CH 78.2

Irin had been working so hard for such a long time to bring Si Huaixi closer to the people of the Blue Ark Empire, hoping he could experience more human presence. Being engulfed in the pain and regrets of the past was utterly despairing, and she understood it deeply.

Irin’s eyes shimmered with tears. After Si Huaixi rescued her, she learned that her brother had never given up searching for her during her disappearance. He even had to abandon his pursuit of medicine and became a fugitive because of her. 

Even though Si Huaixi told her that her brother might be on the Sinful Star, at that time, the Federation was invading, and the Sinful Star was located in a remote border area that was immediately engulfed in war. When she received news about her brother, it was the news of his death.

A casino owner told her that her brother had accumulated a lot of debt and eventually took his own life when he couldn’t repay it.

(Actually, the black doctor Yi Chengze used Little Soybean’s mind-reading ability to earn money at the casino, bankrupting the casino owner. In the end, the enraged casino owner issued a wanted order. In order to avoid being hunted down by the casino owner, Yi Chengze faked his death and assumed a false identity, leaving the Sinful Star with Little Soybean before the war engulfed the city.)

Irin grieved in sorrow as even her last relative had left her, taking the fake ashes left by Yi Chengze and returning to the imperial capital. She stayed by the side of her benefactor, Si Huaixi, helping him with various tasks.

Seeing that it was almost time, Irin reminded, “Your Majesty, the time for the wedding is almost here. I have prepared the spacecraft and we can leave at any time.”

Si Huaixi’s eyes darkened. Three years had passed, and it was time for Brother Pei’s friend to get married. If Brother Pei was here…

“Yes, I will go in a moment.”

Irin continued, “There is also a charity event that I would like Your Majesty to approve. Zhou Wenjia, the owner of Star Entertainment, wants to organize a parent-child charity variety show called ‘Traveling with Dad.’ They will invite famous artists and their children to travel together, and all proceeds will be donated to the Blue Ark Empire Orphanage…”

Si Huaixi interrupted, “I approve. I will privately donate a sum from my account to the Blue Ark Empire Orphanage.”

However, Irin continued, “But there is a difficulty. The orphanage in the Blue Ark Empire is not lacking in funds. We allocate funds to the orphanage every year…”

“The director has made a special request. Every year, there are children who lose their parents due to various accidents and enter the orphanage. Although the empire’s funding can support them until they reach adulthood, the director still hopes to find a family for the orphans. They want to select a child from the orphanage to participate in this variety show and find a surrogate father to take care of the child. This will help promote the orphanage and increase the chances of adoption for more children.”

Si Huaixi’s eyes lowered, pondering for a moment. He felt that there was no problem with this request and looked up at Irin, understandingly saying, “So you want me to participate in this variety show?”

Otherwise, why would Irin explain so much to him? After experiencing three years of being bombarded with work by Irin, Si Huaixi keenly sensed that trouble was brewing again.

Sensing Si Huaixi’s guarded gaze, Irin maintained her friendly smile as an excellent chief secretary and explained, “Yes, Your Majesty. This is a great opportunity for the people of the Blue Ark Empire to see your approachable side. It can also solve the orphanage’s problem. Why not seize this opportunity?”

Si Huaixi raised an eyebrow, tightly clasping his hands on the king’s desk, and firmly said, “I refuse. You should find a surrogate father who knows how to take care of a child.”

Irin’s smile remained unchanged. “But, Your Majesty, your popularity is relatively high. Once you appear, the attention will be tremendous!”

Si Huaixi still steadfastly refused and recommended several Alphas and Betas from the imperial government and the military who had married and had many children. They would certainly know how to take care of a child.

Next, Si Huaixi went to the wedding of Brother Pei’s former friend, Zhou Wenjia.

Irin did not give up. Watching Si Huaixi’s retreating figure, she narrowed her eyes and made a phone call.

For once, Si Huaixi removed his black mask. During his time as the king, he had never revealed his true face to the public.

But this time, he was just an ordinary person attending Brother Pei’s friend’s wedding.

The wedding was lively.

His sea-blue eyes reflected the happy faces of the newlyweds. At this moment, he was no longer a king but an admirer standing on the sidelines of the joyful crowd.

After staying for a while, Si Huaixi planned to leave the congratulatory gift and depart.

As Zhou Wenjia and his new wife mingled with the guests, they spotted Si Huaixi in the crowd and immediately set aside their wine glasses. Zhou Wenjia told his wife that he was going to find a friend.

Following Zhou Wenjia’s gaze, his wife looked at the handsome Si Huaixi and asked in surprise, “Is he an artist from your company? Why does he look like this and not have any films? I haven’t seen any of his works on Star Net.”

Zhou Wenjia laughed heartily and said to his wife, “My small company can’t afford his expensive fees. But there was a chance before, and he almost became an artist in my company. Unfortunately…”

A tinge of regret flashed in Zhou Wenjia’s eyes as he recalled his good friend, Pei Zhaozhou, who was killed.

If he was still alive, perhaps this prominent figure would still willingly allow himself to be kept by his good friend, becoming a canary by Pei Zhaozhou’s side, much happier than being a lonely and noble king.

Watching the lonely figure of Si Huaixi as he walked away.

For a moment, Zhou Wenjia was moved by the encounter between his good friend and such a person, and felt both pity and sorrow for Si Huaixi.

No matter when he went, the bouquet of flowers in front of Pei Zhaozhou’s grave always seemed freshly placed.

He knew that Si Huaixi had never let go of Pei Zhaozhou, relying on the traces left by the deceased, dragging his hollow and decaying body, continuing to walk in solitude and hopelessness in the human world.

As a good friend of Pei Zhaozhou, Zhou Wenjia hoped even more that Si Huaixi could step out of the shadow of Pei Zhaozhou’s death, people always have to move forward.

Zhou Wenjia sighed deeply, thinking of what Secretary General Irin had told him. He took small steps and ran to Si Huaixi, smiling and saying, “It’s been so many years, I never thought it would be at my wedding. Thank you for coming to attend my wedding. Why not stay a little longer and have a drink? Let me entertain you properly.”

Si Huaixi’s eyes flickered slightly, for some reason, and he agreed.

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