Remembering the Way

Law District.

The entrance was packed with people.

Wan Ying got out of the car with a stack of documents, disgusted by the sight.

"You're all dressed up like flowers. What, is someone important coming to inspect the place again today?"

He tossed out the remark casually.

Who knew several of them would suddenly rush to his car and crane their necks to look inside.

What were they looking for?

He Xiaowu came out, looked at him with a resentful expression, and pouted as he complained, "Director, why didn't you bring your Omega? You came alone?"

"Yeah, we brothers have all been waiting to see him. What's the point of you coming by yourself? Director, why don't you go back and pick him up?"

"Yeah, hurry up and bring that pretty Omega over. I already told everyone, and a lot of people are waiting to see him."

Wan Ying glanced at the old man hiding behind the crowd.

Even his master had come to join in the fun.

"Looks like you've all got too much free time. Do you think you can beat the Top-tier Tribe in the competition in a few days?"

One sentence extinguished all their enthusiasm.

Complaints immediately rang out.

"Director, can't you stop being such a killjoy when we're having fun?"

"I'm not listening, I'm not listening. Magic defeats magic."

"Whether we win or not can wait. Right now, I just want to see your... holy shit! Director, you've got skills... hehehe..."

He Xiaowu stared at him with wide eyes and suddenly cursed.

A particularly lecherous expression appeared on his face.

Had he taken the wrong medicine first thing in the morning and gone crazy?

Wan Ying looked away, unable to bear the sight.

He Xiaowu fearlessly rushed before him and blocked his path.

"Hehe, Director, did your Omega mark you? That bite looks pretty serious."

For a moment, every gaze gathered on his neck.

Wan Ying's eyes froze slightly as he vaguely remembered being bitten.

All his attention had been focused on Bian He acting cute.

He had forgotten to cover it up.

Now that these guys had seen it, who knew what they would turn it into?

He should have brought Little Treasure out with him. At least Little Treasure could have drawn some of the fire.

He had merely brought an Omega to work with him. Was that really so surprising?

Wan Ying had no interest in dealing with them. He went behind the crowd and handed the documents to his teacher.

Then he turned around and gave an order. "You lot have nothing better to do, so go run ten laps around the field first. We'll have a meeting when you get back."

"The Director is amazing."

"Long live the Director!"

He Xiaowu ran to the front of the crowd and loudly announced, "The Director got bitten by his Omega and is actually embarrassed into anger."

The soldiers under him were always a little bolder.

Like they had something wrong with them.

Wan Ying headed toward the office building and slowed down. The old man caught up with him.

"You brat, not bad. Since you've marked him, you need to take responsibility. Once your relationship settles down, hold the wedding banquet."

Wan Ying pretended to check the time, with no intention of answering.

Bian He was only a little pet he kept by his side. How could he become his partner?

Bian He was exceptionally good-looking. If Wan Ying introduced him, he could meet a good man.

Finding an S-rank Alpha would be no problem at all.

If Wan Ying had any intentions toward him, he should not get too close. No Alpha could accept his Omega behaving intimately with another Alpha.

After keeping him by his side for so many days, it would be difficult for Bian He to find an Alpha who was responsible and would cherish him.

No.

They had already agreed to get along this way.

There was no need for him to worry about their future lives.

Who knew what would happen in the future?

As long as Wan Ying was around, Bian He would never go hungry.

"Teacher, you should hurry and go through your cases. So many old cases remain unsolved, yet you still have the leisure to worry about my major life events."

Why was everyone so idle? He should never have brought Bian He here.

Along with the praise, there would inevitably be more competition.

He did not like those people's infatuated gazes falling on Little Treasure.

What if the little dog decided Wan Ying was no good and fell for another Alpha?

His thoughts remained a mess until he sat down in his office.

Wan Ying turned on his computer and looked at the dense text on the screen, his headache worsening.

What was Little Treasure doing at home?

Would he sneak out while Wan Ying was gone?

What if he felt unwell again? If he fainted, no one would know.

"Bzzz..."

His thoughts drifted away.

The phone on his desk began to vibrate.

Wan Ying came back to himself and glanced at the screen.

After waiting a few seconds, the caller showed no sign of hanging up.

He picked up the phone and swiped to answer.

His tone was distant. "What is it?"

"Son, your mother heard you're dating someone. When are you bringing him home? Well... if you're busy with work, I can come over to your place."

News sure traveled fast.

Were they all watching him?

"Our relationship isn't settled yet. We'll talk about it later. Maybe we'll break up someday."

Bring Little Treasure to that home? Forget it.

It was not a harmonious family. There was no point in going back.

"Break up? How could you break up? You've been single for so many years. It's rare for you to meet someone you like. It's not like I have any ulterior motive in going over. I just want to see whether the child lacks anything. I'll give him a meeting gift when the time comes."

"Your father misses you too. He just can't bring himself to say it. When we have time, let's have a meal together. I heard you're going on another mission. Be careful and stay safe."

Wan Ying set the phone on the desk, in no mood to listen to her nagging.

Whatever his Little Treasure lacked, Wan Ying would buy it for him. There was no need to accept things from others.

Safety? He valued his life, so naturally he would be careful.

Besides, he was no longer alone. A little treasure was waiting for him at home.

"I have a meeting here. I'm hanging up."

Wan Ying hung up and leaned against the back of his chair, lost in thought.

Since when had they cared about him?

What they cared about was only whether his position as Director was secure.

Whether he might be removed for making some mistake.

Everything was tied to interests.

There was nothing meaningful about it.

Bian He was still much more endearing than them.

The car window was open a crack, and he could hear those brats shouting on the field outside.

Why were they so noisy?

Wan Ying closed his eyes, preparing to sleep for a while.

His phone rang again.

What was going on today? Had he stirred up a hornet's nest? His phone usually did not receive a single message all day, yet today it kept ringing.

He did not answer the first time, and it rang again.

Wan Ying hooked a finger around the phone, found it, and swiped to answer.

"Hello?"

Which tactless bastard kept calling him?

"Brother, can you come down and get me? I made some desserts and specifically brought them for you."

A familiar voice sounded.

Wan Ying abruptly sat up and looked at the caller ID on the screen.

His eyes filled with shock. "You're at the entrance? I'll come get you."

Little Treasure was considerate. "Don't rush. I can wait a little while."

Wan Ying stood at the office door, pale blue pheromones winding around his body.

He vanished from where he stood.

The next second, he was outside.

At first glance, he saw Little Treasure crouching in the corner by the wall, holding an insulated lunchbox in his arms.

His white shoes were covered in dust, clearly showing that he had walked for quite some time.

"You walked here? You walked for more than an hour? Are you stupid? Didn't you know to call me?"

"Was the phone I gave you just decoration? You only remembered to call me after arriving. Stupid puppy." Wan Ying pulled him into his arms, reproaching him with heartache.

Bian He rose with the pull and wrapped his arms around the man.

"I forgot to bring money... and I was worried I'd cause trouble. But my nose is really good. I remembered the way."

Wan Ying looked at Bian He's proud expression, unsure whether he should be happy or heartbroken.

"Fine, fine, my Little Treasure is the best. You're not allowed to come by yourself next time. What if you run into danger on the way? After walking so long, do your feet hurt?"