Chapter 86
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Because of the ring on Qin Muye’s hand, Rong Qiu couldn’t sleep all night after returning.
He had a wooden box containing the ten rings he had made for Qin Muye. Qin Muye had always thought that these rings were made for the beta “Ah Ye” after washing away his memories, but he didn’t expect that these rings were originally meant for him.
Looking at the ten shiny silver rings, Rong Qiu felt inexplicably annoyed.
He closed the box, as if closing all the complicated thoughts inside it.
Rong Qiu took the time to cut his own hair. On the second day after returning, he had been discussing with Zhao Nanchen how to find Rong Qin. They had sent out many volunteers, but the jungle was too vast, and the volunteers hadn’t found any trace of Rong Qin yet. Rong Qiu rested for a day by the medical starship, intending to finish visiting Qin Muye before going to look for him. But Zhao Nanchen didn’t agree.
“Brother Little Qiu coming to look for him might not necessarily find him. It’s better to rest first, or take care of Commander Qin.”
“No, I…”
“Brother Little Qiu!”
Zhao Nanchen’s attitude was very serious, even a little harsh. After this grand bandit suppression operation, Zhao Nanchen quickly matured: “Brother Little Qiu has been busy for more than a month. Not only attending meetings for the three armies, but also personally piloting mechs for operations. Brother Little Qiu can only sleep for less than four hours a day. Unlike me, I’ve been controlling things behind the scenes all along, and my energy is naturally more abundant than Brother Little Qiu’s.”
Rong Qiu wanted to say something more, but Zhao Nanchen still didn’t trust him to go back: “Has Brother Little Qiu forgotten? After the great victory, when Brother Little Qiu got off the mech, your legs were so weak, you almost fell over. Even if you want to go, come back in seven days!”
“…”
Rong Qiu could only stay, but resting was impossible.
After a few things, he accompanied Qin Muye. Seven days passed, and Qin Muye’s condition finally improved. Even the thoughts of the alpha started to become active.
One day, the next door was unusually noisy, indicating that new patients had arrived.
Rong Qiu went to take a look and actually saw Rong Qin.
“Brother!”
Rong Qin looked very disheveled, with wounds all over his body. His fair face was covered with dirt and stains, and there was even dry straw on his hair.
Rong Qin was helping the medical starship’s nurses move Qin Zexi on a stretcher.
Qin Zexi was much more miserable than Rong Qin. Not only was his face bruised and swollen, but his body was also covered in blood. His originally thin face was now just a skeleton. Rong Qiu protected Rong Qin, not wanting his brother to touch Qin Zexi on the hospital bed.
“Brother! Are you okay?”
Rong Qin’s ears were buzzing, so he didn’t hear Rong Qiu’s first words. It wasn’t until Rong Qiu came over and held his hand that Rong Qin realized that Rong Qiu was also here.
“Qiuqiu!”
“Brother, how are you? Are you injured?”
Rong Qiu looked Rong Qin up and down, and Rong Qin also looked Rong Qiu up and down. “I’m fine, fortunately you’re okay too, Qiuqiu. I saw in the video that you were piloting the mech, so I felt relieved.”
As the two were talking, doctors from the emergency department quickly arrived.
The medical starship’s wards were small, so Rong Qiu took Rong Qin outside.
Rong Qin tiredly explained the situation at that time, as well as Qin Muye’s decisive actions. Hearing that Rong Qin was okay these past few days, Rong Qiu finally felt relieved.
“How did Brother Rong Qin come out?”
“…”
Qin Zexi wouldn’t hurt Rong Qin. The reason Rong Qin could come out this time was because he knocked out Qin Zexi while sleeping, then drove the mech out, but Rong Qin didn’t expect Qin Zexi to actually dismantle the mech’s parts. The mech fell from high altitude halfway through the flight, and only one safety airbag protected Rong Qin, while Qin Zexi ended up in such a badly injured state.
“But I’m fine now, it’s Qin Zexi who suffered a lot from the fall.”
However, Rong Qin’s goodwill towards Qin Zexi has dropped significantly.
He didn’t even want to mention it anymore.
“Forget about that, Qiuqiu, how are you? How come you’re inside the medical starship?”
“To see Qin Muye.”
Like Rong Qin, Rong Qiu explained the situation briefly.
After listening to Rong Qiu, Rong Qin sighed heavily. He still had a pair of silver handcuffs tied to his wrist until now. “All of Qin Zexi’s handcuffs use the same lock and key. But how did Qin Muye unlock your handcuffs?”
Omitting the incident where Qin Muye used handcuffs during his susceptible period, Rong Qiu said, “Maybe their handcuffs are all made by the same manufacturer.”
It sounded funny, but strangely reasonable.
Rong Qin helplessly said, “You don’t know, do you? Qin Muye was in his susceptible period when he came to find you. It’s not easy for a susceptible period alpha to pilot a mech. But fortunately, he came to find you. Otherwise…”
Thinking back to the situation before the explosion, Rong Qin now wanted to take a knife and cut Qin Zexi on the hospital bed.
But he couldn’t. Qin Zexi couldn’t be harmed.
And once Qin Zexi regained consciousness, this alpha would be handed over to the military court of the Federation for trial.
And what awaited him was only death.
***
The news of Qin Zexi’s capture also reached the ears of Qin Muye next door.
But Qin Muye didn’t show any reaction.
Since Qin Zexi and he split from the same camp, their brotherly relationship also shattered.
But he still casually asked.
“Qin Zexi is now seriously injured and staying in the ICU. His situation is worse than yours at the beginning.”
Rong Qiu replied to him and began packing up the things in the medical starship.
In the past few days, the medical starship had returned to the main star U of the Thirteenth Military District at extremely fast speeds, with twinkling stars outside and a brilliant galaxy. When they left the medical ship, the weather was still cold. The military airport was in the military district. They disembarked from the medical starship, so Rong Qiu and Rong Qin brought Qin Muye together.
No one would have expected that Rong Qin and Qin Muye, who were originally at odds, could now get along harmoniously.
As for Qin Zexi, he had been taken over by personnel from the military district.
Before they disembarked, Rong Qin casually said, “I heard from my friend… there’s a new leader in the Thirteenth Military District.”
Rong Qin started the conversation, and Qin Muye quickly picked it up, “Indeed, someone should come. In fact, I had arranged for someone to come before I came over.”
Rong Qiu asked, “Won’t your stepping down affect you?”
“No.”
Qin Muye explained to Rong Qiu, fearing he wouldn’t understand, “The political situation is complex and ever-changing. My relationship with the Federation is equivalent to cooperation and mutual benefit.”
“Oh…”
Rong Qiu seemed to understand.
Now that the cooperation between the two parties was over, the military district still sent people to comfort Qin Muye when he returned to the main star. Rong Qiu followed along, but Qin Muye remained cold throughout the process. The two sides had purely used each other. With Qin Zexi’s downfall and the successful suppression of the pirates, Qin Muye decided to completely leave the Federation.
To be frank, the key to this victory was also thanks to Qin Muye arranging for the Federal Army to come early.
Nothing ventured, nothing gained.
Before, the high-level officials of the Thirteenth Military District repeatedly requested reinforcements from the Federation, but to no avail. This time, Qin Muye exchanged his dozen or so mineral-rich planets for it, and only then did the troops arrive.
This was also the main reason why Qin Muye had given up on the Federation.
The existence of the military was originally for the protection of the people, but he had to seek cooperation for his own selfish interests… It was too ironic.
Rong Qiu didn’t know any of this.
Rong Qiu only knew that the people from the Federation who came were very friendly, which highlighted Qin Muye’s somewhat domineering attitude.
But the more Qin Muye acted like this, the gentler the people from the Federation were.
“I won’t go back to the Federation anymore. When I handed in my resignation letter, it was already destined for me to leave.”
The leader sighed softly, “Then, Mr. Qin, please rest assured, your credit for this pirate suppression will still be recognized, and the rewards and honors from the military department will be officially announced in a month.”
Earlier, he was Commander Qin, and now he was Mr. Qin. Even though they said they would reward Qin Muye, Rong Qiu still felt uncomfortable hearing it.
After the people from the Federation left, Rong Qiu still felt gloomy.
But Qin Muye couldn’t help but laugh, “Qiuqiu, what are you angry about?”
“I’m not angry, I just feel very uncomfortable.”
“No need to feel uncomfortable, I did it voluntarily.”
When they came out, Rong Qin and Rong Qin’s assistant were already waiting for them in the car. “What did the Federation say to you? It took so long.”
Rong Qin just asked casually and didn’t expect a response.
But Qin Muye was very straightforward, “They came to offer condolences.”
“It’s right to offer condolences, but since you’re stepping down like this, don’t you need to hold a meeting to inform everyone? How will they calculate the credit for this mission? The pirates have been resolved, don’t they have any other gestures?”
“Maybe there will be a commendation ceremony.”
But he excused himself from attending due to his injury.
After getting in the car, Rong Qin didn’t send Qin Muye back to his home, but took him back to Rong Qiu’s villa together. Rong Qiu, who had been hiding something in his heart, only realized when they reached the door that Qin Muye was sitting in a wheelchair and got out of the car with them.
Rong Qin said, “There’s no one to take care of him when he goes back, and no one has cleaned up the house. Shall we let him stay here for now?”
Qin Muye fixed his gaze on Rong Qiu, hoping.
Both Rong Qin and Qin Muye were waiting for Rong Qiu’s response.
Looking at the much thinner Qin Muye, Rong Qiu felt a bit lost. The alpha seemed a bit confused, and he looked especially obedient, but his Adam’s apple rolled a few times, as if he was nervous.
Rong Qiu finally nodded gently.
“Okay.”
***
Qin Muye stayed in a guest room on the ground floor.
Perhaps due to the good Feng Shui of Rong Qiu’s villa, Qin Muye’s injuries healed a long time ago, and his complexion as an alpha became exceptionally good. However, all of this had ignored Qin Muye’s messy haircut. He originally wanted Rong Qiu to cut it for him, but Rong Qin couldn’t stand it and grabbed the scissors to do it himself. If Qin Muye’s face wasn’t so handsome, he would have looked like a mess with that haircut.
After the haircut, Rong Qiu could only apologize to Qin Muye on behalf of Rong Qin’s clumsiness, but Qin Muye didn’t mind at all. He just gently asked Rong Qiu to give him a little trim.
Days passed slowly, and Qin Muye was idle.
But unlike Rong Qin and Rong Qiu, Qin Muye always had some documents to deal with.
Every time Qin Muye made a call or held an online meeting, Rong Qiu wouldn’t disturb him.
But Rong Qin couldn’t help it.
Especially when Qin Muye deliberately didn’t handle documents in the room just to be able to see Rong Qiu at all times. The alpha below the terrace was wearing a warm black sweater and pajamas, his feet in the gray slippers that Rong Qiu picked for him. His expression was relaxed and open, as if he were the master of this house. In the warm spring light, he looked handsome and upright.
Rong Qin, the true master of the villa’s brother, couldn’t help but straighten up and walk over confidently.
“Hey, Qin Muye.”
Qin Muye looked up from the documents. “Brother? What’s up?”
Hearing this “brother,” Rong Qin inexplicably felt a pang in his heart, but Qin Muye’s attitude was extremely good. Rong Qin had dealt with Qin Muye many times in previous years, but he had never received such good treatment.
Was he benefiting from Qiuqiu?
Qin Muye’s deep, ink-like eyes were still staring at him.
Rong Qin looked at Rong Qiu in the kitchen making sweet soup and said seriously, “Did you really resign from the military district?”
“Yes.”
“You’re not lying to me, are you? You’re about to be promoted to commander, right?”
“Brother, that’s just wishful thinking.”
“How could it be wishful thinking? You’re the only S-rank alpha capable of fighting in the military district. How could they demote you? Don’t tie yourself up and waste your promising future.”
Perhaps Rong Qin’s voice was too loud, and Rong Qiu came over to see what was going on.
Understanding the situation in the hall, Rong Qiu raised an eyebrow, breathed slowly, and spoke in a hoarse and restrained voice, “Brother, come help me for a moment.”
“Wait a moment, I’ll…”
“Brother, I’m in a hurry.”
“Ah! I’ll be right there.”
Rong Qiu called Rong Qin over, but it turned out to be just a small task of peeling fruit.
Rong Qin squatted down and peeled the fruit diligently, while watching Rong Qiu, who held a long spoon, he felt as if he had been sidelined. But Rong Qiu’s demeanor was calm, and when he noticed Rong Qin’s pause, he smiled kindly at him. Rong Qin immediately shifted his gaze away and suppressed his thoughts.
Qiuqiu was preparing medicinal soup for them!
So his little Qiuqiu wouldn’t protect that alpha like this… right?
***
What Rong Qin said planted a seed in Rong Qiu’s heart.
Since Qin Muye came back and liaised with the Federation, he had never mentioned the military district and the Federation again. Every evening, the three of them watched the evening news of the Thirteenth Military District together. Qin Muye’s expression was always calm and indifferent, as if he were a perfect outsider.
Rong Qiu noticed this but didn’t say much.
During this time, a beta officer from the military district came over, even though it was a workday, he wasn’t wearing the military district’s uniform.
The beta officer had also resigned.
“I’ve gained enough experience by the Commander’s side over the years. It’s time to go back and get married.”
This was the beta officer’s last task. He had brought over all the private documents that Qin Muye had signed before. He was going to get married and go on a honeymoon with his beta partner. He even sent an invitation to Rong Qiu.
“It’s set for next month.” The beta officer looked at Rong Qiu more, “My partner is a fan of Mr. Rong, so Mr. Rong must come.”
Rong Qiu was stunned for a moment. “Okay.”
After the beta officer left, Zhao Nanchen also came to join him. Zhao Nanchen had indeed grown up, but when he saw Qin Muye, his eyes still shone brightly.
This was his idol!
After the successful suppression of the pirates, Zhao Nanchen immediately suggested a celebration banquet.
In the afternoon, the alphas bought groceries, cooked dinner in the evening, and by the time everyone sat down at the table, there were already more than a dozen dishes ready.
Seeing Brother Little Qiu taking care of Qin Muye so seriously at the dinner table, Zhao Nanchen was extremely happy. He quickly ate three bowls of rice, then put down his chopsticks. “By the way, Brother Rong Qin, Brother Little Qiu, my brother said he’ll bring some people over in the next few days. If anyone in our volunteer army is psychologically uncomfortable, they’ll provide counseling for them.”
“That’s great! When are they coming?”
“Probably in the next few days, but this operation against the pirates was a great success. I thought we were done for at the end, but thankfully the Federal United Forces arrived in time. The only regret is that the Commander was injured at that time and couldn’t see it. Before the Federal United Forces are dispatched, half of the Federation’s people need to vote. It seems that since the establishment of the United Forces, there hasn’t been a major enough situation to mobilize them. The United Forces have always been too quiet. I even thought it was just a legend…”
“No regrets.”
Rong Qiu interrupted Zhao Nanchen.
“Huh?”
“The Federal United Forces that came later were arranged by Qin Muye.”
“Is the Commander that powerful?”
Qin Muye was even more surprised. He had never told Rong Qiu that the United Forces were brought in by him.
Qiuqiu… how did he know?
Until after dinner, Rong Qiu remained silent. He silently cleaned up the dishes on the table, his lips tightly pursed, like a clam that had closed its heart.
Feeling unhappy, very unhappy.
He didn’t intend to peek at Qin Muye’s documents.
But when he was helping Qin Muye tidy up the documents in the afternoon, they were too scattered. Qin Muye asked him to help organize them, and he accidentally saw more than a dozen contracts for transferring mineral star rights. It was clear from the names on them that Qin Muye had transferred each of his dozen large mineral stars to others. The names were familiar, and Rong Qiu, who always cared about military affairs, immediately recognized them as people from the Federation headquarters.
And the timing was too delicate.
It happened right before Qin Muye came to the affiliated star.
Everything made sense now.
The so-called “Godsends” were driven solely by interests.
But why didn’t Qin Muye say anything? Especially now that Qin Muye had left the military district himself, it felt like a needle in Rong Qiu’s heart. If it weren’t for him, Qin Muye wouldn’t have done this. Qin Muye was already one of the four commanders of the Federation, and after this successful operation against the pirates, his reputation soared. It would have been easy for him to become the Supreme Commander of the Federation.
But now it was all gone.
Even after washing the dishes and chopsticks, Rong Qiu still felt angry.
Zhao Nanchen and Rong Qin were watching TV, while Qin Muye had been waiting outside the kitchen for him.
Rong Qiu dried his hands and accidentally bumped into Qin Muye’s leg.
His shinbone hurt a bit, but it wasn’t too bad. He could endure it. But he was afraid of bumping into Qin Muye’s leg.
“How’s your leg?”
“Do you have something on your mind, Qiuqiu?”
Five minutes later.
Rong Qiu felt like he was being appeased.
In a few years, he would be thirty. A beta approaching thirty was being comforted by an S-rank alpha.
Where did Qin Muye take a course in language and arts?
Every word he said wasn’t forceful, but it silently induced him to reveal all his frustrations. Even in the time he spoke, Qin Muye even warmed up a cup of oat milk for him.
The night lights were extremely deceptive.
After understanding the situation, Qin Muye remained silent, gently watching Rong Qiu with his black eyes.
“Qiuqiu, take a look at this.”
Holding the milk, Rong Qiu took the file Qin Muye handed him.
But before he could look, he felt a strong sensation. There was a big “confidential” written on the file.
“Is it a confidential document from the Federation? Then I can’t look at it.”
Qin Muye shook his head. “No.”
Qin Muye paused before saying, “It’s about the Qin family.”
Rong Qiu lowered his head and looked at it seriously, but halfway through, his brows furrowed heavily.
The document revealed that Qin Zexi was not a naturally differentiated S-rank alpha, but an evolved being stimulated by drugs injected by their father. It was all a result of their father’s regret, and the accidents of the two were not accidental at all; they were intentionally caused by the two of them, all for self-punishment and atonement.
These words were particularly heavy. Once these documents were leaked, they would cause a huge stir in the thirteen military districts.
Who would have thought that the first S-rank alpha to appear since the establishment of the Federation was actually stimulated by drugs?
Rong Qiu stared at Qin Muye firmly. “Then you…”
Qin Muye understood his meaning and gently closed his eyes. “I don’t know.”
In the first few years of his differentiation, his father and adoptive father had already passed away, and he couldn’t find a normal S-rank alpha for comparison.
“But no matter what, I am still me.”
Qin Muye paused and said with difficulty, “I don’t want to be labeled as an S-rank alpha in your heart forever, Qiuqiu. Even if I’m not a true S-rank alpha, or even not an alpha at all, would you still…”
“Don’t think too much.”
Rong Qiu interrupted Qin Muye. He carefully put away the documents. Rong Qiu’s eyes were clear and transparent when they were not in the light, but when they fell under the light, they were deep and captivating. At this moment, his smooth and tight jaw lifted slightly, his lips slightly curved, and his eyelashes drooped, giving him a helpless look. “Whether you’re an alpha, beta, or omega, you’re still you. Would you not come to save me just because I’m an ordinary beta?”
Rong Qiu pretended to be angry, but Qin Muye was extremely nervous. He swallowed hard and said with difficulty, “How could I!”
He came because he wanted to see him, so he traveled far and wide.
But he didn’t have the courage to say such words now. He dared to reveal his feelings back then only because life and death were at stake. He was afraid that if he didn’t say it then, he wouldn’t have another chance; but now, in the mundane world, what was pushing him forward? What would make him take another step forward?
But just one sentence from Rong Qiu was enough.
Rong Qiu smiled lightly, pursed his lips, his eyebrows and eyes slightly curved, his smile shallow, like flowers kissed by a gentle breeze, swaying gently. Seeing him smile, Qin Muye sighed inwardly at his own lack of stability, but he couldn’t help but smile along with Rong Qiu.
In any case, he would always be moved by Rong Qiu’s little actions.
He could be sure of many things, such as military matters, business matters, but he couldn’t be sure of Rong Qiu’s thoughts.
This was the first time he had felt safe with Rong Qiu.
The so-called sense of security was probably like this.
A simple sentence buried all his troubles.
This heart easily settled down.
***
Wei Ming’s wedding was scheduled for February second.
It was said to be a good day.
Not many people came, because Wei Ming’s partner was an orphan from the Thirteenth Military District, so only Wei Ming’s parents and both sides’ friends came. Naturally, Qin Muye and Rong Qiu also attended. The early spring wind was cold, and Qin Muye and Rong Qiu wore black coats, surprisingly matching.
Qin Muye, as Wei Ming’s former superior, even went up to give a speech.
There weren’t many people at the wedding, and the atmosphere was especially warm and not too noisy, which made Rong Qiu, who was not good at socializing, feel very comfortable. The only time Rong Qiu felt a little awkward was when Wei Ming’s partner put the bouquet into his hands. Not only that, but the beta in a white suit also held Wei Ming’s hand, blushing, asking for Rong Qiu’s autograph, and deliberately took a photo with him.
“Chief Rong, you must be happy!”
Wei Ming protected his partner, listened to him finish speaking, and even dared to glance at Qin Muye beside him, the implication was obvious.
Rong Qiu nodded indifferently, but the flowers in his hands were hot, so he turned and handed them to someone else.
Qin Muye sighed. Incredulously, he watched Rong Qiu, who had already stuffed the bouquet into his arms.
After doing this, Rong Qiu coolly inserted his hands into his pockets. His lips were slightly moistened by the red wine, his delicate skin, and his rosy lips, looked like a vampire aristocrat in a castle.
“Keep it.”
***
Back home, Qin Muye, holding the flowers, was still absent-minded.
Not only Qin Muye, but Rong Qiu was also the same.
The bouquet from the wedding, Qin Muye brought it all the way back, and Rong Qiu glanced at it. “Don’t you want to put it in a vase?”
Qin Muye pursed his lips and obediently went to the terrace to find a seldom-used vase.
Rong Qiu: ?
There was clearly an empty vase on the table…
Did Qin Muye prefer this simple white porcelain vase on the terrace?
In the evening, Rong Qin sent a message saying he wouldn’t come back.
Qin Muye cooked voluntarily.
Rong Qiu followed him, and on the rainy spring night, Rong Qiu went to check the terrace window and sealed it. Turning around, he couldn’t help but see the bouquet on the long table on the terrace. The pink champagne, Qin Muye had already trimmed the excess branches, and there was still the scent of today’s wedding on the petals.
Rong Qiu lightly flicked the petals with his fingertips.
Warm, lively.
Weddings are truly pleasant events.
Watching Wei Ming and his partner being sweet and loving, it seemed like his heart had softened.
But he gave the flowers to Qin Muye, and Qin Muye didn’t even respond?
Were the words Qin Muye said in the mecha at that time all lies?
Like how he had always loved him.
Why doesn’t he feel anything?
“Qiuqiu.”
The light in front of Rong Qiu was suddenly blocked. Since the terrace lights weren’t on, it was the light from the main hall that was blocked. Looking at the tall figure on the glass, Rong Qiu’s heart inexplicably skipped a beat.
Rong Qiu didn’t speak, he gazed at the figure on the glass, subconsciously feeling that Qin Muye would say something.
Qin Muye’s low, magnetic voice was gentle and lingering. “I’ve always wanted to show you.”
Show what?
Rong Qiu slowly turned around.
Qin Muye had already changed back into black pajamas, comically wearing an apron. Perhaps after taking over the phone, one hand held the phone, and the other held a basin of flowers, a very large basin.
Rong Qiu was extremely surprised.
Seeing such a large basin of flowers, he was very pleased.
Or it could be called—a second heartflutter.
Roughly estimating, this basin of flowers was at least sixty to seventy centimeters tall, lush and green, blooming perfectly round cup-shaped flowers despite the unsuitable climate of the previous winter. Each flower was like a small sun, under the dim light of the terrace, surrounded by a halo of white light.
Rong Qiu quickly recognized them and pretended to be indifferent. “Yellow roses from Planet O?”
“Yeah.”
The man silently watched the vibrant fresh branches in his arms. He had always imagined the joy the beta will feel when they saw the flowers, but Rong Qiu’s indifference made him feel a bit cramped. “These are the flowers you planted in the villa nursery on Planet A, but when I went there before, the outside flowers had all withered…”
“So you bought a pot to give to me?”
Qin Muye shook his head.
“Oh.” Rong Qiu raised his eyebrows, “So it wasn’t for me.”
“It is for you, but I didn’t buy it.” Qin Muye immediately explained, “I planted it. It’s been over two years.”
Finally sent it out today.
The clear eyes of Qin Muye reflected Rong Qiu’s face, like the turbulent sea reflecting a unique moon. “The flower language of yellow roses is luck, but also apology. I am very lucky to meet you in this life, but I am equally sorry for all the wrongs I’ve done before, if…”
“Wait.”
Rong Qiu interrupted the man’s narration.
“Do you still like me now?”
“Yeah.” The alpha added quietly, “Very much.”
“Good.”
Turning around, the beta went upstairs, leaving Qin Muye alone holding the basin of flowers.
Time stretched infinitely long, and the silence of the spring night spread from outside the window to the room. The blunt bottom of the flowerpot poked at his palm, Qin Muye put down the flowerpot, and the golden flowers in front of his eyes were like countless knives, all inserted into his heart.
—Good?
Did Qiuqiu refuse him and even leave because of him?
Qin Muye closed his eyes weakly, and the meridians on the back of his hand were already swollen.
Suddenly, footsteps returned heavily.
Qin Muye raised his head hesitantly.
Rong Qiu appeared in front of him again, holding a box in his hand, his arm lines sleek and beautiful.
Qin Muye stared blankly at Rong Qiu.
Rong Qiu’s appearance was different from the greenness of two years ago. After growing up completely, he was still exquisitely beautiful, especially his eyes, which were extremely beautiful, like the autumn water, gentle, clear, and elegant.
“You said you liked me, will you regret it?”
“Are you willing to be buried with me in a double tomb after I die?”
“Then hurry up and sign, pick one after signing.”
Qin Muye’s ears seemed to hear the roar of mechas flying past, unable to hear anything clearly. He followed Rong Qiu’s rhythm step by step like a little boy. When it came time to choose a ring, he gradually regained clarity.
Watching Qin Muye’s astonishment and confusion throughout the process, Rong Qiu’s last trace of coldness melted away, and his mood lightened. Rong Qiu’s lips curved into a shallow smile, his brows and eyes were so beautiful that they could bewitch souls.
Seeing Rong Qiu smile, Qin Muye finally relaxed.
But tears still filled his eyes.
Not everyone can retrieve what they have lost.
Qin Muye’s clean and pure eyes were moist with tears, he cried, and then smiled along with Rong Qiu’s laughter.
Finally, he earnestly placed a golden rose into the pocket of Rong Qiu’s shirt, his thin lips moving lightly.
Rong Qiu stroked the flower branch on his chest and chuckled briefly, “Say it again.”
“You’re my forever little rose.”
A rose, a paper contract, a box of rings, in this cold and windy early spring, they had a grand heartwarming exchange with each other.
—END—
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