IMAO Chapter 85

Who do you think is responsible for my current state?

Jiang Yuan’s lips twitched. Even though he wanted to lash out, he couldn’t bring himself to do it. Ji Rong’s face was full of genuine concern, his eyes brimming with worry. Even if Jiang Yuan desperately wanted to punch him, he had no justifiable reason to beat Ji Rong up over this.

His pent-up anger had nowhere to go, and seeing Ji Rong hovering around only made him more irritated!

Damn it!

He was so mad!

Why did this guy’s pheromones have to be so strong!

Jiang Yuan was seething inside. This guy must’ve been sent by heaven to mess with him because his life was going too smoothly!

Seeing Jiang Yuan’s conflicted expression and silence, Ji Rong became flustered. He immediately spun around and burst through the doctor’s office door.

“Ah!”

The Beta doctor, who had been drinking water at his desk, jumped at the sudden bang. When he recognized Ji Rong as the intruder, he shot him a reproachful look. Meeting Ji Rong’s murderous gaze, he stammered, “W-what… can I help you with?”

“Doctor, is his condition serious?” Ji Rong’s eyes were red.

The doctor was clearly taken aback. “Huh?”

Ji Rong grew more agitated. “Just tell me, is it or not?”

The doctor, who regained his composure, coughed into his fist and returned to his previous detached demeanor. “I’ve already explained the patient’s condition to him. It’s not serious. He just needs to follow the prescribed treatment.”

Ji Rong frowned deeply. “Really?”

The doctor glanced at Ji Rong and slapped his desk for emphasis. “Are you questioning my expertise!”

Ji Rong: “…” No, I’m not.

Hearing the doctor’s voice rise by several octaves, Jiang Yuan hurried into the office. He grabbed Ji Rong’s wrist and apologized to the doctor. “I’m sorry, doctor. I’ll take him away now. I was too confused earlier and didn’t explain the situation clearly to my friend. He rushed in because he was worried. Please don’t be angry.”

The doctor looked at Jiang Yuan and nodded slightly, then added, “Fine, fine, you can go now. Remember to follow my written instructions carefully, don’t forget.”

“Okay, thank you, doctor.” After expressing his gratitude, Jiang Yuan quickly led Ji Rong out of the doctor’s office.

Ji Rong was confused. The doctor’s casual tone didn’t seem like he was lying.

No doctor would maintain such a relaxed attitude if a patient had a serious illness. Even if the doctor was used to seeing such cases, they would still need to consider the patient’s feelings.

“So what exactly is wrong?” Ji Rong carefully asked as he caught up with Jiang Yuan, who was taking large strides.

Jiang Yuan looked at Ji Rong. Although this situation was caused by Ji Rong, he couldn’t really blame him. The gland activation was something no one could have predicted. Jiang Yuan took a deep breath and stared at Ji Rong again.

“What’s really going on?”

Ji Rong’s voice grew softer as he watched him anxiously.

Jiang Yuan patted Ji Rong’s shoulder and said, “Don’t worry, it’s just an immune system disorder causing my body to heat up. If I follow the doctor’s instructions strictly, I’ll be fine in a while.”

“Phew—” Ji Rong clearly let out a long sigh of relief, patting his chest. “That’s good. You had me terrified when you wouldn’t say anything earlier.”

Jiang Yuan: “Did I?”

Ji Rong replied seriously, “Yes, I was nearly worried to death.”

Just then, the communicator beeped with a message from Gu Bai.

As soon as Jiang Yuan answered, he heard Gu Bai ask with concern, “Jiang Yuan, how were the test results? We’re all worried about you!”

“It’s nothing, just a minor issue caused by an immune system disorder,” Jiang Yuan gave Gu Bai the same explanation he’d given Ji Rong.

“Oh, that’s good,” hearing there was nothing serious, Gu Bai immediately shared an address, saying, “The instructor, Nolan, and the others are all here, we’re just waiting for you two! Come quickly!”

Jiang Yuan acknowledged and ended the call. He and Ji Rong left the hospital and caught a car.

In the car.

The man’s handsome features were like the masterpiece of the Creator. He propped his chin with one hand, his deep eyes looking diagonally forward, full of confusion.

So… why was he sitting in the back while Jiang Yuan sat in front? Shouldn’t they be sitting together?

Ji Rong recalled what had happened when they got in the car. Jiang Yuan had opened the back door, but after seeing him get in, suddenly opened the front door and sat there instead, leading to their current situation.

Now Jiang Yuan was holding his communicator, constantly scrolling through something.

Must be the doctor’s instructions, Ji Rong guessed.

Indeed, Jiang Yuan in the front seat was reading the doctor’s instructions.

1. Purchase an Omega pheromone monitoring device, which can analyze Omega pheromone levels in real-time and predict approximate heat cycles.

2. For patients who suddenly become Omega, please don’t feel burdened, maintain a normal mindset. Omegas are no longer just breeding machines. Please study suppressant usage carefully and utilize suppressants well. There’s no real difference between ABOs. [Note: Link – Complete Guide to Suppressant Purchase and Usage]

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7. Based on the patient’s current pheromone concentration levels and available data, the patient’s first heat is estimated to occur within 5-7 days. Please make necessary preparations.

8. Heat cycles are difficult to endure. Given the patient’s pheromone disorder, if suppressants prove ineffective, please don’t blindly believe you can endure it alone. It’s recommended to find an Alpha to help you through the heat cycle. [Note: Related information can be found online. Trust the doctor’s expertise, don’t be blindly confident and harm yourself!]

Jiang Yuan nearly coughed up blood when he read the seventh point.

The doctor said his pheromone disorder could cause continuous irregular heat cycles, but surely it wouldn’t happen this quickly?

Five to seven days, Where was he supposed to find an Alpha partner in that time? Even if he decided to be a scummy Omega who’d trick an Alpha into helping him through his heat and then dump them… that would still take time!

Damn it!

Jiang Yuan was nearly dying from frustration. Where was he supposed to find someone?

He wouldn’t even have time to find a tool Alpha!

Jiang Yuan thought for a moment and opened the marketplace on his communicator. Since he’d bought suppressants for Qiu Jingming before, he quickly found where to make the purchase, unlike others who’d be fumbling in the dark. He swiftly bought a pheromone monitor and suppressants, noting down the delivery address.

Then he opened his browser to search for information about Omega pheromone disorders. He soon found an anonymous ABO forum and clicked on a relevant thread.

[What the hell is a pheromone disorder anyway?]

OP: I’m freaking out, I need to calm down!

==: Pheromone disorder? That’s a one in 100,000 chance, you poor thing, sis!

==: Suppressants can’t regulate pheromone disorders, sweetie. You can only stay home and wait until it’s over before going out again.

==: Simply put, pheromone disorder means an Omega enters heat randomly, with possible heat cycles at any time. Suppressants won’t work. OP, don’t go out during this time, just stay home with your Alpha.

OP: I’m calmer now.

OP: Here’s what happened. I felt unwell a few days ago and went to the hospital. Tests showed my Omega pheromones were disordered. The doctor said I might have irregular heat cycles.

==: I went through it once. Pheromone disorder is super annoying. I couldn’t dare go out, could only stay home with my husband. I was stuck at home for half a year!

OP: @4th floor, half a year? Is it that long?

==: This is 4th floor. Actually, it was around seven months. It takes time to regulate back to normal. Don’t know what triggered your disorder, everyone’s situation is different.

OP: Thanks sisters for the advice, but the problem is…

OP: I don’t have a husband, or even a boyfriend. I don’t know what to do QAQ I’m scared I won’t make it…

==: No partner? Emmm, *hugs* OP, don’t try to tough it out alone. It’s really hard. Many Omegas can’t stand it, leave their rooms, and then… tragedy happens…

==: Uh, don’t you have any Alpha friends you’re close with?

OP: There’s one, my next-door neighbor. We get along okay.

==: Then what’s the problem? Go for him, sis!

OP: …………

OP: We have zero chemistry…

= =: Just sleep with someone already! Why are you trying to tough out your heat alone? That’s dangerous, you could die! Listen, just invite him to your place. Once he smells your pheromones, sparks won’t fly? Impossible! Trust me, Alphas are just animals controlled by their lower halves when it comes to pheromones!

OP: But I don’t have feelings for him! What about after my heat?

= =: That’s easy! Before sleeping with him, pretend to resist a little, then do it. Remember to use protection, don’t let him knot, and avoid a complete bond mark. Afterwards, just cry. Then ignore the Alpha. They’ll usually think it’s their fault and take all the blame. After a few days, tell him you forgive him, say you don’t need him to take responsibility, and that you can stay friends ^_^

= =: Damn, what weird knowledge I just gained!

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OP: Thanks sis, learned something new!

A few days later, OP appears again—

OP: !!!! It really works!!!!

OP: Now my childhood friend not only doesn’t know I played him, he thinks everything was his fault! He even says he wants to take responsibility. I feel so bad for him (>人<;)

= =: OP, I have a friend with hormone problems too, can you share the detailed steps in over 10,000 words? QWQ

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Jiang Yuan paused halfway through reading. Could it… really work like that?

“Jiang Yuan, what did the doctor say?”

A voice called out.

Hearing this, Jiang Yuan turned around to look at Ji Rong, slightly dazed.

“What is it?” Ji Rong touched his face, feeling self-conscious under Jiang Yuan’s intense stare.

Jiang Yuan coughed lightly and shook his head. “Nothing, just told me to prepare some things.”

“Prepare things?” Ji Rong looked puzzled. “Want me to buy them for you?”

Jiang Yuan immediately shook his head. “No need, I can buy them online.”

Jiang Yuan glanced down at his comm screen, then secretly peeked at Ji Rong from the corner of his eye, only to find Ji Rong was already looking at him.

Jiang Yuan quickly averted his guilty gaze, biting his lip. Having to find an Alpha partner within five to seven days was really putting him in a difficult position, but tricking a close Alpha friend… didn’t seem too hard.

Besides, if it weren’t for Ji Rong, his glands wouldn’t have been activated in the first place! Right!

Jiang Yuan comforted himself by finding these justifications.

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