Chapter 88: AE12
The protagonist gong and protagonist shou had already met, and a “coincidence” was about to lead to a second chance encounter: the protagonist gong accidentally ran into the secretly crying protagonist shou, and his heart was filled with pity. He changed his usual cold and aloof demeanor, gently comforted the other, and personally took him home.
Who knew that the protagonist shou’s chaotic heat period would come unexpectedly? He had never been marked by an Alpha, and his heat period came fiercely. The protagonist gong went through a struggle, pushing and pulling with the protagonist shou, and finally, he managed to maintain his rationality and inject the protagonist shou with an inhibitor.
At this moment, the scum gong Gu Xiu had a change of heart. Looking at the protagonist shou’s pleading text messages and calls on his phone, he decided to fulfill his promise and go home to see the other, and then leave…
He had finally come home, but the security door of the house was locked from the inside. He knocked on the door and called, which made the person inside jump in fright.
He was already proud. It was already a loss of face for him to come home to accompany this Omega, and now he was even locked out. While he was annoyed and depressed, he didn’t know that just behind the door, his fiancée was being held tightly by his superior, their pheromones wantonly intertwined…
Such a thrilling stimulation seemed to have pried open a suppressed corner in the moral model’s heart. After returning home, the protagonist gong was naturally unforgettable and savored it for a long time.
Gu Xiu went home to follow the plot, reporting his location to the protagonist shou all the way to increase the sense of stimulation.
But now there was a big problem. The plot of the hero saving the damsel in distress had been completed in a muddle for some reason. The key character of the plot was wrong, and the protagonist gong was also seriously injured and bandaged. How could he cover his mouth?
007, on the other hand, was very carefree and comforted his serious host: 【It’s fine, Jiujiu. Work is like this, robbing Peter to pay Paul… The protagonist gong only injured one arm. The other side is still fine. It’s more than enough to deal with you!】
Gu Xiu’s attention was diverted by him. He raised an eyebrow and said in defiance, 【How is that possible? I’m an A+ Alpha, after all. My mental power is just damaged.】
007 was matter-of-fact: 【But you’re a scum gong in a crematorium. You only regret it after losing the protagonist shou. Even after the crematorium, you can’t get him back. In the end, you can only be alone and lonely. Your mental power will never recover.】
Gu Xiu: 【…I think you, this system, don’t want to work anymore.】
007 was not afraid to bicker with him at all: 【Jiujiu, you’re really different. In the past, when you encountered this kind of situation, you would have just told me to get lost.】
Gu Xiu: 【Get lost.】
007 shut up: 【…】
Gu Xiu watched the elevator floor slowly rise and at the same time sent a final message to Lin Zijun: 【Almost home.】
The elevator door opened with a ding, and the message was successfully sent. He put away his phone and walked out of the elevator a little nervously.
He mumbled to himself, 【What if the protagonist gong isn’t here?】
007: 【You have to believe in the attraction between the protagonist gong and shou!】
Gu Xiu: 【But I still feel that this plot can’t be followed…】
The small ball of light circled in front of him, swaying from side to side, and asked him with some solemnity, 【Jiujiu, do you think the plot can’t be followed, or do you not want it to succeed?】
Gu Xiu was in a daze from the question, and his dazed black eyes trembled a few times.
Bzz—
His phone suddenly vibrated and rang, startling him.
The caller ID was “Mr. Jin.”
He had mentioned before that Jin Chenhan should not make a video call. Today, it was a normal voice call.
But perhaps the superior was at his home and it was not convenient for a video call?
Gu Xiu stood outside the door, paused his cheating-catching, and first pressed “answer.” “Hello, Mr. Jin…”
“Are you busy these two days? Can you come and help me?” Jin Chenhan got straight to the point. “For two days on the weekend—today is actually only half a day, but I’ll count it as two days for you, with triple overtime pay.”
Gu Xiu, a cuckolded fiancé who had come to catch a cheater, was only confused when he heard this and let out a dazed “Huh?”
This plot direction is not right.
What was even stranger was that he didn’t feel any surprise. It seemed that this was not the first or second time the plot had deviated from its track.
“If you’re at home now, it’s even more convenient. I’m also at home. I live in the same building as you. Did your fiancée tell you?” Jin Chenhan was decisive and direct. “I saw your fiancée get out of the elevator on the eighth floor last time… you live on the eighth floor, right?”
Jin Chenhan had even revealed the matter of him running into the protagonist shou and living in the same building as them.
Open and honest, upright and completely aboveboard.
It happened so suddenly that Gu Xiu hesitated. 007, on the other hand, was optimistic and adapted to the situation. 【The protagonist gong is a moral model, after all! With that said, you’ll be even less likely to suspect that they’re having an affair behind your back.】
Gu Xiu was silent for a moment and did not agree. 【I haven’t even knocked on the door. Can he see through me?】
Before long.
The elevator door not far away dinged and opened.
Alright, this protagonist gong not only has X-ray vision, but he also has a doppelganger.
Jin Chenhan was holding his phone and walked out of the elevator. Seeing Gu Xiu standing at the door in a daze, he was also stunned for a moment, then he put away his phone and smiled lightly. “You’re quite fast. Then you can come up with me now? I live on the twentieth floor.”
Gu Xiu couldn’t very well say that he had come from a hotel and was on a mission to catch a cheater.
“I…”
In the few seconds that he was in a daze, Jin Chenhan had walked over in three steps and two. He looked at the closed security door with him and asked repeatedly, “What’s wrong? Did you forget your key? Is your fiancée not at home?”
“No…” Gu Xiu was completely out of the loop and didn’t know why the person he was trying to catch cheating had come out of the elevator. “He should be at home.”
Seeing Gu Xiu hesitate, Jin Chenhan decisively stepped forward and rang the doorbell.
【Hey?】 007 voiced its confusion. 【The cheating plot completion rate is 30%…】
No one answered the doorbell. Jin Chenhan used his left hand again and knocked a few times.
After a while.
Only then did Jin Chenhan remember to turn back and confirm, “Are you going home now?”
Faced with the fragmented plot, Gu Xiu, who was bound by the “mission first” command, was only confused and stammered, “I…”
Click.
The security door actually opened.
The two of them looked over.
An Omega came out from inside, his face flushed, stumbling.
Jin Chenhan reacted extremely quickly. He immediately pulled Gu Xiu back, took out an inhibitor spray from his pants pocket with his intact left hand, pressed it, and the action was done in one go.
Pfft!
Zhu Enzhuo, whose face was covered in a mist, “…”
Lin Zijun’s anxious shout came from inside the room, calling Zhu Enzhuo’s name. Then he appeared in front of the two of them, and when he saw them, he was instantly speechless.
The calm Jin Chenhan spoke first, pointing at Zhu Enzhuo. “This Omega is in heat.”
“Yes, there was an accident…” Lin Zijun came to his senses and went to support Zhu Enzhuo with concern. “There are still inhibitors at home. You come over… It’s a good thing we ran into Gu Xiu and Mr. Jin. What if we had run into other Alphas…”
Lin Zijun had a lingering fear.
“It’s not a good thing to run into us either,” Jin Chenhan’s tone was cold, with a hint of a superior’s admonition. “You can have this spray. It’s for Omegas.”
Lin Zijun was a mix of shame and embarrassment. He lowered his head and took it. “Thank you, Mr. Jin.”
Gu Xiu had actually come back as promised. He was a little surprised, but the situation in front of him did not allow him to greet Gu Xiu. He could only say apologetically, “I’ll take him in for an inhibitor shot first. Gu Xiu… you wait for me.”
“No need. The pheromones on you are also very strong,” Jin Chenhan’s tone was cold, with a hint of a superior’s admonition. “Gu Xiu is just about to go to my house—Gu Xiu, let’s go.”
Gu Xiu followed him and turned around.
The two of them left without looking back. Lin Zijun was supporting his childhood friend and couldn’t follow, but his gaze was fixed on them until the two slender figures disappeared around the corner.
Entering the private elevator, Jin Chenhan got to the point. “I need you to help me with some work these two days. You saw it—my right hand.”
A white bandage was wrapped from his elbow all the way to his palm.
Jin Chenhan lightly described his predicament and slightly tilted his head. As expected, he saw a look of concern on the other’s brow. As the injured person, he, on the contrary, smiled and continued in a light tone, “Gu Xiu, I’m the only one living in my house now. You can also stay the night. It’s more convenient. And, your house might have some residual strange Omega pheromones.”
Gu Xiu was embarrassed. “I’m so sorry to have made a fool of myself. That Omega is my fiancée’s childhood friend. They’ve always had a good relationship.”
But Jin Chenhan said, “Even between AA and OO, it’s not necessarily that simple. Besides, your fiancée’s pheromones are very unstable. It looks like a side effect of long-term use of inhibitors.”
Last time, Doctor Hou had said that Gu Xiu had not received pheromone comfort for a long time, and that Omega’s situation was not much different.
For an AO who had been completely marked, if they did not have sex for a long time, the concentration of each other’s pheromones on their bodies would also become lighter and lighter, until it was impossible to tell if this A/O had a spouse.
In other words, these basic checks could not tell if Gu Xiu was still a virgin. In other words, although Gu Xiu was an Alpha with a fiancée, there was a slight possibility that he was still clean and had not been touched by anyone.
Based on his secretary’s rigorous work style and gentle and reserved personality, plus a bit of unrealistic expectation, Jin Chenhan desperately hoped that this guess was a reality…
So he suddenly changed the subject and asked without a trace, “Gu Xiu, do you know how to mark an Omega?”
These words, to any Alpha, were a blatant provocation to an Alpha’s dignity and sexual ability.
But Gu Xiu was stunned for a moment. He recalled the settings that 007 had transmitted to him and actually answered this question in a rigid manner. “Mmm… bite open the gland on the back of the neck and inject pheromones with the canines.”
So direct, no different from a Beta discussing sexual positions.
This time, the stunned one was replaced by Jin Chenhan. His Adam’s apple bobbed, and a sudden idea came to him. He even wanted to ask this Alpha if he knew what a complete mark was.
Then, the Alpha, who was always wearing glasses and was cold and distant, would his fair and clear face turn crimson from anger and embarrassment or shyness and awkwardness?
Ding.
The elevator reached the twentieth floor.
The most high-end large penthouse on the top floor, with a whole wall of floor-to-ceiling glass windows, was like a viewfinder for the entire city, taking in all the magnificent scenery outside. Whether it was the towering buildings, the interspersed residential houses, the endless sky, or the river that ran through the city from north to south in the distance.
But, the house downstairs, which had been lived in by Lin Zijun alone for a long time, was already deserted enough. The one upstairs was even more so.
The long black leather sofa was cold and spotless, without even a plush throw pillow. The marble dining table was shiny and clean, without any decorative vases. Compared to the cold style here, the peanut in the CEO’s office seemed even more out of place.
“Just make yourself at home,” Jin Chenhan had injured an arm, but he still remembered to bend down to get Gu Xiu a pair of slippers.
“…Thank you, Mr. Jin,” Gu Xiu was flattered and quickly changed his shoes.
Jin Chenhan led the way in front and briefly introduced the structure of the house. This was an empty room, and that was also an empty room. A cleaner would come to clean regularly every week. The kitchen was not often used, because Jin Chenhan was used to working overtime and would have all his meals at the company.
“I usually work here.”
Jin Chenhan led Gu Xiu to the long bar in the dining room. There was a laptop on the bar, a magnetic socket, and Jin Chenhan’s water glass. It was one of the few places in the large penthouse with a human touch.
It was more open and bright than the study, and with a turn of the head, one could see the river view outside the floor-to-ceiling window.
“It’s also more ventilated here,” Jin Chenhan said. “Since I’m working from home, I won’t wear gloves and a neck ring. It’s a bit stuffy.”
Gu Xiu quickly said, “You can do as you please. I really don’t feel anything.”
Even if he had mastered the plot in advance, Gu Xiu could not have imagined Jin Chenhan having an affair with someone else—he had even gotten his permission before he took off his gloves, folded them neatly, and put them aside.
Besides, there was an accident in the plot just now. The “cheating” had turned into the two of them running into the in-heat Zhu Enzhuo.
Just like that, the plot was completed! Don’t be too ridiculous!
Gu Xiu’s suspicion of the system grew day by day, and he couldn’t help but ask 007, 【Can Mr. Jin really have an affair with Lin Zijun? I don’t see any signs of it now.】
007: 【With you pushing the plot, there’s no problem. You saw it just now. The judgment system is very stupid. At worst, you can just do it yourself~】
【?】 Gu Xiu was speechless for a second. Seeing Jin Chenhan go to the kitchen to get water, he quickly took the opportunity to touch the gloves he had changed out of and told 007, 【Lin Zijun’s pheromones are too terrifying. These two days are just right. I’ll rub some more Enigma pheromones on myself to make Lin Zijun stay away from me.】
“Gu Xiu,” Jin Chenhan’s voice suddenly came, a little hesitant. “…What are you doing?”
He had just picked up the inhibitor gloves that Jin Chenhan had taken off when he was caught red-handed. Gu Xiu quickly put them back and asked with an innocent face, “Mmm, can’t I touch them?”
Jin Chenhan’s Adam’s apple bobbed. “…No.”
Gu Xiu gave up and returned to his work state. “By the way, Mr. Jin, what do you need my help with today?”
Jin Chenhan also returned to normal and arranged for him to reply to emails. Although it could be easily done with voice input, out of trust in his secretary, Jin Chenhan preferred him to handle it personally.
The work was simple, and Gu Xiu did not delay. He immediately went to ask Jin Chenhan when he was done. “It’s done, Mr. Jin. Please take a look.”
Jin Chenhan walked over, propped his left hand on the desk, and looked down at the computer. “No problem.”
The dedicated secretary took the initiative to find more work. “Is there anything else you need my help with?”
“Mm…” Jin Chenhan thought for a few seconds, pondering what excuse to use to keep his secretary.
It was a great weekend. Although he didn’t want to pile the mountain of work on his secretary, the secretary took the initiative to recommend himself. “Mr. Jin, I see there are a lot of packages at the door. Shall I bring them in for you?”
With that, he stood up. His height was suddenly raised, and Jin Chenhan suddenly remembered that the sweet and obedient secretary was a powerful Alpha.
“Okay,” Jin Chenhan came to his senses and replied. “Thank you for your trouble. I’ll calculate your overtime pay for you later.”
“It’s no trouble.”
Gu Xiu had a habit of working out. After becoming an Alpha, he was even stronger and more energetic. This plot point had already been completed today. He really didn’t want to go back to Lin Zijun’s house, and it was a little strange to go back to the hotel.
Gu Xiu made several trips, brought in the large and small packages at the door, confirmed the shipping labels on the boxes, and said while sorting them, “Mr. Jin, this is a paper towel, and this is a box of wine… shall I open them and put them away for you?”
Jin Chenhan watched this Alpha, who was so pleasing to the eye, and replied with a “good.”
Opening packages was a very interesting job. Gu Xiu actively helped his superior open the packages, enjoying the surprise and pleasure of opening the boxes. Cigarettes, wine, tea, and cakes… they were all clearly valuable, the kind of entertainment items that were indispensable in Jin Chenhan’s social circle. The daily necessities were also of the highest quality and most useful.
Jin Chenhan just stood by the side. Seeing him resting and wiping his sweat, he quickly came over to hand him a tissue box and a bottle of Evian mineral water. “Have some water. This is the only kind I have at home… or do you drink? You can have any of these.”
The word “wine” inexplicably triggered Gu Xiu’s radar. His alarm bells went off. He only took the water and refused sternly, “No need. I don’t drink. Thank you, Mr. Jin.”
“You don’t drink?” Jin Chenhan raised an eyebrow. “I was thinking of taking you out to meet more people in the future. It’s indeed troublesome if you don’t drink… but it’s fine. I can drink for you.”
His gaze roamed over Gu Xiu, paused, and then he said, “Fortunately, your own pheromone concentration is not high. You don’t seem to know how to restrain your pheromones. If you get drunk… it will definitely be troublesome.”
Gu Xiu’s clear black eyes were filled with confusion. The glasses that had slipped to the tip of his nose were half-blurred by the mist. A thin layer of sweat was on his fair neck, shining, and lighting up the originally inconspicuous little mole.
Jin Chenhan’s face was as usual, but the way he looked at him was a little meaningful. “Now, the house is full of your pheromone scent.”
Gu Xiu was even more confused. “Huh?”
【Jiujiu, the pheromones are seeping into all your bodily fluids. You’re sweating a lot right now!】 007 timely supplemented Gu Xiu’s ABO world common sense. 【During intense exercise or emotional excitement, the AO gland will heat up and also produce more and stronger pheromones…】
Gu Xiu was silent for a moment. 【How do I control this? Do I have to wear a collar too?】
007 said, 【It’s fine. The protagonist gong is a higher-level Enigma than you. He won’t take your pheromones as a provocation. At most, he’ll think you’re seducing him.】
Gu Xiu: 【…】 Isn’t that a bigger problem!
Gu Xiu couldn’t help but raise his hand to cover the back of his neck, averted his gaze, and left Jin Chenhan with a flushed ear, and mumbled in a low voice, “I’m sorry, Mr. Jin. You should go and sit over there.”
“It’s fine,” Jin Chenhan was still magnanimous and considerate. Even with one injured hand, he did his best to share Gu Xiu’s work, and took a dozen heavy wine bottles to the kitchen.
There was only one small package left. A light cardboard box. Gu Xiu tore open the tape and opened it. Inside was a layer of light foam paper, wrapping a metal collar.
“Ah…” Gu Xiu was stunned for a moment. He was just about to close the box when he saw Jin Chenhan just happen to walk back. He had no choice but to say, “Is this an inhibitor collar? I’m sorry, Mr. Jin. I opened it on the way.”
“It’s fine… it’s not an inhibitor collar, just a normal one,” Jin Chenhan’s eyes darkened slightly. “Since you’ve opened it, just take it out.”
Gu Xiu did not suspect him and took out the collar he had just glanced at.
The inhibitor ring that Jin Chenhan usually wore was a pure black strip, made of leather, without any extra decorations.
But this collar was very different. It was made of red lacquered metal, with a metal bow tie, and a small brass bell hanging under the bow tie.
Gu Xiu shook it gently, and it jingled.
“…Is this for humans? It looks like a little dog’s bell,” Gu Xiu held the bow tie to his collar and gestured a few times. “Huh?”
On the inside of the back of the collar, at the position that would be against the back of the neck, there was something like an electrode, and there was also a magnetic charging port.
So this was a… collar that could discharge electricity?
Seeing this, Jin Chenhan’s pupils shrank slightly, and he quickly went up. “Give it to me.”
Gu Xiu’s research was interrupted. He handed over the collar, looked around the quiet and spacious penthouse, and said strangely, “But Mr. Jin, you don’t seem to have a dog?”
Jin Chenhan’s deep gray eyes were fixed on him. After a long while, he said in a hoarse voice, “Mm, I don’t, but I really like little dogs… obedient ones, with eyes only for me.”
