Chapter 70: A Good Day

@1717177: [Share Video]

[Breaking news! The cat who disappeared for half a year has surprised everyone by posting a video, a full ten minutes long!]

[Let me see what this good stuff is... a proposal vlog?! Xiao Qi is getting married? Congratulations!!]

[First saw the baby still in high school, and in the blink of an eye they've found their own caretaker. You must be happy, okay.]

Half of this vlog was like a romantic movie, while the other half, thanks to Lin Yan and Qin Shuhe's back-and-forth banter, was as lively as a live broadcast.

The day of filming was sunny and bright. Both leads had flawless beauty even under high-definition lenses, so Chu Tao's post-production work was effortless—she only did the simplest editing.

[Both sides are preparing proposals—the most in-sync little couple in the world! The friends being noisy and cute is adorable!]

[The Lily of the Valley Bracelet that the partner gave is so pretty. As expected, an artist's taste is trustworthy. It suits 17 perfectly—jewelry complements a beauty!]

[What did the cat pull out, a diary? Please let the caretaker sir listen to our cat's heartfelt words (hands clasped) (wink) (star-eyed begging)]

[Which friend said 'This last part probably can't be broadcast'? I stopped here and laughed for two minutes.]

[How did it end up begging for a Sensitivity Period, hahahahaha! That's so loving! It went straight from pure love to eighteen-plus.]

[Everyone is laughing, but am I the only one who cried?]

[I cried too. I love this kind of intense emotion. Even as a bystander, I feel happy.]

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[Congratulations, congratulations! Baby 17, when are you planning to get married?]

@1717177: [Thanks, tomorrow.]

A flood of exclamation marks immediately appeared under this reply.

Countless people chased after him asking why he only announced such a big thing today. Shi Qi temporarily ignored the comments and clicked into the trending topics instead.

Since Li Zhao's report was published last month, it had gained more and more attention, finally causing an uproar recently. Today, the number one trending topic on multiple platforms was the same thing: the Haicheng Serial Killings.

Li Zhao's report did not carry personal emotions; it was more about fully telling the truth that had been covered up eight years ago. The report concealed all the parties' information, and to prove its authenticity, there was only one photo with the face cropped out: in a rainy night, the serial killer knelt before a severely injured teenager.

Most people expressed sympathy. Upon learning that the teenager had been monitored by the Special Sensitivity Period Regulatory Authority for a full month, they regretted even more that he hadn't received fair treatment back then. The public's impression of the Special Sensitivity Period Regulatory Authority shouldn't be generalized.

But there was also a minority who held skeptical attitudes. A few extreme ones jumped around in the comments: 'Why dig up old cases after so many years? Am I the only one who thinks the reporter who wrote the article was paid off, and the police were bribed too??'

Seeing that person getting more and more worked up, Shi Qi casually replied: 'Brain-dead doesn't count as human.'

Half a year ago, when Li Zhao had initially drafted the news article and sent the photo back, it happened to be Shang Sui's birthday.

That night, Shi Qi accompanied Shang Sui to burn the photo. Through the leaping flames, Shi Qi met his bright eyes: 'They say that if you burn bad things on your birthday, the nightmare will end.'

'Is that so?' Shang Sui guessed. 'Is this also a fairy tale you read as a child?'

Seeing Shi Qi nod, Shang Sui couldn't help but smile. 'Give me your hand.'

'What for.' Shi Qi looked wary, but still handed his hand over.

'Mm, so good, so good.'

'...'

Seeing Shang Sui teasing him like a cat or a dog, Shi Qi was about to resist when Shang Sui tightened his grip on his hand. 'The way to end a nightmare isn't by burning a photo, but like this.'

Coming back to his senses, Shi Qi walked to the window.

Outside the main villa on the Private Island was an endless sea. The adjacent Guest Villa was located in the island's hinterland, with lush hills running like a spine across the entire island. On the other side were the staff quarters and the Helicopter Pad.

Shang Sui made all the decisions for the Wedding. Shi Qi had originally wanted to do it together with him, but the various aspects—venue layout, dress styles, invitation formats—dazzled and confused Shi Qi. In contrast, Shang Sui picked them with great enthusiasm. Once Shi Qi confirmed that Shang Sui could handle everything on his own, he decisively handed over the responsibility.

Their Wedding was finally set for midsummer.

Very coincidentally, the day before the Wedding—that is, today—happened to be the seventh anniversary of the day he and Shang Sui parted ways.

When he first saw the date, Shi Qi was stunned for a moment, wondering if it was a coincidence deliberately arranged by the other person.

Remembering that Shen Qianyu had once said that Shang Sui was always in a bad mood on this day every year, Shi Qi silently made his plans.

After arriving on the island, he took the initiative to suggest separating from Shang Sui, claiming it was to maintain a bit of ceremony before the Wedding.

Qin Shuhe happened to be present and, upon hearing this, said with great interest: 'Oh! I know! In ancient times, the couple couldn't see each other before the big day. Your Majesty, you're so traditional—truly unexpected!'

Qin Shuhe turned to Shang Sui: 'Bro, do you want to add a bridal veil for yourself?'

Shi Qi had a guilty conscience. Seeing Qin Shuhe getting more and more exaggerated, he said: 'So much talk, are you a frog reincarnated?'

Qin Shuhe: 'Your insight is truly keen, croak croak croak!'

Shi Qi: '...' Invincible.

'We're going to separate?' Shang Sui confirmed with him.

'Mm, you sleep alone tonight.' Shi Qi said it lightly, but his heart was a little nervous.

Fortunately, Shang Sui didn't notice anything unusual and agreed cooperatively: 'Alright then, I'll wait for you to come marry me.'

The setting sun slanted down; night would fall before long.

Shi Qi walked to his suitcase and pulled out a velvet pouch from the very bottom, not noticing his phone vibrating.

Jiang Yoning: [Are you in your room, Xiao Qi~! I have something good for you.]

Jiang Yoning: [Hello hello, do you hear me? Answer?]

Jiang Yoning: [I'm coming over directly.]

Shi Qi pulled a furry headband out of the pouch. He had bought it to match his own hair color—the platinum-white cat ears blended perfectly with his hair.

Shi Qi casually put the headband on, then continued to pull out a Black Leather Collar with Golden Bell from the pouch, with a little golden bell that jingled as decoration.

He didn't touch the matching leash for now, but tried on the collar. Shang Sui had put something similar on him before, but preparing it himself was a first.

Not sure if it was too tight, Shi Qi glanced in the mirror and felt his cheeks quickly heating up. He reached out to loosen the collar a bit.

Suddenly, there was a knock on the door outside: 'Xiao Qi? Are you in there?'

Jiang Yoning's voice came without warning. Shi Qi was startled and fumbled to take off the collar.

'Wait a minute—' The more anxious he got, the harder it was to undo the pin buckle. A thin layer of sweat formed on his fingertips. Finally managing to remove the collar, he yanked the door open.

'What were you doing? Why didn't you open the door...'

Jiang Yoning's gaze moved to his face, her eyes lighting up as she squealed: 'So cute!'

Only then did Shi Qi realize that he had only taken off the collar; the cat ears were still on his head.

The pointed, perky cat ears wobbled. Seeing Shi Qi purse his lips as if to close the door, Jiang Yoning stepped right in: 'Xiao Qi~ dressing up like this, what are you up to? Not planning to ambush your future husband tonight, are you?'

Jiang Yoning had a mischievous grin. Shi Qi retorted: 'I'm the husband.'

After all, Shang Sui called him husband.

'Alright, alright, you are, you are.' Jiang Yoning's gaze at him was practically melting. She shoved the bag in her hand into his arms. 'Oh! I originally planned to add a little spice to your married life, but it looks like I can advance the schedule.'

'?'

Shi Qi opened the bag. A black slip dress came into view, and only when he flipped down to the ruffled Apron did he realize it was a Maid Outfit.

Compared to a typical Maid Outfit, this one was much shorter. The fluffy double-layer skirt spread out like flower petals. Shi Qi estimated that at his height, it would barely cover the top of his thighs.

The bag contained matching headwear, a Leg Ring, a bow Bracelet, and white lace-trimmed stockings.

Jiang Yoning: 'Cat-ear white-stocking maid outfit! Every Alpha's dream. Guaranteed to make Shang Sui fall head over heels for you!'

Whether it was every Alpha's dream was debatable, but given the cabinet full of various women's clothes at home, Shang Sui would probably be very interested in a cat-ear maid.

But this outfit...

Shi Qi felt a bit embarrassed and mumbled, 'Even if I don't wear it, he's already head over heels.'

Jiang Yoning smiled broadly. 'Mm-hmm, of course. Just think of it as a reward for him.'

Thanks to her rich experience in coaxing cats, she retreated to advance: 'Then I'll leave it here. Whether you wear it or not is up to you.'

After Jiang Yoning left, Shi Qi looked hesitantly at the bag.

Anyway, he was already planning to... wearing it once wouldn't hurt, right? And he didn't have suitable clothes anyway.

Shi Qi spent quite a bit of effort to get this dress properly arranged.

For easy tearing, the stockings were made very thin. Shi Qi carefully pulled the white stockings up to his thighs and found that Jiang Yoning had also prepared a pair of matching little leather shoes for him.

After putting everything on, Shi Qi found a large black coat and wrapped himself from head to toe, then put on a hat to cover the headpiece.

He pushed the door open like a thief, made sure no acquaintances would suddenly pop out, and slipped into Shang Sui's room as fast as he could.

Shang Sui and Shen Qianyu were swimming at the beach. There was no one in the room, only the crisp scent of sandalwood incense lingering.

Shi Qi went into the bedroom of the suite and buried himself in taking off his coat. He was busy adjusting his skirt and headpiece, not noticing the outer door being pulled open.

Shang Sui had just showered. His hair was half-dry, and his long Sleeping Robe-style coat hung loosely open.

He was very sensitive to Shi Qi's scent, and as soon as he entered, he caught a faint hint of Lily of the Valley.

Sure he wasn't mistaken, Shang Sui's face showed an intrigued expression.

Earlier, when Shi Qi suggested separating, he had actually been a bit reluctant.

The shadows of the past made him dislike this day, but the way Shi Qi said they needed a little ceremony before the Wedding was adorable, and he couldn't refuse.

It was like a small test before winning a big prize.

Now it seemed the big prize had come running over on its own?

Following the faint Lily of the Valley scent, Shang Sui silently stepped into the bedroom, and his gaze suddenly froze.

Shi Qi had his back to him. His long, fair legs were wrapped in white stockings, and the cat ears on his head wobbled.

Beneath his slender ankles were black flat little leather shoes. The lace edge of the stockings slightly dug into his thighs, making them look plump.

As if the stimulation weren't enough, the Apron's ties were tied into a big bow at the small of his back, making that narrow waist look like a gift waiting to be unwrapped.

Shi Qi didn't notice that someone was appraising him inch by inch, their gaze like sticky, slippery spider silk.

He pulled the last item out of the bag, bent over, and had just hidden it under the pillow when a hand pressed down on the back of his neck—

'Mmph!'

Shi Qi was caught off guard and pinned face-down on the bed. His skirt spread out, his back pressed tightly against another person's body. The Alpha's explosive physique caged him like a prison.

After the Lifelong Mark, he had become extremely sensitive to Shang Sui's Pheromone.

Shi Qi soon began to go weak in the legs. His legs trembled and straightened, just barely keeping him from sliding off the bed.

'Kitten baby,' Shang Sui's voice carried an unmistakable excitement, 'sneaking onto my bed, are you looking for an owner?'

Something undeniable pressed tightly against Shi Qi's tailbone, signaling the Alpha's volatile emotions.

Shang Sui sniffed against his neck. Shi Qi felt like prey under a beast's claws, involuntarily tensing his body as he murmured something softly.

Shang Sui hooked his collar with a fingertip, the bell chiming crisply: 'Good, say it again.'

'Welcome back.'

Along with Shi Qi's somewhat awkward voice, Shang Sui eagerly flipped him over.

The neckline of the Maid Outfit was a cut-out square. The ruffled shoulder straps set off his slender collarbones, and his fair neck was encircled by the collar, the bell trembling.

Shi Qi was so worked up that his Pheromone leaked uncontrollably, his whole body emitting the clear, pure fragrance of Lily of the Valley.

Their eyes met, and Shi Qi actively wrapped his arms around Shang Sui's shoulders.

The Alpha pressed against him was only wearing trousers and a long coat. The clear, firm lines of his muscles grew more pronounced as he leaned down. Water droplets slid down like they were rolling over pale marble relief, but when touched, Shang Sui's body temperature was scorching hot.

Shi Qi swallowed, his fingertips involuntarily threading into Shang Sui's half-damp hair.

Thinking that Shi Qi's throwing himself into his arms might have some hidden reason, Shang Sui pinched his face with one hand and asked in a seemingly gentle tone: 'Why are you dressed so beautifully?'

Beneath the layered skirt of the Maid Outfit were supple thighs. Because Shang Sui happened to be pressing in the middle, Shi Qi couldn't close his legs. His left leg was adorned with a Leg Ring, and his right leg had a small vermilion mole.

'Did you deliberately choose the wedding date?' Influenced by Shang Sui's emotions, Shi Qi's body was also growing hotter. 'Today is the day we separated seven years ago.'

'You noticed? I thought that after today comes the Wedding, and we'll have the closest relationship in the world. The bad things will stay in the past, so I set the date for tomorrow.' Shang Sui realized something, his eyes growing brighter and brighter. Desire made him more vivid. 'Dressing up like this, is it to use today to overwrite the bad memories for me?'

'Not just today.' Under Shang Sui's slightly puzzled gaze, Shi Qi said, 'It's every year from now on.'

'From now on, every year on this day, we can... play something exciting, all the way until the next day, which will be our wedding anniversary.'

This idea had been turning over in his mind for a while since he started preparing the props. Shi Qi finally said, 'That way, there will be many good days ahead.'

Seeing that after he finished speaking, Shi Qi looked a little embarrassed, Shang Sui's heart nearly melted.

'I love you, Xiao Qi. You're so good...'

Shang Sui rubbed his cheek against him as he spoke. The Pheromone of arousal was like syrup that could be pulled into threads. He was enchanted as he repeated Shi Qi's words: 'We'll have many good days ahead.'

Shi Qi's skirt rustled. His Adam's apple was caught and licked, his bones going soft.

'Wait! Only once.' Amid the haze of passion, Shi Qi remembered the important thing and quickly turned his face away to avoid Shang Sui. 'I still have to get married tomorrow.'

If they did it too many times, he definitely wouldn't be able to get out of bed.

Taking advantage of the fact that it wasn't dark yet, if they finished now, he could still get up tomorrow.

'Who are you marrying, little treasure?' Shang Sui was going crazy, pressing against him and babbling nonsense. 'Dump your husband and marry me instead. I'll definitely treat you well.'

'...' Shi Qi's ears burned from his bad taste. 'Don't talk nonsense.'

'Let me see what other pretty decorations you have on.'

He guessed the stockings should be attached to something, and Shi Qi also had a lace band around his waist for fastening.

Shang Sui's head was hot. As he spoke, he moved to lift her skirt. Shi Qi grabbed his hand.

Shang Sui was just thinking that maybe he was being too lecherous when he saw the Omega's fingertips tinged pink and the crook of his bent knee was also a tender color. He felt that if he didn't act lecherous now, he'd only be impotent.

He continued teasing Shi Qi: 'Embarrassed?'

'There's a matching cat tail under the pillow, and the remote is there too.'

Shang Sui paused, his gaze dark as he looked at him.

Shi Qi fearlessly finished the second half: 'If you want to see it, put it on yourself.'