Beta Chapter 14: I’ll Just Call You Husband

Chapter 14: I’ll Just Call You Husband

Translated by Addis of Exiled Rebels Scanlations

Editor: Karai

 

“Are you going on a business trip tomorrow?”

“Yeah, there’s an urgent matter I need to attend to, probably for about a week. I’ll be back next week.”

In the afternoon, Duan Yizhou came to pick up Luo Songran after school, wanting to observe him again before going on the trip, and incidentally mentioned his upcoming departure. Meanwhile, observing Luo Songran, as expected, the kid immediately looked unhappy.

Luo Songran was originally in a good mood, having made plans to obtain the aphrodisiac tomorrow. But now, with the trip interfering, the prospect of getting his hands on it tomorrow evening was disrupted, spoiling his mood. He didn’t want to talk.

“Are you angry?” Duan Yizhou asked.

“Why do I need to tell you that I’m angry?” Luo Songran regretted the moment he spoke, avoiding eye contact, feeling annoyed. How could he reveal his true feelings so easily? He quickly changed his tone, “Don’t you know that when you’re away on a trip, I can’t see you? And when I can’t see you, I miss you a lot. Will I cry, if I miss you?”

Duan Yizhou couldn’t help but laugh helplessly. “Do you like me that much?”

Luo Songran fell silent, unexpectedly choked up. “Yes, I like you so much.”

They were at a red light. Duan Yizhou slowed down the car and reached out to rub Luo Songran’s head gently. “Don’t be upset. I’ll be back soon, and I’ll bring you a gift, okay?”

Every time he left, his little niece would cry. Usually, he would promise to bring gifts next time to pacify her. But for Luo Songran, who had been pampered since childhood, would he care about his gifts? There was hardly anything in the world that Luo Songran couldn’t get.

“Is what I want a gift? I want you,” Luo Songran turned his head away from Duan Yizhou’s hand, looking out the window. But inside, he was already scheming. It’s just a business trip. As long as it’s not to outer space, he could find Duan Yizhou.

Hearing this sigh, Duan Yizhou’s heart softened. Indeed, focusing on one’s career should be single-minded. If he had met a Luo Songran like this when he was sixteen, he wouldn’t be where he is now. But that wasn’t possible. When he was sixteen, this kid was still in kindergarten.

How could he have such great power in just three days? Are A-class betas this powerful? Even more so than omegas, especially when they act spoiled, they can instantly melt people’s hearts.  When he smiled, it seemed like the world brightened up, but when he sighed, it seemed like the world darkened.

Luo Songran stared at Duan Yizhou’s reflection in the car window. Well, it was almost time to play his cards. It was time for him to become the object of Duan Yizhou’s tenderness. He turned to look at Duan Yizhou, “You go on your business trip. I’ll wait for you.”

Just as Duan Yizhou was thinking about how to handle the situation, he heard Luo Songran say this. For a moment, he thought this kid was quite obedient.

“I’ll wait for you to come back,” Luo Songran reached out, hooking his pinky finger with Duan Yizhou’s on his thigh, gently shaking it. “Husband, come back soon, okay?”

“Speed 78, overspeeding detected. Please, reduce speed.”

Duan Yizhou: “!” He quickly tightened his grip on the steering wheel and eased off the accelerator.

Luo Songran’s lips curved slightly.

“RanRan, you shouldn’t call me that casually,” Duan Yizhou said seriously after adjusting his mood. He glanced at Luo Songran, “You shouldn’t call anyone that casually, you know?”

“I’ve only called you that,” Luo Songran blinked at him, “I only call you husband.”

For an old man who had never experienced love or relationships, how could he resist this? 

“Yes, you shouldn’t call others that casually,” Duan Yizhou’s Adam’s apple bobbed as he tried to focus on the road ahead.

Luo Songran propped his hand on the car window, supporting his head with his palm and lightly tapping his cheek with his fingertips, smiling but not saying a word. Was he playing with him? How was he? If it couldn’t happen tomorrow night, he would wait, maybe until next week, or perhaps… not until next week.

For dinner, Luo Songran chose a Western restaurant. He didn’t want to be unromantic all the time; occasionally, there was a need for ceremony.

The manager of the Western restaurant saw a familiar figure approaching from a distance and immediately perked up, smiling as he greeted, “Mr. Luo, long time no see. Are you here with friends today?”

Luo Songran was not satisfied with the phrase “with friends,” lifting his eyelids slightly to glance at the manager.

That glance was enough to make the manager reflect for the whole night. He quickly lowered his head and smiled, “The private rooms are ready. Follow me, please.” 

Oh no, he said the wrong thing, he’s definitely getting a pay cut.

Duan Yizhou noticed this small incident, but he didn’t say anything. The Western restaurant was one of the industries under the Galaxy Group. In the city, the Western restaurants all had two private rooms reserved solely for the Luo family.

The location of the private rooms faced the city center’s CBD, offering a panoramic view of the bustling cityscape and neon lights. The 360-degree floor-to-ceiling windows added a touch of romance and elegance to the dinner.

Having received a gentleman’s education from his family, Duan Yizhou naturally took the role of an alpha to pull out the chair for Luo Songran and seat him. However, for him, it was like when he gave Luo Songran a small stool first during camping. Luo Songran sat down satisfiedly, looking at Duan Yizhou sitting across from him. This man might have just finished a meeting, dressed in a perfectly tailored black suit, wearing a gentlemanly business watch on his wrist, completely different from yesterday’s Duan Yizhou who was grilling fish.

It was strange, though. Alphas like this one should be more to his liking, but he felt a sense of distance with this kind of Duan Yizhou.

Duan Yizhou noticed Luo Songran’s gaze, “Why are you looking at me like that?” 

“Why did you change into a suit?” Luo Songran leaned on the table, hands clasped, chin resting on the back of his hand.

“We had a meeting in the afternoon, so I changed at the last minute.”

“A meeting?” Luo Songran asked curiously. “I don’t think I’ve ever asked which research institute you belong to.”

“Neptune Technology Group.” Duan Yizhou wasn’t surprised that Luo Songran didn’t know. After all, compared to the Galaxy Group, Neptune Technology was a junior player. In the field of biomedicine, the Galaxy Group’s position was unshakeable.

Luo Songran raised an eyebrow. “So you’re a researcher at Neptune Technology Group’s research institute? I remember you said you were in charge of the Super Memory Chip project.”

Duan Yizhou nodded. “Yes, and I’m also the president of Neptune Technology Group.”

Luo Songran was stunned. He looked at Duan Yizhou unexpectedly. “Oh? So you’re Uncle Duan’s—”

“I’m his son.”

The waiter happened to be pouring juice for them. Since one couldn’t drink and the other had to drive, they had agreed on juice in advance.

Luo Songran looked at the freshly squeezed apple juice pouring into the tall glass and smiled. He picked up the glass and lightly tapped it against Duan Yizhou’s glass before raising it to him. “So I can’t call you uncle anymore. If we were together, would this be considered a marriage between prominent families?”

This seemingly casual joke stirred ripples in Duan Yizhou’s heart.

But then he heard Luo Songran sigh, “But I’m just a beta. Do I need to be an omega to become Mr. Duan’s wife?”

The young man held up his glass, chin resting on his hand, his eyes downcast, and his tone somewhat melancholic, making people’s hearts tighten involuntarily.

“Biology clearly indicates that the probability of attraction between alpha and omega is ninety percent, but marriage laws clearly state that marriage between any two genders is legal.” Duan Yizhou found himself disliking seeing Luo Songran so downcast.

Luo Songran understood, but he tried to suppress a smile, pretending not to understand. “Marriage is not always something you can choose for yourself. What if your father wants you to marry an omega?”

Duan Yizhou clinked his glass with Luo Songran’s, his gaze gentle and steady beneath the golden-rimmed glasses. “Who I marry is up to me to decide. As long as it’s someone I love, they’ll be the president’s wife.”

Luo Songran suddenly felt Duan Yizhou’s gaze change, discreetly moving away.

“I’m hungry. Let’s eat first.” He said, lowering his head to eat his steak. It was just a joke, did he need to take it so seriously?

“Alright.”

Perhaps because the environment had changed to an elegant and chic Western restaurant, Luo Songran thought he would be able to be elegant, but he felt a bit uncomfortable for some reason. Somehow, he felt more at ease in the state he was in during camping.

As he ate, he glanced at Duan Yizhou. His gaze couldn’t help but fall on the hand holding the knife and fork. That hand was really long. If it were to be used, it would definitely…

“Why are you looking at me like that?” Duan Yizhou noticed Luo Songran’s gaze. He saw that the steak on the kid’s plate hadn’t been finished. “Don’t want to eat anymore?”

“I noticed how long your hands are.” Luo Songran put down his knife and fork, reaching out to Duan Yizhou. “Can I touch them?”

Duan Yizhou smiled helplessly. “You’re really full of surprises.” Nonetheless, he put down his utensils and extended his left hand.

Luo Songran held Duan Yizhou’s hand, pressing his own hand against it. His own hand wasn’t short, but compared to this large hand, it really seemed small. “In your hands, my hands become tiny.”

“No, they’re beautiful.” Duan Yizhou looked at the hand pressed against his palm. It was smaller by a size, but not really small, rather slender and elegant, just like that of a violinist.

Luo Songran raised an eyebrow. “Do you like my hands?”

Duan Yizhou suddenly didn’t know how to answer. What did he mean by liking someone’s hands? Then he saw Luo Songran slipping his fingers between his, their palms touching, and he froze.

“My hands are not only good at playing the violin but also skilled in other areas.” Luo Songran said casually with a smile.

Duan Yizhou was speechless. Was it as he had thought?

Luo Songran accepted the response and withdrew his hand from Duan Yizhou’s, changing the subject. “Can I go to the airport to see you off tomorrow?”

“Do you have class tomorrow morning?” Duan Yizhou’s gaze passed over the hand that had been withdrawn. There was an imperceptible depth in his eyes. This kid really made his heart race uncontrollably.

“I don’t have class for the last period. I want to see you off. Otherwise, I’ll miss you so much after not seeing you for so many days.” Luo Songran said.

Duan Yizhou noticed. Facing Luo Songran’s coquetry, he was completely helpless. “Okay, I’ll pick you up first, we’ll go to the airport together, and then I’ll have the driver take you back to school. Is that okay?”

Luo Songran played with Duan Yizhou’s fingers and said, “Can we video call when you’re away?”

“Sure.”

“Can you chat with me for a while longer during the video call to help me fall asleep?”

Duan Yizhou thought he could handle that, considering how he often put his little niece to sleep. “Of course.”

“Can you wait until I fall asleep before ending the video call?” Luo Songran leaned on his hand, smiling at the man in front of him. “Please, cousin.”

Duan Yizhou thought this little beta was really good at being spoiled, on par with his little niece. He nodded, “Alright, I promise you.” 

After a moment of thought, he realized, wait, did he answer without thinking it through?

Luo Songran’s satisfied lips curled slightly. Was he still an observational subject? Could Duan Yizhou resist him anymore?

The author has something to say: What you want to see is probably happening these days. We need to make Mr. Duan unable to resist Luo Songran, so the aphrodisiac can work twice as well (smirk).

[Comedy Mini Theater]

After arguing with Mr. Duan about the pregnancy and marriage certificate, Luo Songran finally couldn’t take it anymore and found a way to annoy the old man.

Mr. Duan was once again infuriated by this little ancestor. He even called another alpha right in front of him, asking them out to a bar at night. Not only that, he was wearing a cut-out vest inside his clothes, and his jeans had zippers at the thighs that turned them into shorts when unzipped.

He felt like his lungs were going to explode from anger, but at the same time, he felt guilty because the little ancestor was carrying his child. He knew the little ancestor was doing it just to irritate him.

“I’ll take you there,” Mr. Duan said, driving the car.

Luo Songran sneered, “You’re quite generous, personally taking me to be cuckolded.”

Mr. Duan heard this and took out a square silver package, handing it to Luo Songran. “Take this, just in case.”

Luo Songran was speechless. Did this man lose his mind, giving him a condom like this, and he’s still not angry enough? Was he really insisting on marrying him?

“Oh, and by the way, this size might be a bit loose for him,” Mr. Duan smiled.

Luo Songran was speechless.

An hour later, Mr. Duan’s assistant, Jiang Yi, saw the desolate and sorrowful Mr. Duan at the hotel entrance, and immediately guessed what had happened.

“Did you quarrel with Little Golden Bean?” Assistant Jiang Yi hit the nail on the head.

Mr. Duan suddenly felt a heart attack. “I didn’t agree.”

“Is the little ancestor causing trouble? Or is it that Mr. Duan, you’re not performing well?”

Mr. Duan glanced at him silently.

Assistant Jiang Yi understood without needing further explanation, and continued, “So it’s the little ancestor causing trouble. If that’s the case, just coax him.”

“He made an appointment with someone to go to a bar tonight.”

“Then you secretly follow him.”

“Just now, he called someone ‘brother’ in front of me.”

“Mr. Duan, you have the upper hand here. After all, you’re his husband, and he can have many ‘brothers,’ but he only has one husband.” The assistant patted Mr. Duan’s shoulder like a good buddy, “As long as you’re broad-minded, the ancestor won’t run away.”

Mr. Duan nodded. “Raise your salary.”

The assistant smiled. “Thank you, boss.”

 

 

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