Chapter 541

「All misunderstandings are just misunderstandings; I didn't know General Manager Jiang was your friend……」

Grey suit had no strength to stand up; although they were similar in age, but this person was different from them. Previously I personally saw a clueless person named Jinyu, and within less than half a month the entire company went bankrupt.

「Who would have thought that now that clueless person has become me。」

「General Manager Jiang, I was wrong, I really was wrong; you aren't injured either, right? Moreover, your Alpha protective pheromone is so strong, even if Chairman Jin didn't come over, you'd be fine。」

Grey suit seemed to be making excuses, but actually was still playing a trick.

He believed that between an Alpha and such an Omega there could be no pure friendship, so he preemptively said that Jiangjian was impure, which might shift the conflict.

Jinyu remained silent for a few seconds, turned to look at Jiangjian, with a hint of guilt in his eyes.

「Sure, protective pheromone. 」 Jiangjian chuckled, poked Jinyu's shoulder, 「How did I not know the Temporary Mark had this effect? 」

His tone rose, and he showed no trace of the guilt and regret the grey suit imagined.

「I'm afraid you'll still get hurt……」

Jinyu rarely showed any fluster; the cold hardness between his brows faded a bit, leaving everyone who had been paying attention stunned.

You city folks call this friendship?

「I just beat someone up; if you can settle this for me, then I won't hold a grudge. 」

Jiangjian wasn't actually angry; on the contrary, he should thank Jinyu—otherwise tonight he probably couldn't easily get away.

「Good. 」

Jinyu immediately responded, his gaze turning sharp and cold; without him even speaking, the grey suit began begging and leaving, afraid of getting into trouble.

What else could he not understand? The pheromone on Jiangjian's body is Jinyu's! This person is Jinyu's Omega!

The grey suit was about to break down; if Jiangjian had revealed his identity earlier, who would dare provoke him!

The banquet host finally found a chance to step forward, but before the apology could be spoken, Jinyu had already taken Jiangjian away, leaving only the top-level secretary of the Jin Clan Group to stay and understand the situation.

So-called understanding the situation means settling accounts with anyone present who bullied their future Chairman's wife, to resolve it together.

At first, the few Alphas who had also scolded turned ashen-faced, their hearts like dead ash.

Outside the banquet hall, the attendant opened the car doors for the two, and the low-key luxurious black car slowly drove away.

「Just now why did you say I'm your friend? Aren't you going to pursue me anymore? 」

Jiangjian has always been the type to ask whatever's on his mind; seeing Jinyu beside him silent like a gourd, he first spoke up to inquire.

Upon hearing that, Jinyu turned his gaze, somewhat nervously grabbing the youth's palm beside him.

「It's precisely because I'm still in the pursuit phase; I don't want to cause you trouble. 」

He said it awkwardly, but Jiangjian could instantly understand the relationship.

Jinyu wanted to give him an exit, so he didn't formally introduce him in front of outsiders; even if he later didn't agree to pursue, it wouldn't cause trouble from this matter.

After realizing, Jiangjian fell into a slight daze; a moment later he slowly curled his lips, the emotion in his narrow eyes impossible to hide.

This man is really…… overly meticulous.

The car interior fell into silence for a moment.

Jinyu also had no experience pursuing an Omega; everything he did was based on his own feelings.

But he wasn't sure whether doing this would make Jiangjian happy, so he treaded carefully.

He poured a cup of water from the car's water bar and handed it to Jiangjian; Jinyu fidgeted with his fingertips, showing no trace of the ease one would expect from someone controlling a vast family.

Jiangjian still smiled, reached out to take the cup of water, and his fingertips inadvertently touched Jinyu's hand.

Jinyu's fingers twitched, and he instinctively wanted to grasp them.

Having gotten the pure reaction he wanted to see, Jiangjian was in high spirits.

He drank the warm water, but it only dispelled the faint alcohol on him; he couldn't shake off the growing drunkenness.

Jinyu.

Jiangjian suddenly called out to him; Jinyu turned his head in response, and saw the extremely handsome youth put down his water cup, leaning in, the distance between them suddenly becoming very close.

So close that Jinyu could already smell the faint rose pheromone on him.

Jinyu froze; Jiangjian saw his Adam's apple bob, as if he were restraining himself.

Up to now, Jinyu had truly proven with his actions that, before he had won his own affection, he would not overstep any bounds.

Jiangjian suddenly lifted his head and pressed a kiss to the corner of the man's pale lips.

It was clearly so gentle, yet it felt like a blizzard of rich rose petals falling upon Jinyu's heart.

Chilling ambiguity, stirring the heart's lake.

Jinyu, I also like you.

Jiangjian's voice still carried the lingering tenderness of slight intoxication, yet his tone was utterly sincere.

Jinyu finally couldn't hold back, pulling the youth into his embrace.

You're not drunk, right?

A tentative, careful low voice sounded in his ear; Jiangjian shook his head and voluntarily wrapped his arms around the neck.

I'm not drunk, I'm serious.

There was no need for further words; they poured their unspoken feelings into a deep kiss, and the night would finish their romantic declarations for them.

——

Wow… still quite romantic.

Jiang Xun, having listened, also gradually stopped pushing the swing, walked to Jiangjian's front and squatted down to ask him.

So, big brother, you think Dage won't let you become an Omega you dislike, right?

Yes, but not entirely.

Jiangjian rubbed his brother's head, "He and Jin Chen share the trait of respecting their partners; you can feel that, right?"

"Mm!" Jiang Xun nodded firmly.

"Respect is a prerequisite for love, and also a necessary condition." Jiangjian said.

"Father is a top-tier Alpha; every time during his Heat Period, I have seen many times Mom, lacking Pheromone, unable to soothe him, shedding tears."

"But even when the pain is extreme, Father has never hurt Mother; many times Mother's companionship is more effective than suppressant."

"This too is respect in love."

Jiang Xun nodded, half-understanding.

He fiddled with the tender sprouts on the lawn, feeling somewhat enlightened.

Previously he and Mom had thought that Brother's strong aversion to blind dates was because he did not want to enter marriage.

It turned out to be because he had not met anyone who respected him enough.

Outside the garden, Jin Chen leaned against the fence, arms crossed, glanced at the cheap brother who had been moved by these words.

"I'm going to tell on you, you eavesdropped on sister-in-law's talk."

Jinyu showed no fear before Jin Chen: "Then your pocket money for this month is gone."

Jin Chen: "……"

Tsk, being the head of the household doesn't seem so good for the cheap brother either.

He noticed in his peripheral vision that the boy who had finished chatting was walking toward the garden outside, so he got up and went forward to meet him.

Jiang Xun flung himself into Jin Chen's embrace; after the chat, he seemed to understand love even more deeply.

"Jin Chen, I'll tell you a secret."

He glanced at Dage walking toward his own brother, lowered his voice, and softly said to Jin Chen's ear: "I seem to like you more."

Jin Chen's heart softened, and he couldn't help holding the boy tighter.

Jiang Xun narrowed his eyes in a smile, stroking Jin Chen's back, and asked: "Do you also like me more?"

"Yes," Jin Chen's voice hoarse, "I love you very much."

Only by your side am I a meaningful me.

"Dinner's ready, kids!"

Madam Jiang shouted from the courtyard gate.

"Coming, Mom!"

Jiang Xun responded excitedly, walking into the house side by side with Jin Chen.

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【Congratulations, Host, mission completed, earned 2000 points, accumulated!】

【Transferring into Quick Transmigration Bureau headquarters…… transfer successful.】