Chapter 35: Tears Are Weapons

During just a few minutes of talking with Lei Po, Ji Laili’s blackening value was about to explode.

One notification after another, comparable to when Shen Yu was in his heat period, right before he fully differentiated into an Omega.

A whole “I feel awful, I’m about to blacken” situation—how could this be allowed?!

Seeing that Lei Po was still saying strange things and hearing the relentless blackening value notifications in his ears, Ji Laili had no choice but to run away in a hurry.

He was worried something had happened to Shen Yu, or that he was feeling particularly unwell again.

Wasn’t he supposed to be in his susceptibility period? Why was he suddenly outside? He had even reminded him before that if he felt bad, he should go to the medical room.

Thinking carefully, this area seemed to be on the way to the medical room. Ji Laili didn’t hesitate any longer.

The moment Shen Yu turned around, he immediately followed.

As for what Lei Po had said about coming to trouble him, seeing him as a threat, or wanting to eat him alive—Ji Laili didn’t believe a single word.

He and Shen Yu were already friends!

That was just Po-ge’s imagination.

But there was no time to explain now. He’d just have to tell them next time.

By the time Ji Laili ran over, Shen Yu’s figure had already disappeared. He thought it would be difficult to find him, but just as he turned a corner, he saw Shen Yu standing under a poplar tree.

The cold and delicate young man stood still, and the passing Alphas unconsciously walked faster as they passed by.

“Shen Yu!”

Ji Laili waved cheerfully, and when the other party looked over, he changed his greeting.

“Senior Shen, wait there for me!”

Like a puppy in an 800-meter sprint, he dashed over, curly hair flying, and came to a screeching halt in front of Shen Yu.

“Phew~”

As soon as he stopped, Ji Laili blurted out several questions.

“So you really are here, Senior! Why did you suddenly come out? Are you feeling unwell? Do you need to go to the medical room?”

His eyes were full of concern, mumbling, “Susceptibility periods are so annoying…”

“I checked last night, and yours seems to be a severe type. You should definitely stock up on more medicine. But wait, recently, the medical room’s supply of medicine has suddenly dropped a lot.”

“How about this, I’ll go back and look for some—”

A pale, cool fingertip pressed against his brow, as if casting a spell, instantly silencing Ji Laili.

Like a restless little pup, he twitched his brow.

“Hiss…”

It hurt a little.

Then, he met Shen Yu’s cold, suppressed, murderous gaze.

“Was it Eugene who hurt you?”

“He… injured you?”

His normally cold voice was now hoarse from crying too much, losing its former iciness.

But at this moment, it was full of killing intent, his tone sinking, damp and chilling.

Ji Laili was still caught in the realization of, So that burning sensation on my brow wasn’t just in my head—I was actually injured?

Then, he saw Shen Yu looking like he was about to blacken and go on a murder spree. He hurriedly grabbed him.

“It’s fine, it’s fine, it doesn’t hurt!”

Shen Yu stared at him, suppressing his emotions.

“You’re in pain.”

“I’m not.”

Ji Laili even had the mind to laugh.

“A real man doesn’t fuss over little scratches—it doesn’t hurt at all!”

“This isn’t a wound—it’s a badge of honor!”

Officer Ji was proud.

Ah, back in the day, his senior colleagues had plenty of scars from saving people.

At the station, some of them even boldly took off their shirts to show everyone their wounds—proof of their honor.

After all, he had helped uphold the reputation of the new students.

But then Ji Laili hesitated—if he remembered correctly, this wound was actually from the chaotic scuffle earlier, when some Alpha with claws of death had scratched him.

He didn’t know who it was, but seriously, bro, can you at least look properly before attacking? You just friendly-fired your own teammate!

So technically, this wasn’t from the official match… which meant… maybe it wasn’t that honorable after all…

Officer Ji’s pride deflated slightly, and Shen Yu, watching his face closely, didn’t miss it.

Once again, he said, “You’re in pain.”

Ji Laili blinked.

“I really don’t hurt.”

Was this the legendary ‘There’s a kind of pain called I think you’re in pain’?

He found it funny, but at the same time, he understood—little butterfly was just worried about him. That was understandable.

So he changed his approach.

“I’m an Alpha. Thick-skinned. A tiny scratch is nothing.”

“Don’t wor—”

His words stopped abruptly.

Right in front of him, Shen Yu suddenly started crying, his face expressionless.

Ji Laili was stunned.

Why… why did he suddenly start crying?

He looked at Shen Yu helplessly.

“What’s wrong? Are you feeling uncomfortable somewhere?”

Shen Yu thought, My chest feels uncomfortable.

Seeing Ji Laili’s completely baffled expression, he realized he was crying again, and his chest tightened further.

A tangled mix of frustration, rage, and suffocation clogged his chest.

That earlier irritation from watching an Alpha get too close to Ji Laili surged back up.

Shen Yu wanted to kill someone.

But in reality… he was crying even harder.

Crystal-clear tears streamed down his face, his eyes red and swollen, filled with misty sadness.

His jet-black eyes, glistening with unshed tears, stared at Ji Laili.

A cold, breathtaking beauty, drenched in sorrow.

Ji Laili stared, dazed, inexplicably feeling his ears heat up. He awkwardly ruffled his hair.

Even though he had accidentally seen it once before, seeing it again still made him… feel too embarrassed to look.

This is sinful… Shen Yu is crying, and I’m actually thinking about how pretty little butterfly looks with tears in his eyes…

Ji Laili silently reflected on himself.

Then, as if suddenly realizing something, he stepped forward, his tall frame shielding Shen Yu entirely from view.

He was a few centimeters taller than Shen Yu, and though he looked slim, he had broad shoulders and a narrow waist. Just like that, most of Senior Shen disappeared behind him, only bits and pieces still visible.

Right now, all the new students were at the training field, and the poplar-lined path had only occasional passing Alphas.

They were probably upperclassmen. If they saw Shen Yu crying, who knew what kind of rumors would spread?

More importantly, little butterfly would definitely be pissed to death.

After fully blocking him from view, Ji Laili still didn’t relax.

Because Shen Yu was still crying.

Ji Laili felt like he was facing a life-or-death crisis.

“Senior, what’s wrong…”

“Did I say something wrong? Are you feeling unwell?”

Shen Yu’s ears burned.

For the first time, he felt the concept of shame.

He didn’t want to cry.

And he definitely wouldn’t use this kind of method to make an Alpha compromise.

That would be beyond idiotic.

Who would use tears as a weapon?

Stupid.

Red-eyed and ears burning, Shen Yu thought coldly.

Just as he was about to say he was fine, he heard Ji Laili clumsily trying to comfort him.

“Don’t cry, Senior, I… I hurt…”

Shen Yu froze.

Hearing the always-stubborn Ji Laili instantly surrender and follow his lead—

“Senior, you’re right… I hurt, my wound’s been burning this whole time…”

“If you keep crying, it’ll hurt even more…”

“What do you need to stop crying?”

The Alpha’s face fell, his puppy-like eyes clear and sincere, as if whatever Shen Yu said, he would agree to it.

Shen Yu, who had been holding back his tears, let them fall freely.

His voice hoarse, he asked, “I have a way. Will you do it?”

Ji Laili nodded frantically.

“Just say it, Senior!”

Shen Yu, his eyes red and swollen, thought—

Whoever invented tears… truly a genius.