Chapter 128 Night Talk "Don't even think about escaping from my grasp again in this life...

Because of Shen Qingzhu's serious confession, Ji Mingxue was still a little dazed until she was taken to the guest room by Shen Qingzhu.

"Wash up first, I'll make you some midnight snack."

After saying that, Shen Qingzhu touched Ji Mingxue's head and turned to leave.

After he left, Ji Mingxue slowly took off her fox fur coat, held it in her arms and took several deep breaths.

In the steamy bathroom, Ji Mingxue stood under the warm water, and Shen Qingzhu's previous words echoed in her mind again -

【From the beginning till now, what I know and like is you as a person, not your identity.】

【I like you just because you are you. 】

Until now, Ji Mingxue's heart is still pounding, his eyes are slightly red, and his chest is filled with unspeakable emotions.

But in fact, this was not the first time Ji Mingxue had heard similar words.

Long before she differentiated into Omega, more than one of those who pursued Ji Mingxue had said such things.

After the differentiation, Ji Mingxue often saw many Omegas with good backgrounds sharing their experiences in "Omega's Afternoon Tea". They said that in order to get to the top, Alphas would do everything they could and use all kinds of sweet words, as if they were all loyal and affectionate lovers, just to trick Omegas into bed and mark them for life, so as to achieve the goal of those Alphas to become successful.

Ji Mingxue had also seen similar words in the scumbag quotes shared by Omegas.

At that time, Ji Mingxue even thought that if an Alpha really said such words to him, he would probably sneer at him.

But when this Alpha turned out to be Shen Qingzhu, the person he liked, Ji Mingxue realized how damaging these words were.

Ji Mingxue is not a flower that lives in a greenhouse. Because of his background, he has met all kinds of people over the years and has his own set of principles for judging people.

So long before she fell in love with Shen Qingzhu, Ji Mingxue already knew what a pure and clean person Shen Qingzhu was.

Such a person's emotions must be pure and clean.

That's why Ji Mingxue was so moved, because he knew that every word Shen Qingzhu said was true.

But it was precisely because of this that Ji Mingxue felt even more guilty.

…

After settling Ji Mingxue in the guest room, Shen Qingzhu also went back to his room to wash up.

Without paying any attention to the fat bamboo shoot that was still very energetic, Shen Qingzhu wrapped it with the bamboo shoot skin, tied up her long hair with a jade-colored wooden hairpin, changed into a comfortable beige gown, and then went to the kitchen to prepare a midnight snack.

Because he didn't eat much at the banquet, Shen Qingzhu was a little hungry now.

Although he had only been back in A-06 for two days, the refrigerator in Shen Qingzhu's home had already been filled to the brim.

Shen Qingzhu picked up a bottle of fermented rice wine and started cooking fermented rice wine dumplings.

This is a dessert that Shen Qingzhu likes very much.

He never drinks alcohol on a daily basis, but he has a special liking for the sweet and slightly intoxicating aroma of fermented rice wine.

The jade-white dumplings floated up and down in the pot, and the aroma of the fermented rice gradually spread, quietly staining Shen Qingzhu's soft sleeves.

In the mist of warm fragrance, Shen Qingzhu lowered her green eyes slightly, and a bright light fell quietly above her head.

They fell on Shen Qingzhu's face and hair, making him look radiant and beautiful like an illusory dream.

Her heart tightened for a moment, and when Ji Mingxue came to her senses, she had already hugged Shen Qingzhu's waist tightly.

"Hmm?" Unexpectedly, Ji Mingxue gave him such a warm hug as soon as she came out. Shen Qingzhu patted his arms locked around his waist in a funny way and said softly, "Are you hungry? It will only take a few more minutes."

A few minutes later, the two sat face to face at the dinner table.

Shen Qingzhu sprinkled some osmanthus honey into his bowl of fermented rice wine, and asked Ji Mingxue, "Do you want osmanthus honey or dried osmanthus?"

Ji Mingxue decisively chose dried osmanthus.

After that, the two of them quietly finished their respective fermented rice wines.

Osmanthus has the effect of soothing the mood.

Steaming hot and delicious food can also make people subconsciously relax.

After drinking a bowl of fermented rice wine, Ji Mingxue's slightly tense expression relaxed a lot unconsciously.

It was already late, so after handing the dishes to the housework robot, Shen Qingzhu prepared to go to bed.

But if he just went to sleep like this, Ji Mingxue would probably suffer from insomnia tonight.

Shen Qingzhu smiled and touched Ji Mingxue's head, and asked him softly, "Would you like to have a night talk in bed?"

Ji Mingxue's eyes suddenly lit up, and although she was still a little nervous, she nodded heavily.

Shen Qingzhu then took him to her bedroom.

It was not until the two of them were deeply buried in the soft quilt, facing each other sideways, that Shen Qingzhu gently tapped the tip of Ji Mingxue's nose and asked him, "I said I don't care about your identity, why are you still so worried?"

Ji Mingxue grasped his warm fingers, lowered her eyes and said, "I know you don't care about my identities."

"But," Ji Mingxue moved closer to Shen Qingzhu wrapped in the quilt and looked deeply into Shen Qingzhu's gentle green eyes, "but my background means that my life is destined to be uneventful."

"This is likely to bring you danger and trouble."

"That's why I haven't dared to tell you this."

"…I'm afraid you'll break up with me because of this."

After mustering up the courage to express her deepest concerns, Ji Mingxue's eyes became redder, but her gaze remained fixed on Shen Qingzhu's face. She was so nervous that her breathing slowed down.

It was rare to see such a cautious look on his face. Shen Qingzhu felt a pain in her heart. She immediately kissed him on the forehead and said slowly, "No, at least so far, I haven't had such an idea."

Ji Mingxue blinked, and her voice suddenly became a little strange, and she said in a slightly higher tone, "Does this mean that you might want to break up with me in the future?!"

Shen Qingzhu laughed and pinched his cheek lightly, "Who can predict the future?"

"If I say that I will love you forever and ever and will never leave you, you won't believe it, right?"

Ji Mingxue: ...

Although he really wanted to say "I will"!

But Shen Qingzhu obviously knew him very well and knew that he would never believe such unrealistic nonsense.

So, although she was muttering in her heart, Ji Mingxue finally said "hmm" honestly, agreeing with Shen Qingzhu's words.

Shen Qingzhu looked at him gently and continued, "When I said I don't care about your identity, I wasn't trying to comfort you."

"To be honest, even if we weren't dating, my status as a 3S-level Alpha would have meant that my life would never be peaceful."

Ji Mingxue pinched his fingertips and said, "But if you date me, it is very likely that your life will become more difficult than one level."

Shen Qingzhu curled her lips slightly, "You are right, then how about I break up with you today?"

Ji Mingxue's eyes widened immediately and he said fiercely, "No!"

Shen Qingzhu couldn't help but laugh, "If you don't want to break up, then stop saying those discouraging words."

Ji Mingxue became docile again and listened to Shen Qingzhu obediently.

Shen Qingzhu said, "Before I started dating you, I knew you were from the most aristocratic family in the empire."

"So, even if you are not the crown prince, there is still a huge gap between you and me in terms of social status."

Although he said this, Shen Qingzhu did not show any inferiority complex on his face. He was just speaking the truth.

"You have told me more than once that you are not an insignificant existence in the Ji family, but a very valued member."

"This status is actually not much different from that of a crown prince."

"The Ji family has no fewer troubles and enemies than the crown prince of the empire."

"So, I was mentally prepared for all this long before I decided to date you. I didn't just speak up after suddenly learning about your identity as the crown prince."

Ji Mingxue pursed her lips slightly, "You never told me these."

Shen Qingzhu said gently, "Because this is my own decision."

"Since I have decided to date you, I will bear all the consequences myself."

After saying that, seeing Ji Mingxue lower her eyes slightly, as if she was a little sad, Shen Qingzhu said again, "Just like you have solved so many problems for me, haven't you never asked me for credit?"

Ji Mingxue raised his eyes unexpectedly.

Shen Qingzhu looked at him tenderly, "Whether it was the one who took the initiative to teach me etiquette during the 'Luming Banquet', or the one who helped me solve the public opinion problems again and again, or the dignitaries who tried to attack me openly or secretly."

"I actually have always known that in addition to the protection of the Imperial University, you and the Ji family have also been secretly protecting me during this period of time."

I didn't expect Shen Qingzhu to know this, but when I thought about how Shen Qingzhu always had a clear mind, Ji Mingxue was not very surprised.

But he still said seriously, "Even if we are not dating, the Ji family and I will still try our best to protect you."

Because Shen Qingzhu is the treasure of the empire.

Even if he is not a 3S-level Alpha, his lofty ideals and amazing talents will make Ji Mingxue do her best to clear all obstacles for him.

Shen Qingzhu responded softly, "So, because of my status as a 3S-level Alpha, do you think I'm a trouble?"

Ji Mingxue:?

"Of course not!" he said firmly.

Shen Qingzhu smiled, "Then you should know that I can't think you are a trouble just because of your status as the crown prince."

Ji Mingxue was a little moved again, and her eyes turned red again.

But before he could be moved for long, he heard Shen Qingzhu say, "In fact, if I knew your identity as the crown prince from the beginning, I might not have dated you."

Ji Mingxue's emotion stopped abruptly, her beautiful eyebrows slightly raised, and her golden eyes suddenly stared at Shen Qingzhu.

Shen Qingzhu looked at him with curved eyebrows and bright smiles in her emerald eyes. She said with emotion, "But who made you so likable that you tricked me into it?"

Ji Mingxue realized that he was joking, and immediately laughed. She immediately got up from the bed, looked down at Shen Qingzhu, pinched her chin, and said with narrowed eyes, "Since I have tricked you into giving me your hand, you are mine from now on."

"Don't even think about escaping from my grasp again in this life!"

As soon as the words fell, both of them shuddered at the same time.

After their eyes met, they couldn't help but laugh.