Chapter 67 (Revised)
Xu Zhiheng didn't seem surprised that they were here. He was calm when he saw them and greeted them one by one: "I was afraid of disturbing you, so I planned to come alone. Sorry."
Lin Han also bowed to him: "Professor Xu."
Lu Anhe was more concerned about this matter and did not beat around the bush: "Professor Xu, do you know him?"
Xu Zhiheng did not deny it, nodded, and lowered his voice.
"I am considered his...half relative."
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In fact, the matter is not complicated. Ji Meng always cares about others more than himself and rarely talks about his own affairs. The military academy has strict management, and he has little contact with his relatives after passing the political review. If he doesn't say it himself, few people will know.
Lu Anhe was obviously frozen: "Did you say that...but doesn't he have his own parents?"
"When I first started working, I stayed in the civilian area for a short period of time due to personal reasons." Xu Zhiheng said, with obvious helplessness in his tone, "I picked him up at that time."
"I'm not really interested in children. Besides, even if I don't care about him, he should be able to grow up well."
In the past, there was a huge gap between the rich and the poor, and omegas in civilian areas and rich areas were almost two different species. One relied on its body and pheromones to survive, while the other was carefully preserved and cared for, like an exquisite and wonderful work of art.
The equal rights movement has alleviated this situation a little, but this kind of thinking can never be completely eliminated all at once.
Therefore, there are still many omegas who will submit to alphas who covet their bodies for the sake of their livelihood. Some alphas are not well-educated or have no sense of responsibility. They don't know what compassion is and even form knots unscrupulously - anyway, as long as they are not completely marked, they can always find someone they like more.
Later, the House of Representatives began to revise various measures to remedy the situation, but new life is the most precious after all, regardless of its status.
Therefore, the welfare protection for newborns is becoming more and more complete. Some omegas who cannot support themselves will hand their children over to welfare institutions for unified upbringing, and eventually they will become the fresh blood of the country again.
“But I didn’t end up sending him there.”
"Maybe it was because I was studying life sciences," Xu Zhiheng recalled, "or maybe it was because his eyes were so bright at the time that I just couldn't ignore him."
"——Even I don't have that ability."
When Xu Zhiheng talked about the past, there was always a hint of melancholy in his eyes, as if no matter how much time had passed, these things would always be engraved in his heart. He reached out to brush away the dust that had been covered by time, and all the memories came flooding back.
In this era where the second gender is dominant, the reason why kinship is strong is often the inheritance and heredity of genes and pheromones. If an omega wants to raise a child by himself, he will inevitably suffer more strange looks and criticism.
"But Xiao Meng is really obedient," Xu Zhiheng said. "He is the most obedient child I have ever met."
"I've raised him for fifteen years." He sighed. "I've never raised a child. I can satisfy whatever he wants. He said he liked cranberry flowers, and I couldn't find any, so I made them for him myself. He didn't like my profession, but I didn't force him. He said he wanted to drive a mecha and be a soldier in the future, and I never stopped him."
"He calls me dad and says he's happy every day."
"It's just... I still concealed my relationship with him from the outside world."
Several people fell silent.
In fact, it cannot be said that Xu Zhiheng did anything wrong. Even in the academic world, after being divided into different levels, the upper class people are not interested in the story of a single omega raising a child. They will only wonder whether Xu Zhiheng had any stories in the past and whether they can be used as a topic of conversation after dinner.
"But Xiao Meng never minded these things. He even said that as long as he could help me, anything was fine."
Xu Zhiheng subconsciously clenched his hands, and his voice seemed to be filled with regret: "Until the omega who gave birth to him came to the door... saying that he now has a perfect partner and life, and will definitely treat Xiao Meng well again, and said that he would take him back."
"I agree."
"I thought this was the best outcome at the time, especially since Xiao Meng didn't refuse. His family is back, and I can continue to focus on my research. I can just visit him when I have time."
Xu Zhiheng did not go into detail about what happened later, because he said he felt like an outsider.
He didn't know how his biological parents treated him, and Ji Meng was admitted to the military academy. Under the strict management, Xu Zhiheng had almost no contact with him. Later, after Ji Meng graduated, he was directly assigned to the border area, and they had even less communication.
Later, Xu Zhiheng heard the news of Ji Meng's death from other people.
After a long silence, Xu Zhiheng slowly spoke: "I'm sorry. I didn't report this to you."
"He and I don't even have adoption papers, and sometimes I even feel like I'm not worthy of being called dad by him."
"But he is still a very good and obedient child."
"Always."
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Xu Zhiheng finally blamed himself: "It was all because I was young and energetic at that time. I only thought about research and progress, and didn't think about anything else."
"I thought he needed his family more, and I could only accompany him for a while."
After listening to this, Lin Han was distracted for a moment.
Xu Zhiheng kept apologizing, but the emotion in his eyes had not yet dissipated, so no one had the heart to blame him anymore.
Since she met him in advance, in order to ensure the safety of Xu Zhiheng's laboratory, she changed her itinerary and did not go back with He Yunting.
The two walked side by side, and no one spoke for a while.
"Let me take you there." He Yunting said suddenly.
Lin Han said: "Aren't you going back to the base..."
"There's no rush."
Anyway, there was no news from Qi Jiamu yet, so Lu Anhe left first.
He Yunting couldn't explain what kind of feeling this was. The future was uncertain and the potential dangers still existed.
No one knows whether the happiness at this moment is shallow and frivolous.
So it doesn't seem too much to take half a day off from mechanized training.
"Okay." Lin Han nodded without asking any more questions.
He was still thinking about what Xu Zhiheng had said before.
I have been to his lectures more than once. I originally thought that what attracted me was his academic attainments and attitude towards life, but I didn't expect that he would take care of a child alone for so long.
Xu Zhiheng called him Xiao Meng and supported everything he did.
Even though I knew his choice was too dangerous, I couldn't bear to object.
Would he, like his mother, gently explain many truths to the boy, tell him the rules of the Galaxy Exhibition Hall, and let him find his most precious thing?
What is Ji Meng's most precious thing? Could it be the unreal cranberry in Xu Zhiheng's hand?
Xu Zhiheng is very famous in the academic world, and his second gender is also well known: he is an omega.
But as he said, scientific research is everything to him. He has no partner, let alone children.
When Lin Han listened to his lectures in college, he would always unconsciously imagine his future and wonder if he would be like Xu Zhiheng.
Maybe alpha is not that important to him? Maybe he will have to rely on inhibitors for the rest of his life. Even if he only has metal to accompany him, he will be happy with it.
Thinking of this, Lin Han turned his head slightly and glanced at He Yunting.
Just as he expected, his face was sullen, as if nothing could make him happy.
But it’s not.
Whenever he thought of this, he felt a secret happiness in his heart. For a moment, he suddenly thought that it was a good thing that he and He Yunting kept their relationship secret.
He thought of an animal called a hamster.
They live in a very harsh environment, sleeping in the open air, often cannot find food for a long time, and never know when their next dinner will be.
So biological evolution allowed them to grow something called cheek pouches, into which they would stuff all their favorite food and store it dryly until they found a safe place, then they would take it out carefully.
For some reason he felt that he might be somewhat similar to them.
I am like a hamster who is always anxious to know what the other person feels. After getting a definite answer, I want to hold him up in my hands. I am even worried about showing off, so I hide him quietly. My whole little face is stuffed full, but I still have to hold it with my paws to protect it. Only when I am in a secluded place with no one around will I kiss and hug him tenderly.
He Yunting didn't know when he was compared to hamster food, but he turned around as if he knew Lin Han was sizing him up.
The little hamster, who was daydreaming, froze for a moment. Fearing that his absurd thoughts would be noticed by He Yunting, he blinked as if to cover up and smiled at him.
He Yunting didn't know what he was thinking, but he seemed to want to respond to Lin Han, but he hadn't found the arc of a smile yet.
The two of them boarded the aircraft. Lin Han waited for He Yunting to adjust the program before speaking to him.
"He Yunting." He asked, "What are your parents like?"
Lin Han had heard before that He Yunting came from a military family, but his parents died in a war long ago, and even the data box of the mecha could not be found. Just like the prospective pilots this time, many of them disappeared completely in space before they had time to adapt to real combat, and there was no news of them at all.
He recalled his previous guess that the other party "only remembers what he wants to remember" and added: "If you forget or don't want to say it, it's okay."
"I haven't forgotten." This time He Yunting did not hesitate, "It's just that it should be no different from what you heard."
Lin Han stopped him from talking and reached out to listen to the unfinished words.
He Yunting's parents are both strict. His mother is a beta and was once his father's subordinate. She is more critical of him and cares too little about him - even though he has shown extraordinary abilities since he was a child, his parents are always dissatisfied.
They treated him with a militaristic attitude, wanting him to become the best soldier in the empire, the strongest man respected by everyone.
Everything was just as his parents expected. He Yunting was always the best person, calm, rational, and strong. He entered the military system earlier than anyone else and was also more indifferent than anyone else.
They feel that feelings can be cultivated slowly, regardless of whether the children will blame them or not. After all, there is nothing wrong with their original intentions.
Unfortunately, there were too many variables and they couldn't wait until that time.
He eventually became what they expected him to be, and never once blamed his parents for being too strict with him.
Lin Han scratched He Yunting's palm.
The other person turned around and looked at him with some confusion.
"He Yunting, you should smile more." Lin Han said seriously, "I have never seen you smile before."
He didn't know why Lin Han suddenly asked this question, but he would never refuse Lin Han.
Even though this expression seemed beyond his ability.
He Yunting moved the corner of his mouth, and was about to make this expression obediently, but Lin Han stretched out his finger again, pressed the corner of his lips, and stopped the stiff arc that was about to rise: "But not now."
Lin Han's index finger was slightly cool, and he showed He Yunting an expression that he had not yet mastered: "Take your time."
Lin Han seemed to think that He Yunting's frozen look was very funny. The smile on his face became more and more obvious, and his eyes narrowed slightly because of this smile, making him look beautiful and lively.
He has fair skin, handsome features, moist and dark pupils, and when he smiles, his soft and long eyelashes curve down perfectly. His eyebrows and eyes make his red lips and white teeth look gentle and lively.
If he didn't say it himself, others would just think he was an omega who was spoiled in the upper class. They wouldn't be able to tell that he used to be in the civilian area and tried hard to break free from that cage.
The empire has always been deformed.
Like a beautiful and tempting apple, it exudes a sweet fruity aroma, but only those inside know that the inside of the fruit has long been covered with mold and worm holes.
Its development in every aspect is among the best in all galaxies, and its economy and armaments are the best among all planets.
However, various problems in slums still exist, and the seemingly attractive social welfare actually varies from person to person.
What's more, the whole country has a serious trend of admiring the strong, and the second gender and mental strength have become invisible indicators for dividing levels. The weak can get very few benefits, and there are many people who have neither ability nor identity. If they cannot rely on their own abilities to get out of the civilian areas and move to excellent universities and core areas, then perhaps they can only struggle where they are for the rest of their lives.
The more glamorous and respectable the upper class are, the more anxious and fearful those who are struggling to make ends meet become.
On the surface, a parliamentary system has been established, and people from every faction have a say, but in reality the person who truly holds power is only the crown prince.
On the surface, the peace faction and the radical faction seemed to be at peace with each other and showed the public that they were just having a "slight quarrel", but they had no idea that the situation had already become tense inside.
And Lin Han doesn't look like someone who came out of the civilian area at all - many people who have struggled to get out of there are mostly full of resentment, especially when they come into contact with the prosperous and advanced core area, with private aircraft everywhere, orderly management and all kinds of novel things, which make them feel dissatisfied. Why do they have to exhaust their efforts to become the bottom here, while those so-called upper class people only need to be born well and everyone is happy.
But Lin Han didn't. He seemed not to care about his background, and there was never any similar emotion in his eyes. He was calm and gentle when he got along with others, and full of love when he looked at He Yunting.
Lin Han's fingers were still on the corner of the other's lips. He Yunting couldn't tell what kind of impulse he felt, but he just felt a slight pressure and coolness. His eyes darkened and he couldn't help but stick out his tongue. The tip curled Lin Han's fingers.
Touch and leave.
Both of them were stunned. Lin Han even forgot to pull his fingers back. Instead, he curled his knuckles because of the stimulation of He Yunting's actions. After a moment's hesitation, he moved them from the corner of his mouth to his lips.
His heart was beating so fast at this moment, and before he could retract his smile, his eyes nervously met the other person's.
Like a question, like a test, like... encouragement.
What are we doing, can we go further?
The aircraft continued in autopilot mode, and the windows on both sides were tightly closed. He Yunting did not have to squeeze into the same lane with public aircraft. They were suspended in the air, with only the not-so-noisy wind and a few invisible clouds around them, nothing else.
In the next moment, Lin Han's fingers pressing on the other person's lower lip suddenly felt a warm and wet feeling. It was hot, He Yunting held his index finger in his mouth. In your mouth, gently bite down on the first knuckle.
The breathing of both of them stopped for a while at this moment, until Lin Han tried to reach in a little bit. Because his body temperature had always been slightly low, the temperature of his fingertips was the same, and when he touched He Yunting, he almost had the illusion of being burned.
Lin Han's fingers are slender, white, and without any calluses, and have the delicate skin that only belongs to an omega. He was gently wrapped by the other party. He Yunting was actually not very good at it, so his actions were not erotic, and even had a kind of cautious flattery.
Lin Han felt his fingertips being scratched lightly, causing a strange itch.
The other party tried hard to retract his teeth. Guan started to touch him with the softest part, but couldn't get it right, and finally turned to tentative licking. lick.
Lin Han's heartbeat was getting faster and faster. She pressed He Yunting with her index finger and stirred it. The other party's mouth also moved up against hers, responding incoherently.
When was the second one added, and when was it replaced with another one? The only sounds around were the sound of the vehicle driving and the wind blowing through, which drowned out the sounds inside the aircraft.
When Lin Han finally supported himself on He Yunting's shoulders with his hands and was pushed away by the other party, the other party kissed him very gently.
The kiss didn't last too long, but for the first time Lin Han felt that this kiss was different from the previous ones. Maybe it was because the way it started was different from when he confirmed his feelings, it was filled with full of desire and longing.
Lin Han was dizzy at first and didn't react. He didn't know why He Yunting pushed him away. It was not until he looked at the crystal on his finger that what had just happened replayed in his mind.
His face slowly started to burn. He stared at her awkwardly for a long while before turning away to see He Yunting's reaction.
However, the other person was not as nervous or unsatisfied as he had imagined. His eyebrows were tightly furrowed, and his lips, which he had just kissed, were tightly pursed. There was something in his eyes that Lin Han could not understand, and he turned his head away and did not look at him.
He didn't care about being shy anymore, and when his hand was about to touch her again, he asked politely, "Can I touch you?"
He Yunting leaned sideways in the driver's seat with one hand supporting his face. He didn't look at him, but still took the initiative to reach out and put his hand in Lin Han's hand.
When Lin Han touched the undried moisture, he saw He Yunting's brows furrowed even deeper, as if he was trying hard to restrain something.
[I’m really…useless.] 】
[I just want to give him a good kiss, but I can't even control myself. 】
What if he gets hurt? 】
Lin Han did not withdraw his hand, but instead held the other person's fingers even more tightly.
He Yunting has a grudge against him.
This fact was actually known from the first time the two met.
Lin Han didn't think there was anything shameful about the physiological reaction. In fact, from the moment he saw He Yunting's loss in that room, he had never thought about the consequences and it was impossible for him to have any regrets.
Since He Yunting no longer has any secrets in front of him, why can't he give himself to him wholeheartedly?
But He Yunting seemed to have some concerns about himself for some reason.
Lin Han remembered that when they were in the border area before, after the marking, He Yunting rushed down from the mecha and calmed down for a long time. If he hadn't gone to find him, He Yunting might have been sick when he came back.
It's as if I'm made of thin glass. If you use a little force, it will leave marks. If you pinch it lightly, it will hurt. If you bite it, it will break. If you drop it casually, it will be shattered beyond repair.
This was the case when the other person was first susceptible, this was the case when they were marked, and it is still the case now.
He Yunting knew that his personality was very scary. Even though he let Lin Han read his current thoughts, he still didn't dare to look at him, as if he was afraid of scaring him or having some other thoughts.
Lin Han leaned over and hugged him. Feeling his breathing finally slowing down little by little, he patted his back and whispered in his ear.
"Don't worry about me," Lin Han comforted him, "I came back from the border with you. I'm not afraid of anything."
The aircraft's autopilot system began to indicate that they were about to reach their destination, and Lin Han then let go of him and said, "We're here."
He Yunting responded, followed Lin Han home, and picked up Gululu to go to the zoo.
Lin Han pondered for several minutes and remained silent.
He wanted to know what He Yunting was worried about.
Alphas are born strong, no matter in which aspect.
But He Yunting is not like that.
Even though I can read minds, there still seem to be doubts that I cannot resolve.
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He Yunting himself did not expect that his rare half-day holiday would be spent accompanying Lin Han and the little guy to the zoo.
When the two got home, the little guy was still watching that sad drama. The plot had probably progressed to the point where a new alpha began to pursue the protagonist, while the original scumbag A was still heartbroken and tried every means to keep him, almost crying alone in the silent night.
Perhaps this kind of plot made Gululu feel comfortable. When He Yunting came in, it rarely jumped up and moved away from him.
The zoo is in Zone Q, where the population is very dense. If the admiral showed up without saying hello, not to mention it on the news, the park management would probably be so scared that they would close the zoo.
But Lin Han really wanted He Yunting to come along, so he immediately picked out a few sets of clothes from the nearest online store. The core area is always the most convenient, and he quickly picked up the goods at the door.
At this time, He Yunting, who was wearing a military uniform, was staring at Gululu at home. Suddenly, he saw what Lin Han brought up, and a different expression finally appeared on his face.
"Try an underground romance," Lin Han winked at him and joked, waving his baseball cap and sunglasses, "Just once. Sorry to have wronged you."
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He Yunting finally compromised and put on trendy clothes that he had never worn before, which were suitable for "young people".
Unlike military uniforms, these clothes were very good-looking and comfortable. The lightweight lining, paired with a fluffy half-cape jacket that he himself could not understand, stunned Lin Han at the first sight.
"Very good, very good." Lin Han didn't expect that although He Yunting's temperament didn't match these clothes, the new style seemed to let Lin Han see another possible He Yunting, "It's rare to see."
He Yunting still seemed a little awkward, so he didn't respond immediately.
Lin Han wanted to laugh, but was afraid that He Yunting would feel uncomfortable, so she held it back for a long time. She could only pull the little ball over and rub it, then take it onto the aircraft.
The aircraft headed back to area Q. Since there was an extra Gulu on it this time, Lin Han was worried that it would get dizzy like the mecha since it was riding this thing for the first time, so he held it in his hands and talked to it all the way.
There are people in the empire who raise strange creatures, but compared to Q, there are relatively few of them. So when the two of them arrived at the door, someone saw the little thing on Lin Han's shoulder, and although they stopped for a moment, they were not too surprised.
The Q area is indeed different from the core area. There are not so many class distinctions, and no one knows each other among the people coming and going. There are children who come to the zoo for the first time and are so excited that they dance with joy. There are also teenagers who are full of curiosity and walk in with all kinds of recording tools. There are also young couples who treat this place as a date check-in. They take photos, hug and kiss in front of the huge star and rainbow that is the iconic symbol of the Q area zoo.
These people may never be able to enter the core area, become useful pillars of the empire, and always have to worry about survival, but they are still living very hard, regardless of age or gender.
They yearn for freedom, and they will also run against the wind.
Lin Han looked at the people coming and going, and suddenly something moved in his heart.
Before He Yunting could move forward, Lin Han pulled him back.
"Wait a moment."
After Lin Han finished speaking, she gently tugged at He Yunting's coat, walked towards the shadows, and kissed him firmly.
Gululu was startled by his sudden movement, but fortunately it held on firmly and did not fall.
Their location is not noisy but not hidden either. When someone passes by, they will just be surprised, then smile and look away, and say to the friends next to them, "It's great to be young and it's great to be in love."
No one knew that this tall man in a baggy coat, a baseball cap and sunglasses was the imperial sword that everyone longed for, the admiral who never smiled and was always cold and distant.
He Yunting can be covered with all the glory, but he can also just be himself.
Just my love.
Gululu seemed to be stunned. He didn't expect that it was his first time in the zoo, but he didn't get to see the animals. Instead, he was shocked and stunned. He grabbed Lin Han's collar in a panic, forgetting to rub him.
Lin Han kissed very seriously and actively, not even innocently. He wrapped his arms around He Yunting's neck and tiptoed up, trying to take the initiative, to demand and explore, and then went deeper with a blushing swallowing sound.
Soon he felt He Yunting's resistance again, but this time Lin Han left on his own initiative and did not allow He Yunting to look away.
He forced him to look at himself.
"You love me." Lin Han said in affirmation.
Lin Han's lips, which were red from kissing, were still shining with moisture, and his tongue, which was seductive, soft and sweet, was revealed when he spoke. In this situation, every extra word he said seemed to be seducing the other person in broad daylight.
"Sex and love can never be completely separated," Lin Han added, panting, getting very close to He Yunting, "Don't you want to love me completely?"
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