Chapter 105: Side Story 1 – Ninety-Nine Percent Temptation

In the conference room of the Lu Corporation, the woman sitting in the center had a cold, stern expression.

She frowned as she listened to the reports from the people below, her face terrifyingly dark.

 

The executives giving reports below were all dripping with cold sweat, afraid of incurring her displeasure.

 

The woman’s complexion was as fair as snow, her features cold and sharp.

Her red lips were slightly pressed together, as if she was trying very hard to endure something.

 

She tossed the custom fountain pen in her hand onto the table and said coldly, “Vice President Zhang, you will chair the rest of the meeting.”

 

With that, the woman stood up and left the conference room.

Only after she left did the temperature in the room begin to rise again.

 

Her assistant, Wen Ting, carefully observed Lu Zijin’s expression.

“President Lu, should I call a doctor for you?”

 

Lu Zijin pinched the bridge of her nose and nodded slightly.

 

She didn’t want to say anything more.

She reached out, pulled the door handle, and entered her office.

 

She quickly walked to the sofa, sat down, and rested with her eyes closed, her brow furrowed.

 

About twenty minutes later, a young woman was brought into Lu Zijin’s CEO office by Wen Ting.

 

The woman was Lu Zijin’s private doctor.

Seeing her like this, she immediately understood what was wrong.

 

She sighed and said, “If you keep using suppressants in this condition, you’ll ruin yourself.

Have you been feeling worse lately?

I’ve advised you before.

If you don’t want to date, that’s fine.

Just find an obedient alpha to keep you company.

Give her some money, let her be your mobile blood bag.

What’s wrong with that?”

 

Lu Zijin opened her eyes and glared at the woman.

“I find them disgusting.”

 

Doctor Lin was so angry she laughed.

“Who told you to find a disgusting alpha?

The hospitals now have pheromone matching databases.

You can just get your blood drawn, find alphas with high compatibility to your own pheromones, then screen them yourself.

Have someone check if their private lives are clean, then choose one that is.”

 

Lu Zijin’s frown deepened.

She felt all alphas were disgusting.

Especially the thought of having to absorb another’s pheromones made her nauseous.

“Is there no other way?”

Her face was slightly pale as she asked.

“No.

I’ve told you several times already.

You can’t rely on medication to suppress it anymore.

Otherwise, your body won’t be able to take it.

Come to the hospital with me.

Find a pheromone partner.

A permanent solution.”

Doctor Lin continued.

 

Lu Zijin’s brow furrowed even tighter.

“I only need their pheromones to suppress my heat.

I won’t give them my pheromones.”

 

Doctor Lin pursed her lips.

“Whatever makes you happy.

Are you going or not?

If not, I’m leaving.

I can’t do anything more for you in this state.”

 

With no choice, Lu Zijin had to get up and follow Doctor Lin to the hospital.

This hospital was a private one under the Lu Corporation.

But now that the national pheromone matching database had been established, even private hospitals could run comparisons and find the best match.

 

Lu Zijin had her blood drawn and waited in the hospital’s VIP room.

Half an hour later, the matching results were ready.

 

Within Panyang City, there were only five people with an 80% or higher pheromone match to Lu Zijin.

Only one person had a match rate above 90% – actually 99%.

 

Doctor Lin was also shocked when she got the report.

She looked at Lu Zijin and laughed.

“There’s actually someone with a 99% match to you?

It must be like lighting a fire!

Look, this person’s name is Wei Lan.

She’s 20 years old.”

 

Lu Zijin took the report.

It included Wei Lan’s ID photo.

Lu Zijin looked at it.

This alpha was quite good-looking, even better-looking than some omegas.

But alphas these days played around a lot.

At only twenty, who knows how messy her private life was.

 

She would never take an alpha who wasn’t clean.

Lu Zijin said to Wen Ting, “I want you to investigate this person, Wei Lan, immediately.

I want the results in an hour.”

“Understood, President Lu.”

Wen Ting quickly sent someone to investigate.

 

Doctor Lin sighed.

“I hope this Wei Lan is clean.

That would save me a lot of trouble.

It would stop you from calling me every time you’re in heat.”

 

Lu Zijin glared at her and said nothing more.

 

Wen Ting worked very quickly.

An hour later, she returned with a stack of documents and knocked on the VIP room door.

“President Lu, I’ve found everything.”

She handed the stack of A4 paper to Lu Zijin.

 

The documents contained all of Wei Lan’s information, down to the smallest detail.

It even listed which class she was in during elementary school.

 

Lu Zijin filtered out the useless information and focused mainly on Wei Lan’s family situation.

Wei Lan was an orphan.

Lu Zijin was surprised for a moment, but thought being an orphan was good; there would be fewer complications.

 

She continued reading patiently.

Wei Lan’s background was exceptionally clean.

According to the information, Wei Lan had been a well-behaved, good girl all her life.

Her grades had always been good, and she had been admitted to Panyang University.

She was currently a sophomore majoring in history.

 

Wei Lan’s relationship history was a complete blank.

The information showed that people had confessed to Wei Lan in school, but she had rejected them all.

She had never had anything ambiguous with any omega, nor were there any records of hotel check-ins with others.

 

The more Lu Zijin read, the more satisfied she became.

This Wei Lan was clean, young, had no family, and seemed easy to control.

 

The information also showed that Wei Lan’s financial situation wasn’t good.

Being an orphan, she had taken out loans to pay for university tuition.

Now, she worked many part-time jobs to support herself.

Additionally, Wei Lan was an enthusiast of carving.

The reason she had rented a small one-bedroom apartment outside was to learn carving.

 

Lu Zijin happened to know several master carvers in Panyang City.

If this Wei Lan truly behaved and acted as her mobile fuel pack, she could even introduce Wei Lan to these masters.

 

If this girl was really as clean as the information suggested, she could have her assistant contact her.

After all, in the circles of Panyang City, it wasn’t uncommon for wealthy people to keep alphas or omegas.

There was nothing wrong with her keeping a clean college girl, too.

 

Besides, she wouldn’t do anything with her.

She just needed to smell her pheromones during her heat.

 

So, Lu Zijin gave her instructions to her assistant, sending her to find Wei Lan and ask about her willingness.

She also specifically had the assistant emphasize that she could introduce her to skilled carvers.

 

Meanwhile, Wei Lan was working at a bubble tea shop.

She worked at the tea shop at noon, and in the afternoon, she had to go to the library to organize books – another part-time job.

In the evening, she helped out in the cafeteria.

After finishing her work there, she also got a free meal.

 

After 8 PM, she had her own time to work on her carving.

Her life was busy, but also quite full.

 

Half an hour later, a very elegant woman came into the shop.

The woman ordered an iced Americano at the counter.

“Excuse me, is there a Wei Lan working here?”

 

The girl at the counter quickly went to get Wei Lan.

“Wei Lan, someone’s looking for you.”

 

Wei Lan was very surprised to see the woman.

She was just a university student; she didn’t know any female executives like this.

 

Still, she politely walked over.

“Hello, you’re looking for me?”

“Could I have a few minutes of your time?

I have something to discuss with you.”

Wen Ting tried to be as gentle as possible.

As a CEO’s assistant, this was her first time doing something like this.

“Sure, but please wait five minutes.

I get off work in five minutes.”

Wei Lan smiled.

“Okay, no problem.”

Wen Ting nodded and sat down on a nearby chair.

 

Wei Lan cleaned up the counter and then went to change her clothes.

Soon, she came back out.

 

Wen Ting observed Wei Lan.

She was wearing a plain white t-shirt and shorts.

Although she was an alpha, she had a beautiful face that was even more attractive than an omega’s.

So, even dressed plainly, her looks still carried her.

 

Wei Lan sat down across from Wen Ting and asked curiously, “Miss, how did you know about me?”

 

Wen Ting smiled, but thought the tea shop wasn’t a good place to talk.

Many of Wei Lan’s coworkers were here, and people were still staring at them.

 

Wen Ting smiled politely and said, “It’s about a job opportunity.

But it’s not convenient here.

Let’s go to the coffee shop across the street.”

 

The coffee shop across the street was more upscale, with much more space.

Of course, a cup of coffee there cost around sixty yuan.

Wei Lan, a poor alpha with little money, didn’t really want to go.

“Well, Miss, how about we just stand outside and talk?”

Wei Lan said shyly.

 

Wen Ting smiled and said, “It’s my treat.

And this job is really good.

If you take it, you can quit your other part-time jobs.”

 

Wei Lan was a little confused.

How did this woman know her?

It was a bit strange.

“Miss, can I ask how you know me?

And you want to give me such a good part-time job?

This all sounds a bit off.”

 

The smile on Wen Ting’s face almost cracked.

She still said, “I know you have many questions.

I’ll tell you at the coffee shop.

Don’t worry, the coffee shop there is a legitimate place.

If you’re not willing, I can’t force you.”

 

Wei Lan thought for a moment, that was true.

But she still had other part-time work to do.

“Alright.

But I only have half an hour.

I have to go back to work at the university at 2 PM.”

“Okay.

Let’s go quickly then.”

Wen Ting smiled.

 

The two quickly went to the coffee shop across the street.

Wen Ting ordered two lattes.

 

She pushed a document across the table to Wei Lan and said cautiously,

“I’m very sorry, but we had you investigated today.

My boss suffers from a pheromone disorder.

So, she had her blood drawn, and it matched with yours at 99%.

So, she would like you to accompany her through each month’s heat period.

Normally, if she needs you, you’ll have to be on call.

Of course, she won’t take your pheromones for nothing.

If you agree, you’ll receive a monthly compensation of 500,000 yuan.”

 

Wei Lan was stunned for a moment.

She frowned and asked, “She wants to keep me?”

 

Wen Ting was stunned for a moment, then pressed her lips together.

“You could understand it that way.

But my boss said it would be a purely pheromone-based transaction.

She won’t be intimate with you.”

 

Wei Lan shook her head.

Thinking about being kept brought to mind those greasy, middle-aged omegas.

Just the thought made her feel sick.

“Sorry.

I can’t do this kind of work.”

 

Wen Ting saw the disgust on Wei Lan’s face and quickly explained, “My boss meant really just a simple exchange of pheromones.

Don’t overthink it.

Besides, my boss is a young female entrepreneur in Panyang City.

She’s very beautiful.

Are you sure you won’t consider it?”

 

Wei Lan continued shaking her head.

If it wasn’t a greasy middle-aged man, it was probably a greasy middle-aged woman.

“No.

I have to go.”

“Hey, Miss Wei, let’s talk some more.

Why don’t I call my boss, maybe add a little to your salary?”

Wen Ting quickly said.

 

Wei Lan looked like she had been scared off and ran away.

That was close.

She had almost walked right into the trap.

 

Wen Ting sighed.

Her first time acting as a pimp for her boss, and she had failed.

Could she still keep her bonus this month?

 

Wen Ting returned to the office and nervously knocked on Lu Zijin’s office door.

 

Lu Zijin had already returned to the office.

She was now leaning on the sofa, resting with her eyes closed.

Hearing the noise, she quickly said, “Come in.”

 

Wen Ting carefully entered the office.

She thought for a moment, then said, “President Lu, Miss Wei refused.

It seems I scared her away.”

 

Lu Zijin took a deep breath, feeling her headache worsen.

She had been feeling irritable from the pheromone disorder, and now she was uncomfortable.

“What happened?

Didn’t you tell her the pheromones wouldn’t be taken for nothing?

Did she think 500,000 a month was too little?”

 

Wen Ting’s forehead was sweating.

She said nervously, “Miss Wei didn’t seem to like the idea of being kept.

I offered her 500,000 a month, but she still refused.”

 

Lu Zijin pinched the bridge of her nose in annoyance.

“Did you show her my picture?

Did you mention introducing her to a jade carver?”

 

Wen Ting was usually very capable at work, but this was her first time acting as a pimp for her boss.

Her ‘sales pitch’ was clearly unrefined.

She had completely forgotten about mentioning the jade carver.

“I was nervous today.

I forgot to mention those things.”

Wen Ting quickly lowered her head.

 

Lu Zijin took a few deep breaths, drank some tea to calm her temper, and said, “Fine.

I’ll go myself.”

 

With that, Lu Zijin stood up to leave.

But before leaving, she looked at her outfit.

 

She had dressed casually when she left the house this morning.

She was wearing thin dress pants on the bottom, and a white, Mandarin-collar blouse on top.

 

Lu Zijin thought for a moment, then turned and went into the restroom to change.

She kept the blouse, as it was very form-fitting and flattering.

She changed her pants into a more figure-hugging pencil skirt.

 

She went into the washroom, changed to a brighter lip gloss, applied a little more makeup, and then walked out of the restroom.

“Let’s go.

Have someone find out where she is now.”

The corners of Lu Zijin’s mouth lifted slightly as she walked out of the office.

“Okay, President Lu.”

Wen Ting quickly replied.

Their President Lu was always beautiful.

With just a little touch-up, even Wei Ting, an omega, couldn’t look away.

 

Soon, Lu Zijin got into a low-key business car.

The car drove straight towards Panyang University.

 

Wen Ting found out that Wei Lan was currently organizing books in the library.

She simply contacted the school administration and had the driver go directly to the library entrance.

 

Lu Zijin got out of the car.

Wen Ting accompanied her inside and found out that Wei Lan was organizing books in Room 304.

She then accompanied Lu Zijin up the elevator to the third floor.

 

Everywhere Lu Zijin went, she drew many looks.

But Lu Zijin didn’t mind.

She had been beautiful since childhood and was used to being the center of attention.

Still, she didn’t like people staring at her for too long, so she quickly walked into Room 304 with Wen Ting.

 

One side of the library was bookshelves; on the other side were desks and chairs where students could read or check out books.

 

Wei Lan was currently pushing a small cart, returning books to their proper places.

She was focused on her work and didn’t notice anyone watching her.

 

Lu Zijin, however, could see Wei Lan’s profile and immediately recognized her.

 

She gestured to Wen Ting to wait outside for a while.

 

Lu Zijin then walked behind Wei Lan with interest, leaning against the bookshelf and looking at her intently.

 

Wei Lan heard footsteps and put away a few books.

She felt like someone was watching her.

She turned around to look and saw that the woman standing behind her was an extremely good-looking omega.

 

She was wearing a business suit, but the white fitted blouse and pencil skirt perfectly showcased her figure.

The woman’s fox-like upturned eyes curved slightly, her red lips forming a smile.

She was looking at her.

 

Wei Lan felt her heart pound hard.

She lost her grip on a few books, and they fell to the floor.

 

Wei Lan’s face suddenly turned red.

She quickly crouched down to pick up the books.

She was a bit annoyed at her own reaction.

The woman was beautiful, and it wasn’t good to stare at her like that.

She had even dropped the books.

 

As she was lost in thought, she saw the woman bend down and hand her a book.

 

Wei Lan quickly took it, her earlobes red as she thanked her.

“Thank you.

I’m sorry.”

 

Lu Zijin’s gaze fell on Wei Lan’s red earlobes, and the corners of her mouth curved slightly.

Her little alpha really hadn’t had a girlfriend before.

Just exchanging a few words with her, and she was already blushing and red-eared.

Quite innocent.

 

She said softly, “Can we talk outside for a moment?

I’m here to see you.”

 

Wei Lan was stunned for a moment.

Why was another stranger coming to find her today?

But Lu Zijin was beautiful – she was exactly Wei Lan’s type.

She couldn’t refuse at all.

 

Wei Lan put the cart aside and followed Lu Zijin out.

The library was very quiet.

She led Lu Zijin to the emergency stairwell nearby to talk.

 

Wei Lan saw that Lu Zijin was only looking at her and smiling, not speaking.

She was the one who became embarrassed first.

She asked, “Do you need something?”

 

Lu Zijin took a few steps closer and smiled gently at Wei Lan.

“Mm.

My assistant came to see you at noon, but you refused me.

So, I thought I’d come and try my luck myself.”

“Was that lady your assistant?

So you’re the one who wants to keep me?”

Wei Lan was shocked.

But as soon as the words ‘keep me’ left her mouth, her face turned bright red.

 

Lu Zijin was amused.

“If that’s how you want to understand it, you’re not wrong.

500,000 a month.

Just be with me when I need you.

So, what do you say?

Want to do it?”

 

Wei Lan looked at Lu Zijin, her ears red as she pressed her lips together in thought.

The woman in front of her was her type, but she wasn’t ready to be kept.

Wei Lan was really torn.

But if she refused, would she ever see her again?

500,000 a month – this woman must be very rich.

If she refused, she’d probably never interact with her again.

 

Lu Zijin saw her conflicted expression and didn’t rush.

She just smiled.

“You’ve heard of Master Ji in Panyang City, right?

She and I are friends.

In a few days, she’s having a jade exhibition that’s only open to a private circle.

If you agree to what I said, I can take you to see it.”

 

Wei Lan’s internal scales were already tipped in Lu Zijin’s favor.

Hearing this, her eyes lit up.

Of course, she knew Master Ji – a very skilled jade carving master in Panyang City.

She herself loved jade carving, but she was self-taught, a ‘wild’ carver.

Now, having the chance to see a master’s work in person was something she could only dream of.

“Really?”

Wei Lan looked at Lu Zijin with reddened ears.

 

Lu Zijin smiled faintly and nodded at her.

“Mm.

I’ll have my assistant prepare a contract.

Don’t worry, I won’t renege.”

 

Wei Lan’s ears reddened again.

“I…

I’m not saying I don’t trust you.”

 

Lu Zijin was amused and took a few more steps forward.

 

Seeing her walk towards her, Wei Lan kept backing up.

When Wei Lan’s back was pressed against the wall, Lu Zijin finally stopped.

She reached out and lifted Wei Lan’s chin, smiling gently.

“Good.

Let’s go back and sign the contract right now.

As it happens, I need your ‘service’ today.”

 

Hearing this, Wei Lan’s ears turned crimson.

Her heart pounded wildly.

 

Today?

But she didn’t know how.

She wasn’t prepared.

 

She looked at Lu Zijin somewhat shyly and asked in a small voice, “I…

I don’t really know how to do it.”

 

Lu Zijin was very pleased with her little alpha’s shy behavior.

She wanted an innocent, clean, pure little alpha.

 

Lu Zijin leaned close to Wei Lan’s ear and said softly, “That’s fine.

When we go back, I’ll teach you.”

 

Wei Lan felt her ear tickle, and her entire body turned red from Lu Zijin’s teasing.

 

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