Chapter 110

Chapter 110

It really is Bai Chuan?!

Yi Ye's heart was racing, and he suddenly felt nervous as he looked at Lin Pei.

Ever since Yi Ye had covered his mouth, Lin Pei had been standing quietly, his deep, dark eyes locked onto Yi Ye, desire leaking through despite his restraint, like thick, hot magma. Yi Ye's palm was covered with the condensation from Lin Pei's breath—itchy, sticky, wet, and heavy.

To make matters worse, Lin Pei had him pinned against the door, his shiny leather shoes still dangling in the air, his slender ankles wrapped in black socks, swaying slightly from the pressure.

Yi Ye had no idea what to say. Anyone walking in would think they were up to something!

Afraid any noise might alert those outside, Yi Ye didn’t dare move. He whispered urgently, "Can you let me down first..."

Being carried like a kid was so humiliating!!!

Lin Pei silently gestured to the hand over his mouth.

In his panic, Yi Ye had completely forgotten. As soon as he moved his hand away, Lin Pei leaned in, one hand on Yi Ye's head, the other on his waist, but he didn’t let him down.

Yi Ye mouthed emphatically, "Let! Me! Down!"

Lin Pei: "Don’t move."

Because of Yi Ye's pheromones, Lin Pei's rut, usually requiring heavy sedatives to keep him sane, had miraculously eased.

But his arms stayed tense for other reasons.

He struggled to hold back, explaining in a voice only the two of them could hear, "Your hair's caught in my buttons. I can’t get it loose yet."

Yi Ye didn’t believe him: "You think I’m an idiot?"

"I swear."

Lin Pei sounded dead serious.

"..." Yi Ye silently cursed.

"No more buttoned clothes. My bad."

That finally eased Yi Ye's temper a little, but after a moment, it finally hit him: Wait, what do you mean, 'future'?

But Lin Pei had no intention of explaining the scary 'future' comment. His broad body pinned Yi Ye to the door, barely any space between them, as he turned his head to listen to the commotion outside.

No, wait...

Wasn’t this exhausting for him? After all, Yi Ye was a tall and sturdy man too!

Yi Ye was nervous, embarrassed, and angry, but also a little envious.

Finally, he cursed inwardly: Damn, Alphas really have all the stamina.

Outside.

"What’s wrong? We should head to another meeting room."

The Member of Parliament urged Bai Chuan, who stood motionless in front of the door.

"Is there someone in this room?"

Bai Chuan looked up at him.

"The door’s locked—maybe someone’s in there, or maybe it’s just broken. Anyway, there are plenty of meeting rooms on this floor; we can just grab another one."

"No spare key?"

The Member of Parliament blinked, confused. "There are keys, but they’re all in the Administrative Management Department. Using one requires registration and backup, which is a hassle. Why are you so set on this room?"

"I smell something."

The Beta Member of Parliament was puzzled. "What?"

"It’s pheromones." Bai Chuan paused, his tone cryptic. "I heard General Lin Pei’s pheromones have an ocean scent?"

"Yeah, that’s right."

"Did he leave the Senate right after the meeting?"

The Member of Parliament scratched his head. "I didn’t catch him, but he’s probably gone. Let’s move—you’ve got a lot of paperwork to handle."

He kept pushing, and Bai Chuan’s gaze shifted thoughtfully before he finally looked away.

Behind the door, Yi Ye squirmed uncomfortably.

Lin Pei’s grip on his waist grew tighter, itchy and a little painful. He hissed, slapping Lin Pei’s hand to signal him to loosen his hold.

But letting go would send Yi Ye sliding down the door, his hair tangled with the button, pulling on his scalp.

Lin Pei muttered an apology, then lifted the youth slightly by the hips. Yi Ye instinctively braced his elbows on Lin Pei’s shoulders as he lost balance. The moment his buttocks were touched by those broad palms, his mind raced like a stampede, the world exploding in a deafening roar. He panicked, blurting out, "What the f—"

The next second, his eyes widened in shock.

That was way too loud!

Bai Chuan froze, his head snapping toward the door.

"Did you hear that…?" Even the Member of Parliament caught it.

Bai Chuan’s expression turned stormy.

The pheromones he smelled were undoubtedly from Lin Pei, but he couldn’t fully confirm who was inside with him, only suspecting. Lin Pei had contacted Yi Ye late at night before, and there were many things between them that he was completely unaware of. He had to be on high alert.

But after that sound, he was absolutely certain.

The other person was Yi Ye.

The Member of Parliament looked at the youth’s cold expression, a chill running up his spine, like he was facing a vengeful ghost. He stammered, "Bai, Bai Chuan, student of the Imperial Honor Military Academy… are you okay? If you really want to go in, I’ll go get the key now!"

"No need."

The words seemed to be squeezed through clenched teeth. Bai Chuan abruptly turned around, his face pale and cold. "Let’s go to another meeting room."

…………

The footsteps outside gradually faded away.

A weight lifted from Yi Ye’s heart, and he hurriedly asked Lin Pei to untangle his hair from the cufflink and let him down. The moment his feet touched the ground, the world felt infinitely better.

Then he immediately took a few steps back, warily eyeing the man who had just been rubbing against his scent gland.

"Have you... calmed down?"

Lin Pei apologized sincerely, "Sorry, I lost control just now. Your scent... smells amazing."

"Me?"

What the heck? He's a Beta; he doesn't even have pheromones.

Yi Ye figured he must have confused his body wash scent with pheromones, after all, that body wash did smell quite nice.

"Do you want your handkerchief back?"

Lin Pei neatly folded the handkerchief and placed it in his palm. When Yi Ye gritted his teeth and said no, he naturally tucked the handkerchief back into his chest pocket with a smooth motion, showing no hesitation at all.

Yi Ye: ...Seriously, it’s not like you’re short on handkerchiefs, right?

"So, is the rut done?"

"No, the rut lasts at least seven days. The relief today was just a fluke. Your scent really helps calm my rut."

"Wait, that body wash actually works?"

Lin Pei frowned, "You didn't know?"

"I just figured that out."

Who knew body wash could calm an Alpha’s rut? The shop owner’s probably raking it in. Seeing Lin Pei deep in thought, Yi Ye thought, if a bottle of body wash is that important, maybe he should bring Lin Pei a new one next time he comes to the Senate. Saving a life is worth more than anything, and he has plenty of money for body wash.

Not knowing what Yi Ye was thinking, Lin Pei only felt a strong sense of unease.

He didn’t know much about human biology and had never heard of a Beta emitting pheromones. He just knew that Beta glands were naturally underdeveloped, and the receptor cells inside the glands couldn't be activated by pheromone molecules, which is why they couldn't smell pheromones.

But the scent he caught was real.

"Have you had a checkup since you turned 18?"

"Why are you suddenly asking this? I got one when I started school, and the doc said I was in great shape." He puffed out his chest proudly.

"...Did the exam results show you're a Beta?"

"What do you think?"

Yi Ye figured Lin Pei was still in a rut and not thinking straight. No way, what if this guy pounces on him again? He had to come up with an excuse to bolt.

He immediately looked at his terminal and exaggeratedly exclaimed, "It’s this late already? Gotta get home for dinner. Let’s just head our own ways, okay?"

"..." Lin Pei rubbed his temples in frustration and sighed, "I know you want to go back. I'll take you home."

"No, no, no!"

Yi Ye waved his hands, "If people see us together, they’ll think we’re a thing!"

"..."

"Yi Ye, you realize I just sniffed your gland, right?" Lin Pei's expression was complicated.

Yi Ye waved his hands, "I know, physiology class taught us that glands are like secondary sexual organs. If an Alpha forcibly smells an Omega's gland, it can be considered sexual harassment and land them in jail. But I'm just a Beta. I was kinda mad about what you did, but I won’t rat you out, so relax."

Is this about reporting something?

Even if Ling Pei wasn't fully aware, he was certain that when he said those words, he was determined to take responsibility for Yi Ye for life.

"Yiye Langley," Ling Pei's expression was unusually stern, "If someone else asked to scent your gland, would you agree?"

Yi Ye stroked his chin in thought: "In an emergency... maybe, if it's someone I know."

After all, just a whiff wouldn't hurt.

Ling Pei was at a loss for words.

He thought Yi Ye would agree because he meant something to him, but in reality, was he completely insignificant to Yi Ye?

The great general, usually so adept at handling anything, now felt utterly bewildered.

"I need to head home. I'll go first; you follow in ten minutes."

Ling Pei was silent, "..."

Watching Yi Ye tidy up his clothes, erase all traces of their 'indiscretion,' and then sneak out stealthily, he rubbed his temples, feeling both charmed and annoyed.

It felt like punching a pillow—utterly futile.

*

Back home, Yi Ye quickly showered to wash off Ling Pei's scent, tossed his clothes into the washer to get rid of the evidence, and then collapsed onto the couch to rest.

The hum of the thermostat made the room eerily quiet.

The dark-haired youth lay face down for a bit, the skin on the back of his neck still slightly red.

Ling Pei had pressed too hard, his body heat intense, nearly burying his whole face in the skin. If not for a shred of restraint, he might have actually bitten his neck, like a ravenous vampire.

But he also felt a pang of emotion, realizing that even Ling Pei could act like a wild animal during rut.

They say an Omega's heat is even more agonizing than rut. How has Xiao Bai managed all these years?

It must've been tough.

At this thought, he recalled the tension when he heard Bai Chuan's voice outside.

Bai Chuan appearing in the Senate was something he never expected, and from the conversation, it seemed he would be working there for a while, but such an important matter was never mentioned to him...

Great! It seems the hero has grown up, having his own secrets and plans.

Yi Ye didn't think this was a bad thing, just a bit melancholic about his younger brother growing up. The seedling he painstakingly raised, though half the credit goes to his father, is now capable of entering the Senate as a Member of Parliament at a young age. Yi Ye felt incredibly proud.

But... Bai Chuan probably didn't notice him?

Yi Ye wasn't sure: Probably... not...

...

In the afternoon, Bai Chuan returned as dusk approached.

Pushing open the door, the crimson sunset shone through the window onto the slender figure on the sofa. Yi Ye was sleeping on the sofa with a pillow, two books on mecha design beside him, filled with dense notes and creases.

He seemed like a very carefree person, but he was serious about what needed to be done.

Duke Jedd said he didn't understand mecha design and wasn't qualified to own one, so he started learning. Although he couldn't become a top engineer like Dr. Anderson, he knew he should learn as much as he could for as long as he could.

After silently gazing at the youth's sleeping face for a moment, Bai Chuan bent down to put away the books, making enough noise to rouse him slightly.

Yi Ye, still groggy, mumbled, "You're back?"

He put the books back into the cabinet, but Bai Chuan didn’t respond and turned to enter the bedroom.

The atmosphere felt oddly tense.

Yi Ye got up and followed, but just as he was about to enter, the door was shut directly in his face.

He paused, surprised, "Xiao Bai?"

Bai Chuan's low voice came from inside, "Let's make dinner later."

"...What's wrong with you?"

There was no response from inside.

"Xiao Bai?"

Yi Ye knocked on the door again, but there was still no sound.

He must have been upset at the Senate, and rightly so, with that bunch of people, it's a miracle he's not driven mad.

"How about I make dinner tonight?"

"..."

"Alright, I won't disturb you then."

He pulled back his hand and turned to leave.

The door clicked—

At that moment, the door suddenly opened, and a figure forcefully pushed through from behind, arms wrapped tightly around his body. The cold, lean body coiled around him like a snake, his thin chest pressed tightly against his back, his breath was dry and cold, even the hands clutching his waist were icy cold.

"Don't go," Bai Chuan held him tightly, "Don't go!"

"I was just going to the kitchen—"

Bai Chuan anxiously interrupted him, "Did you sleep with him?"