The story from the gymnasium that evening spread fast. Fortunately, most of Tiancheng’s students were familiar with the ways of the world and didn’t look at Ye Ci from the perspective of viewing a rare animal or spread outrageous rumors. After the initial shock, most of the students returned to normal, but the group of Alphas who had been waiting to make a move were drenched in cold water and felt a little dispirited. Among them, Cheng Xiao’s setback was particularly serious. One second, he was ecstatically dazzled by Ye Ci’s basketball skills, and the next second, he discovered that not only did Ye Ci have an Alpha, but he was even married. The little flame of his wishful thinking had been extinguished by an Alpha who was stronger and better than himself, slowly crushed and trampled upon. The Alpha’s dignity was greatly injured, and he had been wilting like a weather-beaten eggplant for the past few days.

On the other hand, those Omegas who had a particularly good relationship with Ye Ci couldn’t calm down at all. Whenever they got the chance, they would excitedly grab Ye Ci and torture him for “details.”

Everyone gossiped in a proper manner, and there was nothing private that was inconvenient to talk about, so Ye Ci answered honestly.

Every time, there was an exclamation of, “Wuwuwu, so sweet!”

The weather changed, and the suffocating summer heat seemed to dissipate overnight. The air conditioning in the classroom was shut off, and that date of the autumn sports competition was finally set.

A notice was issued that this sports competition would be held together with the 30th anniversary celebration. The opening performance was more grand than in previous years, and it was said that several outstanding graduates who were well-known in their respective fields would be invited to give speeches.

The date had been set, and the declaration of various events was also on the agenda. The nerves of Class 7’s Omegas were so bad that it was almost contagious. After four semesters, the Omega events had not been fully registered. The sprint was fine, they could run 400 meters. For hard-core events such as long-distance running, the sports committee went about begging for help. The triple jump was a technical event that always brought up the rear, and was regarded as “the 30-meter sprint followed by the standing long jump.” Therefore, the total class points were hovering in the middle and lower reaches all year round, and the principle of “friendship first, competition second” was resolutely implemented.

In the last semester of the third year of high school, they finally found a good seedling. The sports committee spent most of the day chasing Ye Ci around whenever they had free time, droning and buzzing: “One more, Brother Ci, sign up for one more and you will be my own brother. Let’s add the javelin throw, there is only one person signed up for it, and we’re missing the other, I’ll ask again in the last class……”

Ye Ci hesitated to answer not because he thought he would be too tired, but because he was too embarrassed to participate in so many competitions. He just wanted to help the sports committee solve two or three difficult events. As a result, as soon as he yielded, he was entangled by the sports committee. The other Omegas also encouraged him wildly, and he was such a pushover that he had to sign up for two more. But after this happened, the sports committee still didn’t let him go, but clutched the fat little sheep all the way from the entrance of the teaching building to the gate after school: “Brother Ci, we in Class 7 can make a turnaround this time thanks to you, Brother Ci! ! !”

The little Omegas watching the excitement fanned the flames and also called sweetly: “Goodbye – Brother –”

Ye Ci shivered, and they almost caused him to stumble.

The little Omegas giggled.

“Don’t, don’t shout……” Ye Ci’s ears turned red, and he looked helplessly at the sports committee. “Really, that’s the last one. I’ve applied for too many, no, no other class can compare.”

What he said was the truth, but it sounded very arrogant, and he appeared extra arrogant because of his sincerity, which caused another wave of excitement among the students.

During rush hour after school, the traffic in front of the school gate was crowded, and the students raised their faces and stretched their necks to look for a familiar vehicle or the person in charge of picking them up.

Amongst the crowd, Huo Tinglan’s figure was exceptionally tall and straight. The black shirt set off his fair face and dark eyes as he looked over silently.

With a spouse that every sort of person was attracted to, it was not enough to only defend against Alphas, but even Omegas could not be underestimated.

The possessiveness of a top Alpha was also top-notch, and the influence of the permanent mark had not dissipated. He had to remind himself to maintain rationality every second of the day.

……

Forget it.

There was no need to drink vinegar over a few children.

At worst……he would get compensation elsewhere.

Someone saw him and hurriedly poked Ye Ci: “Cough, Xiao Ci, that……”

Several students raised their heads, taken aback for a moment, and then they all came forward to greet Huo Tinglan politely, looking a bit nervous.

Some of their families were friendly with the Huo family, and others had not been able to develop such a relationship for the time being. Among them were two faces that looked familiar to Huo Tinglan. They had met during the New Year’s visit and were juniors from another family.

He smiled, returned the greetings modestly, and explained casually: “I’m here to take my little gentleman home.”

Little gentleman!

Ye Ci was almost used to hearing this address, but those Omegas were all so excited that they stared at him crazily as if they wanted to eat him.

Ye Ci: “……”

He blushed and whispered: “I signed up for the sports competition.”

In the past few days, Huo Tinglan had robbed the driver of his job and went to great lengths to pick him up from school. He refused to wait in the car, and found it necessary to stand at the school gate and watch from a distance like other hard-working parents. Moreover, he was a powerful person who could not be offended, and no one thought to covet what was his anymore.

“Don’t worry, take your time.” Huo Tinglan calmly took Ye Ci’s schoolbag that was slung across his right shoulder and helped him carry it. Then he took the school uniform jacket that was draped over his forearm.

The dignified patriarch, like a personal assistant, carried Ye Ci’s bag and coat in a skillful way that was obviously not for show.

The meaning in this doting action was self-evident.

Naturally, there was also a bit of “declaration of sovereignty.”

Ye Ci was a little slow in this aspect and didn’t get the meaning, but the Omegas had already seen through it in a second, each of them pursing their lips and snickering.

Huo Tinglan also smiled at them tacitly.

“Mr. Huo, don’t worry,” a bold Omega said cheerfully. “We’ll watch for you!”

“Ah?” Ye Ci was at a loss. “Watch what, me?”

Huo Tinglan smiled, said “All right” in a joking tone, and then returned to the car with Ye Ci.

This time there was a driver in the car.

It had also been several days.

However, as soon as he got into the backseat, Ye Ci had the illusion that the soles of his feet were burning.

As if he was stepping on something hot, like volcanic rock, or like five fingers gripping and rubbing his ankles.

“Are you remembering something?” Huo Tinglan asked leisurely, glancing at him.

“No!” Ye Ci shook his head so hard that it almost went flying off.

“By the way, I heard you discussing the sports competition.” Huo Tinglan asked with a smile, “Is it going to be held together with the school’s anniversary?”

Ye Ci raised his eyes and said curiously: “How do you know?”

He was aware that Huo Tinglan was one of the members of the school board of directors, but with so many properties owned by the Huo family, Tiancheng Private School was a relatively insignificant one. He didn’t care about such things, and usually even if there were important matters, they were handed over to the special assistant. It was estimated that matters on the level of a school celebration or sports competition wouldn’t even reach tenth place on the list of things he paid attention to.

“I received an invitation to the school celebration.” Huo Tinglan took a beautifully printed letter from the pocket of his suit, opened it, and said, “Outstanding Tiancheng graduates are invited to deliver speeches at the opening ceremony.”

He had also studied at Tiancheng when he was in high school, and went abroad to study after graduation.

“After all, I’m still your senior.” Huo Tinglan was in a dilemma, and had a faint look of distress between his brows. “I’ve been busy with work these days, so I haven’t decided whether or not to go. Baby, if you want me to……”

Ye Ci’s bright eyes darted, and he poked his head over to check the invitation dubiously.

If he listened to half of what Huo-shushu said and discarded the other half, he would never go wrong.

“What, are you afraid I created a fake?” Huo Tinglan smiled, extremely innocent, and brushed off the corner of that hard-earned paper, saying confidently, “You see, the signature of one of the school directors, the seal of the school……”

It was indeed signed by a school director.

Ye Ci was dumbfounded.

Outstanding Graduate Invited: Huo Tinglan

Inviter’s signature: Huo Tinglan

Above the two horizontal lines, the sharp and elegant handwriting of “Huo Tinglan” was exactly the same.

Relying on being a school director, this person asked the school for an invitation letter and invited himself.

What thick skin!

Ye Ci couldn’t help but be amazed.

“I just want to see what it’s like to watch you compete in sports.” Huo Tinglan didn’t really want to hide it from him at first, so when he was exposed, he just smiled gracefully. “Can I go?”

“……Yes.” Ye Ci scratched his cheek.

What boy wouldn’t want to look cool in front of his crush?

He had originally wanted Huo Tinglan to watch him compete.

It was just that in the original plan, he was going to ask his classmates to take some videos he could send to Huo Tinglan……but it would be great if Huo Tinglan could come in person.

At most, he would be teased by his classmates……and he was already a little used to it.

On the day of the sports competition, the heavens favored them and it was cloudy without rain or sun.

The opening ceremony of the school celebration was truly extraordinary. The student formation was large, and the square groups made up of each class displayed attention-grabbing ingenuity. In a certain first year class, there was even a showy young master Alpha who carried the class flag and rode a horse around the field……Fortunately, Ye Ci did not need to share the burden of performing at the opening ceremony for Class Seven. The girls and the male Omegas dressed as girls danced in short skirts. Ye Ci stood aside and felt proud of his height of 1.8 meters. 

The skirts fell short of ten centimeters……

It was hard not to be scared.

After the whole school team entered the arena, various leaders and student representatives gave speeches, followed by outstanding graduates’ speeches and wishes for the 30th anniversary celebration. Apart from Huo Tinglan, several graduates who were quite famous in their respective fields were indeed invited.

Perhaps out of consideration for the little gentleman who was still standing at attention on the sports field, Huo Tinglan’s speech was the shortest and most concise. As soon as he opened his mouth, there was a constant commotion coming from the student formation, and from time to time there were a few uncontrollable screams. However, Huo Tinglan was completely unaffected by the restless atmosphere at the scene. His tone was serious and calm, and those not in the know would think that he was a proper person.

After the opening ceremony, the sports competition finally started. Ye Ci hurriedly went to the bathroom to change into a set of half sleeves and shorts that were convenient for his events. The sports shorts were not much longer than mid-thigh, and a pair of well-proportioned legs were displayed, thin, with just the right amount of muscle to not be obtrusive. It may have been because the skin was so smooth that there was a thin sheen of light along the slightly protruding muscles of his thighs.

Very vivacious.

Very beautiful.

Very……seductive.

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