FSO Chapter 23

Jiang Wan honestly shook his head, closing his eyes amidst the cedar scent, like a cat purring comfortably as its chin was scratched.

“Do you want,” he leaned forward, his nose almost touching Dou Ming’s, his rosy lips parting slightly, “to help me review this particular knowledge point?”

Dou Ming’s eyes darkened, his voice hoarse as he replied, “Sure.”

They gazed deeply into each other’s eyes, slowly closing them, tilting their heads slightly as their lips drew closer and closer.

Knock, knock, knock.

Just then, the sound of knocking on the door interrupted them.

Their lips only brushed for a fleeting second before pulling apart.

Jiang Wan immediately leaned back, his lips tingling as if a current had passed through them. The connection between him and Dou Ming was incredibly strong—so strong that even the lightest touch made his body tremble.

A wave of panic rushed through him, both emotionally and logically, as if everything had gone off track. He hurriedly stood up but felt a sudden prickly numbness in his feet, making him sway.

Dou Ming stood up as well, steadying him by placing a hand on his waist. He glanced down at Jiang Wan, ensuring he was stable before releasing his grip in a gentlemanly manner.

However, the overwhelming dominance of Dou Ming’s pheromones betrayed the Alpha’s true emotions. The cedar scent clung tightly to Jiang Wan, refusing to let go for even a moment.

The knocking continued at the door.

Jiang Wan turned his head. “I’ll get it.”

“Don’t move,” Dou Ming said, his hand warm as he held Jiang Wan in place.

Jiang Wan’s face grew hot, and he obediently stayed still. He assumed that Dou Ming was using his Alpha pheromones to command him, taking advantage of an Omega’s natural submissiveness. But on closer reflection, though the cedar scent was dominant, it felt more like a loyal dog begging for attention rather than a fierce wolf baring its fangs.

His face and body grew even hotter. He realized that he was losing control in his relationship with a high schooler, both emotionally and physically. It felt like he was drowning in the infinite gentleness of Dou Ming’s cedar scent.

With misty eyes, Jiang Wan looked up in surprise, noticing that at some point, Dou Ming had already positioned himself in front of him.

Dou Ming pulled him into an embrace, gently kissing the top of his head before releasing him and turning around. “I’ll get the door. You sit down.”

Jiang Wan clutched the doorframe of the kitchen, watching as Dou Ming walked towards the entrance. He blinked, and tears formed, the tiny droplets gathering on the tips of his lower lashes.

Even though Dou Ming was walking farther away, the scent of cedar remained just as strong.

Jiang Wan couldn’t help but extend his pale pink tongue, licking his dry lips.

Lowering his head, he noticed that his hands were trembling slightly, and his heartbeat thumped loudly in his ears.

He took out his phone and sent a message in the group chat [Wan Wan and Ming Ming’s Date Adventure]:

“What do I do? I think I’m actually falling for Dou Ming.”

[Steel Teeth] and [One-Eyed Dragon] both responded with question marks.

“Haven’t you always liked him?”

“Was it fake liking before?”

Jiang Wan pursed his lips, about to reply, when he heard an unpleasant commotion at the door.

“You little brat, you think just because you’re an Alpha you’re hot stuff? Let me tell you something, I’m an Alpha too! Your dad owes us 300,000 yuan, and if you can’t pay up today, then use this house to pay the debt. You won’t be living here anymore!”

In the group chat, [Steel Teeth] and [One-Eyed Dragon] messaged simultaneously.

“Brother Jiang, should I come out and teach them a lesson?”

“Keep calm, don’t kill these guys.”

Jiang Wan sighed, “Why haven’t you called the police yet?” He frowned and looked toward the door.

There were about a dozen people gathered outside the door, led by an Alpha whose body reeked of that nauseating privet flower scent.

He looked familiar.

Jiang Wan thought about it as he slowly walked over, hands in his pockets, standing beside Dou Ming. “Who’s here?”

Dou Ming immediately pushed Jiang Wan behind him, trying to shield him as much as possible. “It’s nothing. Go upstairs and watch TV.”

Jiang Wan almost burst out laughing.

Dou Ming was trying to treat him like a little kid.

Even though Dou Ming quickly enveloped Jiang Wan in his own scent, effectively masking him, the Alpha with the privet flower scent still managed to pick up a faint whiff of Omega pheromones.

“Tch, little brat, you’re drowning in debt, but you’ve got the time to chase after girls and start dating early, huh?” He grinned lecherously. “How about this—let me have some fun with this little O, and if I’m satisfied, I’ll wipe your debt clean.”

The moment he finished speaking, there was a blur, followed by a sharp pain in his chest, and before he knew it, he was sent flying.

This Alpha, in his thirties and in his prime, had been sent flying by a mere teenager with no chance to fight back!

He hadn’t even seen Dou Ming make a move!

Dou Ming stared coldly at the remaining Betas, his pheromones crashing down on them like a tidal wave, freezing them in place. “Are you going to join in?” he asked, his gaze indifferent as the Betas struggled to breathe under the pressure.

They immediately backed away. The Alpha, despite the enormous pressure, forced himself to his feet and continued to shout, “You bastard! You think you can—”

Jiang Wan peeked out from behind Dou Ming, his face looking harmless and innocent.

“Why are you cursing?” His voice was clear, scolding the man like an innocent and well-behaved student.

The Alpha began trembling. That face—he recognized that face! He’d never forget it for as long as he lived!

A few years ago, during a major crackdown, he had been one of the few to escape. It was this devilish man who had led the police in sweeping through all the underground gangs in Haicheng. Many of his brothers had been taken down by him. Some of them had covered their tracks perfectly, leaving no evidence behind, but somehow, this man still managed to catch them and strip them of everything.

The Alpha himself had been collecting protection fees on the streets before this incident. Afterward, he was forced to switch to loan sharking.

Paying back debts is only right!

The words hovered at the tip of his tongue, but he didn’t have the guts to say them out loud.

Jiang Wan glanced at him briefly, confirming his suspicions. He recognized this guy. He turned to Dou Ming and asked, “Didn’t you already let them take the furniture to pay off the debt?”

“The 30,000 yuan debt turned into 300,000 with interest. It’s a loan shark operation.” Dou Ming pressed Jiang Wan’s head back behind him, addressing the Alpha. “I remember I already gave you the piano to settle the debt. That piano’s market value is around 50,000 yuan.”

The Alpha nearly had a heart attack! What was going on? Who exactly were these Dou family people? How could Dou Deli’s son dare to push Brother Jiang around like this?

“Y-yes, yes.” He forced out a flattering smile, slapping his own forehead. “I must’ve made a mistake. Sorry, sorry.”

With that, he turned and fled.

The Betas were silent for a moment before quickly following. “Boss, wait for us!”

“Don’t call me boss! Call me Mr. Shi!”

“Y-yes, boss! Got it, boss!”

Dou Ming watched the privet-scented Alpha and the Betas scamper away, deep in thought. Jiang Wan, meanwhile, poked his head out again, curiously looking around.

“Huh? Why did they leave?” he asked innocently. Then, with starry eyes, he looked at Dou Ming. “Wow, you’re amazing! You scared off all the bad guys!”

Dou Ming glanced at him deeply. “Yeah, I scared them off. It’s all good now.”

“That’s a relief.”

Jiang Wan casually closed the door and then immediately shoved Dou Ming against it.

“That knowledge point,” Jiang Wan said, lifting his head and pouting, a domineering expression on his face, “we haven’t finished reviewing it yet.”

I need to regain control over this high schooler!

Jiang Wan thought as he raised his hand, pressing it against the door next to Dou Ming’s ear, trying his best to kabedon him—no, mendon him against the door.