Chapter 59
As Bai He predicted, Zhang Yao did nothing before Tiandi‘s public beta; it was as if the person had vanished.
Tiandi‘s public beta received a decent response, but it was limited to the game’s plot. Compared to other games of the same genre released around the same time, it seemed a bit lacking. The plot was indeed a highlight, but a game cannot rely solely on its plot.
Meanwhile, Xingchen‘s public beta ended, and the server opening was already on the agenda. This adventure game had already made a huge splash both domestically and internationally just from its first two tests and the public beta.
Consequently, Qin Yao’s work became busier. With only a dozen days left until the Lunar New Year, Bai He occasionally visited Qin Yao’s company, but mostly spent time at home doing his own things or going to the gym.
Day after day, life was plain, washing away much of the recent sadness and worry.
The application submitted to the rights protection organization received a reply, and they began processing the case. With sufficient evidence, Zhang Yao’s punishment was a foregone conclusion.
Bai He didn’t know what punishment Zhang Yao would face. CORONER had been informed by the rights organization and was aware of the matter. On Mu Lin’s side, the team leader’s phone finally went through.
Zhang Yao’s actions were completely exposed to the higher-ups. For the infringement, CORONER could fully claim compensation from Zhang Yao. He would be kicked out of CORONER and have a black mark on his record, making it extremely difficult for him to find work in the future.
These events happened recently. Bai He also learned from Shen Hao that Zhang Yao had left the club.
Thinking back to Zhang Yao’s harsh words some time ago, Bai He still felt uneasy. Although Zhang Yao seemed to be fading away recently, this situation only made Bai He more anxious.
It felt like a storm was brewing, ready to unleash thunder and torrential rain at any moment.
Bai He often replayed the conversation he had with Zhang Yao that day. Zhang Yao was Guan Jiayu’s half-brother, and his goal was to bring down Guan Jiayu so he could return to the Guan family legitimately.
To this end, he not only lurked in CORONER but also attempted to leak CORONER‘s internal game scripts to curry favor with Qin Yao and confront Guan Jiayu.
Zhang Yao did all this to fight for a chance to make a name for himself in the Guan family.
Now that things were exposed and he couldn’t continue, was he planning to disappear for a while?
Was that really it?
Bai He regretted not finishing the original novel. In the dream he had before, at the very end of the text, he saw Qin Yao die, and endless worry welled up in his heart.
Bai He’s appearance brought a butterfly effect to the plot of this world. He should have died but was still alive, so Qin Yao’s ending might also change.
As long as they didn’t follow the plot development, as long as plot characters didn’t get close to them, finding ways to stay away might avoid it.
Bai He felt fortunate that he used himself as a test in the early stages. Staying away from the main gong and shou, he didn’t die.
Although he was still trapped in the plot, and the feeling wasn’t good, he knew that staying away from those people might keep him and Qin Yao safe.
With these thoughts, a few more days passed. Two days before New Year’s Eve, Bai He was carried face-to-face by Qin Yao from the bathroom to the bedroom. They were naked. The living room lights were off, and the small warm lamp in the room was on as usual.
Bai He was held in Qin Yao’s arms, tossed and turned until late at night. Tired, he lay in the crook of Qin Yao’s arm, hearing the other person lower his voice before drifting off to sleep.
“New Year’s Eve is the little girl’s birthday. I’ll come home to pick you up in the afternoon.”
Bai He already knew Qin Diandian’s birthday was on New Year’s Eve and had prepared a gift. Hearing this, he nodded lightly, his head subconsciously leaning into the crook of Qin Yao’s neck.
Qin Yao’s pheromones smelled really good.
Recently, whenever Qin Yao had time, he would visit Chen Wensheng. With the new medication treatment and the guidance of high-matching pheromones from being with Bai He, Qin Yao’s illness was gradually healing.
He hugged the naked baby in his arms tightly, feeling like the happiest person in the world.
On the afternoon of New Year’s Eve, when Bai He and Qin Yao arrived at the villa, the party was about to start.
This party was small, celebrating Qin Diandian’s birthday. Everyone was less formal and more casual.
Entering the main gate and looking around, everyone was wearing casual clothes, and everyone had a smile on their face.
Bai He didn’t know most people, but there were some he recognized.
Chen Wensheng and Lai Min were in the distance. Seeing Bai He and Qin Yao arrive, they greeted them from afar. Bai He responded politely, then suddenly saw a familiar figure.
“Long time no see.”
A familiar voice. Bai He turned towards the sound and saw Zhou Luoluo wearing a red coat and bright red lipstick, along with Qiu Yao in knitwear next to her. Standing beside Qiu Yao was a little boy older than Qin Diandian.
It was obviously Zhou Luoluo who greeted him.
Bai He paused, then smiled: “Long time no see, Dr. Zhou, and Sister Qiu Yao.”
“Long time no see, Bai He.” Qiu Yao looked at Bai He with a smile, then at Qin Yao standing next to him, her eyes unpredictable.
“Don’t look at me like I’m a scumbag,” Qin Yao tutted, reaching out to embrace Bai He’s waist: “I’ve turned over a new leaf and become a new person. I’ll never hide anything from my baby again. restrain your gaze.”
“Hah, you’re something.” Qiu Yao clicked her tongue in wonder, saying nothing more, looking at Bai He: “Sorry, Bai He. If I knew this kid Qin Yao was so ungrateful and deceived you, I would have exposed him earlier.”
Qiu Yao initially thought Qin Yao didn’t intend to hide it from Bai He for long. Who knew this kid would keep quiet until he was discovered?
Bai He shook his head: “It’s all in the past.”
Clearly, Bai He didn’t want to mention this matter.
Zhou Luoluo stood aside. This pet doctor, oh no, should be said beastman doctor and pet doctor, female alpha, didn’t look like it in a white coat, but turned out to have such a cool style.
Standing aside, she appeared somewhat roguish. After Bai He and Qiu Yao finished exchanging pleasantries, Zhou Luoluo finally spoke. She first chuckled, a hint of apology in her smile: “Speaking of apologizing, the person who should apologize most for this matter is me.”
Several people looked at Zhou Luoluo together. Bai He’s fingers curled up; he didn’t reply immediately.
Zhou Luoluo was a beastman doctor. She could treat Qin Yao in his cat form and knew which canned products were suitable for beastmen in their original form, so she definitely discovered at the first moment that the injured big cat was a beastman, not a pet.
Yet under such circumstances, she asked Bai He if he wanted to adopt the cat.
“Actually, I wanted to ask you a long time ago,” Qin Yao spoke this time: “What were you thinking back then?”
Zhou Luoluo smiled bitterly: “I did recognize the injured cat was a beastman, but I didn’t know it was Qin Yao. I really didn’t figure out what breed your family was at that time.”
Saying that, she crossed her arms: “Besides, mine is just a small clinic. There was no need to take in a strange beastman, especially an injured one. Who knew if it would bring any trouble.”
“So after thinking about it, it was best for the cat to go back to wherever it came from with whoever brought it.”
Everyone was silent. Bai He raised his eyes: “You have your concerns opening a shop. I understand.”
Zhou Luoluo froze, then heard Bai He say: “What about later? Qin Yao asked you to help send him back to me. You helped, more than once.”
His voice didn’t sound angry, but one could hear a hint of displeasure. Even though it sounded calm, the people present were momentarily stunned.
“So… that’s why I have to say sorry.” Zhou Luoluo smiled bitterly, raising her hands: “Sorry, I shouldn’t have conspired with Qin Yao. You can blame me, but if you want to hit someone, hit Qin Yao.”
The apology was sincere; Bai He could tell. Zhou Luoluo’s half-joking tone relaxed the atmosphere. Bai He’s waist was embraced by Qin Yao, who had stood behind him at some point.
“Stop talking, give something practical.” Qin Yao said to the two standing opposite Bai He, then bowed his head into Bai He’s neck: “If you keep talking, I’ll have to spend time coaxing my baby again.”
Qiu Yao gracefully rolled her eyes at Qin Yao, then patted the little boy holding her hand, taking Bai He’s hands in hers: “To express my apology, let me treat you to a meal!”
The little boy, who had been eager to move just now, reached out to pull the corner of Bai He’s clothes: “Brother Bai He, forgive Mom. Mom is very, very good.”
Bai He was stunned, looking down at the little boy.
“He is Luo Anyu,” Qin Yao said, gently pushing the kid’s hand away: “That’s the raised white bun.”
Bai He reacted for a few seconds: “Samoyed?”
Luo Anyu’s eyes lit up immediately upon hearing this, smiling beautifully, exactly like the smiling angel Samoyed.
Bai He felt it was somewhat wonderful.
Before replying to Qiu Yao, cheers from guests came from the garden in the distance. Several people looked over and found the protagonist of the day had appeared.
Qin Diandian, wearing a white princess dress, hopped out of the villa, followed by Nan Yu and Qin Wei.
Luo Anyu quickly ran over there to find Qin Diandian, and the group tacitly stopped discussing the previous topic.
Qiu Yao’s treat was temporarily put on hold.
Now, everyone’s attention was on tonight’s party.
The sky gradually darkened. The garden was hung with various colored lights. The sound of the fountain gurgled. Looking closely, lanterns were also hung on the greenery and tree branches. As the sky completely darkened, the garden was illuminated by various colored lights, like a hazy fairy tale world.
Since it was New Year’s Eve, the party wouldn’t last too long. Children couldn’t stay up late. The party soon reached its most exciting part.
The butler pushed a seven-layer big cake into the garden. Guests gathered around. Bai He was held by Qin Yao, standing in the innermost circle. Qin Wei picked up Qin Diandian. At the end of everyone’s birthday song, the little girl blew, and the candles went out.
Blessings rose again. Bai He was held by Qin Yao. Looking up, through the gaps in the crowd, he saw a hazy figure in the moonlight in the distance.
His gaze shook. The person turned and left.
“What wish did Diandian make?” Someone among the guests asked.
Qin Diandian sat on Qin Wei’s arm, holding the first slice of cake. Hearing this, she blinked her big eyes: “It won’t work if I say it! Not telling, not telling.”
Everyone was amused. At this moment, Bai He saw Qin Diandian looking at him. She smiled at Bai He, cream on the corner of her mouth, the smile on her chubby face incredibly bright: “The wish I made this year is for my brothers!”
Bai He froze.
Qin Yao laughed upon hearing this. He raised his hand to pinch Qin Diandian’s nose: “Little girl, it’s your birthday, you don’t make a wish for yourself?”
Qin Diandian patted Qin Yao’s hand with her chubby hand, humming: “I still have many birthdays, more than you. This year’s wish is given to you. Last year I gave it to Grandpa, next year to Big Dad and Little Dad!”
“Oh my, Diandian is so sensible.”
A guest laughed: “Thinking of family at such a young age!”
Everyone cheered. Bai He’s heart was full. Since just now, Qin Yao’s hand had been holding his, never letting go. And this family, whether it was Qin Diandian, or Qin Yao’s grandfather or fathers, seemed to have accepted him as family.
This was the feeling of having family.
Bai He pursed his lips.
Late night approached, the party ended, and guests said goodbye one by one. There were still many things to do on New Year’s Eve night, family reunion, eating reunion dinner.
Bai He was led into the house by Qin Yao.
They didn’t eat much at the party just now. This was the formal reunion dinner. A table full of dishes. Bai He sat next to Qin Yao, opposite Nan Yu and Qin Wei. Old Master Qin was still muttering about playing chess with Bai He later. Nan Yu used serving chopsticks to pick food for Bai He. Qin Diandian held cake in her hand, mentioning Brother Bai He every three sentences.
Bai He’s mood all night was like being soaked in a honey jar, very unreal. He admitted he craved this warmth.
This meal lasted a long time, so long that Bai He felt time seemed to freeze, his heart melting.
After the meal, they came to the garden again. It was less than ten minutes to midnight.
Sofas and rocking chairs were placed in the garden. Nan Yu and Qin Wei nestled in the rocking chairs. Old Master Qin was teaching Qin Diandian to play chess.
“Baby, come with me.” Qin Yao led Bai He to the left.
The Qin family’s villa garden was very large, surrounding three sides. Qin Yao brought Bai He to another area. They stood under a tree. Bai He was kissed by Qin Yao who turned around and hugged him.
Only for a moment, Qin Yao released him, embracing his waist, resting his forehead against Bai He’s: “Wanted to kiss you for a long time, finally have a moment.”
Bai He’s face was slightly red. He saw Qin Yao take out a box from his pocket. The dark grey box was small and exquisite. Bai He recognized what it was at a glance, freezing instantly.
“Baby, you might think I’m too impatient.” Qin Yao lightly touched Bai He’s nose tip, took a step back, carefully opened the box. The exquisite ring stood in the center, shining brightly, as if alive.
“I love you.”
Qin Yao whispered: “I want to be with you forever. Promise me, okay?”
Bai He blinked rapidly. Looking at Qin Yao, he suddenly found rare nervousness on the other’s face: “Qin Yao, are you proposing?”
Qin Yao pursed his lips: “It’s my private proposal, a bit rushed.”
Saying that, he buried his head against Bai He’s head: “Engagement will be more formal. We’ll have a big wedding later, very big.”
Looking at the alpha trying hard to organize words, Bai He’s heart instantly warmed. He chuckled against his fist, reaching out to cup Qin Yao’s face: “What are you nervous about?”
Qin Yao’s expression was stiff. Seeing Bai He reach into his pocket, taking out another ring box. Bai He twisted the ring in his fingertips, raised Qin Yao’s left hand, and amidst the other’s gradually surprised expression, put the ring on Qin Yao’s middle finger, then gently kissed that ring.
Qin Yao’s breathing became completely chaotic. He saw Bai He look up and smile at him, heard Bai He say: “Okay, we’ll be together forever.”
He held Bai He’s hand, trembling as he put the ring on Bai He. Then he hugged Bai He tightly, counting down to zero, turning the surging love into a lingering kiss.
The bell rang. In the silent sky, fireworks exploded and scattered like broken bamboo, like blooming flowers.
In an instant, the sky became a sea of flowers.
Bai He was embraced by Qin Yao. His chin rested on Qin Yao’s shoulder, gaze slowly falling. Seeing not far away, outside the fence, black figures looming, like ghosts hidden in the depths.
Bai He’s heart sank sharply.
Immediately after, his body was also sinking, a substantive, completely real feeling. His ears seemed to be ringing, unable to hear the fireworks or Qin Yao’s voice. Objects in his eyes gradually darkened. He couldn’t see anything, consciousness gradually blurring.
“Bang—”
A loud noise, accompanied by whole-body pain. Bai He struggled to open his eyes. It was the ceiling he hadn’t seen for a long time. He fell on the ground, heart beating wildly, hand still holding that ring, but already placed in the room before his sudden death.
He was back.
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