Bo Xiyun did not pay attention to the exchange between Wen Xiusen and the doctor.
On one hand, Wen Xiusen was busy. Although he was still monitoring the young master's condition in real-time, his busy schedule had increased. In the past two days, Wen Xiusen didn't even return to the study to accompany Bo Xiyun.
On the other hand, Bo Xiyun had also been busy recently.
In Hong Kong, the media's collective movement was quite obvious. Their intentions were very clear—to use the rumor of Bo Xiyun being the illegitimate child to strip him of his inheritance rights.
Although the division of property was an internal matter for the Bo family, Bo Yingcheng remained unconscious. With the guidance of certain individuals, the media continued to fan the flames. The current public opinion effect was already becoming apparent.
Now, mentioning the young master in Hong Kong, many people already believed in the rumors of him being the illegitimate child.
Rumors don't need strong logic or real evidence; they thrive on sensationalism to spread more effectively.
As the rumors spread, they began to have a significant impact on the young master's reputation.
Originally, the media in Hong Kong had never spoken well of Bo Xiyun. After a long period of subtly shaping public opinion, the audience's image of Bo family's fourth son was reduced to only one positive aspect—he could produce good offspring and had a father who pampered him in every possible way.
However, now, even this seemingly reliable aspect was revealed to be false, and this matter naturally triggered discussions.
Although Bo Xiyun didn't care about what others said, with his own data analysis company, he received a quantified and clear analysis report as soon as the rumors began to surface.
It was evident that it wasn't just second young master Bo involved in this.
Bo Xiyun flipped through several pages of the report and found that eldest brother Bo was also involved.
It wasn't difficult to guess. After all, only in dealing with the matter of his younger brother would Bo Zhi and Bo Shang reach a temporary consensus.
Facing clear and malicious rumors attacking him, Bo Xiyun certainly wouldn't sit idly by.
When Wei Fang ran errands for Wen Xiusen and happened to be in this situation, he noticed.
The boss was busy with affairs, and it seemed that the young master in the study was not having an easy time either.
In recent days, Wen Xiusen had spent most of his time contending with Bo. As Wen Xiusen's special assistant, Wei Fang was well aware of the situation in Hong Kong.
The young master's situation wasn't good. Even though he hadn't done anything wrong, in the fierce competition for the Bo family's power and wealth, Bo Xiyun's choice was very clear.
For a period of time, there had been no movement in the companies under the name of the young master in Hong Kong. They even belonged to the inland branch of the Bo family's investment and had been continuously divesting from the Hong Kong market.
It seemed like Bo Xiyun wanted to completely break free from the influence of Hong Kong capital and no longer be affected by Hong Kong.
However, the actions of the Hing Hong Group were low-key, and they rarely engaged in short-term trading for quick gains. Therefore, for a while, the selling of shares and repurchasing did not attract much attention.
[T/N: Yeah, it's actually Hing Hong. I am not sure if it's referenced in previous chapters tbh. Some of the companies they mentioned was Suzhou and some kind of brother of Suzhou so yeah...Hing Hong by no means is a typo for Suzhou...]
If Wei Fang hadn't known about Bo Xiyun's true identity beforehand, he probably wouldn't have paid much attention to Hing Hong Group's actions either.
But upon learning that the manipulation was orchestrated by Bo Xiyun, from Wei Fang and their professional perspective, it was easy to draw conclusions.
Bo Xiyun was cutting ties with Hong Kong and the Bo family.
To be honest, if it weren't for the identity of Bo Yingcheng's youngest son, the young master's company wouldn't have reached its current scale. But now, with the Hing Hong Group, Bo Xiyun could confidently say one thing.
—He didn't care about the Bo family's assets.
However, even Wei Fang understood.
Although the young master had no intention of competing, his brothers wouldn't let him off so easily.
Just like now, Bo Xiyun hadn't done anything wrong, but the public opinion attacks were enough to drench him in dirty water.
Not many people could touch the truth behind the layers of media concealment and packaging.
Not many people genuinely cared about it.
Moreover, the media landscape in Hong Kong itself was very complex, with hundreds of media outlets each having its own faction. Currently, the territory had been divided up.
Under such circumstances, if Bo Xiyun wanted to confront his brothers in the media, he was obviously at a disadvantage.
Unlike the strict control in the mainland, Hong Kong media was only manipulated by capital, and there was no consideration for social impact when disseminating information.
So, media attacks were very strong, and once someone got involved, it was challenging to extricate themselves from the situation.
Even the young master, who had previously ignored and dismissed it, was unable to do anything in the face of repeated provocations by many Hong Kong celebrities.
Because Hong Kong media was very adept at targeting the weak points of the individuals involved, almost entirely attacking them mercilessly.
Like when second young master Bo intended to publicly reveal Bo Xiyun's status as an S-level omega, the media's emphasis on 'sex' was very strong.
To force the omega into a golden cage, the tabloids in Hong Kong used almost every means at their disposal, and their portrayal of Bo Xiyun was extremely harsh.
At that time, the media brought up several cases with poor outcomes, repeatedly humiliating the young master. The overall effect of all their efforts was a mess.
It could be imagined that if it weren't for second young master Bo considering that the situation had gotten out of control and not continuing the next steps, once the S-level omega identity of the young master was announced, it would have undoubtedly solidified the opinions of many people.
Even if people originally thought the tabloids were too harsh, knowing that Bo Xiyun's real 'sex' after numerous business failures would make them feel like—
No wonder, omegas aren't suitable for this!
Wei Fang was well aware that, in the end, the young master was just a young person who hadn't even reached twenty years old. Even with exceptional talent, it was challenging to face such sharp and sarcastic criticisms calmly.
So, after Bo Xiyun asked about second young master Bo's actions, Wei Fang answered and added a few words.
"Don't worry too much. Mr. Wen will handle this for you."
After all, at the moment, the young master was still in the unstable period after delaying differentiation.
But the omega spent more time in the study every day than the normal working standard.
Hearing Wei Fang's words, Bo Xiyun lifted his head.
"Thank you."
He smiled, and when his beautiful eyebrows and eyes curved up, even without smelling the young man's orange blossom beta pheromones, a sense of sweetness could be felt.
But after expressing his thanks, the young man said the next sentence.
"I will handle it myself."
[T/N: You go Bo Xiyun!!!!!!]
Bo Xiyun always spoke politely, never displaying any temperamental behavior like a typical young master. He even explained a bit more.
"It's not that I don't trust Mr. Wen, but after all, it's my matter. There's no reason to trouble others to help solve it."
These words left Wei Fang momentarily stunned. Just because Wei Fang had recently witnessed how fierce the media onslaught in Hong Kong could be, in such a situation, it was very challenging for the party involved to safeguard themselves— the rumors and dirty water had destroyed countless people before.
However, in the face of this dangerous situation, the young master showed no fear. He had no intention of retreating; instead, he wanted to handle it himself.
Never relying on others.
No matter who they were.
"...I'm sorry."
Wei Fang immediately realized his mistake and sincerely apologized.
"I shouldn't have said that just now."
Finally recognizing how deeply ingrained his misconceptions about the young master and omegas were, Wei Fang realized that his assumptions about having an alpha handle things for the young master were fundamentally wrong. He apologized genuinely.
Perhaps it was well-intentioned, but Wei Fang had unconsciously assumed that an alpha should handle things for the young master, instead of trusting that the omega could handle it on his own.
The young master didn't seem to mind much, waving his hand dismissively.
"No worries."
While speaking, Bo Xiyun handed a stack of secretly copied materials on special paper to Wei Fang.
"Thank you, Brother Wei. Please give these to Mr. Wen."
The paper materials contained information that Bo Xiyun was aware of. The young master spoke the truth and showed no signs of distrusting Mr. Wen. They had been maintaining open communication with the man.
However, when Wei Fang opened the sealed document bag and glanced at the information, he immediately showed a visibly shocked expression. If it weren't for his professional composure as a special assistant, Wei Fang might have exclaimed in surprise.
The information in the documents involved several operations that had become a explosive topic in the industry over the past two days. The discussions and debates within the financial industry far surpassed the gossip about the elite families in Hong Kong.
Although Wei Fang had known about the young master's background and had tried to restrain himself, he still looked at Bo Xiyun with a sense of astonishment when he saw the young master's gaze.
He never expected that the young master would be involved in such matters.
Just recently, Hong Kong's Hui Feng Bank, controlled by a Hong Kong sole proprietorship, had suffered successive blows. Due to the previous malicious actions against an inland communication terminal company being exposed, Hui Feng Bank was removed from the official cooperation whitelist by the inland authorities.
Yesterday, the official announced the status of a round of national bond issuance. Hui Feng Bank, which had cooperated with the official for many years, was not mentioned at all, and its qualification for official bond subscription was directly revoked.
As soon as this news came out, the stock price of Hui Feng Group plummeted, evaporating one-fifth of the entire group's market value in just twelve hours.
At the opening of the market this morning, Hui Feng's stock price was still falling.
Last year, Hui Feng Bank's year-end profit settlement was not impressive, and now, with this incident, it was likely that the entire bank's book value would vanish.
What surprised Wei Fang even more was that Hui Feng Bank had been making private moves for more than a year. However, due to the twists and turns, it had been hidden beneath the surface.
Moreover, Hong Kong and the inland financial systems were not consistent, so even if there were suspicions from above, they could not be as timely or accurate.
However, this time, the authorities had concrete evidence in hand and directly struck at the heart of Hui Feng.
As Wei Fang carefully examined the confidential documents, it was evident—whether it was providing evidence or manipulating stock prices, it was the handiwork of the young master.
Hui Feng Group had been entrenched in Hong Kong for a long time, occupying a considerable share in the banking industry, especially in terms of media. The sponsorship funds from various major media outlets in Hong Kong had to pass through Hui Feng Bank.
Wei Fang, being an industry insider, immediately understood the logic behind it.
Now, Bo Xiyun's operations had dealt a severe blow to Hui Feng Bank, equivalent to cutting off the lifeline of sponsorship for various media outlets.
Although the major media outlets in Hong Kong had not yet realized the severity of the situation due to the rapid development of events, there wasn't much time left for them to react.
Previously, under the manipulation of Bo and the others, many tabloid newspapers had spread rumors and caused trouble for the young master. This time, Bo Xiyun's operations had hit Hui Feng Bank hard, effectively cutting off the lifeblood of various media sponsorships.
Wei Fang had also considered that once Hong Kong's media landscape had been completely divided, it might not be as easy to deal with as in the past.
However, the young master didn't engage in verbal battles with the media; instead, he directly disrupted the financial support network, displaying a crushing display of strength.
It was the kind of solution that overpowering individuals would implement.
During this time, Wei Fang truly experienced the almost terrifying and astonishing courage of Bo Xiyun.
The contrast between the young master's image as a pampered omega and his brilliant actions was so stark that it gave people a sense of near-disconnection.
In reality, it wasn't the young master's problem; it was the onlookers who clung to stereotypes, forced to endure significant shocks when their misconceptions were corrected.
No one could deny that Bo Xiyun was formidable. His talent, foresight, and ingenious operations were beyond dispute and controversy.
Now, Wei Fang's feelings towards the young master were filled with admiration. It was a pure admiration for absolute strength, irrespective of the other's gender, age, or any other conditions.
Sealing the document bag, Wei Fang inquired further, "Do you need any more information? I'll share everything I know."
Unable to contain his emotions, he added, "I'll tell you everything."
Apart from Wei Fang's emotional transformation, in reality, Wen Xiusen had always treated the young master as the boss.
"It's also Mr. Wen's instructions."
Bo Xiyun responded casually, "I know."
"The boss often sends you over to provide me with additional information, right?"
The young master had long guessed it. Wen Xiusen had been using Wei Fang as an assistant to act as a bridge for communication between them.
Wei Fang was momentarily stunned, only then realizing that the boss had already conveyed his attitude.
Wen Xiusen had known early on that Bo Xiyun preferred to handle difficulties independently and had never doubted it.
He had silently been providing assistance to the young master.
Looking at the handsome youth who had returned to the assistant's chair, Wei Fang inexplicably felt a certain sentiment.
The two individuals didn't seem to have become a compatible couple due to the compatibility of their AO genes or the harmony of their pheromones.
They were soulmates resonating with each other.
***
After Wei Fang left, Bo Xiyun remained alone in the study for a long time. In fact, he wasn't oblivious to fatigue; on the contrary, the young master's mental state hadn't been good since the differentiation.
He often felt tired, and despite the doctor's advice to rest well, Bo Xiyun didn't know when he would return to a normal state.
However, precisely because of this, Bo Xiyun felt even less inclined to take a break.
Every time I try to take a break and clear my mind, various discomforts in my body seem to become more pronounced.
To the point where I'd rather fill myself with work, just to distract my mind.
But now, even work doesn't manage to fully occupy Bo Xiyun's attention, because he is still worried about another matter.
His estrus period, which he doesn't know when it will arrive.
This psychological pressure is making him even more weary, and combined with his already poor appetite, after hastily eating dinner, Bo Xiyun returns to his study.
Adjusting the indoor temperature, he found that the air conditioning doesn't seem to help much. In the end, he put on a pair of fluffy slippers and went to the living room, fetching a coat that has been worn by Wen Xiusen.
Wrapped in the oversized coat, he settled into the large chair by his desk, continuing to review documents on his tablet. Despite feeling uncomfortable, the young omega, who has fallen into an almost drowsy state, eventually fell asleep.
When he regained consciousness, Bo Xiyun felt as if he's been floating for a long time before gradually landing in a solid place. Struggling to open his hazy eyes, he saw someone who brought him back.
"Wen..."
When he just returned, there was a bit of dust and a hint of coldness on the man's body, but more than that, it was the inherent faint cold snow fragrance.
Originally, it should have been the daily study time before bedtime, but the boy's slight frown was already filled with exhaustion. Wen Xiusen didn't force the issue; his voice, like the gentle movement of tucking in the young master's blanket, was equally light.
"Go to sleep."
However, despite the relief that should have come with those words, the omega didn't close his eyes as expected.
Gazing blankly as the man withdrew his hand, the discomfort that had lingered in his body suddenly magnified, and an inexplicable restlessness emerged.
Just as he was about to get up, Wen Xiusen's figure suddenly paused.
Turning back, he saw his own clothes, the hem of which was caught by the slender fingers of the young man on the bed.
The boy still had a furrowed brow, appearing quite fatigued. His eye sockets were slightly red, and when he spoke, there was a noticeable nasal sound, with a soft tail end.
Question.
[T?N: 问 means question or asking. so i went with question.]
"Don't you want to 'touch' me?"
The thirsty and sleepy young man clearly looked exhausted, yet he still made an effort to press down the just-tucked blanket, exposing his slender neck.
Pure and bright.
Under the dim light, still strikingly white.
When the young master Bo Xiyun was criticized harshly by the Hong Kong media, there was a comment on a short video platform that received the most likes.
That comment said,
[But when the young master smiles at you, no one can resist it.]
It garnered over a hundred thousand likes, and people weren't sure who wrote it.
Actually, when the young master was on the verge of tears with red eyes,
that was when no one could resist the most.
The weak young master was too exhausted to notice others' feelings, with his sole focus on dispelling his discomfort.
The uncomfortable feeling lingered in the chest, making the young master forget the hyperactive reaction when the gland was directly touched, and he moved closer to the familiar scent.
Even though the body was exhausted from the busy day, regardless, he wanted to experience a bit more.
He wanted to be infused with the scent of frosty snow.
*
The next morning, in the soft morning light, the warm bedroom was filled with the lingering fragrance of the pristine and cold snow.
It was an incredibly pleasant smell, unique to the crisp scent of snow-wrapped oranges.
However, waking up in the midst of this delicate fragrance, there was not much sweetness to be felt.
Resting beside the warmth, waking up refreshed, the body fully attested to what it desired, vividly reminding Bo Xiyun of everything that happened last night.
Last night, due to the absence of another person's pheromones, restlessness persisted.
It wasn't until receiving comfort that the body finally settled down.
Despite being a personal experience, it not only did not feel as pleasant and delightful as the current warmth.
Instead, it instilled a profound fear in the young master.
Why...?
No matter the challenges or awkward situations, Bo Xiyun always strives to do his best.
But in moments when he is completely unaware and unconscious, why did such a change occur?
...Is he already inseparable from the alpha?
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Translator's Note: I really dislike how China operates sometimes....
So much will happen and only few will support... Like I recently heard about a girl. She was left with her aunt when she was just 2 years old. Her aunt raised her and made her a strong, independent woman. She had a well paying job and bought her own house. The problem is when her cousin asked her money(As a loan) she agreed and helped out but when the original parents got to know that their long-abandoned child grew up to be such a rich young lady they demanded her money- why? Because they wanted to buy a house for their son-huh, the hypocrisy. When the girl refused, they sued her. China being China punished the girl and had her pay the price... it was so uncomfortable as a by-stander, imagine her situation and what the girl had to go through.