After checking the message from Gu Xiangnan, Chao Ning told Gao Yan and the other two about Gu Xiangnan asking him to return home. Henry, who was just full of fighting spirit a moment ago, instantly turned into a defeated rooster, his entire person looking dejected and even a bit scared. After all, Gu Xiangnan was able to directly take Chao Ning away before, so if Chao Ning doesn't go back this time, who knows if Gu Xiangnan will try the same trick again?

"These high-level Alphas are terrifying."

Gao Yan asked, "How about this, why don't you just stay at school these two days and not go back? The laboratory is also capable of accommodating people, so you can temporarily stay there for a couple of days. We can discuss this again after all the exams are over."

The management policies of Xingda University are both lenient and strict. They are lenient when it comes to students' daily activities and course selection, but strict when it comes to the examination and assessment system. Whether it is the regular grades or the final exam results, if they fail to meet the assessment requirements by even a slight margin, they will be deemed unqualified. Once deemed unqualified, there will be no opportunity for a retake; instead, they must obediently retake the courses with the next cohort of students. Upon completion of the course, they must submit a lengthy essay of fifteen thousand words, following the topic assigned by the teacher.

Of course, there may also be situations where the thesis falls short, in which case one can only continue to revise and rewrite until it passes. In the end, on the individual's academic transcript, the failed grade will not be recorded with a numerical score, but rather marked with only two words: "passing grade".

To be honest, it's not a good sight to see such a situation happening to students at Xing University.

Therefore, Chaoning could only directly refuse Gu Xiangnan's request.

Moreover, Gu Xiangnan promised that he would not interfere with his studies. The final exams are taking place in the next two days, which is also considered an uncontrollable factor.

"Alright, we have no choice but to do it this way. Even if Gu Xiangnan is seriously ill, he can't just come into the Star University and act recklessly." Zhao Ning gladly accepted Gao Yan's suggestion.

Chris said enthusiastically, "I can live with Ning! That way, I can also protect Ning!"

Gao Yan, without any hesitation, said, "What are you using to protect yourself? Your flabby body?"

Chris, who didn't understand what "泡囊肉" referred to: "?"

"Chao Ning couldn't help but laugh, 'There's no need for that, Chris if you live with me. The restrooms inside are so small, how can two grown men stay there?'"

Chris said, "I can sleep on the floor."

"..." Zhao Ning sighed, "Don't be so flamboyant, Chris."

Chris finally figured out the meaning of "gay里gay气" after much pondering, and immediately expressed his loyalty, saying, "I can inject you with the Omega pheromone of the insect tribe. Isn't your eldest brother already injected with the Alpha pheromone of the insect tribe? Since my rank is lower, the rejection reaction shouldn't be too severe."

"......Chris," Chao Ningxian's expression turned serious. "Don't joke around with matters like this in the future. It is a very serious academic issue. Besides, being an A-level Alpha is already excellent, even better than many Alphas."

Chris vaguely understood that this had touched on Chao Ning's sad matter, after all, Chao Ning's level was too low. And no matter how much Chao Ning disliked the Chao family, this Chao Chengyan seemed to be different in Chao Ning's heart.

"Okay, I was wrong, Chao Ning. Don't be angry." Chris sincerely apologized.

Chao Ning curved his lips into a slight smile.

Finally, the four of them decided to have a hot pot in the school. After finishing the hot pot, they returned to the lab. Gao Yan and Chris were doing experiments, while Zhao Ning and Henry were studying. Zhao Ning and Henry were students in the same grade, with only a slight difference in their majors. After midnight, Gao Yan left with Chris and Henry, leaving Zhao Ning alone in the lab.

After saving all the data, Zhaoning shut down some unused devices and then simply freshened up before lying back down in the small rest area. Previously, Zhaoning used to spend the night in this rest area often. It was when he first joined the laboratory, and he wasn't familiar with Gao Yan and the others back then. However, it only took him less than a month to put an end to treating the laboratory's rest area as his bachelor pad.

Now we're living this kind of life again, and strangely, there's still a small hint of nostalgia that lingers.

Before going to bed, Chao Ning reviewed the previous segment of "Insect Clan Conjecture" and gained an understanding of the concept of "half-insect people." Chao Ning had seen these segments before, but at the time, he hadn't paid attention to the idea of "half-insect people," and it seemed that no one on the Star Network had noticed this detail either. He reread the segment on the concept of "half-insect people" and involuntarily associated this identity with Shen Xi.

"No, no, no, how could Shen Xi possibly be a demihuman?" Chao Ning muttered to himself. "There are no records of 'demihumans' at present. This is likely just the conjecture of the creator, after all, every scientific theory requires some unrealistic fantasies before being substantiated."

Perhaps stimulated by his thoughts, Chao Ning no longer continued reading "The Speculations of the Insect Clan" and instead decided to prepare for bed. However, just before falling asleep, he received a message from a stranger.

'[Shengbuxi: Are you willing or unwilling to annul the engagement with Gu Xiangnan?]'

"Gu Xiangnan? Cancel the engagement?"

Chao Ning didn't immediately consider who sent the message but thought about the possibility of cancelling the engagement. If there was a chance, he would cancel the engagement with Gu Xiangnan. And what's there to be unwilling about? He is an Alpha, and in the future, he will find an Omega to spend his life with. Of course, it might be difficult for him to find an Omega, so a Beta will do. If all else fails, he wouldn't mind growing old alone, or perhaps in the future, he could even have children with Chao Chengyan and Gao Yan...

Anyway, as long as it's possible, he absolutely won't marry Gu Xiangnan.

But who is this person sending the message?

[Ning: Shen Xi?]

'[S Life is Inexhaustible: It's me. Don't block me, okay?]'

[S Endless Life: Focus on your exams these few days, I’ll handle things on the Gu family's side for you. However, I'm curious, if Gu Xiangnan wants to dissolve the engagement with you, would you be willing?]

'[S Life is unceasing: Don't think about the pressure from the Zhaoyan family.]'

Chao Ning looked at the continuous messages sent by Shen Xi and for a moment didn't know how he should respond with what kind of mood. Can he talk to Shen Xi about all this? Shen Xi is the beloved moonlight of Gu Xiangnan... Even though Shen Xi previously marked him in a confused state of mind, they had developed a tiny, unclear connection, but... Shen Xi should still like Gu Xiangnan, right?

Therefore, Gu Xiangnan had thought it through. Since he was going to marry Alpha, why not choose Shen Xi?

Wow, that's great! But what should we do about going home? Will he not be beaten to death by Zhao Zhe?

He pondered for a moment and ultimately decided to send a compromise as his response.

[Ning: The truth is, I don't have the power to choose.]