Chapter 15

Seeing Shi Youwan’s grim expression, Qiao Ke quickly covered her phone and mouthed: Xiao Sheng is an Alpha.

“What’s wrong, President Shi? Do you keep such a tight leash on the kid? Not even giving her a little freedom?”

Sheng Yingfei’s two teasing remarks hit Qiao Ke like a bomb, leaving her trembling. She hadn’t revealed Chi Yumo’s special identity last night—was Sheng Yingfei… testing her?

Shi Youwan nodded.

Qiao Ke replied, “Xiao Mo and Kai Ge are both President Shi’s personal bodyguards. Of course, they’ll accompany her when she goes out to meet guests.”

“I’ll send you the meeting time later.” With that, Sheng Yingfei hung up.

Mission accomplished, Qiao Ke said, “Then… President Shi, I’ll go prepare for the ten o’clock video conference.”

With the collaboration with Zhaoda Tech canceled, Shi Youwan first needed to steady the troops and boost employee confidence before seeking new partners.

The tech sector wasn’t monopolized by Zhaoda Tech alone. Among the top ten companies nationwide, one was bound to align with Shifeng Group. With a ready team and funds, how could she worry about finding allies?

“Mm, get that black set from the closet for me.”

“Got it.”

Qiao Ke fetched the shirt and suit from the closet, placed them on the stool at the foot of the bed, then brought a bag of personal undergarments from the bathroom before heading back to her room for her laptop and materials.

Under the bright light, nothing could hide.

Shi Youwan opened the drawer and looked at the medicine Qiao Ke had bought her. After hesitating, she didn’t touch the contraceptives, only taking out the tube of ointment for application.

Amid the rolling hills and ravines, red plum blossoms of various shapes dotted the landscape high and low, blooming in splendid array.

The two brightest ones stood proudly on their branches, blooming even more vibrantly and eye-catchingly after the stormy night.

She had endured the pain while showering, but she didn’t blame Xiao Mo—only herself for wanting it so fiercely. Applying the medicine was something she had to do herself.

The meeting ran from ten to twelve. After the multi-screen video calls disconnected one by one, Shi Youwan, who had endured two hours seated rigidly on the sofa, finally relaxed her tense body.

Qiao Ke quickly called Chi Yumo, summoning her from the room downstairs.

“Miss Mo, President Shi is in your care for now. I’ll bring lunch up as soon as possible.” She had already faintly caught the scent of Shi Youwan’s pheromones leaking out.

The medicine probably hadn’t fully taken effect yet.

“Mm.”

Chi Yumo placed the hospital-branded folder on the desk and hurried to Shi Youwan’s side, crouching down. “Sister, are you still uncomfortable?”

She held Shi Youwan’s hand while releasing her sweet pheromones to soothe her.

“I held a two-hour meeting; I’m a bit tired.”

An Omega’s physical constitution was far inferior to an Alpha’s. It wasn’t just the overexertion from exercise that wore her out—the heat in her glands made her feel the cravings surging back.

She craved Chi Yumo’s pheromones, Chi Yumo’s kisses, Chi Yumo’s caresses.

To be precise, she craved Chi Yumo every moment without end.

But it was too bright outside.

“How did the doctor say about your injuries?”

“Kai Ge and I are both fine. All the checks and scans are done; the reports are here if you want to see them anytime.”

“Mm, good as long as you’re okay.” Shi Youwan struggled to stay composed, but her endurance fooled no one, least of all Chi Yumo.

“Sister, let me carry you to bed.”

Without waiting for refusal, Chi Yumo scooped her up firmly and steadily.

By the time they reached the bed, Shi Youwan, who had been feigning calm, refused to let go.

Chi Yumo’s embrace soothed her perfectly, like a drowning person clutching a flotation board. She gripped Chi Yumo’s shoulders tightly, drawing the vitality she needed.

In a voice both cool and seductive, Shi Youwan whispered in her ear, “Xiao Mo, I want your pheromones. Just hold me like this and give them to me.”

“Okay.” Coconut and lotus scents intertwined once more, plunging into the deep sea.

…

Sheng Yingfei had set the meeting at the hotel’s observation hall during afternoon tea time.

The halls varied in size and required advance booking.

Theirs was the top floor, highest grade, and priciest—9999 yuan per hour, excluding food and drinks.

Sheng Yingfei and Wen Ruoyi arrived first; Shi Youwan and Chi Yumo arrived later but on time.

The observation hall had three solid walls and one glass wall.

Upon entering, they saw the vast, deep lake and distant mountains—the country’s largest freshwater lake.

“Kid, sit down. Why are you standing?”

Chi Yumo was still in black clothes, black pants, hat, and mask. Sheng Yingfei tsked, shaking her head with a mix of sigh and mockery at Shi Youwan. “President Shi, you’re too stingy. Can’t even spare a new outfit for the kid?”

“Xiao Mo.” Shi Youwan turned to look at the person standing behind her.

But she saw Chi Yumo staring blankly at the bar counter by the glass window, where a long-haired woman sat with her back to them.

Sheng Yingfei hadn’t introduced her, and the woman hadn’t spoken since they entered.

With a light chuckle, Sheng Yingfei snapped her fingers, pulling Chi Yumo’s wandering attention back. Knowing full well, she asked, “What are you looking at so intently, kid?”

Chi Yumo averted her gaze and lowered her head, only to be caught by Shi Youwan’s sharp, displeased stare.

Embarrassed and awkward, she lied, “Nothing.”

“Kid, honesty is important.” Sheng Yingfei stood, her ten-centimeter heels giving her even more poise.

She sauntered toward Chi Yumo with swaying hips. “I’m impressed by your heroic rescue last night, so I wanted to give you a little reward. But if you don’t tell the truth, I might not like you anymore~”

She even frivolously reached to hook Chi Yumo’s chin, but Chi Yumo sidestepped to dodge.

“President Xiao Sheng,” a stern voice halted Sheng Yingfei’s attempt to tease further. “An Alpha sexually harassing another Alpha can also lead to legal liability.”

Due to her uncooperative body, Shi Youwan hadn’t moved since sitting, but she absolutely wouldn’t tolerate anyone bullying her people right in front of her.

Sheng Yingfei deflated, thinking there was someone even more rigid and rule-bound than Wen Ruoyi.

Lately, she’d been out of sorts, often doubting herself. After three months on a reality show playing the perfect Alpha, she could barely tell which was the real her.

“President Xiao Sheng…”

Chi Yumo wanted to explain when another set of crisp high-heel clicks echoed on the marble floor.

The three turned toward the sound in unison.

“Sheng Yingfei, tone it down.” The noble and aloof woman walked slowly toward them. “Is this how you discuss ‘business’?”

The moment Chi Yumo saw the woman’s face, a screaming chicken erupted in her mind!

It really was Wen Ruoyi!

The school’s legend, the students’ idol!

“Wen… Wen…” Chi Yumo stammered. She couldn’t call her “Senior Sister Wen” like classmates did, and “Goddess Wen” felt too fan-like.

Seeing Chi Yumo dumbfounded, Sheng Yingfei sighed inwardly—another little Alpha mesmerized speechless by the “plague god.”

“Alright, kid, take off the mask. I know who you are.” Mindful of Wen Ruoyi’s authority, Sheng Yingfei got serious. “Aren’t you going to greet your goddess—er, Senior Sister properly?”

With that, Chi Yumo had no reason to keep the mask on.

Wen Ruoyi was a graduate of Jinhuai Drama Academy, ten years Chi Yumo’s senior—the youngest Triple Crown actress with several classic stage play roles.

Chi Yumo had no interest in celebrities, but since freshman year, hearing of Wen Ruoyi’s illustrious achievements, she’d developed deep admiration for this esteemed, renowned senior from the same school, department, and major.

She didn’t stan idols.

She saw Wen Ruoyi as a senior, role model, and predecessor with profound acting skills—not the hyped-up film queen.

She followed only Wen Ruoyi’s works, not her love life or scandals.

Mask off, chest out, standing at attention, Chi Yumo bowed respectfully and called out, “Teacher Wen.”

“Hello, Little Chi.”

Her excitement at meeting her idol was indescribable. When the idol wanted to hear about school and mentors, she glanced at Shi Youwan with expectant eyes. With approval, she followed her idol to the bar counter.

Seeing the two chatting happily, Shi Youwan felt displeased.

Was she… jealous?

“President Shi, how about we talk business—a collaboration?” Sheng Yingfei timely diverted her attention.

“I’m listening.”