Month: August 2023 (Page 2 of 5)

Chapter 39

 

The first half-day of training had officially come to an end, and everyone couldn’t help but let out a long sigh, suppressing their strong desire to lie down and take a break. They struggled and made their way back to eat and shower.

 

Taking advantage of the lack of attention from others, Lu Kongbin strolled over to Lu Jingning and quietly asked, “Hey, Jingning, want to grab a meal together?”

 

Lu Jingning hardly needed to think about it: “No need, it’ll be too obvious.”

 

Lu Kongbin looked aggrieved, wanting to retort, but after contemplating for a while, he couldn’t find a convincing reason to persuade him. He could only frown and look at Lu Jingning with annoyance.

 

Just then, Wen Xingchen, who had gone out to wash his face, returned.

 

As he approached, he casually greeted Lu Kongbin, “Hello, Instructor.”

 

Lu Kongbin snorted through his nose.

 

He didn’t see this kid show any respect towards him as an instructor earlier, so why the change now? Did he finally give up trying to defy him?

 

After Wen Xingchen finished speaking, he turned to look at Lu Jingning and asked, “Want to have a meal together?”

 

Lu Jingning didn’t hesitate this time: “Sure!”

 

Lu Kongbin watched from the side, almost ready to explode in anger. Lu Jingning refused to eat with him, but he readily agreed to Wen Xingchen. Was this kid really his own son?

 

Fuming, he was about to walk away when he heard Wen Xingchen’s calm voice asking, “Instructor, would you like to join us?”

 

Lu Kongbin’s steps came to a halt, and he reluctantly turned back. After some thought, he reluctantly nodded, “Since you invited me, I guess I can.”

 

Wen Xingchen smiled faintly, “It’s our honor.”

 

While witnessing these two putting up a show, Lu Jingning felt like he couldn’t bear to watch anymore. He sighed deeply, raised his hands to shove them into his pockets, and turned to leave. Out of sight, out of mind.

 

For lunch, they chose a nearby restaurant with a good reputation. After sitting down, Wen Xingchen took the menu and casually asked, “Instructor, any specific preferences?”

 

Lu Kongbin replied, “None.”

 

Having spent years living a rugged life outside, he couldn’t afford to be picky, so he had no particular dietary restrictions.

 

Wen Xingchen nodded and asked again, “What about spiciness? Do you prefer something spicy or mild?”

 

“Either is fine,” Lu Kongbin replied. Then, he couldn’t help but glance at Wen Xingchen and said with a displeased tone, “You keep asking me about my preferences, but why don’t you ask your classmate?”

 

Wen Xingchen responded with an “Oh” and said casually, “I don’t need to ask; I know what he likes.”

 

Lu Kongbin filled with suspicion when he saw Wen Xingchen nonchalantly handing over the completed menu. He only confirmed that everything he said was true when the dishes arrived.

 

A table full of dishes, all of Lu Jingning’s favorites, with no room for any complaints.

 

However, the more perfect it seemed, the more uneasy Lu Kongbin felt. He couldn’t help but turn to Lu Jingning for an explanation.

 

Caught off guard by the scrutinizing gaze, Lu Jingning looked puzzled. “What’s wrong?”

 

Lu Kongbin’s tone was serious, “Just tell me honestly, what’s the situation between you and that Alpha?”

 

Lu Jingning was a bit bewildered by his sudden and vague question, “What situation?”

 

Lu Kongbin stressed, “Dad isn’t a narrow-minded person. If you really like someone, there’s no need to hide it from me. I promise not to go and beat the person up.”

 

Lu Jingning laughed, “Where did you get that idea? Wen and I are brothers!”

 

Lu Kongbin remained doubtful, “Can Alphas and Omegas just be brothers?”

 

Lu Jingning responded, “Why not? Yu Qingcang and I practically grew up together. According to you, does that mean I have feelings for him too?”

 

Mentioning Yu Qingcang, Lu Kongbin subconsciously shook his head, “No way, he’s too weak.”

 

After hearing Lu Jingning’s explanation, he didn’t continue probing further. However, before leaving, he couldn’t help but remind him with concern, “Jingning, if you really like an Alpha, remember to tell Dad. He can look out for you. You don’t know how Alphas these days can be quite scheming. Like Wen Xingchen, you treat him as a brother, but who knows if he has other ideas?”

 

Lu Jingning chuckled and interrupted, “I can assure you, even if I had any ideas, Wen would never be interested in me.”

 

If he were interested, he wouldn’t have needed such a hard time just to get a temporary mark.

 

Although Lu Kongbin should have been reassured by Lu Jingning’s confident response, he couldn’t help but feel annoyed, furrowing his brow.

 

Why did it sound like that guy Wen looked down on their precious Jingning?

 

Acting all arrogant, with such high standards?! 

 

…

 

After returning, Lu Kongbin left the training program with the exchange team and continued their daily practice. During this period, Lu Jingning took the opportunity to visit the hospital, but unfortunately, Wen Xingchen refused to listen and undergo a full-body examination.

 

However, there was good news.

 

After the excitement of the pirate incident and the subsequent intense release, Lu Jingning’s disrupted pheromones had improved significantly. As long as he paid a little attention to certain points, he wouldn’t have any problems even when participating in the competition.

 

Finally, after half a month, the day of the Military Academy Exchange Tournament arrived.

 

Under the leadership of their captain, the representatives of the Imperial Navy set off for the host, Heavy Cloud Defense University.

 

Upon entering the campus, two uniformed receptionists greeted them and led them to their exclusive resting area.

 

Heavy Cloud Defense University had a unique nature among military academies. Unlike the front-line combat-focused military forces, it leaned more towards cultivating emergency personnel in the rear. Therefore, the distribution of Alpha, Betas and Omegas at Heavy Cloud was closer to that of a typical civilian university in the Empire.

 

As they walked, Lu Jingning couldn’t help but exclaim, “Heavy Cloud Defense University is so different from our school! The proportion of Omegas here is on a completely different level! You can casually walk down the street and see so many Omegas. It’s much more refreshing than the scene full of Alphas back at our University!”

 

Wen Xingchen was walking beside him, not intending to engage in the conversation. However, Lu Jingning continued, “When the exchange competition takes place, the students from Heavy Cloud will probably come to watch, right? I wonder if these Omegas will fall for my charm when they see me in my jeans?”

 

Wen Xingchen replied, “…”

 

What’s going on? Lu Jingning seems unsatisfied with Alphas now and doesn’t want to leave any Omega untouched either?

 

Before he could respond, someone next to them couldn’t stand it anymore and said, “Lu Jingning, can you please stop? You’ve already caused enough trouble with the Omegas at our Imperial Academy. Now that we’re at another school, can’t you spare us Alphas a break?”

 

Lu Jingning dismissed it, “What era is this? Still pursuing Alpha and Omega relationships? There are Alpha x Alpha, Omega x Omega pairings, and plenty of Beta options, so don’t get stuck in traditional concepts. Open up your minds and your world will become more colorful.”

 

The others couldn’t help but exclaim in exasperation, “Is that your excuse for robbing us of a chance to find true love?”

 

“You can’t target me just because I’m exceptionally outstanding.” Lu Jingning shook his head disdainfully and turned to Wen Xingchen for confirmation, “Lao Wen, tell the truth. Is it my fault that I was born with exceptional looks?”

 

Wen Xingchen looked back at him and lightly hooked his lips, “It’s not your fault.”

 

Satisfied, Lu Jingning nodded, but before he could say anything else, the person next to them continued, “So, in order not to waste this innate advantage, I suggest that before the competition, you walk a few rounds to showcase yourself better. Otherwise, we won’t get the full experience of your unique charm.”

 

Lu Jingning retorted, “I’m not a peac0ck showing off its feathers! Why do I need to showcase myself from all angles?”

 

Wen Xingchen replied nonchalantly, “Of course not, you have much more ideas than a peac0ck.”

 

Lu Jingning thought, “…”

 

He had a reasonable suspicion that this guy was mocking him, but he had no evidence.

 

Why does he always argue with others? Are his hormones acting up again today?

 

The others were already laughing their heads off.

 

Under this playful atmosphere, the receptionists led the Imperial Navy’s team to the rest area successfully.

 

As they entered, they happened to encounter another group of people.

 

As these were all representative teams from various schools, everyone was wearing their respective uniforms. From the neat and unified blue attire, it was apparent that this group was from the Silver Star University’s exchange team.

 

The person at the front of the group stopped when they reached Lu Jingning and smiled mysteriously, “Wen Ye, we meet again.”

 

Wen Ye raised his eyelashes and replied calmly, “Long time no see.”

 

Some of the senior members of the Imperial Navy’s exchange team had experienced the last exchange competition. Now, faced with these people, their expressions turned unfriendly.

 

In the previous competition, the Imperial Navy lost to the Silver Star University by a narrow margin, ending up second. At that time, Tang Jiaze was one of the official members of the Silver Star team. Now, he unexpectedly appeared again, this time as their captain.

 

The rivalry between the Silver Star University and the Imperial Navy University for the top spot among the Empire’s military schools had been going on for a long time. They were true arch-rivals. Thus, just a simple encounter like this was enough to stir up deep emotions, making it clear how narrow the road of rivalry was.

 

Tang Jiaze put up a good front, with a sincere tone as he said, “I’ve heard about the attack on Imperial Navy. I heard you suffered heavy losses. It’s really regrettable.”

 

Wen Ye’s expression remained unchanged, “Thank you for your concern.”

 

Tang Jiaze sighed lightly, “It’s such a pity. I thought we could have a good battle on the competition stage this time, but unexpectedly, such an incident occurred. It’s really tough on you to organize a team to participate in the competition during this difficult time. However, regardless of the result of this exchange competition, the spirit of participation is a role model for us military academy students. It’s worthy of our respect and learning.”

 

Listening to this strange speech, Lu Jingning frowned unhappily.

 

From what Tang Jiaze said, did he feel like their team was already doomed to lose this time?

 

The other members of the Imperial Navy’s team also felt a little displeased. The atmosphere around them became tense.

 

Bing Yunlin stepped forward, breaking the deadlock with a smiling face, “It’s too early to talk about things that haven’t happened yet, isn’t it?”

 

Tang Jiaze nodded, chuckling, “You’re right.”

 

Wen Ye said, “If there’s nothing else, we’ll go back and rest.”

 

Tang Jiaze stepped aside to let them pass and showed proper courtesy, “After you.”

 

The other members of the Imperial Navy’s team didn’t want to engage further with them, so they walked by without glancing at them.

 

As they passed by, someone in the Silver Star’s team frowned in confusion, “Did I see it wrong? There’s actually an Omega among the Imperial team?”

 

Tang Jiaze had noticed Lu Jingning standing among the group and lightly chuckled, “I can only say that the Imperial Navy suffered heavy casualties in the recent attack. I’m afraid they’re short of people. At such an important event as the exchange competition, they actually found an Omega to fill in.”

 

Others around him laughed lightly, “That’s why they say their spirit is commendable.”

 

Tang Jiaze joined the laughter and waved his hand, “Let’s go, let’s have a meal.”

 

Leaving behind the tho-ny presence of the Imperial Navy, the Silver Star University, aiming to defend their championship, seemed to have encountered another stumbling block.

 

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T/N: Hey there! There is plenty more where that came from, so stay tuned! And stay healthy! Straighten your posture, so some stretches and drink some water before continuing hehe~

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How about MC nursing ML back to health? Forced into the Deep

 

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Chapter 38

 

After having a meal together, Lu Jingning and Lu Kongbin each returned home. Early tomorrow morning is the training time arranged by the exchange team, and as a trainer for this term, Lu Kongbin naturally needs to conserve his energy.

 

This time, the school suddenly assigned them a trainer, and all members of the exchange team were very excited. However, due to the lack of detailed information, they didn’t know what kind of identity the person was. So, they arrived at the training ground early, eagerly awaiting the arrival of the new trainer.

 

When Lu Jingning entered the gate, he immediately saw his teammates standing in perfect formation. Feeling a bit puzzled, he walked up to Wen Xingchen and patted his shoulder, asking, “What’s going on? Why is everyone so enthusiastic today?”

 

Wen Xingchen didn’t answer directly, speaking calmly, “It seems you’ve been really busy lately, too busy to even pay attention to what’s going on.”

 

Lu Jingning pondered but didn’t see the connection between the two points. Nevertheless, he answered earnestly, “It’s not that busy, actually.”

 

Wen Xingchen glanced up at him, his lips slightly pursed. “If you’re not busy, then you should focus more on important matters.”

 

“…” Lu Jingning finally sensed something amiss and looked at him, “Lao Wen, did you eat explosives today?”

 

“I eat them every day. You just noticed it, huh?” Wen Xingchen replied nonchalantly.

 

“…” Clearly, someone today seemed more difficult to get along with than usual.

 

So, without even looking back, Lu Jingning turned around and scanned the surroundings before heading directly to find Cen Junfeng nearby.

 

“It’s nothing. Today, a new trainer has come, and everyone is looking forward to it,” Cen Junfeng said after noticing the two of them talking. He answered the question briefly and then couldn’t help but look at Wen Xingchen nearby, teasingly asking, “What’s going on with you two? Did you have a fight?”

 

That was probably the only common topic Lu Jingning could find with this straight Alpha cancer student. He responded with a casual “Oh”: “No fights. Just guy stuff, you know.”

 

Cen Junfeng nodded in agreement, “Wen Xingchen is indeed not easy to get along with most of the time.”

 

Wen Xingchen remained expressionless.

 

Being so close and still not avoiding suspicion, these two were obviously saying it on purpose for him to hear.

 

While they were talking, a group of people walked in from outside. The leading teacher for this event, Jihan, walked at the forefront and lightly clapped his hands, gesturing for everyone to gather.

 

As Wen Xingchen raised his head, he noticed a somewhat familiar face trailing behind Jihan. His gaze swept over the distinctive scar on the cheek, as if reminding him of an intimate image from memory.

 

He frowned, and at that moment, the middle-aged man turned and blinked subtly in Lu Jingning’s direction. They exchanged a barely noticeable smile.

 

The action was done so discreetly that no one else seemed to notice, but Wen Xingchen’s gaze remained fixed on the man, witnessing the entire process. Feeling somewhat inexplicably unhappy, he narrowed his eyes.

 

After the assembly, Jihan briefly explained today’s training process. Throughout the explanation, not a word was said about the trainer’s identity, which only increased everyone’s curiosity.

 

In such cases, there were usually two possibilities. Either the trainer’s identity was too ordinary to warrant an introduction, but since the school specially invited someone to train them, that reasoning didn’t hold. So, the other possibility was that the trainer’s identity belonged to a confidential entity within the military, the kind that should not be too publicly disclosed. Hence, the introduction was omitted.

 

However, whenever such a special department was involved, it usually meant an incredibly powerful individual within the military. After reaching this conclusion, everyone’s anticipation for today’s training skyrocketed, leaving no room for any negligence.

 

Lu Kongbin was entrusted by Principal Bing Cang to bring a complete set of internal training programs for their special operations team this time. Once he stepped onto the training ground, he seemed like a completely different person. His aura of pheromones exploded, as if a heavy hand pressed down on the entire field, making everyone instinctively tremble.

 

If it weren’t for the fact that they were all elite students elected by their respective faculties, some might have been inevitably overwhelmed.

 

Lu Jingning was used to his father’s pheromones, so he remained calm despite the intense pressure. He even lightly sniffed the air, secretly reminiscing how long it had been since he encountered this strong scent, feeling a bit nostalgic.

 

After the rigorous morning training, everyone was exhausted. They pushed through and completed the final weighted cross-country project under Lu Kongbin’s intimidating aura. Many were already lying on the ground, too tired to move.

 

Even Lu Jingning’s breathing became slightly heavier. He brought a bottle of water and handed it to Wen Xingchen, leaning against the nearby railing to wipe his sweat, asking, “How do you feel? Doing alright?”

 

Wen Xingchen took the water bottle, tilted his head back, and drank a few sips. Seemingly casual, he replied, “Not bad. How about you?”

 

Leaning on the railing, Lu Jingning smiled, “Me? Don’t even need to ask. Doing it again wouldn’t be a problem!”

 

By this time, Lu Kongbin had retracted his pheromones, but there was still a lingering scent in the air. An alcoholic scent, intensely stimulating everyone’s nerves.

 

Wen Xingchen, under the influence of Lu Kongbin’s pheromones, fell silent for a moment, then suddenly asked without any context, “Do you like it?”

 

Lu Jingning, feeling a bit puzzled, said, “Huh?”

 

Wen Xingchen continued, “The scent of pheromones, do you like it? You seemed to enjoy it during training, so you must like it a lot, right?”

 

Lu Jingning scratched his ear, “Well, I do… sort of.”

 

Lu Kongbin’s pheromones were particularly strong, and he hadn’t seen many people with such a scent. He had grown up with his father’s scent, and it was only natural to like it. However, to say he enjoyed the training just because of the pheromones was debatable. After all, he wasn’t into being tortured, and with Lu Kongbin watching, if he didn’t put in some effort, there was a good chance he’d be dragged back to the training ground and have to repeat it all over again.

 

As he was mentally complaining, Wen Xingchen suddenly handed him the empty bottle, saying, “Help me throw this away, thanks.”

 

After saying that, he walked away without looking back.

 

Lu Jingning watched the relaxed figure leave, holding the empty bottle, and resisted the urge to throw it at him. He took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down.

 

Ever since they got off the pirate mothership, Wen Xingchen’s attitude seemed to get stranger by the day. He couldn’t help but suspect if something went wrong during their copulation process, causing some endocrine imbalance in the Alpha. If that were the case, it would be his responsibility.

 

Coincidentally, he had to go to the hospital for a checkup in a few days, and he decided to take Wen Xingchen along for a comprehensive examination.

 

Lu Jingning walked up to the trash bin and threw the empty bottle in. As he was contemplating, he didn’t notice the gaze that fell on him from a distance.

 

The training for today had come to an end. Jihan, responsible for leading the team, asked Lu Kongbin, “Colonel, can the team members be dismissed for now?”

 

Lu Kongbin, who didn’t know Wen Xingchen, looked at the two of them conversing from afar, and a sense of vigilance arose in his heart. Without turning his head, he replied, “Dismiss? Wait a bit; I have another extra activity.”

 

Although Jihan didn’t understand what was going on, he cooperated and gathered everyone together again.

 

The group formed a circle in the training ground.

 

Lu Kongbin stood in the center, looking down at everyone with a commanding presence. Behind his sunglasses, he subtly glanced at Wen Xingchen, and his tone was calm as he said, “So, to end it, I decided to add an extra activity. Is there anyone willing to step forward and engage in live combat sparring?”

 

Under normal circumstances, everyone would be very willing to seek guidance from a formal military officer like him. However, after just completing an intense training project, many felt too drained. So, when he made the offer, only a few volunteered.

 

Lu Jingning had no interest in getting beaten in front of everyone. He obediently squatted on the ground, not moving.

 

However, he was taken aback when he saw Wen Xingchen raising his hand. He couldn’t help but look at him in surprise, “Are you going up?”

 

Wen Xingchen casually turned to look at him, “Is that not allowed?”

 

“It’s not that it’s not allowed.” Lu Jingning thought for a moment and said, “It’s just that we’ve just expended so much energy. Don’t you think this kind of live combat is a bit unfair?”

 

Wen Xingchen raised his mouth without any temperature, “Do you think I’ll lose?”

 

Lu Jingning blinked innocently. While it was true that Wen Xingchen was strong, did he need show it off?

 

As he was pondering how to speak without hurting Wen Xingchen’s pride, a rough voice came from afar, “Alright, let him do it!”

 

Lu Kongbin had already taken off his sunglasses and casually rubbed his fists, looking like he was itching to go.

 

Wen Xingchen was “fortunate” enough to be chosen, and immediately, envy and cheers erupted from the surrounding crowd, cheering him on.

 

He stood up amidst the gaze of everyone and walked to the center of the field.

 

Lu Jingning watched his back and fell into silence.

 

On one side was his father, on the other, a righteous good friend. Cheering for either of them seemed a bit inappropriate.

 

As he hesitated, he unintentionally lifted his head and met Wen Xingchen’s gaze. Unexpectedly, he felt a slight movement in his heart, and at the same time, the enthusiastic cheers of his teammates surged around him. He couldn’t help but blurt out, “Go, Wen, go!”

 

A subtle smile finally appeared between Wen Xingchen’s brows and eyes.

 

Meanwhile, Lu Kongbin, who was preparing on the side, subtly twisted his body and clenched his teeth.

 

This brat, it’s only been a short time since school started, and he’s already learned to favour others?!

 

…

 

The sparring soon began officially.

 

It was evident that Lu Kongbin was truly not holding back. As soon as the match started, he easily flipped Wen Xingchen to the ground with clean and efficient movements, clearly a result of countless battles and rigorous training.

 

However, Wen Xingchen didn’t show any weakness either. In the moment he fell, he quickly rolled to his feet and engaged Lu Kongbin in close combat.

 

Both sides intensified their pheromone levels, and the scents of liquor and mint intertwined endlessly in the air, causing a fierce wind to swirl around them.

 

The collision of their pheromones sent tingles down everyone’s spines, and for a moment, they forgot to cheer.

 

Lu Kongbin was surprised by Wen Xingchen’s formidable pheromones. The taunting expression in his eyes gradually receded, and he began taking the fight seriously.

 

No longer just toying around, there was no need to hold back.

 

Countless battles had trained him to the point where his absolute experience came to the fore in an instant.

 

Before anyone could clearly see what was happening, the evenly matched situation had been completely broken.

 

In the blink of an eye, Wen Xingchen was completely overwhelmed without any warning.

 

Repeatedly being thrown to the ground, he appeared somewhat disheveled, but the sharpness in his eyes remained undiminished.

 

Panting heavily, he got up from the ground time and time again. His pheromone intensity not only didn’t weaken but instead intensified.

 

Lu Kongbin could feel the strong hostility in Wen Xingchen’s gaze, and he couldn’t help but show a faint smile.

 

He was ready to finish the fight with one last wave of attacks, but unexpectedly, as he launched his assault, Wen Xingchen suddenly changed his tactics.

 

Just when he thought Wen Xingchen had reached his limit, it seemed as if his physical abilities suddenly improved again. In the moment he fell, Wen Xingchen executed a sweeping leg move, bringing Lu Kongbin down with him.

 

A cloud of dust rose in the field, and everyone around was left in silence by this incredible move.

 

Lu Kongbin was thrown quite heavily, and his neatly pressed military uniform inevitably got covered in dust. He looked at Wen Xingchen, who was drenched in sweat, and couldn’t help but mock, “Not bad, kid!”

 

Wen Xingchen didn’t respond to him. Instead, he patted the dust off his clothes and stood up again, saying, “We’ve just begun, let’s go again.”

 

Lu Kongbin: “…”

 

This brat is even more arrogant than he is!

 

Squinting slightly, Lu Kongbin stood up from the ground without saying a word, unwilling to show any weakness. “You’re quite tenacious. Looks like I’ll have to show you my real skills.”

 

Wen Xingchen: “…”

 

He silently looked at Lu Kongbin, and from his words, he seemed to be implying that he had been toying with him all along?

 

Tension filled the field, and everyone instinctively held their breath.

 

Seeing that the two were about to clash again, someone suddenly rushed over and stood between them. “Thanks for the guidance, Instructor! We have other training in the afternoon. How about we stop here? Your pheromones are good, but please consider the feelings of our other classmates!”

 

While this person didn’t notice it earlier, after he spoke, the other teammates indeed felt a tingling sensation in their limbs.

 

Under the impact of the two participants’ intense pheromones, as onlookers, they couldn’t avoid consuming a considerable amount of energy.

 

Seeing Lu Jingning run out and stand beside Wen Xingchen, watching him without saying a word, Lu Kongbin narrowed his eyes but remained silent.

 

Seeing that he had no objections, Lu Jingning hurriedly ran up to Wen Xingchen.

 

From Wen Xingchen’s expression, it was evident that he still had no intention of backing down.

 

Lowering his voice, Lu Jingning advised, “Lao Wen, just consider it as saving me some face. Let’s stop fighting. Both of you are so competitive; if you keep going, we won’t even have lunch.”

 

Wen Xingchen looked at him and seemed to smile subtly, “Do you know him well?”

 

Lu Jingning didn’t want to openly acknowledge their relationship, but since Wen Xingchen wasn’t anyone else, he didn’t hide it and softly replied, “Of course I do; he’s my dad!”

 

“…”

 

Wen Xingchen almost suspected he was hearing things, “Who did you say he is?”

 

Lu Jingning, not wanting to admit it publicly, didn’t deny it either and replied in a low voice, “Although we don’t really look like father and son, he is my dad. I take after my mom in appearance.”

 

“…”

 

Wen Xingchen was silent for a moment, glancing at Lu Kongbin, who was glaring at him from not too far away. Without waiting for Lu Jingning to speak again, he tried to maintain a serious expression and turned to leave.

 

Things got a bit messy and needed to be sorted out.

 

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T/N: Hey there! There is plenty more where that came from, so stay tuned! And stay healthy! Straighten your posture, so some stretches and drink some water before continuing hehe~

If you like my translations, feel free to donate to my ko-fi!

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Also, check out the other series we have on HoH!

If you like cats, check out Revenge of the Garfield

If you like dragons, check out I’m Pregnant with the Hope of the Entire Planet and The Dragon and the ‘Princess’

How about some mystery or showbiz? Check out Morbid Addiction & Perfection

What about the perfect, most non-toxic male lead ever? Laws of Love

How about MC nursing ML back to health? Forced into the Deep

 

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Chapter 37

 

The final list of personnel was quickly circulated, and Lu Jingning once again became the most discussed name among teachers and students. At this moment, he finally received a communication from Lu Kongbin after the incident with the interstellar pirates.

 

When the news of the incident spread, he had received greetings and concerns from his brothers. However, during that time, Lu Kongbin happened to be on a mission in a distant border galaxy, so they hadn’t been in contact.

 

But now, right after he got off the warship, Lu Kongbin urgently contacted him. Lu Jingning pulled the communication device away from his ear, trying to minimize the overly loud voice on the other side. Finally, when it became relatively quiet, he heard Lu Kongbin’s resolute tone saying, “While I haven’t left for a mission yet, you come home!”

 

Sitting on the balcony of the temporary dormitory with one leg crossed, basking lazily in the comfortable starlight, Lu Jingning raised an eyebrow nonchalantly and replied, “I’m busy.”

 

Lu Kongbin’s voice turned grave, “Ning, you’ve changed! Don’t you love your old man anymore?”

 

Lu Jingning didn’t fall for his tricks, “Ever heard this saying? ‘Not asking for eternity, just asking for having had it once.’ I loved you before, that’s enough.”

 

Lu Kongbin, sensing that Lu Jingning was not swayed, couldn’t help but sound a bit puzzled, “You really won’t come back? Did you get hurt somewhere? If you’re injured and don’t tell me, I’ll run to the school to make a fuss with you.”

 

“What injury? I’m doing fine,” Lu Jingning was exasperated by his wild imagination. He glanced at the training schedule displayed on the wall’s LCD screen and continued languidly, “You know about the Military Academy’s Joint Exchange Competition, right? It’s about to start. I’m busy with training, and I don’t have time to go home for a stroll.”

 

There was a moment of silence from the other end of the communication device, and Lu Kongbin’s voice suddenly raised a bit, “Kid, you’re actually participating in the Military Academy’s Joint Exchange Competition?! Well done! Dad is proud of you!!!”

 

Lu Jingning rubbed his ear, feeling speechless at his father’s reaction. “Didn’t I tell you that I received the Empire’s third-class merit?” he said, thinking that perhaps the latter achievement was worth being proud of.

 

But clearly, Lu Kongbin’s train of thought was not on the same track. He replied nonchalantly, “That thing? You mentioned it! It’s just a third-class merit. What’s there to be proud of? Our family has had plenty of those.”

 

Lu Jingning: “…”

 

His reasoning was impeccable. It left Lu Jingning at a loss for words, almost forgetting that his father himself was a walking first-class merit.

 

As Lu Kongbin noticed that Lu Jingning didn’t respond, a thought suddenly occurred to him, “Ning, since I don’t have much going on lately, if you’re not coming home, I’ll just wait for you at the school.”

 

“???” Lu Jingning seemed to catch on to something, “You’re coming to the school?”

 

Lu Kongbin confirmed, “Since I’m free, and this incident has caused quite a stir, I thought it would be a good opportunity to visit President Bing Cang.”

 

Lu Jingning was already used to his father’s impromptu behavior. Originally, he wanted to talk about the compensation for the loss during the mecha class last time, but he decided to put it off for now.

 

Well, he could always discuss it when they got to the school.

 

Seeing Lu Jingning’s lack of reaction, Lu Kongbin reassured him happily, “Don’t worry, son, your old man will be very low-key!”

 

Lu Jingning’s eyelids twitched uncontrollably at that statement. What kind of bad premonition was this?

 

…

 

After hearing that Lu Kongbin was coming to the school, Yu Qingcang seemed extremely enthusiastic. Early that morning, he waited at the entrance of the temporary campus with Lu Jingning, craning his neck to look around.

 

Of course, Lu Jingning knew that Yu Qingcang had always admired Lu Kongbin as a hero since childhood, so he wasn’t surprised by his excitement.

 

However, what he didn’t expect was that shortly after they arrived at the school gate, they spotted several familiar figures from the exchange team.

 

These individuals were formal team members participating in the exchange competition, and after a few days of interaction, Lu Jingning had become somewhat familiar with them. Upon seeing Lu Jingning, they walked over and greeted him briefly.

 

Lu Jingning looked at their neatly dressed appearance and couldn’t help but be curious, “Seniors, what are you doing here?”

 

Wen Yeyu calmly replied, “The instructor in charge of our exchange team’s training this week has arrived. Upon the principal’s request, we came to welcome them.”

 

Lu Jingning furrowed his brows, “The instructor in charge of your training?”

 

Beside him, Fang Yunlin smiled vaguely and gave him a sidelong glance, speaking gently, “Are you also waiting here for someone? What a coincidence.”

 

With his remark, Lu Jingning’s eyebrows twitched twice, feeling an inexplicable strange sensation. Just then, a transport ship streaked through the sky and slowly landed not far away, causing a stir with its intense airflow that raised clouds of dust.

 

In his hazy vision, he could see the hatch gradually lowering. As the entire ship stabilized, the hatch slammed heavily onto the ground. Soon after, a familiar figure stepped down from the ship step by step.

 

All the soldiers immediately lined up in perfect formation and performed a solemn military salute.

 

Witnessing this majestic scene, the man, dressed in a striking military uniform with a pair of sunglasses perched on his nose, had a rugged, scarred face. Instead of diminishing his sharpness, a fierce scar crossed his left cheek, adding to his unique dignity.

 

The commotion inevitably attracted the attention of the passing students, who couldn’t help but stop and become curious about the identity of this impressive figure.

 

Yu Qingcang’s eyes widened in awe, his gaze fixed on the man. He couldn’t help but gulp nervously, hesitantly asking, “That… are we still going?”

 

Lu Jingning, who was watching his father, couldn’t even muster the energy to answer. He shook his head helplessly, “Let’s go back.”

 

After going back to their dormitory and receiving Lu Kongbin’s communication, it was already evening.

 

Lu Jingning headed downstairs upon hearing the news, and as he turned the corner, he saw a man in casual attire wearing an enormous hat, sneakily inching his way towards him.

 

He couldn’t help but chuckle, “Dad, that’s enough.”

 

Seeing that there weren’t many people around, Lu Kongbin finally took off his sunglasses, his expression nonchalant, “You don’t understand. I just don’t want my presence to disrupt your peaceful college life.”

 

“Oh, well, thank you,” Lu Jingning replied dismissively, asking casually, “What do you want to eat?”

 

“Anything is fine. The main thing is to see you,” Lu Kongbin replied and then carefully scanned him, suddenly changing his mind, “Let’s have meat. Ning, you look so thin.”

 

Lu Jingning wasn’t about to take his father’s words to heart, nor did he want to argue about dinner. He simply took Lu Kongbin to a nearby restaurant and complied with his desire for a table full of meat.

 

Lu Kongbin asked a bunch of questions while eating, and Lu Jingning answered each one. When the timing seemed right, he took out the reimbursement form for the mecha class losses from his pocket and said, “Dad, can you help settle this bill?”

 

Lu Kongbin took it over without understanding and glanced at it, almost fainting from anger, “When did you cause trouble again?!”

 

Lu Jingning had a special sense of timing in situations like this. He smiled mischievously, leaned in, and casually put his hand on his father’s shoulder, saying with a grin, “I got a third-class merit, secured a spot in the Joint Exchange Competition, and caused a little trouble. It’s just a small amount of money. Don’t be so stingy, Dad!”

 

Lu Kongbin’s mouth twitched, “Say that again, this little amount is small money?”

 

Lu Jingning blinked innocently, “For our illustrious and heroic Lao Lu, it’s not small money, right?”

 

Lu Kongbin was about to explode, but thinking about Lu Jingning’s recent dangerous experiences, he couldn’t bear it and finally blurted out, “Don’t let it happen again!”

 

Lu Jingning handed him a glass of wine, continuing to flatter him nonchalantly, “Truly a grand and bold Lao Lu!”

 

With the long-standing compensation issue resolved, Lu Jingning’s smile brightened like a flower. Lu Kongbin had come to see his beloved son, so the atmosphere during the meal was naturally joyous and harmonious.

 

However, this scene seemed to be perceived differently by some people.

 

Jiang Luan couldn’t believe that they just went out to eat and ended up witnessing such a sensational scene. He couldn’t help but look at the two people by the window, engrossed in their conversation, then turned to see the expressionless Wen Xingchen, feeling a chill run down his spine.

 

What’s going on? What’s going on? How could this be happening? Who is this older man being so affectionate with Lu Jingning?

 

Lu Jingning usually looked so unkempt, and it turns out he actually likes this mature style that’s so much older than him?!

 

Meanwhile, Wen Xingchen stood still for a long time, silently contemplating.

 

In the end, it wasn’t the bloodbath Jiang Luan had imagined.

 

After stopping for a moment, Wen Xingchen suddenly turned and walked away in a different direction, his tone indifferent, “Let’s go, let’s eat elsewhere.”

 

This attitude seemed indifferent, and if Jiang Luan hadn’t noticed the faint hint of coldness at the corner of his lips, he might have believed it.

 

Before leaving, Jiang Luan couldn’t help but glance back at Lu Jingning and sighed silently in his heart.

 

Good luck, Lu Jingning, my old buddy!

 

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Chapter 36

 

Yu Zeyang could tell from Lu Jingning’s expression that he must have only had a partial understanding of the matter. He couldn’t help but sigh heavily and patiently explained it to him in detail.

 

The so-called Military Academy Joint Exchange Competition was an event jointly organized by four top military academies in the empire: Imperial Navy University, Grand War University, Silver Star University, and Heavy Cloud Defense University. Held once every three years, the event was primarily for exchange purposes, but the representatives sent by each academy were often the students with the highest current strength, making it highly regarded in various circles.

 

Almost everyone assumed that the final ranking of the Military Academy Joint Exchange Competition represented the overall ranking of the empire’s top military academies, making it a prestigious and crucial battle for honor.

 

In the previous competition, the Imperial Navy University made a mistake during the final team confrontation, securing the second place just behind Silver Star University, which left the entire school staff and students feeling extremely disappointed. This year was supposed to be their chance for redemption, but unexpectedly, a pirate attack occurred at a critical moment, resulting in heavy casualties among the elite students. This forced the previously determined list of participants to be reorganized.

 

After listening to Yu Zeyang’s explanation, Lu Jingning couldn’t help but glance at him and asked, “So, the ‘elite students with heavy casualties’ you mentioned, could it be that you were one of them?”

 

Yu Zeyang, immersed in the indignation of the school’s honor, had a slight stiffening of his expression upon hearing Lu Jingning’s question. “Of course… not.”

 

Lu Jingning still seemed skeptical and asked, “If it has nothing to do with you, then why tell me so much about it?”

 

Once again, Lu Jingning had him stumped. After a moment, Yu Zeyang composed himself and said with a stern face, “As a student of the Imperial Navy University, haven’t you ever thought of representing the school to compete for the highest honor?”

 

Caught off guard by the direct question, Lu Jingning hesitated for a moment. “Ah… now that you mention it, I don’t think I’ve ever considered that.”

 

Yu Zeyang: “…”

 

Lu Jingning seemed to have finally understood something. He smiled mischievously and leaned in, looking at Yu Zeyang with an ambiguous expression. “Vice President, do you need something from me?”

 

Yu Zeyang: “…”

 

Lu Jingning gestured, “If you need something, just say it! Although we may not be on the best terms, we’re still quite familiar with each other. I even saved your life once. If you tell me properly, there might be something I can help with.”

 

This unexpected turn left Yu Zeyang at a loss for words. Seeing the cunning look on Lu Jingning’s face, he couldn’t help but twitch the veins on his forehead.

 

Lu Jingning continued, “As an Omega, you need to know how to seize opportunities and showcase yourself. After all, there are always so many Alphas who rely on their innate advantages and have all sorts of biases against us Omegas, don’t you think, Vice President?”

 

Yu Zeyang: “…”

 

He couldn’t miss the sarcasm in Lu Jingning’s words. In fact, this was probably the most picky and fastidious Omega he had ever encountered.

 

With Lu Jingning’s mind clearly elsewhere, he teasingly turned and walked away. Watching the gradually retreating figure, Yu Zeyang couldn’t help but wryly smile, and a hint of complexity flickered in his eyes. “Some things are not as simple as you guys think.”

 

As he spoke, the radiant aura surrounding the usually domineering man seemed to dim momentarily.

 

In his mind, a familiar figure appeared, and he subconsciously reached for his pocket, only to realize that he had forgotten to bring cigarettes today.

 

In the following days, the migration of students from the first to third grades proceeded smoothly. On the other hand, news about the revised list for the Military Academy Joint Exchange Competition spread among the students. Everyone was incredibly curious about the final selection of participants.

 

After all, the battle had taken a toll on them, and most of the senior students with strength had suffered injuries while protecting the campus. In this situation, it seemed too demanding to face the elites from other schools.

 

From all perspectives, the situation appeared rather unfavorable.

 

…

 

After returning home, Lu Jingning sought advice and was informed that medals could not be transferred between families unless there was a blood relationship or a spouse connection. In simple terms, unless he registered with Wen Xingchen, there was no way to transfer or share the honor.

 

Frustrated, Lu Jingning couldn’t help but curse, “What a crazy rule!”

 

If he were to marry Wen Xingchen, would he also need to rack his brain to think of other ways to repay the favor of marriage too?

 

As the door opened, Yu Qingcang immediately spotted Lu Jingning’s irritable gesture as he threw the communicator onto the table. Sensing the situation, he called out, “Lu bro, not in a good mood today?”

 

Having all his plans for a surprise ruined, it was indeed difficult to have a beautiful mood. Lu Jingning lazily lifted his eyelashes and said, “This is the temporary dormitory for Omegas. How did you manage to get in? Did you play some tricks on the dormitory administrator?”

 

Yu Zeyang cleared his throat, “I came for official business, why can’t I come in? Besides, before I came, I used an aura concealing agent and took three baths to ensure no pollution.”

 

Lu Jingning replied nonchalantly, “Oh, so should I throw you into the recyclable waste bin?”

 

Yu Qingcang felt a bit hurt and said, “Lu bro, I really came here for something.”

 

Lu Jingning, impatiently cutting him off, said, “If you have something to say, spit it out.”

 

Yu Qingcang responded smoothly, “The instructor asked you to go to the Academic Affairs Office. The official list for the exchange competition is out.”

 

Lu Jingning replied, “Is that all? Do you know there’s a thing called a communicator in this world?”

 

Yu Qingcang sincerely said, “Actually, the main reason is that I missed you, Lu bro. You know there’s an emotion called ‘a day apart feels like three autumns’?”

 

As he spoke, he couldn’t help glancing back with a somewhat guilty expression.

 

Lu Jingning followed his gaze and immediately noticed Yan Hebin, who was sitting at a desk, studying earnestly with his back turned towards them.

 

Yu Qingcang was never one to hide things, and the information conveyed in that glance was just a bit too much. It wasn’t hard to see his little thoughts.

 

Indeed, ‘a day apart feels like three autumns,’ but the object of his affection seemed to be up for debate.

 

Lu Jingning thought for a while but couldn’t recall how these two got involved in the first place.

 

Although he had mentioned introducing his silly brother to Yan Hebin, it was just talk and he never actually acted on it. Unexpectedly, fate brought them together so unexpectedly.

 

Tsk, the Red Thread of Fate moves fast; he never expected it to beat him to it!

 

In his heart, Lu Jingning thought sourly, but he still patted Yu Qingcang’s shoulder with brotherly righteousness and deliberately raised his voice, saying, “I’ll go to the Academic Affairs Office. Since you miss me so much, stay here and help me tidy up the bedding!”

 

Yu Qingcang had never been so happy to be bossed around. “Sure, Lu bro, I promise to complete the mission!”

 

Lu Jingning walked out without looking back, keeping his talents hidden.

 

However, at the door, he turned back and made a gesture to Yu Qingcang, signifying “be careful.”

 

Although he was his childhood friend, Yan Hebin was also his best dorm mate. If Yu Qingcang tried anything to bully him, Lu Jingning wouldn’t hold back.

 

When Lu Jingning arrived at the Academic Affairs Office, quite a few people were already present. As he walked in, all eyes turned to him.

 

Undoubtedly, he was the only Omega in the room.

 

Although rumors about Lu Jingning participating in the joint exchange competition had circulated outside, seeing him in person still made some people shine with admiration.

 

For some reason, there was a premonition that they might witness a historic moment accidentally.

 

Lu Jingning scanned the surroundings and quickly spotted Wen Xingchen. He was about to greet him when Bing Yunlin, not far away, waved at him and said, “Come over here.”

 

Unable to do otherwise, Lu Jingning put his thoughts on hold and joined the queue of the Mecha Club.

 

The Academic Affairs Office staff had already gathered, and Principal Bing Cang smiled as he looked at everyone, straightforwardly saying, “Today, I called everyone here to confirm the final lineup for the joint exchange competition. The competition includes Mecha Duel, Combat, and Team Battles, with five official members and five reserve members, totaling ten. Now, let’s announce the names of the official members — Wen Ye from the Imperial Navy Patrol, Kang Hanyun, Bing Yunlin from the Mecha Club, Zhan She from the Combat Club, and Tao Yushi from the Vigilant Department.”

 

From this list, it was evident that the official members were mainly senior cadres. Of course, their presence as main players was enough to convince others.

 

When Lu Jingning heard the name from the Combat Club, he felt that he knew the person but couldn’t recall how.

 

It turned out to be the first senior he “defeated” in the challenge before.

 

Lu Jingning didn’t look down on him just because he “won” once. He knew that at the time, he mainly had an advantage due to the opponent not being allowed to use pheromones and his sudden explosive attack.

 

Since the school selected this senior to represent them in the joint exchange competition, Lu Jingning believed that his strength was not to be underestimated.

 

Zhan She noticed Lu Jingning’s gaze, turned back, and politely smiled at him.

 

Lu Jingning nodded at him from afar, and in the process, he happened to see the person standing behind — and couldn’t help but blink in confusion.

 

What’s going on? How did he get in here?

 

At that moment, Bing Cang continued in his leisurely pace, “Now, let’s announce the reserve members — Lu Jingning from the Mecha Club, Cen Junfeng from the Combat Club, Su Cai, Lu Shen from the Armament Club, and, Wen Xingchen.”

 

After hearing the list and getting it confirmed, Lu Jingning looked at Cen Junfeng with even stranger eyes.

 

Can he not feel repulsed by this guy? From the beginning till now, this guy has left the impression of being a “weak chicken.”

 

And yet, he ended up being selected. Is the Imperial Navy really out of capable fighters?

 

Cen Junfeng felt his face turning red and then white under such a scrutinizing gaze. He couldn’t help but grit his teeth.

 

What’s with that look?

 

It’s true that he was added because the Combat Club suffered heavy casualties in the last battle, but in terms of strength, he didn’t want to fight an Omega, so just send an Alpha to fight him; he would definitely perform well!

 

After confirming the final list, the Academic Affairs Director briefly introduced the process of the joint exchange competition, and everyone dispersed.

 

As Lu Jingning walked out of the Academic Affairs Office, he saw Wen Xingchen’s figure and followed him calmly, asking in a calm tone, “Lao Wen, have you noticed anything special about me?”

 

Wen Xingchen didn’t even turn his head. “Haven’t noticed.”

 

Lu Jingning cleared his throat. “How could you not notice? I’m so special… I miss you.”

 

Wen Xingchen’s footsteps involuntarily paused for a moment, and he turned back to look at Lu Jingning. “Have you gone crazy?”

 

Lu Jingning: “…”

 

Lu Jingning: “Damn, those things Yu Qingcang taught me are indeed useless.”

 

Wen Xingchen: “Don’t learn such boring things.”

 

What’s the point of learning them, anyway?

 

Lu Jingning agreed with that: “True, they are quite boring.”

 

Saying that, he glanced at Wen Xingchen’s expression, unable to gauge his emotions. So, he tentatively asked, “Aren’t you angry anymore?”

 

Wen Xingchen shifted his gaze away, countering with a question, “Why should I be angry?”

 

Of course, I “defeated” you…

 

Lu Jingning thought to himself, but he admitted, “I know I really wronged you, so I specifically consulted about transferring the merits of service. Unfortunately, the person told me that I can’t transfer without a certificate. Otherwise, I’m really willing to show you my sincerity.”

 

Wen Xingchen heard him starting to talk about the merits and almost walked away. However, when he heard the last sentence, his steps paused slightly, and he smiled gently. “If I like the cliché solution, what then?”

 

Lu Jingning: “Huh?”

 

“Nothing.” Wen Xingchen looked at him for a moment, then his lips curved slightly with a hint of a smile. “Since you’re so sincerely grateful, let’s put it on hold for now. When I figure it out, I’ll let you know.”

 

Lu Jingning: “…”

 

Can you even put something like this on hold?

 

Why do I feel like I accidentally fell into a trap?!

 

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T/N: Hey there! There is plenty more where that came from, so stay tuned! And stay healthy! Straighten your posture, so some stretches and drink some water before continuing hehe~

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Chapter 35

 

After the end of the sneak attack campaign by the Imperial Navy, they were fully engaged in post-disaster reconstruction work. Meanwhile, Lu Jingning found a temporary settlement and went straight to sleep. He slept so deeply that when he woke up, three whole days had passed. As he opened his eyes, he saw Ren Jin’s concerned face, asking cautiously, “Lu bro, are you… alright?”

 

With sleepy eyes, Lu Jingning rubbed his messy hair and yawned, “What’s the matter?”

 

Ren Jin couldn’t forget how Wen Xingchen took Lu Jingning away, and now, glancing at the faint marks on his neck, he hesitated to ask the question on his mind due to the presence of others. He could only vaguely reply, “Um, it’s good that you’re okay.”

 

Frustrated by Ren Jin’s evasiveness, Lu Jingning pulled him to the side and pointed three fingers in front of him, “Look at this, tell me, what number is this?”

 

Lu Jingning’s mouth twitched involuntarily, “Two.”

 

Ren Jin exclaimed, “Oh no, you really are clueless!”

 

“You’re the clueless one!” Lu Jingning retorted irritably, kicking him, “You’re a complete idiot!”

 

Despite being kicked, Ren Jin looked delighted, “That’s right, you’re back to normal!”

 

Lu Jingning rolled his eyes in silence, restraining the urge to beat up the two fools. He grabbed his coat and put it on, looking around, and curiously asked, “Why are you all gathered here? Do you have this much free time now?”

 

“We haven’t had classes recently, so we’re quite free, but we’ll be busy soon,” Ren Jin said with a carefree smile, “You woke up just in time. We’re about to hold a school-wide assembly. If you didn’t, we might have had to consider carrying you and your bed together.”

 

Lu Jingning blinked, “What school-wide assembly?”

 

Just then, the door opened.

 

Yan Hebin stood at the doorway, glanced at the situation inside the room, and finally landed his gaze on Lu Jingning, lovingly reminding, “Lu Jingning, you better change into cleaner clothes. Don’t make it look like you’ve been taken advantage of; it doesn’t look good.”

 

Lu Jingning: “???”

 

Though he didn’t know the reason, considering Yan Hebin’s character of not easily speaking, Lu Jingning still found a clean set of clothes and changed into them earnestly.

 

In the afternoon, the school-wide assembly finally began, and Principal Bing Cang first offered condolences for the loss of faculty and students in the recent interstellar pirate attack. He expressed that the Empire would provide compensation and condolences to the families of the deceased. Though no amount of compensation could heal their hearts, it was a small comfort offered by the government.

 

As each name was announced, the whole venue fell silent, and everyone lowered their heads, mourning their fallen comrades and teachers. Many had perplexed eyes, facing death so closely for the first time, which naturally stirred feelings of despair and unrest. Remembering their deceased classmates and teachers, their emotions became even more complex.

 

After three consecutive salutes, the mourning ceremony concluded.

 

Principal Bing Cang composed himself and proceeded to explain the follow-up arrangements. Due to the damages sustained by the entire campus, it wouldn’t be possible to complete the post-disaster reconstruction in the short term. As per the military’s request to the Imperial government, they decided to leave the fourth-year students to use the remaining teaching resources. The students from other grades would be temporarily transferred to the 232nd Military Base on a neighboring planet until the reconstruction was complete, and they could return to their own campus to continue their studies.

 

The arrangement sounded reasonable, but Lu Jingning couldn’t shake the feeling that something was off. Why would they leave the fourth-year students behind if the entire school was going to be transferred? Wouldn’t it mean some teachers would have to travel back and forth between two planets? Something about it felt deliberate.

 

As he pondered this, Lu Jingning suddenly heard his name mentioned.

 

After outlining the deployment, the assembly moved on to the final commendation section. Principal Bing Cang stood on the stage, looked around, and in a calm yet solemn tone, said, “During this confrontation, some students displayed exceptional performance. Today, on behalf of the entire school, I would like to express our sincerest gratitude to one of these students. Without his courageous action in stopping the interstellar pirates’ self-destruction, we would not have been able to wait for the military’s support. At this moment, on behalf of the Empire, I will present the third-class Meritorious Service Medal to this outstanding student of ours, Lu Jingning from the Integrated War Faculty!”

 

With these words, the entire hall erupted in thunderous applause.

 

Everyone craned their necks, eager to see the person behind the name Lu Jingning. It didn’t take long for them to understand the reason for the excitement. First, he won the one-against-two challenge during the freshmen’s initiation; then he revealed himself as the first S-class Omega in the whole star system, and now he single-handedly saved the entire Imperial Navy University. Each of these achievements was enough to make him a legend within the Empire’s history.

 

And now, the Empire’s government awarded him the third-class Meritorious Service Medal.

 

Though it wasn’t on par with the first and second-class medals, it was still an absolute symbol of honor that many soldiers strived for their whole lives. Anyone with meritorious deeds, regardless of their rank, would enjoy the highest status and treatment within the Empire’s regulations.

 

To earn the third-class medal in his first year at the Imperial Navy University, Lu Jingning was destined to become famous both inside and outside the Empire.

 

Feeling the awe-inspiring gazes from the crowd, Lu Jingning couldn’t help glancing at the new clothes he was wearing. Indeed, appearance mattered, and he was grateful for Yan Hebin’s advice; otherwise, he would have been quite embarrassed.

 

He looked towards Yan Hebin, silently expressing gratitude, and then confidently strode to the stage amidst the eyes of all.

 

Principal Bing Cang calmly assessed Lu Jingning’s state of mind and, satisfied with his appearance, signaled him to step into the center of the arena to give a brief speech.

 

Lu Jingning hadn’t prepared anything, but that didn’t affect his spontaneous performance.

 

Standing at the lectern in front of the entire audience, he cleared his throat and started, “Um, I feel deeply honored to receive this third-class Meritorious Service Medal. I would like to express my gratitude to Universal TV, Empire TV, the Imperial Navy Academy, my parents, and…”

 

Suddenly, Lu Jingning’s speech paused briefly, and a deeply moved tone replaced his casual demeanor, “But above all, I want to express my sincerest thanks to one of my fellow students.”

 

When Wen Xingchen heard Lu Jingning’s words, his expression slightly faltered, and he seemed to have a bad premonition. And sure enough, as Lu Jingning spoke, he suddenly turned to look in his direction, and their gazes met. Lu Jingning’s words were filled with sincerity, “That student is none other than Wen Xingchen! If it weren’t for Wen Xingchen’s silent support and help, I wouldn’t be where I am today. Every step I’ve taken is inseparable from him. If possible, half of this third-class medal should belong to him too!”

 

The audience’s attention immediately shifted to Wen Xingchen.

 

Wen Xingchen: “…”

 

Lu Jingning’s words were filled with genuine emotions and deeply heartfelt, but they made Wen Xingchen’s temples throb fiercely. He almost wanted to go up there and beat this annoying guy to a pulp. Who asked for this doggone merit? “Inseparable”? Do you even know the meaning of inseparable?!

 

After Lu Jingning finished his speech, he basked in the thunderous applause around him, feeling extremely satisfied. The Omega on the mothership, who was also listening to this heartfelt expression, was almost moved to tears.

 

However, Lu Jingning was their lifesaver, so they could only bury what they saw and heard deep in their hearts as a secret. At this moment, witnessing the beautiful bond where they both shared the merit equally, they silently shed a tear of emotion.

 

This kind of silent support and help, inseparable from each step, what kind of heavenly love story was this? This CP (couple pairing) was utterly captivating!

 

As one of the protagonists in this love story, Lu Jingning had no idea how he had almost moved a bunch of people to tears.

 

After he got off the stage, he was still immersed in his award speech, feeling like he had added another layer of tiles to the solid revolutionary friendship between him and Wen Xingchen. He looked toward Wen Xingchen with satisfaction.

 

But just as their eyes met, Wen Xingchen’s expression turned indifferent as he averted his gaze.

 

Lu Jingning: “???”

 

What’s wrong with him now?

 

Does he feel that half the third-class merit is not enough and wants the full share?

 

Without giving it much thought, Lu Jingning was already planning his next move. He was eager to surprise Wen Xingchen!

 

However, before he could step out of the door, someone suddenly intercepted him.

 

The person’s words were straightforward, “Let’s talk?”

 

With such a pompous tone, Lu Jingning couldn’t find a second person among those he knew who could match it. Indeed, he lifted his eyelids to see Yu Zeyang standing in front of him, oozing an air of arrogance that even the bandages wrapped around him couldn’t hide.

 

Lu Jingning was currently full of plans to surprise Wen Xingchen, so without much thought, he coldly replied, “No time, move aside.”

 

As he spoke, he attempted to bypass Yu Zeyang and continue on his way.

 

Yu Zeyang was infuriated by his attitude and grabbed him, teeth gritted as he said, “Where are you running off to? It’s really urgent!”

 

Lu Jingning was stopped in his tracks and looked at Yu Zeyang with raised eyebrows, “If it’s a thank you, forget it. I’m busy now, stop bothering me.”

 

“Who’s bothering you?!” Yu Zeyang almost spurted blood. He had to forcefully restrain himself from uttering words of gratitude. With a straight face, he said, “I’m not here to thank you. It’s about the club.”

 

Lu Jingning finally halted and turned back, arching an eyebrow, “The club? Why are you telling a freshman Omega who just joined the club instead of talking to the president?”

 

Caught off guard by the sarcastic remark, Yu Zeyang felt like a string of reason in his head was being tugged fiercely. He took a deep breath and controlled the emotions that were about to explode, managing a forced smile, “This matter must be discussed with you. Have you heard about the upcoming Military Academy Joint Exchange Tournament?”

 

Lu Jingning nodded, “Yes?”

 

He did indeed have a vague impression of it.

 

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T/N: Hey there! There is plenty more where that came from, so stay tuned! And stay healthy! Straighten your posture, so some stretches and drink some water before continuing hehe~

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Chapter 34

 

As the night took charge on the scene, the overall situation quickly fell into place. On one side, they relied on their advantage in the rear to restrain the scattered interstellar pirate warships. Meanwhile, they coordinated with their own personnel to wait for the military’s support fleet to arrive. With swift and decisive actions, the battlefield was cleared. The temporary ambush by the interstellar pirates, facilitated by the space signal gate teleportation, ended in failure with some surprises but ultimately without danger.

 

When everything settled down, the interstellar mothership landed on the flat ground amidst the attention of the masses. At this moment, a group led by Principal Bing Cang was already standing at the entrance of the building.

 

As the hatch opened, Wen Ye led a group of Omega individuals to walk down one after another. In preparation, the medical team members had already been on standby and hurriedly came forward. They swiftly treated the unconscious Omega students and provided simple wound care for the slightly injured ones before sending them to the nearest medical center.

 

“Principal!” Wen Ye immediately spotted Bing Cang and quickly walked up to him, respectfully saluting with military courtesy.

 

Bing Cang’s gaze swept over him, then fell on the massive mothership behind. His expression turned complex as he asked, “What about that kid you mentioned?”

 

Mentioning Lu Jingning, Wen Ye’s expression couldn’t help but show a hint of unease. Remembering the disastrous scene on the mothership, he hesitated before replying, “Xingchen is handling it; there shouldn’t be any major issues.”

 

Bing Cang didn’t inquire further about the details. He just sighed softly, turning to look at the devastated Imperial Navy University campus, and said with emotion, “These people from the Lu family are all material for heroes, indeed!”

 

In this interstellar pirate attack, disregarding the destruction of buildings and equipment, there were 20 casualties among the faculty and hundreds of student deaths. This was an incredibly tragic figure, no matter the era. However, if it weren’t for Lu Jingning successfully stopping the pirates’ mothership self-destruction, the casualties would likely have exceeded a thousand.

 

In this battle, Lu Jingning was destined to become a hero of the Imperial Navy University. When the military honors were bestowed, he would undoubtedly receive at least a third-class merit.

 

Wen Ye’s eyes flickered with emotion. He couldn’t help but lower his gaze, his tone sinking as he said, “I’m sorry. If we hadn’t been overly careless during the mission, those interstellar pirates wouldn’t have had the chance…”

 

Bing Cang gently raised his crutch, interrupting his self-reproach. He spoke in a calm tone, “It’s not your fault. Even if it wasn’t now, the Imperial Navy University would have faced such a disaster sooner or later.”

 

Wen Ye didn’t quite understand the meaning behind his words and was about to ask when he saw the principal walking away with a leisurely pace, saying from a distance, “The rest is up to you young people.”

 

The battle might have ended, but the reconstruction of this wreckage and the even more daunting challenges ahead were only just beginning.

 

…

 

Inside a certain resting room of the pirate mothership, the scent of pheromones filled the space with ambiguity and sensuality. Lu Jingning felt somewhat dazed and could sense that the commotion outside had quietly subsided.

 

Still feeling aching all over, he just wanted to lie there without moving a muscle. Amidst the previous chaos, he had some level of awareness. Now, he gazed fixedly at the ceiling, slowly recollecting the details.

 

Perhaps still basking in the afterglow of desire, his face still felt hot. At that time, he hadn’t thought much, simply hoping that the overwhelming sensation of heat all over his body could be thoroughly suppressed. Additionally, Wen Xingchen’s captivating face was simply too alluring, and under the influence of the drug, he had the overwhelming desire to ravish him.

 

Tossing and turning, unsatisfied desires ran rampant. Omega pheromones had a mutual inducement effect on Alphas, and their compatibility was exceptionally high. Once a certain emotion was ignited, it became unstoppable.

 

Even at certain moments, he had completely lost his rationality.

 

Thinking back to his own appearance at that time, Lu Jingning repeatedly recalled the madness of absorbing Wen Xingchen’s pheromones. Now, when he looked down at his body, he could see mottled marks, evidence of that madness. This served as a testament to the extent of his craziness.

 

But what made him even more touched was Wen Xingchen. He hadn’t expected that, on the verge of losing control, Wen Xingchen could still restrain himself and not complete the final bonding.

 

Regarding this, he had to admit that he was indeed a bit too beastly.

 

Originally, he was such a promising new student, but because of him, this happened again and again.

 

He felt that he should take some responsibility for this matter, but when he thought about Wen Xingchen’s efforts to hold back, it seemed like he didn’t want to be completely bound by this incident. After pondering for a while, he felt that he could only find another way to express his gratitude.

 

As a person, one should always repay kindness.

 

As Lu Jingning was deeply contemplating how to express his sincerity, he turned around and happened to meet a pair of deep and dark eyes. He couldn’t help but startle, “When did you wake up?”

 

Wen Xingchen didn’t answer directly but stared at him fixedly for a while before his dry voice sounded, “As long as you pondered about your life, that’s how long I’ve been awake.”

 

“You woke up just to tease me. It looks like you haven’t been fully drained yet.” Lu Jingning quipped, rubbing his aching waist as he sat up.

 

Picking up the scattered clothes on the floor, he put on one of them and tossed the other to Wen Xingchen.

 

Wen Xingchen took the clothes and quickly dressed himself, his gaze lingering on Lu Jingning for a long while before he spoke, “About what happened just now…”

 

Lu Jingning had already figured out all the details after waking up, and without even looking up, he reassured, “Don’t worry, I won’t pester you to take responsibility.”

 

Wen Xingchen: “…”

 

Lu Jingning didn’t notice his change in expression, completely immersed in his plans for expressing gratitude, “I’m not an unreasonable person. I know you helped me as a bro. I certainly won’t take advantage of you, right? What happened just now, only you and I know. As for the Omegas in the main cabin, I saved their lives. As long as I talk to them, I believe they won’t go around spreading rumors. So, rest assured, your reputation won’t be affected.”

 

As he said this, his words suddenly came to a halt, and he remembered that there seemed to be another person present during the incident. He turned around to face Wen Xingchen, “Lao Wen, the person who came with you, is it Wen Ye? What’s your relationship with him? Please tell him…”

 

Wen Xingchen said expressionlessly, “He won’t say anything about this.”

 

Lu Jingning finally broke into a brilliant smile, “That’s great, then everything is settled!”

 

Wen Xingchen gazed at the bright face before him and, for the first time, felt an impulse to tear it apart.

 

Without looking at him any longer, he turned and left.

 

While Lu Jingning was putting on his clothes, he saw the figure had already gone far. Looking at the imposing aura of his departing figure, he couldn’t help but sigh deeply.

 

Actually, it’s not surprising that Wen Xingchen was upset. If it were him, being temporarily pressed into helping with such troublesome affairs, he would feel aggrieved too.

 

Sigh, but if it weren’t for Wen Xingchen suddenly appearing, he could have resisted the advances of any other Alpha. After all, it was all due to their high compatibility. So, he couldn’t completely blame Wen Xingchen!

 

However, in the end, he was the one who enjoyed it, and there was no way to shirk the responsibility. Lu Jingning thought about it and couldn’t help feeling annoyed and restless. He ruffled his hair and grabbed his coat, striding away.

 

…

 

The medical team was still busy coming and going. By chance, they looked up and saw another Omega descending from the mothership. They rushed over with concern. Lu Jingning was taken aback by their imposing momentum and waved his hands, “No need, I don’t need to be hospitalized!”

 

The medical team members didn’t know the detailed events on the mothership. They could tell that this Omega’s condition was not good. They inquired with concern, “Are you feeling unwell somewhere? Do you need some energy supplements? Do you have any external injuries? I suggest you don’t be too strong-headed. Come with us for a thorough check-up; it’s more important to make sure there are no issues.”

 

Lu Jingning felt overwhelmed by their questioning and immediately denied, “I’m not injured, I don’t need energy supplements, and I don’t need a full-body check-up!”

 

Goodness, his whole body felt incredibly heavy now, and his only thought was to find a place to rest comfortably. He didn’t want to be bothered by anything else!

 

Seeing his firm attitude, the medical team exchanged glances and could only make way for him.

 

As they watched Lu Jingning’s figure leave, one of the Beta medical team members showed an admiring expression, “Truly an Omega from the Imperial Navy University, such strong willpower.”

 

The others nodded in agreement.

 

With his exhausted appearance, combined with the clearly visible marks on his neck, who couldn’t guess what he had experienced on the mothership?

 

But this Omega didn’t show any signs of humiliation. On the contrary, he remained nonchalant. He was not just strong-willed; he was like a legendary figure with an iron will, one that would make people weep in admiration.

 

Having disappeared from everyone’s sight, Lu Jingning had no idea that he seemed to have been misunderstood. Suddenly, he let out a loud sneeze, looking up at the now-clear blue sky and muttering to himself in a low voice, “Strange, do I have a cold?”

 

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T/N: Hey there! There is plenty more where that came from, so stay tuned! And stay healthy! Straighten your posture, so some stretches and drink some water before continuing hehe~

If you like my translations, feel free to donate to my ko-fi!

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What about the perfect, most non-toxic male lead ever? Laws of Love

How about MC nursing ML back to health? Forced into the Deep

 

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Chapter 33

 

As they approached the inner part, the concentration of pheromones in the air became increasingly intense. At the same time, they spotted scattered interstellar pirates lying on the ground, their life or death unknown. Wen Ye cautiously approached one and probed the person’s breath, then furrowed his brows in confusion, “Did they faint?”

 

Wen Xingchen had some guesses about the situation inside, and the scene before him confirmed his suspicions. Memories of the situation at the warehouse outside the school flashed through his mind, and he quickened his pace.

 

As they neared the central area, more and more “bodies” of interstellar pirates appeared in their sight. They were getting close to the main cabin, and the scene was so spectacular that “bodies littered the ground” wouldn’t be an overstatement.

 

It was the first time Wen Ye had seen such a situation, and though he showed little expression on his face, his eyes were filled with astonishment.

 

Finally, they could faintly hear sounds coming from inside. The two exchanged glances and instinctively lightened their footsteps.

 

Moving forward along the cabin wall with extreme vigilance, they quietly peered into the view from the side of the passage, and they finally saw the situation inside.

 

There was not a single interstellar pirate in the entire mother ship’s control room. Instead, it was filled with Omega students, gathered in small groups, their expressions somewhat alert but noticeably lacking the fear they should have had. They seemed to be guarding various critical points with a well-planned approach.

 

What was going on?

 

The question mark in Wen Ye’s mind only grew larger. Before he could contemplate further, he suddenly saw Wen Xingchen rushing forward, and by the time he returned to his senses, Wen Xingchen had already dashed into the midst of the Omega students.

 

The sudden appearance of Wen Xingchen startled the Omega students, and they subconsciously raised the weapons they had looted. However, as they saw Wen Xingchen’s face, they were stunned.

 

First reaction: This person… is their senior in the Empire Navy?

 

Second reaction: Has someone finally come to rescue them?!

 

Ignoring the intense gazes directed at him, Wen Xingchen paid no attention to the others and went straight for Lu Jingning, who was already in the throes of his heat, and promptly snatched him away from Ren Jin’s grasp.

 

Things happened too fast for Ren Jin to react. When he finally saw the person in front of him clearly, he couldn’t help but exclaim, “Wen Xingchen?!”

 

Without responding to Ren Jin, Wen Xingchen’s gaze landed on Lu Jingning’s face. After a moment of silence, he hoarsely questioned, “Didn’t I tell you to wait for me in the safe zone?”

 

Lu Jingning, already lost in chaos after designating tasks for the other Omega students, couldn’t hear what Wen Xingchen said.

 

Lying in Ren Jin’s arms, he could still maintain some self-control, but when a familiar hint of peppermint smoke wafted past his nose, he couldn’t resist anymore. Instinctively, he turned around and dove into those broad arms.

 

Lu Jingning had Wen Xingchen’s temporary mark on him, making him much more sensitive to this familiar pheromonal response than when faced with other Alphas. With his body burning up, he tightly clung to Wen Xingchen’s clothes, subconsciously exposing his glands and stuttered, “Need pheromones… give it to me.”

 

Even though Wen Xingchen had taken suppressants, the close contact still made him feel as if he was about to be completely overwhelmed, as if he could fall into the abyss at any moment.

 

If he could, he would have loved to deal with this guy in his arms right then and there, but the surrounding gazes of shock forced him to maintain some semblance of reason.

 

He didn’t have a fetish of doing it in public!

 

Wen Xingchen felt the veins on his forehead faintly pulsating and tightly gripped Lu Jingning’s wrist. He said in a low, hoarse voice, “I’ll take you somewhere safe first!”

 

He was about to pick Lu Jingning up, but before he could do so, Lu Jingning suddenly exerted force unexpectedly and reversed their positions, pinning Wen Xingchen firmly to the ground.

 

His eyes, foggy with desire, had a hint of mistiness as he breathed heavily, the heat between them seemed to be limitless as he murmured, “No, I want it now.”

 

Wen Xingchen wasn’t sure why this guy always tested the limits of his patience.

 

The intensely stimulating scene made all the Omega students at the scene forget everything else, frozen like statues, watching the entangled figures at the center.

 

They still hadn’t fully reacted, wondering why a sudden Alpha appeared, then why he was pushed to the ground by Lu Jingning?

 

Due to the close proximity, Wen Xingchen could see the trembling eyelashes of Lu Jingning. Under the influence of the overwhelming pheromones, his heart couldn’t help but beat heavily.

 

His throat felt dry and uncomfortable, and after a moment, he asked in a low, hoarse voice, “Now? Are you sure?”

 

Lu Jingning didn’t reply but responded with action, kissing him firmly on the lips.

 

Wen Xingchen’s body tensed for a moment, and after a brief blank in his mind, the last strand of his rationality finally snapped.

 

No suppressant could withstand such a powerful pheromone attack.

 

Disregarding the crowd around them, Wen Xingchen used all his strength to flip Lu Jingning over and bit down on his neck glands.

 

The intensely stimulating scene made everyone else present forget everything else. They couldn’t help but be captivated by the sight of the two entwined figures in the center.

 

They still couldn’t grasp what had happened. Weren’t they supposed to be on the brink of life and death on the interstellar pirate’s mother ship? Why did they suddenly witness a complete pheromone bonding scene?

 

At this point, Wen Xingchen had already lifted Lu Jingning from the ground. He calmly surveyed the surroundings, as if nothing had happened, and said to Wen Ye not far away, “Brother, his condition is not stable. I’ll take care of him elsewhere. You handle things here.”

 

Initially, Wen Ye had been aroused by Lu Jingning’s pheromones, but after witnessing the pheromonal bonding process just now, he had a pretty good idea of their relationship. With strong self-control, he resisted the impulse to snatch Lu Jingning.

 

Knowing that his current restlessness was entirely due to the interference of the aroused pheromones, he firmly gripped the nearby railing, forcefully suppressing his desires, and nodded, “Go ahead.”

 

Lu Jingning leaned weakly against Wen Xingchen on the sofa, breathing gently. Although the flush on his face had subsided somewhat, he was still burning up.

 

Pheromones filled the room, stimulating Wen Xingchen’s nerves at every moment. This place was not as spacious as the main cabin, and the compressed pheromone concentration constantly tested Wen Xingchen’s sanity, bringing him to the brink of losing control.

 

Feeling the uncontrollable heat in his body, his throat tightened. He couldn’t help but unbutton his collar a bit. Then, he walked over to help Lu Jingning sit up and asked, “How do you feel now?”

 

“Hot…” Lu Jingning mumbled dazedly, repeatedly uttering that one word.

 

Although Wen Xingchen injected him with a little pheromone just now, it could only relieve him a little.

 

Those exclusive treasures of interstellar pirates are too overbearing, coupled with the large dosage, the pheromones in his body became so violent that it is completely uncontrollable.

 

In fact, it was fine if there was no Alpha present. With his confidence in himself, as long as he endures until his pheromones completely disperses by itself, there shouldn’t be any problems. But at this moment, the guy who made him lose control appeared at this juncture.

 

Like when dry wood is met with raging fire, the absolute mutual attraction caused the desire in his body to become completely uncontrollable.

 

Wen Xingchen was also taken aback by Lu Jingning’s appearance. He took a deep breath, opened his shirt a little for him, and continued to speak coldly in order to distract himself: “Do you know it’s uncomfortable now? Why didn’t you consider the consequences when you came here?”

 

Lu Jingning’s whole body was covered with a thin layer of sweat, and he still knew how to talk back in a daze: “Consequences? Could you have achieved a better outcome than this?”

 

Wen Xingchen choked on him.

 

Indeed, it is undeniable that now was the most perfect ending they could achieve in this battle.

 

But even so, looking at the current state of the person in front of him, his heart still seemed to be on fire, and he couldn’t help but sneered: “Since you’re so powerful, then you can solve it by yourself.”

 

After finishing speaking, just as he was about to stand up, Lu Jingning grabbed his wrist.

It was as if a ball of fire touched him and the heat immediately swept through his entire body.

 

In this way, Lu Jingning took advantage of the situation and dragged Wen Xingchen to him, blowing heavily into his ear: “It can’t be solved alone, I need you…”

 

The efficacy of the inhibitor seemed to disappear under the temptation of such fiery pheromones. Wen Xingchen felt his heart beating suddenly. His Alpha pheromones were also completely drawn out, and gradually became stronger in the air, intertwining with each other. 

 

However, Lu Jingning was obviously not willing to let him go easily, and while talking, he still restlessly reached into his arms with both hands.

 

The overly distinct sense of touch and the smell of pheromones blurred his bottom line.

 

Looking at his face so close, Wen Xingchen only felt a burning sensation in his heart.

 

Finally, unable to hold back anymore, he clasped Lu Jingning’s hands firmly, and pressed him firmly on the sofa, his voice hoarse: “As you wish!”

 

Lu Jingning could feel Wen Xingchen’s powerful pheromones suddenly increasing. The Alpha’s godlike oppressive feeling didn’t affect him in any way at this time, instead it was like a hand slapping all over his body. The teasing brought his interest to the climax in an instant.

 

The kiss that fell on his mouth was sucking hotly at him. He was overly sensitive, so he could clearly feel every touch from that big hand unbuttoning his shirt little by little as the glands at the back of his neck suddenly burned more intensely.

 

Wen Xingchen’s kiss was completely different from his usual self. It was like he was set on fire, plundering him unscrupulously.

 

Lu Jingning subconsciously put his hands around his neck, and responded cooperatively, or perhaps he was using this to vent the pheromones that were sweeping madly in his body wantonly.

 

The ambiguous atmosphere of pheromones made the two of them almost suffocate in their act. Before they knew it, the clothes on their bodies had been stripped off, and the friction between their skins made all their desires burn to an extreme extent.

 

Lu Jingning’s cheeks were flushed, his eyelashes trembled faintly under the emission of pheromones, the sound of panting gently swayed around, the strong dizziness made him wish he could rub his whole body against the person in front of him .

 

Wen Xingchen could feel the incomparably soft body of the person in front of him, which made his breathing seem a little unsteady. Looking at the fair and alluring skin, his Adam’s apple rolled twice involuntarily, and he bent down, gently dropping a kiss at his collarbone. 

 

He could feel the person in my arms trembling clearly, moving down from his collarbone, sucking slowly, towards the lower body bit by bit.

 

The moist and hot kiss completely ignited Lu Jingning’s lust. Hhe took a breath, and tightly clenched his hands on Wen Xingchen’s body, the painful empty feeling made him unable to hold back.

 

Lu Jingning could feel that his patience had reached its limit, and the effect of pheromone made his desire uncontrollable. He hugged Wen Xingchen’s head tightly, and even his tone of voice trembled faintly: “Give it to me… I want you…”

 

The burning feeling all over his body made him suspect that he would be completely burned by such intense emotions in the next second.

 

With a sudden force, Wen Xingchen was overturned to the ground by him.

 

The heavy impact caused both of them to groan involuntarily. Before he could recover, the Omega’s soft body was completely wrapped around his body, with a strong kiss falling on his face.

 

Lu Jingning’s voice could still be heard intermittently in his ears: “No more foreplay…give it to me…”

 

Wen Xingchen could feel the pheromones in his body surging like a volcanic eruption under such teasing, and he couldn’t bear it any longer, he pushed the person down hard on the ground, stroked his extremely sensitive place before reaching under his legs and looked at the person in front of him with blushing cheeks. He leaned over and gave him a kiss, before finally inserting it deeply without restraint.

 

Lu Jingning could feel the moment when he was completely filled, and he couldn’t help but moan comfortably. He hugged Wen Xingchen tightly almost subconsciously. The extreme comfort made his breathing speed up.

 

The effect of the inducer reached its peak at this moment, and the comfort he experienced for the first time made him even more eager to be plundered open.

 

“Xingchen… um…… Xingchen…”

 

He softly called the other party’s name over and over again. The fragmented panting sound floated in the air, intertwined with the smell of pheromones.

 

The scent of green plum sauce accompanied by the smell of mint smoke wafted ambiguously.

 

The high degree of compatibility caused the two of them to completely fall into extreme deprivation and pleasure. While doing it, they were both releasing pheromones at the same time, and they did it over and over again frantically.

 

Unknowinst to them, the surrounding area became wet, sticky, with a slight fishy smell, on top of the scent of extreme desire around it.

 

Having orga-med several times in succession, Lu Jingning could feel the unbearable hotness in his body finally dissipating bit by bit. The overly comfortable feeling made him wrap tightly around Wen Xingchen’s body, and he didn’t want to think about anything else.

 

This was an extremely unstable feeling, and he was like the last straw to grab hold of. Only in this way can he be freed from the torment of excessive desire.

 

After such an overly intimate contact, he just wanted to experience it over and over again, still unsatisfied.

 

Finally, the last wave of climax came quietly.

 

Lu Jingning hugged Wen Xingchen tightly, his body trembling uncontrollably.

 

He could clearly feel a wave of heat gushing out of his body, along with the last trace of unbearable hunger and thirst. Under the extreme pleasure, he couldn’t keep up. With a deep moan, he lost consciousness.

 

The sudden surge of renewed desire completely filled Wen Xingchen in an instant. Out of instinct, he subconsciously just wanted to thrust into the person in front of him fiercely. At the same time, he seemed to have reached his limit too.

 

He wanted to thrust inside like crazy, and wanted to mark him thoroughly. He wants to… completely knot him.

 

Just when his reason was about to be completely defeated by instinct, Wen Xingchen’s heavy breathing stopped suddenly. He mustered up all the self-control in his life and finally pulled it out at the last second.

 

Lu Jingning’s body shook violently.

 

As if a certain switch had been turned on, Wen Xingchen couldn’t help but let out a deep groan, the gushing liquid came pouring out.

 

After his climax, the surroundings suddenly fell into silence.

 

For a long time, the air was only filled with the heavy panting of the two of them and the smell of pheromones that had been completely mixed together after the intense heat in the room.

 

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T/N: Hey there! There is plenty more where that came from, so stay tuned! And stay healthy! Straighten your posture, so some stretches and drink some water before continuing hehe~

If you like my translations, feel free to donate to my ko-fi!

I really, really appreciate all the support from my readers <3 It goes a long way and motivates me lots!

https://ko-fi.com/hoenibean

 

Also, check out the other series we have on HoH!

If you like cats, check out Revenge of the Garfield

If you like dragons, check out I’m Pregnant with the Hope of the Entire Planet and The Dragon and the ‘Princess’

How about some mystery or showbiz? Check out Morbid Addiction & Perfection

What about the perfect, most non-toxic male lead ever? Laws of Love

How about MC nursing ML back to health? Forced into the Deep

 

Thank you for all your support <3 Leave a comment if you life 🙂 I love reading them!

Chapter 32

 

At this moment, inside the mothership, they were completely unaware of what was happening below.

 

The one sent to retrieve the treasure from the leader quickly returned, carrying a bottle of potion with an exquisite appearance.

 

The pirate leader received it and couldn’t help but admire it before pouring a few drops into a cup, offering it with a smiling expression to Lu Jingning.

 

Lu Jingning’s gaze paused on the liquid in the cup for a moment, but without hesitation, he picked it up and drank it all in one gulp.

 

This direct approach astonished the pirate leader, who had never encountered such a forthright Omega. After a brief moment of surprise, he burst into laughter. Just as he was about to say something, Lu Jingning suddenly reached out and snatched the bottle of potion, downing it in one go.

 

The interstellar pirates: “??!!”

 

The sudden turn of events caught the pirate leader off guard, and before he could react, Lu Jingning, with a satisfied smile in his eyes, licked his lips provocatively.

 

That precious item they had plundered during a raid was capable of driving any Omega into a state of ecstasy and near-death. They would rarely use it even in times of leisure.

 

Witnessing the Omega before him wasting this precious substance, the pirate leader was initially angered. However, as he beheld that captivating face in front of him, he found it hard to maintain his anger in the face of such mesmerizing eyes.

 

In any case, after today, everyone would have to meet their maker, so what did it matter if the treasure was used or not!

 

The pirate leader thought, and a smile crept across his face as he pulled Lu Jingning closer and said in their common tongue, “You’re truly the most exceptional Omega I’ve ever seen. Since you’re in such a hurry, I’ll satisfy your desires!”

 

The potion’s effect took hold quickly. Lu Jingning felt a surge of scorching heat spreading through his body, followed by intense dizziness. Before he weakened completely, he grabbed a nearby chair and sat down, panting heavily.

 

The interstellar pirates saw the signs that Lu Jingning was about to go in heat and couldn’t help but rub their hands with wicked intentions.

 

Other Omega students in the vicinity seemed to anticipate what would happen next, and many of them instinctively covered their eyes, unable to watch.

 

Jing Yuqi had completed the task as instructed by Lu Jingning earlier, thinking he was preparing something extraordinary with the triggering agent. However, seeing the scene unfold with Lu Jingning now about to succumb to the effects of the potion, he couldn’t help but wonder, “What does he intend to do? Give a live show?!”

 

Ren Jin had not anticipated that the situation would escalate like this. He anxiously clutched his head, calling out, “Lu bro!”

 

Although he had complete faith in Lu Jingning, the current situation left him unsure of what to do.

 

As Lu Jingning was surrounded by the interstellar pirates, Ren Jin’s thoughts weren’t about whether they could overpower the pirates but instead focused on finding a weapon to confront those ruthless criminals.

 

Just then, as the pirates with lecherous expressions approached Lu Jingning, they seemed to hit an invisible barrier and jerked back simultaneously. Their faces turned pale, and the next moment, as if electrified, they hastily retreated.

 

The scent of Lu Jingning’s pheromones exploded outward, making them feel as though countless needles were stabbing their scalps, and their brains were filled with resistance and repulsion.

 

Driven by their survival instincts, their first reaction was to escape, but under the influence of the potion, Lu Jingning’s pheromones erupted with a force even more unrestrained than ever before. As if innumerable invisible hands gripped their throats tightly, the overwhelming oppression left them weak and feeble, unable to muster enough strength to retreat effectively.

 

With loud thuds echoing around, many pirates closest to Lu Jingning knelt to the ground, their contorted expressions filled with agony.

 

Those a bit farther fared better, but they still staggered and lost their footing, their arrogant expressions turning grim.

 

The sudden turn of events bewildered the Omega students in the area, leaving them momentarily dazed. Many of them unconsciously sniffed the air, detecting the alluring scent of plum sauce-like pheromones, completely unable to comprehend why the interstellar pirates seemed to have encountered a deadly gas attack.

 

Lu Jingning’s whole body burned like a fireball as he sat heavily in the chair, panting heavily. He glanced at the nearest pirate leader, who had already collapsed, attempting to crawl away.

 

Narrowing his crimson eyes, Lu Jingning pressed the pirate leader’s pant leg with his foot and spoke in a low, hoarse tone, “Stay and enjoy yourself. Where do you think you’re going?”

 

Naturally reliant on Omega pheromones for energy supply, the Pu Star people had never encountered such a situation before.

 

The pirate leader’s face turned as pale as paper. As he looked at the angelic face before him, it seemed more frightening and terrifying than any demon.

 

He saw the other pirates, who had already lost consciousness, and bit his lip, summoning all his strength to pick up an ion gun nearby and aimed it at Lu Jingning, his finger ready to pull the trigger.

 

But suddenly, a supremely powerful aura surged forward, as if an invisible force pressed down on the pirate leader. His remaining strength was stripped away, and he felt darkness enveloping him, losing consciousness entirely.

 

Lu Jingning could sense his consciousness slipping away bit by bit, but the boundless flow of pheromones within him still surged relentlessly, allowing him to unleash his emotions without any restraint.

 

Glancing at the unconscious pirate leader before him, Lu Jingning couldn’t help but sneer, “Such a waste!”

 

Mustering his last bit of reason, he raised his head and took a deep breath, gritting his teeth to utter, “Ren Jin, what are you waiting for? Get organized! Close the doors! Fight back!”

 

Each word sounded like a heavy toll on their hearts, striking chords deep within the Omega students.

 

Ren Jin was the first to react, and he noticed several distant interstellar pirates stumbling toward the exits. Without hesitation, he picked up a weapon and swung it at the back of the pirates’ heads.

 

Under the overwhelming influence of Lu Jingning’s potent pheromones, even the small amount inhaled left the pirates feeling extremely dizzy and weak, despite their normally robust physiques. As Ren Jin playfully knocked them out one by one, they collapsed to the ground, completely incapacitated.

 

Other Omega students were now wide awake, and they enthusiastically joined the battle. In no time, they had subdued all the “helpless” pirates.

 

The situation here unexpectedly caught the attention of the patrolling teams outside, and upon discovering the anomalies, support teams attempted to attack. However, with Lu Jingning seated in the center, he was like a formidable biological weapon, fortifying the defense of the hall. The bewildered patrolling teams rushed inside without regard for the consequences, but even before they reached the hall, their legs gave out, and they fell to their knees one by one.

 

Of course, some noticed something was amiss on their way and tried to launch a surprise attack. However, no matter how robust their intentions were, they could not resist the harsh reality. Just as they were about to take a step forward, the overwhelming concentration of pheromones they inhaled instantly deprived them of consciousness, causing many to faint.

 

Among the pirates who had been restrained in the hall, there were a determined few who refused to faint. Yet, they watched in despair as their companions continuously rushed forward to meet their doom, feeling their minds on the verge of exploding.

 

Having experienced countless life-and-death situations, and even being determined to die alongside the others, the pirates had never before felt such hopelessness and helplessness.

 

Under the overwhelming oppression and the torment of double destruction, no one was spared. Every member of the pirate groups present in the hall succumbed to unconsciousness.

 

After a long period of turmoil and struggle, the surroundings suddenly fell silent. All the Omega students stopped their actions, standing amidst the fallen interstellar pirates, feeling somewhat bewildered and as if everything that had happened was too surreal.

 

After all, just a moment ago, those pirates were still eagerly trying to absorb their pheromones, but now, how did they all end up lying there like dried fish?

 

Ren Jin was the first to come back to his senses. He dropped the stick in his hand, not caring about it, and immediately rushed to Lu Jingning’s side, asking with concern, “Brother Lu, are you okay? How do you feel now?”

 

Lu Jingning’s face was flushed, clearly already in his heat. The pheromones diffusing from him were frantically searching for something to latch onto, but even so, he tightly held onto the last thread of sanity. “Jin, help me to the control panel… We need to… turn off the communication interference first!”

 

Ren Jin knew nothing about operating such a complex control panel, so he could only follow Lu Jingning’s instructions and assist him to get there.

 

Lu Jingning’s body was burning like a flame, and he shook his head heavily, struggling to focus his vision. Finally, amidst the chaotic equipment, he found the control button. He stretched out his hand and pressed it with force, fully deactivating the communication interference system.

 

Ren Jin saw his body sway faintly and hurriedly supported him, asking, “Brother Lu, what do we do next? How should we proceed?”

 

Lu Jingning pushed him away and sat heavily on a nearby chair, breathing heavily. “Next?”

 

He glanced weakly at the others and turned his gaze to Jing Yuxi. “Next… Jin, it’s up to you now.”

 

Jing Yuxi was taken aback. “Up to me? What do you mean?”

 

Lu Jingning felt he was just one step away from utter chaos. Panting, he closed his eyes wearily. “Go… issue instructions to the other pirate fleets… as for what… to send… it’s up to you… just make yourself happy…”

 

Jing Yuxi: “?!?!”

 

…

 

The sudden restoration of communication stabilized the previously chaotic Imperial Navy formation. However, the actions of the interstellar pirates confused the commanders once again.

 

It seemed like a completely different commander had taken charge on the other side. The previously clear objectives of the pirate fleet suddenly switched to a mode of sending people’s heads in a variety of ways, leaving the Imperial Navy scrambling to cope. They even began to suspect if the pirates had set some traps they had not discovered.

 

Amidst the chaotic battle, the special operations team had silently infiltrated the mother ship.

 

“What’s going on? Why is it so quiet?” Kang Hanyun held her firearm, moving cautiously, but the further they went inside, the more she felt that something was off.

 

As the mother ship of the interstellar pirates, it was unnaturally quiet here. There wasn’t even a single patrolling guard, let alone any sign of life.

 

Wen Yexi furrowed his brows slightly, and he spoke, stating the only possibility, “Could someone have beaten us to it?”

 

Kang Hanyun chuckled softly, “Don’t be silly, that’s impossible.”

 

Her words came to an abrupt halt when she caught a whiff of an aroma. The familiar scent of pheromones brushed past her nose, making Wen Xingchen’s expression momentarily astonished. His calm demeanor showed a hint of difficulty in maintaining composure.

 

However, before he could say anything, Wen Yexi’s voice sounded beside him, “It smells like Omega’s pheromones. This scent…”

 

Wen Xingchen detected a trace of peculiarity in his brother’s tone and turned to look at him. He saw Wen Yexi’s usually composed expression now revealing an unprecedented hint of agitation. It seemed like he sensed Wen Xingchen’s gaze, and his slightly hoarse voice held restraint as he said, “I suppose someone is in heat. Do you have Alpha suppressants with you?”

 

Wen Xingchen had already sensed the overly revealing allure in the air, arousing his desires, but witnessing Wen Yexi’s demeanor, he suddenly became more aware. As if a bucket of cold water had been poured over him, he momentarily regained his clarity.

 

This was the first time he had seen his usually composed brother requiring an Alpha suppressant to maintain his calmness.

 

Could it be that his brother was also similarly affected by Lu Jingning’s pheromones…

 

Kang Hanyun looked at Wen Yexi with shock, “A suppressant? Are you serious?”

 

Without replying, Wen Yexi took out a suppressant from his portable pouch and injected himself with it. His expression began to return to normal.

 

Then, Wen Xingchen spoke, “Give me one as well.”

 

Kang Hanyun: “…”

 

She even began to suspect if her Alpha pheromone receptor was experiencing some issues.

 

After injecting the suppressant, Wen Xingchen felt the restlessness in his body calm down a little. However, since he had marked Lu Jingning previously, he was much stronger than Wen Yexi. Even though the pheromone concentration in the air was still relatively weak, he needed to exert considerable self-control to manage his emotions.

 

Seeing Kang Hanyun’s expression, Wen Xingchen calmly said, “If it’s inconvenient for you to go in, stay outside and provide support. The two of us will go in.”

 

Wen Yexi had no objections, only adding with utmost seriousness, “Let’s keep in contact at all times.”

 

Kang Hanyun nodded, still a bit dazed, “I’ll stay here and wait, ready for communication!”

 

Wen Yexi also had no objections, but he remembered something very important, “Hanyun, do you have Omega suppressants with you? Give me one.”

 

Even in normal situations, it was a standard practice to inject suppressants when dealing with an Omega in heat. However, this Omega was none other than Lu Jingning.

 

Kang Hanyun was about to fetch it but was stopped by Wen Xingchen.

 

Sensing the gazes of the two, he calmly said, “The suppressants won’t work on him. I’ll handle it.”

 

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