On the way back to the company, Gu Qinglan sat upright with a serious expression, lost in thought. Gazing out the window, she absentmindedly watched the clouds swiftly floating by. Today's clouds were particularly adorable, resembling a flock of sheep.

Mutton... lamb... lamb meat... lamb skewers... seasoned with cumin, they taste so delicious.

But the urban management officers have driven away all the skewered mutton stalls, so you can't buy any.

Gu Qinglan clicked her tongue and shook her head. She couldn't dwell on it anymore, the more she thought about it, the angrier she became.

Mr. Yan could tell from his appearance that he was thinking about food. He glanced at the clouds outside the window and followed the train of thought of a foodie.

This guy, I hope he's not craving for lamb skewers...

The head chef inexplicably received an order to barbecue lamb skewers from Zhongqi. I can understand if they wanted char siu pork or lion's head meatballs, but now they actually want lamb skewers.

There's nothing I can do about it. I have to obey the leader's orders. Since we don't have any tools, we'll use the oven. The poor lambs were supposed to live until next month's anniversary celebration, but now they have to be slaughtered.

Looking on the bright side, everyone says that the quality of the food in the restaurant has greatly improved this month, receiving much praise.

At dinner time, everyone was in high spirits. The small surprises in life were no less joyful than celebrating the Lunar New Year. Gu Qinglan held a skewer of lamb in his hand and fell into deep thought. The chef's craftsmanship was impressive; the presentation was not something you could find at a roadside stall. The sizzling and fragrant oil made his expression serious, but he didn't care.

He didn't plan to buy lottery tickets this time. He took a big bite along the stick and chewed it, enjoying the delicious taste in his mouth.

Sitting on the second floor, Zhong Qi had a broad view as he watched the area downstairs transform into a lively barbecue zone. He thought to himself, "The treatment of this little bodyguard is indeed not worse than that of me, the general manager."

Mr. Yan, as usual, had a sandwich and a vegetarian dish: "So, are you jealous?"

I'm heartbroken; the years of friendship cannot compare to a mere bodyguard.

Mr. Yan said, "Be more sober. Two Alphas have no chance of developing feelings."

Time passed at a steady pace, and Gu Qinglan's days at the company went smoothly. In the mornings, she would go to Mr. Yan's house to have a meal, and for lunch, she would use her meal card to eat at the company's cafeteria. The food there became more and more delicious. Perhaps her taste buds had become more selective, as she found herself becoming pickier with her meals. The allure of food stalls outside the company seemed to have diminished compared to before.

The period of onset was approaching, so Gu Qinglan swallowed a suppressant before going to work.

This cheap inhibitor does indeed have side effects. He now feels a mess inside his stomach, but it's still manageable. He straightened his waist and went to work.

During his lunch break, Secretary Yao informed him, "Xiao Gu, you don't need to come tomorrow."

Gu Qinglan stood up and her first reaction was, "Why? Is it because I ate too much? I can eat less, if that's the issue."

"No, no, don't get it wrong. President Yan is going to the winery in France for a week. The flight is in the evening."

Gu Qinglan let out a sigh of relief, "So, I don't need to accompany you? Aren't bodyguards supposed to be on duty twenty-four hours a day? Why do I feel so relaxed and guilty?"

"You watch too many movies, Xiaogu. Yan Zong is also a person, and also needs private space..."

Gu Qinglan felt a bit disappointed and asked, "Why does Mr. Yan need to spend money to hire a bodyguard?"

"I'm not sure about this for now," Yao Jie smiled mischievously, "hehe, did you fall for our CEO Yan?"

"It's impossible." Gu Qinglan quickly retorted. His regret was that he wouldn't have the chance to freeload meals anymore - not being able to enjoy Aunt Mei's stuffed buns, noodles, beef pancakes, silky tofu with shredded pork over pulled noodles, pan-fried tofu skin with preserved eggs, and lean meat porridge with crispy egg rolls for a whole week...

"Xiao Gu, are you feeling unwell? Why do you look so pale?" Yao Jie asked with concern.

"No."

During dinner, Gu Qinglan felt his stomachache getting worse and worse. He couldn't even eat a meal in the restaurant. Mr. Yan noticed his pale complexion and asked what was wrong. Gu Qinglan tried to hold on and didn't dare to say the reason, but it was definitely because of the suppressants.

Generally, Gu Qinglan would buy suppressants on the black market from acquaintances. To purchase suppressants on the official website, one would need the corresponding Omega identity information. Besides, he didn't have that much money, and the black market prices were even cheaper.

The familiar shop unexpectedly had no stock left. The earliest new stock would only arrive in two days. Unable to wait, Gu Qinglan had to go to another shop to buy instead. Unexpectedly, the aftereffects after eating were so severe, he must have bought something fake.

Mr. Yan stared at him intently and said, "Don't try to be brave. If you're sick, go get treatment."

Gu Qinglan really couldn't hold on any longer and broke into a cold sweat. "Mr. Yan...I would like to go back early, is it possible..." But before she could finish her sentence, her eyes closed and she fell to the ground.

When I woke up, I was in the hospital. Zhong Qi was sitting beside me, his face grave. With just one glance, Gu Qinglan knew that the secret was out, that she couldn't hide the fact that she was an Omega anymore.

"Good that you're awake. Don't take medicine randomly in the future," said Zhong Qi with a calm expression.

Gu Qinglan kept her head down and remained silent.

Zhong smiled knowingly and said, "What's wrong? Don't worry, I will help you keep the secret."

"Mr. Zhong..." Gu Qinglan was greatly surprised.

"I have never held any prejudice against Omega," Zhang Qi's eyes were naturally kind-hearted.

Gu Qinglan looked at him gratefully, and Zhong Qi quickly said, "It was Yan Lin who took you to the hospital. Don't give me that kind of look; I can't handle it."

Mr. Yan already knows?" Gu Qinglan suddenly became excited.

"The doctor didn't have a chance to speak; this guy was in a rush to get to the airport." Zhong Qi lowered his head and glanced at his watch. "If the time is accurate, the call should come soon." As soon as the words fell, Zhong Qi's phone rang, and sure enough, it was Mr. Yan calling.

Zhong Qi simply responded with a few words and hung up the phone.

"What did Mr. Yan say?" Gu Qinglan asked.

"Take a good rest."

Although a simple greeting is just a formality, Gu Qinglan felt warm inside.