RT Chapter 120

Chapter 120: Feeling Sorry for Myself

Chapter 120: Feeling Sorry for Myself

Despite some hesitation, Shu Jingcheng first told Chen Mingyuan about Shu Lin’s persistently feverish glands and his own suspicions.

Chen Mingyuan immediately gathered a team of experts for an emergency consultation.

Inside the consultation room, a projector displayed various glandular index curves for Shu Lin.

Chen Mingyuan pointed to an abnormally fluctuating data line and said, “US-Class Omega cases are uncharted territory; we haven’t seen many of these conditions.”

“This type of pheromone deficiency after self-healing is the first time we’ve encountered it.”

“This should be a problem left over from the differentiation period.”

“At that time, because the glands were not fully developed, the symptoms subsided on their own.”

“This time, excessive use of pheromones has triggered the underlying problem again, resulting in a persistent high fever.”

“Now that’s good, with the cause found, we can prescribe the right medicine.”

Shao Chengxi, sitting at the conference table, finally felt his heart ease upon hearing this conclusion.

So that’s how it is.

Shu Lin’s rejection of him was caused by a glandular development problem.

This realization eased the dull ache that had been plaguing him for days.

That evening, the core members of the Shao and Shu families gathered at the Shao Residence to discuss Shu Lin’s treatment plan.

Everyone knew that the most direct and effective method would be to have Shu Lin’s Alpha father come to assist with the treatment.

But the problem was, the Shu family father and daughter had concerns.

After hearing their concerns, the Shao family felt they were not without reason.

But in urgent situations, flexibility is needed, and a comprehensive treatment plan had to be found.

While analyzing the pros and cons of seeking treatment from Shu Lin’s Alpha father, as well as possible subsequent issues, Shu Jingcheng remained silent.

Shu Lingxiao stood behind her father, her fingertips unconsciously digging into her palm, a rare hint of fragility flashing in her eyes.

But it was quickly replaced by stubbornness.

This subtle change in expression did not escape Shao Shiyan’s notice.

He unobtrusively moved half a step closer to her, using the act of offering tea to shield her from prying eyes.

“I have a solution,” Shao Chengxi said. “In reality, we don’t need the person; what we need is his pheromones.”

Shao Shiyan was puzzled and said, “Second Brother, we all understand this, but the problem is that pheromones and the person are inseparable.”

Shao Chengxi looked confident. “They can be separated. Other hospitals may not be able to, but Shao’s Hospital can.”

“Don’t forget, Shu Lin’s excess pheromones were collected at Shao’s Hospital.”

Hearing this, Shu Jingcheng and Shu Lingxiao’s eyes lit up simultaneously.

That’s right, currently, only Shao’s Hospital has the facilities to collect pheromones.

Shao Chengxi could utilize the Ministry of Defense’s unique pheromone collector.

Chen Mingyuan, Mu Zi, and others were top professionals in the field of pheromones.

By collecting Shu Lin’s excess pheromones, they had already mastered the collection technology.

Moreover, Shao’s Hospital has unique pheromone purification technology.

With these conditions in place, all that was needed was to find a way to collect that person’s pheromones.

These things that sound very simple, behind all of them are huge financial support.

Shao Shiyan said excitedly, “That’s great! We can send someone to contact that person and find an excuse to get him to cooperate with us in collecting pheromones at a high price.”

Shao Bingheng nodded in approval. “This method is good. It won’t let that person know of Shu Lin’s existence, nor will it let Shu Lin come into contact with him, and we can still obtain the necessary pheromones.”

“But…” Shu Lingxiao couldn’t help but speak up, “He is very shrewd; what if he guesses…”

“Leave it to me to handle,” Shao Shiyan volunteered. “Sister Lingxiao, don’t worry, I will handle this matter properly. If necessary, I will seek your opinion.”

Under the gazes of everyone, Shu Lingxiao suddenly felt a little embarrassed and had to nod in agreement first.

After the discussion, Shao Shiyan deliberately slowed down his pace, waiting at the corner of the corridor.

When Shu Lingxiao came out, he softly called out, “Sister.”

Moonlight streamed through the glass window, casting mottled light and shadows on her face.

Shao Shiyan saw the lingering pain in her eyes, and his heart felt like it was being gripped by an invisible hand.

“Sister, it will be alright,” he awkwardly comforted, feeling an urge to pull her into his arms. “I promise you, I will never let that person have a chance to hurt you.”

Shu Lingxiao was stunned for a moment, then revealed a smile. “Thank you, I feel much better now.”

It has to be said that having someone to shield her from the wind and rain wasn’t bad.

Outside the window, a night breeze rustled the trees in the courtyard.

Shu Jingcheng took Shao Chengxi’s car back to the hospital to stay with Shu Lin.

Shao Shiyan said he would drive Shu Lingxiao back, and Shu Lingxiao paused for a moment before not refusing.

Tonight, she felt so tired, as if she didn’t even have the strength to drive home.

The winter night was cold, and there were far fewer cars on the road than during the day.

Shao Shiyan drove steadily on the road back to the Shu’s residence.

The car was quiet, with only the navigation system emitting faint prompts.

Shu Lingxiao leaned against the passenger seat, her profile reflecting the flowing lights outside the window, making her look exceptionally tired.

Shao Shiyan glanced at her from the corner of his eye and noticed that her fingers were unconsciously stroking the seatbelt, her knuckles slightly white.

“Sister,” he said softly, “are you still worried about little Lin’s matter?”

Shu Lingxiao seemed to be awakened from a daze, came back to her senses, and forced a smile. “It’s nothing, just a little tired.”

Her tone was light, but Shao Shiyan heard the perfunctoriness in it.

He was silent for a moment, then suddenly turned on the turn signal and slowly pulled the car over to the side of the road.

“What are you doing?” Shu Lingxiao asked him in confusion.

Shao Shiyan did not answer, but unbuckled his seatbelt and turned to face her.

Moonlight streamed in through the car window, gilding his silhouette with a soft silver edge.

His gaze was very focused, with unprecedented seriousness. “Sister, you don’t have to pretend in front of me.”

Shu Lingxiao was stunned and instinctively looked away. “I didn’t…”

“You did,” Shao Shiyan’s voice was very soft, but undeniable. “From the moment we finished talking until now, your brow has never relaxed. If you were just worried about little Lin, you wouldn’t have that expression.”

Shu Lingxiao suddenly felt her eyes heat up and quickly lowered her head, not wanting others to see her discomposure.

Back then, her Alpha father had an affair during their marriage. When Shu Jingcheng filed for divorce, her Alpha father only cared about how much property he could get, not caring about her well-being at all.

Clearly, the party at fault in the marriage was her Alpha father, and according to the law, he should receive less or none of the marital property, but he threatened Shu Jingcheng with her custody.

In the end, Shu Jingcheng chose to leave with nothing in order to obtain her custody.

After that, there was Shu Lin.

When they were young, they had a particularly difficult time.

If it weren’t for Shu Lin giving her someone to love, she would have been trapped in the shadow of not being expected and loved by her Alpha father.

From childhood to adulthood, she desperately tried to become stronger.

Because she was an Alpha and an older sister, she didn’t allow herself to be weak and had to support her family.

But sometimes she also felt tired and wondered… why did she have to bear the misfortune of her parents’ divorce?

Why, just when she had forgotten that hateful person, was she reminded of the fact that their lives couldn’t do without him with a cruel truth?

Why was that person still so important when he had done nothing?

After the divorce, the person who hadn’t seen her once, could he still be considered her Alpha father?

No, he was nothing, nothing!

Shao Shiyan could feel the fluctuation of her emotions and couldn’t help but put his hands on her shoulders, forcing her to look at him.

“Sister, look at me, look at me.”

Shu Lingxiao raised her eyes and met his gentle and firm gaze.

“My shoulders are quite broad,” he patted his broad shoulders and raised a warm smile. “Enough for you to lean on, Sister, just feel sorry for yourself, lean on my shoulder when you’re tired, okay?