“……”
Silence reigned.
Inside the opulent private dining room, spacious enough to accommodate both families, only Mi Su’s genuinely emotional sobs echoed continuously.
“Yi wuwu yi…”
“… Ying wu!”
The omega was so distressed his little face flushed pink, his teary eyes welling up as he pulled a simple, unadorned plastic bag from his pocket. With a rustling sound, he opened it, revealing the over two thousand yuan he had saved up over this period.
His two small hands held it up, trembling.
“Please, please, everyone, if you have money, give generously; if you don’t have money, just give your money to my husband! He really needs it!”
That’s what he said, but Ji Yanxing knew Mi Su all too well.
He knew that the little one would definitely try to snatch the money back while sniffling.
Seeing his little fiancé about to start soliciting funds, the alpha, ignoring the matter of his carefully maintained image of chastity and dignity being ruined, stood up with a stern face and grabbed the other’s slender wrist. “Mi Su.”
“What nonsense are you spouting? Didn’t I give you a black card?”
Mi Su shook his head, tears trembling on his eyelashes, looking pitiful to the extreme. “I checked. Hospitals don’t accept it.”
Ji Yanxing was incredulous, speechless for a moment. “You… you really think I have a terminal illness and am about to die?”
“Of course! You were bleeding! That attracts many natural enemies!”
“……”
Mi Su’s fourth brother, Mi Fan, the more he listened, the more he felt something was off. Frowning, he quickly realized the truth.
“Wait, my little brother inherited my intelligence. He must be speaking ironically!”
“So it’s you, President Ji…” Mi Fan charged over aggressively, shielding the delicate omega behind him. “Is it that you’re not giving him money, and you peek at him when he’s undressed every day, forcing my little brother to resort to this method to protect himself?!”
The sensation of the soft, slender wrist was gone from his grasp. The President frowned coldly. “No.”
“No?” Mi Fan’s eyes widened. “Are you saying everything Su Su said is true? That a high-ranking alpha got a nosebleed just from looking at his fiancée, to the point of scaring the fiancée into thinking you have a terminal illness?!”
To what extreme level of deprivation must one be?
He clutched his head in disbelief, worried for Mi Su’s future, crying out hysterically, “Oh my god, oh my god! Just from that, you… then what kind of ultimate pervert are you? In the future, wouldn’t just a kiss make you completely lose control on the spot?”
A vein throbbed on Ji Yanxing’s temple. “……”
If it weren’t for the fact that this person jumping around was Mi Su’s family…
He would have had the bodyguards come in long ago to drag him out and toss him aside.
Mi Fan’s clamor sounded so serious that now everyone couldn’t help but imagine the scene from that day—
At night, the alpha turned around and tore off his facade of abstinence and nobility, giving a sinister “heh heh” laugh as he cornered the trembling omega.
Rip, rip!
He mercilessly tore the fiancé’s clothes into shreds, then shed noseblood and drool over the beautiful naked body.
Before leaving, he would domineeringly declare, “Remember, you are my arranged marriage partner. From now on, only I am allowed to look at you and get nosebleeds! Heh heh heh!”
A pervert with good upbringing.
A lecherous soul but a pure love warrior.
…How did these two elementary school kids end up in an arranged marriage?
Everyone present fell silent.
Especially the elders on the Ji family side. Their complexions were as varied as a palette; their child’s education truly had one oversight among a hundred perfections.
The dinner soon ended and the gathering dispersed. Mi Su was not only anxious but also felt utterly bewildered.
The cat’s fundraising plan had failed.
He scratched his head.
Ji Yanxing stood at the entrance of the private room. His usually cool, pale ears were now completely flushed red. With great effort, he maintained a stern expression, nodding respectfully to each elder as they left.
It was like an idol fan-sign event, receiving “blessings” one after another.
Chairman Mi glanced at him with a complex expression. “Young man, quite… innocent, aren’t you?”
Mrs. Mi forced an awkward smile. “It’s normal to lose control in front of someone you like! No shame in that, haha!”
Mrs. Ji, linking arms with the former, chided, “Ah Xing, you’re so contradictory. You scared the poor child. Love should be spoken out loud.”
Ji Yanxing: “.”
Like Mi Su, spoken loudly?
He only had one layer of face; he probably couldn’t manage that.
Chairman Ji seemed full of pent-up anger. Passing by, he snorted heavily and walked straight past without a word.
After a moment, he turned back, pointing at him with exasperation.
“You!”
“How exaggerated did you have to be to scare Susu like that? Keep your eyes to yourself, and find time to come with me to the temple to rid yourself of that demonic influence!”
“What?” Ji Yanxing replied with a hint of impatience.
Chairman Ji gritted his teeth and cursed, “You lecherous demon,” before turning and leaving.
As soon as the private room door closed, the alpha breathed a sigh of relief, then glanced over and saw a certain troublemaker using chopsticks to poke at the leftover peanuts on the plate, focused and absorbed.
…Truly a little fool raised with love.
Ji Yanxing had initially thought the Mi family looked down on this little one.
Seeing him finally free, Mi Su immediately held up the hard-earned two thousand yuan, scurried over, and presented it like a treasure—
“Can you die a little later?”
The omega’s eyes resembled flowing, clear honey as he gazed sincerely at him, furrowing his small brows. “Here’s this first. I’ll figure out the rest.”
Ji Yanxing looked down from his height, his face cold as he scrutinized him intently.
After a long pause, he let out a faint, amused snort. His large hand enveloped Mi Su’s soft little hand, clasping the small stack of crumpled banknotes.
There were even one-yuan and five-yuan bills inside.
It showed just how difficult it was for this delicate creature to save money.
“Thanks to you, I can die a little later.”
“But… I’m not sick. I’m sorry for scaring you that day.” His gaze fell on the innocent little face, and the alpha’s eyes darkened. He hadn’t expected the delicate one to be so easy to bully in this regard.
It almost stirred up all sorts of thoughts he shouldn’t have.
Noticing Ji Yanxing trying to return the money to his pocket, Mi Su quickly pushed it back, forcefully stuffing it into his hand, exclaiming brightly, “This is for you!”
“No need.”
“For you!!” Mi Su shouted loudly.
Ji Yanxing’s ears rang: “…”
None of the three rules they’d agreed upon seemed to apply anymore.
The scene briefly descended into chaos, reminiscent of relatives shoving red envelopes into children’s hands during New Year. Mi Su facing Ji Yanxing was like wild punches overwhelming a seasoned master—not a single word could be left unsaid.
“I’m really not sick…! The nosebleed that day was just because you’re very charming, understand?”
After forcing out these words, the alpha resignedly closed his eyes.
Mi Su finally stopped flailing.
He tilted his small head upward, dazedly observing Ji Yanxing’s evasive, cool gaze. Huh? Was the human feeling shy?
For some reason, Mi Su also felt his cheeks growing warm.
He hadn’t realized Sea Urchin Prince admired him to this extent.
That night before bed, his bedroom was filled with the rhythmic music of a fashion show.
The little kitten gently swayed the tip of its tail, its four black paws stepping in a sleek, straight line, then turning and repeating the walk.
The full-length mirror was the cat’s audience.
Repeating this several times, a small cat’s fashion show came to a close.
“Meow.”
The fluffy, rounded little mouth let out a sound.
The kitten looked at its reflection in the mirror, suddenly stretched out into a line, turning into a small sea cucumber. Then it curled into a ball, becoming a little bagel.
Next, it bared its little white fangs and let out a fierce hiss.
Turning into a small python.
After admiring itself, the kitten contentedly leaped back into its nest on the bed, curled up like a chicken drumstick, and began meticulously grooming its fur.
Hmm.
Confirmed many times now, meow.
The cat is too excellent and too versatile. It’s only human for Sea Urchin Prince to fall in love with me.
As for whether Ji Yanxing was sick or just stubborn, the little kitten had its own judgment. Over the next few days, it made sure to clock in at the cat café without fail, showing remarkable foresight.
At noon that day, just after leaving “Meow Cat,” Mi Su received a lunch invitation from Ji Yanxing.
He had to find a location farther from the cat café before sharing the address, lest any clues be discovered.
“Oh, it’s Doctor Chen!”
As soon as he sat down, Mi Su’s eyes curved into smiles, the small red mole on the bridge of his nose looking exceptionally lively.
Chen Wang also gave him a gentle, elegant smile. “Did you learn CPR?”
Mi Su proudly waved his little fist. “Of course!”
Pinning someone down and pounding on them—the kitten was all too capable.
He noticed an alpha sitting next to Doctor Chen, who appeared gloomy, fierce, and was dressed flamboyantly, quite different from Ji Yanxing’s aloofness.
Moreover, Mi Su saw the man’s hand secretly pinch Doctor Chen’s waist, causing the beta to lower his head in shy annoyance, shooting him a reproachful glare, which the alpha seemed to rather enjoy.
Mi Su couldn’t help but widen his eyes.
What was going on here?
Did being glared at feel good? Humans were so strange!
“This is my friend, Hua Yunlian,” Ji Yanxing introduced. “I invited them to lunch today specifically to reassure you.”
Turning his head, he saw the omega’s suddenly enlarged, pretty little face.
His watery eyes were straining to glare at him.
Ji Yanxing: “…”
Mi Su: Glare—
Ji Yanxing handed a folder to Chen Wang, saying politely, “Dr. Chen, could you please tell him the results of my physical examination report?”
“No issues,” Chen Wang replied, thinking to himself that this couple sure knew how to have fun—deliberately inviting two spectators to watch them show off their affection.
Mi Su couldn’t understand the technical terms, but he could grasp that Sea Urchin Prince wasn’t going to die.
Moreover, he was as strong as an ox and full of vitality.
“Husband, it’s really good that you won’t die,” the omega said softly.
Ji Yanxing was already accustomed to his way of speaking, but the pair opposite them clearly looked startled.
“You’ve been through a scare these past few days. Let’s open a nice bottle of wine today as my apology.”
After a moment’s thought, he added, “And from now on, don’t work so hard going out early and coming back late.”
Ji Yanxing strongly suspected Mi Su’s few one-yuan bills were from collecting water bottles for recycling.
Hua Yunlian whispered in a sarcastic tone, “A~r~r~a~n~g~e~d~ m~a~r~r~i~a~g~e~”
The impeccably suited CEO Ji, with his sleeves rolled up to reveal toned, sexy forearms, was the picture of elegance.
While pouring wine for Mi Su, he silently mouthed the word “Scram” to Hua Yunlian.
Flambéed dishes were served. The waiter ceremoniously lit the flame, and azure fire spread across the platter, infusing the mussels and clams with the aroma of liquor.
Among those at the table, all except the little kitten had some capacity for alcohol.
The more Mi Su ate, the dizzier he became, his cheeks flushing pink.
Watching Ji Yanxing transform from one into two, then from two into four, the omega grew frantic. A cat shouldn’t have to take care of so many humans!
“I need to use the restroom,” Mi Su’s voice was softened by the red wine.
Recalling the awkward incident at the art gallery, Ji Yanxing felt another pang of regret and reached out to support him gently. “I’ll go with you.”
Hua Yunlian leaned close to Chen Wang’s ear. “I’ll go with you too.”
Chen Wang: “Scram.”
After washing his hands with warm water, the vintage wine began to take effect. Mi Su blinked, feeling an irrepressible joy bubbling up inside him.
It was as if some valve had been opened.
Ji Yanxing waited at the door for a long while but saw no sign of him. Instead, he saw a long-haired charlatan frantically rushing into the restroom.
He frowned, dismissive of such an obvious fraud.
In the moment the man turned away, a round little cat ball strutted out with measured steps, heading boldly for the busiest area of the shopping mall.
Meanwhile, on the stage set for the calligraphy competition, the ink, brush, paper, and inkstone had been laid out for so long they might as well have become antiques. The invited calligraphy master still hadn’t appeared.
The host was sweating profusely, stalling for five minutes, then another five.
The audience was full of officials and onlookers, and murmurs of complaint were growing.
Amidst the soothing strains of classical Chinese music, the host was ready to commit murder.
He forced a dry laugh. “It’s fine, it’s fine. I’m sure Mr. Su is already on his way. Let’s welcome him in advance with a round of applause—!”
From the bustling crowd, someone suddenly called out, “Huh? Is that him?”
At this point, the host would take anyone who could write a single character.
He immediately announced loudly, “Please welcome Mr. Su!”
The chaotic crowd parted to either side, clearing a path. Under the gaze of thousands, a fluffy, wobbling little ball began climbing the steps one by one.
The round little cat face was brimming with poetic inspiration, its eyes hazy with intoxication.
“Mew not see, the waters of the Yellow River coming from the sky, rushing to the sea never to return…”
A small paw stepped into the ink and stamped onto the rice paper with a pat.
Lifting it revealed a charming little plum blossom imprint.
The chocolate-colored cat ball then lowered its head, its small ears brushing against the thick ink. After a few forward rolls, it painted a majestic, sweeping line: “Mew not see, the bright mirrors in high halls mourning white hair, black at dawn but snowy white at dusk!”
Reciting poetry while creating ink masterpieces.
The little cat was currently possessed by the spirit of the Drunken Sword Immortal!
The crowd: “???”
The host: “!!!”
The sound system amplified the passionate, poetic recitation throughout half the mall: “Meow meow meow meow meow meow meow—!”