Lu Yiming’s heart raced, and he struggled to breathe, fearing that if Tong Sui’s hand slipped even slightly, he would see his own blood spraying out.
“I dislike it when others harm the people I care about,” Tong Sui’s hand slid to his nape. “You wanted to make a permanent mark that day, didn’t you?”
“W-How do you know that?” Lu Yiming’s eyes briefly flashed with panic. If Night Lingyuan had been in worse condition at that time, he might have really succeeded.
The mere thought of that possibility made Tong Sui’s grip tighten instinctively.
Veins bulged on the back of his hand.
An oppressive chill set deep into his bones as he raised his hand, a terrifying coldness glinting in his eyes.
Tong Sui lifted his hand.
A transparent shard of glass flashed before Lu Yiming’s eyes.
Suddenly, footsteps and a familiar voice echoed from just outside the door.
“Tong Sui!”
Tong Sui’s hand jerked, causing the glass to shatter into countless fragments that rained down beside his face.
Lu Yiming clutched his bleeding ear, screaming in agony.
Tong Sui released his grip.
Lu Yiming slid to the ground, blood gushing from his ear all over his hand, continuing to seep out.
“Ahh, my ear!!”
“What a pity,” Tong Sui lowered his head, his voice haunting like an invisible ghost. “If your hand hadn’t slipped just now, do you think you would still be able to scream?”
Lu Yiming was suddenly silenced, as if someone had flipped a switch.
Night Lingyuan rushed forward, pulling Tong Sui back into his arms.
Several people restrained Lu Yiming.
Upon seeing the vivid red on Lu Yiming’s pure white palm, a rare panic emerged in Night Lingyuan’s voice.
“Are you alright? Is there anywhere else you’re hurt?”
Tong Sui shook his head.
Night Lingyuan’s expression darkened as he sternly said, “Do you understand how dangerous this is?!”
Lu Yiming, witnessing Tong Sui, who had threatened him moments ago, now looking pitifully and saying, “My hand hurts.”
Night Lingyuan nervously replied, “Let me take a look.”
Lu Yiming felt a veil descending over his vision before he was forcefully taken away by a group.
Night Lingyuan turned on the tap, running Tong Sui’s hand under the flowing water. After the dreadful layer of blood washed away, it was not as serious as he had thought.
There were some small scratches on Tong Sui’s hand, but they were not deep.
Night Lingyuan confirmed that no additional glass shards were lodged in, and he finally breathed a sigh of relief. “You aren’t allowed to do something so dangerous next time.”
“I got it,” replied Tong Sui.
Just as he finished speaking, he felt his legs leave the ground and land in a familiar embrace.
Night Lingyuan lifted him up, saying, “I’m taking you to get treated.”
“I can walk by myself…”
He was hurt on his hand, not his legs.
But Night Lingyuan ignored his protest and instructed his subordinates, “Hand over the evidence collected earlier to the lawyer for them to sue the Lu family and Lu Yiming. Also, inform those people that the documents can be released.”
“Yes, sir,” replied his subordinate.
Once Night Lingyuan walked away, several subordinates huddled together, discussing, “Isn’t this the person Night always had his eyes on?”
“Night is so fortunate…”
Night Lingyuan carried Tong Sui into the office and placed him on the desk.
“Please wait a moment.”
He rummaged through the medical kit.
Tong Sui had calmed down by this time and looked at the small wounds on his hand, feeling a tender kind of pain. He lifted his hand to blow on the scratches.
“Now you know it hurts?”
Night Lingyuan set down the medical kit and easily grabbed both of Tong Sui’s wrists with one hand. “Who gave you the courage to seek out a fight?”
“I can take him in a fight,” said Tong Sui.
“That’s not acceptable; I don’t want to see you hurt.”
Night Lingyuan lowered his head, gently blowing on the wounds, the coolness taking away some of the pain.
“You can’t do this next time. Did you hear me?”
Tong Sui stared at him intently.
Night Lingyuan’s eyelids drooped, partially hiding the deep darkness in his eyes. His demeanor softened significantly.
Seeing him silent, Night Lingyuan raised his gaze.
He met Tong Sui’s bright, clear eyes, pausing slightly.
Tong Sui leaned closer, gently brushing against his brow. “I understand.”
Night Lingyuan’s heart began racing.
He lowered his head with a heavy “Hmm,” his fingers trembling slightly as he opened the medical kit. “If you act on your own again, I’ll…”
“I’ll what?” Tong Sui pressed.
Night Lingyuan took a cotton swab, dipped it in medicine, and gently applied it to the wound. “I’ll buy you ten sets of clothes for you to change into.”
Tong Sui: “…”
Meanwhile, netizens lurking in the forums were wondering when a clarification post would be shared.
But instead of clarity, they received a new regulation from the royal family.
[Regarding the promotion of ABO equality and the construction of a harmonious society.]
The content of the document stated that discrimination against Omega in any guise was prohibited and highlighted an initiative led by military academies to promote educational equality.
This notification exploded across the Stellarnet.
[Witnessing history; this is the first time in years that the royal family has been willing to confront this issue directly.]
[I can’t believe we’ve finally reached this day!]
[I am an Omega. Does this mean I can now enroll in military academies?]
[If military academies take the lead, then other universities will surely follow. Folks, we finally don’t have to attend that ridiculous bridal academy anymore!]
The comment section erupted in cheers, though there were differing opinions.
[An Omega in military academies? Haha, what a joke. With their physical capabilities, they’d be better off waiting for a match at the bridal academy!]
[Exactly! Don’t let them spoil the good environment of our academies!]
[I’m worried those Alphas will end up accidentally injuring you during training. Such a waste of resources.]
The comment section quickly became a battleground of opinions.