TOPGA 36

Chapter 36: Aroused Glands

“Why are you running?” The tall man took the suitcase from the young man’s hands, gently ran his hand through the slightly disheveled hair due to running, and looked at him with indulgence in his eyes.

“I didn’t want you to wait impatiently,” Shen Mu said, tilting his head to look at him, a blush creeping up his ears because of the gentle head-patting.

And also because I’m impatient myself. I want to see you quickly and go on our date.

Shen Mu mentally added.

“No need to worry.” The man shook his head lightly and naturally lifted his hand to help Shen Mu secure his scarf. “You’re not cold, right? You didn’t properly secure your scarf.”

Because his other hand was pulling the suitcase, the man could only use one hand to help the young man with his scarf. The scarf accidentally brushed against the soft, delicate lips of the young man, causing the man’s gaze to involuntarily fixate on them.

He stared at his lips.

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Evaluating how he felt about the lip balm placed him in a rather awkward position. Having lived for over twenty years, he had never used it before.

“Never used it?” Shen Mu raised his gaze to look at Gu Jun, subtly pursing his lips. In his deep and perceptive eyes, a trace of imperceptible cunning flickered.

“No,” Gu Jun shook his head.

“How about giving it a try?” Shen Mu took a step forward, reaching out to grasp Gu Jun’s forearm, pulling the distance between them closer in an instant.

However, without waiting for Gu Jun’s response, Shen Mu rose onto his toes, swiftly brushing his lips against his, a touch that lasted but a moment.

Thud, thud, thud.

For a moment, the bustling noises of the students on break from the outside world seemed to come to a halt, and Shen Mu could only hear the sound of his own heartbeat.

“You…” Gu Jun truly didn’t anticipate that Shen Mu would come with such a “sudden attack.” He felt like his brain experienced a slight freeze in this instant.

He unconsciously pursed his lips that had been touched by Omega. So soft, he hadn’t really detected the presence of lip balm; the most profound impression he had from that kiss just now was how soft and comfortable the young man’s lips were.

Gu Jun felt that being sneakily kissed by Omega seemed quite pleasant, though that less-than-one-second touch was indeed too brief.

Right now, he even had an urge to encircle the slender waist of the young man, to confine him in an embrace, and to kiss him deeply.

Gu Jun chuckled inwardly at his whimsical thoughts.

The Omega in front of him was too young, too innocent. Just that light touch that stopped short made the Omega’s ears turn red. Facing such a young man, Gu Jun was reluctant to go too far, fearing that he might scare him by crossing the line.

“Do you like it?” Shen Mu looked at Gu Jun again, his beautiful eyes filled with anticipation. After asking, he “added fuel to the fire” by adding, “I mean the lip balm.”

“I do.” Gu Jun gazed deeply at Shen Mu, his sexy Adam’s apple bobbing up and down, as if suppressing something.

“Here, it’s for you.” Hearing Gu Jun say he liked it, the corners of Shen Mu’s lips curved upward. He took out a lip balm from his pocket and placed it in Gu Jun’s hand. “It’s the same one I use. This one is brand new.”

“Uh, thank you.” Gu Jun cleared his throat with a chuckle and put the lip balm into his own pocket. “Thanks for the gift.”

In reality, he felt that it wasn’t necessary for it to be brand new; the one Shen Mu had used would have been just fine.

“Can you come home with me now? After tidying up at home, I’ll take you out for dinner,” Gu Jun pointed to the nearby shuttle, “We can’t stay here too long.”

“Of course.” Shen Mu quickly agreed, “I can’t wait.”

As the two were about to head towards the shuttle, someone suddenly called Shen Mu’s name.

The newcomer was a tall Alpha, probably in his forties judging by his appearance. He was neatly dressed, with meticulously slicked-back hair, exuding the air of a successful businessman. His facial features bore some resemblance to Shen Mu’s, though not as stunning.

“Shen Mu, I’ve come to pick you up,” Shen Xiuzhe walked up to them and stopped, his gaze scrutinizing the man holding a suitcase. “May I ask who this is?”

“Hello.” Even though the newcomer hadn’t introduced himself, Gu Jun could pretty much guess that he was Shen Mu’s father. So, he decided to use a respectful form of address, “I’m Gu Jun, I’m Shen Mu’s…”

As Gu Jun spoke, he realized he wasn’t sure how to introduce himself appropriately in front of Shen Mu’s father. He wasn’t sure if Shen Mu was willing to disclose their relationship to his family.

“He’s my fiancé,” Shen Mu quickly interjected upon seeing Gu Jun hesitate.

“Your fiancé?” Upon hearing this, Shen Xiuzhe furrowed his brows.

“He’s my father, Shen Xiuzhe.” Shen Mu disregarded Shen Xiuzhe’s astonishment and proceeded to introduce Gu Jun briefly.

“Mr. Shen, hello.” Gu Jun wasn’t aware of Shen Mu’s family situation, but considering the person in front of him was Shen Mu’s father, he greeted him respectfully.

Shen Xiuzhe’s expression remained somewhat serious, but he didn’t ask about the fiancé matter. He simply inquired, “It seems you’re also here to pick up my son?”

“Indeed.” Gu Jun admitted openly.

“Why are you here?” Sensing Shen Xiuzhe’s displeasure, Shen Mu, who knew his father’s temperament well, instinctively positioned himself in front of Gu Jun, “We already made plans.”

Ever since Shen Mu remembered, Shen Xiuzhe had never picked him up from school. In his childhood, he often watched as other students were picked up by their parents, something he had looked forward to and envied. However, he had grown used to not having it, having outgrown the desires he was denied as a child.

“Naturally, I came to take you home for the New Year,” Shen Xiuzhe said, “It’s been a whole semester without seeing each other. Don’t you want to go home?”

Shen Mu’s fingers curled slightly, not accustomed to this side of Shen Xiuzhe.

Although Shen Xiuzhe couldn’t be considered outright unkind to him, at the very least he had provided for his basic needs, but beyond financial matters, genuine care was lacking. In the household with his father, stepmother, and half-brother, he often felt like an outsider.

When he was very young, there had been instances of him being abandoned during the New Year celebrations. Now, he was being told that he would be picked up to go home for the New Year.

He didn’t want Gu Jun to know about the mess of his family, at least not now.

Thus, Shen Mu didn’t directly refute Shen Xiuzhe, merely emphasizing, “But we made plans.”

I want to spend the New Year with Gu Jun.

“Your mother’s back,” Shen Xiuzhe said, “Haven’t you two not seen each other for a long time?”

Mother.

Shen Mu’s eyelashes trembled gently.

His birth hadn’t been anticipated by his mother. She rarely came to see him. Shen Mu thought he had grown accustomed to it, but at this moment, his heart still ached a little.

Shen Mu fell silent for a few seconds, feeling a bit uncomfortable and bitter in his heart.

“How about this?” Gu Jun didn’t want Shen Mu to be in a difficult position, so he reached up and gently ruffled his hair, his voice soft, “You go back and spend time with your parents for now. In a few days, I’ll come find you, and then we can go out and have fun.”

Hearing this, Shen Mu lowered his head slightly. He felt a sourness in his chest.

He softly murmured an “okay,” trying to control his emotions. He couldn’t let anything show in front of Gu Jun. 

Shen Mu and Gu Jun hugged lightly, then boarded Shen Xiuzhe’s shuttle.

Gu Jun sighed softly only after watching the shuttle take off. Clearly, this was the most appropriate course of action, yet somehow he felt a bit down. He hadn’t been this emotional in the past.

Gu Jun realized that he was somehow different from before.

The shuttle arrived at the Second Star Zone a little after 5 PM.

Shen Xiuzhe took the shuttle straight to a hotel, saying that it was just in time for dinner. He reserved a private room here.

He informed Shen Mu of the room number and asked him to go in first, mentioning that he had some urgent matters to attend to at the company and would be back soon.

Regarding Shen Xiuzhe’s busy work schedule, Shen Mu had long since grown accustomed, so he didn’t make a fuss.

Upon entering the private room, Shen Mu found that he was the only one present. He casually sat down on the sofa, opened his light-panel, and intended to send a message to Gu Jun to chat for a while.

However, at that very moment, the door to the private room swung open. A tall and muscular Alpha entered, the muscles on his body stretching the suit to its limits.

“Hey, Shen Mu.” He closed the door behind him, his gaze fixed on Shen Mu from the moment he entered. “You’ve become even more beautiful after all these years.”

The impolite scrutiny from the Alpha left Shen Mu rather displeased.

“Why are you here?” Shen Mu leaned against the sofa, his tone cold.

For some reason, starting from his time on the shuttle, his body had started feeling tired, and he was experiencing dizziness and discomfort.

“Didn’t Uncle Shen tell you?” The Alpha’s surprise was evident in his voice upon hearing Shen Mu’s question. He then smirked with meaning, “Oh, I see, this is playing out a fantasy, isn’t it? You Omegas love this kind of thing.”

No, something was wrong with his body! Shen Mu was not only tired and dizzy now, but his glands were heating up. His whole body felt weak and achy. The situation he was in now was somewhat reminiscent of the pre-heat phase, but it was considerably stronger than the usual pre-heat symptoms.

Shen Mu bit his lip and tried to stand up to leave.

But he was intercepted by the Alpha.

The Alpha’s expression turned displeased. “Why are you in such a hurry to leave as soon as you arrive? Weren’t we supposed to have a date today? You’ll become my mate, and then my father will invest in your family’s company.”

In an instant, Shen Mu felt a sharp pang in his heart. Shen Mu, oh Shen Mu, how could you forget so easily, how could you be so naive!

So, there was no genuine family affection, no warmth. He had been lured back here, treated as merchandise to be sold.

His body’s reactions were a stark reminder for Shen Mu to face the truth.

Was this to prevent him from escaping? They had actually drugged him.

Shen Mu let out a bitter, ironic laugh, yet his eyes were filled with icy anger.

***

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Next, there will be significant progress in the relationship between General Jiang and Mu Mu. They are about to experience their first mating bond. Through their time together, General Jiang will gradually realize how much he loves his Omega. The feelings that started in their youth will eventually blossom into a sweet mutual affection.

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