RT Chapter 9
by VolareShu Lin knew he couldn’t hide it any longer.
He had originally planned to tell them after his father and sister were discharged from the hospital.
“I…” He took a deep breath. “Shao Chengxi and I are officially married.”
“What?!” Shu Lingxiao sat up abruptly, immediately straining her wound and drawing a sharp, painful breath.
“Lingxiao!” Shu Jingcheng said anxiously, “Be careful of your wound!”
Shu Lin quickly stepped forward to support his sister, “Sis, don’t get so worked up…”
“How can I not be worked up?” Shu Lingxiao grabbed her brother’s hand. “You’re only nineteen! How long have you been out of my sight? How could you marry Shao Chengxi? You…”
A flash of insight struck her, and her eyes widened. “Could it be, could it be…”
Shu Lingxiao couldn’t bring herself to continue, and in an instant, she understood everything.
Shu Jingcheng frowned deeply, his eyes meeting Shu Lingxiao’s, and he, too, understood. His voice choked with emotion. “To save your sister and me, you applied to reveal your true identity…”
After that, he used himself as a bargaining chip, becoming Shao Chengxi’s Omega.
Shu Lin’s tears finally fell. “Dad, Sis, I’m sorry… I, I couldn’t think of any other way. This was the only way to save you…”
Silence fell in the hospital room.
All three members of the family were crying.
Shu Jingcheng and Shu Lingxiao looked at Shu Lin, whose face was covered in tears, their eyes filled with heartache for him.
And helplessness.
After a long while, Shu Lin sniffled, wiped away his tears, and broke the silence. “I don’t regret it. As long as you’re both okay, what I did was worth it. Luckily, I’m a US-Class Omega, otherwise…”
Otherwise, he wouldn’t have had anything to bargain with Shao Chengxi.
Shu Lingxiao sighed and pulled him into a hug. “My silly brother…”
Now that things had come to this, what else could she say?
She and her father were the beneficiaries of this situation, and they had no position or right to say another word.
However, now that Shu Lin’s true identity was exposed, he had effectively lost himself and could only rely on Shao Chengxi to survive safely.
Otherwise, he would fall into the terrifying situation of being fought over by other S-Class Alphas.
A pheromone match rate of no less than 95% was a deadly temptation for S-Class Alphas at the top of the pheromone food chain.
No one could resist it.
That’s why the law granted US-Class Omegas the right to apply for virtual identities to protect the legitimate rights and interests of this special group of people.
In reality, US-Class Omegas were already rare, but without exception, they all applied for virtual identities and lived under those identities even after starting families.
Because, according to historical records, no US-Class Omega had ever met a good end.
Fortunately, Shu Lin had only revealed his US-Class Omega identity to Shao Chengxi.
Even if it was unavoidable that the people around Shao Chengxi would know Shu Lin’s true identity, with the Shao family’s position in the empire, they should be able to protect him.
But…
“Xiao Lin,” Shu Jingcheng sighed, “That Shao Chengxi…”
“Dad, Sis, don’t worry, he’s treating me pretty well.” To reassure them, Shu Lin put on a relaxed smile.
In fact, up to this point, that Alpha had indeed been quite good to him.
At least, he kept his word.
Shu Lingxiao still couldn’t let it go. “You’re only nineteen, your body is still developing, how can you face… sigh.”
Shu Lingxiao was an A-Class Alpha who had been working in the public prosecution department of the procuratorate since graduation.
Because of her outstanding abilities, she quickly became responsible for criminal cases involving many tycoon families.
She knew better than anyone the cruelty of the internal and external struggles within tycoon families.
Her Omega brother had just reached the legal marriage age, was only a sophomore in college, hadn’t even graduated, and had no social experience at all.
Because he didn’t have an Alpha father from birth, Shu Jingcheng always felt indebted to him, and Shu Lingxiao loved this younger brother even more.
Since he differentiated into a US-Class Omega at the age of fifteen, the two of them had taken extra care of Shu Lin, fearing that something might happen to him if they weren’t careful.
Shu Lin had grown up under the careful protection of his father and sister, had simple experiences, and a pure and kind heart, still completely childlike.
He simply didn’t know how dangerous it was to marry into a super-rich family like the Shao family.
What’s more, Shao Chengxi was in politics.
Being the Omega of an ambitious political star was no easy task.
If he wasn’t careful, he could lose his life.
Worry filled Shu Jingcheng and Shu Lingxiao’s faces.
A week later, their conditions stabilized, and the doctor suggested that they continue to stay in the hospital for treatment.
But they really couldn’t stay any longer and insisted on being discharged to recuperate at home.
After Chen Mingyuan and Zhang Huaiping sought instructions from Shao Chengxi by phone, they completed the discharge procedures for them.
The day of their discharge was bright and sunny.
Shu Lin was helping his father and sister pack their things in the hospital room when a familiar voice suddenly came from the TV.
“…Although the factory explosion has been properly handled, I must still offer my sincerest apologies to the people of the country for my negligence in this matter…”
Shu Lin stopped what he was doing and looked up at the TV screen.
Since Shao Chengxi left the hospital that night, he hadn’t come again for the entire week.
This made Shu Lin relieved.
Honestly, even now, he didn’t know what he would do if Shao Chengxi appeared in front of his father and sister.
A press conference was being broadcast on TV.
Shao Chengxi was still wearing a sharp military uniform, his expression serious and sincere.
“The Shao Group will bear all the compensation for the casualties and will fully cooperate with the government to do a good job in the aftermath…”
Shu Jingcheng came out after changing his clothes and also looked up at the TV, unable to help but say, “This Shao Chengxi is not simple.”
“Indeed,” Shu Lingxiao said, sitting on the sofa, “This move of his, retreating in order to advance, not only defused any possible unfavorable public opinion that the opposing forces might induce, but also pointed the finger at the municipal government.”
On TV, Shao Chengxi continued, “Currently, the criminal suspects in the chemical plant explosion have been arrested, and the case has been transferred to the public security organs for further investigation. But I want to point out that another explosion at the City Central Hospital could have been avoided…”
Shu Lin’s heart clenched tightly.
He remembered the explosion that night. If Shao Chengxi hadn’t come to their rescue, he might never have seen his father and sister again.
“…The numbness and inaction of certain government departments led to this tragedy. I solemnly promise to promote the accountability mechanism for the City Central Hospital explosion and improve relevant legislation to prevent such incidents from happening again…”
After listening to this, Shu Lingxiao said, “He’s right. The chemical plant explosion happened first. After the incident, he made a suggestion to the municipal government in charge of the safety of the Imperial Capital urban area to conduct a comprehensive investigation of the hidden dangers in public places in the city. As a result, the municipal government officials didn’t take it seriously.”
Shu Lin asked curiously, “Sis, you even know about this kind of thing!”
Shu Lingxiao chuckled, “Of course, your sister has her own information network.”
After speaking, she added, “There’s a good show to watch now. Shao Chengxi is going to take this opportunity to reorganize the political arena.”
Shu Lin was a little worried, “Will it be dangerous for him to publicly criticize the municipal government like this?”
“Don’t worry,” Shu Lingxiao patted her brother’s hand. “He dares to say it publicly, he must have made thorough preparations.”
Now, whether they wanted to or not, the Shu family was tied to Shao Chengxi. She had to pay attention to matters concerning him.
After they finished packing, Assistant Cheng pushed the door open and entered.
“Mr. Shu,” she said respectfully, “Minister Shao sent me to pick you up.”
Shu Lin was a little surprised, “He… isn’t he holding a press conference?”
Assistant Cheng: “He knew you were being discharged today and arranged it in advance.”
Shu Jingcheng and Shu Lingxiao exchanged a look and didn’t ask any further questions.
Shu Lingxiao gave Assistant Cheng a polite smile, “Then thank you for your trouble, let’s go.”
The car stopped at the entrance of the Shu family’s residential complex.
Before getting out of the car, Shu Jingcheng asked Assistant Cheng to pass on a message for him.
“Please tell Minister Shao, find a time to meet with me.”
Hearing this, Shu Lin looked at a loss.