Zhao Yesi had been experiencing an occasional itch on the back of his neck lately. He couldn't see it, but it didn't feel unusual to the touch. It was the change of seasons, and the weather was dry. People with sensitive skin often experience redness and itchiness at times like these, and Zhao's mother was one of them. Zhao Yesi had seen his mother suffer from skin allergies before, and he'd dismissed them as something that could be cured with a simple application.

Zhao Yesi felt Lu Huangzhi's gaze and subconsciously covered the back of his neck. "It's no use looking at you. You're not a doctor."

Lu Huangzhi retracted his gaze and said, "Maybe my opinion is more effective than the doctor's."

Zhao Yesi sneered: "I won't leave today, just to listen to your bragging, okay?"

"Get in the car, I'll blow you."

Zhao Yesi glared at him.

"I'm just sending you home," Lu Huangzhi smiled, "Don't think too much, senior."

Zhao Yesi hesitated for a moment and sat in the passenger seat of Lu Huangzhi's car.

There was no smell in the car anymore, but Lu Huangzhi still opened all the windows. Zhao Yesi faced outside, and the wind blew and blew, blowing away all his pride and indulgence. Taking advantage of the strong wind, Zhao Yesi said: "Today... I trouble you, thank you."

The wind was too strong, and Lu Huangzhi couldn't hear clearly: "Huh?"

Zhao Yexi raised his voice: "Can you drive slower? I'm going to be paralyzed!"

"No." Lu Huangzhi did not slow down, but closed the car window, and the car suddenly became quiet.

Zhao Yesi took out his cell phone and found that Tao Qiaosheng had sent him a voice message asking him where he was and whether he wanted to meet up tonight.

Zhao Yesi replied: "Just came out of the hospital."

Tao Qiaosheng replied immediately: "You're not really going to get plastic surgery, are you? Wake up, Dad won't allow it—"

Upon hearing this, Lu Huangzhi glanced at Zhao Yesi out of the corner of his eye.

Zhao Yexi's forehead jumped, he locked his phone and cut off Tao Qiaosheng's voice call.

Fortunately, Lu Huangzhi didn't say anything, and Zhao Yesi breathed a sigh of relief.

When the car arrived at the gate of the community, Zhao Yesi said, "Okay, get out of the sedan."

Lu Huangzhi parked the car. Zhao Yesi tried to open the door, but found it wouldn't open. "Open the door."

Lu Huangzhi put the car in gear and turned off the engine, looking him up and down.

Zhao Yesi had a bad feeling and leaned towards the car door. "What do you mean?"

Lu Huangzhi suddenly leaned forward. Zhao Yesi looked at the offending face getting closer and closer to him, and stretched out his claws like Tao Qiaosheng's cat refusing its owner to suck it, "Don't come over here."

"I don't think anything needs to be fixed." Lu Huangzhi straightened up. "What do you want to fix?"

Zhao Yexi's face was cold: "Why did Xiao Ming's grandfather live to be 103 years old?"

Lu Huangzhi's tone was unusually serious: "You can do whatever you want with your face. But plastic surgery has risks, I advise you to think twice."

Zhao Yesi originally thought that Lu Huangzhi was going to be sarcastic, but he didn't expect that he would actually make a serious suggestion, which made it difficult for him to respond in a sarcastic tone.

Actually, it wouldn't matter if he told Lu Huangzhi that. If he really did have plastic surgery, people would definitely notice. "I just want to have my teeth fixed."

Lu Huangzhi thought for a moment and said, "Your teeth are in good condition, aren't they?"

Zhao Yesi's cheeks flushed slightly, and he said uncomfortably: "I have a canine tooth, and I want to grind it down."

Lu Huangzhi: “…”

"By the way, fill in my dimples," Zhao Yesi said bitterly, "Without my fangs and dimples, anyone who calls me underage again is blind."

Lu Huangzhi was silent for a long time, then said, "Zhao Yexi."

"ah?"

Lu Huangzhi said slowly: "Are you mentally retarded?"

"You fucking—I'm gonna bounce back!"

Lu Huangzhi put his hands on the steering wheel, lowered his head and smiled: "What a fucking talent."

After returning home, Zhao Yexi took a shower and collapsed on the sofa, scrolling through Weibo. The top trending searches were still about the second gender, with Zhao Yexi seeing keywords like "human differentiation," "unique smell," "glandular pheromones," and "similar to a fever and a cold." Monkey's symptoms weren't unique; many people shared his symptoms, and most of them were teenagers. The age distribution was normal, with the most cases occurring in the teens, but there were also cases in the teens, 13 or 14, and 23 or 24.

[Writing a love letter: Humanity is really going to split apart. I'm only twenty years old, and I've already seen everything. 0.0]

Protect your pigs: At least differentiation is a genetic problem and not contagious.

How old is Pink? You're so tender now: Apart from anything else, if men can get pregnant in the future, and women can get pregnant, and homosexuality conforms to the laws of nature, then can same-sex marriage be put on the agenda?

【KK: I have a feeling a wave of coming out is coming soon.】

[I take it as my mission to stay straight: The person above is as simple as a single-celled organism. Who knows if differentiation will have any side effects, what if it affects lifespan? I just want to be an ordinary straight man.]

[Don't tell me what to do: So when will the press conference be held? I'm waiting for an official confirmation. @ABO Research Institute]

…

Despite repeated official pleas to avoid spreading rumors, rumors are still flying around online. For example, some claim that becoming an omega will enhance one's allure, making girls more feminine and boys more feminine, with fairer and smoother skin, improved acne resistance and slimmer legs. Meanwhile, becoming an alpha will lead to a seemingly unstoppable rise in strength and power, resulting in height and muscle growth, and the ability to build muscle without lifting weights.

Zhao Yesi stared at the four words "mighty and majestic" - oh no, it was a heart-pounding feeling.

However, what some netizens said also makes sense. Differentiation is full of uncertainty. If differentiation will shorten life, then there is no point in being interested.

Zhao Yexi was very rational and typed in the search box: How can I differentiate into an Alpha.

Master Yuantong: My master just invented a formation you can try. At midnight, take a bite of an apple from the Yuantong Fruit Shop in front of the mirror, then shout "I want to become an Alpha" or "I want to become an Omega" three times. (Link to the Yuantong Fruit Shop.)

Zhao Yexi felt his intelligence was insulted. He logged out of Weibo, opened WeChat, and found a new friend request.

【Huang requests to add you as a friend】

[Verification information: I have important documents to send you.]

Zhao Yexi's first reaction was what kind of academic literature it was, so he clicked "pass".

[Is he a tough guy?]

Lu Huangzhi sent a series of WeChat articles.

[Huang: (The secret of face reading: dimples symbolize wealth)]

[Huang: (Related research shows that people with canine teeth have better interpersonal relationships)]

[Huang: (Click to see the top ten risks of plastic surgery)]

【Huang: You’re welcome.】

What a tough guy! (Old man looking at his phone on the subway.jpg)

[You're a tough guy: Didn't you just say I can do whatever I want with my face? (Hey, man.jpg)]

[Huang: Your reasons are too outrageous. I can't bear to read them.]

[This is a tough guy: If you can't stand it, shut me down, peace. Unless you call me daddy, I can consider it.]

[Huang: Yes, but I'm afraid my biological father will find out and revoke my inheritance rights. Can you call it something else?]

[You're a tough guy: You yell.]

Lu Huangzhi sent a voice message: "Godfather."

He's a tough guy: (smile) (smile)

"Happy Christmas Eve, Godfather. Remember to eat your apple."

Zhao Yesi pressed the voice button and cursed: "I won't eat it, I won't."

Zhao Yexi and Tao Qiaosheng were both single, and they would get together on Valentine's Day, April Fool's Day, and other holidays to keep each other company. Zhao Yexi was busy bantering with Lu Huangzhi on WeChat on Christmas Eve, and only reunited with Tao Qiaosheng on Christmas Eve.

Tao Qiaosheng did not pursue a master's degree. After graduating from college, he became a social animal and started a nine-to-nine life. He could only get off work on time during holidays.

Zhao Yesi parked his car downstairs of Tao Qiaosheng's company and sent him a voice message: "Dad is here. You have ten minutes to come down."

Tao Qiaosheng replied, "I see." Zhao Yesi could tell something was wrong with his voice, and when he saw him, he knew he hadn't thought much about it.

Tao Qiaosheng's pretty face was filled with melancholy. He spoke much less than usual and stopped calling him "Xizi," which showed how serious the problem was. Zhao Yexi didn't ask any more questions, waiting for Tao Qiaosheng to speak naturally when he wanted to.

"Where do you want to go?" Zhao Yesi asked.

Tao Qiaosheng held his chin with his hand, looked out the window and said, "I want to drink something."

"Okay." Because of his underage face, Zhao Yesi didn't like going to places like bars, but since his good friend said so, what could he do? Of course he had to satisfy him.

On Christmas Eve, everywhere was packed, and even the global divide couldn't stop everyone from joining in the fun. Zhao Yesi chose a nearby bar and, to avoid having his ID checked, he wore a baseball cap and a mask.

The booths and tables were long gone, so the two of them found two seats at the bar. Tao Qiaosheng drank two glasses of wine in silence and finally spoke: "Xi, if humans could split, do you think you would split?"

"The probability of differentiation seems quite small." Zhao Yesi took a sip of wine. "I'm not that lucky."

Tao Qiaosheng smiled and said, "I hope I can be lucky enough to differentiate into an Omega."

Zhao Yesi almost spit out his wine, "If you had a peanut, you wouldn't be so drunk." After saying that, Zhao Yesi was surprised to find that this seemed reasonable.

Tao Qiaosheng is a gay, a pure 0 who wishes he had fair skin, beautiful features, and long legs. If he believed the online speculation about Omegas, it wouldn't be surprising for him to have such thoughts.

Tao Qiaosheng whispered, "I saw him announce his relationship on Weibo today—he has a girlfriend."

Zhao Yexi was confused and asked, "Who?"

Tao Qiaosheng looked at him sadly, "What do you think?"

Zhao Yesi thought of a name and couldn't help but exclaimed, "No way, no way, you're still thinking about him?"

Tao Qiaosheng said weakly, "I can't forget it."

Tao Qiaosheng had an ex-boyfriend for seven years, whom Zhao Yexi would like to call a scumbag. After graduating from college, his parents became aware of their relationship and set him up on a blind date. Unable to come out, he went on the blind date without Tao Qiaosheng's knowledge. Upon learning of this, Tao Qiaosheng, at Zhao Yexi's urging, decisively broke up with him.

Although it feels good to cut the Gordian knot, only Tao Qiaosheng himself knows whether it will be uncomfortable afterwards and how uncomfortable it will be.

"I've always wondered if same-sex marriage was legal and I could have children, would he and I not have broken up?"

Zhao Yesi slapped Tao Qiaosheng on the back and said, "Shut up, Daddy won't allow you to be a bootlicker."

"I was just sighing, why would I lick you?" Tao Qiaosheng said, "Besides, I love children. It's always been my dream to have a child of my own."

"Even if you can give birth, you can't give birth to a jerk." Zhao Yesi pushed his wine to Tao Qiaosheng, "Hurry up and drink more. Forget about this jerk."

Tao Qiaosheng regained some of his normal state, "But the wine is very expensive."

"It's okay," Zhao Yesi waved her hand, "All expenses tonight will be paid by me, Young Master Zhao!"

As soon as the words came out, the guests around looked at Zhao Yesi. Zhao Yesi quickly lowered his head and pretended nothing happened.

"Mr. Zhao is so generous!" Tao Qiaosheng was finally happy. "Speaking of which, have you considered going to the ABO Research Institute?"

"I want to go myself," Zhao Yesi said, "but I want to talk to my parents first."

"You still can't contact them? What kind of human suffering is this?"

Zhao Yesi didn't care: "Anyway, I'm used to it. I decided to let go, give them freedom, and let them benefit mankind with peace of mind."

Tao Qiaosheng's phone vibrated. He took it out and looked at it. An expression of ecstasy appeared on his face. "Ah ...

Zhao Yesi snatched Tao Qiaosheng's phone: "Let me see!"

[The ABO Institute has confirmed the differentiation of the second sex in humans.

Differentiation is most common in adolescents between the ages of 15 and 25, but it can also occur in other age groups. Omega differentiation is often accompanied by symptoms such as a distinctive odor, fever, weakness, and itchy, burning glands at the back of the neck. Meanwhile, Alpha differentiation can lead to an increased sensitivity to the scent of Omegas. Experts recommend genetic testing for suspected individuals.

Zhao Yesi touched his neck and cracked: "Fuck off."

Tao Qiaosheng was so excited that he was blurry: "I'm going to split up - I can get pregnant! Mom can't stop me from being gay anymore!"

Zhao Yesi didn't have time to pay attention to him. He frowned and read the symptoms of Omega differentiation again.

The back of his neck does feel itchy and hot, but he doesn't feel feverish or weak, and there's no special smell...right?

Zhao Yesi shuddered, pulled Tao Qiaosheng over and asked, "Xiao Qiao, do you think I smell anything?"

Tao Qiaosheng was immersed in a beautiful fantasy: "I'm about to give birth! I don't know if it's a boy or a girl..."

Zhao Yesi poured a bucket of cold water on him: "Let's not talk about whether you will split up first - do you have a boyfriend now?"

"……Why?"

The screen remained still for three seconds. Tao Qiaosheng snatched the phone back from Zhao Yesi's hand and muttered while typing, "How can I differentiate into an Omega and find a boyfriend..."

Tao Qiaosheng couldn't be relied upon, so Zhao Yesi took out his mobile phone and searched: What other disease could cause itchy skin besides differentiation?

Five minutes later.

Tao Qiaosheng said firmly, "I've decided. I'm going to take a day off to go up the mountain to worship Yue Lao and Guanyin, the Goddess of Childbirth. Xizi, do you want to go with me—Xizi?"

Zhao Yesi slowly raised his head and said expressionlessly, "I seem to have liver and gallbladder disease, diabetes, or cancer."