CH 19

Pei Zhaozhou was momentarily stunned, his usually stern and restrained face turning slightly red in embarrassment.

His fingers, hidden beneath the blanket, nervously pinched a corner of the bedsheet. The amber-gold eyes drooped, casting a shadow, while his straight nose twitched slightly, as if accompanied by hurried breaths, until he realized that Si Huaixi’s presence in the bed was absent.

Impatiently biting his lip, his gaze became misty and watery, concealing an indescribable yearning. He stared intently at Si Huaixi, who stood at the doorway but hesitated to approach.

Pei Zhaozhou, in a fit of emotions and mild anger, recalled the words spoken by the doctor during the prenatal examination. The fetus would long for the scent of another biological father. At this moment, the suppressed desire, like ants crawling incessantly, could no longer be contained. It burned, causing him to involuntarily breathe heavily. In a hoarse voice, he uttered, “Come over.”

Si Huaixi felt puzzled yet enticed by Brother Pei’s actions. Instantly, his profound eyes gazed at the Alpha lying on the bed.

Brother Pei’s face, just waking up, lacked any intimidating presence. His disheveled soft black hair diminished his usually cold and dignified aura. Somehow, Brother Pei’s face showed a mix of anger and a slight blush. His amber golden eyes, like flames encased in ice, provocatively and enticingly locked onto Si Huaixi without wavering.

Si Huaixi’s throat rolled, and his deep eyes grew darker.

The raindrops tapping on the windowpane seemed insignificant as they gazed into the room, unable to extinguish the fiery desire burning in their hearts.

Si Huaixi cleared his throat, pulling his nearly crumbling rationality back from the brink. He pretended to be cold and distant as he said, “Brother Pei, I only have one bed here. You’re the guest today, so I’ll make do with the sofa in the living room for tonight.”

Due to the insufficient funds left by the original owner, he could only afford a one-bedroom apartment. Pei Zhaozhou slept in the only room, and given the circumstances, Si Huaixi had no choice but to make do with the sofa for a night.

Pei Zhaozhou squinted discontentedly, feeling a little uneasy. He finally understood the feelings experienced by Omegas during their heat cycles. The innate craving of his body was enough to destroy all rationality.

Fortunately, he was still within a bearable range. If it continued, he might really have to go see a doctor.

Pei Zhaozhou had no idea how much of Si Huaixi’s pheromones the fetus in his belly needed. Perhaps because Si Huaixi was a Beta, the concentration of pheromones was relatively low, requiring him to be closer to catch a faint whiff.

Betas were often considered to have undistinguishable pheromones, unlike Alphas and Omegas whose concentrations were strong enough to identify their scents. For example, Pei Zhaozhou’s scent was that of vanilla.

But did this mean that Si Huaixi’s pheromone concentration was low, and in order to support the fetus’s development, he would need more frequent and intimate contact?

At this thought, a tinge of embarrassed regret flashed through Pei Zhaozhou’s eyes.

He glared at his belly, which contained a little soybean that he knew would trouble his old father, and decided to give it the nickname “Little Soybean.”

The fetus in the belly was still very small, the doctor said it was only about a month old, about the size of a soybean.

Thinking of the tiny “Little soybean,” Pei Zhaozhou’s newly fatherly heart melted, wanting to provide everything it needed and feeling even more sorry that the “Little soybean” wouldn’t have the love of another father.

It’s just a mere pheromone!

It’s just that the other father might not accept the “Little soybean”!

He would find a way to solve it!

Pei Zhaozhou’s stern eyes ignited with determination, he straightened his expression and looked at Si Huaixi, saying, “I have something to discuss with you.”

After a lengthy conversation…

Pei Zhaozhou sat upright and asked, “What do you think?”

Si Huaixi gathered his thoughts, Brother Pei had just spoken at length to him, in summary, it was about Brother Pei suffering from a pheromone-related condition, needing his pheromones for treatment, and as compensation, Brother Pei would try to fulfill his requests, even utilizing resources from the entertainment industry.

Si Huaixi furrowed his brows, feeling that something was off. Suddenly, a spark of insight came to him as he said, “Are you trying to keep me?”

Pei Zhaozhou’s cold and stern expression instantly stiffened, seemingly shocked by the information conveyed in those words. He quickly explained with a lame excuse, “No, it’s just that I have a rather special pheromone deficiency, and I need your pheromones to provide for it.”

Si Huaixi’s eyes dimmed. So, this was the reason why Pei Zhaozhou approached him. The investment in the film crew was truly for him, but more precisely, it was to obtain his pheromones, to exploit him for the purpose of curing an illness. How ironic.

So, the person who cared so much was only him.

Pei Zhaozhou was special to him, special to the point of him being overly self-conscious.

Si Huaixi didn’t readily accept people. Surviving alone in the wilderness during the apocalypse for a long time had exposed him to the treacherous nature of humanity. Cannibalism among the same kind, betrayal, lies, complexity, and the dark side of human nature had tainted the outer shell of his heart, making him more repulsed by interactions with others. He preferred to stay in the wilderness, far away from crowds, accompanied by the undead.

Si Huaixi isolated himself from the outside world, even after being transported to another world, he continued to live like an isolated island, out of sync with this world, as if there was an invisible membrane separating him from others.

If it weren’t for the wishes of the original host’s body, he wouldn’t have even entered the entertainment industry. Perhaps he would have lived a lonely life similar to the end of the world.

But Pei Zhaozhou was an exception.

Perhaps he had never experienced such intimate contact before, which had impacted his senses. Pei Zhaozhou, who appeared cold and stern but was actually soft-hearted, gained a bit more of his attention. It could also be because Pei Zhaozhou was the first person Si Huaixi encountered in this world, making him particularly special.

Pei Zhaozhou had a different mindset when it came to Si Huaixi. He no longer confined himself to his own island but actively paid attention to Si Huaixi, inviting him to his private home, and…immersed himself in an unexpectedly intense gaze.

However, for some reason, Si Huaixi found it uninteresting, his eyes reflecting a hint of coldness. He spoke, his words carrying a chilly tone, “There’s no need for compensation, Brother Pei. If you want it, just take it. But I have one question, Why me?”

Pei Zhaozhou furrowed his brow tightly, unsure how to explain. Did he have to say he was pregnant?

Setting aside the fact that he, an Alpha, couldn’t conceive, the thought of his past assurances to Si Huaixi that it was impossible made him blush with embarrassment.

He couldn’t bring himself to say it, especially considering Si Huaixi still appeared as a newly grown youth. The conversation in the hospital had reinforced his view, leaving Pei Zhaozhou feeling a profound chill. Although he understood Si Huaixi’s negative perception towards orphans, Pei Zhaozhou himself had grown up in solitude and had yearned for a complete family. However, that hope had shattered when he was informed of his infertility due to gland damage.

Now that he had a chance to regain what was lost, Pei Zhaozhou yearned for a child and a complete family, so he would never let go this time.

Si Huaixi might not accept the “Little soybean.” If he found out the truth and disagreed with having this child, Pei Zhaozhou didn’t want to speculate with ill intentions. But what if Si Huaixi refused to lend him his pheromones?

Pei Zhaozhou’s eyes dimmed, his lips tightly sealed, remaining silent.

Si Huaixi’s eyes turned cold as he asked sharply, “If it’s not me, would there be someone else? If that’s the case… Brother Pei, you can only choose me!” His tone reached its peak, filled with intense jealousy and possessiveness, as if he were clenching his teeth.

Pei Zhaozhou let out a sigh and slowly responded, “I won’t choose anyone else.”

Si Huaixi’s expression softened slightly, but he still asked sharply, “So, until when does President Pei need me? Your pheromone deficiency can’t last forever.”

After considering for a moment, Pei Zhaozhou said, “Nine months.” It had been a month since conception, and there were still nine months left to carry the baby.

Si Huaixi gritted his teeth and agreed, “Fine! But during these nine months, you absolutely cannot find someone else to replace me!”

Pei Zhaozhou, of course, wouldn’t look for anyone else. Besides, the “Little soybean” only needed Si Huaixi as the biological father for his pheromones. He nodded decisively, saying “Mhm.”

Si Huaixi felt resentful in his heart, but he couldn’t help asking, “How do you replenish your pheromones?”

Pei Zhaozhou recalled the doctor’s advice and repeated, “Through skin contact, kisses, hugs, and marking… The best way is to make love.”

As he reached the latter part of his sentence, Pei Zhaozhou’s ears turned slightly warm. Speaking openly about these matters in public was shameless and greatly violated his upbringing. However, it was the doctor’s advice, and for the sake of the “Little soybean,” he had no choice but to speak in such a manner.

Si Huaixi’s pupils dilated, and he felt somewhat lost. He had thought that receiving pheromones would involve something like those dark laboratories in the post-apocalyptic world, extracting blood and tissues from the human body. But the actual extraction method turned out to be quite different…

A sense of heaviness suddenly lifted from Si Huaixi’s heart. With this method of extracting pheromones, he couldn’t help but feel relieved. He had previously been disheartened, thinking that Brother Pei was only interested in his spirit-enhanced body, perhaps believing that it could actually treat his rare interstellar condition by extracting his blood and flesh for treatment.

If it was done in this way, he wouldn’t mind giving a little more.

Si Huaixi’s lips curved upward, tugging at his collar, as he gazed deeply and said, “So, my esteemed benefactor, when do you plan to begin?”

Upon hearing this term, Pei Zhaozhou inexplicably felt a touch of guilt and discomfort, deliberately wearing a stern expression. However, he seemed strangely appealing in Si Huaixi’s eyes.

Pei Zhaozhou stubbornly explained, “I am not your benefactor, and we are not in a patronage relationship. Those resources are my way of rewarding you for helping me treat my illness. If you don’t believe me, I can draft a contract for you. As the CEO of Blue Air Mecha Company, I won’t let you suffer any losses.”

Si Huaixi made a dissonant hum and replied, “Then, my esteemed benefactor, when do you plan to fulfill the contract?”

“…Tonight.”

“Alright.”

The lights were off.

The hot and stifling air made breathing rapid, accompanied by intermittent gasps.

Pei Zhaozhou’s eyes glistened with moisture as he pushed the man behind him, his voice filled with panic as he said, “We can’t go all the way!”

“Tsk! You’re such a tease.”

Si Huaixi’s deep voice resonated, punishingly nibbling on Pei Zhaozhou’s ear, his magnetic tone filled with unsatisfied desire, creating a messy entanglement of sensations. He smirked and said, “As you command, my esteemed benefactor.”

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