Apex Predator - Chapter 8

Shen Dai purchased a foldable bicycle online and chose to get to work by riding and taking the train. The subway station is approximately four to five kilometers from the Qu house, so it is the most cost-effective option, and the entire travel time is lower than driving. He may also exercise his physique, thereby killing two birds with one stone.

Uncle Heng stiffened when he saw him ride his bike towards the magnificent entryway of the Qu home.

“May I put this in the backyard?”” Shen Dai inquired, “If I can’t, I can fold it up and store it in the garage.”

“Mr.,” Uncle Heng said. Can you drive, Shen?”

“Yes, but I don’t have a car.” His grandfather’s car has long been auctioned off.

“If you find it inconvenient for the driver to pick you up, I can get you a more low-key car and you can drive yourself.”

“The automobile you believe is low-key is also not very low-key. My coworkers will be intrigued if my quality of life suddenly improves dramatically. I hope I can follow President Qu’s orders and allow this mar-…” Shen Dai suddenly couldn’t speak the word “marriage” and switched it up, “…let this relationship stay discreet.” So it makes no difference how I go to work.”

Uncle Heng was helpless, saying, “Alright, then put it in the garage.”

“I’ll take a bath first,” Shen Dai remarked, looking at his watch. Please have meals sent to my room.”

“Yes.”

Although fall had arrived, the weather remained warm. Shen Dai was hot and bothered from bicycling. He returned to his room, dropped his laptop and data material, and dashed into the bathroom to take a bath.

This year, he was working on a new SCI. He often stayed late in the research institution before returning to the dormitory before marrying Qu Moyu since it had a more working and studying atmosphere. However, he is now attempting to return earlier. It’s advisable to arrive in time for a big dinner because the cuisine prepared by the Qu house’s chef is both nutritious and tasty. He’d had enough of the canteen and takeaway cuisine. If the conditions in the dormitory enable him to cook, he prefers to do so on his own. Unfortunately, the dormitory serves just as a place to sleep. Every night, he must have a nutritious dinner.

Furthermore, Qu Moyu attended a lot of social gatherings and seldom ate at home. He also requested that the meal be delivered to his room to avoid the unexpected presence of an outsider.

When he worked late into the night and heard the Phantom’s engine come in the yard, he would surreptitiously tear up a slit in the curtain and watch the driver in a suit and white gloves pull open the car’s door. Then he would observe Qu Moyu step out of the automobile and inside the house. That little time of only a few seconds might make him anticipate it for the rest of the day.

Previously, it was impossible for him to observe Qu Moyu at the Xingzhou headquarters building, where tens of thousands of people worked. He was really pleased that he could now see him from such a close distance so frequently.

Shen Dai sat in front of the computer, wiping his hair, after having a bath, and reviewed the email sent by his colleagues at the South African Research Institute. He tossed the pheromone patch he neglected to remove before having a bath into the trash container, which was already moist and sticky.

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There was a knock on the door after a time.

Uncle Heng stared at his half-dry hair and said, “Yes.” “Blow dry your hair and come down, but hurry.” “The young master is expecting you.”

“Okay, I’ll be right there.”

Shen Dai shut the door, changed out of his pajamas, put on casual clothes, hastily dried his hair, and dashed downstairs.

He has never eaten in the dining room and has always stayed in his room during his stay at the Qu home. He has accomplished “no disruption.” Of course, Qu Moyu was aware of this, but he has never invited him to dinner. It’s the first time. He and Qu Moyu will “eat together at home” for the first time.

He stepped downstairs and spotted Qu Moyu in her loungewear. In comparison to his normal stiff suit, the soft cotton material on him gave Qu Moyu a sense of ease befitting his age. This man is only 24 years old, no matter how powerful his pheromones are. He, too, requires a tough fighting equipment in order to make the tough selection among those who

Shen Dai entered the dining room and greeted, “Good evening, President Qu.” The table was prepared with food and silverware. When he saw that Qu Moyu was waiting for him, he became apprehensive.

Qu Moyu raised his head to look at the tablet in his palm. He was scribbling on a page using a stylus. He motioned with his chin to his side, “Sit down.”

Shen Dai took a seat. He felt anxious the entire time he had supper next to Qu Moyu the last time. It was different this time. When he saw Qu Moyu in her loungewear for the first time, he couldn’t help but smile.

A delicate and exquisite smell drifted into Qu Moyu’s breath. He lifted his head, little surprised.

Shen Dai, who had just taken a bath, appeared clear, bright, and lovely. His complexion is a gentle pale pink, and he’s dressed simply in blue pants and a gray t-shirt with a washed-out neckline. His damp hair clings delicately to his tiny white neck. He was also avoiding Qu Moyu’s gaze. There was a sense of burgeoning youth, which contrasted sharply with his cold and steady demeanor in white lab coats.

The subtle aroma of epiphyllums briefly put Qu Moyu into a trance. He remembered an event that happened three years ago when he initially visited the institute – an omega was in heat in the laboratory. Omegas all have warning signs of impending heat and would carry inhibitors before it occurs. An grownup would be too reckless and irresponsible to place himself in such an unpleasant predicament in public. Furthermore, the aroma was overpowering and confused individuals.

It much outperformed the artificial pheromones used in his anti-pheromone training. Ordinary omegas can’t take such high pheromones during their heat, and ordinary alphas can’t either. If he couldn’t calm the situation before the security team arrived, the group would face serious legal consequences and a public relations nightmare. CedJv

Looking back, that was the closest he’d come to losing control in his life.

He noticed the epiphyllum aroma again at this point. Even though it was quite weak, it brought up memories for him. He examined the back of Shen Dai’s neck, and there was no pheromone patch, simply perfect skin. When individuals drink wine, exercise, take a bath, and so on, their blood flow increases and their pheromone aroma thickens naturally.

Shen Dai caught his eyes and realized he had just pulled off his pheromone patch. He stood up, “Sorry, I’ll go…” He reflexively covered the back of his neck with his palm.

“No need,” Qu Moyu said as he averted his sight. “Let us eat.”

Shen Dai paused and sat, although it was difficult to remain motionless. It had been a long time since he had exposed his neck in public. After being displayed, pheromone patches resemble the garments that alphas and omegas wear on a daily basis. It’s for their own protection and to prevent causing problems for others. In other words, they didn’t normally cover themselves in front of their family and loved ones.

If they detect any pheromones, nothing will happen, but it will create some interference to others. Shen Dai was a little agitated at this point. He had no idea if Qu Moyu had detected his pheromone. If he did, would he have any… suggestions?

Shen Dai heaved a sigh of relief as he saw Qu Moyu’s countenance return to normal, but he was also dissatisfied.

“I heard you bought a bike from Uncle Heng?””

“Yes, I ride from here to the subway station, then directly to the company.” “Thank you for providing me with a car, President Qu,” Shen Dai stated, “but it’ll be too flashy.” Commuting is convenient since it is faster than driving.”

“Mn, sure.”

Uncle Heng appeared at this point, holding a fresh pheromone patch. Shen Dai swiftly grabbed it and smacked it on the back of his neck. Only then did he softly exhale and regain his sense of calm.

The aroma of epiphyllum vanished almost instantly. Qu Moyu remembers Qu Chengchen sniffing the back of Shen Dai’s neck that day. His pheromone fragrance is really quite mild; possibly the glands did not grow properly. Gigi

They ate quietly. Shen Dai ate more sparingly. Throughout the dinner, he continued sneaking glances at Qu Moyu, examining what he loved to eat and wondering why he wanted to eat with him.

Qu Moyu abruptly stated, “I have something to tell you.”

“Please take a moment to speak.”

“You met my parents the last time; now I have to take you back to the You house.”

Shen Dai anticipated such a level. In his heart, he refused, “Okay.”

“President, you said he had been taking care of you for years, but according to my investigation, he didn’t.”

Shen Dai set down his chopsticks and stated quietly, “No, he didn’t.”

“Do you have any interactions with You Baiyue?””

“Also, no.”

“Have you met him?”

“No.”

“I need you to do something for me when we go to You’s house,” Qu Moyu said, putting down his chopsticks and staring at Shen Dai with serious eyes.

Shen Dai did not dare to stare directly at Qu Moyu and could only pretend to listen.

“I believe Qu Chengchen gave You Baiyue a temporary mark rather than a permanent mark.”

Shen Dai’s face became pallid. Qu Moyu ended their engagement to You Baiyue due to the mark, but he was still concerned about if the mark was permanent. What would happen if it was only a temporary mark? “Is that possible?” he wondered, his heart pounding.”

“Temporary marks are only valid for one week, but they will have some characteristics similar to permanent marks before they disappear.” The omega, for example, will have alpha pheromones in their body. The teeth marks from a temporary mark are not deep, and the skin damage can heal entirely. His neck, however, is concealed by a pheromone patch and cannot be seen by others. If he has the aroma of Qu Chengchen’s pheromones on his body, it might be from a perfume manufactured from the extract of Qu Chengchen’s glands rather than a permanent mark.” Qu Moyu narrowed his eyes slowly, “All sorts of signals between them make me doubt the legitimacy of this mark.”

“What do you need me to do?” Shen Dai said, lowering his head.” He recalled the temporary mark that Qu Moyu had given him, and of course, he understood all of its qualities. An S-level alpha pheromone had previously shielded and soothed him. For a little while, he was enveloped by the odor of ebony and got the impression that he was owned by Qu Moyu.

The transitory mark is a fanciful fantasy. There is just loss and desolation after waking up.

“I’m going to need you to confirm it for me.”