The space in the cabinet was limited, forcing the two of them to face each other closely, revealing his nervousness without fail.
Tong Sui lifted his head and met those calm, water-like eyes, recalling the harsh words he had spoken earlier. His cheeks turned fiery red.
He tried to explain, “I…”
“Shh, someone is coming.” Ye Linyuan placed his palm against the side of Tong Sui’s face and leaned down to kiss him softly, saying in a serious tone, “Don’t make any noise.”
Tears glistened on Tong Sui’s eyelashes as he lowered his gaze to the gap in the cabinet door, the flickering light and shadow resembling ripples on the water’s surface.
An NPC wandered through the room but didn’t discover the two daring tourists who were daring enough to kiss at such a time.
The footsteps gradually faded away.
Only then did Tong Sui dare to breathe, whispering, “Enough, enough.”
Ye Linyuan pressed his lips together, clearly not wanting to stop.
…
When they exited the haunted house, a group of Alphas was crying loudly from fear.
Tong Sui’s eyes were red and his lips swollen.
They emerged as part of the last group of tourists because Ye Linyuan had kissed for too long.
The night sky was dark, and the amusement park lit up with glowing lights.
The evening fireworks show began.
Fireworks burst into the sky one after another, illuminating the pitch-black sky right before their eyes.
Ye Linyuan remarked, “My legs are weak, should I carry you back?”
Tong Sui replied, “No way.”
Everyone was watching the fireworks, except Ye Linyuan, who was focused intently on him.
Tong Sui blushed and took a pendant from his pocket, placing it in Ye Linyuan’s palm. “This isn’t for you; it’s from my mom.”
Ye Linyuan examined the pendant for a moment before lowering his head, “Can you help me put it on?”
Tong Sui glanced around to ensure no one was watching them before taking the pendant from his hand and putting it on for him, looking as though he had wrapped his arms around Ye Linyuan’s neck.
Ye Linyuan instinctively grasped his waist.
Amidst the blazing fireworks, he said, “Thank you, I really like it.”
The new semester had begun.
The military academy officially welcomed its first batch of incoming Omega students.
The response to the welcome event was unprecedentedly enthusiastic from the previous senior students, with almost every class’s welcome slots being filled quickly.
Numerous Alphas voluntarily stood at the entrance, helping newcomers carry their belongings.
Tong Sui didn’t sign up but, as an outstanding representative of the Mecha Department, was chosen to help welcome the new students at the entrance.
He donned a crisp white uniform, with a shiny star added to his shoulder epaulet, signifying that he was now a second-year student.
Compared to the rugged and casual appearance of other Alphas, Tong Sui looked clean-cut, standing there effortlessly exuding a calm demeanor, like a breath of fresh air.
The incoming freshmen almost all turned back to look at him multiple times.
“Is that a senior from the Mecha Department?”
“I really regret not choosing this major! Is it too late to apply for a transfer now, sob sob sob!”
“I wonder if he has a partner. I’m so tempted!”
Among the crowd, an Omega struggled forward, burdened by bags of various sizes in hand, holding a stack of papers.
In his haste, he lost grip of the papers, which scattered everywhere.
The Omega quickly dropped his luggage, squatting down to pick them up, only for one acceptance letter to be blown away by the wind.
A pair of elegant hands picked it up for him.
Tong Sui said, “Here.”
The Omega froze for a moment upon seeing Tong Sui, then his face flushed red as he awkwardly accepted his acceptance letter.
“Th-thank you.”
“You’re welcome. I accidentally saw that your major is in the Mecha Department when I picked it up,” Tong Sui stated. “You’re carrying so many things—let me get someone to help you.”
The Omega quickly waved his hands in denial, “No, no, it’s fine, I can manage myself.”
“It’s fine; this is my job today.”
Tong Sui turned sideways, speaking softly to his holographic assistant.
After a while, Jiang Che approached, and Tong Sui briefly explained the situation to him.
“Got it,” Jiang Che said as he took some of the Omega’s luggage, “Let’s go; I’ll help you with the enrollment.”
The Omega’s face turned even redder.
Jiang Che reassured him, “Don’t worry, I’m an Omega too.”
The Omega looked at him in disbelief because Jiang Che was no longer the shy and insecure person he had been a year ago.
His mannerisms were so composed, almost like an excellent Alpha.
The Omega timidly asked, “Senior, can I become like you in the future?”
“Of course,” Jiang Che replied, recalling his own past, “If you encounter any problems in the future, feel free to come to me.”
The Omega nodded in admiration, following Jiang Che away.
On the campus forum that day, several posts started popping up—
[Confessing to the senior from the Mecha Department who welcomed new students at the gate today, sob sob sob I secretly took a picture. Does anyone know his name and contact information?]
[That feeling of love! Does this senior have a partner?]
1st floor: …
2nd floor: This year’s freshmen are quite bold.
3rd floor: You’re doomed; you’ve offended Night King and still want to leave?
4th floor: Night King is very petty.
Thread owner: Huh? What do you mean?
6th floor: The person in your photo is Tong Sui, a second-year from the Mecha Department, dating the head of the military academy. I admire your courage; good luck with that!
Thread owner: Ah???! I’m so sorry; I’m deleting the post right away!
Since this was the first year to admit Omega students, changes had to be made to the existing system.
This was a matter involving many stakeholders.
Everyone was closely watching this change, and the military academy, leading the initiative, absolutely could not afford any mistakes.
Ye Linyuan had been very busy during this time.