Chapter 40
Class 3 of the senior year temporary group.
Desk mate of the academic god: Um… I’m not sure if I misheard, but just now Yang-ge seemed like he wanted to take the academic god home to meet his parents before leaving. But then, instead of saying parents, Yang-ge said something like, “Anyway, you’ll be calling them grandpa and grandma in the future. They’re mainly here this time to see you.” Guys, what do you think? Am I understanding this correctly?
I’m a professional gossipmonger: Whoa! That’s impressive! No wonder Yang-ge could endure Jiang Chen. So, he and the academic god are at this level now. I guess they’ll get married right after graduation. Worried about Jiang Chen trying to interfere, huh?
The school bully is my idol: Yang-ge truly lives up to his name. He’s efficient even in love affairs!
The academic god is my idol: Oh no, my academic god! How did he find a partner so quickly?
Not enough boba tea: Don’t cry. Without a partner, you two couldn’t possibly be together anyway. But wait, why didn’t the academic god go?
Desk mate of the academic god: I don’t know. I just heard Yang-ge saying that. The academic god said something, but his voice was pretty low, and I couldn’t hear clearly. Then, Yang-ge left on his own.
The school bully is my idol: He must be shy. After all, we’re still high schoolers. Meeting parents, or rather, grandparents, requires some psychological preparation. Yang-ge should’ve been more considerate and informed the academic god beforehand to give him some mental preparation. Meeting the elders all of a sudden would definitely make someone anxious. If it were me, I wouldn’t go either.
I’m a professional gossipmonger: Makes sense. But honestly, I never expected those two to actually get together, let alone getting married right away. No, no, we can’t keep this news to ourselves. Good news should be shared with everyone. I’ll post it on the forum.
The academic god is my idol: Maybe they’re not necessarily getting married? Just meeting the parents.
Not enough boba tea: What’s the difference? Meeting parents is to prepare for marriage, right? If not marrying, why meet the parents?
…
The group chat was lively, but it didn’t affect Lin Xiaoran at all. He remained as calm as ever, sitting and reading. As for why he didn’t go home with Gu Yang, he simply didn’t see the need. After all, he could still see his grandparents when he got home later.
Besides, the elderly couple probably wanted to spend more time with their grandson.
There was no evening self-study on Saturday. After delaying for a while to finish some math problems after school, Lin Xiaoran finally packed up his bag and went downstairs to get his bicycle. By this time, most of the students had already left, leaving only a few classmates still engaged in club activities on the playground.
Lin Xiaoran glanced at them from afar, then turned and headed towards the bike shed, grabbed his bicycle, and set off.
As he rode towards the eastern alley, he habitually turned in, but before he could go a hundred meters, he was intercepted by someone.
Looking at the leader, Lin Xiaoran’s brows furrowed in annoyance. It was Chunfeng’s school bully, Guan Jun, again. He just wouldn’t give up.
He stopped the bike, planted a foot on the ground, and stared coldly at Guan Jun. “What do you want?”
Of course, Guan Jun wouldn’t come alone, but he also didn’t bring too many people. Besides him, there were only two others, if memory served right, the same two lackeys he brought the first time he came to bother Lin Xiaoran here.
The three of them had absolutely no sense of being defeated underlings, each wearing a lewd smile as they scrutinized Lin Xiaoran from head to toe.
“Not easy, huh? I waited for over a week, finally caught you alone after Yang ditched you. Today, let’s see who else will come to help you.” Guan Jun looked smugly at Lin Xiaoran.
Lin Xiaoran didn’t say anything, just gave him a glance, not understanding where his confidence came from. Could it be that last time when the three of them were beaten, Gu Yang helped them?
As if reading Lin Xiaoran’s mind, Guan Jun smirked and touched the corner of his mouth, his gaze on Lin Xiaoran becoming even more lewd. “Tsk tsk tsk, who would’ve thought, one of the two big campus heartthrobs in Qizhong is actually an omega. Oh, by the way, do you know who took a screenshot of your file and posted it? It was me. Looks like Academic God Lin can’t accept himself as an omega, huh? Keeping it a secret, afraid to let anyone know. Feeling insecure, are we?”
In an instant, a cold light flashed in Lin Xiaoran’s eyes, his voice icy. “You did that?”
For Lin Xiaoran, it wasn’t that he couldn’t accept his gender being exposed, but he simply didn’t want it to be public knowledge. It was quite troublesome. He had been wondering who would do such a boring thing, and now he knew that there was indeed someone so boring.
!
“Yes, it was me.” Guan Jun seemed to take great pride in his actions and couldn’t help but boast, “I told you to stay away from my omega, but you wouldn’t listen. You insisted on flirting with Han Lu, so don’t blame me for being rude. You’re clearly an omega, pretending to be an alpha every day to deceive people. What I did was actually a good deed, preventing more omegas from being deceived by you.”
Of course, he wouldn’t admit that he did this because he couldn’t beat Lin Xiaoran and couldn’t win back Han Lu, feeling desperate and trying to make the best of a bad situation. He happened to see someone on the Qizhong forum saying they smelled Gu Yang’s scent on Lin Xiaoran, so he actually believed that if Lin Xiaoran turned out to be an omega, Han Lu would have to come back to him. Then, he found a way to steal Director Gao’s account and logged into Qizhong’s work system, where he actually discovered that Lin Xiaoran was an omega.
He was ecstatic and immediately told this news to Han Lu, but although Han Lu was surprised, she didn’t change her mind about him.
He felt that all of this was Lin Xiaoran’s fault. If Lin Xiaoran hadn’t pretended to be an alpha from the beginning and deceived Han Lu, none of this would have happened.
Moreover, as an alpha, he had been beaten up by omegas several times, which he and his buddies couldn’t swallow, so he came today.
And this time, he felt they had the upper hand and were very confident.
But they didn’t realize that Lin Xiaoran had already dismounted from his bicycle, calmly put away his textbooks, and turned to face Guan Jun, delivering a swift kick.
Just like last time, this kick came without warning, hitting Guan Jun squarely in the stomach. He doubled over in pain, clutching his belly. “You… you dare to attack… Damn it, I’ll make sure you can’t take care of yourself today!”
After saying that, none of the three moved, but pheromones instantly surged out, all attacking Lin Xiaoran.
The concentration was too high, far beyond what would be released in a normal physical confrontation.
Lin Xiaoran’s body visibly stiffened for a moment as the glands were attacked by the pheromones of the three alphas. The scent of lychee and snow pear uncontrollably leaked out, his hands involuntarily clenched into fists, and his legs felt weak.
Although there was nothing apparent on his face, Guan Jun and his cronies still noticed his abnormality, smirking triumphantly. “An omega is still an omega. With pheromones of this concentration attacking, even if you use suppressants, you’ll lose control. How about it? Are you feeling unstable? You two,” he instructed his two lackeys, “go over and hold him down. I’ll make sure he’s beaten to a pulp today!”
The lackeys were naturally willing to regain control of the situation. They approached Lin Xiaoran from both sides, reaching out to grab his arms. In an instant, however, they each received a punch to the face and fell to the ground screaming in agony.
Lin Xiaoran was somewhat surprised. Turning around, he saw Jiang Chen standing behind him.
Jiang Chen looked at him with concern. “Senior, are you okay?”
Actually, Lin Xiaoran didn’t look much different from usual, but the concentration of alpha pheromones in the air was too high, too aggressive for an omega. Jiang Chen couldn’t imagine how Lin Xiaoran could stand there unaffected. Could it be that he had Gu Yang’s scent on him?
This thought suddenly came to Jiang Chen’s mind, making him feel a little sour.
On the other side, Guan Jun, unaware that Lin Xiaoran had help, saw that Lin Xiaoran was still not someone to be trifled with and smirked lewdly. “Omegas are indeed different, with many suitors. Lin Xiaoran, do you know how many suitors you have?”
Lin Xiaoran’s gaze shifted away from Jiang Chen, and he calmly threw a sentence at him, “Don’t interfere!”
Jiang Chen was stunned, suspecting he was hearing things, but the next moment, he saw the omega figure, who should have been unstable on his feet, charging straight at Guan Jun. With each punch and kick, he was swift and decisive, like flowing water, seemingly repeating the moves effortlessly.
Although the other side had three people, all alphas, they were completely at a disadvantage now.
Could this… be true?
Jiang Chen’s eyes widened to the extreme, barely able to believe what he was seeing. Even if Lin Xiaoran wasn’t affected by the pheromones, could an omega really have such fighting prowess?
In the moment of his shock, Lin Xiaoran inexplicably paused in his movements and received a punch from Guan Jun on his cheek.
“Damn it!” Jiang Chen was furious. He cursed and was about to rush forward, but he saw Lin Xiaoran turn around and knock Guan Jun to the ground. Now, none of the three could get back up.
Lin Xiaoran wiped the corner of his mouth, turned around, and pushed his bicycle, preparing to leave. The concentration of pheromones here was too high, making him very uncomfortable.
“Senior,” Jiang Chen quickly called out to him, “are you okay?”
Although Lin Xiaoran’s fighting prowess was strong, Jiang Chen noticed that Lin Xiaoran should be feeling uncomfortable at the moment. He was definitely still affected by the pheromones, or else he wouldn’t have been hit by Guan Jun just now.
What’s strange is, why is there absolutely no omega pheromone in the air?
Lin Xiaoran looked up at him, confirmed that his pheromones hadn’t leaked, and handed him the bicycle. “Help me push it.” With that, he briskly walked away from the alley.
He was indeed affected to some extent, feeling too weak to even hold onto his bicycle. He needed to leave here quickly.
Jiang Chen, holding onto the bicycle, stared at him in surprise, suddenly thinking of something. He hurriedly pushed the bike and caught up.
Meanwhile, Gu Yang was at home talking with his grandparents. After not seeing them for a year, his grandmother had so much to say to him. However, his phone rang at that moment. It was Chen Hongqiang calling.
After answering, Gu Yang heard Chen Hongqiang’s angry and urgent voice. “Damn it, Yang Ge, that Guan Jun is incorrigible. He’s blocking our Lin Xueshen near the school again!”
“What?” Gu Yang immediately stood up from the sofa. After hastily saying, “I’ll be right back,” he dashed out the door.
Chen Hongqiang continued, “Just now, I saw it with my own eyes. Damn it, those bastards probably found out that Lin Xueshen is an omega. The pheromones they released… I almost choked on them when I arrived.”
“What about Lin Xiaoran?” Gu Yang’s hand clenched so hard that his knuckles turned white, his heart pounding in his throat.
“Lin Xueshen looks fine. When I got there, they had already finished fighting. Guan Jun and his gang were lying on the ground howling. They probably wanted to attack Lin Xueshen with pheromones, using such despicable means for revenge. But with Jiang Chen there, they probably didn’t gain anything.”
Jiang Chen?
Gu Yang’s brows furrowed rapidly, but he quickly pushed aside thoughts of Jiang Chen. Right now, he just wanted to see Lin Xiaoran immediately.
The Gu family wasn’t far from Qizhong. Gu Yang hung up the phone and ran all the way there. As he approached the park where Lin Xiaoran had gone into heat last time, he could already smell the scent of lychee and snow pear.
Sure enough, Lin Xiaoran was affected.
Following the direction of the pheromones, he ran over and found them sitting on the edge of a flowerbed in the park. Not only was Lin Xiaoran there, but Jiang Chen was also there.
They were sitting together and talking.
Lin Xiaoran was covered in pheromones, yet he was sitting with an alpha!
For a moment, Gu Yang couldn’t explain his own feelings. He almost wanted to rush over and fight Jiang Chen, to beat down that fellow alpha. Almost at the same time, Lin Xiaoran turned his head and looked at him, a slight surprise flashing in his clear eyes, followed by joy. “Gu Yang!”
The inexplicable anger in Gu Yang’s heart was suddenly suppressed, and he calmed down. Then, he looked at Lin Xiaoran’s face, pale and bloodless, with a bruise on the corner of his mouth. Against his pale skin, the bruise looked particularly harsh, making Gu Yang’s eyes sting.
He walked over, grabbed Lin Xiaoran’s wrist, and said, “Let’s go home.” Then, without even looking at Jiang Chen, he pulled Lin Xiaoran and left.
Lin Xiaoran didn’t resist, just turned to look at Jiang Chen, who waved at him with a smile. “I’ll remember to inquire for Senior.”
Lin Xiaoran nodded. “Thanks.” With that, he obediently let Gu Yang pull him out of the park.
Gu Yang suddenly stopped in his tracks, turning around to meet Lin Xiaoran’s gaze. He couldn’t help but freeze.
It wasn’t his imagination. The distance from the park to where they were now wasn’t far, but Lin Xiaoran seemed different from before. Earlier, although his pheromones were out of control, he could still sit steadily and talk to Jiang Chen without showing any signs of weakness.
But now, those clear eyes seemed misted over, and his whole body seemed devoid of strength. One of his hands unconsciously grabbed onto Gu Yang’s clothes, appearing incredibly fragile.
“You…” Gu Yang’s throat suddenly felt dry, his voice hoarse. He reluctantly moved his gaze away from Lin Xiaoran’s face, but it involuntarily landed on the glands behind his neck. “Is it very uncomfortable?”
It must be very uncomfortable.
For Lin Xiaoran to show such a vulnerable side, he must have reached his limit.
Indeed, the concentration of pheromones released by Guan Jun and his gang today far exceeded expectations. Lin Xiaoran didn’t know why he was able to endure it while talking to Jiang Chen earlier, but as soon as Gu Yang arrived, he seemed unable to hold back anymore.
The faint scent of cedar emanating from Gu Yang made him instinctively want to get closer.
But Gu Yang’s direct gaze at his glands suddenly made him feel embarrassed. He couldn’t help but avert his eyes and look to the side, his voice soft and gentle. “No need for a mark. Your pheromones are enough.”
Gu Yang gently squeezed the wrist he was holding, feeling a strange sense of joy. The cedar scent of his pheromones gently enveloped the omega beside him, mingling with the scent of lychee and snow pear.
This feeling was completely different from being attacked by other alpha pheromones. Gu Yang’s pheromones made Lin Xiaoran feel very comfortable, as if he were being protected and comforted, gradually calming his restless body.
Gu Yang’s gaze involuntarily fell on the bruise on Lin Xiaoran’s lips, and he couldn’t help but ask, “Did Guan Jun do this?”
Lin Xiaoran raised his head, his lips already showing a hint of redness, but softer than usual. He lightly brushed them and said, “I fought back.”
But this statement didn’t dispel the anger in Gu Yang’s heart. However, he didn’t say much to Lin Xiaoran, just quietly accompanying him until Lin Xiaoran’s pheromones completely calmed down, then he took him home on the bike.
The Gu family’s two elders were rarely in the country, and a group of old friends in the country were lining up to meet them for dinner and catch up. So, the two of them were conveniently taken away by their friends.
Gu Yang felt it was better this way. Lin Xiaoran’s pheromones had just calmed down, and it was better for him to rest quietly.
Lin Xiaoran was indeed a bit tired. After dinner, he went back to his room and lay down. Not long after, he heard Gu Yang leaving the room and going downstairs. He lay on the bed, staring at the ceiling in confusion. Suddenly, he thought of something, and he jumped out of bed barefoot, pulling open the curtains. He happened to see Gu Yang walking out of the garden through the arch bridge.
Could it be that Gu Yang…
Half an hour later, Gu Yang wandered out of a dark alley and took out his phone to dial a number. When the call connected, he said straightforwardly, “Uncle Yang, help me investigate something. Once you find out, deliver the information directly to the police station.”
His voice gradually faded as he spoke, and the dark alley finally had some voices. Guan Jun and his two lackeys were lying on the ground weakly, not even daring to moan.
Even though they knew Gu Yang had gone far, they still felt lingering fear.
As fellow alphas, they could keenly feel the difference in their status.
In that moment just now, the oppressive force Gu Yang unleashed almost paralyzed them with fear.
Forget about retaliating, they only felt fear in their hearts.
It wasn’t until who knows how long later that they finally remembered they could speak.
“Big brother, I give up. Don’t ask me to bother Lin Xiaoran next time. I’m scared. Will Gu Yang kill us next time?”
“Me too, big brother, I’m scared too. Big brother, why don’t you just let it go? It’s obvious that Lin Xiaoran is Gu Yang’s omega. We can’t afford to mess with him.”
In the darkness, Guan Jun gritted his teeth, wanting to retort stubbornly, but when he thought of Gu Yang’s demeanor just now, he hesitated.
It was already past ten when Gu Yang returned home. He staggered up to the second floor and immediately saw Lin Xiaoran leaning against the doorway. Lin Xiaoran had taken a shower and changed into white home clothes. His hair was black and soft, making him look gentle. If it weren’t for the bruise on his lip, he would have been exceptionally handsome.
Unfortunately, that bruise was very conspicuous. Gu Yang clenched his fist again, regretting inwardly: he had been too gentle earlier!
Lin Xiaoran didn’t know what he was thinking. He glanced at him and asked directly, “Looking for Guan Jun?”
For some reason, he just felt that way.
Gu Yang was somewhat surprised, but since he had been guessed, there was nothing to hide. He nodded.
“Nosy,” Lin Xiaoran gave him a disdainful glance and turned back to his room.
Gu Yang was taken aback, then chuckled in exasperation. “Lin Xiaoran, I’m not trying to avenge you. Don’t forget, I’m the school bully of Seven High. He has caused trouble on my turf several times. If I don’t teach him a lesson, where would my face go?”
Lin Xiaoran turned around, his clear eyes staring at him. Suddenly, a smirk appeared on his lips. “Is that so? Yang Ge is really something!” With that, he slammed the door shut.
Gu Yang shook his head with a smile and turned back to his room.
