MORIC - Chapter 124
Chapter 124: Who's Being Terribly Immature and Jealous
The matter with Xi Zhoumeng was simply too outrageous.
The post from the Guyun Academy forum had even been moved to StarNet for discussion.
Many mecha enthusiasts were heartbroken and jealous, grumbling indignantly for quite a while.
Xi Li's skill at slacking off at work was already top-notch. The break room was never a good place to loaf around; he much preferred to go downstairs to buy coffee himself.
The time consumed by the old elevator going up and down was far longer than a trip to the restroom.
He never expected to be surrounded by his colleagues during a simple elevator ride.
"Section Chief, isn't your younger sister an Omega?!!"
Xi Li: "She is."
"Section Chief, Section Chief, look, look! Miss Xi has matched with the old mecha your family donated!!!"
Xi Li: "Huh?"
"Section Chief Xi!!! Can the Omegas in your family all pilot mechas?! Truly befitting of a noble family!"
Xi Li: "What are you talking about?"
It wasn't until his secretary sent him the post that Xi Li realized that slacking off by playing games in the afternoon had been an unwise decision.
He had missed Xi Zhoumeng's spectacular moment.
Others might not know that Xi Zhoumeng was an Alpha, but how could he not?
But as her big brother, Xi Li wasn't the least bit happy.
He stared at the light screen with an ashen face, while his secretary asked, terrified, "This must be a mistake, right?"
Xi Li also wished it were a mistake.
But an Omega matching with an Omega one hundred percent was damn well real.
And this Omega matching with a commander's mecha from who-knows-how-many generations of the Xi family was also real.
After all, his supposedly delicate sister who couldn't take care of herself was a damn Alpha!!
How was he supposed to explain this?
Her pheromone tests all came back Omega, and on the surface, she was an Omega who played the part to perfection!
Perhaps his displeasure was too obvious, as his secretary considerately asked, "Should I call the dean to ask about the situation?"
Xi Li: ...
He was in agony. It wouldn't have mattered if Xi Zhoumeng were an Alpha; she could have just slacked off like him.
The problem was that his sister was not only an Alpha but a damn S+ in spiritual power, which meant she would inevitably have to go to the battlefield, inevitably...
What was he to do!
Xi Li was silent for a long while before shaking his head.
"I'll handle it myself."
It wasn't just Xi Li who was having a meltdown; even Xi Chun was freaking out.
Xi Yang was even more tempestuous, spamming the group chat, tagging Xi Zhoumeng to ask what was going on, and wasn't she not supposed to be an A yet?
Then she proceeded with her routine insults, calling Xi Li a good-for-nothing.
He couldn't even solve this.
Xi Zhoumeng herself wasn't particularly happy either. She had been summoned to the dean's office and accepted the floral tea handed to her by the old geezer of a dean.
The beautiful Omega student asked listlessly, "How can this kind of malfunction be resolved?"
Also in the office were the dean of the Beta division and the school's top mecha instructors.
While all were astonished by the result, they all stated that there was nothing wrong with the mecha's core system.
Xi Zhoumeng: "So the problem is with me?"
The Omega student sitting on the sofa had her long hair draped over her shoulders, and her every move was impeccably graceful.
Though her words were ordinary, they carried a strong impact.
It was hard to tell if it was due to her status or her current mood.
【System: Don't be like that, isn't this great!!】
【System: You get a free system, and you can just have Chi Yueshan modify it for you! It'll save you from using unsuitable, worn-out mechas in the future.】
Xi Zhoumeng snorted.
The principal glanced at the mecha technician beside him. The next moment, a new communication came through—it was a call from Xi Li.
The eldest son of the Xi family, whose rank was comparable to the dean's, had a very polite tone. He started with an apology—
"I'm so sorry, our Zhoumeng has caused trouble for the academy."
Xi Zhoumeng didn't even lift her eyelids. Her light screen was flooded with messages from Chi Yueshan.
【Chi Yueshan: So does the mecha belong to you now!!】
【Chi Yueshan: Senior Wen already took her mecha away!!!】
【Chi Yueshan: Let me see yours too!! I think it's so beautiful! Sob sob sob I love it so much!】
Xi Zhoumeng replied with a complete non-sequitur—
【Am I not beautiful?】
In the chat box, Chi Yueshan's status showed "typing..." for a long time.
Perhaps her adoration for the beautiful mecha outweighed her speechlessness at Xi Zhoumeng, as she sent back a nodding emoji—
【VigorouslyNodding.jpg】
【Beautiful! You're the most beautiful person in the world!】
Xi Zhoumeng let out a laugh, a cold one.
【Xi Zhoumeng: Do you love me or the mecha more?】
Even Chi Yueshan was rendered speechless.
The system was speechless too.
【System: You can't be serious! How old are you?】
【Xi Zhoumeng: I'm older than the Xi Zhoumeng who didn't get you pregnant.】
【System: Why the indiscriminate attacks!!】
I'm just a consciousness!!
Besides, after the reboot, how can you distinguish between you and me!
In the end, the one who got… got… pregnant was still you!!
【Chi Yueshan: I love the mecha and I love you.】
【Xi Zhoumeng: Oh.】
She clutched the teacup, her expression grim.
The feeling of being bound by the Soul Chain was uncomfortable, like being watched.
What was worse was that she felt she had gained an innate skill; even though the mecha wasn't physically with her, she could sense its location and felt a natural familiarity with it.
What was the use of such a function?
She'd rather be bound to Chi Yueshan for real-time tracking. She had no idea what that girl was doing right now.
She was probably still drooling over that mecha.
What's so great about a mecha? It's cold and metallic. How could it be better to sleep with than me?
【System: ...】
You're practically oozing sour grapes. On one hand, you say you don't want to be an Alpha, but on the other, you're insecure about not being able to mark her.
On one hand, you don't want to mark someone and cause a bond, but on the other, you're making snide remarks about who gets pregnant.
Ah… how can there be such a difficult woman in this world?
It was unclear what Xi Li said, but the dean nodded with great trepidation.
Finally, he let out a sigh of relief and said to Xi Zhoumeng—
"Miss Xi, this mecha is old and difficult to repair anyway, and its functions are hard to improve."
"Mr. Xi said you should take it back with you for now. The rule is that it must be gifted to the student it binds with, and besides, this mecha was originally donated by your ancestor."
Xi Zhoumeng nodded, her tone not very pleasant. "But I'm not an Alpha. This thing is useless to me."
She was repulsed by the unpleasantness of the soul-binding, just as she was when she learned that the Magnetic Star Meteorite was needed to kill the queen's consciousness.
This irritation was about to tear through the still-dignified mask she wore.
"The whole academy is talking about this."
She even sighed. "This will look so bad if it gets out."
【System: Xi Li already knows, so it has definitely gotten out.】
Xi Zhoumeng sighed again. "How am I supposed to get married in the future? No Alpha will want an Omega who's bonded to a mecha."
The dean stammered for a long time, then shot a look at the teacher in charge of the forum.
The teacher said, "In that case, you can manage the forum posts yourself."
Only then did Xi Zhoumeng stand up, satisfied.
【System: You're too despicable! You even got your hands on the highest authority for the forum! You're insane!】
Xi Zhoumeng: What do you know.
She didn't hurry back, but when she went out, she was inevitably stared at. Everyone was very curious about why.
Duan Daizhen also squeezed through the crowd and asked affectionately, "Zhoumeng, what did the dean say?"
Xi Zhoumeng didn't look well. She smiled. "Take a guess?"
The sky had already darkened, and the academy's lights suddenly flickered on. Duan Daizhen scratched her head. "Because you're a descendant of the first commander?"
"Aiya, the timing is a bit too early. Otherwise, we could stretch it and say this mecha belonged to your mother."
Everyone knew that the Commander-in-Chief of the Expeditionary Force, Xi Mingguang, was Xi Zhoumeng's mother.
She had made an appearance during a diplomatic event a few years ago, and she and Xi Zhoumeng clearly looked like family.
Xi Zhoumeng nodded. "That's just one reason."
Even her nonsense sounded believable.
Duan Daizhen looked at her expectantly. "What other reason? Don't tell me you're an Alpha?"
Xi Zhoumeng: "Do you think I am?"
Duan Daizhen shook her head. "If you were an S+ spiritual power Alpha, I think we'd all be doomed."
Xi Zhoumeng: ...
She was silent for a moment before saying seriously, "Because even my soul is beautiful."
Duan Daizhen: ...
The surrounding students who had been waiting in anticipation were all stunned.
The system suddenly felt that the period when Chi Yueshan and Xi Zhoumeng were separated in the future timeline was actually a good thing.
After all, they only got together during their practical training.
They hadn't even broken the final barrier before, and then she got pregnant after just a few days.
If the Zerg weren't so difficult to deal with, and if things had continued, Chi Yueshan would probably not have been able to stand this person, right?
She was just too narcissistic?
How could someone not only praise their own appearance but also their soul??
The person in question wasn't the least bit embarrassed and walked away gracefully.
Duan Daizhen: "Where are you going?"
Xi Zhoumeng: "To find someone to fix the mecha. Since it's bound to me, and the paint is chipping so badly, it makes me lose face."
Duan Daizhen found herself completely unable to refute that statement.
She thought it was quite reasonable.
Chi Yueshan had been excited for hours, discussing the matter with Xuan Ping even during dinner.
By the time Xi Zhoumeng arrived at the dorm to catch her, she found Xuan Ping looking drowsy from listening. Seeing Xi Zhoumeng, Xuan Ping even showed a look of relief.
The first-year Omega dorms were small and cramped.
Even though the two of them had slept together, this was Xi Zhoumeng's first time here.
Even if the academy dorms weren't large, Chi Yueshan's was exceptionally crowded.
All sorts of books were piled high, and the already 1.2-meter-wide bed was also stacked with books.
There was only a narrow strip of bed board, as wide as a hallway. The sight made Xi Zhoumeng increasingly displeased, feeling that there was no room to sleep at all.
Chi Yueshan: "Y-You, why are you here?"
Xi Zhoumeng had come without any warning, knocking on the door like a debt collector. Xuan Ping had opened the door, and it took Chi Yueshan a few seconds to realize she should tidy up.
But there was simply nowhere to start.
The walls were covered with all kinds of tools, which led one to conclude that Chi Yueshan was already being very restrained at the Xi residence.
Xi Zhoumeng: "Am I not allowed to come?"
Xuan Ping was very tactful. "Yueshan, I'm leaving."
Chi Yueshan waved her hand, and the door slammed shut.
Xi Zhoumeng took a step forward and noticed there were even loose screws on the floor.
Chi Yueshan suddenly lunged at her desk and hastily covered it with her school robe.
Xi Zhoumeng hadn't noticed at first, but now it was hard not to.
She asked, "What are you hiding?"
Chi Yueshan: "N-Nothing."
Oh god, my gift isn't finished yet! Why is she like this? Why didn't she tell me in advance that she was coming to find me?
Xi Zhoumeng leaned closer, forcing Chi Yueshan to back away.
But the student dorms assigned to the Lower World students were small to begin with.
These nobles didn't receive much special treatment, let alone poor students like them from the Lower World.
Even though Chi Yueshan and Xi Zhoumeng were in a relationship, not many people in the academy knew.
People speculated, but most thought it was pointless.
Even when Chi Yueshan had publicly professed her love for the mecha earlier, no one was particularly surprised.
After all, this first-year Omega was already known for being crazy. Before, she had professed her love for Wen Xinghuo for all to hear, and now professing her love for a mecha was… understandable. Anyway, it was an OO relationship, not very cost-effective and prone to leaving one unsatisfied to death. Why bother?
Chi Yueshan didn't want any more attention either. She quite liked her current state, um, except she was a little too excited today.
Xi Zhoumeng's face was inches away. Chi Yueshan was leaning over the desk, refusing to get up no matter what.
Xi Zhoumeng: "What's on the table?"
She reached out to pull at the school robe. "You're happy that I bonded with the mecha?"
"Fine, the mecha is more important than me. But now you won't even let me see what's in your dorm?"
Her frowning expression was sharper than her usual arched brows, a side that few people ever saw.
It usually appeared in a fleeting moment of distraction.
Whenever that happened, Chi Yueshan wished she could crawl into Xi Zhoumeng's mind to see what she was thinking.
To be able to reveal such a broken look.
Chi Yueshan answered loudly, "I already said they're equally important!"
She stammered, her face turning red.
She rolled over, propping her hands on the table, her gaze falling on Xi Zhoumeng's waist.
Every time she and Xi Zhoumeng did that, she would get too absorbed and forget about this.
It was actually simple to ask for a waist measurement, but Xi Zhoumeng was too sharp.
Asking would give her away.
If she asked the maids, they would ask what it was for, saying that Miss Xi's waist measurements were always adjusted according to her outfits, and they never recorded her bare waist measurement.
But the outfits… damn it, why is this so troublesome!!!
She needed the bare waist measurement.
An inch more or an inch less wouldn't look good.
It had to fit perfectly, with gems scattered across snowy skin, a breathtaking touch of icing on the cake.
"Equally important?"
Xi Zhoumeng was clearly in a bad mood. "If the mecha and I fell into the water, you'd definitely save the mecha first, right?"
This person was being completely unreasonable!!
Chi Yueshan lost her patience. She suddenly hugged Xi Zhoumeng's waist, pulling the other woman towards her.
Then, under Xi Zhoumeng's rare look of astonishment, she bit her chin fiercely before kissing her on the lips.
Her hands slipped inside as well.
Bare waist, bare waist, bare waist measurement.
Xi Zhoumeng let out a laugh. "Looks like my skills are excellent. I haven't even marked you, and you're already this desperate."
At this moment, she no longer cared about the pain in her chin. She lifted Chi Yueshan onto the table in one motion, sweeping the school robe and everything else on the desk to the floor.
As she was forced open, Chi Yueshan murmured, her heart feeling as if it were being stabbed—
"I have to make it all over again."
Xi Zhoumeng didn't understand her meaning. She wiped the moisture that wasn't hers from the corner of her lips. "Isn't this just the beginning?"
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