CH 20

—The doctor’s advice really worked.

When Pei Zhaozhou woke up, he felt a sudden relief in his body, devoid of the usual discomfort upon waking. His fingertips gently touched his flat abdomen, while his amber golden eyes softened like a pool of honey. The once stern and distant facial features now had a layer of gentle radiance, transforming him into someone gentle and lazy.

Si Huaixi, who pushed open the door and entered, was momentarily stunned as he looked at Brother Pei bathed in the soft light. His heart skipped a beat several times.

“Brother Pei, you’re awake.”

Si Huaixi smiled like a dazzling sun, a new-born sea sprite leaping out from the mountains and ethereal seas. His pure and translucent fair skin, and his lively sea-blue eyes that seemed washed by a cleansing rain, were immaculately bright and flawless. Such a beautiful and obedient handsome young man.

Pei Zhaozhou’s eyes blinked slowly, as if captivated by the purity of this sunshine-like face for a few seconds, then he quickly regained his composure and discreetly bit his lower lip.

—He was deceived by this seemingly well-behaved and pure face.

As a result, he was now deceived into pregnancy, and he willingly walked into it.

Pei Zhaozhou felt a pang of melancholy for his waning self-esteem for a moment and thought about taking a cigarette.

He reached into his pocket, then suddenly remembered that he couldn’t smoke while pregnant. Being overwhelmed by nicotine cravings, he couldn’t help but glare impatiently at Si Huaixi, who appeared completely innocent by his side.

Si Huaixi tilted his head in confusion, “Brother Pei?”

—Brother Pei has quite the morning grumpiness, he noticed it last time.

Pei Zhaozhou sulked, casually responding, but inwardly sneering.

Hiss… This is a little wolf cub pretending to be good!

His glands must have swollen again from being bitten, and now there was a slight ache.

“Aren’t you filming today?”

Si Huaixi smiled and said, “Yes, I have to go, or the director will scold me. If it weren’t for my limited scenes yesterday afternoon, I wouldn’t have been granted leave, but I must go today.”

“Then why aren’t you going?”

“Brother Pei, are you trying to get rid of me?” Si Huaixi instantly appeared wronged, with his delicate and beautiful sea-blue eyes looking pitiful and adorable.

Pei Zhaozhou trembled inside, took a deep breath, knowing full well that this pretty face was deceiving! But he couldn’t help but hesitate and soften his heart!

Pei Zhaozhou helplessly discovered that he was damned infatuated! This face perfectly matched his aesthetic, captivating him in every way, and allowing this beautiful and assertive little trickster to continue having his way with him.

Pei Zhaozhou furrowed his brows with a worried expression and slowly spoke, “Don’t take what I said last night seriously, especially about the contract. It was just a momentary impulse. We need to talk it out properly.”

He planned to discuss the matter of the child with Si Huaixi once it was born. However, he realized that the contract he mentioned last night, though seemingly intended to compensate Si Huaixi, upon careful consideration, was actually highly demeaning. It would make him appear as if he were truly keeping Si Huaixi as his lover, reminiscent of the filthy means used on Si Huaixi on that initial night when he was drugged. This was not appropriate.

Si Huaixi’s eyes darkened with a glimmer of danger, his lips curved without a trace of amusement, as he asked, “Brother Pei, are you planning to back out?” His elongated tone carried a hint of insecurity.

“I…” Pei Zhaozhou’s eyes flickered with hesitation and conflict, his brows furrowed in indecision, when suddenly his lips stung.

It turned out that Si Huaixi had viciously bitten him.

With a somber gaze, Si Huaixi concealed his profound possessiveness and restlessness beneath his enchanting clear eyes. His gaze fell upon the mark on Pei Zhaozhou’s lips, suppressing the unfamiliar yet surging emotions in his heart.

He didn’t understand what was churning inside him, but he knew Pei Zhaozhou was special. The thought of anyone else touching him intimately filled him with discomfort, even worsening his already terrible mood.

He only wanted Pei Zhaozhou to belong to him alone, to claim and possess him selfishly.

That contract would suffice, a lawful means to get close to Brother Pei. Through his recollections, he learned that this world was bound by laws. If Brother Pei were to back out, that piece of contract would prevent him from escaping.

As for the nine-month time limit.

Ha! Don’t even think about it. Once it begins, does Brother Pei have the chance to decide when it ends?

This was the characteristic mindset of someone born in the apocalypse. It showcased the rules of survival in the apocalypse more explicitly than tender affection ever could.

However, Si Huaixi restrained himself and merely bit him as a form of punishment. Then, with his bright eyes fixed on the bewildered Pei Zhaozhou, he firmly and resolutely said, “Send me the contract.”

Pei Zhaozhou: “?”

Si Huaixi urged, “I need to rush to the filming crew at nine. I cooked lean meat porridge and steamed buns in the kitchen. If your stomach still hurts, take some medicine. So, you need to quickly send me the contract. Otherwise, I won’t have time to sign it before leaving.”

“?”

How did it end up involving a contract?

Pei Zhaozhou couldn’t help but furrow his brows, feeling surprised and puzzled!

—Is there really someone who is eager to sign a contract for sponsorship?

—And urging him to have a contract ready before work?!!!

Pei Zhaozhou couldn’t shake off the feeling that something was off, but under the repeated urging of Si Huaixi, he reluctantly dialed Assistant Jin’s number and said, “Assistant Jin, the situation is urgent. Can you please help me draft a contract?”

Million-dollar annual salary, professional President’s assistant, utterly useless business talent –Assistant Jin responded solemnly, “Sure, may I ask, General Pei, what kind of contract is it? Is it related to financing, acquisitions, or…?”

With a flushed face, Pei Zhaozhou struggled to utter a few words, “…a sponsorship contract.”

Assistant Jin: “!!!” General Pei is making progress!

The Canary series of novels on Green River Novel.com never disappoints, as expected!

Assistant Jin had come across this kind of contract before! He even discussed among fellow readers whether it was reasonable to pay a million-dollar salary to keep a canary. When calculated monthly, it was less than a hundred thousand. Would it affect the noble and elegant persona of the CEOs?

Assistant Jin’s confidence instantly surged, he had experience!

As a professional assistant in the industry, Assistant Jin would never admit defeat and calmly asked, “May I know who the party B is?”

Pei Zhaozhou covered his face and mumbled, “…Si Huaixi.”

Assistant Jin’s gossipy eyes narrowed, thinking to himself, as expected.

“And what is General Pei’s budget?” Assistant Jin felt a little apprehensive, hoping that General Pei wouldn’t lose to those Green River CEOs! After all, General Pei, you’re a trillionaire with countless assets!

Pei Zhaozhou hesitated for a moment, then glanced at Si Huaixi, who was waiting with a smile. Suddenly, his heart trembled, and he tentatively said, “How about a resource planet? Would that be enough?”

Assistant Jin: “!!!” Ah— Assistant Jin wanted to be a canary too! Gifting a resource planet would be incredible! That’s worth more than just a million! Even the most barren resource planet would cost tens of millions of interstellar credits!

General Pei, truly a real CEO!

Tears welled up in Assistant Jin’s eyes. No matter how much turmoil he felt inside and wanted to complain, his tone remained calm and steady, saying, “That should be sufficient, but you can ask Mr. Si about his requirements.”

Pei Zhaozhou looked at Si Huaixi and asked, “Do you have any specific requests?”

Si Huaixi smiled faintly, “I don’t really care about the resource planet, but I have a requirement for both parties during the contract period: absolutely no seeking other partners and no excessive intimacy with others, not limited to kissing, hugging, shaking hands, and so on. These actions are only allowed between the parties of the contract… Also, the nine-month contract period feels a bit fragmented, so let’s make it an even number, ten years.”

“!!!” Assistant Jin and Pei Zhaozhou were shocked together.

Of course, in the end, the deadline was still set at nine months. No matter how dark-faced Si Huaixi was, Pei Zhaozhou insisted.

Pei Zhaozhou cleared his throat, looking slightly guilty at the angry Si Huaixi beside him. However, he kept secret from Si Huaixi, the biological father of “Little Soybean.” It wasn’t a purely keeping contract, but rather a means to deceive Si Huaixi’s pheromones.

Pei Zhaozhou felt uneasy and guilty about deceiving Si Huaixi. Regardless, he wanted to compensate him in another way, so he added to the already generous contract, “Arrange a variety show with a big fire every three months.”

Si Huaixi said, “Both parties of the contract must report their daily schedules and must not have any scandals with individuals outside the contract.”

Pei Zhaozhou added, “Every year, there will be a movie resource from a top director.”

Si Huaixi stated, “Regularly fulfill Party B’s physical needs.”

Pei Zhaozhou’s cheeks turned slightly red. “Only after three months.”

Si Huaixi, slightly dissatisfied, asked, “Is it because of your pheromone deficiency? Did the doctor advise you to refrain from those activities for three months?”

Pei Zhaozhou remained silent for a few seconds and decisively lied, “Yes, that’s what the doctor said.”

Si Huaixi’s eyes darkened, carrying a trace of lingering displeasure from last night. He furrowed his brows and said, “Alright, we’ll discuss it later.”

After a round of negotiations, the contract was finally drafted.

Both parties signed their names.

Si Huaixi carefully kept this rare and valuable contract, looking at Brother Pei, who seemed lost after signing it. He slightly raised the corner of his mouth and said, “Brother Pei, I’m going to the set first. You can feel free to stay at my house anytime you want. I’ll have a spare key made for you later.”

Pei Zhaozhou nodded blankly, unaware of Si Huaixi’s departure. He simply looked at the freshly printed contract in his hand, which was somewhat forcibly and reluctantly signed. His heart felt a bit uneasy, as if something was amiss…

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