Pheromone Deficiency Syndrome chapter 2
Pheromone Deficiency Syndrome
The room became quiet again, with only the occasional sound of lawyers and secretaries flipping through pages. Meanwhile, the rain outside grew louder, mingling with the wind, restlessly tapping against the windows, making this overly quiet daylight seem somewhat eerie.
After saying this sentence, Xie Huaizhou stopped. He still had no expression, just gazing at Gu Jinyi as if assessing his reaction.
Gu Jinyi didn’t know how to react; his face was blank.
He had never experienced a proper proposal in his life. When he married Chu Miyun, they supported each other, and there was no shyness or anticipation, just as easy as buying a potted plant.
Now, at twenty-six, a stranger alpha was calmly asking him to marry him.
After a moment of thought, Gu Jinyi asked sincerely, “Mr. Xie, is there something you want from me specifically?”
The wealth of the Chu family was insignificant to Xie Huaizhou.
And he wouldn’t be conceited enough to think that Xie Huaizhou was secretly in love with him.
But whether it was his illusion or not, after he said these words, the oppressive aura of the alpha in the room seemed to increase slightly, making it difficult to breathe.
Fortunately, this pressure soon dissipated.
Xie Huaizhou asked him, “Do you know about Pheromone Deficiency Syndrome?”
Gu Jinyi shook his head honestly.
“It’s a disease that only occurs in alphas. The symptoms include headaches, irritability, and aggression during the susceptible period, and in severe cases, it can lead to shock. Currently, there is no effective treatment, and the only way to alleviate it is to have highly compatible soothing-type Omega assistance.”
“I have Pheromone Deficiency Syndrome,” Xie Huaizhou said calmly, finishing his last sentence, “and you are of the KN346 type of pheromone, a very high-level soothing-type pheromone, with a very high compatibility with me.”
He explained it very clearly, and Gu Jinyi understood it easily.
He indeed was a high-level soothing-type Omega. His pheromones naturally had the ability to relax and please people, which was a rare talent, but in this technologically advanced era, it didn’t have much effect, except making them more favored by alphas like Xie Huaizhou.
But it was the first time he had heard that his pheromones could be used to treat illnesses.
He looked at Xie Huaizhou’s rational and calm demeanor, finding it hard to associate him with “losing control.”
Xie Huaizhou was very prestigious throughout the empire, with many reports about this patriarch, true or false, but never heard of him being ill.
Gu Jinyi hesitated and asked Xie Huaizhou, “Then what can I do to help you?”
He turned his gaze to the doctor in the team beside him.
The doctor received his gaze and, with Xie Huaizhou’s nod of approval, explained to Gu Jinyi, “Soothing-type Omegas can relieve alphas in many ways. The most effective way is sexual intercourse, but kissing, hugging, and spending time together can also be effective.” The doctor spoke clearly, without any embarrassment, and even smiled at Gu Jinyi, very gentle, “If the Omega is willing, we can also provide pheromone extract.”
When the doctor said this, Xie Huaizhou glanced at him.
Although he didn’t say anything, the doctor immediately closed his mouth tactfully and didn’t explain the process of extracting.
Gu Jinyi’s face was paler than before.
For a moment, he almost felt like he was back in the Gu family four years ago, hearing his father and elder brother discuss sending him to the Chen family for marriage, with such a light tone, as if he were not a living being but an item to be traded.
He turned his gaze back to Xie Huaizhou. This alpha was handsome and domineering, sitting there like an emperor on high, his gaze cold and indifferent, as if assessing his worth.
He understood Xie Huaizhou’s meaning.
Xie Huaizhou needed him as “medicine”.
.
But what surprised him was that Xie Huaizhou voluntarily offered friendly conditions.
He said lightly, “I won’t force you to have sex with me against your will. You marrying me is only for medical needs. When Chu Miyun’s child comes of age, you can choose to leave. And during your marriage to me, I will compensate you annually and provide real estate, and guarantee that Chu Miyun’s child inherits the Chu family.”
As he spoke, the secretary timely brought the pre-prepared contract in front of Gu Jinyi, with every detail of his responsibilities and obligations in this marriage, as well as the compensation he could receive, clearly outlined.
When he saw the amount of compensation, Gu Jinyi couldn’t help but show a surprised expression.
Just the annual living allowance Xie Huaizhou offered him was equivalent to the output of the Chu family for several years.
It was… excessively high.
High to the point of being like a trap strewn with flowers, waiting for him to jump in.
He looked at Xie Huaizhou with a puzzled expression.
But Xie Huaizhou remained composed, not thinking that the conditions he offered were unreasonable.
Gu Jinyi could only lower his head again.
No one in the room rushed him, letting him slowly read through the contract. Seeing his furrowed brows, the members of the legal team, after consulting with Xie Huaizhou, came over amicably to inquire, saying that if he had any dissatisfaction, the contract could be revised.
Gu Jinyi put down the contract.
This contract was too favorable to him. Even without the wealth of the Chu family, with just these years of living allowance, he could ensure that Chu Xiaonian lived well.
But he didn’t think his glands were worth so much money.
He looked at Xie Huaizhou with a complicated gaze. “Mr. Xie, I don’t understand why you chose me. There’s more than one soothing-type Omega, and you could easily find someone better…”
Xie Huaizhou interrupted him, “Your pheromones are the ones I’ve found now, the ones that match me the best. There are other soothing types too, but why should I settle for inferior ones?”
The words were arrogant, even condescending.
But coming from Xie Huaizhou, it seemed irrefutable.
Gu Jinyi fell silent.
However, Xie Huaizhou slightly turned his head and asked again, “What do you want me to say? That I fell in love with you at first sight and wanted to take advantage of your vulnerability to marry you?”
Gu Jinyi’s face flushed.
Even if he had a thick skin, he wouldn’t think like that.
He shook his head hastily, “I didn’t think that.”
Fortunately, Xie Huaizhou just asked casually and didn’t pursue further.
They sat in the living room for a while longer, mainly with the team brought by Xie Huaizhou communicating. However, these people’s attitude towards Gu Jinyi was very friendly, not overly enthusiastic but very polite and considerate. They explained to him the benefits of marrying Xie Huaizhou, and even considered the education of Chu Xiaonian and the handling of Chu Miyun’s property.
It seemed as if they were a team hired by Gu Jinyi.
On the contrary, Xie Huaizhou had been standing in front of the window talking to someone, without even glancing at them.
But after the call ended, Xie Huaizhou made a new request to Gu Jinyi.
“Your private property should include a small estate on an unnamed star. I hope you can also transfer this to me,” Xie Huaizhou said, “It’s up to you whether to comply or not.”
Gu Jinyi took some effort to remember that he did have such an asset.
This was the only “dowry” he brought from the Gu family, left to him by his mother.
But this estate was very simple and located on an unnamed star, with no apparent value.
He neither agreed nor disagreed, glanced at the elite team in the living room, then looked at Xie Huaizhou.
He asked sincerely, “Mr. Xie, thank you for offering me a helping hand, but could you give me a few more days to consider?”
Actually, he was a bit panicked, unsure if his request would anger Xie Huaizhou.
But Xie Huaizhou didn’t get angry.
“Sure,” he agreed readily, “but don’t keep me waiting too long, three days at most.”
Gu Jinyi felt relieved.
He politely escorted Xie Huaizhou and his team out of the mansion, but only walked to the garden, where Xie Huaizhou told him he didn’t need to accompany them further.
Xie Huaizhou didn’t immediately board the spacecraft.
He didn’t know why, but he turned back to look at Gu Jinyi again.
This Omega clearly hadn’t recovered from the pain of losing his partner, yet he kept up his spirits and dealt with them.
Now he stood alone on the path in the garden, dressed thinly, looking pale and pitiful.
Any alpha with protective instincts might involuntarily want to pick him up, hold him in their arms, and take him away, giving him the most careful care.
But Xie Huaizhou didn’t move.
He looked at Gu Jinyi for a while and said in a low voice, “Mr. Gu, take care of yourself.”
His voice was very indifferent, devoid of any emotion, “If you accept my conditions, I want to see a healthy partner who can provide stable pheromones.”
It was quite heartless to say such a thing.
But Gu Jinyi just smiled and nodded gently.
What else could he do?
In front of such a powerful family head like Xie Huaizhou, he and the entire Chu family were like fragile duckweed.
He said he would reconsider, but in fact, he had no real choice.
After saying this, Xie Huaizhou and his team left.
The Chu family mansion returned to its cold and lonely state.
In the vast mansion, Gu Jinyi stood alone in the garden for a while before turning back.