CH 37

Translated by: Abo Dammen

Editor: Scarlet 

Proofreader: Kuro

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“Ruyun… Promise me, Ruyun.” Inside the stall was a flushed Bai Tang who was firmly grasping the door handle.

A hot-headed Zheng Ruyun tsk-ed outside the door. “Tell me how many inhibitors you’ve used first!”

“Nhng…” Bai Tang’s head was resting feebly on his knees. “Four, four inhibitors,” he mumbled.

Zheng Ruyun cursed, “Using four inhibitors in three days? You wanna fucking die, don’t you?!!”

Until late last night, Bai Tang hadn’t gone into heat. The alpha was still sleeping when he woke up in the morning. But he wasn’t sure if it was a stroke of good or bad luck; when his estrus period finally arrived, he was caught by Zheng Ruyun while hiding in the bathroom stall and taking an inhibitor.

“I can’t help it…” Bai Tang’s thoughts were a mess. He tried to concentrate on the inhibitor’s syringe in the trash bin, but wasn’t able to. “It’s so painful…”

Zheng Ruyun couldn’t make out Bai Tang’s words clearly. He knocked on the door hard. “Bai Tang, open the door first!”

The pounding brought him back to his senses . He felt as if he were being scorched in raging flames; only the vivid crimson sparks danced before his eyes, leaving his thoughts blank. He said weakly, “Hngg, promise me… Don’t call Jiang Yunsu, don’t call Jiang Yunsu… It will be painful.”

“I won’t call him, I promise you, I won’t call him.” The lingering fragrance grew stronger. Zheng Ruyun hastily injected himself with an inhibitor to avoid being influenced and have both of them go into heat. “Open the door first, let me check your condition!”

Bai Tang’s arm had no strength and was limp on his side. As his fingers searched for the door’s latch, beads of sweat dripped down his cheeks. He was eventually able to pry it open.

The bell had rung more than 10 minutes ago. Teacher Fang followed the scent and ended up in the restroom. “What’s the matter?”

Zheng Ruyun said irritably, “Fuck, Bai Tang’s heat has arrived.”

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Bai Tang couldn’t feel any sense of security right now. He was practically bundled up in a corner, his clothing hem raised and his collar gaped open. He let out a heated gasp, his eyes half-squinted. He continued to rub his naked skin against the icy wall. “Hot, hot… it hurts… wuu…”

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There was a blur of steam in front of him. In a trance, he saw a brief glimpse of Zheng Ruyun’s face as he pleaded incoherently and sobbed,  “Tie me up, huu… hurry, hurry and tie me up…”

Soon, Teacher Wang arrived quickly, put an isolation hood over Bai Tang, and bundled him up into the car. “Ruyun, get in the car.”

—— 

“Dr. Guo!” A nurse dashed to the empty glandular department. “An omega is in heat, please inspect his gland!”

Dr. Lin, who had been sitting quietly next door, sprang up when he heard the situation. “I’ll go look as well.”

“Dr. Lin, please don’t make trouble!” pleaded the nurse. “You’re an alpha!”

“Aahh…” Lin Baizhou made a bone-cracking sound as he stretched. “I’m not going in. I’ll become mouldy if I sit here all day. Am I not allowed to go for a walk?”

Though the hospital is visited by lots of people, the gland section on the 5th floor and the rest of the hospital are practically two separate worlds. 

Outside the isolation chamber, Zheng Ruyun stood anxiously. Dr. Guo emerged from the room, removed his mask, and addressed Teacher Wang, “With his condition, he can no longer use potent suppressants. The best and safest solution is to be marked by his alpha.”

“No way.” Zheng Ruyun gritted his teeth and remarked, “Would that beast be that magnanimous? Bai Tang also said that he should not be allowed to come here!”

Lin Baizhou’s steps ceased. “Bai Tang?”

Dr. Guo reviewed the result report again and stated, “His bloodstream contains an excessive amount of inhibitors. Okay, let’s do it this way. First, isolate him and place him under surveillance for 15 minutes. If needed, you two should immediately invite his alpha to come.”

In general, omegas only require two inhibitors to suppress the manic pheromone during the pre-estrus period. However, because Bai Tang’s glands did not mature properly, his pheromone dysregulation disorder and the volatility of his internal circumstances resulted in delayed estrus cycles. So the intensity of this estrus cycle was comparable to a four-month buildup of pheromones that suddenly detonated.

Lin Baizhou walked over and confirmed that the name on the report was Bai Tang.

“What are you doing, Dr. Lin?” Dr. Guo was confused.

Lin Baizhou frowned. “I don’t advise waiting any longer. Even if the inhibitor successfully suppresses his heat, his glandular growth will only become even more erratic.”

Dr. Guo exhaled a sigh. “I know, but those omega glands are riddled with injuries. If you call his alpha here, the circumstances might get worse.”

After fifteen minutes, Dr. Guo’s expression became grim. He spoke gravely, “Where is his alpha?! You guys, who are his family members or friends? Contact his alpha right now! This is no joke!”

Zheng Ruyun’s clenched fist tightly and his face paled. “Do we really have to call his alpha?”

“Can’t you comprehend human language?” Lin Baizhou, who had been waiting, opened his mouth and stared at Zheng Ruyun. “Without an alpha, the patient will go into shock within 10 minutes. If his condition worsens even just a bit, he will die. Do you get it?”

Without an alpha.

Zheng Ruyun was ticked mercilessly by these remarks. His pupils dilated and his face distorted with rage. “Fuck you… You’re an alpha, right? What do YOU know?! Omegas are barely sane during their heat! With his current situation, the alpha can hurt him however he wants! THAT MOTHERFUCKER WILL KILL BAI TANG!!! BAI TANG WILL DIE IN THERE!”

Lin Baizhou pushed his lips together and took a step forward, practically standing in front of Zheng Ruyun’s face. His presence was overbearing. “I’m not interested in all of your detours. What we have to do as doctors is keep him alive. The bottom line is the patient’s life. If his alpha doesn’t come soon, he’s as good as dead!”

Zheng Ruyun cocked his head up in rage. Not to be outdone, he took a step forward and scowled at him. Their eyes were searing, and their faces were almost a hair’s breadth apart. “You…”

“Ruyun,” Teacher Wang put his hand on Zheng Ruyun’s shoulder. “Calm down. The doctor is right. I’m phoning the Dean’s Office to get Bai Tang’s alpha’s contact information.”

Lin Baizhou took a step back and sneered, “The patient will die if we wait for your rubbish efficiency.”

“What did you say, you asshole?” Zheng Ruyun grabbed his collar.

—— 

Jiang Yunshu’s trembling eyelids struggled to open. It took a while for him to open them slightly, but eventually, the light came through. His mind was too clouded to recall anything. He closed his eyes again and after 15 minutes of lying down, his consciousness gradually returned.

The cause of his fall from the night before became clear as he supported himself up. He stood up and looked at the clock on the wall. It was 11:47 am. He’d been sleeping for 13 hours.

Bai Tang, that naughty little…

After Jiang Yunshu had had a few drinks without precautions last night, they had another conversation. After Bai Tang’s adamant refusal, he felt helpless. He then let him take a bath.

Gradually, though, the weariness increased and he began to see words in doubles. He assumed it was a typical physiological condition at the time. After all, he really had been tired that day. The company had some issues and he had to race around several times.

He tried to hang on for another ten minutes until he couldn’t control his tiredness any longer. But by that time, it was already too late. His eyes slipped close and he collapsed into the couch.

Jiang Yunshu pulled the quilt off and sat up silently for a few seconds before laughing angrily. Should he be thankful to Bai Tang for covering himself with a quilt?

Jiang Yunshu speculated that there must have been some special circumstance for Bai Tang to drug him last night and risk putting him to sleep. Adding the impending sweetness he noticed on their way home yesterday…

He was nearly certain that Bai Tang was in heat.

However, there was no scent of pheromones in the house. Even after an exhaustive search, he was unable to find Bai Tang. Jiang Yunshu’s face gradually crumpled. He had just found the school’s contact information when Lin Baizhou called.

He frowned and answered it immediately, only to hear an earth shattering noise in the background. Lin Baizhou’s voice was full of anger, “Hello?! Jiang Yunshu! On the 6th floor of ICH, Bai Tang is in heat and is about to go into shock! Come over right away! ASAP!”