Thank you, but I'll have to decline.
The answer immediately popped into Shi Xi's mind.
I can't imagine if this shirt would still look good if it ended up in Chi Zaiqing's hands.
However, he was actually quite curious about what kind of weird shape Chi Zaiqing could sew it into.
This kind of psychology is similar to—
Ugly things, keep them away, but if they're ugly in a unique way, then I'll have to see what's going on.
Shi Xi looked at Chi Zaiqing, thought for a moment, and then chose to refuse: "No need, there's no needle and thread here."
"Even if I gave it to you, I couldn't sew it up."
He only has this one shirt now, and if it gets ruined, he'll have nothing to wear.
As he spoke, in front of Chi Zaiqing, he put the buttons into his coat pocket, grabbed the hem of his shirt, tied it casually in a knot, and then tucked it into his waistband.
By tying it up like that, the originally loose shirt became a tight-fitting one, with the white shirt clinging to his waist, further highlighting his good figure with broad shoulders and a narrow waist.
Her slender waist, so alluring, beckons one to want to grasp it and caress it...
Sheng Yingpu looked at Shi Xi's waist and thought about what he had investigated.
Shi Xi probably doesn't even know that he's the most popular mercenary.
Many employers only post tasks because of him.
Before Sheng Yingpu could take a second look, Chi Zaiqing turned to the side, blocking his view.
Sheng Yingpu narrowed his eyes slightly.
"Aran, let me put your coat on for you."
Chi Zaiqing stepped forward, slowly crouched down, reached out and took Shi Xi's coat. His long, slender fingers buttoned up Shi Xi's coat one button at a time, from bottom to top. Finally, he stood up and straightened Shi Xi's collar.
"It's warmer this way." Chi Zaiqing looked at Shi Xi with his azure eyes.
Why wear such warm clothes in the middle of summer?
Shi Xi mentally complained, but outwardly responded with a nonchalant "yes".
But was the young master's action to make up for the regret of not having sewn on the buttons?
What is this? Is it just a quirk of the young master?
If you can't sew on buttons, then button them up.
...
Jiang Yichen, Chu Yao, and Cheng Hao did not appear until they had finished breakfast.
Seeing Shi Xi dressed so warmly, Jiang Yichen's gaze lingered for a moment before he spoke: "Someone will come to pick us up in a couple of days."
The planet has no specific coordinates, and the people who came to pick them up could only determine the approximate area, so they would arrive a little later.
Upon hearing this, Shi Xi immediately recalled the upcoming plot.
Chi Zaiqing's heat cycle is approaching, but because he ran away from his wedding in such a hurry, he forgot to bring his suppressants.
Knowing he was about to leave the desolate planet, he didn't make a fuss and planned to return to the Chi family to inject inhibitors.
However, his heat cycle happened to begin the day before he was to leave...
Shi Xi thought to herself, "This is a minor climax in the original plot!"
The weak and pitiful omega, caught in the heat, happens to have only one Alpha, Jiang Yichen, by his side. And coincidentally, Jiang Yichen is also interested in him, so he offers to mark him temporarily to help him get through the unbearable heat.
The so-called temporary marking is when an omega has glands on the back of their neck, and an alpha injects its pheromones into them.
Whether Alpha or Omega, once marked, they will develop unusual feelings for each other.
Alphas develop a possessive desire for omegas they have marked, while omegas become irresistibly attached to Alphas.
It can be said that the gradual warming of their relationship in the later stages was entirely due to this temporary marking.
After Jiang Yichen finished speaking and saw that Shi Xi's reaction was indifferent, he asked, "You don't want to leave?"
This little miser, he probably doesn't want to stay here and keep making money, does he?
As soon as he said that, the others' gazes immediately fell on Shi Xi.
At this moment, the thoughts of the group reached an unprecedented level of agreement with Jiang Yichen's.
Chi Zai looked at Shi Xi with her bright, sparkling eyes, seemingly wanting to continue playing the elopement game for a few more days.
"Of course not." Shi Xi shook her head, saying with some worry, "I'm just thinking..."
"If I leave here, Chi Yan'an won't tear me apart, will he?"
"..." The air fell silent.
Chu Yao raised an eyebrow. Didn't he consider this issue when he eloped with Chi Zaiqing?
"No," Chi Zaiqing said, leaning against Shi Xi. "My brother is easy to get along with and won't make things difficult for you."
The Alphas in the cave reacted differently to his words.
Chu Yao glanced at Chi Zaiqing, assuming he was just talking nonsense.
Sheng Yingpu frowned slightly, sensing that Chi Zaiqing's words had a hidden meaning.
Jiang Yichen chuckled lightly, "No, I'll explain the situation to Chi Yan'an."
Shi Xi felt relieved after hearing the protagonist's assurance.
...
Upon learning that she was about to leave, Shi Xi began to vigorously promote her remaining goods—wolf meat.
Holding up the roasted wolf meat, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, its aroma filling the air, Shi Xi smiled as she looked at the people sitting around the campfire, "...Last two days, a tearful clearance sale! Not 3999, not 2999, only 1999!"
Everyone: "..." We understand now, they're planning to fleece them one last time.
Cheng Hao glanced at Jiang Yichen and thought to himself that the Marshal had enough prey to eat for the next two days, and based on his understanding of the Marshal, he probably wouldn't buy any.
Just as she was considering whether to buy a skewer to support Shi Xi's business, she heard Jiang Yichen say, "It's really not expensive, I'll have ten skewers."
Cheng Hao was silent for a moment. This isn't expensive? This is practically tourist attraction pricing!
Sheng Yingpu followed closely behind, "I'll have ten strings too."
Chu Yao savored the taste of the roasted wolf meat, licked his lips, and thought it tasted pretty good, so he said, "Five skewers, please."
He picked some wild berries this morning, which went perfectly with the grilled meat, making it less monotonous.
Cheng Hao paused for a moment, then decided to splurge a little, "Then Brother Gao, I'll have two skewers too."
Shi Xi happily distributed the wolf meat to the customers, earning another sum of money.
Although it hasn't been cashed out yet.
He sat back down and saw Chi Zaiqing staring at him with her deep blue eyes, asking as if somewhat confused, "Aran, do I have to pay for it too?"
—You think you can get something for free?
Shi Xi, blinded by the thought of money, instinctively wanted to blurt it out, but the next second, she suddenly remembered that she was the devoted male supporting character.
According to the plot, after spending these few days together, he is now unknowingly falling in love with Chi Zaiqing and subconsciously wants to protect and cherish her.
How could we possibly let Chi Zaiqing pay for food?
So he smiled and waved his hand, saying to Chi Zaiqing, "No need, you can have it." He stuffed the roasted meat into Chi Zaiqing's hand, "Let me know if you want more."
"Aran is the best."
Chi Zaiqing happily accepted the roasted meat, sat down next to Shi Xi, and began to eat slowly and carefully.
Shi Xi could certainly sense the gazes cast upon her by several Alphas.
I thought to myself.
Such blatant double standards suggest they must have realized they were rivals in love.
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