“The senior executives of the Lu Group are selling shares?” Fang Huiyi held the soy milk in one hand and swiped frantically on the screen with the other. “Really?”
“Shi Yi?”
“Huh?” Shi Yi came back to his senses. “What?”
Fang Huiyi swallowed the food in his mouth. “Many Lu Corporation executives are selling their stocks. It’s related to your husband’s family’s property, and you’re eating snacks?”
Shi Yi lowered his head and played with the brush in his hand. “I’m divorced.”
“What!” Fang Huiyi’s grip loosened, and the phone slid to the ground as he tried his best not to spit out the soy milk in his mouth. “Don’t scare me so early in the morning!”
Shi Yi also felt the whole thing was surreal. From Lu Yunye’s confession, to the handing over of the divorce certificate and various asset deeds to him – everything took only two days.
Over the past two days, he ate and slept as usual, and when he saw his reflection in the mirror when getting ready this morning, he suddenly realized that he was divorced.
In the legal sense, he is no longer related to Lu Yunye.
He was suddenly free with his own company and assets that he couldn’t ordinarily own for many, many years. Even his glands began to develop again… It was like a dream, one that cost him all his luck and he never expected to happen.
Lu Yunye was no different from usual. He even carried out his role in “gland development” conscientiously. They kissed every morning and evening, and every day at noon. However, the progress suddenly slowed down, and he was no longer as eager as before.
His approach changed to a more gentle method that can’t be escaped. Milk is semi-sweet, bread is spread with various jams, green peppers no longer appear on his plate, and there are ever-changing small snacks in the afternoon.
He will show up in time when needed, bring warm water when Shi Yi is tired from drafting and revising, put on socks like an old mother when he forgets, and wake him up with a good morning kiss every day… When Shi Yi doesn’t need him, Lu Yunye will obediently stay in place, and whenever he inadvertently meets his gaze, there will be a smile.
Shi Yi originally expected their relationship to cool down, but Lu Yunye directly placed him in a pot of warm water. The temperature was just right, and one that could cook him alive without even boiling.
This dependence made Shi Yi terrified. After all, he has always been very independent emotionally. Starting from when he was three years old, he learned how not to make his dad sad. But now, he was utterly messed up because of an alpha.
Such a reaction is even strange to him.
“Why are you in a daze?” Fang Huiyi was anxious to death. “Tell me what’s going on, did he bully you?”
“No,” Shi Yi blinked slowly. “He said he would pursue me again.”
“Huh?” Fang Huiyi’s head tilted ninety degrees, but his reaction speed was a hundred times faster than Shi Yi’s, and immediately understood Lu Yunye’s goal, “You mean, he divorced you, and wants to be your boyfriend?”
“I think so.” Shi Yi pursed his lips. “He gave me real estate, cars, and stocks…”
“Fuck me!” Fang Huiyi couldn’t hold back his praise. “A scheming alpha. Absolutely amazing!”
“What the hell is Lu Yunye? He’s giving you the right to choose. Without the bondage of marriage, every decision you make is for yourself. Who the hell wouldn’t be tempted?”
“So I’m a little worried that I’ll fall in love with him too.” Shi Yi’s eyes were full of bewilderment. “If I can’t live without him, what do I do?”
His ideal life is no more than commuting to work daily, and eventually retiring. If he is lucky, he can leave a few well-loved designs, take care of his dad in his old age, and grow old alone.
This kind of life can be earned slowly with his hands. Although it is ordinary, it makes him feel at ease.
Because he already lost too much, holding onto what he has is important.
Everything that Lu Yunye gave him was very good, but if he also leaves one day, what will Shi Yi do?
He’s just an omega with incomplete glands. In fairy tales, top alphas won’t interact with him. If Lu Yunye gets bored one day and leaves, he probably won’t have the courage to start over.
Only those who have been surrounded by love since childhood will not be afraid to accept the love of others; while those who have been lacking in love will always subconsciously doubt whether they are worth it.
Seeing his lonely expression, Fang Huiyi felt as if his heart had been pricked by a needle. Having been friends for over ten years since college, he naturally understands Shi Yi’s sensitivity. He knows that Shi Yi logically understands, but more importantly, believes that happiness does not belong to him.
Persuading Shi Yi to let go of his emotional baggage and stay with Lu Yunye regardless isn’t easy. Shi Yi will always be cautious, and worry about gains and losses because he worries he’s not good enough.
“You’re divorced, right?” He confirmed with Shi Yi.
“En.” Shi Yi nodded.
“Congratulations on your return to the ranks of golden bachelors!” Fang Huiyi warmly gave him a hug. “Anyway, today is Friday, how about we have a bachelor party tonight!”
“?” Shi Yi was confused. Although he divorced Lu Yunye, he doesn’t want to date someone new either.
“Let me congratulate you in advance on your successful bid for “Beauty” next week,” Fang Huiyi whispered in his ear, “Give yourself a chance to be someone Lu Yunye doesn’t like.”
“What do you mean?” Shi Yi was puzzled.
“If you’re not sure about Lu Yunye’s feelings, then do the complete opposite of what you are doing now. President Lu is such a conservative person, he probably doesn’t like you going to dance, wearing hot pants, and dancing with a bunch of alphas.”
“If he doesn’t like you and is estranged from you, it can just give you space to calm down. If he still likes you, it means that what he likes is you, and it has nothing to do with whether you treat him well or not.”
I’m sorry, Fang Huiyi wailed in his heart. He didn’t mean to teach him how to do things, he just wants to help his blind friend recognize his own heart. He prayed President Lu wouldn’t find out.
He can’t watch Shi Yi’s distraught look any longer, so he might as well take him out to relax.
Shi Yi still hesitated: “But I’ve never done this kind of…”
“Just leave it to me,” Fang Huiyi patted him on the shoulder. “Don’t worry, I won’t find that kind of dubious alpha.”
Fang Huiyi is well-known in the design circle, and he knows quite a few small stars. Naturally there are many people who will invite him to join.
He made a decision for Shi Yi swiftly: “It’s settled, see you at eight o’clock tonight.”
——
In the afternoon, Lu Yunye brought cheese and durian egg tarts over.
The freshly baked tarts were still steaming – he came over very quickly just to let Shi Yi eat it at the best time.
At a quarter past six, Shi Yi came out of the office and saw Lu Yunye sitting on a bicycle with one leg propped up, holding a cardboard box carefully.
“Come and try it.” Lu Yunye shoved the box into his hand. “It’s hard crisping the tart shell. It took me two tries to make it. Have a taste, it should still be silky.”
“What’s wrong with your hand?” Shi Yi keenly saw that his thumb was red, and the side was a little swollen.
“It’s okay.” Lu Yunye didn’t care too much. “I was too rushed when carrying the baking tray, and accidentally burnt myself.”
Shi Yi nodded, and took a bite of the egg tart. The custard made of cheese and durian was extra soft and sweet, and melted in his mouth. The tart shell was crispy and delicious, fragrant but not greasy.
“Is it delicious?” Lu Yunye looked at him expectantly, his eyes were bright like a big dog waiting for praise.
“Yeah.” Shi Yi finished an egg tart slowly. “It’s delicious, I like it very much.”
Those eyes immediately lit up, and Lu Yunye very vigorously stepped on the bicycle. The wind whistled in Shi Yi’s ears. “I asked Uncle Wang to prepare a fresh crucian carp, and I will make crucian carp soup for you later. “
“…”
Shi Yi grabbed the clothes on the back of his waist, pondered for a long time before hesitating: “I won’t be at home for dinner tonight.”
Lu Yunye, who was seated in front, fell silent.
Shi Yi pursed his lips and looked down at his toes. The bicycle didn’t have pedals, but Lu Yunye wrapped them with iron wires himself in case he was tired.
It feels bad to disappoint others.
He couldn’t help thinking that if he had prepared ingredients with great joy, but heard the other party say that he wouldn’t be home, he would feel unhappy too.
Just when he was about to take back his words, Lu Yunye said, “Okay, where are you going for dinner?”
“Go back to prepare, and go out with Fang Hui later.” Shi Yi whispered.
“Then I’ll send you over, okay?” Lu Yunye’s voice was very gentle.
“No, he’ll pick me up.” Shi Yi’s fingers almost dug holes in the coat. The military-style overcoat he designed for Lu Yunye was meant for early autumn to early winter. Except for a few times when it was being dry cleaned, he wore it almost every day.
The bicycle arrived at the villa, and stopped. In the end, Lu Yunye simply said as he stood and waited for Shi Yi to get off, “Remember to come back early.”
When Shi Yi changed his clothes and sneaked out, Lu Yunye was still in the study. He felt like those high school students who went out to fool around behind their parents’ backs – though, he was very obedient in high school and never made his dad worry.
Fang Huiyi’s sports car is not registered and cannot drive into the villa area. When Shi Yi walked to the copilot door, he heard booming music playing.
“Come on, President Shi!” Fang Huiyi dragged him into the car, and began to complain. “Sweater and jeans, Shi Yi! We’re going to a club, not do homework at a classmate’s house!”
“You’re obviously a designer, but you don’t know how to style yourself.”
“What?” Shi Yi stretched out his hand to turn down the music a bit, The engine of the sports car roared, as it leapt forward.
“Forget it. Luckily, I was prepared.” Fang Huiyi waved his hand and took out a paper bag. “When we arrive, put on this one. I promise you’ll be the Queen on stage tonight.”
It’s Friday evening, and office workers who have been busy for a week have finished their dinner and began to wander around for fun. People flocked to the bars, and greeters can be seen everywhere standing at the door to attract customers.
“Is this really okay?” In the private room, Shi Yi hesitated, and refused to go out.
“Listen to me, don’t worry!” Fang Huiyi pulled him in front of the mirror. “Xiao Yi, you have such a good foundation, I’ve long wanted to dress you up!”
Shi Yi looked at himself in the mirror, feeling very strange.
Fang Huiyi picked out a pair of shorts for him that barely covered his thighs. Black socks covered his calves, and were clipped to the shorts. Shi Yi’s legs were originally long, but now this advantage was magnified; only the part above his knees was exposed. It was a small piece of white, arousing people’s fascination.
His shirt was made of a black mesh-like material. The fabric was something Shi Yi, who preferred more conservative styles, had never worn before.
Before Shi Yi could react, he felt a chill in his ears, and subconsciously asked, “What is that?”
“Ear cuff clips.” Fang Huiyi opened his palms to show him a row of shiny ear cuffs. “Just clip them on, it won’t hurt very much.”
“Wait, can I not wear this?” Shi Yi reasoned.
“No,” Fang Huiyi refused categorically. “This is the ultimate weapon to show your temperament. Do you still want to get rid of Lu Yunye?”
Shi Yi hesitated for a moment, but finally did not refuse.
“Finally, your hair…”
After Fang Huiyi finally dragged him to the ballroom, it was only when the lights came down that Shi Yi realized that he had been cheated.
The mesh shirt was okay in the dark, but the thin fabric magically turned translucent when exposed to the light. As the light flickered and cast shadows on his body, it made him appear and disappear in the darkness.
Some people couldn’t help whistling.
Shi Yi wanted to escape, but an alpha blocked him immediately: “I heard that Mr. Shi is divorced? Do you want a younger brother?”
“What about gentle uncles? Those who have cars, houses, and minimum living allowances.”
“What about OO[mfn]omega-omega[/mfn] love? I’ve liked Mr. Shi for a long time…”
These people were a group of performers Fang Huiyi specially invited, and they quickly overwhelmed Shi Yi.
“Quick, shake it!” Fang Huiyi blew him a kiss not far away.
The people all around were shaking their bodies to the beat of the music, without any grace or elegance, but purely to vent their emotions.
Shi Yi followed suit and slowly found a rhythm.
For a moment, he seemed to understand why so many people like to spend money to party. When the music is playing, you will not be disturbed by anyone. Your brain can completely empty itself, and all those tangled and unsolvable things are no longer a problem.
In the second half, everyone was a little tired and returned to sit down in small groups. Someone came to Shi Yi’s side: “Mr. Shi is very good at dancing, do you want a drink?”
On the one hand, they were invited by Fang Huiyi to stir up the atmosphere, and on the other hand, they also wanted to get acquainted with the legendary Cold Flower. After all, Shi Yi never went to entertainment venues, and they rarely had the opportunity to meet except for during work.
Some more daring people were even more direct. “I heard that President Shi is single now, do you want to try it with me? Give me a chance, I guarantee you’ll be satisfied.”
Before Shi Yi had time to refuse, he saw the eyes of the person in front of him change from enthusiasm to panic. He was just astonished when a faint sentence came from behind him: “Who says he’s single?”
Tch, possessive alpha alert!
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