Title: 顶级掠食者 (Alpha Predator)
Author：水千丞 (ShuiQianCheng)
Translator: K (@kin0monogatari)
Protagonists ：沈岱 (Shen Dai -MC), 瞿末予 (Qu Moyu -ML)
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Shen Dai was sweating profusely. The person in front of him suddenly looked both at a distance close to him but also far. The image was hazy but also clear. His brain became frozen for a moment. He suddenly lost the ability to think. All of his emotions were numb in an instant. He just felt like everything was unreal. It was extremely unreal.
Qu Moyu looked at him in a relaxed manner.
Shen Dai put his hands in his pockets and clenched his fists lightly. He settled his own chaotic self before opening his mouth and said, “We-… I don’t know that it’s…with you.”
“You don’t know that it’s me.” Qu Moyu repeated his words. The corners of his lips slightly raised.
Shen Dai felt a sense of embarrassment. His reiteration sounded really mysterious. It was as if he didn’t believe what he had heard.
“Are you disappointed?”
“No, I’m not.” Shen Dai said hurriedly.
“Then, let’s get back to business.” Qu Moyu said, “After marriage, what are your requirements?”
Shen Dai slowly changed his tone: “What do you mean?”
“This is a cooperation that is beneficial to both of us. I need you to sign some agreements before marriage to clarify the ownership of property and various rights. After marriage, you can be just like a normal wife. But it is confidential, low-key. You should also be loyal and put up with boundaries.” Qu Moyu spoke quickly and fluently. Obviously, he was completely prepared with these words beforehand. He just waited until this moment to say it outright.
Shen Dai only nodded in response.
“Attorney Chen will communicate with you about other specific details.” Qu Moyu glanced at the legal counsel next to him.
Attorney Chen nodded with a smile.
“Okay.”
“So, what are your requirements? I will provide you with living conditions that are suitable as my wife. You don’t have to be embarrassed. This is the decency you deserve. You can also moderate your future residence according to your habits. From the ones I mentioned just now, do you have any requirements?”
Shen Dai noticed that Qu Moyu glanced at the watch again quickly. He realises in a loss that the two people who are sitting here face to face are about to become a legal husband and wife. His spiritual world is shaken by this sudden and heavy news. His whole life will undergo unpredictable drastic changes. On the eve of the turbulent fate, a repressed calmness is his only defence against the unknown. However, for Qu Moyu, this matter is only worth taking a short period of time after a lunch break before a meeting. It is handled as lightly and quickly as any daily task.
A marriage event is not any ‘important event’ for him. It’s just a ‘cooperation’ that is beneficial to both of them.
Shen Dai’s messy head had cooled down. Qu Moyu was right. This was just a cooperation. He originally agreed to marry a stranger in order to repay his debts. But after finding out that the marriage partner was actually Qu Moyu, he doesn’t want to get into trouble by bringing in unnecessary emotions.
Shen Dai raised his head and looked directly at Qu Moyu for the first time. As an Omega, it takes courage to make eye contact with an S-class Alpha. It was similar to a small herbivore animal looking at a large carnivore even without the intention of attacking at all. He asked, “Mr. Qu, where will I live in the future? Will it be far from the company?”
Qu Moyu was a little surprised: “Do you still want to continue working?”
“…Can’t I continue working?” Shen Dai hesitated. This job is not only a good job, but it was also his ideal. If this is gone as the price of marriage, it is too much of a hassle.
“Of course you can. It is the company’s loss to lose such an excellent employee like you.”
Shen Dai breathed a sigh of relief.
“Shen Gong, you can discuss legal and procedural matters with Attorney Chen in detail. If you have any questions or appeals, feel free to raise them. I still have something to do, so I will excuse myself first.” He said and stood up.
“Okay, Mr. Qu. You can go ahead first.” Shen Dai also stood up.
Qu Moyu is too tall, even among the tall Alphas. He was like a wall, casting a shadow on Shen Dai. Shen Dai looks up at the man in front of him and the oppression on his heart has not dissipated since he entered the room. The feeling is even heavier now when he was obviously being polite and peaceful.
In real life, although Alphas are common, S-class Alphas are rare. The pheromone suppression of an S-class Alphas is extremely terrifying. It is like dealing with a heavy weapon. It will hurt the body. Although he had never experienced it, he had heard of it. Facing others with a gentle attitude is proof that Qu Moyu’s cultivation is superior. This makes Shen Dai even more favourable of him.
Qu Moyu walked away and Shen Dai let out a sigh of relief.
Attorney Chen said politely: “Shen Gong, please take a seat. We still have many details to discuss.” He took out a thick stack of documents from his briefcase while speaking.
Shen Dai glanced at them: “This is a prenuptial agreement.”
“Prenuptial agreement is a relatively general term. This contract not only covers assets, but also confidentiality regulations, reputation and goodwill, rights and obligations after marriage, etc. Of course, as Mr. Qu said, these are our requirements. You can also put forward your requirements. I will be responsible for the communication and negotiation in the middle of them.”
Shen Dai picked up the contract and turned it over symbolically: “It’s too thick.”
“That’s alright. You can read it slowly. I will accompany you here. This is your right. But this contract cannot be taken out of this office before it is signed.” Attorney Chen said, “Of course, if you don’t want to see it, I can also briefly summarise the key points for you.”
“Please do so.”
“This marriage will last no more than five years and Mr. Qu will decide when it will end. You must keep this marriage completely confidential during and after the marriage. Any secrets you have about Mr. Qu and the Qu family should also be kept secret. Complete confidentiality. During the marriage, you should fulfil your wife’s obligations, as Mr. Qu said, keep a low profile, be loyal, and have boundaries. The so-called boundaries mean that you should obey Mr. Qu’s arrangements as much as possible but you must not interfere with Mr. Qu’s private life and official affairs. Regarding this part of life, Mr. Qu’s housekeeper will brief you in the future. In addition, you may need to cooperate with You Xinghai and Mr. Qu to transfer some resources. The biggest purpose of this marriage is to integrate the resources of the two companies. The blood ties between you and You Xinghai are the foundation of Mr. Qu’s trust. Mr. Qu’s premarital property and the marital property made during marriage will have nothing to do with you. You are not allowed to conceive Mr. Qu’s child. But after the marriage ends, Mr. Qu will definitely give you additional compensation. As long as you abide by the agreement, you will get the freedom and respect you deserve, as well as a considerable amount of alimony.”
Shen Dai calmly watched Attorney Chen talk eloquently. His professionalism and logic were impeccable, but Shen Dai’s body felt a little cold. He can’t be considered as an idealist, but he also can’t regard marriage as a completely utilitarian transaction. Yes, this marriage is a transaction, but he doesn’t think marriage should be like this. Nonetheless, he has no other options. No matter what… whether it was You Xinghai, Qu Moyu, or the person in front of him, they all thought it was a matter of business.
Shen Dai interrupted him: “I agree. I won’t waste your time. I’ll just sign it.”
With a perfunctory smile, Attorney Chen was not surprised at all: “Okay.” He handed the pen to Shen Dai, “All the places where the sticky notes are pasted need your signature and fingerprints.”
Shen Dai buried his head and signed the documents. He thought that he was signing his own contract for sale. If it was some other places and times, he would definitely laugh at himself.
After signing, Attorney Chen checked the documents twice patiently and cautiously: “Thank you for your cooperation.”
“You’re welcome. Then, I’ll go back to work.”
“Don’t you have any requirements?” Attorney Chen changed his professional tone, with a hint of advice, “Mr. Qu said you can ask for a more decent life and put forward some reasonable demands.”
“As long as I don’t owe any money, my life is decent. Thank you.” Shen Dai nodded and left calmly.
Once back in the laboratory, everyone stopped what they were doing and looked at Shen Dai in unison.
Shen Dai smiled: “Don’t start to gossip. Nothing big happened.”
Shen Dai is the most respected here. He was brought in by the teacher when the experimental group was first established. He is quite prestigious. This is what Shen Dai likes most about the academic circle. It emphasises qualifications and grades, not so much on gender.
But Cheng Zimei didn’t need to respect him to that level. The two are classmates and can talk about almost everything. Except for their teacher, only Cheng Zimei knows about Shen Dai’s debt.
As soon as Shen Dai sat down, Cheng Zimei slid a chair beside him and asked in a low voice, “What’s the situation?”
Shen Dai looked at her: “It’s not that I don’t want to tell you. It’s just that I don’t know how to tell you.”
“It’s okay… Great scientific research career can wait for me.” Cheng Zimei blinked at him.
Shen Dai said embarrassedly, “I signed the confidentiality agreement.”
“What? It’s so mysterious…” Cheng Zimei narrowed her eyes, but she understood Shen Dai’s character. If this person didn’t want to say it, he wouldn’t open his mouth at all. Even when he owed a lot of debt because of his omega father, he wouldn’t even ask her for help.
Shen Dai smiled bitterly: “Anyway, it’s not a bad thing.”
“Okay then if it’s not bad, then good.” Cheng Zimei said with a smile.
Shen Dai also smiled.
“By the way, which department of the headquarters did you go to? Have you met the crown prince?”
“Nope.”
“That’s a pity.”
“What a pity.”
“Don’t pretend to be stupid. Do you think I don’t know? When you saw the crown prince by chance, you don’t have your eyes straight.”
Shen Dai said lightly: “Isn’t it normal? He is so good-looking.”
“That’s right. Sometimes, I think… if there is really such a perfect man in the world, what kind of top Omega must be in order to be worthy of marrying him.”
You Baiyue is worthy, Shen Dai thought. After knowing that his marriage partner was a perfect S-class Alpha, the most puzzling question for him now is how can You Baiyue be marked by another alpha? Listening to You Xinghai’s tone the other day, it did not seem like he had suffered some violence. But he felt like it was such a pity for You Baiyue to miss this opportunity due to his own ignorance.
It’s just that the fact that he can marry Qu Moyu after taking 10 million for nothing is like God shoving a winning lottery ticket into his mouth. But he is not happy. This is because the experience of countless predecessors tells him that too much of good things mean further unseen disasters.
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Next Update: 2022.04.05
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*Proofread by 2023.03.26* I will proofread other chapters when I’m free.*
