Beta Chapter 46: Only Yours

Chapter 46: Only Yours

Translated by Addis of Exiled Rebels Scanlations

Editor: Karai

Luo Songran never expected to encounter such a situation. He hadn’t even finished expressing his anger, and Duan Yizhou’s explanation completely extinguished it. Now, the pressure was on him. His previous anger gradually subsided, replaced by a pleasing smile. “Oh, it’s just having a meal with a friend, don’t be nervous.” 

With that, he silently stood up and obediently pushed the chair back under the table. All his compliance was to conceal his current sense of guilt. Although he didn’t know why he felt guilty, he had a feeling that if he didn’t stand up now, Duan Yizhou would definitely be angry.

“Songran, is he the alpha you like?” He Yu noticed Luo Songran’s displeasure and thought to himself that Luo Songran’s character couldn’t possibly be so obedient for an alpha. It must be an issue with this alpha.

Duan Yizhou’s gentle eyes gradually darkened upon hearing this. Seeing Luo Songran obediently standing beside him, this behavior seemed very unusual to him. After all, he knew this guy wasn’t obedient at all, so suddenly being so obedient must have ulterior motives.

It definitely wasn’t because this alpha confessed to him, making him feel guilty. He wouldn’t feel guilty because of such things. His gaze inadvertently caught sight of the black pen tucked in the alpha’s coat pocket, with “GRI” engraved on the metal cap. Those in the know understood that “GRI” was an abbreviation for the Galaxy Research Institute.

A person from the Galaxy Research Institute? That was the alpha who had illegally registered with Luo Songran’s pheromones. So this was what he looked like. He looked human but acted like a dog.

“You’re RanRan’s good friend.” Duan Yizhou maintained his usual demeanor, smiling as he put his hand on Luo Songran’s shoulder. “Then, he’s my good friend too, RanRan. Why not introduce us?”

Seeing this gesture, He Yu had no doubt it was possessiveness. Why did this alpha have the right to possess Luo Songran? The gaze of the two alphas met, adding invisible pressure.

Luo Songran squeezed his eyebrows at He Yu, shaking his head slightly to indicate not to say anything, then introduced Duan Yizhou, “He’s He Yu, a researcher at my dad’s research institute.”

There was a hint of hidden emotion in He Yu’s eyes. Was it so awkward now even to introduce him? 

Duan Yizhou chuckled, “It seems like it’s the affection of elders towards the younger generation, or maybe I’m just petty.”

Luo Songran was speechless. Damn, he even heard that. This man’s ears were so sharp.

He Yu’s expression stiffened. If he denied it now, it would definitely cause some trouble for Luo Songran, after all, these two seemed to be in a relationship now. He was a bit puzzled why Luo Songran was so obedient; perhaps this alpha used some means.

In the end, he could only suppress his doubts and put on a smile. “Right, after all, I’ve watched Songran grow up, so naturally, I like him a lot. Songran, won’t you introduce me? Who is this?”

Now it was Luo Songran’s turn to be at a loss. Oh no, what to do? He hadn’t even thought about how to introduce Duan Yizhou to others, let alone that it would happen so soon. He and Duan Yizhou weren’t officially together now, they just got a marriage certificate. He couldn’t just say “my husband,” could he?

“He is—”

“I am RanRan’s fiancé, Duan Yizhou.”

Luo Songran looked dumbfoundedly at Duan Yizhou. If it weren’t for the fact that this was a public place, he would have hit him. How did they skip the boyfriend stage and directly become fiancés? And he even told them his full name.

Oh no, if this reaches Dad and Papa, it’ll be disastrous!

He Yu’s expression changed noticeably when he heard the name Duan Yizhou. Duan Yizhou was a global treasure trove in the field of medical research, whether it was the Super Memory Chip or the recent Second Differentiation Disorder Special Drug, or even more unimaginable patents. This alpha’s brain was like a black technology itself, a figure coveted by the global scientific community. Recently, they were also jointly researching the Second Differentiation Special Drug with the Galaxy Research Institute, but he hadn’t had the chance to meet Duan Yizhou yet, after all, he wasn’t in the main team.

Such a figure turned out to be Luo Songran’s fiancé. Was this a merger of two conglomerates? Realizing this possibility, he looked at Luo Songran, who looked displeased. Could it be that he was forced by his family? It wasn’t impossible. No wonder Luo Songran was so afraid of his pheromones being registered, it turned out he was afraid of being discovered by Duan Yizhou.

“So it’s Dr. Duan, I’ve heard of your name for a long time.” He Yu stood up and reached out to Duan Yizhou.

“He Yu, right? I remember.” Duan Yizhou politely shook hands, soon releasing it. He turned to his partner with an apologetic smile. “Sorry for embarrassing you, I have some family matters to attend to, so I’ll leave first. I’ll find another chance to come here and learn cooking.”

“Sure.”

Luo Songran heard the words “family matters” and instinctively tensed his legs. Duan Yizhou must be angry. Wait, why was he so afraid? Duan Yizhou hadn’t said anything yet!

“Baby, do you still want to have dinner with your friend?” Duan Yizhou gently asked, rubbing Luo Songran’s head.

Luo Songran shook his head. “No. He Yu, let’s call it a day here today.”

Completely unaware, He Yu behind them had a dark expression. His hand hanging by his side gradually clenched into a fist as he stared at their departing figures, his eyes filled with a deep melancholic emotion. He should have been his…

Luo Songran followed Duan Yizhou out of the teahouse. At that moment, not far away, a Porsche in frozen berry pink illuminated its headlights, becoming the most eye-catching presence in the teahouse’s parking lot.

Luo Songran’s expression changed from gloomy to excited in an instant. He turned to Duan Yizhou with excitement and asked, “Is that my new car?”

Without a word, Duan Yizhou walked straight towards the car.

Luo Songran quickly followed. My goodness, this was the car he had always wanted. His dad had requirements for it, but Duan Yizhou managed to get it for him without any difficult requirements. And it was the new model for next year. How did he manage to get it?

Perhaps noticing that the guy was catching up with him, Duan Yizhou silently slowed down his pace. “Don’t run. Do you even know your own condition right now? Does it hurt after your injection this morning?”

“Oh.” Luo Songran slowed his pace but still excitedly leaned against the car hood as they reached it. “Ah! It’s my favorite!”

Just as he leaned down, Duan Yizhou lifted him up.

“Don’t lie down on the car like that, it’s cold. Get in the car. I need to talk to you.” Duan Yizhou lifted him from the car hood and then walked to the front passenger seat, opening the door.

Seeing the door open like a wing, Luo Songran had no argument against Duan Yizhou’s words. All he could see was the new car. He walked over, bent down, and sat in the passenger seat, fastening his seatbelt and placing his hands obediently on his lap. Then he glanced sideways at Duan Yizhou outside the car door, smiling with his eyes, “Professor Duan, I’m all set.”

Duan Yizhou sighed inwardly as he closed the passenger door and got into the driver’s seat. Just as he was about to fasten his seatbelt, a hand reached out.

“Let me do it.” Seeing him seated, Luo Songran immediately reached out to help him fasten his seatbelt.

Seeing the little guy trying to be helpful, Duan Yizhou let him, after all, what he was going to say next would make this little guy angry. “He’s He Yu, right?”

Sure enough, he saw the little guy’s face change.

Luo Songran’s expression froze instantly, his hand still holding onto Duan Yizhou’s seatbelt. When he heard Duan Yizhou say this, he expressionlessly loosened the seatbelt a bit and then let go. With a crisp sound, the seatbelt hit Duan Yizhou’s chest, making a clear noise.

Duan Yizhou sucked in a breath, rubbing the chest muscle that was hit, and said with a smile, “What’s wrong? Is there something I can’t say?”

“You investigated me?” Luo Songran stared at Duan Yizhou with a resentful look in his eyes, his tone annoyed. Subconsciously, he swallowed some saliva, alright, he was feeling a bit guilty.

“No need to investigate. It’s obvious. He has the emblem of the Galaxy Research Institute on him. The only ones who could help you get the sex inducer were members of the Galaxy Research Institute, so he’s He Yu.” 

Luo Songran coughed, “Yeah, he’s He Yu.”

Thinking of the message he received from this little guy in the afternoon, Duan Yizhou asked, “You said you’d be home after school, why didn’t you tell me you were meeting him? Why did you come out with him tonight? Do you like him?”

Hearing Duan Yizhou ask him like this, Luo Songran suddenly felt unhappy. Didn’t he say he didn’t like He Yu last time? Why didn’t he trust him?  Then, he remembered seeing Duan Yizhou walking out with an elegant and calm omega lady just now. At that time, he seemed to instinctively fear that Duan Yizhou had something to do with that omega.

Fear? Why was he afraid?

“I’ve said it before, I don’t like He Yu. Believe it or not, it’s up to you.” Luo Songran leaned back in his seat, his face somewhat gloomy, the neon lights passing by the window, reflecting his somewhat depressed face.

“I believe you. I’m just curious why you went out with him. There’s nothing else to do but fight with him, ask him why he did this. Who knows, maybe he’ll say he likes me. I haven’t flirted with him.” Luo Songran explained everything he wanted to say, afraid that Duan Yizhou would misunderstand. “Unlike someone, socializing with a beautiful omega.”

Duan Yizhou’s arm was resting on the window sill, and he suddenly laughed when he heard this.

“What are you laughing at?”

“Laughing at how obedient you are.” Duan Yizhou unfastened his seatbelt, pressed a button on the center console, and the driver’s seat slowly moved back a distance. “Don’t be angry. I didn’t mean to blame you. I just hope that in the future, if you feel wronged, you can tell me right away. Don’t hide it from me. I won’t be angry. And don’t take risks to deal with He Yu. I’ll handle it.”

Luo Songran saw him move the seat back and subconsciously glanced at the man’s sturdy thighs, but he quickly averted his eyes. “I haven’t said anything about you yet. You talk about socializing, why were you socializing with such a beautiful omega lady, and walking out with her, looking so compatible, and then—”

Halfway through, he bit his lip and stopped abruptly.

“Just what?” Duan Yizhou smiled and asked.

“Just…” Luo Songran hesitated, then looked at Duan Yizhou, and muttered, “What if you like her…”

Yes, he was afraid. He felt a strong possessiveness. But was possessiveness the same as liking someone?

Duan Yizhou laughed, his laughter tinged with helplessness and indulgence. He undid Luo Songran’s seatbelt and then stroked his back. “Come here, let me hug you.”

Seeing his seatbelt being undone and hearing Duan Yizhou say he wanted to hug him, Luo Songran pushed Duan Yizhou’s hand away from his back, turned his head to the window in silence, his ears turning ridiculously red. What was he saying just now? Was he such a petty person? Didn’t he just wish Duan Yizhou didn’t like him and would let him go and divorce him? Going to Father and leaving the child wasn’t a big deal! So why was he suddenly feeling jealous and envious? It couldn’t be because he actually liked Duan Yizhou… could it? Then he’d be doomed!

“I was jealous just now.”

Luo Songran was stunned. He slowly turned his head to look at Duan Yizhou. “What?”

“I was jealous. I felt jealous because that alpha said he likes you.” Duan Yizhou gazed at the young man in the passenger seat. Because the headlights weren’t on, only the faint light from outside the car window outlined his face. “I’m jealous that he was involved in your past, jealous that you said he took care of you.”

Perhaps it was the man’s overly serious tone, but Luo Songran felt the emotions he had suppressed starting to rise again, accompanied by warmth climbing from his chest, making him feel tingly.

“RanRan, I’m not magnanimous when it comes to the ones I love. I feel jealous, angry, envious, and possessive toward you.” Duan Yizhou’s hand reached up to the back of the passenger seat, the other hand propped on the center console, leaning towards him. The deep color of his eyes was visible beneath his glasses.

Luo Songran felt himself trapped in Duan Yizhou’s arms, the atmosphere carrying an inescapable sense of oppression under the man’s low voice. But this kind of pressure wasn’t something he resented; it was what he found confusing. Because what Duan Yizhou said coincided with what he had just thought.

“Because I really like you, love you very much, and I just want you to be mine.” Duan Yizhou looked down at the young man in his arms, taking in his flushed ears.

Thump thump— Luo Songran felt his heart pounding in his throat. It wasn’t because of Duan Yizhou’s words that his heart raced, but because the answer he had analyzed in his head was the same as Duan Yizhou’s thoughts. The influence of possessiveness had made him jealous.

“RanRan, what about you? Were you jealous when you saw me with that omega? Would you be angry if there was something between me and her? After all, she’s so outstanding.” 

The man’s words acted like a catalyst on his already jealous mind, stirring up his emotions once again.

Luo Songran met Duan Yizhou’s gaze, the deep eyes seeming to engulf him. His breathing became rapid, his brows furrowing, as he reached out and grabbed Duan Yizhou’s arm, gripping it tightly. Through gritted teeth, he said, “Do you dare?”

“Do you want me to belong to only you?”  This sentence was like an irresistibly enticing trap, causing him to pause his train of thought, staring blankly in Duan Yizhou’s embrace.

Finally, it was the rapid and joyful thumping of his heart that woke up his reason. But this kind of heartbeat was telling him:  ——Oh no, he might not only be attracted to Duan Yizhou’s body. No way. Was he serious?

 

 

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