FSO Chapter 5

Jiang Wan thought carefully. The “loan shark” Dou Ming had referred to on the punching bag couldn’t be him. After all, he ran a perfectly legal lending company, registered with the industry and commerce bureau. How could he be considered a loan shark?

[One-Eyed Dragon], unable to keep quiet, pointed out with some brutal honesty, “Boss, we’ve probably sent our guys to collect debts from Dou Ming’s house at some point. The kid’s not worldly, so when he sees debt collectors, it’s easy for him to assume we’re loan sharks.”

[Steel Teeth], petting the fat orange cat, nodded in relief, “Good thing Big Brother Jiang never personally showed up. Otherwise, today we would’ve been exposed.”

[One-Eyed Dragon] cast a knowing glance at Jiang Wan’s handsome face.

[Steel Teeth] couldn’t help but follow suit.

Both were clearly thinking the same thing: If Jiang Wan had ever shown his face while collecting debts, Dou Ming might have already beaten him into a pulp.

Jiang Wan wasn’t the type of boss who ignored good advice. Seeing his two henchmen firmly dismiss his theory, he nodded in agreement. “Alright, it seems Dou Ming has some misunderstandings about our company.”

[One-Eyed Dragon], still concerned, said, “Big Brother Jiang, it’s too dangerous for you to stay around Dou Ming any longer. Even though he’s still in high school, he’s an Alpha. If your cover gets blown one day, Steel Teeth and I might not be able to save you in time.”

A chill ran down Jiang Wan’s spine as the image of Dou Ming discovering his true identity flashed in his mind—Dou Ming, with his massive fists raised, coming down hard on him after realizing he was the loan shark.

But before that terrifying image could settle, a faint whiff of cedar drifted past. The scene in his mind shifted. Dou Ming was once again the cool, handsome boy in a white shirt, standing tall with the golden sunlight casting a shadow across his sharp nose. The gentle breeze carried his refreshing pheromones, and under the setting sun, he looked at Jiang Wan, lips slightly raised, voice low and deep: “It’s all yours.”

As the last trace of the cedar scent faded away, Jiang Wan sighed regretfully and sincerely said to his henchmen, “I really want his pheromones.”

[One-Eyed Dragon]: “…”

[Steel Teeth]: “…”

There was likely no Omega in the world as blunt and shameless as their boss.

[One-Eyed Dragon] sighed, “We’ll do our best to keep you safe.”

Jiang Wan waved it off, “Don’t be so tense. I give it another two or three days before I have him under my control. By the time he finds out who I am, I’ll probably already be bored with him. Omegas have a natural attraction to Alphas, especially one like me.” He pulled out a small mirror and checked his reflection, nodding confidently.

[One-Eyed Dragon] hesitated before speaking again, “Big Brother Jiang, no offense, but I haven’t seen any signs that Dou Ming is falling for you. Where does this ‘two or three days’ confidence come from?”

[Steel Teeth] nodded in agreement.

Jiang Wan: “…” He didn’t exactly know what his next move was, but maintained a confident expression, “That’s for me to handle. Just stay undercover. I’ll contact you when I have another task.”

Realizing they couldn’t convince their boss, the two henchmen left reluctantly, taking the fat orange cat from the corner with them.

After all, this was Jiang Wan’s trusty prop cat.

[Steel Teeth] made sure to ask where the cat’s food would come from, joking about whether they should let it find its own meals when hungry.

Does Big Brother Jiang really look like someone who’d skimp on cat food?

Jiang Wan immediately sent another 2,000 yuan red packet to the group chat, instructing them to buy something nice for their new feline coworker.

After seeing his three lackeys off, Jiang Wan headed alone toward the teaching building.

He skipped along happily, and before long, spotted Dou Ming. It seemed Dou Ming had gone back to the dorms to shower—his hair was still damp, and he’d changed into a white shirt and black school uniform pants.

Jiang Wan hurried to catch up, as if he’d already forgotten the unpleasantness from just ten minutes earlier. With a cheerful tone, he called out, “What a coincidence, we meet again!”

Dou Ming continued walking without even glancing his way, his expression cold and almost emotionless.

Unfazed, Jiang Wan smiled brightly, “Dou Ming, thanks for sharing your meat with me in the cafeteria earlier.” He pretended to be embarrassed, his face turning slightly red, “Actually, I love eating meat, but I was afraid you’d laugh at me. Plus, I’m trying to lose weight.”

Normally, any Alpha would respond to this with wide eyes and a sincere, “You’re already so thin, why are you dieting? Come on, give the other Omegas a chance!” Whether or not the Omega was truly thin, this was standard Alpha etiquette.

But Dou Ming wasn’t a typical Alpha.

Dou Ming stopped in his tracks and critically eyed Jiang Wan’s hips. He said nothing, but his gaze spoke volumes.

—Your butt isn’t perky enough, his Alpha eyes seemed to say.

This was, of course, very rude behavior.

Dou Ming anticipated that the cheerful Omega before him would burst into tears on the spot, and he’d once again have to endure the scornful glares of his peers.

But Jiang Wan wasn’t a typical Omega either.

Despite his youthful appearance, Jiang Wan was a solid 25 years old. And although he lacked practical experience, he’d seen enough “films” and tried enough “simulated Alphas” to know what he was doing.

With his wealth of experience, Jiang Wan didn’t feel shy about an Alpha staring at his behind. Quite the opposite—because Dou Ming was just his type, he almost got excited, thinking he’d successfully hooked him. He nearly whistled at Dou Ming.

Fortunately, he regained his composure in time, noticing the critical look in Dou Ming’s eyes.

Instinctively, he tightened his glutes, thinking, What? My butt’s not perky enough? It’s not just perky; it’s firm and bouncy!

Of course, he couldn’t say that aloud. He hadn’t forgotten that he was supposed to be playing the role of an innocent 18-year-old. Looking up at Dou Ming with flushed cheeks, Jiang Wan said softly, “Don’t worry, cutting back on meat won’t make it shrink too fast.” His ears and even his neck were tinged pink.

Dou Ming, looking at the flushed Omega, somehow interpreted his words to mean: Don’t worry, even if I diet, my butt will stay perky.

“…I wasn’t worried about that,” Dou Ming replied, turning away from the Omega, and walked off briskly. I never should have softened when I saw that longing look he gave the pig’s trotter. Now this overly simple Omega seemed to think he was some sort of kind-hearted, gentle person.

The overly simple Jiang Wan cheerfully hopped after the Alpha again. “Dou Ming, I just transferred here, and I’m struggling to keep up with the coursework. Can you tutor me when you have time?”

The Alpha’s face tensed as he flatly rejected the request. “I’m not good at studying. Ask someone else.”

Jiang Wan pointed at a nearby bulletin board displaying the top students. “But this says you’re ranked number one in the grade.”

Dou Ming froze for a second, then quickened his pace, bluntly refusing again, “I don’t have time.”

Jiang Wan hadn’t expected Dou Ming to agree easily, so he had already prepared a look of disappointment. Putting on his best sad expression, he nodded understandingly. “That’s true. With grades like yours, you must be really busy studying. You probably don’t have time to tutor me.”

Dou Ming noticed the Omega beside him, whose footsteps had grown heavier but who still spoke in a lighthearted tone.

I’m almost rid of him, Dou Ming thought with relief, his gaze drifting toward the distant storm clouds as the sweet plum scent mixed with a hint of bitterness.

He didn’t realize that his brows had furrowed, but Jiang Wan noticed immediately.

Nice! Jiang Wan cheered silently, ready to play up his sad yet adorable act a little more. But just as he was about to put his plan into motion, a sharp sound of wind came out of nowhere.

“Watch out!” someone from the field yelled.

Heaven’s on my side!

In the blink of an eye, even though Dou Ming stepped back and seemed to have avoided the incoming soccer ball, Jiang Wan threw himself toward him, as if heroically protecting him.

Seeing the surprised look on Dou Ming’s face, Jiang Wan thought, This is it. I’ve got him now. Alphas always fall for the one who saves them.

In his mind, Jiang Wan pictured Dou Ming falling head over heels for him, showering him with pheromones.

But 0.001 seconds later, that blissful daydream was shattered by a sharp, searing pain.

The soccer ball had merely grazed Jiang Wan’s ear and bounced away. That wasn’t the source of his pain.

Using every ounce of willpower, Jiang Wan stopped himself from making a humiliating scene—clutching his crotch and jumping up and down.

An unknown object had delivered a solid blow to his most delicate area, causing a blinding pain that brought tears to his eyes. Cold sweat poured from his forehead, and his legs turned to jelly as he collapsed forward. He thought he might actually die.

Thankfully, someone caught him just in time.

The familiar scent of cedar filled his senses, but Jiang Wan had no strength left to savor it.

Weakly, he slumped in Dou Ming’s arms, gasping for breath as stars danced in his vision. Through his teary eyes, he finally identified the culprit behind his misery.

Who the hell left this obstacle here? Who?!

The protruding object seemed to mock Jiang Wan’s fragility.

Jiang Wan’s face turned pale, looking like he was about to ascend to heaven. Dou Ming’s once indifferent expression now showed concern—this kind of pain was universally understood. In fact, many of the boys around them, including a rare female Alpha, instinctively clenched their legs in sympathy.

Dou Ming quickly scooped Jiang Wan up in his arms and reassured him, “I’ll take you to the infirmary.”

Shivering, Jiang Wan clutched at Dou Ming’s shirt, his eyes unfocused from the pain, but his mind was still clear. Through gritted teeth, he forced out four words: “Avenge me.”

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