(I stream atypical Abo)
The air was filled with the faint scent of sun-dried grass, mixed with the delicate fragrance of flowers wafting from the neighboring courtyard.
Shu Bai leaned back on a recliner in the courtyard.
An open book of military theory covered his face, shielding him from the bright sunlight and obscuring most of his face, revealing only his well-defined jawline and slightly protruding Adam's apple.
He seemed to be asleep, his breathing long and steady.
Li Yuheng sat cross-legged on the grass next to him, idly tugging at the blades of grass, but his gaze seemed to be glued to Shu Bai.
This world is an ABO setting that he carefully selected, but without those awful "protagonist seme" and predetermined plots.
More importantly, by leveraging 0090's authority and the "disclaimer and privilege grant" document from Shu Bai, he successfully manipulated the situation, turning both of them into Alphas.
And so, they became childhood sweethearts, living next door to each other, getting into trouble together, getting scolded together, and growing from toddlers into the tall, upright teenagers they are today.
After living together inseparable for more than a decade, Li Yuheng was almost suffering from internal injuries from being so repressed.
Having such a precious child, yet being unable to eat them because of the word "minor".
At most, they would put their arms around each other's shoulders, and occasionally "accidentally" brush against each other, which was the ultimate test of his composure as a prince.
Fortunately, the long wait has finally come to an end.
They were both adults and had successfully received offers of admission from the same top university.
A brand new, free, and unregulated life is about to begin.
Li Yuheng felt that his patience had reached its limit, and his restless heart could no longer be suppressed.
He cleared his throat and decided to take the first step in testing the waters.
He shifted his position, moving closer to the recliner, his voice soft and slow, with a deliberately casual tone:
"Shubai, what do you think of AA and OO relationships?"
After the question was asked, the air fell silent for a few seconds.
Only the rustling of leaves in the breeze could be heard.
Just as Li Yuheng thought Shu Bai was really asleep and was considering whether to ask again, a hoarse voice, still husky from just waking up, and his usual cold voice came from under the book covering Shu Bai's face:
"Watch it while lying down."
Li Yuheng: "..."
All the long-winded arguments he had prepared about "pheromone compatibility being irrelevant" and "true love transcending gender and the second gender" were instantly choked up, almost making him faint.
Li Yuheng opened his mouth, but couldn't find his voice for a long time.
He stared at the unmoving book, wishing he could lift it up to see what Shu Bai's expression was right now.
Is he still half asleep and talking in his sleep?
Hahahahahahahahaha...
Li Yuheng tried to steer the conversation back on track: "No, I'm asking what your opinion is! You know what opinion is? It's... about two Alphas or two Omegas being together."
There was a two-second silence beneath the book, then Shu Bai's voice came again, seemingly more awake, but still devoid of emotion:
"Opinion? No opinion. It's within the bounds of the law, a matter of personal freedom."
This answer was standard and politically correct, without a single flaw, but it also completely blocked any gaps in Li Yuheng's subsequent probing.
Li Yuheng ground his back teeth, leaned back, and braced himself on the grass with his hands.
Was his hint not obvious enough?
Li Yuheng rolled his eyes and decided to try a different approach.
He leaned closer again, this time almost touching the armrest of the recliner, his voice even lower, carrying a hint of ambiguity:
"Well... Little Bai, look at us, we both got A's, and we even got into the same university. We'll be roommates again. Don't you have any other thoughts?"
For example, developing a relationship that goes beyond childhood friendship! A relationship that's earth-shattering and tear-jerking! A sweet and saccharine romance!?
Li Yuheng frantically added in his mind.
This time, the book covering Shu Bai's face moved slightly.
He seemed to be disgusted by the nickname "Little Whitey," or perhaps alarmed by the obvious implication in Li Yuheng's words.
The book was taken away by a hand with distinct knuckles, and Shu Bai opened his eyes.
Those pure black eyes looked exceptionally bright in the sunlight, with a hint of drowsiness from just waking up.
But when he looked at Li Yuheng, his usual sharpness instantly returned, along with a hint of helplessness as if he were looking at an idiot.
"idea?"
Shu Bai raised an eyebrow slightly, his gaze sweeping over Li Yuheng's expectant face, before slowly sitting up.
"My idea is that I hope you will remember to set an alarm for the inhibitor when the time comes, so that during the susceptible period, you won't cause such a mess that the neighbors complained."
Li Yuheng: "..."
Hey! Don't bring up your embarrassing past!
During his last fertile period, he did lose control a bit. The main reason was that he was excited about going to university with Shu Bai soon and spending time alone with her. He got so excited that he couldn't control his pheromones and almost smashed the punching bag in the gym. But that's not the point!
The key point is that what he wants is romance and beauty!
It's an ambiguous test!
This isn't the kind of hardcore brotherhood where brothers playfully undermine each other!
"I didn't mean it! I mean, there are definitely a lot of omegas in college... their pheromones are so sweet and cloying, what if it affects us..."
"So?" Shu Bai interrupted him, "Are you worried about your self-control, or mine?"
Li Yuheng choked.
Shu Bai stood up, stretched his stiff neck, and looked down at Li Yuheng, who was still sitting on the ground: "Instead of thinking about these useless things, why don't you check if your luggage is packed? Report to work first thing tomorrow morning."
After saying that, he took the book, turned around and walked into the house, leaving Li Yuheng with a cold and ruthless back view.
Li Yuheng watched him leave, leaving him standing there again, feeling a chill in the summer breeze.
His wife not only has no memory of this world, but... she also seems to treat him like a brother...
He lay on his back on the grass, looking up at the blue sky above him, which was fragmented by the leaves, and began to question the meaning of life.
No way, could it be that Shu Bai really only sees him as a brother? The purest kind of brotherhood?
Tsk, I should have known better than to choose my childhood sweetheart!
Who exactly said, "Childhood sweethearts for over a decade, proximity makes it easier to get what one wants"?
It's all his fault! It's definitely not the male lead's fault!
0090: [...]
It's you, Your Highness.
But the next second, Li Yuheng sat up with a swift movement, a confident smile curving his lips.
Impossible. Absolutely impossible.
How could Shu Bai only see him as a brother?
He is Li Yuheng! The one and only male protagonist in the entire world!
Charm maxed out, luck galore, the chosen one!
For more than a decade, they have been inseparable. Besides him, who else has been by Shu Bai's side?
Whether it was an Alpha or an Omega who tried to get close to Shu Bai, he had always "dissuaded" them with reason and evidence.
The person whose gaze lingered the longest was always Li Yuheng!
It's an act. The sparse white space is definitely an act.
That's right, that's exactly it.
Li Yuheng turned his head in a Pan Zhoudan-style gesture and stood up confidently.
Waiting for university... Yes, university is a great place!
Without parental supervision, the space is private, and there are plenty of opportunities!
He simply didn't believe it; they were in the same room every day, their pheromones intertwined...
Okay, between AAs, pheromones suppress each other more than attract each other, but there's always a way!
Honey, you wait.
We'll settle the score when we get to university.
Shu Bai, who had already entered the house, leaned against the wall of the porch, listening to Li Yuheng's low mutterings on the grass outside. She raised her hand to rub her temples, but the corners of her mouth couldn't help but curve upwards.
Fool.
It's so obvious, anyone could see it.
It's just... quite amusing to tease them.
He suppressed his smile and walked towards his room.
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