The physiology teacher had once mentioned in class that differentiation is something that everyone will experience in their lifetime. Generally, it begins to occur after the age of sixteen, but it's not excluded that other possibilities may cause differentiation to happen earlier.

Shen Li was a well-behaved student. Whatever the teacher said, he believed it without question. In his understanding, turning into an Omega was something that would happen after he turned sixteen. Although Aunt Yan had warned him not to get too close to Luan Xi, he didn't understand or want to understand the reasons behind it. In his heart, he couldn't even imagine that the early onset of differentiation would happen to him.

He trembled as he got out of bed, too hurried to even put on his slippers, and walked straight out of the room. It was as if the cold floor could relieve his current state. Shen Li's consciousness was somewhat blurred, and everything happening around him seemed unfamiliar. The inner panic and helplessness, along with the strange reactions of his body, were gradually pushing his spirit towards the brink of collapse.

One step, two steps, three steps.

Luàn Xī's room was not far away, but now Shen Lí felt as if these few short steps had almost exhausted all his strength.

"Click."

Shen Li exerted all his strength to turn the doorknob. He bit his lip and resolutely stepped into the room.

Alpha's living room exudes a distinct pheromonal scent unique to Alpha. Luan Xi's room, on the other hand, is tidy and clean, with a less intense concentration of pheromones within its enclosed space.

However, newly separated Omegas have an extremely sensitive ability to discern pheromones, especially those emitted by Alphas. Just a hint of Alpha pheromones is enough to make them willingly lie down and expose their "vulnerable bellies".

Shen Li no longer had the energy to analyze the current situation. He was only consumed by the undeniable pheromones belonging to Alpha that were coming towards him, making his whole body flush with heat.

What is this taste?

Shen Li was stunned.

Omega was unable to control his emotions and reactions, and Shen Li's body honestly told him that he liked this scent.

Although Luǎn Xī is an Alpha, his pheromones are not particularly aggressive like those of an Alpha. On the contrary, they emit a sense of tranquility and reassurance, so gentle that one can even become immersed in them.

Shen Li wanted to get closer, he wanted to absorb more of this comforting and dependable scent.

He shifted his footsteps and silently walked to the edge of the bed, calling out Lu Xi's name.

As his words fell, the bulging quilt on the bed twitched, and the person in the middle of the bed turned over.

Shen Li's nerves had reached their breaking point, and his subconscious told him that the only way to escape his current predicament was to seek refuge in the warm and dependable embrace of the other person.

"... Shen... Li...?"

Luǎn Xī was in a half-dreamy state when Shen Li pounced on him and his whole body stiffened.

"Damn it," Luan Xi cursed silently.

He had been leading a simple and contented life for so many years, and he finally had a colorful dream. However, not only did he wake up before the dream was finished, but what was even more distressing was that the sweet scent of omega pheromones from the dream coincided with the person in his arms.

If he still doesn't know what is happening right now, then he really has lived in vain for twenty-four years.

Shen Li's current situation is clearly a premature differentiation.

The enchanting dreams that Luan Xi had earlier instantly vanished without a trace, instead replaced by the sight of reality, which made him feel a wave of uneasiness and confusion.

In his arms, the newly transitioned little Omega held onto his clothes tightly, rubbing against him in a disheveled manner. His pheromones overflowed, permeating the air, yet he remained unaware. Lan Xi's Adam's apple moved slightly, instinctively extending his arm to lightly embrace Shen Li's waist.

Fragrant and tender, such a small one.

In fact, any Alpha would find it difficult to resist an Omega in such a state, let alone when they are gasping for breath in your embrace.

"Lu...Lu Xi...I feel bad...uh..." Shen Li's voice was filled with a sob.

Luan Xiru snapped back her arm as if waking from a dream.

What was he thinking about in front of himself?

Luan Xi pressed hard on his temples and suddenly wondered if he should really find a partner. He pondered this for the benefit of Shen Li and for his own sake.

Luan Xi settled Shen Li on his bed, knowing that his pheromones could temporarily calm Shen Li down. He got up and went to the living room to find the adolescent-specific suppressant Mrs. Yan had prepared last time.

The estrus during the differentiation phase is not true estrus. Suppressants can be used on young Omega or temporary labeling can be applied. The true estrus period for Omega occurs after they reach adulthood, and Luan Xi is somewhat knowledgeable about these matters.

The boy, who had been given a suppressant, fell into a deep sleep. Luǎn Xī sat beside him, taking a moment to observe Shěn Lí's face, which still retained its youthful and delicate features despite the sweat. Instead of pinching his cheek as originally intended, she placed her hand on his damp forehead and absentmindedly stroked it a few times. "So, you have grown up as well..."