Chapter 123
Speechless for a moment, Feng Xing prepared to restart the topic. “Besides, the Su family has relatives working in the hospital. If they really wanted to extract someone else’s, it wouldn’t be difficult. If this is true, then Chi Yanxun should be the most distressed one.”
Shen Shuyu was puzzled. “How so?”
“Because there really is someone whose pheromones have a ninety percent compatibility with his, and that person is also on Amor. More critically, he can’t find them. The Chi family has already searched the matching database, but nothing. That means this person might not have entered the matching database yet.”
“Why can’t it be someone who already has an Alpha?”
“Some Alphas and Omegas need to find suitable partners through the matching database, and registration is mandatory at age twenty-three. In reality, Alphas and Omegas who marry for love will also have their data registered after marriage to prevent unnecessary trouble. Not appearing leaves only one possibility: that person hasn’t reached the matching age yet.”
So Chi Yanxun couldn’t find them.
Feng Xing sighed. “If this is true, then Su Mu’s family definitely knows who the specific person is, but they definitely won’t tell.”
Shen Shuyu said “Oh” and couldn’t help asking, “But what benefit is there for them not to tell?”
Feng Xing sighed, seemingly resigned. “Forget it, with your grades, I figure you wouldn’t guess. Even if Alpha and Omega compatibility is low, being together for a long time can actually promote changes in values. Although it won’t reach as high as ninety, sixty or seventy is possible. Chi Yanxun is a top-tier Alpha; maybe it could even reach over seventy-five.”
Shen Shuyu opened his mouth, then closed it. Finally, he said, “Speak human language?”
Feng Xing rolled his eyes. “If they want to reconcile… as long as that destined ninety percent isn’t found, Su Mu still has a chance. Once found, all chances are gone.”
To prop the Su family back up or get Su Mu’s brother out of jail, Chi Yanxun was the key.
While they were talking, Su Mu saw them too.
From a distance, he met Shen Shuyu’s gaze. His already sickly face instantly looked even worse. He glared at Shen Shuyu and walked away with two sticks of tanghulu.
Shen Shuyu was baffled by the glare. He looked at Feng Xing. “Why did he glare at me?”
“Who knows?” Feng Xing glanced over. “Just ignore him.”
Shen Shuyu sighed. “I’m truly innocent.”
Listening from the side, Feng Xing couldn’t help chuckling twice.
The first day of the anniversary was lively, hyping up the atmosphere in the academy, which carried over to the second day for the performances.
The performances started at nine in the morning. Performers arrived after seven to put on makeup. The academy leaders specially opened the small auditorium next door for their use.
Fortunately, they didn’t need heavy makeup—just simple grooming and hair styling.
“Whoa, Little Young Master.”
Shen Shuyu opened his eyes and looked behind him through the mirror. It was Lin Xuyi.
Lin Xuyi was also wearing a performance costume. Shen Shuyu asked doubtfully, “How come I didn’t see you at rehearsal before?”
And he hadn’t heard Lin Xuyi mention participating in this performance.
Lin Xuyi said, “I had something urgent the day before yesterday, so I didn’t come. My program is right before yours.”
Shen Shuyu nodded to show he understood.
Lin Xuyi asked, “Where are Wen Jiafei, Shen Xili, and Chi Yanxun?”
“Still queuing to change clothes,” Shen Shuyu said. “Crowded in the changing room.”
“True. I changed directly in the classroom and came over.” Lin Xuyi smiled. “You’re not playing the Evil Dragon; you look more like a Prince.”
Shen Shuyu shrugged. “Can’t help the temperament.”
Lin Xuyi laughed and patted his shoulder. “Alright, Little Prince, I’m off. Let’s eat together after it’s over.”
Shen Shuyu made an ‘OK’ gesture.
After Lin Xuyi left, the others trickled back. Shen Shuyu finished his styling, looked around, and asked, “Hm? Where’s Shen Xili? Not back yet?”
One of the extras said, “Didn’t he come back ages ago? Changed earlier than all of us.”
Wen Jiafei looked up at him. “Don’t worry.”
“Not worried,” Shen Shuyu said. “Just asking. Otherwise, when Feng Xing gets back, he’ll scream again.”
Feng Xing had been called away for the final rundown. Before leaving, he repeatedly instructed them to stay put.
Shen Shuyu looked at Wen Jiafei and asked, “Did Auntie come today?”
“No,” Wen Jiafei said. “She can’t be in crowded places yet.”
That was a pity.
Shen Shuyu nodded. “The pet shop doctor told me the kitten has recovered pretty well. Can take it home this afternoon.”
Wen Jiafei hummed. “My mother is looking forward to it too.”
To welcome the kitten, Wen Yue had made several clothes from old garments, just waiting for the kitten to come home.
Shen Shuyu chuckled. “As long as she likes it.”
The stylist came over. Wen Jiafei settled down for his styling. Shen Shuyu thought for a moment. “I’m going to the restroom.”
With that, he got up and left.
Walking out of the restroom, he intended to go straight back, but looking up, he saw Shen Yisi’s back.
Shen Yisi came this early?
Shen Shuyu was about to call out to him when he saw two people beside Shen Yisi. It was… Father Shen and Mother Shen?!
Shen Shuyu couldn’t help being surprised.
Weren’t they traveling across the galaxy? Did they come specifically to watch his performance?
Shen Shuyu suddenly remembered Feng Xing’s hesitation that day. So he was the only one who didn’t know!
Standing there, he suddenly didn’t know how to express his feelings in words.
Shen Shuyu started to feel a bit annoyed. If he had known, he would have come out of the restroom later. He had inadvertently spoiled the surprise himself.
He still had to think about how to face them later. Act surprised, but not too exaggerated.
Shen Shuyu’s lips curled up uncontrollably, his heart feeling like it was soaked in a honey pot.
So there really are parents willing to surprise their child.
He withdrew his gaze. Shen Yisi and the others had left. He had to strive to show his best side later. He wasn’t nervous before, but seeing his parents, he started to get nervous.
Shen Shuyu prepared to go back and memorize his lines again to prevent freezing on stage…
“Ngh.”
Shen Shuyu groaned. His relaxed face instantly crumpled. He clutched his heart with one hand. At this moment, his heart felt like it was being dug out alive with a knife.
Pain.
Unable to bear it, Shen Shuyu flopped onto his knees.
He wanted to gasp for air, but even breathing hurt. It felt like countless knives were slicing his flesh.
This time, the pain spread from his heart to his entire body. Shen Shuyu struggled to stand up. After all, this was the path everyone took to the restroom.
He had to hide and ride this out.
Shen Shuyu knew clearly this was the Main Brain’s punishment. But he didn’t understand why this punishment was heavier than ever before.
Supporting himself against the wall with one hand, he crawled up from the ground bit by bit, his whole body trembling. He walked forward step by step. Pain occupied his brain; he couldn’t think of anything.
Just then, a familiar mechanical sound popped up in his head.
[Warning! Warning! Warning!]
Warning what?
Shen Shuyu’s knuckles were turning white, his face covered in cold sweat from the pain.
[Reporting error—]
[Error report failed—]
[Warning! Warning! Warning!]
Shen Shuyu’s body was in agony, and the mechanical voice in his head was frantically reporting errors.
What’s wrong?
Why the warning?
He had lost the ability to think.
Shen Shuyu felt he had reached his limit. He opened his mouth to call for help, but couldn’t make a sound.
Suddenly, he felt top-heavy, his vision went black, and he pitched straight toward the ground.
“Shen Shuyu!”
“Little Yu!”
“Baby!”
Several panicked voices rang in his ears simultaneously.
A second before Shen Shuyu fell completely into darkness, the system in his brain finally returned to normal.
[Plot data uploaded to cloud—]
[System accessing—]
[Vitality detecting—]
[Your new code is: 001]
[Data upload successful. Host 001, congratulations on triggering the Out-of-Plot Scenario!]
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