Beta Chapter 18: Fever

Chapter 18: Fever

Translated by Addis of Exiled Rebels Scanlations

Editor: Karai

“Baby, you’re so good.” The alpha’s deep and hoarse voice echoed in Luo Songran’s ears.

Luo Songran underestimated the effect of the sex pheromones and also underestimated Duan Yizhou, “… You stinky man, if you don’t stop, I’m really going to get angry.”

Duan Yizhou listened to the choked voice of the young man in his arms, his throat was already hoarse, and his curse words were soft and gentle. He had never experienced what it meant to lose control before. Now he knew, it was just that he hadn’t met the person who made him lose his rationality.

From dusk to dawn, the omega and alpha pheromones in the air gradually dissipated.

And Luo Songran had a fever. He only found out when he woke up in the morning. If it weren’t for Duan Yizhou being woken up by the person in his arms, he wouldn’t have noticed it, and it was likely that he had a fever in the middle of the night.

At this moment, on the sofa, facing Luo Songran whose face was flushed with fever nestled in his arms, seeing him in such discomfort, Duan Yizhou felt angry and annoyed, “You can’t do this in the future. Can sex pheromones be used casually?”

The current sex pheromones were not like before, where one had to go to the hospital, observe for 48 hours after injection, and be discharged only if there were no adverse reactions. The safety and stability had improved a lot compared to before, and most people only needed to leave behind the codes of the user and mate’s pheromones in a regular hospital to obtain them. But it couldn’t rule out disobedient actions like Luo Songran’s.

He almost lost control last night.

“I don’t want to talk to you now. Don’t talk to me, don’t bother me, I’m really angry now.” Luo Songran lay on Duan Yizhou’s shoulder, looking listless, his voice hoarse and dull. Even in such a tired state, he didn’t forget to throw a tantrum.

This was somewhat different from what he had imagined. But Duan Yizhou was very strong, and he had witnessed it.

Duan Yizhou chuckled with anger, “You’re playing the victim first.”

“So what if I used sex pheromones?” Luo Songran raised his head when he heard him say that. Perhaps because he was feverish, his eyes were red and moist, and he had no killing intent when he glared at him. “Then why didn’t you stop when I asked you to?”

His voice was coquettish, as if he was acting spoiled. Facing this unreasonable guy seemed to have become a bit of a habit for Duan Yizhou. He could only coax him along. He leaned back on the sofa, making the person in his arms more comfortable, and then patted his back.

“Okay, I was wrong. But this can’t happen again. Remember, you can’t use sex pheromones casually. The premise of using sex pheromones must be with the consent of both parties, and you need to use my pheromone code to obtain them. Do you know my pheromone code?”

How could Luo Songran know? He only heard Duan Yizhou scolding him. He was already sore all over and his bones ached, and now he had a fever. He felt even more wronged. He pushed Duan Yizhou away from his legs, “You just don’t like me. Forget it, I don’t want you anymore.”

He had just taken a few steps when Duan Yizhou picked him up with one hand. At this moment, he couldn’t struggle at all, too weak.

“I like you.” How could Duan Yizhou let him go? He quickly caught him before he fell backward, holding him face to face, just like holding a child, because this position wouldn’t touch Luo Songran’s back.

Luo Songran resigned himself to being held by Duan Yizhou like a baby, high above him, glaring at this man, his voice cold and disdainful, “What? You only say you like me after you’re done eating. You must only like my body.”

Could it be that he was just like him? Then he would be at a loss.

“No, I like you. I like your smile, I like your coquettishness, I like your cuteness, I like your straightforwardness, I like everything about you.”

Luo Songran lowered his eyes, falling into the gentle and affectionate gaze of the man. Under the golden-rimmed glasses, such a gaze seemed to melt the slightly cold metal frame, like a crescent moon in the quiet night sky, half obscured by clouds, the other half of tenderness that couldn’t be blocked by clouds.

This face, this gaze, this physique, this man’s temper was so gentle and good, strong and physically fit, to be honest, it was indeed irresistible. He felt a little dizzy. His upper body swayed, unable to stabilize, and he fell backward.

Duan Yizhou saw that Luo Songran couldn’t sit steadily in his arms and was about to fall backward. He quickly supported his back with his hand and held him in his arms before he fell. He said helplessly and indulgently, “I know, you like me very much, you’re waiting for me, so you used sex pheromones. But even if you didn’t use sex pheromones, I would have told you my feelings soon.”

Luo Songran hurriedly hugged Duan Yizhou’s neck to stabilize his body and prevent himself from falling. He listened to Duan Yizhou’s words and thought, “Oh, really? Does this make me impatient?” No, this is his purpose. Originally, he wanted to achieve everything in one night.

“It’s clearly you who are taking advantage of your age to bully me,” Luo Songran muttered with a turned face.

Duan Yizhou chuckled and hugged Luo Songran, walking towards the bathroom. “Who’s bullying whom?”

“Where are you going?” Luo Songran, feeling anxious, said, “I… I’m not coming.”

Duan Yizhou’s gaze slightly darkened. He was once again teased by this guy’s shamelessness. He could barely distinguish whether this guy was intentional or unintentional. Suppressing his heart palpitations, he said, “I’m going to wipe your face. Won’t you freshen up when the doctor comes?”

“Don’t call the doctor.” Luo Songran heard Duan Yizhou still calling the doctor and clicked his tongue. “If he sees me being bullied like this, he will definitely think it’s your fault. Even if you’re not embarrassed, I am.”

“You’re embarrassed?” Duan Yizhou asked with a smile.

Luo Songran sensed Duan Yizhou was teasing him and grabbed his neck, pressing down forcefully. “Alright, Duan Yizhou, you’re already mocking me now. Am I worthless once I’m in your hands, right?”

“In my hands?” Duan Yizhou walked into the bathroom, freeing one hand to grab a large towel and lay it on the sink. Then he placed Luo Songran on it. He bent over to turn on the faucet and washed his hands first. “Are you saying you’re willing to be with me?”

As he stood up, he used his clean hands to cup Luo Songran’s face and gently wiped the corners of his eyes with his fingertips. Luo Songran was stunned, letting Duan Yizhou touch his face blankly. “…Huh?”

How did it become about whether he was willing or not? Clearly, he was the one who had taken the initiative.

“Do you remember what I said? Love should never be hasty. Appearance, physique, or even voice cannot be the sole basis for affection. They can be factors, but not enough to sustain love. Age should also be considered.” Duan Yizhou squeezed toothpaste onto a toothbrush and handed it to Luo Songran.

Accepting this top-notch service, Luo Songran put the toothbrush in his mouth and mumbled, “Mm, I remember. I even criticized you.”

With both arms resting on either side of Luo Songran, Duan Yizhou gently watched him brush his teeth. “So, I’ve been thinking seriously these past few days, not making rash decisions. I like you. I’m willing to overcome the age difference between us, the barrier of gender, with marriage as the premise, to be with you without hesitation.”

“Pfft—” Luo Songran was instantly choked by the toothpaste foam, unable to hold back and sprayed it onto Duan Yizhou’s face.

Duan Yizhou was speechless.

“I’m sorry, I’m sorry.” Luo Songran held the toothbrush and quickly grabbed a tissue to wipe Duan Yizhou’s face. His hands were shaking. Why? It’s over, this man is serious. Marriage as a premise? Listen, listen! Was this something a young man like him dared to touch?!

Before he could finish wiping, Duan Yizhou grabbed his wrist. He paused, his gaze slightly guilty as he looked at Duan Yizhou.

“Scared?” Duan Yizhou held his hand and noticed it trembling. He threw the tissue from his hand into the nearby trash can. This 1.93-meter-tall man in front of him was an alpha, and the CEO of Neptune Technology Group, a top-notch biomedical researcher. He wasn’t like those scumbag alphas who only cared about the lower half of their bodies, nor was he easily fooled.

What’s more, Duan Yizhou was different from those who approached him. He wasn’t after money, power, or his sports car, nor did he only like his face. Even after his days of persistence, coaxing, and teasing, he could still maintain his composure.

Luo Songran gritted his teeth and awkwardly smiled, silently handing another tissue to Duan Yizhou to wipe his face. “Sorry, I didn’t mean to spray it on your face. Don’t be angry, okay?”

Marriage as a premise? Playing such a big game?

Duan Yizhou heard Luo Songran changing the subject and allowed him to relieve the tension by wiping his face. He smiled, “It’s okay. Yesterday, you got it on my face, and I didn’t say anything. Toothpaste foam isn’t a big deal.”

Luo Songran’s hand trembled as he held the tissue. Great, he couldn’t smile anymore. “Thank you.”

What if he ate and then ran away? After reluctantly finishing his hygiene routine in the bathroom, Duan Yizhou carried Luo Songran out and had someone change his clothes.

“I’ve rescheduled all my morning work to the afternoon. You stay in the room and rest in the afternoon. Don’t wander around, understand?”

Luo Songran lay on the bed while Duan Yizhou helped him apply medicine. Hearing Duan Yizhou’s words, he wanted to say he didn’t hear, but if he did, Duan Yizhou would definitely be suspicious. He had been so obedient and clingy before, suddenly becoming cold would definitely raise suspicions that he had ulterior motives for getting close to him just for meat. He had already eaten, and he felt that this meat was somewhat difficult for his small body to handle. He couldn’t bear to eat twice cooked meat. He had to find a way to save himself.

Seeing Luo Songran lying silent on the pillow, Duan Yizhou gently patted his head. “RanRan, did you hear me?”

Feeling like he was being slapped, Luo Songran suddenly became angry. He turned his head to glare at Duan Yizhou. “You hit me!”

“You’re older than me, so it would hurt if I hit you. I’m younger than you, so I have to listen to you. If you do something wrong, I’ll tell you. If I do something wrong, you can spank me.” 

Luo Songran’s angry expression froze upon hearing these familiar words. Then, he awkwardly suppressed his anger, turning it into a smile that was both embarrassed and polite.

Duan Yizhou smiled as he applied anti-inflammatory cream to the back of Luo Songran’s neck, which was bitten last night. “Who said these words? Was it little friend Luo Songran? I know he’s young and forgetful, but it’s okay. My memory is very good. I remember every word he said to me, every coquettish act he did.”

The effect of the sexual pheromones was very strong, which also made him instinctively mark the beta in his arms, although it was futile. But he was determined to leave his own pheromone scent. And Luo Songran accepted all of him without any resistance. It was fortunate that the child still had his scent after waking up. Even a little bit was a mark.

What did that mean? Under the effect of the sexual pheromones, their compatibility should be able to reach a high value. Otherwise, last night wouldn’t have been so crazy. He could clearly feel himself losing control. If the child hadn’t passed out, he might not have been able to regain his sanity and calm himself down.

Luo Songran was speechless. He turned his head away from Duan Yizhou without looking at him. Listen, what does this mean? It’s a threat! He started brainstorming. He had already eaten, satisfied, and now what reasons did he have to escape early?

 

 

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