… Mr. Shen and I aren’t that close.” Qi Yan felt like Tan Yimin was hinting at something. “I just helped Mr. Shen a few times as a neighbor. To get his support because of that, my luck is quite good.”

Tan Yimin said, “Is that so? Sounds like Mr. Shen is quite the saint, giving so much support to a neighbor he’s not close to just because they helped him.”

“Professor, are you being sarcastic with me?” Qi Yan asked. Tan Yimin’s tone was definitely off.

Tan Yimin: “Nonsense. I’m just reflecting on how Mr. Shen is a good man who repays kindness.”

The boy is a blockhead, Tan Yimin thought. He wasn’t like an old fox of the world who could see through things; he could tell at a glance that Shen Xiliu had a favorable impression of Qi Yan, and a significant one at that.

“By the way, Director Shen has returned to the country. Didn’t you always want to meet him? This is a good opportunity to ask for his guidance. After all, Shen Yunshu has very insightful research in this field.”

Tan Yimin didn’t mind his student seeking guidance elsewhere. Being able to communicate with Shen Yunshu was a great thing for Qi Yan. Especially since he knew Qi Yan’s recent research had made significant progress; if he maintained this pace, he should be able to enter the next stage soon.

“Professor, are you trying to kick me out of your tutelage?” Qi Yan fell silent for a moment before joking back.

Tan Yimin pointed at him, dissatisfied. “Dream on. Unless you cause trouble, don’t think about escaping my door. I’m waiting for you to make me proud next year.”

“Next year? The time is really tight.” Qi Yan calculated the time, reflecting with some nervousness. “Fortunately, we have Mr. Shen’s support. Otherwise, I probably wouldn’t even reach the next stage by the end of the year.”

“Correct. It’ll depend on you then.” Tan Yimin threw a pile of materials at him. “Since you’re participating, look through all of these. You’ll need them. Don’t slow down the experimental progress; you’ll be busy from now on.”

After going over everything, Tan Yimin opened his thermos and took a sip of tea. He thought for a moment and said, “Also, once you enter the PHY Science Research Institute, you should transfer your mother to the hospital under the Shen Group.”

“As a researcher at PHY, medical expenses are almost negligible. The hospitals under the Shen Group have professional medical teams, and their equipment is world-class. If your research is successful next year, she will be the first to benefit and receive the best treatment.”

Qi Yan’s movement of flipping through the pages slowed by a beat. “…I will consider it carefully.”

“Mhm. In a few days, everyone has to go to the hospital for a physical exam. You can observe then. Their hospitals are top-tier both domestically and abroad.”

Despite just starting the partnership, there was already a benefit like a free physical exam for all employees. Qi Yan felt the Shen Group was indeed quite good. If he could successfully join in the future, it would be great—but the Yi family stood in front of him like a roadblock that couldn’t be bypassed.

[Beep Beep]

A black pheromone-suppressing collar was forcefully ripped off. The neck was rubbed red, and the collar’s red warning light continued to flash and beep incessantly.

“This thing is so noisy.” A male Alpha in a white coat tossed the collar aside. It wasn’t a doctor’s white coat, but a researcher’s lab coat, though at first glance, there wasn’t much difference.

He looked to be in his thirties or forties, his handsome face free of wrinkles and well-maintained, possessing a cold and powerful aura. Because he wasn’t in the lab, the white lab coat was open; his superior physique and confident stride made the un-aesthetic lab coat look like a well-tailored trench coat on a runway.

His slightly long hair was tied messily behind his head. Beneath his glasses, his eyes were sharp and dangerous. Shen Yunshu was currently sizing up the pale and cold Shen Xiliu, frowning: “How did it get this serious? Did you not use the dosage I told you?”

“I couldn’t control it with the dosage you specified,” Shen Xiliu said flatly, his eyelashes drooping.

Shen Yunshu flipped through the recent data fluctuations. The rising and falling values made his eyelids twitch. The highest peak of pheromones in the record caused even Shen Yunshu to fall silent.

Originally, Shen Xiliu was only supposed to inject once a week, but lately, it had been reduced to once every day or two just to barely suppress the rampaging Omega pheromones. If it continued like this, things would be bad.

“Tsk.” Shen Yunshu knitted his brows. Irritated, he grabbed a cigarette from the table. He couldn’t smoke here, so he just bit it to satisfy the craving.

After thinking, he threw several boxes of medicine to Shen Xiliu and poured him a glass of water. He skillfully snapped open a glass vial to draw up the injection fluid. Watching Shen Xiliu frown while picking out the pills, he let out a mocking laugh: “Afraid of bitter medicine, yet you dare let your pheromones lose control. You’ve got guts.”

“I didn’t want this either.” Shen Xiliu took the medicine and water expressionlessly, then extended his arm for the injection.

“Injecting directly into the gland,” Shen Yunshu said coldly.

Shen Xiliu’s frown deepened, but seeing Shen Yunshu’s poor expression, he finally closed his eyes and took the needle. “I’ll do it myself.”

Shen Yunshu: “Heh. Do I need to remind you the Qing Dynasty is dead?” (Meaning: “Don’t be so modest/conservative.”)

Shen Xiliu didn’t bother to reply.

Shen Yunshu sized up his rebellious nephew, whose mental and physical states were both at a low: “Before I went abroad, wasn’t everything well-controlled? Did someone provoke you this time?”

“…No one.” Shen Xiliu felt it was alright. “I’ve been quite happy lately.”

“Happy? Happy enough to spike your pheromones until your glands almost became pathological?” Shen Yunshu laughed in anger.

Shen Xiliu glanced at the two peaks Shen Yunshu pointed at, then lowered his gaze and remained silent.

The first time was the night Qi Yan knocked on his door. Because he was too anxious, he couldn’t control his mood, leading to respiratory alkalosis and his pheromones breaking the record for the first time.

The second time was at the bar. Seeing Qi Yan interacting with someone else, he failed to control his emotions, causing his already unstable pheromones to surge, leading to physical discomfort.

But it had recovered a lot now.

“Just twice. After this… it probably won’t happen again.” Facing his elder’s questioning, Shen Xiliu’s expression was very flat, as if he didn’t care about his own health at all.

He had already decided to pursue Qi Yan. Given Qi Yan’s current personality, as long as he succeeded, he wouldn’t encounter so many unbearable things in the future.

“Probably?” Shen Yunshu sneered. “I’d be an idiot to believe you. If you could control it, you wouldn’t need to wear a pheromone-suppressing collar.”

“I told you years ago that we had to intervene early. On the day you turned eighteen, I should have knocked you out and taken you to the hospital for treatment with compatible Alpha pheromones. But you preferred to die rather than submit, and even Big Brother took your side. Now, it’s almost deteriorated into Pheromone Riot Disorder.”

Hearing this, Shen Xiliu showed indifferent sarcasm. “Don’t you find that disgusting?”

Injecting an unknown Alpha’s pheromones into his glandswhat was the difference between that and being marked? Just the thought made Shen Xiliu want to vomit.

“I don’t. Life is what matters most,” Shen Yunshu said coldly.

Shen Xiliu lowered his eyes and said, “True. After all, you are an Alpha; it’s normal not to understand our thoughts.”

“…”

Shen Yunshu: “To be honest, I really want to go back to the day you were born and wash your head in water—but I’m afraid I’d just wash the water into your brain.”

He took a deep breath, his hand clicking a metal lighter repeatedly, desperately wanting to smoke to relax.

I hate Omegas!

When did Shen Xiliu become this way? He used to be so calm and clear-headed. Was it because there was too much “water” in his name (Shen)? Had he evolved into “Shen You Yi No. 2”?

Perhaps this disease even lowers intelligence; he had to make a note of that.

Shen Yunshu coldly tossed a file onto Shen Xiliu’s lap: “I’m not wasting any more breath on this. We can’t go on like this. I checked; this person’s pheromone compatibility with you is over 90%. Coincidentally, you two know each other, don’t you?”

“Truly a decent person. For the next seven days, take your medicine, take your shots, and get your pheromones under control. If that still doesn’t work, I’ll ask him for help—extracting his Alpha pheromones to inject into you. If you can’t control it this time, I’ll drag both of you to the Civil Affairs Bureau and force you to get married and bed each other. I don’t believe you can keep making me angry then!”

Shen Xiliu: “…”