Jiang Zhihuo: “You noticed it too?”
“Yes, I did notice.” Yan Mu said, “But I remember there’s only you in Class 1.”
At this stage, Yan Mu wasn’t sure whether to refer to Jiang Zhihuo as an omega or an alpha.
“Tang Anmiao is an omega. I tested her briefly before and made up some nonsense about durian smell. Here—” Jiang Zhihuo pointed to himself and said, “Expressions can reveal a lot of things.”
These words sounded a bit arrogant, but showing off in front of a love rival felt incredibly satisfying.
Jiang Zhihuo allowed himself only three seconds to be satisfied before immediately pulling his thoughts back, focusing on Tang Anmiao and Feng Zhi in the distance.
Only in contact with omegas, combined with Qiu Bian’s extremely odd attitude when Feng Zhi was mentioned yesterday—Jiang Zhihuo couldn’t shake off the feeling that there was something wrong with Feng Zhi. However, the other party hadn’t shown the slightest flaw. Even now, walking suspiciously with Tang Anmiao in the alley seemed like a normal interaction between a teacher and a student.
There was no evidence. If he abruptly rushed out to pull Tang Anmiao away, it might lead to the consequences completely opposite to what he had imagined. Besides, it was possible that Feng Zhi did need to talk to Tang Anmiao, or perhaps they had just run into each other on the way—both were plausible. Taking a step back, even if Feng Zhi truly had ulterior motives, without an absolute certainty, any action would only alert the enemy or force them into a desperate move.
Therefore, regardless of the situation, Jiang Zhihuo could only follow behind the two silently.
Feng Zhi and Tang Anmiao turned into another alley.
The alley was mostly emptied, with only a few dim streetlights remaining.
On their way to school, this was the route they took most often. When Feng Zhi led Tang Anmiao into the alley, the other party showed no sign of suspicion.
Jiang Zhihuo tugged Yan Mu’s collar, kissed him on the chin, and estimated that the scent would keep him going for a while. He then pushed Yan Mu away and said, “Following people isn’t very good. I’ll take a look; you should head back first.”
Yan Mu wouldn’t let him go. He held Jiang Zhihuo’s neck and leaned over, his unique scent and a fresh aroma like a rain pressed inescapably against Jiang Zhihuo. The faint sound of sucking mixed with the scent filled the space between their lips. After a moment, Yan Mu released his lips and said, “I’m going too.”
Jiang Zhihuo lowered his voice and said, “Maybe I’m just thinking too much. You don’t need to go.”
“With you like this, how can you go alone?”
They didn’t kiss for long; both times were brief. Estimating that it could only be suppressed for about an hour, and since Feng Zhi was only in contact with omegas, any actions would likely be targeted omegas. It would be impossible for Jiang Zhihuo to go alone.
The alley was narrow and winding. Feng Zhi moved quickly; one moment they could see Feng Zhi and Tang Anmiao, and in the next second, even their footsteps disappeared.
Feng Zhi also lived in the area and was familiar with the routes in the nearby demolition zone around the school!
Losing their target, Jiang Zhihuo and Yan Mu could only head back toward the school. However, along the way, there were only dim streetlights and not a single person within sight!
Suddenly, Yan Mu stopped and lingered for a moment in front of another narrow alley, saying, “This way.”
Before he finished speaking, an extremely strong omega scent wafted out from the alley, hitting them head-on.
Jiang Zhihuo’s pupils contracted immediately.
Even though he had never truly seen it before, having been an alpha for over two years, every instinct left in his body was telling him—
An omega was in estrus!
No matter who it was, such a situation outside would have extremely severe consequences for the omega, especially considering there was only one omega in this alley.
—Tang Anmiao!
Jiang Zhihuo pulled out a suppression mask from his bag. Yan Mu was an alpha, and the omega pheromones could trigger his susceptible period.
“You stay here!” Jiang Zhihuo forcibly put the mask on Yan Mu, tossed his backpack to him, and rushed into the alley ahead of him.
*
Tang Anmiao didn’t know what happened.
Every Saturday, she attended a tutoring class for science because her science grades were really bad.
Today was the same. After finishing self-study at school, she rushed to the tutoring class. On her way home after evening classes, she ran into Feng Zhi again.
Director Feng had always been very kind, with a good temperament and a good nature, and he treated her with special consideration. Although she hadn’t told anyone that she was an omega, she could see that Director Feng treated all omegas well, never showing a hint of prejudice. Director Feng always did his best to help with everything and kept a few suppressants in his drawer year-round. When an omega encountered unavoidable situations, they only turned to Director Feng.
Tang Anmiao had always liked Director Feng—of course, it’s just the admiration and respect a student had for a teacher.
Recently, Feng Zhi also helped her out. She wanted to find a place to stay, and it was Feng Zhi who helped her apply for an available dorm room.
On the way, Feng Zhi also mentioned the accommodation issue, saying that there was a form that was quite urgent and asked if she had taken it home or at least taken a photo of it. Within two weeks, the first and second year high school students would be starting school, and the teachers who were arranging the dormitories were extremely busy.
Tang Anmiao originally planned to submit it on Monday, so she just left it at school. When Feng Zhi mentioned it, Tang Anmiao didn’t want to trouble Director Feng and the administrative staff, so she suggested, “Let’s go back to school to get it now. Teacher, would you be able to come with me?”
Feng Zhi flashed a deep smile. “Of course, no problem.”
They were heading back to school, taking the familiar roads. Although the street lights were a bit dim and there weren’t many people around, Tang Anmiao felt very at ease with Director Feng by her side.
However, Tang Anmiao caught a scent of pheromones—a very pungent smell, like gasoline.
This must be Director Feng’s pheromones, Tang Anmiao thought. Many students speculated that Director Feng was an alpha, but Director Feng had never given a clear answer.
“Anmiao, do you smell anything?” Feng Zhi asked her.
“No, is there some kind of smell?” Tang Anmiao pretended as if she hadn’t smelled anything.
She had always disguised herself as a beta at school because she didn’t want to wear the collar, which didn’t appear attractive at all.
It was probably because the pheromone-masking spray was wearing off, and Director Feng didn’t have time to reapply. It’s alright, Tang Anmiao thought.
What she hadn’t expected was Feng Zhi asking again, “You really don’t smell it? My pheromones.”
Tang Anmiao was startled for a moment but quickly covered up, saying, “Pheromones? O-Of course, I can’t smell anything.”
“I’ve wanted to ask you for a long time.” Feng Zhi said, reaching into his briefcase for something. He turned his head to Tang Anmiao and smiled. “Anmiao, you clearly an omega, so why do you never wear a collar?”
“Ah?” Tang Anmiao stopped in her tracks, pondering how to respond. Suddenly, Feng Zhi pulled out a bottle of spray from his bag and pressed it several times, releasing an extremely unpleasant and pungent mist that sprayed onto her face.
–The moment she caught a whiff of the scent, Tang Anmiao froze all over.
The back of her neck began to heat up without warning, and her breathing, along with her sensations, became uncontrollable as the pheromones surged forth from her gland unrestrainedly.
She had applied a thick layer of masking spray and used suppression patches, both of good quality that could last to two to three days. However, the pheromones kept overflowing relentlessly, accumulating in the alley, getting thicker and thicker until she felt overwhelming.
Tang Anmiao didn’t know what was happening to herself; she fell to the ground and called out to Feng Zhi for help. “Director Feng, save me…”
“Feeling uncomfortable, aren’t you?” Feng Zhi crouched in front of her, showing no intention of helping. Instead, he took out his phone and aimed the camera at Tang Anmiao’s face.
He was recording.
The numbers on the screen jumped forward, one second at a time.
In the camera, the omega’s cheeks were flushed, her eyes filled with tears, and she was breathing heavily, emitting an incredibly enticing sweet pheromone everywhere.
Tang Anmiao was about to lose the strength to speak. “Director Feng..?”
Feng Zhi still wore an unhurried expression as he brought the camera closer and said slowly. “An omega looks most beautiful like this.”
It was as if he were admiring a work of art, observing the entire process of the omega in estrust, recording her journey from clarity to confusion, then to tears and pleas.
Tang Anmiao pressed her hands tightly against her glands, not wanting the pheromones to leak any further.
“You can tell me if you’re feeling uncomfortable.” Feng Zhi said, taking off his glasses, revealing faint marks on his nose from the glasses’ straps. “There is no one around here for a long time.”
This was a demolition area, and the people inside had long been moved out.
“There won’t be any other alphas; there’s only me in front of you.”
Tang Anmiao struggled for a long while, but in the end, at a certain moment, her gaze became hazy—she lost consciousness.
An omega in this state had no reason left, only a desire for an alpha’s pheromones, and any alpha would do. She just wanted someone to mark her.
Therefore, she crawled toward Feng Zhi.
Feng Zhi was nearly turned insane by this beauty; the omega had the softest body and the sweetest scent, kneeling by his feet in the most humble posture, pleading and needing for his attention.
Feng Zhi stroked the omega’s gland.
The recording was still ongoing.
“Beg me.”
“Please.” The omega whispered softly, “Please mark me… Director Feng…”
“Good girl.” Feng Zhi said, helping Tang Anmiao up to lean against his shoulder. “You asked me for this, right?”
Tang Anmiao nodded.
“I’m here to help you, right?”
“Mhm…”
“I’m doing this out of necessity, right?”
The recording captured all their conversations.
Feng Zhi brushed aside the strands of hair that fell over her the back of her neck. The omega’s sweet and fragrant pheromones enveloped his senses.
Feng Zhi lowered his head.
It was an extremely refreshing and comfortable state of mind.
He was about to leave his mark on an omega once again!
But in the next second, Feng Zhi’s body suddenly shifted–
A sharp pain shot through his back.
Jiang Zhihuo quickly charged over from the other side, kicking Feng Zhi in the back and pushing him against the wall. His eyes bulged, veins almost popping from his forehead, furious beyond measure. “What the hell are you doing, you worthless piece of trash?!”
