Chapter 16 – Cherishing and Greed – (Conflicted Feelings and Bursting Possessiveness~)
Shen Yan was more incapable of accepting this outcome than anyone else.
For over a decade, all his life plans had been predicated on presenting as an Alpha.
But fate had played the biggest joke on him, making him present into an Omega.
This damn, ridiculous fate was absolutely terrible.
A surge of unventable fury rose in Shen Yan’s heart.
He forcefully slammed his fist onto the bed and cursed heavily.
But who could he blame?
No one could be blamed for presenting.
Now that things had come to this, no one could change it.
Even someone as open-minded as Shen Yan would feel miserable. The porridge Gu Zhuoran handed him was set aside.
He pulled his legs back onto the bed and turned on his side, leaning against the window in a decadent and lazy slump as he fell into deep thought.
Beside him, Gu Zhuoran’s eyelids twitched involuntarily. He watched Shen Yan cautiously, afraid he might do something rash in a moment of despair.
One stared blankly out the window, while the other stood leaning against the wall. The room became unusually quiet.
The sun gradually set in the west, and the moon quietly climbed into the sky.
A silent night passed, and morning arrived once again in the small house.
A cool breeze drifted through the window in wisps, gently lifting Gu Zhuoran’s silver hair.
A faint trace of Alpha pheromones rode the wind to Shen Yan’s nose.
Shen Yan subconsciously covered his nose and turned his head to glance at the person who had stayed by his side for three days and two nights.
“Are you okay?” Shen Yan suddenly asked aloud.
This question completely confused Gu Zhuoran. What could possibly be wrong with him? The one who had a problem was Shen Yan, right?
“What are you talking about?” Gu Zhuoran furrowed his brows in confusion.
“I mean your Omega Rejection Syndrome,” Shen Yan reminded him.
Once he said this, Gu Zhuoran understood. He rubbed his brow nervously and let out a slight sigh of relief.
Last night, Shen Yan’s brooding expression had been terrifying. He looked as if he might jump out the window at any moment, so Gu Zhuoran had kept a close eye on him, not daring to relax for even a second.
But he hadn’t expected the other party to actually be worried about his ‘Omega Rejection Syndrome’ now.
“It’s fine,” Gu Zhuoran answered vaguely after a moment of hesitation, without revealing the truth.
He did have a severe case of Omega Rejection Syndrome, but after the events of the past two days, he could guarantee that his inexplicable illness was ineffective against Shen Yan. In fact, it was far more than just ineffective. If he hadn’t desperately controlled himself last night, heaven knew what would have happened.
“What are you… planning to do from now on?” Gu Zhuoran asked cautiously.
Shen Yan, whose complexion had just returned to normal, stiffened slightly at these words.
But very quickly, he recovered.
“I just presented as an Omega; I’ll still do what needs to be done. There’s always a way.” Shen Yan sat up from the bed and reached out to grab yesterday’s porridge, but Gu Zhuoran snatched it away first.
“This porridge is from yesterday. I’ll make some fresh,” Gu Zhuoran said, turning to leave.
Watching Gu Zhuoran’s demeanor, Shen Yan’s heart gave a slight tug. Behind Gu Zhuoran’s back, he pulled his lips into a silent, bitter smile.
He secretly gripped the bedsheets tight, his eyes instantly turning lost, helpless, and fragile.
Earlier, because Gu Zhuoran had been around the whole time, he was able to forcefully maintain his last shred of dignity.
But now, with Gu Zhuoran gone, Shen Yan completely released all of his despair and helplessness for the first time.
He buried his face deeply in his hands, silently and suppressively sobbing.
In the kitchen, Gu Zhuoran, who was already a presented Alpha, naturally didn’t miss these faint sounds with his sharp ears.
Gu Zhuoran dumped the porridge out and leaned both hands against the edge of the sink, silently tensing his muscles. Listening to Shen Yan’s sobs, his eyes harbored a suppressed, tender heartache, but even more so, a thick, heavy greed.
He couldn’t help but lightly lick his canine teeth, the corners of his lips curving into a profound smile of absolute certainty.
Shen Yan had presented into an Omega!
Author’s Note Ah ah ah ah, Miao Miao is here to update as promised~~ Hugs to all the great readers who have waited so long, love you all, mwah! Thank you everyone for supporting Miao Miao every day, and thank you for supporting the little Wu Bao “Don’t Smell”~~ This update streak will last for three consecutive days, from Monday to Wednesday~ Broadcasting early every day~ Bows! Getting closer and closer to the official launch date, awoo~~ Wishing everyone happy reading~
【Interviewing Gu Xiao Gong About His Thoughts on Shen Yan’s Presenting~】 Reporter: Xiao Gu, Shen Yan presented as an O. What are your thoughts? Gu sneaks a glance at Shen Yan beside him and says righteously: I feel pity for Shen Yan. His qualifications are so good, he should have been an A like me. Shen Yan nods in deep agreement: Mn, at least you have a conscience. Reporter looks at Gu Xiao Gong: Are those your true feelings? Gu Xiao Gong: Truthfully, if Shen Yan presented as an A, he would definitely be a top-tier A. Shen Yan pats Gu Xiao Gong’s shoulder: Of course, when the time comes, we dual-A’s will fight side by side! Reporter speaks bluntly: But you are an O now. Shen Yan: …… Gu Xiao Gong’s inner thoughts: Presenting as an O is even better! I’ve used up all my good luck in this life just for this! I want to hide him away~
Translator’s Note / Glossary:
- Gu Xiao Gong: Little Gong Gu, the author/reader nickname for Gu Zhuoran, acknowledging his role as the ‘Gong’ (Top).
- Omega Rejection Syndrome: A rare condition in the story’s setting where an Alpha physically/mentally rejects ordinary Omega pheromones.
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