CH 42

Title: 顶级掠食者 (Alpha Predator)

Author：水千丞 (ShuiQianCheng)

Translator: K (@kin0monogatari)

Protagonists ：沈岱 (Shen Dai -MC), 瞿末予 (Qu Moyu -ML)

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Around that day’s post, a public opinion war broke out in the financial circle and Xingzhou’s stock price also rose and fell. Those with chips in their hands felt the thrill of riding a roller coaster.

Shen Dai originally wanted to pay attention, but because the professional knowledge involved was too much and too complicated, he didn’t really look into it. In addition, he was very busy with work these days, so he didn’t even have time to pay attention.

A few days later, lawyer Chen took him to complete all the formalities and procedures that he should go through. He had to work overtime to make up for the time lost during the day. After all these trivial and complicated things were done, he felt a lot lighter. At the same time, the process of Xingzhou’s acquisition of Chuanghai was repeated and bumpy. From external public opinion and internal dynamics, as well as the occasional information from Qu Moyu’s mouth, Shen Dai felt that this matter could not be facilitated in the short term. His mood is very contradictory. On the one hand, he certainly hopes that Qu Moyu can get what he wants. On the other hand, the success of the merger means that their marriage relationship will end.

He has both short-term and long-term worries, but fortunately, since he was young when he was burdened with huge debts and the heavy responsibility of supporting his family, he was used to living under stress. So he will take it step by step.

That day, he was working in the research institute and suddenly received a call from someone that he was very reluctant to answer.

There’s no caller ID, only a string of numbers. He didn’t want to add this number to his address book, but he remembered that it was from You Xinghai from the first time he saw it because he had a good memory.

Shen Dai returned to his office and slid the green button.

You Xinghai, who was on the phone, sounded obviously furious. He said straight to the point, “Come to my company and take your dad away.”

Shen Dai was stunned for two seconds, and then his scalp exploded: “He went to your company?”

“Yes, come quickly! I’m talking to someone. What’s he doing here?!” You Xinghai took a deep breath and said through gritted teeth, “Is the money I gave you not enough for you to give him away?”

Although these words were unpleasant, Shen Dai was fortunate to be talking across the phone at this time instead of standing in front of You Xinghai. Otherwise, the person he hated the most would be caught by his fist: “I’ll be there soon.”

Shen Dai hurried to the headquarters of Chuanghai Group and was led directly to the office by You Xinghai’s secretary. In the elevator, Shen Dai could feel that the secretary looked at him differently.

As soon as he entered the office, he saw Shen Qin sitting on the sofa with eyes looking around, while You Xinghai was standing by the floor-to-ceiling window. In terms of distance, it was the farthest place from the entire office to Shen Qin. Shen Dai stood at the door, and the three of them formed an equilateral triangle. It was funny and ironic.

The secretary quietly closed the door.

Shen Dai has only been in the same space with his two fathers twice in his life. The first time was when Shen Qin asked You Xinghai for money, and the second time was also when Shen Qin asked You Xinghai for money.

The first time he was just a seven-year-old at the mercy of others but now he’s grown up.

Shen Dai stared at Shen Qin and said solemnly, “Go home. You won’t get what you want here.”

Shen Qin’s tears fell as soon as he said it: “Is that home? I ave grown old, I can only sleep on the sofa in the living room and I don’t even have a room of my own.”

“You can’t solve the problem by running here.”

Shen Qin turned to You Xinghai: “You Xinghai, I gave you such an excellent son, who has education and looks, and is in love with the Xingzhou’s heir, you shouldn’t thank me…”

“Enough!” Shen Dai said sharply, “Aren’t you ashamed? Do you have to make yourself and me so embarrassed?”

“Do you feel ashamed?” Shen Qin pointed at You Xinghai, “It’s him who did the wrong thing, why doesn’t he feel ashamed? Also, he said just now that he gave you money, and he gave you the money to buy the house. You can ask him for money, why can’t I? Am I not trying to ease your burden or to let our family live a better life!”

“I…” Shen Dai wanted to refute, but it was a fact that You Xinghai gave him money, and although he didn’t ask for it, he couldn’t tell the truth, “I’ve tried my best to support you, you have no worries about food and clothing, and you still have money. What do you want? You will stay in my room in the future, okay?”

“‘Worry about food and clothing’?” Shen Qin cried and said, “I, Shen Qin, have never enjoyed anything in my life, and now I have to live on the little money to spend every few minutes. If I buy a bottle of aromatherapy, you will give me a face. You never consider my feelings, why can’t you stand by me!”

Shen Dai was trembling with anger, and You Xinghai’s face was ashen, and the office was filled with violent alpha pheromones, indicating that his endurance was disintegrating.

“Go. You go home.” Shen Dai clenched his fists, his eyes stern, “Or never come back.”

Shen Qin’s shoulders shrank and his aura was greatly weakened as his eyes wandered. He knew his son. He seemed calm and peaceful, but he was actually very stubborn and tenacious.

After hesitating, Shen Qin stood up, sobbing, wiping his tears, and giving You Xinghai a vicious look: “One day Ah Dai and Xingzhou’s heir got married, you will be begging me…”

“It’s not your place to talk about it.” Shen Dai and You Xinghai looked at each other, his eyes were cold and disgusting, and he didn’t give in, which made You Xinghai also startled.

On the way back, Shen Qin tried to talk to Shen Dai several times, but Shen Dai was silent.

When they got home and the two got out of the car, Shen Qin was still wiping away tears, as if he was deeply wronged: “Don’t look at Dad like this. You Xinghai owes me. He ruined my life.”

Shen Dai was silent for a moment and said, “There was news some time ago that a person was in a relationship with a celebrity. After breaking up, he asked for a breakup fee and was sent to prison in the name of extortion.”

Shen Qin looked at Shen Dai in amazement.

“You Xinghai said that if there is another time, he will not consider the old feelings again.”

Although this sentence was made up, it successfully acted as a deterrent. Shen Qin’s complexion completely changed. Anger, unwillingness, and fear appeared on his face at once in a short period of time.

“Don’t go home yet. Find a place to sit for a while. Don’t let grandma see your emotions, and don’t tell her anything.” Shen Dai had countless accusations in his heart that he wanted to vent, but in the end he held back. He is result-oriented and is used to doing things objectively. The most important thing now is to stop Shen Qin from doing anymore stupid things.

Shen Qin nodded.

“Don’t go to You Xinghai again, no matter if it’s a phone call or a meeting. In the future, you will stay in my room. I will go home less and I will sleep on the sofa. If you think this kind of life is not good enough and not enjoyable enough, then think about prison life.”

Shen Qin shrank his shoulders and was really scared: “I, I know.”

Shen Dai didn’t want to look at him again, so he went straight upstairs and went to cook dinner for his grandmother.

When he returned to Qu’s house, it was very late. And it was rare for Qu Moyu to go home earlier than him. But after this exhausting day, he had no energy to ask Qu Moyu how his day was.

At this time, Qu Moyu was having a late night snack. On weekdays, he has a fixed standard for the daily calorie intake. Even if he needs to eat something to cushion his stomach at night, he will only eat a small amount of food, but the meal on the table now is a complete meal.

Shen Dai thought to himself, this is indeed a sign of the eve of the susceptible period.

“Working overtime again?” Qu Moyu said, “Are you hungry? Come and eat something.”

“I’m not hungry.” Shen Dai sat next to him, “Why are you eating so much so late?”

“I’m hungry.” Qu Moyu put down his chopsticks, looked at Shen Dai carefully, and frowned slightly, “You look tired.” Shen Dai’s tired and depressed look made him feel uncomfortable.

Shen Dai smiled wryly and nodded: “I’ll go to take a bath first.”

“Sure.”

Shen Dai lay on the bed after taking a bath, feeling that his whole body was stretched a little. He rolled in a circle, rolled up the quilt to wrap himself, buried his face in it, smelled the cold fragrance of ebony and his heart gradually calmed down.

After the anger subsided, a message that he temporarily ignored came to mind.

How did Shen Qin find out that he was with Qu Moyu? Mostly through the car, maybe the licence plate number is recorded, or there may be other means. In short, it has been found out.

For Shen Qin, the current life is too ordinary and poor. And it is too far from the luxury he has enjoyed. His desire for money is unprecedentedly high. Knowing that he now has a ‘rich boyfriend’, will he do something more irrational?

Shen Dai didn’t know how to deal with Shen Qin. He is a ticking time bomb that could harm his life again at any time. After all, he was his biological father. People can’t choose their origin. How can he get rid of a bad close relative?

Not long after, Qu Moyu entered the room, lifted the quilt covering Shen Dai’s face, looked at his worried appearance and lightly stroked his face. He said softly, “what’s the matter with you?”

“It’s nothing, I’m just tired.” Shen Dai smiled at Qu Moyu, “Can I apply for more overtime pay?”

“Why don’t I give you a lab? You can lead.”

Shen Dai was still laughing, thinking that Qu Moyu was joking. But seeing Qu Moyu’s serious expression, he was at a loss.

“Don’t you want to do your own project?”

Shen Dai sat up, he pondered for a moment, and replied seriously: “Yes, but my current strength is not enough. I have not been able to stand alone.” He paused, his eyes were firm, “I will, but I need more time.”

Qu Moyu smiled with satisfaction: “When you have such strength, I will support you.”

“Thank you.” Shen Dai breathed a sigh of relief. He knew that Qu Moyu was testing himself. According to what he knew about Qu Moyu, he was a clear-headed and even callous decision-maker who would always think of the company’s importance. The interests are exchanged for a less important favour. He knows that Qu Moyu has some feelings for himself, at least he has needs, but if he shows ‘pride and arrogance’ and exposes excessive demands, Qu Moyu will definitely be on guard against him.

He really doesn’t know how to pursue an S-class alpha, but he understands human nature. He hopes that what Qu Moyu has always received from him is comfort and peace of mind. This is the way he loves and the way he thinks he can get love.

Qu Moyu took Shen Dai into his arms and gently stroked his back: “Go to bed early if you are tired.”

“Hmm.”

After the two were silent for several minutes, when Shen Dai was about to go to sleep, Qu Moyu suddenly said, “I am indeed approaching the susceptible period.”

Shen Dai opened his eyes.

“If you are in estrus during the susceptible period, I can’t help you. I have arranged a doctor for you, and he will use drugs with lower side effects to help you get through the estrus period. Those previous inhibitors, don’t take them anymore.”

“…Okay.”​​​​

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Next update: 2022.05.16

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*Translator’s note: I’ll spoil you guys right ahead. Shen Qin WILL do something more irrational. Hmm. -K