After finishing the last subject of the final exam, Chen Jing asked Rong Shu, “With the break coming up, what are you and Shen Huaixiu planning? You’re not going to be apart for a month or two, right?”
Chen Jing said this just to tease him.
Rong Shu suddenly smiled at him, as if he had been waiting for this question all along: “No way! He’ll come home with me in a bit.”
Chen Jing: “…Alright then.”
He was the one rushing to find some dog food.
Shen Huaixiu came out of the classroom and glanced at Chen Jing: “Jiang Huan is waiting for me downstairs. I’ll go down for a bit.”
“You go ahead. I’ll come find you later.”
After Rong Shu said this, he watched Shen Huaixiu head downstairs.
Chen Jing gave the two a glance: “You’re about to go home together, and yet you’re still watching.”
“Hehe, can’t get enough of it. By the way, I’ll send you an invitation later. You must come to our bonding ceremony, okay?”
“When is it?” Chen Jing’s eyes widened in surprise. He hadn’t heard Rong Shu mention it before and thought they weren’t planning to hold it now.
It turned out he underestimated Rong Shu.
“It should be at the end of the year, but the exact date isn’t set yet. But no matter when, you have to come!”
“Of course! But I don’t have any valuable gifts to give you.”
His family was nothing compared to the Rong and Shen families.
“Just coming is enough! What gifts do you need? Save your money to buy treats for your two little nephews.”
“Wait, two nephews? You’re not—”
Chen Jing was genuinely surprised, and Rong Shu smiled and nodded: “Yep, twins! Isn’t it amazing? Do you want to see their photos?”
Before Chen Jing could say anything, Rong Shu had already pulled out the previous ultrasound photo and handed it to him: “Isn’t it super cute?”
Chen Jing, who couldn’t understand it at all, said, “…If you say it’s cute, then it is. But what does this even show?!”
Rong Shu didn’t think he was in the wrong at all: “That’s just because you don’t know how to read it.” After carefully folding up the first photo of the babies, he added, “I’m not talking to you anymore; I’m going to find Shen Huaixiu.”
Chen Jing waved him off: “Go on, go on. I’ve had my fill of dog food already.”
At this moment, Shen Huaixiu had just spotted Jiang Huan and Wu Ping, who were carrying things. As soon as they saw him, they rushed over: “Boss, congratulations! During this exam week, we didn’t want to disturb you and the school heartthrob. These are our little gifts for you—please don’t refuse. They’re all for the baby, but we hope you don’t mind.”
Actually, the two of them had felt a bit embarrassed while buying things for the baby.
Shen Huaixiu took the items: “Thank you; you shouldn’t have gone to such trouble.”
“It’s no trouble at all! Uncle Wu got a 50% discount for me, so it didn’t cost much. If you’re all set, we’ll head back.”
“Thanks.”
After thanking Jiang Huan and Wu Ping again, Shen Huaixiu turned to leave.
When Rong Shu saw him coming back with the items, he leaned over and asked, “What’s this? Did Jiang Huan give it to you?”
“They bought it for the baby.”
Shen Huaixiu showed it to him, and Rong Shu paused for a moment before smiling: “They’re really thoughtful. By the way, when we have our bonding ceremony, I want to invite them to come. You don’t mind, do you?”
Shen Huaixiu had been thinking the same thing, and replied with a smile, “Sure.”
After they tidied up in the dorm, they said goodbye to Shen Huaiqiu at the gym and drove home.
Rong Shu’s father had wanted to send someone to pick him up, but Rong Shu didn’t want to be disturbed, so he declined.
As Shen Huaixiu drove, they enjoyed their time together as a couple.
Shen Huaiqiu reminded them to drive safely before watching them drive away.
On the road, Rong Shu was holding a box of cut fruit, eating it with a fork and occasionally popping a piece into Shen Huaixiu’s mouth.
“I’m not eating; you enjoy it yourself. Is it a left turn here?”
“Yeah, just keep driving straight on this road, and turn right when you reach the end.”
The Rong family’s large house was near the seaside. The thought of going home made Rong Shu inexplicably happy.
“We’re having big crabs for dinner tonight; my dad must have cooked some for us.”
Talking about food made Rong Shu very happy.
Shen Huaixiu glanced at him: “Crabs are cool in nature; you shouldn’t eat too many.”
“Oh, how come you know so much now?” Rong Shu thought of how Shen Huaixiu had come back from the hospital with a bunch of omega pregnancy care tips and precautions, and he was impressed.
Thirty minutes later, Rong Shu looked at the familiar beach: “I’ll go shell collecting by the sea tonight.”
Hearing about collecting shells, Shen Huaixiu chuckled: “How old are you? Still collecting shells? Are you planning to make wind chimes with them?”
“How did you know my wind chimes in my room are made by me?”
Shen Huaixiu nodded with a smile: “You just look like someone who would make wind chimes.”
Rong Shu found that answer both amusing and exasperating. He lightly punched Shen Huaixiu’s shoulder: “Right turn, hey, that’s my younger brother, Rong Fan.”
At that moment, Rong Fan was standing by the roadside, looking around while holding a white fox in his arms.
Shen Huaixiu slowed the car down and parked. After getting out of the car, Rong Fan didn’t rush over until Rong Shu called out to him from the other side: “Rong Fan, why are you just standing there? Come help me carry things.”
Seeing him, Rong Fan’s eyes lit up as he ran over with the fox: “Bro!”
“Put Xuan Ming down; don’t you get tired of holding him all the time? Let him down to stretch or come help me carry things.”
Rong Fan was reluctant to let Xuan Ming do any work: “How much stuff is there? I can handle it; no need to trouble Xuan Ming. I just groomed his fur.”
“You can fuss over him all you want, but have you forgotten he’s a person, not your pet?”
“But Xuan Ming looks great in his beast form!”
Xuan Ming, who had been set down, seemed unconcerned and nodded at Rong Shu.
Rong Shu: “…”
Well, if one is willing to take the beating and the other is willing to be beaten, what more can he say? Let them be.
Rong Shu walked over to Shen Huaixiu’s side: “Let me introduce you, this is my Alpha. From now on, just call him Brother Huaixiu.”
“Hello, Brother Huaixiu, I’m Rong Fan. Dad and Father are waiting for you at home!”
After saying that, he called out to Xuan Ming and ran off with his things.
Shen Huaixiu watched the white fox following behind Rong Fan.
“That’s from the Xuan family…”
“The young master of the Xuan family. Can you believe it? He’s been raised like a pet. Rong Fan, that little brat, carries him around whenever he has the time.”
Hearing Rong Shu’s helpless tone, Shen Huaixiu chuckled. In some ways, the Omegas of the Rong family seemed very dedicated and enthusiastic about their chosen mate.
When they got home, Rong An came over: “Welcome, Huaixiu.”
Lin Xiao picked up Rong Shu: “Welcome home, darling.”
“Dad, you seem a bit fatter. What delicious food has Father made for you?” Rong Shu laughed and reached out to touch Rong An’s face, but he swatted his hand away. “You’re back and already making fun of your Dad.”
Turning to Shen Huaixiu with a smile, he said: “Huaixiu, make yourself at home here. Don’t feel constrained. During this time, Xiao Shu has caused you some trouble.”
“Uncle, Rong Shu is great.”
After Shen Huaixiu said that, Lin Xiao gave him a satisfied pat: “I’ve been in touch with your father. He said he wants to hold the bonding ceremony according to your wishes, and we feel the same way. If you have any thoughts over the next few days, let’s discuss them and finalize the details.”
“Sure, Uncle.”
“I said, since Huaixiu just arrived, don’t drag him into all this talk. Let’s eat! Your father knew you were coming back and went to the beach early this morning to buy some, it’s really fresh.”
“I was just telling Huaixiu on the way that we’d have big crabs to eat when we got home, and he was so happy.” Rong Shu didn’t mind revealing Shen Huaixiu’s excitement at that moment.
Rong An had already tidied up his room early in the morning. Rong Shu brought Shen Huaixiu to his bedroom, and the moment they stepped inside, he suddenly felt a bit shy.
Rong Shu had lived alone in his room for a long time and had never brought any Alpha here before.
This could be considered the most private place, and now he was completely exposing everything to Shen Huaixiu. Rong Shu felt a bit embarrassed.
Shen Huaixiu placed his suitcase at the door and quietly surveyed the room with his dark eyes.
Seeing him like this, Rong Shu reached out and tugged at his shirt: “What are you looking at?”
Shen Huaixiu turned and smiled: “Can’t I look?”
“Sure.” Rong Shu blushed and shook his cat ears.
After tidying up and taking a shower, when he came out of the room, he saw a young Alpha at the dining table.
Upon seeing Shen Huaixiu, the other boy extended his hand: “Hello, I’m Xuan Ming.”
It was the white fox from earlier.
Shen Huaixiu nodded at him and shook his hand.
Then they heard Rong Fan calling from not far away: “Xuan Ming, come here!”
Rong Shu shook his head: “Little brat, do your own stuff. Don’t always boss Xuan Ming around.”
Shen Huaixiu reached out and patted his head: “You should pay more attention to your Alpha.”
Suddenly, Rong Shu laughed: “Hey, why do I feel a bit sour?”
Shen Huaixiu replied seriously: “It’s not just a bit; it’s very sour.”
Dinner was lavish, a full table of seafood.
Rong Shu hadn’t had any for an entire semester and was craving it badly. Shen Huaixiu and Xuan Ming helped the Rong brothers shell the seafood.
Rong An, sitting opposite them, sighed: “Huaixiu, Xuan Ming, you two eat your own. Don’t worry about them.”
After saying that, he took the freshly shelled crab meat from Lin Xiao.
“Dad, when you say that, can you not eat the crab that Father peeled? It’s really unconvincing.”
Rong Shu huffed, and then he heard Rong Fan ask Xuan Ming, “Xuan Ming, can you help peel another mantis shrimp?”
Xuan Ming nodded: “Okay.”
The Rong father and two sons exchanged glances, deciding to let it go.
Shen Huaixiu placed the shelled crab into Rong Shu’s bowl: “This is the last one. Don’t eat too much; I’ll go get you a bowl of rice.”
Rong Shu nodded: “Once you finish serving, just eat for yourself. Don’t worry about me.”
All evening, Shen Huaixiu hadn’t eaten much and had been taking care of him. While Rong Shu enjoyed it, he also felt a bit distressed.
After dinner, Rong Shu tilted his head and said to Shen Huaixiu, “Shall we take a walk by the beach?”
“Collecting shells?” Shen Huaixiu clearly remembered what he had said in the car.
Rong Shu smiled: “Just a bit while we’re at it.”
As they left the house, they saw Rong Fan carrying Xuan Ming, who had transformed into his beast form, heading toward the beach.
“Bro, Brother Huaixiu, you guys take your time. I’m going to take Xuan Ming for a walk.”
“Xuan Ming doesn’t need a walk; I think you do,” Rong Shu said, lightly tapping Rong Fan. “Can’t you just put him down?”
“I feel warm holding him, and Xuan Ming likes it, right, Xuan Ming?”
The white fox nodded.
Rong Shu: “…”
Alright, as long as they’re happy.
The beach was a bit chilly in the evening, with a gentle breeze carrying the unique briny sweetness of the sea.
This area was a private beach. Besides Rong Fan chasing Xuan Ming, it was just Rong Shu and Shen Huaixiu.
Hand in hand, they strolled, enjoying the tranquility of the moment.
*
The wedding date was set for early in the year, and the invitation cards were personally written by Rong Shu and Shen Huaixiu.
After discussing the specific ceremony details with Lin Xiao, the two fathers, Lin Xiao and Shen Qing, began making arrangements together.
Meanwhile, various noble families in the federation received their invitations. Upon learning that the chosen mate of the Rong family’s Omega was the third son of the Shen family, they could only extend their blessings.
There were still many preparations to be made before the wedding. Rong An had a tailor come to their home to take measurements for the couple’s outfits.
Rong Fan sat on the sofa, holding Xuan Ming: “Dad, Xuan Ming and I want to have outfits too.”
“I wouldn’t forget about you two.” Rong An smiled and ruffled his younger son’s hair. “On the wedding day, don’t bother Xuan Ming. It’s fine if he indulges you usually, but that day, you can’t let him act like that.”
After all, Xuan Ming was the young master of the Xuan family, being treated like a pet by their little boy. Didn’t the Xuan family care about their dignity?
“I know. You’re just like my brother! Xuan Ming and I get along great, right, Xuan Ming? You like it this way too, don’t you?”
Xuan Ming nodded in perfect agreement, and Rong An shook his head: “Just indulge him, Xuan Ming.”
Though he said that, he was more worried that after growing up, his little son would likely end up being dragged back to the fox den.
Xuan Ming pretended not to understand anything, obediently tucking his fox tail close like a pet.
Everything would wait until Rong Fan reached adulthood.
Recently, Rong Shu wondered if he had gained weight; there was a slight curve to his belly. Although it wasn’t very pronounced, he had been quite thin before, so it was now noticeable.
While changing into his swimsuit to go swimming, he looked at himself in the mirror, surprised to touch his belly, feeling a bit firm.
After waiting outside for a while without seeing anyone come out, Shen Huaixiu, feeling uneasy, went in to check. He saw Rong Shu poking at his belly: “What’s wrong?”
“Shen Huaixiu.” Rong Shu smiled and waved him over, then took his wrist and guided his hand to his warm belly. “Can you feel anything here?”
Shen Huaixiu blinked skeptically: “It’s a bit firm.”
“Right?” Hearing him say that, Rong Shu immediately realized it wasn’t just his imagination. “It seems like the babies have grown a little; look, there’s a curve here.”
He let go of his hand and turned to show Shen Huaixiu.
There was indeed a slight curve, but it wasn’t very noticeable; Rong Shu’s waist was still so slim.
Shen Huaixiu unfolded the towel in his hands and wrapped it around Rong Shu’s pale body: “Don’t catch a chill.”
“What chill? The sun is so bright today! You’ll have to help me apply sunscreen later.”
Rong Shu tried to remove the towel with a hint of disdain, but Shen Huaixiu wouldn’t allow it, chuckling as he realized: “Come on, it’s just us here; why are you getting jealous?”
Shen Huaixiu knew it wasn’t quite right, but he stubbornly refused to let go.
So Rong Shu decided to go along with it.
Stepping out of the changing room, Rong Shu draped the towel over himself: “Let’s go under the umbrella; you help me apply sunscreen. I want to soak up some sun.”
Shen Huaixiu nodded and led him to the sunshade. Rong Shu handed him the sunscreen oil he had prepared earlier.
Shen Huaixiu poured some into his hand and gently began to apply it.
Rong Shu was already fair, and with the oil on, he practically glowed. Shen Huaixiu tried to control his gaze, but the little Omega giggled and cuddled up to him, slicking oil all over him and joking, “Now you don’t need to apply anymore.”
After playing around for a bit, Rong Shu put on his sunglasses, stepped out from under the umbrella, and lay down on the beach mat to bask in the sun.
Shen Huaixiu placed water and fruit on the small table beside him: “Don’t stay out too long; be careful of heatstroke.”
“Now you’re worried about me overheating? Just a moment ago, you were concerned I’d catch a chill. You Alphas are so fickle.”
“Fickle as I may be, do you have a problem with that?”
“I wouldn’t dare! You go swimming; I want to take a nap.”
“Okay.” Shen Huaixiu rubbed his cat ears and stood up, walking towards the sea.
Rong Shu took a sip of juice and scooped up some watermelon.
The warm sun felt pleasant on his skin as he ate and watched the Alpha swimming in the sea.
It felt like a vacation with Shen Huaixiu.
After they bonded, they definitely needed to go on a honeymoon to a beautiful, less crowded place.
Just thinking about it made him a little excited!
Shen Huaixiu didn’t swim for too long, always keeping an eye on Rong Shu.
When he returned, he found the little Omega sleeping on the mat.
Worried that he had been in the sun too long, Shen Huaixiu picked him up and moved him under the umbrella.
During this process, Rong Shu didn’t wake up. Since becoming pregnant, he had been particularly sleepy but didn’t show any other signs of discomfort.
Shen Huaixiu stayed by his side, took a sip of water, and lay down with the little Omega on top of him; it was more comfortable that way.
When Rong Shu woke up, he found himself nestled in the Alpha’s embrace.
No wonder he had slept so well. He rubbed against Shen Huaixiu and asked, “When did you come back?”
“Just now.”
“You’re lying! Your hair is dry; you just got back? Did I sleep for a long time?”
“Hmm, still tired?”
Rong Shu shook his head. “I want to go swim for a while.”
“Put on a floatie.”
Shen Huaixiu reached for a big flamingo float, which was perfect for lounging.
Rong Shu didn’t refuse; he really wanted to drift on the water for a bit.
Shen Huaixiu pushed him around the sea, and it felt wonderfully relaxing.
They were still enjoying themselves when Rong Fan came to call them back for lunch. Rong Shu felt a bit reluctant to leave.
After lunch, Rong Shu received a call from Chen Jing, letting him know he had received the invitation.
“Then you should come early; you can play around here.”
Chen Jing didn’t hold back. “I’m definitely coming early. You better treat me well! I heard there’s a lot of seafood there; I plan to feast!”
“Don’t worry, there’ll be plenty of seafood. Just tell me when you’re arriving and I’ll send a car to pick you up.”
“I’ll come two days early. I’ll call you then.”
“Great.”
“Oh, by the way, I’ll bring some wine for Uncle. My dad brews fruit wine.”
Chen Jing’s Dad was a professional winemaker and well-known in the federation. Rong Shu smiled and said, “Thank Uncle for me.”
“Ah, no need to be polite. By the way, besides me, who else did you invite?”
“Jiang Huan and Wu Ping. I think Mu Ye can come too; I’ve sent him an invitation.”
“Was inviting Mu Ye your idea or Shen Huaixiu’s?”
“Hey, why are you asking so many details? My Alpha isn’t that petty!”
“You think I’ll believe that?”
Author’s note:
Rong Shu: Getting married~~~
