Shen Louchen’s words fell like a lifeline cast into turbulent waters. Fu Xingchao jerked his head up, eyes widening with sudden hope. “Director Shen, please speak.”
Shen Louchen turned the ring on his finger with a lazy, almost indifferent motion. His voice was low, cold, and carried a weight that pressed on every person present. “Since Fu Xu has already entered the Fu household, I have no interest in revisiting the past. From today onward, Fu Xu will have no further relationship with the Fu family. Every document and record related to him will be handed over to me. If you do that, I will consider sparing the Fu family. What do you think, President Fu?”
Fu Xingchao’s eyes stretched wide in disbelief. His mind raced frantically, attempting to decipher the true meaning behind Shen Louchen’s words. He could not confirm whether Shen Louchen intended to leverage this for something deeper. “Director Shen, this…”
“What is it?” Shen Louchen turned sharply, his movement like a blade slicing through the room. His pheromones surged outward in a crushing wave, filling the space with a suffocating chill. “If you refuse, I do not mind letting the entire capital know that the Fu family tampered with a marriage alliance, attempted to deceive the Shen family with a defective omega, and tried to muddle their way through for profit. When that happens, the Fu family will no longer have the slightest foothold in the imperial city.”
Fu Xingchao’s legs nearly buckled. He could hardly stand, and his jaw trembled as he forced out the words. “I… I agree!”
Bai Shudie’s face drained of all color. She opened her mouth to speak, but Fu Xingchao silenced her with a single warning glance. Fu Jiaze clenched his fists so tightly that the veins stood out across the back of his hands. His heart twisted with unwillingness, resentment, and fury.
Shen Louchen nodded with calm satisfaction. “Hand all documents to my adjutant later.”
Then he walked over to Fu Xu. Without asking permission, he lightly took Fu Xu’s hand in his own. The movement appeared gentle, yet the force beneath it brooked no resistance. “Come.”
Fu Xu followed at his side, his steps soft and hesitant, his eyes brimming with unshed tears. Not even in his wildest dreams had he thought Shen Louchen would spare the Fu family for his sake. But why would this man help him? Was it truly only because of the dignity of the marriage alliance? Fu Xu did not dare to think any deeper. Every possibility terrified him.
After stepping out of the Fu residence, Shen Louchen helped Fu Xu into the car before entering as well. Once the vehicle began moving, Fu Xu finally gathered enough courage to speak. “Mister Shen, why did you…”
“Because you are my spouse now.” Shen Louchen finished the sentence for him, turning his head. His gaze was dark, layered, and impossible to read. “Since you have entered the Shen household, I must ensure that you do not harbor any other intentions. As long as you do not act with ulterior motive, I will guarantee your food and clothing even after I die someday. However…” Shen Louchen did not finish the sentence, but the sudden increase of pressure from his pheromones made his meaning unmistakably clear.
Fu Xu’s heart trembled. He lowered his head and fell silent. The car grew quiet again, filled only with the faint breaths of the two people inside.
Mister Shen would never keep a hidden threat by his side. Even someone as uninformed as Fu Xu understood how difficult it had been for Shen Louchen to climb to his current position. For a person like him to be suspicious was natural. Still, Fu Xu felt grateful. No matter the reason, Shen Louchen had indeed protected him today.
“I… I will be very obedient.” Fu Xu hurriedly promised.
Shen Louchen furrowed his brows, trying to restrain the violent surge of pheromones within him. “Very well.”
Meanwhile, the Fu household was shrouded in oppressive silence. After handing the stack of documents to Zong Yuan’s men, Fu Xingchao collapsed into a chair as if all strength had left him. His eyes were dull and unfocused.
Bai Shudie could no longer contain her sobs. “Why did you agree to his demand? If Fu Xu leaves, he will find out everything!”
Fu Xingchao slammed the table with a loud crack. “What other choice do we have? Refuse, and our family is finished! Starting today, you had better control your mouth. If you had not given birth to a useless child, would we be forced into this desperate situation?”
Bai Shudie fell back into a chair, her lips trembling so badly that no words came out.
Fu Xingchao felt his temples pounding painfully. “We tested that useless boy before. For the moment, the Shen family will not move against us. Pray that the Li family does not cancel the marriage agreement. If they do, and the Shen family no longer has to consider their reputation, then… you can prepare to be sent away.”
Inside the car, the air remained heavy from Shen Louchen’s earlier outburst. Fu Xu lowered his head, fidgeting with the hem of his clothes to ease the oppressive tension. Sunlight filtered through the window and outlined the sharp contours of Shen Louchen’s profile. His features were striking, refined, and cold. His fingertips kept rubbing the ring unconsciously, and the joints of his fingers had turned faintly white.
Suddenly, Shen Louchen’s pheromones exploded outward without warning. This time it was not restrained pressure. It was wild, violent, and burning hot, filling every inch of the confined space.
Fu Xu’s breath immediately hitched. He raised his head just in time to see Shen Louchen’s tightly furrowed brows. Fine beads of cold sweat appeared on his forehead. His teeth were clenched so hard the muscles of his jaw trembled. A muffled groan of suppressed agony slipped through his throat.
“Mister Shen?” Fu Xu panicked and instinctively reached toward him. “What is wrong? What happened?”
Shen Louchen did not answer. Instead, he suddenly grabbed Fu Xu’s wrist. The force was so strong it felt as if the bones would be crushed.
Fu Xu gasped in pain, but before he could process anything further, he saw a terrifying change wash over Shen Louchen’s eyes. It was the same state he had witnessed on the day he entered the Shen estate. Total pheromone loss of control. The overwhelming aura of a top level alpha surged like a tidal wave.
“Do not… come closer…” Shen Louchen’s voice was hoarse beyond recognition, squeezed through clenched teeth as though every word caused him agony. He attempted to push Fu Xu away, but his fingers refused to obey him. Instead, they dug into Fu Xu’s skin with desperate, uncontrollable strength.
At this moment, Shen Louchen resembled a trapped beast fighting its chains.
Under normal circumstances, a fully marked and highly compatible omega could soothe an alpha during such an episode. But Fu Xu was not that kind of omega. He could offer no pheromone comfort. All he could do was let Shen Louchen brace himself against his shoulder. No matter how anxious Fu Xu was, his dried and damaged gland did not respond at all.
“This is bad. Drive to the hospital at once.” Zong Yuan, seated in the front, instantly realized the severity of the situation. He quickly called Lin Yunzhou. “Emergency. Begin preparing the priority medical route immediately.”
Lin Yunzhou had been dozing off at his desk. The moment he heard Zong Yuan’s tone, he jolted upright. He knew what this meant. Shen Louchen clearly could not make it home in time. “How long until you arrive?”
“Twenty minutes.”
“Understood.”
The air inside the car grew so thick with pheromones that it was almost suffocating. Even Zong Yuan, an S grade alpha, found it increasingly difficult to breathe.
Just as Fu Xu was losing himself in panic, Shen Louchen suddenly lunged forward. His scorching breath brushed against the side of Fu Xu’s neck, carrying a primitive, urgent hunger. Before Fu Xu could even react, a sharp and agonizing sting sank into his skin.
It was the unmistakable sensation of teeth breaking through flesh. Warm blood instantly welled up.
“Ah…” Fu Xu trembled violently from the pain. He instinctively tried to push Shen Louchen away, but the man only held him tighter.
The damaged gland, riddled with old scarring, had never been touched since it had ruptured years ago. Now it was pierced again. The pain was excruciating. It felt as if a metal rod covered in hooks was being twisted deep into his body. Fu Xu’s entire body shook uncontrollably. He forced himself to breathe steadily and clamped his jaw shut so he would not make a sound.
As blood flowed, Shen Louchen’s fangs sank deeper, inch by inch. Time stretched unbearably. By the time Shen Louchen’s pheromones finally began to calm, Fu Xu’s strength had nearly left him. The previously violent aura receded as the alpha’s body relaxed. The grip on Fu Xu’s wrist slowly loosened.
A few minutes later, Shen Louchen released him and leaned back against the seat, exhausted. The gold in his eyes faded, replaced by shock and disbelief. He stared at the bite mark on Fu Xu’s neck, where blood continued to seep slowly. Then he touched his lips, tasting the lingering warmth of that blood.
A strange, soothing comfort spread through his entire body. The torment that had nearly torn him apart moments before vanished without a trace. Even the persistent pain of an old injury seemed to be easing.
“You…” Shen Louchen’s voice was still rough and unsteady. His gaze locked onto Fu Xu’s bleeding wound. His pupils contracted. “Your blood…”
“Mister Shen…” Fu Xu’s voice trembled weakly. His lips were pale. His breaths were barely there. “Are you… alright… now?”
Shen Louchen did not answer immediately. He lifted his hand and carefully touched the wound at the back of Fu Xu’s neck. His fingertips trembled, meeting warm and wet blood. Never in his life had he imagined that an omega’s blood would have such a potent healing effect. And the sensation did not come from pheromone resonance. It was something deeper, something purely restorative.
A crushing wave of guilt surged in his chest. What he had done just moments ago was no different from a wild beast losing control. He looked at Fu Xu’s pale, frightened face and lowered his eyes.
“I am sorry.” Shen Louchen forced out the apology. From the emergency medical kit in the car, he pulled out a blood stopping patch and gently pressed it to the back of Fu Xu’s neck. His tone carried an uncommon hint of remorse. “I am taking you to the hospital.”
Fu Xu could not hold on any longer. His consciousness faded, and he slumped against the seat. Shen Louchen urgently knocked on the divider. “Drive faster.”
The driver stomped down on the accelerator. The car raced toward the central hospital’s VIP wing.
Lin Yunzhou was already waiting at the entrance. When he saw Shen Louchen step out carrying a small, frail figure in his arms, his expression shifted. Behind his glasses, his eyes narrowed with confusion. “Zong Yuan said you were dying. You look perfectly alive. If this is the case, I should report you for wasting emergency resources.”
“Stop talking nonsense. Treat his wound first. And run a full examination.” Shen Louchen’s tone carried an urgency he could not hide.
Lin Yunzhou raised an eyebrow. Only then did he look closely and realize that the omega in Shen Louchen’s arms had almost no visible signs of life.
This was not like Shen Louchen at all. The outside world depicted Shen Louchen as a monster, but Lin Yunzhou knew his friend. He would never harm an omega for no reason. Something about today was severely wrong.
He asked no questions, only acted quickly. Fu Xu was placed in an examination room. His breaths were faint to the point that even drawing blood was difficult. Lin Yunzhou had no choice but to peel away the blood stopping patch and gather what little fresh blood remained for testing.
There were few medicines suitable for omega treatment in the hospital. After searching through cabinets and drawers, Lin Yunzhou found leftover medication from previous research experiments and administered it carefully. After a long period of nutrient infusion, a hint of color finally returned to Fu Xu’s cheeks.
Half an hour later, Lin Yunzhou walked out with the test results. Shen Louchen stood waiting in the hallway.
“Has he woken up?” Shen Louchen asked.
“No,” Lin Yunzhou replied. He handed the report to Shen Louchen, his expression turning somewhat strange. “But I did discover something very interesting.”
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ChaptersChapter 1 · Substitute MarriageChapter 2 · PleaseChapter 3 · Thank you, Mr. ShenChapter 4 · Mr. Shen, are you going to throw me away?Chapter 5 · You don’t have to please me in everythingChapter 6 · Is This For Him?Chapter 7 · Do you know you don’t have long to live?Chapter 8 · But what about you? What will you be then?Chapter 9 · That’s a vehicle from the logistics department.Chapter 10 · What do you take my Shen family for?Chapter 11 · Can I bite your gland?Chapter 12 · He is not my “medicine catalyst”Chapter 13 · Who is that Alpha?Chapter 14 · Perfectly matched omegaChapter 15 · Perhaps you could call him, baby?Chapter 16 · That’s… Fu Xu’s scent?Chapter 17 · It was made by the masterChapter 18 · Abusing a pregnant omega is a serious crime.Chapter 19 · Mr. Shen is the best alpha.Chapter 20 · Family elderChapter 21 · Shen Louchen’s berserk periodChapter 22 Part 1 · You are my wifeChapter 22 Part 2 · You are my wifeChapter 23 · Aren’t we mutually in love?Chapter 24 · Which alpha did you go to see?Chapter 25 · Fu Xu, tell me you like meChapter 26 · Could Mr. Shen possibly have a little crush on him?Chapter 27 · Get out!Chapter 28 · Stay close to meChapter 29 · Mr. Shen and I are a legally married coupleChapter 30 · Spit it outChapter 31 · He’s been acting increasingly strangely latelyChapter 32 · Do you listen to everyone except me?Chapter 33 · Monthly ExamChapter 34 · Parent Teacher MeetingChapter 35 · The classroom was cold at nightChapter 36 · Court deathChapter 37 · Wife, Kiss meChapter 38 · This omega trying to steal a kiss from him?Chapter 39 · His omega turned out to be a little cunning.Chapter 40 · Is this little omega taking advantage of him?Chapter 41 · “Madam Shen” is your trump card, understand?Chapter 42 · Mr. Shen, I don’t know how to wear it…Chapter 43 · HusbandChapter 44 · Why is Shen Louchen acting like a peacockChapter 45 · I won’t abandon you, and I never willChapter 46 · Omega with a 92% match rateChapter 47 · Are you waiting for him?Chapter 48 · How can someone magically transformChapter 49 · Now it’s all good, two kids.Chapter 50 · Mr. Shen, will you regret it then?Chapter 51 · What is regret?Chapter 52 · If you’ve got the guts, say it again!Chapter 53 · That’s my milk teaChapter 54 · What he wanted to replace was the alphaChapter 55 · How do you know I’m not part of Mr. Shen’s plan?Chapter 56 · Why don’t you just kill me?Chapter 57 · Are we sending him away?Chapter 58 · Are you angry?Chapter 59 · Inhibitor or marker?Chapter 60 · Let Fu Xu mark himChapter 61 · There should be limits to joking, right?Chapter 62 · Do you really not like Young Master Lian?Chapter 63 · Will you still love me after I go to school?Chapter 64 · You are the best husband in the worldChapter 65 · Extra 1Chapter 66 · Extra 2