chapter 31

Chapter 31: Yi Yi Has Made Friends.

With no time to prepare, it was more abrupt than the last alpha's heat. In the darkness, the alpha was extremely aggressive.

It was only when a faint light appeared on the horizon that Nan Yi finally succumbed to sleep.

The omega's shoulders sported a blush, lips swollen.

The exhausted bunny curled up vulnerably in the alpha's embrace.

And the alpha, who had confined the bunny, now had a clear look in his eyes.

Gazing at the bunny who lay limp in his arms, there was a touch of tenderness in his eyes.

He Yu Shen carried the tear-streaked omega to the bathroom.

Soon after, the room darkened, the curtains tightly drawn, with an omega sleeping on the bed, furrowing his brows.

The exposed nape of the neck still bore evidence of the previous night's fervor.

He Yu Shen changed into a black nightgown and sat gravely in the living room.

His eyes were calm, reminiscent of the stillness before a storm.

Song Jing's descent down the stairs became somewhat stiff. Taking a deep breath, he approached He Yu Shen with a smile.

"Brother Shen, you're awake."

"What happened last night?" He Yu Shen asked coldly, staring at the sweetly smiling omega.

Those sharp eyes seemed as if they intended to see right through Song Jing.

Song Jing's smile wavered, his head lowered and hands anxiously intertwining.

"I'm sorry, Brother Shen, I didn't expect to go into heat last night."

"Is that so?"

He Yu Shen's indifferent gaze remained unchanged, speaking with the same frosty tone.

"You don't believe me?" Song Jing looked incredulously at the man on the couch.

"Brother Shen, we've grown up together since childhood. Do you really think I'd lie to you?"

Song Jing's eyes grew moist, filled with mist, as if tears were about to form and fall any moment.

He Yu Shen frowned slightly, "I was drunk, not unconscious."

Those eyes narrowed dangerously: "Pheromones alone aren't enough to send me into heat."

"You're up, Jing. Why so early?" It was Yan An's voice from behind, coming down the stairs, unable to see the face of the Omega with his back turned.

"My head hurts. I can't go to work today." The voice behind him continued.

Neither of the two in the living room spoke.

"Jing... What happened between you two?" Yan An approached, noticing the distraught look on Song Jing's face, momentarily taken aback.

"Move out. I've arranged a place for you, on Shenghua Road."

After speaking coldly, He Yu Shen stood and ascended the stairs.

"Brother Shen!"

Tears streamed down Song Jing's face like a broken faucet, staring in disbelief at the retreating figure he had followed for years.

"Is it wrong for me to love you? If it weren't for Nan Yi..."

"Even without him, I wouldn't have feelings for you. I can overlook last night's antidote tea, but you should watch out for yourself."

His sharp tone cut off Song Jing's words, and He Yu Shen continued upstairs without looking back.

And the man in the living room, as if drained of strength, slumped to the floor.

"Jing..." The person beside him looked on with deep sympathy.

………………

Leaves have turned yellow, marking the chilly onset of early winter.

The branches outside the villa were left with only a few scattered withered yellows.

There was no brilliant sun, just a hazy mist.

Today, Nan Yi wore a soft yellow knitted sweater, standing on the second-floor balcony, lost in thought.

Almost a month has passed.

Since that day, Nan Yi hasn't seen He Yu Shen for a whole month.

Even Song Jing, who always seemed to dislike him, hasn't been seen around the villa.

The villa now has a new butler, a beta around the same age as He Yu Shen, always wearing a stern expression.

He insists on addressing Nan Yi as "Madam."

Nan Yi had told him to simply call him by his name, but the butler calmly refused.

Over time, Nan Yi grew accustomed to it, letting it be.

Nan Yi once wondered if Song Jing and He Yu Shen had eloped.

But he quickly dismissed that thought.

Perhaps the two had gone on a trip together, he mused.

With their absence, Nan Yi relished the peace and quiet.

After a while, Nan Yi left the house.

He grew closer to Yin Feng, whom he met at Song Jing's birthday party, and they began to share many conversations.

Today was the first time a friend invited Nan Yi out, and he was excited, his enthusiasm evident on the journey.

Following the address sent by Yin Feng, Nan Yi found himself entering an upscale bar.

It had dim and intimate lighting, spanning two levels.

A waiter led Nan Yi to the second floor.

Yin Feng was seated along the edge of the second floor, providing a clear view of the first-floor arrangement. There were about four or five people on the couch. At a glance, Nan Yi recognized two familiar figures.

"Over here!"

Seeing Nan Yi behind the waiter, Yin Feng excitedly waved him over.

As Nan Yi approached, Yin Feng quickly stood up, offering him a seat.

"Mr. Nan, we meet again." Bai Shan Yao raised his glass with a smile.

Another familiar face was that of Bai Shan Yao, whom he hadn't seen in a long time.

Nan Yi nodded in acknowledgment to Bai Shan Yao.

"Feng, is this the omega chef friend you mentioned? He's quite cute."

A man nearby, bearing a resemblance to Yin Feng, turned his gaze to Nan Yi and spoke.

While the man's features somewhat mirrored Yin Feng's, his perfectly chiseled face held a deeper intensity in his eyes and brows.

Atop his prominent nose sat captivating peach blossom-shaped eyes. With profound inner corners and slightly curved outer edges, his appearance was strikingly mesmerizing.

The man looked at Nan Yi with a warm smile, a stark contrast to Yin Feng's cool demeanor.

"Yin Lu, your stare is unsettling. Don't look at my friend like that."

Yin Feng pulled Nan Yi closer, casting a disdainful look at the man named Yin Lu.

"Feng Feng, why aren't you calling me 'big brother'? It breaks my heart."

Yin Lu feigned hurt, pretending to wipe away nonexistent tears from his eyes.

It turns out the two were brothers.

Nan Yi glanced at Yin Lu, but upon meeting those slightly squinted peach blossom eyes, he awkwardly turned away.

"Shan Yao, how did you end up befriending someone like my brother?"

Leaning slightly, Yin Feng whispered to Bai Shan Yao beside him, though loud enough for all to hear.

"Hahaha, Yin Lu, even you have your moments."

An alpha with a neatly trimmed buzz cut sitting nearby slapped Yin Lu on the shoulder. When he laughed, his eight white teeth shone, radiating youthful energy.

Among those present, there were three alphas and, including Nan Yi himself, three omegas.

The omega seated beside the buzz-cut alpha had adorable almond eyes and sat quietly, head slightly bowed.

Beneath the table, the omega's hand clutched the alpha's trouser leg.

A nervous little bunny.

An omega even shyer than himself.

"Get lost."

Those captivating peach blossom eyes narrowed slightly, his tone taking on a chilly edge.

"Hahaha, Feng Feng, you wouldn't believe it. Back in middle school, your brother even pursued Shan Yao."

"What?!"

Not just Yin Feng, but even Nan Yi's eyes widened in shock.

"Shan Yao has always had a refined and fair appearance, especially during junior high. He was of average height, and your brother always assumed he was an omega."

"You wouldn't believe the look on your brother's face when he found out Shan Yao was an alpha. It was as if he'd tasted something worse than dirt. What's more, love turned into resentment and they even had a fight. Hahaha."

"Influenced by the alpha's hearty laughter, Nan Yi couldn't help but smile too."

"Instinctively, his gaze turned towards Yin Lu, once again meeting those charming peach-blossom eyes."

"His long, fluttering eyelashes blinked, and a hint of shyness turned Nan Yi's cheeks a light shade of pink."

"Just met and already laughing at someone, then getting caught? That's truly awkward."

"Enough, Old Xia. Let's not bring up the past."

"Bai Shan Yao rubbed his forehead helplessly, not wanting to reminisce."