Chapter 41: On the Eve of Parting, the Main Characters and Their Couples Appear

Qingqing's eyes darted around. She just smiled at Ling Qianzhu but didn't answer her question. Ling Qianzhu raised her hand and patted her head, about to say something, when Su Fuying's voice came from the kitchen.

Ling Qianzhu took Qingqing's hand and led her to the dining table. Three bowls of steaming noodles were already laid out on the table. "It's a bit late, so we only have noodles left. Please... don't mind." Su Fuying looked at her face, remembering that person calling her "Minister." He lowered his eyes, hoping she wouldn't find it offensive.

"Wow, how could I dislike it?" Ling Qianzhu sat down with a smile. "I used to really like noodles." When she was young, her family was implicated in a tragedy, and she endured all kinds of hardships along the way. She put a noodle into her mouth and savored it carefully. She looked at the person sitting opposite her with a smile in her eyes. "It's delicious."

The meal was enjoyed in a pleasant atmosphere. Ling Qianzhu was good at creating a lively atmosphere. The more she looked at Su Fuying's face, the more familiar it seemed. The family that used to live next door to her house and were also good friends of her father also had the surname Su. Like her family, they had taken the wrong side and lost everything overnight.

Su Fuying escorted her downstairs. The night wind was strong, making the Omega's shoulders shiver slightly. Ling Qianzhu took off her coat and draped it over him. "It's too cold. Aren't we supposed to be communicating?"

His nose was red as he felt the warmth from his coat. He blinked his doe-like eyes, then stretched out his hand to reveal the personal terminal on his wrist. Soon, they connected.

Ling Qianzhu turned around and opened the car door. "I'll go first then. You can get in."

The person in front of her nodded, and her gaze remained fixed on his back until he disappeared around the corner of the stairs. The motion-sensor lights in the stairwell lit up one by one. Just as Ling Qianzhu was about to get into the car, she heard the sound of a body hitting the door, as well as Su Fuying's cries for help.

She slammed the car door shut and ran upstairs. "Let me go, let me go!" The strong Alpha scent filled the entire hallway. Su Fuying was pinned down by him, her coat thrown aside. Ling Qianzhu didn't think twice as she used one hand to pull the Alpha in heat off the Omega.

The Omega lay on the ground, his shirt torn to shreds, his face streaked with tears, his eyes filled with terror. Ling Qianzhu picked up his coat and covered him with it. Behind them came the Alpha's cursing, "So that's why you kept rejecting me, you've got someone else." He got up from the ground, glaring fiercely at Su Fuying, "You just wait."

He glanced at Ling Qianzhu, whose Alpha level seemed quite high, gritted his teeth, spat, and disappeared into the stairwell.

Ling Qianzhu squinted at the departing Alpha. She didn't react on the spot, but instead looked down at the trembling person in her arms. His face was pale, and cold sweat was streaming down his forehead. She reached out and touched his forehead; it was burning hot. She pursed her lips, put her arm around his shoulder, and easily lifted him up through his legs. She walked to the door and knocked, "Qingqing, it's me. Open the door."

Qingqing bit her lower lip and opened the door a crack, clearly startled by the commotion. "Let's go, Qingqing. Your brother just asked me to take care of you."

Ling Qianzhu placed the unconscious Su Fuying in the passenger seat, turned on the car's heater, and Qingqing sat in the back, curiously looking at the interior decorations.

Ling Qianzhu got into the car and closed the door. "Qingqing, is your brother... sick?" she asked Su Fuying as she drove.

Her clear, lovely face was now scrunched up. "My brother works so hard every day. Mom's health isn't good. My brother borrowed a lot of money to pay off his debts. He often goes out to work and doesn't come back until very late. And then, as time went on, his health also deteriorated." She sighed. "Debt collectors are always coming to the door. They're so fierce. My brother also has to deal with some Alphas who like him. Just now outside the door, that wasn't the first time. My brother always fights with them, and it's always the police who come and drive them away." Her voice grew softer and softer.

Ling Qianzhu didn't say anything after hearing this, but just turned his head to look at the Omega with his eyes closed. His cheeks were so thin that he could easily pick him up.

Upon arriving at the private residence, the butler quickly came to greet them. "Find a doctor." Ling Qianzhu picked up the person from the passenger seat and carried them straight into the room. He went up to the second-floor side bedroom and placed the person on the bed. Qingqing was then taken to another room to rest.

The doctor arrived quickly. Ling Qianzhu got up and went out. She sat on the sofa and used her personal computer to search for things from back then. After searching for a long time, she found a photo. The little boy in the photo had eyebrows and eyes that were somewhat similar to Su Fuying's, and the mole on his face was in the exact same position. She relaxed and leaned back on the sofa.

It was him. Those who were implicated back then all went to other planets and changed their names. At that time, Ling Qianzhu had differentiated into a Beta early on and was abandoned by her family, leading a life of wandering. Su Fuying had not yet differentiated at that time. Therefore, when they first met, she did not recognize him, who had already differentiated into an Omega, and he did not recognize her, who had already changed from a Beta to an Alpha.

But fate is so magical that it brought the two of them together again many years later.

She opened the communication app and instructed her adjutant to handle everything concerning Su Fuying, including debts and medical expenses, which she was fully responsible for. She stood up and went to the balcony, took out a cigarette from her pocket, lit it, and looked into the distance. Footsteps sounded behind her, and a doctor stood behind her, explaining Su Fuying's condition.

"Let's schedule the surgery once he's feeling better."

"yes."

Ling Qianzhu pushed open the door and went in. Su Fuying was lying in the treatment pod, looking much better than when she first arrived. She stared intently at his face, her eyes dark and unfathomable. He was like a beautiful, fragile porcelain doll, yet so strong.

Same yet different fate, destiny brought me together with you again, Su Fuying.

Xu Lingzhao lay on the bed, with Chu Jingze playing with her hair in his arms. She stared intently at the screen, but her hands lingered on Chu Jingze's waist, occasionally lowering her head to kiss his forehead.

She was fairly certain of the location of the Queen Insect, but eliminating her wasn't enough. The spatial rift torn by the Insectoids had to be repaired. This way, the safety of the Pasifica Federation could be ensured after she left. The flow of time was different in each plane, and hopefully, they would still be there when she and Chu Jingze returned.

Her fingers slid across the light screen. After dealing with the insect queen, she would hand over the position of Federation Commander to Lu Qianxue, so she had to clear all obstacles for her and choose a place for her and Chu Jingze to rest. She looked down at the obedient person. She didn't want to wait until hundreds of years had passed before she returned and all she would see was Chu Jingze's cold tombstone.

She took Chu Jingze's hand and intertwined their fingers. "We will never be apart again. I will never make you wait for me again." Her words were gentle and tender.

Chu Jing felt a tingling sensation in his ears. He nodded and nuzzled her chin with the top of his head. "We won't separate, we'll never separate."

Xu Lingzhao hugged him tighter, perhaps as another way of making up for the years they had missed each other. Tomorrow, she would bring Chu Jingze to meet with their friends, and the five of them would be together again in a long time.

While she was thinking, a message popped up on her phone. It was from Jin Chenyu. She had almost forgotten about him, but thanks to him, Pei Zhenwei's life was saved by developing the serum. She frowned, thinking that it wasn't right to use him before. Xu Lingzhao decided to erase the feelings that existed because of the blood.

"What's wrong?" Chu Jing asked softly, noticing her slightly furrowed brows.

"It's nothing." She gently rubbed his soft cheek. It was better not to let him know about this, something trivial that would only make him nervous. But seeing Chu Jingze's concerned eyes, she hesitated for a moment before telling him the truth. Hiding things would only hurt her partner.

"Then...do you like him?" The person in her arms buried their head in her chest after hearing this, their voice muffled.

"Fool, of course I don't like you." Xu Lingzhao lifted his chin with his hand. "I only like you, and I will always only love you."

Pei Zhenwei looked at the time on the wall, 22:10. She lay on the bed and touched her empty glands. Xu Lingzhao invited her to meet tomorrow. She sighed, feeling a mix of emotions. She didn't know how to face him, having unknowingly done something to hurt them.

She lowered her eyes. Dr. Jin said that he needed more time to completely remove the effects of the crystal nucleus.

It's truly a cruel twist of fate. During this time, she has been wavering between acceptance and melancholy. Because she was able to develop the serum so quickly, Lu Qianxue told her that she had already made amends, but she herself still couldn't get over that hurdle.

"Knock knock—" There was a knock on the door. Pei Zhen turned around slightly, her face full of doubt. Who was it? This was her private residence. How could the housekeeper let someone in without permission? Before she could think about it, the door was pushed open, and her eyes widened slightly.

Huo Qi appeared at the door, his face still cold. The two stared at each other silently for a long time without either of them speaking.

"You...why are you here?" Pei Zhenwei's voice was hoarse. She got out of bed, her eyes darting around. Huo Qi had been contacting her during this time, but she hadn't replied. She had been foolish enough to mark him, but now that she was a Beta, she could only try to make it up to Huo Qi after she recovered. Although removing the mark was not a good idea...Dr. Jin said to leave it to him.

Huo Qi entered the room and closed the door. He took a step forward and asked, "Can't I come?"

"Huh? Oh." Pei Zhenwei scratched her head and coughed lightly. "You can come, but it's so late..."

"Is it late?" Huo Qi kept approaching her, step by step until he was right in front of Pei Zhenwei, so close that his forehead was almost touching her chin. She gave in, with nowhere to retreat, and fell onto the bed. Huo Qi's knees spread her legs apart, his posture forceful, his face dark. "You're avoiding me. What do you mean by this?"

Pei Zhenwei felt an eerie silence around her; she could almost hear her own heartbeat. Her throat bobbed, and after carefully considering her words, she said, "I... I'm not avoiding you. I will make it up to you. Your father... won't be implicated, but..." Before she could finish speaking, Huo Qi reached out and pushed her onto the bed.

"Did I say I wanted compensation from you? Why are you avoiding me? Answer me."

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Author's Note: [Sprinkling flowers][Sprinkling flowers]