ROT CH 26

Chapter 26: Who’s More Important? Me or Your Patients?

The words “unrelated persons” stung Bai Chengyu, leaving an unexplainable discomfort in his chest. Unable to process the unsettling feeling, his emotions morphed into reckless anger as he started a heated argument with the nurse at the entrance of the consultation room.

Their quarrel caused a commotion outside the door. Bai Chengyu’s innate domineering nature surfaced as he kept knocking on the door, demanding Han Junzhou to come out. The scene created chaos in the waiting area, scaring away more than half of the patients waiting for their consultations.

Inside the consultation room, Han Junzhou had just finished attending to a patient—a newly pregnant Omega. Alone and already anxious, the Omega was startled by the loud banging and yelling outside.

“What’s going on?” Han Junzhou opened the door, his voice stern and commanding. “This is a hospital. You’re scaring my patient.” His natural Alpha authority silenced everyone in the area.

“Director, they said they’re your friend and insisted on seeing you immediately. They wouldn’t listen to anything we said,” the nurse complained, both aggrieved and angry.

Bai Chengyu, equally furious, couldn’t believe he’d been stopped at the door. To make matters worse, he saw Han Junzhou standing protectively behind a trembling Omega. The sight almost made him explode on the spot.

Scanning the scene, Han Junzhou’s sharp gaze shifted to Hei Shier-one of Black Shadow team, the driver of Bai Chengyu, puzzled by the disruption. Normally, Hei Shier was well-behaved and would quietly wait until his shift ended. But before he could ask anything, a familiar scent of roses caught his attention. Surprised, he turned toward the source and saw Bai Chengyu standing at the door, scowling darkly.

“Y-Young Master? Why are you here?” Han Junzhou nearly slipped and called him “Little Fish” but quickly corrected himself to avoid upsetting the temperamental young man. However, even with the respectful title, Bai Chengyu’s sour expression remained.

“Hmph,” Bai Chengyu snorted. “I shouldn’t have come.” He didn’t even realize how bitter his words sounded—like a child sulking over not getting their way. His anger consumed him.

Bai Chengyu’s displeasure grew as he noticed Han Junzhou still shielding the timid, delicate Omega. He was tempted to drag the “vixen” out from behind Han Junzhou and teach them a lesson. His fierce glare terrified the already fragile Omega, who looked on the verge of tears.

Seeing the Omega’s misty eyes only enraged Bai Chengyu further. So you think you’re the only one who knows how to act pitiful, huh?

Bai Chengyu blinked, then blinked again. Damn it, he really couldn’t do it—turns out making your eyes water wasn’t so easy after all.

He was about to explode with anger.

Seeing Bai Chengyu at the door, Han Junzhou’s tense expression softened immediately. He turned slightly to the Omega behind him and gently said, “Xiao An, it’s okay now. You can go home. Just come back in two weeks for a follow-up.” With polite efficiency, Han Junzhou guided the Omega out of the consultation room and asked the nurse to assist him with settling the bill and getting his medication.

Bai Chengyu watched the scene intently. The impatient Alpha who had been scolding earlier now spoke tenderly to the trembling Omega, even calling him Xiao An. Bai Chengyu suddenly felt bitter. So I’m not the only ‘Little Fish’? He has all sorts of little pets outside—Xiao Mao, Xiao Gou, Xiao Dong, Xiao Xi, and now Xiao An.

Hmph, who cares! The furious Bai Chengyu was overtaken by an unfamiliar emotion—a sourness that rose to his nose and made his eyes feel hot.

This time, when he blinked, he was surprised to discover he had managed the “tears trick” after all. Just as he thought of competing, he realized Xiao An was already gone. Fine, gone is gone. With no rival left, Bai Chengyu redirected his anger toward Han Junzhou.

Omega personalities were naturally sensitive and delicate, prone to overwhelming emotions over minor disturbances. Previously, Han Junzhou’s boundless indulgence had shielded Bai Chengyu from recognizing this trait in himself. But now… he realized something was off—he was starting to feel as fragile as one of those timid Omegas, constantly beset by grievances.

Fortunately, he managed to suppress his sulky emotions, keeping his expression cold and aloof. He shot Han Junzhou a glance and then turned to leave.

Han Junzhou stepped forward and grabbed his wrist. Glancing around the now-empty consultation area, he noted that, thanks to Bai Chengyu’s ruckus, all the patients had fled. Well, looks like the clinic’s closing early today.

Dragging Bai Chengyu into the consultation room, Han Junzhou closed the door and, without restraint, pressed the fuming young man against it.

“What’s wrong? Worried about your midterm scores?” Han Junzhou teased. “Relax, you did really well—better than the teaching assistant. Want to consider becoming my TA next semester?”

“Let go of me,” Bai Chengyu growled, pretending to be fierce. “Who gave you permission to touch me like this?” Han Junzhou couldn’t help but feel amused. Here was this temperamental little fish, puffed up like an indignant pufferfish, throwing a tantrum.

Finding the sight secretly entertaining, Han Junzhou lightly touched the corner of Bai Chengyu’s reddened eye and asked daringly, “Why are your eyes so red? Got sand in them? Let me blow it out for you.” Leaning closer, he gently blew on Bai Chengyu’s eye, then kissed the corner softly. “Better now?” he asked with a playful glint in his eyes.

Bai Chengyu wanted to tell him to go to hell but instead muttered a low “Mm.”

The two stood facing each other. Bai Chengyu, with his head down, remained silent. Han Junzhou broke the silence by asking if something was wrong.

“Can’t I come for no reason?” Bai Chengyu blurted out impulsively. “Does my birthday count as a reason?” His voice grew louder, but a hint of awkwardness crept in. Telling someone it was his birthday felt a bit like fishing^[1] for something. Sulking, he turned his head away, refusing to look at Han Junzhou.

“It’s your birthday?” Han Junzhou feigned surprise. “Does that mean I get to celebrate it with you this year?”

“What?” Bai Chengyu turned back, confusion clear in his eyes.

“Last year, I prepared a gift for you, but when I went to your house, your butler said you weren’t seeing anyone,” Han Junzhou explained.

“You came to find me last year? I didn’t know… I…,” Bai Chengyu stammered, surprised. “You knew my birthday? How did you know?”

“I’m your doctor, of course I know your birthday,” Han Junzhou said with a low chuckle, his slender fingers gently brushing against Bai Chengyu’s ear and pinching his earlobe.

“So you know Xiao An’s birthday too,” Bai Chengyu blurted out—a question completely out of character for him.

“…I could know,” Han Junzhou said deliberately. “Do you want to know Xiao An’s birthday? I’ll have to check, though patient privacy—”

“No need. I don’t want to know,” Bai Chengyu snapped irritably. “Then where’s my gift?” He held out his hand to Han Junzhou.

“It’s in my car. I’ll give it to you later,” Han Junzhou replied, grabbing Bai Chengyu’s hand and pulling it around his waist, making him hold him. Then he placed his hand on Bai Chengyu’s head, gently ruffling his hair. “But before I give you your gift, I want to make a small agreement with you, okay?” Han Junzhou knew he had to address Bai Chengyu’s growing bad habits, or incidents like today’s might become a regular occurrence.

“I’m happy you came to find me,” Han Junzhou began, “regardless of the circumstances. But, if I remember correctly, your classes today run until the eighth period, ending at 5 PM.” He glanced at the large clock on the wall. “It’s only 4:30 now.” Tapping Bai Chengyu lightly on the forehead with his finger, Han Junzhou continued, “You skipped class.”

Caught red-handed, Bai Chengyu felt embarrassed, especially as Han Junzhou added, “And I have clinic hours today. I need to take care of my patients before I can accompany you.”

Anger flared up in Bai Chengyu’s chest. He hadn’t skipped his last pre-exam class to come here and be lectured. Impulsively, he blurted out, “So, who’s more important? Me or your patients?”

(To Be Continued…)

T/L: LMAO Little Yu might be immature but he’s cute when jealous, I admit XDD. Also I can’t stop smiling how Han Junzhou assures and lecture his little leopard calmly… kyaah!! a walking green flag! ⸜(｡˃ ᵕ ˂ )⸝♡

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