With the Qi family’s supervision, the efficiency of the rights association’s work has indeed “improved” a lot this time.
In just two days, Xu Yin’s discharge application was approved.
The three members of the Qi family discussed and decided to leave in two days—Madam Lu sent an invitation to a charity dinner, and out of courtesy, they must attend this event.
As for Qi Lian’s mysterious work—
“The results should be out around the day we leave, don’t worry.” Qi Lian had been elusive these past few days, almost never seen in the old residence.
She suddenly looked at Xu Yin and asked, “By the way, Yin Yin, have you ever heard about orphans going missing from local orphanages?”
Xu Yin thought carefully and shook his head.
He knew Qi Lian wouldn’t ask these questions without reason and furrowed his brow, saying, “Did you discover anything unusual while visiting other orphanages these past few days?”
Qi Lian nodded, stroking her chin, and said, “I initially thought the rights association here was just lacking proper oversight, with some issues about the direction of charitable funds from those charity dinners—”
This is actually a common pattern, not hard to guess.
Qi Lian continued seriously, “But after visiting several orphanages, I found many cases of omega mysteriously disappearing, and the frequency of these incidents is quite abnormal.”
Given Qi Lian’s previous work related to this field, she was very familiar with such situations and could almost immediately guess what was happening.
Even though she was calm, she found it hard to believe that a rights association meant to protect omega rights would exploit omega in such a way. It was simply ridiculous.
The former omega rights association president, who had been quietly removed from his position without anyone knowing, wasn’t always so incompetent when he first took office. He had been diligent, revised systems, implemented reforms, and fought for omega rights.
His fall from grace and corruption happened just in these two years—and in two years, the rights association in a remote town had decayed to such a state. It was truly ironic.
Fortunately, higher authorities had finally noticed these changes and made timely adjustments.
Qi Lian wasn’t going to be lenient.
She wouldn’t hold back.
She would wipe it all out in one sweep.
*
On the day of the charity dinner, Qi Yuanchu, Xu Yin, and Qi Mother went together.
Xu Yin’s outfit was also prepared by Qi Yuanchu and Qi Mother.
He and Qi Yuanchu were dressed in matching custom black suits. Unlike the tall and handsome Qi Yuanchu, Xu Yin had a slender figure and a gentle appearance, which made him look even more refined and elegant in this attire.
While adjusting his bow tie, Qi Yuanchu couldn’t help but kiss him for a long time.
“There’s still a third temporary mark to be done.” When their lips parted slightly, Qi Yuanchu said in a husky voice.
Xu Yin chuckled.
Although Qi Yuanchu hadn’t mentioned it in the past few days, Xu Yin could feel that he had been thinking about this final temporary mark.
As for the suppressant, Xu Yin hadn’t taken it either, partly to avoid disappointing his partner and partly because he was considering it himself.
After much deliberation, Xu Yin concluded that since a permanent mark was inevitable, there was no need for hesitation.
Might as well enjoy it.
His heat was likely to start tomorrow, so—
“We can discuss it,” Xu Yin said as he hooked his arms around the man’s neck.
Qi Yuanchu stiffened.
…This was the second time Xu Yin had taken the initiative like this since they met.
Qi Yuanchu sensed something and his gaze deepened, his voice growing even huskier: “Discuss what?”
Xu Yin chuckled softly and said, “Didn’t Aunt plan to leave the day after the charity dinner? If your sister can accompany her back, maybe we could stay here… a few more days?”
Qi Yuanchu’s breath caught.
He looked at Xu Yin and asked, “A few days?”
Xu Yin raised his hand, gently stroking the back of his head, and said slowly, “Seven days? Or ten days?”
He smiled, “With you, is ten days enough?”
Outside, Qi Mother was about to knock on the door to check on the two young people when suddenly a strong wave of alpha pheromones surged through the gap under the door!
Qi Mother: “??? You two, stop playing with fire and get out!”
…
Though the town was small, the charity dinner had quite a bit of flair.
It was held at a hotel, and Madam Lu and the rights association had been waiting at the venue for a while.
When Qi Yuanchu and the others arrived, Madam Lu directly came to greet them, catching the attention of many around.
They exchanged glances, their eyes flickering, knowing that the Qi family had arrived—
The matriarch of the Qi family was elegant and luxurious, wearing a dark green dress. Despite being over fifty, she looked as if she was just in her early thirties, still very beautiful.
Qi Yuanchu was tall and handsome, with a detached expression, embodying the aura of a top alpha, which made many omegas and betas at the scene gaze at him with admiration.
However, tonight they were destined to be disappointed—Qi Yuanchu was always holding the hand of another young man.
The young man was very handsome, with a faint, calm smile, looking graceful and composed.
When the waiter brought the wine, Qi Yuanchu took a glass and handed it directly to the young man beside him. After the young man accepted the glass and smiled at him, Qi Yuanchu’s lips also curled up slightly, his gaze tender and focused.
Who was this handsome young man?
Many in the venue wondered.
Soon, someone whispered in their ears.
It was said that the young man was an orphan from a local orphanage, and after being matched with Qi Yuanchu, the Qi family visited and took him out of the orphanage that very day.
Wow, how lucky could that be?
“No, no, it’s our good fortune,” Qi Mother smiled and said, “It’s Yuanchu’s blessing to be matched with Yin Yin.”
Qi Yuanchu nodded.
The blatant affection Qi Yuanchu and Qi Mother showed toward Xu Yin made many people secretly marvel.
Meanwhile, the orphanage director, watching from a distance, almost didn’t recognize Xu Yin…
The omega who used to be timid in the orphanage had now become so radiant. Standing with the Qi family, there was no sense of incongruity.
Can one’s noble demeanor be cultivated in such a short time?
No, wait, the director suddenly realized that since the rights association and officials came to the orphanage about the suppressant issue, Xu Yin had been different from before.
The director couldn’t fathom how all this had happened. Now, when meeting Xu Yin’s gaze, she instinctively recoiled, quickly turning away, no longer daring to interact with Xu Yin, let alone try to force him onto Zhou Xiao as before.
Indeed, she thought secretly, it’s better to let Zhou Xiao give up and find another omega.
In another corner, Qin Yuheng glared at Xu Yin, jealously stabbing a small cake with his fork and angrily eating it.
As most guests arrived and had some appetizers, they all took their seats, and the charity dinner officially began, hosted by Madam Lu.
“Will the funds raised from tonight’s dinner go to the orphanage?” Xu Yin asked softly.
“Regardless of the past, from now on, all charitable funds will be used solely for charitable causes,” Qi Yuanchu replied.
As soon as he finished speaking, the first auction item was brought to the stage.
Qi Yuanchu whispered, “Is there anything you want to buy?”
Xu Yin flipped through the booklet and shook his head.
Qi Yuanchu nodded thoughtfully.
As Madam Lu smiled and announced the start of the auction for the first item, a rare gem in perfect condition, Qi Yuanchu raised his bidding paddle.
Xu Yin glanced at him.
The man’s face was serious, showing no signs of what was to come.
After several rounds of bidding, it was no surprise when Qi Yuanchu won the first item.
For the second item, another gem, Qi Yuanchu raised his paddle again.
Xu Yin looked at him once more.
The man remained calm and collected.
For the third item, a classic and rare brand-designed fountain pen, Qi Yuanchu raised his paddle again…
For the fourth item, a large gem, Qi Yuanchu raised his paddle again…
The room was abuzz with surprise. Xu Yin thought for a moment, then asked the man beside him, “Do you really like collecting gems?”
Qi Yuanchu looked at him in surprise, shook his head, and said gently, “They’re all for you.”
Xu Yin: “…”
Qi Yuanchu added, “Since you said you didn’t want anything, I just bought based on my own judgment.”
Xu Yin: “…………”
For the fifth item… Xu Yin firmly pressed down Qi Yuanchu’s hand!
Qi Yuanchu: “?”
Xu Yin smiled, “I’m a grown man. What use do I have for so many gems?”
“They can be made into rings, cufflinks, tie clips, and so on,” Qi Yuanchu said, stroking Xu Yin’s head seriously.
Xu Yin, standing beside Qi Mother, remembered the moment he saw her son’s pheromones exploding earlier and said casually, “You probably seem like you’re shining to him right now.”
“……” Xu Yin looked into Qi Yuanchu’s eyes, feeling that his reflection might indeed be “sparkling,” and his lips twitched slightly.
He patted his partner’s small hand and coaxed, “I already really like what you’ve bought, no need for more.”
Qi Yuanchu asked, “Really? There are still many gems in this auction.”
“No, really, no more,” Xu Yin said firmly, “I love you. I’ll give you a reward when we get back.”
Qi Yuanchu’s gaze grew darker, and he said in a hoarse voice, “A reward for eleven days?”
Xu Yin: “…………”
He accepted ten days, but one more wouldn’t be too much.
So, after ten minutes of the auction, Qi Yuanchu’s intense bidding finally stopped. The entire dinner venue was filled with astonished exclamations. The director and Qin Yuheng looked on with envy.
It was obvious to everyone that the items Qi Yuanchu was bidding on were meant for Xu Yin. If Xu Yin hadn’t stopped him, Qi Yuanchu might have kept bidding!
The auction lasted an hour and a half, and afterward, many people pulled Qi Mother aside to chat and build relationships.
Qi Mother took some time to extricate herself and left with Qi Yuanchu and Xu Yin.
Madam Lu looked at the results of the auction with satisfaction and smiled.
Although the first meeting with the Qi family was a bit unpleasant, Qi Yuanchu contributed a lot of money tonight.
Feeling better, she saw Qin Yuheng still standing in the corner, taking his frustrations out on an apple. She walked over and said, “Still unhappy? There’s nothing that can be done. If it were any other alpha, if you wanted something, Mom would definitely help you get it, but this is Qi Yuanchu.”
Qin Yuheng knew that well.
But knowing it was one thing, feeling resentful was another.
He pouted and said, “I’m not going back with you. I’m going to hang out with friends.”
“Again with those martial arts alphas?” Madam Lu frowned, “I told you not to associate too much with them, but you always go to them when you’re in a bad mood!”
“It won’t make a difference!” Qin Yuheng snapped and turned to leave.
Madam Lu was about to say something when her phone vibrated. Looking down, she saw it was that man’s number again.
She impatiently hung up and muttered, “This child…”
…
Qin Yuheng received a message from those martial arts alphas, saying they were having a late-night snack.
Qin Yuheng, who usually didn’t participate in such activities, decided to show up this time. The alphas were thrilled and immediately made him the center of attention, helping him with grilling meat and pouring drinks, showering him with attention.
As he was surrounded by them, the corners of his mouth slowly lifted.1TL: Part 1 end.
