Chapter 91: AE15
【Lin Zijun is coming back tomorrow…】 Gu Xiu sighed with melancholy. He thought for a moment and asked 007, 【Do you think I can give Xiao Huang to Mr. Jin to raise? I see that your judgment system is not very smart. It should be about the same if the protagonist gong raises it, right?】
Gu Xiu was stroking the little puppy until its white and tender belly was exposed. He couldn’t help but give it a temporary nickname based on its fur color, Xiao Huang.
【Jiujiu, you’ve finally come to your senses!】 007 was deeply gratified, admiringly drilling loopholes with its host, and acting as a tiger’s accomplice. 【Of course, it’s no problem!】
Before taking action, Gu Xiu found another legitimate reason for himself: 【Lin Zijun’s business trip is an unexpected situation, so I can also take some measures to deal with the unexpected. The weather forecast shows that it will rain for the next few days. I can’t just leave Xiao Huang outside to wander…】
The moral model protagonist gong is also a loving person.
Although this novel world had two protagonists, Gu Xiu hoped that Xiao Huang could follow the more powerful and reliable protagonist gong. It just so happened that Jin Chenhan had told him twice that he liked little dogs very much.
He was gradually infected by 007’s work style. Good enough. It didn’t matter who raised this dog. Lin Zijun was coming back tomorrow, so the puppy’s ownership had to be settled tonight.
Today was Sunday. Gu Xiu went downstairs to feed Xiao Huang and, while petting the dog, he called Jin Chenhan.
Jin Chenhan answered in a second and said that he was at home. He also mentioned, “I took off my bandage today. The wound has almost healed. You should have a good rest tonight. We’ll go to the company together tomorrow—shall I take you with me?”
“Ah… then thank you, Mr. Jin,” Gu Xiu stammered and hesitated for a while. The other side did not hang up.
Jin Chenhan keenly asked, “What’s wrong?”
“Um… didn’t you say,” Gu Xiu said in a halting manner, “that you wanted to raise a puppy?”
But, Xiao Huang was a stray mongrel, not of a noble breed, and not very pretty. It hadn’t been bathed or vaccinated. Now it was not afraid of him, but he didn’t know if it would be fierce to Jin Chenhan. Small animals were often more sensitive than humans. Xiao Huang might be able to sense the Enigma’s oppressive aura.
There were a few seconds of silence on the other end of the phone.
“…Are you sure?” Jin Chenhan’s breath was a little heavy, his tone strange. “Is your fiancée home?”
Gu Xiu: “He’s coming back tomorrow.”
A few more seconds of silence on the other end of the phone.
“Then should I go to your place, or should you come to mine?”
Gu Xiu looked around. “I’m downstairs… between buildings fifteen and sixteen. There’s an undeveloped vacant lot from the third phase behind here. Usually, no one comes. There’s a row of bamboo forest outside, very hidden… do you know it?”
Every time Jin Chenhan spoke, he would be silent for a few seconds, which was not in line with his usual decisive personality.
Gu Xiu used a finger to scratch Xiao Huang’s chin and thought, adopting a pet is like raising a child. It requires enough love and enough responsibility. It’s not a very easy decision.
So he patiently gave Jin Chenhan time to consider.
Fortunately, Jin Chenhan finally gave a positive answer. “Wait a moment. I’ll prepare some things and be there in ten minutes.”
“Okay, no hurry.”
Gu Xiu was very patient, but Jin Chenhan in the large penthouse was in a mess, as if he were being roasted on a fire, restless and chaotic, with wisps of smoke coming out.
Although people often had two sides, even completely opposite sides, like the hidden aggression of an honest person, Gu Xiu’s seemingly cold and ascetic surface also had a surging, long-suppressed desire. Once it erupted, it was like a blowout.
But, in the daytime, outdoors, on an empty construction site.
Gu Xiu was playing a big game.
He was caught off guard.
But opportunity knocks but once—
Jin Chenhan sorted out his messy thoughts and suppressed his useless sense of morality.
It was true that Gu Xiu was someone else’s fiancé, but it was an extremely unhealthy relationship. His damaged mental power showed that the Omega had not fulfilled his responsibilities as a fiancée. His physical condition was not good, and his heart was as barren as a wasteland, which could only be filled with day and night of work.
What a pitiful little Alpha.
Gu Xiu still didn’t know that he was an Enigma. Jin Chenhan thought, the matter of marking can wait for now. He should gradually increase the concentration of his released pheromones and let Gu Xiu get used to it…
He circled around in the storage room behind the hidden door and finally only took the punishment-specific inhibitor patch and pheromone bracelet.
This special inhibitor patch was similar to the collar from last time. It contained a micro-current and had two functions: vibration and electric shock. The bracelet, on the other hand, contained his high-concentration pheromones, which could invade from an Alpha’s not-so-sensitive wrist, seeping in little by little, until this Alpha was completely covered in his own scent from head to toe…
Neither of the two items was large. He put them in his pocket, and Jin Chenhan did not linger, but quickly went downstairs.
An Enigma’s superior genes were reflected in all aspects. The complex terrain could not trap him, and his sense of smell was also comparable to that of a canine. He had captured his sweet little chestnut from dozens of meters away.
He was just standing downwind, and the wind, wrapped in Gu Xiu’s faint pheromones, blew in his face and then dissipated.
In late spring, the weather was unpredictable. It had been damp and stuffy in the morning, but in the afternoon, a cool wind had started to blow, whistling through the corridors of the building, and the lush trees were rustling.
Jin Chenhan looked up at the sky, frowned slightly, and then continued to walk forward, calling out, “Gu Xiu?”
“Here!” the young man’s voice was clear and gentle.
This vacant lot was still under development, a concrete building without any paint. The ground floor was empty on all four sides, with only a few rough pillars supporting it. The gray concrete floor was piled with some abandoned building materials, and Gu Xiu was standing on the slightly cleaner side.
It was a bit dirty, but this post-apocalyptic feel also had its own flavor.
“Mr. Jin, this way,” Gu Xiu’s expression was cheerful as he came to greet him.
Jin Chenhan couldn’t help but be stunned for a moment. Today, Gu Xiu was not wearing glasses, and his distinct black and white eyes were very unique monolids. He was wearing a clean and refreshing white shirt, with the cuffs rolled up halfway.
This made him look like a worldly-wise college student.
After a moment, Jin Chenhan lowered his head and looked at the hand that was holding his forearm. He was able to confirm that this was probably some kind of pure student-style hint.
In the past, he didn’t know if he was into this kind of thing, but now he just felt that this Alpha was pleasing to the eye in every way.
Whether it was a pure college student, a serious and dedicated secretary… even if Gu Xiu was a slacker who worked three days and fished for two, was careless with his work, and even ate snacks in his office, he would definitely find it cute.
All his bottom lines and principles, the high walls and deep moats, Gu Xiu could easily jump over.
“Ah, I’m sorry,” Gu Xiu hadn’t been able to pull the person, and when he reacted, he quickly withdrew his hand. “Mr. Jin, did I touch your wound?”
“It’s fine. The wound has healed,” Jin Chenhan quickly replied and held his wrist, maintaining physical contact. “Let’s go. Where?”
“Just over here…”
Gu Xiu’s wrist was held, and he was like an obedient little puppy, leading the way for his master, but he also kept a distance, never more than half a meter away.
Gu Xiu went around the obstructive building materials and came to a well-hidden corner in the back. In the overgrown weeds, there was a… simple kennel made of cardboard?
“Woof!”
When the little yellow-furred, black-mouthed thing popped out, the answer was obvious.
The yellow mongrel was only the size of a palm. Its back was arched and its fur was standing on end, pretending to be fierce, but its tail was tucked tightly.
“Woof, woof, woof!!”
The little yellow dog tried to bark at the top of its lungs to scare away the terrifying enemy, but unfortunately, it sounded like a baby, with no deterrent effect.
If Gu Xiu were to get angry one day, he would probably look like this.
But the problem was,
Where did the dog come from? …a real dog, the kind with fur and that barks.
Jin Chenhan only felt the sex toys in his pocket getting hot, a burning sensation that pierced through his skin. He shivered, as if he had just woken up from a dream.
“Mr. Jin…” Gu Xiu said politely and cautiously, “this is the puppy I was talking about… because I remember you said you liked puppies very much. I don’t know if you’re willing to adopt it? Don’t look at it like this now. It will be cute when it grows up.”
Jin Chenhan’s complicated gaze fell on Gu Xiu’s side profile.
Of course, Gu Xiu was not sure what Xiao Huang would look like when it grew up. The words he said were all sales pitches he had just learned. When Jin Chenhan stared at him like this, he immediately lost his confidence, his eyes flickering guiltily, and he turned his eyes away. “And it’s also very well-behaved. If you raise it from such a young age, it will be very close to you in the future.”
Phew!
Another gust of wind blew, rolling a fallen leaf, which just happened to scrape past Jin Chenhan’s nose.
The sky was getting dark quickly, and Gu Xiu’s features became a little blurry. But his eyes were still as clear as a mirror, reflecting his dazed face.
“…Mr. Jin?”
Rustle!
This time, the strong wind went around their feet and directly hit the simple doghouse made of cardboard. After a loud sound, the doghouse collapsed, and the falling cardboard pressed down on the little puppy, so scared that it suddenly popped out.
“Woof!!”
Gu Xiu quickly turned back to check on Xiao Huang’s condition, but the inexperienced little puppy was frightened and, following its instinct, it directly drilled into the nearby bushes and hid.
Gu Xiu only heard the sound of the wind and grass in the bushes, and the rustling sound was continuous. He didn’t know where Xiao Huang had run to and could only call out repeatedly, “Xiao Huang? Xiao Huang!”
The greening rate of the residential area was too high. Every few steps, there was a patch of plants, tall trees, low bushes, and even a bamboo forest, all connected, providing a safe hiding place for small animals.
Gu Xiu, who was outside, was completely lost. His field of vision was green, which was pleasing to the eye, but there was no shadow of a yellow dog.
“Ah… how did it run away?” Gu Xiu frowned in trouble.
After a moment, he quickly said in his mind, 【007, quick, scan for me and find Xiao Huang.】
But 007 was timid. 【Jiujiu, looking for a person or a dog requires mental power sensing. Our mental power is very similar to the mental power of the AO in this world, and the protagonist gong is the most powerful Enigma. I’m afraid he’ll discover me. So I won’t transform when he’s around…】
Gu Xiu interrupted irritably, 【Then stop talking nonsense and get lost.】
007 shut up.
Gu Xiu had no choice but to rely on the most primitive method to find the puppy. Relying on the affection they had built up over the past few days of feeding, he called out “Xiao Huang” while lowering his head to search the bushes where a dog could hide.
Jin Chenhan wanted to say something but held back.
His five senses were overly sensitive, or rather, his perception was overloaded. This had its pros and cons. He could easily identify a person from a hundred meters away, but he would also continuously feel the scents of various creatures floating in the air.
The puppy had a faint fishy smell, which was not a scent he liked. It had just run away, but Gu Xiu had become so anxious. He thought for a moment and chose to follow. “I’ll help you look.”
Gu Xiu was using a stupid method to find the dog because his five senses were dull, while some people were pretending to be confused.
The puppy had circled around and had returned to the vicinity of its original little kennel, in the opposite direction of Gu Xiu’s search.
Besides the faint fishy smell of the puppy, the unique earthy smell of rain in the air was also gradually getting stronger.
Jin Chenhan frowned slightly and informed Gu Xiu, “It might rain.”
Gu Xiu immediately became more anxious. “Then we have to find Xiao Huang quickly.”
Jin Chenhan’s eyes drooped slightly, and he went to hold Gu Xiu’s wrist. “I can find him. My sense of smell is very good.”
“You have his scent on you,” Jin Chenhan said. “There’s also some fishy smell of rain mixed in the air, so I need to confirm.”
Hearing this, Gu Xiu roughly understood. His Enigma superior knew his own pheromone scent better than he did, and his sense of smell was amazing. He had been so anxious that he had forgotten this point, but he didn’t know what “confirm” meant…
The next second, Jin Chenhan raised his hand and at the same time lowered his head.
The tip of his nose pressed down little by little until it touched his palm.
Jin Chenhan took a breath, but it was still not enough. The tip of his nose turned in his palm, and he even used his fingers to open Gu Xiu’s fingers, carefully distinguishing the sweat, pheromones, and the puppy’s scent.
A few seconds felt like years.
“I know its scent now.”
Jin Chenhan politely let go of his hand.
But Gu Xiu’s cheeks were slightly hot. He replied with a mumble and subconsciously put his palm behind his back. The place that had been sniffed was inexplicably hot.
This time, Jin Chenhan led the way. He had just found a bush with light hands and feet when Gu Xiu immediately saw the leaves tremble, and it seemed that a puppy’s whimper was also heard. Gu Xiu was impatient and was about to go up, but Jin Chenhan raised his hand to stop him and told him to be patient.
Gu Xiu quickly said, “It should remember my scent…”
But Jin Chenhan looked down at his smooth and delicate hand. “Be careful not to get scratched. I’ll do it.”
For an Alpha who could fight one against six, this kind of care was really a bit of a fuss.
【In front of an Enigma, there’s no difference between an Alpha and an Omega~】 007 interjected.
Gu Xiu frowned. 【Bullshit. We Alphas are pure men.】
Jin Chenhan was kind and considerate. His care would not make this “pure man Alpha” feel the slightest bit uncomfortable. His actions were also decisive. In the blink of an eye, his leather-gloved hand reached into the grass quickly and accurately. In another blink of an eye, he had pulled Xiao Huang out by the scruff of its neck.
After being fed by Gu Xiu a few times, Xiao Huang would occasionally show its belly in front of him. Most of the time, it was very naughty and had extremely vigorous energy, running around in circles and walking Gu Xiu.
This naughty dog was now being held in Jin Chenhan’s hand, as obedient as a quail, not moving at all. Its few raised eyebrows were also drooping, showing a囧囧 expression.
“He really likes you,” seeing this, Gu Xiu immediately went with the flow. “How about you raise it, Mr. Jin?”
Jin Chenhan held the scared little dog’s butt to make it more comfortable and said nonchalantly, “Is that so?”
“It’s not convenient for me to raise it at home…” Gu Xiu promoted the puppy in one go, but at this moment, he was looking at it with reluctance, his mouth and eyes saying different things. “You can raise it, right? If you raise it, I can still see it when I come over to help.”
“Mm,” Jin Chenhan agreed easily.
Gu Xiu was slightly stunned, still a little surprised by the protagonist gong’s love. This was actually not in line with his cold and stern appearance, and it had a kind of… contrast moe that was often said in Jinjiang novels.
“It might be a little dirty,” Gu Xiu withdrew his gaze and reached out his finger to tease Xiao Huang. “You can give it to me first, Mr. Jin. I’ll go back and give it a bath, and then I’ll send it to your house.”
Jin Chenhan: “Mm, that’s right. Your scent is better.”
Xiao Huang changed its position and immediately became lively again. It had been so naughty before, but now it was so well-behaved it was unbelievable. It kept nuzzling Gu Xiu and even licked his hand fawningly.
Gu Xiu held the suddenly clingy Xiao Huang tightly, a smile that he himself was not aware of appearing on his lips. Under the attack of the cutest creature, even the “mission first” command had to temporarily give way.
But Jin Chenhan was watching him, his gray eyes not like the dark clouds in the sky, but the gentlest moonlight.
The coldness of the forest and snowfield turned into countless tiny particles floating around them, making the sensitive little dog shiver in fear. But because of Gu Xiu’s embrace, the warm and sweet nutty scent overflowed, melting the snow, filling its hungry stomach, and also filling the barren and desolate heart that had been barren for years.
When Gu Xiu looked up, he found that Jin Chenhan was smiling.
He was stunned for a moment, and then he realized that he was also smiling. The “mission first” command once again took control of him. He cleared his throat and quickly lowered his head, averting his gaze. “Then, Mr. Jin, we’ll go upstairs first…”
Rustle, rustle, rustle!
The dark clouds in the sky had finally accumulated to their limit. The rampant and fierce wind suddenly stopped, and was replaced by a drizzling rain that poured down.
The two of them were still a short distance from the apartment building. The storm came at an inopportune time, and in one go, it drenched the unlucky superior and secretary.
The only one who was spared was Xiao Huang, who was held tightly by Gu Xiu, and was spared the fate of becoming a drowned dog.
“Mr. Jin! Hurry up—”
Gu Xiu lowered his head and rushed in the rain, not forgetting to greet his superior behind him.
Jin Chenhan paused for a moment, then quickened his pace to follow.
The two of them entered the elevator together. In the small and enclosed space, all the senses of smell, sight, and hearing were amplified. The gaze that fell on Gu Xiu, even if it was moved away, could still be seen from the elevator mirror as a half-bright and half-dark shadow.
Gu Xiu’s white shirt was soaked.
The soaked white shirt clung to his skin, revealing patches of faint pink. The inhibitor patch on the back of his neck was soaked, and the excess water droplets slid down his neck and into his collar.
The slightly heaving curve of his chest seemed to be infinitely magnified. Along with the sound of his heartbeat, the pervading pheromone scent, it was strongly attacking every one of Jin Chenhan’s powerful senses. It was impossible to ignore, and impossible to be calm.
Seconds felt like years.
Ding—
“We’re here,” the slow-witted Alpha said obliviously. “Then I’ll go back first…”
“Mm… I’ll take you,” Jin Chenhan superfluously followed him out of the elevator and walked the last few steps in the corridor.
Gu Xiu did not suspect him and was only thinking about getting into the house quickly to take a shower and change his clothes.
When he got to his door, Gu Xiu fumbled in his pocket, and his movements gradually became flustered.
In this technologically advanced ABO world, the main door of the scum gong and protagonist shou’s marital home was a traditional metal lock, with a metal key.
If it were a fingerprint, iris, or password smart lock, the protagonist gong and shou’s first ambiguous encounter would have been caught by the scum gong on the spot.
Jin Chenhan observed the micro-expressions on Gu Xiu’s face, carefully distinguished his changing breathing frequency, and plus the retro door lock, he accurately judged, “Did you forget to bring your key?”
Gu Xiu pursed his lips in a troubled manner. “Yes…”
“You can just go to my place tonight,” Jin Chenhan’s eyes flickered a few times. He wanted to withdraw them but couldn’t. His throat also rolled uncontrollably. “…You must take a shower as soon as possible to avoid catching a cold.”
