Su Xu lowered his gaze and obediently followed behind the principal.
“Su, you and General Chu are…” The principal slowed his pace, walking alongside him.
“We were neighbors when we were children,” Su Xu replied.
“I see.” The principal nodded, then suddenly said, “General Chu is extraordinary, an elite Alpha from a young age. His future is bright. I was chatting with him before and learned that he’s still single. Though his personality has become somewhat reserved, he’s an excellent match. Su, you should cherish the opportunity.”
Su Xu’s gaze drifted. His memories of Chu Xi’an were limited to playing house together during kindergarten and elementary school, mere snapshots of innocent days.
There was no reason for him to harbor any romantic feelings over a brief encounter. Besides, the plot had only just begun, and Su Xu had no intention of entangling himself emotionally; it would only interfere with his strategy.
Right now, he only wanted to move through the important story beats as quickly as possible, to live a life that belonged to him.
“Su?” The principal noticed Su Xu hadn’t responded and called him again.
“Sorry, Principal, I was lost in thought and didn’t catch what you said,” Su Xu replied.
The principal paused, his eyes briefly scanning the subtle curve of Su Xu’s lips, understanding immediately. He said no more and simply instructed, “It’s nothing. Let’s go inside.”
Inside the auditorium, the volunteers at the entrance were all student council members. Among them was the department beauty whom Zhong Heng had confessed to earlier.
She was taking attendance and immediately greeted the principal respectfully, then turned her gaze to Su Xu behind him and smiled faintly. “Su Xu, you’re here. Your ticket.”
Su Xu handed over his ticket. Seeing the seat number, the girl froze for a moment, cheeks flushing slightly. “I… I thought you didn’t have a ticket, which is why I asked Qiu Jiang to come find you…”
“Thank you,” Su Xu said. “I gave the ticket to my brother. He was thrilled.”
The girl breathed a sigh of relief, “That’s good.”
After saying goodbye, Su Xu stepped into the auditorium. Inside, it was packed with students. The lecture had already started, but Chu Xi’an was not yet on stage.
The room was dim. To avoid disturbing others, Su Xu bent slightly and slowly made his way to a seat in the middle of the second row. “Excuse me, may I pass?” he whispered.
After a couple more speeches from leaders, it was finally Chu Xi’an’s turn.
Chu Xi’an had a presence that could captivate anyone. His face was cold and expressionless, and his ash-gray eyes seemed almost inhuman, like an inorganic figure imbued with immense power.
Anyone meeting his gaze would feel their soul momentarily captured. Even a cowardly opponent would lose courage just looking at him.
As soon as he stood on stage, the large screen behind him lit up, displaying a dense list of his military achievements over just a few short years.
A ripple of excitement ran through the auditorium, quickly settling into attentive silence. Every student watched Chu Xi’an with anticipation.
Su Xu, previously half-asleep during the other speeches, lifted his eyes at the atmosphere and quickly locked gazes with Chu Xi’an.
Chu Xi’an was looking at him.
Su Xu froze for a moment and deliberately adjusted his posture, sitting up straighter. Even in front of so many, Chu Xi’an did not look away.
“Sleepy?” Chu Xi’an asked.
Su Xu nodded calmly.
“How about something exciting, then?”
The auditorium was almost silent, then erupted in cheers as students caught the undertone, “Ahhh! A mecha battle!”
“What? No lecture, just a battle?”
“Wow, I suddenly like General Chu even more!”
“They say participants are chosen randomly. I wonder if it could be me! But I’m just a freshman, unlikely. Seniors have a better shot at catching his attention, right?”
“Don’t be so pessimistic. What if it’s you?”
On the large screen, a string of terminal keys appeared, and students quickly connected their neural interfaces.
Su Xu’s fingers hovered over the terminal. The instant he connected, he felt Chu Xi’an’s ash-gray eyes locked on him, cold, yet aggressively intense, as if ready to devour him at any moment.
For this battle, the university had prepared a massive virtual arena. Upon entering, Su Xu saw a blue sky overhead and a vast open-stadium battlefield before him.
Numbered stone benches lined the edges, corresponding to the seats in the real auditorium, making it easy to identify everyone.
“It’s starting! It’s starting!”
“So excited!”
“Look at that black mecha in the center! That’s General Chu’s personal unit, top-notch parts cost over sixty thousand just for the detailing…”
Su Xu covered a yawn, bored. In the original story, Omegas were too fragile to pilot heavy mechas. Even elite Omegas could barely take a few steps, with only Su Rui being an exception due to the protagonist aura.
Su Xu had once been excited to try mecha under his parents’ guidance, but quickly realized he couldn’t overcome the character constraints in the story. He had since become calm and indifferent.
“Now, the lottery!”
Seat numbers began rolling on the screen. Soon, six numbers were displayed. Those chosen cheered, while the rest showed disappointment. Then the numbers rolled again, eventually selecting eighteen students in total.
“Selected students, please proceed to the preparation room,” the host announced with a smile.
“General Chu is powerful, with multiple battle experiences. He didn’t want to overwhelm students, so here’s the plan: the six students from the same lottery round will face him together! Anyone who defeats him wins a generous prize.”
The crowd was hyped. The host glanced at the terminal, asking, “A12? Still missing one A12.”
Su Xu looked down, slow to react. The camera immediately cut to him on the big screen.
“I got picked, but I’m an Omega, trained in logistics, and have never piloted a mecha,” he said, looking at the sleek black mecha and the pilot inside.
Smiling faintly, he bared his small fangs. “I’m sure General Chu doesn’t want to pick on an inexperienced Omega, so I’ll forfeit.”
“Ah… forfeit?”
“Can we redraw?”
The host didn’t expect a forfeit. Another Omega, interested in the battle, had already gone to the preparation room.
After a few moments, the host returned: “After consulting with General Chu and the principal, you may select someone to replace you.”
Take a beating for him? Su Xu’s gaze shifted to Zhong Heng, not far away.
Zhong Heng had two tickets but wasn’t selected. Sitting with arms crossed, he appeared indifferent, but his eyes burned as he watched Su Xu. He clearly wanted the spot but restrained himself for appearances.
“Zhong Heng,” Su Xu asked, “Do you want it?”
Zhong Heng immediately rose and, under the envious gazes of others, walked to Su Xu’s side. “I won’t disappoint you.”
Su Xu’s long lashes drooped slightly. “Mm.”
The eighteen students facing General Chu quickly prepared. Zhong Heng was in the last group.
The thrilling battle began almost immediately. Su Xu rested his chin in his hand, listening to spectators.
“General Chu is incredible! Facing six at once and not missing a beat!”
“Nonsense. He’s guiding them. Against stronger Alphas and weaker Betas, he adjusts speed and force, even dodging multiple attacks at once. No one can beat him.”
Su Xu observed carefully, noting some truths in their words.
The first two groups quickly fell. Then it was Zhong Heng’s turn.
He was well-known at the university, with many allies cheering. Having watched the previus battles, he knew Chu Xi’an was holding back.
Confident in his own skills, he hoped to leave a good impression and maybe even surprise him. The possibility made his mouth dry and adrenaline surge. Fingers twitching, he readied himself.
“Five, four, three, two, one—go!”
As the countdown ended, Zhong Heng appeared on the field. He scanned for a spot to ambush, but Chu Xi’an, in his mecha, ignored him and charged directly. Zhong Heng tried a counterattack, but it was effortlessly nullified.
His mecha blocked several attacks, but the more he defended, the weaker he felt. Success rates dropped, and he was repeatedly struck.
What’s going on? Isn’t this a guidance match? Why is Chu Xi’an…
He barely had time to react, fingers moving frantically on the controls, almost cramping. But even then, he couldn’t match Chu Xi’an’s speed.
With crisp, precise movements, Chu Xi’an exploited every opening. His mecha’s knee slammed into Zhong Heng’s chest. In an instant, Zhong Heng was thrown against the wall.
Before he could defend, Chu Xi’an’s mecha was already in front of him.
Thud! thud! thud!
The auditorium fell silent. All Zhong Heng heard was his own heartbeat. He looked up, seeing the black mecha looming like a blade poised to strike. Sweat poured from his forehead as he panicked, unable to block the strike.
Chu Xi’an, young yet an imperial general, pressed him into the corner relentlessly.
The other five were equally shocked. Chu Xi’an’s speed was beyond belief, entirely different from the earlier matches. Victory seemed impossible.
Three seconds later, the green light flashed, signaling Zhong Heng’s surrender. He was the only one among the eighteen to be defeated and forced to give up.
Inside Chu Xi’an’s black mecha, he finally relaxed. Leaning back, he let his ash-gray eyes fall, hiding the disdain and lingering thrill within
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ChaptersChapter 1 · The Inner WorldChapter 2 · Pheromone Testing CentreChapter 3 · Low Grade OmegaChapter 4 · Faking to be Top tier OmegaChapter 5 · Zhong YiChapter 6 · The culprit behind the videoChapter 7 · Lecture ticket of powerful military OfficerChapter 8 · Zhong Heng acting like a thugChapter 9 · General ChuChapter 10 · Do you really like that good for nothing, Alpha?Chapter 11 · Chen TingyiChapter 12 · Class AssessmentChapter 13 · Call me HusbandChapter 14 · Almost Like AffairChapter 15 · Lantern BloomChapter 16 · Mild Pheromone overflowChapter 17 · Hi, WifeChapter 18 · Or you can kiss me. I’m not pickyChapter 19 · It’s not too late for you to call off the engagementChapter 20 · My BoyfriendChapter 21 · Kidnapped?Chapter 22 · Sister in LawChapter 23 · So you didn’t differentiateChapter 24 · PrinceChapter 25 · That Alpha… is none other than His MajestyChapter 26 · My mom said you’re too oldChapter 27 · Do you still have me in your heart?Chapter 28 · You Can call me Brother in law or sister in lawChapter 29 · I fell in love with you at first sight.Chapter 30 · What kind of friend? Alpha, Beta, or OmegaChapter 31 · Your current boyfriend is hereChapter 32 · I can protect youChapter 33 · Mental suppressionChapter 34 · It doesn’t matterChapter 35 · Watched another horror movie?Chapter 36 · Did you hear thatChapter 37 · You’d know what it tastes like once you try itChapter 38 · He is my boyfriend, his name is Zhong YiChapter 39 · This is what I just received from your father todayChapter 40 · Who did you return the photos of me and Su Rui to?Chapter 41 · As a result, Rui Rui ran away with meChapter 42 · Constitutes accomplice behaviorChapter 43 · You can’t stay in the second bedroomChapter 44 · No one will think you are inferior anymore.Chapter 45 · I am inferior, what’s it to you?Chapter 46 · Let’s wait until the debt collectors come knockingChapter 47 · Focus on your studiesChapter 48 · Am I that valuable?Chapter 49 · From now on, call me MasterChapter 50 · I have always been tolerant of beautiful MenChapter 51 · Don’t be so recklessChapter 52 · He’ll only get more excitedChapter 53 · Call him sister in lawChapter 54 · You haven’t even fulfilled your obligations yetChapter 55 · What? Grandma Su Xu is sick?Chapter 56 · That wasn’t what he meant at all!Chapter 57 · I could actually share him with youChapter 58 · Why was someone added at the last minute?Chapter 59 · You can’t record videos here.Chapter 60 · I like it tooChapter 61 · Distinguish between two similar pheromones.Chapter 62 · Why do you think I blocked you?Chapter 63 · Why hasn’t Su Xu replied yet?Chapter 64 · His Majesty never comes back to eatChapter 65 · Hide your things wellChapter 66 · Connection?Chapter 67 · Maybe I can even inhale it for some comfortChapter 68 · So you don’t run awayChapter 69 · Will you be with His Majesty?Chapter 70 · Take itChapter 71 · Who is this person?!Chapter 72 · Who did you just call worthless?Chapter 73 · Weren’t we talking about Mr. Su and His Majesty?Chapter 74 · Aren’t you very capable?Chapter 75 · As expected of Wu ChuChapter 76 · Help him sleep?Chapter 77 · Su Xu’s Alpha was His MajestyChapter 78 · You really are something, playing favorites like thatChapter 79 · World of a novelChapter 80 · I simply… know them inside outChapter 81 · Wait for meChapter 82 · But I think you’ve become a lot cuter latelyChapter 83 · The feeling of me kissing you?Chapter 84 · Our Xuxu… is finally becoming an adultChapter 85 · Rare stolen moments for an affair like this.Chapter 86 · What kind of death-level love triangle battlefield was this!?Chapter 87 · It was practically torture!Chapter 88 · What sinful karmaChapter 89 · You weren’t worried I’d get angry?Chapter 90 · I’m going to mark youChapter 91 · Who did you go with?Chapter 92 · Chu Xian….. You really aren’t humanChapter 93 · Did this man actually know how to kiss?Chapter 94 · After all, he’s still the current boyfriendChapter 95 · Did they mark you again?Chapter 96 · It’s not my bloodChapter 97 · Did you seduce another alpha??Chapter 98 · After that, don’t use that kind of thing anymoreChapter 99 · Even at this point, Su Xu is still lying to him!Chapter 100 · What’s wrong with you?Chapter 101 · Don’t tell anyoneChapter 102 · I Think my hear startedChapter 104 · A wedding?Chapter 104 · You’re Wu JiChapter 105 · Exceptionally Beautiful OmegaChapter 106 · If you’re with him, aren’t you afraid of being cheated on?Chapter 107 · “Am I the same person as him?”Chapter 108 · What important matter could Chu Xian possibly have to do?Chapter 109 · Did the boss actually steal someone else’s partner?Chapter 110 · Wu Chu is preparing for his weddingChapter 111 · I know better than you what’s so great about Su XuChapter 112 · Chu Xian had gotten a bit tannedChapter 113 · Su Xu, your boyfriend is here!Chapter 114 · I’ve completely lost face!Chapter 115 · Don’t you think your sister-in-law is interesting too?Chapter 116 · I will definitely tell Wu Chu the truth.Chapter 117 · Didn’t you already meet your boyfriend today?Chapter 117 · Why do I need to take a day off on Saturday?Chapter 119 · This is a TrapChapter 120 · This is the future queen chosen by their monarch!Chapter 121 · Could it be that Su Xu went directly to the scene?Chapter 122 · Slipped the ring on Su Xu’s ring fingerChapter 123 · You have no experienceChapter 124 · I haven’t even mentioned your lover in Galaxy A yetChapter 125 · He suddenly had a strong urge to kiss Qi YanChapter 126 · May I ask what you encountered?Chapter 127 · It’s not Jiang Cang, it’s Jiang CangxingChapter 128 · Where does the money come from for a single line of code?Chapter 129 · This is unbelievable!Chapter 130 · Su Xu slammed the box shut.Chapter 131 · This is so weird!Chapter 132 · This person and Teacher Sang are mutual followers!Chapter 133 · I can finally keep my promise and come see youChapter 134 · Extra 1: He’s mango FlavouredChapter 135 · Extra 2: Boyfriend meets ParentsChapter 136 · Extra 3: The Game (1)Chapter 137 · Extra 4: The Game (2)