The heat surged like molten lava, radiating from his palm to his heart.
Night Linyuan took a deep breath.
He used his sleeve to wipe away Tong Sui’s excess tears, his throat rolling as he spoke hoarsely, “Be good, calm down.”
Tong Sui clearly found this answer unsatisfactory. He clung to Night Linyuan’s neck and bit his icy earlobe.
His grip was not strong.
Rather than being a threat, it felt more like a veiled invitation.
Night Linyuan’s temples throbbed, and his fingers tightened on Tong Sui’s shoulder. “Tong Sui, calm down. I know you’re in pain right now.”
His words did not have a soothing effect but rather backfired.
By the time Night Linyuan escorted Tong Sui to the infirmary, the staff who had been dozing there were startled awake and rushed to their feet.
“Director Ye?!”
The staff saw Night Linyuan in his current state, and their eyelids twitched, especially since he was holding what seemed to be an omega.
Goodness, what kind of unbelievable situation had he stumbled upon? Would he be silenced?
Night Linyuan did not respond but strode directly inside and placed Tong Sui on a bed in the infirmary; Tong Sui was reluctant to let go.
“Don’t leave.”
“I’m not leaving,” Night Linyuan said to the outside. “He’s unwell; you should take a look.”
“Oh, oh.”
The doctor in the infirmary didn’t dare waste any time.
He pulled back the curtain, and upon seeing the intimate scene before him, he quickly lowered his eyes.
He heard Night Linyuan, usually as cold as ice, softly coaxing, “Be good, let the doctor check you, and you’ll feel better.”
Hearing this, Tong Sui cautiously peeked his head out.
Upon seeing the doctor in a white coat, his eyelashes trembled vigorously, as if recalling some unpleasant memories.
Tong Sui clung tightly to Night Linyuan.
“If I get better, can we leave together?”
“Mmm, you need to cooperate with the treatment.”
“Okay, I will cooperate.”
Reluctantly, Tong Sui released his grip around Night Linyuan and nervously clutched the hem of his shirt. “Don’t leave.”
Night Linyuan stood to the side and signaled the doctor.
The doctor approached, stealing a glance.
He was immediately drawn in by the beautiful boy before him, despite the sickly flush on his face, which only added to his vulnerability.
If he had been hesitating about what kind of person could capture the indifferent Night Linyuan’s attention, seeing Tong Sui’s appearance made everything feel natural.
Under the intense gaze of Night Linyuan, the doctor was both nervous about seeing too much and cautiously conducted his examination.
Huh?
He wasn’t even an omega?
The doctor was taken aback for a few seconds, his emotions becoming somewhat complicated.
“Is he your…?”
“A new student this term.”
The doctor’s feelings became even more subtly complex.
“How is he?” Night Linyuan asked.
The doctor turned around, noticing a fresh bite mark just below Night Linyuan’s disheveled collar.
Wow.
The tiger was running rampant; this was something extraordinary.
The doctor felt an increased sense of respect for Tong Sui.
“It’s just too hot; he’s clearly suffered from heatstroke and it seems to have been going on for a while,” the doctor said. “I will get him some oral rehydration salts. If you’re willing, you can use some alcohol to wipe his body down.”
After the doctor pulled the curtain and left, Night Linyuan looked at the remaining Tong Sui and the alcohol wipes. “Can you manage by yourself?”
Tong Sui blinked slowly, replying, “I don’t need to wipe down; I’m very clean. I took a shower at noon. Want to smell?”
“…It’s not about being clean.”
Night Linyuan opened the pack of wipes, sitting on the edge of the bed, his gaze landing on the tightly fastened collar around Tong Sui’s neck.
“Can you undo it yourself?”
Tong Sui asked, “Are we supposed to do it here?”
Night Linyuan was stunned.
When he thought he had misinterpreted Tong Sui’s words, the next moment, his neck was encircled again, and he felt warm, slightly wet lips press against his.
Night Linyuan couldn’t even dodge Tong Sui’s clumsy attempt, and surprisingly, he didn’t pull away this time.
Tong Sui seemed inexperienced, his movements awkward and not aligned with the bravado he had spoken, resembling a fruit candy nearly melting in the sun.
After a moment of kissing, Tong Sui appeared a bit frustrated when Night Linyuan didn’t respond or make a move.
He released his lips.
“Are you made of wood? I took the initiative to kiss you.”
Night Linyuan stared at his lips.
Originally rosy, they were now an even deeper red, resembling ripe berries, with a thin layer of moisture upon them.
Something complex flickered in his eyes, as if suppressing something that was about to break free.
Just then, the curtain was drawn aside.
The doctor exclaimed, “I hope I’m not interrupting anything?”
He quickly set the cup he was holding down and scurried away, afraid of being dismissed for being late.
The cup contained the prepared oral rehydration salts, transparent and scentless.
Night Linyuan reached for it.
The plastic cup looked overly small in his large hand.
Night Linyuan held it out to Tong Sui. “Drink this.”
Tong Sui pondered for a few seconds, then slowly lifted both hands, covering Night Linyuan’s hand.
His body leaned in.
The water in the cup trembled violently for a moment.
But Night Linyuan held it tightly; no water spilled out.
Tong Sui obediently drank the liquid, seemingly finding it unaffecting. He furrowed his brow for a few seconds before slowly relaxing.
Night Linyuan tossed the empty cup into the trash bin.
He turned around.