Chapter 52: On a Date (1) “My wife is Already the Most Beautiful and Adorable Little One.”
The Xu family hosting the ball has only two purposes.
One, to whitewash the ugly incident of Xu Qing snatching his accomplishments.
Two, to boost Xu Qing’s support.
Ever since realizing Xu Qing’s involvement with the gland hunters, Shen Zhuo had some suspicions.
If he were Feng Ming, he would definitely replace Xu Qing’s gland with a higher-grade one after some time.
The Empire had never had an omega whose gland could grow.
A constantly growing gland meant he would one day reach the S5 level.
This could divert half the public opinion and public sentiment from him.
So these days, Xu Qing has probably replaced his gland again.
And the ball, where all the Empire’s wealthy merchants and nobles gather, is the best stage for this.
“Du Xun, this time I want you to help me.”
Du Xun lowered his head.
Shen Zhuo outlined a rough plan.
It wasn’t overly complicated, but sufficient.
“The wife is very smart.” Du Xun kissed his brow, “Dangerous matters, just leave them to me.”
“That’s for next week.” The young man turned around, straddling the alpha’s lap.
Wrapping his arms around the man’s neck, he curved his eyes in a smile:
“These seven days are for just the two of us.”
“What does the wife want to do?”
Shen Zhuo tilted his head, thinking.
“Take me out for a walk, I haven’t been out for a long time.”
This was the truth.
If you counted the time before reincarnation, he hadn’t set foot on the lively, bustling streets for a full three years.
Shen Zhuo had almost forgotten what the outside world was like.
“I have a place I want to take you.”
Du Xun grabbed the young man’s bottom, lifting him up with one arm.
Shen Zhuo immediately gripped the man’s shoulders:
“Du Xun, I’m not wearing pants…”
In the end, Du Xun chose a heavy silk lace-trimmed shirt with a court style for Shen Zhuo.
The high-waisted shorts revealed a section of snow-white thigh.
The over-the-knee socks pressed a slightly gritty sensation into the flesh.
His feet were in a pair of black haute couture leather shoes.
The whole look made him appear as a delicate, beautiful doll.
Du Xun specially put a fluffy peach-shaped water bottle on his back.
Shen Zhuo looked at himself in the mirror.
The young man’s black hair was soft and fluffy, with a natural curl at the ends, and a lingering redness on his cheeks.
Apart from white, everything was pink.
Both the attire and hairstyle exuded an air of innocence and harmlessness.
This was the typical daily dress of a noble omega, making one appear especially lively and pure.
But Shen Zhuo had been used to wearing formal attire and training uniforms since childhood, this kind of outfit was a first for him.
“Do I look good?”
Shen Zhuo was not quite sure, “Doesn’t it make me look too much like a child?”
Du Xun adjusted the silk bow at the front of his chest.
His gaze held amusement:
“My wife is already the most beautiful and adorable little one.”
Shen Zhuo looked at the mirror again.
Alright then.
He’ll be the most beautiful and cute little one for a day.
Du Xun drove, and Shen Zhuo sat in the passenger seat.
Going out to play, Shen Zhuo chose a deep blue sports car studded with crystals.
This was also prepared by Du Xun for him.
Because Du Xun himself almost never drove sports cars.
Opening the roof, the warm breeze caressed their faces, the summer’s crisp, sultry air mingled with a hint of grass and earth fragrance.
Leaving the manor’s pine forest road, the cicada calls were gradually drowned out by honking and lively human voices.
But as they entered the bustling city, Du Xun did not stop.
Not until they re-entered the suburbs.
“Where are you taking me?”
Along the way, Shen Zhuo had silently thought of a few places.
But they all just passed by.
“You’ll know when we get there.”
Okay.
Shen Zhuo was bored, so he took out everything on him.
The marriage certificate, Du Xun’s salary card, the manor’s access card.
“What’s the access card for?”
With An in the manor, he didn’t really need to open doors himself.
He had forgotten about this item until now, and was a bit curious.
“The collection room, the central control room, and some areas that can only be opened with authorization.”
Du Xun drove with one hand, holding the young man’s delicate white fingers with the other.
“This access card can also control the manor’s self-destruct mode, the underground escape tunnels can only be opened with it.”
“If something happens and I’m not home, it can save your life.”
Shen Zhuo clicked his tongue.
Du Xun had even thought of this.
“But that kind of thing shouldn’t happen.”
The red light turned on, Du Xun turned to look at the young man, “With An and the others there, and besides…”
The man’s slightly calloused fingers gently caressed the tender, smooth skin of the young man’s hand.
His tone doting and proud.
“As you said, we are equally strong.”
Just as Du Xun finished speaking, he glanced down and noticed the red book on Shen Zhuo’s lap, pausing slightly.
“Has the wife been carrying it the whole time?”
The alpha lightly touched the inside pocket of his shirt over his heart, then suddenly smiled.
Shen Zhuo picked it up, opening to the photo of the two of them.
Both had expressionless faces.
He still remembered the cameraman at the time, drenched in cold sweat, telling them:
“Smile, bride and groom.”
Behind the cameraman, a row of military soldiers stood with guns.
“You obviously like me, why didn’t you smile?”
Shen Zhuo looked up, meeting the deep lake-like eyes.
“Because I was afraid back then, afraid you might change your mind, afraid this was just a fleeting dream.”
Over these past few days, Shen Zhuo had slowly come to understand that Du Xun was not actually a person who didn’t like to talk, just like him.
It was just that he had no one to speak to, nothing to say, and nothing that could be said.
The things Du Xun faced were far more oppressive and bloody than he imagined.
It was life, it was hope.
It was the lives of enemy soldiers, and the hope of the entire Empire.
As the Commander-in-Chief, Du Xun had to bear too much.
Yet war had made the people around him fewer and fewer.
Only coldness, even cruelty,
Could keep him calm and composed when issuing the correct orders.
Could get him through one inevitable parting after another.
Shen Zhuo’s fingertips lifted, gripping that large hand in return.
“I won’t leave, so you can love me with all your might.”
The eagle, soaring over the piles of bones, needed a branch to perch on.
He would be Du Xun’s branch.
The red light countdown reached 10 seconds.
The alpha’s gaze flickered, seeming to suppress some emotion.
Du Xun’s body leaned towards him, kissing the young man’s lips.
The alpha said:
“I will.”
—
The sports car stopped in front of a massive building.
It was hard to describe the shape.
The lines were soft, without any sharp edges, the entire exterior made of glass, shimmering like ocean waves in the sunlight.
Shen Zhuo felt he had heard the name of this building before.
“Flower Sea City.”
As the name suggests, this was a place for cultivating various flowers.
The Empire’s climate was suitable, but the flowering periods were mostly short, so Flower Sea City focused on extending the blooming time, while also researching grafting.
In fact, this kind of place of refined elegance was not exactly a research institute, but an open-type scenic spot.
Inside, there were various tranquil and beautiful Western restaurants decorated with all kinds of flowers, as well as some recreational facilities.
It was one of the best check-in spots for young couples.
Shen Zhuo had heard Jiang Yuening mention this renowned check-in holy land before.
They said Flower Sea City was also an excellent location for wedding photo shoots.
Shen Zhuo had seen Shen Ruoyin and Jiang Yuening’s wedding photos.
Several of the shots were taken here.
“Wedding photos…”
Shen Zhuo just realized now, there were quite a few things they needed to do.
Wedding photos, the wedding banquet, honeymoon.
Unfortunately, the time was too tight now, they probably couldn’t do any of those things.
No matter, as long as they were together, these things could be done anytime.
Du Xun had been paying attention to his omega the entire time, he actually heard the young man’s murmuring.
He wasn’t the best at creating surprises and romance.
The three gifts he gave Shen Zhuo had already taken him years to plan.
But for the wedding photos, he had made arrangements.
Du Xun deliberately didn’t answer, just tightening his grip on Shen Zhuo’s hand:
“Let’s go, take a look inside.”
The buildings around Flower Sea City’s central open-air square formed a huge white rose garden.
Besides the seasonal hydrangeas, carnations, and roses adorning the restaurants and entertainment buildings,
There were also some unknown white flowers.
Decorated with white roses as the main theme, lace and curtains gave Flower Sea City a romantic atmosphere full of noble and classical European charm.
“This month’s theme is white roses.”
Du Xun pulled him along the path beside the rose garden, softly explaining.
Shen Zhuo’s leather shoes made crisp, rhythmic sounds on the wooden boards.
It was not a rest day, so there weren’t many people around.
The rose garden only had them, and a family of three.
The omega was holding the just-walking baby, placing it on the ground, he and the alpha beside him each held one of the baby’s hands, gently talking to the baby about the roses.
Shen Zhuo withdrew his gaze from that little family, his downcast eyes flickering slightly.
“You brought me here for…?”
The alpha gave his hand a squeeze, “A date.”
Shen Zhuo raised his brows.
His alpha was quite good at this.
“I thought you had me dressed this way to take me to an amusement park.”
Shen Zhuo was in a good mood, his steps becoming lighter.
So going on a date with the one you like was such a joyful thing.
“Mn, we’ll go at night, there’ll be fireworks and floats.” Du Xun suddenly raised the small bag he had been carrying.
Shen Zhuo hadn’t had a chance to ask what was inside.
“I’ll take photos for you.”
Du Xun took the item out.
It was a camera.
Shen Zhuo felt surprised again.
Just how many things did Du Xun know?
The alpha released the young man’s hand, letting him stand in front of the white roses.
He stepped back a few paces, finding the right angle to crouch down.
“Just stroll around the flowers.” The man gently encouraged, “The wife looks so beautiful.”
When he was young in the palace, Shen Zhuo had learned how to face the camera.
His photogenic skills were always quite good.
Plus, Du Xun’s photography skills were unexpectedly excellent.
In the Tyndall effect of the sunlight, the elegance of the white veil and roses blended together.
And he was the focal point of the composition, the calm in his eyes only lifting slightly in a smile, making him look as holy as a divine messenger.
As Shen Zhuo reviewed the camera, he couldn’t help but look at Du Xun in wonder a few times.
“What else can you do?” The young man suddenly thought of something, quickly adding, “Besides me.”
Du Xun chuckled, pinching the young man’s cheek.
“Probably learned a bit of everything.”
Du Xun took a lot of photos of Shen Zhuo, most of which didn’t even need much post-processing to be used as samples at a photography studio.
Finally, they chose a refreshingly elegant Western restaurant.
Shen Zhuo ate the foie gras steak that Du Xun had cut for him, and tried the small cake the alpha passed him.
It tasted like strawberry ice cream.
“Du Xun.”
In the man’s eyes, he saw himself occupying the entire field of vision.
His smiling self.
“I’m here.” The alpha answered softly.
Shen Zhuo didn’t know how to describe this date.
Roses, sunlight, white veils, summer.
And his all-capable alpha.
Suddenly, his phone vibrated, someone had sent Shen Zhuo a message.
Shen Zhuo opened the message, the smile on his face immediately freezing.
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