CH 73

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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​​Shen Dai didn’t have time to stop him. Qu Moyu had already walked straight to the crib. He stretched out his hand and lightly touched Qiuqiu’s little fluffy head.

It’s so hot, he thought. The doctor said that it was just a normal fever and it would be fine if the temperature got lower. He also felt that it was not a big problem. No one had never fallen sick before. But looking at such a small and soft Qiuqiu with his face burning pink and he was panting with slight difficulty. The raised eyebrows kept twisting and twisting so he can imagine that Qiuqiu must be very uncomfortable. But the child can’t speak yet, so he can only use crying to vent his discomfort.

He suddenly felt heartbroken. Their child was experiencing the first pain in his life and it was also the first time he felt a kind of heartache that could not be replaced. As he cares more and more about Shen Dai, he also cares more and more about this child. Even if he didn’t want the child at first and whether it is from the current perspective or the future consideration, the existence of this child should trouble him.

But his mood has completely changed. He is fortunate that Shen Dai gave birth to Qiuqiu. After there is no marriage or mark between them, this child is the only bond between them that can never be erased.

Qu Moyu bent down and supported the fence of the crib with both of his hands. He didn’t know how to start. He had never held such a small child before. Qiuqiu looked too small. Not even the length of his forearm. How to pick it up? How to handle fragile things like this?

Shen Dai watched from the side, wanted to stop him but also wanted Qu Moyu to try it. Right now, he only hoped that Qiuqiu would get better. It didn’t matter whose pheromone he used. He couldn’t compete on this kind of thing.

After hesitating for a moment, Qu Moyu grabbed Qiuqiu’s waist with both hands and the feeling surprised him a little. It was as if his legs were not as thick.

Shen Dai reminded him: “You have to hold his neck first.”

Qu Moyu understood. He put one hand on the back of Qiuqiu’s neck and picked up the child, but he quickly got stuck on how to transfer the child into his arms, feeling awkward no matter how he held him.

Shen Dai couldn’t stand it any longer. He held Qiuqiu halfway with one hand and adjusted Qu Moyu’s arm in place with the other, helping him hold Qiuqiu in the correct posture.

This is the first time that Shen Dai has taken the initiative to approach and touch himself after their goodbye. Qu Moyu looked at Shen Dai’s beautiful silhouette, pale skin, and long slender eyelashes. His heartbeat could not be stopped and there was also a hint of gloom. The fragrance of the ephemeral flowers was looming and he wasn’t sure if he really smelt it, or if he was deluding himself because he wanted to smell it so much.

Shen Dai quickly backed away and Qu Moyu looked down at the soft child in his arms. He looked light but was obviously quite weighty. It was as if he had completed an inexplicable mission the moment he picked him up.

Qiuqiu twisted uncomfortably. His mouth shrivelled, but he didn’t open his eyes.

Qu Moyu carefully released a comforting pheromone. When he took the initiative to release pheromone, it was either because of competition or because of sex, and it was mostly aggressive. When he recalled carefully, he only used pheromone to appease two people, one was Shen Dai when he was in estrus, and the other was Qiuqiu. He patiently used his pheromone to sense Qiuqiu’s pheromone. The pheromones of infants and young children contain a very weak smell. At this time, the smell of medicine can’t be smelled. He saw in the medical record that Qiuqiu’s pheromone is Longbai. He is very curious about the smell of Longbai and when Qiuqiu is ready, he will definitely take a good smell of it. He also wants to know more about this child and what he has missed since he was conceived to the present day to make up for the year that he had lost.

Qiuqiu groaned even more uncomfortably at first, instinctively resisting the ebony pheromone that had once pressured and intimidated him. But he didn’t have the strength to hide or cry. Gradually, he seemed to accept this pheromone. Or the genetic memory is awakened and the blood connection between father and son comes into play.

Qu Moyu boldly released more pheromones and surrounded Qiuqiu with a rare tender emotion. Qiuqiu gradually calmed down. Even his two thick little eyebrows stretched and he began to sleep deeply while sucking his fingers.

Qu Moyu was a little excited. He glanced at Shen Dai as if asking for credit, expecting Shen Dai to say something to compliment him.

Shen Dai just breathed a sigh of relief: “He must be hungry. Can you watch him for a while? I’m going to make milk powder for him.”

“No problem.” Qu Moyu sat in the chair with Qiuqiu in his arms, watching Shen Dai getting busy not far away from him. He took out all kinds of baby items out from the babysitter bag he was carrying.

Qu Moyu still remembered that when Shen Dai lived in his house, he always carried a black backpack back and forth from work. It was issued by the company in a certain year. Although it was ugly, it was durable. Some commonly used items are packed inside. There are not many things. He would just slap them on his shoulders, get on the bicycle and ride away, looking brisk and free and easy. Now, Shen Dai’s carry-on bag is almost full of things that Qiuqiu needs to use, which are trivial and cumbersome.

Shen Dai, whom he admires and likes, is an omega who is exceptionally outstanding in his career. He also has invaluable quietness and wisdom. Even if he later thinks that Shen Dai is plotting against him, that Shen Dai has done something stupid that is beyond his power, this person is in his heart still holds a special place. But now Shen Dai had lost its’ glow. It’s like the jewellery is dusty, anyone who sees it can’t help but choke. He is forced to think about a question that he deliberately avoided – how did Shen Dai live this year?

He knew that Shen Dai must have a bad life. A very bad one. But he instinctively avoided it. He wanted Shen Dai to come back to him. He would treat Shen Dai well. And everything would be fine.

Shen Dai prepared the milk powder, tasted it a little to test the temperature, and brought it to Qiuqiu.

Qiuqiu was holding the pacifier but he didn’t suck very hard even though he was also trying hard to eat.

Shen Dai smiled: “It’s good that he has an appetite.”

Qu Moyu poked Qiuqiu’s face with his finger: “Get well soon. Tossing your Dad like this.”

Shen Dai’s heart trembled. He used his imagination to raise the angle of view to really ‘look at’ the three of them. Qu Moyu was holding Qiuqiu and he was sitting on the side feeding Qiuqiu, as if they were among thousands of thousands of ordinary people in the world. A family of three. For more than a year, those unbearable past events have not stopped tormenting him for a day. But only at this moment, he was completely empty in this fleeting warm illusion.

Qu Moyu stayed in the hospital for a day. He originally had an important meeting and a long-schedule of itinerary today, all of which were cancelled. It causes him to have calls almost every hour. He used to be very taboo about doing things that will affect his work for personal affairs. But now he doesn’t want to leave the hospital, his omega or his sick child. At this time, people’s psychological defence line is the most vulnerable and it will force people to think about many practical problems. Shen Dai’s attitude finally eased and loosened so he must seize the opportunity.

During this time, he also received a call from his father. He didn’t want to accept it originally, but he thought that the board of directors meeting would be held tomorrow. If he doesn’t accept it now, he will only face more blame tomorrow.

Qu Shen called and urged him again to apologise to Zhou Xiaochu.

“Hasn’t he returned to France already?” Qu Moyu asked impatiently.

“Not yet. He was frightened by you last time and his body hasn’t recovered yet. Even if he returns to France, you should fly over to apologise to him. He is your fiancée. You just left him alone. What kind of person would do that?”

“Father, I think it’s you who should really apologise.” Qu Moyu said coldly, “I made it clear that I would never ‘mark’ him. Why did you send him to my safe house? Do you know how dangerous it is? If I couldn’t restrain myself at the time, he wouldn’t end up only frightened now.” It’s not uncommon for alpha to injure, maim, or even kill an unwilling omega during the susceptible period.

“Do I need to repeat my thoughts to you again?” Qu Shen said sternly, “It’s more beneficial for you to ‘mark’ him. Don’t hold your self-esteem as an S-class alpha and refuse to give a ‘mark’. Are you the emperor? As long as he can give birth to a few children for you, the best heir will always be selected.”

Qu Moyu suppressed his anger: “I don’t want it. I don’t accept anyone using pheromones to control me.” S-class alphas are unwilling to give a ‘mark’, not only do they not want to be monopolised by the right to reproduce. But also because of their high self-esteem, they can’t accept themselves being manipulated by an omega at the genetic level. Affecting their emotions and decision-making is an unimaginable state for them who are accustomed to control and essentially only believe in themselves. It will only cause unknown unease.

“What about being controlled or not? You are going to be husband and wife. Husband and wife are one heart. You give him a ‘mark’, he will be more loyal to you. And the Zhou family will fully support you. Now you are scaring him and you are at fault. Go to the door to apologise and coax him. What’s wrong with that? he’s your fiancée!”

“Then just break off the engagement.”

After Qu Moyu said these words, he was stunned. He seemed to blurt it out without thinking. But he also knew that he had been thinking about it for a long time. He clearly knew that he should marry Zhou Xiaochu, who was the best wife candidate carefully selected by his family. Marriage was a move he had to take. Naturally, there should be no reluctance. But the current situation is that reason tells him what to do. But he is still reluctant.

He was reluctant to marry Zhou Xiaochu.

Qu Shen was silent for a long time, then gritted his teeth and said, “Qu Moyu, what are you doing?!”

Qu Moyu also remained silent. He was in a mess and couldn’t sort out anything yet. The only certainty was that he didn’t want to marry Zhou Xiaochu. He would wait until he was clear-headed to analyse the reason. But he couldn’t do it now. His child is still in the ward behind him.

“Is it because of Shen Dai?” During the susceptible period, he witnessed Qu Moyu’s behaviour of using Shen Dai’s clothes to build a nest. Qu Shen already had a bad premonition, but he still believed that his son would not be emotional.

Qu Moyu said solemnly, “Dad, I have something to do. I’ll talk about it tomorrow.”

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Next update: 2022.07.11

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*Translator’s note: And let’s just bid bye bye to Zhou Xiaochu…hahahaha What a useless cannon fodder. -K