Apex Predator - Chapter 14

Shen Dai focused all of his attention on crafting his speech. His nutrition, sleep, and mental health have all been poor in recent days. He was often weary and had little appetite. He initially assumed it was because he was overtired at work. But three days later, he grew concerned since these were the symptoms that all adult omegas were familiar with – they were like heat forebodings.

Normal omegas have a very regular heat cycle, coming every three to four months. Although the time will not be perfect, it will not be far off. Their bodies will begin to self-regulate ahead of time. Loss of appetite, for example, is caused by emptying the womb in preparation for pregnancy, whilst sleeplessness and mental distress are symptoms of pheromone changes. Shen Dai’s heat happens just once or twice a year when the weather is warm. Unless stimulated by external stimuli like as alpha pheromones, hardly no omega would go into heat when it is extremely cold. This genetic manifestation is analogous to animals in that cubs born in the cold do not fare well. However, They are just beginning winter, and it is not particularly chilly. It is very probable that he will go into heat at this time.

This possibility worried Shen Dai. Although he would experience these symptoms when operating under duress, he would not dare to take the risk. He went to the pharmacy and purchased some medication to subdue and postpone his heat. This medication operates directly on the glands, is difficult to digest, and is harmful to one’s health. It is normally only used in an emergency.

Sure enough, after taking the medication, the symptoms subsided significantly the next day. His heat period, on the other hand, would battle back in a few days. Knowing this, Shen Dai requested leave in advance and chose to leave immediately after his speech.

He realized the night before the speech that he hadn’t yet prepared his attire. Fortunately, Uncle Heng had previously purchased many outfits for him. He stood at the door, holding the three-piece suit covered in the dust bag. The wind was blowing hard today, making his eyes dry.

A automobile stopped in front of him as he massaged his eyes. He spotted Qu Moyu’s automobile as he opened his eyes again.

The driver, Lao-Wu, stepped out of the car and unlocked the rear door for him, saying, “Mr. We’re also on our way to the corporation right now, Shen. “The young master instructed you to get into the car.”

“Oh, thank you.” Shen Dai hung up the suit after getting inside the automobile. “Thank you very much, President Qu. I should have brought my suit over ahead of time, but I forgot.”

“It’s fine,” Qu Moyu said as he read the briefing, “the solvent extraction method that your team pioneered this year has a good separation effect on the lighter rare earths, but there has been no significant progress for the heavier rare earths.”

“Yes, primarily because heavy rare earths are particularly difficult to control during the fractional precipitation and crystallization process, which is also one of the main directions we will work in the future.”

“Shareholders will undoubtedly raise concerns about this, but you can avoid market application of this technology, which involves profit return.” At the same time, they are particularly interested in the South African mine that the business has recently invested in.”

“OK, I understand; I’ve already prepared for this part.” My instructor returned from South Africa with a lot of useful information.”

“Is Professor Liu concerned about leaving the laboratory to you? He appears to value you the most.”

“It wasn’t easy for you to come this far,” Qu Moyu said, admiringly looking at Shen Dai. Let me remind you that Qu Chengchen will be attending today’s meeting on behalf of my uncle, and that the majority of the participants are alphas. You must not let them look past your gender.”

Shen Dai groaned inwardly, “I understand.” Qu Moyu’s reminders are spot on. Omegas have weak traits and low physical fitness; they are readily pregnant and experience seven-day heat spells four times a year. As a result, they are towards the bottom of the labor market. The labor legislation sets severe limitations on the employment rate of omegas for big and medium-sized businesses, and they can assist corporations dodge taxes. As a result, there are many omegas in Xingzhou, but just a few hold prominent positions.

In summary, because omegas are already scarce in the workplace, they are considerably scarcer in scientific study. Shen Dai was one who showed himself via his accomplishments. Some alphas are self-centered and have bias and bigotry in their bones. They will most likely doubt his professionalism. In this way, he was psychologically prepared.

Qu Moyu’s automobile was parked in the VIP parking area, and he used the inside elevator to his office. Shen Dai took the employee elevator after walking across half the parking lot. He kept glancing left and right the entire way there, afraid of being spotted.

He changed into his suit when he got at the dorm. He turned in front of the mirror to examine the back of his neck. Pheromone batches are all flesh hues that can only be visible up close. He didn’t have time to cut his hair recently. As a result, the tips of his hair and collar nicely covered it, which counts as concealment. He nodded to himself in the mirror before walking out the door with his laptop and stuff.

The meeting officially started at 9:30 a.m. Currently, the institution has five teams. He can still go through the PowerPoint numerous times because he is the third presenter.

His juniors shouted in unison as he entered the conference hall, “Holy, Shen-shixiong is so handsome today.”

“First time seeing Shen-shixiong in a suit, he’s so charismatic, he really doesn’t look like a dirt digger at all.”

They mock themselves as “dirt diggers” since they work with diverse minerals and chemical reagents on a regular basis, and getting dirty is fairly usual.

“A-Dai, you look so good in a suit,” Cheng Zimei said. Tsk tsk, this waist, these legs.”

“Thank you for the flattery, everyone,” Shen Dai said shyly. You folks must clap this strongly for me when I walk up later.” As predicted, individuals must rely on clothing. This outfit was pricey and custom-made, so it looks great. He imagined that when he delivered the speech, everyone’s gaze would be drawn to him, especially Qu Moyu, who rarely looked at him. Qu Moyu may have been staring at him for a long time, maybe longer than all of history. Will he think he looks well as well?

“Shen-shixiong, sit here,” his alpha shidi, Zhou Lan, said as he rose to take the middle position.

“No need, I’ll sit on the side, it’ll be easier to go out later.” Shen Dai opened his laptop after taking his seat.

“Shixiong, drink some water,” Zhou Lan said as he unscrewed the bottle of water next to Shen Dai’s hand. Have you eaten your breakfast? Should I go out and get some for you?”

“I ate, how about you?”” Shen Dai inquired casually.

“We ate, and the canteen made a new ham mooncake that’s really good.”

Shen Dai nodded, but his gaze remained fixed on the computer, saying, “Okay, I’ll try it another day.”

It’s not the first time Zhou Lan has been so focused. As an engineer, his attempts are rather awkward, but Shen Dai could still perceive his goal and felt a headache. He had refused individuals who had tossed hints at him since he owed so much money that he couldn’t date. It’s now even more difficult. Sadly, this shidi was too little to comprehend his quiet refusal.

He might as well wait a few days and have Cheng Zimei assist him with this.

Other scientific research groups, leaders, and stockholders followed suit. The massive meeting hall quickly filled up.

Shen Dai had seen several top executives in the organization, but his gaze had been fixed on Qu Moyu since the beginning. Qu Moyu was dressed in a three-piece suit and a black jacket that blew in his face as he went. Qu Moyu remained focused on the stockholders around him the entire time.

Qu Chengchen arrived as well. He, too, was dressed in a suit and had a gray briefcase. As he went, he continued to converse on the phone. It was a far cry from the cynical expression they had shared the previous time they met. He appeared more serious and respectable this time.

“Wow, it’s unusual for both the Crown Prince and the Royal Prince to appear at the same time,” Cheng Zimei’s gossip spirit took over once more. Shen Dai was bumped with her elbow. “We should get to know some chemical department colleagues so we can hear about the Royal Prince’s gossip.” He is far more fascinating than our Crown Prince.”

“Please do not disturb me. “I need to go over the script again,” Shen Dai replied, staring at the computer screen.

“Please don’t be nervous. According to Laoshi, this meeting will have no impact on our budget. Just casually discuss it.”

“How can things be ‘casually’ done?”

“Wow! You’re very…” Cheng Zimei enthusiastically grasped Shen Dai’s arm, and Shen Dai was pinched to the point of discomfort.

There was a minor bustle in the conference room, and everyone’s gaze was drawn to the entrance. When an incredibly attractive alpha strolled in, several of the high-level leaders who had already taken their seats rose to greet him.

“This is Yan Mingxiu!””Why is he here?” exclaimed a shimei.”

“Longke Heavy Industry is a strategic partner of our company, and he most likely owns some stock.”

Shen Dai was intrigued as well, and he craned his neck to observe Yan Mingxiu’s lovely features. Yan Mingxiu is the heir of Longke Heavy Industry, which is not uncommon. What makes him unique is that he entered the entertainment world unexpectedly in his early twenties. His acting abilities are ordinary, but he rose to prominence for a while due to his god-like appearance and superior genes as an S-class alpha. After two to three years, he abruptly vanished from public view. It was clear that it was the story of a young, frivolous, and spoiled son of a wealthy family who left to play in the pretentious Vanity Fair and had to return to inherit the family.

Yan Mingxiu is an example of a top-tier alpha with top-tier aesthetics. The actual person is more surprising than the person on the large screen.

Cheng Zimei shrugged, “The alpha concentration here is too high.” “Thank goodness I can’t smell it. I’ll be content just staring at attractive men. Will you be sick, A-Dai?”

Betas have the most people and generate the most social value; they are the most stable and convenient gender. Although they cannot tolerate alpha pheromone suppression, they cannot sense pheromones and are rarely influenced in everyday conditions. For example, when three S-level alphas and a slew of additional alphas appear in an interior location at the same time, with their pheromones flying all over the place, it’s quite oppressive for omegas.

Of course, Shen Dai was uneasy. He had the sensation that the air was nothing but air, as well as chest pressure and shortness of breath. His eyes were also smoked out. However, saying there are substantial harms is a little much; it’s simply incredibly unpleasant. It’s no surprise that the omega gender has a difficult time finding work. “I’ll go out for a bit,” he nodded, “let me know when it’s my turn.”

He snuck away with his laptop under the guise of going to the restroom not long after the first group began. He took a breather in the coffee break area and returned to his PowerPoint presentation.

He didn’t return to the meeting hall until Cheng Zimei contacted him on the phone. He prepared himself and walked onto the stage.