I'll Go Get It

"I was wrong, I was wrong! Big bro, let me go..." Seeing that they outnumbered him, the alpha immediately cowered.

Shen Yanlang snorted coldly. As he released him, he kicked him hard. "Get lost!"

The alpha was kicked several meters away and nearly crashed into the sink. Clutching his stomach, his face twisted in pain, but he did not dare fight back.

Shen Yanlang walked over to Duan Xu, took his hand, and led him outside.

Seeing this, the others left as well, leaving only Xue Jingshu and Du Shen behind.

The two stood before the alpha, looking down at him. Xue Jingshu adjusted his glasses. "Assaulting an omega is already enough to get you sentenced."

The alpha went pale. Before he could say anything, Du Shen spoke disdainfully. "You're a disgrace to us alphas. How could someone like you even exist?"

While Du Shen was speaking, Xue Jingshu had already taken out his phone to contact someone. After putting it away, he said, "Get ready for a lawsuit."

"What?" The alpha looked stunned, then immediately begged, "Big bros, I know I was wrong. I'd been drinking and got carried away. I really didn't mean anything by it. How about we settle this privately?"

"Other things can be settled privately, but laying hands on an omega is impossible!" Du Shen sneered. "Never mind that you touched Yan-ge's person—even if you laid a hand on any random omega, this wouldn't end well for you."

Xue Jingshu crossed his arms and leaned against the sink. "You hit people whenever you get drunk? If someone like you isn't taught a lesson, domestic violence will become an everyday occurrence."

"I don't think he deserves an omega at all." Du Shen spat lightly, utterly contemptuous.

Seeing there was no room for negotiation, the alpha's expression darkened. He suddenly sprang up, intending to hit them and use the chance to escape.

But both Xue Jingshu and Du Shen had high pheromone levels. They released pheromones to suppress him at the same time, then gave him a punch each, beating him into submission.

At the parking area, Zhou Zhou and the others stood outside the car while Shen Yanlang and Duan Xu sat in the back seat.

"Don't be afraid. It's all right now." Shen Yanlang spoke gently as he lightly held Duan Xu and patted his back.

Duan Xu rested his chin on Shen Yanlang's shoulder and blinked. "Mm, I'm not afraid."

He had not been afraid in the first place. Shen Yanlang was the one who thought he was.

With a slight turn of his head, Shen Yanlang could see Duan Xu's fair neck. But because Duan Xu wore a sweater, its collar covered the location of his gland. Unable to see it, Shen Yanlang could only take a deep breath.

Duan Xu: "???"

Were you sniffing a cat?

These scent-blocking patches are such a nuisance. I can only smell a little.

Duan Xu: "..."

"Yan-ge, how about you let go of me first?" Duan Xu seemed to have caught Shen Yanlang's pheromone scent too, and his face felt a little hot.

Shen Yanlang hummed, but took another deep breath before releasing Duan Xu.

Duan Xu looked up at him. "Yan-ge, can you stop acting like a pervert?"

"I can, but you have to be my boyfriend." Shen Yanlang said it deliberately.

If he becomes my boyfriend, I can act like a pervert openly.

Duan Xu: "...Let's pretend I never said anything."

I almost fell for your nonsense!

"Ah." Shen Yanlang sighed softly. He looked rather heartbroken, but—

Xuxu isn't easy to fool!

Duan Xu wanted to roll his eyes, but held back.

"What did that alpha say? Why did he attack you?" Seeing Duan Xu ignore him, Shen Yanlang clicked his tongue and asked about what had happened.

Duan Xu recounted what had just happened, then added, "Should I change jackets now?"

But Shen Yanlang's face darkened after hearing everything.

I should've kicked him a few more times.

He then took out his phone and sent Xue Jingshu a message. Xue Jingshu replied quickly.

Xue Jingshu: [I've already contacted someone. They'll be here in a little over ten minutes. We'll leave after this is dealt with.]

Xue Jingshu: [With what he said added in, it's enough to keep him in prison for a while.]

Shen Yanlang: [Thanks.]

Xue Jingshu: [Call me big bro.]

Shen Yanlang: [...Big bro.]

Xue Jingshu sent over a head-patting sticker. Shen Yanlang ignored it outright after seeing it.

After sending the messages, Shen Yanlang told Duan Xu about it, then said, "You don't need to change. We won't stop again before we get to the hotel."

The car is enclosed, so the pheromone scent won't drift outside. I can smell more of him, and release some of my own pheromones while I'm at it. Then Xuxu will be covered in my scent.

Duan Xu closed his eyes. When he opened them again, he firmly demanded, "I want to change jackets."

After saying that, he made to get out of the car and retrieve a jacket from the trunk himself.

Shen Yanlang felt regretful at the sight, but immediately grabbed him. "Wait here. I'll go get it."

"Oh." Duan Xu did not stand on ceremony. Who told Shen Yanlang to be such a pervert?

Still, when he looked at the figures outside, he could not help smiling. He had not thought it was that serious, but seeing how much Shen Yanlang and their friends cared about it moved him deeply.

Shen Yanlang got back into the car with Duan Xu's jacket. "Change into it. I'll put the one you're wearing in the back afterward."

"Mm." Duan Xu swiftly took off the jacket he had been wearing and put on the new one. "Thank you, Yan-ge."

Shen Yanlang had intended to take the jacket outside, but upon hearing that thanks, his heart itched unbearably. "How are you going to thank me?"

I want a kiss.

"...I'll treat you to a meal." Duan Xu smiled politely, without any awkwardness.

Shen Yanlang did not disdain the offer. He even set a time. "Then I'll come see you after the New Year. You can treat me to your local specialties then."

That way, I can see Xuxu sooner and won't have to wait until school starts.

Duan Xu's heart stirred. He raised his eyes to look at Shen Yanlang. The light in the car was warm-toned, softening Shen Yanlang's features. Along with his faint pheromone scent, he truly felt a little like warm sunlight.

"Okay." Duan Xu smiled faintly and agreed.

By then, he should have finished differentiating. It would be the best time.

"You..." Duan Xu's smile dazzled Shen Yanlang. His heart thudded fiercely, and his voice dropped low. "Xuxu, your smile is beautiful."

I really want to kiss his eyes.

Duan Xu blinked. Shen Yanlang had only thought it, yet Duan Xu felt as though his eyes had already been kissed, carrying a faint, ticklish sensation.

"I-I'm going out to get some air." Duan Xu did not dare stay with Shen Yanlang any longer and opened the car door to leave.

Shen Yanlang watched the door close, lost in thought for a moment. Then he picked up the clothes Duan Xu had changed out of from his lap and took a deep breath. "Xuxu..."

After Duan Xu got out of the car, everyone came over to check on him. Duan Xu smiled and said, "I'm really fine. He didn't even touch me."

Only then did everyone finally relax. At that moment, the people Xue Jingshu had contacted arrived.

Not long after, those people went into the restroom. The alpha was taken away by bodyguards, along with the surveillance footage retrieved from the service area's control room, and was brought straight to the police station.