The abnormal condition of her glands made her very uncomfortable.
It wasn't just the external pheromone imbalance that caused her pain; she was also deprived of the strength to move.
The doctor told her that when she first started taking medication to treat glandular abnormalities, it would cause her pheromones to be more difficult to control for an unpredictable period of time because the medication needed to regulate the pheromone environment within the glands.
This is difficult to control; it's chaotic and can even lead to self-harm. The doctor advised her to keep her emotions stable and that if the situation worsens, she could receive inhibitor injections to control it.
However, injecting too many inhibitors may lead to subsequent problems such as a delayed susceptible period.
This is the difficult stage; on the verge of spiraling out of control, Luan Yenan tries to control himself with willpower and is caught in a dilemma.
She wiped the fine sweat from her forehead, feeling fortunate that her pheromones had been very cooperative; otherwise, she might not have been able to suppress Luan Lizheng, this old-fashioned Alpha.
Seeing that Luan Yenan was not feeling well, Zuo Baixuan moved closer and asked, "Are you alright?"
The faint scent of vanilla soothed Luan Yenan's burning anxiety.
Luan Yenan opened her eyes and looked at her good medicine lady. She raised the corners of her mouth and continued the previous topic.
“Everyone knew before that my pheromones couldn’t be marked. If I were concerned about my image, I should put up big posters to announce to the world that my pheromones can already affect Omegas, and I just need to wait for another susceptible period before I can be marked,” Luan Yennan said vividly.
Zuo Baixuan found it amusing to think about Luan Yenan carrying an advertising sign around, and she couldn't believe that he could still joke around even in his condition: "Then why don't you buy a page in the newspaper after your sensitive period is over? That would be high-profile enough."
Although Luan Yenan was weak and powerless, she was still amused by Zuo Baixuan's timely response. Her eyes were half-closed as she thought about it, and it seemed quite interesting to buy a newspaper ad to announce it to the world: "I understand, I'll try it next time."
Zuo Baixuan rolled her eyes slightly when she heard Luan Yenan's deliberately evasive answer.
This behavior is more like the style of the old "Luan Yenan", but it is definitely not the kind of trick she would use now.
Zuo Baixuan paused for a moment after thinking about this.
She had subconsciously started treating the former "Luan Yenan" and the person in front of her now as two different people.
The concentration of vodka in the surrounding area is still increasing.
They kept flowing out of Luan Yenan's glands, but the feeling was completely different from that during the susceptible period.
The presence of these pheromones pulled Zuo Baixuan back to reality.
Zuo Baixuan stood beside Luan Yenan and tore off the ineffective protective tape from the back of her neck.
The red and swollen glands looked like ferocious beasts emerging from the seabed, something she had never seen before.
"I think it's better to go to the hospital; your glands are in very abnormal condition."
Luan Yenan had a general understanding of her glands' condition. She could sense it from her body's state. She shook her head slightly, leaned against the dressing table, and lifted her eyelids to look outside the door. She couldn't tell whose shadow was flickering through the crack in the door.
Luan Yenan reached out and pulled Zuo Baixuan into his arms.
"Ah!" Zuo Baixuan was startled.
If the vodka around them hadn't shown no signs of aggression, she would have slapped Luan Yenan on the spot to prevent her from suddenly going berserk.
"There's someone outside." Luan Yennan's voice drifted lightly past Zuo Baixuan's ear.
Zuo Baixuan immediately turned her head to look.
Is someone outside?
A shadow did indeed slip through the crack in the door. Perhaps it heard Zuo Baixuan's scream from inside the house, and not wanting to disturb her, it simply left.
Without even thinking about it, I know how people outside will interpret that exclamation.
A newlywed couple, the Alpha had just released his pheromones, and the two were alone in the room when the Omega let out a scream.
The answer is obvious!
Who would have thought that the two of them were simply checking the condition of the glands, and were also worried about whether these pheromones would affect Luan Yenan's body?
"You're getting better and better at using me now," Zuo Baixuan said, her face flushed with embarrassment.
Luan Yenan still held Zuo Baixuan as she sat on his lap, leaning lightly against her shoulder, like a comfortable human-shaped pillow: "This makes me feel better."
Luan Yenan was weak and powerless, his voice low and hoarse, as if he were humming in a half-dream state.
Zuo Baixuan lost her temper.
But as soon as I relaxed my body, I felt the barrier on the back of my neck being torn off.
Zuo Baixuan placed her hands on Luan Yenan's shoulders, but dared not exert any force. She could only ask him, embarrassed and annoyed, "What are you doing?!"
Luan Yenan gently pressed down on Zuo Baixuan's hand, which was resting on his shoulder.
Her cold, weak hands trembled slightly.
"Your barrier stickers are almost worn out too, let's put on new ones together later."
"You know that's not what I'm asking. Are you feeling unwell? I... my pheromones might make you feel better?" Zuo Baixuan sensed that Luan Yenan's body was cold, as if he was about to faint again, and took his hand in hers.
What Zuo Baixuan said was true, but Luan Yenan leaned his head on Zuo Baixuan's smooth shoulder and laughed in bursts.
"What's wrong with you? You're just laughing and not saying anything. Are you starting to get confused?" Zuo Baixuan reached out and hugged her tightly, locking her in the seat, afraid that she would fall.
Luan Yenan remained silent, quietly accepting Zuo Baixuan's kindness.
Do not point out Zuo Baixuan's unusual behavior.
Zuo Baixuan probably didn't even realize that she was subconsciously becoming more and more adept at making excuses for Luan Yennan's various actions.
Luan Ye turned her head to look at the dressing mirror.
The two people were reflected in the mirror, bathed in the soft orange-red sunlight streaming in from the window.
The "night" and "white" themed dresses on her body blended seamlessly into one, their boundaries blurred by the orange-red sunset.
Luan Yenan breathed in the vanilla scent in the air and slowly calmed down, as if she were living in symbiosis with this scent. Soothed by the vanilla scent, the disorder in her body gradually became docile.
In the orange-red scene, Luan Yenan also found herself becoming unusually gentle.
She even tried to put on a stern face in front of her reflection in the mirror, but failed; her eyelashes fluttered gently, unable to muster any sharpness.
I don't know if it was due to physical weakness or changes in my heart.
She finally abandoned those unnecessary sharpnesses, reached out and hugged Zuo Baixuan tightly, releasing her vulnerability and finding a comfortable position.
Zuo Baixuan's muscles stiffened slightly.
But noticing that Luan Yenan wasn't moving, she gradually relaxed.
Time seemed to flow slowly in the room.
They were as quiet as a pair of breathing statues, living together in harmony and perfect balance.
...
The people downstairs saw the young maid Luan Muyin had sent to help come down from the second floor with a flushed face, and they figured out what had happened.
Luan Muyin scratched the white hair at her temple, a little embarrassed: "It seems that Ye Nan's condition is not good. Let Xuanxuan take care of her upstairs for a while. The kitchen should prepare dinner first, and we can eat and chat at the same time."
Luan Lizheng glanced at the second floor, gave a soft hum, but said nothing more.
When dinner was ready, Luan Muyin sent someone to the second floor to call for everyone. Only then did Luan Lizheng speak again, saying to Wen Fenghua and Wen Qing, "Even Ye Cha wouldn't do something so rude. Ye Cha will be back in a while, and I'm planning to throw him a homecoming banquet. I'll invite you all to join us so you can meet up then."
"Of course I'll attend the banquet. Returning home after a night patrol is a good thing. It's contributing to the country's development and can also help my family." Wen Fenghua's words were all carefully chosen to avoid making people uncomfortable, but she clearly expressed her refusal to accept what Luan Lizheng had introduced.
Luan Lizheng looked at Wen Qing.
Wen Qing, who was rather timid, glanced at the second floor and then said to Luan Lizheng, "Thank you for your kindness, Grandpa Luan, but I may not be able to accept anyone else right now."
Luan Lizheng's eyebrows twitched.
There's no need to look up to the second floor.
Just by looking at Pepper, who had been squatting at the bottom of the stairs on the first floor, suddenly standing up and starting to frantically wag its tail, you could tell that Luan Yenan had come down.
Luan Yenan and Zuo Baixuan had already tidied themselves up. Luan Yenan had a symbolic bandage wrapped around her hand, and both she and Zuo Baixuan had new barrier patches on the back of their necks. They had also sprayed enough barrier spray on their bodies to prevent any leakage of pheromones.
However, everyone could smell the barrier agent, so they could only try their best to keep a straight face, otherwise it would only leave an awkward situation.
Luan Li squeezed out a few groans from his throat, his expression towards Luan Yenan changing several times.
That brat, she's got some skills for an Alpha. She has a wife, yet she can still make other Omegas swoon.
But then he remembered that Luan Yenan couldn't be marked, and he still got angry.
Of the three unfilial acts, the greatest is having no offspring.
If you can't have offspring, what's the use of an Alpha, even if it's incredibly rare? It's still just a useless thing.
During the meal, Luan Lizheng's mind was racing, but he still didn't show a pleasant expression.
However, after suffering a loss in front of Luan Yenan once, he ultimately did not openly turn against him. He simply left halfway through dinner, claiming that he was jet-lagged and sleepy, and asked the driver to pick him up, leaving in a very disrespectful manner.
Wen Fenghua and Wen Qing had come by hitchhiking with Luan Lizheng, and now they could only follow suit.
Before leaving, Wen Fenghua gave Luan Muyin a helpless look.
Luan Muyin followed his expression and looked at Wen Qing.
Wen Qing's gaze lingered on Luan Ye Nan until she stepped out the door, only to be stopped by the door itself.
Luan Yenan pretended not to notice anything amiss, giving a polite wave goodbye while keeping his attention focused on Zuo Baixuan.
The fact that Luan Lizheng and his guests left early was a great relief for the villa's servants, who even walked with a lighter step.
Only Luan Muyin looked sorrowful.
As Luan Yenan served food to Zuo Baixuan and Luan Xing, he reminded Luan Muyin, "Mom, if you don't eat soon, the food will get cold. Even if Grandpa's gone, you shouldn't have lost your appetite, right?"
"Are they all as heartless as you?" Luan Muyin glanced at Luan Yenan, thought about her recent changes, and decided to share her thoughts with her. "Your cousin is coming back, and your grandfather is preparing a grand banquet for him. Do you have anything to prepare?"
Luan Yenan thought for a moment and looked at Zuo Baixuan: "Wife, I think we should have the dress customization team work overtime, otherwise it will be quite embarrassing if we don't have any nice dresses to wear."
Seeing Luan Yenan's cluelessness, Luan Muyin was exasperated: "Your cousin's coming back this time will make you lose face not just because of your clothes!"
"Wife, can you dance?" Luan Yenan asked Zuo Baixuan again.
Zuo Baixuan shook her head, glanced at Luan Muyin, then at Luan Yenan. She could understand Luan Muyin's intentions, so how could this person not know? Yet she always gave irrelevant answers.
"Then let's use this time to practice a dance and amaze them," Luan Yenan said, talking about something unrelated again.
"Dance? Are you sure you won't embarrass yourself? I can't dance at all."
"So you have to practice."
"Can't we not practice?" Zuo Baixuan had completely been led astray by Luan Yenan's tactic of changing the subject.
Luan Xing couldn't help but laugh as she watched Luan Ye Nan and Zuo Bai Xuan, the two young girls, completely oblivious to what the grandfather wanted to do.