"Uh, it's nothing, it's just that you seem a little different than usual." Duan Xu did have a slight feeling, but it was very faint, and he didn't even notice it until Shen Yanlang said it.
Shen Yanlang frowned slightly, then relaxed after a moment, "Maybe it's because I feel a little reluctant to part with you."
Duan Xu: "... It shouldn't be that bad, right?"
It's only a few hours apart, not days.
Shen Yanlang chuckled softly, "Okay, I have to go now. Wait for me to come back for dinner."
"Um."
Duan Xu watched as Shen Yanlang packed up his computer, picked up his bag, and left. He subconsciously got up and followed him to the door.
Shen Yanlang turned to look at him, a smile in his eyes, "It seems Xuxu is also reluctant to part with me."
Duan Xu was a little embarrassed, but he was always very honest, "A little bit."
"Then... give me a kiss?" Shen Yanlang said, pulling Duan Xu into his arms and kissing him.
Duan Xu naturally wrapped his arms around his neck and deepened the kiss.
When they parted, Shen Yanlang's voice was hoarse, "You did that on purpose, didn't you? Hmm?"
I don't want to leave, I miss him so much right now.
Duan Xu's ears turned red. He coughed lightly, looked away, and said, "Hurry up and go. Come back sooner rather than later. Don't dawdle."
Shen Yanlang stared at Duan Xu's earlobe, took a deep breath, and said "okay." But then he turned his head, bit Duan Xu's earlobe, and hurriedly turned and left.
Duan Xu stood at the door, touched his ear, and couldn't help but smile. The next moment, Shen Yanlang's thoughts came through.
[I haven't tried using a foyer before, I'll give it a try next time.]
"...Beast!" Duan Xu snorted softly, his face flushed as he returned to his study to continue his work.
Duan Xu Xuyi easily lost track of time when he was engrossed in his own affairs. It wasn't until it got dark and the light in the study dimmed that he realized, "It's so late?"
He glanced at the time; it was already six o'clock, and it was getting dark, but Shen Yanlang hadn't returned or sent him any messages.
Duan Xu suddenly felt uneasy and immediately called Shen Yanlang.
He felt like he had been waiting for a long time before Shen Yanlang answered the phone. The moment the call connected, he felt a little relieved. "Yan-ge, are you done with your work?"
The breathing on the other end of the phone was heavy. After a moment of silence, Shen Yanlang, husky, and restrained voice came through, "Xuxu, I'm done with work. I'll be right back."
Duan Xu sensed something was wrong and immediately stood up, his voice urgent, "Yan-ge? What's wrong?"
His heart leaped into his throat again, and he was already walking towards the door.
"It's nothing," Shen Yanlang said, letting out a heavy breath. "Don't worry, I'm on my way back."
How could Duan Xu not be worried? Shen Yanlang's tone was clearly off. "Shen Yanlang, what's wrong?"
Duan Xu was so anxious he was almost in tears. He grabbed his keys and rushed out the door, calling out, "Where are you? I'm coming to find you."
"Xuxu, three minutes." Shen Yanlang took another heavy breath. "Three minutes to get home."
"Be good." Shen Yanlang heard Duan Xu about to leave, "Wait for me, don't run around."
Duan Xu had already opened the door. Hearing this, he stood obediently at the doorway, his voice trembling with tears, and said, "Then I'll wait for you. If I don't see you in three minutes, I'll come looking for you."
"Okay." Shen Yanlang hung up the phone immediately after saying that. This was the first time he had hung up on Duan Xu so quickly.
Duan Xu held his phone, somewhat at a loss. Wasn't Shen Yanlang supposed to be doing a group assignment? What could have happened to cause this?
Twenty minutes ago, the school classrooms were empty.
Shen Yanlang and his classmates finished their group assignment, and everyone happily packed up their computers to leave.
Shen Yanlang was also eager to go back to Duan Xu, but he was stopped by one of the girls named Du Rui. "Shen Yanlang, wait a moment, I have something to tell you."
Seeing this, most of the others understood, smiled, and quickly left the classroom, the last one even closing the door for them.
Shen Yanlang stared at the female classmate in front of him, his brows furrowed slightly, and said impatiently, "If it's a confession, there's no need for that. I have a boyfriend."
After saying that, Shen Yanlang picked up his laptop bag and prepared to leave.
Seeing this, Du Rui quickly followed and ran to block Shen Yanlang's path, "Shen Yanlang! That's not what I wanted to say!"
Du Rui is petite, but quite charming in appearance, and her attire also gives her a seductive look at first glance.
However, in Shen Yanlang's eyes, everyone was the same except for Duan Xu.
He paused briefly, but his tone remained impatient, and his frustration intensified. "Just say what you have to say."
Du Rui was wearing a crew neck sweater, revealing a bit of her fair neck. She reached out and tore off the barrier patch on her neck, and the sweet honey-scented pheromones, under her deliberate control, quickly filled the entire classroom.
Shen Yanlang immediately realized what she was about to do, his expression changed, and he said in a deep voice, "Don't be so presumptuous!"
Did you think you could seduce him with pheromones?
He likes Duan Xu not because of his pheromones, but right now, he only likes Duan Xu's pheromones.
After saying this, Shen Yanlang walked around her and left.
Du Rui was somewhat surprised. Her pheromones were so sweet and alluring, how could Shen Yanlang remain unmoved?
Duan Xu is just a beta; even if he likes someone, can his pheromones be as alluring?
In fact, Shen Yanlang remained unmoved. She couldn't smell any of Shen Yanlang pheromones, and Shen Yanlang showed no reaction of being seduced.
Unwilling to give up, she chased after him again, her pheromones overflowing uncontrollably. "Shen Yanlang! I know you like Duan Xu, but Duan Xu is just a beta. He can't give you pheromone comfort at all. Only an omega can."
Shen Yanlang had already grasped the doorknob. Noticing that Du Rui wanted to touch him, he dodged to the side, looking at her coldly. "Duan Xu isn't a beta. Even if it were me, I would be willing."
"What?" Du Rui was shocked. Seeing that Shen Yanlang had already opened the door, she didn't care about anything else and went forward to grab Shen Yanlang.
Shen Yanlang completely lost his patience and shoved Du Rui away without any mercy, causing her to fall to the ground. "Get out!"
"Ah!" Du Rui cried out, trying to get up to stop Shen Yanlang. "Shen Yanlang, don't go! I... I feel so bad... I think... I'm in heat..."
Shen Yanlang had already walked out the door, but upon hearing these words, his inner moral compass made him stop. He had tried his best not to smell the pheromones, but they were just too strong, making him even more irritable.
Unconsciously, Shen Yanlang's breathing became heavier, not because he was seduced, but because of his physical discomfort and mental agitation.
At that moment, he suddenly realized that he was in his most vulnerable period, which explained why he was more irritable than usual.
Shen Yanlang dared not waste any time. One was in heat, and the other was in a vulnerable period. Staying here any longer might lead to trouble.
He took a bottle of inhibitor directly from his laptop bag and threw it in; that bottle of inhibitor was something he had brought for Duan Xu.
As he turned away, he left only a cold remark. "Your pheromones disgust me."
After saying that, Shen Yanlang strode away, almost running towards the school exit.