Chapter 51: The Omega Abandoned After a One-Night Stand (8)
Su Mingxiu arrived at the hospital just in time to see federal investigators standing in the hallway. Their light blue uniforms stood out against the bustling emergency room, drawing curious glances from passersby.
She walked towards the reception desk with one hand in her pocket, tapped on the counter with her right index finger, and placed an apple on it. “Have her family members arrived?”
Nurse Liu, who was preparing for her shift change, instinctively rubbed her tingling ears and smiled. Facing Su Mingxiu’s flawless face, she tried her best to maintain her professionalism. “No, we contacted her parents earlier, but they declined to come after hearing that you were coming.”
Saying this, Nurse Liu placed a few medical records in front of Su Mingxiu. “This is Miss Chu’s current condition, please take a look…”
She then looked towards the investigators gathered at the entrance of the ward, leaned closer to Su Mingxiu, and lowered her voice: “The Federation suspects her of intentionally causing public disturbance and is currently investigating those Alphas who were brought in with her—they were affected by Miss Chu’s pheromones and also had outbursts on the street, resulting in a fight and some minor injuries.”
Su Mingxiu’s brow twitched.
She didn’t look at the blushing face of the young nurse leaning close. She only glanced at the light blue figures in the distance thoughtfully, lost in thought for a moment. Then, she came back to her senses, took the medical records, and thanked Nurse Liu.
Su Mingxiu’s reputation in this hospital was widespread. Practically everyone knew about her family background. Nurse Liu didn’t doubt her ability to resolve Chu Ruan’s problem. She wasn’t worried at all. Instead, she looked towards the ward enviously, then picked up the apple on the desk with a sigh. “If only I was an Omega. Even if I wasn’t compatible with Dr. Su, at least I could know what your pheromones smell like.”
Unfortunately…
Most of the nurses in the hospital were Betas. After all, working in a hospital was very demanding, with three shifts being the norm. Those working in the emergency room, in particular, needed good physical strength.
Even though Omegas were highly empathetic and very suitable for this job, there were very few Omegas in Renxin Hospital. The few who were there were treated as “mascots” by the management and assigned to the VIP wards.
If it were before, being able to do Su Mingxiu a small favor like this would have made Nurse Liu overjoyed. She might even have the chance to have lunch with Su Mingxiu.
—But now, Su Mingxiu was taken. Wuwuwu!
Hearing her sigh, Su Mingxiu paused, glancing at her with a playful smile. She replied simply: “No difference.”
Nurse Liu was stunned. “Huh?”
What do you mean “no difference”?
How could there be no difference? If I was an Omega, I would definitely memorize Dr. Su’s pheromone scent. I could even buy similar fragrances for my home, wouldn’t that be wonderful?
Well, this apple isn’t bad either. It smells so good.
***
The federal investigators had just finished recording the statements of the Alphas. They saw a white figure approaching from afar and were about to ask the doctor when the Omega involved would wake up—
But the leader took a closer look and, recognizing the person, couldn’t help but be surprised. “Dr. Su?”
The original owner’s skill in hypnosis had helped the Federation police crack many tough suspects. Su Mingxiu was a well-known figure in various fields in this city.
She easily recalled this part of her memory and nodded as she approached, a warm smile on her face. She explained her purpose in a few words.
“This Omega is your fiancée?”
The investigator in charge was even more surprised. Then, he felt a sense of trouble and difficulty. He had already felt a headache when he learned that the person involved was from a wealthy family in the city. Now, finding out that she was also related to Su Mingxiu, he felt like he had really stepped on a landmine today.
He chuckled and said some polite words to Su Mingxiu: “Congratulations on finding your 100% genetically compatible partner.” Then, he added: “But regarding this matter, as you know, the Federation has regulations. According to the Public Safety Act, Alphas and Omegas have the responsibility to control their pheromones in public places…”
As they were talking, they happened to be passing by the observation room.
Su Mingxiu only needed to turn her head to see the scene inside through the glass window above the door.
There were eight air purifiers in the room, constantly diluting the pheromones unconsciously released by the unconscious Omega on the bed. There was also a pheromone concentration detector connected to the person’s neck, monitoring their condition in real-time.
As soon as the pheromone concentration reached the threshold for a heat cycle, a Beta nurse would enter with suppressants to stabilize the situation.
Su Mingxiu looked at the flushed face, still frowning in her sleep as if troubled by something. She stared for a while…
Until the investigator finished speaking. She put on her friendly mask again, turned around, and smiled at the chattering investigator: “Thank you for your hard work. I’ll pay her fine, including the medical expenses of the affected Alphas.”
“When she wakes up, we’ll fully cooperate with the investigation. You must be hungry after working for so long. How about I treat you all to some late-night snacks to replenish your energy?”
She showed him her phone. She had already placed an order for takeout, the kind that was easy for the investigators to take with them.
The investigator in charge, seeing her cooperation, breathed a sigh of relief. He didn’t refuse and couldn’t help but say: “Dr. Su, having such a kind citizen like you is truly a blessing to the Federation. Don’t worry, Miss Chu’s case won’t be too troublesome, there’s no need to go to the Federal Court—I wish you a happy marriage in advance.”
***
“Buzz…”
The door to the observation room opened. Su Mingxiu handed the signed documents to the nurse and stepped inside, smelling a faint floral fragrance.
Like roses, or perhaps tea roses.
The nurse inside, seeing her, smiled warmly. Her voice came clearly from behind her mask: “Dr. Su, I knew you would come.”
Then, she looked at the person on the bed. “Miss Chu’s pheromone levels have stabilized. You can take her home after getting the medicine.”
As for whether the suppressants were still needed, that was a private matter between Su Mingxiu and Chu Ruan.
For couples in love, the heat cycle was also a good time to deepen their relationship—the nurse didn’t even consider the possibility of them being in a fake marriage.
After all, everyone in the hospital knew Dr. Su’s charm. They couldn’t imagine anyone not falling for such a gentle and considerate Alpha.
Su Mingxiu handed the nurse a bottle of hot coffee she had just bought from the vending machine outside, then turned to look at the person on the bed. “Did they find out what triggered the pheromone outburst?”
Generally speaking, even for an Omega’s first heat cycle, there would be signs a few days in advance. They wouldn’t go to crowded places and would even be extra sensitive to Alpha pheromones, instinctively avoiding these unknown dangers.
As for the desire to be marked, that was only born when their mind was clouded by pheromones.
How could she suddenly have an outburst on the street?
The nurse, holding the hot coffee, looked at her with sparkling eyes. “We didn’t do any tests for the trigger because her family wasn’t here earlier, and the investigators didn’t request it. Do you need it?”
Su Mingxiu stood by the bed, seeing an arm peeking out from under the quilt. Just as she was about to pull the blanket up, she tugged it down instead, revealing a section of the suppression collar on Chu Ruan’s slender neck.
The light grey, thin as a cicada’s wing, material caught her attention.
She suddenly took off her right glove, hooked the suppression collar with her index finger, and examined it for a while. A smile curved her lips as she said to the nurse: “Yes, please arrange it.”
***
Chu Ruan was awakened by the heat.
She felt weak all over, wanting to raise her hand and push away the weight on her body. But her fingertips only touched the quilt after a long delay. Before she could even move, her memories from earlier came flooding back: the street, the pheromones, the gazes of the passersby, the investigators in the police car…
The Omega suddenly woke up!
An indescribable fear enveloped her. She struggled to open her heavy eyelids. First, she saw a soft light, then the face illuminated by that light.
Recognizing the person, Chu Ruan let out a sigh of relief, then realized something was wrong. Her voice, choked with a sniffle, asked softly: “How… no, why am I here?”
Something swirled before her eyes.
Chu Ruan rubbed her eyes with effort and saw the grey strap twirling around Su Mingxiu’s slender fingers. Her gaze fixed on it for a long time, then she touched her own neck. As expected, the area that should have been covered by the suppression collar was now bare.
Her gland, accustomed to being protected, now exposed to the air, made her feel incredibly insecure.
—Especially being so vulnerable in front of an Alpha.
Chu Ruan couldn’t help but burrow deeper into the quilt. But the friction between her nape and the fabric sent a shiver of pleasure down her spine, rekindling the subsided heat within her.
The little Omega didn’t know that this was an aftereffect of the medication suppressing her heat. She just needed to overcome this feeling with willpower, sleep it off, and she would be fine.
She had never experienced this before. She trembled under the covers, her legs clamped tightly together. She said in a muffled, aggressive voice:
“Give it back.”
Su Mingxiu’s movements paused. She held up the grey suppression collar. “Like this? Who gave it to you? It’s so precious?”
The person under the covers tried to reach out and grab it, thinking she was fast. But in her current weakened state, she had no strength. The person sitting by the bed only needed to lift the collar slightly, and Chu Ruan couldn’t reach it at all.
“Ah!” Although Chu Ruan didn’t know how she ended up at Su Mingxiu’s place from the street, judging from how she was feeling, she had some guesses.
“Despicable! Shameless!”
She yelled, convinced that Su Mingxiu must have used some unknown method on her, causing her to make a fool of herself on the street and then conveniently bringing her here.
The Alpha facing her wasn’t angry at all. Those exceptionally bright, affectionate eyes were still smiling. She even asked meaningfully: “Oh? Are you sure you want to think of me that way with your little, waterlogged brain?”
Chu Ruan fell silent, not because she was convinced,
But because she remembered this Alpha’s psychopathic methods. Knowing that she was in a bad state and practically at Su Mingxiu’s mercy, she decided to save her energy for a more crucial moment of resistance.
Su Mingxiu saw through her intentions at a glance. She chuckled softly. Under Chu Ruan’s wary gaze, she stood up, holding the suppression collar, and walked towards her. “Since you like it so much, I’ll give it back to you.”
The warmth covering her was pulled away—
Chu Ruan tried to resist, but the gland on her nape was suddenly pressed by Su Mingxiu’s finger. The sudden pressure made her eyes widen. Her body trembled as if electrocuted, and she clamped her legs together even tighter.
A rich floral fragrance wafted through the air.
She even forgot to curse. Like a kitten whose weak spot was being held, she couldn’t even extend her claws, only letting the other person put the collar back on her.
Su Mingxiu even meticulously adjusted the suppression collar to the most flattering angle.
After the Alpha finished, she left the room. The person lying on the bed hadn’t recovered yet. Her pupils were dilated, her face and neck flushed red. The almost translucent grey collar couldn’t conceal her blush, making her even more alluring.
Almost five minutes later, Chu Ruan felt a chill.
She fumbled around in the bed, then froze. After a while, she slowly extended her hand and saw the glistening liquid that had almost completely soaked her palm.
“Uh…!” The Omega, her eyes red, was furious. She rolled off the bed and ran towards the bathroom without hesitation. As she turned on the shower, her curses echoed in the small bathroom.
***
The sound of water trickling could be faintly heard.
Su Mingxiu sat in the living room, receiving an email from Smith Biological Laboratory, enthusiastically inviting her to join them. The email was filled with flattery. She closed her inbox, opened a map, and started looking for the laboratory’s location.
At some point, a soft “thump” came from the bedroom.
The apartment had been soundproofed during renovation. The fact that Su Mingxiu could hear such a faint sound from outside meant that something might have happened to the person inside. She immediately closed her laptop and walked towards the bedroom. Then, she remembered something. “System.”
[Yes?]
“Besides loading the story and issuing the ultimate mission, are you always this quiet?” No other support functions? Like warning her about the protagonist’s crises or something?
The system, remembering the consequences of constantly reminding or forcing Su Mingxiu to complete missions in the previous two worlds, had come to a conclusion: the more it talked, the more rebellious Su Mingxiu became.
In that case, wouldn’t secretly manipulating things behind the scenes reduce Su Mingxiu’s attention on it?
What if she obediently completed the mission?
After all, she had lost her memories.
Thinking of this, the system replied calmly: “Yes.”
Su Mingxiu suppressed the strange feeling in her heart. She didn’t press further. After all, once she extracted this thing, she could ask it more questions.
She walked to the master bedroom door. Just as she reached for the doorknob, she smelled a faint, sweet fragrance coming from inside—
As if a field of roses was in full bloom in the bedroom.
“Click.”
The sound of the door opening didn’t alert the Omega. The built-in wardrobe facing the door was open. Two slender, white legs stood before it, a black shirt barely covering her thighs. The stark contrast between black and white was imprinted in Su Mingxiu’s eyes.
She stepped onto the carpet and walked closer. She saw the little rabbit in disguise still rummaging through the wardrobe, seemingly searching for something. She stood beside the wardrobe, reached out, touched the Omega’s nape, and pulled her out by the suppression collar.
“What are you doing?”
She asked lazily.
But the Omega she was holding didn’t resist at all. She let herself be pulled out, her messy hair framing her flushed face. Her collar was askew, the second button stuck in the third buttonhole, revealing a large expanse of her fair skin.
Now, seeing Su Mingxiu, she blinked, her eyes glazed over, as if she couldn’t recognize her. She only reached out to hug Su Mingxiu, the water droplets from her hair staining Su Mingxiu’s clothes. She rubbed her head against Su Mingxiu’s chest. “Hot…”
The proud kitten had lost all her arrogance.
She even unconsciously rubbed her waist against Su Mingxiu’s hand hanging by her side, her voice soft and breathy. “So hot… help me…”
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