Chapter 53: Love That Threatens to Burst the Heart
Nan Yi and He Yushen arrived at the villa in no time.
In the living room sat the same alpha they had just seen in the ward, seated on Nan Yi's favorite small sofa.
Seeing their return, Yun Luo was somewhat surprised, "You're back? Wasn't it meant to be another three or four days?"
"The doctor said there's no need for further hospitalization," replied He Yushen.
Yun Luo and He Yushen were of similar height, with Yun Luo being at most 2 centimeters shorter.
Standing beside them, Nan Yi looked rather petite.
Upon returning, Nan Yi immediately rushed into his room to work on his draft. As long as he didn't need to speak, it was all fine.
He remained there until dinner time.
Yet another bowl of rice porridge was served. Nan Yi stared at it with a rather expressionless face.
He Yushen and Yun Luo, on the other hand, enjoyed a sumptuous meal, the air filled with the aroma of meat.
Tonight, Nan Yi could finally enjoy a proper bath. After dinner, he headed early to the bathroom. The wardrobe now had some new winter designs, presumably from Liu Yue.
Picking a new pajama, Nan Yi entered the bathroom.
By the time He Yushen returned to the bedroom, Nan Yi was still bathing. He waited quite a while on the bed before the bathroom door finally opened.
Nan Yi emerged, his hair wet and not yet wrapped in a towel.
Setting his phone aside, he gestured, "Come here."
Nan Yi obediently moved closer to him.
He Yushen began to dry Nan Yi's hair, his motions gentle and the blow dryer set to a medium intensity.
Nan Yi wanted to confess his feelings.
Maybe it was the warmth from the blow dryer that stirred emotions, or perhaps it was the tenderness of the alpha.
A sudden, uncontrollable urge to express his heart arose.
He feared someone else might win over He Yushen, yet he also feared that He Yushen might not feel the same about him.
A surge of emotions, begging to be poured out, consumed him.
"All done, turn around."
The alpha behind him spoke. Every fiber of his being screamed out, confessing his affection for him.
Lost in thought, Nan Yi turned around in a daze.
"Let me check your throat... Why is your face so flushed?"
The speaker paused, slightly taken aback.
"Are you feeling unwell?" His tone grew more serious, and he even lifted Nan Yi from the stool onto his lap.
"Open your mouth; let me see."
Nan Yi complied, but his gaze never left He Yushen's face.
Seeing He Yushen's concern, he wondered if he should take a chance.
"Everything looks fine. Does it hurt?" He Yushen inquired further.
Nan Yi shook his head, pointing to his phone on the bedside table.
He Yushen handed it to him.
With the phone in hand, he found himself unable to type out his confession, fingers trembling with nervousness.
Observing him closely, He Yushen's expression suddenly turned icy.
He said gravely, "I'm calling the doctor now."
Nan Yi reached out, stopping He Yushen's hand in the midst of dialing.
After hesitating, he typed a delicate question.
[Am I your omega?]
"If you're not my Omega, whose could you possibly be? Don't forget, Nan Zhaimin has already sold you to me," He Yushen remarked, looking deep into his eyes.
Nan Yi chose to overlook the issue of being sold and continued, hopeful.
[Will I be the only omega for you?]
He Yushen raised an eyebrow in surprise.
The little one sure had demands. But having such a gentle omega by one's side was indeed comforting, not to mention his enticing scent.
As of now, He Yushen hadn't considered looking for another omega.
"That depends on how well you behave. If you do well, it'll be just you."
Nan Yi felt a twinge of disappointment, knowing that He Yushen might find another omega anytime.
[Have you found another omega yet?]
After glancing at the message, He Yushen fixed his gaze on Nan Yi's face.
"No, I'm not some stallion always on the lookout for omegas," he said with a hint of disdain.
Joy washed away Nan Yi's earlier despondence, and his heart raced again at He Yushen's words.
A flush crept over Nan Yi's face.
He Yushen was never too interested in such affairs. It wasn't that he was entirely indifferent, but he often encountered solicitations at clubs and had seen enough of it all.
Some even sent their omegas to tempt him, hoping to build connections.
With frequent encounters of this sort, He Yushen had grown somewhat disinterested and even slightly repulsed.
He had grown tired of those insincere omegas.
Even though Nan Yi approached him with a purpose, he appreciated that he was genuine, and his obedient demeanor was rather endearing.
"Are you sure there's nothing else bothering you?" He Yushen still seemed concerned.
Nan Yi, his face burning with embarrassment, avoided He Yushen's gaze and shook his head.
Seeing him alright, He Yushen lightened up, joking, "It'll be more convenient once your throat recovers. Otherwise, you'll wear out your neck from all that nodding."
"Take some time to practice. If we ever have a little omega in the future, you won't even be able to answer when they call for 'mom'."
Nan Yi: !!!
Not just his face, but his entire body felt like it was engulfed in a volcanic eruption, hot from head to toe.
[What are you even talking about!]
He Yushen chuckled nonchalantly, "You turned as red as a fully cooked crab. I'm just teasing. Get some rest."
He Yushen's arms were strong, and with ease, he gently laid Nan Yi down, tucking him into bed.
The conversation was quite stirring. After He Yushen went to the bathroom to freshen up, Nan Yi still felt warm.
Thankfully, the air conditioning was set low, so his temperature began to drop swiftly.
By the time He Yushen returned from freshening up, Nan Yi felt cold and wrapped himself tightly in the blanket, only his head peeking out.
He Yushen left for the company early in the morning.
Due to his emotional upheaval the previous night, Nan Yi overslept, missing breakfast.
Recalling the distressing episode when He Yushen had a stomach upset, Nan Yi anxiously asked the housekeeper if He Yushen had eaten breakfast.
"Mr. He initially had no plans to eat, but since Mr. Yun decided to, he joined him."
Learning that He Yushen had breakfast before heading out provided Nan Yi some relief.
His comics had improved significantly, both in content and artistic style, filling Nan Yi with a sense of pride.
The confidence one feels when something they're passionate about is going well is genuinely uplifting.
He Yushen's concern for Nan Yi grew by the day. Every evening after work, he would examine Nan Yi's throat.
It wasn't a professional examination; he would merely have Nan Yi open his mouth to inspect.
Out of curiosity, Nan Yi once peered into a mirror, opening his mouth wide. It seemed no different than usual.
Regardless, the fact that He Yushen cared made him happy, prompting him to share his joy with Yin Feng.
Yin Feng, still lamenting his unreciprocated crush, wasn't interested.
[Yin Feng: Not interested, won't look.]
Still, Nan Yi beamed with happiness.
Since returning from the hospital, Nan Yi hadn't prepared breakfast for He Yushen. Yet he wasn't concerned. With Yun Luo around, He Yushen never left the house without a proper meal.
However, having eaten rice porridge and egg custard for nearly a month, Nan Yi was growing nauseated by it.
Sometimes, just the sight of it made his stomach churn.
Although his throat no longer hurt, his request to the housekeeper to switch up the menu was denied.
Shifting tactics, he sought He Yushen's approval, only to be turned down more decisively.
For the first time, Nan Yi felt the weight of overbearing concern.
Seeing him disheartened, He Yushen consoled, "Hold on for just two more days. In a few days, we'll have a follow-up at the hospital. If all's well, we'll change the menu."
Nan Yi nodded half-heartedly in response.
He Yushen had made the same promise just a couple of days ago.