Damn it, I'm surrounded by insane Alphas!

The rain was light, falling softly on the umbrella.

The whole street was wet, reflecting the dim light of the sky and the warm glow of the shop windows.

It was only when I saw Christmas decorations everywhere on the street that I realized tomorrow is Christmas Day.

He's been so busy lately that he completely forgot Christmas was approaching.

Christmas... He suddenly remembered that at the auction, Gu Chen said he would give him a Christmas present.

After I ran away from him, I never heard from him again. I wonder how he is doing now...

As Shi Ran was thinking, the hand on his shoulder suddenly tightened, and he came back to his senses.

Wen Yiheng gently reminded him, "Be careful of the water on the ground."

The space under the umbrella was small, and the two inevitably stood very close together.

Occasionally, one could smell the warm scent emanating from Wen Yiheng, slightly tinged with the smell of rain.

He suddenly remembered that in the game, when he and Wen Yiheng had just gotten together, he came to pick him up from get out of class once when it was raining.

At that time, Wen Yiheng was a legend in their medical school.

At a young age, he became an associate professor, teaching the course known as the "death elective," Introduction to Neuroscience.

His elective courses are always the hardest to get into. Every time he teaches, the largest lecture hall is always packed with auditors who come specifically to hear his lectures.

Moreover, students in every class would vie to be his class representative, because that meant they could legitimately add him on WeChat.

Teacher Wen's WeChat account was initially as rigorous, concise, and meticulous as his blackboard writing, with a profile picture of a neatly drawn neuron structure diagram.

One day, before class, someone exclaimed, "Teacher Wen's profile picture!!! He changed his profile picture!!!"

Everyone clicked on Teacher Wen's profile picture, only to watch as it transformed into a smug-looking rabbit holding half a carrot.

It's the rabbit boss from The Secret Life of Pets.

The contrast is just too much!

Countless small groups immediately erupted in chaos.

"Was Teacher Wen's account hacked?"

"This aloof beauty is actually a bunny enthusiast in private? This unexpected contrast is so adorable!"

"Boss Rabbit... is something going on?"

What truly brought the speculation to its peak was an accidental slip of the hand.

When the class representative was sending files in the class group chat, he accidentally tapped Wen Yiheng.

The next second, all group members saw the system notification:

[Li xx patted Wen Yiheng's head and realized it was all Rabbit Boss]

The group chat froze instantly.

For a full minute, there were no new messages, as if everyone had gone offline.

That night, the confession wall was flooded with a series of anonymous submissions:

"Wall, hide it! Who exactly is Rabbit Boss, taking in Dream O who's heartbroken over Teacher Wen today?!"

"A bounty is being offered online for information leading to the arrest of Rabbit Boss! Seeking clues!"

And so, Rabbit Boss became a mystery in the hearts of the entire school, until that rainy day.

Shi Ran remembers that day exceptionally clearly.

He had just finished his afternoon elective class and only realized it was raining when he left the teaching building.

He was hesitating whether to rush back to his dorm or wait for the rain to subside when he looked up and saw that person in the rain.

Wen Yiheng stood under the crabapple tree on the side of the teaching building, holding a long black umbrella.

He was wearing a simple light gray knit sweater, with a graceful figure. Around him, students were running and taking shelter from the rain, but he stood there quietly, out of place with the surrounding noise.

Many eyes, whether open or hidden, fell on him.

He saw Shi Ran and smiled faintly through the drizzle and the crowd.

Suddenly, I felt my face get hot.

He carried the book through the crowd and jogged to the black umbrella.

The fine rain was kept out, while the dry, warm scent of another person enveloped the room.

"What brings you here?"

His voice was soft, but it carried a hint of barely concealed excitement.

Wen Yiheng naturally took the bag from his hand. "I came to pick you up."

The two walked side by side into the rain.

They didn't hold hands, or even stand very close; their shoulders would occasionally brush lightly as they walked in unison.

But that tiny touch sent a tingling, numbing sensation through Shi Ran's heart.

He could feel countless gazes coming from all directions, filled with surprise, curiosity, realization, and disappointment... following them like spotlights.

The feeling of sharing a secret in front of everyone made Shi Ran's heart pound so hard it felt like it was going to burst out of her chest.

The scent of rain, the clean smell of the people around them, the small space under the umbrella that belonged only to the two of them... everything was so beautiful it seemed unreal.

Finally, Wen Yiheng arrived at the unassuming car parked at the school gate, closed her umbrella, and got in.

The moment the car door closed, the world suddenly became so quiet that only the two of them could be heard breathing softly.

Before Shi Ran could say anything, Wen Yiheng's kiss had already landed.

Shi Ran was dizzy from his kisses, her fingers unconsciously clutching the sweater on his chest, not even caring that her schoolbag had slipped to her feet.

It was unclear how much time had passed before Wen Yiheng finally stepped back slightly.

In the dimly lit carriage, he stared intently at Shi Ran.

Shi Ran's breathing was still erratic. He calmed himself down, then blinked and asked with a worried look, "Teacher Wen... what should we do? The confession wall is going to be a scene of wailing again."

Wen Yiheng chuckled softly.

"Then what should we do?" His voice was low and chuckled. "Well, I'm already one of Boss Rabbit's people."

……

"Be careful!"

Just as Shi Ran was thinking this, a motorcycle suddenly sped out from the alley next door without warning.

Shi Ran was so frightened that her soul almost left her body. Her body instinctively tried to dodge backward, but her foot suddenly slipped.

The next second, he was pulled into a warm and familiar embrace.

Wen Yiheng hugged him tightly, her cheek pressed against his chest, and through the soft cashmere sweater, she could hear his rapid and powerful heartbeat.

His own heart was beating incredibly fast.

Thump, thump, thump—it was hard to tell if it was because of the earlier accident or because of this overly forceful, long-awaited hug.

It had been a long time since they'd last hugged; this seemed to be their first embrace since the dungeon ended.

Wen Yiheng's body stiffened slightly because of Shi Ran's body temperature and weight in her arms.

His palms pressed against the curve of her waist, and even through a layer of clothing, he could easily feel the slightly thinness of her body.

You've lost weight.

Shi Ran was taken aback. With the recent series of setbacks, he really hadn't had much of an appetite.

He didn't speak, but simply nodded slightly, which was taken as acquiescence.

Wen Yiheng took out her phone and sent Shi Ran a link, "Click to take a look."

Shi Ran hesitated for a moment before opening her phone. The screen switched to a clearly categorized electronic menu.

Ranran's Private Dining Room

Sichuan cuisine, Cantonese cuisine, Shanghai cuisine, Western-style desserts, soups... there are many varieties.

Without exception, all of these dishes were his favorites.

Some of these were preferences he had casually mentioned once or twice in the dungeon world, preferences he had almost forgotten.

"You..." Shi Ran raised her head to look at Wen Yiheng, her throat tightening slightly, "When did you prepare all this?"

"After you disappeared."

Wen Yiheng's voice was low, "The only time I can stop myself from overthinking is when I'm in the kitchen, especially at night."

He didn't tell Shi Ran that many nights he stayed in the kitchen alone until dawn.

He cooked each dish according to his memory.

I imagine what Shi Ran's expression would be if she ate it. Would she think it was too bland or too spicy?

If I make too much, I can't finish it all by myself, so I take a picture and save it.

He thought that if Shi Ran came back someday, or if he missed Shi Ran so much that he couldn't bear it anymore, he could take it out and look at it.

Shi Ran stared at the screen and realized that each dish was accompanied by a high-definition photo of the finished product, which seemed to have been taken by Wen Yiheng herself.

His hand unconsciously swiped across the screen, and a dazzling array of photos scrolled before his eyes, seemingly hundreds of them.

Did Wen Yiheng make all of these herself?

How many of those nights did he spend alone?

In the empty house, I tried to recreate the taste from my memory by facing the stove, but then I was alone in front of a table full of dishes and couldn't taste anything.

Just thinking about that scene makes my heart ache and throb.

Seeing his disappointment, Wen Yiheng immediately brightened her tone, "If you want to eat anything in the future, just ask me to order."

He tilted his head slightly, looking down to find Shi Ran's eyes: "I'll definitely fatten you up again, okay?"

Shi Ran pursed her lips and nodded gently, "Okay."

Wen Yiheng smiled, and was about to say something when a head suddenly popped out from the side.

"Hey! What are you two looking at that interesting thing?"

Zhou Jin spotted the menu on Shi Ran's phone screen at a glance and immediately started shouting.

"An electronic menu? Dr. Wen, you're amazing! So many dishes... Can I order if I'm hungry? I'll pay!"

He winked and made faces, trying to break the overly sticky atmosphere between the two.

Wen Yiheng glanced at Zhou Jin with little warmth, then her arm slid down naturally and put her arm around Shi Ran's shoulder again, leading him forward.

Zhou Jin was left with only a silent sigh, and when he looked up, the cold, icy rain slapped against his face.

He knew he was being tactless, but what could he do?

That year, amidst the apricot blossoms and light rain, Imperial Physician Wen and Ranran stood side by side, their reflections shimmering in the water.

Boss, do I really have to do this job?!

Ahhh, I'm here! Here's a little sweet treat from Doctor Wen. Please give it a good review, everyone! Why is the score so low? TT