ARML CH50

The next morning, Tang Can came to knock on the door of Dorm 301. The one who opened the door was surprisingly Chi Shuo. Tang Can looked at the serious-faced captain in some surprise: “Captain Chi, why are you up so early?”

Chi Shuo said indifferently, “Woke up startled from a nightmare.”

It wasn’t exactly a nightmare. However, the dream replayed the scene of marking Ye Shaoyang in very intricate detail, to the extent that when he woke up in the morning… he took a cold shower for another half an hour.

Back during his teenage years when he first differentiated, Chi Shuo also had some hazy dreams. Over the years, focusing on matches, his dreams were mostly of tournament scenes. He hadn’t had such a blush-inducing, heart-pounding dream in a very long time. Was it perhaps because last night’s events had too great of an impact on him that it reproduced in his dreams?

As the two were chatting, Ye Shaoyang walked out of the bedroom. He had changed into a white casual outfit today, looking dashing and relaxed, his smile still dazzling: “Morning, Sister Tang Can. Is Captain Chi up this early too?”

Chi Shuo: “…En.”

There was no obvious scent of pheromones on Ye Shaoyang. Chi Shuo quietly glanced at the back of his neck, where a blocking patch was indeed affixed.

Most Omegas wore blocking patches to prevent their own pheromone scent from leaking. But Ye Shaoyang, in addition to preventing his own, also had to prevent Chi Shuo’s pheromones from being smelled by others. After all, Chi Shuo had already marked him, and his body was tainted with Chi Shuo’s scent. Without a blocking patch, it would be easy for others to notice something was amiss.

Ye Shaoyang seemed to notice where Chi Shuo’s gaze was directed and smiled at him. That look seemed to say: Don’t worry, I put on the blocking patch.

Meeting his smile, Chi Shuo guiltily averted his gaze, the tips of his ears turning slightly red.

Tang Can didn’t notice the eye contact between the two. She was busy calling the driver: “Master Liu, I’m coming down right now. Wait for me in the parking lot…” She looked at Ye Shaoyang: “Xiao Ye, let’s go. I’ve made an appointment at the physical examination center, we’ll head over now.”

Chi Shuo also followed and said seriously, “I’m free anyway, I’ll accompany him.”

Tang Can didn’t think much of it and led the two of them to the car.

The team’s nanny van had a spacious interior. Ye Shaoyang and Chi Shuo sat together in the back row. Seeing Chi Shuo’s tense expression, Ye Shaoyang proactively sent him a WeChat message: “Don’t be nervous, Captain Chi. I put on the blocking patch. No one will know what we did last night.”

Chi Shuo replied with an awkward ellipsis.

He was an Alpha, so why was he the one being comforted by an Omega? The one who got marked was clearly Ye Shaoyang, right? Why did it seem as if he was the one who suffered a huge loss!

Chi Shuo really couldn’t understand Ye Shaoyang’s uninhibited line of thinking, so he simply decided not to think about it and changed the subject: “Ahem, Sister Tang Can, with the physical examination in the morning, can the paperwork be finished in the afternoon?”

Tang Can replied, “Don’t worry, I’ve arranged everything. The contract has already been stamped with the club’s official seal. Xiao Ye just needs to go to the legal department and sign it.” She turned back to look at Ye Shaoyang and said, “The physical examination is very simple; it should be done in an hour. Then we’ll go open a bank card along the way. In the future, the club’s salary will be deposited into this card.”

Ye Shaoyang nodded: “Thanks for the hard work, Sister Tang Can.”

Tang Can had made an appointment with a doctor at the physical examination center. When Ye Shaoyang arrived, he didn’t need to queue. He first had his blood drawn for testing, followed by an echocardiogram, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, and spleen exams, etc., and finally arrived at the pheromone specialist.

Looking at the test results, Tang Can was somewhat surprised: “You’re an Omega?” Ye Shaoyang wore a high-collared jacket today, so she hadn’t noticed the pheromone blocking patch on the back of his neck.

She had heard Coach Lin say Xiao Bai was an Alpha earlier. Was it a mistake?

“Yes, just differentiated last night,” Ye Shaoyang said. “The situation was urgent last night, so I didn’t bother you, Sister Tang Can. Captain Chi took me to the hospital. The suppressants are working well, it’s under control now.”

Tang Can looked at Ye Shaoyang with complex emotions. Differentiating into an Omega on the very first day of reporting to the team, this can be considered unprecedented.

She remained silent for a moment, walked to the side, and made a phone call to report this matter to the boss. She returned a moment later, looking at Ye Shaoyang affectionately and gently: “The boss said, since the team has an Omega player now, we should pay more attention and take good care of you. If you feel unwell, let me know promptly. Our team also has a team doctor who can handle many common illnesses.”

Ye Shaoyang said, “En, I don’t feel unwell right now, I’m doing quite well.”

Perhaps because his pheromone compatibility with Chi Shuo was relatively high, after being marked, he indeed didn’t feel uncomfortable. On the contrary, his body felt very relaxed, and even every pore exuded a sense of comforted pleasure.

Ye Shaoyang looked at Chi Shuo gratefully, seemingly thanking him for his help last night. Chi Shuo coughed lightly and turned his head to avoid Ye Shaoyang’s gaze.

The physical examination ended quickly. Aside from differentiating into an Omega, which surprised Tang Can, there were no problems with any of the other tests; Ye Shaoyang’s body was extremely healthy. She then took Ye Shaoyang to get a bank card, returned to the club to sign the contract, and entered his information into the HR system. The procedures for joining the team were finally complete.

Both Ye Shaoyang and Chi Shuo breathed a slight sigh of relief. They were truly afraid of some sudden complication. Now, with the contract signed, Ye Shaoyang was officially a player of the Tianhuan club.

In the afternoon, Coach Lin Feng returned to the base. He immediately ran to 301 to see Ye Shaoyang. Tang Can also relayed the news of Ye Shaoyang’s differentiation to Coach Lin, and Lin Feng’s level of shock was no less than Chi Shuo’s.

How did a perfectly fine Alpha player turn into an Omega? And transforming on the very day he joined the team? It was truly a test of one’s heart.

Lin Feng offered Ye Shaoyang some affectionate consolations, then followed up with, “Since Xiao Ye became an Omega, do the dorm arrangements need to be adjusted?”

Chi Shuo said seriously, “I don’t think it’s necessary. 301 is a large suite, the two bedrooms each have independent bathrooms. Although Shaoyang and I share the suite, we don’t actually disturb each other; we each have our own rooms. Most of the other dorms have two people sharing a bathroom. For him, an Omega, to share a bathroom with someone else would actually be inconvenient.”

Lin Feng thought about it and agreed. The dorms on this floor, the rooms on the ends were two-bedroom, one-living-room, two-bathroom suites, while the ones in the middle were all two-bedroom, one-living-room, one-bathroom. Chi Shuo happened to live in the large suite on the end.

He looked at Ye Shaoyang: “Xiao Ye, do you mind living with an Alpha?”

Ye Shaoyang replied, “I don’t mind.”

In his view, they were both guys, so living with anyone was the same. Living with Captain Chi also made it convenient to replenish the mark at any time. Moreover, he had already set up Xiao Bai’s litter box and didn’t want to move again.

Lin Feng was quite reassured about Chi Shuo’s character. He pulled Ye Shaoyang aside and said softly, “Xiao Ye, our Captain Chi only has matches on his mind. Even if you’re an Omega, he won’t do anything to you. In his eyes, you’re just a teammate, so you don’t need to worry.”

Ye Shaoyang readily nodded: “En, in my eyes, Captain Chi is also just a teammate.”

Lin Feng breathed a sigh of relief and said, “That’s good then. You two should also keep your distance normally and not be too intimate. After all, if too many rumors spread, it won’t have a good impact on you.”

Ye Shaoyang understood this very well. He had seen cases of esports players being blacklisted due to scandals with fans. His professional ethics wouldn’t allow him to bring personal feelings into matches. Besides, his and Chi Shuo’s relationship was truly just a pure teammate relationship, and the mark was a secret between the two of them.

The two exchanged a glance, and Chi Shuo promised in a low voice, “Rest assured, Coach, it won’t affect the matches.”

Ye Shaoyang also said, “That’s right, we know our limits. At night, we each go back to our own rooms to sleep and don’t disturb each other.”

Coach Lin reassuringly patted both of their shoulders: “That’s good then. Xiao Ye, get ready. The team will hold a welcoming banquet for you tonight to formally introduce you to everyone.”

That evening, the Tianhuan team collectively went to a nearby hotel and booked several tables. With a wide variety of dishes featuring chicken, duck, fish, and meat, it was evident how highly the club valued Ye Shaoyang’s entry into the team.

Ming Sheng also came in person, representing the club’s upper management to welcome Ye Shaoyang to the team.

He raised a glass of red wine, looking at Ye Shaoyang with a gentle gaze: “I heard you differentiated into an Omega? Although it’s surprising, the Tianhuan team has never had an Omega player before. Your joining might truly bring good luck to Tianhuan. Welcome, Shaoyang, officially joining Tianhuan.”

Ye Shaoyang smiled: “Thank you, Captain Ming. Let’s do our best next season and strive to turn good luck into trophies!”

Ming Sheng really liked Ye Shaoyang’s confidence and generosity. He clinked glasses with Ye Shaoyang and said, “You just differentiated, so don’t drink too much alcohol; some juice is fine.” Saying so, he looked at Chi Shuo again: “Take Xiao Ye to get to know everyone.”

Chi Shuo took Ye Shaoyang to first meet the main squad members sitting at the first table: “Qin Yizhu, the top laner of Tianhuan’s main squad; Qu Jiang, who switched to the Support role; this is Cheng Xing, my disciple, who will be playing the Marksman role next season.”

He glanced at Ye Shaoyang and very formally introduced him to everyone: “Ye Shaoyang, the Whale platform streamer Xiao Bai, will be our team’s starting Mid Laner from now on.”

An Omega starting Mid Laner—the only one of his kind in the league, with no branches elsewhere.

Everyone had complex feelings hearing this.

Cheng Xing’s feelings were the most complex, because he finally remembered who the streamer Xiao Bai was.

Xiao Bai, wasn’t this the noob who died 6 times in a row under his butcher’s knife back when he streamed to practice an alt account? The only reason he had a deep impression of this Xiao Bai was entirely because of the remark Xiao Bai had shot back at him—

Lighting Stars: “You follow me and feed wherever I go. Do you have a crush on me?” Xiao Bai: “No, Daddy is studying how to kill you the next time we meet.”

Thinking back to that conversation, Cheng Xing was so embarrassed he wished he could dig a castle with his toes. Meeting Ye Shaoyang’s half-smiling gaze, the young man immediately lowered his head with a flushed face.

Ye Shaoyang proactively reached out his hand: “Hello there, Lighting Stars.”

Cheng Xing: “…”

Fuck! This “Daddy” directly found his way to the Tianhuan club base. Was he here to seek revenge?!

Cheng Xing’s face turned pale, and he shrank his shoulders, trembling with fear: “H-hello.”

Chi Shuo noticed something was amiss and frowned slightly: “What, do you guys know each other?”

Ye Shaoyang said, “I was still a noob when I first started playing the game, and I just happened to get killed by Xiao Xing 6 times in a row.”

Cheng Xing: “…………”

Ye Shaoyang praised: “Xiao Xing is really good at the game.”

Chi Shuo’s sharp gaze turned to Cheng Xing, and Cheng Xing wished he could dig a hole and crawl into it: “W-what a coincidence, hahaha. I also didn’t expect that noo… that Xiao Bai, would actually join our team.”

Ye Shaoyang said, “Probably fate?”

On his very first day after crossing over, encountering Chi Shuo’s disciple in the game, being killed 6 times, and later actually joining Tianhuan—isn’t that fate?

Ye Shaoyang smiled and patted Cheng Xing’s shoulder: “I’m a few years older than you, you can call me Brother Yang.”

Cheng Xing was about to cry, feeling like his future days would be very difficult.

Chi Shuo ignored his dramatically inner-monologuing disciple and continued to take Ye Shaoyang to meet the others.

Qin Yizhu was a taciturn person who didn’t like to talk much. Plus, since he was an Alpha and Ye Shaoyang was an Omega, Qin Yizhu wore a serious expression, clinking glasses with Ye Shaoyang as politely as if meeting a leader: “Welcome.”

Ye Shaoyang looked at Qu Jiang. At first, he thought Qu Jiang would have objections since he took his Mid Laner spot. He didn’t expect that meeting formally today, Qu Jiang’s attitude would be incredibly gentle, adopting the affectionate demeanor of a boy-next-door older brother: “Shaoyang, welcome to Tianhuan. If there’s anywhere you need help in the future, just ask, don’t stand on ceremony with us.”

Ye Shaoyang clinked glasses with him: “Thank you.”

Besides the main squad, Tianhuan also had a second team.

Although the second team wasn’t very conspicuous, many times, the main squad’s victories were inseparable from the second team. When the main squad developed new tactics but couldn’t expose them, the second team was needed to cooperate as sparring partners. Sometimes, the second team also had to replicate other teams’ compositions for the main squad to figure out how to counter.

Although the spotlight of the main stage rarely fell on these substitute players, these young people also walked into the Tianhuan club harboring dreams.

Chi Shuo introduced: “The captain of the second team, Yan Bin.”

Ye Shaoyang greeted him politely: “Hello, Captain Yan.”

Yan Bin stood up and chuckled naively: “Hello Brother Yang, hehe, please look after us.”

Chi Shuo continued the introductions: “The second team’s Mid Laner Xie Xiaotian, top laner A-Kai, jungler Haoran, marksman Ling Rong.”

Ye Shaoyang clinked glasses with them one by one to get acquainted.

After Ye Shaoyang turned and left, the teenagers of the second team immediately started gossiping in low voices: “He’s so handsome!” “Our Tianhuan’s prestige, to actually have an Omega player now.” “Where did the coaching staff find an Omega Mid Laner? By the way, how are his gaming skills?” “Xiaotian, why don’t you go duel him for a few rounds to test him out?”

A group of people started egging on the second team’s Mid Laner, Xie Xiaotian: “Go on, what are you afraid of!” “You’re not scared just because he’s an Omega, are you?” “I think Omega players should be relatively gentle, kind of like Qu Jiang? He might not necessarily beat you in a duel.”

Xie Xiaotian rubbed his fists and palms, eager to try: “Then I… I’ll go try?”

After the dinner party ended, everyone returned to the base together. Coach Lin said, “Official training camp starts tomorrow. Everyone can freely play ranked tonight.”

There were many training rooms on the second floor. Ye Shaoyang followed Chi Shuo into the largest one. The training room was very spacious, with two rows of seats and over 20 top-spec computers.

Chi Shuo sat down at his seat and pointed to his right: “You sit here.”

During matches, the Jungler and Mid Laner also sit together, so this was a good opportunity to get used to the positions in advance.

Ye Shaoyang sat down next to Chi Shuo. Just as he turned on the computer, he heard a crisp voice from behind: “Brother Yang, can I duel you for a few rounds?”

Ye Shaoyang turned around and met a pair of bright eyes.

The young man’s face was full of anticipation and excitement. Evidently, with a new member joining the team, he wanted to test the newcomer’s skill level. Furthermore, this team member was an Omega.

Most teenagers this age loved to prove themselves through duels. If Ye Shaoyang chickened out, they would think the new Omega was nothing special, just a pretty face.

The corners of Ye Shaoyang’s mouth lifted slightly as he looked at him with a gentle gaze: “Are you sure you want to duel me?”

Xie Xiaotian nodded: “En en, let’s play a few rounds and see!”

Chi Shuo: “…”

The little guy from the second team is seeking death this quickly? Does he think that because Ye Shaoyang is an Omega, he definitely can’t beat them in a duel? Shaoyang just joined the team, and sure enough, some people are unconvinced that a newcomer can be a starter.

On what grounds? Many people on the second team have been substitutes for a year or two and still can’t be starters. Yet you, a newcomer with zero match experience, get to be the starting Mid Laner next season directly?

Chi Shuo didn’t stop Ye Shaoyang.

They would very quickly learn that the Omega before them was not a gentle and weak Omega.

—This was a Mid Laner Great Demon King.