ROT CH 4

Chapter 4: “Treatment” Partners

Eighteen-year-old Bai Chengyu, who had just experienced his first heat with someone else’s help, woke up feeling refreshed.

He sat at the edge of the bed, tentatively moving his arms and legs, surprised to find that the heat was over just like that. Was it really that simple? One night of heat? When he had to endure it on his own, it usually took more than ten days of painful torment. But now, after spending the night with Han Junzhou, the heat had already subsided. Bai Chengyu felt incredibly relieved and looked down at Han Junzhou, who was slowly waking up.

“Good morning,” Han Junzhou said, rubbing his face. “Are you okay? Is anything bothering you?” He looked at the boy’s eyes with some confusion. Bai Chengyu hadn’t gotten out of bed yet, but he had already put in his colored contact lenses. His eyes were now that deep green, almost black.

“I’m fine, feeling great,” Bai Chengyu replied, a smile tugging at his lips, his good mood impossible to hide.

“…”

Han Junzhou was a bit stunned. He’d rarely seen Bai Chengyu smile like this. Since Bai Chengyu was still half-dazed from just waking up, Han Junzhou didn’t mind that the boy was staring at him with an odd look.

“Hey, old man… you’re Han Junzhou, right?” Bai Chengyu tried to remember his name. “If I’m not mistaken, you’re the doctor from Yunbang? Thanks for last night.”

Han Junzhou was choked by the words “old man.” Although the age difference was obvious, and he knew Bai Chengyu was correct, hearing the term “old man” was still a bit hurtful. One was a young, fresh-faced teenager, and the other was already a grizzled older man. Plus, after an intimate night together, an Omega was thanking an Alpha? It was almost unheard of. Han Junzhou helplessly waved his hand. “No need to thank me.”

“Still, I should thank you,” Bai Chengyu stood up and put on his robe, then raised a question, “How did you get into my room? My Qinglangxuan^[1] is always guarded by the BlackShadows.”

“The little black ones ‘invited’ me in,” Han Junzhou replied.

Bai Chengyu tilted his head and thought about it. He hadn’t given any orders, so it must have been Bai Lin’s doing. The old man actually agreed to find an Alpha to warm his bed? He wanted to get angry at his father’s interference, but he couldn’t bring himself to. After all, the “treatment” from last night had been really satisfying, and he felt completely at ease now. He couldn’t help but laugh at his father’s predicament—resisting his son being “defiled” yet still seriously helping him pick out a suitable Alpha.

However, Han Junzhou’s explanation sounded polite, and based on his understanding of the Black Horn family’s usual methods, he figured the Black Shadows probably hadn’t simply escorted him over. He wasn’t sure if any trouble had been caused, but so far, he was satisfied with Han Junzhou’s “treatment.” It seemed he could keep relying on him. Now, he just had to calm the man down and get him to agree again.

“Dr. Han, are you mad? Yesterday you were forced to come here, and then I…,” Bai Chengyu paused, deciding not to be too blunt. “What I mean is, I really appreciate your ‘treatment’ last night, and if you’re okay with it, I’d like to ask for your help again sometime.” He thought for a moment and added, “You don’t have a partner, do you? If you do, they might get upset? I don’t want to make things too complicated. If you have a partner, I’m really sorry for last night. I won’t trouble you again.”

Bai Chengyu gave himself a mental thumbs-up for his polite, considerate words.

Han Junzhou watched as Bai Chengyu treated their intimate encounter like a business discussion, repeatedly thanking him and apologizing, even considering future “treatment” sessions.

“Treatment?” Hearing Bai Chengyu describe his first night that way, Han Junzhou couldn’t help but find it both amusing and a little absurd.

“I’m single and don’t have a partner for resolving my heat cycles. I can cooperate with you,” Han Junzhou said, straightforwardly explaining himself, just as Bai Chengyu had: “In the future, you shouldn’t look for anyone else. A fixed ‘treatment relationship’ is safer and more hygienic.”

Bai Chengyu nodded. “That’s what I was thinking too. So, do you need me to cooperate during your heat cycle?”

Bai Chengyu thought about the term “sensitive period” Han Junzhou had mentioned. Was he hoping for something in return? He hoped the man wouldn’t have such unrealistic expectations—if so, Bai Chengyu would knock some sense into him.

Han Junzhou noticed that while Bai Chengyu’s smile remained, there was a lack of warmth in his eyes. The young man’s hand was casually hanging by his side, but it was clenched into a fist. Han Junzhou couldn’t help but laugh inwardly. The little leopard might have learned to hide his emotions in these two years, but he was still too inexperienced to match up to Han Junzhou’s steady nature.

“I don’t have a sensitive period. I’m generally low-sensitivity to these kinds of scents,” Han Junzhou said, shaking his head. He leaned in closer to Bai Chengyu’s ear with a mischievous smile. “Except for your scent. I only feel something from your scent.”

Han Junzhou playfully flirted, but Bai Chengyu didn’t catch on.

It wasn’t that he didn’t react, but as a young man who had just experienced intimacy, Bai Chengyu didn’t recognize Han Junzhou’s teasing.

When Bai Chengyu heard that his scent affected Han Junzhou, he smiled, a bit smug. “That’s great. Your scent isn’t bad either. Let’s cooperate well from now on.” He casually complimented the man, hoping to set a harmonious tone for their future cooperation.

“…What the hell? ‘Old man’ and ‘cooperate happily’? What’s with this kid?” Han Junzhou thought, a little perplexed. He couldn’t understand what the younger generation was thinking these days.

Bai Chengyu felt that everything had been settled between them, and Han Junzhou had agreed to future “treatments.” He wasn’t going to keep the man any longer. He waved his hand, dismissing Han Junzhou.

“You can leave now. I’ll notify you when it’s time. Black Shadows will come to bring you over,” Bai Chengyu said with a wave, happily laying out the framework for future interactions.

Han Junzhou, who had been feeling somewhat frustrated, nearly laughed out loud when Bai Chengyu gave him the cold shoulder. The boy’s politeness was merely a cover for his underlying desire to make sure Han Junzhou was available whenever needed. The proud “little leopard” still held an air of superiority, totally unlike the typical Omega who would be laying helpless in bed after intimacy, waiting for the Alpha to show affection. He didn’t kiss him, and even when his mind was foggy, he managed to prevent Han Junzhou from marking him. This proud, beautiful, and physically capable Omega was indeed very charming.

Han Junzhou shook his head and chuckled, thinking, “Forget it. He’s no ordinary Omega, and I’m no ordinary Alpha. I’m a specialist in gender equality and OBA rights.”

Han Junzhou admired this independent and even Alpha-like Omega. He decided to follow Bai Chengyu’s wishes. A good Alpha should pamper his Omega a little more—especially one who was young, proud, and charming.

With a final smile, Han Junzhou left.That same evening, Team Black came to take Bai Chengyu back to Qinglangxuan.

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