RT Chapter 73

Chapter 73: Hmph, Eating from Your Own Bowl While Eyeing What’s in the Pot.

Shu Lin felt that his and Shao Chengxi’s beginning was based on a transaction, which was already dishonorable.

Now it was about to end in a mess.

If Gu Xiao found out, what would he think of him?

Would he look down on him?

“Excuse me, I’m here to serve your dishes.”

The door to the private room was pushed open, and the waiter’s appearance broke the silence between the two.

Soon after, the waiter finished serving the dishes.

“Your dishes are all here, please enjoy your meal.”

“Thank you.”

Seeing the door to the private room close, Shu Lin looked up at Gu Xiao and said:

“I know you still have questions you want to ask, but I’m hungry, very hungry. Let’s eat first, and after we’re full, I’ll tell you anything you want to know, okay?”

Gu Xiao’s gaze wandered between Shu Lin and the fragrant food for a few circles, and finally, he gritted his teeth and picked up his chopsticks, stuffing a mouthful of food into his mouth.

Shu Lin temporarily breathed a sigh of relief.

He was really hungry.

God knows, under the tension, he used all his strength to fully release his pheromones to knock out Lu Shanchuan.

Now that he thought about it, he still felt lingering fear.

Luckily, Teacher Feng was rescued, and Lu Shanchuan wasn’t seriously injured.

Quick, grab a piece of braised pork to calm his nerves.

Who knew that just as he picked up a piece of braised pork, before he could put it in his mouth, the door to the private room was suddenly pushed open.

Four tall, burly men in plain clothes barged in. Before Gu Xiao could realize what was happening and turn his head, one of them stepped forward and knocked him unconscious with a chop to the neck.

“What are you doing?” Shu Lin exclaimed, chopsticks suspended in mid-air.

He recognized these four men; they were bodyguards Shao Chengxi had sent to protect him in secret.

The leading bodyguard, who had knocked out Gu Xiao, respectfully stepped forward, lowered his head slightly, and said:

“Little Sir, something happened on Minister Shao’s side. He said he couldn’t get through to your phone and asked us to take you back to the residence immediately.”

Shu Lin looked puzzled, “Something happened? What could happen to him?”

He was right there at Shao Residence, what could happen?

Even if something did happen, with the Shao family present, they could handle it properly.

The bodyguard didn’t answer directly, but stepped aside to make way, saying like a robot:

“Sorry, we don’t know the specifics. We’re only responsible for taking you back immediately. Please come with us.”

Shu Lin glanced at the unconscious Gu Xiao and angrily said:

“What about my friend? How can you just knock someone out like that? What if you used too much force and hurt him?”

“Sorry, Little Sir, this is for confidentiality,” the bodyguard said in a businesslike manner. “Don’t worry, I know how to control my strength. Your friend is fine. I’ll arrange for someone to take him home and ensure his safety.”

Seeing the situation, Shu Lin knew he had no choice but to go.

He bit his lip, glanced at the freshly served dishes, and stood up:

“Okay, I’ll go with you. But you must guarantee my friend is alright!”

“Yes, Little Sir.”

The bodyguard nodded, signaling the other two to safely escort Gu Xiao home.

Once in the car, Shu Lin turned on his phone and saw many missed calls from Shao Chengxi.

Hesitating for a moment, he called Shao Chengxi back, wanting to ask him what exactly had happened.

But no one answered.

Looking out the window at the fleeting street scenes, Shu Lin frowned in silence.

He didn’t want to go back; he didn’t know how to face Shao Chengxi.

This morning, when he went back to Shao Residence to get clothes and Shao Chengxi hugged him, he smelled that Omega’s orange-scented pheromones on Shao Chengxi again.

Hmph, eating from your own bowl while eyeing what’s in the pot.

Big jerk!

Scumbag!

He didn’t want to see him again, didn’t want to!

If it weren’t for his sister saying he should stay calm and collect enough evidence before confronting Shao Chengxi to ensure a smooth divorce,

Otherwise, he wouldn’t go see Shao Chengxi again.

Escorted back to Shao Residence by the bodyguards, he met Director Chen Mingyuan.

Shu Lin always felt grateful to those who had helped him, and he treated Chen Mingyuan with respect and politeness.

Shao Tingrui was also there, and he visibly breathed a sigh of relief when he saw Shu Lin return.

Chen Mingyuan’s words cleared up Shu Lin’s confusion.

“I examined Minister Shao’s body, and his condition is unstable. He needs your pheromones to soothe him.”

Shu Lin’s heart tightened, and he subconsciously took a step back, his breathing becoming heavy.

Was Shao Chengxi about to enter his rut?

Shao Tingrui said, “Little Lin, Chengxi should be entering his rut soon. The timing is perfect. Go upstairs and be with him, help him get through this rut smoothly.”

No!

Shu Lin took two more steps back, his hands clenched into fists, his face tense.

His heart was full of resistance.

No, he didn’t want to have any more intimate contact with Shao Chengxi, especially not now.

If that happened, he would completely collapse.

Seeing him standing there without moving, Chen Mingyuan and Shao Tingrui looked at him in confusion.

“What’s wrong, Little Lin?” Shao Tingrui asked, puzzled.

Chen Mingyuan added:

“Minister Shao has a new situation this time. His glands were damaged by you, so it’s hard to say what will happen after he enters his rut. You’ll have to pay extra attention.”

Shu Lin looked up at the stairs not far away, and under their watchful gaze, he gritted his teeth and went upstairs.

Since he could damage Shao Chengxi’s glands once, he could do it a second time.

He had just knocked out an A-class Alpha, so it should be no problem.

First, he’d go back to the bedroom and try to use suppressive pheromones to keep Shao Chengxi conscious, like last time.

Despite having made up his mind, Shu Lin’s fingers were still a little shaky as he walked to the door.

After pausing for a moment, he took a deep breath and pushed the door open.

In the room, Shao Chengxi was sitting on the edge of the bed, his hands propping up his head, breathing rapidly.

Hearing the sound of the door opening, he suddenly looked up, saw Shu Lin, and without a moment’s delay, rushed over and hugged him.

“Baby, you’re finally back. I feel so bad, I miss you so much…” Shao Chengxi’s voice was hoarse.

Shu Lin didn’t speak, concentrating on releasing suppressive pheromones.

Suddenly, Shao Chengxi pushed him away, grabbed his shoulders, and stared down at him, his eyes filled with anger.

“Why do you have another Alpha’s pheromones on you? And you’re not wearing your own clothes.”

Shu Lin was shocked.

How could he still smell it?

He had clearly taken special measures to remove the pheromones.

Shao Chengxi’s gaze fell on the bandage on Shu Lin’s neck.

His eyes became sinister, his voice low and dangerous:

“Baby, tell me, what happened to the injury on your neck?”

“Why are there other Alpha pheromones in the wound?”

“Why are you wearing someone else’s clothes?”

Shu Lin subconsciously raised his hand to cover his neck, and thinking of the Omega pheromones that Shao Chengxi couldn’t wash off even after showering, he immediately became angry.

A person who was unfaithful to their relationship, a person who had slept with other Omegas more than once, had the nerve to question him?

“It’s none of your business,” Shu Lin retorted, pushing him away.

A fierce look surfaced in Shao Chengxi’s eyes.

He grabbed Shu Lin, saw the bandage, and recognized the other Alpha’s pheromones on it.

Another Alpha had actually touched Shu Lin there!

Shu Lin had actually let another Alpha touch him there!

Damn it!

Which Alpha dared to lay a hand on his Omega!