Chapter 57:

Chapter 57:

Let’s really get married.

For the first time ever, the fiercely proud Alpha was willing to humble himself, waiting for the answer he was destined to hear.

Even though the answer was destined, he still needed to ask the question, still had to wait for that answer.

The snow on the mountain had long since melted away, and spring had spread across the land, with all things beginning to sprout. The sweet orange trees stood lush and vibrant, having bloomed and now setting fruit. The revived god watched over him daily, silently revealing the burdens of his heart.

He was willing to do absolutely anything for him;

Even if it meant venturing into unfamiliar territory.

He was willing to pledge eternal love in his own way;

Even if that promise required daily renewal.

The mountain wind began to blow, stirring up the tranquil spring waters, and messing up Bai Chen's hair. For a moment, he stood frozen, unable to react.

He was so surprised that his mind went blank.

Xie Yilin really didn't need to go this far.

He had already confessed his feelings and knew Bai Chen understood him. They had laid their hearts bare and shared everything lovers do.

But Xie Yilin went ahead and did it anyway.

Because he wanted to.

He wanted to give Bai Chen the very best the world had to offer.

At this moment, there seemed to be no other answer.

After a long while, Bai Chen, with a slightly red face, nodded.

He didn’t say those three words—he was too shy.

Such great acting under the camera, yet now he was too shy to say anything.

Xie Yilin was momentarily stunned.

Perhaps...stunned instinctively.

The next moment, Bai Chen took a deep breath to calm his emotions. The Omega suddenly smiled, playfully extending his finger, the corners of his mouth curving, revealing little dimples. "Help me put it on, will you?" He winked mischievously, "I've never worn such a beautiful ring before."

Truly never.

This kind of royal family heirloom, with the increasing scarcity of natural minerals, had become increasingly expensive, sometimes even enough to trade for a starship.

Bai Chen delightedly thought he could pass it on to his descendants, finding it quite a showpiece!

And then...

He couldn’t help but ask, "Can I take a photo and post it online?"

Being proposed to, although they couldn’t mention it due to their special circumstances, showing off their love was still possible, right?

His heart was full, swelling, warm...like countless bubbles continuously overflowing, unable to stop.

He suddenly felt a strong desire to share his joy with the whole world.

So, on the day the sixth episode aired, as Bai Chen's fan count surged again, the first thing everyone saw upon clicking into his profile was a photo.

A photo of a slender, fair finger wearing an enormous diamond ring.

The caption was very brief, consisting of just a few words.

"Hubby gave it to me."

Everyone who saw it let out a shocked gasp.

"Bai Chen hasn't posted in a long time, and now he's dropping a bombshell???"

"Wow, this is amazing. Can someone who knows their stuff tell us how much it weighs? What's it worth?"

"A flawless, top-tier blue sapphire, with its color, clarity, and cutting craftsmanship... I'm at a loss for words, let me just drool for a sec."

"Is it royal blue? From this angle, it's hard to tell, but I'd estimate it's between 30-50 carats."

"So, hesitantly asking, how much is it really?"

"Huh, the last 30-carat blue sapphire ring sold for 48 million Imperial Star Coins, so, you figure it out?"

"Hiss………………………………………………………… I'm lost, I'm counting the zeros."

"I'm confused too, I'm wondering if my chubby hand would find it too heavy to wear?"

"Everyone move aside! I'm a jewelry appraisal major, and I dare to estimate that if this ring goes to auction, it could easily sell for 100 million!"

"One hundred million... what does it feel like to have 100 million on your hand?"

"Thanks for the invite, I'm Bai Chen, and I've already taken photos to show the netizens."

By the time Bai Chen read the comments, he was already back in his little nest, comfortably lying in bed.

Even though he'd been tired all day, something happy made his lips curl up when he lay down, and he couldn't stop smiling.

As he scrolled through the comments, he couldn't help but laugh nervously.

This time, it was a real, complete marriage.

He hadn't really expected Xie Yilin to make up for it with such a ceremony—their courtship and marriage had been pretty chaotic, but that didn't mean Bai Chen didn't appreciate what Xie Yilin did.

The sense of ritual is really important.

The sparkling blue diamond was on the bedside table, still in its locked box. This time, the small key was in Bai Chen's hands, and he carefully treasured it.

But Xie Yilin had told him that the lock was custom-made, and so was the box.

If it got lost, it would be found right away.

Bai Chen didn't know exactly how it worked, but since Xie Yilin said so, he felt relieved and brought the box back to his place with a carefree attitude.

He wanted to take another look.

It was so beautiful.

It was his now. And Xie Yilin was his, too.

Today, what Xie Yilin did filled a small gap in his heart that even he wasn't aware of, and it undoubtedly made Bai Chen extremely happy.

When the little Omega was happy, the Alpha reaped the benefits.

Therefore, after his shower, dressed in his pajamas, Xie Yilin entered the master bedroom through the side door. The first thing that caught his eye was the Omega's sparkling eyes.

Glistening.

The somewhat petite Omega had burrowed into the quilt, his face flushed, eyes fixed on Xie Yilin.

At that moment, Bai Chen looked sweet, soft, and inviting. A faint, sweet orange fragrance unconsciously filled the room.

He didn't realize it on his own.

Though the Omega was extremely shy, he boldly teased, "Husband, how about tonight...?"

Since Xie Yilin had said they would wait until his heat, Bai Chen was now carefree and playful.

Ah, how many more days until the heat? Anyway, it should be soon; he had stopped taking his inhibitors.

He was just going to let nature take its course.

"How about... you sleep with me tonight?"

Just sleeping together.

Just sleeping, I mean it.

He wasn't overthinking it.

In fact, Xie Yilin had already moved into the master bedroom.

...Even if he hadn't moved in? Anyway, after they got home, they always ended up hugging and falling asleep together on the master bed while kissing.

They were newlywed little partners.

However, this was an official invitation now.

The invitation from the Omega was a signal that couldn't be more obvious.

It was also a symbol that he had completely accepted him.

As soon as those words left his lips, the Alpha's eyes instantly darkened.

Like a wild beast, he broke free from his shackles, fully exposing his fangs. In an instant, his entire aura changed.

A subtle, intense, and silent possession took over, as the scent of patchouli quickly filled every corner of the room, gradually intensifying and zeroing in on the Omega in bed.

Their pheromones intertwined, and even before they came close, they were already primed to merge as one.

The tall man moved forward slowly and steadily. His brows remained calm, but his fingertips tensed as he quietly sat on the edge of the bed, his arms wrapping around the Omega, silently cutting off all possible escape routes.

Bai Chen was quickly surrounded, utterly unaware, slightly raising his eyes, his eyes filled with a pool of spring water.

Completely melted.

Xie Yilin then spoke lightly.

"Chen Chen."

Bai Chen responded with an unconscious hum.

Xie Yilin lowered his head and whispered in his ear, like the big bad wolf luring Little Red Riding Hood, or the most seductive hunter, "Do you know?"

"There are many ways to play without making the final mark."

Play... ways?

What kind of play? Play what way? What way to play?

The Omega was stunned for a moment, and in the next instant, he...

was swept into a fierce wave.

***

As dusk fell, Bai Chen woke up from a deep sleep, his mind still hazy.

It was dark outside, and at first, he thought it was early morning, before the sun had fully risen.

The window was closed, but there were slight gaps at the edges of the curtains, letting in a bit of light. He saw through the narrow space that the street outside was crowded, not like the morning, but more like the afternoon.

Afternoon.

This piece of information flashed through Bai Chen's muddled mind, and he stared blankly for a long time.

...Wait, how did it become afternoon?

A small light bulb clicked on in his mind. Bai Chen, suddenly wide awake, hurriedly glanced at the alarm clock on the bedside table.

1:38 p.m.

Tick, tock, tick… The second hand just kept moving forward.

He remembered going to bed at 10:30 last night.

Bai Chen thought.

Goddamn it! How did this even happen?!

It was like someone had stolen his time. Omega tried to get out of bed, but as soon as he pushed himself up, his whole body felt weak and limp, so he flopped back down.

Ugh.

God, I'm so tired.

“Creak…”

The master bedroom door creaked open, and tall Xie Yilin walked in, holding a glass of orange juice.

Freshly squeezed orange juice—clear and sweet.

But the first thing that crossed Bai Chen's mind was a flood of associations.

Associations of how drained he'd been last night.

Totally… drained.

He was dazed and failed to notice that the Alpha had already walked to the bed and handed him the orange juice. Bai Chen subconsciously took it in his hand and took a sip.

The temperature was slightly cool but just right to clear his foggy brain.

After just one sip, Bai Chen wasn’t sleepy at all anymore.

He blinked, at a loss for words.

Should he say that the other was too much last night? But clearly, he had enjoyed it too.

Should he say that he had only invited him to sleep together, not for anything else? Cough cough, as a sweet couple, why bring up such lies?

Bai Chen paused, and finally mumbled, “Husband, I’m hungry.”

Xie Yilin’s eyes sparkled with amusement.

The Alpha sat by the bed and naturally reached out to gently knead his lower back—the place that was almost strained—and said casually, “Lunch is already prepared.”

It was lunch. Not breakfast.

This fact made Bai Chen blush again.

He stammered and couldn’t find his words. Just as he was about to struggle to get up, Xie Yilin bent down, exerted a bit of force with his arms, and lifted him up.

Bai Chen didn’t have to walk at all.

Bai Chen: …Oh well, oh well, it’s his own home, and there’s no one else. He might as well enjoy it.

So the Omega immediately relaxed his body and rested his small head on Xie Yilin’s chest.

Mmm, his husband’s chest is so comfortable.

The two ate their meal without any issues. Bai Chen was still a bit tired but didn’t want to get back into bed at all. He looked at Xie Yilin expectantly and said, “Do I need to film today?”

The answer was “no.”

He then asked, “Is there any work today?”

There was no work.

Bai Chen was stunned and muttered to himself, “No way? Am I losing my popularity so fast?”

“No, no, I’ll contact Song Lei and ask…”

His smart device was still on the bedside table, but he was now in the dining room. He had been carried there barefoot just now. Bai Chen was about to go back barefoot to get the micro smart device when Xie Yilin had already stood up and fetched it for him.

“...Thanks, husband.”

The Omega smiled as he thanked him, then couldn’t help but joke, “Husband, you’re so thoughtful.”

Xie Yilin just looked at him, his gray eyes holding something else, and calmly replied, “I’ll be even more thoughtful during your heat.”

Bai Chen: ???

Wait, are you really Xie Yilin? Not someone impersonating him? Is this really him???

He was stunned.

There was a hint of amusement in Xie Yilin's eyes again.

He lowered his head slightly, deliberately lowering his voice, and said in a suggestive tone, "Aren't you looking forward to it?"

Bai Chen: Looking forward to it? Yeah right, not.

The Omega belatedly and dazedly realized he had gone the wrong way.

You shouldn't provoke an Alpha.

Ahhh, regretting it now won't help. Well, whatever.

With a deep breath, Bai Chen dialed Song Lei's number.

To his surprise, it took a long time for the call to connect.

Song Lei didn't have any other clients at the moment, and since Bai Chen had been busy with a variety show, Song Lei had some free time.

However, even after calling the office, there was no answer.

This left him a bit puzzled.

His third call, to the main office, finally went through.

"Is this Agent Song Lei?"

The office staff went to check and returned after a while, looking confused. "Strange, it's a workday, but he didn't come in."

Not only had he not shown up, but the company couldn't reach him either.

Bai Chen began to worry.

Song Lei knew his limits. They may have been agent and artist, but after years of working together, they had become close friends.

Song Lei had often gone out of his way to find him work. And Bai Chen hadn't forgotten that during the Qiu Pinglu incident, Song Lei had worked hard, even humbling himself to ask the other agent for favors...

At that moment, Bai Chen had a bad feeling.

For no apparent reason, he looked at Xie Yilin and whispered, "...Something feels off."

Xie Yilin's brows furrowed slightly.

The silence was shattered. There was a knock at the front door.

Before Bai Chen could respond, Xie Yilin had already crossed the room and opened the door.

Outside stood Xie Yilin's adjutant, Xiao Ling.

"Your Highness."

Xiao Ling, seemingly in a hurry, was still a bit out of breath as he stood before them.

Bai Chen was slightly stunned.

For the first time, he saw that Adjutant Xiao's face showed a hint of panic.

Then, he heard Xiao Ling say, "Your Highness, there's word from the palace..."

"The Emperor urgently requests your presence."

Xiao Ling paused, struggling to get the next few words out.

"I've sounded out the chief steward of the palace... It seems that someone has reported the situation with you and Mr. Bai to the Emperor."

Bai Chen was somewhat curious: he and Xie Yilin were fine, so what could the issue be?

He looked at Xie Yilin, who seemed deep in thought.

Seeing that both of them were unshakable, Xiao Ling had no choice but to hint, "You two, at the beginning... the agreement."

The word 'agreement.' The only agreement Xie Yilin and Bai Chen had signed was the fake marriage agreement.

Author's note:

Author: Finally writing up to the marking, I've written myself into tendonitis, am I not pitiful, though?

Bai Chen: Um, Mom, can it be slower? I'm not mentally prepared yet...

Xie Yilin: No, "I can't wait any longer!"

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