RT Chapter 52

Chapter 52: The Beautiful Young Man Before Him

In a surge of heat, Shao Chengxi abruptly woke up, his forehead already covered in fine sweat.

He checked the time: 3:40 AM.

He turned on the bedside lamp, its gentle orange light spilling over Shu Lin.

Shao Chengxi looked down at the small Omega in his arms, his gaze softening.

Shu Lin was fast asleep, his fair cheeks flushed with a lingering blush, like clouds tinged by the evening glow, radiating a lazy sensuality.

His eyelashes were long, fluttering gently with his breath, casting faint shadows beneath his eyes.

His lips were slightly parted, his breathing soft and even.

Shu Lin’s sleeping face held a youthful innocence, so pure that it was unbearable to profane, yet it also exuded an unconscious sensuality, like a ripe, sweet apricot, emitting an alluring fragrance.

Shao Chengxi’s Adam’s apple bobbed a few times.

He bit down hard, carefully got out of bed, and strode into the bathroom, letting the cold water wash over his body.

No, he couldn’t touch Shu Lin again.

If he continued like this, his little Omega wouldn’t be able to take it.

Shao Chengxi had differentiated into an S-Class Alpha at the age of sixteen, and since then, he had been plagued by his rut.

He remembered the first time he experienced his rut.

At that time, he was still at the juvenile military academy, and the sudden heat almost drove him out of his mind.

He locked himself in a specially designed isolation room and endured those few days with the help of potent suppressants.

Since then, he had suffered the bitter consequences of the suppressants’ side effects.

Each time he used them, he would experience severe headaches and muscle spasms.

The most terrifying side effect of potent suppression wasn’t even this.

With increasing use, not only did the effects become weaker, but the frequency of his rut also increased from once a year to a terrifying two to three times a year.

The doctor said that the only way to relieve him of this suffering was to find an Omega whose pheromone compatibility was higher than 95%.

Such an Omega was not easy to find, but for the Shao family, it wasn’t impossible.

There was more than one.

But…

There were no buts.

The current situation was that he had never had his own Omega until Shu Lin appeared.

Shao Chengxi still remembered what Shu Lin looked like the first time he saw him.

The young man was wearing a well-tailored black suit, the shoulder line straight, the waist cinched in, highlighting his slender figure, revealing a low-key elegance.

His face was stunningly beautiful, his skin as white as jade, his brows and eyes carrying a hint of panic, yet also revealing stubbornness, like a noble young man driven to the brink.

His hair was clearly styled with care, the bangs gently falling on his forehead, adding a touch of softness.

Even though his eyes were dark with fatigue, revealing an undeniable exhaustion, one could still see from his every move that he had received a good education and had a high aesthetic sense.

Shao Chengxi’s gaze lingered on him, his Adam’s apple sliding up and down, his breathing becoming heavy.

The beautiful young man before him was a US-Class Omega that was hard to come by; no S-Class Alpha could resist his temptation.

Shao Chengxi would always remember the feeling when he first smelled Shu Lin’s pheromones.

That sweet apricot scent perfectly neutralized the icy pheromones in his body, making him feel unprecedentedly comfortable.

From that moment on, he told himself that he would never use potent suppressants again.

Because he was about to have an Omega to spend his life with.

Therefore, he accepted Shu Lin’s offer.

This was not only to help him through his rut, but also for his political career.

A stable S-Class Alpha was far more reliable and trustworthy than an Alpha who could lose control at any time.

Shao Chengxi was not someone who indulged in internal conflict and entanglement. He had too many things to do and had no time to care about those minor details.

He only looked at the results and didn’t care that he obtained Shu Lin through a transaction.

Facts proved that the choice he made by following his heart was right.

After taking a cold shower in the bathroom, the restlessness in Shao Chengxi’s body was temporarily suppressed.

Getting back into bed, afraid that his cold body would chill Shu Lin, Shao Chengxi didn’t immediately hug him, but waited until his body warmed up before holding him again.

He buried his head in Shu Lin’s warm neck.

Ah…

How could his baby be so wonderful?

The next morning, Shu Lin sat in the dedicated command vehicle provided for Shao Chengxi by the Ministry of Defense, and through the window, his gaze swept over the busy crowd in front of the Presidential Palace.

These people were all big shots at the top of the food chain in the Imperial Capital.

Shao Bingheng, as the current chairman of the Shao Group, the representative of the empire’s number one consortium, naturally stood in the most prominent position.

He was wearing a dark suit, his expression solemn, and he was talking in a low voice with several senior officials.

His aura was steady and majestic, and his every move showed the demeanor of the head of the eldest branch.

Shao Shiyan accompanied him, and under Shao Bingheng’s introduction, he greeted different people one by one.

It had to be said that he had changed a lot since they last met, and he was completely different from his usual lazy self.

Shu Lin’s gaze shifted slightly, and he actually saw the Shao family members who had gossiped about him in the pavilion.

They were dressed impeccably, with respectful and humble attitudes, interacting with different people in different corners, without any of the frivolousness and disdain of that day.

What surprised Shu Lin even more was that Shao Tingrui also appeared in front of the Presidential Palace.

Shao Tingrui usually lived in seclusion, but now he made a special appearance, showing the importance of this meeting to the Shao family.

The early spring was cool, and he was wearing a sophisticated black trench coat, his smile gentle and calm, shaking hands and exchanging greetings with several political elders.

Obviously, the entire Shao family was paving the way for Shao Chengxi in their own way.

Seeing this scene, Shu Lin felt complicated.

He knew that the Shao family was not monolithic, and internal strife and intrigue were not uncommon.

But at critical moments, they could put aside their prejudices, unite against outsiders, and fully support Shao Chengxi.

As expected of a family with a century of history, this kind of family cohesion surprised and impressed him.

The wind outside the window gently brushed past, and Shu Lin’s gaze fell on Shao Chengxi, who was directing the scene in the distance.

He stood there, his figure straight, his expression stern, as if everything was under his control.

Shu Lin suddenly understood that the reason Shao Chengxi was able to get to where he was today was not only because of his ability and skill, but also because he had such a family supporting him.

This family may be complex, perhaps indifferent, but at critical moments, they always knew what was important and what was the big picture.

This family tradition was the reason why the Shao family could become a century-old family.

As the meeting time approached, the personnel attending the Presidential Palace meeting entered the venue one after another, and other social attendees slowly left.

Soon, the area in front of the Presidential Palace became quiet.

Shu Lin yawned and prepared to play with his phone.

He opened the browser, and a trending news item popped up.

Instantly, his eyes widened.

It was news accusing Shao Chengxi.