TAHDO Chapter 78

No amount of juicy gossip could compare to this!

Looking at Liang Chen’s displeased expression, he also felt a little guilty. He told himself that he had probably struck a nerve with Director Liang.

After all, his son was an Omega who had gotten together with another Omega. Who wouldn’t be worried in his position?

He even imagined a whole scene in which the two of them came out to Liang Chen.

Good heavens.

He felt sorry for Xiao Qiu.

Although people were said to be inherently good by nature, the truth was that, in many situations, the people and circumstances around us could bring out some dark and ugly tendencies hidden deep within us.

Perhaps it was a childhood friend who had once walked alongside you but eventually achieved far more than you ever could. You might secretly hope they would stumble and fall.

Perhaps it was a colleague who worked less diligently than you but possessed far greater natural talent. Out of envy, you might search for their mistakes, hoping to see them brought down.

Or perhaps it was someone you had once admired and secretly loved. You couldn’t have them, but that didn’t mean you were particularly happy to see them find happiness with someone else.

People often didn’t think of themselves as particularly bad. They simply felt that others owed them an answer to the questions, “Why?” and “What makes them so special?”

Chang Mingyuan had no idea that this was exactly what was driving his own thoughts. He knew perfectly well that even if Ji Qiu weren’t dating Liang Yan, an ordinary Alpha like himself might not necessarily be good enough for Ji Qiu either.

But still…

He pretended to offer Liang Chen some casual words of comfort.

“Professor Liang, it’s all right. Some things are beyond our control, so we might as well let nature take its course.”

Let nature take its course?

Director Liang nearly stumbled when he heard those words. He hurriedly covered his mouth with his fist and pretended to cough twice to maintain his dignified image.

Bah! Let nature take its course!

It’s precisely because I let nature take its course that I’m about to become a grandfather!

Liang Chen really didn’t want to think about it. He gave a derisive snort and nodded coldly.

Meanwhile, Chang Mingyuan was screaming excitedly inside his head.

It’s settled! It’s settled! It’s settled!

He added one final comment to sum things up.

“Besides, Professor Liang, Ji Qiu really is an outstanding person. He has a great personality, too. He and Liang Yan complement each other’s personalities, so their relationship isn’t necessarily a bad thing.”

“……”

Liang Chen’s expression darkened another shade.

Yes! Exactly! Ji Qiu was so outstanding back then that I was the one who told him to go find Yan Yan in the first place! I really did bring this disaster upon myself!

And as for their complementary personalities?

Director Liang recalled the scene of Ji Qiu clinging to his leg and calling him Dad during the Lunar New Year celebrations. The corner of his mouth twitched, and he was so furious that his nose nearly crooked.

Chang Mingyuan cautiously studied Liang Chen’s expression. After interpreting it according to his own assumptions, he also knew when to quit while he was ahead.

“All right, Professor Liang. I’ll study Ji Qiu’s research materials carefully. After all, he’s my junior at the university.”

Liang Chen’s eyebrow twitched.

What do you mean, your junior? That’s my son-in-law!

However, as an elder, there were certain things he couldn’t say outright. He simply responded with a cold “Mm,” then instructed Chang Mingyuan to go back and think things through carefully and stop making such elementary mistakes.

After that, he returned to his office alone.

Liang Chen closed the door and sat down. Seeing that everything around him was quiet, he secretly took out his phone and skillfully opened the replay of a certain video.

On the screen, a young man sat upright, wearing a composed and appropriate smile. Facing the livestream camera without the slightest trace of nervousness, he spoke eloquently, presenting all his demands with clear reasoning and solid arguments.

And in the latter part of the video, that same young man confessed his feelings to Liang Chen’s son with both tenderness and unwavering determination.

Liang Chen gave a cold snort and watched the young man in the video once again.

Honestly, aside from having a few screws loose and being exceptionally good at getting on people’s nerves, the young man seemed to have almost no other flaws.

Besides, Liang Yan and Ji Qiu would ultimately be the ones living their own lives together. What mattered most was that they were happy with each other and that their relationship worked for them.

So when exactly is this love con artist going to make his relationship with my son public?!

Does my son not deserve an official relationship status?!

Director Liang finally took a deep breath and turned his attention to other matters.

Meanwhile, Chang Mingyuan was practically a little bird fluttering with joy.

He returned to his dormitory, logged into the university forum, and felt as though he were floating on air.

He opened the wildly popular thread he had posted earlier.

[Original Post: I bet Yanqiu will run into trouble within a year, guaranteed! If nothing happens, I’ll treat every idiot alumnus who leaves a comment under this thread to a meal! No matter how many of you there are, I can afford it! Just trust my prediction!]

The replies were still pouring in. Some people treated the thread as a daily check-in, while others simply wanted to watch the drama unfold and joined in for the fun of it.

Chang Mingyuan’s family was reasonably well-off, but not so wealthy that he could spend money recklessly. When he had impulsively gritted his teeth and made that bet, it was because he genuinely believed Yanqiu couldn’t last. He could even swear an oath if necessary. He was absolutely certain the two wouldn’t stay together forever.

Now, when he saw that username that had given him so many headaches before, a hint of pity appeared on his face.

“You Don’t Know Jack Sh\*t” was always determined to reply to every comment expressing doubts about Yanqiu’s relationship. According to this person’s arguments, Yanqiu were a pair of rare, immortal lovers descended from heaven. Their genders were no obstacle to their love; they were destined for each other and perfectly matched in every possible way.

It was practically a full-scale brainwashing seminar.

Seriously, if this person was so emotionally invested in shipping the couple, did Liang Yan and Ji Qiu even know about it?

What exactly was this person getting out of it?

Chang Mingyuan shook his head, completely baffled.

He moved his mouse, scrolling through the replies one by one.

Today, he had learned a huge secret. After reading through all the messages, he smiled slightly and began typing with an unmistakably boastful tone.

[OP: I’ve got some juicy gossip today, but I can’t reveal it just yet.]

[OP: But I can tell you this: I won’t need to treat all you idiots to a meal anymore. Sorry about that! I told you something was bound to happen. Just wait and see.]

Before long, a flood of new comments appeared.

[OP, stop being so mysterious! Can you at least give us a hint?]

[My friend has cancer. Wants to hear the gossip. Understand?]

[Isn’t that a bit much? Qiuqiu is such a good person, and Liang Yan isn’t bad either. Why are you all so desperate to see them break up?]

[You’d rather tear down a temple than destroy a marriage! Can’t you people just wish them well?]

[LOL. Then go to the threads next door, “Yanqiu Is Real” and “OO Love Lasts Forever, True Love Is Invincible.” Why are you coming into this thread in the first place?]

[So what exactly is your gossip, OP?!]

Chang Mingyuan looked with satisfaction at all the gossip-hungry people practically tearing their hair out with curiosity. He continued replying with veiled insinuations.

[OP: It’s nothing much. Just think about it. Can two Omegas get married? Can they register their marriage? Can they have children and continue their family line? Can love really be happy without the blessing of their parents?]

[OP: I’ll leave it at that. That’s all I’m going to say.]

[Damn, that actually makes some sense.]

[Now that you mention it, their relationship really does face a lot of difficulties…]

[But Qiuqiu’s speech back then was genuinely so moving! I believe they can overcome these obstacles!]

[Oh, right! Speaking of which, what does Director Liang think about this? Surely he knows, right?]

[Too afraid to say anything. Too afraid to ask.]

After successfully steering the discussion in the direction he wanted, Chang Mingyuan was satisfied. Just as he was about to log off, that particularly active username predictably popped up again.

[You Don’t Know Jack Sh\*t: What the hell is this?! Are you out of your mind?!]

[You Don’t Know Jack Sh\*t: OP, when are you going to stop? Do you get a kick out of spreading rumors?]

Chang Mingyuan wore a contemptuous smile as he looked pitifully at those words.

Fine. I’ll let you enjoy your little fantasy for a bit longer.

It won’t last anyway. You’re not worth arguing with.

He tapped the keyboard and replied.

[OP: Fine, I’m spreading rumors. How about this? Let’s exchange contact information and set a deadline. Three months from now—no, two months. If their relationship is still as lovey-dovey as it is now, I’ll not only treat everyone in this thread to a meal, but I’ll also cover your entire meal card for a whole semester. How about that?]

[OP: Of course, since we’re making such a big claim, there should be something at stake. You can decide what you want. There’s nothing in particular I want for myself. Honestly, I just want to see the look on your face when your hopes are shattered.]

[You Don’t Know Jack Sh\*t: Sure! Then I’ll cover your meals for an entire year! And while we’re at it, we can settle this in person when the time comes. Don’t chicken out!]

The gossip-loving crowd had originally assumed the two were simply expressing different opinions and arguing their respective sides. But as the unusually strong smell of gunpowder intensified between them, they gradually realized that these two might actually be serious.

[Calm down, everyone. Both of you, calm down. Neither of you has any concrete proof, so what’s the point of fighting?]

[Exactly! We’re all just here to have some fun and enjoy the gossip. Whatever happens, Yanqiu is Yanqiu. Constantly cursing other people to break up isn’t very nice.]

[But Brother Sh\*t’s stubborn refusal to face reality isn’t exactly great either, is it?]

Chang Mingyuan watched the endless stream of replies. He glanced at the username “You Don’t Know Jack Sh\*t,” who was still actively replying to other people in the thread.

Then, with a lazy air of indifference, he closed the webpage without saying another word.

Hmph. How utterly ignorant.

He had absolutely no idea that, in a dormitory building two buildings away, Yin Tongguang was already calling around to ask about Liang Yan’s due date.

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