Duan Xu: [Okay.]
Sun Yao: [Xu, it's been a year, do you have a boyfriend yet? Gossip stare. jpg]
Duan Xu readily admitted. "[I have a boyfriend.]"
Sun Yao: [Ah-- You have a boyfriend! You really do have a boyfriend! I knew it, you were definitely going to find a male beta!]
Duan Xu: [No, he's a male alpha.]
Sun Yao: [Huh? Alpha? No way?]
Duan Xu: [Yes, you read that right, and I didn't mistype it either, it's alpha.]
Sun Yao: [Although, aren't you worried that the alpha won't get enough pheromones to soothe you, and will eventually break up with you?]
Duan Xu chuckled and typed rapidly: [I forgot to tell you, I've differentiated; I'm an omega now.]
Sun Yao: [Holy crap!!!]
Sun Yao: [Differentiation! You're an adult, why are you still differentiating?!]
Sun Yao: [Are you kidding me?!]
Duan Xu: [No, I really did differentiate. I can show you my new ID card if you don't believe me.]
Sun Yao: [...]
Sun Yao: [You're no longer my good brother.]
Duan Xu: [???]
Duan Xu: [Are you being sexist? I'm going to report you!]
Sun Yao: [From now on, you're my best friend.]
Duan Xu: [...]
Sisters? What sisters? Even if he's an omega, he's still a handsome and cute boy!
A few minutes later, Sun Yao messaged again. "[Then bring your boyfriend to the party!]"
Duan Xu and said, "[He's been quite busy lately and doesn't have time.]"
Sun Yao: [Busy? What's so busy about college students? It can't be doing part-time jobs, can it?]
Duan Xu: [No, he's working on a project with a senior student.]
Sun Yao: [...] Awesome!
Afterwards, Sun Yao asked some more questions about Shen Yanlang, such as his age, appearance, personality, and whether he was good to Duan Xu. Only after asking did she say, "[It seems that our Xuxu has a boyfriend who knows how to pamper her. This old mother is very pleased!]"
Duan Xu: [...]
After chatting with Sun Yao for a few more minutes, Duan Xu noticed it was almost time, so he changed his clothes, tidied himself up, and happily went downstairs to wait for Shen Yanlang.
In the living room, Qiu Shan and Duan Hu had just returned from grocery shopping. Seeing Duan Xu come downstairs, Qiu Shan asked, "Is Little Yan arriving soon?"
"Okay." Duan Xu couldn't hide his smile. "I'll wait for him at the door."
Qiu Shan shook her head and chuckled, "Go ahead, go ahead, just be careful not to stand in the sun, it's really hot."
"Got it!" Duan Xu ran out.
Seeing this, Duan Hu said unhappily, "When has Xuxu ever waited for us so happily?"
"What are you comparing yourself to Little Yan for?" Qiu Shan asked, carrying groceries to the kitchen. "Little Yan is Xuxu's boyfriend, and you're Xuxu's dad. How can that be the same?"
Duan Hu: "... Oh."
Duan Xu waited at the main gate, where there happened to be a banyan tree. He stood under the shade of the tree, watching the direction the car was coming from.
The weather in August is very hot; even around 10 a. m., you can still feel the scorching heat of the sun.
Duan Xu felt hot after standing in the shade for only a short while, and a light sweat began to break out on his body.
Fortunately, he only had to wait two or three minutes before Shen Yanlang's car arrived.
"Young Master, we've arrived," the driver reminded Shen Yanlang. "Young Master Duan is waiting for you over there."
Upon hearing this, Shen Yanlang immediately looked up and indeed saw Duan Xu under the Duan Xu of the tree, smiling brightly and waving to him.
His heart skipped a beat. He quickly saved and closed the computer, grabbed his bag, and got off the bus.
"Xuxu"
Shen Yanlang strode over, and Duan Xu's smile widened as he threw himself into Shen Yanlang's arms, exclaiming, "Yan-ge!"
The two embraced under the shade of a tree, inhaling the faint scent of each other's pheromones. The longing they had felt for each other after not seeing each other for several days was eased, and both wore satisfied smiles.
The driver couldn't help but smile and exclaim, "Young Master and Young Master Duan have such a good relationship!"
The driver then reversed the car, turned around, and drove away, intending to pick them up when Shen Yanlang was about to leave.
"Go inside first, it's hot outside." Shen Yanlang ruffled Duan Xu's hair.
Duan Xu nodded and pulled Shen Yanlang into the villa.
"Mom and Dad, Yan-ge has arrived," Duan Xu called out to the kitchen after entering.
A moment later, Qiu Shan's voice came. "You guys play by yourselves, your dad and I are cooking!"
"Good!"
Shen Yanlang changed her shoes, smiled and kissed Duan Xu, then whispered, "I'm going to say hello to your aunt and uncle."
"Okay, then I'll help you put your things upstairs first." Duan Xu took Shen Yanlang's bag and walked upstairs.
Shen Yanlang went to the kitchen to greet them and said, "Uncle and Aunt, I can help out."
"No need, you and Xuxu go play," Qiu Shan said with a smile. "It's Xuxu's birthday today, spend more time with him."
Duan Hu also said, "Go away, don't block the way. Your aunt and I are enough."
"Alright then." Shen Yanlang had no choice but to leave the kitchen.
Shen Yanlang went upstairs with practiced ease, opened Duan Xu's bedroom door, and said, "Xuxu, I'm here."
"Aren't you going to be busy for a while?" Duan Xu had just taken out his computer. "Come on, you do it, I won't bother you."
Seeing this Shen Yanlang chuckled and walked over, saying, "No rush, let's kiss first."
"Ah..." Duan Xu had just opened his mouth when Shen Yanlang pulled him into a deep kiss, causing Duan Xu's body to tremble.
They say absence makes the heart grow fonder, and although they had only been apart for five or six days, it felt like an eternity to them. As they kissed, their feelings deepened and they began to yearn for each other.
Shen Yanlang released Duan Xu, kissed him a few more times, and said in a hoarse voice, "You feel it now?"
"Hmm." Duan Xu nodded slightly, still honest, but not as easily embarrassed as before.
Shen Yanlang chuckled softly, kissed him again, and said, "Sweetie, now's not the right time. Let's do it tonight?"
Duan Xu hummed in agreement. He knew it wasn't the right time; his parents were still downstairs, and dinner would be served soon.
If those two do that in the room, and then their parents come up to call them for dinner, won't they be facing another embarrassing and awkward situation?
No, no, no, I absolutely cannot go through that again!
But I really want to... wait, when did he become so lustful?
Duan Xu stepped back slightly. "You do your thing, I'm going to play on my phone on the balcony."
"Okay." Shen Yanlang nodded, but his gaze remained fixed on Duan Xu. Duan Xu felt his face flush and turned to go to the balcony.
As soon as he sat down, Shen Yanlang thought to himself.
[Xuxu, how about trying navel oranges tonight?]
Duan Xu stiffened, then turned to look at Shen Yanlang, only to find him already sitting at the table. He couldn't help but shout, "Seriously! Stop thinking about it!"
Shen Yanlang turned to look at him and chuckled softly, "Alright, I don't want to think about it anymore."
Duan Xu snorted and turned back to play on his phone.