Because he took the job of supervising Chi Yao, Jing Xi didn’t need to clock in at the military headquarters on time. He could even skip general meetings, only needed to keep an eye on Chi Yao, this number one unstable factor—best not to leave him even when eating, drinking, or using the toilet.

While Chi Yao was eating, Pei Zhenyue sent a message. There would be a high-level meeting in the afternoon; they could move freely.

“Want to go shopping?” Jing Xi sat at the dining table accompanying Chi Yao.

Chi Yao: “Can we go this afternoon?”

Jing Xi showed him the message: “Estimate they want to discuss Chen Bingfeng’s matter.”

“Old Pei is quite cooperative.” Chi Yao smiled. “That night’s wine wasn’t drunk in vain.”

Speaking of that time, Jing Xi looked at him leisurely: “Do you remember where you took me that night and what you said?”

“Cough cough—” Chi Yao drank soup too hastily, almost choking. “Didn’t we go straight home?”

This concealment skill wasn’t even 1% of usual.

Jing Xi said calmly: “Forget it then.”

Chi Yao: “…”

Passed so easily?

Jing Xi: “Lunch break is so long. Want to play in the training room later?”

Chi Yao: “……”

The military headquarters had countless training rooms of all sizes.

Jing Xi didn’t dare take him to crowded places, afraid of conflicts.

Picked one he thought had few people, but at noon this place gathered a roomful of people. Listening, he learned Huang Hao was competing with someone.

Officers watching halfway suddenly turned and saw Chi Yao, almost scared to death.

This was someone who specifically insulted officers, a nightmare existence.

“You you you, he he he—you coming?”

“Old Old Jing, bringing him to tour?”

Jing Xi saw many people and was about to leave when several people chatted, forced to stay.

“Just ate. Brought him down for a walk.”

Officers: “…”

Walking like walking a dog?

In the middle of the ring, Huang Hao, fighting halfway, heard the commotion and turned to look. Got solidly punched in the face, directly knocked flying.

“Holy shit! Old Huang, why didn’t you dodge?!”

The opponent was scared, cursing while running over to help him up.

“Jing Xi! I’ve been waiting for you!” Huang Hao climbed up from the ground, covering his swollen cheek. “Come fight!”

Jing Xi: “…”

Chi Yao: “…”

This useless trash talks the loudest all day.

“Okay.”

Jing Xi expressionlessly took off his military jacket, hanging it aside, nimbly jumping onto the ring.

“You just throw me among them; I feel very insecure.” Chi Yao said.

Jing Xi looked down: “You stand there and don’t move; they won’t attack you.”

Others: “…”

—It’s him who will attack us, okay?!

Chi Yao crossed his arms standing there, unhappy: “What about the promised walk?”

Jing Xi rotated his wrists: “Walk him first, then walk you.”

Huang Hao just climbing up: “…”

Chi Yao immediately changed his tune: “Take your time, no rush.”

Huang Hao moved his neck and shook his hands. The strong obsession to defeat Jing Xi covered his fear of Chi Yao.

“I’ve figured out the pattern of your combo last time. Come, let you taste defeat.”

Jing Xi: “Really?”

Watching officers cheered—

“Old Huang, rise up!”

Chi Yao tapped his terminal, ready to take photos.

Jing Xi beating people looked quite appetizing.

One minute later, Huang Hao hung upside down at the ring edge, howling.

“Why didn’t you use last time’s combo?”

Time too short; for Jing Xi, didn’t even count as a warm-up.

“How would I know which combo you meant?”

Chi Yao: “…”

Because last time it wasn’t him who beat you.

Jing Xi raised his chin at Chi Yao: “Come get beaten.”

Chi Yao: “…”

Everyone looked at Chi Yao in unison.

From currently collected information, this guy’s combat ability was unknown, but sarcasm skill maxed out.

Him fighting Jing Xi, really didn’t know who could win.

So fucking exciting!

Two officers quickly dragged Huang Hao down to make space for Chi Yao.

Chi Yao jumped on the ring, thinking about whether to say something provocative in the trash talk session, but a fist came at his face.

“…”

Held back all noon; Jing Xi didn’t want to hold back another minute.

This guy said “like” very smoothly, could calmly say to others “he is my first love”, but to him it was bullshit like “you are my lover”.

The storm-like attack made officers below watch with blood boiling.

Huang Hao, beaten twice, holding an ice pack to his face, suddenly wanted to cry.

At this intensity, Jing Xi didn’t use even one-tenth of his power fighting him!

Within minutes, officers ran over continuously; even Li Bo was among them.

Some even carried small notebooks, recording while watching.

Five minutes!

The two still hadn’t determined the winner!

Ten minutes!

Still no winner!

An officer held a stopwatch. After ten minutes twelve seconds passed, his face turned iron-green.

Doomed, broke the record.

The longest time anyone in the military lasted under Jing Xi’s hands was ten minutes twelve seconds, broken by Chi Yao this pirate!

Not only broke it but broke it easily.

These two looked like they hadn’t even messed up their breathing!

Chi Yao: “Understand hospitality or not? Fight more and I’ll fight back.”

Officers: “…!”

You fucking haven’t started fighting back yet?!

Li Bo’s face was gloomy, teetering on the edge of going berserk.

After returning, he went to the military hospital for examination, but after three rounds of checks, still found no abnormalities.

What Chi Yao injected wasn’t poison but microscopic robots that could monitor his actions yet couldn’t be detected by any machines. The control chip in Chi Yao’s hand could take his life anytime.

A ringtone suddenly rang in the space.

The officer with the stopwatch subconsciously pressed it; looking, exactly thirty minutes.

Both on the ring stopped simultaneously.

Jing Xi’s fingertips were two centimeters from Chi Yao’s neck; Chi Yao’s fist was only one centimeter from Jing Xi’s abdomen.

Jing Xi: “How’s the hospitality?”

Chi Yao withdrew his hand: “Very spicy.”

In others’ ears, it became “ruthless”.

Indeed ruthless, but only a draw.

So frustrating!

The two jumped off the ring.

Chi Yao: “Take me to the street.”

Jing Xi took off his jacket. Before reaching the door, heard Li Bo say sarcastically: “Going shopping? You two have such a good relationship.”

Everyone’s blood instantly cooled.

These words sounded meaningful.

Chi Yao turned to look: “Isn’t this Major General Li? How about you accompany me?”

Li Bo’s expression stiffened.

Chi Yao went over to put his arm around his shoulder: “You are much more sensible than that popsicle. I prefer you accompanying me; let’s go.”

Li Bo shuddered, subconsciously dodging back.

“No need!”

Seeing others’ strange expressions, Li Bo realized he overreacted.

“I have a meeting this afternoon. Better let Major General Jing—”

“I remember there’s no urgent meeting this afternoon.” Jing Xi looked over, face indifferent. “If you want to accompany him, I can tell Admiral Pei.”

“No need!” Li Bo fled out the door.

Chi Yao spread his hands: “Since he’s so busy, only you can accompany me. Disappointing.”

Jing Xi unhurriedly put on his jacket, no expression change from beginning to end.

“More nonsense and we won’t go.”

Chi Yao: “First go to your busiest street, amusement park, movie theater—arrange all good food and fun.”

Others couldn’t help casting pitying glances at Jing Xi.

These days even have to accompany space pirates shopping, too hard!

Jing Xi: “…”

Under everyone’s gaze, the two nonchalantly went to the garage.

Just got in the car, Jing Xi pulled out a paper bag from beside and threw it to him.

“Put it on.”

Chi Yao pulled out two hats and a set of clothes.

“Hat for you, clothes are mine.” Jing Xi explained. “You’re too conspicuous on the street like this.”

“Yes yes yes.” Chi Yao combed his hair back, putting on the baseball cap. “I’d best make a pure gold mask to cover this peerless face, so all beings won’t fall for me.”

Jing Xi said seriously: “Can consider it.”

Chi Yao: “…”

After driving out of the military district where surveillance was less, Jing Xi asked: “Really want to go shopping?”

Since getting together, they spent all day either investigating or on battlefields, with no much leisure time for just the two of them.

“Tonight we’re going to Brother Rong’s house. Can’t go empty-handed.”

Speaking of this, Chi Yao chuckled. “This is grandson-in-law’s first visit.”

Reminded by him, Jing Xi also thought of that oolong coming-out incident.

Result was they really got together.

Chi Yao traveled between star systems year-round, not like he hadn’t seen prosperous areas, but because this was Jing Xi’s hometown, inexplicably felt very special.

Walking side by side, Jing Xi introduced some unique places nearby in a low voice.

Chi Yao listened. From the corner of his eye, he saw passing couples either holding hands or holding hands while drinking bubble tea together.

They couldn’t hold hands, but they could drink bubble tea together.

“Over there is the ancient city wall—”

Jing Xi turned back; the person disappeared.

Looking again, a tall figure added to the end of the bubble tea shop queue.

Chi Yao smiled and waved at him: “Come over.”

Jing Xi: “…”

A group of girls who went out to play in front of Chi Yao: “…!”

Holy shit! This alpha is so fucking handsome!

Turned to see Jing Xi.

“…”

Even the boyfriend is so handsome?!

Today’s outing was so worth it!

Jing Xi looked at the queue. Not that he minded waiting, just felt two alphas in their twenties standing among a group of girls and omegas looked somewhat out of place.

Chi Yao saw the dense menu from afar, pricking up his ears to listen to others ordering.

When his turn came, the ordering AI responded.

[If you have ordered, please scan the code here. If not yet ordered, please—]

Before it finished, Chi Yao directly selected the signature bubble tea.

AI: [Would you like to add pearls or milk foam or—]

Chi Yao: “I want everything.”

Jing Xi’s eyebrow twitched, a bad premonition.

A moment later, the two held bubble teas like cannons walking forward; the return rate changed from the original 50% to 100%.

Chi Yao took a sip: “Seems a bit silly?”

Jing Xi pulled down his cap brim: “We might make today’s social news.”

Chi Yao: “…”

Soon, messages flew in the military headquarters work-slacking group.

“Too ruthless, actually making Old Jing drink bubble tea!”

“And jumbo size; isn’t this insulting!”

“Chi Yao understands precision strikes too well, tsk!”

“Major General Jing is so miserable, I’m going to cry wuwuwu—”

Walked two streets, saw a seed-selling shop. Chi Yao’s eyes flashed, leading Jing Xi inside.

This shop sold a complete variety of seeds—flowers, grass, vegetables, and fruits.

Chi Yao didn’t understand; just looked at the pictures on the outer packaging. Bought whatever looked pleasing.

“I have a very beautiful flower there, should be a variety Capital Star doesn’t have. Will get some seeds for Sister Qi later.”

Jing Xi helped him carry the shopping basket: “That small pink flower?”

He vaguely saw it when forced to switch to Chi Yao’s body.

Chi Yao nodded: “Omegas all like pink, right?”

Jing Xi: “Probably.”

Bought seeds and returned to the street. Jing Xi suddenly paused.

Counting the time, they hadn’t switched bodies for a long time.

Seeing him suddenly stop, Chi Yao: “What’s wrong? Anything else to buy?”

People coming and going here; obviously not a place to talk.

Jing Xi shook his head: “Where next?”

Chi Yao checked the time, not yet 3 o’clock. There was a movie theater ahead.

Ten minutes later, under the baptism of a group of children’s pure gazes, the two sat in the last row.

“Dad, those two big brothers also came to watch cartoons.”

Jing Xi: “…”

Chi Yao: “…”

In the military slacking group—

“Old Jing was taken to the movie theater to watch Little Cat’s Adventures.”

“This—sounds familiar.”

“I just took my son to watch this cartoon yesterday. Chi Yao is too much!”

“Two hours! Old Jing sacrificed too much wuwuwu—”

Same time, Chi Yao and Jing Xi leaned in the last row’s high-end massage chairs, eating popcorn and drinking bubble tea, watching with relish.

“Xi Xi.” Chi Yao secretly held Jing Xi’s hand. “First date, how many points?”

Jing Xi: “Nine points.”

Chi Yao’s lips curled up, then heard the other party add: “Out of a hundred.”

Chi Yao: “…”

Jing Xi gripped his hand, rubbing his somewhat sticky fingertips.

“The score doesn’t matter. I’m very happy.”

The more clumsily Chi Yao behaved, the more Jing Xi liked it.

This meant he hadn’t done the same things with others.

In the children’s chirping discussion, the two contentedly finished the cartoon and prepared to go to Jing Rong’s house.

Jing Xi communicated beforehand, so when they arrived home, Jing Rong and Bai Qi both smiled, showing no discomfort.

“Brother Rong, Sister Qi, this is a gift.” Chi Yao handed over the woven bag.

Jing Rong: “You learned this way of addressing from Xi Xi?”

Chi Yao paused: “Yeah, he said it’s friendly.”

Jing Xi: “…”

He didn’t.

Bai Qi took it, seeing a full bag of seeds, showing delight.

“Thank you, I was just about to get seeds.”

Chi Yao smiled: “Plant some strawberries. Xi Xi loves them.”

Jing Xi: “…”

It’s you who loves them, right?

In this house, Chi Yao was even more relaxed than Jing Xi.

Didn’t know why, this place gave him a very safe feeling, like returning to his own nest.

Still some time before dinner. The two sat in the living room chatting idly with Jing Rong.

With Chi Yao there, Jing Rong turned off the protective shield early and closed the curtains tightly.

The huge projection screen in the living room was playing Chi Yao’s interview.

These days’ news media were intensely competitive, wishing to broadcast interview content on-site to attract more traffic.

Watching the two elders’ subtle expressions, Chi Yao almost laughed aloud.

Since entering, Jing Rong had been sizing up Chi Yao.

He looked at Chi Yao then at Jing Xi, silently fetching two decks of cards.

“Xi Xi, come play cards.”

Jing Xi: “…Cards?”

Jing Rong: “Didn’t you say you wanted to play cards last time?”

Jing Xi looked at Chi Yao.

Chi Yao: “…”

That was said casually; who knew the old man’s memory was so good?

Jing Rong: “I’ve been learning for months. Definitely won’t lose to you.”

“Then I’ll play too.” Chi Yao saw Jing Xi’s whole body screaming for help, sitting closer, actively shuffling. “Let’s play a new way. The loser sticks a sticky note on their face. How about it?”

Jing Xi: “Good.”

Jing Rong: “New way is new way. I won’t lose.”

Playing halfway, the terminal suddenly rang.

Chi Yao let the grandfather and grandson play first, going to another small hall.

Bai Qi watched his departing back thoughtfully.

This child seemed not at all unfamiliar with their home.

Connected the video call; the other side was Li Yuan.

“Boss, convenient to talk now?”

Chi Yao: “What’s wrong?”

“Not really a matter, just annoying.” Li Yuan took a drag on his cigarette. “Our brothers guarding the base said Viper’s kid suddenly brought his whole group over, wanting to merge into our group. If not, being a backup group is fine.”

“Viper?” Chi Yao recalled.

This group was among the top before Extreme Shadow debuted in the circle.

“Asked the reason?” Chi Yao asked.

Li Yuan: “Said wanting to learn militarized management? What bullshit reason—80% wants a beating.”

Chi Yao: “…”

When he returned to the living room, Jing Xi’s face was covered with paper strips, looking lifeless.

Chi Yao sat beside him, laughing while pulling off the strips.

“You’re too useless.”

Jing Xi squinted slightly: “You still dare laugh.”

Dug such a big pit for him to jump into.

Chi Yao: “Then I’ll help you win back? Just don’t feel bad for Grandpa.”

Jing Rong looked at them, turning to meet Bai Qi’s gaze just right.

Just then, a servant came to call for dinner. Chi Yao led Jing Xi to wash hands.

“What do you think?”

After the two left, Jing Rong asked Bai Qi in a low voice.

Bai Qi: “Eighty or ninety percent.”

They both saw these two personalities in Xi Xi before.

“If not seeing it with our own eyes, really hard to believe.” Jing Rong sighed, suddenly feeling winning cards wasn’t fragrant anymore.

Originally thought Xi Xi became cheerful, but result was—

Bai Qi patted his hand and shook her head: “I just need Xi Xi to be happy.”

In the washroom, Jing Xi lowered his voice: “You deliberately let Grandpa and Grandma notice?”

Chi Yao: “They aren’t outsiders. Since we’re being honest, be completely honest.”

Jing Xi was stunned: “You trust them?”

Chi Yao dried his hands, pulling him into an embrace.

“I just trust you.”