The farce ended with Shafla being beaten with a hammer by an enraged Aphrodite.

Shafley accepted the job without a word of excuse, initially showing his sincerity towards Chen Nian.

Chen Nian's new pet "Prince" was temporarily kept in a cage because it was too dangerous.

It needs some conditioning and training before it can be released again.

As the night deepened, Chen Nian returned to the White Tower. He sat down on the bed in the bedroom, thinking about what had happened that night and fell into deep thought.

Now that Shafley had recovered from the shock of having his identity exposed, he was not particularly surprised.

After all, there is a huge gap between himself and Chen Ci. As long as His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is not a fool or a blind man, it is only a matter of time before he sees through it.

He opened the drawer of the bedside cabinet and found a brass bullet on the outer side of the second layer.

Five days ago, after Shafley failed to invite Chen Ci to the Harbor Base, he gave the bullet to Chen Ci, saying it was a gift as agreed upon previously.

Chen Ci recorded it in detail in his diary, thinking that he had asked Shafla for it himself and did not suspect anything.

But Chen Nian never mentioned anything about bullets.

That was Shafley's test, and apparently, Alpha succeeded.

Just now at the lake, Chen Nian was a little too excited.

Chen Ci's state of being under surveillance and his urgent yearning for freedom; the fact that Jiang Dai had taken him into hiding for many years and had not allowed him to come to the upper class; and the stories that Chen Ci had told him about the Chen family, all made Chen Nian subconsciously believe that being discovered would not be a good thing.

He desperately wanted to protect himself and Chen Ci.

Fortunately, it was Shafley who exposed this.

Just as the eldest prince said, Chen Nian only spent a few days with him, but he was able to understand what kind of person he was from the few contacts and Chen Ci's diary over the years.

Shaflay's good temper doesn't seem like the most noble member of the royal family. He rarely shows his edges, never makes strong demands for anything, and usually has little interest in things other than games. He always presents himself as a good man who always agrees to whatever is asked of him.

Unlike his sister Afro who pretends to be intellectual and elegant in front of others, Shafla is consistent inside and out. There are some things that cannot be faked.

Maybe it's a good thing.

If Shafley was really willing to help them, then his and Chen Ci's exchange life would be much more stable, without having to worry all day long.

If anything happens, there's always someone to discuss solutions with.

Now that Shafulai knows his true identity, Chen Nian no longer has to hesitate because of Chen Ci's engagement with Shafulai.

Maybe he could freely interact with other Alphas, develop some interesting relationships, fulfill his initial wish, and turn this top floor into his own hunting ground.

Shafla was his brother-in-law and had no control over his interpersonal relationships.

All Chen Nian has to do is make sure not to ruin his brother's reputation.

Well... it seems pretty good when I think about it.

The more Chen Nian thought about it, the more feasible it seemed.

He lay down on his bed and wrote down everything in detail in his journal, along with his own thoughts.

After all, in the eyes of other people who don't know the truth, he is still Chen Xi. If he wants to do something, he must get his brother's consent.

If Chen Ci feels that it will have a bad impact, then Chen Nian will not do it.

Soon it was time for Chen Ci to take a break. The smart housekeeper sent a reminder. Chen Nian locked the diary he had just written, and suddenly worry arose in his heart.

Both Shafley and Chen Ci said that today's terminals will be monitored, so is it possible that the logs they write down can be seen?

This speculation made Chen Nian suddenly uneasy.

If even the logs can be seen, then why are they exchanging information secretly?

But since no one has come to arrest him yet, it should be fine...

When Shafulai gets a terminal that is not monitored by the smart butler, I will use that to write it.

Chen Nian turned over and waved his hand lazily. The light in the bedroom dimmed and was adjusted to the most suitable brightness for falling asleep.

The night passed quickly.

The next morning, Shafulai came to the White Tower. They had agreed yesterday to wait until Chen Nian calmed down before discussing the details.

The young man quickly walked out of the elevator and saw the eldest prince. He instinctively tightened the corners of his lips, but soon realized that he no longer had to pretend in front of Shaflay, and his expression relaxed a lot.

Chen Nian narrowed his eyes slightly, yawned silently, and walked lazily to the sofa.

When Shafulai saw the young man's expression, he knew that Chen Nian had calmed down after a night.

He breathed a sigh of relief and whispered to Chen Nian, "Good morning, let's go to the palace and discuss it in detail."

In fact, if circumstances permitted, Shaflay would prefer to have the rest of the conversation in the White Tower. After all, being in a familiar environment would make Chen Nian more relaxed.

But after all, there are surveillance cameras everywhere in the White Tower, which is very unsafe.

Chen Nian knew Shafulai's considerations. He nodded and followed the eldest prince out of the white tower.

The special car was waiting outside. The White Tower and the Imperial Palace were in the same area and very close to each other, otherwise Afro would not have rushed directly from the room to the lake last night.

After just a few minutes, Chen Nian got out of the car and looked up at the majestic and magnificent building in front of him. This was his first time in the imperial palace.

Chen Nian couldn't recognize what style the palace belonged to, but there was no doubt that every inch of the platinum-colored building showed a unique beauty. The two sides of the main building had a symmetrical structure, and birds were perched on the top of the tall towers on the side.

Occasionally he could see the palace complex from the windows of the upper floors of the White Tower.

Shafley patted Chen Nian's shoulder gently, reminding him to leave.

In the past, Shafley had always consciously avoided physical contact with Chen Ci, because any slight touch would make Chen Ci feel uncomfortable.

But it was obvious that Chen Nian was different from his brother. The boy did not mind being touched and even took the initiative to hug him when he was drunk.

Chen Nian followed Shaflay into the palace and once again experienced what it meant to have not enough eyes.

The luxury inside the palace is beyond one's imagination. Countless columns are carved with dazzling patterns. Luxurious crystal chandeliers are arranged in two rows and hang heavily from the dome. Even if they are not lit, they still shine like thousands of stars.

The railings surrounding the second floor, the complex and ever-changing space like a maze, the exquisite paintings on the arched dome, and the gorgeous colors of sunlight shining through the huge floor-to-ceiling windows and reflected by the amber decorations... all made Chen Nian couldn't help but sigh in amazement.

"Your Highness." The butler appeared mysteriously beside Shafulai and said respectfully to Chen Nian, "Your Highness the Crown Princess."

Shafley hummed and introduced Chen Nian, "This is Butler Vaino. If you need anything in the palace, you can ask him."

Chen Nian nodded, and Shafley continued forward, passing through the main building into the side corridor, and then went up the stairs to the second floor.

The thick carpet beneath his feet absorbed all the sounds. Shafley led Chen Nian to a room on the left side of the center. He stopped at the door and looked back at Chen Nian.

Then he opened the door.

The scene in the room came into view, and Chen Nian realized that this was a bedroom.

He immediately looked up at Shafley, but Shafley stepped forward and walked straight in.

It shouldn't be a big deal.

Chen Nian calmed herself down, followed him into the bedroom, and closed the door.

As an unattached Alpha, Shaflay knew it was inappropriate to bring an Omega into his bedroom without informing him in advance, so he explained:

"Other places may not be safe enough. There is no surveillance equipment in my room, so no matter what I say, no one will hear it."

Chen Nian nodded and looked around, observing Shafley's room.

Although it is called a bedroom, it is more like a suite. After entering the door, there is a large living room. In addition to the bedroom, there are many other different rooms, all with closed doors.

In front of the French window facing the sun, there was a small table and two round sofas that looked comfortable to sit on. Shafley came to the table and called to Chen Nian, "Come and sit down."

Chen Nian unceremoniously sat down on another sofa and immediately sank into it softly. The interior of the sofa was specially designed with support at the back of the waist to prevent back pain caused by the lumbar spine being too soft to bear the force.

As the morning light lit up the room, Shafley came to the small bar and asked, "What would you like to drink?"

Chen Nian: "Do you have any wine?"

"Drinking so early in the morning?" Shaffley said, but he also took a bottle from the wine cabinet.

Chen Nian looked out the window at the scenery and could only hear the clinking of ice cubes falling into the wine glass. From this angle, she could vaguely see the tall white tower on the other side of the garden.

Shafulai came over with a wine glass and placed it on the table in front of Chen Nian. Alpha's shirt sleeves were rolled up, revealing his strong forearms. The mechanical silver-white ends made his wrists less monotonous and highlighted the unique hormones of a young man.

Chen Nian picked it up and shook it to let the coolness of the ice cubes fully soak in, then took a sip.

Sparkling wine with the flavor of orange juice is his favorite.

Shafulai had already turned off the smart housekeeper in the bedroom, and all electronic devices that might be connected to the Internet were unplugged and turned off. Only after making sure that everything was safe did Shafulai sit on another sofa.

Shafulai also took a sip of wine and called softly, "Chen Nian."

"Hmm." Chen Nian turned to look at him and asked lazily, "What do you want to know?"

"Where is Chen Ci now?"

"Dungeon." Chen Nian answered directly without any hesitation.

Of course, he did not miss the moment when Shafley's pupils shrank. Before Alpha could ask nervously, he continued, "But you can rest assured, he is very safe."

"Which area exactly?"

"Why do you ask so many questions?"

"I need confirmation that Chen Ci is indeed safe now."

Chen Nian was not offended by Shafley's questioning out of concern for Chen Ci: "Information Processing Area 13 is also where I have lived for the past two years. Since we have exchanged identities, it means that my guardian will take care of Chen Ci."

Shafla frowned. "Your guardian?"

"Yeah, do you think I grew up alone in the dungeon?"

What Chen Nian said gave Shafulai more doubts.

He was eager to know how Chen Ci and Chen Nian met, and how they suddenly decided to exchange identities. Don't they have any concerns at all about such a bold thing?

I want to know how Chen Nian, who was burned to death in the fire long ago, lived in the underground city for more than ten years, who was the so-called guardian, and whether he knew his own life experience before that.

I want to know what Chen Ci's current situation is like. He is an Omega who has always been coquettish and lived in the White Tower. Now he suddenly goes to the chaotic dungeon. Can he get used to it? Will he encounter any danger?

There were so many things he wanted to know, so Shafley decided to be patient and ask them one by one:

"How long will this exchange last?"

"Three weeks. This is set in Chen Ci. When the agreed time comes, it will be switched."

Three weeks.

Shafley had an idea in mind. Sure enough, Chen Ci acted with discretion as usual. He came back three weeks later, which was the day for a physical examination.

If Chen Ci fails to return on time to complete the "physical examination", he will be exposed in a matter of minutes.

Judging from Chen Nian’s reaction, Chen Ci probably hasn’t told Chen Nian the truth about the so-called “physical examination,” or Chen Nian doesn’t even know about it.

This is the protection from an older brother, even though Chen Ci was probably born only a few seconds earlier than Chen Nian.

In this case, I'd better not say any more.