Month: September 2023 (Page 3 of 10)

Chapter 56

September 23, 2023 / / 0 Comments

       In fairy tales, Cupid was known as the most mysterious symbol of love. This little god of love, who was naked and carried a bow and arrow, was fond of playing games with people blindfolded. Not to mention ordinary people, even the gods themselves couldn’t escape their mischievous pranks. When their golden arrow struck a person’s heart, love was illuminated from that moment on.

       Suo Yang had always felt that he seemed to be doing well. As long as he had time, he would accompany Shen Huiming to take care of the man who had been so busy lately that he hadn’t even had time to cut his hair.

       He learned how to make soup and learned to wait for someone to come home late at night.

       He began to adapt to the presence of another person in his life and put the other person in a very important position.

       He would not deliberately try to please him but would subconsciously hope that the other party would have an easier life.

       That was probably how loving someone was—always hoping that the other person was happy because of you.

       It was finding joy in the presence of oneself, not just for the sake of being happy alone.

       When Suo Yang and Shen Huiming were lying side by side on the bed, their fingers were hooked by each other. They swore like they did when they were children, but they didn’t know what they swore to each other.

       As New Year’s Eve approached, Shen Huiming took some time out of his busy schedule to plan this matter but suddenly remembered that he didn’t know whether Suo Yang would be available at that time.

       “Do you already know the New Year’s Eve flight arrangements?” Shen Huiming turned sideways and looked at Suo Yang who was lying flat there.

       Suo Yang turned to look at him, “Do we have arrangements?”

       “Even though we’re adults now, we should live a little more down-to-earth,” Shen Huiming smiled and said, “But after all, it’s the first New Year’s Eve we’ve spent together and also your first birthday since we got together.”

       Suo Yang’s birthday was the last day of the year, December 31st.

       He didn’t mention this to Shen Huiming, but the two of them never hid anything from each other, such information could be easily known.

       But Suo Yang was still very happy that Shen Huiming could keep it in mind.

       “Are you going to celebrate my birthday?” Suo Yang hardly ever celebrated his birthday properly.

       Since he was a child, the atmosphere in his family has always been very serious. Although the family members were not indifferent to each other, whether it was between his parents or between him and his parents, it had always felt more like respect than love. His parents showed mutual respect, and he had always looked up to and respected them. They wouldn’t make plans to travel together, wouldn’t celebrate each other’s birthdays, and even on New Year’s Eve, they would strictly follow the routine—watching the New Year’s Gala, eating dumplings, and turning off the lights to sleep after midnight.

       This also led to Suo Yang not even having the concept of celebrating birthdays before he went to college. The first time he celebrated a birthday decently was when he was a freshman, and several roommates in the same dormitory bought him a cake together.

       After work, every year on his birthday, the company would send various benefits to him, but Suo Yang still rarely celebrated. Firstly, he had no time, and secondly, he thought it was unnecessary.

       It wasn’t necessary before, but now it is.

       After starting their relationship, it seemed like every day was lived quite differently from before, and they began to look forward to every special day, whether it was a holiday or an anniversary.

       People in relationships always try to make every day intensely romantic, and holidays or anniversaries are even more of an excuse for them to be reasonably romantic.

       “Of course.” Shen Huiming said, “But everything depends on your arrangement. If you have flight arrangements, we’ll spend it on the plane. If not, we’ll follow my plan.”

       Suo Yang also turned to the side and rested his head on Shen Huiming’s chest.

       Winter had already arrived, and the heating was on at home, but the warmest place was still in Shen Huiming’s embrace.

       “Okay,” Suo Yang said, “Go arrange it, I will like everything you arrange.”

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       Suo Yang originally had a flight scheduled for the 31st but switched shifts with a colleague to free up time.

       He started his break on the 30th, took a good sleep at home, and then in the evening, he made plans to meet up with Shen Huiming to have dinner with Shen Huiming’s parents.

       Since the last time they met, Shen Huiming’s parents had been thinking about inviting them home for a meal. Although they had a good meal outside, after all, it was a sudden encounter that day, and there were some things uncomfortable to be talked about outside.

       Being at their own home was so much better; they could relax, sit together like a family, enjoy hot pot, and have a drink, creating a warm and cosy atmosphere.

       Suo Yang went to get a haircut, specifically to meet Shen Huiming’s parents, and before setting off to find Shen Huiming, he stood in front of the mirror and changed into several outfits.

       He was not this nervous when he went out with Shen Huiming.

       Although Suo Yang always behaved with ease at work, he still felt a little at a loss when facing his lover’s parents or any elder who was important to Shen Huiming. It was because he knew very well that in such situations, he couldn’t rely on his work skills, and yet, he wasn’t sure how to interact with them without those familiar working skills routines.

       At 6:30 in the evening, Shen Huiming got off work on time.

       When he walked out of the office building, he found that it was snowing outside. He couldn’t recall if this was the first or how many snowfalls they’d had this winter, but it was the first time he and Suo Yang had walked together in the snow.

       “Why don’t you go up?” Shen Huiming walked towards the man standing on the side of the road.

       Suo Yang turned around and looked at him with a smile, “It’s snowing, and it’s quite pretty outside.”

       Because he wanted to drink at night, Suo Yang didn’t drive over, and Shen Huiming’s car simply parked in the parking lot downstairs of the company. He took a taxi directly to have dinner with his parents.

       It was snowing, and the roads were slippery, and it was the evening rush hour. They were stuck in traffic jams for a long time. Originally, they could get there in about 40 minutes, but it turned out that they drove for almost an hour and a half.

       During this time, Shen Huiming’s mother called, thinking that the two of them might have been too busy and forgotten about their dinner plans.

       “Who could forget when there’s good food involved?” Shen Huiming said. “It’s been a while since the two of us had hot pot.”

       Shen Huiming’s mother was happy to hear that and told them to stay safe and not to rush.

       It was useless to be anxious about the traffic jam. Fortunately, they managed to arrive before eight o’clock.

       The two stepped on the snow and walked into the neighbourhood, leaving two strings of footprints side by side on the soft snow.

       It wasn’t very cold on the snowy day, but the snow was falling heavily. They hadn’t walked far before they were covered in snow on their heads and shoulders.

       After entering the corridor, Shen Huiming raised his hand to help Suo Yang sweep the snow off his body, Suo Yang said, “Huiming, I’m still a little nervous.”

       Shen Huiming looked up at him, smiled, and then went to hug him and kiss him.

       “Now? Are you still nervous?”

       Suo Yang smiled softly, “I’m even more nervous.”

       The two stood in the corridor looking at each other like two silly boys looking at each other and smiling.

       “Let me tell you something; after I tell you, you might not be so nervous,” Shen Huiming said. “Last time, after my parents met you, they called me and talked about it.”

       Suo Yang was a little surprised, “Huh?”

       Shen Huiming originally wanted to tell Suo Yang about the phone call, and he even thought of how to complain about his parents because it was too funny.

       However, Suo Yang had gone out for work at that time, and when he returned, it was already two days later. Shen Huiming had completely forgotten about it.

       “What did Auntie say?” Suo Yang’s heart was in his throat.

       “She asked me how she had behaved.” Shen Huiming tried not to laugh. He found that his parents and his lover were very funny. Everyone wanted to make a good impression on each other, but they were all nervous and jumpy.

       Suo Yang was a little surprised.

       “I forgot to tell you before, my mother is the head nurse of the hospital. Although it’s embarrassing to praise her so much like this as a son, she is indeed the kind of outstanding female representative who is very capable of working and getting along with others.” Shen Huiming smiled, “But don’t be fooled by how confident she seems on the outside; deep down, she’s still a shy girl.”

       Suo Yang smiled, “Auntie is very cute.”

       “Yes, she is very cute, but also very fragile and sensitive,” Shen Huiming couldn’t help laughing, “I have been single for so many years. My mother thinks that it must be because there are too few homosexuals, so it’s not easy to find a partner, and she hopes that I can have a stable partner, but as you know, my parents are both looking forward to and worried about it.”

       Suo Yang nodded.

       “So when they saw you, my parents were actually relieved and felt that you had completely exceeded their expectations.”

       With that being said, Suo Yang was a little embarrassed. He felt that he was really not that good.

       If there was anything to praise about him as Shen Huiming’s partner, the only thing was that he genuinely loved Shen Huiming.

       “On the day we met, my parents were quite cautious around you too. They were afraid that they might not make a good impression and scare you away.”

       Shen Huiming couldn’t help it anymore and laughed, “Why are you both so nervous? You won’t be scared away, and they won’t dislike you.”

       After Shen Huiming finished speaking, he took Suo Yang’s hand, “Let’s go. When we meet them later, be affectionate, you can call them ‘Mom and Dad’ too.”

       Suo Yang was led into the elevator by Shen Huiming. He looked at him and then clasped his fingers tightly.

       Suo Yang had always been unsure how to define his own life. All labels are nothing more than ordinary, commonplace, and unremarkable in the end.

       But since he met Shen Huiming, he found that he finally understood that he was favoured by fate.

       When one encounters such a partner and such a family, what more could one wish for in a spouse?

       They rang the doorbell, and Shen Huiming’s father came to open the door.

       Suo Yang opened his mouth and hesitated for a while. In the end, he didn’t have the nerve to really call him ‘Dad’.

       “Hello, Uncle.” Suo Yang handed over the wine in his hand, “Huiming said you like to drink this.”

       Shen Huiming’s mother heard the sound and ran over from the dining room with an apron still on her body.

       Unlike the last time they met, this time Shen Huiming’s parents were dressed comfortably at home, and the whole atmosphere was very relaxing.

       “Come in,” Shen Huiming’s mother beckoned them to enter the door, “Is it cold outside?”

       She stood there, reaching out to take the coats that the two children had just removed.

       “I’ll take it, I’ll take it.” Shen Huiming didn’t let his mother take it. He hugged his and Suo Yang’s coats and hung them on the hanger at the door.

       “It’s not cold,” Shen Huiming said, “but it’s snowing heavily; I think it will get colder tomorrow,” Shen Huiming suggested.”

       Suo Yang followed Shen Huiming into the house. The heating here seemed to be better than the one where they lived, and the house was extremely warm.

       “Just now, your dad was saying that since you arrived late, you shouldn’t leave tonight. Stay the night and go back tomorrow during the day,” Shen Huiming’s mother asked Suo Yang, “Xiao Suo, do you have to work tomorrow?”

       Suo Yang answered diligently, “I’m off for the next few days.”

       Shen Huiming took his hand and sat down on the sofa. Each of them held a glass of warm water and took a few sips.

       Shen Huiming’s father went to the kitchen and took all the prepared dishes to the dining room.

       Suo Yang wanted to help but was stopped by Shen Huiming’s mother.

       “You guys take a rest, warm up a bit, and we’ll get dinner ready.” She got up and walked to the dining room, “It’s warm inside the house. Sweaters are too much. I’ve put two sets of pyjamas in Huiming’s room for you. After you finish your drinks, you can go change into them.”

       She went to work in the dining room, leaving the two children drinking water in the living room.

       Shen Huiming asked in a low voice, “How is it? Do you want to stay?”

       Suo Yang looked at him with a smile, “Yeah, I have no problem with that.”

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Chapter 10 – I’ll wait for you on a spring day

September 22, 2023 / / 0 Comments

Chapter 10 – Years later.

 

“Mr. Song, there are so many letters in your bookcase, are they all from your fans?” The assistant helped Song Zexu tidy up the bookcase next to the desk in the bedroom. 

 

He was a little dumbfounded by the amount of letters Song Zexu received, it must be too much.

 

“Yeah, my fans are very cute. They write me letters very seriously and I will occasionally read the letters when I’m taking a break.” Song Zexu explained.

 

He opened the closet. He planned to move recently and wanted to pack up all the things that were going to be moved to his new home.

 

He has had a very full work schedule in the past two years and he hasn’t been home for a long time. Most of the clothes in the closet were worn by him before. He was going to take only a few and leave the rest.

 

When he was picking up a piece of clothing that was hanging on the inside, he suddenly found that there seemed to be something in the pocket. He reached into the pocket and took the item out.

 

It was a rose red envelope with some dried flowers on the edge, but it seemed that the flowers had been left for too long and it was cracked.

 

Song Zexu felt that the envelope was made very special and he was a little interested, so he opened it to look inside.

 

The letter paper was a little yellow, but he read the beginning first.

 

[To Song Zexu: After I wait for you to open this letter, I don’t know if you will still remember me. My name is Li Chou. I saved you after you were injured in Yunzhen…]

 

Song Zexu tried his best to search for this person named Li Chou in his mind and he seemed to have a little memory of when he was injured. There seemed to be a person named Li Chou who

saved him, but he was blind at the time and couldn’t see, so he didn’t have too deep a memory.

 

Song Zexu continued to read and found that this was actually a confession letter.

 

Li Chou wrote how excited he was when he rescued Song Zexu and how much he liked him.

 

At the end of the letter, Li Chou even wrote a sentence.

 

[I’ll love you forever.]

 

It’s a very simple confession letter, but Song Zexu doesn’t know why he thinks this letter is heavy, maybe it’s because it was from a person who had a long crush on him.

 

Song Zexu suddenly thought about it. It seemed that he had forgotten to contact him again. He only wanted to ask his agent to give him some money as thanks.

 

However, for some reason, Song Zexu wanted to see him again, this man who secretly loved him.

 

The next day, Song Zexu drove to Yunzhen.

 

He vaguely remembered that Li Chou’s apartment was in front of a park, but he couldn’t find it after searching for a long time. Later, he saw a flower shop.

 

He went in and asked the boss: “Hello, do you know a man named Li Chou?”

 

The owner of the flower shop was a woman. When she heard Li Chou’s name, she raised her head from the bar and looked at Song Zexu, and asked, “How do you know Li Chou’s name?”

 

Song Zexu didn’t know how to describe his relationship with Li Chou. After thinking about it for a while, he felt that he could be called his savior, so he said: “He saved me. “

 

Upon hearing this, the woman sneered, “That’s right. Li Chou loves saving people so much, it  even took his own life.”

 

She looked at Song Zexu and said, “You are late. Li Chou has been dead for several years, after he was swept away by the sea to save a child. Not even a dead body was recovered.”

 

She touched her daughter beside her again and muttered in a low voice, “You didn’t even get to look at your goddaughter.”

 

Song Zexu was taken aback. He didn’t expect such a big change. He opened his mouth, but was unable to speak for a while.

 

The woman seemed to feel that he looked familiar. She looked at him carefully and suddenly asked, “Are you Song Zexu?”

 

Song Zexu let out an “ah” without denying it.

 

The woman took out a diary from the drawer of the bar, handed it to Song Zexu and said, “Although I know you may not care about a secret long-time crush, I still hope you can take a look at what Li Chou left behind.”

 

Song Zexu took it and found that it was Li Chou’s diary.

 

He read it and every time he read it, he felt a little shocked. At the beginning, Li Chou did not reveal about his own crush, only relying on watching some interviews or variety shows to see how he was doing. After that, he went to some filming locations to meet him before later accidentally rescuing him.

 

Li Chou wrote a sentence on the title page of his diary.

 

[Some people fall into the abyss but cannot wait for their savior]

 

In Li Chou’s unfinished diary, he hoped that Song Zexu could watch the sunset sea at least once. Song Zexu’s eyes were hot when he looked at that page.

 

He has never had a crush on anyone and he doesn’t know what it’s like to have a crush on someone. It’s just that he’s a little sad now that someone had loved him fervently.

 

He asked the woman, “May I ask how to get to the Sunset Sea?”

 

The woman looked at him and gave him directions.

 

Ten minutes later, Song Zexu arrived at the Sunset Sea. He remembered that he had been lying on that reef to watch the sea with Li Chou, but he hadn’t had this feeling before.

 

Now looking at the sunset sea, he really felt that this sea is beautiful.

 

Song Zexu sat on the reef, looking at the sea under the setting sun. The sun was shining brightly on the sea, Song Zexu seemed to see Li Chou sitting next to him as he spoke: “Look, I didn’t lie to you, the sunset over the sea is super beautiful.”

 

The sun was dazzling and Song Zexu couldn’t see Li Chou’s face clearly, but he thought he must be very good-looking, his smile was like a spring breeze blowing over the waves of the sea. He suddenly started to sing Li Chou’s favorite song “Spring”.

 

Finally, he said to Li Chou, “Yes, it’s so beautiful.”

 

Unfortunately, you will never see it again.

 

[Selling flowers in this life, to be beautiful in the next one]

 

I’ll be waiting for you in spring.

 

——End of the full text——

 

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Chapter 30 – Replica

September 22, 2023 / / 0 Comments

Chapter 30: The Mermaid

 

Tan Xilu once had a conflict with his mother over one thing, their choice of college majors after the college entrance examination. Initially, Tan Xilu’s first choice was not a teaching degree; he wanted to study veterinary medicine.

 

When Tan Xilu was in junior high school, he found a stray cat named Ah Miao. When he brought Ah Miao home, it was lively, running around everywhere, which was quite different from Tan Xilu’s reserved personality at the time. Ah Miao had caused quite a bit of chaos at home during the first week, breaking numerous vases. Tan’s mother was furious and even thought about throwing Ah Miao out. However, she couldn’t bear to separate them when she realized that Ah Miao was the only companion Tan Xilu had. Fortunately, Ah Miao became less rambunctious over time and even started catching mice in the house.

 

Ah Miao stayed with Tan Xilu until his senior year in high school. Tan Xilu’s career direction had been decided long ago by his parents – he would major in teaching for a stable job and an easier time finding a partner. Tan Xilu had the same thoughts, but in that year, Ah Miao fell ill.

 

When he found Ah Miao, the cat was already six or seven years old. While it was lively when he first brought it home, it had clearly aged by the time Tan Xilu entered high school. Normally, when Tan Xilu came home in the evening, Ah Miao would excitedly grab his pant leg and try to jump on him. But one day, when Tan Xilu returned, he saw Ah Miao slowly limping towards him. At that moment, Tan Xilu felt like something precious was slipping away from his grasp.

 

As it turned out, that was indeed the case. Ah Miao grew weaker day by day, and by the time Tan Xilu entered his senior year, Ah Miao sometimes wouldn’t even be waiting at the door. Still, Tan Xilu would first go and stroke Ah Miao’s fur when he came home every day.

 

One day, when he returned home, he went to find Ah Miao as usual but couldn’t locate him. Even someone as composed as Tan Xilu panicked. He searched all around the neighborhood, going to places Ah Miao might have gone. It wasn’t until seven or eight in the evening that he received a call from his father, who said that Ah Miao had been found, but the situation didn’t look good.

 

Tan Xilu rushed to the pet hospital. The driver who had hit Ah Miao explained that the cat had suddenly darted in front of his car, and he couldn’t avoid the collision. Ah Miao appeared in bad shape, lying on a small operating table, barely breathing.

 

When the doctor came out, he shook his head and said apologetically, “I’m sorry, we did our best, but the cat’s liver damage was too severe.”

 

Tan Xilu rarely shed tears. When he was a child, crying would result in his nanny withholding food, so despite the hardships and sadness he faced later in life, he refrained from crying. However, at that moment, he couldn’t hold back. He hid in his father’s embrace and cried quietly, tears soaking his father’s shirt. His father had never seen his son so devastated.

 

What no one had expected was that on the second day after being declared critically ill, Ah Miao escaped from the pet hospital, despite its painful condition. Perhaps it knew its time was running out and didn’t want to cause grief to the one who loved it. Ah Miao limped away from the entrance of the pet hospital and Tan Xilu never found it again.

 

Afterwards, Tan Xilu dreamt countless times that Ah Miao was in some hidden corner, licking its wounds to console itself, and patiently awaiting death.

 

It was this experience that led Tan Xilu to choose a major in veterinary medicine, and for this, he had many arguments with his mother.

 

Tan’s mother knew what was always bothering Tan Xilu – why couldn’t he save Ah Miao? Ah Miao still had some life left, and it could have lived for several more days, but it chose to leave on its own. She understood that Tan Xilu was tormented by this thought.

 

Despite her constant efforts to console him, Tan Xilu was determined to pursue veterinary medicine. What ultimately changed his mind was a remark from his father. He said, “On the day Ah Miao was on the operating table, you cried and wet my shirt. What if you’re the one performing surgery on a small animal on that table? Will you cry then? Who will you turn to for comfort?”

 

Tan Xilu was always a timid person. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have refrained from hinting to his parents when the nanny mistreated him, even if it meant giving away some clues. They would have noticed that something was wrong with Tan Xilu, despite being inadequate parents. Tan Xilu didn’t know how to protect himself.

 

So, in the end, Tan Xilu compromised and applied for a teaching degree.

 

Tan Xilu stood by the bed and called out softly, “Mom.” His mother, with her back turned, remained wrapped in the blankets, motionless.

 

“Mom,” Tan Xilu walked to the other side of the bed and called out again.

 

His mother had originally had her eyes open, but she closed them when she saw Tan Xilu approaching.

 

Tan Xilu crouched by the bedside, reached into the blankets, and held his mother’s hand. Due to years of holding a pen, there was a thick callus on his mother’s middle finger. When he was a child, Tan Xilu thought this callus was unsightly, but he didn’t realize that he would have one too when he grew up. Now, he understood that this callus was a mark of honor for a teacher.

 

He rubbed his mother’s palm and coaxed her, saying, “Mom, please don’t be angry. Can you open your eyes and look at me?”

 

His mother withdrew her hand from his grasp and didn’t open her eyes. She only said, “Then break up with him.”

 

Tan Xilu suddenly froze in place.

 

“Mom…please don’t do this,” Tan Xilu bit his lip, his voice starting to tremble, “I…I really can’t live without him.”

 

His mother opened her eyes, sat up, and stared at Tan Xilu, saying emotionally, “Why can’t you live without him? Wasn’t everything fine before he came back? Didn’t you say you wanted to live well? Why can’t you live without him? Xiao Lu, what’s wrong with you? It’s been seven years; if he wanted to find you, he could have come back a long time ago! Why did he come back now?”

 

A barrage of questions overwhelmed Tan Xilu, and he didn’t know which one to answer. In the end, he could only call out, “Mom.”

 

His mother, looking at her obedient and seemingly content child, moved her lips but didn’t respond.

 

What went wrong? Why couldn’t Tan Xilu be with anyone other than Xu Huaiming? He had clearly moved on, and things were finally getting better. Why did Xu Huaiming have to come back and take her beloved son away?

 

Sometimes, Tan’s mother would wonder if she had made a mistake by spoiling Tan Xilu so much back then. Maybe she should have taken the initiative, gone to see the man who had stolen her son’s heart when Tan Xilu was in love. Instead of following Tan Xilu’s wishes, she should have found out who that man was and prevented Tan Xilu from experiencing such heartbreak.

 

She also regretted being too busy with work at that time, not having time to take care of the young Tan Xilu. It allowed the wicked nanny to mistreat him. So, when Tan Xilu, covered in wounds, found solace in someone’s embrace, he obediently followed them. But the cost was too high, and she didn’t want to see Tan Xilu hurt again. He was her flesh and blood, and she couldn’t bear to see him in pain.

 

“Xiao Lu, can you please listen to Mom? Can you make Mom happy and break up with Xu Huaiming?” Her voice choked, “I’m begging you. During those years when you almost couldn’t make it, I was suffering too. I even thought that if you couldn’t make it, I would go with you. Fortunately, you only stepped one foot into the abyss, and you managed to come out on your own. But Mom really can’t bear to see you jump back in. I can’t take it, Xiao Lu.”

 

“Xiao Lu, please, can you and Xu Huaiming break up? Mom is really begging you.”

 

T/N: Wishing you all a good September and welcome to Bad End month! 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 29 – Replica

September 22, 2023 / / 0 Comments

Chapter 29: Orchid Pavilion 

 

Tan Xilu rarely cooked, and before Xu Huaiming returned home, the refrigerator was mostly filled with various instant foods or pre-cooked meals made by Tan’s mother. Due to the nature of his work, he could usually have breakfast and lunch at school, so he often made do with something simple for dinner.

 

However, Tan Xilu’s culinary skills were not particularly great. There was one time when there was only a bag of instant noodles left at home, and he reluctantly tried to cook it when he was really hungry. In the end, the noodles turned out half-cooked and inedible, so he threw them into the trash can and went to ask his neighbor Lin Changyu for some help.

 

But today, he had a sudden urge to make something for Xu Huaiming. He knew that Xu Huaiming was quite picky when it came to food. In the end, he chose to make egg drop soup, which was the easiest dish to prepare.

 

He peeled and diced tomatoes, sautéed them until they were soft, added water to bring it to a boil, and mixed flour with warm water, stirring constantly. Once it started bubbling, he poured in beaten eggs and finally sprinkled in the seasonings.

 

Tan Xilu served a bowl to Xu Huaiming, watching him take the first sip with eager anticipation. “How is it? Does it taste good?” he asked.

 

Before Xu Huaiming could answer, Tan Xilu proudly declared, “It must be delicious. I followed the recipe step by step.”

 

Xu Huaiming paused, pushed the bowl towards Tan Xilu, smiled, and said, “I think it’s not bad. You can try it.”

 

“Really?” Tan Xilu scooped up a spoonful, but as soon as it touched his mouth, he immediately rushed to the trash can and spat it out. His face contorted, and he exclaimed, “Why is it so awful? I followed the recipe exactly!”

 

Tan Xilu was a bit annoyed. It was all a lie, and he rushed to the bathroom to rinse his mouth.

 

“It’s okay, I can handle it,” Xu Huaiming said, moving the bowl back in front of himself and eating it without changing his expression, even though it was genuinely terrible.

 

In reality, it was really bad. Xu Huaiming could taste sourness, sweetness, saltiness, and bitterness all in one bowl of soup. Moreover, because he was an AI, his senses were more sensitive than a human’s, so you can imagine how much of a shock his taste buds had received.

 

But being able to eat a meal prepared by Tan Xilu was a rare treat for Xu Huaiming.

 

Seeing that the bowl was almost empty, Tan Xilu, who had come out of the bathroom and noticed Xu Huaiming still eating, hesitated for a moment, then hurriedly moved the bowl away, saying, “It’s too awful, don’t eat it.”

 

“It’s fine,” Xu Huaiming said with a serious expression, as if the taste was actually good.

 

Tan Xilu knew that Xu Huaiming was encouraging him, but it really was terrible. He had to admit that he had no talent for cooking.

 

He waved his hand and said, “You should cook from now on to avoid wasting food.”

 

Xu Huaiming smiled, reached out, and pinched Tan Xilu’s cheek, saying, “As long as you want, I can cook for you for a lifetime. The choice is yours.”

 

Upon hearing this, Tan Xilu was momentarily surprised. After a moment, he smiled and approached Xu Huaiming, their foreheads touching. He said, “What should I do? It seems I can’t be without you.”

 

Xu Huaiming’s heart skipped a beat. He raised his hand, hugged Tan Xilu’s waist, and carried him into the bedroom. He kicked the door shut with his foot, and as soon as Tan Xilu’s back touched the bedsheet, he said to Tan Xilu, “Then I’ll never leave you.”

 

So Tan Xilu kissed Xu Huaiming, allowing him to take the lead.

 

Perhaps Tan Xilu thought that this was just a commonplace phrase said in the bedroom, or maybe it was something Xu Huaiming said to appease him in response to a certain question. After all, who could guarantee never leaving someone for a lifetime?

 

But Xu Huaiming was different. He truly could never leave Tan Xilu, and he would stay by his side forever.

 

However, before Tan Xilu knew that Xu Huaiming was an AI, he would never have believed it.

 

This time, Xu Huaiming didn’t tease Tan Xilu much. After two rounds, he stopped and carried Tan Xilu into the bathroom to give him a bath. Tan Xilu rested his chin on Xu Huaiming’s shoulder and was already a bit dazed. He occasionally kissed Xu Huaiming’s chin and then became a little drowsy.

 

Afraid that he might slip in the bathtub, Xu Huaiming held him carefully. When he finished washing him thoroughly and lifted him out of the bathtub, Xu Huaiming suddenly heard Tan Xilu mutter something in his sleep.

 

He couldn’t hear it clearly, so he listened carefully and heard Tan Xilu say, “Xu Huaiming, don’t be afraid to meet my mother. She’ll definitely like you.”

 

Xu Huaiming’s heart suddenly softened. He really wanted to kiss Tan Xilu, and in fact, he did.

 

He decided not to think too much. After all, Tan Xilu was his now. Whether he was a replica of Code no.7 or not, only he could kiss Tan Xilu, only he could be with Tan Xilu without any reservations in bed, and only he could hear Tan Xilu say, “I love you.”

 

That was enough.

 

He was like barren soil, and as long as it received a little drop of rain, he could be reborn.

 

When Tan Xilu went home on the weekend, he didn’t bring Xu Huaiming with him. It would have been too presumptuous to bring him back when his mother was still upset. Tan Xilu’s mother had a strong temperament, and when she dug in her heels, she was truly stubborn. Tan Xilu knew her personality well and didn’t dare to be too impulsive.

 

He hadn’t been home for a long time. In recent years, his career had just stabilized, and his family’s home was quite far from the teacher’s college, so he had been living in the apartment he shared with Xu Huaiming. He only went home to visit during major holidays, and the last time he had been home was during the National Day holiday.

 

When Tan Xilu arrived at the entrance of the housing complex, he called his mother again. This time she didn’t answer the call.

 

Tan Xilu let out a sigh of relief, taking it as a sign that she might be willing to relent. He called his father and told him he had arrived at the gate. Soon, his father rushed out.

 

Before getting married, Tan’s father was a simple and honest man. When he reached the age to get married, he happened to meet Tan

 

‘s mother, who was four years younger. At the time, she was in the prime of her youth, with shallow dimples when she smiled. When Tan’s father saw her, he was immediately smitten and decided that he would only marry her.

 

However, Tan’s father was not very proactive, and he didn’t pursue her actively. If it hadn’t been for the fact that they happened to work on a project together, Tan’s mother might not have noticed him at all. She saw that he was serious about his work and was willing to help her with her questions. It was this academic connection that led to their relationship. People in academia often liked those who were stronger than themselves.

 

After marriage, Tan’s father became a classic example of a henpecked husband. He obeyed his wife in everything and had little say in matters. But he also doted on his wife, so over the years, they had few major conflicts. He always stood on Tan’s mother’s side. This time, he had high hopes for Tan Xilu.

 

After all, this son had the same personality as his mother—stubborn and determined. Once he set his mind on something, he would never let go. And with his son’s personality, it was likely that he would only have eyes for Xu Huaiming for the rest of his life.

 

Tan’s father patted his son’s head when they met, clicking his tongue and saying, “Looks like you’ve lost weight.”

 

“Where did you get that? I’ve been eating a lot lately,” Tan Xilu replied with a smile.

 

Father and son had not seen each other for a long time, so they exchanged pleasantries at the door for a while.

 

When Tan Xilu arrived, he had deliberately bought two boxes of snacks that his mother liked. They were quite heavy, and he carried them up to the fourth floor. When he reached the door, he was a little out of breath.

 

Tan’s father opened the door, and the house was quiet. Tan’s father carried the two boxes of snacks inside and said, “Your mother is in the bedroom. You can go in.”

 

“Okay,” Tan Xilu replied and asked, “Is she doing okay emotionally these past few days?”

 

“She’s fine. Your mother is like a tigress on the outside but a softie on the inside. She’s just afraid you’ll get the short end of the stick,” Tan’s father sighed. “I told her a few days ago that you were coming back, and she went out of her way to pickle some radishes that you like. She asked me to tell you to take them with you when you leave. Soften her up when you talk to her and maybe she’ll relent.”

 

Tan Xilu nodded and said, “I understand.”

 

He walked to the bedroom door, knocked, and got no response from inside. Finally, he called out, “Mom,” and then pushed the door open and walked in.

 

T/N: Wishing you all a good September and welcome to Bad End month! 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 63 – Who Says Omegas Can’t be as Explosive as Alphas

September 22, 2023 / / 1 Comment

Chapter 63

 

Yan Hebin explained the process of the mech in great detail, leaving most of the audience in a state of bewilderment. Their minds were fixated on one thought. “Has the Imperial Navy University gone mad? Is this some kind of madness?”

 

It was no easy feat to achieve a military-grade mech, and even regular mech companies might struggle to develop such a masterpiece. Yet, the person standing on the stage right now was just a freshman!

 

However, if one paid close attention to the specific data presented during the briefing, they would notice that each parameter seemed to be overly perfect. If these data were true and valid, the value of this mech would likely surpass that of Thunder Technology University.

 

People exchanged glances, feeling like they had lost all judgment.

 

The crowd split into two factions.

 

“Is this for real? I heard there’s some rivalry between the Imperial Navy University’s Yu Zeyang and Wen Han. This display is probably just to prove a point!”

 

“What’s the point of proving anything? They’ve made big claims, but they’ll have to back it up later!”

 

“The Imperial Navy University is undoubtedly top-notch in military application, but their expertise lies more in combat. Thunder Research University is more well-rounded. I think it’s just a publicity stunt.”

 

“Didn’t you hear the data presented earlier? It’s incredibly impressive! It does seem to be on par with top-level mechs.”

 

“Presenters often exaggerate data during introductions. Let’s wait and see during the actual showcase.”

 

“To break the ninth-level difficulty, the mech operator must be exceptionally skilled. They might have an S-class Alpha pilot.”

 

“The Imperial Navy University has plenty of S-class pilots, but we don’t know who’s operating this time… Wait, an Omega?!”

 

As everyone was discussing, Yan Hebin had finished his introduction, and the focus shifted to the assessment site, showing the situation within the virtual exhibition platform.

 

Lu Jingning’s dazzling golden hair briefly flashed across everyone’s view, leaving a lasting impression that revealed his Omega identity.

 

The arena erupted once again.

 

After the initial surprise, someone couldn’t help but furrow their brows, “Doesn’t this Omega look familiar?”

 

His words caught the attention of others, but before they could delve deeper, the host switched the screen to a long shot of the mech in action.

 

The ninth-level difficulty assessment officially began. This level of challenge was rare to encounter. Regardless of whether this mech was qualified or not, it was still a spectacle worth watching.

 

In front of the mech appeared a thick, rare metal wall. Though its appearance seemed somewhat unremarkable, everyone knew the incredible strength of this rare metal. Leaving a mark on such a surface was nearly impossible for an ordinary mech.

 

At this moment, the Imperial Navy University’s mech stood in front of the towering wall, motionless. The crowd fell silent.

 

What was happening? Had they overstated their abilities? They seemed clueless about what to do next.

 

Meanwhile, inside the control room, Lu Jingning was indeed hesitating about how to begin. Not because he couldn’t achieve it, but rather, he was contemplating how to display his striking and charismatic persona.

 

This assessment tested the mech’s output intensity, and most operators would choose to use energy weapons to their limits. However, if he wanted to showcase something different and stand out, he needed to take a different approach.

 

After pondering for a moment, Lu Jingning’s lips curled up with a faint smile. He had an idea!

 

Amidst the anticipation of the audience, they watched as the mech remained motionless for a while. Suddenly, a dazzling halo of light appeared around its mechanical arm.

 

Finally, when everyone saw some movement, they were left even more dumbfounded.

 

What was this? An energy ring? But they weren’t using any weapons right now. Why were they gathering energy on their arm? Were they planning to break the wall barehanded?

 

Wait a minute! He’s doing it! He’s really doing it!

 

He’s really, bare-handedly, chiseling the wall?!!!

 

After equipping the protective energy ring on the mechanical arm, Lu Jingning didn’t need to worry about the impact on his mech. He swung his fist without any reservations.

 

Though they were in a virtual space, when his fist struck the rare metal wall, the sound wave was transmitted through the screen, causing everyone to cover their ears in pain. They couldn’t take their eyes off the screen, watching as the originally smooth metal wall was dented by the mech’s fist.

 

This was a thick wall made of rare metal!

 

To create such damage bare-handedly, the mech’s attributes had to be incredibly strong. But it wasn’t just the mech; the pilot himself must be a monstrous powerhouse!

 

Lu Jingning wasn’t entirely satisfied with the small dent he made. He frowned and then swung another punch.

 

The continuous, mighty impacts forced the audio staff to adjust the sound levels so that the audience wouldn’t go deaf.

 

Everyone’s eyes were fixed on the point of impact. They watched in amazement as the small dent gradually expanded, ultimately creating a huge hole in the metal wall.

 

The audience was left speechless, with their mouths wide open in astonishment.

 

The sheer intensity of these punches must be consuming an enormous amount of pheromones. Yet, this operator seemed to have an unlimited supply, delivering punch after punch without any sign of depletion.

 

That was the most terrifying aspect of it all!

 

After a while, Lu Jingning realized that the system-defined metal wall was expanding without limit and couldn’t be entirely broken through.

 

“Darn! This is cheating!” he thought.

 

He decided to change tactics and showcased the mech’s built-in weapon systems. However, this display was overshadowed by the bare-handed performance. The onlookers didn’t show much surprise as they already knew the mech’s weapon system was top-notch.

 

After a moment, the system gave the first assessment result – an S-grade.

 

If there were any doubts about the Imperial Navy University’s intentions to show off, they were now shattered. Both the mech and its pilot were absolutely phenomenal!

 

When the camera focused on Lu Jingning again, someone finally remembered and shouted, “It’s him! The Omega who participated in the intercollegiate exchange competition!”

 

This reminder triggered the recollection of others as well.

 

The media had been full of reports about the only naturally S-class Omega in interstellar history. Due to his unprecedented and unique status, Lu Jingning had become a sensation.

 

Nobody questioned his real capabilities anymore. His monstrous strength, showcased by the bare-handed chiseling, made people think he could fly out of the universe!

 

The people from the Imperial Navy University, who were initially worried about Lu Jingning’s overconfidence, now looked at each other in amazement.

 

With his talent for showmanship, Lu Jingning couldn’t avoid being the center of attention. But now, nobody even remembered the highly anticipated Thunder Technology University.

 

Unable to contain his excitement, An Huo howled, “Lu Jingning, you’re incredibly awesome!!!”

 

His shout ignited the enthusiasm in others, and the crowd joined in the cheer.

 

Unaware of how he had impressed the audience, Lu Jingning moved on to the next part of the challenge. The metal wall disappeared, replaced by a group of new mechs surrounding his own.

 

This part of the challenge assessed the mech’s defense strength.

 

Lu Jingning considered taking down all the attacking mechs, but he had been informed earlier that during this part of the challenge, their offensive capabilities would be nullified. He gave up on that idea and activated the defense systems.

 

The number of attacking mechs at the ninth-level difficulty had doubled compared to the previous level. However, everyone watched in awe as his mech stood firm against the relentless barrage of attacks.

 

Lu Jingning had already demonstrated the mech’s powerful defense in the first challenge. The force of his bare-handed chiseling had also affected the protective shield on the mechanical arm. If it could withstand such immense damage, the current attack seemed like a drizzle in comparison.

 

Without any suspense, Lu Jingning achieved another S-grade in the defense strength assessment. Back-to-back S-grades made everyone in the audience realize one thing – there might actually be a top-tier mech that could be directly put into military use, born from this exchange meeting!

 

The representative from the mech manufacturer who had just signed with Thunder Technology University showed a subtle change in expression, while those who missed their chances were all smiles. Their eyes subtly glanced at Yan Hebin, ready to rush over and negotiate a contract once the virtual assessment was over.

 

Suddenly, the mechs on the screen moved rapidly. The mechs that were previously firing didn’t stop, but a new teleportation point appeared at the edge of the field of view.

 

This was the third challenge, testing speed – the mechs had to reach the designated location in the shortest time possible.

 

Given that the previous two assessments already demanded immense physical endurance from the operators, coupled with Lu Jingning’s flamboyant performance, some were concerned about his pheromone depletion. However, the mech in the screen now seemed to be operating at full power, evading the dense barrage of fire like a lightning bolt and disappearing into the teleportation point’s light circle.

 

The results of the ninth-level assessment: three S-grades!

 

The whole venue erupted into excitement.

 

Although Warm Han’s previous performance with his mech had been incredible, this was different. This result was enough to drive people crazy with excitement.

 

Amid the jubilation, all eyes turned to the side door, eager to catch a glimpse of the mysterious S-class Omega.

 

However, they waited and waited, but the figure they expected didn’t appear.

 

Lu Jingning left the virtual c0ckpit and the venue without saying a word, only hastily sending a communication to Yan Hebin without even time for a proper greeting.

 

As soon as he stepped out, he realized that his heat cycle, which he thought would come in a few days, seemed to have arrived early.

 

Before getting on the vehicle, he quickly administered a suppressant to himself. But even so, waves of dizziness seemed to rise up intermittently.

 

Muttering an annoyed curse to himself, Lu Jingning knew that his pheromone levels were naturally much higher than ordinary Omegas. Adding to that the excessive showmanship he displayed earlier, the pheromones in his body were now raging so fiercely that the suppressant typically used by regular Omegas seemed insufficient.

 

Finally reaching the hotel, Lu Jingning leaned on the wall and made his way to his room, thinking of giving himself another injection once he got back to suppress the pheromones.

 

At that moment, he inadvertently looked up and saw two figures passing by at the end of the corridor. His slightly hazy eyes blinked.

 

Although his mind was somewhat foggy now, he thought he saw… Wen Xingchen and an unfamiliar Omega?

 

Oh, one more thing, they seemed to be chatting and laughing.

 

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 9 – I’ll wait for you on a spring day

September 21, 2023 / / 0 Comments

Chapter 9

 

17.

 

At the beginning of August, Li Chou saw Song Zexu again on TV. The Song Zexu that appeared on the new drama launch conference was much better than the one who was stuck in the apartment every day.

 

Yes, he seems to be born to be on the big screens, shining brightly in front of the cameras.

 

His complexion looked much better, but Li Chou noticed that he would subconsciously try to avoid flashes while he was being photographed. Li Chou thought that it probably still hurt and that it was too early for him to return to work. What should he do if something were to happen to his eyes? He regrets that he didn’t let Song Zexu get his eyes fixed earlier, but this was not something for him to decide.

 

He can’t help it either.

 

Lin Xiaomin took the time to go back to Yunzhen at the end of the month. She and that teacher have registered for marriage. The girl who used to be hot and passionate was now gentle. When she came to see Li Chou, she was wearing a white canvas dress and Li Chou almost didn’t recognize her.

 

Lin Xiaomin walked into the shop with a bouquet of dried flowers at the entrance of the flower shop and asked, “Boss, how much is this?”

 

Li Chou subconsciously raised his head to look at the bouquet of flowers. He was stunned for a moment when he saw Lin Xiaomin holding the flowers after quoting the price. 

 

Laughing, he said, “I’ll give it to you for free.”

 

“Yo, that’s great.” Lin Xiaomin smiled.

 

“What else?” Li Chou helped her wrap the bouquet of dried flowers with star lights, “Long time no see. Why did you suddenly want to come back?”

 

“I came back to tell you.” Lin Xiaomin approached Li Chou and whispered in his ear, “I’m going to be a mother soon.”

 

Li Chou froze in place at first. His heart then jumped out of his body. He couldn’t help but raise the corners of his mouth and looked at Lin Xiaomin’s lower abdomen.

 

There is already a little life in it.

 

“Can I touch it?” Li Chou looked at Lin Xiaomin and asked cautiously.

 

“Okay, you will be their godfather in the future.” Lin Xiaomin said.

 

“I can’t be a godfather. I’m so ugly, I’ll scare them away.” Li Chou squatted down and gently touched Lin Xiaomin’s stomach. 

 

There was something really moving. What a wonderful feeling.

 

“You always say such self-deprecating words every day. In my eyes, you are the most beautiful. My child will not despise you. He will like you very much.” Lin Xiaomin said.

 

“Then… I hope so too.” Li Chou moved his lips.

 

It’s a pity. No one expected Li Chou’s time to be so short that he didn’t even have time to see this child.

 

During the National Day in October, many tourists came to Yunzhen. The tourism sector of Yunzhen is developing very well. Sunset Sea was reopened in September.

 

More patrolmen were added at night, and they were always paying attention to avoid any accidents from happening.

 

On the 4th night, the son of the Lin family was supposed to be on patrol, but he drank with his friends at noon. He lay down at home and fell asleep. His mother thought he wouldn’t be able to patrol so she changed the shift for Li Chou, who was supposed to be on patrol on the 5th.

 

Li Chou had to get up early to go to Song Zexu’s fan meeting the next day. He managed to get the tickets, so he didn’t want to change shifts at first. However, he was too embarrassed to say no to the old man, so he bit the tongue and agreed.

 

After Song Zexu left, Li Chou seldom wrote diaries about Song Zexu. Perhaps because he was going to see Song Zexu the next day, Li Chou worked hard and brought the diary to the patrol room.

 

It was the third month after Song Zexu left and Li Chou started writing again.

 

[Tuesday, October 4, 20xx, overcast]

 

[I’m going to Song Zexu’s fan meeting tomorrow. I almost did not get a ticket, fortunately my friend Lin Xiaomin managed to get one. Her relatives are so amazing,

 

Thinking about it, I’m still a little excited. I don’t know if Song Zexu still remembers me. That letter… I don’t know if he ever saw it? Even if he saw it should, he wouldn’t care, right? There are so many people who like him, how could he notice me who is ugly?

 

Song Zexu seems to be a little thinner. I saw his interview yesterday and his face was a lot smaller. He must not be eating well. When he was at home, he never ate much too, so the company should treat him better. It’s not good to be too thin and he won’t be able to keep up with his nutritional needs.]

 

At this point, Li Chou stopped writing. The sea tonight seems to be a bit frighteningly angry. The waves were getting higher and higher and they were roaring. Li Chou looked out of the window and found nothing unusual, so he lowered his head and continued writing.

 

[In fact, I really want Song Zexu to come to Yunzhen again to see the setting sun under the afterglow of it all as the golden sea is rippling, or to sit in Grandpa’s fishing boat and go to have fun in the deep sea, but let’s forget it. He won’t come and he will definitely hate my face when he sees my appearance.

 

I can only imagine a little…]

 

Before the diary was finished, Li Chou suddenly heard a cry for help outside. He immediately put down his pen, stood up and walked out of the patrol room. There was a man on the beach.

A woman was running and she was at a loss. When she saw Li Chou, she ran over with tears in her eyes and said to Li Chou, “Please, save my daughter. She seems to have been swept into the sea. I just saw her coat float away at sea.”

 

Hearing this, Li Chou’s expression became serious. The night was too dark and the chances for  a child who’s fallen into the sea at rising tide was now very good. But if the girl has just been swept away, maybe she hasn’t drifted away, so as long as he swims fast and is lucky, maybe he’ll be able to save her.

 

Li Chou quickly took protective measures for himself. While doing this, he said to the woman that he will go to the sea to find her first and told her to go to the wall of the patrol room and dial the emergency number above now.

 

After saying that, Li Chou walked towards the beach. He had to find the little girl quickly or he would really lose her.

 

“Hurry up, don’t be stunned.” Li Chou looked at the woman who was already a little scared, “Don’t worry too much, I will definitely rescue your daughter.”

 

“Thank you.” The woman cried and ran to the patrol room.

 

It was the first time Li Chou swam into the sea at night. The sea water was cold at night, but it was okay in Yunzhen, which was like summer all year round. The sea water was turbulent and

he couldn’t see clearly at night. Li Chou swam nearly 100 meters and didn’t find a trace of the little girl. Seeing that the moonlight was about to be hidden under the clouds, Li Chou felt a little desperate in his heart. He felt that he might really not find the little girl.

 

The woman hurried into the rescue room, but just after pressing the phone number, she heard her daughter calling her. She looked out the window and saw her daughter standing behind the reef.

 

She hurried out to hug her daughter and scolded her: “Where did you go, child? I thought you fell into the sea.”

 

“I accidentally threw the coat mummy bought into the sea. I was afraid that mummy would scold me so I didn’t dare to say it, but I couldn’t find my mother just now so I was scared.”The little girl said pitifully.

 

“You are mad at mom? Do you know how worried mom was just now?” After the woman finished speaking, she suddenly remembered that she had sent a patrolman to go looking for her daughter.

 

She looked into the sea. The tide was so strong now, could the patrolman come back? What if he dies, the woman feels a little scared and ran into the patrol room and dialed for the emergency services.

 

Li Chou felt that he couldn’t exert all his strength. He didn’t know how long he had been swimming and he didn’t know where he had swam to. He was gradually panting hard. The soles of his feet were as heavy as lead and the sea water was pouring into his mouth. Li Chou struggled to open his eyes and the moon seemed to be gone.

 

He suddenly wondered if he would never see Song Zexu again. He seemed a little regretful. He finally bought a ticket, but he couldn’t go.

 

He won’t be able to see Lin Xiaomin’s baby anymore. She is due four months later, so he won’t be able to hear her call him her godfather. As for the little girl in the sea, he didn’t manage to save her. If the little girl is alone at the sea, how scared she must be.

 

However, he was also tired and he couldn’t swim anymore.

 

Li Chou closed his eyes slowly, letting his body sink into the cold seabed.

 

Then he died in the sea he loved most.

 

T/N: Hey there! You might’ve noticed that there are many updates this month! 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 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

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

 

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Chapter 28 – Replica

September 21, 2023 / / 0 Comments

Chapter 28: The Shadow Speaks

 

This winter seemed colder than previous ones, even though Tan Xilu was dressed warmly. As he walked through the school corridor, he still felt a chill in his limbs. He rubbed his arms and entered the classroom sluggishly.

 

Recently, Tan Xilu’s open classes had been very successful. He was handsome, his teaching logic was clear, and he spoke gently. Some students recorded his classes and shared them online, which gained quite a bit of attention. Today, the usually empty classroom was unusually crowded.

 

It was the first time since he started teaching that Tan Xilu had so many students attending his class. He looked at them in slight surprise and finally chuckled, asking, “So many people today?”

 

A girl sitting in the front row replied first, “Because it’s Teacher Tan’s class, who could refuse Teacher Tan?”

 

Tan Xilu looked at the unfamiliar girl seriously and asked, “I don’t think I’ve seen you before, have I?”

 

Another girl next to her eagerly chimed in, “Because she likes you, Teacher Tan. Do you have a girlfriend?”

 

Tan Xilu was momentarily taken aback, then he realized and looked at the girl, saying, “I don’t have a girlfriend.”

 

The girl’s eyes brightened, but before she could say anything more, Tan Xilu continued, “But I do have a boyfriend.”

 

The girl looked a bit disappointed, said, “Ah,” and fell silent.

 

“All right, let’s not waste time discussing my personal life in the classroom. Let’s focus on the lesson,” Tan Xilu said, opening his textbook and beginning the class.

 

Perhaps because the classroom was full today, everyone was more active in participating. Although many students were unfamiliar faces, possibly friends from other departments, they were all attentive. Tan Xilu occasionally asked questions, and they responded well. He was quite satisfied with the class.

 

At the end of the class, he assigned a small assignment for everyone to write a summary of the lecture for the next class.

 

Tan Xilu paid attention to feedback from his students, as he believed that not every teaching method suited every student. He would adjust his teaching methods based on the students’ summaries. As a result, he consistently received excellent evaluations from his students.

 

After class, as usual, Tan Xilu slowly packed his belongings at the front of the classroom. He usually stayed in the classroom for five to ten minutes after class to answer any questions students might have. However, no students approached him today, which suggested that everyone had understood the lecture well. He picked up his laptop bag and started to leave. Just as he reached the classroom door, someone called out to him.

 

Tan Xilu stopped and turned around to see the girl who had expressed her liking for him before class.

 

“What’s up? Did you have trouble understanding the class?” Tan Xilu asked.

 

The girl shook her head, looked at Tan Xilu with a puzzled expression, and after a few seconds, she spoke, “Teacher Tan, is your boyfriend the pastry chef named Li from ‘West Essence’ Dessert Shop?”

 

Tan Xilu was taken aback, guessing that she meant Li Zhao. He replied, “No, why would you ask that?”

 

The girl seemed surprised, “Isn’t it?”

 

She picked up her phone, found the video she had saved, and showed it to Tan Xilu. “This was constantly being shared on my social media, and everyone said you were dating that pastry chef.”

 

Tan Xilu watched the video, unsure if the person who recorded it was trying to make fun of him or genuinely believed he was dating Li Zhao. The video had filters and effects that made it look romantic, and if he hadn’t known better, he might have thought the same. Tan Xilu shook his head and replied, “We’re just friends, not dating.”

 

“Really?” The girl looked disappointed and said, “But please don’t date him. My friend met him at a party yesterday, and he shamelessly asked her out. I used to have a good impression of him, but now I think he’s really cheap. You mustn’t date him.”

 

The girl emphasized her point by saying “mustn’t” twice.

 

Tan Xilu couldn’t help but smile wryly and said, “Don’t worry, my boyfriend isn’t him.”

 

Suddenly, Tan Xilu remembered this morning when he woke up, and Xu Huaiming was standing with his back to him, holding his clothes. Tan Xilu lazily reached out and pulled Xu Huaiming’s shirt. Xu Huaiming turned around and looked at him. He leaned down slightly, touched Tan Xilu’s face, and there was a faint scent of lemon on him, which Tan Xilu had recently come to love. For this reason, Xu Huaiming had replaced most of their home items with this scent.

 

Xu Huaiming asked, “What’s wrong?”

 

Tan Xilu raised his lips and said, “Nothing.”

 

He grabbed Xu Huaiming’s tie, pulled him closer, and then hugged him around the neck and kissed him.

 

Tan Xilu said, “Xu Huaiming, I love you.”

 

Xu Huaiming looked at him, smiled, and nodded, saying, “I love you too.”

 

His boyfriend was perfect, he loved him deeply, so how could he be Li Zhao? His boyfriend’s name was Xu Huaiming, unique and deeply in love with him.

 

Suddenly, Tan Xilu remembered something else and asked the girl, “You mentioned that many people shared this video. How many people, approximately? Does everyone in the school know about it?”

 

The girl replied truthfully, “Not everyone. The video was sent to Tan Sinzhe at that time, and he asked everyone to delete it…”

 

The girl suddenly realized she had said too much and quickly explained, “I wanted to confirm with you if this was really your boyfriend, so I didn’t delete it. Now that I’m sure, I’ll delete it right away.” She pressed the delete button.

 

Tan Xilu didn’t mind this too much, but he wondered if the video had reached Xu Huaiming. Although they had talked it out the night before, it was still not good to have a controversial video like that circulating, and he blamed himself for his indulgence. He didn’t even know who had recorded it, and it had spread so wildly within the school. Fortunately, Tan Sinzhe knew about his relationship with Xu Huaiming and had asked them to delete the video. Otherwise, they might have been married by now according to the rumors.

 

Thinking of Tan Sinzhe, Tan Xilu realized that he hadn’t seen the young man in a long time. He wondered how Tan Sinzhe would react to the news of Chi Yexing’s upcoming wedding.

 

Tan Xilu sighed, hoping that Tan Sinzhe wouldn’t be too upset.

 

In the evening, Tan Xilu went to the dessert shop as usual. After the New Year’s celebration, business had slowed down a bit. However, because Xu Huaiming was busy with inventory, he couldn’t come to pick Tan Xilu up. Tan Xilu went to the shop alone. When he arrived, there were only a few customers left. Arlene was tidying up, and for some reason, Tan Xilu felt that Arlene

 

 seemed a bit annoyed with him. Usually, when he came in, she would greet him with a smile and call him Teacher Tan, but today she didn’t even look at him.

 

Tan Xilu felt puzzled but didn’t dwell on it. Perhaps Arlene had dealt with difficult customers today and didn’t feel like talking. He sat down at the counter, and Xu Huaiming, who had just finished working in the back, hadn’t come out yet. She had prepared a glass of lemon water for Tan Xilu, and it was still slightly warm. Tan Xilu took a sip, enjoying the sweet and sour taste that eased the fatigue of the day.

 

With some free time on his hands, Tan Xilu picked up his phone and tried calling his mother again, but as expected, the call was still in progress. He also sent her a message asking if she had eaten, but it still showed a red exclamation mark, indicating that the message hadn’t been delivered.

 

Tan Xilu found his father’s WeChat and asked, “How is Mom doing?”

 

His father replied after a while, “She hasn’t eaten anything for a day, just staying in her room.”

 

Tan Xilu sighed. His mother had always had a good temper, but this time, it seemed she was really upset. He thought, “Well, I’ll visit home this weekend and talk to her myself.”

 

So he sent a message to his father, “Dad, try to comfort Mom and get her to eat something. I’ll be home in a couple of days to see her.”

 

His father sent a sad emoticon and then asked, “Son, is that guy really the only one for you?”

 

When his father sent this message, Xu Huaiming had just come out of the back room. He must have had an accident with one of the packaging bags, as he had white powder on his clothes and cocoa powder on his face. He looked comical, and although he had originally looked a bit unhappy, he immediately put on a smile when he saw Tan Xilu. “Alu, you’re here!”

 

Xu Huaiming’s smile was pure, filled with joy. Even from a distance, Tan Xilu could see that his eyes were filled with him.

 

When Tan Xilu was a child, he had raised a little cat named Ah Miao. It had round, shiny eyes and was a stray cat he had picked up. It was very well-behaved. When it saw Tan Xilu holding a little fish snack, its eyes would widen with excitement. It would lick Tan Xilu’s palm first, and at that moment, he would pet Ah Miao’s head. It was as if Ah Miao sought his approval before finally eating the fish snack.

 

Once, Tan Xilu had a high fever, lying in bed, seemingly on the brink of death. Ah Miao thought he was going to die and snuggled in his arms. It extended its tongue and licked Tan Xilu’s face, as if begging him not to leave.

 

Two days later, when Tan Xilu’s fever broke, he was full of energy again. Ah Miao jumped onto him and looked at him, meowing. Tan Xilu could see his own face reflected in Ah Miao’s black pupils.

 

Tan Xilu felt that Xu Huaiming looked at him in the same way as Ah Miao did back then. He was very happy and a little excited.

 

So Tan Xilu replied, “Hmm, it has to be him.”

 

Unfortunately, not long after that, Ah Miao went missing. Tan Xilu thought, “But Xu Huaiming must not leave him.”

 

He couldn’t bear the pain of losing his loved one again.

 

T/N: Wishing you all a good September and welcome to Bad End month! 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 27 – Replica

September 21, 2023 / / 0 Comments

Chapter 27: Nine Thousand Mistakes

 

When Tan Xilu learned from the police that Xu Huaiming had gone missing, his whole being went blank. He stood in the police station, enveloped in an unreal, ethereal sensation.

 

He couldn’t quite grasp the meaning of the word “missing.” What did it mean? How could someone go missing?

 

Seeing that Tan Xilu’s reaction was off, the police officer poured him a cup of hot water and comforted him, saying, “Mr. Tan, don’t take it too seriously. It’s just a temporary disappearance. We’ve been actively searching, so you don’t need to worry too much.”

 

Tan Xilu held the cup of scalding hot water, his palm burning from the heat, but he seemed numb to everything. He moved his lips, struggling to focus his pupils, and asked the police, “Did he go missing because the truck overturned and fell off a cliff?”

 

Before the police could respond, he asked again, “Have you searched every place? How could someone go missing? As long as he’s in the car, he must be there, right? It’s just because you didn’t search properly. I’ll go look, and I’m sure I can find him.” With that, Tan Xilu set down the cup and tried to rush out.

 

The police officer, seeing his overly emotional state, quickly restrained him, saying, “Mr. Tan, please calm down. The rescue team is actively searching. It rained heavily last night, and the road is slippery in that area. Even if you go, it won’t be easy to find him. If we have any news, we’ll definitely notify you.”

 

Upon hearing this, Tan Xilu, who had been so agitated a moment ago, suddenly covered his face and crouched down. His shoulders trembled, and tears the size of beans streamed down from his eyes, falling to the floor one by one. His sobbing was quiet but conveyed profound sadness.

 

Tan Xilu had come to the police station as a friend. Not far from where the truck had overturned, a broken phone was found with Tan Xilu’s contact information on the back of the phone case. When the police asked about the relationship between Tan Xilu and the owner of the phone, Tan Xilu, still in a fit of pique, said they were just friends. However, when he heard about the truck overturning and the owner going missing, he was stunned.

 

At that moment, same-sex marriage was not yet legal, and although being gay didn’t make one a pariah, it was far from socially acceptable. To avoid unnecessary trouble, Tan Xilu had not admitted to their relationship when questioned by the police.

 

But even a blind person could see that the tearful Tan Xilu and the missing Xu Huaiming had a relationship that was far from ordinary.

 

In fact, just the day before, Xu Huaiming had sent a message to Tan Xilu, saying that he was going with the elderly man from the neighboring fruit shop to the neighboring city for some shopping. He promised to make a new cake for Tan Xilu when he returned. Tan Xilu was easy to please. Even after their prolonged cold war, he couldn’t resist the allure of good food. Moreover, Xu Huaiming had made the first move to reconcile. However, Tan Xilu, feeling a bit proud, hadn’t replied to Xu Huaiming’s message, planning to make up when they met later. But he hadn’t expected that he wouldn’t get that chance.

 

Tan Xilu’s emotional breakdown continued until his mother came to the police station to pick him up. She apologized to the police for the trouble.

 

The police waved it off, saying, “We understand, Mr. Tan. As soon as we have any news about Mr. Xu, we will notify you.”

 

Tan Xilu, in a dazed state, was led out of the police station by his mother. On the way home, they encountered a traffic light intersection. She stopped the car, looked at Tan Xilu in the rearview mirror, and called out to him, “Xiaolu.”

 

She called his name three or four times, but Tan Xilu didn’t respond. He seemed lost in thought.

 

His mother sighed. She knew that this incident had hit Tan Xilu hard. Tan Xilu hadn’t had much experience in love, and this was his first major setback. She would have preferred it if Xu Huaiming had been a heartless scoundrel who played with his feelings, rather than the sudden disappearance that left Tan Xilu bewildered.

 

His mother had never been fond of Xu Huaiming. She had seen many types of relationships in her profession as a teacher, and she knew that meeting the parents was a serious matter. When parents agreed to meet someone, it meant they saw that person as a potential family member. But Xu Huaiming had repeatedly evaded it. Why wouldn’t he meet the parents? She couldn’t help but wonder if it was because he had no intention of staying with her son.

 

Because of this, his mother had become less enthusiastic about the relationship, and she had stopped mentioning Xu Huaiming. But to be honest, Tan Xilu had changed after starting his relationship. Sometimes, he would post pictures of delicious food on social media. She couldn’t remember the last time she had seen him cook. Whenever she came home, she noticed that he had gained some weight and looked well-fed. She had come to terms with it and thought that if Xu Huaiming was willing to be in a good relationship with Tan Xilu, it was fine. Even if they broke up in the end, she could introduce him to someone else. Love was supposed to go through ups and downs.

 

But now, they were facing more than just ups and downs.

 

Tan Xilu’s emotional breakdown persisted until he finally told his parents that he wanted to live a better life.

 

And he did exactly that. He quickly obtained various qualifications and began working at a pace that surprised his mother. His mother was always afraid that he had been through something traumatic again. But when he first accepted her suggestion to go on a blind date, she realized that he had finally come to his senses and was ready to move on.

 

He was truly prepared to continue living.

 

She thought things were gradually getting better. Despite meeting so many men, Tan Xilu didn’t find anyone he liked, but that was okay. There was plenty of time, and you couldn’t just settle with anyone for the rest of your life. However, now Tan Xilu said that Xu Huaiming, who had been missing for so long, had returned, and they had reconciled.

 

His mother couldn’t possibly agree to that. She didn’t want this man who had disrupted their family to come and disturb their lives again.

 

So, before Tan Xilu could explain, she hung up the phone decisively to show her stance.

 

T/N: Wishing you all a good September and welcome to Bad End month! 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

 

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Chapter 42 – The Office Is Also a Good Place

September 21, 2023 / / 0 Comments

       Xu Ye had been busy all weekend. He had been working with the company and project department staff to prepare relevant information for the upcoming development project in Donglin. After the cooperation between Xu Ting and Song Wanhua broke down, the two parties went their separate ways and produced their own design plans. The Golden Eagle Group’s stance remained ambiguous, as they had recently reviewed Song Wannian’s proposal and sent an official letter to arrange a meeting with the White Crane Group.

       Xu Ye was always diligent in his work and kept his personal and professional life separate. Although he had a close relationship with Chu Yu, he never considered taking advantage of it. He carefully planned and prepared negotiation materials, maintaining a strictly business-like attitude. Chu Yu appreciated this about him and was looking forward to his proposal, allowing Xu Ye to do what he wanted.

       However, when Xu Ye finally sat down at the negotiation table, he couldn’t help feeling a bit nervous. His gaze met Chu Yu’s, who was sitting across from him. He persisted for a few seconds before losing the battle and avoiding him as if running away.

       This wouldn’t do.

       Xu Ye took a sip of tea to calm his nerves and took a few deep breaths. When he looked up again, he appeared much more composed. The White Crane Group’s design was completely based on Xu Ye’s vision, and every detail was discussed in detail with the design unit. This was his first time planning a resort. Although he was not completely sure that he could impress the other party, he had given it his all.

       In the 35th floor conference room of Golden Eagle Group Headquarters, sunlight poured in through the parallel gaps in the blinds. Xu Ye sat at the table and spoke confidently, appearing calm and collected. He wore a dark suit, and his every gesture reflected his good personal manners. His young and clean-cut face displayed a serious expression, unknowingly capturing the attention of everyone in the room.

       “…The above represents our entire concept for the Donglin Resort project. There may be some immature aspects, and if it doesn’t meet your requirements, we are open to further modifications.” Xu Ye made every effort to appear more professional and composed.

       Golden Eagle’s project specialist asked some questions, and Xu Ye answered them swiftly, clearly well-prepared. Chu Yu said leisurely, “As it stands, your plan is more appealing than Wanhua’s, but the investment required is also substantial. How does White Crane Group plan to secure the necessary funding?”

       “We have partnerships with several banks that are willing to provide loans for this project. Additionally, we have reliable partners on board.”

       “You should understand that if this project fails to make a profit, it will significantly impact White Crane Group.”

       “Yes, that’s why I’m going to make it work,” Xu Ye replied, looking at the other person directly with his black and bright eyes.

       “Your sincerity is commendable.” The man smiled lightly, “But purely in terms of income, the land price offered by Wanhua is five percentage points higher than yours.”

       Xu Ye’s eyebrows skipped a beat, and he pursed his lips and said, “With Golden Eagle’s financial resources, five percentage points are a drop in the ocean. Your company has held onto this land for many years without development; it must not be for money. The location of this land is exceptional, and only a good project can optimize its use. So, I believe haggling over the land price isn’t very meaningful.”

       A hint of amusement flickered in Chu Yu’s eyes, “So, you are not willing to increase the offer?”

       Xu Ye hadn’t expected him to be so persistent and replied, somewhat reluctantly, “On this point, we can discuss it later.”

       “It’s getting late.” Second Young Master Chu glanced at the clock on the wall and ordered, “David, take everyone from White Crane Group to lunch first. We can discuss the specific details later.”

       Xu Ye was just about to stand up when he heard the other party’s invitation, “Mr. Xu, I have some good project plans in my office. Do you want to take a look?”

       Of course he couldn’t refuse Chu Yu’s invitation. So, Xu Ye obediently followed the man into the office on the 40th floor of the building.

       This was his first time coming to the place where Chu Yu works. The entire office was twice the size of his. The white sofa in the reception area was soft, the floor-to-ceiling plants on the side were lush, and various tropical fish of different colours were in the wall-mounted fish tank. Golden Eagle’s headquarters building was located in the prime downtown area, and the bustling city could be seen outside the floor-to-ceiling windows. Looking down from a high place, all living beings seemed as tiny as dust particles.

       “What do you think?” The man asked, standing next to him.

       “It’s a great view.” He looked at the traffic flow below and felt the gaze beside him. He raised his face and met Chu Yu’s ink-coloured eyes. It was like a sea with scattered twinkling stars, deep and vast.

       “Do you know why I asked you to come up?” The man reached out and raised his chin.

       Xu Ye shook his head.

       “Give you a chance to convince me.” Chu Yu’s lips came up and gently crushed his. When Xu Ye opened his mouth to respond, the man invaded inch by inch, entangled the shy soft tongue, and used his breath to mark the other person’s lips and teeth as his territory. Such a deep kiss easily disturbed Xu Ye’s breath. He put his arms around the man’s waist and allowed the other man to press him against the floor-to-ceiling window and enjoy the taste.

       “Master…” Xu Ye felt like he lacked oxygen, and his head was muddled. There was no strength left in his body, and he was helplessly trapped between the man and the floor-to-ceiling window.

       The man leaned over and licked his earlobe, and his fingers neatly unbuttoned his suit and shirt one by one. When the man caressed the small silver-black ring on his chest, Xu Ye trembled slightly and made a sound like a cat meowing. The wound from the piercing had healed, and the tugging of the nipple ring on the sensitive nipple sent tiny electric shocks of stimulation. With Xu Ye’s messy breathing, the buds on his chest became more and more erect. He didn’t dare to grab the hand that was causing trouble on him, so he only gasped and begged for mercy, “Master… uhm…”

       After the top was completely stripped off, the trousers came, and Chu Yu gently peeled off the fabric wrapped around him like opening a beautifully wrapped gift. The naked Xu Ye pressed his back against the cold floor-to-ceiling window, a small shiver running through his body.

       “Cold?” Chu Yu gazed at him with eyes like a tranquil pool and gave a light chuckle, “I’ll warm you up soon…”

       “Hmm…” Xu Ye was trembling slightly as his desire was gradually aroused. He wanted more, but he tried his best to endure it. He looked a bit pitiful.

       “Convince me to give up the five percent. Now is the time with the highest success rate.” The man’s hand passed across his inner thigh, caressing the genitals between Xu Ye’s legs, and deliberately scratched the delicate and sensitive bell at the top with his nails.

       Xu Ye gasped and begged, “Master… I… I can’t do this…”

       “Think it over. After giving up this chance, I won’t give you another one.” Chu Yu buried his head and left a bright red kiss on the edge of Xu Ye’s collarbone. The movements of his hands did not stop, and he continued to constantly tease the poor little brother between Xu Ye’s legs.

       “Uh-hu…” Xu Ye was on the verge of crying but barely managed to find a trace of reason amidst the steaming passion, and said, “As far as I know…ahn, there is a similar type of land south of K City, the transaction price a month ago was 3 million per acre… Ah—” Chu Yu closed his palms and wrapped Xu Ye’s balls in it. He gently closed it, slowly twisted it and then picked it up again, making Xu Ye gasp. It took him a long time to remember the next sentence, “Donglin’s geographical location is a little bit off… ah… the terrain is also more complicated, and some places are difficult to use… ah, Master—” He couldn’t help but cry out as he felt more and more pleasure, The muscles on the inner thighs also tightened.

       Chu Yu let go of the c0ck to collapse between Xu Ye’s legs, pulled one of his legs up, and let him hook it around his waist. His fingers went deep into the crack of his buttocks, teasing the soft entrance to his back hole. “Keep talking, Mr. Xu, I’m listening.”

       “Hmm…” He couldn’t help but moan at the feeling of his tunnel being stretched by his fingers. “The price we gave is reasonable, ahn… Wanhua deliberately raised the price because they were not confident in the design…” He talked about the most serious business in such a s/utty posture. Xu Ye’s body was completely lost under the man’s dominance, and a hazy mist was forced out of his eyes.

       “You’ve even learned to analyze the enemy’s situation. You’ve made progress.” Chu Yu chuckled, “You almost convinced me.”

       The body ignited by lust was coated with a layer of yellow under the sunlight, like a beautiful treasure, with a touching beauty. His white chest rose and fell, and Xu Ye’s eyes were filled with helplessness as his body was completely softened by all the teasing, “Master…”

       “The only thing left is to let Mr. Xu personally satisfy me.” the man’s voice lowered. The man’s lowered voice had a different kind of sensuality in it. He carried Xu Ye from the window to the spacious desk, then grabbed Xu Ye’s hand and pressed it to his belt, his voice with a bewitching voice, “Undo it.”

       “…You’re using your power for personal gain!” Xu Ye finally came to his senses, his face was red as he protested

       “Mr. Xu, there are many unspoken rules in this business circle. Today, I will personally teach you the simplest of them—to adapt to someone’s preference.” Chu Yu, like a well-behaved big cat, gently licked his Adam’s apple, “It’s a rare opportunity, learn it well.”

       Xu Ye didn’t have a chance to resist, blushing as he reached down to undo the belt and then clumsily unzipped the man’s underwear slightly. The man’s thick c0ck popped out and made him shrink back.

       Chu Yu pressed him on the table. His fingers brought cold liquid into the narrow hole at the back and slowly expanded it. His lips were close to his ear, and he chuckled, “The way you elaborated your plan was very seductive. From the beginning to the end, I just wanted to strip you naked, press you down on the table, and take you hard. Mr. Xu, you have been seducing me all along.”

       “I didn’t… uhn…” The confused and bewildered Xu Ye bloomed like a passionate flower in the hands of the man, shyly unfolding. As for why there ‘happened’ to be lubricant in this office, he no longer had the energy to think about it.

       Chu Yu’s eyes gradually deepened, and the hot and thick c0ck under pressed against the tender hole, grinding and turning until Xu Ye completely relaxed before he straightened up and slowly inserted it.

       “Ah—” Xu Ye tilted his neck back, whimpering as he endured the man’s thrusts, “Master, it’s too deep… ugh…” The tunnel was stretched to the maximum, and he felt as if he was about to be cut through by that c0ck. It was like a blade piercing through, and the pain was mixed with indescribable joy. His legs unconsciously hooked up the man’s strong waist, and he slightly raised his lower body to bring the two of them met closer together.

       Just then, there was a knock on the door.

       Xu Ye was startled and looked at the door in panic. The wall contracted due to tension, tightening the burning desire inside even more. It was like a small mouth sucking the c0ck hard, bringing ultimate pleasure. Chu Yu panted, raised his lips and said in his ear, “What do you think other people’s expressions will be when they see White Crane’s vice president under me with such a s/utty look?”

       Xu Ye grabbed him in panic and shook his head desperately, begging in a low voice, “Master… please…”

       “What are you begging me for, to let him in?” The man thrust while deliberately misinterpreting his meaning. Seeing the man trembling slightly with shame beneath him, with even more force, he mercilessly targeted his sensitive spots.

       “Ahn… don’t let anyone else in, please…” He begged in panic, his eyes wet.

       There was another knock on the door. Xu Ye turned pale and covered his mouth with the back of his hand, trying to hold back the moans that were about to overflow his lips.

       “It’s okay if you don’t want to be seen.” Chu Yu’s eyes were filled with a narrow smile, “Lie on the table, lift your butt up, and twist your waist to match me.”

       Xu Ye bit his lip, stood obediently at the table and leaned down, burying his face in his arms in shame.

       Chu Yu picked up the phone and told his secretary, “I’m in the middle of a conversation now. No one is allowed to disturb me for an hour.” Then he straightened his waist and pushed his c0ck into the secret hole between the snow-white buttocks as if he wanted to squeeze his full flesh into the narrow hole. He used enough force to make Xu Ye whimper. Such ferocious thrusting forced the recipient to soften his body to cooperate. Xu Ye’s legs gradually lost strength and were swaying to the point of collapse. The top of his c0ck kept rubbing against the edge of the table, but the man used his tie to tie the base of his pen-s. The man tightened it tightly, and he couldn’t ejaculate at all; only the front end kept secreting clear mucus.

       “Master, I can’t stand it anymore…Ah—” The wall behind was rubbed until it seemed to be on fire. He couldn’t tell whether it was because of himself or the thick weapon that was burning inside his body. The feeling of wanting to ejaculate but not being able to ejaculate made him finally cry out, “Spare me… Woo… Master…”

       The business elite, who was calm and collected at the negotiation table, was crying and begging under him with his white buttocks tilted up, which ignited all Chu Yu’s desires. The frequency of thrusting continued to increase, and each deliberately squeezed his glands. Xu Ye was trembling all over from being topped, and he couldn’t even speak complete words, and even his cries were intermittent. When he was allowed to ejaculate, he felt the hot liquid filling his body. His mind went blank, and he collapsed on the desk, not even having the strength to get up.

       Chu Yu’s office was connected to a fully functional bathroom, which was convenient for use during long overtime work. The single-person bathtub, which was not too big, accommodated two men at this time, which seemed a bit crowded. Xu Ye, who was gradually recovering, leaned his head on the chest of the man behind him and asked in a low voice, “Can you let go of the five percent?”

       The man chuckled, “Money lover.”

       “If I had such a big industry, I wouldn’t care about the five percent.”

       “Are you beating around the bush and calling me a cheapskate?” Chu Yu rubbed his waist, “It seems like you want more conversation?”

       “Don’t…I was wrong…” Xu Ye escaped from the bathtub on his hands and feet, but the man grabbed his wrist.

       “You can forget about the land payment. Golden Eagle will invest in the resort as part of its fixed assets, with a stake not exceeding fifteen percent. On one hand, it can alleviate your loan pressure; on the other hand, the situation in Donglin is quite complex. Having the Golden Eagle brand there will make your future endeavours much smoother.”

       He was stunned and asked softly, “You have already thought about it, haven’t you?” Chu Yu’s proposal was so detailed and thoughtful that he had no way to refuse.

       “This is a decision I made after reviewing your proposal.” The man looked at him, his dark eyes full of gentle light, “Both of us are businessmen. Today, you’ve demonstrated your professionalism to me, and in the same vein, I’ve given my cooperation proposal after weighing the pros and cons. If you had played the emotional card, I might have been willing to offer more favourable terms because that’s the value I’m willing to pay for this relationship. Since you didn’t, I respect your choice. These conditions are set because I see potential in this project and believe you can excel at it, bringing good returns to my company.”

       “Thank you.” Xu Ye said with a lot of gratitude in his eyes, “I will definitely do my best to make this project a success.”

       Chu Yu smiled, saying, “I look forward to it.”

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Chapter 62 – Who Says Omegas Can’t be as Explosive as Alphas

September 21, 2023 / / 0 Comments

Chapter 62

 

At a high-end restaurant.

 

Two individuals sat facing each other beside the spotless french windows, surrounded by the melodious background of a violin, creating a harmonious atmosphere. However, one of them seemed somewhat absent-minded.

 

The Omega sitting across from Wen Xingchen was named Zhang Ruo. His fair face exuded an exquisite and noble aura, revealing his high upbringing. Noticing the distraction of the person opposite, he put down his cutlery and asked, “Is something bothering you?”

 

Wen Xingchen brought his thoughts back and replied, “Ah, it’s nothing.”

 

Zhang Ruo appeared apologetic, “I’m sorry for troubling you to accompany me all these days.”

 

Wen Xingchen smiled slightly, “It’s okay; after all, I came here of my own volition.”

 

The Omega sitting in front of him was the young master of the Zhang family, according to Wen Muqiao’s plan. The original idea was to arrange Wen Ye to try and get in touch with Zhang Ruo, essentially acting as a matchmaker. Zhang Ruo seemed quite smitten when he first saw Wen Ye, but unfortunately, Wen Ye was focused on other matters and didn’t show much interest in this overly gentle and submissive Omega. As a result, Wen Xingchen, as Wen Ye’s younger brother, had to take on the role of “entertainer” in his place to convey his brother’s intentions.

 

Zhang Ruo was a clever person and more or less understood Wen Ye’s intentions. Feeling frustrated, he reluctantly accepted the arrangement. Thus, over the past few days, he spent time with Wen Xingchen in the city without complaining.

 

Both coming from prominent families, they maintained their dignity on the surface, regardless of whether they were truly satisfied with the situation.

 

Wen Xingchen never liked getting involved in his family’s complicated affairs, but this time, Wen Ye seemed genuinely troubled. Moreover, seeing Borra City brought to mind the high school mecha exchange meeting that a certain person attended here. Thus, Wen Xingchen reluctantly agreed to help.

 

Just a while ago, he had sent a few messages to Lu Jingning, but there was no response yet. He didn’t know what Lu Jingning was busy with and decided to wait until tomorrow to find him.

 

Wen Xingchen raised his wine glass and took a sip, just as he received a message.

 

[Lu Jingning: Ah Wen-ge, is something wrong? I just fell asleep and saw your message.]

 

[Wen Xingchen: It’s nothing. You can continue sleeping.]

 

After quickly replying, Wen Xingchen’s expression softened slightly compared to before. Today was the first day of the exchange meeting, and it was already quite late, so he decided to find Lu Jingning when he had some free time tomorrow.

 

Zhang Ruo sitting across from him noticed the change in his expression and couldn’t help but ask with a hint of gossip, “What’s the matter? Is it about the Omega you like?”

 

Wen Xingchen didn’t deny it and smiled, “Hmm.”

 

Zhang Ruo was somewhat surprised by his straightforward admission, then hesitated and asked, “What about Wen Ye? Does he have someone he likes too?”

 

Wen Xingchen replied, “I’m not sure.”

 

Zhang Ruo’s eyes brightened slightly, “Does that mean I still have a chance?”

 

Wen Xingchen didn’t want to hurt this Omega’s feelings too much, so he replied vaguely, “Perhaps…”

 

However, the chance for Zhang Ruo was indeed quite slim. Wen Xingchen understood Wen Ye well enough to know that Zhang Ruo wasn’t the type he would be interested in.

 

…

 

Lu Jingning slept heavily for a whole night. The next morning, he relied on his extraordinary willpower to reluctantly leave the soft embrace of his bed.

 

Today was the highlight of the high school mecha exchange meeting. Each participating team would carefully select a newly developed mecha for public demonstration. The demonstration would consist of three aspects: attack, defense, and agility, each tested at different levels in a virtual space.

 

For the Imperial Navy University, Yan Hebin would be on stage to introduce the mecha’s data, while Lu Jingning would perform the live demonstration.

 

When they gathered in the hall, You Zeyang’s face showed no sign of what happened last night. However, seeing Lu Jingning’s lackluster state, he couldn’t help but furrow his brows, “Didn’t sleep well last night?”

 

Lu Jingning yawned, “No, I slept well.”

 

“…,” You Zeyang fell silent for a moment, then suddenly slapped his back, “You’re going up to pilot the mecha soon, so pull yourself together!”

 

He didn’t hold back with that slap, and Lu Jingning took a sharp breath, instantly waking up completely. He almost rolled up his sleeves on the spot, “Damn, are you trying to kill me!?”

 

Satisfied with the effect, You Zeyang grinned, “Now you look energetic.”

 

Lu Jingning: “…”

 

You’re crazy!!!

 

…

 

According to the schedule, the Imperial Navy University was placed last on stage, just after Thunder Research University.

 

As a leading institution in research and development, Thunder Research University was highly anticipated, and its newly developed mecha received tremendous applause as soon as it was showcased.

 

Clearly, from every angle, this mecha represented the pinnacle of university-class technology.

 

Listening to Wen Han’s unceasing speech on stage, Lu Jingning lightly nudged An Huo beside him and asked, “Senior, what level of challenge did they say they were prepared for?”

 

An Huo recalled for a moment, “I think it was the eighth level.”

 

Lu Jingning nodded, “Then we’ll challenge the ninth level.”

 

An Huo’s entire eyes widened, “Are you serious?!”

 

This exhibition has a total of nine levels, using the same standard of mech approval as the military, which means that the existence of the ninth level itself is an absolute proof of strength. And now, it is obvious that Lu Jingning made this decision temporarily to boost the morale of Thunder Research University. Isn’t that just reckless?

 

Seeing that she seemed skeptical, Lu Jingning pulled Yan Hebin, who was beside him, over, “Yan, the academic prodigy, tell Senior Sister, isn’t your mech much more awesome, cool, and spectacular than this Thunder-whatever thing?”

 

Yan Hebin never lacked confidence in his own mech, and he nodded in response, “Yes.”

 

Lu Jingning continued, “Then tell Senior Sister, breaking through the ninth level difficulty is just a piece of cake for your mech, right?”

 

Yan Hebin hesitated for a moment before answering, not because he was unsure of the mech’s capabilities, but due to some worries about a controlling hand about to enter a heat cycle, “Yes.”

 

After receiving consecutive affirmations, Lu Jingning was satisfied, “You hear that, Senior Sister? We are the most powerful mech duo in this exchange competition!”

 

An Huo saw him almost bursting with pride and immediately pulled him back to his seat before the attention of others around them shifted, “Yes, yes, you’re the best, the most formidable! I’ll be waiting for you to bring back the strongest mech title for our club.”

 

Lu Jingning smiled confidently, “That’s a given!”

 

At that moment, the mech showcase of Thunder Research University had completely ended. Facing the eighth level difficulty, their mech successfully completed all tests, earning an S-class system evaluation in all three categories. The whole arena erupted with excitement.

 

An S-class on the eighth level difficulty already indicated that this mech was close to the advanced military standard. It’s worth noting that even many of the mechs currently in service with the military could only achieve three A-classes at best.

 

As for a mech capable of completing the ninth level difficulty, most of them were already extensively used in interstellar warfare.

 

As this was only an intercollegiate mech exchange competition, no one expected Thunder Research University to present a finished product with such high completion. Numerous mech companies immediately started bidding to acquire the licensing rights for this incredible mech.

 

Even representatives from the Mech Pilots Association seemed intrigued. After an intense discussion, one person stood up and formally extended an invitation to Wen Han to join the association.

 

This declaration caused quite a stir. Everyone knew the status of the Mech Pilots Association in the empire, and Wen Han, currently only a senior student, was being invited to join. His future prospects would be limitless.

 

The bidding frenzy escalated even further due to this development. Journalists and media personnel who were initially bystanders joined in the excitement. The headlines for the next day’s newspaper were already being planned.

 

Amidst all the commotion, the delegation from the Imperial Navy remained silently seated, feeling somewhat ignored. The atmosphere seemed to snub them, and it was evident that the spotlight was on someone else.

 

Lu Jingning couldn’t hold back any longer and asked, “Hey, hey, hey, don’t you think they forgot something?”

 

An Huo wore a similarly expressionless face, “Yes, the competition isn’t over yet! We haven’t even showcased our mechs. Isn’t this a bit too much?”

 

Yan Hebin didn’t speak but pursed his lips, clearly displeased with the dismissive treatment.

 

Fortunately, after the commotion subsided, the event host finally remembered the last delegation that hadn’t showcased their mech and reluctantly brought the focus back to them, “Now, let’s invite the last team to showcase their mech, the Imperial Navy University Mech Club!”

 

Unfortunately, due to the awe-inspiring display from Thunder Research University just moments ago, most of the audience didn’t pay much attention to the introduction. But when they lifted their heads and saw the prominent number displayed on the screen, their jaws dropped.

 

Amidst the stunned silence, Yan Hebin calmly adjusted his headset and, without a hint of haste, pressed the difficulty selection button. The next second, the indicator light representing the difficulty level lit up.

 

Most people in the audience couldn’t grasp what had just happened. When they looked up, they saw the conspicuous number displayed on the large screen.

 

The Ninth level?!!!

 

Yan Hebin calmly said, “Hello, everyone. We are the representatives of the Imperial Navy University Mech Club. Today, we bring you a challenge mech of the ninth level difficulty. I named it the Crimson Star.”

 

Lu Jingning had just opened the virtual cabin door when he heard this and stopped mid-step. As everyone stared at Yan Hebin like he was a madman, Lu Jingning couldn’t help but burst into laughter, “Indeed, our academic prodigy Yan. You are cool and composed at crucial moments. You really nailed it!”

 

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