Chapter 15

Chapter 15

Jiang Wu breathed a sigh of relief and immediately replied, "Understood, Young Master."

After stepping out, Jiang Wu realized his back was soaked with cold sweat.

He knew Pei Siyue was an Enigma, but the latter usually kept his pheromones well-controlled, never displaying the oppressive aura typical of an Enigma. Over time, Jiang Wu had forgotten this fact.

But today, Pei Siyue's actions served as a stark reminder.

It seemed he should inquire less about Pei Siyue and Ruan Shuyang's affairs from now on—fewer questions, fewer mistakes. As an employee, he shouldn’t gossip about his boss.

However... when he went to escort the omegas hired from the bar, he couldn’t help but feel curious.

Earlier, when Pei Siyue had asked him to find some omegas willing to accompany guests for drinks at the bar, he had been puzzled. He thought their company’s banquet was a formal event—why hire omegas to entertain?

Now he understood. Wow, it was actually for his own younger brother. Was the older brother being so considerate, proactively sending omegas to his brother?

And not just one, but several—wasn’t he afraid of overwhelming him?

Jiang Wu found it hard to believe.

Probably another scheme of some sort.

But this wasn’t something he, as an employee, should question. He was only responsible for carrying out the boss’s orders.

After Pei Siming led Ruan Shuyang into the banquet hall, they were greeted by Dong Huaijin, the general manager of Ruiji Technology’s domestic branch—a male Alpha in his forties, past the age of volatile pheromone impulses, appearing mature and gentle.

Pei Siming had previously had someone thoroughly research Ruiji Technology’s information and knew this general manager was the person in charge domestically. As for the chairman and president, they were said to be foreigners, living abroad long-term, rarely making public appearances, and not involved in domestic management.

So, in Pei Siming’s view, Dong Huaijin had the authority to handle domestic project collaborations. His smile became polite and warm.

Behind Dong Huaijin was the company’s deputy general manager, Liang Qiang, a male Beta in his thirties. After Dong Huaijin left to attend to other guests, Liang Qiang stayed by Pei Siming’s side and signaled two omegas standing behind him to approach Pei Siming. One bold female omega even pushed Ruan Shuyang aside and clung to Pei Siming’s arm.

Pei Siming frowned. He actually had a slight aversion to being touched by strangers, which was why he had avoided physical contact with Ruan Shuyang until recently.

He was about to refuse the omegas brought by Liang Qiang, but Liang Qiang smiled and said, "Let’s discuss project matters in the side room."

Hearing this, Pei Siming couldn’t easily refuse. In a hurry, he turned to Ruan Shuyang and said, "Wait here for me. Don’t wander off."

After following Liang Qiang to the side room, Pei Siming shook off the omega’s hand. Seeing Liang Qiang pouring drinks, he offered to help and noticed the liquor wasn’t the usual red wine served at banquets but baijiu instead.

He frowned subtly while pouring and said, "Since it’s business matters, Manager Liang, it’s better if we discuss privately without others accompanying us."

Liang Qiang smiled outwardly but felt bitter inside.

There were no business matters to discuss—his task was to bring two omegas to drink with Pei Siming, stall him, and ideally get him drunk. There was no project to talk about.

Seeing Pei Siming disliked the company, Liang Qiang couldn’t find a good excuse and dismissed the two omegas. He then took it upon himself to chat and drink with Pei Siming, engaging in a rather circular conversation about pinpointing the key issue.

By the end, both were dazed and reeking of alcohol.

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Meanwhile, in the banquet hall, Ruan Shuyang felt no disappointment seeing Pei Siming leave with the two omegas. On the contrary, he felt relieved. If Pei Siming had stayed by his side, he feared the other might repeat what happened last time.

But after Pei Siming left, Ruan Shuyang stood alone in the banquet hall, feeling lost and unsure what to do.

Public records showed no apparent connection between Pei Siyue and Ruiji Technology.

But Ruan Shuyang felt Ruiji Technology belonged to Pei Siyue—or if not, Pei Siyue held a high position within the company. So, coming here today meant he was stepping into Pei Siyue’s territory.

However, he hadn’t mentioned this to Pei Siming.

The banquet was held in the main building of a suburban estate, resembling an ancient European castle with three floors and a vast area. The first floor was covered with thick wool carpets and could accommodate over a hundred guests. The classic wraparound design made the hall appear exceptionally spacious. Looking up, one could see the high dome, with light from crystal chandeliers pouring down, illuminating the place as bright as day.

The second and third-floor corridors were more secluded, with occasional figures passing by.

Just as Ruan Shuyang wondered what to do, he received a message from Pei Siyue on his phone.

Pei Siyue: Go to the second room on the left.

Ruan Shuyang hesitated for a moment but instinctively trusted Pei Siyue. He followed the instruction and walked to the second room on the left. When he opened the door, he saw Jiang Wu inside.

Jiang Wu gestured "shh—", then turned to open a hidden door behind him, signaling Ruan Shuyang to follow.

After Ruan Shuyang entered the hidden door, Jiang Wu locked it and led him up to the third floor.

Pei Siyue stood by a stone pillar on the third-floor corridor, hidden from view from the banquet hall below.

Jiang Wu escorted him there and left through another direction.

The first floor was filled with the noise and bustle of the banquet, while the third floor was exceptionally quiet—as if they were two different worlds.

Seeing Ruan Shuyang arrive, Pei Siyue took a few steps forward to approach him. But as he drew near, Pei Siyue caught a distinct scent of sour lemon. He pursed his lips, his expression involuntarily turning cold.

As before, Ruan Shuyang immediately shivered from the chill, unsure why Pei Siyue’s pheromones had turned into icy water, freezing cold.

But moments later, the freezing sensation faded, replaced by a cool, watery feeling that, unnoticed by Ruan Shuyang, washed away the lemon scent on him.

Ruan Shuyang looked up at Pei Siyue standing before him, straining to meet his gaze.

Pei Siyue was very tall—Ruan Shuyang only reached his chest, feeling as if he could be completely enveloped.

Pei Siyue stood there, looking down at him with dark, arrogant, and cold eyes.

Ruan Shuyang sensed Pei Siyue was in a bad mood and asked softly, "Did something happen?"

Otherwise, why would he be upset?

"Nothing," Pei Siyue shook his head and said to Ruan Shuyang, "Come with me. I’ll examine you."

Ruan Shuyang remembered his stomachache. It wasn’t too severe now, just a bit sore and tolerable.

Feeling that Pei Siyue seemed troubled, he tentatively suggested, "My stomach doesn’t hurt much. If you have something to do, you can go attend to it first."

Pei Siyue only looked at Ruan Shuyang and repeated calmly, "Come with me."

Ruan Shuyang didn’t refuse again and obediently followed him into a room on the third floor.

To his surprise, the room contained an ultrasound machine.

Inside, Pei Siyue washed and disinfected his hands under the sink, then told Ruan Shuyang to take off his shoes and lie on the bed.

Ruan Shuyang removed his shoes and lay flat on the bed, his toes curling uncomfortably. His summer clothes were thin, and he wore semi-transparent thin socks. Under the bright fluorescent light, his fair, plump toes were faintly visible.

After washing his hands, Pei Siyue put on a white coat hanging nearby, walked to the bed, and pointed to Ruan Shuyang’s hip bone, saying softly, "Pull your pants down to here."

It was a reasonable request. Ruan Shuyang recalled pulling his pants down to the same spot during his last ultrasound. Though he felt uneasy undressing in front of Pei Siyue, he complied.

He knew it was for the ultrasound, but it still felt strange—he felt overly exposed in front of Pei Siyue.

Meanwhile, in the room downstairs, Pei Siming was being plied with alcohol, completely unaware that his fiancé was undressing in front of his older brother.