Chapter 33: The Little Omega Asleep in the Bathtub
He Yu's tone halted in displeasure.
The bathroom was filled with mist, and the omega lay tranquilly in the bathtub, eyes closed, deep in slumber.
Tiny droplets clung to the slightly curled lashes, a petite and rounded nose, and the tilted back head revealed a slender neck, its shoulders tinted with a rosy hue.
A mermaid emerging from the water.
The alpha's Adam's apple moved sensually up and down.
He Yu approached the bathtub.
He gently cradled the sleeping mermaid into his embrace, tenderly carrying the resting omega out of the bathroom.
He Yu's pajamas were dampened, the dark fabric taking on a deeper shade.
The person in his arms, feeling the cold in their sleep, unconsciously snuggled closer into his embrace.
The alpha sat down on the bed, using a towel he had grabbed earlier to gently dry the mermaid's body.
"If this happens again, don't expect my forgiveness."
Nipping lightly at the sleeping person's ear, He Yu tucked the omega into the covers, shedding his damp pajamas, and slipped into bed himself.
Before he could even reach out to embrace the omega, the little one snuggled closer to him.
Lips curling slightly, he wrapped his arms around the tiny omega, drifting off into the night's embrace.
Nan Yi slept straight through to noon the next day.
He woke with a splitting hangover headache, still somewhat groggy as he got out of bed.
He moved slowly, feeling dizzy and nauseated as he stared at the floor.
He hadn't felt this awful the night before.
Not only was he dizzy, but he also felt hungry. After drinking a glass of water downstairs, he sat dazedly on the sofa, waiting for the maid to prepare his meal.
Nan Yi couldn't recall how he fell asleep the previous night, only remembering that he had taken a bath in the bathtub.
Fortunately, He Yu had gone out again. Otherwise, Nan Yi wasn't sure how he would face the angry, sharp-tongued alpha.
"Quack"
The clear chirp of a frog ringtone sounded, prompting Nan Yi to unlock his phone and skim through his latest messages.
[Yin Feng: Ugh, I drank too much last night.]
[Yin Feng: Did my brother take you home?]
It was from Yin Feng. Given that Nan Yi had consumed only a smidgen of alcohol and had recently woken up, Yin Feng must have just awakened as well.
Nan Yi quickly responded: [Yes, he did.]
[Did you just wake up?]
[Yin Feng: Good to hear. I won't bring you along for drinks next time. If I get drunk, no one will be there to look out for you.]
[Yin Feng: Mm-hmm.]
A smile crept onto Nan Yi's face as he viewed the frog sticker on his screen, one that was raising a fist and had the caption "Trust me". He added the sticker to his collection before replying.
[I don't need anyone to look out for me.]
He was mute, a subpar omega; what could possibly bother him?
[Yin Feng: How could you not need protection? You're so good-looking; it's dangerous out there.]
[Yin Feng: Ah! I hear my brother Shan Yao coming. I'll pretend I'm still asleep. Don't reply.]
[Yin Feng: Take care.]
"Mr. Nan seems to be in a good mood today."
The housekeeper, having just finished preparing the meal, noticed the joy on Nan Yi's face and offered a gentle smile in return.
Nan Yi nodded and pointed to his phone.
"Chatting with a friend, I see."
The housekeeper cast a benevolent glance at Nan Yi's phone, just a brief look without prying into its contents.
Nan Yi nodded again, still smiling.
Nan Yi ate slowly, often pausing after a few bites to check his phone for a few seconds before resuming his meal.
Even though he could finish eating in just a few minutes, it often took him up to thirty minutes or even longer. On some occasions, he'd spend an entire hour.
Noticing his dizziness, the housekeeper prepared a salad of fruits and vegetables for him.
Picking up a piece of broccoli with his chopsticks, he bit into half of it, set his chopsticks down, and once again got engrossed in his phone.
Seeing that he had updated five to six chapters of his comic and already had eight requests for more updates, and even gained a dozen fans, he excitedly took a screenshot.
However, when he wanted to share his joy, he remembered he had no one to share it with.
His only friend, Yin Feng, was currently feigning sleep and shouldn't be disturbed.
Just then, the auntie came over to offer him some juice, and Nan Yi showed her his phone.
"Is this drawn by you, Mr. Nan? It's beautiful."
The auntie smiled warmly.
"I wish my grandson grows up to be as talented and multifaceted as Mr. Nan, an Omega like you."
It was the first time someone hadn't said they hoped their child wouldn't grow up to be like Nan Yi, a so-called inferior Omega.
Instead, they hope to grow up resembling Nan Yi.
He looked at the kindly aunt, clearly moved.
The newly hired butler happened to witness this scene as he entered the room.
He addressed Nan Yi as, "Madam."
By the time the butler approached, the aunt had already set down the juice and went about her tasks.
Nan Yi, in the meantime, was nibbling on a cherry.
He looked up in slight puzzlement, though he had grown accustomed to the new butler's mode of address.
"Miss Liu will come this afternoon to take measurements for both you and the young master," the butler informed.
Nan Yi was confused, "Weren't measurements already taken?"
Could they be concerned about him gaining weight? Just yesterday, the aunt remarked that he seemed thin and should eat more.
Nan Yi glanced down at his figure.
Nothing seemed amiss.
Observing his reaction, the new butler realized the misunderstanding.
"According to the information provided by Butler Song, apart from the special occasions when the young master and madam require custom-made attire, Miss Liu visits every quarter to take measurements, ensuring the tailored outfits fit perfectly," the butler explained.
After processing this for a few seconds, Nan Yi gave a nod.
The luxuries of the wealthy were indeed extravagant.
At four in the afternoon, Liu Yue arrived at the villa.
As always, she was in a rush, taking a moment to sit and sip some juice before starting Nan Yi's measurements.
Liu Yue began with measuring his height, which remained at 175 cm. Grown omegas rarely experience further growth in height.
Generally, omegas tend to be petite, placing Nan Yi within average bounds.
Neither particularly tall nor notably short.
"Tsk, tsk, tsk. How did He Yu manage to let you lose more weight?"
As she reached his shoulders, her typically alpha-like large hands gave them a gentle squeeze. Liu Yue commented teasingly.
Being physically touched by an alpha, Nan Yi tensed up, standing rigidly without daring to move.
Her hand continued downward, and as she measured his chest, the soft measuring tape made Nan Yi feel somewhat awkward.
Moving further down to his waist, he flinched when she grasped his side.
"True to being an omega, such a supple waist."
A blush of embarrassment spread across Nan Yi's face, tinting it a soft pink.
The alpha, walking by the main door, caught a glimpse of their interaction. His already stern expression deepened with a hint of cool detachment.
"Young Master," the butler respectfully greeted.
Both individuals in the living room turned their heads simultaneously, momentarily taken aback by the alpha's icy demeanor.
"After you're done with him, take my measurements," the alpha said coolly, casting a glance at the hand that was still resting on the omega's waist.
Noticing his gaze, Liu Yue looked down at her own hand, raising an amused eyebrow.
Liu Yue retracted the tape and said to Nan Yi, "All done, Mr. Nan."