Chapter 56: Targeted by a Creep
On February 10th, five days before the Lunar New Year, Nan Yi went out to meet his pre-arranged friend, Yin Feng.
The tea house they'd planned to visit had turned into a bar, and this bar was more chaotic than the last.
Alphas and omegas mingled wildly, dancing energetically in the deafeningly loud dance area.
Nan Yi disliked this atmosphere, but he was worried about Yin Feng, especially after receiving a tearful message from him urging Nan Yi not to come.
"Cute omega, care for a drink?"
Just as Nan Yi entered the bar, his path was blocked by a clearly sleazy-looking alpha. With a mocking expression and lewd eyes, the alpha blatantly sized him up from head to toe.
"Step aside."
Nan Yi spoke at a measured pace, his expression shifting immediately upon seeing the blond alpha.
"Such a temper; I have a soft spot for fiery spirits."
The blond alpha looked over to his lackeys with a smug expression.
Nan Yi's eyes constantly searched the chaotic scene. Spotting a familiar silhouette by the bar, he hurriedly bypassed the blond alpha and made his way through the crowd.
The blond-haired individual got bumped into and shot an irritated glare at the offender.
"Boss, the Omega has escaped."
"Damn it, taking liberties when given an inch. Where did he go?"
"I... I didn't see."
"Are you blind?!"
"Find him. If he's not dealt with by tonight, I'll lose face."
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Yin Feng, inebriated, was sprawled across the bar. He was so out of it that he didn't resist even when an alpha's hand reached towards his waist.
"What do you think you're doing?"
When angered, Nan Yi's speech became considerably faster.
The alpha, startled by Nan Yi's outcry, withdrew his hand.
"What are you trying to do to my friend?" Nan Yi demanded, his face stern and voice cold.
Some people from the side began to glance their way. The alpha, although begrudgingly aware that he was in the wrong, backed off sheepishly and disappeared into the crowd.
"Yi Yi? Didn't I tell you not to come?" Yin Feng looked up, his eyes red and swollen from crying.
"Let me help you outside."
"No, I want to drink. I feel so miserable." Yin Feng's voice quivered, his grip tight on Nan Yi's supporting hand, acting coy and stubborn.
"Let's leave here first. We can drink somewhere quieter."
"This bartender makes a good drink; I don't want any other."
Nan Yi's gaze met that of the handsome bartender.
"Bartender, another round."
As Yin Feng was unwilling to leave and Nan Yi struggled to persuade him, the bartender calmly interjected.
"If the guest prefers a quieter setting, we have private rooms upstairs. I can personally mix your drinks, but... the cost is on the higher side."
Nan Yi pondered, recalling that he just received his paycheck today. With two months of salary and his previous savings combined, he had less than 20,000. How could he afford a private room?
"Book it! I can afford it."
As Nan Yi hesitated, Yin Feng had already downed a drink, slamming the glass down with a flair reminiscent of a high-rolling tycoon.
The bartender responded with a smile, "Alright, please follow me."
Guided by the bartender, Nan Yi and Yin Feng proceeded to the private room on the second floor.
The room surprisingly had its own mini-bar. It was compact but fully equipped, the lighting dim as usual.
"Feng Feng, what happened today?"
"Mmm, another drink, please."
Nan Yi was concerned, but it was clear that the inebriated man wasn't in a state to explain anything.
He shifted his gaze to the bartender.
"Excuse me, please don't serve him anymore."
The bartender then refrained from mixing another drink, simply tinkering with something quietly.
"Why no more drinks?"
"You've had enough," Nan Yi advised, his brows furrowed.
"Yi Yi, you've become mean."
Nan Yi, dealing with a drunk person for the first time, was overwhelmed and unsure of what to do.
Taking advantage of Yin Feng's momentary daze, he sent a message to Yin Lu, asking him to pick them up.
He then assisted the unsteady Yin Feng from the bar to the sofa, allowing him to lean against himself.
Yin Feng suddenly grew quiet. Just when Nan Yi thought he had fallen asleep, he felt a dampness on his arm.
Nan Yi stiffened, gently resting his hand on Yin Feng's head.
From silent tears to trembles and sobs, Yin Feng remained silent. Nan Yi didn't press further but stayed beside him in silence.
"Sir, here's some tea to help sober up." The beta bartender, who'd been at the mini-bar, placed a cup of tea in front of Yin Feng.
"Thank you."
Yin Feng, ignoring the tea, fell asleep leaning against Nan Yi.
After a brief silence, there was a knock at the door, and Nan Yi assumed it was Yin Lu arriving.
Initially puzzled by Yin Lu's unexpectedly swift arrival, upon seeing the familiar face that entered, Nan Yi's countenance instantly darkened.
"Good evening, sir. This private room has already been reserved by these gentlemen," said the bartender, presuming the newcomer had simply mistaken the room.
"Xiao Liu, escort him out," the blond alpha motioned dismissively.
The beta bartender was forcibly ushered out by one of the alpha's henchmen, leaving only the blond alpha in the room.
"What do you want?" Nan Yi instinctively shielded Yin Feng, cradling the tear-exhausted and now-sleeping man in his arms.
"Sweetheart, how about becoming my omega?"
The man ogled Nan Yi's fair face with a lecherous expression, his durian-scented pheromones slowly permeating the room.
Nan Yi wrinkled his nose in disgust.
Although the pheromones in the air were offensive, the allure of an alpha's pheromones to an omega was undeniable.
Nan Yi could feel the room growing warmer, his strength waning.
"This is our reserved room. I'd appreciate it if you left," Nan Yi said, doing his best to sound nonchalant, but his slightly labored breath betrayed him.
"If I leave, who will assist you?"
As the man drew nearer, Nan Yi clutched Yin Feng tightly and nervously reached for his phone.
"It's rude to be on your phone at times like these."
Before he could dial, the man snatched the phone away, smashing it to the ground.
"Being desired by me is an honor. Once I've marked you, don't come crying and begging for more," the man sneered.
Nan Yi gasped as the man seized his hand.
"Get off me."
The alpha's overwhelming pheromones surged, rendering Nan Yi weak and helpless.
Yin Feng, still in slumber, let out a distressed whimper, sensing the discomfort.
"Release me! Do you know who my alpha is? It's He Yu Shen. Lay a finger on me, and you'll regret it."
Fear trembled in Nan Yi's voice. Despite his attempts to break free, the man soon pinned him to the sofa.
"Everyone knows He Yu Shen doesn't touch omegas. Besides, he's currently with my father," the man gloated.
Nan Yi's coat was roughly torn away, and several buttons on his shirt were crudely undone, revealing a large expanse of his nape.
His porcelain-white skin, flushed pink from the struggle, made the man swallow hard, his head descending in eager anticipation.
The icy touch that began at the collarbone sent shivers down Nan Yi's spine, inducing a nauseating urge to vomit.
He realized how repugnant it felt to be touched by someone other than He Yu Shen.