Lu Qingyan followed Lin You up to the third floor of the hospital, where the omega pheromone specialist was located. Unlike the crowded hospital lobby downstairs, this area was much less busy and relatively quiet. There was a faint strawberry pheromone scent in the air, leaking out from one of the rooms.
Lu Qingyan frowned at the smell, feeling a bit repulsed for some reason. He thought that the orchid scent in Lin You’s room was much nicer.
It was also Lin You’s first time here. Technically speaking, as a beta, he didn’t know which way the omega ward was at all. But now he was lying on a hospital bed, ready to be pushed into the room for a series of detailed examinations to confirm whether he truly had just presented as an omega.
In his mind, he thought it was unbelievable and must’ve been a mistake made by the doctor earlier. At the same time, he couldn’t help feeling anxious and his eyes subconsciously searched for Lu Qingyan.
In this huge hospital, he only knew Lu Qingyan
The one who grew up with him, his best bro, Lu Qingyan
Lu Qingyan didn’t have time to say much to him and could only squeeze his hand. Lin You’s hand was burning, and the orchid scent on him seemed even stronger. Even someone as dense as Lu Qingyan could sense it, this wasn’t just any orchid-scented perfume, but Lin You’s pheromones.
It was a sweet and gentle scent that tickled the heart like a small hook, in stark contrast to Lin You’s bold and fearless personality.
“I’ll be waiting outside for you. Don’t be afraid,” Lu Qingyan said in a low voice.
Then he let go of Lin You’s hand and watched as he was pushed into the room for examination.
While waiting, Lu Qingyan sat alone on the bench outside.
This was his first time in the omega ward, and he felt inexplicably uncomfortable. After a moment, a nurse came out of the room and saw Lu Qingyan sitting alone. She asked him, “You’re Lin You’s older brother, right? Have you informed your parents? This is a big deal after all. It would be best for your parents to come.”
Only then did Lu Qingyan realize that he had forgotten to tell Lin You’s parents.
“I forgot just now, I’ll inform them right away,” Lu Qingyan smiled at the nurse. “However, Lin You’s parents are currently on a business trip, and his older brother and sister are attending university out of town. They may not be able to rush over here. Can you tell me what’s going on first?”
The nurse looked at Lu Qingyan for a moment. This young man had maturity and stability beyond his age. He didn’t seem like a 17-year-old boy at all.
“Of course we’ll definitely tell you about the examination results and precautions,” the nurse said. She looked at Lu Qingyan curiously and asked, “From what you said, you’re not Lin You’s real brother right?”
“I’m Lin You’s neighbor. We grew up together and I’m like an older brother to him,” Lu Qingyan answered casually. “We were born in the same hospital and have never been separated.”
There was only a four-month difference between him and Lin You. When Lin You was born, he was placed in Lu Qingyan’s baby bed not long after, and the two of them slept with their heads together. Later, from elementary school to middle school to high school, they were always in the same class and came and went in pairs. Although they weren’t real brothers, they were as close as real brothers.
It’s just that, he always thought this good brother of his was a beta.
But now, he suddenly became an omega.
Lu Qingyan scratched his chin, feeling a bit complicated. Just a few days ago, he was discussing with Lin You which omega in their grade was prettier, and Lin You had sworn to find a gentle and cute female omega as his girlfriend.
Now it seemed like his omega girlfriend was out of the picture, but maybe he could still work hard for a beta girlfriend.
After sitting for another five minutes, Lu Qingyan organized his thoughts and began to call Lin You’s parents.
Lin You’s parents were both high-level executives of a multinational corporation and were busy all year round. Fortunately, they had a good relationship with the Lu parents and were neighbors, so Lin You had often been entrusted to the Lu family for care.
The phone was quickly answered. Lin You’s mother was named Jiang Nian, and when she saw it was Lu Qingyan calling, she knew it had to be related to her son.
“Qingyan, what’s the matter? Is something up with Xiao You?” Jiang Nian asked.
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Jiang Nian was too shocked to speak.
She was an omega, while her husband was an alpha. The chances of having alpha and omega children were higher for them, and the probability of having a beta was relatively low. So when Lin You was born, they were a bit surprised that they actually gave birth to a beta baby.
But now, this beta son… just presented too late?
“Qingyan, has the doctor confirmed the examination?” Jiang Nian asked after regaining her senses. “Is Lin You okay? Does presenting at 17 have any impact on his body?”
“Lin You is still undergoing examination, but currently there’s nothing to worry about. Auntie, don’t worry, I’ll ask my parents to come over later. You and Uncle don’t have to rush back so urgently. If there’s anything, I’ll let you know as soon as possible.”
Lu Qingyan’s calm tone slightly reassured Jiang Nian.
Both she and Father Lin were away on business, and even if they rushed back, it would take seven to eight hours.
“We’ll hand over our work here and come back right away. Qingyan, sorry for troubling you and your parents again. Auntie thanks you. I’ll call your parents later,” Jiang Nian said.
“Auntie, don’t mention it. I’ll stay here with Lin You. Let’s keep in touch through the phone if there’s anything,” Lu Qingyan said a few more words before hanging up.
He then called his parents separately, explaining the situation and asking them to come over as soon as possible when they have the chance.
After notifying everyone, he sat back in his seat like a statue, waiting for Lin You to come out.
The tiles on the floor of the hospital were a chilly white color. As he lowered his head to look at them, he suddenly remembered the faint fragrance of orchids from Lin You’s body that had spread all over the place as he carried him all the way up here. Although Lin You had already gone inside for his examination, the fragrance still lingered in the air.
After more than an hour, Lin You’s entire examination was completed.
He had already received emergency treatment, and the heat on his face had subsided. His complexion had returned to its fair color, and a white patch had been placed on the back of his neck. The scent of orchids on his body had also faded quite a lot. He looked even thinner after changing into a hospital gown that was too large for him. He sat obediently on the bed and the nurses couldn’t help but adore him.
He listened with a bewildered expression as the doctor announced that he was indeed an omega, one that even possessed an extremely rare seductive-type pheromone.
Lin You turned his head and asked Lu Qingyan, “Lao Lu, what’s a seductive-type pheromone?”
Lu Qingyan was also puzzled, “How would I know?”
The two looked at the doctor together, their eyes shining brightly, more serious than when they were in class.
The doctor cleared his throat and dutifully explained to them, “Your pheromone code is H8901, which is a very powerful pheromone. But this also means that alphas are strongly attracted to your pheromones, and they will unconsciously want to be close to you, or even mark you. You were lucky this time, you only presented and the concentration of your pheromones increased, but it didn’t really entice, so your pheromones weren’t strong enough to make alphas completely lose their minds. If your presenting period and the heat cycle came together, it would’ve been unimaginable.”
Lu Qingyan frowned, “What happens if his heat cycle comes? I remember that every omega in heat will attract alphas.”
The doctor looked at him through his glasses and said, “Indeed, every omega will attract alphas, but the seductive attraction is particularly strong. Even if alphas take suppressive medication, they are likely to be stimulated by their wild instincts and will desperately want to mark him, regardless of the consequences. You are a beta and may not feel it, but if there were an alpha here right now, they will sense the difference as soon as they smell Lin You’s pheromones.”
Lu Qingyan stopped talking.
He was indeed a beta, which was why he could sit calmly beside Lin You like this, guarding him protectively. If he were an alpha, he might’ve been removed from the scene already.
Lin You was unable to so suddenly accept the fact that he had become an omega, and his eyes became very blank when the doctor dropped such a bombshell on him out of nowhere.
He looked at Lu Qingyan and then at the doctor. Finally, with his limited knowledge, he remembered that there were two inventions in the world called “blocking agents” and “suppressants.”
“I just need to wear this blocking patch or use that blocking spray in my daily life, right?” Lin You touched the small white square patch on the back of his neck, right where his glands were located, which instantly weakened his orchid-scented pheromones.
“Theoretically, yes. However, I have to remind you that blocking agents cannot completely block the seductive pheromones. But the remaining scent will not affect your life. I suggest you always bring blocking patches with you at all times.” The doctor said sincerely, “And then there’s the issue of the heat cycles. You know that most omega’s first heat cycles occur between the ages of 16 and 18, right?”
Lin You nodded gloomily.
It wasn’t that he had any complaints about the omega gender.
However, he had a strong complaint about the two words “heat cycle”. Every time the doctor mentioned it, his face twitched.
“Doctor, is there any way to avoid going into heat?” he raised his hand and asked before the doctor could say anything.
The doctor looked at him coldly and said, “Currently, the only method to avoid going into heat is to remove your glands. We don’t have any other method at the moment. There are only ways to suppress your heat, which is through suppressants or by isolating yourself in a hospital. With your high pheromone level, the first heat you experience will be quite intense, and regular suppressions may not be effective. So, remember to come to the hospital for isolation.”
After listening to the doctor’s words, Lin You couldn’t help but inhale a cold breath.
He leaned on Lu Qingyan and asked seriously, “Lao Lu, should I just get my glands removed? Being a beta isn’t bad either.”
Lu Qingyan pressed his head with a frown, “Don’t even think about it. It’s harmful to your body.”
Lu Qingyan looked at the doctor again and asked, “Doctor, is there anything else we should pay attention to? Is there any impact on his body?”
“There’s nothing else, he’s no different from other omegas. Student Lin You’s physical condition is also very good. Since you guys are classmates, please help him pay more attention. He’s already 17, and with such a late presentation, his first heat will likely be soon. If it happens, he needs to come to the hospital immediately,” the doctor emphasized again seriously, looking at Lin You, “You don’t want to be marked at such a young age, do you?”
Lin You vigorously shook his head and said, “No way, I still want to find a girlfriend.”
The doctor was amused by him and asked, “You like female alphas?”
“I don’t, I like female omegas, or betas works too,” Lin You replied gloomily.
After a few more reminders, the doctor was ready to go to other rooms for rounds.
Before leaving, he instructed Lin You one more thing, saying, “Rest well, and if there are no issues tomorrow, you can go home. Remember to call me when your parents come, I need to talk to them about the precautions as well.”
After the doctor left, the room fell into complete silence.
This was a single room. There were only Lin You and Lu Qingyan in the room, the two looked at each other for a while, but neither of them said a thing.
Lu Qingyan stared at Lin You’s face.
In fact, Lin You had always had a delicate and pretty appearance, with fair skin, dark eyes, and long and dense eyelashes. He was easily mistaken for an omega since young. However, like Lu Qingyan, he never holds back when fighting and is invincible throughout all his fights at school. With his standard ‘pretty but heartless’ personality, people gradually stopped suspecting that he might be an omega and started calling him “Lin-ge” with respect.
Lu Qingyan sighed, “How do you feel now? Actually, being an omega isn’t a bad thing.”
“I don’t think being an omega is bad,” Lin You frowned, “My mom and big brother are both omegas, I don’t discriminate against genders.”
He scratched his head and sighed, “I just can’t get used to it. I always thought I was a beta, and being a beta was pretty good too. But so suddenly, my gender changed. It’s hard to adapt right away.”
Lu Qingyan could also understand this.
If he suddenly became an omega, he would definitely be confused too.
But now that Lin You had already presented, it was a fact that cannot be changed.
There wasn’t much that Lu Qingyan could do to console Lin You, he patted him on the shoulder and said, “Whether you’re a beta or an omega, you’re still my bro.”
Lin You smiled, and the atmosphere in the room finally lightened up a bit.
In fact, Lin You didn’t really care that much about the change in his gender. Whatever, as long as he was still Lin You himself.
But when he thought about what the doctor had said earlier about his pheromones being like a heartthrob, Lin You tugged at his collar and leaned in towards Lu Qingyan, asking, “Qingyan, can you still smell my pheromones? Do you feel any impulses?”
Lu Qingyan looked at Lin You’s slender neck and leaned in a bit closer.
A faint scent of orchids slowly wafted out from the nape of Lin You’s neck, but it was like it had been diluted by the rain and could only be faintly detected.
“I can smell it a bit. Smells a little like my mother’s perfume, nothing special,” Lu Qingyan commented.
Lin You released his collar and felt relieved.
“Looks like I just need to wear a blocking patch and everything will be fine,” he looked at Lu Qingyan, “fortunately, you’re a beta.”
Lu Qingyan flicked his forehead, “even if I were an alpha, I wouldn’t have any impulses toward you.” He looked at the sky outside, it was almost time for dinner, “So, what do you want to eat? I’ll go buy it for you.”
“Then get me some vermicelli soup and pan-fried buns, I don’t have much of an appetite today.”
Lin You lay on the pillow and commanded Lu Qingyan with familiarity.
Lu Qingyan thought to himself that he had raised an ancestor, but his body stood up cooperatively and began heading towards the canteen.
When he entered the elevator and watched the floors descend, Lu Qingyan suddenly thought of when Lin You had asked him if he had any impulses just earlier.
He said he didn’t.
That was actually a lie.
When he first smelled Lin You’s pheromones, his heart rate did increase slightly, but it quickly calmed down. Later, at the hospital, when he noticed the alphas staring at Lin You with desperate and yearning expressions, he suddenly felt a surge of anger and wanted to drive them away, then hide Lin You in a place only he knew about.
But this was mostly because Lin You was his younger brother whom he had grown up with.
The thought of so many alphas coveting his younger brother instinctively triggered his protective instincts.
Lu Qingyan thought to himself with certainty. Then, with familiarity, he said to the auntie in the canteen, “One bowl of vermicelli soup and one order of pan-fried buns. No onions in the soup, and add an extra spoonful of spice.”
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The author has something to say:
H8901, aka a heartthrob-type pheromone
Younger brother huh, sure Qingyan, keep convincing yourself that 😝
Thanks for the translation ❤️🤣❤️🤣
Thank you for the translation!
Just imagining when Lu Qingyun presents as an alpha…. It is bound to be so interasting !!
Thank you for the chapter 💐
Heartthrob pheromone, good name
Thank you for your translation 💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛
He’s in ignorance…for now 🤣 Looking forward to the rest of the story! Thank u for translating!
Denial~ 🤭