At this time, Ye Shaoyang had not yet entered his heat, and his reason still existed.
According to the description in the Safe Marking Science Manual, after an Omega enters heat, an Alpha can perform a lifetime mark on the Omega, imprinting their pheromones deep within the other's body.
Initially, Ye Shaoyang couldn't understand the meaning of "knotting" and "marking." Later, after research and analysis, he found that this setting was actually similar to the behavior of certain animals in nature.
Because Omegas feel very insecure during heat, instinctively wanting to flee and resisting fiercely, an Alpha knotting inside the body can control the other party, preventing escape.
Sounded weird? Like turning humans into beasts.
But after psychological preparation, Ye Shaoyang had accepted the fact that he was an Omega, and also accepted Chi Shu as his boyfriend.
So, if Chi Shu wanted to mark him, he was open to it.
Wasn't it just making a mark and stamping a seal inside the body?
Small matter.
It was just that Ye Shaoyang's pheromones had been very stable recently, not in heat. He didn't quite understand how Chi Shu would mark him, so he honestly stayed still, letting Chi Shu do as he pleased.
Chi Shu put Ye Shaoyang into the bathtub, bathing him while explaining gently, "Alpha pheromones can influence an Omega, sending them directly into heat. I'll release a large amount of pheromones later, and you will enter heat because you can't resist. Then, I can mark you completely."
Ye Shaoyang asked curiously, "I remember the doctor saying I'm allergic to suppressants. If I'm completely marked by an Alpha, it can also solve the problem of pheromone disorder, right?"
Chi Shu nodded. "Mn. At that time, you will carry the scent of my pheromones."
Ye Shaoyang asked, "A scent that can't be washed off even with a bath?"
Chi Shu looked at him gently and whispered, "Yes. The kind engraved in the bones."
Ye Shaoyang was thoughtful. In other words, in the future, no matter where he went, he would carry the scent of Chi Shu's pheromones, signifying he was Chi Shu's Omega.
Other Alphas would know he was marked by Chi Shu just by smelling it, and wouldn't have other thoughts about him.
No wonder the feelings between Alphas and Omegas in the ABO world were so firm.
With stamps on each other, cheating was almost impossible, right?
Noticing Yangyang was distracted, Chi Shu stopped his movements. His bright black eyes gazed gently at Ye Shaoyang sitting in the bathtub, asking word by word, "Yangyang, are you really willing to be marked by me? No regrets?"
Ye Shaoyang came back to his senses and said seriously, "In this world, the only Alpha I can accept is you. If a lifetime mark represents our commitment to each other, of course I'm willing to accept it."
He smiled and actively wrapped his arms around Chi Shu's shoulders. "Come on, I'm ready!"
Chi Shu: "…"
This Omega really wasn't shy at all.
Instead, he had an excited look of "very curious, very expectant."
Chi Shu chuckled lightly, carried Ye Shaoyang out, and dried him carefully with a bath towel.
Alphas usually restrained their pheromones and used masking sprays. But at this moment, Chi Shu deliberately released his pheromones as an inducer. The unique cold fragrance of green bamboo soon spread in the bathroom, more intense than before, like seawater at high tide, quickly submerging Ye Shaoyang.
Wrapped and enveloped by the Alpha's pheromones, Ye Shaoyang's body began to heat up gradually.
Chi Shu lowered his head and gently kissed his Omega.
The temperature in the bathroom kept rising, and Ye Shaoyang began to sweat profusely all over. While kissing him, Chi Shu carefully judged whether he had entered heat.
When Ye Shaoyang was almost ready, Chi Shu carried him to the bedroom.
Ye Shaoyang was a bit unaccustomed, his eyes red as he said, "I feel a bit uncomfortable."
Chi Shu comforted softly, "Don't be afraid, I will take care of you."
The feeling of collapse as consciousness and body drifted apart made Ye Shaoyang slightly dazed. For a moment, he even wanted to run away, out of an Omega's instinct to flee danger.
But on second thought, Chi Shu was the person he liked? For him, Chi Shu's mark wasn't a danger, but a promise of "only you in this life."
Why should he run?
Ye Shaoyang wasn't sure how most Omegas should react at this time. He only knew that he was willing to complete the lifetime mark with Chi Shu, to merge completely; he wasn't afraid at all.
Ye Shaoyang actively hugged Chi Shu tightly.
Chi Shu's back stiffened slightly. He didn't expect Yangyang to not struggle at all, but hug him with such trust?
The trust from the other party filled the Alpha's heart with a strong sense of sweetness.
Chi Shu couldn't help kissing Ye Shaoyang's forehead, saying softly, "Yangyang, I love you."
Ye Shaoyang's eyelashes trembled slightly, responding to this sentence with a tighter hug.
…
The marking process went unexpectedly smoothly because the Omega was very cooperative.
Chi Shu's body and mind were greatly satisfied.
Ye Shaoyang later fell into a deep sleep and didn't wake up until the next evening.
Finding the scent of Chi Shu's pheromones on his body, as if integrated into his bone marrow, he consciously lay in Chi Shu's arms and said frankly, "Chi Shu, I like your scent; it smells very good."
Chi Shu chuckled lightly and rubbed his hair. "You really don't look like an Omega at all."
Ye Shaoyang grinned. "Am I an Omega or not, didn't you verify it yourself?"
Thinking of the union of body and mind last night, Chi Shu's heart instantly softened. Hugging Ye Shaoyang tightly, he said, "The world's most unique Omega is now mine."
Inside the room, the scents of their pheromones had blended with each other.
Ye Shaoyang seemed to think of something and suddenly asked, "By the way, what time is it?"
The marking started after dinner yesterday. Since the blackout curtains in the bedroom blocked the outside light, Ye Shaoyang didn't know what time it was now.
Chi Shu glanced at the phone by the bed and said, "9 PM."
Ye Shaoyang froze for a moment. "Did we toss and turn for a day and a night?"
Thinking of this, he couldn't help blushing a little and quickly changed the subject: "If I remember correctly, today is your birthday, right? I prepared a birthday gift for you!"
Chi Shu was a bit surprised. "Birthday?"
Right, his birthday was December 31st; it was indeed today.
Ye Shaoyang's birthday was March 25th. During the regular season back then, Tianhuan Team celebrated Ye Shaoyang's birthday, and Chi Shu even bought a pair of couple phones, giving one to Ye Shaoyang as a gift.
Unexpectedly, Yangyang remembered his birthday too.
So, the two happened to complete the lifetime mark on Chi Shu's 24th birthday.
Warmth rose in Chi Shu's heart. Hugging Ye Shaoyang, he said, "No need to prepare a gift specially. Your lifetime mark is the best gift for me."
Thinking of the marking process, Ye Shaoyang's ears burned. He whispered, "I didn't expect to be marked by you on your birthday either. The gift was prepared in advance. On my birthday, didn't you give me a phone? I should have given you a return gift."
Chi Shu asked with interest, "What was prepared in advance?"
Ye Shaoyang was a bit embarrassed, lowering his eyes. "I didn't know what to give, so I found an officially partnered manufacturer to customize a pair of hero block models. Yours is [Bloodstained Assassin], mine is [Abyssal Lord]. We assemble them by hand; consider it a souvenir of S10."
Chi Shu kissed Ye Shaoyang's hair. "I like this gift very much."
Yangyang indeed understood him very well. Bloodstained Assassin was the hero Chi Shu made famous in S6, and also the hero with which he got a penta kill and FMVP in the S10 World Tournament. This hero had special significance for Chi Shu.
Buying official merchandise directly wasn't interesting. Finding a partner manufacturer to customize two models separately, assembling them piece by piece personally—unique in the world.
This was probably "the romance a straight man could think of."
Hearing Chi Shu say he liked it, Ye Shaoyang was happy too. "The courier should have arrived. Check my phone; is there a delivery message?"
Chi Shu picked up Ye Shaoyang's phone and looked. Sure enough, there was one: "Hello Mr. Ye, you have a package in the delivery locker downstairs. Pickup code 841077. Please collect in time."
Seeing this, Chi Shu got up and said, "I'll go downstairs to get it."
Just as he was about to dress and go downstairs, Ye Shaoyang's phone rang again. The caller ID was Doctor Xue.
Ye Shaoyang hurriedly answered the phone and heard a gentle voice in his ear: "Hello Mr. Ye, I am Doctor Xue from the Imperial Capital Central Hospital. Your suppressant has been successfully developed. When do you have time to come to the hospital to try one? If there are adverse reactions, the research team will improve the formula again."
Ye Shaoyang: "…"
Chi Shu: "…"
Hearing the doctor's words, the two looked at each other in dismay for a moment.
——This suppressant came really timely!
Ye Shaoyang touched his nose and said, "Doctor, I was just completely marked by my boyfriend."
Doctor Xue: "Ah?"
Ye Shaoyang laughed and cried at the same time. "So, I don't need the suppressant for now."
Doctor Xue: "..."
An awkward silence ensued on the phone.
After a few seconds, Doctor Xue said helplessly, "Sorry, because your situation is special, the research team indeed spent a bit too long. How about this, send me an address, and I'll mail the suppressant to you. Omegas have heat periods every year; suppressants can also be used to delay heat. Keep it; there will always be a time when it's needed."
Ye Shaoyang nodded. "Okay, thank you, Doctor."
After ending the conversation, Chi Shu dressed and went downstairs to get the package. Ye Shaoyang was lazy and didn't want to move, just lying flat on the bed scrolling through his phone.
A moment later, Chi Shu carried the package upstairs and also brought a box of medicine for Ye Shaoyang, pouring a glass of warm water and bringing it to the bedside. Ye Shaoyang looked at him in confusion. "I'm not sick; why did you buy medicine?"
Chi Shu's ears turned red as he explained, "It's con-contraceptive pills."
Ye Shaoyang: "??"
Chi Shu glanced at Ye Shaoyang. "Last night, didn't I mark you completely?"
Ye Shaoyang came to his senses and instantly blushed deeply.
Complete marking required finishing inside; pregnancy was possible.
Ye Shaoyang hurriedly took the water glass and pill. "Damn! I almost forgot. Is it still in time to take the medicine now?"
Chi Shu said, "Yes. Taking contraceptive pills within 24 hours after the fact prevents pregnancy."
They still had to play matches for another year. Besides, both were very young and not ready to be fathers. Fortunately, Chi Shu remembered this and bought medicine when going downstairs, otherwise it would be trouble.
Ye Shaoyang swallowed the contraceptive pill in one gulp, scratched his head guiltily, really wanting to send a [Cracked.jpg] emoji. Omega males get pregnant easily; the rules of the ABO world couldn't be forgotten again. Must pay more attention in the future!
In the evening, Chi Shu personally cooked a table of delicious food.
Ye Shaoyang ordered a cake on his phone to be delivered to celebrate Chi Shu's birthday.
Having been marked all night last night, he had no strength in his body, his legs were numb and disobeyed orders, and his walking posture was strange. Seeing him stumbling, Chi Shu simply carried him to the dining room.
The cake arrived just then. Chi Shu opened the door to get the cake and looked back at Ye Shaoyang. "You prepared quite thoroughly. Was the cake ordered by phone?"
Ye Shaoyang smiled and said, "Mn. Birthday is only once a year; have to celebrate it well for you."
Chi Shu put the cake on the dining table and opened it. A line of words was written in jam on top—
Happy Birthday to the Alpha I love.
Chi Shu's heart warmed. He leaned over and kissed Ye Shaoyang's lips. "Thank you, Yangyang."
Ye Shaoyang said readily, "We're family, no need to be polite! I have no strength. Lighting candles, making wishes, cutting the cake—you do these things yourself."
Chi Shu smiled slightly, inserted the number candles 2 and 4 on the cake himself, lit them, turned off the lights, and made a wish.
——Hope Yangyang and I can stay together for a lifetime.
Every birthday in the future, we spend it together.
In the past birthdays, his wishes were all for Tianhuan to win the championship. But this year, his wish changed.
He wanted to love and stay with his beloved, growing old together.
Under the warm candlelight, the Alpha's handsome face appeared even gentler.
After making the wish, he blew out the candles in one breath.
Ye Shaoyang said softly, "Chi Shu, Happy Birthday."
——This was the happiest birthday Chi Shu had ever had since childhood.
Too many things happened today. He completed the lifetime mark on his beloved Omega, received a birthday gift from him, had a candlelight dinner together, and Yangyang's pheromone suppressant was also successfully developed.
The old year ended, and the new year would be a brand new beginning.
From now on, both would carry the scent of each other's pheromones. Their love for each other had been branded deep in their bodies, engraved into their bones.
Their pheromones blended completely, just like their souls snuggling together.
Outside the window, the New Year's bell suddenly rang, and countless brilliant fireworks bloomed in the night sky. Chi Shu held Ye Shaoyang on his lap, and the two sat on the balcony watching the fireworks together.
Ye Shaoyang gently held Chi Shu's hand, asking as if inadvertently, "Chi Shu, when you saw that post, did you ever suspect my origin?"
Chi Shu whispered, "I did. You didn't play matches like a rookie, and you knew absolutely nothing about Alpha and Omega knowledge, just like an experienced professional expert who popped out of nowhere… but none of these matter."
He looked at Ye Shaoyang in his arms and said gently, word by word, "I only know that you are my Yangyang, the lover I want to spend my life with, and that is enough."
Ye Shaoyang's heart warmed, and he actively looked up to kiss Chi Shu.
My origin is hard to explain clearly. Thank you for not questioning, nor getting to the bottom of it.
You just need to know that I truly love you.
Before, I was your teammate Lieyang. From this moment on, I am your Omega Ye Shaoyang.
I will stay in this world and accompany you for a lifetime.