Category: I Was Marked by the Enigma of the Aristocratic Family

“Betrothal… gifts?” Just as Ruan Shuyang was about to protest when he’d accepted any betrothal gifts, he recalled that he had indeed given him many things. Were those all betrothal gifts? …He hadn’t mentioned it when he received them. Only after accepting them did he suddenly declare they were betrothal gifts. 　　It felt like being…

He sat up in bed, holding both necklaces in his hands. 　　Pei Siyue had entered unnoticed and now sat quietly at the bedside, watching him intently. Ruan Shuyang looked at the necklaces and asked, “Brother, why did you give me the key?” Pei Siyue placed the original necklace—the one without the locator—around Ruan Shuyang’s neck…

No one is perfect. Ruan Shuyang knew he had his own flaws and never expected Pei Siyue to be flawless. As long as they were happy together, that was enough. But some things still needed to be made clear beforehand. “But Brother, you can’t use pheromones to lure me anymore,” Ruan Shuyang said, his little…

With that thought, he forgot all about his earlier plan to stay overnight at school. He immediately got up, determined to find Pei Siyue. His closest roommate, Shen Bianyan, watched him climb out of bed and start dressing. “You’re going out?” he asked, puzzled. “Yeah,” Ruan Shuyang replied while getting dressed. “I need to go…

　　Ruan Shuyang wasn’t stupid. After being alerted by Chi Ye, suspicion naturally arose, though he hadn’t shown it in front of Chi Ye. Later, he carefully felt the necklace around his neck, tracing the barely perceptible unevenness. 　　A tracking device, he knew, though he’d never spoken of it. He vaguely sensed Pei Siyue’s controlling nature,…

Pei Siyue carried Ruan Shuyang toward the elevator, his voice unusually cold and stern. “You know you’re suffering, yet you didn’t call for help?” Ruan Shuyang had never heard Pei Siyue speak to him in such an icy tone. He sniffed, tears welling up in his eyes from the hurt. “Brother, I… I had no…

What? A day and a night?! Ruan Shuyang’s eyes widened in shock. He sucked in a sharp breath, utterly unable to imagine what it would feel like to be pinned to a bed for an entire day and night. Normally, staying up just a little late left him sluggish the next day. If he couldn’t…

Ruan Shuyang continued rubbing against Pei Siyue’s back, murmuring softly, “I just want to stick to my big brother.” 　　Pei Siyue knew Ruan Shuyang was feeling insecure. After such emotional turbulence this afternoon, he needed comfort and companionship. He abandoned the task altogether, carrying Ruan Shuyang upstairs to their room. He’d let Ji Huai handle…

Just after eleven at night, Pei Siyue had finished a cross-border meeting and was about to sleep when he received Ruan Shuyang’s call. Ruan Shuyang’s voice over the phone was clear and soft, tinged with barely perceptible gasps and tremors. “Brother, could… could you come stay with me?” 　　Pei Siyue immediately stood up. “Sure. Don’t…

Accompanied by Pei Siyue, Ruan Shuyang brought evidence of past incidents to the police station to file a report. There were psychological evaluations and psychiatric consultation records provided by Ruan Shuyang, witness testimonies Pei Siyue had secured confirming Ruan Jianchuan had snatched the newborn from the hospital, and the video footage of the beating captured…

After watching for a moment, Pei Siyue walked over to Ruan Shuyang. The atmosphere shifted silently as he approached. Everyone present was college age, while Pei Siyue was significantly older. He had already inherited his family’s business and wielded considerable power, unlike these young people living in an ivory tower, relying on their parents to…

He’d always been honest with Pei Siyue, admitting straightforwardly: “It was Yu Ling’s pheromones.” “He came with Senior Wen Yusheng today to pick up the necklace. Senior wanted to test its effect, so Yu Ling released his pheromones in the room. I was there observing the results too, and some got on me.” He paused,…

He placed the water cup on the nightstand with a sigh, muttering, “Brother, go rinse your mouth. Ignore me. Don’t talk to me.” Pei Siyue replied leisurely, “Already done.” Then he saw Ruan Shuyang burying his head in his knees, looking a bit gloomy. Amused, he asked, “What’s wrong? Didn’t you like it just now?”…

They finished breakfast quickly and set off together. Wei Yuan lived very close to Pei Siyue—just a ten-minute drive away. After getting out of the car, Ruan Shuyang saw a male Alpha in his fifties tending to the flowers and plants in the garden in front of the villa. The man’s expression was tolerant and…

Pei Siyue touched Ruan Shuyang’s forehead, finding it indeed warm. The lily-of-the-valley scent in the lounge grew sweet and intoxicating. They were currently flying at 10,000 meters in the stratosphere. The aircraft cruised smoothly, the lounge quiet save for the occasional faint hum of the engines. No one knew how scorching and humid it felt…

　　Pei Siyue pulled tissues from the coffee table to wipe his tears, but they flowed back as soon as they were dried, leaving streaks across his face that couldn’t be fully erased. Pei Siyue simply embraced him, letting him bury his face in his chest, smudging his shirt as he rubbed against it. He patted…

　The next morning, Ruan Shuyang woke up groggy from the alarm. He sat up in bed, taking several minutes to slowly realize his memory was hazy after drinking that fizzy drink last night. 　　He vaguely recalled feeling weak and unsteady after drinking it, unable to walk properly. Chi Ye had offered to drive him home,…

He didn’t want to deprive Ruan Shuyang of the joy gained from friendships, especially since Ruan Shuyang had hardly any friends growing up. Though reluctant, he understood clearly that Ruan Shuyang wouldn’t belong solely to him, wouldn’t be his omega alone. Because having friends made Ruan Shuyang happy. So he made concessions: as long as…

On Monday evening, Ruan Shuyang received another message from Chi Ye. Since he’d declined his summer internship offer, Chi Ye seemed to hold no grudge. He’d messaged him several times, once inviting him to dinner. Later, due to project deadlines, they hadn’t met again. Tonight, his message read: On T University’s opening day, upperclassmen will…

Pei Siyue hadn’t rested, still handling work in his room—holding a video conference with an overseas company. Hearing Ruan Shuyang’s panicked voice outside, he first turned off his own camera and microphone before walking to the door and opening it. “What’s wrong?” “I—” Just as Ruan Shuyang was about to speak, he suddenly noticed Pei…