Chapter 50: Actually, I Already Have a Little O I Like!

In the blink of an eye, the post had become a towering thread, and user #777, Eugene, was a fierce fighter.

Ji Laili watched as Eugene clashed with the Alphas in the thread, arguing intensely. With unwavering self-confidence and strong belief in his own judgment, Eugene single-handedly took on hundreds of Alphas in heated debate.

Ji Laili never expected that the only one supporting him would be Eugene.

He gave up.

There was no explaining it. He could only lie flat and accept reality.

There were plenty of Alphas surfing the forum, so Ji Laili’s post initially gained a lot of attention, but the hype died down quickly.

After all, most Alphas had already decided that Ji Laili and Shen Yu were rivals—they were just there for the drama.

Before long, the forum discussions shifted to topics like “Practical Training Techniques,” “Thirty-Three Tips for Combat,” and “Top Contenders for This Year’s Freshman Leader.”

Notably, in the last category, Ji Laili was ranked first place.

Ji Laili never had a strong desire to fight for first, but he was still happy to be recognized.

The current training phase was coming to an end, and the final assessment was just around the corner.

All the Alphas were preparing for it, leading to an overflow of trainees—every single practice field was packed with freshmen.

As the former top-ranked student, Lei Po even threw a harsh declaration at Ji Laili.

“This time, I will take back everything that belongs to me.”

Ji Laili responded with an uncontrollable burst of laughter.

Lei Po, annoyed, snapped, “What’s that supposed to mean? You don’t believe me?”

Ji Laili, still laughing, wiped away a tear. “Po-ge, you’re so edgy.”

“Tsk.” Lei Po hated anything related to the word “edgy.” He demanded, “Don’t use that word. If you’re gonna say it, say it to Zhai Yifei instead.”

“What do you think, our eternal second-place, Young Master Zhai?”

Zhai Yifei’s expression darkened slightly. His lips curled downward, his cold smile carrying an ominous chill.

“Looks like you really enjoy that title. In that case, I’ll gift it to you.”

“No thanks. I can’t handle the honor. You keep it.”

Ji Laili, skilled at defusing conflicts, quickly interjected, “Friendship first, competition second. No need to argue—”

But before he could finish, both Lei Po and Zhai Yifei turned their piercing gazes on him.

Ji Laili stopped mid-sentence, looking innocent. “Did I say something wrong?”

Lei Po raised his chin arrogantly. “Starting today, you and I are rivals.”

Ji Laili: “…Bro, what’s this sudden turn of events?”

Lei Po shot him a cold glance. “Rivals. Don’t talk to me.”

Ji Laili: ?

You’re so childish. So damn edgy!

He wrinkled his nose and turned to Zhai Yifei for support, only to see the other take a small step back. Ji Laili’s eyes widened.

His voice lifted in disbelief. “Zhai-ge, not you too…?”

Zhai Yifei smoothed his sleeve with a composed elegance. The noble and proud Alpha said calmly, “Though I won’t echo that brainless statement, I do have to admit something.”

“Laili, we are rivals.”

“I won’t give up on first place.”

His voice was steady and firm, his gaze unwavering. He wasn’t the type to waver easily in his goals.

As the grandson of the renowned General Zhai, Zhai Yifei needed to prove his own strength.

Ji Laili looked at his determined expression, exhaled slowly, and swallowed back the words he originally wanted to say.

Then, he smiled, his eyes sparkling with excitement.

“Then I accept your challenge!”

Since they were taking this seriously, he couldn’t just brush it off. Ji Laili met their challenge head-on, his fighting spirit burning bright.

Zhai Yifei, seeing this, couldn’t help but chuckle.

He had expected Ji Laili to struggle with this, or at least feel a little unhappy about it. But it seemed he had been overthinking—Laili was truly straightforward and passionate.

With a genuine smile, Zhai Yifei said, “Good luck in the competition.”

“You too, bro.”

Ji Laili’s eyes curved into happy crescents.

—

The final assessment was the ultimate test for the freshmen. Everyone knew that Alphas had an intense desire to win—they all saw themselves as the best in the world.

This was the perfect opportunity to prove their strength.

The title of first place was inherently tempting.

Ji Laili wasn’t someone who felt the need to prove himself. He preferred cheering for the person in first place rather than fighting for the position himself. But that didn’t mean he wasn’t capable.

Otherwise, his name wouldn’t have appeared on the hot contender rankings, causing a stir among the Alphas.

And by “stir,” that meant offline duels.

Recently, the training grounds were packed—not only with Alphas pushing extra practice but also with those dissatisfied with the rankings, challenging others to fights in person.

Ji Laili had already witnessed several such matches.

They were like a mix of gunpowder and white phosphorus—every time he passed by, he made sure to take a detour to avoid getting caught in the blast.

Since the training grounds were too crowded, Ji Laili worried that Shen Yu might feel uncomfortable, so he suggested training elsewhere.

Unlike the lone Alphas practicing by themselves, Ji Laili had his own little stove—Shen Yu.

“Let’s just train in my dorm.”

Ji Laili smiled, though he said, “Is that really okay?” while happily stepping inside as if he owned the place.

He couldn’t help but admire Shen Yu’s situation.

At a military academy where everyone else lived in four-person dorms, Shen Yu had a private room.

Just thinking about it was delightful.

“Then move in with me.”

The sudden invitation made Ji Laili choke. He coughed and stammered, “That… doesn’t seem appropriate.”

Shen Yu silently gazed at him, as if saying, “If you want to, you can.”

This time, Ji Laili really refused. He rubbed his burning ears and waved his hands frantically. “No, no, I’m fine where I am.”

Living with a friend was one thing.

But living with Shen Yu…

Ji Laili instinctively covered his face.

That would be too weird!

Not to mention—Shen Yu was an Alpha now, but his differentiation period wasn’t over yet.

Wasn’t he even a little worried?

With that thought, Ji Laili lowered his hands and gave Shen Yu a serious look.

Shen Yu froze, his eyelashes trembling slightly. He resisted the urge to check if something was wrong with him. “What is it?”

Ji Laili took a deep breath.

“You’re inviting an Alpha to live with you!”

Ji Laili loudly objected, “How can this be okay?!”

Compared to his reaction, Shen Yu remained calm. “What’s not okay about it?”

Ji Laili’s eyes widened in disbelief. His sharp and youthful face, still carrying traces of boyishness, was filled with shock.

Absolutely not okay!

Officer Ji felt that the guy in front of him had no idea how serious this was. Did he not realize that he was the main character of HHH?! Who knew how many crazy Alphas were secretly lurking around him!

A strong sense of responsibility surged within Ji Laili.

With a righteous and serious expression, he earnestly warned Shen Yu, “It’s very dangerous! The Federation is strict, but there are still plenty of outlaws!”

In fact, because of powerful genetics, the number of rogue Alphas had multiplied several times over.

“There are even creepy Alphas inside the military academy. They could expose your secret! So don’t say things like that to any Alpha.”

Ji Laili emphasized, “I’m an Alpha too.”

However, Shen Yu simply chuckled. It was like a rare flower blooming in the icy cold highlands—cold yet stunningly beautiful.

For a moment, the dazzling sight made Ji Laili’s mind go blank.

“Are you saying… you have feelings for me?”

Ji Laili: !!!

The little pup was shocked. His head shook frantically, hair flying in all directions. “No!”

His heart pounded wildly, and his voice shot up several pitches.

“Absolutely not!”

His slightly rapid heartbeat made it hard for Ji Laili to stay composed. He hurriedly tried to explain himself.

Then, suddenly, a brilliant idea struck him.

His eyes lit up.

“Actually, I already have a little O I like!”