IMAO Chapter 137

Bet you didn’t guess I will be posting double today hehe

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The Ripper Basil was certainly no stranger to Federal General Jiang Tianze. He recognized the identity of the man who interrupted at first glance, but Basil’s current expression was a bit… how to put it… comical.

His handsome face looked as if he had heard something unbelievable, his expression on the verge of cracking.

How dramatic.

What was so strange about Hoyt people marrying into their Federation? Had he never seen interstellar marriages before?

The Rick Empire had publicly promised to give all of interstellar space a satisfactory answer. Jiang Yuan wasn’t worried about Basil deceiving them. After all, this was a matter of national credibility. After receiving Basil’s guarantee, the group immediately left the Longluo Government Building and returned to Horace’s small jump ship at the spaceport.

Longluo Police Station.

The police officers stared blankly at General Basil who suddenly appeared at the station. They hadn’t slept all night due to yesterday’s events, worried about potential trouble from the Berkeley family, but now…

What were they seeing now?!

Not only had the national government announced a thorough investigation, but all Berkeley family members had been suspended from their positions pending investigation!

This behemoth that had terrified them and kept them anxiously awake all night fell just like that…

And the ones who brought down this behemoth were the two young people who were with them yesterday. Now General Basil was in their office reviewing all missing persons cases from over the years!

O’Carl couldn’t help but pinch his own cheek. It hurt, so this probably wasn’t a dream.

Meanwhile—

Planet Carolla.

Arlo was diligently reading news about last night’s livestream.

The entire interstellar network had gone crazy.

A unified opinion emerged online—

[God YUAN’s moves, even movies wouldn’t dare film that! Special effects wouldn’t dare do that! Is my God YUAN really an Omega?]

Never mind strangers posting such messages. As classmates, they could totally relate!

After watching the livestream, as Ji Rong’s classmate, he was actually a bit worried about Ji Rong.

Would Ji Rong really not be dominated?

This question wasn’t just discussed in their class or grade. It was all over the school forum.

They were such good classmates, worrying themselves sick over Ji Rong!

***

The spaceship cruised among the colorful stars.
Cabin, Room 102—

[Now broadcasting interstellar news: The Rick government states it will seriously handle the human trafficking incidents. Not only will they deal with the noble Berkeley family who covered up this case, but they will also thoroughly investigate and trace back to the source, fundamentally dismantling the entire human trafficking organization]

Listening to the news, Jiang Tianze took a deep breath, feeling as if everything was a dream.

Yesterday, even the word ‘Berkeley’ was enough to suffocate him, but in just one night, the Berkeley family was finished.

He had learned from his son that it was thanks to Ji Rong’s father’s help that they were able to host an interstellar livestream, forcing Rick to take appropriate action. With this livestream, Rick’s people shouldn’t dare harm the two kids, but out of concern, he still persuaded Ji Rong’s father to take them away from Longluo immediately.

He was still wary of the Rick people.

Just then, someone knocked on the door. Opening it, a young man politely said, “Hello Mr. Jiang, it’s lunchtime. Please follow me.”

“Okay.” Jiang Tianze set aside his thoughts and brought Qiu Jingming from the living room to the dining hall, where Ji Rong’s father was already waiting.

He could tell Ji Rong’s father was no ordinary person. His aura when speaking, his appearance, the impression he gave was extraordinary, and well… ordinary people couldn’t own private jump ships.

Ji Rong’s father must be a Hoyt noble.

Jiang Tianze thought to himself.

Seeing Jiang Tianze, Horace smiled and waved.

After Jiang Tianze and Qiu Jingming sat down, he thanked Horace for the livestream matter and they started chatting.

“I remember Ji Rong mentioning that you and his father live together on Planet Noth now, right?” Jiang Tianze asked thoughtfully.

Horace smiled, “Yes, I’ve been living in Noth with his father since coming to the Federation from Hoyt.”

“Noth isn’t far from Red. If you’re willing, would you like to spend New Year at our home?” Jiang Tianze considered carefully before inviting, “You can also tour Red while you’re there. Red has quite a few interesting attractions!”

Since Ji Rong would spend New Year on Red because of Jiang Yuan, he felt somewhat apologetic, so he made this invitation.

Seeing Horace’s stunned expression, Jiang Tianze felt regretful, thinking his invitation was too abrupt. Although he had no other intention and was simply too happy, seeing the other’s expression, he secretly felt he might have put Ji Rong’s father in a difficult position.

“It’s fine if you don’t want to…”

Horace shook his head, “No, that’s not it. I’d love to go. Actually… it’s been a long time since anyone has invited me as a guest like this. I was just too happy.”

“Wait a moment while I ask my husband if he can leave Noth during New Year.” Horace immediately took out his communicator and called Ji Chong.

Hearing Horace’s words, Ji Chong chuckled, “Of course. I’ll arrange it.”

After chatting with Ji Chong for a bit more, Horace hung up and said, “We’ll be troubling you this New Year!”

“It’s no trouble!”

When Jiang Yuan and Ji Rong arrived at the dining hall, their parents were chatting happily. Jiang Yuan thought his dad was quite impressive, laughing and talking naturally with the Iron-Blooded Emperor. Probably not many people could be so at ease? Oh wait, his dad probably didn’t know Horace’s identity…

“Dad, what are you and uncle talking about that’s making you so happy?” Jiang Yuan asked.

“Oh, I invited Ji Rong’s father and dad to spend New Year at our home. Our house will definitely be lively this year,” Jiang Tianze said with a laugh.

Jiang Yuan: “???”

Seeing Jiang Yuan’s confused expression, Jiang Tianze said disapprovingly, “What’s with that face? Do you have any objections?”

Jiang Yuan coughed lightly into his fist and said, “No objections… By the way, since we’re at Noth, let’s stay for a couple more days. I haven’t finished the task my teacher gave me yet.”

Jiang Tianze paused, then realized, “I remember… son… isn’t your task to teach the border army how to use the new mecha? Does that mean you’ll get to meet the War God?”

Jiang Yuan noticed his father’s sparkling eyes and his lips twitched. Sure enough, Federation soldiers couldn’t escape ‘War God Ji Chong,’ just like Hoyt people couldn’t escape ‘Iron-Blooded Emperor Horace.’

Jiang Yuan: “Yes, but I can’t bring you inside.”

Noticing his father’s instantly deflated mood, Jiang Yuan added helplessly, “But don’t worry, Dad. I promise you’ll get to meet the War God in person.” Not only meet him, but also spend quite a bit of time with him… After all, you’ve invited the War God to spend New Year at our house, and he agreed.

Although Jiang Tianze was still confused, more than his small disappointment about not meeting the War God, he was worried about his adopted son’s condition. So after the ship arrived at Planet Noth, he took Qiu Jingming to the hospital for an examination that night.

The results came quickly. The bad news was that Qiu Jingming’s body would likely never be able to conceive like a normal Omega. The good news was that after careful examination, his brain wasn’t damaged, he’d just lost most memories. Simply put, while he now had the intelligence of a four or five-year-old child, he could completely relearn everything and live like a normal person afterward.

After sighing in relief, Jiang Tianze took out his communicator and sent Song Yirui a message. This was the first time since everything happened: “Yirui, I’m sure you’ve seen the livestream. Something bad happened to Jingming. The child is gone. Please don’t appear before our family again. Let’s not contact each other anymore.”

Song Yirui: Is Jingming okay?

Jiang Tianze: He’s fine now.

Song Yirui: That’s good… Uncle, can you tell Jiang Yuan I’m sorry?

As Jiang Tianze frowned at the message, another came seconds later—

Song Yirui: Never mind, Jiang Yuan probably finds even hearing my name annoying now. I won’t bother him. Don’t worry, Uncle. I’ll leave Red and won’t disturb Jiang Yuan and Jingming anymore. I’m very sorry about everything that happened.

Jiang Tianze put away his communicator, deleted Song Yirui’s contact, and went to take his adopted son Qiu Jingming’s hand. “Let’s go home.”

***

Several days later.
Three days before New Year.
Red Star Port.

Jiang Tianze disembarked from the spaceship, looking at the couple walking ahead with complicated emotions. They were, in a sense, his in-laws.

Just as Jiang Yuan had said, he had indeed met the War God, and not only that, he and his son had stayed at the War God’s home for three days. Without his knowledge, he had even invited the War God to spend New Year at his house.

After walking out of the spaceport, Jiang Tianze saw his wife Fang Shi. Seeing her equally dumbfounded expression, his mood finally improved.

Ji Yang also came to pick them up at the spaceport, and when he saw Ji Chong, he was completely… stunned!

“Ahhh, Jiang Yuan, how dare you not tell me? I’m going to kill you!” Ji Yang transformed into a screaming chicken, playfully hitting Jiang Yuan before turning to Jiang Tianze, “Uncle, would you mind having one more person spend New Year at your place?!”

Jiang Tianze: “…”

New Year—

The news was playing on TV.

[Interstellar Broadcast: The Rick’s Berkeley family is under investigation, with most family members involved in various crimes including but not limited to bribery, abuse of power, cover-ups, murder, and other charges. The Rick government states they will handle this strictly according to law]

[Interstellar Broadcast: After Rick’s thorough investigation of interstellar human trafficking cases, the organization was found to exist in multiple countries. The Interstellar United Nations Council has decided to unite all countries in fighting these crimes with full force!]

Jiang Yuan and Ji Rong sat together watching TV. Just as the broadcast ended, they heard Aunt Fang Shi’s voice, “Xiao Yuan, Xiao Ji, come out for dinner!”

“Coming!” Jiang Yuan responded, but just as he was about to leave, his communicator beeped.

Basil: I looked into an Alpha called Milo, he’s from your Federation and your school. I’m sending you the buyer’s information, take a look.

Jiang Yuan: Thanks.

Basil glanced at the brief reply on his communicator and shook his head slightly. Although he had sent the information to Jiang Yuan, he didn’t actually believe the Federation could get the person back, especially since the buyer’s name was – Lucy.

A madman who helped North Mali slum dwellers gather weapons.

Milo – Jiang Yuan remembered him.

Milo was the senior student who had gone missing earlier. If it weren’t for his disappearance, he and Ji Rong wouldn’t have represented the school in the mecha competition.

Instructor He Chuan was still investigating related leads. He spent his holiday investigating at Milo’s home instead of returning to his own.

Jiang Yuan immediately forwarded Basil’s information to He Chuan.

He Chuan: Jiang Yuan! Thank you!

Jiang Yuan knew that no matter what, his instructor would bring this senior back, regardless of how difficult it might be. Back when he and Ji Rong were stranded in North Mali, He Chuan could have left, but chose to stay and wait for them.

Jiang Yuan put away his communicator, then walked out of the house hand in hand with Ji Rong, heading toward the seats their family had saved for them.

“Come on, make a New Year’s wish!” Fang Shi said with a smile.

As Fang Shi’s words fell, everyone closed their eyes, pressed their palms together, and made their New Year’s wishes.

After making their wishes, everyone sat down to eat.

Fang Shi had some drinks and was chatting happily with Horace who sat beside her. In her tipsy state, she blurted out, “Ji Rong’s dad, when the kids get married later, we’ll be sisters! If these two don’t behave, just let me know, I’ll help you deal with them!”

Horace smiled, “Sure.”

Jiang Yuan: Sisters???

Jiang Yuan: …

Mom, I hope you don’t faint when you find out your ‘sister’s’ true identity!

After the reunion dinner, everyone stayed up chatting until 1 AM before heading back to their rooms.

Ji Rong, who had been drinking, insisted on sleeping in the same room as Jiang Yuan. His parents had no choice but to give in. Not that they had much choice anyway, since… he would just have snuck over in the middle of the night…

Ji Rong leaned drowsily against Jiang Yuan’s shoulder when he heard someone ask:

“Ji Rong, what’s your New Year’s wish?”

“To be with you forever. From now on, we’ll only be parted by death, never in life.”

Jiang Yuan felt his heart skip a beat. He slowly leaned in toward Ji Rong, kissed his lips, and whispered, “Coming here, meeting you was the luckiest thing that ever happened to me.”

[End of Main Story]

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Author’s Note:
I will start writing the sequel tomorrow, and my plan is –

1. Ji Rong x Jiang Yuan
2. He Chuan x Arms Dealer Lucy [This will explain some follow up things on North Mali, but it as nothing to do with the main CP, so you don’t have to read it if you’re not interested~]
3. Ji Chong x Horace

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Raine: Well, that’s the end of the main story. After posting the extras, the whole novel should be done by Friday. Thank you for staying with me until the end. See you later.

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