Chapter 20 – Omega’s Freedom of Marriage
After all that fuss, Shen Yan actually agreed to Gu Zhuoran’s seemingly nonsensical but possessive condition.
This condition certainly protected Shen Yan’s privacy.
But how was it not also Gu Zhuoran’s plan to intentionally distance Shen Yan further from the crowd?
In Gu Zhuoran’s heart, the best way to handle it was naturally to mark Shen Yan himself.
Unfortunately, Shen Yan would likely be very resistant to such a practice.
An Omega without a master was a major asset to the management.
Because such Omegas were very popular in the Shangcheng Qu.
Once registered, they would receive protection and subsidies from the Shangcheng Qu, becoming an achievement for the management of a certain district.
But a registered Omega would lose one kind of power—the freedom of marriage.
They would be raised like pets and then wait to be allocated to some Alpha in the Shangcheng Qu as a partner.
Shen Yan was unwilling to register, and truth be told, Gu Zhuoran was secretly relieved.
He wasn’t even a low-level soldier yet; he had no qualification to apply for his own Omega.
Thankfully, Shen Yan detested this system.
Thankfully, Shen Yan didn’t go to register.
Thankfully… he still had time to save everything.
And right now, the most important thing was to isolate Shen Yan from everyone.
The fewer people who knew Shen Yan was an Omega, the better—including Shen Yan’s mother.
Such thoughts continued until he stood before the counter of a certain shop, looking absentmindedly at several types of injections inside the counter.
Which one would be best to buy…
He lightly bit his finger, unable to make up his mind for a moment.
Behind the counter sat a dark-skinned middle-aged man.
He had a cigarette in his mouth, and while wiping a scalpel in his hand, he looked at Gu Zhuoran with a face full of curiosity.
“Hey brother, those are all Omega supplies. What are you looking at them for?” The shopkeeper, Niu Xing’an, asked in confusion.
He was familiar with the Gu Zhuoran before him. This Alpha, who looked more exquisite and beautiful than a woman, was completely different when fighting—he was entirely bloodstained and dark, devouring heaven and earth. Therefore, people in their circle called this beautiful brat “Black Fire.”
But this brat hadn’t appeared for a long time, yet today he suddenly showed up in his shop staring at Omega supplies. It was too strange.
“I don’t really understand this… can you introduce them?” Gu Zhuoran asked in a deep voice.
“Sure.” Niu Xing’an carelessly set down his work and walked over with a smile. “What, you haven’t even become a soldier yet, and you’re already preparing to buy suppressants for your future Omega!?”
As Niu Xing’an spoke, he kept the cigarette in his mouth and pointed to several sets of suppressants inside the cabinet.
“This smallest one is the most expensive! It’s an exclusive supply from the Research Lab of the Second Expeditionary Regiment. High-purity suppressant—effective, no damage…”
As soon as Niu Xing’an said this, Gu Zhuoran made a decisive choice.
“I want this one,” Gu Zhuoran said.
“…” The cigarette in Niu Xing’an’s mouth fell with a “patter,” and the “hiss” of it burning his arm made him hiss in pain.
“Hss, are you really buying it? It’s expensive. Besides, you don’t even have an Omega, why buy this stuff!” Niu Xing’an extinguished the cigarette and asked, puzzled.
Gu Zhuoran didn’t say a word, only looking persistently at that suppressant which was slightly longer than a pinky finger.
This was it!
Seeing him not speak, Niu Xing’an said crossly, “Do you know how much one costs? 50,000 credit points… with that money, you’d be better off buying yourself some equipment so you don’t get laughed at for always using those old boxing gloves.”
Niu Xing’an thought to himself: this incredibly expensive military suppressant wouldn’t even sell one a year in the Xiacheng Qu. 50,000 credit points was enough for a family of three to live for a year. This brat Gu Zhuoran’s equipment was usually trash when he went to matches; he should have upgraded it long ago. But this brat was always stingy and never spent the money he earned. What was wrong with him today?
Niu Xing’an really hadn’t expected Gu Zhuoran to buy it, but when Gu Zhuoran silently placed his credit point card on the counter, he finally realized that this brat was truly going to buy this outrageously expensive luxury item.
Gu Zhuoran looked at the suppressant calmly and persistently and said.
“I’m buying it!”
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[Buy it, buy it, buy it!! — A Mini Theater on How the Little Gong is a Spendthrift]
The Second Expeditionary Regiment has always been the most professional research team for Omega products.
Their products range from monthly suppressants to neck collars, finger rings, ankle restraints… everything is available.
Back when Niu Xing’an recommended the suppressant to the little Gong Gu, he took a fancy to the military one at a glance.
Decisively decided: Buy it!
Years later, after the little Gong Gu brought Shen Yan into the Shangcheng Qu market.
A salesman from the Second Expeditionary Regiment: Everyone with an Omega at home, look over here! This new neck collar is made of natural pink silkworm silk. It’s soft, lustrous, and tough. Wearing it on an Omega’s neck is both beautiful and protects the glands.
Little Gong Gu: Buy it!
A salesman from the Second Expeditionary Regiment: And this isolation spray can cover up an Omega’s sweet pheromones, ensuring that even sweating after a bath won’t affect normal life.
Little Gong Gu: Buy it!
A salesman from the Second Expeditionary Regiment: And this latest, latest, latest home-wear—thin as a cicada’s wing, soft and skin-friendly…
Little Gong Gu: Buy it, buy it, buy it!
Shen Yan stood to the side with a black face, crushed a water cup in his hand, and ground his teeth: “If you dare buy it, get out and sleep elsewhere!”
The little Gong Gu retracted his claws aggrievedly: …
Translator’s Note:
- Second Expeditionary Regiment: A military unit in the story’s setting.
- Credit Points: The world’s currency. Gu Zhuoran is literally spending his life savings on Shen Yan! 50,000 credit points is a lot for a Lower City resident. He’s really “all in” on his childhood friend.
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