RT Chapter 87

Chapter 87: Can’t Bear To

Chapter 87: Can’t Bear To

Back at the Shao Residence, Shao Shiyan looked utterly dejected.

Shu Lingxiao had rejected him without leaving any room for doubt.

She said she only saw him as Shu Lin’s Alpha’s younger brother and felt nothing for him as a man, or as an Omega.

“It seems I haven’t been careful enough, and there may have been misunderstandings. I will be more careful in the future and will not let you have any further thoughts about me.”

“Leave, please. I will try to avoid you whenever possible, or maintain a safe distance.”

And just like that, Shao Shiyan was asked to leave the Shu family home by Shu Lingxiao.

Shao Shiyan’s heart was broken.

But, sister, I really like you…

“Shiyan, what’s wrong?” Shao Bingheng’s voice pulled him back to reality.

Shao Shiyan looked up and saw Shao Tingrui and Shao Bingheng returning from outside, heading towards the living room while discussing something.

Seeing them, he stood up, greeted them, and forced a smile: “Nothing, just a little tired.”

Shao Bingheng frowned, noticing something was off with him, but didn’t ask further.

Shao Tingrui continued the previous topic:

“Little Lin and his father, along with Little Lin’s good friend, have gone out to play. Although there are bodyguards with them, it’s still worrying.”

Shao Shiyan helped him sit on the sofa, and he sighed:

“Ah, if conditions allowed, I would love to go out with them.”

Shao Bingheng empathized, “Who wouldn’t? May is the perfect month for travel.”

That’s the burden of fame.

The Shao family was too famous, and they were all public figures. Every word and action was under public scrutiny. Even the slightest disturbance would attract attention and become trending news.

Unlike Shu Lin and the others, they couldn’t just go out without any worries.

In this light, Shu’s family insistence that Shu Lin’s marriage to Shao Chengxi not be announced until after Shu Lin graduated from university was a wise decision.

When this matter was discussed, Shu Jingcheng had just had stomach cancer surgery and lacked energy.

It seemed the main idea was still Shu Lingxiao’s.

It had to be said that Shu Lin had a capable older sister who was always thinking of him.

Over the past six months, through close contact with Shu Lingxiao, the Shao family elders were even more certain of her abilities and character.

She was decisive, knew what was important, had a sense of propriety, and stuck to her principles.

If she had a family background like the Shao family, her achievements would be no less than Shao Chengxi’s.

She was a reliable in-law and ally.

The two elders spoke one after the other, while Shao Shiyan listened silently.

Shao Tingrui brought up an old topic:

“After thinking about it, I still think it’s feasible to have Little Lin deliberately practice suppressing Alphas. He’s a US-Class Omega, he has the potential. Not developing it would be a real waste.”

Shao Bingheng shook his head, “But Chengxi doesn’t agree, and we can’t force him.”

The four members of the Shao family, along with Shu Lin himself, had sat down to discuss this.

Shao Chengxi directly opposed it.

They had initially thought he was opposed to it because of Shu Lin being an Alpha, but they were wrong.

Shao Chengxi said that he had also considered this idea, but eventually gave up.

“Everything has two sides. Just like when I take strong suppressants, while they can suppress my rut, they also come with significant side effects.”

“Only an S-Class Alpha like me knows the pain and torment involved.”

“Shu Lin is a US-Class Omega, his pheromones are already unique, and his ability to suppress pheromones is unparalleled.”

“But no one knows if deliberately strengthening this ability will have side effects? What side effects will there be?”

“He’s used it twice, once on me, and once to knock out another A-Class Alpha, but each time he experienced episodes of unconsciousness.”

“Director Chen said it was because he was too tired and physically exhausted, and that doing this for a long time would damage the foundation of his health.”

“Perhaps there will be other unpredictable side effects that we cannot control right now.”

“I have the ability to protect my Omega and don’t want him to suffer this, to endure the torment of these side effects like me.”

“I can’t bear it.”

After he said these words, Shu Lin immediately “rebelled” and said he would listen to his Alpha in everything.

The others, seeing the couple displaying their affection, didn’t want to say anything and be the bad guys.

They thought the matter was settled, but they didn’t expect Shao Tingrui to bring it up again today.

“I think,” Shao Tingrui said, “Little Lin’s ability is special, unlike Chengxi’s situation. By the way, Bingheng, what did the pheromone experts say when you consulted them?”

Shao Bingheng: “They said that if it’s just tiredness, it can be recovered with good sleep, so it doesn’t count as a side effect. After all, everyone is tired and wants to rest after physical exhaustion. Of course, specific situations need to be analyzed specifically, no one can say for sure.”

Shao Tingrui was dissatisfied: “Hmph, those so-called experts, they only say ambiguous things.”

Seeing that Shao Shiyan, who usually talked a lot, hadn’t said anything, Shao Tingrui disliked his silence and sarcastically said:

“Shiyan, have you become a mute? You’re acting like you’ve lost your love, so absent-minded.”

Shao Shiyan’s sore and swollen heart felt like it had been suddenly pierced, instantly creating a big hole, and bitterness poured out.

“Grandpa, I have lost my love.”

“I confessed to Sister Lingxiao today, but she rejected me, she rejected me…”

“She even said she would avoid me in the future and keep her distance from me.”

“Father, Grandpa, I feel so bad, so bad…”

As he spoke, he covered his face in pain.

Shao Tingrui and Shao Bingheng were stunned for a few seconds, then exchanged a look.

A complex expression flashed in their eyes.

Both heartbroken and relieved.

Heartbroken that their child’s love was unrequited and ruthlessly rejected.

Relieved that Shu Lingxiao was clear-headed and decisive, making the wisest choice.

Shao Tingrui gave Shao Bingheng a look, got up, and left, leaving the space to the father and son.

Shao Bingheng sighed lightly, patted Shao Shiyan on the shoulder, and comforted him:

“Shiyan, you can’t force matters of the heart.”

“You two are not suitable in the first place, Shu Lingxiao did the right thing.”

“Don’t be so persistent, let go when you should, that’s also a kind of courage, it’s not shameful.”

Shao Shiyan suddenly released his hands, stood up, his eyes firm:

“No, I won’t give up. I will continue to pursue Sister Lingxiao and make her fall in love with me.”

“The sons of the Shao family are not cowards who back down in the face of difficulties.”

“Father, just wait and see.”

After saying that, he walked upstairs with firm steps.

Shao Bingheng looked at his back, reaching out his hand, wanting to say something but stopping.

Sigh…

Actually, you can’t generalize.

Sometimes, the sons of the Shao family can be a little cowardly too.

After thinking about it, Shao Bingheng decided to call Shao Chengxi and ask him to persuade Shao Shiyan.

The phone connected, but before he could speak, an unexpected voice came from the other end.

“Father, this is Little Lin. Chengxi is not available to answer the phone right now, he will call you back later.”

Shao Bingheng was surprised: “Aren’t you on vacation with your father? How are you with Chengxi? Did something happen?”

“This…” Shu Lin hesitated.

After finishing the call with Shao Chengxi, Shao Bingheng threw his phone onto the sofa in annoyance.

Not one of his three sons was without worries.