Strawberry Pop Pop Pop chapter 75

When Gu Nuan woke up, it was already nine in the morning of the next day, and he found himself lying in an unfamiliar bed. The surroundings were strangely familiar yet not quite so, and he couldn’t decide whether he was in a place he knew well or not.

After stretching lazily, he suddenly remembered that this exquisitely decorated room was none other than his apartment in the city center, the one he received as a coming-of-age gift when he turned eighteen. Ji Mu and Gu Yuanchen had spent a long time picking it out for him.

Before he could ponder further, Han Yang pushed open the door and said, “Awake?”

“Brother!” Gu Nuan’s mood brightened instantly. He couldn’t explain why, but today’s Han Yang looked even better and more charming than yesterday’s. Could it be because of the injection after effects?

Gu Nuan waited for Han Yang to approach, planted a couple of kisses on his face, and stuck to him, asking, “Why are we here?”

“The doctor said you can’t have contact with other Alphas and Omegas this week, so Uncle Ji suggested we stay here for a while.”

Since Han Yang couldn’t leave Gu Nuan for too long, Ji Mu had packed their clothes and sent them over overnight, including everything in Han Yang’s rented apartment. Nothing was left behind, as Gu Nuan might engage in “nesting behavior” after the injection.

Ji Mu had even thoughtfully arranged for Aunt Xu to come along. The new housekeeper didn’t know them as well, and having Aunt Xu around would make it easier to take care of their meals during this period.

This apartment had six rooms, four living rooms, was spacious, well-insulated, and was a duplex. To avoid disturbing them, Aunt Xu stayed on the first floor of the apartment building, which Gu’s family had also purchased.

Gu Nuan had been sweating profusely the previous night and felt he smelled unpleasant, but Han Yang didn’t seem to mind. He had even held Gu Nuan throughout the night. If there was a scent on Gu Nuan now, it was probably the minty pheromone Han Yang had left behind.

Gu Nuan took a refreshing shower. When he emerged from the bathroom, he was barefoot. Before he could take a few steps, Han Yang swept him off his feet and sat him on the bed, helping him put on slippers.

Sitting at the edge of the bed, Gu Nuan raised his foot and pretended to be embarrassed saying, “brother, I’m not a kid I can put on my own slippers.”

“Okay,” Han Yang, squatting down, pinched his ankle and asked. “What would you like for breakfast? I’ll make it for you.”

“I’m not very hungry, but I do want a fried egg sandwich, preferably with tomatoes.” Gu Nuan was a loyal fan of tomatoes.

He touched his glands, which were as unresponsive as ever, and asked Han Yang with a hint of embarrassment, “Did you ask that doctor when my glands might start responding?”

“Within a month.”

Maybe it would be today, or perhaps the last day.

Gu Nuan wondered, “Doesn’t that mean I can’t go out for the entire month?” Fortunately, it was summer vacation, and he had Han Yang to keep him company.

Han Yang smiled and said, “After this sensitive period is over, Uncle Ji and Uncle Gu will be able to come see you. Remember to give them a call after breakfast.”

…

Aunt Xu was downstairs getting familiar with the environment of the apartment. While Han Yang went to the kitchen to prepare breakfast for Gu Nuan, she praised Gu Nuan endlessly, saying, “Young Master, could this be your honeymoon suite? It’s so impressive, beautifully decorated. It’s even more comfortable than the villa back home.”

“Auntie Xu, what are you talking about? We haven’t even thought about getting married…”

“You child, aren’t you planning to get married sooner or later? Why be shy? Mr. Ji and President Gu can’t wait for you two to get married immediately and get the certificate right away. I can see that Young Master Han is head over heels for you, his eyes are filled with sweetness when he looks at you. He has always been aloof, but he only becomes like this with you.”

Gu Nuan felt his spirits lift at Aunt Xu’s words. He cleared his throat awkwardly and blushed. He hugged his shoulders and strolled around the spacious apartment with Aunt Xu, admiring the decoration in every corner.

“Yes, this apartment does make a great honeymoon suite!”

“It really does!” Aunt Xu gave a thumbs-up, praising the house.

“But, I think the house is a bit too big. I’d prefer a smaller one.” Gu Nuan touched his chin and thought for a moment. “The rented room that Brother lives in is small, but it’s quite nice. We’re close to each other everywhere we go…”

He didn’t know what was going on in his mind, but he couldn’t help but laugh heartily.

At that moment, Han Yang, holding sandwiches and milk, appeared from the kitchen at the other end of the house. He called out to Gu Nuan, “Gu Nuan? Come over for breakfast.”

Thinking about Aunt Xu’s words earlier, he started to say, “Brother, our honeymoon suite should be…”

But before he could finish the sentence, Gu Nuan suddenly felt a pang in his glands. It wasn’t a severe pain, but rather a dense, mild ache. After just a few seconds, both Gu Nuan and Han Yang seemed to smell a scent…

In an instant, strawberry pheromones, which hadn’t appeared in years, flooded the room.

Gu Nuan’s face turned beet red, and he stood there bewildered, looking at Han Yang and saying, “Brother…” He was no stranger to his own pheromones, but he hadn’t experienced them for a long time, and he couldn’t control or contain them at this moment and it felt weird.

Moreover, his current pheromones seemed unusual, and even though he was an Alpha, Han Yang instantly recognized that these were the pheromones associated with an Omega’s heat period.

Han Yang didn’t waste a moment and lifted the limp Gu Nuan into his arms.

Panicked, Gu Nuan said, “I can’t control them… Brother, am I strange? These pheromones don’t seem like mine.”

“This is a period that every Omega goes through, and they can’t control them either,” Han Yang said, his voice deep and gentle. “You’re not strange at all.”

“But…”

“Gu Nuan, it smells really good.”

“…”

“I like it very much.”

Gu Nuan’s inner unease vanished as he nodded obediently. He had a vague understanding of what was about to happen but was also confused about what he would become next.

Han Yang quickly headed upstairs, calling out, “Auntie Xu, could you please prepare some pine nut porridge and keep it in a thermos? Don’t come upstairs today; I’ll come down and talk to you if there’s anything.”

“Alright,” Auntie Xu understood, and she immediately rushed to the kitchen to prepare the porridge.

Pine nut porridge needed to be simmered slowly over low heat until it was thoroughly cooked.

Meanwhile, Gu Nuan, who had been carried into the bedroom by Han Yang, had flushed cheeks and felt physically weak.

His first heat wasn’t particularly intense.

A nurse at the Central Hospital had given Han Yang some instructions: “Because Gu Nuan’s pheromones are still not fully developed, his first heat won’t be particularly attractive to Alphas to the point of losing their senses. Also, he won’t exhibit as many instinctive behaviors as other Omegas, and his consciousness will remain relatively clear and shy. As his Alpha, you need to take the initiative, guide him gently, and help him complete this bonding.”

As Han Yang gently placed Gu Nuan on the bed, before Gu Nuan could say anything, Han Yang leaned over and passionately kissed him.

Moments later a faint scent of blood lingered in the air as Gu Nuan’s strawberry pheromones began to retract. The prolonged heat finally came to an end.

Han Yang’s rationality gradually returned, and he released a sigh of relief, gently caressing the wound on Gu Nuan’s neck.

The soothing minty pheromones provided Gu Nuan with a moment of relief. He furrowed his brows and leaned into Han Yang’s embrace, accepting everything Han Yang did in a manner that lacked dignity yet conveyed dependency.