Beta Chapter 43: Traffic Rules

Chapter 43: Traffic Rules

Translated by Addis of Exiled Rebels Scanlations

Editor: Karai

Days passed by, noisy and tumultuous, day after day. He accepted the fact of marrying Duan Yizhou, accepted the unwritten rules, accepted the days of constantly seeing this man, and slowly got used to it. He couldn’t really say what their relationship was like, but he insisted that even if they lived together, they wouldn’t go out together, at least not in a way that would reveal their relationship to others.

So if they had classes at the same time, they would each take their own car to school, and at school, they would try to maintain a teacher-student relationship. Driving was something he fought for himself. After all, it wasn’t very dangerous behavior before the pregnancy reached the middle stage, just needed to drive slower. Anyway, it took a lot of persuasion for Duan Yizhou to agree.

Also because of this man’s presence, he attended classes he originally didn’t like. Duan Yizhou memorized his schedule backwards, so whenever Duan Yizhou wasn’t busy, there was no chance for him to skip class. Duan Yizhou would just drag him to school, even using the teacher’s parking pass to drop him off directly at the teaching building.

Sometimes it was even more excessive. When he woke up in class, Duan Yizhou would be sitting next to him. Absurd, truly absurd. Even more absurd was that he actually endured it.

Endured the temptations of the outside world, brushed off the distractions of other flirtatious people, and even if he went out to play, he had to report it in advance and be back by ten, because Duan Yizhou had a grip on him. All because of the child in his belly that couldn’t be gotten rid of.

In the blink of an eye, another half a month passed, and today was the day he had his one-month pregnancy check-up. Although he still couldn’t quite believe he was pregnant.

The first class this morning was Duan Yizhou’s class. Since they had class, they could only go for the check-up after both of them finished. He was somewhat resistant to the check-up, but last night Duan Yizhou coaxed him by saying he had acquired the sports car he wanted.

As long as he behaved and went for the check-up, he would get to see it tonight. He had no choice but to behave.

Before leaving, Duan Yizhou reminded the little one behind him, “Behave and wait for me after class, no running off early, otherwise, you won’t see the Frozen Berry Pink.”

Luo Songran nodded obediently, raising his hand to swear, “Professor Duan, I swear, I’ll behave and wait for you for the check-up.”

Duan Yizhou smiled and ruffled his hair. “Drive safely.”

Because they had agreed beforehand that even if they lived together, if they both had class, they would drive separately, he understood Luo Songran’s concerns, so he respected his choice.

They drove to school together.

In the school parking lot, Luo Songran parked his car in his designated spot and, as he got out, glanced at the teacher’s parking area not far away, seeing Duan Yizhou reversing his car. Just as he was about to walk over, a familiar voice suddenly came from behind, “RanRan.”

Luo Songran’s back stiffened, somewhat surprised as he turned around.

Coming down from the black Maybach parked opposite him, his cousin Yan Nanchen stepped out of the driver’s seat, closing the door neither heavily nor lightly, his expression indifferent as he looked at him.

“Why are you here?” Luo Songran was puzzled. Why would he come to find him out of the blue? Could it be that something happened?

With many in the family, he least favored and felt the most burdened by his cousin Yan Nanchen. Unlike his other cousins, Yan Nanchen was strict and stubborn, not just towards him, but towards everyone and everything. It was as if he believed things had to be completed, and his commands had to be obeyed.

So he didn’t like Yan Nanchen. Every time they spoke, it always ended in a quarrel in less than three sentences.

“If I didn’t come, could you have found out what I wanted to ask?” Yan Nanchen walked up to his little cousin Luo Songran, his deep gaze falling on his face. When he caught the scent of pheromones on his younger brother, his expression darkened slightly. “So, which alpha did you find to play with this time? He left a strong scent on you.”

If he wasn’t mistaken, the scent was very familiar.

Hearing Yan Nanchen’s tone, Luo Songran suddenly felt annoyed. “Yan Nanchen, do you always have to be so harsh? What do you mean by finding another alpha to play with?”

See, they were about to start a fight as soon as they met.

“Since you returned to the country, how many omegas and alphas have you been involved with? Do you know how I’ve helped you suppress this information with Uncle? You are completely unaware. And now, you’re quite good at finding them. Do you even know who you found this time? It’s Duan Yizhou!”

His cousin’s stern and gloomy voice echoed in the empty parking lot, which Luo Songran found both grating and irritating. He suppressed his temper and said, “What’s the matter? Are you here to find trouble with me again? I didn’t ask for your help to suppress those things, and I’ve only been playing with them, playing with cars, going to bars, nothing else. And what’s wrong with Duan Yizhou? Why can’t I be with him?”

Yan Nanchen saw his little cousin’s impatience creeping in again and said, “I didn’t come to find trouble with you. I smelled your pheromones on Duan Yizhou, so I came to confirm my suspicion. And sure enough, the alpha scent on you is from him. So, are you together with him?”

“So what if I am? What if I’m not? Don’t come to school to find me in the future, so we don’t end up arguing.” Luo Songran felt like his good mood from the morning was ruined by his cousin and made it as if to leave.

But Yan Nanchen grabbed him, “Uncle said you’re in a relationship. It’s with him, right, RanRan? Are you serious about him?”

Luo Songran shook off Yan Nanchen’s hand, turned around, and looked at him incredulously. “Why don’t you understand why I don’t tell you? Because I can’t make you understand. And I don’t get it, why do you have to meddle in who I’m with?”

“Duan Yizhou is already thirty-two years old. No matter what aspect, the age gap between you two is too big, RanRan. I won’t mention those people from before, but you need to be careful with Duan Yizhou. You’re twenty years old, you can’t handle such an alpha.”

Luo Songran took a deep breath, feeling the pain in his stomach. “What’s wrong with being thirty-two? What’s wrong with being twenty? Is there a law that says a twelve-year age difference can’t be together? And can you stop saying I’m just playing around? Am I not allowed to be serious about being in love? Yan Nanchen, can you stop judging everyone based on your standards? It’s really off-putting.”

Perhaps feeling offended by his cousin’s words, Yan Nanchen’s expression stiffened for a moment, but he didn’t show it. “I’m just worried about you getting hurt.”

“Worried?” Luo Songran chuckled in frustration. “Your worry always starts with hitting someone’s sore spot first. Nobody can accept your kind of care. From childhood to now, Yan Nanchen, every time I wanted to share something with you, you always acted like you were the best. I really don’t want to talk to you or share anything with you anymore.”

Yan Nanchen might not have expected to be condemned like this by his little cousin today. They had arguments before, but it seemed like every time…his little cousin backed down. But this time, his little cousin didn’t compromise, but rather reproached him. This was also the first time he had heard Luo Songran speak to him like this. It was impossible not to feel sad.

“RanRan, I…”

After Luo Songran finished speaking, he felt pain in his stomach. Furrowing his brows, he didn’t want to see his brother like this, so he turned and walked away. “There’s no need for us to make a scene like this. It won’t look good if our parents find out. Don’t meddle in my affairs anymore. I’ll handle my own matters. Go back, and don’t come to my school to find me again.”

Yan Nanchen watched his cousin walk away in silence before finally speaking, “If there’s anything you need to tell me, I’m here…”

After saying that, he could only get in the car and drive away. He had a meeting soon, but he wanted to find some time to come see his cousin, although he expected they would argue. It seemed like this Duan Yizhou really had some skills.

Not long after Yan Nanchen’s car left, Luo Songran’s footsteps halted. He felt a sharp pain in his lower abdomen. It was a pain he had never experienced before. It wasn’t the kind of pain from a stomach ache, nor was it the usual pain. It was a severe contraction that seemed to originate from the uterus, as if someone had reached in and violently pulled at it, only to recoil elastically and continue pulling.

It was a cycle of torment from the contractions of the uterus, making his head buzz with pain. Slowly, even breathing became painful, and even breathing became difficult, with black spots appearing before his eyes. His legs weakened, and he instinctively grabbed onto the nearby car, bending over in pain.

“RanRan!” Duan Yizhou, who hadn’t planned to intervene in the cousins’ matter, suddenly turned pale and rushed forward to support Luo Songran when he saw him clutching his stomach, his face terrifyingly pale.

Luo Songran couldn’t hold back his emotions when he saw Duan Yizhou’s worried look. He reached out and hugged Duan Yizhou. “…My stomach hurts.”

Duan Yizhou had never seen Luo Songran in such distress before. Worried that it might be discomfort caused by emotional excitement, he didn’t say anything and just picked him up without a second thought. “Let’s go to the hospital.”

Because his assistant wasn’t around and the situation was urgent, Duan Yizhou could only put Luo Songran in the passenger seat and recline it so he could lie down.

“Duan Yizhou…”

Duan Yizhou had just sat in the driver’s seat when he saw Luo Songran straddle him, wrapping his arms around his neck and whimpering in grievance. The choked sobs were heartbreaking. He knew why Luo Songran was so upset and angry. When he heard it, he was also a little annoyed, but this was Luo Songran’s cousin. He couldn’t just intervene without asking this guy first.

And in front of Yan Nanchen, Luo Songran made it clear that he would defend him. Whether it was sincere or fake, he knew this guy had a sharp tongue but a soft heart. There was no way he didn’t care, but he didn’t know what he really thought. He knew that with him, Luo Songran couldn’t escape.

“Is your stomach hurting a lot?” Duan Yizhou was worried, but the little guy clinging to him made it impossible for him to drive. He could only spend a few minutes comforting him first. His hand gently covered Luo Songran’s stomach, massaging it.

With red and teary eyes, Luo Songran let go of Duan Yizhou’s neck and looked at him, “I’m so angry.”

“I know, but you can’t be too angry.” Duan Yizhou hugged him and comforted him, “Being angry will make you uncomfortable.”

“Yan Nanchen is really mean!” Luo Songran couldn’t hold back his tears when he thought of what Yan Nanchen had said earlier. He buried his head in Duan Yizhou’s shoulder and cried, “I’m really angry. How can he say that to me every time? What does he mean by saying I’m playing around? When have I ever played around too much? And he even mentioned you!”

“Stop being angry, let’s go to the hospital first.”

“You have to help me teach him a lesson!” Luo Songran felt so aggrieved. He lifted his head, looked at Duan Yizhou with red eyes, and said fiercely, “He made things difficult for you this time, so next time you should make things difficult for him! Whoever’s stronger, you’re definitely stronger than him!”

Duan Yizhou couldn’t help but laugh at the little guy’s angry words, but there was some truth to them. The children of influential families had an inherent sense of superiority. Luo Songran had it, and so did Yan Nanchen, but they manifested it differently. Luo Songran hadn’t fully experienced the fierce competition in society, but Yan Nanchen had. Despite his young age, he had already taken on heavy responsibilities in the Galaxy Group.

One could imagine how proud and even complacent he could be.

Duan Yizhou wiped away the tears from his little sweetheart’s eyes. He smiled gently, “Do you think I’m impressive now?”

Caught up in his anger, Luo Songran forgot he shouldn’t praise this man. But he couldn’t help blurting it out, especially when he was crying, whining, and cuddling. He hesitated for a moment, wondering why he felt so dependent and safe with Duan Yizhou. But the anger overwhelmed his confusion at the moment, and he glared at Duan Yizhou, “Just say it, will you help me teach him a lesson?”

Duan Yizhou knew the temper of this little guy. His eyes were full of indulgence as he gently patted his chest, “Okay, I will. So stop being angry, okay?”

“That’ll do.” Luo Songran rubbed his nose and finally felt uncomfortable. He rubbed his nose against Duan Yizhou’s shoulder and said, “My stomach hurts.”

“Then get down and sit properly. I’ll take you to the hospital.”

“I’m not getting down. This is comfortable.”

“Be obedient. How can I drive if you don’t get down?”

“Just drive like this.”

Duan Yizhou chuckled at his stubbornness. “Baby, you have to follow traffic rules.”

Luo Songran buried his head in Duan Yizhou’s shoulder, holding him tightly and not letting go. “The baby is still young and doesn’t understand traffic rules.”

Seeing tears still hanging on his eyelashes, but his complexion was much better than before, at least not as pale, and he could still joke with him, Duan Yizhou’s worried heart finally relaxed a little. He could only hold onto the little sweetheart who refused to get down, calling Jiang Yi to come over.

Today’s classes had to be postponed and rescheduled.

 

 

 

 

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