Chapter 69
Chapter Sixty-Nine
Xu Ziyan probably never imagined that Xie Wei, who once shone like the moon in her heart, would one day become her lover.
And he found a place to stay, no longer a homeless drifter.
Everything is different from a few years ago.
Xu Ziyan closed her eyes, and the emotions in her eyes gradually returned to calm.
Xie Wei noticed his emotional fluctuations, but didn't ask any further questions. She simply squeezed his hand tightly.
Their fingers intertwined, their body heat mingling, bringing an unprecedented sense of security. A faint scent of lemon and mint filled the car, the powerful and pure pheromones of a top-tier Alpha effectively soothing the Omega's unease.
Xu Ziyan quickly lost all thought, his entire body enveloped in pheromones, his cheeks slightly flushed: "Captain..."
Lately, before going out each time, Xie Wei would use the excuse of "being worried" to mark him, and Xu Ziyan never refused.
On the surface, it appears that he is indulging the Alpha's possessiveness, which far exceeds that of ordinary people. In reality, after being marked, he gains more psychological and physical satisfaction and stability.
Xie Wei smiled and said, "Will you call me that when we meet your parents later?"
Xu Ziyan was taken aback. Xie Wei hadn't mentioned asking him to change his address in all this time. He paused for a moment, then forced back his shyness and said, "...Xie Wei."
"Hmm." Xie Wei gripped the steering wheel, her eyes fixed on the road ahead, seemingly oblivious to everything around her. "I remember the agreed time was eleven o'clock, right?"
Xu Ziyan nodded.
Xie Wei said, "It's only nine o'clock now."
Xu Ziyan's eyes widened suddenly as he realized Xie Wei's meaning, his ears and cheeks turning bright red. His gaze wandered unconsciously around: "I... here... there seems to be a hotel nearby."
Xie Wei said, "It's not very safe; someone might take a picture of us."
They usually stay in the villa's rooms, and even when they're outside, they mostly visit properties under Xie Wei's name.
Xu Ziyan said, "Then..."
"Yan Yan, why do you think I drove this SUV today?" As he spoke, Xie Wei had already turned the car into a deserted corner. With no one else around, Alpha completely shed his disguise and turned his head to look at the young man with a burning gaze.
Xu Ziyan then realized that Xie Wei had probably been planning this for a long time.
In the unfamiliar environment and confined space, the Alpha in front of him was still slowly releasing pheromones, guiding and seducing him.
Xu Ziyan had already submitted to Xie Wei, both physically and mentally, and naturally had no ability to resist. He nodded slightly.
With permission granted, Xie Wei covered the windshield, adjusted the front seat, grabbed the Omega by the waist, and shoved him into the back seat.
Today was different from before. Xie Wei didn't rush to bite the back of his neck, but instead kept kissing his lips.
Xu Ziyan gently embraced the man's broad, sturdy shoulders. In that moment of intense emotion, tears welled up in his eyes, only to be gently kissed away.
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When Xie Wei and Xu Ziyan arrived at the agreed-upon location, there were still twenty minutes to go before the scheduled eleven o'clock.
After giving her name at the front desk, Xu Ziyan learned that someone had already arrived at the private room. She glared at Xie Wei beside her, seemingly blaming and complaining, and received an innocent look in return.
Xu Ziyan was in a hurry to leave because he had been delayed on the road, but Xie Wei dragged him back, massaged his waist, and then helped him put on his clothes and tidy himself up.
However, it must be admitted that after what just happened, the gloom and heaviness that had been lingering in Xu Ziyan's heart have been greatly reduced.
Taking a deep breath, Xu Ziyan pushed open the door and entered the private room. Seeing two familiar figures at the table, Xu Ziyan's heart wavered for a moment, but was quickly calmed down by the hand tightly clasped beside her.
Xu's mother wore a red coat and glamorous makeup, but it couldn't hide the marks of time on her face. She looked somewhat tired, one hand supporting her forehead and the other holding a water glass on the table.
Mr. Xu looked down at his phone. In the two years since they last met, his head had turned gray, and he looked much older and less energetic than before.
The two, once lovers, now loathe each other and refuse to exchange a single word. Despite being far apart, they remain completely silent, creating a tense atmosphere in the private room.
The silent atmosphere was broken only when Xu Ziyan pushed open the door and walked in.
Hearing the noise, Xu's mother suddenly looked up, and Xu's father also put down his phone and looked over.
Xu Ziyan took off her coat and hung it on the rack next to her. She whispered a few words to the waiter before taking off her mask and glasses and looking at her parents: "Dad, Mom."
“Xiaoyan,” Xu’s mother quickly put on a smile, seemingly remembering the New Year’s events. Feeling guilty, she glared at Xu’s father. “I just found out you didn’t go back to B City for the New Year. Didn’t I tell you to contact Xu Qiquan? Did he prevent you from coming home again? He—”
"Mom," Xu Ziyan interrupted her, glancing awkwardly at Xie Wei, "Don't say anything more."
"Oh, yes, yes, I won't say anymore." Only then did Xu's mother realize that there were other people present. She smiled awkwardly and shifted her gaze to the man next to Xu Ziyan.
Despite wearing sunglasses and a mask, the man's superior physique and aura were undeniable. A hint of amazement flashed in her eyes as she asked, "And this is…?"
Xie Wei took off her sunglasses and mask at the right moment and greeted Xu's parents politely: "Hello, Uncle, hello, Aunt, I am Xu Ziyan's lover, my name is Xie Wei."
When he wanted to put on a show, he always managed to present his most pleasing and endearing self. Xu's mother exclaimed "Ah!" and, after a long pause, finally said, "Hello..."
Xu's father also showed a rare look of surprise. He nodded, picked up his teacup and took a sip of water: "Sit down."
Although they didn't care much about Xu Ziyan, he was still their biological child, and they had to maintain the proper appearances. Xu's parents took turns asking questions, thoroughly investigating Xie Wei's family background and circumstances.
Xie Wei, having spent years navigating the business world, naturally possessed a deep understanding of the art of language. She answered truthfully when she could, and skillfully glossed over when she couldn't.
The more she asked, the more astonished Xu's mother became.
A top-tier Alpha, born into a wealthy family, with assets worth tens of millions, and possessing such outstanding looks and character...
She suddenly remembered something and clapped her hands: "Oh, you're Xiaoyan's team captain?"
Xie Wei was taken aback, not expecting that Xu's mother had only just realized her identity, and chuckled somewhat: "Yes."
Xu's mother said, "Oh dear, my son... my other son has always liked you. His name is Chen Xi, he's also an Omega, and he's a fan of yours. I wonder if you could sign an autograph for him?"
After saying that, she glanced at Xu Ziyan with a look that seemed both unintentional and reproachful: "I talked to Xiaoyan about this before, but he probably forgot..."
Xu Ziyan pursed her lips and remained silent.
He didn't forget; he simply didn't want Xie Wei to give other Omegas any special treatment, not even a personal autograph.
Xie Wei smiled and glanced at Xu Ziyan. Instead of agreeing to Xu's mother's request, she said, "I'm sorry, it's not fair to the other fans if I do this. How about this, I'll give you a VIP seat ticket to the competition. All the audience members will have the opportunity to get the contestant's autograph."
Xu's mother was somewhat displeased when she was refused. At this opportune moment, Xu Ziyan said, "A ticket to a popular match, with a VIP seat, is worth five figures."
Her expression changed, and she smiled again.
Xie Wei was adept at putting on a show and was very eloquent, managing to charm Xu's parents so much that Xu Ziyan, their biological son, barely managed to say a few words during the meal.
When the dinner ended, Mr. and Mrs. Xu basically accepted Xie Wei as their son-in-law with excellent conditions. Xie Wei then gave them the gifts he had prepared in advance and called a car to take them home.
Once back in the car, the two were alone again. Xu Ziyan felt inexplicably awkward and smiled helplessly, looking down at her: "That's why I didn't want to bring you back."
He has a natural inferiority complex about his family of origin, and he can't hold his head up in front of someone as privileged as Xie Wei.
There are some disgusting things that Xu Ziyan would never want Xie Wei to know in his lifetime, if he could.
However, if two people want to stay together and have a stable relationship, there are some things they must tell each other and cannot hide from each other.
Xie Wei remained silent for a long time before finally speaking, "At the dinner party just now, Auntie said, 'Is he not letting you go home again?' What does 'again' mean?"
Xu Ziyan's heart skipped a beat, and she subconsciously tried to gloss over it: "It's... nothing."
"to be honest."
Since the two confirmed their relationship, Xie Wei rarely spoke in such a forceful tone. Xu Ziyan was intimidated by him, hesitated for a moment, and then told the truth.
When she mentioned spending the night in an internet cafe, Xu Ziyan paused, then smiled and said, "Anyway, it's all in the past. And after I left home, they gradually changed. Over the years... I wouldn't say there was any compensation, but the relationship has been pretty good. They all have their own families now, and I—"
"You have me too."
Xie Wei reached out and covered Xu Ziyan's hand, slowly tightening her grip: "I'll give you a home from now on."
A sudden surge of bittersweet emotion welled up in Xu Ziyan's heart. His eyes reddened, and he nodded forcefully.
Xie Wei smiled with satisfaction and said, "Let's order the rings first, then set a wedding date, find a free day, and get the marriage certificate. The wedding... we can have it after we retire."
Xu Ziyan blushed: "Captain!"
"Okay, okay, let's stop talking about it." Xie Wei knew when to stop, and ruffled his hair. "Anyway, it's a holiday, so there's no rush to go back today. Let's go somewhere fun together. Is there anywhere you'd like to go?"
Xu Ziyan suffers from decision-making difficulties, and upon hearing this, she began to rack her brains again.
In just a few words, the past was quickly swept aside by the two of them, and from now on, everything they said and thought would be about the future.
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