Edited by - xiaoAnZheee

Ye Shaoyang and Cheng Xing went to the League Headquarters together to submit their documents and materials. Over the next few days, they began preparing for their trip abroad. The schedule for this World Invitationals would last for a week, so they needed to bring quite a bit of luggage.

Omegas usually brought suppressants when going out, but Ye Shaoyang was allergic to suppressants, and Chi Shuo was his "human suppressant". With Chi Shuo accompanying him this time, although Ye Shaoyang didn't say it aloud, he felt relieved knowing that if there were any sudden fluctuations in his pheromones abroad, having Chi Shuo with him would prevent him from losing control.

In addition to packing changes of clothes and toiletries, Cheng Xing also stuffed a bunch of snacks into the suitcase, all given by Old Qin. Old Qin said, "In case you don't like Korean kimchi, you can eat some snacks you brought to fill your stomach."

Qu Jiang thoughtfully prepared common medicines for them, with bottles for headaches, colds, and fevers readily available. Having their own medicines would be a relief in case they felt unwell due to changes in climate or food.

After packing their luggage, Ye Shaoyang patiently waited for the League's notification.

Since the World Invitationals issued electronic invitations, the team visas were easily approved. The people traveling together this time included League Chairman Qiu Heng, team leader Liu Xiao, official commentators Mu Mu (Yao Mu), Dong Ge (Qi Dongyu), accompanying journalists and photographers, as well as participating players Ye Shaoyang, Zhou Jiawen, Xie Weiyu and Cheng Xing.

In addition to the three players recommended by the League in the China region, only Cheng Xing from the wildcard region successfully advanced. It was said that many newcomers from other teams also signed up, but most of them were eliminated in the first or second round.

Cheng Xing's qualification for the World Invitationals was already quite remarkable.

When Tianhuan's official account announced this good news, fans were extremely excited. No one expected that besides Lieyang being recommended to compete, Fan Xing also made it through the wildcard round.

【Our Xiao Xing is making progress!】

【The marksman made it to the top 32, enough to brag about for Fan Xing for a year!】

【Our son is growing up, Fan Xing, come on, go with your Yang ge to crush the international opponents together!】

【Lieyang and Fanxing are going to compete together? Although Yangyang also debuted this season, he always feels like a senior in front of Xiao Xing, he needs to take care of Xiao Xing well】

【Isn't anyone taking care of Yangyang? He's also a newcomer, right? [Doghead.jpg]】

【A newcomer who never gets nervous during matches?】

"Are newcomers never nervous when playing games?"

Ye Shaoyang didn't seem like a newcomer; his explanation to journalists was that he has a bold heart and has never felt nervous since he was young. Only he knew that he has a full five years of experience in electronic sports competitions.

He has participated in events like the World Invitationals before, so this time, while Cheng Xing was excited and couldn't sleep due to excitement about going abroad, Ye Shaoyang remained as calm and composed as ever.

On July 23rd, the Wars of God delegation from the China region gathered at the Imperial Capital Airport.

Chairman Qiu led the team personally, indicating the importance he placed on this World Invitationals. Handling the players' logistical affairs was a thoughtful Beta Miss Liu Xiao, a straightforward and efficient girl. The accompanying journalist Mo was often seen in the press box, and the two commentators were also familiar faces.

Since everyone knew each other, there was no stiffness when they gathered. As everyone was chatting, they saw Tianhuan's Chi Shuo, Ye Shaoyang, and Cheng Xing arriving at the airport's waiting hall together. Team leader Liu Xiao had sent the meeting location in the group chat in advance, and the three of them quickly arrived with their luggage.

Chairman Qiu looked at Chi Shuo and said with a smile, "Captain Chi, are you personally seeing them off?"

Everyone thought Chi Shuo had come to the airport to see off Ye Shaoyang and Cheng Xing. However, Chi Shuo said, "I'm not seeing them off. I'm also going to Korea with you all."

Everyone was taken aback.

Chi Shuo couldn't participate in the tournament this year and was not on the list of travelers. His trip to Korea would be out of his own pocket. It seems he was not at ease with his teammate and disciple going abroad to compete, so he decided to accompany them personally?

Xie Weiyu jokingly said, "Is Captain Chi going to accompany Lieyang and Xiao Xing to the competition?"

Chi Shuo said, "Yes. Since we can't train after Yangyang and Xiao Xing leave, and I have nothing to do staying in the country, I might as well go out for a change of scenery."

Zhou Jiawen expressed concern, "How is Captain Chi's accommodation arranged? We are all staying at the hotel designated by the officials, and the dormitories have already been arranged."

Chi Shuo said, "I booked my own hotel, and it's the same one where you all are staying." Since Ye Shaoyang and Cheng Xing received notifications with flight numbers and addresses, Chi Shuo booked accordingly, so he could travel with everyone else.

Chairman Qiu smiled, "That's great. As a former individual champion, you can impart some experience to everyone."

Chi Shuo nodded, "No problem. If anyone needs help, just let me know."

When the journalist heard this, he immediately passed the microphone over, "Captain Chi, did you originally plan to accompany Lieyang abroad, or did you decide at the last minute after Xiao Xing secured a qualifying spot?"

Chi Shuo said, "I originally planned to go." He glanced at Ye Shaoyang and continued, "Yangyang is a newcomer and it's his first time going abroad. Our coach is busy and can't come, so as the team captain, it's only right for me to accompany him."

In fact, accompanying Ye Shaoyang abroad, besides wanting to serve as his sparring partner, help him analyze opponents, and achieve good results, there was another crucial reason: Ye Shaoyang's pheromone issue.

Although the pheromones had been stable since the last marking, but ‘what if’?

What if Ye Shaoyang suddenly lost control of his pheromones while in a foreign country and was also allergic to suppressants? What would he do? He couldn't just find another Alpha to cover up the previous mark, right?

That was a result Chi Shuo absolutely couldn't accept, and Yangyang himself would likely struggle to endure the pain of a re-marking.

As a "human suppressant", Chi Shuo was very self-aware. With him by Yangyang's side, any situation that arose could be resolved promptly, preventing Yangyang from being in an embarrassing or helpless situation.

This was a secret between the two of them.

There was no need to speak it aloud; they understood each other implicitly.

After the journalist finished interviewing Chi Shuo, he promptly interviewed the other four players.

Xie Weiyu smiled shyly and said, "I'm honored to participate in the individual tournament. For me, this is a rare opportunity for improvement, and I will make the most of it."

Zhou Jiawen added, "It doesn't matter whether I win any prizes in my first individual tournament. What's important is to compete with international experts and gain experience."

Cheng Xing exclaimed excitedly, "I'm already happy to have qualified! Consider it an opportunity to broaden my horizons abroad!"

Ye Shaoyang smiled and said, "I hope to gain something from this individual tournament and improve myself."

The journalist addressed the camera, "Our players are about to go through the security check. This time going abroad, we hope everyone will have a smooth journey and achieve good results!"

The video clips filmed by the journalist were quickly edited and posted online.

When netizens saw Chi Shuo in the footage, they were all surprised. Fans of Tianhuan rushed to leave messages under Chi Shuo's Weibo, and shippers even set off firecrackers to celebrate as if it were New Year's.

【Captain Chi is actually accompanying Yangyang abroad for the competition? Today is another day sweetened by the Sun-Moon CP!】

【The League has dedicated team leaders, yet Shouyue is still not at ease and accompanying them personally. If this isn't true love, then what is?】

【I've moved the Civil Affairs Bureau here a long time ago. When are they getting married?】

【Sun, Moon, and Star going abroad for a family trip~】

While waiting in the airport lounge, Cheng Xing boredly opened his phone and browsed through CP fan posts, liking each of these comments with an alt account.

Ever since he found out about the #Riyue tonghui# fan posts, he created an alt account to check in every day. The joy of interacting closely with the CP was something other netizens surely couldn't comprehend.

The boarding announcement came over the broadcast, and everyone lined up to board.

Ye Shaoyang and the others had tickets booked by the League, in the business class, with their seats together. Since Chi Shuo had booked his ticket separately later on, his seat was farther away.

After boarding, Cheng Xing found himself sitting together with Yang ge in seats 3A and 3B, while his master was in 6D at the back, next to a stranger. Cheng Xing glanced at the seat arrangement and cleverly located Chi Shuo, saying, "Master, let's switch seats. I'll go sit in the window seat in the back row. I want to sleep."

Chi Shuo raised an eyebrow and looked at his disciple.

Cheng Xing scratched his head, smiling softly, and whispered, "Is it okay if you sit with Yang ge?"

"Of course", Chi Shuo raised the corner of his lips and said, "then you go to the sixth row."

So the master and disciple exchanged seats. Chi Shuo sat in the third row, and when Ye Shaoyang arrived at his seat, he saw Chi Shuo sitting next to him. He was puzzled for a moment and couldn't help but ask, "Isn't this Cheng Xing's seat? Did you switch with Cheng Xing?"

Chi Shuo replied, "Yes, he said he wanted to sleep by the window."

Ye Shaoyang looked at Cheng Xing and saw the little guy's smiling face. He didn't say much, just placed his laptop bag on the overhead compartment and crossed over from in front of Chi Shuo to sit by the window.

The plane took off quickly. The business class had curtains, providing more privacy. Chi Shuo casually pulled the curtain closed, then turned to look at Ye Shaoyang, coincidentally meeting his gaze.

Their eyes met, and their hearts skipped a beat. Ye Shaoyang quickly looked away and stared out the window.

As the plane gradually soared above the clouds, the clouds beneath looked like clusters of fluffy cotton. Ye Shaoyang, watching, gradually felt drowsy. It was lunchtime, the perfect time for his usual nap. With the plane flying smoothly and the cabin quiet, Ye Shaoyang unknowingly fell asleep.

Perhaps it was uncomfortable to have his head hanging in the air, wanting to find a pillow to lean on. His head first leaned to the left, resting on the cabin, but it felt too hard and uncomfortable. He furrowed his brows and leaned to the right, inadvertently resting on Chi Shuo's shoulder.

Chi Shuo looked at the Omega sleeping on his shoulder, gently smiled, and adjusted his posture to make him more comfortable. Ye Shaoyang's lips curved into a satisfied smile, sleeping soundly.

After dozing off for about two hours, Ye Shaoyang dreamt of the cool scent of Chi Shuo's pheromones, as if he were in a fragrant bamboo forest, the scent making him feel at ease.

It wasn't until the announcement "The plane has arrived in Seoul" came over the cabin speakers that Ye Shaoyang suddenly woke up. He looked up and met Chi Shuo's gaze, realizing that he had slept leaning against Chi Shuo the whole way?

Ye Shaoyang: "............"

What do you call a moment of social death?!

This was so embarrassing; he wished he could jump off the plane.

Why did he end up leaning on Chi Shuo to sleep? Did his head have a mind of its own, not obeying his commands?

Ye Shaoyang quickly distanced himself as if shocked by electricity, coughing and saying, "I, I must have fallen asleep."

Chi Shuo said softly, "It's normal to feel sleepy around this time, especially considering your usual nap schedule."

Ye Shaoyang coughed and said, "Ah, we've arrived so quickly."

He swiftly changed the topic, but couldn't ignore the rapid heartbeat he experienced upon realizing he had been leaning against Chi Shuo when he woke up.

In the past, when traveling abroad with teammates, especially to Europe or America, during the long ten-hour flights, it was normal to lean on his teammate’s shoulder when feeling drowsy. Straight guys never thought this kind of physical contact was an issue; leaning on each other's shoulders was like straight girls hugging their besties or linking arms while shopping with no problem at all.

But today, sleeping on Chi Shuo's shoulder, that strange sense of intimacy made Ye Shaoyang's heartbeat suddenly go out of control.

Even in his dream, the pleasant scent of Chi Shuo's pheromones surrounded him, providing a sense of security that allowed him to sleep deeply.

According to the educational pamphlet he received from the hospital, Omegas may develop a dependency on Alphas who have marked them. They feel secure and comfortable around the Alpha who has marked them and may desire to be close to them.

Could it be because of this that he couldn't help but want to be close to Chi Shuo?

He had to admit, being beside Chi Shuo did give him a strange sense of security.

Ye Shaoyang couldn't distinguish whether his recent anomalies were due to the influence of pheromones or if he was slightly inclined towards Chi Shuo. If he continued to get close to Chi Shuo like this, he wondered if he might end up being bent like a mosquito coil.