After finishing his meal, Su Xu bid farewell to his younger brother and went to a nearby pharmacy to buy pheromone-blocking patches and suppressant sprays.
The sales assistant, having just finished arranging stock, looked up and saw Su Xu standing alone in the Omega-exclusive section.
She greeted him with a smile: “You must be a top-tier Omega, right?”
She reached for a box of patches on the right side and continued, “You’ve never bought them yourself before, right? The ones you have on your hands are also blocking patches, but they’re only effective for Omegas below top-tier. For a top-tier Omega, you need this enhanced version with the plus sign.”
Su Xu paused, glancing at the price: “So expensive.”
The top-tier blocking patches cost three times as much as ordinary ones, and they were typically single-day use.
From the first heat cycle onward, they couldn’t stop, meaning monthly expenses could reach 12,000. Ordinary families couldn’t possibly afford that.
“Haha, you’re joking,” the assistant said cheerfully.
“As a top-tier, you deserve nothing but the best.”
Su Xu noticed the shelf label indicating a three-year shelf life: “Ordinary ones last a year, top-tier only six months.”
“Got it, got it.” She was in a good mood after a large sale. As she counted the items, she advised, “If you use the ordinary version, be aware that pheromones could leak. If you feel any discomfort, take the suppressant immediately or use the spray. Otherwise, serious incidents could happen.”
Su Xu: “Understood. Thank you.”
Seeing that Su Xu appeared indifferent and seemed not to take her warning seriously, she lowered her voice: “Over ten years ago, there was an incident in Jiang City involving pheromone leakage from a top-tier Omega. Hundreds of Alphas smelled his pheromones and immediately went into Rut, fighting over him. Seventeen Alphas were severely injured, over thirty lightly, and the Omega went insane in the end. You’re very attractive, so you can’t…. uh, what am I even saying…”
Su Xu’s eyes curved slightly: “I understand.”
In the original story, the protagonist Su Rui also experienced a similar pheromone leakage incident, but the emperor happened to be nearby and prevented a disaster.
Su Xu thought for a moment: “Add another six months of top-tier patches.”
He also purchased more suppressant spray. After leaving his home address, he decided, since he had no classes the next morning, “Don’t deliver today. Deliver at 10:30 tomorrow.”
He didn’t want his doting parents to freak out over the patches.
Assistant: “Understood.”
After paying with his terminal, Su Xu slowly returned home.
The robotic butler respectfully greeted him: “Young Master.”
Su Xu noticed the villa was quiet: “Where are they?”
“They went to have dinner with the Zhong family. The little master is in his room.”
“Oh.” Su Xu replied, remembering that he had indeed scheduled dinner with Zhong Heng tonight.
The location had originally been Su family residence so they could discuss Su Xu and Zhong Heng’s marriage immediately after receiving the report.
But circumstances had changed; Su Dianlin and Zhu Ban weren’t prepared, so they temporarily changed the venue. Su Xu didn’t care and returned to his room.
Perhaps because the daytime meal had been a bit salty, Su Xu woke in the middle of the night to drink water.
Pushing open the door, he saw Su Rui standing in the dark hallway, staring motionless at a point not far away. He paused: “Why aren’t you asleep at this hour?”
Su Rui looked up, his gaze full of resentment. His fists clenched, body trembling slightly.
For a moment, Su Xu almost thought Su Rui would recklessly charge and hit him.
But Su Rui did nothing, he just gave a cold laugh and returned to his room. Su Xu raised an eyebrow: “Not old, but a temper like that.”
The response was a loud, exasperated slam of a door.
“Tch.” Su Xu glanced at the closed doors of his parents’ room, went to the living room, grabbed a full glass of cold water, leaned against the table, and slowly drank to sober up a bit.
His terminal suddenly lit up, slightly dazzling in the dark living room. Chi Lin: “Xu, I saw the news! Congrats on differentiating into top-tier! Hehehe, expected but still so happy! When I get back, you have to treat me to a meal! ‘If rich, don’t forget!’”
Su Xu set the glass aside and replied: “I’m not top-tier. The one who differentiated into top-tier is Su Rui; I’m subpar.”
Chi Lin sent a string of question marks: “Are you joking?”
Su Xu didn’t reply.
“???” “Where are you???” “I swear, if you’re subpar, I might just go from Beta to top-tier Alpha. Su family news has already spread! You’re top-tier.”
The Su family news was already out?
No wonder Su Rui just now looked so dejected, like he wanted to devour him.
“Hey, where are you? Already asleep? Don’t want to treat me?” Su Xu replied: “Yes. You eat too fast; I can’t compete.” Chi Lin: “Damn it.”
“Sleeping.”
The next day, before dawn, Su Xu’s room door was knocked.
Zhu Ban stood at the door, softly calling: “Xu Xu, are you awake? Mom has something to tell you.”
Su Xu, cozy in his blanket, annoyed by the persistent knocking, reached out a slender pale wrist, grabbed the blanket that had been kicked aside, and covered himself thoroughly.
Zhu Ban knocked for a while longer, but Su Xu didn’t respond. After a few minutes, she gave up and walked away.
By mid-morning, Su Xu finally got up. When he went downstairs, the blocking patches he had purchased had just arrived, and the butler was directing three boxes to their proper spots.
Nearby, Zhu Ban, in a silk nightgown, sat on the sofa, looking at the boxes as if they were enemies. When she noticed Su Xu coming down, her expression softened.
She set down her teacup and asked with concern: “Xu Xu, are you feeling unwell? Why did you sleep so late?”
Su Xu rubbed his eyes, feigning sleepiness: “Stayed up late yesterday.”
“Because of the pheromones?” Zhu Ban gestured for him to come sit.
Su Xu obediently walked over and sat beside her. She sighed lightly, her eyes full of affection: “Our Xu Xu is so handsome. From a young age, you’ve been spoiled, and now you’ve differentiated into a subpar Omega. You must be very sad, right? Mom has always cherished you and doesn’t want you to suffer. Last night, your father and I discussed it. Since Rui Rui differentiated into top-tier, why not let your brother’s pheromones go to you first, so you marry a good family?”
Her words sounded grandiose. Su Xu smiled as he said, “My brother will be angry, right?”
Zhu Ban said casually: “We’re all family.”
Su Xu asked again: “What if, after marriage, Zhong Heng finds out I’m not top-tier?”
“Then you’re still part of the Zhong family. Xu Xu, don’t worry. Your marriage is legally valid. Even if you’re subpar, you’re still a legitimate Omega of the family. Besides, you’re so handsome, Zhong Heng will treat you well! Who could bear to see you unhappy?” Zhu Ban ran her fingers through Su Xu’s hair.
In his 21 years, Su Xu had always been her proudest creation. She was proud of him. Although this differentiation was unexpected, it was a minor issue. What she created could still be sold at a good price.
Su Xu smiled faintly: “So that’s what you think.”
“Of course. Mom loves you the most.” Zhu Ban said, “The news that you’re a top-tier Omega has already been spread. Everyone believes it. Xu Xu, remember, don’t let it slip. This is crucial for your future.”
Su Xu: “Understood.”
He paused: “What about my brother?”
“No worries. Rui Rui isn’t like you. He’s not well-known at school, so it won’t affect him. Your parents will explain the stakes to him.”
Zhu Ban smiled: “To prevent mistakes, we’ll have him take a temporary leave from school. Xu Xu, for your sake, the whole family is worried sick. You need to fight hard and secure Zhong Heng. Understand? He’s just a brat. With your brother’s pheromones, give him a little taste, don’t worry about him refusing.”
Su Xu’s long lashes lowered, and he smiled again. Zhu Ban hesitated, sensing something off about his mood.
“What’s wrong?” she asked with concern.
“Nothing. I’m going to school.” Su Xu stood.
“Not eating lunch at home?” Zhu Ban asked.
“Mom made your favorite braised ribs.”
Su Xu waved: “No, I’m going to find Zhong Heng.”
He never liked braised ribs, especially because Zhu Ban added green onions.
Hearing this, Zhu Ban smiled elegantly: “Xu Xu, you truly are my good son.”
Su Xu didn’t respond. As he turned to go upstairs, he tapped the “stop recording” button on his terminal, intending to change clothes.
Rounding a corner, he saw Su Rui crouched in a corner. Su Rui’s eyes were slightly wide. The two locked eyes.
Su Xu pursed his lips, stepped forward, and when he reached the doorway, he said: “Oh, right. I bought you blocking patches downstairs. Use the one with the plus sign.”
Su Rui’s eyes instantly reddened. He didn’t cry but suddenly stood up straight, ran to Su Xu, and shoved him hard.
Bang!
Su Xu’s elbow and waist hit the door. He hissed, then looked up at Su Rui, who was already gone.
At noon, near the university in the imperial city, a street full of restaurants had opened, all doing good business.
Su Xu pushed open the door of one restaurant. The waiter immediately came forward: “Hello, are you Mr. Su Xu? Young Master Zhong has already reserved a private room upstairs. Please follow me.”
Su Xu nodded slightly: “Thank you.”
“No trouble at all.” The waiter led the way, smiling as he continued, “Since you haven’t been here before, Young Master Zhong specifically said that the most handsome one is you. When you walked in, I immediately knew it had to be you.”
Su Xu didn’t respond. The waiter muttered to himself, bored, then fell silent. “This is it. Please enter, Mr. Su Xu.”
The waiter opened the door to a private room. Su Xu walked in, noticing it wasn’t just Zhong Heng inside.
Next to Zhong Heng sat someone even younger, with white-dyed hair and a streak of dark green. His clothes were covered in messy skull patterns. Though handsome, he looked very immature.
His eyebrows carried a rebellious tilt, his posture sloppy. Legs crossed, eyes slightly narrowed, he quickly laughed at the waiter’s voice: “So this is the beauty you mentioned?”
Then, distracted, he glanced at Su Xu.
Su Xu froze.
They locked eyes.
His Adam’s apple moved slightly. One second later, he uncrossed his legs and shot Zhong Heng a reproachful glance: “Aren’t you going to introduce me?”
Already since childhood his family didn’t treat him well and now this! Unfortunately Su Xu is going to face the consequences 😭😭😭
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ChaptersChapter 1 · The Inner WorldChapter 2 · Pheromone Testing CentreChapter 3 · Low Grade OmegaChapter 4 · Faking to be Top tier OmegaChapter 5 · Zhong YiChapter 6 · The culprit behind the videoChapter 7 · Lecture ticket of powerful military OfficerChapter 8 · Zhong Heng acting like a thugChapter 9 · General ChuChapter 10 · Do you really like that good for nothing, Alpha?Chapter 11 · Chen TingyiChapter 12 · Class AssessmentChapter 13 · Call me HusbandChapter 14 · Almost Like AffairChapter 15 · Lantern BloomChapter 16 · Mild Pheromone overflowChapter 17 · Hi, WifeChapter 18 · Or you can kiss me. I’m not pickyChapter 19 · It’s not too late for you to call off the engagementChapter 20 · My BoyfriendChapter 21 · Kidnapped?Chapter 22 · Sister in LawChapter 23 · So you didn’t differentiateChapter 24 · PrinceChapter 25 · That Alpha… is none other than His MajestyChapter 26 · My mom said you’re too oldChapter 27 · Do you still have me in your heart?Chapter 28 · You Can call me Brother in law or sister in lawChapter 29 · I fell in love with you at first sight.Chapter 30 · What kind of friend? Alpha, Beta, or OmegaChapter 31 · Your current boyfriend is hereChapter 32 · I can protect youChapter 33 · Mental suppressionChapter 34 · It doesn’t matterChapter 35 · Watched another horror movie?Chapter 36 · Did you hear thatChapter 37 · You’d know what it tastes like once you try itChapter 38 · He is my boyfriend, his name is Zhong YiChapter 39 · This is what I just received from your father todayChapter 40 · Who did you return the photos of me and Su Rui to?Chapter 41 · As a result, Rui Rui ran away with meChapter 42 · Constitutes accomplice behaviorChapter 43 · You can’t stay in the second bedroomChapter 44 · No one will think you are inferior anymore.Chapter 45 · I am inferior, what’s it to you?Chapter 46 · Let’s wait until the debt collectors come knockingChapter 47 · Focus on your studiesChapter 48 · Am I that valuable?Chapter 49 · From now on, call me MasterChapter 50 · I have always been tolerant of beautiful MenChapter 51 · Don’t be so recklessChapter 52 · He’ll only get more excitedChapter 53 · Call him sister in lawChapter 54 · You haven’t even fulfilled your obligations yetChapter 55 · What? Grandma Su Xu is sick?Chapter 56 · That wasn’t what he meant at all!Chapter 57 · I could actually share him with youChapter 58 · Why was someone added at the last minute?Chapter 59 · You can’t record videos here.Chapter 60 · I like it tooChapter 61 · Distinguish between two similar pheromones.Chapter 62 · Why do you think I blocked you?Chapter 63 · Why hasn’t Su Xu replied yet?Chapter 64 · His Majesty never comes back to eatChapter 65 · Hide your things wellChapter 66 · Connection?Chapter 67 · Maybe I can even inhale it for some comfortChapter 68 · So you don’t run awayChapter 69 · Will you be with His Majesty?Chapter 70 · Take itChapter 71 · Who is this person?!Chapter 72 · Who did you just call worthless?Chapter 73 · Weren’t we talking about Mr. Su and His Majesty?Chapter 74 · Aren’t you very capable?Chapter 75 · As expected of Wu ChuChapter 76 · Help him sleep?Chapter 77 · Su Xu’s Alpha was His MajestyChapter 78 · You really are something, playing favorites like thatChapter 79 · World of a novelChapter 80 · I simply… know them inside outChapter 81 · Wait for meChapter 82 · But I think you’ve become a lot cuter latelyChapter 83 · The feeling of me kissing you?Chapter 84 · Our Xuxu… is finally becoming an adultChapter 85 · Rare stolen moments for an affair like this.Chapter 86 · What kind of death-level love triangle battlefield was this!?Chapter 87 · It was practically torture!Chapter 88 · What sinful karmaChapter 89 · You weren’t worried I’d get angry?Chapter 90 · I’m going to mark youChapter 91 · Who did you go with?Chapter 92 · Chu Xian….. You really aren’t humanChapter 93 · Did this man actually know how to kiss?Chapter 94 · After all, he’s still the current boyfriendChapter 95 · Did they mark you again?Chapter 96 · It’s not my bloodChapter 97 · Did you seduce another alpha??Chapter 98 · After that, don’t use that kind of thing anymoreChapter 99 · Even at this point, Su Xu is still lying to him!Chapter 100 · What’s wrong with you?Chapter 101 · Don’t tell anyoneChapter 102 · I Think my hear startedChapter 104 · You’re Wu JiChapter 104 · A wedding?Chapter 105 · Exceptionally Beautiful OmegaChapter 106 · If you’re with him, aren’t you afraid of being cheated on?Chapter 107 · “Am I the same person as him?”Chapter 108 · What important matter could Chu Xian possibly have to do?Chapter 109 · Did the boss actually steal someone else’s partner?Chapter 110 · Wu Chu is preparing for his weddingChapter 111 · I know better than you what’s so great about Su XuChapter 112 · Chu Xian had gotten a bit tannedChapter 113 · Su Xu, your boyfriend is here!Chapter 114 · I’ve completely lost face!Chapter 115 · Don’t you think your sister-in-law is interesting too?Chapter 116 · I will definitely tell Wu Chu the truth.Chapter 117 · Didn’t you already meet your boyfriend today?Chapter 117 · Why do I need to take a day off on Saturday?Chapter 119 · This is a TrapChapter 120 · This is the future queen chosen by their monarch!Chapter 121 · Could it be that Su Xu went directly to the scene?Chapter 122 · Slipped the ring on Su Xu’s ring fingerChapter 123 · You have no experienceChapter 124 · I haven’t even mentioned your lover in Galaxy A yetChapter 125 · He suddenly had a strong urge to kiss Qi YanChapter 126 · May I ask what you encountered?Chapter 127 · It’s not Jiang Cang, it’s Jiang CangxingChapter 128 · Where does the money come from for a single line of code?Chapter 129 · This is unbelievable!Chapter 130 · Su Xu slammed the box shut.Chapter 131 · This is so weird!Chapter 132 · This person and Teacher Sang are mutual followers!Chapter 133 · I can finally keep my promise and come see youChapter 134 · Extra 1: He’s mango FlavouredChapter 135 · Extra 2: Boyfriend meets ParentsChapter 136 · Extra 3: The Game (1)Chapter 137 · Extra 4: The Game (2)