RT Chapter 16
by VolareShao Chengxi walked over with the ointment, his gaze falling on Shu Lin’s flustered expression. “Who were you chatting with?”
“N-no one…” Shu Lin stammered, looking guilty.
“Lying isn’t a good habit.”
“I’m not a kid!”
“Alright, not a kid, a baby.” He sat on the edge of the bed. “Come on, let’s apply the ointment.”
Shu Lin shrank back. “I… I can do it myself…”
“You can’t see it, and you can’t reach it,” Shao Chengxi said. “Let me do it.”
Shu Lin wanted to refuse, but with a slight force, Shao Chengxi pressed him down on the bed.
He secretly turned his head and saw Shao Chengxi’s serious profile.
Why did he feel different from before?
When they first met, he wasn’t like this.
After applying the ointment, Shao Chengxi helped Shu Lin cover himself with the blanket. “If you’re uncomfortable, just lie down and rest. If you feel better in the afternoon, would you like to go fishing?”
Shu Lin’s eyes lit up. “Really?”
“Of course,” Shao Chengxi said. “Just think of it as… a date?”
Shu Lin mumbled childishly, “Who wants to go on a date with you?”
Shao Chengxi: “Oh, since you don’t want to, then forget it.”
“Wait!” Shu Lin said anxiously. “If, if you really want to, then, then…”
Shao Chengxi suppressed a smile. “I really want to. Will my baby do me the honor of keeping me company?”
Shu Lin put on a reluctant expression. “Alright, I guess…”
Shao Chengxi went back to his work.
After confirming that he couldn’t hear any sound, Shu Lin picked up the phone that had been stuffed under the pillow. Looking at the successfully received video file, his fingertips traced circles on the screen.
Finally, he pursed his lips, gritted his teeth, and deleted it. With righteous indignation, he forwarded a legal article about disseminating obscene materials to Gu Xiao.
[Doing this is illegal. Don’t send me this stuff again. I’m a law-abiding citizen.]
Gu Xiao: [Huh?!]
[What the hell?]
[Innocent scratch head.jpg]
[You’ve reformed so quickly?]
[No way, baby, you haven’t even gotten your feet wet yet. At most, you’ve dipped a toe in. (Note: Refers to Shu Lin haven’t experienced much in the world of Alpha/Omega relationships)]
[Your fighting power is too weak.]
[You need more training.]
[Baby, talk to me. Why aren’t you talking?]
…
Shu Lin looked at his phone, which was being bombarded with messages, with a hopeless expression.
The afternoon sun was warm and not glaring. The lake sparkled, reflecting the maple leaves on the shore.
Shu Lin sat on a folding chair, staring intently at the bobber.
Suddenly, he felt his waist tighten. Shao Chengxi wrapped his arms around him from behind, resting his chin on his shoulder. “This is warmer.”
Shu Lin awkwardly moved his body. “D-don’t do this…”
“What are you afraid of?” Shao Chengxi nipped at his earlobe. “It’s safe here. No one will come close.”
Only then did Shu Lin notice the shadowy figures of several men in black in the distant woods.
He opened his eyes wide in surprise. “Who are those people…”
“Bodyguards,” Shao Chengxi explained. “They will protect you in secret from now on.”
Shu Lin felt uneasy. “Why do I need protection?”
Shao Chengxi’s expression became serious. “Because you are my Omega, and a US-Class Omega, and because of my position…”
He paused. “My political enemies might target you to restrain me.”
Shu Lin’s face showed apprehension. “Are you saying someone might…”
“Don’t worry,” Shao Chengxi patted his hand. “I will protect you. But you must also be careful yourself. Try not to go out alone.”
Shu Lin obediently nodded and leaned into Shao Chengxi’s embrace, watching the lake.
The autumn sky was clear, and the bright sunlight sprinkled on the lake, creating shimmering waves.
The maple leaves on the shore swayed gently in the breeze. Occasionally, a few red leaves fell, creating ripples on the water.
A few water birds skimmed across the surface of the lake, stirring up a spray of water.
Shao Chengxi looked down at the Omega in his arms, raised his hand to gently brush away the hair on his forehead, his fingertips inadvertently touching his cool skin.
“Are you cold?” Shao Chengxi asked softly, pulling Shu Lin even closer.
Shu Lin’s voice was soft. “No, not cold…”
Shao Chengxi hugged him tighter. “I’m cold.”
Shu Lin: “…”
The mixed pheromones of apricot and ice-snow flavor swirled between them, which was very comfortable.
Suddenly, Shao Chengxi placed a light kiss on the top of Shu Lin’s head.
The tips of Shu Lin’s ears turned red. “Don’t just…”
“What?” Shao Chengxi shrugged. “Can’t I kiss my own Omega?”
Shu Lin: “D-don’t say that.”
Shao Chengxi raised his hand and ruffled his hair. “Okay, I won’t, I won’t.”
The two quietly fished again.
After a long time, Shao Chengxi adjusted his position to make Shu Lin more comfortable, and said, “Tomorrow night, I’ll take you to see my grandfather.”
Shu Lin looked back. “Is your grandfather very fierce?”
Shao Chengxi leaned down and pressed his cheek to his cheek. “He is a bit fierce, but, baby, I’m here. Don’t be afraid. I won’t let him be fierce with you.”
Shu Lin had heard of Shao Chengxi’s grandfather.
He was the famous Shao Tingrui.
It was under his leadership that the Shao family became the undisputed top financial group in the empire.
Moreover, Shao Tingrui was a B-Class Omega.
His life was full of legendary stories.
Even the descendants of the Shao family did not know which were true and which were false.
In any case, Shao Tingrui’s leadership in the Imperial Capital business world remains unchallenged to this day.
The Shao family was large and powerful, with many descendants. There was constant competition and infighting, but as long as Shao Tingrui came forward, no one dared to act recklessly.
Although Shao Bingheng was currently the Chairman of the Shao Group, Shao Tingrui still made the key decisions behind the scenes.
Regarding the next Chairman of the Shao Group, Shao Tingrui and Shao Bingheng had originally favored Shao Chengxi.
However, Shao Chengxi was not interested in the position, so they had to settle for second best.