Chapter 100: Trade with Your Body!

Chapter 100: Trade with Your Body!

When Jiang Huizhou propped his leg on the edge of the bed, Shen Zhixue was somewhat unprepared.

Jiang Huizhou's chin rested on his shoulder, his breath warm and enticing, the sound of his Adam's apple moving clearly audible in his ear.

"Raise it, Zhi Zhi."

Shen Zhixue's head was spinning, completely disoriented, but this feeling was all too familiar to him. Every time, every single time Jiang Huizhou got close, as long as he caught a whiff of Jiang Huizhou's scent, his body seemed to lose control, his mind yearning for a deeper connection.

"No..." Shen Zhixue's hand rested on Jiang Huizhou's shoulder, his voice soft but each word clear: "No, Jiang Huizhou, I don't want this."

Jiang Huizhou paused for a moment, then gently nibbled Shen Zhixue's earlobe, coaxing and compromising: "Hmm, no." Shen Zhixue firmly refused, even extending his hand to cover the slightly warm and swollen gland at the back of his neck: "Jiang Huizhou, I don't want it."

Jiang Huizhou narrowed his eyes. The Alpha's desire was overwhelming and hard to control. Shen Zhixue's resistance had clearly made Jiang Huizhou somewhat anxious and frustrated.

But he still didn't treat Shen Zhixue in the roughest manner, only sighing lightly and chuckling as he held Shen Zhixue: "My dear, you're going to be the death of me."

Shen Zhixue frowned: "I don't like feeling controlled by pheromones. I said to use hands, so just hands, nothing else."

Jiang Huizhou had no choice but to settle for less, pulling Shen Zhixue's wrist downward.

Shen Zhixue almost flinched from the heat, but Jiang Huizhou didn't let go of his wrist.

"Can this really be resolved just by using hands?" Jiang Huizhou asked sincerely: "Clearly, you're enjoying this too. You're an omega, and as long as you're willing in your heart, it's not wrong to yield to pheromones. Zhi Zhi, ask yourself, do you want me?"

Shen Zhixue bit his lower lip, shaking his head faintly: "...No."

Jiang Huizhou's expression darkened, but he truly didn't force him, quickly relenting.

Shen Zhixue took a long time to finish the task, collapsing beside him, breathing heavily and shivering.

Jiang Huizhou stood up and scooped Shen Zhixue up in his arms.

Shen Zhixue jolted, instinctively assuming a defensive posture: "What are you doing? Where are you taking me?"

"To the bathroom." Jiang Huizhou smiled slightly: "Mr. Shen's performance is so outstanding, I can't help but want you to work overtime."

Shen Zhixue: "..."

Look! Look at this! This despicable capitalist demeanor!

The dignified president of Chengfeng Group, the supposed cold, abstinent, unpredictable high-altitude flower, the earthly Buddha—what is this? This is nothing but a lustful fiend!

In the end, amidst Shen Zhixue's overwhelmed pleas for mercy, Jiang Huizhou couldn't bear to make Shen Zhixue "work overtime all night" and ultimately let him off.

Shen Zhixue breathed a sigh of relief, looking down at his fingers.

Jiang Huizhou stood behind him, his arm reaching around his waist, gently holding his fingers. Shen Zhixue instinctively shrank back: "Don't touch."

Jiang Huizhou grabbed his fingers, turned on the bathroom faucet, and placed Shen Zhixue's long, beautiful hand under the water, rinsing it. Then he squeezed two pumps of hand soap and carefully scrubbed Shen Zhixue's hand.

"Filthy."

Seeing Jiang Huizhou's furrowed brow and look of disdain, Shen Zhixue...

His Zhi Zhi is as beautiful as a porcelain doll, making him reluctant to tarnish her.

But every time he recalls the disheveled state he left him in, the dazed look in his eyes, he can't suppress his urge to thoroughly mark him, to make him carry his scent all over, a scent that would deter any other oblivious Alpha, sending a clear message to all who dare to covet him: this person clearly belongs to Jiang Huizhou.

Shen Zhixue probably will never fathom what goes on in Jiang Huizhou's complex mind.

How does someone manage to press something against his waist while washing hands?

That's really impolite! Still, the unique cool fragrance of Jiang Huizhou lingers on his fingertips, not even hand soap can wash away the scent of Jiang Huizhou's pheromones.

Alphas are truly such domineering and unreasonable creatures.

Shen Zhixue is already exhausted from Jiang Huizhou's behavior, and after washing his hands, he heads back to bed, clutching the blanket, ready to sleep.

Meanwhile, Jiang Huizhou takes a cold shower in the bathroom. Half-asleep, Shen Zhixue feels Jiang Huizhou's slightly cool body slipping under the covers next to him.

He doesn't have the energy to care much now, just wanting to sleep well, with important matters to attend to tomorrow.

Jiang Huizhou wraps his arms around Shen Zhixue's waist, his lips brushing against Shen Zhixue's neck, slowly nuzzling with a mix of ambiguity and reluctance, seemingly almost regretful for not marking Shen Zhixue.

Feeling tickled, Shen Zhixue elbows him: "You're too close, it's too hot."

Jiang Huizhou whispers, "Should I lower the central air conditioning? My Zhi Zhi, I want to hold you while I sleep. It's been a while since I've had a peaceful sleep."

The only response he gets is Shen Zhixue's long, steady breathing.

Jiang Huizhou smirks, "Then, no answer? I'll take that as a yes."

Then, he casually lifts his smart device, lowers the room temperature slightly, and pulls Shen Zhixue entirely into his embrace, nuzzling his soft hair.

Shen Zhixue, smaller in stature compared to Jiang Huizhou, can completely nestle into his arms when held like this.

This position is incredibly comforting for any creature.

Shen Zhixue sleeps deeply.

Since Jiang Huizhou faked his death and left, preparing to counter the Jiang family, he has rarely had such peaceful sleep.

In fact, his mind has been so preoccupied these past few days, his cerebral cortex constantly active and excited, that he hasn't been able to sleep at all.

So, when the first golden light of dawn wakes him, Shen Zhixue is still groggy, the comfortable warmth beside him just right. He mumbles and snuggles deeper into Jiang Huizhou's embrace, not fully awake.

Jiang Xingliu frowns and pulls the curtains wider.

The intense light disrupts Shen Zhixue's sleep, and he stirs, on the verge of waking.

"Close the curtains," a hoarse male voice gently commands beside him.

The AI naturally recognizes the master's voice and obediently closes the curtains automatically.

Jiang Huizhou holds Shen Zhixue, gently patting his back, his movements tender but his eyes cold as eternal ice: "Get out."

Jiang Xingliu glances at the rope outside and turns to leave.

Just as Jiang Huizhou is about to cuddle with his wife a bit longer, a loud noise of sawing a table leg comes from outside the door.

Shen Zhixue finally can't sleep anymore, frowning and sitting up from Jiang Huizhou's arms, instinctively reaching for something on the nightstand.

It was his habit to drink a glass of ice water upon waking up, but he forgot to prepare it last night because of Jiang Huizhou's antics.

Realizing this, he closed his eyes and lifted the blanket, ready to stumble out of bed, when a cool glass touched his swollen lips.

Shen Zhixue instinctively drank the glass of ice water, his mind finally clearing up a bit.

Jiang Huizhou placed the glass back on the nightstand, his voice hoarse from just waking up: "Want to sleep a little longer? I'll go chase that little brat away."

Shen Zhixue shook his head: "Mmm, time to get up; there are things to do."

The Jiang family probably wasn’t sleeping at this hour.

Jiang Huizhou nodded, bent down and picked Shen Zhixue up.

Shen Zhixue let out a soft murmur: "Mmm, what are you doing?"

"Taking you to wash up." Jiang Huizhou seemed to enjoy doing these things.

He carried Shen Zhixue to the bathroom, placed him on the marble sink, and nuzzled his nose against Shen Zhixue's nose, turning to kiss him.

Shen Zhixue pushed his head away: "I haven’t brushed my teeth yet; don’t kiss me."

Jiang Huizhou chuckled, squeezed toothpaste for both of them, and then the two stood side by side in front of the sink, slowly brushing their teeth.

Shen Zhixue still squinted his eyes, looking drowsy and out of it.

Jiang Huizhou loved this look on him, grabbed his chin and planted a foamy kiss on his lips.

Shen Zhixue frowned in disgust: "Get away; that’s disgusting."

Jiang Huizhou laughed shamelessly, then took a towel to gently wiped Shen Zhixue's face, treating him like a precious treasure.

Shen Zhixue sat on the sink, his feet swinging, comfortably enjoying Jiang Huizhou’s attentive care.

"When are you heading out?" Shen Zhixue suddenly asked.

Jiang Huizhou paused, then said: "In a week."

Shen Zhixue nodded: "If you’re just dealing with the Jiang family, you don't need to leave."

Jiang Huizhou smiled but didn't respond.

"I've thought about it for a long time. Someone like Jiang Yingshan shouldn't be too difficult for you to handle. It’s not worth giving up your imperial status for this." Shen Zhixue continued: "So why set up such a big plan, even going all the way to the Federation? With your status, it must be extremely dangerous there. What’s worth risking so much for?"

Jiang Huizhou gently rubbed the corner of Shen Zhixue's mouth with his thumb: "My Zhi Zhi is so smart; why don’t you take a guess?"

"So I think your target isn't the Jiang family. You didn't even leave room in your plans to deal with this failure." Shen Zhixue speculated: "Is your target the Imperial Military? Or the Imperial Royal Family? It seems like you're planning something big, fleeing to the Federation, probably to leverage their power."

Jiang Huizhou sighed: "What can I do? Zhi Zhi has seen through me again."

Shen Zhixue leaned down, his ink-blue eyes showing a hint of coldness: "What are you planning, Jiang Huizhou? To overthrow the Empire?"

Jiang Huizhou tilted his head back, forcefully inserting himself between Shen Zhixue's legs, his pitch-black eyes filled with obvious desire: "Zhi Zhi wants to know? What will you give in exchange?"

"...It’s way too early for you to be this horny, Jiang Huizhou."

"Sorry, I just can't help it when I see you."

"Mmm… stop biting."