Xie Wang felt that his omega was angry because—
Lin Jianlu smiled.
Lin Jianlu's left hand rested on his black sofa cushion, his jade-white fingertips clutching the cushion cover into a ball.
At that moment, Xie Wang's scalp mercilessly empathized with the cushion cover and hurt as well.
Lin Jianlu's eyes were slightly cold, his gaze perfunctorily drifting over his face, but the corners of his mouth curved a little bit in an international standard polite smile.
It seems like Lin Jianlu wants to pour the strawberry milk on his head... No way!
Lin Jianlu likes him so much that he keeps creating opportunities to run into him.
He even secretly tested our compatibility.
So what's going on now?
Don't want to eat this? He remembered that Lin Jianlu loved strawberry-flavored snacks.
Xie Wang said, "Have a little. We were busy with the show tonight and haven't had time to eat anything."
Lin Jianlu: "Oh."
He poked holes in the skin of a strawberry daifuku with the fork in his hand, then glanced at Xie Wang before stabbing it again.
Xie Wang: "..."
"Make yourself at home, don't be shy, just act like you're at your own place," Xie Wang said. "I'll make you some porridge. It's good for the stomach at night."
No need. I've already gone limp.
Lin Jianlu poked the snack into a pincushion before finally sweeping up a small piece with the fork and bringing it to his mouth.
White powdered sugar stuck to his lips, and the mildly sweet strawberry flavor burst in his mouth.
Surprisingly... it's delicious?
Did Xie Wang bring him home just to treat him to snacks?
Alphas really are mysterious creatures.
[Lan]: Maybe now isn't the best time to ask.
[Lan]: How far have things progressed?
[YoYo]: I think...
[YoYo]: His thoughts might not have reached his lower body yet. Pushing up glasses.jpg
[Lan]: …
[YoYo]: I want to leave, but I'm hungry.
[YoYo]: His snacks are just too good.
[Lan]: …
Xie Wang was in the kitchen cooking porridge for Lin Jianlu. Before his rebirth, he had only coaxed Lin Jianlu once or twice.
That time, he came home in a bad mood, and when he grabbed Lin Jianlu for a kiss, his arm accidentally knocked Lin Jianlu's handwritten sheet music into the fish tank.
The paper was soaked in water, and the half-moon betta fish inside darted by, nearly scaring him half to death.
He asked Lin Jianlu how he should apologize. Lin Jianlu made two demands: one, that he accompany him on a visit to the Lins, and two, that he wanted to eat the porridge he made.
So today, Xie Wang was determined to make the porridge perfectly.
Wait a minute, hold up.
That's not right.
Who in their right mind would put something as important as a original music sheet right next to a fish tank?!
Xie Wang: "..."
That's just too sneaky.
Lin Jianlu is so black-hearted.
This memory was like stirring up a hornet's nest, each sting leaving Xie Wang's head buzzing with frustration.
Behind every moment of Xie Wang's impotent anger, there was a scheming Lin "Cheese."
And yet, Xie Wang still had no idea what kind of plot Lin Jianlu, sitting outside, had hatched this time.
The porridge was ready, its aroma filling the air.
Xie Wang served the porridge, arranged the tableware, poured half a glass of strawberry milk, and brought everything over to Lin Jianlu.
All the snacks on the coffee table had been opened.
Lin Jianlu, who was gently sipping on jelly, startled for a moment when he saw Xie Wang come out. He put the jelly aside, straightened his posture, and put on a serious face again.
Trying to maintain a good image in front of the person you like?
Xie Wang sighed in his heart.
"Have some porridge," he said, pushing the porridge toward Lin Jianlu.
His omega didn't need to plot and scheme like a mastermind this time—he could just enjoy some porridge without all the tricks!
"Thank you," Lin Jianlu replied politely but distantly. He picked up the spoon and tasted a small mouthful of the porridge. Seeming to like it, he took another mouthful.
With his head lowered, the omega's delicate and small white earlobes peeked through his black hair. Careful to avoid burning himself, he blew air seriously on the spoon, his strawberry-red lips pursed very small.
He was like a freshly ripened strawberry—just starting to wear its plump and ripe red skin, with a hint of greenness still clinging on. Just one glance made him seem irresistibly tempting.
Wife is such a cutie.
Xie Wang forcibly suppressed the urge bubbling up inside him.
Don't rush things.
He has to act like a decent person—be considerate and gentle.
However—
Lin Strawberry's abacus beads still bounced onto his face.
For instance, accidentally bumping into his calf, followed by a quick apology and retreat.
Before his rebirth, Lin Jianlu had pulled this move, but the essence of this trick is "touching," not kicking!
Rubbing his calf, Xie Wang felt like the blow he had just received might be a bit personal.
And then there was the time he accidentally tripped over him while walking by, stumbling before coldly walking away.
Lin Jianlu had done that one too before his rebirth.
The premise is that his legs were really stretched out, taking up a lot of space.
Now his feet were properly tucked by the edge of the sofa—no need to stomp on them like that!
Even a Newby isn't such a noob; it was clearly fueled by anger and exasperation.
With a helpless sigh, Xie Wang reached out to steady Lin Jianlu, his big alpha hand gripping the slim waist of the omega.
But, he had to admit—
Even with such a clumsy and deliberate little trick, he still couldn't help but feel his heart race.
His breathing became heavier, and when he looked up at Lin Jianlu again, there was a hint of red in his eyes.
Propping one hand on the sofa, he leaned in close, his body poised over Lin Jianlu.
Lin Jianlu's eyes were sparkling, and his breathing was light as he met Xie Wang's gaze.
Gritting his teeth, Xie Wang pushed himself off the sofa, and headed straight to the closet without saying a word.
Are we finally getting down to business?
Lin Jianlu straightened up tensely.
As the footsteps grew closer, he closed his eyes nervously.
The alpha's thinly calloused fingers touched the side of his neck, causing him to flinch.
Then came the sensation of cool leather and the click of a lock.
Lin Jianlu: "?"
Such an exciting move right off the bat! Hey, I'm embarrassed.
Huh? Strange.
This feels like—
Omega pheromone inhibiting collar.
Bite-proof.
Lin Jianlu: "?"
"I've checked it. It's the same brand as the one you use," Xie Wang said kindly, "Don't worry, it won't cause an allergy."
Lin Jianlu: "???"
"YoYo," Xie Wang said, "better avoid suspicion. AO are different, but don't be afraid. I'm not a casual alpha."
Lin Jianlu: "…"
"I've set a timed lock for it," Xie Wang said. "It cannot be opened before sunrise tomorrow. Since you trusted me enough to come here, I guarantee your absolute safety."
Lin Jianlu: "Thank you."
Xie Wang felt reassured.
He even gave himself a shot of A suppressant.
Lin Jianlu went to take a shower, this time without losing his phone—he took it with him.
Seeing him take the thing along, Xie Wang actually felt a little disappointed.
[xw]: py, do you have any experience in pursuing omegas?
[Pei Yan]: Can you not use abbreviations when typing my name?
[xw]: Oh. Pei Yan, I need practical advice, not grand theories.
[Pei Yan]: Let me think.
[Pei Yan]: How about sending flowers?
[Pei Yan]: Seems like everyone's happy to receive flowers.
That's actually a good idea.
Xie Wang had never sent flowers to Lin Jianlu.
[xw]: I'll go order them right away.
This big empty house felt suddenly perfect with Lin Jianlu in it.
No, it's still not quite there.
He also needed to move an entire bookshelf of music books, and set up a glass fish tank by the window to raise a beautiful halfmoon betta fish.
And a zither and zitherstand too.
He wanted to decorate this house bit by bit to make it truly feel like home.
It's been so long, so why hasn't Lin Jianlu come out of the shower yet?
[Lan]: Take another photo from a different angle and let me see.
[YoYo]: [Photo]
[Lan]: Nope, I can't unlock this one either.
[YoYo]: Ahhhh.
[Lan]: Don't pull on it. This model has a particularly advanced protection feature.
Lin Jianlu paused his attempts to forcefully remove the suppression collar. A robotic voice sounded in his ears: "Unauthorized unlocking activity detected. Lock duration extended by 2 hours. Further attempts will trigger an alarm."
Lin Jianlu: "…"
Xie Wang, you sonofabi*ch.
In the living room, Xie Wang continued chatting with Pei Yan for a while. After not seeing Lin Jianlu come out for so long, he started to feel uneasy. He walked up to the bathroom and knocked on the door: "Lin Jianlu? YoYo?"
There was no response from inside.
Did he fall asleep?
Xie Wang was worried.
This bathroom's design was a bit flawed; the floor got slippery way too easily.
"I'll come in for a sec with my eyes closed. If you're fine, I'll…" Xie Wang said as he pushed open the door.
Lin Jianlu had fallen asleep on the edge of the bathtub.
The soft glow of the warm light highlighted the water droplets on his skin. The omega's brow was slightly furrowed, as if he was in an uneasy sleep.
How come you're unhappy even while taking a bath?
Young Lin Jianlu, who had a bit of youthful innocence, didn't really need to scheme—he wanted to get closer.
Xie Wang quietly drained the water from the bathtub and grabbed a large towel to dry off the water droplets on the omega's body.
Lin Jianlu was normally quick to wake, like an alert young deer, easily disturbed by the slightest sound or movement.
Only when he was utterly exhausted would he bury half his face in a blanket and fall into a deep sleep.
Novice Village here—
Is either pretending to be asleep or just sulking.
Never mind.
Xie Wang thought.
He'll just open his mouth to catch the abacus beads smashing him.
After all, Lin Jianlu likes him so much, always wanting to be closer.
Letting himself indulge a little every now and then didn't seem too over the top.
Originally, he planned to carry Lin Jianlu to the guest bedroom.
But, he had a selfish thought.
After a moment of hesitation, Xie Wang carried him to the master bedroom instead, tucking him snugly under the covers.
He then returned to the bathroom and picked up Lin Jianlu's phone.
The screen lit up.
[Lan]: Good-for-nothing. *****
[Please unlock your phone to check messages]
Huh, even this bookworm is cursing at people now?
I wonder who he is scolding.
Just as he set the phone on the bedside table, it started ringing.
Caller: Lin Yang.
Oh, it's brother-in-law, Xie Wang said inwardly.
Lin Jianlu's eyes snapped open, and when he saw the name on the screen, his eyes flashed with undisguised disgust.
"It's almost midnight," Lin Jianlu answered the call. "What is it?"
"Family dinner in a few days. You're coming back," Lin Yang ordered.
"I'm busy," Lin Jianlu replied coldly.
Xie Wang frowned.
Before his rebirth, the Lins were always polite and courteous to Lin Jianlu in his presence, and he thought it was just Lin Jianlu who was cold and dull.
"If there's nothing else, I'm hanging up," Lin Jianlu said.
"You are busy?" The person on the other end of the phone sneered disdainfully, "Who do you think you're fooling..."
"He might not be, but I am," Xie Wang's voice cut into the conversation.
The alpha's voice was slightly hoarse, deep and low, even carrying a faint breathiness, as if he was lost in lust. Yet, his eyes, when they met Lin Jianlu's, were full of reassurance.
"Did you have to bother my omega at this hour?" Xie Wang asked.
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