B University’s military training wasn’t overly strict. In terms of training, it was notably more lenient toward omegas.
In Jiang Heng’s class, there were only four omegas in total. Besides him, the other three were his roommates, and they had all… retreated to the shade under the trees to relax.
As a result, Jiang Heng became the sole omega in their class to stand out.
Military training required the wearing of uniform: olive-green jackets and long trousers. Even in the sweltering heat, outerwear was mandatory. The tightly fastened belt around his waist accentuated the slimness of his figure. Even among the tall alphas, Jiang Heng was remarkably eye-catching.
He stood with his back straight, hands resting neatly at his sides, almost motionless. His posture remained impeccable for longer than most alphas.
Even without sunscreen, Jiang Heng hadn’t tanned much over the days, remaining fairer than the surrounding alphas and betas. A small section of his neck was exposed, catching the frequent gazes of several alphas standing behind him.
Particularly noticeable was the inhibitor patch on the back of his neck, which drew even more attention.
Today marked the last day of military training. The instructor was stricter than usual. Spotting a few alphas in the back row whispering among themselves, he frowned and barked, “You there! What are you talking about? Don’t be stingy—share the joke and let me laugh too!”
The alphas exchanged glances. Over the course of the training, they’d grown accustomed to joking around, treating the instructor like a buddy. Feeling no particular problem, one grinned and replied, “Just admiring the pretty omega.”
It was said in a joking tone, but it came across as disrespectful.
After all, their group had only one omega.
The instructor’s face darkened instantly. While casual jokes were usually tolerated, anything involving alphas and omegas was absolutely off-limits.
“Step out of line! Twenty laps around the track! If you don’t finish, you fail your military training evaluation!”
The alpha who had spoken protested immediately, “It was just a small joke—was that really necessary?”
The others dared not say a word.
Alphas could sense each other’s moods acutely, and even betas could feel the tension in the air. The instructor was genuinely angry.
The alpha who had protested received no verbal response. The instructor simply stared him down, his gaze sharp and unyielding. Unable to withstand the pressure, the group of alphas awkwardly stepped out of formation and began their laps.
“Jiang Heng!” Once they had left, the instructor called his name.
At that moment, Jiang Heng was slightly distracted.
The military training at both B University and Z University concluded on the same day, but Shen Huaizhi’s group still had a military parade in the afternoon, finishing half a day later than Jiang Heng’s. The two of them had been so busy with training that they’d hardly had time to meet.
Last night, Jiang Heng had told Shen Huaizhi that he would go find him once his training ended.
During the National Day holiday, neither of them planned to return home—they had a significant milestone to prepare for.
Jiang Heng pressed his lips together, though he hadn’t felt any signs of an impending heat period these past few days.
Caught in his thoughts, he was startled when he suddenly heard the instructor call his name. He raised an eyebrow slightly.
“Step out of line!”
Jiang Heng was a bit surprised. He hadn’t noticed what had just happened but still stepped forward.
The instructor nodded in satisfaction, his previously stern tone softening. “Tired?”
Jiang Heng: “…?”
After a moment of processing, he glanced toward the alphas running laps on the track. These particular alphas usually lacked discipline and occasionally teased Lin Bai. It clicked for him—something must have happened earlier.
Jiang Heng shook his head slowly. “Not really.”
The instructor grunted in acknowledgment. “Alright, return to formation! Rest where you are for five minutes!”
As the group dispersed, Lin Bai and Mi Yangyang brought Jiang Heng a bottle of water. Lin Bai couldn’t help but express his admiration. “You’re amazing! You’ve held on all this time. I’ve seen plenty of alphas who couldn’t do as well as you.”
Mi Yangyang chimed in, “Exactly!”
Jiang Heng chuckled, accepted the water, but didn’t respond.
It was, indeed, quite hot.
Standing in the shade with the two of them for a while, Jiang Heng found himself at a loss for what to do. Military training prohibited phones, and he hadn’t brought his, so he could only stand there idly, ignoring the occasional glances directed his way.
Before long, Lin Bai nudged his arm again. Jiang Heng subtly shifted a little further away, though Lin Bai didn’t notice and motioned with his chin toward the instructor.
Their class instructor wasn’t much older than them, had good looks, and as a soldier alpha, he was more robust and taller than most. Among all the instructors, he was undoubtedly the most handsome—even better-looking than most of the alphas in their class. His approachable demeanor only added to his appeal.
At that moment, several omegas from other classes surrounded the instructor, asking for his contact information.
“Even Qi Luo is over there,” Lin Bai remarked with a light scoff.
Qi Luo, another omega from their dorm, didn’t get along with them and was known for being a bit prideful. Given how rare omegas were, it wasn’t entirely unexpected.
“Didn’t he think everyone should look up to him? What’s he doing hanging around the instructor now?” Lin Bai tutted twice, then seemed to come to a realization. “Must be because the instructor treats Jiang Heng well.”
Jiang Heng: “?”
He felt like he couldn’t connect with these delicate omegas.
Mi Yangyang tugged at Lin Bai’s arm. “We don’t mean anything bad; it’s just that Qi Luo always targets you.”
Jiang Heng raised an eyebrow. “It’s fine.” He didn’t care much about it. After all, he planned to move out after National Day, and at most, they’d only share a classroom occasionally.
Lin Bai, always inseparable from Mi Yangyang, hesitated before adding, “It’s probably because you’re too handsome.”
“Drawing a little jealousy—it’s pretty normal.”
Lin Bai and Mi Yangyang: “……”
As they were talking, Qi Luo walked over with a disdainful glance at Jiang Heng.
Lin Bai glared back without hesitation.
Jiang Heng: “…” Damn, thank goodness he wasn’t living in the dorms.
He really felt out of place here.
Qi Luo sneered lightly. “Jiang Heng, I just gave the instructor your WeChat.”
“Oh, and I gave him yours too,” he said, glancing at Lin Bai and Mi Yangyang. “The instructor said if he’s going to add, he might as well add everyone.”
“Why would you just hand it out without asking us?” Lin Bai was immediately furious. His WeChat was valuable! Back in high school, alphas had to pay to get his contact info!
Qi Luo didn’t feel he’d done anything wrong and smirked mockingly. “You should feel lucky the instructor even wants to add you.” After that, he raised a hand to shield his eyes from the sun and ran off to another tree.
Jiang Heng didn’t pay much attention to the matter.
He really didn’t want to get involved.
At most, Qi Luo would give him the occasional cold look, but he hadn’t directly crossed any lines. Jiang Heng couldn’t be bothered to deal with him.
Lin Bai, however, was still muttering about it even after military training ended. The moment they got back to the dorm, he grabbed his phone to check his messages.
Naturally, the instructor hadn’t added them, probably just saying it to humor Qi Luo.
Lin Bai stared at his WeChat in frustration for a while, then noticed Jiang Heng packing his things. Surprised, he asked, “You’re already packing for the National Day break?”
Jiang Heng hummed in acknowledgment. “I’ve applied for off-campus housing. You guys can use my bed and desk however you want.”
Lin Bai: “…Huh?”
“You’re moving out? Are you going to live with your boyfriend?”
“Ugh, I wish I had someone to date too.”
Jiang Heng didn’t bother explaining further. He didn’t have much stuff, so packing was quick. By the time Lin Bai finished talking, he was almost done. Hearing Lin Bai’s comment, he chuckled lightly. “Aren’t there plenty of people chasing you?”
His tone was half-joking, but the slight smirk on his face had a roguish charm.
His hair had grown out a bit, softening his sharp look from before.
Lin Bai stared blankly for a moment.
“Well, yeah, but… they’re not as good-looking as you,” Lin Bai sighed after snapping out of it.
Jiang Heng didn’t take it to heart and didn’t respond further. After finishing his packing, he bid farewell to Lin Bai, who was still lamenting life, and left the dorm.
Since Shen Huaizhi was still in military training, it was the Shen family’s driver who came to pick him up.
The driver first took him to Z University and then delivered his luggage to their apartment.
Z University’s military training was as rigorous as its academic atmosphere. Leave was not allowed, nighttime curfews were strictly enforced, and mornings involved random inspections and impromptu assemblies, making it almost like living in a military camp.
During the training period, Shen Huaizhi had been stuck on campus, only occasionally able to contact Jiang Heng in the evenings.
When Jiang Heng arrived, Z University was in the middle of its military parade.
The track field was off-limits, so Jiang Heng could only watch from outside along with some seniors from Z University.
On the field, dozens of classes were dressed in uniform military training attire, forming neat square formations under the blazing sun. Their synchronized steps and resonating chants made for quite a spectacular sight.
Jiang Heng squinted as he watched for a while, finding the scene rather intriguing.
Despite the crowd, he quickly spotted Shen Huaizhi among them.
Shen Huaizhi stood out as the most dazzling presence in his formation, positioned on the right side, holding what appeared to be a flagpole—he must have been chosen as the military training flag bearer.
This person seemed to excel at everything he did.
Jiang Heng had never seen Shen Huaizhi in military training attire before. Even from a distance, where details were unclear, the Alpha’s tall, upright figure was unmistakable.
As Jiang Heng was lost in thought, a sudden burst of squeals erupted from a group of girls nearby.
“Ahhh! Did you see him? That junior is so handsome!!!”
“Don’t freak out! I’m filming it!”
Jiang Heng raised an eyebrow. Being tall and standing close to the girl recording the video, he glanced down slightly and caught a glimpse of her phone screen.
With just one look, the smile on his face faded.
She wasn’t filming a video at all. The camera was zoomed in as far as it could go, practically glued to Shen Huaizhi’s side of the field.
After a moment of consideration, Jiang Heng lightly tapped the girl on the shoulder with his phone.
The girl, still buzzing with excitement, turned around abruptly, ready to snap at whoever disturbed her. But as soon as she saw Jiang Heng’s face, she swallowed her words. One hand still holding her phone, she tugged at her companion’s sleeve with the other.
Jiang Heng ignored her sudden shyness and maintained a composed, earnest expression. His eyes met hers without any hesitation, causing her to look away awkwardly.
“Excuse me, senior, which handsome junior were you just talking about?”
The girl stammered for a moment, blushing, just about to reply when Jiang Heng blinked at her. Dressed in a white shirt, with his features softened and deliberately restrained, he looked more reserved than usual, almost as if he were shy. “I’m a freshman too. I’ve been sick these past few days.”
The first part was true. The second? Not so much. He conveniently left out the fact he wasn’t a student at Z University.
The girls didn’t seem to notice how out of place the “sick” comment was. They stopped filming entirely and eagerly engaged in conversation, pointing him toward the right direction.
“See that formation from the Finance Department? The flag bearer is him!”
“It’s okay if you missed it! That junior is super famous now. You can check the student forums—there are tons of posts about him on the homepage. He’s not only handsome but also brilliant—he was the top provincial scorer!”
Jiang Heng nodded politely, narrowing his eyes slightly in thought.
“Super famous, huh?”
“I can’t see clearly,” he said, pretending to squint in the direction they pointed. After a moment, he shook his head. “It’s too far.”
“Oh, no problem! I have pictures!” The girl enthusiastically opened her photo gallery to share.
The photos were mostly candid shots of Shen Huaizhi during military training. Although taken from a distance and not very clear, his superior physique was unmistakable.
A few close-ups captured his side profile while he was eating, clearly showcasing his striking features.
Jiang Heng’s expression flickered with a hint of amazement. “He really is handsome!”
The girl eagerly nodded in agreement and then glanced at Jiang Heng. “You’re also very handsome!”
Jiang Heng smiled a little shyly, as if curious. “With looks like that, he must have tons of admirers, right?”
“Of course! Plus, he’s an Alpha,” the girl replied.
Hearing this, the other girl waved her drink in the air. “After the event ends, we’re going to rush over and give him water!”
Jiang Heng narrowed his eyes slightly. “I bet a lot of people must have already tried giving him water, right?”
The girl sighed dramatically. “Oh, plenty, but he doesn’t accept any of it.”
“Not a single person has succeeded.”
Then, she playfully glanced at Jiang Heng. “But don’t worry, with your looks, you’re definitely someone a lot of people would pursue!”
“University is the time to fall in love, after all!”
Jiang Heng responded with a soft “Ah” and awkwardly scratched his head. “But I’m an Omega.”
He had taken a shower before coming out and smelled of body wash. Without applying pheromone blockers, he was only wearing a suppression patch.
The two girls were momentarily surprised. “So what? An Omega being this handsome? That’s just unfair!”
Jiang Heng chuckled, his demeanor becoming slightly more vibrant and confident, making him look even more stunning.
The two girls subtly tightened their grip on each other’s hands.
This year’s freshmen were way too lucky!
Jiang Heng watched for a little longer before thanking the girls and leaving. As he turned away, the smile on his face faded, and he let out a faint laugh.
The military training performance lasted about two hours.
Once the leader’s closing speech ended, Z University’s military training officially came to a perfect conclusion, and the crowd began to disperse.
“Shen Huaizhi, want to grab dinner tonight?” one of his roommates nudged Shen Huaizhi’s shoulder.
Shen Huaizhi paused mid-step, about to decline, when the senior students who had been waiting outside the field rushed over as soon as they saw the crowd leaving.
His roommate froze for a moment. Although this had become a regular occurrence, he still muttered, “Oh, come on!”
Shen Huaizhi frowned slightly.
“Hey, are you thirsty, junior? Here, have some ice-cold water!”
“Cola! Ice-cold cola! Junior, it’s your happy fizzy drink!”
The noise quickly grew overwhelming, leaving Shen Huaizhi with a faint headache.
Two roommates exchanged a glance. Both were alphas, but they had never received this kind of treatment before—and the person who did always rejected it.
“Stop crowding around! We’ll get our own water.” The roommate, already accustomed to this situation, immediately stepped forward to disperse the crowd. If they didn’t, Shen Huaizhi’s low-pressure mood would escalate, and the ones suffering would be them, the alphas nearby.
Shen Huaizhi was lowering his eyes, politely declining the offers from a few girls, when suddenly, a hand reached out from the crowd.
This hand was longer, more elegant, and even paler than the others. Its well-defined joints immediately gave away that it belonged to a boy. In the hand was an already opened bottle of iced water, which, like the others, was offered to Shen Huaizhi.
The roommate’s brow twitched. These senior students were crossing the line—offering a bottle of water they had already drunk from? This was just a sneaky way of letting someone come into contact with their pheromones, wasn’t it?
Just as the roommate was about to shield Shen Huaizhi, their alpha, from the advances, the typically aloof Shen Huaizhi suddenly fixed his gaze on that hand.
“This is getting a bit much,” the roommate couldn’t help but mutter when they saw him notice it.
Shen Huaizhi responded with a sound of acknowledgment. Without caring about the reactions of those around him, he reached out and took the bottle of water.
The moment he grabbed it, he noticed the hand tremble slightly, as if it had stiffened for a moment.
Shen Huaizhi couldn’t help but press his lips together and smile faintly.
For a moment, even the air seemed to go silent.
The senior students who had been crowding around him froze in unison and instinctively turned to look at the owner of the hand.
Roommate: “Wait… what?!”
Shen Huaizhi chuckled softly, showing no hesitation as he twisted the cap off the bottle and drank directly from it.
“Wait, Shen Huaizhi, are you into this kind of straightforwardness?” The roommate hesitated before finally asking.
Shen Huaizhi lifted his eyelids slightly. After a moment, he didn’t hide anything and simply responded, “Yes.”
Roommate: “…”
After drinking the water, Shen Huaizhi had no intention of explaining further to his roommate. He walked straight toward the edge of the crowd, where Jiang Heng was being squeezed to the back.
“Why did you come so early?” Shen Huaizhi asked, his voice directed toward the crowd.
The people in the front row, realizing he wasn’t speaking to them, wisely stepped aside, revealing Jiang Heng, who had been hidden in the back.
Jiang Heng’s brows and eyes carried a trace of displeasure.
If he hadn’t come in person, he wouldn’t have known just how popular Shen Huaizhi was.
Jiang Heng raised his gaze to meet Shen Huaizhi’s.
The two girls who had been talking to Jiang Heng earlier exchanged glances.
“…Isn’t that the junior from before?”
“Ahhh, do they know each other?”
“Are we making fools of ourselves right now?”
Shen Huaizhi chuckled softly, a trace of helplessness in his expression as he stepped forward and grabbed Jiang Heng’s hand.
The others had never seen him smile like that before.
Shen Huaizhi was usually distant and indifferent to everyone, even his roommates. His attitude was consistently cool and detached, and even when rejecting people, his expression remained calm and reserved. But now, his demeanor softened visibly.
Everyone watching had a mix of curiosity and understanding in their eyes.
When an alpha shows that kind of expression to an omega, it wasn’t hard to guess the nature of their relationship.
Though disappointed, the crowd tactfully gave them some space.
Jiang Heng let out a cold laugh but didn’t pull his hand away from Shen Huaizhi’s grip.
In fact, he didn’t even try to hide the way his gaze lingered on Shen Huaizhi.
It was the first time Jiang Heng had seen Shen Huaizhi in this kind of military-style outfit. His hat was neatly in place, his uniform was crisp and immaculate, his belt cinched tightly around his waist, emphasizing his broad shoulders and narrow waist. The outfit gave him a sharper, more commanding presence, making him look even more upright and striking.
Simply put, he was so handsome it could make someone’s knees weak. No wonder he was so popular.
“Military training just ended, so I came straight here,” Jiang Heng said, but before he could say more, Shen Huaizhi unexpectedly pulled him forward, almost causing him to stumble into his arms.
The alpha’s scent instantly enveloped him—a subtle mix of pheromones and masculine hormones. It wasn’t unpleasant.
“What the hell, Shen Huaizhi? What are you doing?” Jiang Heng’s expression was blank as he steadied himself.
The field was still crowded, and even though the group that had dispersed earlier was now watching them from a distance.
Shen Huaizhi laughed again. “Just declaring your territory for you.”
Jiang Heng: “…”
Jiang Heng curled his lips in a faint smirk. “Oh, so you do know?”
Hearing Jiang Heng’s sarcastic tone, Shen Huaizhi suppressed a laugh and replied, “I know.”
“I’m yours.”
That one sentence instantly silenced all the scolding words Jiang Heng had been preparing.
Shen Huaizhi, oblivious to Jiang Heng’s complicated expression, naturally wrapped an arm around his shoulder. Turning to his long-forgotten roommates, he said, “I’m not coming tonight. I’m going home with my boyfriend.”
The roommate processed this for a moment. “…Alright!”
“Well, we’ll head out and hang somewhere for a while!” The implication was clear—they’d leave the dorm to the two of them.
Shen Huaizhi nodded. “Thanks.”
Then he turned back to Jiang Heng, their foreheads lightly touching in an intimate gesture. “Come back to the dorm with me?”
Jiang Heng gritted his teeth. “Get away from me. You’re covered in sweat.”
Shen Huaizhi laughed again, though who knew what was amusing him so much. His laughter only irritated Jiang Heng further, but before he could snap, Shen Huaizhi lowered his head and lightly pecked him on the lips.
Jiang Heng: “…”
Jiang Heng’s ears instantly turned red.
The kiss was fleeting, barely a touch, yet it inexplicably left him flushed and embarrassed.
For a moment, Jiang Heng’s expression went blank. Instinctively, he glanced around to check his surroundings before pressing his knee against Shen Huaizhi’s with a mix of shame and annoyance. “People are watching.”
Shen Huaizhi acknowledged it with a hum, seemingly unfazed by the pressure from Jiang Heng’s knee. Lowering his gaze, his eyes were full of amusement. “Mm, that’s the point—so they can see.”
After speaking, he leaned down again and placed another kiss on Jiang Heng’s lips. This time, it was slow and deliberate, devoid of any heat, but filled with a playful tenderness.
With a soft chuckle, Shen Huaizhi said, “Let them know—I’m yours.”
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