Chapter 45

Chapter 45

It had been a month since the recording began, and before leaving, Bai Chen had stocked up on suppressants at his home on Capital Planet. At that time, he even calculated whether to bring a few spares.

But as the recording went on, he actually forgot about it.

It was understandable; although he had gone on business trips before, they were only for a few days, never an entire month. As a result, he didn't remember until the suppressant's effectiveness was nearly over.

Now, due to Xie Yilin's slight changes in behavior over the past few days, Bai Chen suddenly realized that he was indeed an Omega.

And the other party was an Alpha.

There was a very real possibility of...

...that thing happening.

The guests began preparing to jump.

Han Yunyun and Xin Yu automatically opted out. Xin Yu felt a bit guilty, thinking he had let Han Yunyun down, but she cheerfully replied, "It's fine."

"I didn't really want to jump anyway!"

Xin Yu was a bit taken aback, but after a moment, he also let it go. The two of them sat together like children, watching the others jump from the side.

"Seems like they're doing pretty well? At first, I thought Xin Yu was just putting in all the effort, but sometimes Han Yunyun hits the right spots for him..."

"Yeah, you should check out Xin Yu's latest work. It's full of the stench of love! Clearly, he has plenty of material from life!"

Dong Yuzhe and Qi Nan were already prepared, standing on the diving board. The camera panned down, showing the height of three to five meters, which was enough to make one's legs tremble.

They used to be part of a singing and dancing group, so as young people, their physical strength and reflexes weren't much of an issue. After the coach gave them some tips, they decided to jump.

Dong Yuzhe tightly hugged Qi Nan.

Eyes closed, jump!

... then they swung in mid-air.

They made a mistake.

Because they had their eyes closed, they didn't even go in the right direction, at least two meters away from the ball.

Qi Nan could only show a helpless face in mid-air.

"HAHAHAHA, their expressions are like they're about to jump off a cliff for love, HAHAHA..."

"Yeah, it's too dramatic, HAHAHA..."

The staff couldn't help but laugh, then pulled them up and asked, "Do you want to continue?"

"Just a moment, just a moment." Dong Yuzhe scratched his head and chuckled, "I need to find my rhythm; something must have been off."

Then, his eyes kept glancing over at Bai Chen.

He wanted to learn from him.

On Bai Chen's side, the atmosphere seemed very relaxed.

Mainly because of Xie Yilin, who looked particularly at ease. Or rather, he didn't seem to take it seriously at all.

Those who can pilot mechs in the Empire, even the lowest-level civilian mechs, have physical attributes that meet the standards once used to train pilots and astronauts in the old era.

Parachuting, bungee jumping, or doing eight somersaults in mid-air—none of these are a challenge for them.

But Bai Chen was slightly tense.

He momentarily brushed aside his wild thoughts about inhibitors and ABO, focusing his mind on the game at hand.

Bai Chen wasn't wearing a harness; he was only connected to Xie Yilin by a clip. In this sense, one might say he was now Xie Yilin's "accessory."

The "accessory" glanced down and saw a large ball placed on a stand on the ground.

At first glance, it didn't seem difficult.

But Dong Yuzhe and Qi Nan had already failed once before them.

Bai Chen sized up his slender arms and legs—not because he doubted Xie Yilin's ability, but because he was worried that his grip on the ball might not be precise enough, leading to an overall error.

If their "team" failed because of him, he would feel very embarrassed.

In matters like this, he was just that thin-skinned.

So, Bai Chen clung tighter to Xie Yilin.

The Omega was light as a feather, clinging to Xie Yilin like an octopus.

The coach had to step in to correct his posture: "Mr. Bai, you can't hold on too tightly. If you grip too hard, how will you grab the ball later?"

Bai Chen: ...That's true.

The coach then said to Xie Yilin, "Your Highness, you just need to hold Mr. Bai's waist tightly and don't let go."

Xie Yilin nodded.

Bai Chen turned around, and Xie Yilin embraced him from behind, holding his waist.

In the fitting room earlier and in their previous embraces, Xie Yilin knew that Bai Chen had a slender waist.

So delicate, he wanted to pull him into his arms, merge with him, and never part again.

The Alpha slightly shifted his body, protectively shielding some of the view from the cameras.

"Ooh, we want to see Wife Chen's figure, Your Highness is so stingy, waaah..."

"Oh, I suddenly imagined a ten-thousand-word story about a delicate and tender Crown Prince Consort and a domineering and cold Crown Prince, what should I do?"

"Tsk tsk, don't even get me started, once you start imagining it, it really gets intense. The cold-on-the-outside-hot-on-the-inside Crown Prince doting on his little consort... "

"Sigh, my nosebleed is almost here. I already have the scene in my head! The Crown Prince gets jealous and won't let his little consort go out to play, so he just throws her back onto the bed, like this and then that..."

"So, does this mean we won't be able to see Wife Chen anymore? How annoying, Alphas have such strong possessiveness! It's really hard to say!"

...Indeed, Alphas would love to lock their Omegas in a gilded cage every day, with keys that require fingerprint, voice, and iris recognition to unlock.

At that moment, Xie Yilin did feel a certain instinctual impulse.

Engraved in his genes, etched in his bones. Something that has existed since the differentiation of ABO types.

He really wanted to take the Omega in front of him to his nest, grip the back of his neck, and do things that might make Bai Chen cry.

And at that moment, Bai Chen was facing away from him, with a certain prominent part pressing against...

Oddly enough, the Omega was completely unaware, even moving slightly and unconsciously twisting to encourage himself.

With this movement, the Alpha behind him immediately grabbed his waist, his voice hoarse as he whispered, “Don’t move.”

Xie Yilin’s voice sounded very husky.

And inexplicably magnetic and deep.

Bai Chen froze in shock.

He didn’t understand the words, but his instincts warned him that something was wrong.

The Omega obediently stopped moving, and in the next second, Xie Yilin wrapped his arms around him and leaped out—

The wind immediately howled past their ears.

Under the force of gravity, the two people plummeted like seagulls diving into water or hawks swooping for prey, soaring through the air with outstretched wings. Xie Yilin held Bai Chen’s waist firmly, just right, providing a sense of security. Bai Chen clung to his chest, his mind filled with one thought.

What an adrenaline rush!

Flight has always been a human dream.

He spread his arms wide, savoring the cool sensation of the wind rushing across his face. His body was falling, falling, continuously descending, but this time, there was no subconscious panic or helplessness. Instead, as long as the warm body pressed against his back remained, he felt an endless sense of calm.

With Xie Yilin here.

Xie Yilin would never let go of his hand.

Whether it was due to his unwavering confidence in Xie Yilin or a seed quietly sprouting in his heart, Bai Chen felt a sapling grow in his chest, swaying in the wind, eager to burst forth.

The ball drew near.

One after the other, they brushed past the target, and then, at the moment of rebound, Bai Chen extended his hand with ease, effortlessly catching the ball.

He cradled the ball in his arms, smiled, and turned to speak, but then, with a smacking sound, he kissed Xie Yilin's cheek.

Bai Chen: ? ? ?

It was absolutely not intentional!

The kiss was solid and undeniable, leaving no room for explanation. Back on the cliff, the Omega's cheeks were flushed, and everyone clapped enthusiastically: "Got it on the first try! Amazing!"

"Too good, too good, too good! Their teamwork is unbeatable!!"

"Really, did you see the close-up? That level of trust, wow! I've been married to my husband for over a decade, and I can't be sure I wouldn't hesitate!"

"Haha, funny, did you see today's social news? Some husbands barely manage to let go in time."

"Ahhhhh, I want a boyfriend like that! Not much, just one of them would do [humble] sniff sniff..."

Everyone thought Bai Chen's face was red from excitement.

...Only he knew it wasn't, not at all.

Xie Yilin remained very calm.

But his gray eyes had darkened slightly.

Bai Chen and Xie Yilin’s success undoubtedly put even more pressure on Dong Yuzhe and Qi Nan beside them.

The two young men, trembling with fear, stood once again at the edge of the cliff.

At the same time, Xie Yilin leaned down slightly and whispered something in Bai Chen’s ear.

Bai Chen’s eyes lit up.

***

Dong Yuzhe’s team hung in mid-air for over an hour before they barely managed to complete the task.

When they finally untied the ropes and returned to the top of the cliff, just one glance downward made their legs tremble and go weak.

They helped each other wipe the sweat off their brows.

"Ha, what a pair of hard-luck brothers. They really look like roommates from the dorm."

"Yeah, I’ve always suspected they’re just pretending to be together to stir up some CP drama, hahaha... But now that they’ve both gone solo, it doesn’t seem necessary anymore, right?"

"Not necessarily. What crazy things haven’t happened? Fake marriages aren’t exactly new either."

"Sigh, I’m still rooting for Chen Chen. She’s so sweet, hehehe..."

On the way back, the two of them were almost too exhausted to walk.

Han Yunyun felt a deep sense of relief that she hadn’t joined the “cliff jump.”

She instinctively clung to Xin Yu’s arm, unusually affectionate with her fiancé. He was taken aback, hurriedly looking away and glancing across.

Across from them sat... Bai Chen and Xie Yilin.

Sure enough, the two of them were as usual, still so sweet to each other.

And for some reason, Omega looked particularly elated, seeming especially happy.

"Did jumping off the cliff make Bai Chen especially happy?"

"I bet it was the whispered words that made Bai Chen happy."

"Want to know what they said… Could it be that His Highness said: If you behave well tonight, I’ll take you out again next time?"

"No, no, no, I think His Highness said: How about we try that position tonight?"

"??? What kind of imagination is this? I don’t think His Highness would say something like that!"

"Tsk tsk, who knows, Alphas are all big hooves, the stronger the Alpha, the more they want to control and protect their own Omega… This isn’t my opinion, it’s from the latest revised edition of 'ABO Gender Talks' this year. By the way, the book is now on special offer at 20% off, with free shipping from Starwind…"

"Advertising, reported!"

The chat in the comments section buzzed for a while before gradually shifting to another topic.

"Speaking of which, what’s the compatibility rate between His Highness and Chen Chen? I heard the AI recommends several candidates, mostly over 80%?"

"Well, it must be pretty high, otherwise they wouldn’t be so in sync… But this is personal privacy, it won’t be disclosed to us."

"To be honest, the impact of high compatibility mainly comes after the marking, right?"

"That’s true, my thesis was on this. After a high compatibility AO pair is fully marked, it’s just… amazing."

"Just amazing how?"

"Speak up! Don't keep us in suspense!"

"Cough, cough, cough... I can't really say, or I'll get banned! This is a 15+ show, you know?"

If it's not suitable for a 15+ show, then it must be inappropriate for children.

The chat was instantly filled with boos, and the struggling thesis writers dared not show their faces anymore.

On this side of the camera, Bai Chen still had a noticeable smile on his face.

He was genuinely in a good mood.

Mainly because he was very excited.

After the shoot ended, the car returned to the residence. However, Bai Chen didn't go back to rest; instead, he jumped out of the car and looked at Xie Yilin with eager eyes.

The Alpha had just turned around when he saw the bright little stars staring at him, unblinking.

The anticipation in his eyes seemed to glow, as if it would leap out and jump directly into Xie Yilin's heart.

Xie Yilin felt a small cat paw scratch his heart again.

He extended his arm, took Bai Chen's hand, and turned to get back into the car.

This time, there were only the two of them in the car.

The destination was uncertain.

The autonomous driving feature was also of no use for now. Xie Yilin focused on steering, while Bai Chen sat beside him, hands obediently placed on his lap, like a child being taken by a strange uncle to eat candy.

The "Uncle Stranger" had a profile as handsome as undulating mountains; he did not look at Bai Chen. Yet, the faint patchouli pheromones already filled the small, enclosed space.

Bai Chen caught the scent and found it hard to rein in his wandering thoughts.

Thoughts about that kiss, about the suppressant, about Xie Yilin's recent changes.

Memories from that night at the night market, unfinished thoughts, suddenly surged to his mind.

But...

Bai Chen stole a glance at Xie Yilin; if it was just a misunderstanding on his part, wouldn't that be incredibly awkward?

Thinking of this, he sat up straighter, his gaze no longer wandering.

The car drove for quite some time.

Xie Yilin, having researched the local landscape, adjusted the direction several times before finding the closest spot. After another ten minutes, they stopped at a purely natural valley.

There were no people or animals here. The vast, empty desert stretched out, the sky gradually darkening as night approached.

Bai Chen jumped out of the car, took a deep breath, and felt a bit hesitant for some reason, "Maybe..."

Xie Yilin said nothing, walked past him, and headed to an open area in the valley.

He first placed something on the ground, then glanced at the sky. A circular, transparent film rapidly expanded, enveloping the entire valley within seconds, like an invisible dome covering the whole area.

It was a little optical magic trick.

Bai Chen had only seen such a maneuver on TV. It was what he had been looking forward to most tonight.

His heart pounded, all wild thoughts vanished. Omega wanted to cover his mouth in anticipation of the scream that might come next. In the very next moment, in his gaze that could not possibly look away, Xie Yilin made a move.

A pure black mecha, towering at least thirty to fifty meters high, appeared before him.

Bai Chen: Ahhhh!!!

He wasn't going back tonight!

He was staying here! Hugging the mecha's toe!

Anyone who tried to make him leave would have a fight on their hands!

The majestic war machine stood silently in the valley.

Night fell, the sky like black velvet studded with intricate diamonds, countless brilliant stars gazing down from afar, pouring gentle eyes upon them at this moment. Time, space, and the world seemed distant.

The tall and imposing Alpha stood beside the mecha, extending his hand, gray eyes filled with clear emotion. As if in this moment, Xie Yilin no longer needed to hide or conceal.

He was not the celebrated hero Xie Yilin, nor the powerful prince.

...just an Alpha offering a sweet trap, wanting Omega to be happy.

A slight curve appeared at the corners of his lips.

Genuine, pure laughter.

Bai Chen's mind exploded, and when he came to his senses, he had already stepped forward, placing his fingers into Xie Yilin's palm.

The man gently tightened his grip, pulling him into an embrace, their necks intertwining affectionately.

His breath was long and scorching, like an iron pressed into the heart, a nocturne in Bai Chen's ear. In the tranquil silence, the starry sky, nature, and the night quietly bore witness.

"…This is my mech, my other half, my most trusted comrade."

Xie Yilin whispered softly, "Now, it’s yours too."

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Xie Yilin: This can't go on. I need to come up with a plan. "Seduce the wife!"

Author: …Damn, catering to her desires is taking it too far! So what if you have a mech?

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