Chapter 54: Response [You can’t catch up with Shen Qingzhu by being reserved.]…

"Ji Mingxue, why are you... so nice?"

Ji Mingxue was stunned. He never expected that Shen Qingzhu would suddenly praise him.

Ji Mingxue was of course aware of Shen Qingzhu's distant and evasive attitude yesterday. After watching the replay of Mingfeng's video, Ji Mingxue admitted that his eyes at the time were indeed a bit wolfish and ferocious. No wonder Shen Qingzhu was frightened by him.

He had originally thought that if Shen Qingzhu really intended to stay away from him and keep her distance from him, he might have been turned away this morning, or even deliberately avoided by Shen Qingzhu.

But he didn't expect that he would wait for Shen Qingzhu again this morning.

Shen Qingzhu responded to him as usual and even praised him.

Ji Mingxue carefully observed Shen Qingzhu's expression and unexpectedly discovered that there was a hint of fatigue and tiredness between Shen Qingzhu's eyebrows, as if he did not sleep well last night.

But at the same time, Shen Qingzhu's expression revealed a sense of relief, and the look he gave Ji Mingxue seemed to be both fortunate and moved.

Ji Mingxue, who had originally prepared for the worst and was actually very nervous, felt like she had been injected with a shot of adrenaline. Her eyes became brighter and she boldly asked, "Shen Qingzhu, you seem happy to see me here?"

After tossing and turning last night, Shen Qingzhu actually figured out one thing, that is, he really cares about Ji Mingxue.

Although this might not be love yet, Shen Qingzhu really didn't want to make Ji Mingxue unhappy.

Shen Qingzhu actually admired Ji Mingxue's courage and honesty, so he also wanted to try to tell Ji Mingxue his true feelings.

Because of this, he rarely avoided the topic this time. Instead, he looked at Ji Mingxue's eyes gently and smiled, "Yes, I am very happy."

"Ji Mingxue, thank you."

Thank you for not giving up on me.

Being stared at deeply by those emerald-like eyes, Ji Mingxue felt as if her heart was about to melt.

At this moment, Ji Mingxue keenly noticed that Shen Qingzhu's attitude towards her had changed.

Ji Mingxue actually always knew that Shen Qingzhu was gentle and polite to everyone, but also kept a distance from everyone.

But Shen Qingzhu is sincere and helpful. No matter who asks him for help, he will do his best to help them.

Therefore, many people actually cannot detect that alienation, and only think that Shen Qingzhu is beautiful and kind, and is a perfect Alpha.

Ji Mingxue also knew that Shen Qingzhu seemed to have a very good impression of her and was much more indulgent towards her than towards others.

But even so, Shen Qingzhu rarely reveals his true feelings to Ji Mingxue like he does now——

He actually responded directly to Ji Mingxue's slightly ambiguous test!

what does that mean?

This means that Shen Qingzhu also likes him a little bit!!!

Ji Mingxue felt dizzy and unreal after being hit by such a big cookie so early in the morning.

He stared at Shen Qingzhu intently, and Shen Qingzhu couldn't help but blush at the tips of her ears.

Worried that if this continued, he and Ji Mingxue would have to stand at the door of their house for the whole morning, Shen Qingzhu slowed down his disordered heartbeat and took the initiative to invite Ji Mingxue to get in the car.

During this period, in order to help Shen Qingzhu brush up on his manual transmission operating time, Shen Qingzhu has always been in charge of driving.

After sitting in the passenger seat like a sleepwalker, Ji Mingxue kept staring at Shen Qingzhu's face, making Shen Qingzhu feel uncomfortable.

Finally, she had to blush and whisper, "Don't look at me, look at the road."

Ji Mingxue said "Oh" and turned her head back to the front obediently, but she couldn't help complaining to Mingfeng in her mind, "How can Lu be as pretty as him?"

Mingfeng: […Your Highness, be reserved.]

Ji Mingxue chuckled, "You can't catch Shen Qingzhu by being reserved."

He said to Mingfeng with a bit of excitement and boasting, "Shen Qingzhu didn't hide from me today. He even said he was very happy to see me!"

【He is so sweet! 】

But this was totally unable to express his exploding joy at the moment, so Ji Mingxue had no choice but to log into his Xingbo account again and posted a bunch of [Ahhhhh] emoticons with mecha figurines exploding into fireworks.

But he still wanted to see Shen Qingzhu a little.

But Shen Qingzhu didn't let him see it.

Ji Mingxue had no choice but to open Shen Qingzhu’s Xingbo, turn on the private mode, and watch the vlog that Shen Qingzhu had just released this morning.

Then, Ji Mingxue discovered that Shen Qingzhu in the vlog seemed a little haggard.

Although Shen Qingzhu completed the morning routine perfectly without any mistakes, Ji Mingxue still felt that Shen Qingzhu in the video was a little absent-minded.

Could it be because of him?

Although it may seem a bit narcissistic to think so, but...

Ji Mingxue stole a glance at Shen Qingzhu in the driver's seat and clearly saw the slightly raised corners of Shen Qingzhu's mouth.

Ji Mingxue couldn't help it, so she turned off her laptop, coughed lightly, and asked in a low voice, "Shen Qingzhu, did you not sleep well last night?"

Shen Qingzhu's heart skipped a beat, but he still said "hmm" calmly.

Ji Mingxue's heart suddenly jumped like a rabbit, but the corners of her lips were raised high, and she asked in a lower voice, "Is it because of me?"

When Ji Mingxue said this, her face turned red all the way to her neck.

Shen Qingzhu was not much better than him. He just felt his whole body starting to feel slightly hot.

He parked the hovercraft steadily in front of the entrance of the Information Research Institute, took his hands off the control panel, leaned back in his chair and slowed down his breathing.

Although he had decided to learn from Ji Mingxue and be braver, Shen Qingzhu discovered that he was indeed not as bold and straightforward as Ji Mingxue.

Finally, he just whispered, "Yes."

He immediately said goodbye and ran away.

Inside the hovercraft, seeing Shen Qingzhu's "fleeing" figure, Ji Mingxue suddenly burst out laughing.

While laughing, he rubbed his equally hot red cheeks and whispered, "He's an Alpha, how come he's more shy than me?"

However, there is one thing Ji Mingxue is very sure of.

That is, Shen Qingzhu is definitely not indifferent to him.

He even seemed to be trying, in a clumsy way, to respond to him.

This was a surprise from heaven for Ji Mingxue.

【Little Alpha Observation Diary:

—Day 10—

He was so sweet early this morning!!! (The little mecha guy did splits like crazy and exploded into fireworks)]

…

When Shen Qingzhu entered the Institute of Information Research, he happened to meet Teacher Ethan.

Seeing Shen Qingzhu's ruddy face and even the tips of her ears slightly red, and thinking that this child had been riding Ji Mingxue's car to the academy every morning recently, Ethan smiled and thought to himself that it seemed that the prince acted quite quickly.

But Shen Qingzhu seemed a little shy in this regard, and Ethan did not tease him. He just smiled and talked to Shen Qingzhu about his newly developed inhibitor.

As soon as the topic of business came up, Shen Qingzhu immediately became focused and instantly put aside the ambiguity that almost made him explode.

With previous experience as a foundation, Shen Qingzhu made rapid progress in improving the new EA-level Omega inhibitor.

In just one and a half months, he had basically completed the upgrade and transformation of the previous inhibitor formula, and even came up with a new inhibitor formula.

Ethan knew all of this and also gave Shen Qingzhu some small suggestions in the process.

But precisely because he had seen it with his own eyes, Ethan had a deeper understanding of Shen Qingzhu's extraordinary talent, and even often felt that the young were formidable.

He also reminded Shen Qingzhu to apply for a patent as soon as possible, and to keep confidentiality during the clinical trial phase.

"Good boy, you may not know yet what kind of changes these inhibitors you improved and newly developed will bring to Omega."

Ethan was very emotional, but at the same time a little worried about Shen Qingzhu.

The improved omega inhibitors are fine, they only reduce the adverse reactions and drug resistance caused by long-term use of omega inhibitors in the past.

However, Shen Qingzhu's newly developed Omega inhibitor can delay Omega's fever period by one month, with almost no side effects.

what does that mean?

This means that from now on, Omegas only need to get an injection before the fever period, and the fever period, which was originally once a month, can be postponed to once every two months.

This time, Shen Qingzhu was not too radical. The inhibitor he developed could only last for two months at a time.

But what if in the future he develops a device that lasts for three months, four months, or even a year?

This may be a good thing for many Omegas, but it is very likely to cause dissatisfaction among more Alphas.

The reason why Omega has always been labeled as "Dodder" is largely because of Omega's monthly fever period.

This means that Omegas cannot go out for at least one week every month, and there are very few jobs suitable for them, so many Omegas are forced to stay at home and can only rely on Alphas for living.

But if Omega's fever period is not so frequent, in the long run, there may be more jobs suitable for Omegas in society, allowing Omegas to achieve financial independence through their own abilities and no longer have to rely on Alphas.

This will definitely increase the difficulty for Alpha to pursue an Omega partner, and may make Shen Qingzhu a target of public criticism.

Shen Qingzhu actually knew all this, but, "We can't stop moving forward just because they are dissatisfied."

He said to Ethan seriously, "Teacher, ABO is not the result of natural evolution, but the product of human intervention when our ancestors revived the 'Seed Project'."

"For thousands of years, Omegas have been enduring monthly fevers, but Alphas and Betas have never had this trouble."

Shen Qingzhu had personally experienced the fever period, so he knew very well how uncomfortable it was to feel helpless.

In particular, Omegas in the fever period are very likely to be invaded and harmed by the outside world. The reason why Omegas are regarded as prey by Alphas and Betas is also closely related to the fever period.

“I want to change the world.”

“I have the power to change the world.”

At this moment, Shen Qingzhu's gaze was more determined than ever before.

To the point that Ethan couldn't help but sigh that the future is indeed terrifying.

Ethan is also an Omega, so he can actually fully understand Shen Qingzhu's thoughts and can guess what Shen Qingzhu has not yet said.

"You look a lot like your father."

Ethan looked at Shen Qingzhu lovingly, as if he saw Shen Xian many years ago.

Because Shen Xian also said something similar to Shen Qingzhu back then.

Ethan was very fortunate that he and Shen Xian both had successors.

In order to protect this ambitious disciple, Ethan smiled and said, "There are many ways to change the world. In this matter, perhaps we can try to be more gentle."

Ethan suggested that after the inhibitor passed clinical testing, it should be tried out first on Omega patients with such needs, and then gradually extended to the entire empire.

In this regard, Ethan actually has some experience and connections.

He was very willing to share all that with Shen Qingzhu.

Also, "Do you have any ideas about advanced Omega inhibitors?"

Ethan winked at Shen Qingzhu.

Shen Qingzhu was immediately amused by him and was really grateful that the teacher cared so much about him.

He didn't hide it from Ethan, and just nodded slightly and said, "I do have some ideas, but there has been no breakthrough yet."

To be precise, they are certain raw materials for making advanced Omega inhibitors, which can only be found in outer galaxies.

Shen Qingzhu got it by chance. I have asked Uncle Chang Ning and Inter-Galaxy Business Travel to help find him. There is no definite news yet.

Ethan suddenly felt a little regretful, because many of his patients, including Ji Mingxue, were actually high-level Omegas above S level.

But then again, even he, an old guy who is almost two hundred years old, has not developed an advanced Omega inhibitor. It is amazing that Shen Qingzhu is still so young and can have some ideas about this.

After that, Ethan discussed with Shen Qingzhu for a long time until he was ready for class, and then he let her go with a feeling of unfulfilled desire.

…

Shen Qingzhu spent most of the day in the laboratory. It was not until the afternoon that he rode his hoverboard to attend the practical class of "Introduction to Imperial Sociology".

Introduction to the Sociology of Empire is a broad and in-depth course designed to help students better understand and analyze the highly complex and diverse Lehmann Empire.

The practice content is roughly divided into the study of imperial civilization and culture, imperial social structure and changes, imperial policy and governance, imperial economic and social development, etc.

Because of his great interest in Omegas, Shen Qingzhu chose practice directions related to Omegas, and many members of the practice group are also Omegas.

Among them, there is a sophomore girl named Mia from the Royal Omega Academy, who is the leader of their practice group.

Mia is blonde, blue-eyed, and of noble birth. She is the head of the second grade at the Royal O Academy.

Because Shen Qingzhu was once the chief of the Imperial Academy and had many interactions with Mia, and he had always had a good relationship with Mia in the original world, so when he saw Mia in this world, Shen Qingzhu was a little surprised.

But Shen Qingzhu is very clear that he is now an Alpha, and even when he becomes friends with Mia again, he always maintains the social distance between AOs.

But obviously, Mia didn't seem to think so.

When the practical class was about to end, Mia, who was out on a research trip, deliberately sent away the other team members and called Shen Qingzhu to a hidden place under a big tree.

"Shen Qingzhu, I like you very much. Can you be my Alpha?"

Mia got straight to the point.

She looked obviously shy and nervous, but Shen Qingzhu was just speechless and amused.

Because he still clearly remembered that at the chief gathering of the Royal O Academy, Mia once held a feather fan in her hand, fanning the breeze while saying with a beaming face, "I'm so beautiful, so rich, and my genetic level is so high. If I don't have a hundred or eighty relationships, it would be a loss, right?"

"Alpha is like clothes, and honey is like brothers and sisters."

"Alpha is just a tool to deal with the fever period, Omega is my beloved sweetheart~!"

Even if this is not Shen Qingzhu's original world.

But before this, Shen Qingzhu had never noticed that Mia liked him.

Otherwise, Shen Qingzhu wouldn't have been called here by her without any preparation.

He looked at Mia, who was still pretending to be shy, with a bit of amusement.

So, the "clothes" and tool man that Mia chose this time is Shen Qingzhu?

Just when Shen Qingzhu was about to reject Mia directly, a reminder from Bamboo Shoot suddenly came to his mind.

[Master, Master Mingxue has sent you a new message, please check it. ]

Shen Qingzhu's eyebrows jumped suddenly, and he calmly turned on his private light screen.

[Ji Mingxue: Will you continue to practice your mental strength today? ]

Shen Qingzhu quickly glanced at the time, [Of course, see you in the training room at 4pm.]

【Ji Mingxue: Oh.】

For some reason, Shen Qingzhu always felt that Ji Mingxue's "oh" was a bit cold.

But Mia was still in front of him, and it was really rude for him to send messages to Ji Mingxue.

Shen Qingzhu temporarily turned off his private light screen, but he felt inexplicably guilty in his heart and couldn't help looking around.

Only after making sure that Ji Mingxue was not around did Shen Qingzhu look at Mia again and told her gently but firmly, "Sorry, I'm afraid this won't work."