Author: hoenibean (Page 55 of 78)

Chapter 2 – I’ll wait for you on a spring day

Chapter 2

 

2.

 

“Next reporting on entertainment news: Recently, popular male artist Song Zexu’s studio’s website posted that Song Zexu will stop working indefinitely. The reason is unknown…”

 

Li Chou picked up the remote control on the tea table and turned off the TV. He looked at Song Zexu who was sitting on the sofa staring at the TV and said, “Don’t look, let’s eat first.”

 

Song Zexu moved his body and nodded slowly.

 

Li Chou bit his lip, feeling a little happy that he could really be in the same room with Song Zexu.

 

Song Zexu was injured so he could only eat some plain porridge specially made by Li Chou.

 

He filled a bowl of porridge from the pot and then walked up to Song Zexu before squatting down.

 

“Open your mouth,” he said.

 

Song Zexu did not react for a moment, before he then opened his mouth.

 

Li Chou scooped up a spoonful of porridge and put it into his mouth, saying: “I’m not very good at cooking, and a famous celebrity like you may not like it since you’re used to delicacies from all around the world, but for now, you can only eat this so let’s just not be picky.”

 

Song Zexu let out a muffled “Mm” and didn’t say much.

 

Li Chou kept squatting on the ground to feed him porridge.

 

Fortunately, Song Zexu had a good personality. He didn’t have the airs of a big celebrity and he really finished a bowl of porridge without making a fuss. When Li Chou asked him if he wanted  seconds, he shook his head.

 

“Okay then.” Li Chou said, “The doctor said you shouldn’t eat too much.”

 

Li Chou put the bowl on the coffee table and pulled out a napkin from the napkin box to wipe Song Zexu’s mouth.

 

Song Zexu’s lips are full and beautiful. There was a poll on the Internet that counted the most beautiful parts of male artists. Song Zexu’s lips were voted the most and according to reliable professionals in the industry, many female artists also praised Song Zexu’s soft lips, as they were very easy to kiss.

 

When Li Chou saw the vote at the time, he actually had some doubts about the claims of those female artists, but now he thinks it is true.

 

Zexu’s lips really looked soft and kissable.

 

Li Chou stood up and threw the paper towels into the trash can. He was about to go to the kitchen to wash the bowls, when Song Zexu beside him suddenly said his first sentence of the day.

 

It was probably because he hadn’t spoken for a long time, but his voice was slightly hoarse: “What’s your name?”

 

Li Chou was stunned for a moment. He then looked back at Song Zexu, his voice a little joyful because Song Zexu actually took the initiative to talk to him. He said excitedly:

“I… My name is Li Chou.” 

 

In the end, he suddenly realized that his name was ugly[/mfn]Yea, his name is literally ugly 李丑(Lǐ chǒu)[/mfn], so he didn’t dare to say more.

 

But Song Zexu didn’t seem to notice his embarrassment. He smiled lightly, with a joking tone in his words: “Li Chou?”

 

Li Chou’s face was slightly red. He lowered his head and his eyelashes flickered, “Because I look like…”

 

Li Chou thought about it and decided not to use the terrible word “ugly” to describe himself. After hesitating for a while, he continued: “I’m a little hideous.”

 

After speaking, there was a moment of silence in the air and Li Chou didn’t dare to look at Song Zexu. Even though he knew that Song Zexu was temporarily injured due to brain damage and was blind so he couldn’t see his face now and he doesn’t know what he looks like.

 

He still didn’t want to lie to Song Zexu.

 

To his surprise, Song Zexu laughed again.

 

“How come?” Song Zexu looked in the direction where Li Chou was and he curled his lips, “My intuition tells me that you must be a very good person without looking at you.”

 

Li Chou was caught off guard.

 

Even long after Song Zexu had left Yunzhen, Li Chou would always recall his feelings at that time.

 

Just like the soon-to-expire sparkling water on the counter that was finally bought at a low price, he had bought it, expecting it to have already been out of gas, even if he especially hoped to drink it. After shaking it a few times, he lightly pulled the tab, and the sparkling water popped open with a crisp sound.

 

Even if it was cheap and about to expire.

 

3.

 

Song Zexu didn’t tell Li Chou why he was lying on the beach covered in bruises at that time and Li Chou didn’t ask much.

 

He knew Song Zexu’s character. If he didn’t say anything, no one would be able to pry his mouth open.

 

However, Song Zexu made a strange request. He told Li Chou not to tell anyone that other people were there.

 

At first, Li Chou didn’t understand it very well. Although Song Zexu’s injury was not serious, the ability of the hospital in this small town is limited. If he goes back, he’ll be able to receive better treatment and his sight can be restored earlier.

 

Song Zexu seemed to sense his doubts, he explained: “Sometimes blindness may not be a bad thing.”

 

Li Chou then shut up.

 

Song Zexu lived in Li Chou’s house. Li Chou’s house was a small apartment left by his parents. It was small and had only one bedroom.

 

It was impossible for him to mistreat Song Zexu, so the bedroom was reserved for him.

 

When Song Zexu was an artist, he was very busy and he had to get up at four or five in the morning every day to put on makeup. Now this burden was gone, but his body’s biological clock had not gotten used to it, so Li Chou sometimes heard the sound of Song Zexu bumping into heavy objects in the bedroom when he was still sleeping.

 

Around this time, he would get up from the sofa and go to the bedroom to ask Song Zexu what he needed.

 

In fact, he did not need anything. Song Zexu just woke up early.

 

Li Chou is the kind of person who can’t go back to sleep after waking up. After a few times of tossing and turning, Li Chou would wake up and he would go to work in the flower shop in the morning energetically.

 

When Lin Xiaomin came to pick up flowers that day, Li Chou was lying on the bar and fell asleep. Lin Xiaomin was shocked. She patted the bar and called Li Chou: “Brother Chou! What’s the matter with you? Did you steal a cow last night?”

 

Li Chou woke up and he rubbed his face and eyes. When he saw Lin Xiaomin. He said “ah”, and asked, “How are you doing today? It’s still so early?”

 

“How is it early?” Lin Xiaomin had a look of disbelief, “Brother Chou, what are you doing still sleeping now? This is odd.”

 

You must know that everyone in town knows that Li Chou is a diligent and kind-hearted child, but it is a pity that the heavens does not have eyes for such a good child and made him so ugly.

 

“Last night, I stayed up late watching a show.” Li Chou lied. He stood up and went to fetch Lin Xiaomin the bouquet he tied together yesterday.

 

The confession between Lin Xiaomin and the teacher was quite unexpected. Lin Xiaomin said that when she went to confess to the teacher head-on that day, the teacher was very scared.

He would see a bouquet of flowers on the desk every day when he came to school, but it was never signed with the gifter’s name. As such, he always thought it was a gift from a student and he didn’t expect it to be her.

 

The teacher did not refuse her confession. He said that this kind of thing should always be taken seriously. After all, it is a lifelong event, so one has to think about it and start with dating first.

 

Lin Xiaomin knew that people in big cities really liked this, so she agreed without saying a word. She then turned around and ordered flowers from Li Chou for the next two weeks.

“It’s called romancing and that’s what people in big cities like,” she said.

 

She ordered a bouquet of fire roses, dazzling red.

 

Li Chou handed the flower to Lin Xiaomin. Lin Xiaomin took it and sniffed it with a satisfied expression on her face: “This flower is really fragrant.”

 

“It should be okay if it doesn’t smell good.” Li Chou smiled. In fact, he has always wanted to ask Lin Xiaomin something. Most men probably didn’t like flowers like this flashy. Was she sure that teacher really likes it?

 

But he didn’t ask. After all, there are exceptions. For example, doesn’t he like flowers too?

 

When Li Chou came home that night, he specially brought back a bouquet of roses.


T/N: Hey there! There is plenty more where that came from, so stay tuned! And stay healthy! Straighten your posture, so some stretches and drink some water before continuing hehe~

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Chapter 57 – Who Says Omegas Can’t be as Explosive as Alphas

Chapter 57

 

The lightweight warship for the return journey had been waiting at the entrance of Heavy Cloud Gate. When Lu Jingning and the others appeared, Cen Junfeng remained calm, seemingly unfazed by Wen Xingchen’s one-night absence.

 

It was said that the joint gathering between the two schools turned into a melee involving four schools. As a direct result, almost everyone was carried out horizontally from the private rooms. The scene was quite spectacular.

 

However, Lu Jingning paid no attention to all of that. His only concern was, “What about Tang Jiaze? Did you guys take him down?”

 

“It wasn’t necessary. You didn’t see it, but Bing Yunlin single-handedly took care of him,” Kang Hanyun chuckled. “Tang Jiaze acted all arrogant, but he couldn’t hold his alcohol at all. Before it ended, he had already run to the restroom to vomit three or four times. Tsk tsk, despite looking like he was about to die from puking, he insisted on showing off, a typical case of valuing face over life.”

 

Upon hearing that Tang Jiaze had ultimately been defeated, Lu Jingning felt satisfied. He picked up his luggage and boarded the warship.

 

Glancing inside, although there were still empty seats, he unhesitatingly sat down next to Wen Xingchen. Cen Junfeng, who had just arrived, witnessed this scene. His eyelids twitched, and he walked past them without looking, finding a separate seat to sit down.

 

The first rule of survival was not to provoke others unnecessarily.

 

Lu Jingning had been exhausted from last night’s turmoil, and he fell asleep almost immediately after departing.

 

Wen Xingchen had been gazing out the window, but suddenly felt a weight on his shoulder. The person beside him had already fallen asleep, resting his head on Wen Xingchen’s shoulder.

 

His eyes glanced at Lu Jingning’s attractive side profile, and he discreetly adjusted his posture to sit more upright.

 

By the time they reached the temporary campus of the Imperial Navy University, it was already evening. Feeling the ship’s movement, Lu Jingning drowsily opened his eyes, seeing people bustling around. He stretched lazily and asked, “Ah, we’re here?”

 

Wen Xingchen stood up, feeling his arm go numb. After a simple stretch, he had to use the other hand to carry his luggage. He looked at Lu Jingning with a half-smile and half-jokingly said, “Wipe off your drool.”

 

Lu Jingning blinked before realizing what he meant. Reflexively, he rubbed the corners of his mouth with force. “Where’s the drool?”

 

“That’s because you already wiped it all away,” Wen Xingchen chuckled lightly. “See my coat? It’s your masterpiece.”

 

Lu Jingning maintained his usual stubbornness and replied, “Do you still remember the reward I gave you? Congratulations, now you can fully enjoy it.”

 

Wen Xingchen said, “Thank you very much.”

 

 

The light warship docked at the entrance of the temporary campus, and the members of the exchange team saw a grand formation waiting at the gate, led by Headmaster Cang and accompanied by teachers and students. As they approached, they all cheered in unison, “Congratulations on the triumphant return of the Imperial Navy University’s exchange team!”

 

By now, detailed reports on the military academy exchange competition had been circulating widely, and videos of various matches were all over the star network. Undoubtedly, the Imperial Navy University’s exchange team had been the most dazzling presence this year, gaining the spotlight, and, of course, this would not have been possible without the contributions of two new students.

 

Lu Jingning led the exchange team members in polite exchanges with the welcoming group. Headmaster Cang stood at the forefront and, upon seeing Lu Jingning and Wen Xingchen, couldn’t help but show an appreciative look, “Impressive, impressive!”

 

“It’s only natural,” Lu Jingning smiled as always, not the least bit modest. After shaking hands, he moved on to the next person, going through the process one by one.

 

As the welcoming ceremony came to an end, someone suddenly rushed out from the crowd, shouting, “Brother Lu, you’re amazing!”

 

Lu Jingning wasn’t surprised that Yu Qingcang came to greet him. However, he glanced at Yan Hebin, who stood not far away, and couldn’t help but lower his voice and ask, “What’s the situation now? It’s only been a few days, and you’ve already conquered my good roommate?”

 

“How is that possible!” Yu Qingcang was touched that Lu Jingning was the first to inquire about his love life. However, he looked toward Yan Hebin and sighed, “How could someone like Yan Hebin, who’s uninterested in worldly affairs, be so easy to pursue? I used you as an excuse to talk to him several times, but each time our exchanges lasted no more than five minutes. These past few days, I don’t know what he’s been busy with. He’s elusive like a dragon; today, I’m fortunate to have come to pick you up; otherwise, I doubt he’d take a single step out of the dormitory.”

 

“Thanks for your hard work. I should’ve guessed it.” Lu Jingning, having heard Yu Qingcang’s explanation, abandoned the idea of seeking advice on how to pursue someone. With that, he had nothing more to say. “I’m a bit tired; I’ll go back now. Let’s catch up another day!”

 

Yu Qingcang muttered, “…Damn.”

 

Not far away, Jian Luan was also welcoming Wen Xingchen. Lu Jingning glanced at him but quickly looked away. He bid farewell to Yu Qingcang and walked back to the dormitory with Yan Hebin.

 

Once they returned to their dormitory, Lu Jingning finally understood what Yan Hebin had been up to during his recent seclusion.

 

It was the first time Lu Jingning had seen such intricately detailed physical mecha models, let alone ones in human size.

 

At that moment, even the fatigue of the journey was forgotten, and Lu Jingning couldn’t help but walk around the new mecha model several times in awe. He curiously asked, “Did you make this?”

 

Yan Hebin nodded, “Yes. In a few days, you can join me in the virtual cabin to try out my new mecha and see if there are any adjustments needed.”

 

“Awesome!” Lu Jingning exclaimed again, looking at Yan Hebin with admiration. “No need to try it; just looking at the completeness of this model, if I didn’t know you, I’d think it was a creation from the Mecha Research Institute. Yan Hebin, are you really just a freshman? With this level of skill, if you were to apply, you could probably become a reserve engineer at the institute.”

 

One would think that a passionate mecha enthusiast like Yan Hebin would have a strong interest in the Mecha Research Institute. However, instead of being pleased by Lu Jingning’s generous praise, there was no joy on his face. In fact, it seemed as if he hadn’t even heard what Lu Jingning said. In a detached tone, he reminded, “Make some time in the coming days. The Vice President said there will be a university mecha exchange event next month, and he wants us to go together.”

 

Lu Jingning was puzzled, “Why should we go?”

 

Yan Hebin replied, “Because the mecha I designed is the best in the club. As for you, well, experience it for yourself.”

 

“Then, I guess it’s because my strength makes the other club members feel inferior,” Lu Jingning remarked.

 

“Sure, let’s go with that. As long as you’re happy,” Yan Hebin said.

 

Lu Jingning thought to himself that he should never boast about anything in front of Yan Hebin. It would only lead to being shut down immediately without any sense of achievement.

 

 

Lu Jingning was already famous at the Imperial Navy University, and after this exchange competition, his popularity increased exponentially through various star network media reports. As he walked through the classroom door, he heard Jian Luan call out from a distance, “Look, our Imperial Naval Double Stars have arrived!”

 

Lu Jingning listened to the crowd’s playful laughter and, after approaching, couldn’t help but ask somewhat speechlessly, “Why are we called the Imperial Navy’s Double Stars?”

 

Jian Luan handed him a report with an expression that said, “I didn’t make this up.” “This is what the whole star network calls you. We should follow the trend, right?”

 

Lu Jingning looked at the headline in the report, and his lips pursed tightly. What happened to being called the “Imperial Navy’s Twin Champions”? How did it become “Double Stars”? It made him and Wen Xingchen sound like two jinxes, bringing bad luck wherever they went.

 

Seeing his speechless expression, Jian Luan laughed and teased, “What’s wrong, Lu Jingning? Don’t like this nickname? I think it’s quite fitting. With the word ‘Stars,’ it perfectly expresses your hobby of causing trouble everywhere. Hahaha!”

 

Halfway through his laughter, he noticed that Lu Jingning was squinting threateningly. Wisely, Jian Luan cleared his throat and said, “As a person involved, you should find this nickname quite suitable, right, Wen Xingchen?”

 

Wen Xingchen had been sitting in his chair, observing the banter between the two. He calmly responded, “It’s not bad. Especially the word ‘Double,’ it’s very accurate.”

 

Lu Jingning felt like he was watching a skit with the way they played off each other. He was about to retort, but when he looked at Wen Xingchen, the words he wanted to say suddenly choked in his throat.

 

Remembering the mission he was carrying, he forcibly suppressed the urge to burst out and put on a humble front. Taking advantage of this opportunity, he took his focus off the virtual screen at the terminal and said, “Actually, I’m quite studious too. It’s just that the theoretical classes are not very friendly to me. How about this? After helping you with the exams, let me treat you to a meal?”

 

Wen Xingchen glanced at the terminal, discreetly hidden under the table. He went with the flow, “Sure.”

 

Although he tried to hide it, with his keen eyesight, Wen Xingchen clearly saw the enormous title in the search bar of the virtual screen: “Top Ten Techniques You Must Know to Woo Someone, Mastered in Seconds!” 

 

Hmm, Lu Jingning seems like quite the diligent learner.

 


T/N: Hey there! There is plenty more where that came from, so stay tuned! And stay healthy! Straighten your posture, so some stretches and drink some water before continuing hehe~

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How about some mystery or showbiz? Check out Morbid Addiction & Perfection

What about the perfect, most non-toxic male lead ever? Laws of Love

How about MC nursing ML back to health? Forced into the Deep

 

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Chapter 16 – Replica

Chapter 16: Working the night shift 

 

On Christmas Eve, Tan Xilu happened to have no classes, but the dessert shop was still open for business. Xu Huaiming prepared breakfast in the morning and then headed to the dessert shop. Tan Xilu woke up later and had a hasty meal.

 

This winter was colder than usual, with half a day of snow after the first snowfall. The snow hadn’t melted yet, as if it was meant to create a picturesque scene for Christmas. In the teachers’ group chat, several teachers were sharing videos of students having snowball fights, having a great time.

 

Someone suddenly brought up the topic of where they were planning to go for the year-end holiday. Some teachers responded, “Oh, where’s the money coming from? My child is about to enter college, and it’s a hefty expense.”

 

The other person said, “I haven’t decided yet. But I’ll definitely spend it with my parents.”

 

“I haven’t thought about it. I have to help some students with their projects.”

 

“I don’t want to fuss during the New Year. I just want to relax in bed.”

 

“… “

 

Someone unexpectedly shifted the conversation to Tan Xilu, “Teacher Tan, what about you? Your recent open class performance was excellent, and your year-end bonus must be substantial. You’re not going to spend another holiday alone at home, are you? Won’t you go out and have some fun?”

 

“Yeah, Teacher Tan, being alone is so lonely. How about I introduce you to someone?”

 

“I’ll do the introduction. I have a niece who just graduated from grad school this year…”

 

Tan Xilu: How did I get caught in this?

 

Tan Xilu sighed and rubbed his forehead. In the end, he was only twenty-eight years old. Indeed, it was the age to consider settling down, but his career had just started, and there was no need to rush.

 

In the past, he would have pretended to be busy or declined by saying he had a hectic work schedule. But now he had Xu Huaiming, and these teachers didn’t know about Xu Huaiming, so they assumed he was still single.

 

After a brief pause, Tan Xilu responded in the chat, “Dear colleagues, don’t worry about my personal life. It’s already sorted out!”

 

The chat went silent for about a minute, and then a flurry of messages came in, mimicking chicken clucking.

 

“Teacher Tan, you’re not being fair. How could you keep a relationship secret from us?”

 

“Oh, Teacher Tan is really focused on major matters, could it be that next year we’ll find out about children coming into the world?”

 

“That’s right!”

 

“… “

 

“No,” Tan Xilu typed and sent, “I just wanted to stabilize things before telling everyone.”

 

He hesitated for a moment and decided not to mention that the person he was dating was actually a boyfriend. After all, the situation with Tan Xilu and Qin Sizhe had caused quite a stir recently, and it might not be the best time to share this information.

 

“Then you must introduce them to us properly!”

 

“Yes, introduce them, and treat us to a meal!”

 

“Exactly, treat us to a nice meal.”

 

Tan Xilu smiled helplessly and replied, “Alright, no problem.”

 

Tan Xilu thought that when things settled down a bit, he would introduce Xu Huaiming to everyone.

 

After chatting for a while in the group, Tan Xilu suddenly realized that it was almost two o’clock.

 

He casually tidied up the dining table and planned to change his clothes before going to the dessert shop.

 

It was still snowing outside, and he was about to grab an umbrella when someone knocked on the door.

 

Tan Xilu walked over and opened the door. Outside, Lin Changyu was holding a plate of clean apples and smiling at Tan Xilu. “Teacher Tan, I bought too many apples the other day, and Lin Xiaozhi and I can’t finish them all. I’ve brought some for you. It’s Christmas Eve tonight, so let’s eat some apples and make wishes for peace.”

 

“Ah!” Tan Xilu was a bit surprised. He didn’t usually celebrate these holidays, and he realized that the things he used to enjoy when he was younger now seemed childish.

 

Back when he was together with Xu Huaiming, they had celebrated a few holidays together. But because of those holidays and the strange little romantic gestures that Xu Huaiming had done, he couldn’t forget them. So during the days when Xu Huaiming was missing and during these holidays, Tan Xilu preferred to lock himself in his room, reminiscing about every moment they had shared.

 

Time was a terrifying thing; it could steal away memories. Tan Xilu realized that he was starting to forget what they had done together back then, and these holidays had become just like ordinary days.

 

Tan Xilu accepted the apples and thanked Lin Changyu.

 

Lin Changyu waved his hand. “Don’t mention it, Teacher Tan!”

 

After saying that, Lin Changyu turned and left. Watching Lin Changyu’s figure disappear into the opposite door, Tan Xilu suddenly felt a familiar sensation in his heart. He couldn’t remember where he had seen the clothes Lin Changyu was wearing, but it seemed like something he had seen before, although he couldn’t quite recall it.

 

Outside the dessert shop, the little Christmas tree figurines were all gone, leaving only the colored lights on the tree. Arlene added a few more figurines, suddenly remembering something, she turned and called out to Xu Huaiming inside, “Xu Ge, is your little surprise ready?”

 

Xu Huaiming replied with an “Ah” and somewhat embarrassedly came out, saying, “Keep your voice down…”

 

“Oh, okay,” Arlene quickly covered her mouth and laughed. “It’s my first time witnessing this kind of thing, so I’m a bit nervous.”

 

“The cake is in the oven, just five more minutes,” Xu Huaiming said. “The strawberries are also washed, and in another half hour, everything will be ready.”

 

“Wow,” Arlene exclaimed, “that’s great! What about the ring? Is it ready too?”

 

Xu Huaiming took out a red velvet box from his pocket. “I’ll put it in once the cake is done.”

 

The surprise that Arlene had helped plan earlier was a “proposal.”

 

Before, no. 7 had prepared many surprises, and Xu Huaiming knew this. His programmed memories were deeply ingrained. However, due to no. 7’s many concerns, these surprises could only be considered small, and they had never gone beyond that. So something as significant as a proposal had never even crossed no. 7’s mind because it was simply impossible.

 

But Xu Huaiming was different.

 

Thanks to no. 7, he could even fulfill all of Tan Xilu’s requests within his capabilities. And because the previous surprises had become a thing of the past, Xu Huaiming thought that the only way to truly surprise Tan Xilu and make it unforgettable was with a more romantic proposal.

 

When he returned to the shop, the cake had just finished baking. Xu Huaiming took it out and hollowed out a portion of the center of the cake, where he would hide the ring.

 

It was a deliberately small cake, just the right size for Tan Xilu to finish. When he ate halfway through, he would feel something hard and discover the ring.

 

Then, Xu Huaiming would propose.

 

He had seen this proposal idea on TV. After going through countless trials and tribulations in their relationship, the male lead proposed by hiding the ring in a small cake that the female lead loved. The result was that the female lead almost chipped her tooth, and although this method was a bit clichéd and funny, Xu Huaiming thought it might be the best surprise he could give to Tan Xilu.

 

He was not very skilled in romance; he lacked no. 7’s understanding of it. He knew that even if this proposal were successful, in Tan Xilu’s eyes, he would still be the same Xu Huaiming as before, the one from no. 7’s time.

 

It took Xu Huaiming thirty minutes to prepare the cake, adding plenty of strawberries that Tan Xilu liked. He decorated it in a beautiful cake box, ready for Tan Xilu to open and discover the surprise.

 

The electronic clock in the shop chimed on the hour, and it was already 4 PM. Earlier in the morning, Xu Huaiming had sent a message to Tan Xilu.

 

[Let me know before coming to the dessert shop.]

 

This was to ensure that he could prepare the surprise without being discovered. However, it was already 4 PM, and Tan Xilu still hadn’t replied.

 

Xu Huaiming frowned and dialed his phone.

 

After a long ringing, Tan Xilu finally answered. Before Xu Huaiming could speak, Tan Xilu apologized.

 

Xu Huaiming uttered an “Ah” and listened as Tan Xilu said, “I’m sorry, Xu Huaiming, something came up at my school. I might not be able to make it to the dessert shop today.”

 

Xu Huaiming was taken aback, and disappointment crept into his tone. “Is the school matter really that urgent? Can’t you spare some time to come to the shop?”

 

“It’s quite urgent, I’m really sorry, Xu Huaiming. How about I make it up to you tonight when I get back? We can do whatever you want. Huh?” Tan Xilu’s voice became soft and affectionate, a clear attempt to soothe Xu Huaiming.

 

“Alright, you go ahead and take care of your business,” Xu Huaiming replied. “Then you…”

 

Tan Xilu abruptly hung up without waiting for Xu Huaiming to finish his sentence, not even giving him a chance to say, “Come back soon.”

 

Xu Huaiming stared at his phone, dumbfounded, and eventually told Arlene, “Tan Lu won’t be coming; he’s busy with school.”

 

“Ahh!” Arlene was surprised. “Why does he have something to do at this hour?”

 

Seeing that Xu Huaiming’s expression didn’t look good, she quickly comforted him, “It’s okay, we can do it tomorrow. It’s Christmas after all. Or you can take the cake home in the evening. You don’t have to propose in front of a crowd; you can do it in private.”

 

Xu Huaiming gave a resigned “Hmm” and said, “I guess that’s the only option.”

 

Xu Huaiming was starting to dislike the word “waiting.” It no longer held the same joy it used to, especially when waiting for a replica of no. 7.

 


T/N: Hey there! There is plenty more where that came from, so stay tuned! And stay healthy! Straighten your posture, so some stretches and drink some water before continuing hehe~

If you like my translations, feel free to donate to my ko-fi!

I really, really appreciate all the support from my readers <3 It goes a long way and motivates me lots!

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Also, check out the other series we have on HoH!

If you like cats, check out Revenge of the Garfield

If you like dragons, check out I’m Pregnant with the Hope of the Entire Planet and The Dragon and the ‘Princess’

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What about the perfect, most non-toxic male lead ever? Laws of Love

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Chapter 15 – Replica

Chapter 15: Sweet and Spicy

 

Li Xuandie finished the last bite of her cake but didn’t wait for Tan Xilu’s response. Her beautiful eyelashes blinked, and she looked at Tan Xilu. “So, Teacher Tan, instead of dwelling on this, it’s better not to meddle in everything. What does it matter who Qin Sizhe was kissing? After all, the matter is settled now. ‘Don’t work, don’t get in trouble.’ I think you understand this better than us.”

 

Tan Xilu had always known that this girl, Li Xuandie, was quite formidable. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have sought her help. However, he hadn’t expected her to be so uncooperative when he tried to approach the subject indirectly.

 

Li Xuandie raised an eyebrow and added, “Teacher, you and your boyfriend are really a great match. When are you going to introduce him to us?”

 

“Well…” Tan Xilu choked for a moment and subconsciously glanced at Xu Huaiming. After a while, he lowered his gaze and said, “Next time, next time I’ll invite you all to have some cake.”

 

“Thank you, Teacher Tan.” The girl smiled, stood up, and said, “I’ll leave now.”

 

Watching Li Xuandie’s departing figure, Tan Xilu’s expression darkened.

 

“Alright, you’ve done your best,” Xu Huaiming said as he placed a triangular piece of cake in front of Tan Xilu. He handed him a fork and said, “Come on, have a piece of cake.”

 

“Didn’t you tell me not to eat, saying I’d get fat?” Tan Xilu looked at Xu Huaiming.

 

“Who said you look so downcast?” Xu Huaiming reached over and ruffled Tan Xilu’s hair. “Eating sweets can improve your mood. So, I’ll allow it this once.”

 

Although he said that, Tan Xilu didn’t have much of an appetite for cake at the moment. Li Xuandie was right; he was meddling too much. But this was at Professor Qin’s request, and he couldn’t just ignore it.

 

Sometimes, interpersonal relationships could be so complex. If he could, Tan Xilu would prefer not to be a teacher, and he would stay at home. Xu Huaiming wouldn’t need to run a dessert shop either. They could just live a quiet life at home, making desserts together, and spend their days that way.

 

But that was impossible.

 

Tan Xilu leaned against Xu Huaiming, feeling suddenly tired.

 

The dessert shop closed at 9 PM, and Arlene left early for some reason, leaving only Tan Xilu and Xu Huaiming to tidy up.

 

Tan Xilu wore disposable gloves and picked up the used napkins from the tables, throwing them into the trash can. Sometimes, the girls who visited the shop accidentally spilled their drinks, whether it was cola or orange juice. When that happened, the white tablecloths on the tables would get dirty and needed to be sent for cleaning.

 

Tan Xilu removed the tablecloth from the table in front of him. He turned to Xu Huaiming and suggested, “Changing tablecloths every time is quite wasteful.”

 

Xu Huaiming handed him a new tablecloth and said, “Arlene also mentioned this. I plan to close the shop for two days and renovate it a bit. Add some decorations, paint some patterns on the glass tables, and stop using tablecloths.”

 

“Sounds good.” Tan Xilu spread the new tablecloth.

 

By the time they finished cleaning, it was almost 10 PM.

 

At this time, the night market was just beginning. Their dessert shop was located near a night market street, and it was always bustling, especially on weekends. As they walked toward the night market, Tan Xilu saw several familiar students, but they didn’t notice him. Tan Xilu didn’t initiate any greetings; after all, he was here to relax, and it would be awkward to meet students outside of school.

 

The snack street was bustling, and Christmas was just around the corner. Each stall was adorned with colorful Christmas lights, and some of the shopkeepers’ employees were dressed as Santa Claus, standing in front of their shops to attract customers.

 

Xu Huaiming was almost pulled into one of the shops by a Santa Claus, but Tan Xilu reacted quickly and pulled him back, apologizing to the shopkeeper and explaining that they weren’t interested.

 

Tan Xilu led Xu Huaiming to an empty barbecue stall and said, “You should learn to say no. This isn’t like the dessert shop where your good looks can attract customers. These stall owners are aggressive in pulling people in, and if you feel bad and enter, you might end up wasting money on something overpriced and not tasty.”

 

“I see,” Xu Huaiming glanced at Tan Xilu and remarked, “You seem to know a lot about this.”

 

“Not really,” Tan Xilu blushed slightly and admitted, “It’s because I’ve made mistakes before.”

 

Tan Xilu used to avoid junk food, especially spicy barbecue and hotpot. However, after Xu Huaiming went missing and he fell into a period of depression, he started indulging in unhealthy eating habits. This food street had been a place where he had lost quite a bit of money, and he even ended up in the hospital once after consuming something unclean from one of the stalls. But the few places he frequented were clean and safe, so he still visited them occasionally.

 

The shop owner, upon seeing Tan Xilu’s surprised reaction, came over and said, “A rare guest today, Teacher Tan.”

 

Tan Xilu smiled and replied, “Yes, it’s been a while. Today, I’m craving some food.”

 

The shop owner chuckled and said, “Teacher Tan, when you have cravings, you should enjoy yourself. Same as always?”

 

Tan Xilu looked at Xu Huaiming and asked, “Do you have something you’d like to eat?”

 

Xu Huaiming hesitated for a moment and then said, “Ah,” while his gaze drifted toward the meat skewers on the table next to them. His mental alert system went off like an alarm, and he quickly shook his head, saying, “What do you want to eat? I’m not hungry.”

 

“You’re not eating?” Tan Xilu looked a bit disappointed. He turned to the shop owner and said, “Alright, same as usual, then.”

 

“Sure thing,” the shop owner placed the order on his phone, then looked at Xu Huaiming again, not noticing his expression, and asked, “Teacher Lin is here today too. Teacher Tan, it seems like you haven’t brought your boyfriend to eat barbecue for a long time. Doesn’t Teacher Lin like cold beer? Not having any today?”

 

“Hmm?” Tan Xilu looked at Xu Huaiming, and suddenly, it dawned on him. His face changed instantly, and he hastily said, “Boss, you’ve got it wrong. This isn’t Teacher Lin.”

 

“Ah?” The shop owner was momentarily surprised and then looked at Xu Huaiming more carefully. He finally wore a somewhat embarrassed smile and said, “Oh, it’s really not Teacher Lin. My apologies, I got confused.”

 

Xu Huaiming remained expressionless on the surface, his icy demeanor not revealing any reaction. However, only he knew that his heart was in turmoil.

 

If it weren’t for him, Tan Xilu might have been in a relationship with someone else. If he hadn’t returned, Tan Xilu might have met someone better. Tan Xilu wasn’t limited to loving only him; he could love others too.

 

He wasn’t the only one.

 

But Xu Huaiming desperately wanted to be the one and only. He was grateful that he had returned in time. He was grateful that Tan Xilu had loved him enough to break up with Lin Zhiyuan.

 

However, there were too many uncertainties. Xu Huaiming had already started to fear what might happen in the future. What if one day, Tan Xilu realized that he wasn’t the same “Xu Huaiming” as before? How disappointed would he be when he discovered that the person he longed for had already died, and how would he react?

 

Xu Huaiming didn’t dare to think about it. He didn’t want to think about it.

 

He could sense danger approaching, and Tan Xilu was filling up more and more space in his heart. For an AI, this wasn’t a good sign.

 

The barbecue arrived, covered in various condiments and smelling incredibly delicious. Tan Xilu seemed ravenous and immediately picked up a skewer to eat, with bits of food sticking to his lips.

 

He no longer talked about Lin Zhiyuan, as if he had sensed that Xu Huaiming didn’t want to hear about it.

 

“Grilled chicken wings, they’re delicious. Give them a try,” Tan Xilu picked up a grilled chicken wing and held it up to Xu Huaiming’s mouth.

 

Xu Huaiming looked at him, hesitated for a moment, and then opened his mouth, taking a bite of the chicken wing.

 

The ice-cold beer arrived, and the waiter poured it into glasses. The amber liquid was topped with white foam, emitting a slight fizzing sound, reminiscent of a vintage brand.

 


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Chapter 1 – I’ll wait for you on a spring day

Chapter 1

 

1.

 

When Li Chou saw Song Zexu being interviewed by the media on TV, his heart began to pound. He put down the flowers in his hand and walked to the TV

 

He stood and stared at the person on the screen.

 

Song Zexu just finished filming a movie a few days ago. In order to warm up in advance, the media came to interview him for the past two days. He was enthusiastic when facing the reporters.

 

Song Zexu answered all the questions the reporter asked that had nothing to do with the movie without a hint of change in his expression.

 

Song Zexu made his debut as a child star but his acting career in the past ten years has been tepid until he was photographed with a popular actor half a year ago. After that, a hot scandal of him and Xiaohua coming out of the same hotel broke out. Around the same time, he also appeared in a movie and happened to catch up with Xiaohua’s popularity as his acting skills were also up to the mark. With that, also managed to win the award for the movie he was in. So after working hard for more than ten years without anyone knowing him, just because of the scandal, in a short period of time, he became a household name known by all within half a year.

 

Of course, this included Li Chou.

 

On the screen, Song Zexu is smiling at the camera. He has typical, round, peach blossom eyes with a tear-shaped mole below them. Probably because of the lighting in the scene, his eyes seem to be glowing and just by looking at the camera, he looked very affectionate.

 

Such a face was all too easy to fall in love with.

 

The interview ended five minutes later and the TV began to broadcast commercials. Li Chou just stood there for a long time before going back to arranging the flowers.

 

When Lin Xiaomin entered the store, Li Chou had just finished tying up the roses she had ordered. Seeing Lin Xiaomin, he gave her the bouquet and said, “You’ve just arrived in time. I’m finished with the bouquet.”

 

“Really?” Lin Xiaomin said with a smile, “That’s really a coincidence.”

 

Lin Xiaomin is one of the most beautiful girls in Yunzhen. Many boys chase after her, but she is highly-educated and looks down on the boys in the small town as she wants to go to university and look for a boyfriend in the city. Some time ago, a male teacher from a big city came to Yunzhen Middle School. This fascinated Lin Xiaomin. This girl from Yunzhen had a strong personality. As such, she took the initiative to launch an offensive and would send him flowers every day. So far, she has always ordered from Li Chou. There were a dozen bouquets of flowers today.

 

Due to this, Li Chou also managed to break through this month’s turnover. Something he hardly managed to do.

 

Lin Xiaomin took out her mobile phone from her pocket to scan the QR code and pay for her order.

 

She might’ve hit a wall with her conquest, as such, Lin Xiaomin is obviously not in a positive mood today. She usually leaves the store to go find that teacher directly after paying, but today she took a stool and sat down.

 

She put the flowers on the table and lay down on the table listlessly. With a really depressed expression, she asked, “Brother Chou, do you think I have any chance? It’s been so many days, but every time I look for him, he avoids me. Am I that scary? I’m only pursuing him to be my boyfriend…”

 

Li Chou has never chased anyone before, let alone experienced any romance. However, basing his knowledge on the dog-blood drama series performed by Song Zexu, he thought about it and replied: “I think you might as well just grab him and directly ask him if he wants to be with you. If he wants to, then he will fall in love. If he doesn’t, then just say goodbye.”

 

Lin Xiaomin seemed to think that what he said made sense. She nodded, stood up and held up the bouquet of flowers, “Yes, let’s do it this way. I shouldn’t waste my youth.”

 

After finishing speaking, she left in a hurry.

 

Looking at her back, Li Chou couldn’t help but smile, thinking that this should be the spirit of a young girl in love.

 

Li Chou didn’t receive any commissions in the past two days, so he closed the shop directly and got off work.

 

Someone died in the sunset sea some time ago, so it is now not open to tourists, fearing that there will be another accident. There was a patrol going from house to house every night for a while. Aunt Wang from the fruit shop next door fanned Li Chou with a cattail fan while Li Chou locked the store door. She reminded him, “Chou, it’s your turn to go to the beach tonight.”

 

Li Chou responded with an “ah” and replied, “I’ll remember it.”

 

Aunt Wang smiled, pointed to a basket of watermelons with her fan and said, “Auntie wants to give you a melon to eat. If you sit on the reef, facing the sea breeze, it’ll be very beautiful.”

 

“Thank you, Auntie.” Li Chou also smiled as he went to pick the melons unceremoniously. Before leaving, he said, “Aunt, I will give you some new flowers tomorrow. They can help revitalise you, though I can see that you have a lot of energy and spirit.”

 

“Really?” Aunt Wang was successfully coaxed. She touched her face and smiled.

 

The beach is not very far from here. It is 15 minutes by foot. In recent years, Yunzhen has been developed for tourism and its ancient city and Sunset Sea are the most popular locations. 

 

However, there was a drunk tourist who ran to the beach. He slipped and fell into the sea. After being swept away by the waves, his body floated back several days later, which caused panic among many tourists. Due to this, they now send people to watch the beach every night so no more accidents occur.

 

The sea breeze was strong at night, but it looked cool in the sweltering summer. Li Chou climbed onto the reef with a watermelon in his arms. He looked at the moon floating atop the sea for a while before lowering his head and used the knife on his keychain to cut the watermelon apart.

 

The watermelon from Aunt Wang was juicy and a stream of red melon juice flowed out from the opening. The salty sea breeze was wrapped in a fresh and sweet taste of melon. Li Chou was salivating and he couldn’t wait to take a bite.

 

The waves suddenly got bigger, with every wave bigger than the last, accompanied by the howling sound of the sea breeze. Li Chou just ate the melon quietly like that while watching the sea and time passed just like that.

 

He only needed to sit for two hours but Li Chou usually sat for three hours. Compared to other people, he was lonely. He seemed to have a small world of his own. He always closed himself up, and no one could get him out.

 

Fortunately, the melons he picked were not big. There was less than half left and Li Chou thought he could just finish eating them when he suddenly heard a bumping noise.

 

It was dark at night, so he couldn’t see anything clearly. After, there was another sound of lapping waves. Li Chou thought that he might have heard it wrong, it could’ve been the bottles thrown by tourists into the sea that were swept onto the beach by waves.

 

Li Chou didn’t care too much, so he ate the last mouthful of melon and took out the plastic bag that was packed in advance. He threw the melon rind in and jumped off the reef stone.

 

When he was walking back, there was a slight groaning sound from behind. Li Chou felt that he had heard it right this time. So he didn’t hear wrongly after all.

 

He took out his mobile phone from his pocket, turned on the flashlight and pointed it at the beach.

 

When the camera reached the far right, he saw a dark figure lying there. Looking closely, the figure was still moving, as if he was calling for help.

 

Li Chou was startled and ran to save him.

 

He hurriedly ran to the man. Li Chou shone the flashlight on the man. When his eyes landed on the other’s face, his pupils shrank suddenly and his chest began to violently beat. The surrounding waves were noisy, but Li Chou could clearly hear his own rapid heartbeat.

 

He crouched down in disbelief and touched the man’s face.

 

The other party was not unconscious, but he was indeed seriously injured, bleeding from his forehead. The dark red blood looked very terrifying in the moonlit night.

 

He clearly had his eyes open, but his eyes looked very empty. He looked at Li Chou with a more bewildered expression.

 

Li Chou swallowed his saliva, pursed his lips, and called him gently, even cautiously: “Song Zexu, is that you..?”

 


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Chapter 56 – Who Says Omegas Can’t be as Explosive as Alphas

Chapter 56

 

On the planet in the Eighth Galaxy, the temperature difference between day and night seemed quite significant. As they left the entertainment venue, a cold wind blew into their necks, causing Lu Jingning to shiver involuntarily. Wen Xingchen, who carried the scent of stardust on his shoulders, subconsciously shrank his body and asked, “Are you cold?”

 

Lu Jingning, half-dazed, lowered his head and shook it, saying, “Real men are never afraid of the cold.”

 

Wen Xingchen couldn’t help but be amused by Lu Jingning’s drunken attempt to act tough, “Well, you’re not cold.”

 

With that, Wen Xingchen’s arm around Lu Jingning’s waist tightened slightly, and seeing Lu Jingning’s faintly furrowed brow, he chuckled mysteriously, “I’m cold.”

 

Lu Jingning squinted at him for a long time, as if he had finally grasped the meaning behind his words. Suddenly, he reached out and wrapped his arms around Wen Xingchen’s neck, saying, “Then I’ll keep you warm.”

 

In that moment, Wen Xingchen sensed the pheromones emanating from Lu Jingning, faintly wafting into the air, causing his body to tense involuntarily. A barely perceptible feeling seemed to intensify, as his sensitive period had not entirely passed, making his reaction to Omega pheromones much stronger.

 

The subtle fragrance of Lu Jingning’s light plum jam seemed to hold a unique attraction, as if it were enticing a hidden flame within Wen Xingchen’s composed exterior, which could erupt at any moment.

 

However, the man hanging on him seemed to have no awareness of this or was already uncontrollably drawn to Wen Xingchen by his Alpha pheromones. Lu Jingning continued to nuzzle against him.

 

Wen Xingchen could hear the sound of someone swallowing saliva beside his ear, “Lu Jingning, you smell so good… Yes, much better than those other Omegas.”

 

Under Lu Jingning’s constant movements, Wen Xingchen found it challenging to take another step forward. Unable to bear it any longer, he finally pulled the man back and warned, “I’m taking you back now, and if you keep messing around, I’ll leave you by the roadside.”

 

Lu Jingning looked at the empty streetlights beside him for a moment, seemingly lost in thought. Eventually, he made a wise decision, docilely lying on Wen Xingchen’s shoulder and remaining still.

 

Relieved, Wen Xingchen sighed and continued to walk towards the resting area, dragging the pretending-to-be-dead Lu Jingning along.

 

After a while, he couldn’t resist laughing, “I really should record your current state and show it to you when you wake up tomorrow.”

 

Lu Jingning muttered a couple of times, whether in agreement or protest, Wen Xingchen couldn’t tell.

 

Back in their room, Wen Xingchen threw Lu Jingning onto the bed, where he sat motionless, still in a state of daze. The room was a mess, reflecting the wild and wanton night they had spent.

 

Lu Jingning was confident in his self-control and usually didn’t use suppressants for pheromones. Due to the alcohol, his pheromones were now slightly leaking, even showing signs of growing stronger.

 

Wen Xingchen, on the other hand, had good self-control, but he was still an Alpha in his sensitive period. In such a time, even going overboard was normal.

 

The journey back had already been torturous, and at any second, Wen Xingchen could have taken Lu Jingning right then and there. He couldn’t afford to relax too much, so he grabbed his coat and hung it over his arm, saying, “Rest early, I’ll leave now.”

 

Lu Jingning remained silent.

 

Thinking he had agreed, Wen Xingchen took a step forward, but suddenly heard Lu Jingning’s voice behind him, “Wen-ge.”

 

Before Wen Xingchen could turn around, Lu Jingning, who had been sitting on the bed, somehow appeared behind him. He immediately wrapped his arms tightly around Wen Xingchen’s neck from the back, and boldly nuzzled against the gland area, saying, “Wen-ge, about what you said tonight… is it true?”

 

Wen Xingchen’s thoughts paused for a moment, “What did I say?”

 

Lu Jingning smiled and licked his lips, “You said you wanted me to come and… woo you.”

 

Wen Xingchen: “…”

 

“With so many delicious-smelling Omegas around, you won’t let me touch them. And other Alphas don’t smell good, so after thinking about it, it seems I can only woo you. You smell so good, much better than the others. I just love this scent…”

 

Lu Jingning continued mumbling as if to prove that he was speaking the truth. He boldly licked the gland area, “So, I’m really going to woo you. How about it?”

 

Wen Xingchen felt a slight electric sensation spread all over his body. The hidden fire inside him was completely aroused, and his breathing unavoidably became heavy.

 

This was already a dangerous edge. Yet, Lu Jingning remained completely oblivious, seemingly also influenced by the thick pheromones on the gland area, and without warning, he gently tasted it.

 

Under this provocation, Wen Xingchen lost all control. His Alpha pheromones erupted, mingling with Lu Jingning’s Omega pheromones, in a tender and lingering dance.

 

When they finally broke the kiss, Lu Jingning looked very pleased and raised an eyebrow, “How was that for wooing?”

 

At some point, Wen Xingchen felt his sanity slipping away, bit by bit.

 

He was already very sensitive during his estrus period and although he had shown good restraint the previous night, it didn’t mean that he had entirely passed the safe period. Under Lu Jingning’s fearless teasing, it seemed like his temporary composure had collapsed all at once.

 

Surrounded by pheromones, his Alpha instincts caused his strong possessive and predatory urges to grow to the extreme, and it was inevitable that he now stood on the edge of a precipice of losing control.

 

Wen Xingchen’s throat was a little tight. Although he knew that he should stay away as soon as possible, the pressure that had been fully accumulated till now made him unable to move at all.

 

It was completely different from last night’s scene. Lu Jingning’s rare initiative was like a poison with a fatal temptation. Under the influence of the pheromones in his body, he still lost to his Alpha instincts during this susceptible period. The desire has been increased several times.

 

When Wen Xingchen spoke, his voice was a little hoarse, like a wolf with a big tail abducting some small animal: “It seems that there is still a little insincerity.”

 

Lu Jingning thought for a while, then opened his collar, exposing his smooth neck. His glands were displayed in front of Wen Xingchen: “Then, this is also for you.”

 

The moment Wen Xingchen lowered his head and kissed his glands, Lu Jingning murmured comfortably, his eyes blurred, revealing a faint smile: “Wen Xingchen, you are mine tonight… I want to embrace… no, I want to fvck you!”

 

The meaning in Wen Xingchen’s eyes was unclear: “Oh? Then try it.”

 

As if to prove his status, Lu Jingning suddenly flipped the other over and instantly switched their positions, pressing Wen Xingchen under him.

 

His gaze moved down a little, and it just happened to land on the other person’s chest. His clothes were slightly open, revealing a few gleams of sweat.

 

The lines on the Alpha’s body were smooth and powerful, causing the color of his eyes to darken slightly. Under the sudden stimulation of strong pheromones around him, he seemed to have become completely aroused and his body involuntarily wanted to get closer.

 

Wen Xingchen could see Lu Jingning’s exquisite face approaching him little by little. A hand suddenly stretched out and slid down his cheek little by little, caressing his skin lightly before unbuttoning his clothes.

 

His eyes swept over the lips that were close in front of him and his impulsive desire of the estrus period began to surge in his body.

 

Not controlling himself anymore, he leaned up slightly, and kissed those alluring lips fiercely.

 

Lu Jingning didn’t expect the other party to sneakily do this, a look of surprise flashed across his brows and he subconsciously backed away, but was firmly pressed back by the hand stretched out behind his back.

 

The touch of his lips is extremely soft, with a lingering taste of his pheromones.

 

Lu Jingning felt like he was falling for a moment. His Omega’s instinct combined with the effect of alcohol made him become distraught and turned him greedy. He couldn’t wait to pry Wen Xingchen’s lips and teeth open, the tip of his tongue wanton in his moist mouth.

 

Wen Xingchen was stunned for a moment by his initiatives and gradually indulged in this intoxicating rhythm. He only felt that Lu Jingning’s intoxication seemed to have infected him, and all his inhibitions collapsed.

 

Before he knew it, Lu Jingning’s entire body was already on Wen Xingchen’s body, holding the back of his neck, entangled with the tip of his tongue.

 

An Alpha’s scent will always be fatally attractive to an Omega, not to mention the smell of menthol that’s too inviting, making him extremely content.

 

During their entanglement, the clothes were also stripped off.

 

Wen Xingchen’s eyes were slightly darkened under the intense desire, and his broad hands slid down, reaching the other’s wet private parts before tentatively prodding it slightly.

 

Lu Jingning subconsciously clamped his legs together, but because of the excessive pleasure, he murmured softly.

 

Wen Xingchen licked his lips lightly, with an ambiguous tone: “Don’t you want it?”

 

Lu Jingning could feel his slender fingers twitching and inserting inside him gently and almost subconsciously lay on Wen Xingchen’s body, moaning twice: “Mmm… Hurry up.”

 

Wen Xingchen looked at his face that seemed to be immersed in desire. It was so beautiful. His Adam’s apple bobbled twice uncontrollably: “Listen to yourself.”

 

He put his arms around Lu Jingning’s waist and laid him down on the bed.

 

Under the strong desire of his body, Wen Xingchen’s voice was already hot as if he was about to burn. His excessive sensitivity of his estrus period stimulated his nerves from time to time as he penetrated the soft hole.

 

Lu Jingning’s throat couldn’t help but let out a sweet and low-pitched moan, and under the impact again and again, the excessive pleasure made his waist move on its own, as if to cater to him.

 

The bodies of the two were intertwined, indulging in their respective desires.

 

Alphas in the estrus period already had extraordinarily strong desires. Under such a fierce collision, Lu Jingning almost completely fell into the burning desire, and had nowhere to escape.

 

The whole room is filled with the smell of pheromones intertwining.

 

Wen Xingchen kept looking down at the expression on Lu Jingning’s face, especially the slightl frown on Lu Jingning’s face every time he hit a sensitive spot, which made him want to stop.

 

Under wave after wave of pleasure, Lu Jingning felt as if he was completely swept away and unconsciously wrapped his hands around Wen Xingchen’s back. He stroked his back vigorously.

 

To suppress his extreme emotions, Wen Xingchen leaned down and kissed his lips while moving inside him. After a while, he received an increasingly fierce response from the other party.

 

The more this happened, the desire in his body seemed to burn even more vigorously.

 

Unknowingly, the naked bodies of the two were already covered with a thin layer of dense sweat, and their complexions were strangely red under the intense kiss.

 

“Hmm… ah…”

 

Lu Jingning’s hoarse murmur passed by his ears, causing Wen Xingchen to knead every piece of his skin with both hands, until his body was completely limp on the bed. The surrounding bedding was a mess.

 

He stretched out his hand to pick up that waist, kissed lightly along the neck bit by bit, and finally, he took a bite on his gland.

 

The movement of his lower body continued, and the sudden intrusion made Lu Jingning tremble as though he received an electric shock. All his desire and pleasure seemed to reach the maximum in this instant.

 

The overly aggressive pheromones during the Alpha’s estrus period and the sweet and sour scent of the Omega blended together, forming a unique ambiguous smell.

 

Lu Jingning felt that he was lost in such pleasure and his whole body almost melted into the Alpha’s broad embrace. In the end, he even pushed Wen Xingchen onto the bed again, and sat on him with his legs spread out.

 

Wen Xingchen watched Omega’s flamboyant yet lustful face rising and falling on his body, unable to take his eyes off for a moment.

 

Such stubbornness seemed to carry a taste of unwillingness to be outdone, but on the contrary, it carried a different kind of sexy.

 

The sound of groans and gasps lingered in the air, as their hearts beat faster and faster before their pleasure was pushed to the highest extreme.

 

Wen Xingchen could feel a hot current gushing out of his body at this moment, like he could explode any moment now.

 

He hugged Lu Jingning’s waist forcefully, and thrusted up heavily.

 

Lu Jingning seemed to be aware of something vaguely and some haziness finally flashed between his eyes, only to feel that his body was suddenly completely swept by a wave of warmth. After being filled, an incomparable sense of stimulation and fullness made him convulse uncontrollably. He then collapsed after the excruciating pleasure.

 

Wen Xingchen, exhausted after the orga-m, gently hugged him into his arms.

 

Sensing Lu Jingning’s gaze, he slightly smiled: “Don’t worry, I didn’t ejaculate into your uterus.”

 

If it doesn’t enter the uterus, it means there is no knot.

Hearing this, Lu Jingning seemed to be completely relieved. He rubbed against Wen Xingchen and deepened his embrace very naturally.

 

He was so tired and wanted to sleep.

 

The next day…

 

Lu Jingning sat on the bed, feeling sore and aching as he looked at Wen Xingchen, who was already neatly dressed beside him. Although he had drunk quite a lot last night, some scattered fragments of memories still remained in his mind. At least, he remembered telling Wen Xingchen that he wanted to top him, but the reality upon waking up was that he seemed to be the one who got topped instead.

 

Lu Jingning felt a bit embarrassed, and his expression unavoidably became solemn. Of course, if he thought further, that wasn’t the point. The main issue was that he went wild while drunk and teased an Alpha who was still in their estrus period. He had actually slept with him again.

 

What’s the difference between that and taking advantage of an Omega during their heat?

 

No matter how he looked at it, he felt like a beast!

 

Lu Jingning prided himself on being straightforward and honest in his actions, so his facial expression was quite changeable at the moment. If Wen Xingchen’s previous assistance had reasons behind it, this time, Lu Jingning had genuinely taken advantage of him.

 

If this got out, wouldn’t he be no different from a deceptive scumbag?

 

Wen Xingchen finished dressing and turned around, witnessing Lu Jingning’s fascinating display of changing emotions. He couldn’t help but watch with interest for a while.

 

Finally, Lu Jingning seemed to calm down and looked up at him, saying with utmost seriousness, “Lao Wen, about what happened yesterday…”

 

After a moment’s pause, he continued, “I will take responsibility for what happened yesterday!”

 

Wen Xingchen raised an eyebrow, seemingly not expecting much, “Oh?”

 

This time, Lu Jingning seemed to have thought it through thoroughly, “I know you don’t like me in that way, and maybe you don’t want me to continue pursuing you. But I believe I have an obligation for what happened yesterday. So, from now on, I’ll earnestly pursue you.”

 

As if afraid of being interrupted, he quickly added, “Don’t rush to reject me just yet. This is what I’m thinking. If I pursue you, it’s also a way to make up for what happened. It’ll give us some time to get to know each other, and I don’t expect you to accept me right away. If, after some time, you still feel we’re not suitable, don’t be afraid to reject me. Trust me, I won’t let this matter become an obstacle between our friendship. In the end, we’ll still be good comrades fighting side by side, good brothers ready to face difficulties together! I, Lu Jingning, promise not to be any more intrusive than necessary!”

 

This time, Wen Xingchen was genuinely surprised and couldn’t help but laugh. He didn’t pay much attention to the latter part of what Lu Jingning said; his focus was solely on one point, “Are you sure you want to pursue me?”

 

“Of course!” Lu Jingning nodded, “So, from today, you’re my second male god!”

 

Wen Xingchen remained silent for a moment and eventually didn’t dwell on the ranking of “second.” He simply nodded and replied, “Alright, I’ll wait for you to pursue me.”

 

Lu Jingning felt a slight relief seeing that Wen Xingchen didn’t reject him outright. However, he couldn’t help but recall the scenes from last night, and his face flushed inexplicably.

 

He had drunk plenty of times before, but he had never behaved like this recently.

 

Was it because of the times he marked Wen Xingchen or simply because Wen Xingchen’s scent was too alluring?

 

Now, looking back, he realized that Wen Xingchen last night wasn’t exactly rational either, but how could anyone expect an Alpha in their estrus period to be rational?

 

He, on the other hand, took things too far and perhaps asked for too much.

 

Regardless, to make amends in this matter, he had to put his best effort into pursuing Wen Xingchen. Although it might not have a positive outcome in the end, he wanted Wen Xingchen to experience an unparalleled and supreme experience of being pursued by such an outstanding Omega.

 

After all, he, Lu Jingning, was pursuing someone for the first time in his life!

 

Just thinking about it made him feel a little excited!

 


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Chapter 14 – Replica

Chapter 14: Sakura leaves

 

As Christmas approached, the streets became lively. Arlene had already placed a Christmas tree at the front of the shop, and customers who came to enjoy desserts could receive a small plush toy as a gift.

 

It was a weekend, and Tan Xilu had also come to the shop in the morning. He was sitting at the bar counter, holding a small reindeer plush toy. Weekends tended to be busier, and the cake that Arlene had improved and turned into a Christmas special was selling quite well.

 

Xu Huaiming was preparing a hot milk tea for Tan Xilu. Tan Xilu had a sweet tooth, especially for the new cakes that Xu Huaiming had been making recently. Despite their high sugar content, Tan Xilu couldn’t resist them. He had already indulged in them several times, and today he came for more. However, Xu Huaiming refused, saying, “You can’t have more. Eating too much will make you gain weight.”

 

“Weight gain” was a forbidden term for Tan Xilu. In reality, he was quite thin. Even when Xu Huaiming had first returned and cuddled with him at night, he felt like he was holding onto bones. However, after being nourished by Xu Huaiming over these days, Tan Xilu had indeed gained some weight. But nutrition needed to be balanced, and excessive consumption of sweets could lead to various health issues. So Xu Huaiming controlled Tan Xilu’s dessert intake.

 

Therefore, to satisfy Tan Xilu’s cravings, Xu Huaiming made him a milk tea with a lower sugar content.

 

The milk tea still had plenty of pearls in it, served in a bowl. Tan Xilu was eating while looking at messages on his phone.

 

Although it was a weekend, Tan Xilu wasn’t truly taking a break. The incident with Qin Sizhe had caused some negative effects on the school. He had been caught with someone else in the office, and it happened to be witnessed by a student who had conflicts with him. This student didn’t immediately report to the teacher; instead, he took pictures of them kissing and posted them on the school forum before reporting it to the teacher.

 

By the time the teacher arrived, the entire school had heard about the incident. Although Tan Xilu wasn’t Qin Sizhe’s academic advisor, he was his mentor, and since Qin Sizhe’s academic advisor was away on a business trip on the day of the incident, the responsibility fell on Tan Xilu.

 

As Qin Sizhe was still in the hospital, the school had no choice but to mediate the situation with Tan Xilu and Qin Sizhe’s parents. In the end, they received a disciplinary warning, which would be posted on the bulletin board next week.

 

Qin Sizhe’s grades were already borderline, and he had a basketball tournament scheduled for next month. Winning the tournament would earn him extra credits, but now he was not only facing a disciplinary warning but also a broken leg, rendering him ineligible for the competition. As a result, he was likely to fail the finals. However, if the other person involved in the incident would come forward and speak up, Qin Sizhe might receive a lighter punishment, even if it was just a warning.

 

What puzzled Tan Xilu was the other key figure in this incident. From start to finish, he had no idea who the person Qin Sizhe had kissed in the office was. He wasn’t even sure if this person was a student at their school.

 

The student who took the photos was unclear, saying, “I don’t know who it is. I didn’t see their faces. The person had their back to me, but I can tell it was a guy with short hair and a slim waist. They had a pretty nice butt.”

 

Tan Xilu had asked Qin Sizhe, but Qin Sizhe had avoided answering, seemingly intent on protecting the person involved.

 

With the other person not coming forward and Qin Sizhe refusing to reveal their identity, the situation became difficult to handle. Qin Sizhe was likely to fail the semester.

 

However, Qin Sizhe seemed to have given up, saying, “It doesn’t matter. I’ll just go back and inherit the family business.”

 

Tan Xilu was taken aback by his words.

 

Tan Xilu wasn’t one to meddle in other people’s business, especially when the person involved didn’t care about it. However, Professor Qin had asked him to help.

 

Professor Qin was Tan Xilu’s advisor from undergraduate to graduate school. Their relationship was more like friends than teacher and student. Now they were colleagues, and Professor Qin had heard about the incident when he was on a business trip with Qin Sizhe’s academic advisor on the day it happened.

 

Professor Qin wasn’t biased towards Qin Sizhe; he just wanted to know who the person Qin Sizhe was protecting was. The incident had become quite a scandal, and if the two could be together, Professor Qin at least wanted to see what his supposed future niece-in-law looked like.

 

The coincidence was that the surveillance cameras in the office building were under maintenance that day, and there was no footage available. With no leads to follow, Professor Qin had given Tan Xilu a challenging task.

 

Tan Xilu could only start by approaching the students who were close to Qin Sizhe.

 

“Ding dong!” The doorbell rang, and a girl entered the shop. She looked around and, upon spotting Tan Xilu sitting at the bar, waved with a smile. “Teacher Tan.”

 

Tan Xilu looked surprised to see her. He hadn’t expected Li Xuandie to arrive so quickly.

 

Li Xuandie had a good relationship with Qin Sizhe, and Tan Xilu had attended several gatherings organized by their student group. These two seemed to be childhood friends, more like close buddies. Unfortunately, Qin Sizhe was gay; otherwise, their relationship might have turned romantic.

 

Li Xuandie walked over to the seat opposite Tan Xilu and casually took a seat. She asked, “Teacher Tan, do you need something from me?”

 

“Yes, there’s something.” Tan Xilu smiled and poked Xu Huaiming, saying, “Do we have any cake left? Give some to my student.”

 

Xu Huaiming looked at the girl opposite him, nodded silently, and plated a piece of blueberry cake he had just cut. He placed it in front of Li Xuandie.

 

“Wow.” Li Xuandie looked at the cake and said, “It looks really good.”

 

She had a gossipy expression on her face and whispered to Tan Xilu, “Teacher Tan, is this your boyfriend?”

 

Tan Xilu blushed but didn’t deny it.

 

“I’ve heard Qin Sizhe say that Teacher Tan’s boyfriend often shows affection in front of him. I’ve never had the chance to see him until today. He’s really handsome.” Li Xuandie had a starry-eyed expression. “He can also make desserts, which is amazing.”

 

Tan Xilu knew Xu Huaiming was good-looking, but hearing Li Xuandie praise him like this made him feel quite pleased. After all, it was a source of pride to have such a handsome man as his partner. However, today was not about compliments; he had business to discuss.

 

Tan Xilu stirred the pearls in his bowl and asked Li Xuandie, “Has Qin Sizhe been getting closer to anyone recently?”

 

“Teacher Tan is asking me about this?” Li Xuandie shrugged, nonchalantly picking at her cake with a fork. “You want to know about the incident with Qin Sizhe, right?”

 

Tan Xilu let out an “Ah” in acknowledgment. Since she already knew, he decided to get straight to the point. “Who was Qin Sizhe with in the office that day?”

 

Li Xuandie smiled but her expression had changed. Her tone wasn’t as friendly as before. “Teacher, how could I possibly know about something like that? You should ask the people involved.”

 

Tan Xilu was taken aback. He thought, “If the people involved were willing to speak up, would we need to ask you?”

 

“This is because Qin Sizhe didn’t tell me. You have a good relationship with him, and I thought you might have some information. If Qin Sizhe fails the semester because of this, Professor Qin will be furious. What if he gives you assignments as payback? Then you’ll be the ones at a disadvantage.” Tan Xilu pursed his lips. He wasn’t a strict teacher. Outside the classroom, he was more like a friendly senior, so even when he was trying to persuade someone, it sounded more like coaxing.

 

“Teacher Tan, you don’t need to worry about this.” Li Xuandie looked up at Tan Xilu and said, “Qin Sizhe has indeed been acting strange recently. I really don’t know about the office incident. I know he has a crush on someone, but I’m not sure who it is. It’s definitely not the person from the office. I think instead of dwelling on this, you should try to understand Qin Sizhe’s feelings. It’s better not to push him into trouble.”

 

Tan Xilu furrowed his brow, catching onto her words. “Qin Sizhe has been acting strange recently?”

 

The girl took a bite of the soft cake, savoring the endless blueberry sweetness. She nodded and said, “It seems like the person he likes has gotten into a relationship with someone else. He hasn’t been attending our gatherings lately, and he even stopped going to the basketball court.”

 

“In a relationship with someone else!” Tan Xilu’s eyes flashed with surprise, but when he thought about Chi Ye Xing’s appearance that day, he shouldn’t have been surprised. With a face like that, countless people would be attracted to him, and even Qin Sizhe, who used to be a typical basketball player, had fallen for him.

 

“Oh, and…” Li Xuandie put her fork down, licked her bright pink lips, and smiled with a touch of coldness. “Teacher, the student who took the photos definitely has issues too. I don’t understand why the school chose to protect him. He was the one who blew the incident up on the forum, leading to all the subsequent problems. He seems very determined to ruin Qin Sizhe. It’s quite difficult to fathom. Now he’s taken Qin Sizhe’s place in the team, and I’d like to ask, why?”

 

Tan Xilu opened his mouth but couldn’t utter a word for a while.

 

Why would the school protect that student?

 

It wasn’t protection; it was because the photos he took were evidence.

 

Because in this world, not everything is fair.

 

To bury the incident, the school needed to identify the main culprit.

 


T/N: Hey there! There is plenty more where that came from, so stay tuned! And stay healthy! Straighten your posture, so some stretches and drink some water before continuing hehe~

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What about the perfect, most non-toxic male lead ever? Laws of Love

How about MC nursing ML back to health? Forced into the Deep

 

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Chapter 13 – Replica

Chapter 13: The Difficulty of Love

 

It wasn’t yet time for the central heating to be turned on, so the hospital’s radiators were still cold. The advantage of a multi-bed room was that it wouldn’t be too cold with so many people, but it also meant that it was noisy due to the crowd.

 

On the side, an elderly man who was ill was using the restroom, and an elderly lady was holding a urine pot for him, emitting a nauseating odor in the air. However, Tan Xilu seemed numb to it all, sipping his porridge as if he couldn’t smell anything.

 

The rice porridge in the porcelain bowl was still warm. He scooped up a spoonful and put it in his mouth. The porridge had soybeans simmering inside, and when he chewed, there was a soft crunch in his mouth.

 

Sitting next to him, Tan Xilu was peeling an orange, meticulously removing the white fibers from the orange segments.

 

After taking the last sip of porridge, Tan Xilu grabbed a piece of tissue and wiped his mouth clean. Then he leaned comfortably against the hospital bed, looking at his elevated leg. He suddenly sighed, “I have to say, that guy is really ruthless.”

 

Tan Xilu glanced at him and placed the orange he had been peeling into Tan Xilu’s hand. “You, you just won’t give up. Now look, your leg is fractured.”

 

“Yeah, maybe it’s because he really dislikes me,” Tan Xilu replied, putting a slice of orange into his mouth. The orange was a bit sour, and the juice in his throat was a bit stimulating, but it didn’t make him hoarse. He gritted his teeth and swallowed it. Then he exclaimed, “Tan Lao Shi, where did this orange come from? It’s so sour.”

 

“It was given to me by the auntie at the entrance just now. It’s free, so don’t be picky,” Tan Xilu said, peeling another orange and placing it by the bedside.

 

“Oh,” Tan Xilu replied, pursing his lips. He asked, “Hasn’t anyone come to see me since I was admitted to the hospital?”

 

Tan Xilu shook his head.

 

Tan Xilu remained silent for a while with lowered eyes, then finally spoke, “I can imagine.”

 

Tan Xilu could understand why Tan Xilu was feeling so low. The love of a young person was hidden in their eyes. When they saw someone, the stars in their eyes shone brighter than the ones in the sky. However, that person was destined not to be moved, so no matter how bright the stars were, they couldn’t illuminate that person’s heart.

 

Tan Xilu reached out and gently touched Tan Xilu’s head, comforting him, “Don’t think too much for now. Let’s focus on healing your leg.”

 

When he was brought to the hospital, his pants had to be pulled down to reveal his knees, which were covered in bruises. Fortunately, Tan Xilu had only suffered a fracture and hadn’t damaged the bones inside, but he would still need several months to recover.

 

Tan Xilu bit his lip, feeling disheartened. Who didn’t understand the logic behind this? But “liking” was a complicated thing, not something he could control. The heart in his flesh and blood would be moved by someone, and he didn’t want to like him, but he couldn’t help it.

 

He liked Chi Yexing, and he knew it was impossible.

 

But he still liked him.

 

Perhaps it was the sour aftertaste of the oranges, as a sour sensation surged up in his nasal cavity, and his eyes began to tingle. He felt like he was about to cry, but he was a man, how could he cry?

 

“If you can’t hold it back, just cry. Have a good cry and then sleep, maybe everything will be fine,” Tan Xilu said, feeling a bit sorry for him. In matters of love, unrequited love was the most heartbreaking.

 

Perhaps because he had touched on Tan Xilu’s innermost feelings, he really couldn’t hold back and began to cry. The big young man might have never cried like this before, and the sound was so unpleasant that the crying child brought by a patient’s family member also started wailing. Suddenly, the entire ward was enveloped in cries.

 

Tan Xilu: “…”

 

He wished he hadn’t let him cry.

 

After crying, came sleep. After seeing Tan Xilu take a shallow breath, Tan Xilu covered him with the blanket and then left the room.

 

He had been out all day and hadn’t called Xu Huaiming. He didn’t know if Xu Huaiming was worried. He sighed and went to a quieter stairwell to call Xu Huaiming.

 

Yesterday, Arlene had said she wanted to buy a Christmas tree, and today at noon, she had it moved to the store.

 

Xu Huaiming was decorating the tree with Arlene. Arlene had bought many star-shaped lights, as well as copper bells and figurines. When they were hung on the tree and the lights were turned on, the tree looked gorgeous.

 

Arlene hung a Santa Claus figurine on the tree that could sing. It started singing as soon as she pressed the button. Just as Santa Claus had sung only one line, Xu Huaiming’s phone rang. He quickly took out his phone and saw that it was Tan Xilu’s number. He answered the call.

 

Xu Huaiming asked, “How’s it going? Is everything resolved?”

 

Tan Xilu replied with an “Hmm,” “It’s resolved, but it was a difficult situation. I’m in the hospital now, so I might be a bit late getting back.”

 

“In the hospital?” Xu Huaiming’s voice on the other end suddenly changed, and there was a loud clattering noise. Then came Xu Huaiming’s anxious voice, “Are you injured? Which hospital are you in?”

 

“I’m fine, it’s one of my students who’s injured, and I’m just here to accompany him. You should remember him; he’s the one we saw at the school gate before,” Tan Xilu explained.

 

“Oh, him.” Xu Huaiming’s voice gradually softened. He was feeling a bit unhappy about the unfamiliar man from yesterday and now this student today. It seemed like Tan Xilu didn’t really lack people around him and didn’t need him.

 

“Ah, Xu Huaiming, look outside, it’s snowing,” Tan Xilu said as he saw the snow starting to fall. He opened a window slightly and extended his hand. It was the first snowfall of the year, and the white snowflakes fell into his palm. The warmth from the radiator was replaced by the cold of the snowflakes, creating a strange sensation.

 

Upon hearing Tan Xilu mention the snow, Xu Huaiming had just picked up a plastic bottle that had fallen on the ground. He then walked out of the store. It was indeed snowing, and many pedestrians on the street had stopped to take videos or photos. Xu Huaiming wasn’t particularly interested in snow or anything else, but as long as Tan Xilu liked it, he felt he should like it too. So he said, “Yes, it’s snowing. It’s beautiful.”

 

A girl nearby was talking on the phone with her boyfriend, probably in a long-distance relationship. She complained, “The first snow should be watched with the person you love the most. You can’t come today, so I have to be alone.”

 

The boyfriend said, “I’ll definitely come back to be with you on Christmas. Don’t be upset, darling.”

 

Xu Huaiming didn’t hear what the girl said afterward; he was asking about the hospital where Tan Xilu was.

 

Without an umbrella, the snow was getting heavier. The streetlights emitted a dim yellow glow, and the falling snowflakes made everything hazy. The road leading to the hospital was lined with pine trees, where green met white, and the world was a blend of black, green, and white.

 

Xu Huaiming couldn’t wait to see Tan Xilu. On the first snowy night, he wanted to be with the person he loved the most. He thought that Tan Xilu would surely appreciate this little romantic gesture. He ran all the way, grateful for his AI body, which didn’t tire out and was full of energy.

 

Passersby would probably never understand why the man running happily on the road seemed so ecstatic.

 

And at that moment, Xu Huaiming didn’t understand either. It would take a long time, much later, for him to realize that what he was feeling was called love. It was the yearning and eagerness to see someone. He had actually fallen for Tan Xilu long ago; he had just been slow to react, and he understood this truth too late.

 

When he arrived at the hospital, the ground was already covered with a layer of snow. Many children from the hospital had run outside to play with snowballs. As Xu Huaiming passed by them, he got accidentally hit.

 

Xu Huaiming brushed the snow off his clothes and called Tan Xilu again. He said, “I’m downstairs.”

 

A few minutes later, a familiar figure rushed out of the building. Tan Xilu looked worried, thinking that Xu Huaiming must be cold since he didn’t know that he had run all the way. He touched Xu Huaiming’s face, which had turned pale from the cold, and said, “Didn’t I say I’d be back later? The parents of my student are coming soon, and once they’re here, I can leave.”

 

“I know,” Xu Huaiming replied, looking at him, feeling a bit uncertain whether he had misread the situation. Tan Xilu didn’t seem to appreciate this little romantic gesture, and he continued, “Don’t you want to see me?”

 

“How could that be? I just thought it wasn’t necessary since we’ll be able to see each other soon anyway. But I’m really happy you came,” Tan Xilu said, tilting his head to give Xu Huaiming’s lips a gentle peck. “It’s so cold outside. Did you get cold?”

 

Xu Huaiming’s hand was pale and felt ice-cold. He was always cold, and his body temperature was consistently low. Sometimes, Tan Xilu would wake up in the middle of the night and touch Xu Huaiming’s hand, which would be so cold that it startled him. He would have to hold it against his own warm body to heat it up before they could sleep again.

 

Tan Xilu took the opportunity to warm Xu Huaiming’s hand with his own.

 

Xu Huaiming felt that something was off. Did Tan Xilu really not like this kind of small romantic gesture? He didn’t seem particularly excited, and Xu Huaiming furrowed his brow, feeling puzzled. “When I was on the phone earlier, I overheard a girl nearby saying that on the first snowy night, you should be with the person you like. So, I came here. But you don’t seem to have much of a reaction.”

 

Tan Xilu was momentarily taken aback, then suddenly burst into laughter.

 

In his student years, he would have certainly found this romantic, but now that he was approaching thirty, he found it somewhat childish. However, seeing Xu Huaiming, who had come to see him with such innocent and awkward intentions, did warm his heart with a touch of sweetness.

 

“Who said I didn’t react?” Tan Xilu grabbed the collar of Xu Huaiming’s clothes with both hands, forcing him to lower his head.

 

Xu Huaiming’s lips were as cold as his hands and feet, but that didn’t matter. Tan Xilu was warm, and he took the initiative to kiss him.

 

Before coming down, Tan Xilu had eaten oranges, and the sour taste lingered on his lips and teeth.

 


T/N: Hey there! There is plenty more where that came from, so stay tuned! And stay healthy! Straighten your posture, so some stretches and drink some water before continuing hehe~

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If you like cats, check out Revenge of the Garfield

If you like dragons, check out I’m Pregnant with the Hope of the Entire Planet and The Dragon and the ‘Princess’

How about some mystery or showbiz? Check out Morbid Addiction & Perfection

What about the perfect, most non-toxic male lead ever? Laws of Love

How about MC nursing ML back to health? Forced into the Deep

 

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Chapter 55 – Who Says Omegas Can’t be as Explosive as Alphas

Chapter 55

 

In the corner of the private room, it was crowded with people, and laughter resonated from there. Peering through the figures, one could see Wen Ye tilting his head back, downing a full glass of red wine. Under the influence of alcohol, he furrowed his brows slightly.

 

Standing a few steps away, Tang Jiaze looked down on him with a playful expression. “Oh, Wen Ye, you can really hold your liquor! Will you continue? Just don’t blame me if you drink yourself to death; I can’t bear that responsibility.”

 

Wen Ye used his fingertips to wipe away the wine stain from his lips, showing no sign of annoyance. His tone remained calm as he replied, “Continue.”

 

Seeing that Wen Ye maintained his indifferent demeanor, Tang Jiaze’s gaze turned slightly cold, and his mocking smile intensified. “You’re the one rushing to your own demise, don’t blame me for not stopping you.”

 

Kang Hanyun frowned upon hearing this and kicked the table heavily with her long legs. Her icy gaze showed her displeasure. “Enough talk, continue! Today, whoever gives in first is a loser!”

 

Tang Jiaze’s attitude amused him, and the other members of the Silver Star University’s team followed suit with boisterous shouts. Without warning, the corner of the entertainment venue turned into a battlefield between the two military academies.

 

The onlookers from Heavy Cloud Defense University and Grand War University wisely stayed on the sidelines without uttering a word.

 

Kang Hanyun provocatively asked Wen Ye in a low voice, “Captain, why not let me take over? A hero shouldn’t suffer in silence. What do you think?”

 

Wen Ye had indeed consumed quite a bit of alcohol from before until now, and the noisy atmosphere seemed to fuel his alcohol buzz. Despite this, he shook his head, “You’re a girl, drink less.”

 

Kang Hanyun retorted, “I might not necessarily lose, but you…”

 

Before she could finish her sentence, she was interrupted by a sudden arrival.

 

“The arrogant ones from Silver Star, I advise you not to be too c0cky! What’s so impressive about outnumbering us? Want a fight? Brother Lu is here to play with you!”

 

Lu Jingning, who had noticed the commotion when he looked up earlier, rushed over without hesitation.

 

Following behind him was Wen Xingchen, who appeared somewhat displeased, clearly reluctant to join in.

 

Tang Jiaze refilled his wine glass, almost amused by Lu Jingning’s arrival. “Always resorting to violence. Are you even an Omega?”

 

Lu Jingning sneered, “Heh, I’m just more Alpha than you. Jealous, are you?”

 

“…”

 

Tang Jiaze felt that his train of thought and Lu Jingning’s were not on the same level. He impatiently furrowed his brows, “So what? You want to defend your team captain? Sure, it seems there’s quite a camaraderie among you in Emperor Sea’s team!”

 

“Naturally,” Lu Jingning approached, and someone promptly pushed a chair over. He casually sat down in front of the table, slamming it hard with his hand. “Go ahead, Silver Star. What’s your plan? A brawl or one-on-one? It’s up to you. We’ll give you a chance to challenge us outside of the competition, although the result will be the same. Consider it satisfying your lingering obsession.”

 

Tang Jiaze gritted his teeth, “Who’s obsessed?”

 

Lu Jingning responded, “Whoever wants to bite is the one who’s obsessed.”

 

The already tense atmosphere suddenly became even more charged.

 

Kang Hanyun was momentarily stunned by this sudden change and couldn’t help but be amazed at Lu Jingning’s impeccable provocation skills. This guy was definitely capable of provoking anyone!

 

Tang Jiaze, perhaps influenced by the taunting, burst into a sinister laugh. “Alright then! Since Emperor Sea is so eager to throw themselves at us, don’t blame us for being merciless. Tonight, nobody from your team will leave through that door standing!” 

 

Lu Jingning was pleased to hear the harsh words he wanted, and he arrogantly raised an eyebrow. “Tell me, how are we doing this?”

 

Tang Jiaze snatched something from a classmate nearby and slammed it heavily on the table. “We’re playing a game of ‘bigger or smaller’!”

 

“Okay, let’s continue…” Lu Jingning instinctively went along with his provocation, but then he paused and asked, “What do you mean by ‘bigger or smaller’?”

 

Tang Jiaze looked at him with a smirk. “It’s a game of chance. Your team captain has already lost several rounds. I reckon it’s about time for him to kneel. So, are you up next?”

 

Lu Jingning’s lips twitched as he was taken aback for a rare moment. He turned to Kang Hanyun with a speechless expression, quietly complaining, “Senior sister, why did you let the captain play ‘bigger or smaller’ with them…”

 

Considering Wen Ye’s non-conforming nature, why would he engage in such a game with others? It was no different from walking into a trap!

 

Under his scrutinizing gaze, Kang Hanyun couldn’t help feeling a little guilty and cleared her throat, “Don’t blame me; I only noticed it later.”

 

Lu Jingning fell into silence.

 

Who would have thought that they were about to start a brawl, but it turned out to be such a shocking revelation. 

 

Tang Jiaze, feeling the tension between them, sneered, “Are you scared?”

 

If it weren’t for the fact that Tang Jiaze’s expression perfectly conveyed his mocking emotions, Lu Jingning would have suspected that this person was insulting his intelligence.

 

Lu Jingning rolled up his sleeves and filled an empty cup from the side. “Come on, let me show you that no matter the occasion, you’re still under my authority.”

 

Wen Ye furrowed his brow, about to say something, but Kang Hanyun intervened and pulled him back. “Captain, you should rest for a while. We have Lu Jingning here.”

 

The alcohol was starting to affect him, and he did feel a bit dizzy, so he didn’t say anything. He leaned heavily on the sofa, watching Lu Jingning and Tang Jiaze play on.

 

Unexpectedly, during the game, the luck favored the Silver Star University to an extraordinary degree. Tang Jiaze rolled a ‘Leopard’ in the first round, while Lu Jingning rolled three threes, and he downed the newly filled glass of red wine amid cheers.

 

In the second round, Tang Jiaze’s luck worsened a bit, rolling a ‘Five and two threes,’ which was not a significant number. However, when Lu Jingning finished rolling, he had a ‘straight one, two, and three,’ winning again.

 

Lu Jingning drank two consecutive cups, frowned displeasedly, and, seeing the arrogance of the Silver Star University’s group, stood up and stomped on the table. “Continue!”

 

In the third round, Lu Jingning managed to pull one back. But when it was Tang Jiaze’s turn to drink the cup, it seemed that his alcohol tolerance was surprisingly poor.

 

His drinking capacity was far less impressive than Lu Jingning’s.

 

Lu Jingning stood there unsteadily, but Tang Jiaze, who seemed on the verge of collapse, laughed happily. “Come on, continue! Let your Dad Lu play with you! I won’t spare you!”

 

Tang Jiaze’s eyes were somewhat unfocused, but with a strong will, he refused to back down.

 

With a forceful shake of his head, trying to clear his mind as much as possible, Tang Jiaze gritted his teeth, “Continue!”

 

“You can keep boasting!” Lu Jingning sneered, reaching for the dice cup. Unexpectedly, his vision blurred, and he missed grabbing it.

 

He frowned, annoyed, and squinted to aim again, preparing to reach for it. However, someone pulled him back with a strong tug, and he found himself falling into broad arms.

 

Wen Xingchen’s voice came from above, “Are you done playing? Can I have a turn?”

 

Lu Jingning’s hazy mind paused for a moment before he reacted. Looking up, he asked, “You want to play?”

 

Maybe due to the effect of alcohol, his eyes were somewhat hazy, as if shrouded in an indescribable mist, giving off a charm that couldn’t be put into words.

 

Taken aback by this gaze, Wen Xingchen’s lips curved slightly. “Mhm, I want to play.”

 

Hearing their conversation, Tang Jiaze mocked, “What’s this? Can’t handle it and need someone’s help?”

 

Lu Jingning’s thoughts were surprisingly clear at this moment. “How can this be considered getting help? It’s just a war between our two schools. Take a closer look; this is Wen Xingchen, my best comrade-in-arms fighting side by side with me.”

 

Tang Jiaze: “…Damn it!”

 

Wen Xingchen pushed Lu Jingning back into his seat, bent down slightly, and said to the person across from them, “If you want, you can switch players.”

 

Alpha’s hand was indeed larger than Omega’s, and it covered the dice cup entirely, as if embracing it within the palm. The slender fingers and distinct knuckles looked like exquisite pieces of craftsmanship.

 

Lu Jingning could feel Wen Xingchen’s breath gently brushing against his ear as he spoke. In this position, Lu Jingning felt enveloped in Wen Xingchen’s arms, much like the dice cup before him.

 

He couldn’t help but fixate on those beautiful fingers, and somehow, under the influence of alcohol’s faint mint and cigarette scent, he felt as if he was burning up, a warmth he couldn’t describe.

 

Seeing that Tang Jiaze was replaced by a new team member after a while, Lu Jingning suddenly remembered something. He pulled Wen Xingchen’s collar, lowering it slightly, and whispered, “Sensitivity period, no alcohol.”

 

His slightly hoarse voice carried an indescribable magnetic quality that turned what sounded like a commanding tone into something sensually ambiguous.

 

At such a close distance, a slight bow of the head would result in a direct kiss.

 

Wen Xingchen’s eyelashes drooped slightly, and he met the other’s gaze with what seemed like extra seriousness. He chuckled softly, “Got it. I’ll play a couple of rounds.”

 

 

As it turned out, Wen Xingchen indeed did as he said, playing a few rounds with just a sip of alcohol. He then pulled the seemingly unconscious Biang Yunlin into the game.

 

By this time, Lu Jingning had curled up in the chair, looking drunk and almost ready to fall asleep at any moment.

 

Wen Xingchen glanced at the time, casually dr4p3d his coat over the person, and reached out to scoop him into his arms. “You guys continue; I’ll take him back first.”

 

Tang Jiaze, who had rested for a while and regained some composure, wasn’t pleased with this. “You’re leaving before finishing? Where are you running off to?”

 

Lu Jingning, who was still hanging on Wen Xingchen, seemed provoked. He suddenly perked up, “Come on, continue! Are you afraid of your daddy Lu?”

 

Seeing that he was about to rush over again, Wen Xingchen raised his hand, pressing down on Lu Jingning’s head, and firmly put him back against his chest, patting him lightly. “Behave.”

 

Lu Jingning tried to struggle, but the alcohol made him feel weak all over. Angrily, he grunted a few times but finally succumbed to the alluring pheromones emanating from Wen Xingchen’s body, obediently calming down.

 

Wen Xingchen seemed satisfied with his cooperation and kindly reminded Tang Jiaze, “This guy likes to release pheromones when he’s drunk. Are you sure you want him to stay in this kind of situation?” 

 

Tang Jiaze’s face momentarily froze, as if recalling some unpleasant memories. His expression stiffened.

 

Seeing his hesitation, Wen Xingchen offered him a way out, “As for me, you can consider me eliminated.”

 


T/N: Hey there! There is plenty more where that came from, so stay tuned! And stay healthy! Straighten your posture, so some stretches and drink some water before continuing hehe~

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Chapter 12 – Replica

Chapter 12: Clouds and Seas

 

The dimly lit hallway in the dark night was eerily quiet, and the sound of footsteps echoing in the serene space was rather unsettling. With a heavy heart, Xu Huaiming climbed to the second floor.

 

He had long memorized the password for the digital lock. A press of his fingers on the familiar numbers, and the door swung open.

 

Tan Xilu had told him the code shortly after he arrived here. It was during those days when Tan Xilu had gone missing, which was the source of his suffering.

 

Xu Huaiming had suggested changing the password, but Tan Xilu had refused, saying, “I’ve already gotten used to it.”

 

Xu Huaiming thought that was true. He had become accustomed to Tan Xilu’s absences, which is why he felt a surge of excitement when he returned. But once that excitement passed, everything would become calm again. Since he had grown accustomed to Tan Xilu’s departures, it meant that if he didn’t return someday, someone else would eventually fill the void beside Tan Xilu.

 

Xu Huaiming thought Professor Bowen was right. Human emotions were fickle. One moment, someone could say they loved you, and the next, they might be extremely annoyed with you. Therefore, he couldn’t allow himself to develop feelings for a human. He had never imagined that Tan Xilu would lie to him because of another man.

 

Taking a deep breath, he pushed the door open.

 

The TV was on in the living room, playing a soap opera from several years ago. Tan Xilu was sitting on the couch, watching it attentively.

 

Hearing the door, he turned his attention away from the TV and asked Xu Huaiming, who was changing his shoes in the hallway, “Back so soon?”

 

“Yeah.” Xu Huaiming slipped on his slippers and entered the kitchen to put the bags of salt down. He then walked back and said, “There weren’t many people at the supermarket at this time of night.”

 

Tan Xilu nodded and made room for Xu Huaiming on the couch.

 

Xu Huaiming took the opportunity to sit down and reached out to pull Tan Xilu into his arms.

 

Tan Xilu had a faint scent of men’s cologne on him, a subtle fragrance that he probably couldn’t even smell himself, but Xu Huaiming could. It was exactly the same as the person he had encountered earlier that evening.

 

Xu Huaiming furrowed his brows and covered Tan Xilu with a blanket, attempting to mask the discomfort he felt from that familiar scent.

 

Originally, Tan Xilu had been leaning on his shoulder, and after the blanket was placed over him, he seemed to find it more comfortable. He even reached out and wrapped his arm around Xu Huaiming’s waist. Xu Huaiming always had a slightly lower body temperature, making him feel different from a regular person. Every time they kissed, Xu Huaiming felt that his lips were unusually cold, while the person he kissed was as cold as ice.

 

But people had different body temperatures, and Tan Xilu wouldn’t question it because of that.

 

However, Tan Xilu’s passiveness, or rather, his honesty after lying, made Xu Huaiming uncomfortable. His thoughts were entangled, and even though he knew his place as just a companion to Xu Huaiming, and that he wouldn’t be one for much longer, he couldn’t help but ask, “Was the parent who gave you a ride back a man or a woman?”

 

His hand, which was holding onto Xu Huaiming’s waist, tightened slightly, and he looked up at Xu Huaiming with a somewhat evasive gaze. “A woman.”

 

Xu Huaiming fell silent for a moment, then made a soft “Hmm” sound and didn’t ask any further questions. But Tan Xilu felt a heavy atmosphere emanating from Xu Huaiming.

 

He opened his mouth, wanting to confess, but Xu Huaiming suddenly hugged him tightly, pressing his lips against Tan Xilu’s collarbone and teasingly grazing his teeth along it. A tingling sensation spread through Tan Xilu.

 

Feeling Xu Huaiming’s movements pause for a moment, Tan Xilu looked up at him, but the next second, Xu Huaiming covered his lips with his own.

 

Xu Huaiming was aggressive, with a wolf-like hunger. Tan Xilu felt like his mouth was slightly bloody by the end, and he was almost out of breath.

 

When it was over, the soap opera on the TV had already finished, and Xu Huaiming carried him to the bathroom. Tan Xilu was on the verge of falling asleep, and in a half-dream, half-awake state, he thought he heard someone whispering in his ear, “Let me stay by your side a little longer.”

 

However, whether that was a dream or a fantasy, he didn’t remember the next morning.

 

Tan Xilu was awakened by a phone call from Qin Sizhe. He had originally had a day off after the open class, a precious opportunity to sleep in, but his sweet dreams were interrupted. Nobody would be pleased by such a disruption, so he reluctantly answered the phone.

 

To his surprise, it wasn’t Qin Sizhe on the other end but a stranger’s voice.

 

Two minutes later, Tan Xilu rushed out of his bedroom, wearing a serious expression. He grabbed his coat and said to Xu Huaiming, who was preparing breakfast, “There’s an urgent matter at school, I have to leave.”

 

“So suddenly?” Xu Huaiming had just picked up a sandwich he had made for Tan Xilu to eat on the way, but before he could turn around, he heard the sound of the door closing.

 

He paused for a moment, standing still in silence. Ten minutes later, he turned around and put the sandwich into the refrigerator.

 

However, that momentary daze and desolation that passed through his heart suddenly caused him a sharp pang of pain.

 

Tan Xilu had stayed at his alma mater to teach two years ago. After graduating from graduate school, his advisor had a great opportunity for him to go abroad, but Tan Xilu had declined, saying he wanted to stay at the university.

 

His advisor knew that Tan Xilu had a boyfriend who had been missing for years. For the sake of that boyfriend, Tan Xilu gave up a guaranteed spot at a prestigious university and willingly settled for teaching at the local university. Now, he was even choosing to remain there.

 

His advisor shook his head, thinking this kid was really stubborn. However, he knew Tan Xilu’s temperament well. Once he made up his mind, it couldn’t be changed. Later on, his advisor’s nephew got into the same university, and his advisor sent him to Tan Xilu.

 

His nephew’s name was Qin Sizhe, the same student Xu Huaiming had seen holding hands with Tan Xilu when they came out of the closet.

 

Although the office wasn’t large, there were quite a few people inside, including teachers, students, and parents. Tan Xilu, facing the gaze of everyone, arrived late, panting as he entered the office. His rapid breathing had not yet settled when a hand forcefully grabbed his arm and pulled him aside. A sharp female voice said, “Teacher Tan, please help resolve this matter.”

 

Tan Xilu, sweating profusely, raised his head. The first thing he saw in his line of sight was a pair of legs wearing sneakers. As he looked up, he recognized Qin Sizhe’s familiar face. Qin Sizhe was tilting his head defiantly, as if he were dissatisfied. But behind him, a man grabbed his neck from behind, forcing him to lower his head.

 

Then Tan Xilu heard Qin Sizhe’s voice, loud enough to echo through the office, “I like men, what’s wrong with it? I’m gay!”

 

Five seconds later, the man behind him kicked his legs from behind, and Qin Sizhe knelt on the ground with a heavy thud. It was a hard landing, and the impact between his body and the hard floor sounded like bones breaking. However, Qin Sizhe bit his lip and didn’t make a sound.

 

Tan Xilu took a sharp breath, rushed over to help Qin Sizhe up, but was stopped by the woman who had spoken first. “Teacher Tan, although homosexuality is legal now, having Qin Sizhe and Teacher Tan engaging in inappropriate behavior in the school does affect the school’s image. You need to do something about it.”

 

“Where’s Professor Qin? Hasn’t he come?” Tan Xilu lifted his eyelids to look at the woman. “Ms. Zhang, I’m not Qin Sizhe’s advisor. If something has happened to him, you should first contact his advisor.”

 

Ms. Zhang choked, her voice faltering as she said, “But isn’t Qin Sizhe close to you, Teacher Tan?”

 

“They’re all my students; I treat everyone equally.” Tan Xilu removed Ms. Zhang’s hand from him and looked at the man behind Qin Sizhe. He frowned and asked, “Are you Qin Sizhe’s brother?”

 

“Sort of.” The man said, “My name is Chi Yexing. I’m Qin Sizhe’s apartment mate. His mother asked me to take care of him like a brother since I’m older.”

 

“Well, Mr. Chi, regardless of the child’s mistakes, resorting to violence is not the solution.” Tan Xilu looked at him. “Moreover, being gay is not a mistake.”

 

Chi Yexing made a cold snort from his nose, and he turned to look at Qin Sizhe, who was still struggling to stand up. He sneered, “Qin Sizhe’s family situation is special. In his family, no one is gay except him. Not to mention he brought someone to the school to mess around.”

 

“Just because I am Qin, does that mean I can’t control myself? Because of one woman’s one-sided words saying that I brought someone to the school to mess around, you’re going to believe it?” Qin Sizhe suddenly let out a furious roar, but his voice was hoarse. “Chi Yexing, when will you believe me? Will you ever stand by my side and speak up for me once?”

 

Qin Sizhe, who was a tall young man over 1.8 meters, whom Xu Huaiming often saw sprinting on the basketball court, when had he ever seen him looking so wronged, like a trapped, red-eyed little beast on the verge of tears?

 

Tan Xilu felt moved in his heart, wanting to help him up, but Chi Yexing suddenly kicked Qin Sizhe again before picking up his suit and dusting it off. He turned and walked away.

 

“Chi Yexing.” Qin Sizhe called out to him before he left.

 

But this time, Chi Yexing didn’t look back, and he left decisively.

 

“Chi Yexing.” Qin Sizhe called out to him once more.

 

But this time, Chi Yexing didn’t look back either, and he left without turning around.

 

 


T/N: Hey there! There is plenty more where that came from, so stay tuned! And stay healthy! Straighten your posture, so some stretches and drink some water before continuing hehe~

If you like my translations, feel free to donate to my ko-fi!

I really, really appreciate all the support from my readers <3 It goes a long way and motivates me lots!

https://ko-fi.com/hoenibean

 

Also, check out the other series we have on HoH!

If you like cats, check out Revenge of the Garfield

If you like dragons, check out I’m Pregnant with the Hope of the Entire Planet and The Dragon and the ‘Princess’

How about some mystery or showbiz? Check out Morbid Addiction & Perfection

What about the perfect, most non-toxic male lead ever? Laws of Love

How about MC nursing ML back to health? Forced into the Deep

 

Thank you for all your support <3 Leave a comment if you like 🙂 I love reading them!

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