Entering a Split Personality — Chapter 80

For the sake of our watches or something? It was lucky that the current situation was grim and no one was paying attention, or they’d have beaten him up until his face looked like a pig’s head in a minute. 

But Xiao He was quite bewildered. Omega watches were pretty expensive, but they weren’t worth risking their lives for, were they? They had so much enthusiasm just for the sake of a few ten thousand yuan? He had more than sixty million behind him, but he didn’t really want to put his life at stake for it…

Seeing as this was a fantastical world, Xiao He didn’t investigate the logic, and carefreely played this ultra-realistic, holographic version of Plants vs. Bugs.

Alright...if these bugs weren’t so disgusting, Xiao He would have more fun playing.

He fought hard like this for two whole hours. Despite Xiao He's high physical fitness this time, he couldn’t quite hold on anymore.

There were few of them and many of the insects. If the bugs kept ganging up on them like this, they’d die sooner or later!

Xiao He wiped off some blood, looked around a little and couldn't help but feel a jolt to his heart.

His comrades-in-arms were all unreal, but they’d been fighting at his side just a moment ago, and now they’d turned into heaps of paste. This was really a great blow.

Taking a deep breath, Xiao He looked at the mere ten people left, a little worried.

He hadn’t seen Fan Shen yet this time. If he died now, this wouldn’t be worth it at all!

What’s more...Xiao He was a little apprehensive. It didn’t matter if he died, but if he was still in this mass of bugs when he woke up, how could he survive alone?

He’d die again? Die and come back to life?

If it kept repeating itself like that, he’d go crazy!

But the soldiers around him kept boosting each other’s morale. “Keep going! For my country! For my people! For our omegas!”

Xiao He was pretty impassioned when he heard the first few sentences, but when the last one came out, he instantly broke character.

Damn, are you doing an ad for Omega?! Just how obsessed are you! 

Xiao He had always had a wild imagination, and he couldn’t help letting it run away with him now. 

Could it be that Fan Shen’s line of business was related to Omega watches? So that’s why he kept thinking about them? So even in his mental world, he didn’t forget to create an ad for publicity?

When he thought of this, Xiao He wanted to laugh.

Forget it! Whatever was going on with Fan Shen, he’d survive first and think about it when he met him! 

Never give up hope. When only five people were left at Xiao He’s side, the reinforcements finally arrived.

A silver and white starship slowly landed, and a huge shockwave turned the insects battling around them into ashes.

The starship had a special shielding system that perfectly enveloped Xiao He and the others, protecting them from the shockwave’s bombardment.

They were finally saved! The valiant, battle-hardened soldiers cried tears of joy, and even Xiao He felt like he had a new lease of life.

If he could avoid dying then he would. This was his basic standard when carrying out missions.

The mere six people left went into the starship. Xiao He had just found his footing when a team of rescue workers dressed in white rushed over to them, swiftly set out their equipment and began treating them.

They laid Xiao He on a stretcher. He had many lacerations on his body. They hurt a little, but he felt like he could still bear it.

To be honest, Xiao He felt pretty great this time. This body was unexpectedly powerful. It had plenty of strength and well-developed senses. Not only was his vision keen, but even his hearing and sense of smell surpassed those of ordinary people.

He could see farther, hear more and distinguish scents more clearly.

Around him were the intercrossing sounds of footsteps. Xiao He listened quietly, and heard some information about himself amid the confusion.

“How is Major General Xiao He?”

“His shoulder has an abrasion, his left leg is fractured and there’s a rather deep wound across his chest and abdomen, but fortunately his life is in no danger.”

And then he heard them saying, “The marshal told us that no matter what, we have to put in all our effort to save and treat the wounded! Don’t hesitate at any cost. They’re our heroes, the fearless warriors who saved the nation and the people from disaster!”

Xiao He’s ears were pricked up high. He heard the word “marshal,” and his heart couldn’t help but jump.

He was a major general this time, so who was this marshal? Could it be Fan Shen?

Ah...had they switched places?

Xiao He was looking forward to it a little, no...he was looking forward to it a great deal!

In the last world, Fan Shen had looked so handsome in military uniform that it made people jealous. It was just a pity that their relationship had been too terrible, so he hadn’t had too many chances to appreciate it. This time he had to get along with him well, and see his fill!

No...how could just looking be enough, he had to peel off Fan Shen’s clothes with his own hands…

Ahem...his fantasy was so beautiful that Xiao He couldn’t quite take it anymore~!

Just at that moment, someone said quietly, “Please transfer the major general to Ward 1. Once his condition stabilizes, the marshal will come to look over him.”

“Alright! No problem.”

Xiao He looked forward to it silently. It must be Fan Shen, it had to be Fan Shen. Nothing could be better than seeing his own lover after surviving a life-threatening situation!

Xiao He was really looking forward to it, but unfortunately, the wounds he’d suffered weren’t light. Medical personnel came to inject him with a sedative, and before long his mind grew murky and he fell unconscious. 

Half-asleep and half-awake, Xiao He vaguely sensed someone performing surgery on him. It didn’t hurt, it was just a little stressful.

After a while, the operation ended, and it seemed it’d been successful. The sedative slowly wore off.

A while later, someone seemed to come in. Their footsteps were light, but steady and powerful. The people around them made way one after another, and the sound of respectful greetings rose, but their only reply was a deep and low “Yes.”

It was just a single syllable, but it slipped into Xiao He’s ears with a tingle like an electric current, making his heart tremble faintly.

Fan Shen! It was definitely Fan Shen!

Without a doubt!

Xiao He felt the man walking nearer, and his powerful air swept over him, as well as that familiar, pleasant scent. Even without opening his eyes, Xiao He could sketch out his appearance.

He seemed to be looking at him, Xiao He thought inside.

He was a little agitated and a little excited, but unfortunately, Xiao He couldn’t move.

Next came a soft, quiet voice. Fan Shen seemed to be asking after Xiao He’s condition. The doctor beside him was very deferential, and though he strived to maintain a calm tone, he could hear the nervousness within it.

Fan Shen cared about him!

Xiao He felt so good inside he was effervescent!

He felt like things were starting out pretty well this time!

He’d fought with the bugs for a long time, but Fan Shen wasn’t forcibly keeping his distance from him, and even actively worried about him.

With such a great beginning, Xiao He was in a wonderful mood.

The only thing he was a little dissatisfied with was that he couldn’t open his eyes at all. If he woke up right now, he could strike when the iron was hot and develop a good relationship with Fan Shen.

It was just a pity that Xiao He couldn’t open his eyes all the way up until Fan Shen left.

A little disappointed and a little exhausted, Xiao He finally fell asleep groggily.

When he woke up again, Xiao He could no longer feel any pain.

As soon as he opened his eyes, a doctor moved closer from nearby. “Major General Xiao He, how do you feel?”

When Xiao He opened his eyes and saw an unfamiliar face, he was a little disappointed, but his mood soon recovered and he said, “I’m fine now.” 

He said this, but the doctor still busied himself with starting a routine examination.

Xiao He really felt pretty much fine. His chest and abdomen had hurt fiercely earlier, but now he could no longer feel any pain.

Once he finished the examination, the doctor smiled at Xiao He. “Major General Xiao He, you’ve got a sturdy physique and great resiliency. It’s rare even among alphas! You’re a strong one, a hero of the Empire to be sure!”

Xiao He smiled but didn’t answer.

He was a little confused. He could understand most of his words, but what the hell did he mean by, “It’s rare even among alphas?”

What sort of things were alphas? He had no idea!

If he didn’t understand then he’d better not pretend to. It was best to say less.

After the doctor finished all his examinations and made sure nothing was wrong, he sent a message out with his communicator.

Xiao He didn’t see the contents, but his eyes flashed faintly.

The doctor immediately said, “The marshal told me to let him know as soon as possible when you woke up.”

When Xiao He heard this, he felt instant joy and his eyes lit up. 

The doctor was facing him, and when he saw this heartfelt smile, his heart couldn’t help but move, almost bewitched by the powerful scent surrounding him.

It was really seductive! Even as a beta, he couldn’t help but admire such a powerful alpha.

However...he sighed...it was a thought he shouldn’t have.

Xiao He didn’t wait long before he saw the man he’d been missing.

The door to the ward opened, and a man in military uniform entered. When Xiao He looked over, his heart almost forgot what rate it should beat at.

With a pure white uniform and a silver and blue cloak, when the man strode over, he seemed as valiant and dashing as a god!

He was really too handsome!

Xiao He didn’t even blink, and when Fan Shen turned his head slightly, his azure eyes easily locked onto him.

When their gazes met, Xiao He’s heart trembled.

He really wanted to kiss him, really, really wanted to!

But...he still had to endure.

Fan Shen walked towards him, his clear voice low and filled with undisguised concern. “How are you doing now? Do your wounds still hurt?”

Xiao He was super excited at receiving a friendly treatment from an unfamiliar Fan Shen for once. “I’m fine! It doesn’t hurt at all!”

Xiao He replied so cheerfully that there was a trace of a smile in Fan Shen’s eyes. He said softly, “You’ve never been afraid of pain since you were small.”

Hey...that implied something! Xiao He quickly analyzed his words. They’d known each other for a long time? And it looked like they had a pretty good relationship? Could it be they were childhood sweethearts?

Damn! It’d be too easy to capture him if that was the case!

Xiao He smiled until his eyes crinkled and he looked at Fan Shen with a gaze full of dependence. “It’s a good thing you saved me.” 

When he mentioned this, Fan Shen’s eyes flickered faintly.

Xiao He saw it clearly, and his heart jumped. Nothing unexpected had happened, right?

Right afterwards, Fan Shen sighed softly and said, half concerned and half reprimanding, “You’re not allowed to make trouble like this next time.” 

Xiao He couldn’t figure out Fan Shen’s emotions just now, so he was a little confused, but that didn’t prevent him from realizing the concern the other man had for him. Just that made him very happy, and he didn’t bother about it anymore. He hurriedly followed along and said, “I definitely won’t do it again! I guarantee it!” 

He was so obedient that Fan Shen’s beautiful eyes gentled further. He said softly, “Get a good rest, and I’ll come see you later.”

Xiao He was reluctant to let him leave, but he couldn’t think of what to say to make him stay, so he just looked at him with eyes full of expectation.

Fan Shen was a little startled at being looked at like this, but he soon said, “Do you feel bored?”

Xiao He grabbed hold of this excuse, nodded hard and said, “That’s right.” 

“Then…” Fan Shen hesitated for a moment.

Xiao He hurriedly said, “I’m fine, and the doctor said it’s all right too.” As he spoke, he looked at the doctor from just now.

With Xiao He's hinting, the doctor said, “Major General Xiao He is very resilient, and there’s no longer any major problems.” 

Xiao He rushed to say, “I don’t hurt anywhere, and I’m completely fine now. It’s too boring staying here, let me come with you!”

Fan Shen was unexpectedly easy to talk to this time. When Xiao He brought this up, the marshal thought about it a little, nodded and said, “Alright, tidy up a little and come to the mothership bridge in a while to find me.”

“Okay!” Xiao He’s eyes shone, and the smile on his lips was completely unconcealed.

Fan Shen only glanced at him before turning his eyes away. 

Xiao He didn’t notice the peculiarity in the other man, only paying attention to his own excitement.

Fan Shen left first. Xiao He took a shower, dressed and then ran swiftly out of his room, dashing toward the mothership bridge.

They were still on the starship and battling the insects.

Xiao He had never expected that it would be so simple to capture Fan Shen this time.

They fought for two whole months on this strange planet, and finally overthrew the insect nest, exterminating those savage, ruthless monsters. They saved the millions of humans and hundreds of thousands of natives trapped on this planet.

This was a matter covered in a few words, but it was an exceptionally exciting trip for Xiao He.

He fought side by side with Fan Shen as his capable right-hand man.

They discussed their offensive strategy on the starship through the nights, journeyed together on aircrafts and sent thousands of insect monsters flying with barrages of artillery. 

Once, for the sake of rescuing a besieged town, they even landed on the ground and made a surprise attack with their weaponry. 

Xiao He had never even thought of experiencing something like this.

Every time he met Fan Shen, the other man always treated him as a partner who needed protection, tolerating and doting on him, making sure he had no worries.

But Fan Shen was completely different this time around.

He appreciated his strength and trusted in his ability, assigning him with crucial tasks. He gave him reliable encouragement before he left, and generous commendation when he returned victorious. 

Fan Shen was his superior, his friend and his brother who he could trust at his back, living and dying together!

Xiao He could never have imagined how great this experience was. 

It turned out it felt this great to stand at Fan Shen’s side and share his burden. It turned out he could do this much, and help him this much. It turned out that he wasn’t that far away from Fan Shen!

Xiao He was bursting with self-confidence like never before, and he felt that life was carefree.

This time was really an enjoyable vacation.

And Xiao He was quite assured of the outcome. Fan Shen treated him well, very well, and was only lacking that last step.

They were still on the battlefield right now, and the opportunity wasn’t yet ripe. Xiao He didn’t want to pierce through that last layer yet.

Once the conflict ended and things settled down, Xiao He would confess to him without the slightest hesitation. And then...everyone would be happy! 

Xiao He was almost reluctant for such a relaxed journey to end.

However, what would come would always come.

Once they brought peace for the planet’s residents, they set off on their journey home.

After staying on the starship for such a long time, Xiao He was a little reluctant to leave.

At night, the soldiers ate a relaxed meal in the dining hall. They weren’t allowed to drink during the war, but they were all in a cheerful mood from returning victorious, and they were looking forward to going home soon.

Xiao He had always stuck to Fan Shen during this time, but he’d also gotten to know one or two friends.

Fan Shen didn’t attend an occasion like this, for the sake of letting everyone feel more comfortable. 

Xiao He had a pretty good relationship with a young man named Su Luo. They were similar in age, and their personalities were compatible. They hadn’t known each other before, but after seeing each other for two months, they became close friends.

Seeing that he was about to go home, Su Luo was quite nervous. “Xiao He, I’m going to have a blind date when I get back, I’m really really really nervous!”

Xiao He didn’t bother to pay attention to him. His friend had already said these words plenty of times. He had worked himself up into a terrible state over this girl he was about to meet, when he didn’t even know if she could become his girlfriend.

As a man with experience, Xiao He couldn’t understand what this little virgin was thinking at all.

It was just a blind date and it wasn’t guaranteed to come to anything, so what was the use in being so nervous!

But Su Luo was so nervous he couldn’t sit still.

The day-long flight passed in the blink of an eye. After they landed, they had to undergo a routine inspection. Xiao He wanted to find Fan Shen, but Su Luo held him up. “Xiao He, please, please come with me to the Imperial Emporium and help me pick out something to wear. I-I’m going to go on my blind date, and I-I’m dying of nerves!”

Xiao He: ...Who gives a fuck about you!

But Su Luo held on tightly to his hand, and wouldn’t let go no matter what he said.

In any case, they’d gotten along for two months, and they were good friends who’d lived and died together. Xiao He would feel bad about leaving him alone like this.

After hesitating for a moment, Xiao He felt that since he’d been making good progress with Fan Shen, a little delay wouldn’t hurt anything, so he agreed to Su Luo’s request.

Su Luo was so excited he almost leaped into the air.

The two men went to the Imperial Emporium together. Suddenly seeing such a high-end, elegant and classy place, Xiao He felt quite curious.

It was a futuristic world, after all, so there was no shortage of novelties.

Xiao He looked at the things around him one by one. Once he changed clothes, Su Luo started making trouble again. “Xiao He, I’m too nervous! Super nervous! Come with me to the blind date, please!”

Seeing this 185-cm tall man shrink into a scared baby, Xiao He was speechless.

He should finish what he started. Since he’d already come to this point, it wouldn’t be good to abandon him now.

Forget it...he’d stay with him to the end! 

So Xiao He and Su Luo went to the Lilia Premier Hotel together.

As soon as they went in, Su Luo started courting death. “It’s no good, Xiao He, I’m going to the bathroom first.” 

Shit...with this kind of conduct, could you really get a wife?!

Xiao He saw that Su Luo had to pee, and he kind of had to go to the bathroom as well, so they went together.

But he hadn’t thought that...when they’d arrived at the bathroom door, he’d stop in place.

Damn...this restroom...was a little high-powered!

What did they mean by having six doors?

Su Luo saw that Xiao He had stopped, and pulled on his hand, saying, “It’s all because of the Omega Rights Assembly. They just had to set up separate bathrooms, so now we have six bathrooms all of a sudden, and it’s easy to walk into the wrong one if you’re not careful.”

Xiao He looked over them, a little confused.

“Alpha Men, Alpha Women, Beta Men, Beta Women, Omega Men, Omega Women.” He read it out, completely befuddled. “What is all this?!”

Maybe because Su Luo was too nervous, he depended on talking nonstop to calm himself down, and chattered as he pulled Xiao He into the alpha men’s bathroom, “You know, it was too dangerous back then, when there were only two bathrooms. When male omegas went into the men’s bathroom, it was like walking into a den of wolves, and they could get gang-raped if they weren’t careful. Afterwards, the Rights Assembly kept fighting, insisting on arranging separate bathrooms for omegas. Then after that, the Beta Anti-Discrimination Association started shouting as well, requesting equal rights, so betas had separate bathrooms in the end as well… Actually, why would we alphas care about this, they were simply making trouble for us… Let me say, those Rights Assembly people mess around too much. Now omegas are more precious than ever, and it’s hard for us to find wives…”

Xiao He had been in the army for two months, but they’d been busy giving their all to kill the enemy at the time, so they had no idle time to gossip.

Besides being a little bewildered by alphas and omegas, Xiao He really didn’t know what Su Luo was talking about.

And Su Luo kept talking on endlessly: “Let me tell you...I’m really nervous, you don’t even know… They arranged a female omega for me in the first place, but thanks to going into battle, I was able to get the chance to switch it to a male omega. But I’m afraid he’ll be dissatisfied with me, I…”

Xiao He only understood half of what he heard, but he grasped one crucial point. “Su Luo...your blind date is a man?!”

“Of course! Female omegas are good too, but...I feel they’re a little strange, after all, they’re the only ones without something down there. I feel like they’ve got a bit of physical defect…”

Xiao He felt...that his worldview had shattered!

“Could it be that female alphas and betas have that...that thing?”

“Of course!” Su Luo looked at him as if he were looking at a weirdo. “Except for female omegas, all the other genders have it! It’s just that betas’ are a little smaller, but I’ve heard that some female betas have a really sexy one too…”

Xiao He couldn’t listen any longer. His world had collapsed! What the hell was this!!!

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The author has something to say:

Ahem, the last part is just for a laugh~ Don’t say I’m sexist or anything, pfft! I’ve just always kind of wanted to poke fun at the ABO genre. There’s six genders and only female omegas don’t have anything down there, the people there must feel that it’s strange to some extent, hahaha

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6 hours and 21 minutes for 3,957 words, or 9.6 minutes for every 100 words, gee whiz...an increase in rate by 0.5 minutes. This chapter was 11 pages long 😥

Plants vs. Bugs is a Chinese copycat version of Plants vs. Zombies.

Su Luo's name is 苏罗 (Sū Luó). 苏 means "revive," while 罗 means "gauze," though they're both more often used in the context of names or transliteration than those literal meanings. 

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