After the Breakup, He Washed Away the Memories Chapter 89

Chapter 89

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During this period, there was an unusually large amount of rain.

The spring rain drizzled down on U Star, the main star of the Thirteenth Military District, every now and then. But rain was better than drought. It was said that in other military districts, large areas had already begun to suffer from drought. This was the sowing season of spring, and the drawbacks of this month-long drought were already beginning to show. Moreover, various demonstrations and protests in the military district were becoming more frequent, and the contradictions between the Federation and the people had even reached a small peak.

But these were unrelated to the Thirteenth Military District.

The people of the Thirteenth Military District were relatively carefree. Moreover, the betas and omegas here were not like those in the other twelve military districts, who needed to fight for something. Until the sea pirates were completely eliminated, they had been in a state of war. Alphas, betas, and omegas could all be on the battlefield at any time. In other words, the Thirteenth Military District had long been ahead of all the other districts in terms of equal rights.

So they didn’t care about demonstrations and protests in other military districts.

With this time, it was better to squat and watch the celebrity interview at 8 o’clock tonight!

At exactly eight o’clock tonight, the Thirteenth Military District Military News was interviewing none other than Rong Qiu.

Rong Qiu was the first mech designer among all the politicians, businessmen, and celebrities interviewed. But his fame was no less than theirs. The interview was only thirty minutes long, but even before it started, millions of viewers on both TV and online platforms were eagerly awaiting.

【Quickly congratulate me! I’ve successfully reserved a civilian mech designed by Chief Rong! If everything goes well, I’ll be able to get it in the second half of this year! IP: Thirteenth Military District】

【Why didn’t I get the news? Is it already on sale? IP: Thirteenth Military District】

【I don’t know, it feels like I missed out on a billion QAQ. IP: Thirteenth Military District】

【Everyone, stop talking. It’s starting! IP: Thirteenth Military District】

【How come I didn’t notice the advertisement was so long???? IP: Thirteenth Military District】

Countdown three seconds, after three seconds, the advertisement abruptly stopped. It was still a warm and simple interview room, but with Rong Qiu’s appearance today, the entire room seemed unusually bright under the soft blue light.

The climate in the interview room was pleasant. Rong Qiu wore a plain white shirt with a black suit, a simple black and white combination that perfectly outlined his figure. Whether it was his good-looking and slender waist or his legs as long as bamboo, under the light above the interview seat, he looked as warm and beautiful as warm jade.

He looked refreshing and beautiful, not at all like someone approaching thirty.

The content of the interview was very simple. The Thirteenth Military District was very discreet about overly sensitive information and did not inquire.

It was only when the host asked if Rong Qiu had any plans to design another military mech that Rong Qiu hesitated for a few minutes. “I think the current military mechs are already sufficient for the Federation.”

The host was astute and naturally understood Rong Qiu’s meaning.

The senior leaders of the Thirteenth Military District couldn’t help but sigh quietly.

Rong Qiu was unwilling, and they couldn’t force him to design these military mechs. However, the previous military contracts had already earned them a lot of money, and Rong Qiu earned no less than them. Regardless of the large orders for military mechs in the military district, Rong Qiu’s profits from civilian mechs were also considerable, so it was understandable that he focused on civilian mechs.

Towards the end of the interview, the host suddenly smiled, “The last question, unrelated to Chief Rong’s official duties, was voted as the number one question by Star Net users.”

Rong Qiu’s heart skipped a beat. He seemed to know what the host was going to ask.

Sure enough, the host smiled meaningfully, “May I ask—when does Chief Rong plan to get married?”

【What a beautiful question! Although I know he’s worn a wedding ring before, I still want to see if there are any more outstanding people who can be with our Chief Rong! IP: Thirteenth Military District】

【Looking at photos from previous years, Chief Rong has always worn a ring. In the past two years, I don’t know what happened. I can’t see Chief Rong’s ring anymore. IP: Thirteenth Military District】

【Don’t let it be a pretty boy! Two strong individuals are the strongest! IP: Thirteenth Military District】

【But the big shots in the military district are all bald old men, not worthy… IP: First Military District】

【Shh! Chief is about to answer!】

【Perk up your ears and listen~】

【Perk up your ears and listen~】

【~】

Rong Qiu did not dodge this question. In fact, he had been made aware of it by his bedmate the moment this question appeared on Star Net.

Something was wrong with Qin Muye. He shook him awake in the middle of the night and asked when he was going to make it official.

Thinking back to that awkward alpha, Rong Qiu couldn’t help but laugh. The lines at the corners of his mouth had already formed a gentle curve, which was beautiful and charming. Through the large screen of the live broadcast, it was transmitted in real time to the eyes of a certain underground lover—

“When he gives me a ring, we’ll get married.”

【yoo~】

【yoo~】

【Is Chief Rong’s partner okay?? He still hasn’t given a ring after all this time??? IP: Thirteenth Military District】

【D*mn it! Chief, I’m elbowing you! I’ll bring all the ranches and cattle and sheep of my K Star as a betrothal gift! You’re the most beautiful calf on our great grasslands! IP: Third Military District】

When Qin Muye couldn’t send messages, he was looking at this comment.

All the ranches and cattle and sheep on K Star? And then he wanted to marry his Qiuqiu?

He is dreaming.

But the door to the interview room opened, and Qin Muye soon had no time to care about these audacious comments.

These people only knew how to talk nonsense. Qiuqiu wouldn’t be easily taken away like that!

At work, Qin Muye restrained himself very well. He was like a little woman carefully maintaining her husband’s dignity in public. Even though he was already feeling warm inside now, he wouldn’t show any special intimacy with Rong Qiu outside. The only slightly affectionate gesture he made was to put the coat he had been holding on his lap on Rong Qiu’s shoulders.

Rong Qiu let him button up his buttons, he had already said those words, why was Qin Muye still so indifferent…

Why didn’t he seem excited at all?

Rong Qiu pursed his lips and hung his head low. From Qin Muye’s perspective, he could only see that slender, fair neck.

Clearly, his palms were sweaty with nervousness at the moment, yet Qin Muye remained calm.

Among the staff, some were boldly sizing them up, and Qin Muye allowed them to do so openly.

Qin Muye squatted halfway down to button up the last button for Rong Qiu, then reached out and took Rong Qiu’s hand.

The host stepped out of the studio a bit slowly. As he came out, he happened to see this S-rank alpha holding Rong Qiu’s hand, smiling as they left. If it weren’t for his good professional ethics forcing him to restrain himself, he would have joined the noisy staff, letting out a sharp whine like a small train.

The other half of Chief Rong turned out to be the former commander of the Thirteenth Military District who had already resigned!!!!

This was simply a bolt from the blue!

Watching the two of them walk away hand in hand, even though everyone present was amazed by their extraordinary identities, they couldn’t help but admit that the two looked incredibly well-matched.

And no one intervened between them.

But no one knew that Rong Qiu’s temper was starting to emerge faintly.

Why wasn’t Qin Muye saying anything?

Rong Qiu propped his chin up with one hand, watching the row of trees outside the window quickly receding. Through the glass window, he could still vaguely see the side profile that Qin Muye was earnestly looking at. His nose was tall and straight, his lines smooth and superior. Rong Qiu couldn’t help but reach out and trace the silhouette with his fingers.

The traffic light turned from green to red, and the car stopped.

Rong Qiu’s gaze finally shifted from the side window to the front window. “It’s still early. How about dinner tonight…”

“Zhao Nanchen just messaged me saying he’s already cooked dinner at home.”

“Oh.”

Rong Qiu’s “oh” was followed by a swallowed “What” that he couldn’t say.

Qin Muye glanced at him sideways, and for some reason, a smile appeared in his eyes.

“Qiuqiu.”

“Huh?”

“Your hand.”

From the moment Rong Qiu gave up hope that the alpha would show any signs of affection, a small gesture from Qin Muye made his heart race again—a simple intertwining of their fingers made Rong Qiu’s heart itch.

“With so many people there, I didn’t dare to cling to you.”

“You already leaned on me, shoulder to shoulder. Isn’t that clinging enough?”

“I want to hold hands, to see Qiuqiu wearing the ring I made holding my hand. I want to tell everyone that Qiuqiu’s current and ex-boyfriend are both me.”

“Ex-boyfriend?”

If there was a cigarette, Rong Qiu would have lit it by now. But since there wasn’t, he could only tap his foot absentmindedly. Suddenly, he smiled, “When I recovered my memory, I had a strange dream.”

“Yeah?”

“I dreamt that you were chasing after me in a new identity, then asked me similar questions, about my ex-boyfriend.”

“How did Qiuqiu answer?”

“I answered like that?”

“Hm?”

“Holding a cigarette, standing on tiptoe, and then saying, ‘It’s none of your business. Mind your own business, handsome.’ “

Rong Qiu felt a bit embarrassed as he recounted it.

But Qin Muye didn’t mock him. “Feisty, it does suit Qiuqiu’s temperament at that time.”

The memory-wiped Rong Qiu was like a little cannon, quite similar to Rong Qin in many ways, so Qin Muye wasn’t surprised. He just couldn’t help but chuckle. In his mind, he couldn’t help but picture how cute Rong Qiu must have looked acting that way.

Rong Qiu didn’t know that he had been labeled “cute” in the other’s mind. His expression was somewhat proud, “Being fierce is necessary. My brother said it’s called being cool.”

“Yeah, very cool, both cool and handsome.”

Suddenly hearing such flattering words, Rong Qiu’s mouth insisted on stretching up to the sky, side by side with the sun.

His hand was still firmly held by Qin Muye’s. Even though they were both male, because of their different secondary genders, Qin Muye’s palm was much broader than his. Unlike those alphas who loved to sunbathe and sweat, Qin Muye’s handback was fair and clean. His nails were neatly trimmed, round and beautiful, with a curved crescent moon lying at the front of the nail. This hand was clearly larger than his, yet it was exceptionally delicate.

Spring was still a bit cold, but the temperature inside the car was comfortable, especially the warmth of the alpha’s palm, which was like hot porridge left to cool for ten minutes. It was slightly burning, but excessively warm.

Qin Muye hadn’t withdrawn his hand yet. A cold object slid down Rong Qiu’s ring finger joint continuously, finally fitting snugly at the base joint of his ring finger.

Rong Qiu’s fingers trembled slightly at that moment!

The sensation of a certain silver metal object became even more pronounced.

It was!

A ring!

Rong Qiu was like a startled deer, his gaze fixed on this hand. His fingers repeatedly clenched and then opened. It was clearly just a simple silver ring, but it sparkled more brightly than all the money in Rong Qiu’s account.

Just before Rong Qiu’s eyes could gather tears, Qin Muye couldn’t help but rub the back of Rong Qiu’s neck lightly, the movement gentle. Compared to intimidation, it was more like a gentle soothing from an alpha.

“I said no crying.”

Rong Qiu hadn’t thought of crying. His nose just felt a bit sour.

The stubborn beta turned his back, but his upper body moved slightly, his nasal tone disappearing into the low hum of the engine.

“When did you prepare this?”

“Last month. If there’s still a chance, I would have prepared this ring at the first sight of Qiuqiu.”

Rong Qiu couldn’t help but laugh softly, lowering his head to look at the ring on his hand, but his fingertips were finely polishing the ring.

“Where would there be another chance? If there is… maybe we wouldn’t have…”

“If there is?”

Both of them were firm atheists, but Rong Qiu’s words were interrupted by Qin Muye: “If we were reborn, and we meet again?”

“…”

***

Back home, Zhao Nanchen greeted them with a lively celebration as soon as they entered.

Zhao Nanchen: “When are Brother Little Qiu and Brother Muye getting married? Brother Muye, are you up for it? Hurry and give me the ring for Brother Little Qiu!”

Rong Qiu smiled slightly shyly. “I already gave it, and he’s wearing it!”

Zhao Nanchen imitated an online fan: “Yoo~”

Zhao Nanchen seized the opportunity: “Can I apply to be the best man?”

“No.”

This time, it was Qin Muye who answered.

Zhao Nanchen was thunderstruck. “Why not?”

A certain alpha smiled warmly. “You can be the flower boy.”

“?????”

***

Zhao Nanchen was too boisterous, causing Rong Qiu to completely forget the conversation they had in the car. But Qin Muye clearly wasn’t so easily distracted. Later that night, after Rong Qiu finished washing up, he fiddled with the ring on his finger. Even though he had been wearing a ring on this finger for over five years, he still cherished this new ring.

He had always felt that things were already good enough as they were.

He turned his gaze back to the window. At this hour, there weren’t many pedestrians outside the villa. It was the perfect time for an after-dinner stroll. There were couples holding hands, walking side by side, and young parents pushing strollers with their children.

Seeing such lively scenes again, Rong Qiu seemed…

Not as envious as before.

With an older brother and a lover, a family and a career, he already had everything.

As for the next life, that could wait for the next life.

The sound of water in the bathroom quieted down. Rong Qiu didn’t need to turn around; he could already smell the familiar and warm scent of sandalwood. When he turned around, he saw Qin Muye standing on the other side of the master bedroom, tall and with long legs, steam swirling around him.

“Come, I’ll blow-dry your hair.”

Although the man’s words were inviting Rong Qiu over, it was the man who came over. Rong Qiu watched as the resilient arm reached out, and he observed the two similar silver rings pressed together. He nodded happily, letting Qin Muye lead him over.

Qin Muye took the hairdryer, plugged it in, and pulled Rong Qiu to sit down.

His movements were smooth and effortless, as if Qin Muye had been doing this for years.

And Rong Qiu remained quiet throughout, like an obedient child, hands resting on his knees, slippers snugly on his feet, legs together. The hem of his robe revealed a small section of his slender and straight calves, as well as a delicate and beautiful ankle.

Qin Muye’s heart was warm and peaceful, his movements gentle and soft.

“If we could start over, I would want to be with Qiuqiu from the beginning. I would bring Qiuqiu home when he was still young. I would prepare a bunch of toys and clothes for Qiuqiu, give him a glass of warm milk every night before bed, tell him bedtime stories, and wish him countless sweet dreams.”

The sound of the hairdryer was a bit noisy, and Rong Qiu couldn’t hear very clearly. He could only faintly hear the man behind him blowing his hair seriously, murmuring softly, wishing him countless sweet dreams.

Why did this alpha always say such sweet words~

With a head full of tousled hair, Rong Qiu looked up at him. The corners of the beta’s mouth had long curved into an arc that couldn’t be concealed.

Qin Muye laughed at him. “What’s wrong?”

“You just said sweet dreams. We’ll both have countless sweet dreams.”

Rong Qiu smiled, his fair and delicate skin and slender neck glowing with a jade-like luster, his lips unusually rosy and soft, like a rose waiting to be plucked under the moonlight, so beautiful that one couldn’t help but want to keep him all to themselves.

“No need to hope for another life. Now, being able to be together for a lifetime is already good enough for you and me.”

No need to plan for the next life, just focus on the present.

Qin Muye’s already deep eyes grew even darker, his breath becoming slightly short.

In this moment, he held his treasure tightly.

“Mm.”

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