CH 2

Are you interested in being my wife?

Editor: MinMin 

This marking process lasted for a long time until the thick pheromone in the room dissipated. Chu Yuwen bit the gland on the back of the boy’s neck and injected his pheromone.

His pheromone was the scent of the sun. It was bright, hot, and as aggressive as him.

In the interstellar age, where the sun had long gone beyond their reach, the taste of sunshine was warm, but when it got injected into Yan Weiliang’s gland, he could only feel the burning pain.

He was simply not a real omega at all and could not be marked by an alpha. Two equally powerful alpha pheromones collide, compete, and interweave in his body, causing him to frown in discomfort. 

When Chu Yuwen saw the young man frowning, he asked, “Does it hurt?”

Ryan lowered his head and ignored the question. His long eyelashes cast a long shade over his eyes.

For a moment, Yan Weiliang could not accept that he had done that with Chu Yuwen. Although Chu Yuwen could not mark him, they did just have intimate contact… not just once.

He was pressed against the desk the first round, and then Chu Yuwen carried him to the sofa…

The whole process lasted at least five hours, based on the dark sky outside.

For five hours, his true strength was suppressed by the medicine, which gave him no chance to resist.

He, Yan Weiliang, had sexual intercourse with his sworn enemy Chu Yuwen.

He was the one on the bottom as well. 

……

What kind of human suffering was this?!

Hearing Chu Yuwen’s inquiry, Yan Weiliang quickly restrained all the emotions in his eyes, and by the time he looked up, he had entered into the role of Ryan very well.

He had sacrificed so much already, it went without saying that he must achieve his goal. 

He did not forget that he had not cleared the other’s suspicions that he somehow appeared in Chu Yuwen’s study and was caught red-handed on the spot, which put him in a bad spot. Chu Yuwen was not the kind of person who would show mercy after one night of intimacy.

Ryan’s eyes turned red instantly as he blinked and answered with his hoarse and piteous voice, “It hurts.”

He was not faking it. He was using his real voice, now hoarse. He was an omega now, so his strength was incomparable to before, and it put a huge amount of stress on his tired body.

The pain was real, but Yan Weiliang was someone who could maintain his expression and endure it even if his bones were broken and his mental energy was under siege. This degree of pain was not even worth mentioning, so most of this was acting. 

The boy shrank on the sofa. The face of his pale white skin covered with marks, and his teary eyes from the pain on top of that, made anyone feel piteous.

Chu Yuwen’s heart indeed went soft at the sight of the boy.

But his reasoning was not gone yet as he repeated his question in a deep voice, “What are you doing in my study?”

Ryan looked up to show his pale face. As his eyelashes trembled, a tear fell without warning. 

Yan Weiliang was calmly thinking about how to answer, but he heard the other person say, “Nevermind. Get some rest.”

Yan Weiliang raised his eyes in surprise.

…Did the honey trap work?

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The boy was probably frightened.

Chu Yuwen comforted the tearful boy, “There is no need to be afraid, I will not ask anymore.”

Alpha has this natural protectiveness towards its omega. Of course, this would never work on this ruthless Lord Marshal—Chu Yuwen thought so five hours ago. 

Now, it was undeniable that he felt some pity for this beautiful omega.

Especially when he saw the tears on the other man’s eyes…

Chu Yuwen had many enemies, and countless people wanted his death. It was not surprising that these forces had some way to break through his restrictions. It was not like there wasn’t a precedent.

At worst, this was another spy sent by his enemy. It was no big deal, but this spy was more like a bed partner… 

He very much approved of this gift.

Chu Yuwen even thanked the masterminds behind the scenes. After all, being able to make him smell pheromones was so special enough that he could not bear to kill them.

Plus, the pheromone smelled very sweet.

Then he must raise this one well. 

Chu Yuwen asked the housekeeper to bring clothes as well as a prepared ointment, which could be said to be very thoughtful.

When a guest room for Ryan was ready, Chu Yuwen was about to have someone take the boy there, but Ryan struggled to get up. He gently clutched the bigger hand without bothering to put on his clothes.

“Can I… stay with you?” Ryan asked timidly, “I promise I will not disturb your work.”

This was the only way he could have enough time to observe the layout of the study and deduce where Chu Yuwen would usually store important documents. 

But since the study was a very sacred place, he was not sure whether Chu Yuwen would agree or not. The chance was probably very low…

“That’s fine.” Chu Yuwen said.

Yan Weiliang: “…”

The honey trap is so useful.  

–

Any newly marked omega would have a strong attachment to their alpha. Taking this into consideration, Chu Yuwen agreed to Ryan’s request to stay.

He let Ryan do as he pleased, then sat at his desk, opened his optical computer, and began to work.

Yan Weiliang put on his clothes in silence. The faint smell of pheromones still lingered in the air, reminding me how intense the prior events in this room were. 

He watched Chu Yuwen quietly.

This was not his first encounter with Chu Yuwen. They cross paths regularly, and each time, they glare at each other as if they wish to kill the other immediately, yet neither of them can do so.

Chu Yuwen felt that the royal family was corrupt and senseless and always wanted to overthrow the regime. However, this generation of the royal family produced a brilliant Third Prince, who fought against him for many years with his strength. Chu Yuwen admired him, but this Third Prince was not enough to save the centuries-old incompetent royal family. What he wanted was a country without royal authority.

As the Third Prince, Yan Weiliang knew that the royal family was in a worrying situation since he was young, but his father and several older brothers were too busy indulging themselves to be of much use. The royal family had long been just a mere figurehead. If he wanted to recover his true rights, he was doomed to be an enemy of the Marshal who held the reins of military power, even if he admired Chu Yuwen’s leadership and combat ability. 

From a personal emotional point of view, they admired each other and might have become good friends, maybe even become as close as brothers. But they were destined to be enemies the moment they were born on different sides.

Yan Weiliang felt that, as the other man’s enemy, Chu Yuwen’s face was repulsive. But, from a different angle, Chu Yuwen was a dashing strategist deserving of the moniker “Empire’s Sun.”

It was funny to mention this as Yan Weiliang was known as “Empire’s Moon”. Even after the royalty lost the hearts of the people, they were able to have such a title. It showed how much conviction and strength he held.

But so what? The moon revolves around the sun. As a royal prince, he was still going to be below the Marshal. 

It was said that men were most attractive when serious. Chu Yuwen’s face was extremely charming, and his dark golden eyes carried a noble temperament. The way he concentrated on his work, was bearable to watch.

With how powerful Chu Yuwen’s mental power was, there was no way he could not feel the young man’s gaze on him. He looked up and suggested, “If you are bored, you can pick a book from the bookshelf to read.”

Ryan:”…Hmm?”

Chu Yuwen raised an eyebrow. “Otherwise, how long are you going to stare at me?” 

Ryan uttered “Ah” as blushes slowly crept on his cheeks, like the shame of being caught staring like a peeping tom.

“Okay.” He murmured, got up, and walked to the bookshelf.

Not without a few small stumbles.

He had checked several rows of bookshelves in his earlier search, so now he was going through ones he had not seen. 

But doing it under Chu Yuwen’s eyes, who also expressed confidence, he doubted he would gain anything from searching through the books.

Was he looking in the wrong place?

It was also possible to destroy things after reading, but Yan Weiling did not want to miss any chance as well.

He slowly ran his slender fingers over a row of hardcover books. With how popular optical computers are nowadays, people could directly download what they wanted to read into their heads, and very few people read physical copies. Books are now collected rather than read. 

But judging by the wear and tear on the edges of these books, they were not for collection.

These books were divided into various categories, with many topics being presented. Military, politics, music, art, poetry, and medicine are just a few examples. If Chu Yuwen was not for show, he was considered to be knowledgeable and versatile at least.

Yan Weiliang did not plan to stay for long as he could arouse Chu Yuwen’s suspicions, so he randomly picked out a book and returned to the sofa.

Chu Yuwen glanced at the cover and chuckled. “So you plan to get to know me better?” 

Yan Weiliang took a closer look at the title of the book. Achievements: History of the Marshal. 

To put it simply, this book told the tale of Chu Yuwen’s glories in recent years. The whole novel sang the Marshal’s praise.

Yan Weiliang’s face was unreadable.

Chu Yuwen was narcissistic if he put such a book with his over-the-top praise on his bookshelf. But he could not give his opinion, for he still wanted to live. 

He also had to play along with Chu Yuwen’s regard. It was best to gain trust and then facilitate his next plan.

Ryan looked up with admiration. “I have al-always adored Lord Marshal…”

Chu Yuwen savored this and asked, “You adore me?”

Ryan nodded obediently. “Who in the Empire does not adore you?” 

Not me, I want to see you die. 

Yan Weiliang chimed in.

“Come here.” Chu Yuwen was obviously in a good mood.

Ryan listened and walked over. For some reason, each step was harder than the prior step. 

Omega’s body does not have self-healing ability like an alpha. Yan Weiliang felt as if he was dancing on the tip of a knife.

Chu Yuwen picked up his discomfort, pulled the young man to his lap, pinched, and raised the soft chin so he could see the other’s face.

This vulnerability of being in another’s complete control made Yan Weiliang unhappy, but he did his best to abridge it and showed not a hint of dissatisfaction.

Ryan said in a grievance, “…You pinched too hard.” 

“Did I?” Chu Yuwen let go, and sure enough, he saw two red marks left by his two fingers on the boy’s jaw. He did not use too much force, but it was still no match for Ryan’s tender and easily bruised skin.

No wonder the young man was in such a devastating state after he finished like the youth went through a beating. He finally experienced how delicate and soft an omega’s body could be.

He said, “You are beautiful.”

Ryan responded shyly, “Thank you for the compliment.” 

Chu Yuwen continued, “Are you interested to be my wife?”

Ryan: “…”

Yan Weiliang was beyond shocked.

Was Chu Yuwen so thirsty for anyone? 

There was no way Chu Yuwen did not pick up the number of unknowns around him. How could the other man ask him that? Was it because he was marked?

A powerful alpha can mark multiple omegas. Chu Yuwen, a high-ranking figure, had countless omegas that wanted to be his wife. Why must he choose a…possible spy?

If Chu Yuwen could hear the questions rolling in Yan Weiliang’s stomach, he would have answered.

It is because your sweet pheromone made me addicted.  

Besides, you are the only one I can smell. 

The author has something to say:

My next work, I Want to Commit Regicide Every Day After Marrying a Tyrannical Emperor, is created. Readers can go next door and follow along the way

Ji Yue, the Emperor of Qin Empire, is a tyrant whose name itself can bring fear to anyone in the seven lands, but there was a charming yet frail person with beautiful features, who dared to act like a tyrant before him. 

The young Emperor gazed at the young man who had a type of beauty that could excite any man, and at the cold dagger inches from his neck. The tone he used could freeze the Underworld.

“Wei Lian, do you want to rebel?”

Wei Lian smiled and intimately rubbed his finger against the speaker’s lips. “If you treat me well, I’ll be your Shijun. If you treat me badly, then I will commit regicide.”

Gong that Acts Ruthlessly Towards the outsider while Helpless against Shou vs Black-bellied and Unperturbed Beauty Shou 

Translator has something to add:

Teo: Shameless promotion, but I am also translating an Empire as a Betrothal Gift, that’s why I decided to pick up Sweet Alpha. You can find the link to the novel on my carrd. It is up to fifty chapters, not up to date on Novel Update because I did not want it to update there for the risk of getting snatched by an aggregate site.