CH 122

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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Qu Moyu pulled Shen Dai back to his side, and gently rubbed Shen Dai’s hand with the pulp of his thumb: “Look. Qiuqiu’s eyebrows seem to have grown a little. It looks like yours.”

When Qiuqiu was first born, his eyebrows were very sparse and shallow. But now they are nothing but two furry little worms. He said helplessly: “What shape can this show?”

“It’s true. The more I look at Qiuqiu, the more I think he looks like you. His eyes, mouth, and even his demeanor.” Qu Moyu tapped Qiuqiu’s forehead, “I hope he will be like you when he grows up.”

Shen Dai immediately retorted: “You wouldn’t want him to be like me. “

“Why not?”

“You guys are keen to cultivate alpha to be…” Shen Dai looked at Qu Moyu, “… more like you.”

“Like me? But I want to admit defeat to you in the end.” Qu Moyu blinked his eyes a couple of times to Shen Dai, “My mother often said that she regretted not educating me well on how to love someone and to be by my side. So I have to go through so many detours. Our child will be educated by us together.”

Shen Dai was stunned. He looked at Qu Moyu anxiously. For a moment there, he didn’t quite believe what he had heard: “You… really think like that?”

“Of course. I know that you don’t agree with our family’s education and you don’t want Qiuqiu to grow up like me.” Qu Moyu’s eyes are gentle and firm. Obviously, it was without any aggressiveness. But they still looked very powerful, “We will be like ordinary parents. We will make decisions together, okay?”

Shen Dai felt that fewer stones weighing on his heart had been dropped. He has always been deeply worried about the way of education that Qiuqiu will receive in the future. Of course everyone wants their children to receive the best elite education. But if the price to pay for that is to educate him or her into a machine aiming for power and profit, then it’s better to just be an ordinary person.

Qu Moyu’s words adhered to exactly what he was worried about.

“So, we can be like normal parents?”

Shen Dai was still immersed in his own thoughts. By the time he came back to reality, Qu Moyu’s face was already approaching his. He was startled. And when he turned his head, he was caught by a kiss from Qu Moyu.

“Hmm…” Shen Dai pushed off Qu Moyu’s chest with one hand and tried to step back, but Qu Moyu held him back by his vest. His heart was beating wildly and it was clear that Qu Moyu’s glands were injured and could not release pheromones, but he could clearly smell the cold and oppressive scent of ebony. Perhaps the smell had penetrated deep into his bone marrow and soul. At the moment when Qu Moyu came down from the sky to save him and gave him a temporary ‘mark’, his spirit and flesh already had the imprint of ebony. Whether the temporary ‘mark’ disappeared or if the permanent ‘mark’ was washed off, he had never forgotten the scent of Qu Moyu’s pheromone. Whenever he triggers a memory related to this person, the lake of his heart will be turbulent.

Qu Moyu sucked on Shen Dai’s lips and immediately bit his lower lip. He was sticking to it and refusing to let it go. Shen Dai knew that Qu Moyu would not really bite him hard, but his instinct to evade danger still made him dare not to move. So Qu Moyu used his teeth to lightly grind on the tender lips. The tip of his tongue swept across his gums, trying to break through into the moist mouth.

Shen Dai could clearly feel that his own pheromone was a little disordered. Even if he was not seduced by the alpha pheromone, the hormones mobilized by this kiss shocked him. He patted Qu Moyu’s chest. It was neither light nor heavy. It was only full of warnings.

Qu Moyu let go of Shen Dai. But he still put his big hand on his back and whispered, “When will Ah Dai turn Qiuqiu and me into a complete family?”

Using Qiuqiu as a way of foreshadowing is simply cunning. But Shen Dai can’t deny it. This is because there will always be a constant connection between them. He lowered his head and glanced at Qiuqiu secretly. He was looking at this child who is not familiar with the world. How can this child know that there are thousands of contradictions in the mind of an adult? He only knows that he will be safe and happy with his blood relatives.

Qu Moyu’s trick finally succeeded. After Qiuqiu had completely accepted and relied on his alpha father, he couldn’t face the entanglement between the two without considering Qiuqiu’s feelings.

Shen Dai became more and more unsure of what he should do with Qu Moyu. He said slowly, “I… really have to leave. I can’t let the police wait for me.”

Qu Moyu said softly, “Ah Dai, I won’t force you. But I also won’t let you run away from me. Can you answer me a simple question today?”

“…what question?”

“Can you see my heart?”

Shen Dai’s breathing became a little shallow.

“If you can’t see it, I will try harder to make you see it.”

“Can we not talk about this now?” Shen Dai whispered.

“This is a very simple question. You don’t need to find a ‘suitable’ time to answer it.” Qu Moyu was reluctant to let this go. His bright eyes were always staring at Shen Dai, “I just want to know that after so many things that I’ve done, do you believe that I really like you? Do you believe that I’m not using you to get through the susceptible period? Or just to get a perfect heir? Or for just any other reason? Did you see that I do all this just because I love you and because I want to spend the rest of my life with you? So, have you seen my heart?”

Shen Dai’s eyes showed some hesitation and confusion. He opened his mouth and closed it again. In those few seconds, he seemed to have experienced a long struggle for a century. But finally, he took a deep breath. The confusion in his eyes was replaced by sobriety. He looked directly into Qu Moyu’s eyes and said, “I see it.”

He saw Qu Moyu’s struggles, changes, compromises and sacrifices. They are all which this S-class alpha had never done before.No matter what Qu Moyu wants from him the most, he believes that Qu Moyu has feelings for him. This is because, originally, this absolute powerhouse could force him to submit with the power of the disparity without having to lower himself and make sacrifices to prove himself.

So he really saw it.

Qu Moyu’s heart palpitated for a while. Multiple emotions flashed in his eyes. At this moment, he realized the joy and emotion of someone seeing the sun through the clouds. He grabbed Shen Dai’s hand and put it to his lips and kissed it: “Thank you.”

Shen Dai’s eyes flashed brightly. His heart is moved and completely helpless.

Qu Moyu knew how to stop at the right moment. So he said softly: “You can go now and get busy.”

Shen Dai stood up: “Qiuqiu…”

“Let him accompany me.”

Shen Dai lowered his head and kissed Qiuqiu’s forehead. He said: “Be good.”

“We will follow your orders.” Qu Moyu replied with a smile.

Shen Dai glanced at Qu Moyu sideways. He then turned and left quickly.

***

On the way to the police station, Shen Dai was absent-minded. His mind was full of Qu Moyu and everything that had happened between them. He didn’t have time to think about what to say when he met the police for a while. Qu Shen had already arranged the script for him, leaving a way for You Xinghai and Qu Chengchen to survive.

Shen Dai was not satisfied with the result. But he knew that this would not be Qu Shen’s decision alone. There must be opinions from Qu Moyu and even more people in the Qu family. There must also be a large proportion of commercial considerations. He didn’t want to get into the details at all. He just wanted to get rid of these bad things as soon as possible. As for You Xinghai, there was insufficient evidence to convict him. You Xinghai no longer had the energy to do harm on Shen Dai so his goal had already been achieved.

According to Qu Shen’s request and the attorney’s assistance, Shen Dai completed the transcript.

When he walked out of the police station, it was already dark. The attorney told him that You Xinghai and Qu Chengchen would be released on bail soon and that he would have to come here several times to cooperate with the investigation of the case. He asked him to also be cautious in his words and deeds at the company.

Shen Dai said sarcastically: “So, they will be free soon?” 

The attorney said cautiously: “It is not absolute freedom. There are many restrictions for them.”

Shen Dai thought of that rainy night. Qu Chengchen’s crazy and twisted face scared him. His fear was awakened at the same time as his hatred. But there was nothing he could do. He only hoped that this time, Qu Chengchen could truly stay out of their lives.

***

The next day, the news of You Xinghai’s release on bail was released. Qu Chengchen was not mentioned in the news report. Obviously, You Xinghai was a smoke bomb thrown out to divert the public’s attention. After all, there is no impermeable wall in the world. Rumors of Qu Chengchen’s accident have been spread on the Internet and the public relations can divert people’s attention to protect him.

Not long after the news came out, Shen Dai received a call from Shen Qin. Even through the phone, he couldn’t stop Shen Qin’s hysteria. He angrily asked Shen Dai why You Xinghai was out.

Shen Dai explained: “He was released on bail pending trial. It is not because the case is over, but…”

“Why can he be free? He kidnapped you and Qiuqiu. He also stabbed Mr. Qu’s glands. So he should go to jail. Damn it, he should be shot!”

Shen Qin’s mental state at this time gave Shen Dai a headache. But he couldn’t tell the truth. So he had to say: “He should go to jail. But… these things were not done by him, so there is insufficient evidence.”

What Shen Qin understood was that “You Xinghai didn’t do it himself.” He growled lowly, “Did he let his subordinates do the deed? This beast, why was he free? Why did he come out? How come he did so many crimes but he is still alive and well?!”

“Listen to me…”

Shen Qin hung up the phone.

Shen Dai let out a tired sigh. His hatred for You Xinghai was far less than 1% of his hatred towards Shen Qin’s. But it was no wonder that Shen Qin was so angry. You Xinghai was not without retribution. But the retribution was not enough for them. But other than secretly cursing You Xinghai, there is nothing else they can do.

*** 

Shen Dai took a period of leave and recently has almost spent most of his time at the hospital rather than at home.

He didn’t want to go see Qu Moyu every day, but if he didn’t, Qu Moyu would keep calling and sending messages to him. Sometimes he pretends to be pitiful. Sometimes he would use Qiuqiu as an excuse and try his best to meet him. There was no way to let him go so he could only negotiate a fixed visit time with Qu Moyu. Meanwhile, at other times, he will take care of his grandmother.

When he had to accept the fact that his grandmother was dying, he cherished all the time when his grandmother was awake, even if he could only say a few words with her.

Just the night before Qu Moyu was discharged from the hospital, Shen Dai was awakened by his phone ringing. He opened his eyes almost immediately, as if his body had made a long-term preparation. He grabbed the phone and saw the caller ID. It was Shen Qin’s name. His heart seemed to fall down from the sky in an instant.

Shen Dai’s fingers trembled and pressed the green button.

“Come to the hospital quickly.” Shen Qin cried.  

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Next update: 2022.09.23

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*Translator’s note: Grandma passed away… T.T -K