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Just another day of torture. Another day of inhibitors. Gao Tu slowly got out of bed, groaning in the process. The years of abuse of inhibitors placed a strain on his body. It was only a matter of when it would give up.
After showering and getting dressed, he grabbed his bag of essentials before heading to work. As usual, he headed to Shen Wenlang’s office to note down what needs to be done for the day before proceeding to his desk cubicle.
It wasn’t cramped nor was it spacious. Just enough space for a computer and a couple of desk decorations.
Gao Tu had spent a few hours sitting like a prawn most of the time, completing his assignments. He didn’t even realise what time it was until he glanced over at his phone. He saw that it was 1pm, he felt like he was forgetting something.
He looked over at a notice board he placed on the wall of his cubicle. Now Gao Tu remembered that Shen Wenlang wanted to go somewhere today. Gao Tu got up from his desk and organised it before heading to Shen Wenlang’s office again.
Gao Tu knocked on the door before entering. “Mr Shen, I have a car already prepared for you.” Gao Tu said as he stood in front of his desk. “Might I know where you are going?,” Gao Tu asked. “I’m heading out for lunch,” Shen Wenlang said.
“May I know who will be joining you for lunch?” Gao Tu asked. “You and only you,” Shen Wenlang said without looking up from his papers. “P-pardon?” Gao Tu thought his ears were playing tricks on him. “You heard what I said, you are going with me to lunch.” Shen Wenlang said as he looked up at Gao Tu.
He stood up from his desk. “Come now, I don’t want the driver to be waiting for us.” Shen Wenlang said as he walked to leave his office with Gao Tu trailing behind. Once the two left the building, the office floor suddenly became lively, as if their souls had returned from the dead.
“Do you guys ever ship Mr Shen and Secretary Gao?” One female employee asked. “Totally! Secretary Gao always follows Mr Shen like a lost puppy! It’s so freaking cute!” Another female employee voiced out. “I don’t know.. There is still that omega secretary,” a male employee said.
“Honestly, I want Mr Shen to man up and confess already!” The female employee exclaimed. Soon the office was in a debate whether Shen Wenlang and Gao Tu were going to get together or not.
Not long after, Gao Tu and Shen Wenlang reached a fine dining restaurant. It wasn’t too fancy nor was it too plain. After all, Shen Wenlang wanted to give Gao Tu a nice lunch place for his birthday.
“Mr Shen, why do I need to follow along? You usually prefer to go on your own during lunch,” Gao Tu said. “Oh? Then tell me, what date is it today?” Shen Wenlang asked as the two walked into the restaurant to find a seat. “May 19th. Is today something special?” Gao Tu said.
“How could you forget your own birthday, Gao Tu?” Shen Wenlang said. Gao Tu was stunned that Shen Wenlang remembered his birthday while he didn’t. “Don’t worry, we’ll have a birthday lunch.” Shen Wenlang said. As the two were walking, Shen Wenlang could see Sheng Shaoyou and Hua Yong at the corner of his eye.
Why did they have to ruin this special moment he could have had with Gao Tu? He thought. Just then, Sheng Shaoyou stood up and kicked a chair backwards towards Shen Wenlang who stopped it with his leg. Suddenly, Sheng Shaoyou lunged at the man and threw a punch at the man.
Shen Wenlang quickly dodged. Soon the alphas were fighting, their dominance pheromones in the air, forcing everyone to leave except for Hua Yong and Gao Tu.
For Hua Yong, he was obviously not severely affected as compared to Gao Tu who was struggling to breathe with the dominant pheromones in the air. “Filty alpha! Trying to use your pheromones against me?” Shen Wenlang said before pushing the man away.
He was about to throw in a punch when his body suddenly felt weak and so did Sheng Shaoyou. The two stumbled a little before Gao Tu and Hua Yong supported them. “Mr Shen? Are you alright?” Gao Tu asked. Soon the smell of thick and even more dominant pheromone was in the air.
Everyone immediately knew that these pheromones belonged to that of an enigma. Both Shen Wenlang and Hua Yong glanced at each other, they both knew that the only enigma there was Hua Yong himself but he wasn’t releasing any pheromones.
Soon Gao Tu started to breathe harder and coughing in the process as well. “Gao Tu, where’s your inhaler?” Shen Wenlang said as he turned his attention to his secretary. Gao Tu reached into his pocket but he suddenly froze. “Gao Tu?” He called out.
Gao Tu looked up and turned to the other entrance of the restaurant, he recognised the scent.
“Isn’t this such a fine establishment?” The enigma said as he walked into the restaurant.
Why the fuck is he here?