CHAPTER 15: OKAY, BUT I AM NOT NUMBER 1… MR. NIE!

Nie Zihang suddenly squeezed into the crowd, and Yu Jingxuan was visibly startled.

Although he had already subdued one of the Alphas, the moment he saw Nie Zihang, Yu Jingxuan loosened his grip and was immediately freed.

Nie Zihang snatched a broom from the sanitation worker’s hand and swung it at the Alpha, who was about to attack Yu Jingxuan. With one strike, he knocked the Alpha down to the ground.

In the blink of an eye, he swiftly pinned both of the Alpha’s arms behind his back and pressed his knee firmly against the back of his neck.

The Alpha let out a beast-like roar from his throat and tried to continue struggling. Nie Zihang took out a key and calmly opened the small knife from the keychain, pressing it against his gland.

“Behave yourself. I am not a police officer, and I don’t care if you get hurt. With the chaos going on, as an Omega in heat, even if I were to remove your gland, it would not be considered illegal.”

The threat from the gland immediately made the Alpha much more obedient.

Nie Zihang clicked his tongue and raised an eyebrow at Yu Jingxuan, saying, “See that? Strike the snake at its seven-inch spot¹An idiomatic expression that means to target the most vulnerable or critical point of a problem or situation. It suggests that by focusing on the key weakness or vulnerability, one can effectively address or resolve the issue.. Officer Yu, aren’t you surprised to see your big brother?”

Yu Jingxuan quickly stepped forward, subdued the Alpha on the ground, and handcuffed him with a click. Then he pulled Nie Zihang behind him.

“How did you come over here?”

Nie Zihang played with the broom in his hand and smirked, saying, “I just came to help. What is the matter with you guys? Are you the only one on duty?”

Yu Jingxuan held a suppressant spray in his hand, looking serious. “I happened to pass by after work. Mr. Nie, as an Omega about to go into heat, you should immediately leave the scene. Go over there and find the security guards; have them take you back, and I will cover for you.”

It was not surprising that his tone was serious. At a time like this, an Omega about to go into heat was like a ticking bomb.

Alphas who had lost their rationality did not care about whether it was OO love or OB love. They only wanted to exert all their strength to overpower the Omega and then mark them.

Nie Zihang should not have come over, no matter what.

Moreover, he had run out of handcuffs.

Nie Zihang looked at the slim man in front of him, who was slightly shorter than himself and did not even have a weapon in his hand. Yet he firmly protected Nie Zihang behind him, not allowing anyone to approach.

They were standing right next to the Omega, who had just gone into heat, so it can be said that they were in the eye of the storm²An idiomatic expression that refers to the calm and peaceful centre of a storm or a chaotic situation. It is used metaphorically to describe a situation where there is intense activity, conflict, or turmoil happening all around, but there is a small area or person that remains unaffected or calm amidst the chaos..

From an outsider’s perspective, it appeared that Yu Jingxuan, as an Alpha, had claimed two Omegas. This almost touched a sore spot for the other two Alphas.

Why did he, as a male, have the right to possess two females?

This was something that no male creature could tolerate.

In order to compete for a mate, they could fight to the death.

As a result, an overwhelming amount of suppressive pheromones surged towards Yu Jingxuan.

Nie Zihang saw that Yu Jingxuan’s posture remained upright like a pine tree, but sweat was already trickling down his forehead.

Under the suppression of the two intense pheromones, Yu Jingxuan swayed for a moment, and his face instantly turned pale.

But even so, Yu Jingxuan, taking into consideration the two Omegas beside him, did not use suppressive pheromones or confront them head-on.

Nie Zihang, in a fit of anger, pulled Yu Jingxuan behind him and quickly dismantled the broom, leaving only an iron rod. Clenching his fist, he charged forward.

“If they want Omegas so badly, I want to see if they can actually swallow them when someone serves them on a platter³An idiomatic expression that means to provide or offer something easily or readily, without any effort or struggle required. It implies that something is being presented or handed over to someone in a convenient or effortless manner..”

“Nie Zihang, come back!”

A very anxious cry.

After Nie Zihang, holding the stick, managed to knock down the Alpha despite the strong suppression and overwhelming pheromones of dominance and extreme mating behaviour…

Nie Zihang: “What is wrong?”

Yu Jingxuan: “…It is nothing…”

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Police cars arrived with sirens blaring, and four or five Alpha police officers wearing pheromone-isolation masks entered the crowd.

Seeing Yu Jingxuan, one of them approached with a smile: “We just said goodbye at the police station, and I did not expect to see you again in less than half an hour. You managed to control such a big scene. Well done, Jingxuan. Are you okay? Did you get hurt?”

Yu Jingxuan shook his head and said, “I did not get hurt. It was not just me who managed to control the situation. My friend helped a lot.”

The police officer immediately followed his gaze and looked at Nie Zihang. Seeing the suppressive patch still attached to the back of his neck, the officer’s face showed surprise. “Omega?”

“Yes, Mr. Nie is a very capable Omega.”

They chatted while Nie Zihang quietly listened on the side. When he heard the phrase “very capable,” a pleased smile curled his lips.

As he continued to watch, he could not help but furrow his brows again.

Although Yu Jingxuan’s skin was naturally fair, it now appeared excessively pale. There was no trace of colour on his face, and he occasionally rubbed his abdomen with his hand.

Upon closer inspection, both of the Alpha’s legs were trembling slightly.

Immediately, Nie Zihang approached and took hold of his arm, resting his head on his shoulder. “Officer Yu, my glands are not feeling well… When do you get off work? I want to go home.”

He was only slightly taller than Yu Jingxuan, so the “dependent” posture did not seem out of place. Especially since he was an Omega who had just experienced the suppression of Alpha pheromones, the other officers immediately believed him and waved their hands towards them, saying, “Officer Yu, quickly take your friend home. The scent here is too strong, and Omegas cannot handle it.”

Yu Jingxuan, knowing that Nie Zihang was in a pre-heat state, thought that he was genuinely feeling unwell. He quickly bid farewell to his colleagues and supported him as they headed back home.

The two of them carried their belongings from the tree branch and made their way to Nie Zihang’s residential area.

As they walked, the Alpha had a stern expression on his face and kept on nagging without a moment’s pause.

“I know you are very capable, but you are about to enter your heat soon. You also need to consider the consequences.”

“With so many Alphas releasing their courtship pheromones, what if your heat is triggered? What if I cannot save you in time?”

“You cannot be so impulsive in the future.”

Nie Zihang listened with his ears and could not help but suppress a laugh in his heart.

Even though he was feeling unwell and could barely stand, he could not help but find it amusing that the Alpha was still “educating” him.

After finally entering the house, with Yu Jingxuan’s support, Nie Zihang sat down on the sofa. Seeing that the Alpha’s lips were turning pale and still wanting to go and pour water for him, Nie Zihang quickly pulled him back and pressed him down onto the sofa.

With the sudden reversal of positions, the Alpha was still a bit bewildered. His dark eyes stared at him blankly, and it took him a while to regain his senses.

Nie Zihang helplessly said, “You are pale yourself, and yet you are taking care of me? Where does it hurt? Is it your stomach?”

After speaking, Nie Zihang gently touched the spot where the Alpha had been hit earlier with his fingertips.

Sure enough, a soft groan could be heard.

He sighed and pulled out a medicine box from under the sofa. “Lift up your clothes; I will apply some medicine for you.”

Almost reflexively, Yu Jingxuan covered his collar first.

His fair neck was mostly covered by the collar, but a hint of blush could still be seen immediately underneath.

“Mr. Nie, I… I am an Alpha, and you…” The man thought for a while but could not come up with the right words. However, a hint of colour finally appeared on his pale face.

Nie Zihang took out the oil and placed his large palm on the man’s clothing. “What is wrong with being an Alpha? Does the AO pairing matter that much? Do not worry; even though I am an Omega, I am a type 1. I do not pay too much attention to those things.”

Originally, he (NZH) wanted to comfort him, but unexpectedly… Just as he finished speaking, his calloused palm pressed against the back of his (YJX) hand.

In that moment of lowering his head, the first thing he saw was a pair of panicked and bewildered eyes.

The next second, he heard the Alpha’s panicked voice saying, “B-but I am not a type 1, Mr. Nie!”

• 1
  An idiomatic expression that means to target the most vulnerable or critical point of a problem or situation. It suggests that by focusing on the key weakness or vulnerability, one can effectively address or resolve the issue.
• 2
  An idiomatic expression that refers to the calm and peaceful centre of a storm or a chaotic situation. It is used metaphorically to describe a situation where there is intense activity, conflict, or turmoil happening all around, but there is a small area or person that remains unaffected or calm amidst the chaos.
• 3
  An idiomatic expression that means to provide or offer something easily or readily, without any effort or struggle required. It implies that something is being presented or handed over to someone in a convenient or effortless manner.