Chapter 53

Episode 53

We're even.

Just came from paying respects to Bai Chen's father, and now I'm here to pay respects to Xie Yilin's mother.

So, we're even.

Xie Yilin... wasn't sure how he should react.

Should he hug Bai Chen? Or maybe give him a kiss?

No, neither is enough.

Neither words nor actions could express what he was feeling at that moment.

Taut, full... like an ethereal petal, a delicate feather, trembling, softly landing on his heart.

If it moved even a little, it would fall off and vanish.

Xie Yilin froze completely.

Bai Chen was still smiling, completely oblivious to the impact of what he had just said, his sweet dimples chiming in, "Don't worry about it."

"It's all the bad guys' fault."

It's not Xie Yilin's fault.

"And..."

He muttered softly, "I know the Prince will take care of it."

"The Prince will catch the bad guys, won't he?"

Although Bai Chen didn't know why Cheng Ziang left the show, it must have been related to Xie Yilin; Bai Chen didn't know how Xie Yilin had managed to find his father's burial site, but it must have required a great deal of effort...

He knew he was being looked after.

Xie Yilin remained silent.

After a long while, the tall, dominant Alpha slightly leaned forward and embraced Bai Chen.

***

The filming of the sixth episode of "Irresistible Ta" took place at the capital planet's television station.

The theme of this episode was still undetermined. Monday morning, Xiao Ling, brimming with energy, stood at Bai Chen's doorstep and knocked.

"Knock knock."

After three knocks, Xiao Ling adjusted his collar, ready to make a great impression as he entered.

Just to show the Prince that even though he had been too busy to be by his side lately, he had been working hard!

As the confidant of the Crown Prince, he hadn't let the Prince down, hadn't lost face, hadn't disgraced himself.

...That said,

Why wasn't the door opening? Was he still not up?

That's not right. After so many years living in the military, His Highness's biological clock is as steady as a rock, waking him up at exactly 6:00 sharp, not a second earlier or later.

Xiao Ling instinctively glanced at the time; it was already past seven.

He had specifically bought many breakfast items. Now, with one hand free, he fumbled to knock on the door again.

"Knock knock knock."

This time, he waited patiently for a moment.

After a full three minutes, the door slowly opened.

Xiao Ling immediately broke into a smile. "Morning! Hey, Your Highness?"

He thought Mr. Bai Chen would answer the door. He was prepared to greet a sweet Omega.

Xie Yilin looked like he had just woken up.

The small home was still as warm and comfortable as ever, clean and tidy everywhere, exuding a comfortable vibe as soon as he entered.

Xiao Ling walked in, knowing his way around, and headed straight to the dining room, setting the breakfast on the table. He asked casually, "Your Highness, where's Mr. Bai?"

"He's still resting," said Xie Yilin calmly.

…At this hour? And he's still asleep?

Xiao Ling grew even more curious and couldn't resist asking, "Last night, you two..."

As soon as the words "last night" left his mouth, Xie Yilin's expression changed.

The usually cold Alpha now looked somewhat gentle. It was as if he were recalling something, a flash of pleasure crossing his grey eyes.

But he didn't answer the question, turning instead to go into... the master bedroom.

He watched Xie Yilin go inside.

…The master bedroom was a different scene altogether.

Thick blackout curtains hung drawn, various pillows of different sizes scattered on the floor, and on the spacious bed large enough for three people, the Omega was nestled deep in the soft bedding, only a small palm-sized face visible.

His eyes were still closed.

Clearly, still in deep sleep.

Xie Yilin gently closed the door, slowing his steps, and sat down by the bed.

The bed sank slightly as he sat, but the person in it remained unaware, their breathing long and soft, showing no signs of waking up.

Last night, Bai Chen was exhausted.

Since returning from the cemetery, the two of them had talked for a long time. After dinner, they both collapsed on the sofa.

It was unclear who started it, or maybe it was a mutual understanding, the Alpha and Omega just started kissing.

Kissing and kissing... and before they knew it, they ended up on the bed.

Of course, they still didn't go all the way.

But aside from the final step, everything else was... almost done.

So this morning, Bai Chen couldn't get up no matter what at all. And Xie Yilin, unusually, didn’t follow his biological clock, indulging himself a bit.

The Omega remained unaware, with only a hint of lingering fatigue between his brows, sleeping soundly and sweetly. But the time to leave was approaching, and Xie Yilin hesitated, then gently pinched his nose.

"Hmm..."

Bai Chen stirred slightly, probably thinking something had brushed his nose, trying to shake it off. But the next second, Xie Yilin leaned down and softly kissed his lips.

In his sleep, the Omega was suddenly stalked by a white wolf.

The white wolf on the snowy mountain stealthily hid in the snow, and just seeing it was a miracle. It was said to be a messenger of the gods, and most people rarely got a glimpse of it. Bai Chen dreamed he was somehow climbing a snowy mountain when he came across the white wolf.

The wolf had peculiar gray eyes, gazing at him as if he had found a precious treasure.

Then, the white wolf slowly approached.

The Omega was so frightened that he didn’t dare to move, only able to let the massive wolf, as tall as a man, come up to him—

And gently licked his lips.

Bai Chen’s face instantly flushed red.

He knew he was dreaming but couldn’t understand why he was having such a dream. His legs felt weak and sore, and his inner thighs were a bit painful, like an iron rod had been rubbing against his tender insides many times.

So he couldn’t move a muscle. He could only watch as the white wolf came closer again and this time, pounced on him.

The soft, white fur was smooth and radiated endless warmth. Bai Chen felt hazy and unconsciously murmured, "It's so hot..."

...The blanket was kicked off.

The Alpha raised his eyebrows slightly in response to that.

Was it just a dream?

Then, unable to resist, Xie Yilin couldn’t help but kiss him again.

The petal-like lips, already swollen from last night's kisses, still bore some marks, with a rosy hue. His eyes were slightly red from involuntary tears, always revealing his true emotions.

On his slender neck and delicate collarbone were large red marks that trailed downward. Some had already faded, so the Alpha diligently renewed them with his kisses, inch by inch, checking as he kissed.

The Omega still hadn’t woken up.

In the dream, the white wolf became even more brazen.

The furry paws pressed down on him, pinning him down, preventing him from sitting up. The wet kisses were relentless, overwhelming like an airstrike. Bai Chen’s breathing became rapid, and he suddenly whimpered a small, soft protest, "No, don't..."

It was too fast, too much, too... full.

The white wolf and the snowy mountain suddenly disappeared.

Under the moonlight, on the calm sea, a small boat drifted aimlessly, completely lost without a lighthouse. The waves lapped against the shore in long waves, and he lay flat on the boat, staring blankly at the half-moon in the sky.

The night was extremely beautiful.

A suffocating wave of emotion surged up, bringing with it a familiar sensation, one experienced not too long ago... Huh? Wait? It felt really familiar?

Bai Chen: ???

He abruptly opened his eyes.

...immediately meeting Xie Yilin’s gray gaze.

Eyes filled with amusement, they looked at him like this.

The Alpha’s hand naturally caressed up, pulling him into an embrace and kissing his forehead. His deep, resonant voice was like the plucking of a cello, or the rustling wind of autumn, “Awake?”

The vibration from his chest conveyed warmth and strength.

The Omega’s face was still very red.

Damn it, taking advantage of him while he was sleeping to do whatever he wanted... Who wakes someone up like that???

And, not letting go? Not letting go? Not letting go?

Not only did His Royal Highness not let go, but he also gently stroked his back. As he stroked, he touched his gland again.

Sigh...

Bai Chen immediately softened.

After being exhausted all night, the Omega, who was now incredibly sleepy, pouted in grievance, “I’m so tired…”

“Be good.”

Xie Yilin cooed, “It’s just a temporary mark.”

Bai Chen: ... Lying. The temporary mark from a few days ago hasn't faded yet.

However, he didn’t move, nor did he refuse again.

Perhaps it was because last night, he had fully experienced how strong Xie Yilin could be in that aspect.

Even without the true marking or penetration, it was already overwhelming.

Though there was no basis for comparison, at least in this age of interstellar networks, all kinds of “educational materials” were readily available. As an adult, Bai Chen hadn’t eaten pork, but he had seen pigs run many times.

He was just a bit puzzled.

Does the strongest Alpha also excel in this area?

The Omega was distracted.

His attention was clearly scattered, and Xie Yilin naturally noticed.

The Alpha didn’t expect that he could still think about other things at this moment.

Xie Yilin’s eyes darkened slightly, and in the next second, he suddenly leaned over and kissed the Omega’s gland.

Then, his teeth showed, gently grinding.

"Ah..."

Bai Chen couldn’t be distracted anymore.

Wave after wave of tremors spread from within, engulfing his entire being. He involuntarily clutched the sheets, wrinkling them, with a hint of pleading: "... Stop, stop!"

There’s no way the Alpha would stop at a moment like this.

A shallow bite mark was left on his smooth skin. Fortunately, Xie Yilin managed to control himself in time, leaving only a small, temporary mark.

Unlike a temporary mark, this bite could last for several months. However, it still didn’t count as the final mark.

Nevertheless…

Compared to a chaste kiss, the bite mark was more obvious and noticeable. At the very least, it could be noticed with just a little observation.

That was precisely Xie Yilin’s goal.

Step by step, bit by bit, slowly eroding and corroding… and then swallowing it whole, hiding it away so no one could take it from him.

Even if it were the Omega himself.

Bai Chen buried his face in the covers again.

He never expected that Xie Yilin would go all out today.

He was so weak he could barely get up, embarrassed and frustrated, only exposing his eyes from the blanket, still clutching its edge, trying to use it as a shield to completely cover himself.

“…This is unfair!”

The Omega held back for a long time before finally accusing, “How could you…”

How could he do this? He didn’t even give him a heads-up!

At least then he would have been mentally prepared.

Xie Yilin moved closer again.

Bai Chen hurriedly tried to cover himself completely, but the Alpha hugged him along with the blanket, leaving the Omega unable to move. He could only grumble angrily, “No, no, no…”

As for what exactly was not allowed, he didn’t say it out loud.

Or maybe, he hadn’t even thought of it yet.

Xie Yilin’s grey eyes were filled with amusement.

His movements were gentle as he peeled Bai Chen out from the blanket, as if stripping away a defensive shell, revealing the fresh and tender inside. The Omega, wearing his little bear pajamas, puffed his cheeks, deliberately pretending to be angry. Immediately after, Xie Yilin leaned down to kiss him.

He kissed his forehead, kissed his eyebrows, kissed his eyes, kissed his nose…

Finally, he kissed his lips.

And then kissed them again.

And again.

And again.

One kiss after another.

Bai Chen couldn’t hold it in anymore and burst into laughter, falling into his arms, “Ticklish… hahaha…”

The Alpha wrapped his arms around him, as if embracing the entire world.

And indeed, he had embraced the entire world.

The person in Xie Yilin's arms was sweet and soft, softening the cold, hard edges of his being. His heart was pulled out of the freezing, icy place and into the vivid, colorful cycles of spring, summer, autumn, and winter, into the human realm of joy and sorrow.

He was no longer the cold, distant idol on the snowy mountain.

Now, he was Bai Chen's other half, the Alpha meant to protect his Omega.

The bedroom was filled with the sweet scent of honey. The faint aroma of sweet oranges slowly diffused, intoxicating everyone who smelled it. The Alpha tightened his embrace slightly, holding Bai Chen even more firmly.

At that moment, Bai Chen suddenly looked up and planted a loud kiss on his chin.

"Time to get up—"

Seizing the moment of Xie Yilin's stunned pause, he slipped away like a nimble fish, his bare feet slapping against the floor as he ran out of the bedroom.

Outside, he ran into Adjutant Xiao, who looked puzzled.

They locked eyes.

Xiao Ling's confusion vanished in an instant—oh boy, oh boy!

When? How? Why was it so sudden?

Even though there had been signs, it happened way too fast!

Wuwuwu, why? Why is it that beautiful love is for others?

Xiao Ling: "Your Highness, I didn't see it coming! He seemed so cold and rigid, yet he's quicker to date than me!"

Bai Chen too was stunned.

It was obvious—the Omega's face quickly turned red. He stiffened in place, and after what felt like a long while, he raised his hand and gave a dry smile. "Good morning."

Xiao Ling, spacing out, responded, "G-good morning..."

Soon, instead of calling him Mr. Bai, we might have to call him... Your Excellency?

The partner of the Crown Prince wasn't yet to be called "Your Highness."

Xie Yilin walked out unhurriedly.

The living room's atmosphere returned to normal. Bai Chen quickly went to freshen up and change his clothes.

Once he was ready, he sat down at the dining table and heard Xiao Ling say with a smile, "Mr. Bai, have you looked at the trending topics recently?"

"Trending topics?"

Bai Chen shook his head. "No."

He had been on the road the past two days and didn't have time to check.

"You might want to take a look today."

Xiao Ling seemed quite pleased. "It's Cheng Ziang. His family has fallen."

Cheng Ziang… and there's more?

Bai Chen opened his smart brain, logged into the social platform, and grabbed an egg pancake for his plate.

Sure enough, Cheng Ziang was trending.

What happened was that the elders of his family had been prosecuted for various charges such as illegal acts and tax evasion, among other financial crimes. Cheng Ziang is also rumored to be involved in criminal activity.

Under imperial law, if the charges are found to be true, his title will be immediately revoked, and he will be subject to legal punishment.

Netizens were shocked because Cheng Ziang’s previous image was very good.

He was an excellent athlete, planned to go into politics after retirement, was good-looking, and married an Omega of equal standing. In short, no one saw this coming.

Bai Chen stole a glance at Xie Yilin beside him.

The Crown Prince appeared not to have heard the conversation between him and Xiao Ling, only focused on cutting bacon for him.

His fingers were slender and elegant. The way he handled the table knife was graceful and noble, exuding an unmistakable air of composure.

At that moment, he truly looked the part of the Crown Prince. The traces of his palace upbringing were subtly evident.

Bai Chen wondered if this had anything to do with Xie Yilin.

Perhaps it did.

Netizens chatted among themselves, even bringing up the "No Ta" show and Bai Chen.

"Luckily, Cheng Ziang had already dropped out; otherwise, the filming would have been affected."

"Tsk tsk, you can’t tell by looking at someone. Who would’ve thought someone so noble could be so rotten inside."

"Thankfully, Chen Chen and the others weren’t dragged into it..."

"It just goes to show that images can be packaged. Who would’ve thought someone who looks so bright and shiny is actually a criminal? The amounts involved were huge, so he’s definitely going away for a long time."

"There were signs, though. I felt they didn’t seem very compatible when they appeared on the show. Probably one of those loveless marriages of convenience."

"That’s right. But Chen Chen and the Prince are the sweetest couple! Hey hey, I’m going to watch their special cut a hundred times!"

"Wuwuwu, I confess. I used to agree with the anti-fans' words and thought Chen Chen was just pretending..."

"Don’t take it too seriously. What if he’s just pretending?"

At some point, some unknown entities started to stir again.

Bai Chen frowned slightly, deep in thought.

Ever since he appeared on the show, anti-fans had gradually diminished.

Even the person who used to criticize Bai Chen about that incident with Qiu Pinglu, @IJustLoveToHateChenChen, had posted a long apology, saying that he shouldn’t have jumped to conclusions or framed Bai Chen for the sake of clout.

Moreover, he said he would take it as a lesson and directly deactivated all his online accounts.

So... where did these newly emerged sarcastic accounts come from?

They were indeed all small accounts, some even registered just a few days ago.

Doing something so obvious, the netizens naturally didn’t buy it.

"Damn, where did these morons come from??? They’re trying to blackmail someone again?"

"Exactly. We can see for ourselves..."

"Hey hey, that’s right! If he’s pretending, then isn’t that even better?" "Exactly! Then we can just take Chen Chen away and do whatever we want with him..."

"Ahhh, yes yes, come to think of it, I really wish it were all fake! Or that the royal family firmly disagreed, and forced by the situation, Chen Chen had to end up crying in the palace, breaking up with the Prince. However, the Omega didn’t know that the prince’s child was already growing in him. A few years later, at the biggest port on the capital planet, several children who looked just like mini versions of the prince appeared..."

"Wait, doesn't the plot above seem a bit familiar?"

"Familiar or not, oh wow! Please write it soon, Ms.!!! I just love reading about a pregnancy escape!!!"

...The anti-fans had never expected things to take such an unexpected turn.

What's with the anticipation? Are people actually looking forward to them breaking up?

Everyone was confused, not knowing how to keep stirring things up for a while.

After a while, someone summarized it.

"So that saying is really true. You can't hide poverty, love, or a cough."

"And real excellence can't be hidden either."

"Even if people get deceived for a bit, most people are good-hearted... they won't be deceived forever."

"I can't wait for the next episode of the show. I'm dying to see Chen Chen again!"

"After all, Chen Chen's the one marrying into the royal family! Given how low-key the prince is, he probably won't appear during holidays."

"A little omega stuck in the palace... How I wish I could steal Chen Chen from the prince!!! But I can't beat him, wuwuwu..."

Beneath the long lament were 9999999+ likes.

Bai Chen: ...Cough, yeah, can't beat him.

He really couldn't win against Xie Yilin! He had tried last night!

But he still needed to pay attention to these new small accounts.

Before, he wouldn't have cared.

He wasn't galactic currency; not everyone was going to like him. As a public figure, facing scrutiny from the masses was part of the job.

Bai Chen had a good mindset. He knew he wasn't that kind of person, so even if people blacklisted him or misunderstood him, he could stay true to himself.

However, after what happened yesterday, his thoughts had slightly changed.

He felt that the appearance of these new small accounts was too abrupt.

So, Bai Chen adjusted the angle of the virtual screen and showed it to Xie Yilin.

At the same time, the Omega's eyes curved into a smile as he said, "Honey, someone is insulting me!"

Adjutant Xiao: ...Pfft!

He shouldn't have come; he should have stayed outside.

And he really should have covered his eyes, because seeing the prince, who was so different yet so tenderly indulgent, did that count as discovering a big secret?

However, no one was concerned with Adjutant Xiao's thoughts right now.

The prince's grey eyes flashed with amusement. He glanced casually and said indifferently, "No need to pay attention."

He looked at Adjutant Xiao, who understood and nodded, saying, "I'll look into it."

If someone is really muddying the waters behind the scenes, then he's in big trouble, really unlucky. Although, Xiao Ling is actually looking forward to getting a chance to flex his skills.

This isn't the border, this is the peaceful yet turbulent imperial capital. And the knife in its sheath has endured too long.

Once breakfast was over, Bai Chen leaned back in his chair, rubbing his stomach.

He couldn't believe he ate so much for breakfast.

...It probably wasn't because Xie Yilin was sitting next to him, kept handing him food non-stop, right?

The Alpha was almost done eating too.

Bai Chen blinked and suddenly spoke up, "Husband, I still want to sleep a bit longer."

He hadn’t slept well last night and was still feeling tired.

The production team hasn't gotten back to them yet, so he could take a nap, right?

They said they'd let him know when it's time to shoot.

Xie Yilin stood up and nodded, saying, "Go to sleep."

But Bai Chen remained seated, not moving at all.

The little Omega tilted his head, stretched out his hand, and whined in a pleading tone, "Carry me there, please?"

How about it?

Of course.

The tall Alpha was gentle as he bent down and picked up the other.

His steps were slow and steady, balanced between lightness and firmness, as he carried the person in his arms into the master bedroom.

Then, he gently laid the Omega on the bed and couldn't resist planting a kiss on his forehead.

Bai Chen sank into the fluffy bedding, feeling like he was on cloud nine.

A sweet smile curved his lips, and he was in a very relaxed state. Then, he moved closer and wrapped his arms around Xie Yilin's arm, not letting go, and whispered, "Husband..."

"Do you want to sleep with me?"

Xie Yilin suddenly realized something.

Today, Bai Chen seemed a little different.

...He was even sweeter.

Author's Note: Author: Ahem, a sweet and fluffy chapter is here! Our slogan is—overthrow the crown prince and take away Bai Chenchen!

Xie Yilin: ...I'm going to pilot a mech as soon as I get back!

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