chapter 85

Chapter 84: Nan Zhai Min had already moved out!

"And this, Brother Zhang bought for Xiao Siyi a few days ago."

Ling Ran pulled out a box, which contained a small gold lock and a pair of bracelets adorned with little bells.

Nan Yi accepted them, saying in a soft voice, "Thank you."

"Why thank in the family? How about not going back tonight and staying here?"

"No need, Dad. When the weather warms up, Yi Yi and the baby will come to stay with you," said the slightly tipsy alpha in a husky voice.

"Alright."

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"I'm not going to work tomorrow. I'll go home with you to get the residency. From then on, you're mine."

The tipsy alpha's voice was alluring. He held Nan Yi close throughout the night, his breath tickling the back of Nan Yi's neck as he spoke.

It sent a shiver down his spine, causing his heart to race.

"Mm," he hummed softly from his nostrils.

Early in the morning, He Yu Shen left with Nan Yi.

Today's driver was Xiao Wang. Knowing the way, Xiao Wang drove silently without asking Nan Yi for directions.

The weather was dry and cold, and the car windows were closed. Nan Yi gazed out of the window, lost in thought.

Returning once again to his former home, Nan Yi couldn't quite articulate his feelings, devoid of the once familiar anxiety and anticipation.

He no longer cared about Nan Zhai Min's opinion of him.

"Darling," He Yu Shen leaned closer to Nan Yi, grabbing his somewhat cold hands.

Nan Yi snapped back to reality, turning his head to look at the alpha.

"What are you thinking about?"

Nan Yi shook his head, "Nothing."

"Why are you making that little face look so gloomy? We're going to get our marriage certificate shortly, and you won't look good with a frown."

"What?!"

Genuinely surprised, Nan Yi asked, "I thought we were going to..."

"You need a certificate first to register," He Yu Shen said, gently pinching Nan Yi's cheek.

His fair skin turned rosy with a light pinch, as He Yu Shen's distinct fingers caressed Nan Yi's face tenderly.

He Yu Shen pulled Nan Yi into his embrace, resting his chin atop the omega's soft head.

"Nan Yi, let's have another wedding ceremony, inviting everyone to witness our happiness. What do you say?"

The unique timbre of the alpha's voice emanated from above, deep and gentle.

Touched, Nan Yi snuggled further into his embrace, wrapping his arms around He Yu Shen's waist.

Nan Yi declined, "No need."

He didn't need others to bear witness to his happiness. Others' opinions didn't matter to him at all.

As long as the person he loved cherished him as much as he cherished himself, Nan Yi was content.

He had a home, a lover, and He Siyi.

It was enough.

"Why not?" He Yu Shen asked, cradling Nan Yi's head, urging him to meet his gaze.

"As long as I'm in your heart, that's enough for me."

The omega looked up obediently, eyes sparkling enticingly.

He Yu Shen leaned down and gently pressed his lips to Nan Yi's rosy ones.

When He Yu Shen and Nan Yi reached their home, the door was tightly shut.

No one answered despite their persistent knocking.

Just then, the elderly neighbor lady from next door came out to dispose of her trash. Squinting, she stared at Nan Yi for a while before hesitantly speaking.

"Are you Nan Zhi or Nan Yi?"

The trio turned to look. Recognizing the old lady's face, Nan Yi's eyes brightened.

"Grandma Li!"

It was Grandma Li, who lived next door and often gave candies to Nan Yi and Nan Zhi when they were children.

But Nan Yi had rarely seen any young people at her house.

"Is it Xiao Zhi? Didn't you move out? Why are you back?"

Hearing the old woman's words, the alpha frowned. How could she mistake the omega?

"Moved?" Nan Yi wasn't bothered by the old lady's mix-up, but he looked at her in astonishment.

Why would Nan Zhai Min move so suddenly? Did he sell this house...?

Nan Yi paused as he looked at the closed door, recalling that Nan Zhi once said this house originally belonged to their mother.

"Yes, they moved out about half a year ago. Weren't you just here a few days ago?"

The elderly woman, known as Grandma Li, looked puzzledly at Nan Yi.

He Yu Shen, who had been silent, had a darkening expression, his lips tightly pressed.

He always knew Nan Zhai Min wasn't particularly attentive to Nan Yi. Otherwise, upon learning that Nan Yi had been claimed by him, he wouldn't have joyfully requested a piece of land without caring about Nan Yi's situation.

But he hadn't expected Nan Zhai Min to move without even informing the young one.

Before falling for Nan Yi, he was indifferent to his grievances. But now, how could he bear to see his beloved upset?

"Grandma Li, do you know where they moved to?" Unaware of the changing demeanor of the alpha beside him, Nan Yi anxiously continued questioning the elderly woman.

"I don't know. But Xiao Zhi, how come you don't? Oh my! I left the kettle on. I can't chat any longer."

The elderly woman abruptly remembered the water she was boiling and, without further discussion, discarded her trash and went inside.

With faltering steps, she mumbled as she entered her home, "Getting old, memory isn't what it used to be."

Nan Yi stared blankly at her receding figure, and by the time he came back to his senses, He Yu Shen had already moved aside to make a phone call.

It wasn't the fact that Nan Zhai Min moved without telling him that upset Nan Yi, but looking at the house he had lived in for twenty years left him a bit melancholic.

"I've already made a call to find out Nan Zhai Min's new address."

He Yu Shen approached and wrapped an arm around Nan Yi's shoulders.

"He Yu Shen, can you check who this house was sold to?"

"Darling, I don't like the word 'help'."

He Yu Shen led Nan Yi towards their parked car. It was cold outside, and what he dressed Nan Yi in today seemed a bit thin. He didn't want him catching a cold.

"He Yu Shen, then find out for me."

"Alright," He Yu Shen responded as he guided Nan Yi to the car.

"I'll buy it for you. From now on, your name will be on the deed," He Yu Shen said, drawing Nan Yi into his embrace.

He held him tightly, much like cradling a child.

A warmth enveloped Nan Yi's body as he nestled deeper into He Yu Shen's arms.

He Yu Shen's assistant quickly located Nan Zhai Min's address, and by noon, He Yu Shen was taking Nan Yi to the standalone villa.

As their car came to a halt, they were immediately bombarded with insistent honking from behind.

The shrill sound was irritating. Already in a somber mood, the incessant noise only compounded their annoyance.

"Who's in the front? Do you even know how to drive?"

Xiao Wang had already started moving the car aside when he heard the honking, surprised by the impatience of the driver behind them.

Nan Yi lifted his head from He Yu Shen's chest, recognizing the all-too-familiar voice from behind.

"He Yu Shen! That's Nan Xin," Nan Yi said, anxious to disembark.

"Hmm? You know her?"

"She's Nan Zhai Min's younger daughter."

He Yu Shen momentarily paused. Just as he processed the information, Nan Yi quickly wriggled out of his embrace, and the car was instantly filled with cold air.

"Nan Xin!"

As the car behind was about to drive off, Nan Yi called out.

The car stopped again. "Nan Yi? Weren't you mute?" Nan Xin sounded surprised, but her tone was derisive.