Chapter 31 Changing Marital Status Is the Only Way to Appease Zhao Jinzong

Chapter 31: He Has to Change His Marital Status to Soothe Zhao Jinzong

Before an Alpha's rut, they always fall into anxiety about finding a partner. With an extremely high compatibility, Chen Su, half-asleep and half-awake, eagerly sought Zhao Jinzong's pheromones, so much so that when he woke up the next morning, the two were still pressed tightly together.

Chen Su's waist dimples were pressed.

Chen Su had always held deep reverence for Zhao Jinzong.

Even in his dormant state, he still felt fear.

Chen Su recalled the pain from last time when pleasuring Zhao Jinzong... and he snapped awake. Then he realized that his shirt buttons had been undone, and a pair of arms wrapped around his chest, holding him tight.

He slowly pulled his hand away from Zhao Jinzong's waist.

The next second, Zhao Jinzong woke, grabbed his hand, pulled it behind his back, and pressed it back to his waist.

Zhao Jinzong's warm breath hit the back of Chen Su's neck, very close to his gland. Chen Su's gland grew hot, almost burning. He desperately needed Zhao Jinzong's pheromones to calm himself.

Chen Su restrained himself, not making a sound or actively asking, but his A-type appeasing pheromones leaked out against his will. The Enigma quirked an eyebrow, bent down, licking Chen Su's neck in slow, inch-by-inch kisses. But early-morning Zhao Jinzong wasn't satisfied with just that. He gripped Chen Su's thigh.

"...Zhao Jinzong."

Chen Su stopped Zhao Jinzong's arm.

Zhao Jinzong was way stronger than any Alpha could match.

Zhao Jinzong just held Chen Su's leg down, not forcing anything.

After a while, Zhao Jinzong said, "Until you change your marital status, I won't cross that line."

"Even during my rut."

Now, Chen Su was in a state of widowhood and unwilling to change his marital status.

Like he was saving himself for Sheng Beiqing.

Once Chen Su made up his mind and ended the marriage, Zhao Jinzong wouldn't hold back or hesitate anymore.

Zhao Jinzong added, "Chen Su, my third rut is coming up. If you haven't made up your mind, don't come."

If he decided to come, something would definitely happen.

Zhao Jinzong's words meant something else too:

Chen Su needed to have thought it over and changed his marital status before showing up.

Otherwise, Zhao Jinzong would not accept his appeasement at all.

Zhao Jinzong touched Chen Su's head. The Enigma's hand was big enough to easily circle Chen Su's wrist. Hands like that could easily pin someone during a rut. An Enigma in heat would naturally lose control and demand endless soothing from their partner. If Chen Su came, he wouldn't be able to get away.

"Mm."

Chen Su didn't say much, just quietly buttoned his shirt. Dressed neatly, he looked composed and aloof.

After getting dressed, he threw off the covers and rushed to the bathroom. His condition had flared up again, and he didn't want to lose his cool in front of Zhao Jinzong.

After Chen Su left, the phone on the bedside table rang.

Zhao Jinzong's phone showed the morning news, plus two texts from his monitoring watch last night.

"Detected S3-class Alpha fir pheromones at 80% concentration."

"Detected A-class Omega tulip pheromones at 30% concentration."

"Detected S3-class Alpha jade tea pheromones at 1% concentration."

Jade tea were Ning Congnan's pheromones.

Chen Su took a shower and went downstairs. The butler had prepared breakfast. Zhao Jinzong sat at the dining table, drinking coffee. He was tall and long-legged, with a great build, especially in a suit—he looked like a well-dressed scoundrel.

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Chen Su pulled a chair out and sat across from Zhao Jinzong.

Zhao Jinzong asked, "You free tonight?"

"I have a dinner tonight," Chen Su said after a pause. "With my grad school advisor."

"What time will it end?"

"Probably around eight or nine."

"Send me the address, I'll pick you up."

"Don't bother," Chen Su refused.

Zhao Jinzong didn't say anything more. After taking a phone call, he left for the General Bureau first.

Chen Su had driven here last night. After eating, he walked to the door, and the butler caught up with him. "Mr. Chen, could you leave me your number? If anything comes up next time, you can contact me first."

Probably because Chen Su had waited so long at the door last night and been given a hard time.

Chen Su left his number with the butler. "Remember to remind General Director Zhao to apply his medicine."

The butler asked, "The General Director is injured?"

"Yeah, on his arm. Deep cut, will scar."

"Alright." The butler sighed quietly. "General Director Zhao hasn't come home to stay for several days. I'll remember to remind him every day."

"He doesn't come home often?"

"The General Director stays in his office when he's busy. Occasionally, he goes back to the old residence to visit the old master and fulfill his filial duty. He doesn't come home often."

Zhao Jinzong, who was busy with countless matters every day, didn't even have time to get a good night's sleep.

Chen Su drove off. He clocked in at the office building of the Drug Supervision Bureau, picked up the application form and collected the medication, then returned to the experimental base. On the way, he ran into Meng Suizhi holding a bag of milk. Meng Suizhi saw the medication in Chen Su's hand and looked a bit surprised. "Morning."

"Morning."

As Chen Su passed by Meng Suizhi, he noticed the blocker patch on the back of Meng Suizhi's neck. This was used to prevent pheromone leaks, mostly before and after the rut.

Besides the blocker patch, Meng Suizhi also had a strong Alpha pheromone scent on him.

Chen Su returned to the lab. At noon, Zhao Jinzong came to deliver lunch.

Zhao Jinzong urged, "Remember to eat on time."

"Mm." Chen Su asked, "What about you?"

“…”

“…” Chen Su frowned. “I heard from the housekeeper that you have a weak stomach.”

Zhao Jinzong was a man of few words. “It’s okay.”

“…”

Zhao Jinzong looked at Chen Su, who seemed to be on the verge of saying something but held back. “What’s wrong?”

Chen Su had let his concern linger on his lips too many times, and in the end, he swallowed it down. If he wasn’t ready to begin, he shouldn’t give any false hope.

A knock sounded at the door. Ning Congnan called out, “Senior?”

“Come in.”

Ning Congnan was carrying a bag of fruit. When he saw Zhao Jinzong, his expression stiffened slightly. “General Director Zhao.”

Zhao Jinzong’s expression turned cold. “Mm.”

“Senior, I brought you some fruit, and also to remind you not to forget about dinner tonight. Also… my dad’s stomach hasn’t been well lately, so please don’t drink with him.” Ning Congnan put the fruit down.

Chen Su nodded. “Mm.”

“I’ll pick up my dad after work, see you at the restaurant.” Ning Congnan glanced at Zhao Jinzong again and left.

Chen Su turned around. Zhao Jinzong’s brow was slightly furrowed, his handsome face difficult to read, but his gaze was still gentle. “Eat up.”

Zhao Jinzong watched Chen Su eat most of the meal, then placed two candies on the table. “Have fun tonight.”

Zhao Jinzong left.

Chen Su’s scent gland began to swell and ache again. A bloody taste filled his mouth, and he started coughing violently.

Chen Su coughed up blood again.

The aftereffects of removing the mark were much greater than he had imagined.