Chapter Seven

Chapter Seven

Upon the return of His Highness the Crown Prince, the onlookers who were listening to the story quickly dispersed. A few individuals looked at Bai Chen with a hint of pity. Bai Chen chuckled and followed Xie Yilin out of the banquet hall.

Xiao Ling followed, both amused and exasperated: "Mr. Bai, you really are something... Aren't you afraid that saying too much might lead to inconsistencies?"

This unexpected turn of events was something no one had anticipated. Xiao Ling had thought that Bai Chen would be easily probed by these scheming nobles, leading to the complete collapse of their plan.

Unexpectedly, Bai Chen effortlessly withstood the probing and even spun a convincing tale of his "meeting and getting to know" Xie Yilin, so much so that even Xiao Ling almost believed it was true.

Wait, Bai Chen's story was so realistic, could it be...

Xiao Ling's gaze wandered between the two, vaguely feeling that they actually seemed quite compatible.

"His Highness told me not to hold back, so I just went with it," Bai Chen said with a smile, completely at ease. "They wanted to find out who I was and how we met... I got annoyed, so I came up with something on the spot..."

Xie Yilin suddenly stopped in his tracks and spoke in a deep voice: "Bai Chen."

Bai Chen: Hmm?

The Omega tilted his head slightly, looking at him with confusion, "What's wrong?"

Grey eyes gazed at him indifferently, a flicker of complex emotions passing through them, "You can make our relationship public."

"Ah, okay..."

Bai Chen had thought about this matter a bit, "I'll discuss with Brother Song how to issue a statement."

Bai Chen's residence was soon reached. Just as he got out of the car, Xie Yilin suddenly called out to him.

"Bai Chen."

The man's voice was pleasant, deep and melodious, each time it was heard, it was like the fluttering of butterfly wings, gently trembling on the strings of a cello.

He couldn't help but pause, turning to look at the man, who had also gotten out of the car and stood facing him at the foot of the apartment building.

The Omega instinctively looked up at him, a trace of confusion in his expression.

His chin slightly raised, his delicate face fully exposed, every detail was exquisitely beautiful, like a budding flower swaying in the wind on a field, or the most plump fruit in an orchard, making one want to pluck it and savor it carefully.

Omegas are always beautiful, but Bai Chen was exceptionally so. No wonder he entered the entertainment industry; doing anything else would have felt like a waste.

The man's eyes deepened slightly, reminding him lightly: "Three minutes."

Three minutes...?

Bai Chen was stunned for a moment, then suddenly realized—ah, three minutes!

A three-minute hug every day, and it's only the second day!

He immediately turned and pounced over, thinking happily: Wow, His Highness is really a good man!

This kind of agreement, which is neither legal nor legally binding, is strictly adhered to. Is this the military serviceman's style? In any case, a man who keeps his promises is a good man!

The Omega's slender body approached, warm and soft as before, carrying an indescribable gentle aura. Not like a tightly fitting scabbard, but more like a soft fabric that perfectly covered the cold, hard parts.

Their body temperatures merged once again, intertwining and harmonizing, gradually becoming indistinguishable. Bai Chen couldn't help but tighten his embrace around the Alpha's lean and firm waist, secretly drooling in his heart.

Only the most expensive custom-made, supposedly perfectly modeled human-like body pillow could have this size, right? Is this the physique a normal male Alpha can achieve? This waist, these abs, this chest... Absolutely amazing, so enjoyable!!!

Although the other person didn’t respond and just stood there quietly, allowing his actions without objection, for Bai Chen, who had never hugged anyone like this before, it was more than he could have hoped for.

Getting hugs and money at the same time? That’s a one-of-a-kind deal!

So, he was determined to do this job well.

Once again satisfied, the Omega reluctantly let go, his gaze lingering on the other’s broad chest. A small military accessory there had pressed against him earlier.

Bai Chen wondered when he should suggest Xie Yilin switch to casual clothes.

“You have a new communication request…”

The wristwatch buzzed suddenly, and Bai Chen glanced at it—it was Song Lei.

Xie Yilin stepped back, returning to the initial distance.

Aside from a few wrinkles in his clothes, he was unchanged. Cold and icy, like a statue carved from ice, unresponsive to even the most humble pleas.

…Yet he clearly had the warm body temperature of a human.

Bai Chen picked up Song Lei’s call.

Song Lei’s voice came through immediately: “Bai Chen, have you considered announcing your marriage? The media has already taken photos of you registering, and they’ve been exposed ahead of time…”

He sounded deeply remorseful: “It’s all my fault for not noticing in time… Now, ask His Highness what you two plan to do?”

Bai Chen got Song Lei’s point—either stay quiet or go public.

The call came at the perfect time. Bai Chen glanced at Xie Yilin and quietly explained the situation. Song Lei breathed a sigh of relief: “That’s a relief…” He muttered, “I thought you were actually going to keep it under wraps.”

Bai Chen: …Cough, how could that be.

He shot a quick glance at Xie Yilin beside him and lowered his voice: “Quiet! His Highness is still here, and we haven’t said goodnight yet!”

“…Oh.”

Song Lei felt like cold rain was hitting him in the face.

He was speechless, feeling frustrated: “Alright, contact me when you have time.”

After the call ended, Bai Chen smiled, looked up, and waved at Xie Yilin: “Goodnight, Your Highness.”

Xiao Ling, who had witnessed the whole thing: “…”

Mr. Bai really is an actor—so dedicated and professional.

But Xiao Ling knew all too well that His Highness wouldn’t respond.

Despite keeping a low profile, many Omegas admired Xie Yilin for his strength. But Xiao Ling had seen how those Omegas’ enthusiasm was frozen, shattered, and beyond repair.

He figured Xie Yilin chose a contractual fake marriage with Bai Chen because it was more convenient and avoided unnecessary complications.

He hoped Mr. Bai wouldn’t catch feelings—such a sweet Omega, heartbroken, would be devastating.

The adjutant’s eyes held a hint of pity. He shook his head, just started the hovercar, ready to leave, when Xie Yilin seemed to glance at him inadvertently.

Just a glance.

Xiao Ling’s heart skipped a beat: What, what’s wrong? Is there something wrong with the car?

Is there another bomb or something?

As Xiao Ling stared wide-eyed, Xie Yilin's expression remained cold, his light gray eyes appearing empty but holding a faint reflection after looking at the Omega.

Then he simply said, "Good night."

Xiao Ling was utterly baffled.

Wait a minute, are they actually just faking this marriage?!!!

***

Bai Chen got home, changed into something comfortable, and rushed to the balcony. He found the perfect spot with great lighting and started snapping photos.

Nowadays, everything is digital, including certificates, so the old-fashioned way of taking photos for marriage certificates is no longer feasible. He thought and thought, and finally decided to take a photo of the ring.

The ring is an eternal necessity for marriage. This would be a clear post without any room for misunderstanding.

Song Lei agreed but cautioned Bai Chen against revealing Xie Yilin's identity just yet.

Leaving aside the oddities of this marriage, as an agent, he always felt that although Bai Chen is currently at a low point in his career, hang in there, and things will improve. Compared to Xie Yilin's bloody rumors, Bai Chen's reputation is much cleaner.

In comparison, Bai Chen is as innocent as a lamb—he earnestly advised, "Please, just listen to me this one time!"

"It's better to wait before posting or revealing anything... In short, don't be so direct!"

"The buzz from your recent trending topic hasn't died down yet. Cut me some slack and make my job easier!"

Bai Chen: ...Alright.

He took his time snapping several shots of his finger, then picked the best one.

His slim, pale ring finger bore a simple but elegant silver ring. Though plain, it had a timeless, noble air. In the soft light, it gleamed gently, looking perfectly natural.

He added a caption.

"Married!"

Just three words.

Short and sweet.

After posting, Bai Chen got ready for bed and cozied up, hugging his current favorite pillow, number 3. He picked up his personal smart device and casually refreshed the comments.

...Then the page froze.

Even in the future, the internet still has its moments.

"It's official! Bai Chen just announced he's married!"

"So who's the Alpha? Honestly, the photo doesn't look half as bad as the haters claim."

"Yeah, even from the back, you can tell he's a commanding Alpha, right? But Bai Chen is really brave, such a young Omega, not caring about his career, actually got married!"

"Who says it's an Alpha? Maybe it's just a tall Beta? That's it? That's it? Can Bai Chen even find an Alpha? And this ring is so shabby, you guys, think about it, really think about it."

"Haha, guess he got what he wanted. Probably couldn't cut it in showbiz, so he settled down to marry and have kids."

"Understandable, contributing to the empire's fertility policy, sacrificing oneself, tsk tsk tsk..."

Many haters immediately stirred up trouble, jumping around everywhere, but thankfully most of Bai Chen's fans sent their blessings and quickly took control of the situation.

Bai Chen hugged his pillow tightly, watching until he drowsily fell asleep.

The next morning, he was awakened by the loud knocking on his door.

Rubbing his eyes, the sleepy Omega yawned and opened the door, only to see his agent excitedly saying, "Bai Chen! Wake up!"

"Look at this! 'The Irresistible Ta' has sent you an invitation!"