Chapter 79 The Great Hero

Chapter 79 The Great Hero

Kahn felt a certainty he had never felt before...

After a somewhat awkward breakfast, Fang Yanhe happened to drop by to pick up his laptop. Since all the data had already been compiled into reports and the surveillance footage was no longer essential, he simply left the USB drive with Kahn.

Before leaving, he couldn’t resist adding, "I still hope you’ll consider our earlier proposal. And I can assure you, all experiments will be conducted without harming your body."

The last remark carried an implied meaning, but Bai Suizhi didn’t catch it.

Kahn relented, saying, "I’ll give you a clear answer in a couple of days."

Fang Yanhe replied, "Alright." In truth, he had been under immense pressure to delay the matter this long. If Kahn continued to hesitate, others might resort to forceful measures. Though they had only met twice, Fang Yanhe genuinely hoped this young man could avoid unnecessary suffering—and with a bit of luck, even more.

After Fang Yanhe left, Bai Suizhi also prepared to head out for work. Kahn suddenly called out to him, "Can you spare five minutes? There’s something I need to tell you."

Bai Suizhi checked the time. "Ten minutes is fine too, baby." He walked over and gave him a reassuring kiss.

Kahn’s initial nervousness melted away completely. "I’m not from this planet."

"?" Bai Suizhi’s eyes were as clear as a college student’s—well, technically, he was one, but still. =_=

It was all too sudden. Stunned by this mind-blowing statement, Bai Suizhi stood frozen, staring blankly at Kahn.

Kahn leaned in and kissed him. "Don’t be scared."

Bai Suizhi looked flustered. "Uh, what did you mean by that just now...?"

So Kahn explained everything—how he had crossed over to this world, what his home planet was like, and how it differed from Earth.

Even though he kept it brief, the information was overwhelming.

Bai Suizhi’s first reaction was, "Wait, baby, ten minutes might not be enough. Let me call Brother Yue and swap shifts."

After rearranging his schedule, Bai Suizhi took a deep breath, trying to untangle the jumble of extraterrestrial information. In the end, he gave up.

"Give me a sec," he said. "I’m going to wash my face."

As Kahn watched anxiously, Bai Suizhi bent down to gently pat the back of his head. "Don’t worry. Even if you’re an alien, I still love you. My mind’s just a mess—I need to splash some water on my face to clear my thoughts."

The cold water worked wonders, washing away the chaos in Bai Suizhi’s mind. Feeling clearer-headed, he emerged from the bathroom and slowly sat down beside Kahn, asking illogically, "Is there any way to bring people from your planet here?"

"?" Kahn couldn’t follow his train of thought.

Bai Suizhi reasoned, "Since the antibodies are in your glands, why not capture those black-hearted scientists who experimented on you and make them experience what it’s like to be studied? Two birds with one stone."

Kahn’s heart melted, understanding that Bai Suizhi was defending him in his own way—showing he cared. "Unfortunately, there isn’t."

Bai Suizhi finally broke down, hugging Kahn tightly and burying his face in his chest. "I wish I could feed everyone who hurt you to the zombies..." His inner thoughts were far darker, but he settled on a slightly less brutal phrasing.

Kahn stroked his head calmly. "It’s all in the past." He paused, then dropped another bombshell. "I’m pregnant."

Bai Suizhi jerked his head up. "What?!"

Kahn explained, "Omegas can get pregnant."

Kahn added, "It’s fine. Omegas’ desire for sex doubles during pregnancy. What happened yesterday was just right." The once-embarrassed man now spoke openly about his heightened needs.

Bai Suizhi’s mind buzzed, leaving only one thought: Without his knowledge, his little brother had already said hello to their baby.

Kahn poked his petrified form. "Say something."

Bai Suizhi coughed. "How far along are you?"

"Almost two months," Kahn replied, then asked the question weighing on his mind. "Do you want it?"

Bai Suizhi finally noticed what he’d overlooked. "You don’t want it?"

Kahn clarified, "...I’m asking you."

Bai Suizhi carefully studied Kahn’s expression. "I’ll... follow your lead?"

Kahn lowered his eyes. "You don’t want it, do you?"

Finally understanding Kahn’s stance, Bai Suizhi declared firmly, "I do!"

Kahn looked up. "Really? But you’re only 22. You have a long life ahead..."

Bai Suizhi grasped his concern. "Was it Qu Baining who put these ideas in your head? I’m 22, not 2. I’m an adult, capable of taking responsibility. Besides, you’re even younger than me. Have you thought it through? The final decision about keeping the baby lies with you."

Reassured, Kahn leaned into his embrace. "On my planet, unmarried adult Omegas are forced into arranged marriages. If they match with an Alpha or Beta, they must bear a child within two years or face punishment. So, reproduction is our duty. Of course, I want this child."

"Ah?" Bai Suizhi was shocked by their planet’s archaic customs. "Reproduction isn’t a duty—it’s a right. You have the right to choose whether or not to have a child."

Kahn was taken aback. Bai Suizhi asked gently, "Have you really thought it through? Setting everything else aside, based solely on your true feelings—do you want this child?"

Kahn pursed his lips, thinking deeply. As Bai Suizhi said, ignoring all external factors and following his heart—would he choose to have this child?

The answer was clear: "Yes." Because it was the child of him and the person he loved—a bond he willingly embraced.

At that moment, all the doubts and unease planted by Qu Baining’s words vanished, replaced by the security Bai Suizhi provided.

Kahn had never been so certain—they would walk this path together.

Before the two days were up, Kahn gave Fang Yanhe his answer: "I agree to cooperate with your research."

Fang Yanhe wasn’t overly excited, as if he had anticipated Kahn’s decision. His judgment had proven correct.

"Thank you for your hard work," Kahn said, understanding more than anyone realized.

"Thank you for your hard work," Fang Yanhe replied sincerely, acknowledging the young man’s past struggles.

With that, their collaboration began. True to his word, Fang Yanhe ensured Kahn received the utmost respect and freedom throughout the experiments.

...

Superhumans nationwide united into an unstoppable elite force, sweeping through zombie-infested cities with thunderous momentum. Meanwhile, armed helicopters patrolled the skies, airdropping supplies and antibody serums across regions. A second large-scale rescue operation was underway. The four major Survivor Bases expanded steadily, guiding humanity toward a brighter future.

With the vaccine project nearing completion and zombies largely eradicated, Kahn’s involvement was no longer needed. Bai Suizhi, less busy than before, applied for leave. On the day Kahn returned from the research institute, he prepared a surprise.

"Surprise!" The moment the door opened, Kahn was startled by the lively scene inside, taking two steps back.

Oliver, energetic like a husky, charged straight toward Kahn. Bai Suizhi grabbed the back of his collar. "Don’t bump into my wife."

"Oh, calling him ‘wife’ now, are we?" Chen Yi teased.

Gu Ze pulled Oliver aside, revealing Mo Mo, who had been hidden behind him. After joining the action team, the boy had unexpectedly become Oliver’s apprentice, following him everywhere. Over time, he naturally grew close to the group.

Bai Suizhi stepped out and led Kahn inside. "Were you scared?"

Kahn was a little surprised, but mostly delighted: "No." Oliver and Bai Suizhi had joined the frontline action team, while Gu Ze and Chen Yi ended up in logistics, responsible for distributing supplies and conducting rescue operations. It had been a long time since the group had all been together.

Once they met, they couldn't stop talking. Although Kahn’s pregnancy hadn’t been deliberately concealed, it hadn’t been openly discussed either. So, as soon as they saw each other, Chen Yi remarked, "Kahn, have you been skipping your workouts lately? It looks like you’ve put on some weight!"

Gu Ze slapped the back of his head, shooting him a look like, *Do you even know how to talk?*

Kahn instinctively glanced at Bai Suizhi, who was busy loading his plate with food. Hearing the comment, Bai Suizhi chimed in, "Oh, he’s pregnant. The baby is already four months along."

Three pairs of chopsticks hit the table at once—except for the two involved and the oblivious Mo Mo.

"Ah?!"

Bai Suizhi explained in a few words that Kahn was an alien, his calm demeanor making the other three feel like they were making a big deal. *So what if he’s an alien? So what if a man can get pregnant?*

*Damn, it’s still shocking!*

But as the meal went on, they gradually warmed up to the idea and even started discussing what gifts to buy for the baby. "Do you think the baby will be from Earth or an alien?" While others might debate whether a baby is a boy or a girl, this group started by questioning whether the child would be an alien.

"If it’s an alien, does that mean there are six genders?" Oliver asked Kahn with great curiosity.

Kahn nodded. "Yes."

"Then how should we prepare the gifts?" Chen Yi wondered, rubbing his chin.

Gu Ze suggested, "Why not just cover all our bases?"

Chen Yi smacked his palm. "Makes sense!"

Bai Suizhi, who had read up on it lately, interjected, "In their world, the primary genders are still male and female. No need to overcomplicate it."

They spent an hour and a half on this topic alone before Kahn finally interrupted, "Tell me what you’ve all been up to lately."

At this, Oliver let out a heavy sigh. Chen Yi, noticing his mood, asked, "What’s wrong? Someone give you trouble?" Before joining the action team, Oliver had returned to S country to bring his family over, so he shouldn’t have had much to worry about. Chen Yi couldn’t think of anything else that would bother him besides being bullied.

Mo Mo chimed in, "Master was bullied by Shen Yu!"

Oliver glared at him. "Who was bullied? I was the one bullying him!"

Mo Mo stuck his tongue out mischievously.

Bai Suizhi raised an eyebrow. "Isn’t Shen Yu being kept on a short leash by Captain Shi lately? He hasn’t been causing much trouble."

"Bullshit! He just puts on a good act in front of Captain Shi!" Perhaps too upset to care about pride, Oliver blurted, "All I did was tell Captain Shi that he snuck off to Made Island to have fun, and in return, he burned all my underwear! I had to go on duty for two days... commando." The last part was too quiet to hear.

"What was he doing on Made Island?" Chen Yi asked curiously.

Gu Ze had heard about it. "Probably just went to see what was happening."

"What was happening?" Kahn asked.

"Qu Baining committed suicide," Bai Suizhi replied.

"When did that happen?" Kahn froze for a second.

"A week ago. We didn’t tell you because we were worried it might affect your mood," Bai Suizhi said, giving his hand a squeeze. "Are you okay?"

"I’m fine. It just feels a bit sudden," Kahn replied honestly. That period felt like so long ago now, almost forgotten. The sudden news of Qu Baining’s death left him with little more than surprise.

Since the topic had come up, Bai Suizhi decided to explain what happened the previous week. "On the day he was supposed to be executed, he escaped from prison. He was caught midway, and Chi Shuyuan took a bullet for him. Then Qu Baining shot himself."

Kahn blinked. "Is Chi Shuyuan dead?"

"No, he was saved."

It sounded like dark humor at first, but upon reflection, it felt somewhat sorrowful.

"You were right not to tell me," Kahn suddenly agreed with Bai Suizhi’s earlier concern, feeling a weight on his chest.

Bai Suizhi drew him into a hug, gently rubbing his back. "Come here, let me hold you. Don’t be sad."

Oliver, catching the hint, poured Kahn a glass of milk. "Let’s not talk about this anymore. Let’s discuss what gifts to get for my goddaughter."

"Since when is she your goddaughter?" Chen Yi grumbled.

Gu Ze, the soon-to-be uncle, sat calmly nearby, watching them bicker.

Mo Mo loved watching his master argue, especially when he was losing.

Kahn’s dark mood lifted considerably thanks to these two goofballs.

Their gathering lasted until 10 p.m. If not for concern over Kahn’s health, they might have stayed up all night.

After everyone had left, the two washed up and lay in bed. Bai Suizhi rubbed Kahn’s belly. "Do you want to tonight?" Since becoming pregnant, Kahn’s sex drive had indeed picked up, as he’d mentioned before—sometimes changing underwear three times a day.

"Not tonight," Kahn replied. If they started now, it would go on until past midnight, and he’d be exhausted.

Bai Suizhi said with a sigh, "Alright."

Kahn fiddled with Bai Suizhi’s hand, unable to resist asking, "How is Chi Shuyuan doing?"

Bai Suizhi said, "After he was saved, he left the hospital. No one knows where he went."

After a moment of silence, Kahn asked, "How are things outside?"

Bai Suizhi kissed him. "Aside from some minor issues still being handled in the South Sea area, most places are rebuilding. Soon, we’ll be able to go home."

Kahn added, "Fang Yanhe is also preparing for mass production of the vaccine."

Bai Suizhi buried his face in Kahn’s neck, his breath warming the gland there. "You’re amazing, baby. You’re a hero who saved humanity."

Kahn squirmed away. "Don’t touch my gland. It’s ticklish."

Vines silently coiled around his calf. Bai Suizhi played dumb. "What?"

The scent of plants filled the air, birds chirped clearly, and all things broke free from winter’s grasp to thrive in the sunlight. Their past had settled into peace, and their future lay hidden in every strand of reviving spring light.

(The End)