Xia Ze originally thought the physiology class was tough enough.
Especially after truly understanding what estrus and rut periods meant.
But the upcoming Omega fertility course turned out to be the most agonizing for him!
“Both Omegas and Betas can conceive life.”
“However, while Omegas regardless of gender are highly fertile, male Betas have a much lower chance of pregnancy compared to female Betas.”
“But since all of you here are Omegas, we’ll focus on Omega fertility.”
Topics like how mating between an Alpha and Omega, especially after a full mark, doubles the chances of conception.
Or how pregnant Omegas become particularly clingy toward their Alphas, needing their pheromones for comfort.
These were points Xia Ze had to take detailed notes on.
He hadn’t forgotten after the fake marriage, he’d also have to fake a pregnancy to smoothly send General Qi off to the battlefield.
Which meant.
He’d have to be drenched in General Qi’s pheromones, pretending to be fully marked.
Not just that, he’d also have to act extremely dependent on the Alpha while faking the pregnancy.
When Qi Jing, as usual, reviewed Xia Ze’s notes, his gaze lingered on these lines for a long time.
Full marking.
Dependence on him.
The corner of Qi Jing’s lips curled up slightly.
He was growing more and more eager for their married life.
Even though Betas couldn’t be fully marked, the mere thought of Xia Ze carrying his scent satisfied the dominant instincts of this top-tier Alpha.
Qi Jing’s usually stable pheromones fluctuated slightly, instantly putting the hidden guards on high alert.
What was happening?
The general’s pheromones triggered their instincts.
Fortunately, it lasted only a moment before everything returned to normal.
Only Xia Ze, in the greenhouse, frowned as his long-ignored gland warmed up slightly.
It hadn’t even been a month, why was it acting up already?
Stealthily, he plucked another rose petal and tiptoed off to take a bath.
By the time he came out, his gland had settled back to normal.
From start to finish, not a single trace of his pheromones had leaked.
He was amazing.
Now armed with physiological knowledge, Xia Ze silently praised himself.
To control his Omega pheromones this well, he was truly impressive!
As Xia Ze drifted off to sleep, a new thread appeared on the largest forum on the star network.
Though forums were considered archaic, they were still convenient for discussions.
And this thread, unsurprisingly, revolved around the hottest topic of the moment.
Everyone already knew about General Qi’s impending marriage.
Rumors were flying some claimed he was marrying the queen’s nephew, while others listed several noble Omegas as candidates.
Then there was the rumor that General Qi’s Omega was utterly ordinary.
This one was met with outright mockery.
Which delusional nobody was daydreaming now?
General Qi’s fiancée had to be top-tier in both looks and background anything less was unthinkable.
Had they forgotten that Omega who tried to get close to the general during a military visit? He still hadn’t married, and his entire family had been dragged into disgrace.
No one believed this rumor, so it didn’t gain much traction just a flood of negativity.
But today’s thread was different.
Its title alone was shocking.
[Mixed feelings. Just saw a photo of General Qi’s fiancée. How do I put this, emmmmm. Did he save the general’s life or something? Because he’s marrying an Omega from a garbage planet.]
[Even the rose-tinted view of General Qi has shattered. I thought he was smart, but turns out he’s blind.]
The post “detailed” how ordinary General Qi’s fiancée was, emphasizing that he was an orphan raised on a garbage planet, surely uncouth and crude, and so on.
It went on to say that a distinguished imperial general, the face of the empire, marrying such an Omega was an embarrassment to both the empire and the military.
Had the post stopped there, it might have been dismissed like previous ones, mocked as pure fabrication.
But these posts included photos multiple ones at that.
General Qi sending the Omega to school, picking him up after class.
Dining with the Omega, the two of them staring at a potted plant together in a shop.
Photos from every angle, clearly taken over multiple days.
Moreover, some backgrounds unmistakably showed the garbage planet, an extremely harsh environment.
In other words, the post was true.
The earlier rumors were also true.
They had just seemed too outrageous to believe.
This post was like a stone hurled into a lake, instantly stirring up a storm.
Everyone had the same question:
Why?
The Omega in the photos was as plain as could be.
And from a garbage planet!
What on earth did he have to offer???
Yet General Qi’s affection for him was undeniable.
When had anyone ever seen General Qi treat an Omega like this? Since when did he have the leisure to shuttle someone to and from school?
Why?!
The sentiment was unanimous.
[Fine, he’s from a garbage planet, but he’s also so plain, what’s the appeal?]
[He runs a flower shop maybe he’s exceptional at cultivating plants?]
[Impossible. If he were, he wouldn’t still be on a garbage planet. Skilled horticulturists are practically worshipped by major corporations and noble families.]
[Well, his eyes are nice, at least.]
[Disappointing. If this is the kind of Omega he fancies, the empire’s general has questionable taste.]
[Exactly. How can we trust such a general to protect the empire?]
The posts were expertly manipulated, the influence subtle yet unmistakable clearly the work of a seasoned hand, nearly undetectable.
What had been minor gossip before now erupted into full-blown outrage.
The criticism wasn’t limited to Xia Ze anymore; even Qi Jing himself came under scrutiny.
As if marrying this ordinary Omega would somehow diminish his prestige.
For years, the public had assumed Qi Jing would choose the finest Omega. The reality fell short, leaving them not just disappointed but angry.
And that anger was directed squarely at Xia Ze.
Hostile comments flooded in.
[This Omega must have shamelessly seduced our General Qi.]
[Absolutely. He must have used underhanded tricks, how else could this happen?]
[Honestly, the best match for General Qi is Yi Song, the queen’s nephew. Noble-born, strikingly handsome, he’s been voted top Omega multiple times.]
[Yi Song is perfect. He’s practically every Alpha’s dream Omega. Remember that charity show he did? His cooking was amazing.]
[Exactly! He’s leagues above this Xia Ze, no contest!]
“If General Qi insists on marrying Xia Ze, I’ll doubt his competence!”
“Exactly! The top-tier Alpha should only be matched with the top-tier Omega!”
As the time to depart for the main planet drew closer, public opinion grew increasingly heated.
Under deliberate manipulation, Xia Ze’s name became widely known and with it came a unified consensus.
Xia Ze was unworthy of marrying General Qi.
An Omega with such ordinary looks had no right to be a general’s wife!
