Chapter 5 The Gland Hurts a Little

Chapter 5 My Gland Hurts a Little

Lin Juangui and Mu Zhang had a simple reason for getting married.

He currently had no capital at all, and trying to fight Mu Zhang was pure fantasy. He could only build up his strength secretly and wait for the right opportunity.

The identity of Mu Zhang's partner could bring Lin Juangui a lot of convenience. Lin Juangui was someone who knew how to leverage situations well. He knew there were many things he could do, and what he could gain from this marriage was far more than just the Lin family.

By the time he returned to the starship, Lin Juangui was utterly exhausted. Mu Zhang told him to remove the inhibitor patch—he needed a bit of the Omega's pheromones.

Lin Juangui carefully peeled off the flesh-colored inhibitor patch from his gland and looked up to watch Mu Zhang's reaction.

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When the compatibility between an Alpha and an Omega is high enough, they can easily sense each other's emotions.

The premarital check report clearly stated that Mu Zhang and Lin Juangui had a compatibility level of over 90%.

This was an extremely high value. Even though the staff at the marriage registration office thought the prenuptial agreement was unreasonable, that Lin Juangui was too young, and that his body wasn't suitable for pregnancy, once the compatibility value was revealed, no one would say another word about them being mismatched.

The scent of white fir pheromones was something Mu Zhang liked out of love for the person, but it also brought a physiological rejection.

Alphas cannot accept each other's pheromones—it's a signal of war. No one would show much tolerance toward something that could threaten them.

But Mu Yuanqing was different in Mu Zhang's heart.

He was perfect in every way.

Apart from being kind to everyone and having a stubborn temper, he had no flaws.

Now, Mu Zhang sensed an Omega's pheromones that were identical to Mu Yuanqing's but caused no rejection. Besides feeling relaxed, he also felt an indescribable emotion.

Mu Yuanqing had told Mu Zhang long ago that love between two Alphas would not end well, but Mu Zhang simply couldn't control his feelings for Mu Yuanqing. No matter what, he had to hold onto these feelings.

But now, the messy history between them was too numerous to count.

Without Mu Zhang having to say anything, Lin Juangui could already clearly sense his current emotions.

By the time Mu Zhang snapped out of his thoughts, Lin Juangui had just lowered his eyes. He didn't show much interest in Mu Zhang's past, and Mu Zhang was pleased with his discretion.

"Alright, control your pheromones. Even though we're married, you still need to wear an inhibitor patch in public to avoid others finding out you haven't been marked by me yet."

Lin Juangui nodded, looking very compliant. "I understand."

Lin Juangui returned to his room, covering his gland. After sitting down, he frowned and rubbed his forehead.

While sensing Lin Juangui's pheromones and lost in memories, Mu Zhang had unconsciously released some Alpha pheromones.

Even this small amount of pheromones made Lin Juangui nauseated.

If he hadn't stubbornly refused to show any weakness in front of Mu Zhang, Lin Juangui couldn't have lasted until now.

[Lin Juangui] appeared silently: "It seems we're the same—both particularly averse to the smell of asphalt. I wonder if you're also allergic to asphalt?"

Lin Juangui panted in response, "Yeah."

Fortunately, Mu Zhang emitted asphalt-scented pheromones, so Lin Juangui only felt uncomfortable. If he were to walk on a freshly asphalt-paved road, he would immediately break out in small red spots—something that had happened every time since childhood.

High-level Alphas can completely control their pheromones from leaking out, but this was a physiological response Mu Zhang had after sensing the Omega's pheromones. It was something he couldn't control.

Lin Juangui seemed to understand why [Lin Juangui] hated Mu Zhang so much.

Even though the pheromones were an asphalt scent he couldn't stand at all, due to the high compatibility and plot constraints, he developed feelings for Mu Zhang. His sincere heart was trampled underfoot, and he wasn't even allowed to seek revenge—it was truly suffocating.

[Lin Juangui] told Lin Juangui to take a shower: "The water can dilute the pheromones a bit, and you'll feel more comfortable."

"Okay."

After washing up, Lin Juangui lay down.

He was utterly exhausted after such a long day. If it weren't for the Alpha pheromones on him making him uncomfortable, he wouldn't have found the energy to take a shower.

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His boyfriend appeared in his dream again—it was an ordinary afternoon.

Lin Juangui had been independent since he was very young. Even after getting into a relationship, he wasn't quite used to having someone by his side all the time.

Because of this, his boyfriend felt rather wronged.

Lin Juangui could only cup the man's face and apologize: "I need some alone time. Think of it as me recharging?"

The man held Lin Juangui's hand. He still carried a faint smell of hospital disinfectant but smiled at Lin Juangui with understanding and affection. "If I weren't a person but a pet you raised, would you be used to having me by your side?"

Lin Juangui chuckled. "How could I ever treat you like a pet?"

The man laughed and leaned against Lin Juangui's legs. His tall body crouched beside Lin Juangui, his long legs slightly bent, showing none of the steady and serious manner he usually had at the hospital.

He nuzzled his head against Lin Juangui, his expression hard to read. "Who knows—maybe one day you'll think I'm not well-behaved, that I'm not as considerate as a pet."

"I wouldn't."

"…"

When Lin Juangui woke up, he felt a slight pain in his gland.

He reached out into empty air, the sense of loss making him look fragile.

He didn't know if it was because of the stimulation from Mu Zhang's pheromones, but his body felt somewhat feverish.

Outside, something seemed to be happening—it was very noisy. Lin Juangui threw a coat over his shoulders and walked to the door, listening carefully to the commotion outside.

Mostly, there were hurried footsteps. Lin Juangui could sense the tense atmosphere among the group.

Before long, someone knocked lightly on the door, urging Lin Juangui to wake up.

It was Ge Miao's voice, but Lin Juangui didn't open the door immediately. Instead, he asked what was happening.

"A fleet has surrounded us. Mr. Mu asked me to take you to regroup so you won't be left alone."

Sailing Star was quite far from the Federal Central Star. Not only was the journey long, but there was also a chance of encountering all sorts of strange things.

The universe was full of everything—genetically mutated beasts, highly reproductive insectoids, reckless space pirates, and black holes everywhere.

Lin Juangui could sense the urgency of the situation. He quickly opened the door, ready to follow Ge Miao, but Ge Miao, upon smelling Lin Juangui's pheromones, hurriedly reminded him: "You're the only Omega on the starship. Shouldn't you put on an inhibitor patch?"

"Sorry, I overlooked that."

Lin Juangui quickly turned around, grabbed a pack of inhibitor patches from the bedside table, and hastily applied one.

Although Betas aren't affected by pheromones, they can still perceive their scent.

Ge Miao knew how unique Lin Juangui's pheromones were. He could tell Lin Juangui's scent had his favorite citrus notes.

To avoid trouble, Ge Miao sprayed some inhibitor on Lin Juangui, which would effectively prevent others from detecting his pheromones.

When they arrived at the control room, Lin Juangui only saw Mu Zhang and a couple of his men.

Mu Zhang looked like he hadn't slept, nor did he show any signs of tension.

He was wearing a black overcoat and merely glanced at Lin Juangui when he noticed his arrival before continuing to quietly telling his men on their tasks.

In front of them was a control system and virtual display screen, flashing red—a clear warning.

Lin Juangui quietly sat down on the sofa, trying to keep a low profile.

"Haven't congratulated you on the wedding yet, have I? News of your marriage has spread all over the Star Network. Such a joyous occasion, and yet you didn’t even invite us for a drink—pretty cheap of you."

A holographic figure popped up in the cabin. The man looked burly and fierce, and his compliments to Mu Zhang were clearly sarcastic and insincere.

His gaze shifted to Lin Juangui, who was sitting in the corner. The Omega was still in his bathrobe, his profile exceptionally delicate, his skin strikingly pale, and his exposed ankle hinting at how smooth it must feel.

Hearing the voice, Lin Juangui silently looked up and saw Mu Zhang take off his overcoat and casually toss it to him, telling him to wear it.

The Alpha turned to the holographic figure, a sinister smile playing on his lips. He stood in front of Lin Juangui, tilting his chin up slightly. "If I were to host a banquet, you wouldn’t even qualify to sit at the table."

"You! Mu Zhang, get this straight—right now, you’re the fish and I'm the cleaver. If I’m unhappy, I can turn your starship to scrap in an instant!"

Mu Zhang had been throwing his weight around for years, and his arrogance throughout the universe was well-known.

Kuang Jie held a grudge against Mu Zhang. Having finally found an opportunity, how could he let it go that easy? Moreover, Mu Zhang hadn’t mobilized the Sky Light Fleet this time, only taking an ordinary starship. He must've gotten sloppy, perhaps too excited after just getting married.

Mu Zhang sneered, putting on a disappointed look. "Kuang Jie, what're you, scared? You come at me with six starships, yet you only dare to appear like this. Whether you want to negotiate or take my life, wouldn’t it be more interesting to do it face to face?"

"Your taunts won’t work on me, Mu Zhang. If you want to live, bring your Omega and come to me. I don't have time for this chatter."

Mu Zhang had experienced such situations many times and remained calm throughout. After Kuang Jie ended the communication, he turned to Lin Juangui and said, "Put on the coat properly and stay close to me."

Mu Zhang was very tall, making Lin Juangui, who was six feet tall, appear petite beside him.

Due to the inhibitor, Lin Juangui could barely detect the pheromones on Mu Zhang’s overcoat. As he pulled the coat tight around himself, he noticed something in the pocket. Reaching in, he felt the metallic texture of a gun and glanced at Mu Zhang.

Mu Zhang curved his lips into a smile. As they exited the starship, he threw an arm around Lin Juangui’s shoulders. Lin Juangui pursed his lips but quickly accepted the contact.

The two walked through the docking passage to Kuang Jie’s main ship. One of Kuang Jie’s henchmen came to check if Mu Zhang was carrying any firearms, and Mu Zhang cooperatively raised his hands.

However, when the henchman approached Lin Juangui, Mu Zhang spoke coldly, "He is my Omega. Keep your hands to yourself."

Lin Juangui nestled close to Mu Zhang, appearing frail and pitiful, showing no fight in him.

Omegas had a reputation for being weak and incapable of heavy tasks, but the henchman remained diligent and asked Lin Juangui to open his coat for inspection. Lin Juangui looked at Mu Zhang and said, "I don’t want to cause you any trouble."

Under the coat was only a bathrobe, with nothing around the waist. The henchman relaxed slightly and, after finishing the inspection, led them to Kuang Jie.

Kuang Jie was sitting in the hall, blowing smoke rings. Several Betas surrounded him, fawningly offering him cigarettes.

Fully armed star pirates aimed their guns at Mu Zhang, ensuring he wouldn’t make a move against Kuang Jie.

When Lin Juangui entered, Kuang Jie’s eyes immediately lit up. He glanced at Lin Juangui’s feet, but the hem of the black overcoat reached his ankles.

Seeming somewhat disappointed, Kuang Jie waved the Betas away, his eyes lingering on Lin Juangui. "Omegas are rare treasures in the Federation, especially one as beautiful as this. Mu Zhang, how about a deal? Leave your Omega here, and I’ll let you live."