After sending the unconscious Jiang Zhihuo to the room, Yan Mu walked to the examination room next door.
Alpha’s susceptible period didn’t greatly affect the alphas themselves, and they usually didn’t need to take medicines. However, he had just marked an omega, so it was best to be cautious and observe for a while.
The room was very quiet, with only the occasional beeping sound from the machines.
Honestly, Yan Mu’s thoughts were quite chaotic right now.
Did he just…mark Jiang Zhihuo??
And…
Yan Mu lowered his head, looking at his palm.
Yan Mu had been unable to touch others since he was young. Originally, he didn’t have these symptoms, but one day, he began to resist physical contact. It started with a physical aversion, and as he grew older, the reactions became stronger. In the present time, even an accidental touch would make his skin turn red.
During this period, he had countless interactions and touches with Jiang Zhihuo, yet nothing happened.
Why?
He was so immersed in his thoughts that even after fifteen minutes had passed, he hadn’t noticed the nurse enter the room. The nurse removed the equipment attached to his arm and accidentally brushed against Yan Mu’s arm, leaving behind a red mark.
The burning sensation woke Yan Mu, causing his brows to furrow.
The nurse was a young intern who had just started at the hospital. She had only come in to remove the equipment and didn’t expect the spot where her finger accidentally touched to instantly turn red. She stood stunned on the spot, unsure of what to do.
Yan Mu endured the pain and lowered his arms, saying, “It’s alright.”
Before Jiang Zhihuo woke up, the doctor called Yan Mu into the consultation room and gave him a brief description about the situation. Since Yan Mu wasn’t Jiang Zhihuo himself, the doctor didn’t get into the details, only discussing the key points.
Doctor: “Second differentiation is possible.”
Yan Mu: “Mhm.”
Doctor: “You marked him.”
“……” Yan Mu, “Mhm.”
Doctor: “A deep mark.”
“……” Yan Mu, “I know.”
Doctor: “Medicine is useless for an omega that has been deeply marked. The follow-up treatment will require your cooperation. Are you willing to take on this responsibility?”
***
Jiang Zhihuo sat there for a long time, and he finally felt like he had calmed down.
A turn into O? It’s fine!
Marked by a love rival? No big deal!
In heat? That’s it?
There was no obstacle that Huo-ge couldn’t overcome.
Jiang Zhihuo reorganized his thoughts, moving toward Yan Mu and tapping the gauze on his neck. “You understand the current situation, right?”
Yan Mu nodded. He understood that it was impossible for him to blame it on the susceptible period.
He would accept whatever request Jiang Zhihuo made.
Unexpectedly, Jiang Zhihuo, standing beside him, casually draped an arm over his shoulder. “Forget it; it’s just a short period of enjoyment, purely physical. It happens sometimes when people are drunk; there’s nothing we can do about it, right?”
Yan Mu: “……”
Jiang Zhihuo: “Don’t worry, Huo-ge has seen a lot and won’t force you to take responsibility!”
Yan Mu: “?”
Jiang Zhihuo believed that what he said was right. Regardless of the reason, he was the one who had made the first move. As for why Yan Mu couldn’t resist…it was because he was in an alpha’s susceptible period. Although his second differentiation was gradually turning into an omega, he could still understand it to some extent.
Jiang Zhihuo spoke calmly and he even remained calm all the way home after prescribing the medicine. As soon as he closed the door, he immediately curled up in bed, searching for cases when alphas became omegas.
There were not many cases published, but what could be found in reports, affirmed one thing– it didn’t affect physical health or daily life.
Jiang Zhihuo wasn’t really worried about this.
Whether alpha or omega, life should continue as it did. Changing the second gender didn’t mean one couldn’t continue living.
However, some people couldn’t accept it.
Alpha’s social status was clearly higher than omega’s. Numerous resources also favored alphas. Suddenly transforming from the top-level role to one where everyone looked down upon, which created a different way of living. In addition, omegas encountered a troublesome heat cycle that naturally led to a feeling of resentment.
Similarly, there were also people who took an optimistic view.
There were subtle differences in physique between alphas and omegas. For example, omega’s skin was more delicate, and their bodies were also softer.
Jiang Zhihuo’s search led him to a blogger who had differentiated from alpha to omega. It seemed that he quite enjoyed his current identity, posting a set of photos related to his life every few days. This young man was originally an alpha, so he was tall. His omega feature had softened his tough feature, enhancing his appearance to another level. He appeared like a clean, harmless, and exceptionally attractive young man.
Jiang Zhihuo, having nothing else to do, browsed through this person’s Weibo’s account when Li Muhe happened to send him a message.
Li Muhe: Did you go to the hospital today?
Li Muhe: How is it going?
Jiang Zhihuo couldn’t possibly mention being marked after the second differentiation. Today was too magical.
Jiang Zhihuo: It’s nothing.
Jiang Zhihuo: It’s just a small cold, nothing serious.
After sending the message, the chat box showed that the other party was typing at the top. Without waiting, Jiang Zhihuo switched back to the browser.
Logically speaking, marks could be washed off, so if one washed them, wouldn’t everything be fine?
He typed in the search box: “Price for washing the marks.”
The top few were hospital advertisements, which were the same for any hospital. Jiang Zhihuo clicked on the link, planning to ask customer service.
Customer Service: XX Hospital has the best resources and is located in the center of City A, offering the advantage of a prime location. We provide abundant medical resources and comprehensive healthcare services.
Guest ksishdn: How much does it cost to wash off the mark?
Customer Service: Hello, regarding the washing off marks, you need to contact the Omega Department. Please leave your phone number, and a specialized doctor will get in touch with you to provide a one-one service.
Guest ksishdn: How much does it cost to wash off the mark?
Customer Service: Omega bodies are quite sensitive. You can leave your phone number, and I’ll have a doctor contact you.
Guest ksishdn: How much does it cost to wash off the mark?
Customer Service: Dear, you can leave your phone number.
Jiang Zhihuo: “……”
After closing the link, the keyword under ‘others are also searching for’ in the center of the browser changed.
[Will washing off marks result in death?]
[Will washing off omega’s mark lead to infertility?]
[Will washing off marks shorten one’s life?]
[Side effects of washing off marks.]
[Can I save enough money in this life to wash off mark?]
Jiang Zhihuo: “……”
Never mind, he shouldn’t have browsed online while he was ill.
A message from Li Muhe popped up at this moment.
Li Muhe: Good to know that you’re alright.
Li Muhe: You live alone, so take a good care of your yourself.
Li Muhe: By the way, I found snacks that taste good these days. I sent them to you, and it should have arrived in two or three days.
Li Muhe: Don’t make people worry about you, alright?
Jiang Zhihuo felt warmth in his heart. Li-ge had taken care of him for eight years, always being the person who care about him the most.
He sent an emoji.
Jiang Zhihuo: [anime emoji.]
Jiang Zhihuo: Got it, thank you, Li-ge.
Just as he pressed the send button, his heart thumped heavily. For a moment, it seemed like a curtain fell over his eyes, and everything went black.
Jiang Zhihuo was mentally prepared for this situation. It was likely due to the heat the doctor mentioned. He had been with Yan Mu at the hospital earlier, which involved physical contact with pheromones. Combined with the recent marking, the symptoms are only surfacing now.
A burning sensation spread throughout his body in an instant—
It’s alright, I can endure it.
The body was getting hotter and hotter—
It’s a minor issue, I can still bear it.
Jiang Zhihuo took a deep breath, continuously trying to relax. In order to distract himself, he even started playing a game.
However, the pheromones gradually leaked out uncontrollably. The room wasn’t large, and it was filled with the sweet scent of fruit wine. Jiang Zhihuo himself felt a bit drunk by the scent.
His heart pounded as if it wanted to burst out of his chest, and every cell began to heat up. Jiang Zhihuo collapsed onto the bed, pulling his collar wide, and lowered the air conditioner to the lowest, but it didn’t help. Everything felt burning hot, a searing sensation seemed to claw at his heart and liver, just like countless insects crawling over his skin, relentlessly biting and tearing.
—It’s too painful.
Jiang Zhihuo curled up while his body began to tremble. A prickling pain, like being pierced by needles, densely surged through his brain, making him want to slam himself against the wall.
He brought some medicine from the hospital and hastily took it.
It didn’t help at all.
It still hurt, it was still burning, and there was also liquid seeping out from his behind.
The pain lasted for such a long time that Jiang Zhihuo didn’t even know when he had lost consciousness.
He was tormented into unconsciousness by such pain, only to be awakened by it again. Cold sweat covered his body, and there was also an unusually sticky sensation.
After an unknown amount of time, that feeling gradually subsided.
Jiang Zhihuo finally regained some senses and leaned against the wall as he staggered into the bathroom.
He didn’t bother adjusting the hot water, instead letting the cold water splash down directly, which made him shiver. Jiang Zhihuo leaned against the mirror, looking at his own reflection.
Previously, Zong Bei had invited him to watch an educational film. Boys of their ages were somewhat full of youthful vigor, and that day, Zong Bei mysteriously called a few boys to squeeze into the dormitory to watch an educational film related to the bathroom.
Jiang Zhihuo had no interest in this matter and remained indifferent throughout. He had no reaction at all. He only remembered one scene. The female lead being pushed against the bathroom mirror, and the male lead pinched her chin, forcing her to lift her head, looking at herself in the mirror, and that expression…
—Just like Jiang Zhihuo’s current expression.
Damn.
Jiang Zhihuo almost wanted to smash the mirror into pieces.
Before he could have time to react, a warm liquid trickled down from his behind. The kind of agony that made him want to die flared up again.
Jiang Zhihuo fainted in the bathroom on the spot.
After waking up, he hurriedly dried himself off and moved onto the bed. If he was going to faint again, it would have to be on the bed.
Jiang Zhihuo had been tortured by this feeling all night without a moment of rest.
When he was awake, there was only one thought in his mind.
This is just in heat??? Then what will the estrus period be like?!
How can I endure it??
There was self-study at No. 1 High School on Saturday. It was a matter of whether one wanted to go or not.
In theory, it was voluntary, but the class teacher still took attendance.
Jiang Zhihuo propped himself up with his half-disabled body, changed his clothes, and found a mask to cover his face. Fortunately, he had emptied out this month’s living expenses to bring along plenty of omega’s scent blockers from the hospital. Enduring the pain, he smoothly made his way to school.
Class 4 and Class 1 were on the same floor; they were both on the 4th floor.
Jiang Zhihuo climbed up, using the handrail for support all the way. He also needed to catch his breath every two steps.
Damn it, the school bully usually ran around a thousand miles without even panting, but this was the first time climbing the stairs had been this exhausting.
When had Jiang Zhihuo even been in such a miserable state while going around?!!
Class 1 was the first room by the staircase. As he passed by, a hand stretched out from the window. “Huo-ge?”
Chang Luo was working on his paper. Feeling bored, he wanted to gaze out of the window for a moment. Just then, he happened to catch a glimpse of Huo-ge passing by. “Why are you here? Today is Saturday!”
The past must not be revealed. Jiang Zhihuo lifted his head, pretending to be composed. “I know.”
Jiang Zhihuo’s acting skills were top-notch. Coupled with the mask covering his face, Chang Luo didn’t notice anything unusual. He was about to ask when Jiang Zhihuo couldn’t continue the act any longer, so he said dryly, “I’m here to find someone.”
He then continued moving forward.
The learning atmosphere in Class 4 had always been intense.
There was the god of learning in charge of the class. With the god of learning being so wealthy and handsome, he was capable of inheriting the family business and making a living on his own. What qualifications do ordinary people have left?!
As a result, Class 4 had the best overall grades in the entire year group. All the top ten students were from this class. The homeroom teacher trusted the students, so they didn’t take attendance on Saturday. Even if no one came, they could still rely on Yan Mu to sit at the lectern and maintain discipline.
Yan Mu’s complexion didn’t look good today. As soon as he entered, there was a gloomy air around him. He coldly took out a paper and sat down at the lectern.
With the god of learning preceding the class, no one in Class 4 dared to make noise. They could only chat a few words in the group when they were tired of writing.
Apart from the class group, a few boys and girls who got along well also created their own group. It started with just a few people, but later, more and more classmates joined, until almost the entire class was in the group. Yan Mu wasn’t in there, the god of learning always gave off an intimidating aura, so they didn’t dare to invite him.
Every once in a while, a message popped up in the group.
[Boy 1]: Does the god of learning look a bit off today?
[Boy 2]: Did he study until late last night?
[Girl 1]: I think so too. Look, the god of learning even has dark circles under his eyes.
[Boy 3]: Damn, I guess I’ll have to study until 3 AM tonight!
[Girl 2]: Seriously? Look at the god of learning’s hand. It’s all red; that’s clearly an injury!
[Boy 4]: Where did the god of learning go yesterday?
[Boy 5]: Didn’t he go to register for the competition?
[Boy 6]: Could it be that someone is trying to pick a fight with the god of learning?
[Boy 5]: Who would dare pick a fight with the god of learning??
At this question, the same answer appeared in everyone’s mind.
Boy 6 lowered his head to type, not yet finishing his sentence, when suddenly, the door of Class 4 was kicked open. Startled, Boy 6 shuddered and accidentally sent out his unfinished message.
[Boy 6]: Those who have problem with the god of learning is…
—Only Jiang Zhihuo.
Outside the door of Class 4, stood the school bully dressed in a black hooded sweatshirt. The hood was slightly lifted, his face covered with a black mask, and only a few strands of hair fell on his forehead, revealing a pair of dim eyes.
Leaning against the door, he glanced at Yan Mu sitting at the lectern and said, “You, come out.”
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