A Sense of Crisis

Chapter 22: A Sense of Crisis

At Lin Su's soft hum, thin lips descended. This time, both of them were clear-headed and could distinctly feel everything they felt.

Lin Su especially had not expected the inhibitor's side effects to be so severe. His senses had been amplified severalfold; even a single sentence Gu Lin had murmured by his ear just now had stirred indescribable feelings within him.

Too... too humiliating...

He had even been the first to... Lin Su squeezed his eyes shut. He could feel Gu Lin's stiffness, even Gu Lin lowering his head.

Perhaps because of the side effects, this time was much shorter than before.

Lin Su kept his eyes tightly shut and let his tears fall. He did not dare open them until he felt the other person leave, only then opening his eyes.

The bathroom filled with the sound of running water, along with some other noises.

Lin Su's cheeks reddened. Of course, he knew what Gu Lin was doing.

Even if Gu Lin had started this fire, there was no need for him to do that.

Isn't it a little heartless of me to think that way...?

The inhibitor's side effects and the heat that had been stirred up both faded away. Lin Su slowly sat up and looked at the pants on the floor and the now-empty inhibitor.

The sound of the shower continued. The person inside would not be coming out anytime soon.

After that incident, an awkward atmosphere spread between them.

Not only could Aunt Liu tell that something was off between them, even the people at the company could sense it. President Gu still wore that same face cold enough to freeze people to death, while Assistant Lin remained as gentle and warm as ever.

Over more than half a month, Lin Su gradually got used to it. He left early and returned late, avoiding chances to run into Gu Lin. Everything seemed to have returned to how it was before.

"Ding." The elevator opened, and Lin Su stepped out.

This is good too. Going back to the beginning is for the best.

He sighed softly, not even noticing the disappointment in his voice.

"Assistant Lin, getting off work?" A crisp female voice called out. It was Mu Xiaomu, the so-called female lead.

He had many doubts in his heart. Everything in that book had initially been exactly the same as what he experienced in his daily life.

But what about now? The female lead had not had anything happen with Gu Lin, much less become his assistant. Without those things, the story that was supposed to unfold between them had changed completely. Could it be because he had inadvertently interfered?

"Mm. You're not leaving yet?" Lin Su lowered his head to check his watch. "It's already five-thirty."

Leave? How could she dare leave!

There was a problem with her CP's romantic storyline, making it impossible for her to sleep well or swallow anything she ate.

Shouldn't their relationship have been getting better by this point in the plot? Wasn't it supposed to be that the more they did it, the more they loved each other? Why had the atmosphere between them become increasingly strange instead?

For the happiness of the Lin-Gu couple, she had to take action and help advance their sweet, harmonious life.

"Ding ding ding."

Lin Su smiled politely. "Just a moment, I need to take a call."

Who knew what uninvited guest was calling the protagonist bottom? She pretended to tidy her things while actually pricking up her ears to listen.

"Alright, I'll come pick you up."

"See you later."

Lin Su hung up, only then noticing the girl beside him staring at him with a beaming smile.

Mu Xiaomu asked with a smile, "Was that the handsome guy in the wheelchair from last time?" She added, like a total green tea bitch.

He paused, then said gently, "Yes."

"Are you going to have dinner together?" Mu Xiaomu asked again.

Lin Su always felt that this female lead paid a great deal of attention to him. Keeping his expression composed, he replied softly, "Yes."

He looked down at the time, raised his wrist slightly, and said gently, "It's getting late. I have plans, so I'll be leaving first."

"You should head back early too. Be careful on your way home alone."

As expected of the soft-hearted protagonist bottom—so gentle, so lovable. Who would not like such an adorable little Omega?

Under Mu Xiaomu's starry-eyed gaze, Lin Su turned and walked out. Looking at the sunset-lit sky, he felt deep doubt for the first time.

Was this world truly a novel?

He sighed, then his expression froze. Since when had he become so sentimental?

Whether it was or not, all he had to do was live each day well. Worrying needlessly would only slow his steps.

Lin Su raised a hand and hailed a taxi. The car started and soon drove away.

This scene was fully observed by the man high up in the building.

Lin Su had been avoiding him for more than half a month. Other than work matters, they had not exchanged a single unnecessary word.

His chest felt clogged, filled with a strange irritation.

The little Lin Su downstairs got into a car, but it was not heading toward their home.

Gu Lin frowned. Where was he going?

"Ring ring ring." The phone rang.

Gu Lin walked over and answered it. "What is it?"

"Ah, sorry, President Gu." It was the voice of that woman from the front desk.

"Assistant Lin dropped something while he was on the phone. I thought... uh, sorry, President Gu." There would always be someone willing to believe a clumsy excuse. The line had been cast; it was time for the big fish to bite.

There was a long silence on the line before the man's low voice came through. "You heard it."

Mu Xiaomu was overjoyed, though she feigned confusion. "Heard what?"

There was silence again after that. Mu Xiaomu was getting anxious from waiting. This top was so dull! How was he supposed to chase his wife like this?

"I understand. Hang up."

Before the person on the other end could speak, Gu Lin hung up. How could he fail to see through that woman's deliberate act?

Since she had called him, she was clearly passing him information. As for the person on the phone, it was Han Jin. He was the only person they both knew.

Gu Lin's heart sank, and that vexed feeling surfaced again. He leaned against the sofa, his gaze unconsciously falling on Lin Su's empty seat.

His dark eyes watched quietly. After an unknown amount of time, he suddenly rose and walked out.

He did not want to interfere too much. The only thing he could do was restrain himself.

The elevator slowly descended and reached the parking garage.

Gu Lin's hand on the steering wheel paused. As if thinking of something, his dark eyes sharpened.

Going home? He sneered inwardly.

They were legal Alpha-Omega partners. How could he let his Omega be alone with an Alpha harboring ulterior motives?

Gu Lin stepped on the accelerator and drove in the direction opposite the villa.