Chapter 50
So Shen Shiqian also blocked Xisen.
The reason for the temporary rift between the two best friends is a mystery; it's unclear whether it was because of condoms or because they were given condoms.
However, Feng Ran wasn't interested in knowing. She wouldn't hold a grudge against Xisen over something like this, after all, he was a responsible and dedicated doctor, it was just a pity that the size was too small.
Their first stop was Nor, a star in the Kerxi Star Region, known for its warm climate with spring-like weather all year round. It boasts spectacular flower forests at every stage of the year. The reason it ranks among the top in the Star Network's comprehensive evaluation is that it is close to the main star and makes it easy to take great photos.
Feng Ran wasn't very familiar with or enthusiastic about the current fashion culture in the Empire; she was only interested in the former point, which happened to be in the Kerxi Star Region.
I don't know if this counts as revisiting a familiar place.
When entering the Kersi Star Region, Shen Shiqian also thought of this problem. He couldn't help but recall the factory explosion that blew up half of the planet's surface, instantly annihilating more than two hundred people into cosmic dust. That was once the most severely criticized crime against Feng Ran.
But this is contradictory. At that time, Fengran was busy collecting energy resources on various energy mining planets. He didn't hate the Empire, but only despised it. The only threatening things he did were to seize energy planets, modify planetary shields, and inject viruses into the technology exhibition.
It was bad, but far from fatal. It was precisely because of her unusual gentleness that the Empire thought she could be bought off and negotiate peace, so they confidently sent spies to follow her.
Feng Ran had a line he would never cross, and Shen Shiqian thought so too. However, the explosion was too terrifying, and the undercover agents he sent out never returned, which changed everyone's perception of Feng Ran.
Feeling thirsty from eating too much dried fruit, Little Pink, who had completely betrayed her, thoughtfully poured Feng Ran a Coke.
Seeing that Feng Ran was in relatively good condition, Shen Shiqian couldn't contain his curiosity and asked, "Why did you blow up the factory in the first place?"
Feng Ran had no recollection of what he had said. The mechanical life-tampering case that had shocked everyone was something she couldn't even remember. She frowned and asked, "Are you sure I did it? Which factory? Tell me more specifically."
Her memory was not as complete as Shen Shiqian's; she always felt that she had forgotten something important, but she couldn't remember it for the time being.
Shen Shiqian was uncertain for a moment, but still explained to her: "There is a weapons factory left by Bai Sha on the planet Pukari. After it was requisitioned by the Empire, it was controlled and guarded by mechanical lifeforms. However, the mechanical lifeforms rebelled, and the Empire sent two squadrons to investigate, but because the factory exploded, no one survived."
"Yeah?"
Feng Ran had a slight headache. Controlling mechanical lifeforms to stalk the cicada while unaware of the oriole behind did sound like something she would do, but there was no need to blow it up just because it had been discovered; it would be a waste.
Her reason for coming to the Kerxi Star Region in her previous life had nothing to do with the Pukali mining planet. It was simply because this place was a logistics resource transfer station for all the major regions in the south. In order to avoid her covert operations being discovered, she would often come here to arrange and adjust new routes.
Feng Ran downed the sweet cola in one gulp: "Never mind, I can't remember. Whatever you think it is, then it is."
The feeling of having a missing piece of memory wasn't pleasant. Feng Ran felt that she wasn't quite complete, and blamed this feeling of frustration on Shen Shiqian, who had brought up the topic. She got up and walked closer to him.
Shen Shiqian was still trying to exonerate her: "Since you don't know, then it probably wasn't you who did it."
Feng Ran hugged him and sat on his lap: "What if it really was me, but I just don't want to admit it? Whether it was an accident or intentional, I indirectly killed a lot of people. You'll be afraid of me because of that, won't you?"
Shen Shiqian's injuries had not fully healed, so Xiao Lan placed a pillow under his seat. Due to the increased weight, the pillow was pressed into a flat shape, almost completely pressed against the seat, and could not bounce back at all.
Shen Shiqian's face turned pale for a moment, and the pain made him squint. He carefully supported himself to prevent his body from falling backward. Even though his reason told him that he shouldn't do this, and his hands were free, he just couldn't push Feng Ran away.
Feng Ran stroked his face, her fingers slyly probing inside his mouth, her expression shifting between light and dark. "We're almost at Norstar. To prevent you from getting lost or being targeted by others, we need to give you a mark."
She placed her other hand on Shen Shiqian's shoulder, buried her head, and gently bit his Adam's apple, releasing the scent of pheromones.
The necessary reaction condition for alcoholic fermentation is the deprivation of oxygen, which creates a suffocating feeling that almost leads to death and collapse, transforming into pain that feels tangible and envelops every corner of the body.
Her heart and lungs struggled desperately in the face of despair, her chest heaving like a giant balloon constantly inflating and deflating, as if trying to push Feng Ran away. Feng Ran half-closed her eyes, biting her teeth even deeper, and instead of pressing her hands on her shoulders, she grabbed the top of the balloon, as if she wanted to crush it with her fingernails.
Shen Shiqian couldn't help but let out a sob, the tone so high it sounded like a soft, seductive moan. He trembled violently and fell backward, his straightened body pressing against his original wound. In that instant, the pain transformed into an inescapable thrill.
Feng Ran finally let go of him, satisfied with the clear and complete teeth mark on his neck, and rewarded him with an extra kiss.
Do people involuntarily stick out their tongues when they're being choked? Feng Ran didn't really know, but that didn't stop her from thinking that Shen Shiqian was adorable, like a puppy.
This time, she finally gained the upper hand in the kiss. The puppy's tongue was soft and weak, seemingly without any strength, letting her entangle it. Its throat seemed to have been thoroughly opened by her, making it easy for one to have evil thoughts.
The pillow was stained with the rich scent of dark chocolate. Feng Ran looked at his teary-eyed, almost dazed face and felt a surge of pleasure. "Was it that comfortable? Does Marshal Shen have masochistic tendencies?"
Shen Shiqian bit his lip and remained silent, stubbornly clinging to his last vestige of self-control.
Feng Ran stood up gracefully and gently kicked his foot: "Go wash up and change your clothes, we're about to land."
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I don’t know if it was the right decision to travel with Feng Ran. Even though he was wearing the disguise ring, Shen Shiqian still couldn’t stand the gazes that kept pausing to look at his neck, because Feng Ran wouldn’t allow him to cover it up. Underneath his clothes was a low-cut black bodysuit, and the bite mark was bright red and exposed to the air.
Feng Ran held his hand and walked forward with light steps. He could even respond to the probing and scrutinizing gazes of others with a polite smile, as if he were showing off.
Everyone assumed they were an AO couple with vastly different physiques. After all, it's relatively rare for Alphas to be gay, and even if they were, they wouldn't go to such extremes. Alphas are inherently difficult to change, and it's almost impossible for them to completely submit to their partners.
Omegas choose to wear neck rings to conceal and protect their glands. Special neck rings are a symbol that they have a partner. However, no neck ring has ever given people such a strong cognitive impact as the teeth marks on Shen Shiqian's neck.
He convinced everyone that he was Fengran's Omega.
Before heading to the cherry blossom grove, Fengran wanted to visit the local specialty market first. Since it wasn't far, they decided to walk there.
It was the weekend, and the streets were unusually crowded. People might admire, respect, and be friendly towards Feng Ran, who was an "Alpha," but for Shen Shiqian, whose appearance was so different, the gazes were either fiery or excited, cold or contemptuous. Every glance felt like an insult and rape. He could even hear passersby making lewd jokes like "So slutty" as they brushed past him. Even though others didn't know who he was, he still felt extremely tormented.
Feng Ran stopped and looked at him: "What's wrong, sir? Your hands are so cold. Are you cold?"
Shen Shiqian didn't want to spoil her mood: "No."
Feng Ran: "Really? Then let's walk a little faster, it feels like there are more and more people."
The specialty market mainly sells products from Norstar, with flowers being the most abundant, followed by various specialty products and local snacks.
Feng Ran slowly ate a piece of cherry blossom mochi, looking around as he walked. He found things that Kempen didn't have particularly interesting, and he also bought some trinkets for Afu and Basil.
Shen Shiqian followed behind her at a leisurely pace, swiping her card and carrying her things. Feng Ran felt sorry for him because of his awkwardness, so she bought him a pink, girly necklace covered in flowers and bows.
If he has a bad sense of humor, so be it; Shen Shiqian has no choice but to accept his fate.
The weather on Norl was lovely, with clear skies and even a bit hot in the afternoon, giving one the illusion that summer was just around the corner.
After leaving the market, Feng Ran sat on a bench by the roadside, waiting for the next sightseeing bus. Her memory of this kind of open-air sightseeing bus was still from her junior high school graduation trip. Because their class had the worst grades in the cultural festival, they only received the minimum funding and had to take various public transportation along the way.
Although it was crowded and noisy, the feeling of the breeze blowing in my face was very comfortable, and I felt a sense of freedom that I couldn't quite describe.
Her wrist was gently held, and Feng Ran turned to look at Shen Shiqian. His face was flushed from the sun, and he seemed to have completely gotten used to the neck ring. In his other hand, he was holding a sparkling bracelet and trying to put it on her.
It was a string of hand-carved, wrinkled, transparent little flowers, each linked together by a thin, soft chain. In the sunlight, it refracted a clear, colorful light. Although the aesthetic sense needed improvement, it was still quite remarkable that Shen Shiqian could find a real natural crystal among a pile of glass.
Feng Ran fiddled with the few small flowers: "Is this for me? Thank you, what kind of flowers are these?"
Shen Shiqian: "Mountain lotus leaves".
Feng Ran was getting tired from waiting, and her voice betrayed her drowsiness. She leaned her head against Shen Shiqian and asked, "Hmm? Why is it mountain lotus leaf?"
Shen Shiqian carefully considered his words, “Unlike other flowers, it revels alone in the rain, crystal clear, ethereal and otherworldly, like a miracle that does not exist in this world.”
Shen Shiqian first saw this flower when he was a child in Xisen’s herb garden. At that time, Xisen watered the flower as if by magic. As the color faded due to refraction, the delicate veins of the petals resembled stretched bones, unique, different, and tenacious.
He remembered that shock for a very long time.
Feng Ran quickly looked it up: "It is special that it becomes transparent when it comes into contact with water, but it is just a physical phenomenon. Can this really be considered a miracle?"
"Because science itself is a miracle."
Feng Ran was taken aback.
"And what about me?"
"You are more radiant than a miracle."
He kissed Feng Ran's forehead. Feng Ran glanced at him, finding his words of love rather awkward, but she couldn't muster any anger and replied dryly:
"Your love is really strange."
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