Chapter 59: Standing up for Himself
Nan Yi woke up quite late the next day, reflecting on the previous night's events.
He felt he should clarify things with He Yushen, but the alpha was no longer in the bedroom. So, Nan Yi decided to first inquire about Yin Feng's situation.
Instinctively, he reached under the pillow. Finding nothing, he remembered his phone was probably still in the car.
With no other option, Nan Yi descended the stairs and borrowed the butler's phone to make a call. There was no answer. The person probably hadn't sobered up, given how intoxicated they were last night.
It was already 11 am. He Yushen had left for work. Any explanation would have to wait until the evening.
After a night's rest, the swelling on his face had somewhat subsided, no longer so noticeable.
After his meal, he retrieved his phone from the car, only to find it completely smashed and unusable.
He placed the phone, its screen littered with cracks, on the table, resting his head in his hands as he stared at it.
If he told He Yushen about last night, would he seek revenge on his behalf?
Probably not.
Just thinking about that despicable alpha made Nan Yi feel nauseous.
Ironically, when he wanted some fruit and opened the refrigerator, he spotted durian inside, which instantly turned his face pale.
After confirming with the maid and the butler that they didn't eat it,
The lightly dressed omega, holding two durians bigger than his own head, stepped out of the mansion.
As a black Maybach stopped in front of him, he dropped the durian on the ground and gave it an unsatisfied kick.
Nan Yi hadn't expected He Yushen and Yun Luo to return so early. Had he known, he would never have done something so foolish.
He Yushen: ............
The two in the car stared back at him, while Nan Yi stood frozen in place.
Yun Luo looked slightly puzzled. "Mr. Nan doesn't like durian?"
Embarrassed, Nan Yi offered a sheepish smile, "It's a bit... pungent."
He Yushen cast a brief glance at the durian on the ground. "Get in."
Yun Luo, who originally sat in the backseat with He Yushen, took the initiative to move to the front passenger seat.
Nan Yi assumed both men intended to accompany him back to the mansion. However, once he was in the car, it turned in the opposite direction.
"Yushen, aren't we going back?"
"We have a place to go first."
With Yun Luo present, Nan Yi didn't bring up the events of the previous night, choosing to sit silently in the car instead.
Both Yun Luo and He Yushen weren't particularly talkative, and neither was Nan Yi, so the car journey was exceptionally quiet.
Nan Yi was already feeling unwell. As the car navigated curves, he swayed with the motion, feeling discomfort in his seat. Every so often, he adjusted his posture, trying to bear the unease.
Thankfully, the drive was brief.
The car stopped at a familiar spot, causing a knot of apprehension in Nan Yi's stomach.
As he was still gathering his thoughts, He Yushen exited the car, walking around to open the door beside Nan Yi.
He Yushen extended a hand, "Get out."
Hesitantly, Nan Yi placed his hand in He Yushen's.
Yun Luo stood beside He Yushen, slightly furrowing his brows in silence.
Guided by He Yushen, Nan Yi entered the familiar bar.
The place was devoid of its usual blaring noise and was empty. Following He Yushen, Nan Yi ascended to the topmost floor.
A vain thought struck Nan Yi. After pondering for a moment, he finally voiced it after the elevator halted, "He Yushen, what are we doing here?"
"You'll find out soon," He Yushen replied evenly.
When they reached an open room, Nan Yi held his breath and peered inside.
Several individuals stood within. But what instantly caught Nan Yi's attention was the nauseating sight of a man with yellow hair. It wasn't the color that repulsed him but the sleazy face beneath.
His body's reaction was telling. Had it not been for He Yushen holding his hand, Nan Yi would have hastily departed.
Nan Yi subconsciously shrank back, gripping He Yushen's hand a tad tighter as he was led inside.
"Mr. He, knowing you were coming, I had my son wait especially in the room."
The dim lighting couldn't mask the obsequious demeanor of the middle-aged man.
"Really? Your son seems quite impressive."
He Yushen took a seat, lounging with an air of superiority, casting an icy gaze at Jiang Fan.
Sweat had formed on Jiang Fan's brow the moment he spotted Nan Yi with He Yushen.
If the omega were associated with Yin Lu, he could possibly plead for leniency given their families' business ties. But if he was with He Yushen...
Wasn't it rumored that He Yushen never accepted omegas gifted to him?
Jiang Fan gulped, hoping that Nan Yi was just a casual fling for He Yushen.
"Hahaha, thanks for the compliment, Mr. He. The boy loves his games, but he handles serious business just fine."
The middle-aged man laughed heartily upon hearing He Yushen's words, giving a playful nudge to the stationary figure beside him.
"Xiaofan, meet the renowned He Shao."
"H-He Shao, hello."
With a calm demeanor, He Yushen stated, "I'm not as good as they say."
His words stunned both Jiang Fan and his father, leaving them exchanging bewildered glances.
He Yushen, seemingly unconcerned, reached for Nanyi's waist, firmly pulling him from his side to stand in front. With a gentle tug, he brought Nanyi into his embrace.
Nanyi appeared taken aback.
Weren't they just talking? Why suddenly embrace him in front of so many people?
Yunluo and many others were watching. Nanyi's face turned a deep shade of red, feeling somewhat shy.
"Haha, is this He Shao's omega? No matter how beautiful other omegas were, He Shao never showed interest. It seems he's been hiding a treasure."
The middle-aged man was perceptive. It's the first time in years he's seen He Yushen with an omega; it's evident how special this one is to him.
With narrowed eyes, He Yushen said softly, "Yes, the only one who's caught my fancy. Usually, I'm cautious with my words around him, but someone dared to lay a hand on him, even slapped him."
"What! Who dared to slap the omega of He Shao?" The middle-aged man, a sycophant, genuinely sounded shocked.
He Yushen replied nonchalantly, "What do you think? Return the slap tenfold, or perhaps, force someone into bankruptcy? Seems fair, right?"
Nanyi stared at the smooth jawline of the alpha, his breathing momentarily halted, his heart racing as if to leap out of his chest.
He Yushen was standing up for him.
Defending him specifically, all for him.
"Touching He Shao's omega? These are just mild punishments."
The middle-aged man's obsequious smile stiffened, a strained grin playing on his lips.
He had thought that He Yushen kept him waiting as an agreement to the contract from the previous night.
But from the moment he entered, not once was last night's contract mentioned, instead, it was all about his omega.
"A mild punishment," He Yushen said, drawing out his words lazily, making the atmosphere tense.
"Since you consider it mild, let's intensify it. Sit. Repay tenfold. With no partners left, choose one for your son."