Chapter 5

After waiting for a long time without any reply from Xie Ruheng, Tang Bai touched his head and carefully reviewed the chat records between himself and Xie Ruheng.

Did he say something too harsh? Xie Ruheng is such a proud person, he definitely wouldn't like others saying that he is in poor health. Besides, they just met, they are not close enough to talk like that.

After realizing this, Tang Bai tried to save his precarious relationship with Xie Ruheng with tears in his eyes. Before he could organize his words, Xie Ruheng sent him a video.

The video shows Xie Ruheng training. He is expressionless as he does push-ups with one finger while placing his other hand behind his back. The speed is so fast that it is jaw-dropping.

In order to facilitate training, the first three buttons of the white shirt are unbuttoned. During training, the pale abdominal muscles can be vaguely seen through the collar as the shirt shakes.

The video was filled with noisy cheers, some people were cursing and laughing while saying "Brother Xie is awesome", and there were cadets whistling, it was so lively just by listening to the sounds.

At the end of the video, Xie Ruheng stood up easily. His handsome face was still pale and bloodless, and with the teardrop mole at the corner of his eye, he looked abstinent yet sexy.

Tang Bai touched his nose and smiled at the screen shyly. It seemed that every time he saw Xie Ruheng's face, he would be struck by her beauty.

I didn't expect Xie Ruheng to be so cute in private. In order to prove that he is in good health, he even took a video! He is really cute!

It turns out that omegas are the cutest creatures in the world!

Following the example of the military academy student in the video, Tang Bai praised sincerely: "Brother Xie is awesome! I punished myself with three cups of wine for my recklessness.gif"

Xie Ruheng saw the cat diving into the wine glass, unable to pull its head out and shaking its head silly, and he unconsciously looked at it a few more times. It was the first time he saw these cute emoticons.

How can she be so cute? She is so cute that it makes me lose my temper......

It turns out that omegas are the cutest creatures in the world!

Xie Ruheng replied: "I am free after 4pm. I will take you to the slums then. You don't have to prepare lunch every day. Just teach me etiquette."

Tang Bai quickly replied: "Okay! I'll wait for you at your school gate at 4pm! I can teach you etiquette first! Cat winks.gif"

After setting the time, Tang Bai walked back to school with a brisk pace. His roommate was lying on the bed with his butt sticking out, painting his nails. Seeing Tang Bai coming back happily, he asked curiously, "Why are you so happy? Is your fiancé obsessed with the food you cook?"

Tang Bai's face wrinkled, goosebumps all over her body, and she quickly corrected him, "He's my future fiancé, but the fate hasn't even been decided yet, don't remove the word 'future'."

The elders of both the Tang and Gu families were very satisfied with Tang Bai and Gu Tunan, and they wanted them to hold an engagement banquet together immediately, but Tang Bai and Gu Tunan both insisted on "delaying" their families, so the two of them became the future fiancés in the eyes of the elders.

"It's almost the same." Tong Meng saw Tang Bai's gloomy gaze and quickly changed her words: "I was wrong, I was wrong, I was wrong, your fiancé is doing something naughty again?"

The word "又" should actually be "叕". After all, Gu Tunan has been doing this for a long time.

The first time Tang Bai and Gu Tunan met was in a hotel. Tang Bai dressed up beautifully and went to the date happily, but at the beginning she heard Gu Tunan's long speech "I like independent new era omegas".

Tang Bai listened to Gu Tunan's superior speech expressionlessly, and in the mood of returning the favor, he pointed at Gu Tunan in a coquettish tone with his orchid finger: "I like gentle and considerate alphas, it's better to treat me like a little baby and pamper me~"

Then Gu Tunan was so disgusted by Tang Bai's pretentious performance that he couldn't eat.

Probably because of their unpleasant first meeting, Gu Tunan and Tang Bai started to be at odds with each other.

After all, the omegas in the general environment could not meet Gu Tunan's requirements, and Gu Tunan's parents were looking forward to him getting married. At this time, Tang Bai became an unlucky shield.

Gu Tunan insisted that he liked Tang Bai, and even though he was obviously not happy, he still forced Tang Bai to go on a blind date with him.

At first, Tang Bai didn't know that Gu Tunan was deliberately tormenting him. The first time he was left alone by Gu Tunan, Tang Bai happily went to play with his little sisters because it was not easy to take leave from an omega school.

The second time Gu Tunan released the pigeons, Tang Bai continued to play happily with her little sisters.

Tang Bai even felt a little regretful that this was the third time Gu Tunan didn't let him go.

How can accompanying an alpha with advanced cerebral cancer compare to the joy of playing with his little sisters?

Tang Bai was not stupid. He could see that Gu Tunan was deliberately teasing him and using him as a shield. Coincidentally, Tang Bai also wanted to find a shield. Although Gu Tunan was a little bit naive, he looked okay and didn't want to chat with him at all. Every "date" they had was perfunctory. They could complete the task quickly and conveniently, and the extra time was enough for Tang Bai to play with his sisters.

If he had chosen a different blind date partner, Tang Bai would have wasted a lot of time. It would be better to use Gu Tunan as a shield since he had never lost in a verbal battle.

"I'm happy because I made a new friend." Tang Bai looked at the time. It was already 1:30 in the afternoon. It would be a bit rushed to prepare a delicious meal before 4 o'clock. He might as well bring some desserts that he usually made.

The book didn't describe what Xie Ruheng liked to eat, but omegas generally like sweet food, and Xie Ruheng should be no exception. Tang Bai hummed a little tune as he picked out the macarons, chose an exquisite packaging bag, and packaged them skillfully.

Tong Meng was paralyzed on the bed. "Which little sister are you going to give it to? I advise you to bring some tea, so that your sister won't be bored to death."

Tang Bai threw a macaron into the air, and Ah Wu caught it and took a bite happily, his cheeks puffed up as he said, "It has to be sweet enough to make people feel happy~"

Tong Meng said with a toothache: "I'm afraid of gaining weight because of happiness. I really envy skinny people like you who can eat anything and never gain weight."

Tang Bai found a can of fine green tea and put it in a beautifully packaged bag. After preparing a gift for Xie Ruheng, he picked up a book called "If You Give Birth to a Little Alpha" from the bookshelf.

This book introduces the books that an alpha should read from birth to college.

He plans to send his teaching materials to Gu Tunan, hoping that this patient with advanced skeletal cancer can realize that it is also very hard for omegas to go to school, and that they need to work hard to learn a lot of skills to serve alphas in a social atmosphere where "omegas' virtue lies in their lack of talent."

And no matter how much they study, they can never get rid of the label of vase in the eyes of alphas. But when those alphas who feel so superior criticize omegas, have they ever thought that not everyone has the superior conditions that they have?

All alpha academies are determined to train swords and shields to protect the Federation, but all omega academies are keen on training beautiful vases.

Tang Bai once wondered, if an omega entered the Alpha Academy, would he still be a vase after going through all the hardships? Similarly, if an alpha entered the Omega Academy, would he still be an outstanding leader and ruler?

There is no answer to the latter question, but Xie Ruheng has already given the best answer to the former.

Tang Bai and You Rong proudly puffed out their chests and wrapped up the two gifts. There was another reason why he gave the book to Gu Tunan. Tang Bai regarded Gu Tunan as a tool to ask for leave.

Tang Bai's school has strict control over the entry and exit of omegas. It is difficult for an omega to leave the school alone, but it is easy to ask for leave under the excuse of "dating her future fiancé" because the school is happy to see an omega find a high-quality alpha.

To put it bluntly, other schools would look at students' employment rates and occupations, but the school Tang Bai attended took into account the occupations, family backgrounds and social status of students' partners, and took pride in students marrying well, hence the nickname "Bride College."

The excuse of "going on a date with my fiancé" was always successful, which was why Tang Bai was willing to bring a lunch box to Gu Tunan even though he was too lazy to bother with him.

After all, every time he asked for leave, he had to trouble Gu Tunan to report to the teacher via video, so delivering lunch to Gu Tunan was considered his reward.

When Tang Bai was filling out the leave application form, Tong Meng was painting her toenails while holding her feet. As she was painting, she said, "Remember to come back early and make sure Alpha takes you back to school."

"I heard that an omega was tortured and killed in the slums these days. Although the security here is better than in the slums, who can guarantee that there won't be any accidents?"

Tang Bai paused as he was filling out the leave application form. "What exactly is going on?"

Tong Meng sighed, "I don't know either. My brother told me about this, but the security here is not as bad as in the slums. As long as you don't wander around the alleys alone, chances are you won't get into trouble."

The slums were indeed a mess. Because of the novel, Tang Bai knew that the slums not only had an underground arena, but also the largest red-light district in the entire federation. Many missing omegas were sent to the red-light district.

In the book, Xie Ruheng concealed his gender after differentiation, partly out of safety considerations.

With Xie Ruheng accompanying him, nothing should happen. However, Tang Bai still felt a little worried, so he took out a portable energy gun inlaid with diamonds from his jewelry box.

If you remove the dazzling diamonds on the surface of this energy gun, most military academy students can recognize that it is the "Commander" series energy gun developed by the latest research and development department of the Military Research Institute.

The price is so high that anyone who hears it will be heartbroken and anyone who sees it will cry. The key point is that this series of weapons is still in short supply. Tang Bai's grandfather is the chief director of the Weapons Institute of the Military Research Institute, so he can give Tang Bai such a precious gift.

The magic silver on the "Blue Sea" chain was also given to Tang Bai by Grandpa Tang.

The reason why Tang Bai was able to get these was that he had learned from his childhood experiences and lessons. If he told his family that he wanted to wear Alpha's combat uniform, their reactions would be 200 percent different.

But if he said, I want to wear a pink combat suit with lace edges, the family would hesitate. At this time, Tang Bai would keep whining and saying that you are a mean person and you won’t buy him new clothes when he wants to, and that he is still so angry, and they would unconsciously give in.

Tang Bai used a similar method to persuade Grandpa Tang with soft and hard tactics, and even told him lies like "I just wanted to try out the matching degree between the jewelry and the weapon, and I will collect it after the decoration is done" to achieve his goal.

"What kind of jewelry is this? Why is it in the shape of a gun? It's ugly." At this moment, Tong Meng did not realize that the thing wrapped around the waist of her coquettish roommate could shoot his head off with one shot.

Tang Bai did not explain. He opened the closet and picked out clothes in a good mood. "Is this one too flashy?" Tang Bai held a dark blue dress inlaid with diamonds in his left hand and a dress with lace elements in his right hand. "This one seems too flashy."

When Tong Meng saw Tang Bai so entangled, he guessed that Tang Bai was going to meet his omega sisters. Omegas would only be so grand when meeting their sisters.

"Would you please dress more refreshingly, baby?" Tong Meng sighed, "With your face, only simple clothes can highlight your clean temperament. Believe me, if you wear a white shirt, not to mention alphas, even a sissy omega like me will be moved."

Tang Bai has a clear and delicate face like an angel. Every night after taking a bath and coming out wearing simple white pajamas, Tong Meng would be instantly killed by that ultimate pure beauty.

It's a pity that Tang Bai loves those flashy, glamorous, and noble-looking clothes. They do look noble when worn, but pure beauty suits Tang Bai better.

Seeing Tang Bai turning a deaf ear, Tong Meng said helplessly: "Forget it, the place you are going to is suitable for this kind of ladylike style anyway."

Tang Bai suddenly realized that the place he was going to this time was a slum, and he would definitely stand out if he dressed like this.

Tang Bai looked at the two pieces of clothing hesitantly. Although he believed in dressing to make himself happy, he was afraid that his clothes would cause trouble to Xie Ruheng.

Sometimes it is important to make yourself happy, but this happiness should not bring trouble to the people you care about.

Tang Bai reluctantly said to Tong Meng, "Do you have any plainer clothes?"

Tong Meng: “!!!”

Tong Meng burst into tears: "I have!!!"

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Tang Bai stood at the gate of the Federal Military Academy and found that his rate of turning heads suddenly increased a lot.

Although his rate of turning heads was already very high, this time several passers-by stared at him with their eyes wide open.

Tang Bai didn't like the overly aggressive stares from the alphas. He always felt that their eyes were lecherous. It would be better for him to dress elegantly so that the alphas would know -

I am noble, and you are not worthy.

He looked down at the time. It was exactly three o'clock. He had come an hour early just to hand the book to Gu Tunan personally.

The main reason was that Gu Tunan was too busy and didn't allow him to leave the things in the guard room, but insisted that he deliver them in person.

If Tang Bai just left his things there and left, Gu Tunan would contact Tang Bai's teacher directly and report him under the pretext of worrying about Tang Bai's safety, saying that he had never seen Tang Bai at all.

Gu Tunan, the alpha, is petty and will trouble Tang Bai over trivial matters every time he gets upset.

This included deliberately delaying showing up for 20 or 30 minutes after an agreed time, leaving Tang Bai waiting. Gu Tunan was also very insidious, sometimes arriving early, and then complaining to Tang Bai first when he found out that Tang Bai was not coming.

The target of the complaint was naturally Director Huang, who approved Tang Bai's leave application.

When Director Huang found out, he would pull Tang Bai aside and have a long talk with him, telling him earnestly how to be a good omega who would please the alpha. This kind of brainwashing education would last about three or four hours, until Tang Bai felt dizzy, but the director sincerely believed that he was doing it for Tang Bai's own good.

Yes, everyone thinks that letting him be with Gu Tunan is for his own good.

Even his grandfather who doted on him the most thought so.

Gu Tunan has a good family background, good looks, good grades and a bright future. If he were to be with Gu Tunan, he would at least be the wife of a major general in the future.

As for whether Gu Tunan loves him or not, and whether he loves Gu Tunan or not, no one cares about this issue.

Tang Bai still remembers what the teacher said earnestly, "Xiao Tang, when Gu Tunan marks you, you will instinctively fall in love with him..."

The beautiful amber eyes gradually dimmed, Tang Bai pulled the corner of his mouth, and found instinct really funny.

He couldn't imagine that he would develop such terrible things as dependence, obedience and love for Gu Tunan because of the complete mark.

No matter whether the target was Gu Tunan or any other alpha, he couldn't accept it.

Tang Bai didn’t even know if the person who was marked was still himself?

What he wants is not to succumb to the chaotic attraction of physical instinct, but the match of three views and the resonance of souls, which is the purest love.

But as a precious omega, Tang Bai must get married and must be marked by an alpha. This is stipulated by federal law.

He had no right to refuse.

Perhaps to some extent, it was for this reason that he liked Xie Ruheng so much. He envied Xie Ruheng's freedom, the freedom to choose the life he wanted. He also admired Xie Ruheng's courage to have his glands removed and injected with fake agents in order to gain freedom.

He likes people like Xie Ruheng, who know what they want to be and have the courage to pay the price for it.

Tang Bai sighed, raised his head and saw Gu Tunan.

Gu Tunan, who had always been unfriendly to Tang Bai, softened his expression for the first time after seeing Tang Bai's outfit today.

It would be hard for an alpha to feel disgusted with Tang Bai when he is dressed like this.

Tang Bai's coquettishness is still there, but it is not the distant and noble kind that matches the gorgeous clothes. Instead, it is the fragility of a little white flower, the kind of coquettishness that comes from someone whose parents are seriously ill, who is all alone and helpless, and who is so pitiful that he needs all the alphas in the world to give him a home.

Very straight forward.

Even Gu Tunan, who likes independent omegas, was moved for a moment by the stubbornness hidden in Tang Bai's innocence, and even began to regret that he should not have let Tang Bai wait for so long.

Gu Tunan remembered that he had told Tang Bai before that he liked omegas to wear simple and elegant clothes, without too much decoration, just fresh and natural.

A hint of realization flashed across his gray-blue eyes, and Gu Tunan couldn't help but look at Tang Bai meaningfully.

Tang Bai: “???”

What is this idiot thinking?

Tang Bai handed the book to Gu Tunan in a confused manner, "Read more books and enrich yourself, so that you won't be clueless in the future."

Gu Tunan frowned, and when he saw the title of the book was "If You Give Birth to a Little Alpha", he took a deep look at this impatient little omega, then turned and left, leaving behind a tall, profound and unfathomable back.

Tang Bai: “???”

What is this idiot thinking about? ? ?

Tang Bai stood at the school gate with a dazed look on his face. He thought he would have to wait for a long time because he and Xie Ruheng had an appointment to meet at four o'clock and it was only three-thirty. However, within a few minutes, Tang Bai saw Xie Ruheng.

Xie Ruheng came to the appointment early.

Tang Bai happily trotted towards Xie Ruheng like a lark, leaving the students on duty in the guard room with a puzzled look on their faces. "If I'm not mistaken, this beautiful O is connected to our two school idols at the same time???"