CH 37

A kite was brought back home, and after that, Pei Zhaozhou often stayed overnight at Si Huaixi’s place. The toothpaste cups and towels in the bathroom were always neatly paired. Eventually, Pei Zhaozhou even started preparing multiple sets of suits at Si Huaixi’s house.

“Brother Pei, wake up.”

A magnetic and low laughter echoed in his ears. Pei Zhaozhou opened his heavily sleepy eyes and squinted at the handsome face that was within reach. The owner of this handsome face looked back at him with bright eyes and a smiling gaze.

Si Huaixi sat on the edge of the bed, affectionately rubbing Pei Zhaozhou’s face and daringly teased, “Brother Pei, you’ve been sleeping in a lot lately. If you don’t wake up and have breakfast, you’ll be late for work.”

Pei Zhaozhou felt frustrated. He used to be a punctual and meticulous person, but ever since he became pregnant, he had been prone to drowsiness. Besides, Si Huaixi had kept him up late last night, so it wasn’t entirely his fault.

“…Mm.” Pei Zhaozhou responded sullenly, his eyes still somewhat lazy and sleepy, wanting to go back to sleep.

Si Huaixi found the just-awakened and soft demeanor of Brother Pei to be rather provoking. He leaned in slightly and kissed his lips.

In these days, Pei Zhaozhou had become accustomed to the intimate contact with Si Huaixi, so he didn’t resist when being kissed. With half-lowered eyes, he sleepily enjoyed the kiss.

Although he appeared unfocused, Si Huaixi didn’t mind. He wrapped an arm around Pei Zhaozhou’s delicate waist, continued kissing him, and the cold, elegant scent of vanilla lingered in the air.

“Brother Pei, did your pheromone patch fall off again?”

Si Huaixi tilted his head to try and see Pei Zhaozhou’s gland, but Pei Zhaozhou pushed him away and gave him a reproachful look.

With clear eyes, as if seeing through Si Huaixi’s little schemes, Pei Zhaozhou stared and said, “It was intentional on your part, tearing it off.”

Si Huaixi coughed lightly, feeling guilty, and said, “How could that be? I just wanted to help you heal last night.”

Perhaps at the beginning, Pei Zhaozhou would have believed this excuse, but now?

— Heh, men.

Although he still couldn’t understand how Si Huaixi exactly helped alleviate the pain in his gland, as if repairing it with an invisible, unseen method, it certainly didn’t require tearing off the pheromone patch.

During several of Si Huaixi’s treatments, he didn’t remove the pheromone patch. However, due to the sensitivity and fragility of his gland during the treatment process, it would always trigger his Alpha’s heat period, causing his body to feel feverish and sensitive, with a sweet and intoxicating scent filling the room.

Si Huaixi deliberately stirred up trouble, teasing him until his body grew numb and his desire surged. There were several instances where he almost succumbed to him, and in the end, he had no choice but to use his hand to help him find release.

As for the pheromone patch? Heh, that was removed because it got in the way during the treatment and its subsequent stages.

In the kitchen, Si Huaixi was preparing breakfast. Curiously, Pei Zhaozhou approached after finishing his morning routine. Without hesitation, Si Huaixi handed him a piece of sausage. It had cooled down after being fried and placed on a plate. 

Pei Zhaozhou’s expression was filled with doubt, yet his mouth instinctively opened to consume the mysterious, deep red meat. He never knew what Si Huaixi fed him, but everything he prepared surprisingly turned out delicious. Pei Zhaozhou had grown accustomed to being treated with such unexpected delicacies.

The sausage had a crispy outer layer, exuding a rich and tantalizing meaty aroma. The juicy flavors burst in his mouth as he chewed, instantly satisfying Pei Zhaozhou’s morning appetite. He couldn’t help but gaze at the remaining crispy sausages on the plate, longing for more. The thought of Si Huaixi, an orphan, possessing such impressive culinary skills puzzled him. It must have been the result of training from some mysterious organization.

Pei Zhaozhou asked in a subtly complex manner, “Does your training also include cooking?” 

As Si Huaixi cracked an egg into the pan, he responded, “What training?” 

Pei Zhaozhou fell silent for a moment and said, “I mean the organization that raised you.” 

Si Huaixi remained silent, leaving Pei Zhaozhou with the realization that if he truly belonged to an organization, it must be a base in the apocalyptic world.  

Well, he would simply play along with this spy script disguised as a canary.

Si Huaixi’s eyes deepened, his tone heavy as he spoke, “Well, I’m just a helpless and insignificant Beta, without family, kin, or support. Whatever tasks the organization assigns me, I must give my all, even in cooking…” Pei Zhaozhou immediately recalled Si Huaixi’s childhood, where he had to learn various skills under the pressure of the spy organization, including the advanced life skill of cooking.

As he looked at the plate of crispy sausages, Pei Zhaozhou suddenly felt uneasy. He couldn’t simply devour them without any psychological burden. Furrowing his brows, Pei Zhaozhou said, “From now on, you can cook if you want. I can rely on nutritional supplements. I’ll handle the spy organization over there, and you just need to focus on me as your task.” 

Upon hearing this, Si Huaixi couldn’t help but chuckle, almost bursting into laughter. However, his eyes remained moist as he pretended to be deeply moved and said, “Thank you, Brother Pei.”

“Could you pass me the soy sauce, please?”

“Oh, is this it?”

“No, that’s vinegar.”

“What about this red one?” Pei Zhaozhou picked up another bottle.

“That’s spicy chili oil, the condiment you had with the spicy prawns the other day, the one that burned your tongue,” Si Huaixi teased.

Pei Zhaozhou recalled the first time he had a spicy dish, his lips turning red, and his tongue tingling with pain. He had become the subject of Si Huaixi’s playful mockery.

“…What does soy sauce look like?”

After a little struggle, Pei Zhaozhou finally handed over the soy sauce, but unfortunately, the fried egg had turned slightly burnt.

Pei Zhaozhou furrowed his brow deeply, hesitating and entangled, then suddenly asked, “Um… am I your first assignment?” 

Si Huaixi felt both annoyed and amused, realizing that Brother Pei was curious about his other ‘assignments’…

Si Huaixi responded with a counter-question, “What do you think?”

Pei Zhaozhou’s eyes revealed understanding, he sighed and earnestly said, “It’s okay, I won’t look down on you. Since you’re a Beta, it’s normal for you to learn seduction skills to attract your assignment, regardless of your previous relationships with other partners…”

Si Huaixi grew darker and darker as he listened, hastily stopping him, “Hold on! You’re the only assignment I’ve had!”

Pei Zhaozhou’s eyes showed slight disbelief, seemingly pitying and wanting to say something but hesitating.

Si Huaixi felt choked up, as if he had shot himself in the foot, and quickly explained, “My seduction skills are average at best. The organization sent me here as a plan. Besides, I just turned eighteen, the legal age of adulthood in the Empire, not long ago. It’s impossible for them to assign me to so many assignment partners!”

Pei Zhaozhou nodded thoughtfully, “Well, it’s true that your skills are average.”

Si Huaixi’s face instantly darkened, feeling greatly insulted, and decided to find good resources to study!

It was time for work, so those who needed to go to the set went to the set.

Pei Zhaozhou drove and conveniently dropped Si Huaixi off at the set.

Seated in the luxury car, Si Huaixi finally experienced the treatment befitting a canary, feeling pleasantly content while fulfilling his duties as a canary.

Si Huaixi: “Brother Pei, what would you like to eat tonight?”

Having stayed at his place for a few days, Pei Zhaozhou had already learned how to order dishes and casually mentioned a few.

Si Huaixi: “Some ingredients are missing. We’ll go to the supermarket after work.”

Pei Zhaozhou: “Then I’ll pick you up at the set after work.”

“Sure.” Si Huaixi’s lips curled into a faint smile.

They arrived at the set.

Pei Zhaozhou eagerly peeked out of the car window with bright, expectant eyes.

He looked around nervously, checking if anyone was nearby. With a stern and restrained face, he leaned over and kissed Si Huaixi, who was still clinging to the car window.

Then, in annoyance, he said, “Next time, I’ll send a car for you. You can come to the set on your own.”

Si Huaixi proudly raised an eyebrow and teased, “No, thanks. I don’t have a driver’s license.”

“Go get one.”

“I don’t know how.”

Pei Zhaozhou angrily drove off, leaving behind a trail of exhaust for Si Huaixi, who remained in the same spot.

But Si Huaixi was still in a good mood, smiling as he walked into the studio.

— Being a pampered canary who lives off others isn’t bad at all.

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