DL Chapter17

“Doctor, can we chat?”

 

After finishing the pheromone extraction, Min Zhi called the person in charge of the research facility. The person was talking to a recorder next to him, and he also wanted to find Min Zhi, so the three of them went into the office together.

 

The person in charge took the report sheet given to him by the recorder and spoke first, “Mr. Min, your normal physical examination should be in three days.”

 

“But your pheromones have increased rapidly during this period. Can you tell us about the situation?”

 

The country has strict control over Enigma. In order to prevent their pheromones from getting out of control, any abnormality will not be missed.

 

Min Zhi put his hands on the table, not intending to lie, “I recently marked an Omega.”

 

“Temporary mark.”

 

The person in charge and the recorder couldn’t help but look at him.

 

Almost everyone knows that Min Zhi is not interested in Omegas. Although Enigmas are dangerous, who would reject a partner who is better than Alpha? Besides, Min Zhi is one of the best in the empire in terms of appearance, family background and ability. He is also very gentlemanly in dealing with people. Many Omegas are eager to marry him.

 

In order to better suppress Min Zhi’s pheromones and to benefit their family, people in the research facility introduced many Omegas with matching pheromones to Min Zhi, but they were all rejected.

 

Even the currently most popular star, Yu Yue, known as “the most captivating Omega in the Empire,” had once extended an invitation to Min Zhi. At that time, in front of the public and reporters, Min Zhi did not reject her, but during dinner, he clearly told the beautiful Omega that he was not interested in Omegas. He only wanted an Alpha partner.

 

So when Min Zhi said he had temporarily marked an Omega, the first reaction of the two people in the office was that Min Zhi had been forced into it.

 

The doctor quickly regained his composure.

 

“Did his pheromones affect you?”

 

“Yes.”

 

“I really like his pheromones.” Min Zhi’s brows furrowed slightly. “Sometimes I can’t control myself.” It wasn’t just a lack of control; it felt more like indulgence. Several times, he couldn’t understand why he had acted this way as well.

 

Especially that night, even when he thinks about it now, he doesn’t know why he did those actions. Knowing that Fu Baiqi is Fang Fengzhi’s husband, letting him see his husband at that time would only make him ashamed and condemned by his inner morality. But not only did he make him take the initiative to throw himself into his arms and touch him, but he even let him hear Fu Baiqi’s voice when he was about to climax, which was simply trampling on Fang Fengzhi’s sense of shame. Min Zhi gritted his teeth unconsciously, this was not the most excessive.

 

It was really hard to understand why he trapped Fang Fengzhi in his arms even though he realized that he couldn’t control his pheromones. He didn’t understand why he was so out of control. If it weren’t for the inhibitor he had injected before that allowed him to retain a bit of sanity, the Omega might have been kept in the room by him, and something irreversible would have happened in the end.

 

Min Zhi took a deep breath and felt ashamed of his shameful behavior of taking advantage of others.

 

The person in charge looked at Min Zhi with a complicated expression and wrote something on the record sheet with a pen.

 

“Was this marking an accident?”

 

Min Zhi nodded without saying a word, his mood was very low.

 

“Then do you want to mark him completely? Or have you ever thought about it?”

 

This time, Min Zhi paused for a few seconds, as if thinking. But soon he shook his head, “No.”

 

He finally walked out of the facility with a small bottle of medicine.

 

This is the pheromone extract he asked the person in charge for, and it belongs to his own pheromones. This substance can be addictive if consumed too much, so research facilities usually keep it well stored. If it weren’t for Min Zhi having some connections with people inside, he wouldn’t have been able to get it.

 

Although it wasn’t much, it should be enough to help Fang Fengzhi get through the last stretch of time.

 

He glanced at his watch; by this time, Fang Fengzhi should still be at work. He got in the car and drove straight back to the villa.

 

In fact, Min Zhi hadn’t returned for the past two days.

 

He was very worried that he would once again lose control and do something bad to Fang Fengzhi. Moreover, the things he did to Fang Fengzhi last time had caused the Omega to develop fear toward him. Now, getting close to him would only make the Omega feel scared and uncomfortable.

 

He could only temporarily use his own pheromones as a substitute and keep his distance from him.

 

He had originally planned to hand over the pheromone extract to the housekeeper and leave, but as soon as he opened the door, he smelt the chamomile-like pheromones. For a moment, Min Zhi thought about turning around and leaving, but he didn’t. Because Fang Fengzhi had already noticed his pheromones and quickly appeared at the door.

 

“Mr. Min…”

 

Min Zhi nodded. “You’re back so early today?”

 

“Yeah, I wasn’t feeling well, so I left early.”

 

After saying that, Fang Fengzhi didn’t know what else to say and awkwardly stood there, not moving. Min Zhi took a few steps toward him and handed him the things in his hand.

 

“I got this from the hospital. Mix it with water to drink; it’s not much different from my pheromones.” After speaking, he seemed a bit concerned. “Don’t take too much at once.”

 

Although he didn’t know what it was, Fang Fengzhi still took it. “En, thank you, Mr. Min…”

 

“It’s the least I can do.”

 

Min Zhi’s hand slipped into the pocket of his wool coat, signaling that he was about to leave. Fang Feng’s heart skipped a beat anxiously, and he suddenly called out, “Mr. Min…”

 

Min Zhi looked at him. “Is there something else?”

 

Fang Fengzhi lowered his head. He knew that Min Zhi had been avoiding him these past few days. He also understood that Min Zhi was doing this for his sake, thinking that he was afraid of him and purposely keeping his distance.

 

Fang Fengzhi stayed silent for a while, and Min Zhi didn’t rush him, simply standing quietly in front of him, waiting for him to speak.

 

“Mr. Min, do… do you want to have a meal at home today?”

 

Min Zhi paused for a moment. He hadn’t planned on staying. However, he noticed that the Omega’s fingers, holding the small bottle, were tense to the point of turning pale.

 

“Yes.” He suddenly took off his coat and started changing his shoes at the entrance. “There’s nothing important today, so no need to eat outside.”

 

Fang Fengzhi was taken aback, but a strange sense of relief washed over him. Habitually, as if he were in his own home, he took the coat Min Zhi had removed and hung it on the coat rack nearby.

 

But the person behind him had gone quiet. Fang Fengzhi turned around and saw Min Zhi looking at him, but the moment their eyes met, Min Zhi looked away. Fang Fengzhi paused, finally realizing just how intimate his earlier action had been.

 

He stood there at a loss, awkwardly trying to change the subject. “Auntie’s almost done cooking, I’ll go check.” With that, he hurried off. Min Zhi remained where he was, turning his head slightly to look at the coat hanging on the rack. It was a long time before he finally looked away.

 

After the meal, Min Zhi received a call from a business partner.

 

He responded briefly and was about to head out when he turned around and saw Fang Fengzhi standing nearby. That night’s incident had clearly left a mark on the Omega, during the meal, when Min Zhi tried to sit beside him as usual, the man had immediately tensed up, his whole body going rigid.

 

But that was only natural. Whether it was hiding his true gender from him or disregarding his resistance to do something so degrading, the fault was his. And what he’d done must have been terrifying for an Omega, so Fang Fengzhi’s aversion was understandable. Still, he noticed that Fang Fengzhi kept sneaking glances at him, as if there was something he wanted to say.

 

He walked to the door and picked up the coat from the rack. Behind him came the sound of the Omega’s footsteps, and Min Zhi’s movements unconsciously slowed down, as if giving Fang Fengzhi a chance to speak.

 

But even after he changed his shoes, the Omega still hadn’t said a word. Min Zhi opened the door and glanced at him. “Then I’ll head out first.”

 

Fang Fengzhi nodded stiffly. “…Okay.”

 

He clearly looked like he had something to say, but just couldn’t bring himself to speak.

 

Min Zhi lifted his foot, about to step out, but then drew it back. He looked at Fang Fengzhi’s face. “Your glands will probably recover in a few more days.”

 

“That thing from earlier can help you get through it…” He paused. “After that, I won’t be coming back.”

 

Min Zhi saw Fang Fengzhi’s hands folded together, so he took a few steps towards the Omega.

 

“I’m sorry.” Although he had already apologized to him many times, the thought that they might go their separate ways after this, even if they ran into each other on the street, the Omega would most likely pretend not to know him, made Min Zhi feel that he should still say it to Fang Fengzhi one more time.

 

After all, the responsibility is all his.

 

Just as he was about to leave, Fang Fengzhi called him again.

 

“Mr. Min!”

 

Fang Fengzhi looked into Min Zhi’s eyes, then lowered his head. “Mr. Min…” He knew that they might never see each other again after this and wanted to say something. “I… really appreciate your care during this time…” He still thought of Min Zhi as a good person.

 

Min Zhi stood still for a while, and when Fang Fengzhi looked up, he saw Min Zhi staring directly at him. At that moment, their eyes met, and Min Zhi smiled. “No need to thank me.”

 

Min Zhi left the villa.

 

He walked toward the garage with a blank expression. It was strange, just a moment ago, his mind went blank for a second, without any reason. In that instant, he suddenly noticed a small mole just above the corner of Fang Fengzhi’s eyelid.