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    Chapter 47 (150 Recommendation Votes Bonus Chapter)

    Chapter Forty-Seven (150 Recommendation Votes Bonus Chapter)

    Hearing her words, Xie Wei’s eyes instantly sharpened, cutting toward Xie Linchun like a knife. He said coldly, “Don’t worry. The Omega Protection Act clearly stipulates that from sentencing to incarceration, not a single piece of news about this case will leak to the outside world.”

    Xie Linchun’s lips trembled, and she tried to speak again, but Xie Wei had already guessed what she wanted to say and let out a cold scoff. “Of course, if you insist on spreading this matter, then I don’t mind taking the liberty of disciplining another one of your sons.”

    His gaze swept lightly over Guo Lin, then turned to the maternal cousin-in-law who had been keeping his head down, afraid to speak. He suddenly smiled. “Speaking of which, there was a plot of land in Dongcheng last June. The Xie family was almost certain to get it, but somehow, after going around in circles, it ended up in the Guo family’s hands. Heh, what a coincidence.”

    As soon as he finished speaking, the maternal cousin-in-law and Guo Lin both shuddered violently.

    Xie Linchun’s knees went weak, and with a thud, she fell onto the floor, looking up at the indifferent Alpha before her with a panicked, dazed expression.

    That plot of land… she had secretly moved company documents and transferred it to the Guo family… just to make her own family more prosperous.

    If exposed, bankruptcy would be the least of their worries. If things got serious, the whole family might even end up in prison.

    Shouldn’t Xie Wei have been playing house with a bunch of kids in that esports team? How did he know about these things…

    Some people are born with everything and can firmly grasp it all in their hands, using it to their advantage.

    Xie Wei was such a person.

    He looked at Xie Linchun on the floor and gave a cold smile.

    In recent years, because of the esports team, he rarely appeared in aristocratic circles, but that didn’t mean he lacked capability.

    Xie Linchun had already weighed the importance of the interests at stake. She no longer looked at the unconscious Guo Ran on the floor but struggled to force out an ugly smile. “…How could I? Family shame must not be aired… Guo Ran did wrong and certainly deserves severe punishment. This matter will absolutely not leak outside!”

    Xie Wei lowered his eyes, concealing the turbulent emotions within. “That’s good.”

    Before long, Officer Wei arrived at the Xie residence. Having received the news, he was in plain clothes. After showing his identification upon entering, he dragged Guo Ran into the car.

    Xie Linchun was already disoriented. As soon as Guo Ran was taken away, she, her husband, and Guo Lin stumbled out and left.

    Xie Wei stood by the window, watching expressionlessly as Xie Linchun’s luxury car drove out of the courtyard.

    Mother Xie called the family doctor and went upstairs to check on Xu Ziyan’s condition. Only Xie Wei and his father remained in the living room.

    Father Xie walked over and said in a deep voice, “Are you sure? Is he the one?”

    The confusion in Xie Wei’s heart was gone. He nodded. “Yes.”

    Father Xie didn’t say anything, pausing for a moment before asking, “What about your Pheromone Disorder?”

    Xie Wei turned, looking at his father with some surprise.

    Because of his lack of feeling for, and even aversion to, Omegas, he had previously visited some psychological clinics, but he had always kept it hidden from his parents, and Mother Xie was completely unaware.

    He hadn’t expected that the father who had been indifferent to him for so long would know about this.

    Xie Wei said, “It’s fine now.”

    When he held Xu Ziyan earlier, he understood: the Pheromone attraction between an Alpha and an Omega is certainly an uncontrollable, instinctual force, like that of a beast, which can cause resistance. However, it is also an indispensable existence for possessing and Marking the person one loves.

    What was truly terrifying was never the Pheromone, but an insufficiently resolute emotion and heart.

    Father Xie didn’t ask further. He patted Xie Wei heavily on the shoulder and said, “Treat him well.”

    Then he turned and left, without offering any superfluous comment on Xie Wei’s earlier action of forcibly arresting a relative without regard for family ties.

    Xie Wei looked at his father’s tall back and smiled softly.

    The earth-shattering events of the past were now completely resolved.

    The gloom that had clouded Xie Wei’s memory for several years finally dissipated completely at this moment.

    When Xu Ziyan woke up, he looked at the view outside the window and the unfamiliar furnishings in the room, momentarily unable to figure out where he was.

    Then, the dull ache on his lips and cheekbones brought him fully back to consciousness.

    He remembered.

    Yesterday, he had fought with that idiot Alpha, Guo-something-Ran, and used a dirty trick, knocking him out with a vase.

    Then, when he ran to the bathroom to rinse off with cold water, Xie Wei came back.

    Xu Ziyan couldn’t quite recall what happened next. He thought he might have confessed?

    Oh, and Xie Wei had shown vulnerability to him…

    Xu Ziyan had never seen Xie Wei like that, nor had he ever so directly felt Xie Wei’s concern and affection for him.

    What could be happier and more blissful than having the person you like also like you?

    His heart was filled with sweetness, and he couldn’t help but smile, but his joy was short-lived. The movement pulled at the wound on the corner of his mouth, making him grimace again.

    The room was empty and very quiet. A faint medicinal scent emanated from the wounds, and his body felt dry and refreshed. Xu Ziyan stretched, got up, changed his clothes, picked up his phone, and checked the time. It was already past nine in the morning on the second day—he had slept for a day and a night!

    He clicked his tongue, no wonder he felt so tired.

    Walking downstairs, he heard Uncle Yan in the living room apologizing for yesterday’s incident. “…It was my negligence not to notice the abnormality and the situation upstairs.”

    Mother Xie felt a lingering fear when she recalled the scene in Xie Wei’s room yesterday. Although Uncle Yan was an old family retainer, her tone was inevitably tinged with displeasure. “There was such a commotion upstairs, and you didn’t notice. Fortunately, Xiao Yan is different from others, otherwise…”

    Uncle Yan bowed even lower. “It was my negligence.”

    Mother Xie knew he felt deeply guilty. She sighed heavily and said, “Forget it, don’t let it happen again. Alas, I can’t entirely blame you. This house never had an Omega before, but in the future—”

    “Da.”

    A light but distinct footstep sounded, and Mother Xie stopped speaking, looking toward the stairs.

    Xu Ziyan stood on the stairs, unsure whether to move forward or backward, and gave an awkward smile.

    Xie Wei stood up and strode forward. “Does your wound still hurt? Is there any discomfort? You didn’t catch a cold, did you?”

    Xu Ziyan was overwhelmed by the barrage of concern. Under Mother Xie’s teasing gaze from a distance, he replied softly, “Much better, and no discomfort.”

    Hearing this, Xie Wei’s expression immediately softened considerably. He reached out and led Xu Ziyan down the stairs.

    Father Xie had already left for the company. Mother Xie hadn’t left yet because she was worried.

    After Xu Ziyan sat down on the sofa, she said gently, “Good boy, are you hungry? You didn’t eat much yesterday at noon, and you went to sleep without dinner. I’ll have the kitchen prepare something easily digestible for you to ease your stomach.”

    Xu Ziyan’s hand was still tightly held by Xie Wei. Being clung to on one side and warmly cared for by an elder on the other, he felt somewhat overwhelmed by the attention and quickly said, “Thank you, Auntie.”

    Mother Xie smiled. “Still calling me Auntie?”

    Xu Ziyan looked confused, his eyes slightly wide, unsure what Mother Xie meant.

    Xie Wei pulled him into his embrace from behind. “Mom.”

    “Alright, alright, no more joking. I have to go to the company for a meeting too.” Mother Xie rarely had the chance to tease her son about this matter, so she shook her head and smiled faintly. She stood up, picking up the evening bag placed beside her. “The two Bai family children will be here soon. You young people can hang out together.”

    The two Bai family children.

    It was Bai Chen and Bai Ke!

    Xu Ziyan’s eyes lit up. KK had just told him on Line yesterday that they would come to Xie Wei’s house to visit in a couple of days. He hadn’t expected it to be so soon!

    Seeing his visible joy, Mother Xie found him even more adorable. She reached out and pinched his cheek before gracefully leaving with her bag.

    Mother Xie left, and Uncle Yan went to handle other household matters, but Xie Wei’s arm around Xu Ziyan’s waist remained firmly in place.

    Xu Ziyan thought: Was it his imagination? He felt that since yesterday, Xie Wei’s sense of distance had become strangely clingy.

    “Xu Ziyan.” Xie Wei rested his chin on the young man’s shoulder, finding a comfortable position. “When Bai Chen and the others arrive, if they ask about the injury on your face, just say you fought with that bastard. Don’t say anything else.”

    Xu Ziyan quickly agreed. He said, “I know. It wouldn’t look good for you if this got out…”

    A cousin attempting to force his partner would be a scandal even in an ordinary family, let alone a prestigious family like the Xies.

    Xu Ziyan completely understood.

    Xie Wei chuckled. “What are you talking about? What influence am I afraid of? I’m afraid of you being affected.” He held the young man’s hand, his thumb lovingly stroking the soft palm. “After you fell asleep yesterday, Guo Ran was taken away. Don’t worry, the interrogation and judgment of this case will fully protect your privacy, and Guo Ran will receive the punishment he deserves.”

    Then, he said solemnly, “I’m sorry. Yesterday was my fault. I didn’t protect you well. I promise this will never happen again.”

    Xu Ziyan’s lips moved, but he didn’t speak, only offering a brilliant smile.

    After quickly filling his stomach with the breakfast the kitchen rushed to prepare, he had just put down his utensils when he heard the doorbell ring outside.

    Bai Chen was wearing a black overcoat today, with high-waisted long legs and handmade pointed leather shoes. His cold demeanor made him look, at first glance, like a villain from a TV drama.

    In contrast, Bai Ke wore a bright yellow short down jacket, light blue jeans, and sneakers, brimming with youthful energy.

    As soon as he saw Xu Ziyan, he was about to speak but noticed the injury on his friend’s face. His expression tightened, and he rushed over, examining him closely. “Ice, what happened to your face?!”

    Xu Ziyan knew he would make a fuss, so he calmly presented the “alibi” he had rehearsed with Xie Wei. “I ran into an idiot and fought him. It’s nothing.”

    Bai Ke asked, “Did you win?”

    Xu Ziyan replied, “A complete and utter victory.”

    Bai Ke let out a heavy sigh of relief. “That’s good.”

    Xie Wei: …What’s good about it?

    After chatting for a while, Bai Ke stuffed several pieces of pastry from the table into his mouth. Then, as if suddenly remembering, he turned to Xu Ziyan. “By the way, did you check the Resist official website yesterday?”

    Xu Ziyan said, “Not yet. Is there a new announcement?”

    Bai Ke replied, “A new version update for the playoffs. The Medic role has major changes.”

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