Perhaps it was during middle school that some omegas tried to get close to Li Yuheng, under the guise of asking questions or participating in club activities.
At that time, he did not understand what the displeasure in his heart was. He only knew that whenever he was caught, he would always use the coldest gaze to drive away those omegas, and even release extremely oppressive pheromones as a warning, even though Li Yuheng would always tease him afterwards, "Xiao Bai, why is your temper even more explosive than mine today?"
I truly realized what it was one evening during my second year of high school.
He once again "bumped into" an omega in the grove behind the school, who was about to hand Li Yuheng a love letter.
This is the Nth time.
He skillfully stepped forward and, in the guise of Li Yuheng's childhood friend and best brother, coldly but effectively rejected him in Li Yuheng's tone.
He was already very familiar with this process.
Most omegas will leave with tears in their eyes, a few will reluctantly ask a few more questions, but in the end they will all be defeated by his cold aura.
But that omega was different.
She looked at Shu Bai, her eyes filled with disappointment, but she didn't back down immediately. Instead, she seemed to understand him strangely, and asked softly, "Shu Bai, you always reject everyone for him like this... But how do you know he doesn't like them if you don't try? Perhaps he might like one of them?"
Shu Bai instinctively retorted coldly, her tone resolute: "He wouldn't."
He understands Li Yuheng as well as he understands himself.
Li Yuheng appears sunny and cheerful to everyone, but his eyes have never truly revealed the kind of light that is called "like" or "infatuation" for anyone.
Except... except for the occasional gaze that fell upon him, so intense it almost burned him.
This thought struck Shu Bai like a bolt of lightning.
The omega seemed to sense something from his reaction and said softly, "But if he never knows how others feel, maybe he'll never know who he likes? Or... who does he want to like?"
After she finished speaking, she gave Shu Bai a deep look, then turned and left.
Shu Bai was left standing there alone, the words echoing in his ears.
Who does he want to like?
It was like a key that instantly unlocked the box in his heart that had always been deliberately locked.
The overwhelming emotions nearly overwhelmed him.
He was very unhappy.
The reason for my dissatisfaction was frighteningly clear, almost to the point of being blurted out.
Because he wanted Li Yuheng to like him.
It wasn't the kind of affection between brothers; it was unique, possessive, and like the affection I had for him…
love.
This realization made Shu Bai's heart pound violently, and a surge of scalding heat coursed through his entire body.
Even the pheromones went out of control for a moment, the surrounding air temperature dropped sharply, and even fine frost condensed on the grass.
From that moment on, everything was different.
He saw his own heart clearly, and he also saw more clearly the same emotions that Li Yuheng might be hiding behind his overly intimate actions and those burning eyes.
However, this guy seems determined to play the "boiling frog" game, or is he still worried about some obstacle of AA relationship?
That's incredibly stupid.
Since he chose to test the waters slowly, I wouldn't mind playing along.
It was quite amusing to see him scratching his head and racking his brains.
For example, just now, that clumsy excuse, that almost undisguised approach, that intensely concentrated red tea pheromones...
In the darkness, a faint curve silently appeared at the corners of his pale lips.
He could feel the gaze behind him still burning hot against his back, carrying a hint of grievance, a touch of resentment, and a renewed fighting spirit.
Fool.
Shu Bai closed his eyes, letting the warm aroma of black tea and his own cedar scent continue to silently intertwine, contend, and merge in the night.
Let's wait a little longer.
When I got to university, my parents weren't there for me.
Then... let's see what tricks this impatient big dog can pull.
He might "accidentally" bring his fertile period forward, or he might "carelessly" fail to control his pheromones properly...
In short, Li Yuheng, you just wait.
This game has only just begun.
…
the next day.
Shu Bai and Li Yuheng took the campus's floating shuttle bus to the Alpha residential area.
The dormitory building has a modern and magnificent design.
Following the electronic directions, the two found their double room.
The room is spacious and bright, fully equipped, with a private bathroom and a small balcony.
"Not bad, not bad, this space, this lighting!" Li Yuheng pushed his suitcase to the ground and exaggeratedly gestured with his arms outstretched.
Shu Bai had already opened her suitcase: "Hurry up and pack, there's a freshman orientation this afternoon."
"Okay, okay." Li Yuheng leaned closer, picked up one of her clothes, and deliberately placed it next to the bare wardrobe. "Hey, don't you think this one and yours look good together?"
Shu Bai glanced at them; one was a flashy bright-colored printed shirt, and the other was his usual cool-toned basic style.
"Not worthy." He rejected it coldly, moving his clothes aside.
Li Yuheng: "Oh."
The objections were ignored; the male lead felt they were a good match, so that was fine with him.
So Li Yuheng moved his clothes around as well.
Shu Bai: "..."
…
After unpacking their luggage, it was almost noon. They decided to familiarize themselves with the campus environment and have lunch while they were at it.
The university campus in September is full of vibrant energy and fresh faces.
Like many of the freshmen, they looked around curiously.
The two walked side by side on the tree-lined path, with Li Yuheng chattering on about planning their "cohabitation" life for the next four years, from choosing elective courses together to having to be tied together in club activities.
Shu Bai listened, occasionally retorting with "You wish!" or "Walk independently, thank you," but her pace did not quicken, always maintaining the same speed as Li Yuheng.
Just then, a scream suddenly came from the direction of the open-air basketball court next door. A basketball that had gone off track whistled through the air and spun at high speed straight toward the back of Shu Bai's head!
"Watch out!" Li Yuheng reacted extremely quickly, almost instinctively.
He suddenly stepped to the side to block Shu Bai from behind, and without thinking, he headbutted the incoming ball.
His movements were swift and decisive, displaying the formidable physique characteristic of Alphas.
With a muffled thud, he forcefully knocked the basketball back, sending it flying back towards the court.
This impact was nothing to Li Yuheng, a top-tier Alpha. He didn't even flinch or furrow his brow. He instinctively wanted to turn to Shu Bai and arrogantly say, "It's nothing."
However, before he could speak, he met Shu Bai's face, which had suddenly turned around.
That handsome face, which was usually expressionless, was now clearly filled with fear and worry.
There was even a rare hint of panic.
Shu Bai's hand had already grabbed his arm with great force, and her voice had changed tone: "Li Yuheng! Is your head alright?!"
Li Yuheng was stunned for a moment.
He had never seen such a reaction from Shu Bai in the past ten years.
He's so worried about such a small thing...
A brilliant idea struck Li Yuheng like lightning.
Don't miss this opportunity!
The next second, the young master, who had been full of energy and could balance a basketball on his head just moments before, suddenly let out a muffled groan without warning.
His brows furrowed tightly, and a look of pain instantly appeared on his face.
Her whole body felt as if all her strength had been suddenly drained away, and she slumped softly towards Shu Bai.
"Uh... my head... I feel a little dizzy..."
Li Yuheng's voice was weak, and his acting was exaggerated yet subtly forced.
Her head tilted and rested precisely on Shu Bai's shoulder, her warm breath spraying onto Shu Bai's neck.
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