IMAO Chapter 90

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“This was my fault,” Jiang Yuan felt awkward just thinking about it. “Don’t take it to heart. Let’s pretend nothing happened. We’re still brothers.”

Brothers?
Who wants to be brothers with you!

Ji Rong thought to himself but didn’t dare say it to Jiang Yuan’s face.

He was just a beast who took advantage of someone. Ji Rong never imagined there would be a day like this. He had prepared himself for a long pursuit of Jiang Yuan, especially since Jiang Yuan had clearly stated he wouldn’t consider Alphas.

But fate had favored him too much.

Not only did Jiang Yuan turn into an Omega, but he went into heat right when this beast happened to find him.

“No, this is my responsibility. I couldn’t control myself, and I’ll take responsibility for you,” Ji Rong said seriously.

Jiang Yuan was taken aback by Ji Rong’s serious tone. “No, really, you don’t need to take responsibility! Don’t overthink it. This was just an accident, it wasn’t your fault! Don’t force yourself for my sake!”

Hearing Jiang Yuan’s words, Ji Rong furrowed his brows. He had the urge to confess his ulterior motives, but the words died on his lips, afraid that Jiang Yuan would get angry if he knew. He could only look at Jiang Yuan and say, “I don’t feel forced. I will take responsibility, so stop saying I don’t need to.”

After speaking, Ji Rong didn’t give Jiang Yuan a chance to respond. He stepped around him, picked up his clothes from the floor, and put them on.

Then Ji Rong turned back and changed the subject, “Are you hungry? Want to eat something?”

Jiang Yuan meant to refuse, but his stomach betrayed him with an embarrassing growl.

Ji Rong immediately ordered food and had the robot deliver it. Soon, robot More appeared at the door pushing a dining table.

Jiang Yuan glanced at the food and found that they were all his favorites. Ji Rong truly cared for him as a brother, but he… he didn’t deserve it. He had only thought about tricking his brother, being irresponsible, and trying to make his brother take the blame.

Ji Rong pulled him to sit down. “Eat up, you were exhausted yesterday.”

Jiang Yuan: “…”

Please don’t mention it, he still had his dignity.

After lunch, Ji Rong watched Jiang Yuan resting against the sofa when something occurred to him. He turned to Jiang Yuan and said, “Jiang Yuan, let me see your medical report.”

Jiang Yuan: “…What do you want to see that for?”

Ji Rong said seriously, “To check your physical condition. Your heat cycle was shorter than normal… I’m worried about your health…”

Seeing Ji Rong’s serious expression and how concerned he was, Jiang Yuan knew Ji Rong was genuinely worried about his health. But see the report? That was impossible! Don’t even think about it!

“I deleted the report.”

Hearing this, Ji Rong frowned slightly. Obviously still concerned, he took out his communicator and searched for information about Betas turning into Omegas.

Looking at the information online, Ji Rong’s eyes suddenly lit up. His already unsettled heart began to race even faster.

“It seems this comes with irregular pheromone imbalance… suppressants won’t work…” Ji Rong put down his communicator and tried to maintain his composure as he looked at Jiang Yuan.

Jiang Yuan gave a light “mm” in response. “Stop searching. The doctor already told me all the precautions, and I remember them.”

He was really afraid Ji Rong would figure things out if he kept searching.

Ji Rong: “Tell me the precautions, I’ll make a note. Don’t worry, I’ll always be by your side. Make sure to tell me if anything happens.”

Tell you, so I can trick you again?
If you keep being like this, I’ll really end up using you as a tool Alpha!

Jiang Yuan: “…Okay.”

Jiang Yuan briefly explained the precautions, deliberately omitting the part about heat cycle predictions.

Jiang Yuan glanced sideways and saw Ji Rong recording everything point by point on his communicator. Seeing how seriously he was taking notes, Jiang Yuan’s heart skipped a beat.

Jiang Yuan looked away and said softly, “You don’t really need to write it down. I have it all memorized. I’ll be careful.”

Ji Rong looked up at Jiang Yuan, his tone somewhat helpless, “You didn’t even know you were in heat, and you’re saying you’ll be careful?”

“Did you buy a pheromone monitor and suppressants?”

Jiang Yuan: “…No.”

“Is this what you call being careful?” Ji Rong tapped Jiang Yuan’s forehead lightly with his index and middle fingers, half-amused and half-exasperated. “Don’t take these things so lightly. I’ve already placed an order. We can pick them up when we reach North Mali Spaceport.”

He really had been careful, he had bought them! He just couldn’t say it!

Jiang Yuan felt helpless but didn’t dare say he’d already bought them. He could only accept it. “Thanks for the trouble. How much was it? I’ll pay you back.”

Ji Rong thought for a moment, then boldly leaned over and planted a light kiss on Jiang Yuan’s cheek. His expression remained unchanged, but his heart wasn’t quite so confident as he secretly watched Jiang Yuan’s reaction from the corner of his eye. “I’ve already collected my payment.”

Jiang Yuan: “…”

The tips of Jiang Yuan’s ears instantly turned red.

Why did that sound like the kind of teasing between couples?

No, wait, the main issue was – why did he suddenly kiss him?

Even if he wanted to take responsibility, wasn’t this moving too fast?

Ji Rong, don’t force yourself!

Jiang Yuan didn’t mention payment again, instead feeling even more contempt for himself.

Ji Rong, such an upright Alpha, had been tricked by him, and now had to play along, pretending not to be bothered and acting like he wanted a serious relationship. How tragic.

Ji Rong, who had been secretly observing Jiang Yuan, noticed that instead of beating him to death, Jiang Yuan’s ears were flushed red. His smile never faded as he pretended to browse items on his communicator, but he couldn’t read a single word on the screen. His mind was filled with the image of Jiang Yuan’s reddened ears.

…

That evening, everyone gathered for dinner, including Jiang Yuan.

Since the two of them had been missing for a whole night and afternoon, He Chuan had even called to check on them.

After Ji Rong’s temporary mark and with the use of a concealer, Jiang Yuan’s Omega pheromones were undetectable, leaving no scent at all.

“You two disappeared after lunch yesterday,” Gu Bai said when he saw Ji Rong and Jiang Yuan appear in the dining hall. He waved them over and teased as they approached, “You weren’t doing anything suspicious behind our backs, were you?”

Jiang Yuan: “…What nonsense.”

Jiang Yuan glanced sideways at Ji Rong and noticed a faint bite mark on his neck. He guiltily looked away and sat down in an empty seat.

Ji Rong was in a good mood and played along with Gu Bai’s words, “Yeah, got a problem with that?”

Gu Bai winked at Ji Rong and deliberately pitched his voice higher, saying, “Of course not! Take me with you, let me win, let me get the championship, I’ll love you forever!”

“Damn, you’re getting more shameless… so gross…” Cyril gave Gu Bai a disgusted look and even pulled back his hand that was close to Gu Bai, clearly wanting to distance himself.

Gu Bai didn’t back down, “How is it gross? It’s not like I said I love you!”

Cyril: “Heh, I’m only interested in Omegas. You? Unless I go blind, then maybe there’s a chance.”

Gu Bai rolled his eyes: “As if anyone would be interested in you.”

As the two continued their banter, drawing everyone’s attention, Jiang Yuan breathed a sigh of relief. Good, it seemed no one had noticed the bite mark on Ji Rong’s neck.

In fact, after dinner, once he and Ji Rong had left, their companions had this discussion –

“Did you all see it?”

“Of course we saw it, that huge scratch mark on Ji Rong’s neck. We’re not blind.”

“Guess who made it?”

“Please, who else but Jiang Yuan?”

“What if it wasn’t…”

“If it wasn’t Jiang Yuan, I’ll give you my head to sit on.”

…

Late night.

“Beep beep, pheromone levels normal.”

The monitor’s report showed that Jiang Yuan’s hormone levels had stabilized.

It seemed things were under control for now.

Jiang Yuan thought for a moment, then tucked the monitor under his pillow.

Thinking of Ji Rong whom he’d just rejected, Jiang Yuan couldn’t help but feel a headache coming on. Ji Rong seemed genuinely intent on taking responsibility, even offering to sleep with him since they weren’t sure about the exact situation with his pheromone disorder.

He almost agreed just now, but that would’ve made things too complicated. How would that be any different from what Qiu Jingming did, using this situation to trap Ji Rong?

Ji Rong’s face had already found its way into his heart. If Ji Rong hadn’t been an Alpha, if he hadn’t had to worry about Betas getting pregnant with Alphas, he would’ve made a move on Ji Rong instead of looking for some Beta.

Besides, given the current situation… Ji Rong was a student at the First Military Academy. If he were to get involved with Ji Rong, he wouldn’t need to take a break from school or worry about finding an Alpha to fix his pheromone disorder.

And… Ji Rong had managed to stay somewhat rational when dealing with him.

Yesterday, in that situation, most Alphas would’ve lost all control, but Ji Rong listened to his requests. He used protection, didn’t knot, and didn’t fully mark him.

So obedient!

Damn, the more he thought about it, the more tempted he felt.

No! Stop right there!

His conscience wouldn’t let him do this.

No, he couldn’t!

Jiang Yuan smacked his head, trying to stop these thoughts. He flopped onto the bed, forcing himself to stop overthinking.

He’d already wronged his brother once! He couldn’t wrong him a second time!

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