AHDIBCB Chapter 20

Whether in the fleet or at the air force base, no one dared to recklessly release their pheromones. One reason was that Alphas had a natural instinct to dominate—if the concentration of pheromones got too high, it could easily trigger fights.

The second reason was situations like this—it could induce a susceptibility period.

Alphas who had never marked an Omega were particularly vulnerable to the effects of pheromones, which was why they routinely used suppressants. He Yanwu did too. Due to his unique blood composition, he even used an ultra-strong suppressant.

He never expected that even that wouldn’t hold up.

Cold water streamed over his skin. He Yanwu stared at himself in the mirror—his eyes bloodshot, his entire body radiating aggression, like a rampaging beast on the verge of losing control.

A scent of golden-edged daphne seemed to drift past his nose.

He knew that Yuan Yi carried his bloodline, and in order to increase the chances of Yuan Yi conceiving his child, the research center must have used his pheromones to induce Yuan Yi’s heat. In other words, in a certain sense, Yuan Yi was his omega.

He could possess him, violate him, hurt him, pin him in his arms so that he could never run away again…

Stop!

He Yanwu refused to let his thoughts run wild any further because he knew this wasn’t love—it was the innate flaw of an alpha, an instinct, a fire of desire. And the more he thought about it, the more he felt like his body was about to burn.

Yuan Yi was in class when he suddenly felt something strange. The teacher was lecturing just fine, and nothing unexpected had happened, yet for some reason, he felt an inexplicable sense of restlessness. He was uneasy, but he didn’t know why. It felt like something dangerous was about to happen, even his heartbeat sped up, but he had no idea why.

He was always careful about what he ate and drank. Because of Li Heng’s special status, he was even extra cautious when making friends. So he couldn’t figure out what was wrong.

He took several deep breaths. He endured it until class ended, but even after leaving the classroom, that feeling still hadn’t disappeared. It didn’t quite feel the same as when he was at home, where everything seemed irritating to him.

So, Yuan Yi returned to the classroom again.

His classmates watched him come and go like a squirrel storing food for the winter and found it amusing. One of them asked, “Yuan Yi, why do you keep going in and out?”

The one speaking was a beta male named Chang Qingbai. Over time, he had gotten along fairly well with Yuan Yi.

Yuan Yi said, “It’s nothing. Can I borrow your notes for the next class later?”

Chang Qingbai replied, “Of course. Are you okay? You don’t look too well.”

Yuan Yi said, “I’m feeling a bit unwell. I need to leave early. Could you tell the teacher for me?”

His heartbeat had been erratic the whole time, and this could directly affect the fetus. He had to go to the hospital for a check-up.

Chang Qingbai asked if he needed someone to go with him, but Yuan Yi quickly declined and left straight away.

His classmates seemed to be saying something, possibly related to He Yanwu, but he could no longer pay attention.

After boarding the aircraft, Yuan Yi went straight to the Military District General Hospital to find Dr. Luo, who had been responsible for his surgery.

Dr. Luo had an ongoing task to monitor his pregnancy. Seeing him suddenly show up alone, she was a bit surprised and asked, “Why did you come by yourself all of a sudden? Are you feeling unwell?”

Yuan Yi felt slightly better after arriving at the hospital, but he was still uneasy. He said, “Sorry, Aunt Luo, I tried to contact you but couldn’t get through. My heart rate has been abnormal for about forty minutes now. I’m a little worried about the baby, so I came straight here.”

Dr. Luo quickly had him sit down and relax while measuring his heart rate. As she did, she asked, “I was in a meeting just now. It was the right decision for you to come directly. Did you experience anything recently that made you feel nervous or scared?”

Yuan Yi said, “No. I was just in class, and everything was normal. It just happened all of a sudden. I feel much better now.”

Dr. Luo called a nurse over to draw some blood and then asked, “How has your eating been lately?”

Yuan Yi replied, “I can eat, but I haven’t been sleeping well. I get really restless at night and have trouble falling asleep. Once it gets late, everything starts to irritate me.”

Talking about this made Yuan Yi feel troubled.

Heaven knows, he had even started talking to himself because of it! He would reassure himself out loud, saying everything was fine, that things were going well—acting a little neurotic.

Dr. Luo gestured for Yuan Yi to lie flat on the examination bed and lift his shirt.

Yuan Yi followed her instructions. She scanned his lower abdomen with a device, observing carefully for a while before saying, “The baby is perfectly fine. Are you overworking yourself with your studies? You shouldn’t put too much pressure on yourself. I heard from Professor Jian that you’re planning to transfer to the medical school.”

Lately, his studies had actually been going smoothly. If anything, the biggest issue was still his poor sleep.

Yuan Yi admitted honestly, “My main problem is that I’m not getting enough sleep. But is there even a way to improve that?”

Dr. Luo sighed slightly and said, “It’s difficult, yes. If you really can’t sleep well, I can prescribe some nutritional supplements to help with rest. You can also try practicing meditation and relaxing more. But you have to understand—some things simply can’t be avoided.”

Everyone knew what she meant. It all boiled down to the fact that Li Heng wasn’t around. Without his alpha, he couldn’t be comforted the way other pregnant omegas were when they needed it.

Yuan Yi understood. He instinctively glanced at his lower abdomen and said, “As long as the baby is fine, that’s all that matters.”

Dr. Luo reassured him, “The baby is doing great—everything looks excellent. Do you want to see for yourself?”

Yuan Yi nodded. Dr. Luo summoned the intelligent diagnostic robot, turning its screen toward him.

On the display, he saw two slightly oval-shaped little spheres.

According to the data, each was only about four millimeters in size. They were two tiny, adorable “little green beans.”

As Yuan Yi gazed at them, his heartbeat gradually began to steady.

Dr. Luo printed out the image for him and said with a smile, “Take it home and look at them often—maybe it’ll help you sleep better. They’re working hard to grow inside you. Life really is amazing, isn’t it?”

Yuan Yi took the printout, running his fingertips gently over it for a moment. The whole thing felt a little unreal.

At last, he was going to have true family—relatives who shared his blood. Right now, they were still so small, so tiny that they could easily be overlooked if one didn’t look closely. But there was no rush. He could wait.

“Thank you, Aunt Luo.” Yuan Yi exhaled softly, his voice a little hoarse.

“No need to thank me. If anything comes up, come find me anytime. And even if I’m not around, there are other doctors who can help. Don’t worry, we’ll make sure you’re taken care of. There’s nothing to be afraid of.” She then asked, “By the way, do you still have enough nutritional supplements?”

“I have some left, but not much.”

He had gotten them during his first prenatal checkup, but he had come a few days earlier than planned.

“I’ll prescribe you some more, then. Make sure to take them on time. And try your best to stay relaxed.”

“Okay.”

Yuan Yi waited patiently.

During that time, He Yanwu sent him a text, saying that something had come up and he wouldn’t be able to tutor him for the next few days. Yuan Yi felt an inexplicable sense of emptiness, but then he thought—he had already left school for the day, so it didn’t really matter. Maybe it was for the best. He simply replied: Got it.

In the end, he was required to stay for observation for another two hours. Only after confirming that everything was fine did they let him go.

On the way home, he received a call from Professor Jian.

Professor Jian asked, “Xiao Yi, your Aunt Luo just told me you went to the hospital. How are you? Are you feeling okay now?”

Yuan Yi said, “I’m fine now, Mom. Don’t worry.”

Professor Jian said she was already on her way home and asked what he wanted to eat.

Yuan Yi thought about it. Since he needed to relax, he might as well start by making something good to eat.

He met up with Jian Yurou at the supermarket, where they bought plenty of beef, along with some pork belly, bamboo leaves, glutinous rice, and Malian grass ropes.

Back home, he got to work—cutting meat, marinating it, soaking the rice…

He used these tasks to relax and keep himself occupied. After all, rest wasn’t just about sleeping or zoning out. Simply switching to a different kind of activity could also help him unwind.

The intelligent kitchen assistant could cut the meat for him, but it did so too neatly, lacking the natural touch of home cooking. Hand-cut meat was different—it carried the warmth of real life.

After slicing and marinating the meat, Yuan Yi continued prepping while Jian Yurou stayed beside him, chatting and learning as she helped with small tasks.

Professor Jian said, “I’ll take a few days off after finishing up work. Or maybe… how about I get you a puppy? Would you like that?”

She was worried that Yuan Yi might feel lonely.

Yuan Yi replied, “No need. If I get too busy, I won’t have time to take care of it. Mom, really—I’m fine.”

Jian Yurou sighed inwardly. This was only the beginning—there would be many more difficult moments ahead, and most of them would be things she couldn’t help with.

Even without looking, Yuan Yi could sense her worry. He emphasized again, “Mom, I’m really fine.”

Professor Jian smiled. “Mm.”

To get the best color and flavor, both the beef and pork had to marinate overnight. Yuan Yi didn’t finish making the braised beef and rice dumplings until nearly noon the next day.

Since it was Sunday and he had no classes, he set aside portions for Principal Li and Professor Jian, then delivered some to the neighbors. The rest he packed up—including a portion for Ji Lan.

He had told Ji Lan in advance, so he was already waiting for him in the art academy’s parking lot. When he saw the bag filled with rice dumplings and braised beef, he grinned. “I knew you wouldn’t forget me! This smells amazing—I haven’t eaten yet, so I’m digging in soon. Want to come to my dorm for a bit? We can eat together and chat.”

Yuan Yi said, “I still have to go to the medical school, so I’ll pass this time. Go try it—if you like it, I’ll make more next time.”

Ji Lan’s eyes widened. “Wait, you made all of this?”

When Yuan Yi nodded, he gawked. “That’s seriously impressive! I thought you bought it. But why did you make so much? Aren’t you worried about tiring yourself out—and what about the little ones?”

Yuan Yi chuckled. “It’s not that bad. I’m heading off—go eat already.”

Ji Lan asked, “You’re walking there?”

Yuan Yi nodded. “Think of it as a stroll. Either way, I’d have to walk quite a bit from the medical school’s parking lot.”

Ji Lan said, “Forget that—I’ll go with you on my little scooter. Siming’s heading over to see Senior Liang Xu anyway, so I’ll join them for lunch.”

And so, the two omegas secured their bags and wobbled off toward the medical school on Ji Lan’s electric scooter.

When Pan Yuechen saw all the food, he suggested, “Why don’t we just have a picnic? The weather’s nice, and we can do it right here on campus. Just gotta be careful not to litter, or the electronic supervisors will be on our case.”

Yue Zhen thought it was a great idea. He had been buried in a frustrating experiment, and his head was about to explode—this was the perfect excuse to unwind. He borrowed a picnic mat from a friend, grabbed some fruit, and set everything up on the grass. Liang Xu and Cheng Siming brought drinks, while Pan Yuechen bought a couple of decks of playing cards and some snacks.

The atmosphere was lively. Passing students kept glancing their way, and a few even stopped by to grab a bite before moving on.

Yuan Yi felt his mood lighten significantly.

Most of all, just thinking about the two little ones made him happy. He finally had the strongest bond with this world—something no one else could truly understand.

Yuan Yi smiled as he handed a rice dumpling to a senior from the medical school.

Seeing such a harmonious and heartwarming scene, Pan Yuechen decided it had to be commemorated. He snapped a picture and sent it straight to the group chat.

The group chat’s name? “Everyone’s on the picnic mat—except He Yanwu.”

He Yanwu: “……” These infuriating people!

Winter Wolf watched nervously as a perfectly good pair of steel chopsticks got crushed out of shape in his superior’s grip. Carefully, he suggested, “General… maybe you should, uh, not look at your communicator for now?”

He Yanwu let out a cold huff. “Why aren’t they the ones rolling off that picnic mat?!”

You’re just making trouble for no reason!

Winter Wolf was about to die of frustration. The general had used an inhibitor, but this time, the effect was much worse than before. Probably worried something unexpected might happen, he had simply left the school.

But while he had managed to leave, he was now a massive headache. At first, it was still manageable—he just looked a little terrifying, but at least he was quiet and not causing trouble.

But what the hell is this picnic?! Whose terrible idea was this?!

From the moment the picnic started and it was discovered that Yuan Yi was there, their general had completely lost it!

Winter Wolf took a deep breath. “How about this—I’ll go tell them to pack up their things and get lost right away?”

He Yanwu—no, right now, he was Li Heng!

General Li gave him a look of utter disdain and reprimanded, “Are you rebelling?! Is this how I usually teach you to behave?”

Winter Wolf was on the verge of tears. “If that won’t work, how about I create some artificial localized rainfall? Would that be acceptable to you?”

Raining on them to make them leave should work, right?!

Li Heng said mockingly, “Why are you so lacking in morals? Don’t tell people you’re one of my soldiers when you go out.”

Winter Wolf held back the feeling of an impending heart attack. “Then how about I find a way to get Yuan Yi to leave?”

Li Heng snapped impatiently, “Why do you care so much? It’s their gathering—why are you meddling?”

Winter Wolf clenched his fists, feeling like he was about to suffocate from sheer frustration. “Fine, then I won’t meddle.”

Li Heng snapped angrily, “Not meddling? Do you not want this job anymore?!”

Winter Wolf: “……” Dad! I really can’t do this job as the chief of the personal guards—I just can’t!

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