Chapter 64 It Was Premeditated from the Moment He Returned

Chapter 64: It Was Premeditated from the Moment of Returning Home

The General Bureau.

Tanzhou came by to drop off documents to Zhao Jinzong and brought a doctor with him.

The doctor drew Zhao Jinzong’s blood for testing and, as usual, asked about his recent condition. Forcibly washing away the mark can easily damage the gland. Zhao Jinzong was a one-in-a-million Enigma, and his gland was precious, a symbol of his standing, and greatly valued.

After the examination, the doctor sent the blood sample to the hospital for testing. As soon as the door closed, Tanzhou asked, “You didn’t go to Old Master Zhao’s place this year?”

Zhao Jinzong replied calmly, “No.”

“What earth-shattering matter could keep you away?”

Zhao Jinzong was always very dutiful to Old Master Zhao.

The Zhao family was an influential family with complex relationships. Old Master Zhao had three alpha sons. Zhao Jinzong’s father was the eldest son and the only Enigma. Zhao Jinzong’s mother was an alpha. Alphas have difficulty conceiving, so she gave birth only to Zhao Jinzong, and died on a mission when he was seven.

Half a year after Zhao Jinzong’s biological mother passed away, Zhao Jinzong’s father brought an omega home. The omega was already pregnant. This act by Zhao's father was a strong hint that he intended for the unborn child to be recognized by the family. Old Master Zhao placed the greatest importance on family integrity and kept it quiet, allowing her to be taken care of outside the home.

Six months later, the child was born—an alpha.

The new wife used tricks to bring this to light. The Zhao family was in a bind. For the sake of their reputation, they allowed Zhao’s father to marry the woman under the pretense of remarrying and bring her into the Zhao home. However, that child was still not entered into the family register. The relationship between Zhao’s father and Zhao Jinzong had long been strained, and with a new wife in his bed, the wife and son from the previous, well-matched union were forgotten.

It was Old Master Zhao who declared that the Zhao family only had Zhao Jinzong as the legitimate grandson.

Zhao Jinzong was not close to his father but was close to Old Master Zhao.

This had been the case for years.

Old Master Zhao’s words carried the weight of an imperial decree.

But this year was strange. Zhao Jinzong did not spend the New Year at the Zhao residence, and Old Master Zhao threw a fit.

“I took a trip to Huaicheng.”

“Huaicheng? Still investigating the case?”

Zhao Jinzong took a sip of water and corrected, “Pursuing someone.”

Tanzhou raised an eyebrow. “Chasing Chen Su?”

“Mm.”

“…Quite invested.” Tanzhou knew that Zhao Jinzong had a special interest in Chen Su. He had known this as early as two years ago.

Two years ago, Zhao Jinzong had got special permission from the International Federation to return to the capital.

It was very hard for Zhao Jinzong to get leave. Sometimes he didn’t even come back for the New Year, but he got approval to return that time. The timing matched… the wedding day of Sheng Beiqing and Chen Su.

Tanzhou found it strange at the time and asked the reason, but Zhao Jinzong remained silent.

That night, he had a few drinks with him, and only then did Zhao Jinzong mention offhandedly, “Sheng Beiqing’s newlywed spouse has a 99% pheromone compatibility with me.”

“?” Tanzhou was astonished. “How do you know?”

“The Alpha Federation had sent him a marriage application letter a month ago.”

“………………” Tanzhou raised an eyebrow. “Could he have gotten married right away just to dodge you?”

Zhao Jinzong frowned.

Tanzhou thought it over: the marriage application letter was sent only a month ago, and he immediately married someone else… he seemed unlikely. The marriage application letters sent by the Alpha Federation were not mandatory; they followed personal will. Besides, the Sheng family was also a big clan—a marriage wouldn’t happen that fast.

Surely the two had been together for a long time, and the marriage was a natural step.

Tanzhou didn't think much of it at the time. “Since he can marry an alpha, he probably truly loves them. Beiqing, besides being rather calculating, has other good qualities. He’s willing to acknowledge him, which is rare in the capital.”

Zhao Jinzong frowned. “Truly love.”

He savored those four words carefully.

The next day, when Tanzhou woke up, Zhao Jinzong had already returned to the International Federation.

Now, looking back, Tanzhou realized how naïve he had been two years ago.

Zhao Jinzong had come back on the day Chen Su and Sheng Beiqing announced their marriage. The night they drank, Chen Su had moved into the Sheng residence. There was no wedding; the Sheng family briefly announced to the public the good news of Sheng Beiqing’s marriage.

Zhao Jinzong’s return might have been because he felt Chen Su’s choice was beneath him, or perhaps he wanted to make a final effort…

Zhao Jinzong had always been very attentive to Chen Su.

It didn’t seem to be just because of the 99% compatibility.

An Enigma cannot smell pheromones, so how could he humble himself—setting aside all family matters in the Zhao household—to chase after someone in Huaicheng during the New Year just for pheromone compatibility?

Going this far to chase someone… must be real feelings.

Tanzhou probed, “Does Old Master Zhao know?”

Old Master Zhao values reputation most. If he knew, he probably wouldn’t agree.

After all, Chen Su was Sheng Beiqing’s ex-husband, and the Sheng and Zhao families had a close relationship.

Zhao Jinzong said, “It’s only a matter of time.”

“That’s true…” Since Zhao Jinzong didn’t even return to the Zhao ancestral home for the New Year, Chen Su’s resume must have already been placed on Old Master Zhao’s desk, waiting to be reviewed.

Zhao Jinzong not returning to the Zhao family this year also showed his determination. If Old Master Zhao opposed, he would still have to think carefully.

Tanzhou chatted with Zhao Jinzong for a while and then reminded him, “I heard Beiqing’s work is almost over…”

“Chen Su has already updated his marital status.”

“…” Tanzhou was silent for a moment. “You could tentatively ask if he has any thoughts about taking the next step.”

Actually, Tanzhou was also worried.

An alpha can marry an alpha only if they truly loved each other. Coupled with the tattoo on the back of Chen Su’s hand… it was hard to say whether Chen Su had really gotten over Sheng Beiqing.

Zhao Jinzong’s eyes darkened. “I can’t push him.”

Tanzhou: “Being too much of a nice guy will make it very hard to win Chen Su over.”

Zhao Jinzong pressed his lips together. “I’m not.”

Since Zhao Jinzong knew that Sheng Beiqing was still alive and was still pursuing Chen Su, he was no gentleman.

It was just that he cared too much about Chen Su, and he

Two years ago, Zhao Jinzong did not interfere with Chen Su's choices, giving him freedom and believing Chen Su was happy.

It was not until a year ago, late at night on Chen Su's birthday, while eating noodles near the Detection Bureau, that Chen Su shed tears, all alone.

Only then did Zhao Jinzong realize that Chen Su had been let down, that Chen Su was not happy.

After Zhao Jinzong returned to the Federal General Administration, he submitted a transfer application, which took six months to be approved. After weathering many storms, he finally came to Chen Su's side.

How could he ever make things hard for Chen Su? How could he bear to make him sad...