Chapter 26
In the past, people used to call him Xiao Yuan.
Although he was an orphan and had only a vague concept of the word “family,” deep in his memory, he was certain someone had called him “Xiao Yuan.”
Affectionate, sincere, warm, carrying genuine fondness and a smile.
Perhaps it was his parents, or grandparents, or maybe siblings. He didn’t remember. He only remembered that he was happy then; he was loved.
Since he gained his memory, no one called him that. Everyone called him by his full name, and he hoped they would, because the two characters “He Yuan” were proof of his independent existence in the world. He hoped to be remembered and recognized for his own efforts and abilities.
He didn’t crave things he had lost and wouldn’t have again. He even deliberately tried to forget, believing that he could live very well even alone.
But, but… suddenly hearing the address “Xiao Yuan” againāstill affectionate, sincere, and warmāhe instantly became fragile.
It was as if he had returned to his childhood, unable to reach high places even on tiptoes, always expecting someone to help him, someone to rely on.
… Why did Admiral Wen Su call him “Xiao Yuan”?
Clutching the hem of the shirt with both hands, he sniffled, tried hard to adjust his mood, and reviewed the situation againā
First, Admiral Wen Su was controlled by the terrifying mating season. Making a move on him, the only Omega present at the time, was an accident and a helpless situation.
Second, observing Admiral Wen Su’s behavior, it was obvious he had decided to take responsibility since things had come to this.
Not long ago, facing the powerful and influential Young Master Chu and the series of bad consequences that might follow, Admiral Wen Su had firmly stated he had no interest in dating or marriage. But now…
Admiral Wen Su was indeed a very, very, very good person.
So, how should he respond?
He Yuan thought hard for a while and realized he had no clear idea at all, no “cry from the heart.”
To accept or refuseāthis was truly a difficult problem.
He finally understood Hamlet!
Just then, the door opened, and Wen Su walked in holding a tray.
As soon as He Yuan saw him, he subconsciously blushed and wanted to lower his head. But this time he didn’t, because just as he was about to look down, his attention was caught by another detail, and he suddenly froze.
There were many cups on the tray.
A cute ceramic mug, a plain glass, a crystal-clear wine glass, a small classical teacup, and a business-style insulated tumbler.
Five of them.
… Was this necessary?
His big eyes followed Wen Su in confusion. Wen Su came to the bedside and placed the tray on the nightstand.
“I forgot to ask what you wanted to drink, so I prepared everything. Water, tea, juice, hot milk, and a tiny bit of red wine.”
The Omega would get drunk at the touch of alcohol, so he shouldn’t have given him wine at this time. But the Omega was simply too cute when tipsy, so he selfishly prepared a little wine with very low alcohol content.
He Yuan thought, No wonder he was gone for so long. His mouth honestly said, “Then you could have come back and asked me.”
Wen Su: …
His expression instantly turned awkward, and he said honestly as well, “I wanted to surprise you. It seems the effect is not optimal.”
He Yuan: ……
“N-no, it’s me who is… not good.”
He wanted to say he didn’t understand romance, but considering that phrase was both blunt and full of certain implications, he changed his words and reached for the mug containing the most plain and ordinary water.
Wen Su, however, thought: The cute Omega is indeed the best match for the cute cup.
He was in a good mood. He picked up the wine glass, took a sip of red wine, and stared at He Yuan with deep eyes.
The way the Omega took small sips of water was also extremely cute.
As time passed, the pressure returned. He Yuan tried to make conversation: “Admiral, do you have work to do today?”
Wen Su shook his head. “I’ve already reported it. No work during the mating season.”
“Oh.” He Yuan nodded.
Wen Su said, “You don’t need to call me Admiral anymore. You can call me by my name.”
He Yuan immediately got nervous and stammered, “H-how can I do that…”
“Why not?” Wen Su reached out and gently rubbed the top of He Yuan’s head.
Rubbing and rubbing, his large hand moved to the side of his ear, cupped He Yuan’s cheek, and gently lifted it.
He Yuan lifted his eyes, and their gazes met. He became even more nervous; this time, he seemed to be controlled, unable to look away no matter what.
“You are usually attentive. Did you not realize the deeper meaning in my words just now?”
He Yuan was stunned. “W-what deeper meaning?”
Wen Su smiled. “No work during the mating season, which means…”
He Yuan suddenly realized: “You are still in the mating season?”
Wen Su nodded with satisfaction. “Three to ten days. The stronger the Alpha, the stronger the symptoms. It is far from over.”
He Yuan looked confused. “Then why…”
Wen Su looked completely normal.
“Because I defeated it with willpower,” Wen Su said. “During the berserk state, I never gave up fighting it. It took two days, but I finally won. Just like suppressing pheromones before. If I hadn’t won, it’s hard to imagine how rampant it would have been. Maybe you, this weak little Omega, would have even been…”
His fingers stroked He Yuan’s cheek firmly yet gently. He Yuan understood. He was greatly shocked and greatly admiring. Clenching his fists in adoration, he said, “So amazing!”
Wen Su gave a knowing smile. “But you missed the main point again.”
He Yuan: ?
Wen Su decided not to be roundabout anymore. His hand wrapped around He Yuan’s neck, his entire arm encircling him. Leaning forward, he completely enveloped the small He Yuan, enticing him in his other ear: “What should be done during the mating season?”
The pressure multiplied. He Yuan held his breath, not even daring to blink.
M-mating season, of course, meant…
“Of course, it means staying inseparable from one’s Omega,” Wen Su said. “My body can try to maintain reason, but my mind cannot. The mind during the mating season has its own hands and feet. They break free from the body, frantically probing the places they want to explore. It’s just that those places are temporarily locked. Once the lock is pried open, they…”
He Yuan couldn’t help but swallow.
Wasāwas this an Alpha in mating season?
Completely different from the usual Admiral Wen Su.
Also different from the data describing Alphas who only knew how to plunder and possess recklessly.
Hmm, Admiral Wen Su of the past two days was indeed like that, but the current him has defeated the berserk state and evolved!
The current him was controlled by the mating season but could also control the mating season, achieving a bizarre fusion. This was Wen Su 2.0, a brand new version; previous strategies were completely ineffective!
He Yuanās big eyes flickered with great complexity.
Wen Su smiled again and asked, “Are you afraid?”
He Yuan nodded instinctively.
Even if he loves me, an Omega has tender skin and flesh; itās impossible not to fear the violent attacks of the past two days, Wen Su thought as a matter of course.
An Alpha being too strong and an Omega being too fragile would bring various inconveniences, but they would overcome them together.
“Try releasing your pheromones in response. It should reduce the pain.”
Until now, he hadn’t experienced He Yuan’s pheromones and was rather impatient.
His eyes revealed everything. He Yuan suddenly felt a bit guilty, and even more sad. He lowered his head and said uneasily, “I… I don’t have pheromones.”
Wen Su was stunned.
He Yuan twisted his fingers together. “I suffer from Congenital Gland Closure Syndrome. My gland… is just an empty decoration. When I was little at the aid center, I once heard the teachers chatting, saying that I was probably… abandoned because of this.”
When he said the first sentence, a thought flashed through Wen Su’s mind. He suddenly realized something vaguely, but before he had time to think about it carefully, he heard He Yuan’s subsequent words.
Then all thoughts vanished.
Only heartache remained.
Spreading from his heart to every corner of his body.
He thought, perhaps this was how his defeated opponents felt when they were entangled and crushed by Chongming. Perhaps not even that, because being strangled by Chongming was only a moment of pain, while his pain was lingering and deepening.
But he didn’t want this pain to stop.
Because He Yuan had borne this pain alone for many years. Even if he started sharing it now, it was far from enough.
But at least he was here now; he was willing to share more for him.
At this moment, he seemed to see He Yuan as a child, standing alone in a lonely wilderness, very cute and very pitiful.
The young He Yuan grew up little by little until he had his current adult appearance, and Wen Su finally walked into the picture, arriving by He Yuan’s side.
He held the Omega tightly in his arms and made a solemn promiseā
“Xiao Yuan, rest assured. I will not abandon you, never.”
With a plop, a tear fell from the dazed He Yuan. He looked down helplessly; that tear had landed right on the back of Wen Su’s hand.
The next second, Wen Su kissed his eyes.
There was no way to resist.
Absolutely none.
His breath was already stifled, his body limp, pressed by Wen Su onto the large bed that resembled a flower field. Above him were roses and leaves, the sky of a forest, a vast galaxy.
“I’ll be a little gentler, okay?”
“… Mm, okay.”
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