chapter 62

Chapter 62: Raising a Little Greedy Cat

Her gaze still firmly fixed on Heyu Shen's profile, Nanyi whispered, "Heyu Shen."

"Hmm?"

"What you said just now..."

"Mm, I've fallen for you, ensnared by your subtle wiles."

Nan Yi couldn't hear anything else, his mind kept replaying Alpha's confession of affection.

Omega's eyes crinkled, his blushing face smiling sweetly.

He Yu Shen's eyes also curved in amusement.

The little one looks even more fetching when he smiles.

The large supermarket was packed with people; the checkout line stretched out like a long dragon.

Nan Yi's smile never waned. Behind him, He Yu Shen, pushing the cart with a light smirk, attracted quite a few stolen glances with his striking looks.

Nan Yi was in a great mood, an exceptionally splendid one.

Everything he fancied eating, he just tossed into the cart.

Chips, cola, small milk packs, biscuits, and candies that smelled just like his pheromones from childhood...

More than half the cart was full, and not a single vegetable in sight.

He Yu Shen didn't comment, just eyed the snacks in the cart with a slight frown.

Passing a family of three, their cart was also filled with snacks, but they had a child around five or six with them.

He Yu Shen: .........

It's like he's also brought along an oversized child.

Nan Yi, engrossed in the snack aisle, remembered his purpose only after perusing it completely.

Holding a few packs of spicy sticks, he turned around to meet He Yu Shen's deep gaze and the cart overflowing with snacks.

Nan Yi: ..........

"This won't do."

Before he could come up with an excuse for the cartful of snacks, He Yu Shen spoke with a frown, his gaze landing on Nan Yi's hand.

He looked down at the snacks he craved so much as a child, clutching them tighter.

It's his money, after all. He earned for two months, and with the New Year around the corner, he wanted to treat himself. And here was He Yu Shen, intruding.

With a pout, Nan Yi muttered, "I want to eat these."

Omega's gaze was longing, his tone soft and coquettish.

He Yu Shen's brows furrowed even more.

After confessing his feelings, someone's already acting spoiled.

The two locked eyes for a moment. It was Nan Yi who relented first, his pout deepening, casting a reluctant glance at the spicy sticks in his arms, contemplating returning them to the shelf.

"Just this once," a deep, magnetic voice tinged with resignation spoke up.

Nan Yi, halfway turned, paused, joy lighting up his eyes.

Buoyed by happiness, Nan Yi's voice lifted, "Then, I'll put back two packs of chips."

"No need. If you like them, take them all."

With He Yu Shen's affirmation, any trace of Nan Yi's embarrassment vanished.

After an hour in the supermarket, their cart was filled only with snacks. Nan Yi felt a tinge of regret; what if He Yu Shen thought him too gluttonous?

As his thoughts wandered, Alpha was already in line, naturally choosing the very back.

Nan Yi followed closely, tugging gently at the corner of his shirt.

"He Yu Shen, should we get some vegetables?"

Without turning his head, He Yu Shen responded evenly, "No need. We have plenty at home."

Nan Yi still felt a bit awkward. They had come to shop for the New Year, but ended up with only his snacks.

How could he face bringing back just snacks, especially with Yun Luo at home?

Nan Yi ventured further, "How about some fruits?"

"We have them at home."

Nan Yi: .........

As the two conversed, more people lined up behind them. If they left now, they'd have to queue up all over again.

Nan Yi wondered if He Yu Shen would wait that long.

Gazing at Alpha's broad back, Nan Yi consoled himself; it was just a tiny indulgence in snacks, nothing to be ashamed of.

After a half-hour in line, Nan Yi's legs grew weary. Fortunately, He Yu Shen remained patient and said nothing.

When it was time to pay, before Nan Yi could even reach for his phone, He Yu Shen had already settled the bill.

Carrying two large bags of snacks, it was He who led them out of the supermarket.

In that moment, Nan Yi felt the weight of He Yu Shen's affection.

Alpha seemed to have changed so much so quickly.

The bags were placed in the backseat. As Nan Yi took his spot in the passenger seat, he felt too shy to sneak glances at the man beside him.

"Come with me to the ancestral house tomorrow to pick someone up."

"Hm?"

Lost in thought, Nan Yi took a moment to process, casting a puzzled look at Alpha.

A smirk played on He Yu Shen's lips, clearly wanting to witness Nan Yi's blush. He emphasized, "To pick up Dad."

As anticipated, a flush quickly spread across Nan Yi's face.

Achieving his desired reaction, the mirth in He Yu Shen's eyes deepened.

After a pause, the person with his head lowered finally murmured, "Alright."

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As He Yu Shen entered the room, bags of snacks in tow, Yun Luo on the sofa appeared taken aback.

"Store them in a separate fridge."

The butler took the snacks from He Yu Shen's hands. From behind, Nan Yi covertly watched which fridge they were placed in.

"Yu Shen, Uncle Ling asked if you'd like to spend the festival at the ancestral house."

Yun Luo glanced towards Nan Yi behind He Yu Shen and continued, "Along with Mr. Nan."

"No need."

"Tomorrow, Nan Yi and I will head over to bring him here."

He Yu Shen took a seat on the sofa, glancing at Nan Yi who remained frozen in place.

"Standing for so long must be tiring. Come here."

After an hour of shopping and half an hour in line, his legs felt like jelly.

Nan Yi moved to He Yu Shen's side, settling down next to him.

"Soak your feet tonight, or they'll ache tomorrow."

His gaze remained inscrutable as always, but reflected within, was Nan Yi himself.

Gazing into He Yu Shen's attentive eyes, Nan Yi had the urge to melt into his embrace.

The eyes of an Omega are indeed transparent, easily contented and moved.

He Yu Shen's arm circled Nan Yi's slender waist, giving it a gentle squeeze.

The pinched Omega furrowed his brow, lowering his head as his cheeks reddened once more.

Yun Luo's fingertips turned slightly white as he held his phone, rising to his feet with a gentle smile.

"Yu Shen, I'll head upstairs for a bit."

"Why so formal? No need to inform me every time you go upstairs."

"Haha, alright, I won't mention it next time."

Once Yun Luo was upstairs, He Yu Shen's actions grew bolder, now teasing Nan Yi's waist, then caressing his flat abdomen.

"You eat so much, yet how is your stomach still so flat?"

Nan Yi: ...........

How did he eat excessively? He'd just bought a tiny bit more snacks today.

Such a high-ranking executive, yet begrudging even a little food, always penny-pinching.

The day's events deeply impacted Nan Yi. At night, he found himself sleepless, astonished and marveled at the thought of He Yu Shen reciprocating his feelings.

With Alpha's arm draped over his waist, he slowly turned, coming face to face with the sleeping He Yu Shen.

Such happiness felt surreal. The breathtakingly handsome Alpha before him was now his.

In the dim light, his fingers traced the contours of Alpha's face, resting finally on his warm chest. Burying his face in Alpha's neck, his closed eyes couldn't hide his joy.