CHAPTER 8: ULTIMATELY, OMEGA IS MEANT TO BE MARKED

Shi Zhiyuan was utterly astonished, gazing at Yu Jingxuan in complete silence, unable to find any words to say.

Nie Zihang was not doing much better either.

Indeed…

It was no surprise that Shi Zhiyuan sought Officer Yu’s assistance and was turned down.

It was understandable why Yu Jingxuan rushed over without considering basic courtesy when they were discussing He Cheng’s case and the lack of lawyers willing to take it.

Perhaps his¹Yu Jingxuan fear stemmed from the concern that he²Nie Zihang would be driven by financial gain and end up becoming He Cheng’s lawyer.

Nie Zihang raised his gaze and briefly glanced at the Alpha, who stood tall. The Alpha’s lips were tightly pressed together, giving the impression that he was unaffected by the situation.

Only the tips of his ears were a bright shade of red, flushed with colour.

Even after all this time since the incident at the barbecue restaurant, Nie Zihang has not received an apology from Yu Jingxuan. It was evident that Yu Jingxuan felt embarrassed and was actively avoiding confronting him.

It was difficult to gauge the level of determination it took for Yu Jingxuan to finally visit the law firm.

Nie Zihang motioned towards the seat beside him and patted the spot, invitingly saying, “Since both of us are involved in this matter, Officer Yu, please take a seat and let us have a conversation.”

The Alpha hesitated briefly and glanced at the person sitting across from him, stating, “You are in heat.”

Nie Zihang replied, “Not yet. Why, are you interested in sitting with the third party who attempted to steal your boyfriend?”

After saying that, Nie Zihang immediately reached out to grab him.

The Alpha’s wrist was not slender, nor was it as soft as an Omega’s. It felt slightly bony and uncomfortable to hold onto.

The Alpha obediently took a seat after Nie Zihang pulled him.

However, the Alpha maintained a straight posture, with his hands neatly placed on his knees. He did not dare glance sideways at Nie Zihang at all.

Nie Zihang had seen those military movies where soldiers would sit in this manner when being reprimanded.

“I will take a look at the documents first,” Nie Zihang said.

His voice sounded noticeably gentler compared to before.

Yu Jingxuan felt uneasy and unconsciously swallowed, even though his mouth was dry. He tightly clenched his fingers.

A subtle scent of pheromones emanated from the Omega next to him, reminiscent of strolling along the beach in summer, with the breeze carrying a delicate hint of saltiness and humidity in the air.

Nie Zihang was not deceiving him… These were indeed signs of entering the heat cycle.

The last time he had encountered such a potent concentration of pheromones was that night in Nie Zihang’s car, when he had rested his head on Nie Zihang’s shoulder.

The sound of pages being turned resonated in his ears.

Yu Jingxuan glanced sideways, using his peripheral vision. The man in the white shirt was leaning against the armrest of the sofa, earnestly reading the document that Yu Jingxuan had just handed over.

On the index finger of his left hand, there was a worn-out silver ring adorned with intricate and enigmatic patterns.

Just a moment ago, that hand had held his wrist…

The Omega’s hand felt slightly cool, with a temperature slightly lower than his own. The skin was delicate and smooth, surpassing even the meticulous care of an Alpha like Lu Feifei, who diligently used hand masks every day.

“I will be finished reading soon. Officer Yu, you can take a break and use your phone. There is no need to keep staring at me,” Nie Zihang spoke up, reminding him.

Yu Jingxuan suddenly realised that he had transitioned from sneakily glancing to openly staring without even realising it, and he had been doing so for quite some time.

“Okay,” he quickly straightened up and resumed his proper sitting position.

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The documents were not extensive, consisting of only seven pages of A4 paper. They contained details of the criminal acts as well as the accompanying evidence.

After finishing reading, Nie Zihang closed the file and instinctively rubbed the area around his glands. It would feel slightly sore and swollen before each heat cycle.

“Officer Yu… I mean, Mr. Yu, the evidence you have prepared is substantial, but the charges are not sufficient for imprisonment. We have not obtained any evidence that directly violates the criminal law. As a professional in this field, you should be aware of what behaviours can be deemed criminal and what behaviours are merely civil disputes. The actions you have gathered, such as his embezzlement of company funds and establishment of shell companies, fall under the purview of the ‘ABO Civil Code’ and can be considered economic disputes. The most the law can do is order him to repay the money. If he is unable to do so, he may face restrictions as a person with limited legal capacity.”

Yu Jingxuan’s gaze flickered, indicating that he wanted to express something more: “Not only that, there are other matters to consider as well.”

But in their close proximity, Nie Zihang discreetly tapped his leg with his knuckles, using the documents as a cover.

He looked up and noticed that Shi Zhiyuan, who was sitting across from them, was staring at the two of them intently without blinking.

Immediately understanding Nie Zihang’s intention, Yu Jingxuan pretended to appear disappointed and silently lowered his gaze.

“Mm, I understand…”

Nie Zihang was aware that Yu Jingxuan had caught on to his subtle message.

Although Nie Zihang was aware that Yu Jingxuan’s disappointed expression was merely a facade, he could not help but pat his shoulder and say, “It is alright, I understand. He Cheng, a high-ranking executive of a prominent company, has already been detained for his personal misconduct. The economic impact he has inflicted upon the company is sufficient for him to face the consequences. I do not mind making him a little more uncomfortable.”

After speaking, as if just noticing Shi Zhiyuan’s presence, he remarked, “There is still a piece of trash that has not left yet?”

Shi Zhiyuan, a delicate Omega, had never been addressed in such a derogatory manner before, and his eyes immediately filled with tears.

Choking back sobs, Shi Zhiyuan managed to say, “I… I had no idea that He Cheng had a boyfriend. He never told me… Officer Yu, I truly had no knowledge of this. If only I had known…”

Halfway through his sentence, Shi Zhiyuan could already perceive that Yu Jingxuan’s expression had become sour.

Nie Zihang impatiently interrupted him, saying, “What is the matter? Do you actually expect him to forgive you? Take a good look at yourself first. Are you even deserving of forgiveness? If He Cheng did not disclose his relationship with his boyfriend to you, did you disclose all the other Omegas you have been involved with to him?”

“Go back and inform He Cheng why no one in the entire city of H dares to handle his case. Does he believe that no one is interested in making money? He is mistaken. It is because of me. Any lawyer who dares to take his case will become my target, and I will ensure that they regret it. Understand? You two are nothing but despicable individuals, yet you still have the audacity to compare yourselves to He Cheng? Does the fact that he is marginally more reprehensible than you imply that you are inherently pure and flawless? Alphas and Betas may be hesitant to confront or oppose you, an Omega, and they may yield to your demands, but I, Nie Zihang, am not concerned about that.”

Shi Zhiyuan burst into even louder sobs in response.

“But Alphas and Omegas are naturally drawn to each other. I cannot resist his pheromones… Ah Hang, we cannot fight against our instincts… Have you ever been marked by an Alpha? Once you experience it, you will understand. I am drawn to He Cheng’s pheromones, but the person I truly love is you, Ah Hang…”

Nie Zihang tightly clenched the documents in his hands, his exposed forearm revealing prominent veins pulsating.

How did Shi Zhiyuan gather the courage to express such conflicting feelings? How was he able to articulate these words, liking the pheromones of an Alpha while also having genuine feelings for him as a person?

As the scent of fresh orchids permeated the air, a gentle and soothing sensation filled the surroundings. In the next instant, a warm touch embraced the wrist.

The body temperature of an Alpha surpassed his own, and when their skin made contact, it felt akin to being near a small furnace.

“He does not require your inferior form of affection.”

Yu Jingxuan said.

“He does not need to be marked by an Alpha. Do not impose your selfish desires on everyone else. And do not assume that everyone is like you, unable to resist their instincts.”

Shi Zhiyuan gazed at the hand that Yu Jingxuan held onto Nie Zihang’s wrist, then abruptly lifted his gaze to meet his³Yu Jingxuan, a peculiar curve forming at the corner of his lips.

“Is that so? Since Officer Yu mentioned that not everyone is incapable of resisting their instincts, why do we not begin with you and find out?”

As soon as the words were uttered, a powerful scent of Omega pheromones permeated the room, carrying a rich aroma of courtship.

Nie Zihang’s expression immediately turned grave, and he quickly glanced towards Yu Jingxuan beside him.

“Shi Zhiyuan, have you lost your mind? Purposefully releasing Omega courtship pheromones in a public space is a criminal offense! Xixi, open the windows and ventilate the room right away!”

The receptionist quickly reacted and pressed a series of buttons. The room’s ventilation system promptly emitted a buzzing sound as it began to circulate the air.

“Yu Jingxuan, are you alright?” Nie Zihang crouched down in front of him, locking eyes with him.

He longed to caress his cheek, but he was afraid that it might have an impact on him. Therefore, he could only anxiously gaze at him, refraining from making any movements.

The Alpha remained seated upright, his eyes clear and sharp, displaying no signs of being affected. The scent of orchids in the air also maintained a steady concentration without any increase in intensity.

“Mr. Nie, let us call the police first. My colleague will bring some necessary items.”

As Yu Jingxuan spoke, he stood up and retrieved his police officer badge.

“Shi Zhiyuan, as an Omega, you are deliberately releasing a highly concentrated amount of pheromones in a public space, even outside of your heat cycle. You are attempting to seduce an Alpha without considering the presence of another Omega, who could potentially go into heat at any moment. According to the ABO Protection Act, you have already violated the law, and I am now placing you under arrest!”

Shi Zhiyuan appeared incredulous. “How is this possible? You are an Alpha; how can you not be affected by Omega courtship pheromones?”

After uttering those words, Shi Zhiyuan could not help but cast a glance at Yu Jingxuan’s lower body. “Yu Jingxuan, you could not… you could not be impotent, right? No wonder you had to take the submissive role, hahaha! Clearly, you are the one who cannot perform; you cannot even be considered a true Alpha. What gives you the right to represent Alphas?”

This statement can be considered an insult to any Alpha.

Nie Zihang rolled up his sleeves and strode forward angrily.

What was wrong with being an Omega? Was it something impressive?

Does being an Omega give you the right to attack and insult people at will?

Damn it, people often perceive Omegas as fragile and delicate, requiring extra protection!

Today, he wanted to beat up this Omega! Let him know what it means to face the harshness of society!

“Nie Zihang!”

A cold, commanding voice of an Alpha resonated from behind.

Before he could even make a move, Yu Jingxuan had already pulled him behind him.

“I have no feelings towards Omegas, and I am not incapable. I am a national pheromone regulation officer, and it is my duty to handle all pheromone-related incidents. Since the first day of entering the police academy, regardless of ABO gender, we have undergone pheromone endurance training.”

“You wanted to know if Alphas and Omegas can resist their instinctual response to pheromones, right? Now, as a representative of the nation, I can confidently tell you, based on the results of our national training, that it is indeed possible! Our police officers, border guards, soldiers in the military—every single person has demonstrated the ability to do so.”

The Alpha spoke each word with a resounding impact, infusing them with power and authority.

Shi Zhiyuan was completely astounded by his words, rendered speechless, and unable to respond.

His gaze flickered as he scanned his surroundings, searching intently for something.

Suddenly, his eyes fell upon a voice recorder resting on the coffee table. It felt like a lifeline to him, and he swiftly seized it, clutching it tightly in his arms.

“I will smash this voice recorder right now! Without evidence, let us see how you can apprehend me! So what if you are a police officer? I will claim that Officer Yu coerced me, intentionally triggering my heat with Alpha pheromones! Furthermore, you have activated the air purifier, erasing any evidence, but the reality of my heat remains undeniable!”

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While translating, me to Shi Zhiyuan: This madapaka b. (⁠ノ⁠ಠ⁠益⁠ಠ⁠)⁠ノ

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