CHAPTER 13: THERE IS NO ‘A ON THE BOTTOM, O ON TOP,’ YOU IDIOT.

Nie Zihang prepared a sandwich by using freshly toasted bread and filling it with fried eggs and bacon. He served it alongside a few slices of cucumber and tomato.

He took three servings and brought them to the living room.

“Officer Yu, come and taste the sandwich I made.”

As he spoke, he placed the plate in front of Yu Jingxuan.

The Alpha quietly pushed the phone aside and shook his head, saying, “Thank you, Mr. Nie, but I have already had breakfast.”

Upon smelling the aroma, Chen Xin, who was reflecting in the corner, immediately rushed over and exclaimed, “Master, me, me! I will eat!”

Nie Zihang: ……

“You have yours; you have not eaten for days, starving like a ghost.”

Yu Jingxuan pushed the plate towards Chen Xin and said, “I am not hungry; you can have it. Did you not have breakfast?”

Chen Xin chuckled and took a small piece, stuffing it into his mouth. “I already ate, but your sandwiches, Master, are just too delicious to resist!”

With his large mouth and the small size of the sandwich cut by Nie Zihang, Chen Xin finished an entire portion in one bite.

While chewing, Chen Xin immediately went to get another portion.

Nie Zihang gave a quick slap on Chen Xin’s hand and said, “Is it meant for you to eat? Instead of eating it yourself, go and give it to Officer Yu.”

Chen Xin looks dejected and aggrieved.

Turning his head, Chen Xin held the plate with both hands and presented it to the Alpha.

“Officer Yu, please have it while it is hot. It is especially delicious. The toast is crispy with every bite, the egg is runny, and there is black pepper on top. One bite will make you feel like a year has passed!”

Also actively promoting.

Yu Jingxuan laughed helplessly, “I really cannot eat anymore. I just had an apple.”

After speaking, he looked towards the man next to him for help.

Nie Zihang’s gaze lingered on his flat stomach for a while, but he could not tell if the person had eaten enough.

As the Alpha became more and more cautious under his gaze, he finally relented and said, “Alright, next time you want to eat, I will cook for you. This time, I will let my foolish disciple off the hook.”

Then, taking a long stride, he directly crossed over him and sat down next to him, occupying the middle seat on the sofa.

Seeing the situation, Chen Xin knew it was time to get to work. He immediately understood and grabbed some things, sitting on the other side.

Nie Zihang turned his head to look at the Alpha sitting beside him and raised his lips in a smile. “Go ahead; both Officer Yu and I will listen.”

Then, he took out a tablet from the drawer and opened one of the apps.

“Officer Yu, I am starting the recording now. From now on, all of our conversations need to be recorded. I hope you do not mind, do you?”

Yu Jingxuan was taken aback and quickly shook his head. “It is necessary for the case; I understand.”

Although it was just a simple response, the Alpha sat up straight with an upright posture, giving an inexplicable sense of obedience.

Nie Zihang cleared his throat a few times and turned to Chen Xin, gesturing for him to begin. “Let us start.”

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The next step was a long handover process.

Chen Xin went through each of He Cheng’s crimes one by one, organising all the evidence into categories. As he went through each item, Nie Zihang would record it on the tablet.

After everything was thoroughly sorted out, it was already eleven o’clock.

The note-taking app on the tablet was filled with densely packed, multicoloured handwriting.

“These two pieces of evidence are not sufficient, I am afraid. Officer Yu, please try again and see if you can find more favourable evidence.”

“These three pieces should be solid evidence. We have him cornered; he cannot escape.”

As Nie Zihang spoke, he pointed to the notes and summarised them for Yu Jingxuan.

“I suggest reporting these five charges directly to the relevant authorities. It will not benefit you to file a lawsuit since you are not the direct victim and do not have the standing to sue.”

“These two charges are related to you, and you…”

When it came to the last two charges, he could not help but pause.

The Alpha immediately looked at him nervously, his fingers fidgeting with the buttons on his clothes. “Does this mean… we cannot retrieve it anymore?”

Nie Zihang: …

Helplessly, he pressed down the restless hand. “Stop fidgeting; you might pull it off if you keep scratching.”

The Alpha finally stopped moving, and his dark eyes quietly lowered.

“I comprehend the situation. If it is a gift, the task of recovering it becomes arduous. I can… well, let us just deem it irrecoverable. The charges levied against him should be substantial enough to ensure his incarceration. Even if he is found guilty, it is improbable that he will be able to settle the debt considering the substantial amount he owes.”

Nie Zihang could not help but feel anger rise within him: “You still recognise that this is a gift?”

As he spoke, he pointed his finger at his temple: “Comrade Yu Xiaoxuan, what is going on in that brain of yours? Still a people’s police officer, with your keen wit, how do you survive the scrutiny, hmm?”

The note clearly stated: Due to the other party’s claim of needing funds for turnover, I transferred 104,000 from the bank, which has not been returned to this day. The transfer records can be obtained from the bank statement.

Nie Zihang did not know what to say. He had seen the small apartment where Yu Jingxuan stayed yesterday, which was around 50 square metres. Considering his profession of serving people, his salary was not exceptionally high. The funds that Yu Jingxuan had withdrawn comprised a combination of small and large amounts, leaving Nie Zihang worried that he had depleted his entire savings.

Nie Zihang had the intention to scold further, but when he noticed the Alpha’s lowered head and clenched fists, he decided to remain silent.

Suddenly, he remembered the night they got drunk, with Yu Jingxuan resting his head on his lap, dampening a small area of his pants.

During that moment, it appeared as though Yu Jingxuan had shed tears of sadness.

The words that were about to be spoken were halted on Nie Zihang’s tongue, and he could not help but swallow them back.

Nie Zihang turned and gave Yu Jingxuan a pat on the shoulder: “Don’t worry. We learn from our mistakes. Going forward, be more cautious and attentive, okay? The amount involved in this is significant, so it needs to be legally documented as a gift to be considered valid. Even if he has evidence of your verbal agreement, it will not hold up in court. Once I take this to court, I will make sure every penny is returned to you. And even if he does not have money, he must have assets like properties or cars. I will make sure to seize one of his cars for you.”

Yu Jingxuan found his words amusing and chuckled: “I do not know how to drive anyway.”

His voice was soft and a bit pleasant to listen to.

Nie Zihang also chuckled, “Even if you sell it, you will not know how? Silly.”

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After the case was properly handed over, Nie Zihang took a screenshot of the notes and sent it directly to the small group of the three people, saying, “Alright, for any future matters, let us communicate on Feixin. If we cannot resolve it, we can have a video call or you can come directly to me; just remember to let me know in advance.”

Then, Nie Zihang escorted Yu Jingxuan to the doorstep of his home and watched him leave the residential area before returning.

After entering the house, Chen Xin could not help but sigh, “Officer Yu is too easy to bully. It seems like that scum really mistreated him in the past. Master, do you think he might have been PUA¹PUA stands for “Pick-Up Artist.” It refers to individuals who study and practice techniques to attract and seduce others, typically in the context of romantic or sexual relationships. PUA techniques often involve manipulation, psychological tactics, and scripted lines to gain the interest and attention of the targeted person. However, it is important to note that PUA techniques are controversial and can be seen as manipulative or unethical by some people.ed?”

Nie Zihang made himself a cup of tea and lazily sat back on the sofa, saying, “Who knows.”

Chen Xin: “Master, at this point, you have to learn from that scum. Look at him, then look at yourself. The Omegas you have found—each one treats you like an ATM. Even someone as scummy as He Cheng could find such a good wife as Officer Yu. Why cannot you?”

Nie Zihang: …

Let us not bring up the pot that has not been opened²The phrase “哪壶不开提哪壶” (nǎ hú bù kāi tí nǎ hú) is an idiom in Chinese that means to bring up a sensitive or controversial topic that should be avoided. It suggests that it is best not to mention or discuss certain matters to prevent unnecessary conflicts or troubles..

“I see that you are feeling itchy again.”

Chen Xin quickly made a zipper motion over his mouth.

After a while, he suddenly thought of something and mysteriously approached him: “Master, are you a 1³Gong/Top/Seme?”

Nie Zihang raised his eyelids and said, “Hmm?”

Chen Xin said, “Officer Yu is a zero⁴Shou/Bottom/Uke, right? He looks like a zero.”

Nie Zihang said, “…I am not blind; there is nothing to fart about⁵An informal expression used to convey that there is no reason or justification for making a fuss or creating unnecessary drama about something. It suggests that the situation or topic being discussed is not significant or worthy of attention. It is often used to dismiss or downplay the importance of a matter..”

Chen Xin made a surprising statement, saying, “You are 1, he is 0! You are O, and he is A. Don’t you two make a perfect match?!”

Then, he began to criticise him one by one: “Master, look, you find an Omega, and they follow an Alpha; Officer Yu found an Alpha and directly marked each other with the Omega. If you two were together, there would be no such problems at all! Moreover, your types match! Officer Yu is a scum A cash machine, and you are a scum O cash machine!”

“What a perfect match you two are! Do not let others interfere with your relationship. Keep the benefits to yourselves! It is so delightful to stick together and keep warm!”

Nie Zihang almost spit out the water he had just taken a sip of.

Nie Zihang lifted his leg and kicked his foolish disciple away, laughing and scolding, “Go back to work. You cannot handle much work, but you sure dream a lot.”

Chen Xin did not dare to argue with him and chuckled as he collected his things and walked out.

As he was about to close the door, he could not help but remind him, “Master, keep the benefits to yourselves! It is a perfect match! The AO combination is the way to go, Master!”

Nie Zihang picked up a slipper and threw it, making a “smack” sound.

The door finally closed.

The room fell silent once again.

Nie Zihang sat in the spot where Yu Jingxuan had been sitting earlier, smelling the lingering fragrance of soap nuts in the air, and smiled helplessly.

“Do you think I do not want to? You fool…”

Yesterday, in my dream, I already put it into action, you know.

But that person was an Alpha…

There was no such thing as an Alpha being submissive and an Omega being dominant.

ienij: HAHAHA! Chen Xin is so courageous.

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  PUA stands for “Pick-Up Artist.” It refers to individuals who study and practice techniques to attract and seduce others, typically in the context of romantic or sexual relationships. PUA techniques often involve manipulation, psychological tactics, and scripted lines to gain the interest and attention of the targeted person. However, it is important to note that PUA techniques are controversial and can be seen as manipulative or unethical by some people.
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  The phrase “哪壶不开提哪壶” (nǎ hú bù kāi tí nǎ hú) is an idiom in Chinese that means to bring up a sensitive or controversial topic that should be avoided. It suggests that it is best not to mention or discuss certain matters to prevent unnecessary conflicts or troubles.
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  Gong/Top/Seme
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  Shou/Bottom/Uke
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  An informal expression used to convey that there is no reason or justification for making a fuss or creating unnecessary drama about something. It suggests that the situation or topic being discussed is not significant or worthy of attention. It is often used to dismiss or downplay the importance of a matter.