Don't pretend, everyone knows you're the villain!

It rained for several days in a row when the two started dating. When they had classes, they went to class separately, and when one of them didn't have class, they accompanied the other to class.

In addition, Yin Zhaoshu works part-time at a cake shop, and Ruan Xihe specially made a cake to celebrate when she learned that they were dating.

The weather wasn't cooperating, so their date plans remained unfulfilled. Xie Sicen was also listless in class, completely lacking energy.

[Pei Pei, is the holiday coming up soon?]

When Wen Xianling's message arrived, Xie Sicen sat up abruptly.

I told my alpha mother last time that I wouldn't be going back because it was a short trip, but I'm afraid I can't say that to my omega mother.

It's been a really long time since I've seen myself, and I'm afraid I won't be able to explain it if I don't go back.

I don't want to hurt the other person's feelings.

[Final exams are coming up soon, and then it'll be vacation time.]

[Ah Yuan said she'll try to visit you when she has time; Mom misses you very much.]

Xie Sicen was a little flustered. When was this decision made?

[I miss you very much too. Is Mother coming to see me?]

[Ah Yuan said your school has a mecha simulation exam at the end of the semester, and the military will send people to help with instruction beforehand to improve the quality of the exam. Since it concerns the Empire's talent, Ah Yuan will personally lead the team. Once things are mostly settled, I'll come to see you in my spare time.]

Xie Sichen was stunned. Does the mecha exam test real combat skills?

Isn't it just a theoretical exam?

Meeting Xie Yuan means I'm in for a beating.

Well, after the exam, it's time to go home.

[Pei Pei, Mom wants to visit you too. But A Yuan says she's worried about me traveling back and forth by myself, so she won't let me go.]

[Mother is right. I'll come back to see you during my vacation, and you'll get tired of seeing me every day!]

After chatting with Xie Sicen for a few more minutes, Wen Xianling stopped talking. She figured that Xie Yuan's visit to the school to take the mecha test must be because the military was in a hurry to select talent.

Although Yin Zhaoshu was also in class, Xie Sicen still sent him a message.

[Boyfriend, do you have any gossip you'd like to hear?]

Yin Zhaoshu replied almost instantly, [What?]

[The final mecha exam includes a simulated combat scenario.]

[。] Yin Zhaoshu didn't quite believe the rumor, but he tended to trust Xie Sicen's words.

However, their mecha class was always theoretical, but the final exam was a practical test, which was quite a diversionary tactic.

[I'm not joking, I'm serious. The rumors circulating in my family are absolutely true.]

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So waiting for a sunny day was useless, and Xie Sicen was so worried that she wanted to buy a ticket and run away overnight.

It would just be a beating, but no matter how much mental preparation they had, they still resisted.

One day, Ruan Xihe approached Xie Sicen, who was sitting at the table, and asked her a question.

"Sichen, the weather's been so nice lately, aren't you going on a date?"

Xie Sicen replied sullenly, "Sister Xihe, I really want to go on a date too, I've been thinking about it for days. But unfortunately, I'm just not in the mood right now."

"Is there something wrong with your relationship? As someone who's been through this, I'll definitely help you."

Ruan Xihe thought highly of Yin Zhaoshu and Xie Sicen. Although there was no pheromone bond, Yin Zhaoshu seemed very reliable.

Xie Sicen has a very likable personality.

"No, it's a family matter."

"Well..." Ruan Xihe was not in a position to interfere in family matters. He could only offer advice if the other party brought it up themselves; he couldn't ask questions on his own.

"I'm fine, Sister Xihe, don't worry about me."

Seeing that Xie Sicen didn't want to talk about it, Ruan Xihe didn't ask any further.

Xie Sichen waited for Yin Zhaoshu to get off work and then they went to buy groceries together before going home for dinner. Xie Sichen's dormitory had been empty for a long time.

Living with Yin Zhaoshu would be beneficial for the development of their relationship.

After Yin Zhaoshu finished cooking, he noticed that Xie Sicen still looked troubled.

"Let's eat first, we can talk about other things later."

"Boyfriend, I can't eat right now, what should I do?" Xie Sicen picked up her chopsticks, put a little bit of food into her bowl, and ate slowly.

They certainly don't seem to have much of an appetite.

"Why? Because of the mecha practical exam?"

"No, it's because I don't want to be separated from you."

Xie Sichen knew that once Xie Yuan found out about his fight, she would definitely try to get him into the army. He was Xie Yuan's only son anyway, and even a beta would eventually join the army; it was just a matter of time.

In the past, it wouldn't have mattered if Xie Sicen had waited until she finished school to join the army. But now the army needs talent, and Xie Sicen clearly possesses the ability, so joining the army ahead of schedule is only natural.

It's alright if Xie Yuan gets rid of him, but let Yin Zhaoshu stay here to study alone. After those few years apart, is her position as boyfriend still secure?

No, I have no confidence that things won't go wrong.

It wasn't that Xie Sicen didn't trust Yin Zhaoshu's willpower and loyalty; it was simply that high-quality alphas were in high demand, something Xie Sicen understood all too well.

"?" These words startled Yin Zhaoshu. Why did they separate?

"Maybe I'm just overthinking, but I just can't control it. I always imagine the worst-case scenario. Deep down, I hope it won't turn out this way, but alas..."

Xie Sicen didn't explain the reason behind her words, and Yin Zhaoshu knew that Xie Sicen wasn't ready to tell him, so he didn't insist.

He stroked Xie Sicen's chin with his fingers, "Then think of me, don't think about anything else."

A deep kiss did indeed divert Xie Sicen's attention.

But that only lasted a moment.

After the two finished eating and went for a walk, Xie Sicen found herself trapped in the same place again.

After washing up, the two lay on the same bed. Yin Zhaoshu looked at Xie Sicen beside him and asked softly, "Your family doesn't approve of us?"

"No, I haven't told them yet. In my family, dating is free, and it doesn't matter who I date; nobody cares."

"Then why did we break up?" Yin Zhaoshu couldn't understand.

Xie Sichen was a little embarrassed and explained, "When I say 'separate,' I don't mean break up, but long-distance relationship. It's very likely that we won't see each other for a long time."

“You want to leave here? Then I’ll go with you.” Yin Zhaoshu didn’t hesitate at all.

Xie Sicen was startled, "You're not going to continue your studies?"

“I don’t want to be separated from you either. If I have to choose, I’ll go with you.” Yin Zhaoshu said calmly, but it was the result of careful consideration.

"I'm going to join the army. Are you coming with me?"

The two lay on their sides facing each other, gazing at one another.

Hearing this, Yin Zhaoshu became even more certain, "Then I absolutely have to go, there are so many alphas in the army..."

Xie Sicen suddenly laughed and lightly pecked Yin Zhaoshu's lips.

"Are you afraid I'll run off with another alpha? How much psychological trauma did Qi Zhiyu give you? I can't even sense his pheromones."

Seeing Xie Sicen trying to pull away, Yin Zhaoshu pressed down on the back of her head and deepened the kiss.

The entanglement of lips and tongue is their most frequent intimate gesture at this stage.

Kissing and hugging are both symbols of love.

"It has nothing to do with Qi Zhiyu. I'm just afraid you'll suffer a loss."

"Hmm, so your boyfriend wants to protect me? I'm so touched. But most alphas can't beat me. What if I cause too much trouble?" Xie Sichen's eyes were filled with a gentle and tender smile. Of course, he wouldn't cause trouble. He was clearly testing the other person's attitude.

"Don't worry, I'll take care of everything." Yin Zhaoshu gently hugged Xie Sicen, the temperature of their skin touching was always burning hot.

"Even if I'm in the wrong?" Xie Sicen asked with interest.

“Since preferences exist, choices will inevitably involve biases. Yin Zhaoshu likes Xie Sichen, so regardless of the reasoning, I will walk alongside you.”

Regardless of right or wrong, I will walk the same path as you.

Xie Sicen brushed her nose against Yin Zhaoshu's nose and tilted her head to chuckle softly.

"Yin Zhaoshu, do you know what I'm thinking right now? I really want to mark you."

Upon hearing this, Yin Zhaoshu frankly replied, "I have always thought this way, every single moment."