Embarrassment

Shen Yanlang had once wondered, before falling asleep at night, when exactly he had fallen for Duan Xu.

At first, he thought he had been drawn to Duan Xu through their day-to-day time together. But upon careful reflection, he had probably liked him from the very first moment he saw him.

Because no matter when it was, even now, he could recall that scene: those clear, startled, fawn-like eyes, forever imprinted in his mind.

So whether Duan Xu was an omega or a beta, he liked him all the same.

He had even thought that if Duan Xu had not presented, he would be willing to restrain his instincts for him, even have his glands removed.

Shen Yanlang did not say much more, because no amount of words could compare to concrete action.

Duan Hu and Qiu Shan both fell silent after listening. After a long while, Duan Hu snorted coldly. "No matter how nicely you put it, you still bullied my son!"

Shen Yanlang: "..."

Shen Yanlang felt somewhat awkward. Thinking back, he really had bullied Duan Xu quite a bit in bed. He had no idea which part they had overheard.

Qiu Shan gave Duan Hu a smack, then looked at Shen Yanlang. "Can I call you Little Yan?"

"Of course, Auntie." Shen Yanlang smiled and nodded.

Qiu Shan nodded as well. "Little Yan, Xuxu already told us about you two. And it's true, his heat came rather suddenly, and we happened to be abroad. When all was said and done, we should thank you for being there with him."

Duan Xu had never experienced a heat before. Even though he knew the theory, when it truly came, he had not noticed it at all.

If he had really been home alone, he probably would not have realized