MWMM Chapter 71: No Cheating Allowed

Shen Ci carried Yan Yuzhou all the way back to the CEO’s office. The fear lingering in his heart from the earlier encounter with Chang Fa slowly faded as he nestled in Shen Ci’s embrace. The faint pine scent on Shen Ci was simply intoxicating.

The moment they stepped into the office, Shen Ci hooked the door shut with his foot and strode toward the lounge. Only when he carefully placed Yan Yuzhou onto the large bed did Yan Yuzhou notice Shen Ci’s pursed lips and his less-than-pleasant expression.

As soon as he was put down, their eyes met. Yan Yuzhou immediately saw the guilt and worry brimming in Shen Ci’s gaze.

Shen Ci seemed genuinely worried about him.

Yan Yuzhou’s lips curled into a sweet smile as he wrapped his arms affectionately around Shen Ci’s neck, coaxing the Alpha in a soft voice, “Mr. Shen, I’m fine.”

Shen Ci’s lips parted slightly as his gaze swept over Yan Yuzhou. Then, his fingers gently touched the back of Yan Yuzhou’s neck. “Did he touch your gland?”

Yan Yuzhou quickly shook his head and smiled. “No, he didn’t have the chance to do anything. Your employees stood up for me right away. Mr. Shen, I really am okay.”

After speaking, he swiftly planted a light kiss on the corner of Shen Ci’s lips.

At last, the tension in Shen Ci’s expression eased slightly. He exhaled a nearly imperceptible sigh of relief before pulling the soft, fragrant person into his arms. His voice carried a trace of guilt. “I didn’t protect you well enough.”

Yan Yuzhou felt that, at this moment, Shen Ci resembled a wounded child. His heart ached, and he immediately reached out to pat Shen Ci’s back gently. “Alright, alright. Hubby, I wanna kiss~ Is that okay?”

Hearing such a bold request, Shen Ci’s cloudy mood instantly lifted, and he let out a chuckle. He leaned in close, his lips brushing against Yan Yuzhou’s ear as he murmured, “Just a kiss?”

As he spoke, his hands were already working on unbuttoning Yan Yuzhou’s shirt. “Baby, shouldn’t we at least go for a home run…?”

Yan Yuzhou, now completely at Shen Ci’s mercy: … He really shouldn’t have tried to comfort this shameless man with a kiss. (forced smile.jpg)

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The two-day promotional video shoot wrapped up quickly. Afterward, Yan Yuzhou returned to his routine of attending classes diligently and did not visit Shen Ci’s company again.

But on this particular day, an unexpected visitor arrived at Wenjing Academy of Arts.

Yan Yuzhou was informed by a classmate that a beautiful woman was waiting for him at the entrance. Puzzled, he walked outside. However, the moment he saw who it was, a faint sense of discomfort rose in his heart.

The person looking for him was none other than Ran Youyou, the female celebrity who had shamelessly flirted with Shen Ci in the office that day.

The thought that this woman might have ulterior motives toward Shen Ci made Yan Yuzhou’s expression turn cold. Without bothering to be polite, he approached with an indifferent face. “Miss Ran, you’re looking for me?”

Ran Youyou glanced at the passing students around them, then instinctively put on her sunglasses. Lowering her voice, she spoke with a tone full of sincerity and pleading, “Madam Shen, could we talk in private?”

Yan Yuzhou shrugged, not refusing. The two of them walked to a secluded corner behind the teaching building. Once they stopped, Yan Yuzhou stood tall with an air of authority, his expression blank. Mimicking the noble queen consorts from the palace dramas he used to watch with Lin Xiaoguo, he asked, “I wonder what urgent matter brings Miss Ran to me today?”

After speaking, he even rolled his eyes, putting on an exaggeratedly arrogant demeanor. Internally, he was secretly pleased—this “main wife” dialogue really carried a sense of dominance.

Satisfying.

Seeing Yan Yuzhou’s questioning stance, Ran Youyou took off her sunglasses, her eyes filled with submission and an attempt to please. “Madam Shen, look at what you’re saying. Wasn’t there just a little misunderstanding between us before? Today, I came specifically to apologize.”

As she spoke, Ran Youyou enthusiastically stepped forward and, without hesitation, took Yan Yuzhou’s hand into her own, holding it in her palm as if they were about to rekindle a friendship.

Yan Yuzhou was slightly startled by the woman’s lack of reservation. Internally, he sighed—as expected, in this world, ABO status is what truly defines gender. A female Omega and a male Omega could hold hands and be good friends.

Also, a girl’s hand doesn’t feel as soft as he had imagined.

Wait, what was he even thinking?! He was a married man—no cheating allowed!

Realizing this, Yan Yuzhou panicked and immediately tried to shake off Ran Youyou’s hand, pulling his hand away forcefully, completely missing the fleeting gleam in her eyes.

As if unwilling to let go, Ran Youyou tightened her grip slightly and swayed their joined hands under the sunlight. Yan Yuzhou lowered his gaze and noticed the large, sparkling diamond ring on her finger, gleaming dazzlingly in the light.

Then, all of a sudden, Ran Youyou released him. As she subtly turned her wrist, the sharp edge of the diamond accidentally grazed Yan Yuzhou’s palm like a blade, leaving behind a small, shallow cut.

“Hiss…” Yan Yuzhou withdrew his hand, looking at the wound in his palm. The cut wasn’t deep, just enough to draw a little blood. It probably wasn’t a big deal.

With a helpless expression, he glanced at Ran Youyou, who, upon noticing that he seemed to be hurt, immediately panicked and stepped closer, wanting to check his wound.

“Madam Shen, your hand—”

Yan Yuzhou, clearly irritated, took a step back and waved her off. “Forget it. Stay away from me. Thanks.”

“Oh… okay.” Ran Youyou’s face clearly showed her confusion and hesitation, but in the end, she simply stood there without moving.

Yan Yuzhou took a step back in annoyance and waved his hand dismissively. “Forget it. Just stay away from me. Thanks.”

“Oh… okay.” Ran Youyou’s face showed clear bewilderment, but she stood still, not moving.

Yan Yuzhou casually wiped the bit of blood from his palm and looked at the woman in front of him. “Alright, shaking hands with you and ending up bleeding—what rotten luck. I accept your apology, but from now on, if you see me, make sure to take a detour, alright?”

Hearing this, Ran Youyou became overjoyed, rubbing her hands together excitedly and repeatedly bowing in gratitude.

After sending Ran Youyou off, Yan Yuzhou strolled leisurely back to the classroom. The moment he sat down, a few classmates leaned in toward him. Yan Yuzhou looked at them suspiciously, only to find that each one had an expression full of nosy excitement—like they had just caught him in the act of something scandalous.

“…Why are you all looking at me like that?” Yan Yuzhou found their gazes rather unusual.

“Ahem,” one of them finally spoke up. “Zhouzhou, that beautiful woman just now… who is she to you?”

Yan Yuzhou blinked in confusion. “Just an acquaintance.”

“Then why did the two of you sneak off to the small grove behind the teaching building like that?”

Yan Yuzhou’s mouth twitched. “She had something to talk to me about.”

“Zhouzhou, two Omegas can never have a future together. President Shen treats you so well—he holds you like you’re made of glass, afraid you’ll break, and keeps you in his mouth like sugar, afraid you’ll melt. You can’t just get tempted by a pretty face and do something disloyal to him!” His classmate’s face was full of disapproval and concern.

Yan Yuzhou: … My head hurts.

He really wanted to tell this overly worried classmate that the woman he had just met with wasn’t his lover—she was his love rival…

T/N: I really have a bad feeling about this meeting…