Alpha Predator

one year later

When Shen Dai came back from the library, he went to the supermarket to buy some vegetables, including a fresh grouper and a giant Dungeness crab weighing four catties.He grew up in the north, and he has no special preference for seafood. This is the northwest, and the locals don't like to eat it very much. These things are all brought in by air, and they are fresh and expensive. They are suitable for treats and celebrations, and today is for celebration. .

Celebrating Qiuqiu's [-] days and his completion of the thesis.

Shen Dai struggled to open the door and entered the room with two big plastic bags. A beta girl ran over from the room to take over: "Mr. Shen, why do you buy so many vegetables by yourself? It's so heavy." She has a round face, her name is Xiaodie, she is an intern at the research institute and a student of Bai Xiangwan. Shen Dai is not an employee, so it is not easy for her to come and go to the research institute frequently, and she is not allowed to touch radiation equipment. Bai Xiangwan threw Xiaodie away. Give him a helping hand, help him do some simple experiments and collect data, and bring him along, bring him around, and find that this girl is hardworking and sensible, not only is she very angry at studying and working, she always offers to help when she sees him alone and pregnant with a child, Shen Dai simply let her live with him, with all food, drink, lodging and salary included.

The house he is renting now is also Bai Xiangwan's. This is the company's welfare housing. He has bought it for several years, but Bai Xiangwan almost always lives in the dormitory of the research institute, and he charges him a nominal rent.Because of the help of these two people, his life pressure is much, much less, otherwise, just raising the children by himself would wear him down.

Shen Dai smiled and said, "I went to pick some seafood, will you cook it?"

"I'll just follow the tutorial, there's nothing difficult." Xiaodie looked excitedly at the flopping fish in the bag, "Wow, it's so big, it's quite expensive."

"It's always cheaper than eating out."

After the two sorted out the ingredients, Shen Dai looked at his watch: "I'll go and see Qiuqiu, and I'll help you later."

"You go, Mr. Bai is working overtime, and he will never arrive at 06:30."

Shen Dai washed his hands and walked quietly into the room. There was a white, tender, chubby baby boy lying in the crib, sleeping soundly, with a small finger in his mouth, and his lips moistened with saliva. Zhang Yihe sucked, not knowing what sweet dreams he was having.

Shen Dai looked at his little alpha with a soft expression that seemed to melt.

Qiuqiu was born at 36 weeks. Although he was almost full-term, according to the doctor's judgment on his condition, as the child gets older, the effectiveness of replacing pheromones will decline. Under the circumstances, natural delivery is more dangerous for him and the child, so he chose to have an early section.Qiuqiu was thin and small when he was born. After half a month of monitoring in the hospital, he also suffered from anxiety for half a month. Fortunately, he returned home healthy and healthy.

Qiuqiu is the child's baby name, and the grandfather named him "Dai", which means Taishan, so his son should be called Xiaoshanqiu.

Shen Dai bent down slowly, stroked the fluff on Qiuqiu's head with his fingers, then lowered his head, and sniffed lightly with the tip of his nose.The pheromone of Qiuqiu is Cypress. It's very light, it's the type of pheromone determined by genetic testing, Shen Dai smells it from time to time, it's more of a milky smell than the faint scent of medicine.

Shen Dai smiled, and lightly kissed Qiu Qiu's cheek.He never knew what it would be like to have a child, as if the love could never be enough.Although Qiuqiu was frighteningly energetic and taking care of the children was the most tiring job he had ever done in his life, but he was content with it.

After three months of recuperation, his body gradually recovered. He planned to take Qiuqiu back to the capital to see his grandmother and then his teacher when he was half a year old.If it wasn't for the teacher's special care, even if Senior Brother Bai was willing to help him, he wouldn't be able to come and go freely in the institute as a non-staff member. No one here knew him, and no one asked about his past, so he was able to move smoothly. Had the hardest time of my life.

Although his past kept him silent and he didn't dare to look back, but every time he looked at Qiuqiu, he felt that everything he had paid was worth it.

He went back to the kitchen to help Xiaodie prepare dinner together, and the two talked and laughed about Qiuqiu's growing up.

"By the way, Teacher Shen, I read a popular science article yesterday, saying that Qiuqiu needs alpha pheromones to comfort him before he is three years old, but compared to the decellularized pheromones or synthetic pheromones, There's a pheromone that suits him better."

"I know, the doctor mentioned it to me, but...forget it, he's fine now." Shen Dai knew what Xiaodie wanted to say. After a child is born, it still needs pheromones from both parents during the growth process. Otherwise, they will be easily frightened or stunted. However, their requirements will not be as harsh as those in the mother's womb. When the pheromones of the parents are missing, if there are people who often appear by their side and make them feel safe, their Pheromones can also play a role, and now the only alpha who is in frequent contact with Qiuqiu is Bai Xiangwan.But he felt that this request was inappropriate. Senior Brother Bai had already helped him too much, and he had always tried his best not to bother others.

"But I feel that the current alternative pheromones can't appease Qiuqiu. Qiuqiu's energy is too scary. Sometimes I think it's because he doesn't sleep enough because he doesn't have enough fun, maybe because he doesn't feel safe." Xiaodie sighed , "I have taken care of the two alpha brothers in my hometown, and they are not so energetic. Qiuqiu's pheromone level should be quite high."

"I don't know, I haven't tested it." Shen Dai thought to himself, is it true that the effect of replacing pheromones is not working.The doctor did remind him that after the child is born, he no longer relies on the mother to perceive the world, but has his own sensory system. At this time, whoever gets close to him, he likes the smell. Obviously, Qiuqiu doesn't like boring now. Alternative pheromones, like Bai Xiangwan's.

"Haven't tested it?" Xiaodie was very surprised, "Why?"

Generally, after giving birth, the pheromone level will be tested immediately. C level is mostly defective, and B level is the most common. If it can reach A level, it is a great event worth telling relatives and friends, not to mention what if the ancestral grave smokes. Got an S rank.

Shen Dai smiled and said: "I am opposed to using pheromone levels to divide a newborn into three or six grades. What kind of person a person will become in the future, what kind of achievements will be achieved, and family, education, personality, Personal struggles are closely related, and a single and subjective data should not be used to draw conclusions, so I will not test his pheromone level, and I don’t care, as long as he is healthy.”

Xiaodie looked at Shen Dai with admiration: "Mr. Shen, you are really kind, no wonder you can achieve these results by yourself."

"As long as anyone is willing to work hard, he will open up a world of his own. Your teacher, Mr. Bai and I, Professor Liu Xi, are also betas, so we can still become world-class rare earth experts."

Xiao Die nodded vigorously: "Professor Liu is our idol, I will work hard!"

The two of them prepared a sumptuous and delicious dinner, and when it was almost seven o'clock, the doorbell rang.

Shen Dai got up to open the door, and said with a smile, "Why are you ringing the doorbell when you go back to your own home? It's rare that you're only three or ten minutes late today."

Standing outside the door was a tall, handsome alpha male. His appearance was very superior. He had a high nose, broad forehead, and cold white skin. He had a capable and restrained temperament, but he had unmodified hairstyle, a lab coat with splashes of unknown stains, and a wrinkled shirt. , This is simply the image of a standard science and engineering man obsessed with scientific research and unkempt.

He is Bai Xiangwan, Shen Dai's fellow apprentice. At the age of 32, he became the youngest doctoral supervisor of Lancheng University. He is the head of Xingzhou Group's research institute in Gansu Mining Area. He is Liu Xi's most proud student.

Bai Xiangwan showed the cake in his hand: "Two 10 minutes, I bought this in 10 minutes."

"Mr. Bai, I'll come." Xiaodie took the cake graciously.

Bai Xiangwan nodded at Xiaodie, and asked, "Adai, where is Qiuqiu?" He began to look left and right to find the noise maker.

"Sleeping." Shen Dai pointed to the back room, "It's rare to be quiet, let's have dinner first."

Xiaodie claimed the credit and said: "Mr. Bai, Mr. Shen and I prepared a lot of delicious food together. The crab Mr. Shen bought is so big and alive, there are more than 300 crabs."

"Then I have to try it out." Bai Xiangwan smiled and glanced at Shen Dai, his eyes were gentle and powerful, "Today is worth celebrating."

The three of them sat down, and Shen Dai poured three glasses of red wine. He raised his glass, took a deep breath, and suddenly felt a lot of emotion in his heart: "I am very happy today. My SCI still needs some revision and review, but It is basically completed, and today is Qiuqiu's day, I want to thank you very much, Senior Brother Bai, Xiaodie, without your help, I don't know how miserable and hard I would have been." He said at the end , the nasal cavity was sour, and the eyes were a little red, "Really, thank you."

Shen Dai recalled all the experiences of this year, and the hardships were beyond words. He survived one night after another of pain, anxiety, fatigue, and self-doubt. Until now, he has not completely shaken off the shadow brought by Qu Moyu. But at least he is getting better every day. At least when he thinks of Qiuqiu, his heart is full of strength. He can survive it all thanks to the support of Senior Brother Bai and Xiaodie. He feels that he is very lucky. Met such a nice person.

Xiaodie smirked: "Mr. Shen, I can learn things by your side, and I have food and shelter, and I like Qiuqiu very much, so don't be polite to me."

Bai Xiangwan also smiled and said, "You're welcome, it's not worth mentioning."

Shen Dai looked at the two gratefully: "I respect you for this glass of wine." He raised his glass and drank it, and the two followed suit.

"Eat and eat." Xiaodie clapped her hands happily, "Qiuqiu is 100 days old, I hope he will be healthy, happy, sleep more and less blah, and grow into a handsome man sooner!"

There was a happy smile on Shen Dai's face.